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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 Vayishlach

13 Kislev 5785 • 14 December 2024
General Overview 

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

Kiddush Is Sponsored By

Steven & Bonnie Schwartzbaum
in honor of
Steven’s 70th Birthday

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
Frank & Mimi Rudman
in honor of their birthdays and wedding 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

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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, DECEMBER 13

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

5:13 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

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

6:09 pm – Shabbat Ends
7:00 pm – Pre-Chanukah Kids & Parents Learning Event (Olemberg Hall)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Dana Martorella & Family
remembering beloved father and grandfather Alan B. Wolpert ז"ל
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By George Minski & Miriam Bimblich remembering Miriam's mother Margarita Wilkowski de Bimblich ז"ל

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16

Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By Dana Martorella & Family remembering beloved father and grandfather Alan B. Wolpert ז"ל
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Melanie Weinstein remembering beloved father Gary Steven Weinstein 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 17

Rabbi's Class Is Sponsored By Becky Delaster remembering beloved husband Jack Delaster 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 18

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Dr. Michael & Lishka Wittels in honor of the upcoming wedding of their son Stephen to Lisa David

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 20

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

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

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT:

THIS WEDNESDAY:

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

Steven & Bonnie Schwartzbaum in honor of his 70th birthday!

Frank & Mimi Rudman in honor of their birthdays and their wedding anniversary! 

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Israel family on the passing of their beloved Phil Israel ז"ל
husband of Ellen Israel
father of Alan and Paul Israel
May the memories of Phil 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)

1st Sgt. Ido Zano, 20, of Yehud-Monosson
Sgt. Omri Cohen, 19, of Ashdod
Staff Sgt. Barak Daniel Halpern, 19, of Kiriat Ono
Cpt. (res.) Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein, 31, of Kibbutz Lavi
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Erez Ben Efraim, 25, of Ramat Gan
Maj. (res.) Evgeny Zinershain, 43, of Zikhron Ya’akov
Master Sgt. (res.) Binyamin Destaw Negose, 28, of Beit Shemesh
Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas, 24, of Haresha

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 Toldot

29 Cheshvan 5785 • 30 November 2024
General Overview 

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

Kiddush Is Sponsored By

Michael Becker & Tee Scatuorchio
remembering the yahrzeit of Michael's beloved father, Sheldon Becker  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, NOVEMBER 29

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 30
Haftorah Chanted by Jason Laeser

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, DECEMBER 1

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3

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 4

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5

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 6

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet 
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following families on the passing of their beloved family members:

Kunis Family on the passing of their beloved Sylvia Vogel ז"ל
grandmother of Rabbi Josh (Chavi) Kunis

Wodnick Family on the passing of their beloved Gena Wodnicki ז"ל
mother of Rick (Susan) Wodnicki and Ruth Wodnicki (Bill Statler)

grandcmother of Michael (Maia) and Daniel (McKenzie)

wife of Moises Wodnicki ז"ל
sister of Elena ז"ל (David) Weck 

May the memories of Sylvia ז"ל and Gena ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as they so practiced each day of their lives.

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. Tamer Othman, 21, of Kafr Yasif
Sgt. 1st Class Yona Betzalel Brief, 23, of Modi’in-Maccabim-Reut

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 Vayeira

15 Cheshvan 5785 • 16 November 2024
General Overview 

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

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 15

Positive Thoughts & Torah Message Are Sponsored By Karla, Dylan, Alessandra, Sky and Ocean remembering their beloved mother and grandmother, Fanny Dascal z’l
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:13 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16: KIDS ABRAHAM'S TENT (see flier below)

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, NOVEMBER 17

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

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 20

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Retter Franco 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

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

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

THIS SATURDAY MORNING:

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet 
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Koplowich families and friends on the passing of their beloved Naftali ז"ל
grandfather of Cantor Yoav (Ayala) Koplowich

May the memories of Naftali 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)

Sgt. Yoav Daniel, 19, of Nahariya
1st Sgt. Dror Hen, 20, of Moshav Gan Haim 
1st Sgt. Nir Gofer, 20, of Dimona
Cpt. Itay Marcovich, 22, of Kokhav Yair 
1st Sgt. Sraya Elboim, 21, of Mehola 
Sgt. Shalev Itzhak Sagron, 21, of Sderot
1st Sgt. Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, 21, of Afula 
1st Sgt. Orr Katz, 20, of Ma'ale Adumim 
1st Sgt. Nave Yair Asulin, 21, of Carmit 
1st Sgt. Ofir Eliyahu, 20, of Holon 
Maj. (res.) Itamar Levin Fridman, 34, of Eilat 
Master Sgt. (res.) Guy Shabtay, 39, of Jerusalem ​​​​​​​

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES' CONGREGATE LUNCH PROGRAM

Providing Nutritious, Kosher, hot lunches to Seniors Age 60 and Older
This program is open to individuals of all income levels and faiths at lunchrooms located in Miami Beach and Aventura. In addition, JCS also offers various activities such as live music, bingo, fitness classes, art classes and more. For details about the program please contact the JCS Senior Services Department (305) 899-8301

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 Noach

1 Cheshvan 5785 • 2 November 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
HENRY & BENAY LEW
in honor of the marriage of their children

Jackie & Marta

Kiddush Is Sponsored By
LINDA STEINER
in honor of the anniversary of Mark Steiner's Bar Mitzvah

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 1
Rabbi's Positive Thoughts & Torah Message Are Sponsored By Meme Alhadeff remembering beloved husband  E. Richard Alhadeff z'l

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

6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services  (in-person only)
6:21 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)
10:45 am – Shabbat Kids Program w/ PETTING ZOO! (Dickens Ave Front patio)

7:13 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, NOV 3: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS - EARLIER PM MINYAN

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

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 6

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Retter Franco 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

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

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

THIS SATURDAY MORNING:

SAVE THE DATE:
Call the office to sign up!

BARUCH DAYAN HA'EMET

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Olemberg and Heisler families and friends the passing of their beloved Fay Garber ז"ל

mother of Jennifer (Robert) Olemberg
grandmother of Jacqueline (Kyle) Heisler
great-grandmother of Noah Heisler

May the memories of Fay ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love 
as she so practiced each day of her 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)

Master Sgt. (res.) Yedidia Bloch, 31, of Moshav Mevo 
Cpt. Yehonatan (Joni) Keren, 22, of Moshav Moledet 
1st. Sgt. Nisim Meytal, 20, of Hadera
1st. Sgt. Aviv Gilboa, 21, of Neveh Tzuf 
1st Sgt. Naor Haimov, 22, of Rosh Ha’ayin 
Maj. Guy Yaacov Nezri, 25, of Atlit 
1st Sgt. Malachi Yehuda Harari, 22, of Even Shmuel 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Shaul Moyal, 47, of Karnei Shomron 
Maj. (res.) Eliav Amram Abitbol, 36, of Moshav Eitan 
Cpt. (res.) Amit Chayut, 29, of Haifa 
Cpt. (res.) Avraham Yosef Goldberg, 43, of Jerusalem 
Master Sgt. (res.) Gilad Elmaliach, 30, of Jerusalem
Cpt. Barak Israel Sagan, 22, of Petah Tikva 
Sgt. Ido Ben Zvi, 21, of Kibbutz Shomrat 
Sgt. Hillel Ovadia, 22, of Jerusalem 
Master Sgt. (res.) Tom Segal, 28, of Moshav Ein HaBesor 
Maj. (res.) Dan Maori, 42, of Beit Yitzhak-Sha'ar Hefer 
Cpt. (res.) Alon Safrai, 28, of Jerusalem 
Warrant Officer (res.) Omri Lotan, 47, of Bat Hefer 
Warrant Officer (res.) Guy Idan, 51, of Kibbutz Shomrat 
Sgt. 1st Class Gai Ben-Haroosh, 23, of Pardes Hanna-Karkur 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Shuvael Ben-Natan, 22, of Rehelim
Master Sgt. (res.) Shlomo Aviad Nayman, 31, of Mitzpe Yeriho 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Shmuel Harari, 35, of Safed 
Warrant Officer (res.) Mordechai Haim Amuyal, 42, of Lod 

​​​​​​NEW SUMMER TIME: RUN 4 THEIR LIVES: MIAMI BEACH WALK

Every Sunday at 9:07am Until All The Hostages Come Home!
Meet at 41st Street Bridge / Roosevelt Theater (Between Chase & Meridian Ave)
Global run/walk events calling for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas. Walk 18 Minutes for Chai - For Life. Wear red shirts (if you can).
Run4Lives.org

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES' CONGREGATE LUNCH PROGRAM

Providing Nutritious, Kosher, hot lunches to Seniors Age 60 and Older
This program is open to individuals of all income levels and faiths at lunchrooms located in Miami Beach and Aventura. In addition, JCS also offers various activities such as live music, bingo, fitness classes, art classes and more. For details about the program please contact the JCS Senior Services Department (305) 899-8301