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Month: December 2017

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Hello friends,

I hope you all had a meaningful Chanukah. And I wish you all an easy and meaningful fast this Thursday, Asara B’Teves.

The fact that this fast day takes place just one week or so after Chanukah, during a time of year considered festive by others, makes one think. A few years ago, I addressed the confluence of these days on our calendar in a series of three classes I called "Chanukah – The War you didn’t know" or "Chanuka, Asara B’Teves, and Christianity".

The classes are on the shul’s website and can be accessed here: http://www.hjcs.org/podgen11/?p=archive&cat=all&pgn=3

They can also be accessed individually here:

Class one: http://www.hjcs.org/podgen11/?name=2009-03-26_0712chanuka1.mp3

Class two: http://www.hjcs.org/podgen11/?name=2009-03-26_0712chanuka2.mp3

Class three: http://www.hjcs.org/podgen11/?name=2009-03-26_0712chanuka3.mp3

(Other recordings can be found on the site as well.)

I invite you all to listen.

Stay warm
Rabbi Davidovich

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HJCS News–Parshas Vayigash

Refuah Sheleimah to Marla Lipman (Malka Chana Bas Leah).

Heights Jewish Center will be hosting an Art Auction fundraiser February 11th. Assistance with the auction is greatly needed. Please contact Melanie Muller for volunteer opportunities 381-2701.

Rebbetzin Deena Davidovich is giving a class entitled “Eishes Chayil, Woman in Tanach through the lens of Shlomo Hamelech.” Mondays at 9:30 AM at the home of YoYo and Marni Moore 2392 Bromley Rd. Children are welcome to come play.

Simcha Kiddush is sponsored by…..

  • Rob and Jan Altshuler in honor of the incoming new board.
  • Fred and Katia Bolotin because they forgot to be a sponsor of the last Simcha Kiddush
  • Yaacov and Bella Cohen in honor of the birth of their daughter Ruchama Malka.
  • Edna Edelman in honor of Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom!
  • Bob and Debby Jacob in honor of the Yahrzeits of our mothers, Elizabeth Jacob and Elie Mandel A’H and the Birthdays of our grandsons Avi and Dylan.
  • Daniel and Ruth Jacob in honor of Avi’s Birthday.
  • Boris and Rachel Kagarlitskiy and Igal Zahavi.
  • Jack Klein in gratitude to Barbara Schlesinger for keeping my motorcycle safe and warm in her garage over the Winter months.
  • Martin and Marla Lipman in honor of Yocheved Lipman’s Birthday, Josh and Sora Mendelson’s Anniversary, and in gratitude to HaKodosh Baruch Hu on Marla’s successful surgery and continued recovery.
  • Dvora, Shayna, and Eli Makalsky in loving memory of David, Dovid Yehoshua Ben Moshe.
  • Joel and Sharon Peerless to commemorate the Yahrzeits of Joel’s father and Sharon’s mother.
  • Dr. Frederick Prizant and Gretchen Shapiro in memory of our parents.
  • Barbara Seltzer (Savta) in honor of her grandson Meir’s Birthday.
  • Hillel and Zahava Seltzer in honor of Meir’s Birthday Dec 25th.
  • Irwin and Lorna Shulman in honor of their granddaughter Chaya Sara’s Birthday.
  • Chuck and Sandra Zeitler in honor of their granddaughters Kayla and Yael’s Birthdays and Refuah Sheleimah to Marla Lipman.

 

Friday, December 22

Gemara Shiur    6:15 am

Shacharis         6:45 am   (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin 6:51 am) 

Candle-Lighting    4:42 pm

Mincha            4:45 pm

Shabbos, December 23 (Vayigash)

Dr. Glaser memorial Parsha Shiur   8:30 am

Shacharis 9:00 am

Navi Shiur      4:00 pm

Mincha-Shalosh Seudos   4:30 pm

Shabbos ends after 5:51 pm

Sunday-Monday, December 24-25 

Shacharis    8:00 am

Mincha-Maariv 4:50 pm

 

Tuesday-Wednesday, December 26-27

Gemara Shiur  6:15 am

Shacharis         6:45  am  (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin after Yishtabach) 

Mincha-Maariv    4:50 pm

Mishna Shiur after Maariv

Thursday, December 28  (Asara B’Teves)

Fast begins      6:40 am

Shacharis         6:41 am   (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin after Yishtabach) 

Mincha-Maariv    4:35 pm

Fast ends     5:50 pm

Friday, December 29

Gemara Shiur    6:15 am

Shacharis         6:45 am (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin after Yishtabach) 

Candle-Lighting    4:47 pm

Mincha            4:50 pm

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IMPORTANT msg from President Rob Altshuler re babysitting and other news

I have just been informed that our regular babysitter and our substitute babysitter will both be out of town this Shabbos (Dec 23).  Therefore we will NOT have babysitting available. 

 
If possible, some of the parents can ‘team up’ to watch their children  while the other parents Daven.  
 
Please do NOT leave your children unattended.  
 
Please also be sure that your older children are supervised while in the building.  This past Shabbos the coffee station was maliciously destroyed.  Therefore, you will not see the Hot Water urn available on Shabbos.  It is unfortunate that the congregation at large has to suffer due to the actions of a few.
(If anyone is aware or information related to this incident, please contact Rob Altshuler)


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HJC News–Mikeitz & Chanuka

Refuah Sheleimah to Marla Lipman (Malka Chana Bas Leah).

Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Hillel and Zahava Seltzer in honor of the yahrtzeit of Zahava’s father Gershon Adler- Hachaver Gershon ben Hachaver Gad Meir z”l.

The Shabbos Chanukah Luncheon will take place tomorrow.  Officers and members of the board will be installed at that time. Luncheon is by reservation only.

Heights Jewish Center will be hosting an Art Auction fundraiser February 11th. Assistance with the auction is greatly needed. Please contact Melanie Muller for volunteer opportunities 381-2701.

Simcha Kiddush will take place December 23rd. Just $18.00 per name.

Rebbetzin Deena Davidovich is giving a class entitled “Eishes Chayil, Woman in Tanach through the lens of Shlomo Hamelech.” Mondays at 9:30 AM at the home of YoYo and Marni Moore 2392 Bromley Rd. Children are welcome to come play.

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Friday, December 15   (Chanukah)

Candle-Lighting    4:39 pm

Mincha            4:30 pm (Note earlier time) 

Shabbos, December 16 (Mikeitz-Chanukah)

Dr. Glaser memorial Parsha Shiur   8:30 am

Shacharis 9:00 am

Navi Shiur      4:00 pm

Mincha-Shalosh Seudos   4:30 pm

Shabbos ends after 5:48 pm

Sunday, December 17 (Chanukah) 

Shacharis    8:00 am

Mincha-Maariv 4:45 pm

Monday-Tuesday, December 18-19 (Rosh Chodesh-Chanukah)

Gemara Shiur  will not meet

Shacharis         6:40  am  (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin 6:49 am) 

Mincha-Maariv    4:45 pm

Wednesday, December 20  (Zos Chanukah)

Gemara Shiur    6:15 am

Shacharis         6:40 am   (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin 6:50 am) 

Mincha-Maariv    4:45 pm

Mishna Shiur after Maariv

Thursday, December 21

Gemara Shiur    6:15 am

Shacharis         6:45 am   (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin 6:50 am) 

Mincha-Maariv    4:45 pm

Mishna Shiur after Maariv

Friday, December 22

Gemara Shiur    6:15 am

Shacharis         6:45 am (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin 6:51 am) 

Candle-Lighting    4:42 pm

Mincha            4:45 pm

 

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Meal Train request

In the spirit of Bichor Cholim, we are asking that you assist the LIPMAN family, as Marla recovers from coronary bypass surgery.  A ‘mealtrain’ has been set up for your easy access to sign up to bring in a meal.  Please click on the following link to participate:

 

 May Marla have a speedy recovery!  
 
rob altshuler,
 
President, HJCS

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HJCS News–Parshas Vayeishev

Refuah Sheleimah to Marla Lipman.

There will be Friday night learning and Oneg at the home of Jeff and Melanie Muller tonight at 8:15 pm.

Please make reservations for the Shabbos Chanukah Luncheon, officers and members of the board will be installed at that time.

Heights Jewish Center will be hosting an Art Auction fundraiser February 11th. Assistance with the auction is greatly needed. Please contact Melanie Muller for volunteer opportunities 381-2701.

Simcha Kiddush will take place December 23rd. Include your Simcha announcement for just $18.00 per name.

Ruchie Freier  the first  Chassidic woman to be elected to public office in the United states and the first Chassidic female Judge will be speaking for women at Young Israel on Dec 10th at 7:15 PM on “Building Our Future” a lecture about the importance of Mikvah and communal responsibility. 3D floor plans of Cleveland’s new Ladies Mikvah will also be shown. Refreshments will be served.

Rebbetzin Deena Davidovich is giving a class entitled “Eishes Chayil, Woman in Tanach through the lens of Shlomo Hamelech.” Mondays at 9:30 AM at the home of YoYo and Marni Moore 2392 Bromley Rd. Children are welcome to come play.

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Friday, December 8

Candle-Lighting    4:38 pm

Mincha            4:40 pm

Learning and Oneg at Muller home, 2440 Elmdale Rd. 8:15 pm

Shabbos, December 9 (Vayeishev)

Dr. Glaser memorial Parsha Shiur   8:30 am

Shacharis 9:00 am

Navi Shiur      4:00 pm

Mincha-Shalosh Seudos   4:30 pm

Shabbos ends after 5:47 pm

Sunday, December 10 

Shacharis    8:00 am

Mincha-Maariv 4:45 pm

Mishna Shiur After Maariv

Monday-Tuesday, December 11-12

Gemara Shiur    6:15 am

Shacharis         6:45 am

Mincha-Maariv    4:45 pm

Light first Chanukah Candle on Tuesday night

Wednesday-Thursday, December 13-14  (Chanukah)

Gemara Shiur    6:15 am

Shacharis         6:40 am (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin 6:46 am) 

Mincha-Maariv    4:45 pm

Friday, December 15   (Chanukah)

Gemara Shiur    6:15 am

Shacharis         6:40 am (Brochos on Talis and Tefillin 6:47 am) 

Candle-Lighting    4:39 pm

Mincha            4:30 pm (Note earlier time) 

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