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MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON

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

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

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Parashah Bo

3 Shvat 5785 • 1 February 2025
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Is Sponsored By

Udi & Amy Sabach 

in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Talia

Desserts Are Sponsored By
George Minski
in celebration of Miriam’s Hebrew Birthday

​​​​​​​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.

FRIDAY NIGHT BAT MITZVAH:

TALIA CAPRI SABACH is the daughter of proud parents Amy

and Udi Sabach, and big sister to Gabriella (GG) Sabach. She is honored to become a Bat Mitzvah on February 1, 2025, and carry on the beautiful and important traditions of her Jewish heritage.

After gaining a strong Jewish foundation during her elementary years at Lehrman Community Day School, Talia is continuing her education at Miami Country Day School. She is currently an exemplary 7th grade student, who always strives to do her best

best and achieve high academic goals. In addition to her academic achievements, Talia is a passionate athlete, playing both volleyball and basketball on her middle school teams. Her summers are spent at Camp Blue Star, in Asheville, NC. In her free time, Talia loves spending time with her friends, playing with her dog Marley, and just relaxing at home.

For Talia’s mitzvah project, she became involved in the Young Lions of Judah Program, where she was paired up with a Holocaust survivor, and given the opportunity to get to know him and learn about his experiences during the Holocaust. Through this priceless opportunity, she can now continue to share these extremely important stories with future generations.

Above all else, Talia is a loving daughter, caring sister, and loyal friend. She is a blessing in our lives, and we are so proud of her. She is a light in our lives, and we are so blessed to be her parents. 

Talia is so thankful to Rabbi Pearlson, Rabbi Josh, and Rosalind Lanes for their guidance and support as Talia prepared for her Bat Mitzvah. 

Thank you to all of our family and friends for being here to share in our celebration!

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

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

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only) 
5:46 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

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

6:40 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

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

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7: JNF DINNER

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

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

NEXT FRIDAY:

NEXT SATURDAY, FEB 8, 2025

Charles & Marta Waserstein in honor of the birth of a great-child, Benjamin Aaron Bekerman, son of Dr. Jessica Waserstein & Nate Bekerman! Mazal Tov to  grandparents, Alan & Traci Waserstein!

Udi & Amy Sabach in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Talia!

Alma Weintraub in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of grandson, Samuel! Mazal Tov to parents,

Avi & Maria Weintraub!

Sarita Rozencwaig, Richard & Jodie Rozencwaig on the occasion of their beloved Brandon Rozencwaig ז"ל being remembered at the Friendship Circle Gala!

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)

No new names were released this week

EXTENDED UNTIL MID-FEBRUARY

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 Shemot

18 Tevet 5785 • 18 January 2025
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Is Sponsored By

Gilda Howell & Family 
remembering beloved mother

Zília Brazlavsky 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.

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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 17

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

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only) 
5:35 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

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

6:30 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, JANUARY 20: MLK DAY 

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Sponsored By David & Sara Jove and Bertha Jove remembering beloved father and husband Salomon Jove 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 21

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 22
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

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

No ISHA Bible Study Class this week 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Sponsored By Charles & Marta Waserstein remembering beloved mother Gitel Kesner ז"ל 

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

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

NEXT WEEK: 
BROTHERS FOR LIFE GUEST SPEAKER DURING SHABBAT SERVICES  
Brothers for Life is a non-profit organization, created and run by injured Israeli veterans, which gives critical and immediate help to other injured Israeli combat veterans who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the Jewish people.

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025

TU B’SHVAT SEDER LED BY RABBI JOSH & AHUVA FRANCO 
Join us for a festive meal and ceremony that celebrates the holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year of Trees. A time to reflect on our relationship with nature and fruit trees, and to envision ourselves as partners in healing and cultivating the natural world. The Seder will take place in Olemberg Hall, immediately after Shabbat Services, followed by an Israeli-themed kiddush lunch! 

HOSTAGES TO BE RELEASED

Phase one of the ceasefire, starting on Sunday, January 19, 2025, will see the release of 33 individuals who have been held in captivity for nearly 500 days, allowing them to return home. The list is not in order of release, and does not indicate the condition of the hostages. Israel believes that most of the 33 are alive.

1. Liri Alga
2. Itzik Elgarat
3. Karina Ariev
4. Ohad Ben Ami
5. Ariel Bibas
6. Yarden Bibas
7. Kfir Bibas
8. Shiri Silberman-Bibas
9. Agam Berger
10. Romi Gonen
11. Daniella Gilboa
12. Emily Damari
13. Sagui Dekel-Chen
14. Yair Horn
15. Omer Wenkert
16. Alexander Trufanov
17. Arbel Yehud
18. Ohad Yahalomi
19. Eliya Cohen
20. Or Levy
21. Naama Levy
22. Oded Lifshitz
23. Gadi Moshe Mozes
24. Avera Avraham Mengistu
25. Shlomo Mansour
26. Keith Siegel
27. Tsachi Idan
28. Ofer Calderon
29. Shoham Tal
30. Doron Steinbrecher
31. Omer Shem-Tov
32. Hisham al-Sayed
33. Eli Sharabi

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)

Cpt. Yair Yaakov Shushani, 23, of Ma'alot-Tarshiha 
1st Sgt. Yahav Hadar, 20, of Kfar Tavor 
1st Sgt. Guy Karmiel, 20, of Gedera 
1st Sgt. Yoav Feffer, 19, of Herzliya 
1st Sgt. Aviel Wiseman, 21, of Poria Illit 
Sgt. Eliav Astuker, 19, of Ashdod 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Alexander Fedorenko, 37, of Bat Yam 
1st Sgt. Danila Diakov, 21, of Ma’ale Adumim 
Sgt. Yahav Maayan, 19, of Modi’in 

Victim of Terror
Tamar Edri, age 75, of Nehariya, died from wounds sustained in a Hezbollah rocket attack on Nov 26th. She had been hospitalized and fighting for her life ever since. Tamar is survived by four daughters and nine grandchildren.

LAST DAYS FOR THIS IMPORTANT EXHIBITION:
(available until January 31)

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

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, 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.
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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