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Parashah Shoftim

4 Elul 5784 • 7 September 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
Isaac & Ahuva Franco
in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter
Lily Lampert

Kiddush Is Sponsored By
David & Mayra Lichter
in gratitude to our community for their love and support 

HAVDALLAH BAT MITZVAH

LILY SANDRA LAMPERT, daughter of Jeff and Shirley Lampert, is honored to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah Service with her family on September 7, 2024. Lily is very proud to carry on this Jewish tradition and to mark her entrance as an adult into our Jewish Community.  Lily is looking forward to celebrating her Bat Mitzvah with all her friends this coming January.
 
Lily graduated from Lehrman Community Day School in the spring of 2023 and is currently in seventh grade at Miami Country Day School. Lily has been on the Director’s List for her outstanding grades

both semesters of 6th grade and is currently on track to excel academically this year.

In addition to her academic achievements, Lily is also a remarkable golfer and basketball player.  Lily leads the girl’s varsity golf team at Miami Country Day School and plays basketball on the girl’s middle school team.  Lily was recognized by the Miami Herald Community Newspaper with an honorable mention award for her golfing and contributed to an undefeated season ending in a middle school championship for basketball.

Although Lily works hard at school and sports, her true passion is dance.  Lily has been dancing with “Hip Hop Kidz” since she was five years old.  Lily currently dances in two dance crews, both the Dade Production and Broward Production companies.  Lily has also been accepted into the Hip Hop Kidz protégé program, her final stepping-stone to Dade Crew, the Hip Hop Kidz top elite crew.  Lily stuns on stage!  Her vivacious personality and incredible confidence pour out of her as she dances, and we are so proud of not only her dancing ability but her commitment to attending classes, and consistent practicing.  Lily received the “Best in Hip-Hop” award at Miami Country Day School at the completion of Dance I last year and is excited to continue with Dance II at school this year.  Lily has already had the opportunity to dance for major celebrities and choreographers and has even performed with “Walk The Moon” during the Capital One Orange Bowl Halftime Show this past college football season.
 
During her very limited free time, Lily loves playing with her girlfriends, going to the mall, going to the pool or beach, attending concerts, enjoying sporting events, and going out to eat with her family and friends.
 
Lily spends her summers at Camp Blue Ridge in Clayton, Georgia.  There is no doubt that this is her happy place.  Lily loves her summers at CBR so much and has made forever long friendships with her bunkmates who adore her.
 
We could not be prouder of Lily.  At only twelve years old, she has already accomplished so much, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for our special girl.
 
Lily would like to thank her mom, Shirley Lampert, her savta, Ahuva Franco, Rabbi Pearlson, Rabbi Kunis, and Rosalind Lanes for taking the time to prepare her for her Bat Mitzvah service.  We are all truly excited to celebrate her this Saturday night. 

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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, SEP 6

Positive Thoughts & Torah Message Are Sponsored In Memory of Jeff and Dalia’s grandfather, Morris Lauretz ז"ל  

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

6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services  (in-person only)
7:16 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, SEP 7 

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)
10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)

8:07 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, SEP 8

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

6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, SEP 9

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Naum Lusky & Family remembering beloved wife, mother and grandmother Maria Lusky ז"ל
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Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By The Spector-Levi Family remembering their beloved Joyce Spector ז"ל  

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

6:00 pm – Minyan Services

Pirkei Avot is on summer break

TUESDAY, SEP 10

Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By Ken Nahman, Dr. Dan & Estee Mazor and Family remembering their beloved father Isaac Nahman ז"ל on his yahrzeit
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

Rabbi's Challengs is on break and will resume in November

WEDNESDAY, SEP 11

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
Lunch & Learn is on break and will resume in November
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, SEP 12

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

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

FRIDAY, SEP 13
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

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

UPCOMING CLASSES BEING SCHEDULED:
CPR | CHOCKING |STOP-THE-BLEED
CPR-CHOCKING = 2.5 TO 3 HOURS
STOP THE BLEED = ABOUT 2 HOURS
Class can be on a Wednesday evening, Wednesday afternoon or Sunday morning.
Anyone interested please advise your preferred day and class CPR, Stop The Bleed, or both by email  jay.mirmelli@gmail.com

Please contact the office and we will help you place your order.

We appreciate your continued support of Eretz Israel.

Jeff & Shirley Lampert in honor of the upcoming bat mitzvah of their daughter, Lily! Mazal Tov to grandparents, Isaac Franco & Ahuva Retter Franco!

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of those killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword:
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POLICE OFFICERS KILLED AT WEST BANK ATTACK
Ch. Insp. Arik Ben Eliyahu, 37 - Kiryat Gat
(survived by his wife and three children)
Command Sgt. Maj. Hadas Branch, 53 - Sde Moshe
(survived by her husband, 3 children and granddaughter)
First Sgt. Roni Shakuri, 61 - Sderot
(survived by his wife, his daughter and granddaughter; another daughter Mor, was killed defending the Sderot Police Station on Oct 7)
Staff Sgt. Elkana Navon, 20 - Petach Tikvah. 

HOSTAGES WHOSE BODIES WERE RECOVERED
Six hostages were killed days before being found in a tunnel in Gaza: 

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Eden Yerushal-mi, 24, Carmel Gat, 40, Al-mog Sarusi, 27, Alexander Lobanov, 32, Master Sgt. Ori Danino, 25.

MIAMI REMEMBERS OCTOBER 7: FROM MOURNING TO HOPE

Monday, October 7, 2024 | Doors open: 6:00pm; Program begins: 7:00pm
Temple Beth Sholom (4144 Chase Avenue - Miami Beach 33140)
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and the Consulate General of Israel in Miami, in partnership with Miami synagogues, day schools and agencies, present a communitywide commemoration on the one-year anniversary of October 7, 2023.

Join us as we honor the victims and their families of the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. We will also pay tribute to the heroes and share together our hope for the future of the people of Israel and our worldwide Jewish community.
There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required: https://jewishmiami.org/rsvp/october7

​​​​​​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