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MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON (Main Building)

Friday: 5:30pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

ON ZOOM (join us by clicking here)
(Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075)

Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm

Parashah Vayigash

4 Tevet 5785 • 4 January 2025
General Overview 

Hebrew/English Linear Translations  •  Text with Rashi's Commentary

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By

The Siassipour, Weinstein, Koch, Szpunar and Melotek Families
in loving memory of Ann Weinstein Koch ז"ל
who is forever in the hearts of her family and of all of those whose lives she touched

Kiddush Is Sponsored By
Henry, Benay, Marissa, Jackie & Marta Lew
in honor of their son and brother, Michael ז"ל

Share your Simchas with your Menorah Family!
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

Contact us for availability.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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Unless stated, classes/services will be held on Zoom, using this link.
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Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

Positive Thoughts and Torah Message Are Sponsored 

remembering Jack Delaster ז"ל a remarkable husband and friend

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:20 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only) followed by JINSA Shabbat Dinner (for those who previously reserved)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

6:16 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Beatriz Gambach & Family remembering beloved husband, father and grandfather Roberto Gambach ז"ל 

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, JANUARY 6

Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By Beatriz Gambach & Family remembering beloved husband, father and grandfather Roberto Gambach ז"ל 
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Fabio & Male Nick remembering beloved brother Eli Papir ז"ל 
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Pirkei Avot w/ Rabbi Josh Kunis

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Oscar & Anita Sklar remembering beloved sister Zilia Brazlavsky ז"ל 
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Jose & Elisa Raij remembering beloved father Abraham Raij ז"ל 

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge, Study Session w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8
Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By Oscar & Anita Sklar remembering beloved sister Zilia Brazlavsky ז"ל 
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

No ISHA Bible Study during Jewish Film Festiva (Jan 9-23)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

NEXT SATURDAY MORNING:

DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT EXHIBITION:
(available until January 31)

DELIVERY: 
WINE (twice a year; Passover and High Holidays)
- orders must be received by Mar 24, 2025 for delivery in Apr 2025

OLIVE OIL AND WHISKY  (once a year; Chanukah)
- orders after Oct 31, 2024 will be delivered in Dec 2025

Sara Egozi, Zenaida Habif and Rebeca Zarco in honor of the birth of their great-grandson! Mazal Tov to parents, Joe Egozi & Sabrina Zarco! Mazal Tov to grandparents, Leon & Susie Egozi, Jeffrey & Marsha Gilbert and Robert Zarco! 

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Sgt. Uriel Peretz, 23, of Beitar Illit 
1st Sgt. Yuval Shoham, 22, of Jerusalem
Maj. Hod Shriebman, 27, of Moshav Tzofit 
Cpt. (res.) Amit Levi, 35, of Shomria 

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON (Main Building)

Friday: 5:30pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

ON ZOOM (join us by clicking here)
(Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075)

Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm

Parashah Vayeishev

20 Kislev 5785 • 21 December 2024
General Overview 

Hebrew/English Linear Translations  •  Text with Rashi's Commentary ​​​​​​​

Kiddush Is Sponsored By

Dalia & Jeffrey Levine
in honor of
Jeff's Birthday

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
Henry, Benay, Marissa, Jackie & Marta Lew
in honor of
their son and brother Michael ז"ל

Share your Simchas with your Menorah Family!
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

Contact us for availability.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Inspired by our Daily Minyan Services and Weekly Positive Thoughts emails? Become a sponsor! Contact us using this link

Unless stated, classes/services will be held on Zoom, using this link.
Already have the Zoom app installed on your device?
Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:16 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

6:12 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Steve & Bonnie Schwartzbaum remembering grandfather Pinie Majerowicz ז"ל

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored Boris & Jeanne Rosen remembering beloved mother, Sara Rosen ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Pirkei Avot w/ Rabbi Josh Kunis

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By The Mirmelli Family remembering beloved uncle, Eliezer Ben Shmuel Mordechai ז"ל 

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25: HAPPY CHANUKAH! Light 1 Candle
Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By The Mirmelli Family remembering beloved uncle, Eliezer Ben Shmuel Mordechai ז"ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26: HAPPY CHANUKAH! Light 2 Candles

Minyan  Breakfast Is Sponsored By The Egozi & Eisenstat Families in honor of the upcoming wedding of their children, Sara Egozi and Ben Eisenstat
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

No ISHA Bible Study class for the next two weeks

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27: HAPPY CHANUKAH! Light 3 Candles

Minyan Breakfast & Positive Thoughts and Torah Message Are Sponsored

By The Rozencwaig Family in loving memory of 

Brandon Aiden Rozencwaig בָּרוּך אַבְרָהָם ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

TWO WEEKS AWAY!

DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT EXHIBITION: 

DELIVERY INFORMATION: 

OLIVE OIL AND WHISKY  (once a year; Chanukah)
- Orders placed by Oct 31, 2024 will be delivered in Dec 2024
- Orders after Oct 31, 2024 will be delivered in Dec 2025

WINE (twice a year; Passover and High Holidays)
- orders must be received by Mar 24, 2025 for delivery in Apr 2025

Jeffrey Levine in honor of his birthday!

Dr. Michael & Lishka Wittels in honor of the upcoming wedding of their son, Stephen, to Lisa David! 

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Alexander Anosov, 26 
Maj. (res.) Moshiko Maxim Rozenwald, 35 
— both from Modi’in-Maccabim-Reut 

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON (Main Building)

Friday: 5:30pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

ON ZOOM (join us by clicking here)
(Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075)

Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm

Parashah Vayetzei

6 Kislev 5785 • 7 December 2024
General Overview 

Hebrew/English Linear Translations  •  Text with Rashi's Commentary ​​​​​​​

Welcome Shabbat Morning Guest Speaker

ELI BEER

Hatzalah Founder & President

Kiddush Is Sponsored By

Rebeca Kravec & Family
remembering beloved husband, father and grandfather
Rafael Kravec ז"ל

Dessert Is Sponsored By 

Clara Srebrenik & Family
remembering beloved husband, father and grandfather

Leon Srebrenik ז"ל

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By

The Benach Family

Share your Simchas with your Menorah Family!
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

Contact us for availability.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Inspired by our Daily Minyan Services and Weekly Positive Thoughts emails? Become a sponsor! Contact us using this link

Unless stated, classes/services will be held on Zoom, using this link.
Already have the Zoom app installed on your device?
Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:11 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7: Welcome Eli Beer + Shabbat In The Park!
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

6:07 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Pirkei Avot w/ Rabbi Josh Kunis

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By The Mirmelli Family remembering beloved father Shalom Chaim Joseph Ben Shmuel Mordechai ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

Morning Minyan & Breakfast Are Sponsored By The Mirmelli Family remembering beloved father Shalom Chaim Joseph Ben Shmuel Mordechai ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Retter Franco

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

THIS WEEK:

NEXT WEEK:

DELIVERY INFORMATION: 

OLIVE OIL AND WHISKY  (once a year; Chanukah)
- Orders placed by Oct 31, 2024 will be delivered in Dec 2024
- Orders after Oct 31, 2024 will be delivered in Dec 2025

WINE (twice a year; Passover and High Holidays)
- orders must be received by Mar 24, 2025 for delivery in Apr 2025

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet 
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Papir and Nick families on the passing of their beloved Eli Papir ז"ל
husband of JoAnne Papir
father of Ilana, Ari (Samantha) and Shira
grandfather of Noah and Ella
brother of Leon (Elaine) Papir, Amalia (Fabio) Nick and Dani (Rosita) Papir

May the memories of Eli ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as he so practiced each day of his life.

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Staff Sgt. Zamir Burke, 20, of Beit Shemesh

Cpt. Omer Maxim Neutra, 21, of New York, immigrated to Israel at age 18 and enlisted as a lone soldier in the IDF. A platoon commander in the 77th Battalion, 7th (Storm from the Golan) Armored Brigade, the IDF has confirmed he was killed in the fighting on October 7 and his body abducted to Gaza by Hamas terrorists.

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON (Main Building)

Friday: 6:00pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

ON ZOOM (join us by clicking here)
(Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075)

Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm

Parashah Chayei Sara

22 Cheshvan 5785 • 23 November 2024
General Overview 

Hebrew/English Linear Translations  •  Text with Rashi's Commentary

Kiddush and Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By

Michael Becker & Tee Scatuorchio
in celebration of
Tee’s conversion, Michael’s 70th and their 25th anniversary

Share your Simchas with your Menorah Family!
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

Contact us for availability.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Inspired by our Daily Minyan Services and Weekly Positive Thoughts emails? Become a sponsor! Contact us using this link

Unless stated, classes/services will be held on Zoom, using this link.
Already have the Zoom app installed on your device?
Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:11 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Haftorah Chanted by Ahuva Retter Franco

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)
10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

6:06 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Pirkei Avot w/ Rabbi Josh Kunis

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services
No class due to holiday

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

UPCOMING EVENTS

$20/person | RSVP 305.866.0221

Lehrman Community Day School's 3rd Grade Students who received their first

Chumash / Bible at this week's Hagigat haTorah:

• Quinn Funke (son of Tim & Lauren Funke)
• Eli and Hannah Heisler (children of Harry & Raquel Heisler)
• Lola Oberman (daughter of Richard & Sara Oberman)
• Harrison Steiner (son of Mark & Diane Steiner)
• Donald Weinshel (son of David & Irina Weinshel)

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

1st Sgt. Ron Epshtein, 19, of Nesher 
Sgt. Gur Kehati, 20, of Moshav Nir Banim 
Major (res.) Ze’ev Hanoch Jabo Erlich, 71, of Ofra 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Roi Sasson, 21, of Mevaseret Zion 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Omer Moshe Gealdor, 30, of Jerusalem 
Captain Yogev Pazy, 22, of Giv'ot Bar 
Staff Sgt. Noam Eitan, 21, of Hadera 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Idan Kenan, 21, of Ramat Gan 
Sgt. Ori Nisanovich, 21, of Jerusalem 
Lt. Ivri Dickshtein, 21, of Eli