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Parashah Mishpatim | Shabbat Shekalim

1 Adar 5781 • 12 February 2021 
General overview here
Hebrew/English linear translation • Text with Rashi's commentary

Sanctuary Flowers and Shabbat Kiddush 2 Go Bags Sponsored by
The Mitrani & Buchman Families
in honor of Orli's Bat Mitzvah

Enjoyed your Kiddush 2 GO bag? Become a sponsor! Contact us here.

Mazel Tov to Orli Ferrandis-Mitrani! After postponing Orli’s Bat-Mitzvah (a few times) we are so happy to be celebrating this milestone in our lives. Orli is 13 and in 7th grade at Cushman Middle School. She is a very responsible, dedicated student and loves her “knitting for peace” elective class. She had previously attended Ada Merritt's IB Dual Language Magnet School for Spanish.  She has been at Temple Menorah's Hebrew school for the last few years, but had also attended Hebrew school on Sundays at the Chabads of Midtown and Venetian. During the summers, she attends Camp Judaea in North Carolina, and is so excited to be returning next summer!

Orli has a big heart and her compassion for others is beyond her years.  She is curious and creative, loves to draw, has the best hand-writing you will ever see, and enjoys dancing, snow skiing, boating, playing tennis, and watching movies.  She also loves to surf on the beach with her dad. Orli also manages to find time to cook and bake with her sister and her cousins, enjoys shopping with her friends, and is thrilled to finally have a puppy named Nala. 
Orli has learned that giving to those in need is a priority in life and has spent year after year going to the Kosher Food Bank with her Baba to volunteer, especially during the holidays.
Orli is celebrating her Bat Mitzvah at the same bima and weekend as her mom, her sister Jaya, her aunt Rhonda, and cousin Drea.  She is happy to share this special moment with dear family and friends, in person and on zoom. Thank you for joining us. Shabbat Shalom!

We remember our loved ones who are no longer with us physically but have helped shape our lives and are part of our history and in our hearts always:
Rafael Mitrani, Matilde Mitrani, Lazaro Sawicki, Clara Sawicki,
Andres Ferrandis, Leoni Trilles, Salvador Torregrosa, Carmen Gallart,
Elliot Buchman, Andrea Buchman, Eugenia Gordon and Leona Mamane Tzalik z"l.

Aida & Elias Mitrani in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Orli! Mazal Tov to parents Dina Mitrani and Andres Ferrandis and to big sister Jaya!

Mark & Diane Steiner in honor of the birth of their son Dylan!

JNF TRAVEL & TOURISM IN A POST-COVID WORLD
Featuring Guest Speaker Bob Diener
Tue, Feb 16, 2021 • 7:00pm • Register here (Zoom link provided upon registration)
Bob Diener, co-founder of hotels.com and getaroom.com, will highlight the financial impact on businesses and the future of tourism around the world.

NYU LANGONE HEALTH & COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE'S
STOP THE BLEED TRAINING
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 • 7:30pm • Register here
Zoom training is scheduled for 30 minutes.
Why learn? A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. Who should attend this training? Congregants, Staff, Lay leaders, Everyone!

COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 
GMJF has established a program to provide short-term relief in the form of grants and interest-free loans to individuals and families who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
 
This program will provide:
·        Emergency grants of up to $1,500 per household to provide online gift cards or pay critical bills on behalf the grantee.
·        Emergency interest-free loans of up to $3,000 disbursed directly to the borrower with repayment beginning six months following disbursement.

Loans and grants are intended to address critical needs including:
· Rent or mortgage payments, utilities, food, medical expenses and medications, childcare costs, emergency household needs

The loan program online application is available here.  More details are available in the flier below, at http://hebrewloan.org or at 305-692-7555.

Dear Menorah Community,

According to the Rambam, the highest form of tzedakah is to help fellow Jews establish themselves in business. Below is a list of local Kosher businesses you may want to support.
 
KTERING DESSERTS
Exceptional French style pareve and dairy desserts
786-246-6671 | www.k-desserts.com
See details on Instagram (click here) or Facebook (click here)
 
TORAH TREASURES
The only Jewish bookstore left in Miami Beach that also offers a variery of Judaica 
305-673-6095