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Month: December 2016

HJC News–Mikeitz

Refuah Sheleima to Dr. Bela Glaser
 
Mincha this Friday is scheduled for 10 minutes BEFORE Candle-Lighting.  Please plan accordingly.
 
Our Mezonos Kiddush this Shabbos is sponsored by Yaakov Cohen in honor of his Aufruf and upcoming marriage to Bella Rumshiskaya.
 

Mazel tov to Boris and Rachel Kagarlitskiy on the birth of a boy.   Shalom Zachor at their home 4245 Silsby Rd. at 8:00 PM tonight.

 
Mazel Tov to Leon and Deborah Adato on the birth of a granddaughter, born to Benzy and Heather Palanker.
 
Mazel Tov to Zev and Leah Kushner on the birth of a grandson, born to Nachum and Yael Tesler.  Shalom Zachor at the Tesler home, 23413 Greenlawn Ave., Beachwood from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
 
Shacharis this Monday, January 2, will be at 8:00 AM.
 
Deena will not be giving her class this Monday.
 
I will be teaching
A Three Class Refresher Course in the Halachos of a Jewish Kitchen, 
covering the most common scenarios in Kashrus and Shabbos   
over the next three Mondays
January 2,9,16 at 8pm-9pm
at Heights Jewish Center
Men and women are invited and encouraged to attend
Sponsorships available
Taking the course is required for those who wish to work in the shul's kitchen

 

 
I give a weekly Shiur on Hashkafa and Parsha this Thursday at 8:00 PM at the Beachwood Kollel. All men are invited to attend. Please spread the word among members and people who could benefit from the shiur as well.
 
A Shul ski trip to Brandywine Ski Resort is planned for February 12th. Contact Jeff Muller for questions. See flier for details.
 
Please make every effort to come to the weekday Mincha-Maariv Minyan.
 
Good Shabbos
Rabbi Davidovich
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Friday, December 30   (Rosh Chodesh/Chanukah)

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM  (Brochos on Talis & Tefillin after Yishtabach)

Candle Lighting         4:48 PM (Chanuka Candles before Shabbos Candles)

Mincha              4:38 PM (Note earlier time)

 

Shabbos, December 31 (Mikeitz)

Parsha Shiur   8:30 AM

Shacharis      9:00 AM

Navi Shiur     4:05 PM

Mincha              4:35 PM

Followed by Shalosh Seudos

Shabbos ends      5:57 PM

Eight Candles lit at home after Havdala

 

Sunday-Monday, January 1 (Zos Chanuka) and 2 

Shacharis       8:00 AM

Mincha-Maariv   4:55 PM

Mishnayos Shiur   5:40 PM

 

Tuesday-Thursday, January 3-5

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM (Brochos on Talis & Tefillin after Yishtabach)

Mincha-Maariv   4:55 PM

Mishnayos Shiur  5:40 PM 

 

Friday, January 6

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM  (Brochos on Talis & Tefillin after Yishtabach)

Candle Lighting         4:54 PM

Mincha              4:55 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HJC News – Vayeishev

The Simcha Kiddush this Shabbos is co-sponsored by:
  •         Rob and Jan Altshuler in gratitude to Hashem for a misdiagnosis.
  • ·       Edna Edelman Shabbat Shalom, Happy Chanukah and I welcome the snow.
  • ·       Dr. Bela Glaser thank you to my friends well wishes and in honor of his father’s Bar Mitzvah Anniversary.
  • ·       David and Devorah Goldblatt in honor of the Birthdays of Devorah and Talia Goldblatt. 
  • ·       Ken and Eileen Goldblatt in honor of Devorah's Birthday, Talia's Birthday, Ken and Eileen's 36th Anniversary – and Chag Sameach Chanuka to all!
  • ·       Bob and Debby Jacob in honor of the Yahrzeit of Bob’s mother Elizabeth Jacob and in honor of the Birthdays of our grandsons Avi and Dylan.
  • ·       Jack and Sharon Klein in memory of Sharon's mother, Pearle Goldman.
  • ·       Robert Kleyman in memory of his wife Maya on her 65th Birthday.
  • ·       Martin and Marla Lipman in honor of the birthdays of Yocheved Lipman, Florence Lipman and Martin Lipman; the anniversary of Josh and Sora Mendelson; and in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Philip Sherman.
  • ·       Yisrael and Sherrie Mendenhall in honor of Yisrael Mendenhall and Aaron Wolf receiving their Black belts in Karate.
  • ·       Jeff and Melanie Muller in honor of Jeff’s Birthday.
  • ·       Joel and Sharon Peerless in honor of the yahrzeits of Sharon’s mother and Joel’s father.
  • ·       Dr. Lawrence and Phylis Pomerantz in honor of Larry’s 60th Bar Mitzvah Anniversary.
  • ·       Gretchen Shapiro and Dr. Rick Prizant in honor of the yahrzeits of their parents.
  • ·       Alex and Betty Schnittlinger in honor of Rob Altshuler for his hard work on behalf of the shul.
  • ·       Irwin and Lorna Shulman in memory of Lorna’s mother Rose Stein’s Yahrzeit and in honor of the Birthday of their granddaughter Chaya Sara.
  • ·       Chuck and Sandra Zeitler in honor of their granddaughter Yael’s Birthday.
  • ·       Lenny and Penny Beer in honor of their new granddaughter born to Rabbi Uzi and Rachel Beer in Springfield, New Jersey.

Refuah Sheleimah to Dr. Bela Glaser.

Order your wine by contacting the office. Deadline is Monday, December 26th by 12:00 PM.
 
A Shul ski trip to Brandywine Ski Resort is being planned for February 12. More details to follow. Contact Jeff Muller if interested in joining the trip. See flier for details.

Shacharis this Monday, December 26, will be at 8:00 AM.

 
If you are not at work during Mincha-Maariv, please consider making attendance at Mincha-Maariv a part of your routine. It's good for you, materially and spiritually, as the prayers said together with a community are guaranteed to be accepted, good for your families, and ensures the continued strength of the Kehilla.
 
Chanukah starts this Saturday night.  In shul we will light the Menorah before Havdala. But at home Havdala should be made first, followed by the lighting of the Menorah.  
 
Good Shabbos

Rabbi Davidovich

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Friday, December 23

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM

Candle Lighting         4:43 PM

Mincha              4:45 PM

 

Shabbos, December 24 (Vayeishev)

Parsha Shiur   8:30 AM

Shacharis      9:00 AM

Navi Shiur     4:00 PM

Mincha              4:30 PM

Followed by Shalosh Seudos

Shabbos ends      5:52 PM

First Candle lit at home after Havdala

 

Sunday-Monday, December 25-26 (Chanukah)

Shacharis       8:00 AM

Mincha-Maariv   4:50 PM

Mishnayos Shiur   5:30 PM

 

Tuesday-Thursday, December 27-29  (Chanukah)

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM (Brochos on Talis & Tefillin after Yishtabach)

Mincha-Maariv   4:50 PM

Mishnayos Shiur  5:30 PM 

 

Friday, December 30   (Rosh Chodesh/Chanukah)

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM  (Brochos on Talis & Tefillin after Yishtabach)

Candle Lighting         4:48 PM

Mincha              4:38 PM (Note earlier time)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Sunrise, Sunset …”

  • Mazal Tov to Lenny and Penny Beer on the birth of their new granddaughter Zehava Chana to Rabbi Uzi and Rachel Beer.
  • Condolences to tne family of Mr. Joseph Forkosh, former member of the HJCS family.  The levaya was Sunday, Dec 18.  Shiva hours at the home of Marton & Marina Forkosh, 6186 Cedar Court in Solon:  Monday-Thursday, Dec 19-22, 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm.  Friday, Dec 23, 2 to 4 pm.

 

 



 

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Dec 17 Kiddush and other important news

The Cholent Kiddush is being sponsored by Danny and Ruth Jacob in honor of the first birthday of Avi Yehuda.  Phyllis Pomerantz has provided a cake in honor of the 60th anniversary of Larry's Bar Mitzvah
 

In the absence of Rabbi Davidovich, we will still be having our Drasha before Mussof.  There will be no Parsha  Shiur in the morning
 

Good Shabbos to all

rob altshuler

 

 

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Times for week of Dec 17, 2016

I was called away unexpectedly and won’t be with you this Shabbos.  

If you are not at work during Mincha-Maariv, please consider making attendance at Mincha-Maariv a part of your routine. It’s good for you, materially and spiritually, as the prayers said together with a community are guaranteed to be accepted, good for your families, and ensures the continued strength of the Kehilla.

The next Simcha Kiddush will take place next Shabbos, December 24th.  Please contact Esther in the office or Jason Claude to co-sponsor for any reason or occasion for as little as $18 per reason, occasion, or name.  

Good Shabbos

Rabbi Davidovich

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Friday, December 16

Candle Lighting         4:40 PM

Mincha              4:45 PM

 

Shabbos, December 17 (Vayishlach)

Parsha Shiur   cancelled

Shacharis      9:00 AM

Navi Shiur     cancelled

Mincha              4:30 PM

Followed by Shalosh Seudos

Shabbos ends      5:49 PM

 

Sunday, December 18

Shacharis       8:00 AM

Mincha-Maariv   4:45 PM

Mishnayos Shiur   will not meet

 

Monday-Thursday, December 19-22

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM

Mincha-Maariv   4:45 PM

Mishnayos Shiur  5:30 PM

 

Friday, December 23

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM

Candle Lighting         4:43 PM

Mincha              4:45 PM

 

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HJC News–Vayetsei

If you are not at work during Mincha-Maariv, please consider making attendance at Mincha-Maariv a part of your routine. It’s good for you, materially and spiritually, as the prayers said together with a community are guaranteed to be accepted, good for your families, and ensures the continued strength of the Kehilla.

I will be the substitute teacher at Deena’s weekly Class for women, this Monday December 12, at our home at 9:30am.  The Topic of the Class will be “The Connection between Chanuka and Women.”  All women are welcome to attend and to bring their children who can play during the class.

I will resume my Thursday night shiur at the Kollel on December 15 at 8pm.

The next Simcha Kiddush will take place next Shabbos, December 24th.  Please contact Esther in the office or Jason Claude to co-sponsor for any reason or occasion for as little as $18 per reason, occasion, or name.  

Good Shabbos

Rabbi Davidovich

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Friday, December 9

Gemara Shiur        will not meet

Shacharis       6:45 AM

Candle Lighting         4:38 PM

Mincha              4:40 PM

 

Shabbos, December 10 (Vayeitzei)

Parsha Shiur   8:30 AM

Shacharis      9:00 AM

Navi Shiur     4:00 PM

Mincha              4:30 PM

Followed by Shalosh Seudos

Shabbos ends      5:47 PM

 

Sunday, December 11

Shacharis       8:00 AM

Mincha-Maariv   4:45 PM

Mishnayos Shiur   5:30 PM

 

Monday-Thursday, December 12-15

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM

Mincha-Maariv   4:45 PM

Mishnayos Shiur  5:30 PM

 

Friday, December 16

Gemara Shiur        6:15 AM

Shacharis       6:45 AM

Candle Lighting         4:40 PM

Mincha              4:45 PM

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HJC News – Toldos

A Cholent Kiddush this Shabbos is sponsored by is sponsored by Barbara Schlesinger and Shimon and Rivah Schlesinger and family in honor of the Yohrtzeit of husband and father Richard Schlesinger A’H .

Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Rob and Jan Altshuler in memory of Rob’s brother Lazer David Ben Yehuda Leib A’H.

Mazel Tov to Ari and Tudy Gunzburg on the birth of a girl.

We welcome Nochum Kats as a new member of Heights Jewish Center.

Refuah Sheleimah to Bela Glaser.


If you are not at work during Mincha-Maariv, please consider making attendance at Mincha-Maariv a part of your routine. It’s good for you, materially and spiritually, as the prayers said together with a community are guaranteed to be accepted, good for your families, and ensures the continued strength of the Kehilla.

I will not be giving my Thursday night shiur at the Kollel on December 8.


Deena’s Class for women, an exploration of women in Tanach through the lens of Eishes Chayil, takes place on Mondays at our home at 9:30am. All women are welcome to attend and to bring their children who can play during the class.

Good Shabbos

Rabbi Davidovich

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Friday, December 2

Gemara Shiur 6:15 AM

Shacharis 6:45 AM

Candle Lighting 4:39 PM

Mincha 4:40 PM

Shabbos, December 3 (Toldos)

Parsha Shiur 8:30 AM

Shacharis 9:00 AM

Navi Shiur 4:00 PM

Mincha 4:30 PM

Followed by Shalosh Seudos

Shabbos ends 5:47 PM

Sunday, December 4

Shacharis 8:00 AM

Mincha-Maariv 4:45 PM

(We begin saying "Tal U’Matar" at Maariv.)

Monday-Thursday, December 5-8

Gemara Shiur will not meet

Shacharis 6:45 AM

Mincha-Maariv 4:45 PM

Mishnayos Shiur will not meet

Friday, December 9

Gemara Shiur will not meet

Shacharis 6:45 AM

Candle Lighting 4:38 PM

Mincha 4:40 PM

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