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Shabbos Chazak 

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A House of Torah, Prayer And Acts of Goodness 

Shabbos Parshas Vayechi 

Teves 11 - 12, 5772 

January 6 - 7, 2012 

Candle Lighting: 5:26 PM 

(see page 5 for full Shabbos schedule) 

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Parshas Vayechi 

Shabbos Chazak 

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his week we culminate the 

book of Genesis with this 

Torah portion of Vayechi 

bringing to an end a period of 

successful, good and comfortable 

living for the Family of Israel in 

the exile of Egypt. 

We immediately begin at Mincha 

to read the book of Exodus where we are introduced to the 

most painful, tyrannical and horrific exile that the Jewish 

people experience. In fact, the exile is of such a bitter nature 

that it is referred to as the origin and worst of all exiles. 

As our family of Israel moves from the extreme of comfort to 

the extreme of suffering, we proclaim loudly in the 

synagogue at the end of the reading of Genesis "Chazak, 

Chazak, Venischazeik"- “Be strong, be strong, and let us be 

strengthened” - we need to bring forth every element of our 

strength to be able to successfully face the arduous 

challenges in this treacherous journey during the Egyptian 

exile. 

Toward the end of this week's portion, when Joseph and his 

brothers are returning from the burial of their father Jacob, 

they plead with him to reconcile and make certain that he 

has completely forgiven them for any of the malfeasance and 

pain that they may have caused him during his life. 

It is important to note that in order for the Jewish people to 

succeed in strange and bellicose environments where they 

are faced with internal and external overwhelming forces 

that try to annihilate them physically or spiritually, the one 

most critical factor as an effective defense mechanism is to 

act with love, affection and kindness toward each other and 

remove any sense or feelings of distrust, hate, jealousy and 

negativity. 

During our times as well, when we are facing formidable 

enemies surrounding the Holy Land of Israel who try overtly 

and covertly to annihilate us (it will never happen), we too 

must take the lessons of the Torah into very serious focus 

and make every effort to create love, kindness and fraternity 

among every Jew. 

When we hear, read and see the way Jews fight against each 

other with malice and enmity, it is definitely the most 

destructive and poisonous ingredient that causes weakness 

to the Jewish people internally, as well as indicating to the 

world that we ourselves do not like each other and therefore 

giving them every excuse to practice their virulent anti- 

Semitism against us. 

Weekly Message 

Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar 

It's time to practice the extraordinary axiom that is the 

foundation of the Torah and Jewish life, which is to love each 

other like we love ourselves and only then can we have the 

blessings that G-d Almighty has promised us and promised 

our patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give us 

everything that we need to bring our final redemption 

through our righteous Moshiach now. 

Have a great Shabbos and a wonderful week. 

Community Nachas 

To the surprise of all those who attended the screening 

last week of "Uprising" the story of Warsaw Ghetto 

Resistance, The Shul was graced with the presence of 

two special people at the movie; 

Zoltan Wieder, a Holocaust survivor sent from 

Auschwitz Death Camp to clean up the Warsaw Ghetto 

after the Jewish Uprising, and his wife, Eva Wieder 

who is a survivor from Budapest Ghetto. 

JOIN US 

JANUARY 11, 2012 AT 12:30PM 

FOR A SPECIAL TALK 

BY ZOLTAN WIEDER OF HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCES 

DURING THE HOLOCAUST, FOLLOWED BY A 

SCREENING OF ANOTHER WARTIME FILM.

The Shul Weekly Magazine 

Everything you need for every day of the week 

Special Thank You 

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The Packer Family in loving memory of Menashe ben Mordechai Dovid - 25 Teves 

“Those who establish Synagogues for prayer and those who come there to pray, those who provide lights for illumination, wine for kiddush and havdalah, food for the wayfarers and 

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and let us say Amen.” 

T ake a Deeper Look 

Celebrating Shabbos 

Schedules, classes, articles and more... Everything you 

need for an "Over the Top" Shabbos experience. 

Community Happenings 

Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate. 

Shul Partners 

True partners in our vital and holy work. 

A Time to Pray 

Check out all the davening schedules and locations 

throughout the week. 

Inspiration, Insights and Ideas 

Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE. 

Get the Picture 

The full scoop on all the great events around town. 

Just for the Gals 

Delve into the power, strength and beauty in the life 

of the Jewish Woman. 

Kids Korner / Teen Seen 

Educate, inspire and most of all have FUN! 

French Connection 

Réflexions sur la Paracha. 

Latin Link 

Reflexión Semanal. 

The ABC's of Aleph 

Serving Jews in institutional and limited environments. 

The Network 

Get Connected! All your advertising needs 

in one convenient spot. 

It’s Good To Know 

Find out what's going on and how you can get involved. 

Daily Study 

A complete guide to all classes and courses offered 

at The Shul. 


A peek at recent happenings 


The full scoop on all the great events around town. 

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Abel Holtz - Chairman 

Oscar Boruchin 

Simon Falic 

Sidney Feltenstein 

Isaac Gilinski 

Jaime Gilinski 

Max Gilinski 

Sam Greenberg 

Albert Pollans - President 

Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar 

Jaime Gilinski 

Eric Stein - President 

Mitch Feldman - Vice President 

Joel Baum CPA - Treasurer 

Carolyn Baumel 

Max Benoliel 

Jose Biton 

Mark Blumstein 

Barry Cohen 

Aaron Gewirtz 

Gabriel Groisman 

Roshi Handwerger 

Eric Stein 

Mitch Feldman 

Joel Baum CPA 

Janice Barney 

Steven M. Dunn 

Bruce Gelb 

Contacts at The Shul 305-868-1411 

Rabbi 

Rabbi 

Rabbi’s Secretary 

Rabbi’s Assistant 

Outreach/Kolel/Websites 

JLAC/Adult Ed/Singles/ 

Special Events 

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Accounting 

Controller 

Events /Office Manager 

Youth Director /Dinner/Lay- 

Leadership 

Operations / Maintenance 

Reception/Accounts Payable 

Mikvah 

Pre-School 

Sephardic Minyan 

Hebrew School/ Editor 

Hashkama Minyan 

Mashgiach 

Board of Trustees 

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Mike Izak 

Alberto Kamhazi 

Shmuel Katz M.D. 

Morton Nyman 

Michael Perez 

Martin Sirotkin 

Morris Tabacinic 

Jack Weinbaum 

Foundation Trustees 

David Lichter 

Monroe Milstein 

Martin Sirotkin 

Board of Directors 

Fortuna Kopel 

Rabbi Sholom Lipskar 

Rabbi Zalman Lipskar 

David Pollack 

Mark P. Schnapp 

Ryan Jacob Shapiro 

Diana Sragowicz 

Abe Stein 

Claudio Stivelman 

Jeffrey Wolf 

Executive Committee 

Evelyn Katz 

David Lichter 



Marc Sheridan 

David Wolf 



Mrs. Fay Garber 

Ms. Lydia Hasson 

Rabbi Mendy Levy 

Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 

Rabbi Dov Schochet 

Mrs. Geri Kelly 

Mrs. Janice Barney 

Mrs. Pnina Wuensch 

Mrs. Devorah Leah 

Andrusier 

Mr. Shlomie Katan 

Mrs. Renee Moore 

Mrs. Devorah Failer 

Chana or Shani 

Chazan Shimshon Tzubeli 

Mrs. Aurit Katan 

Mr. Lazer Milstein 

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Shabbos Schedule 

Celebrating Shabbos With Our Youth 

Everything you need for an "Over the Top" Shabbos experience 

No longer will your children get lost amongst the crowds in Shul on 

Shabbos morning. The Shul youth has worked together to organize a 

highly educational and fun program for children and teens of all 

ages. Each Shabbos morning program involves a mix of Tefilla 

(prayer), Parsha (weekly Torah study) and general "Jewishness", 

through games, songs, and stories. Taught by our very own Shul 

Bochurim and youth girls, each child will experience Shabbos in its 

full glory; leaving with a taste of holiness and fun memories that will 

keep them coming back from week to week. A Kiddush exclusively 

for the children culminates the exciting program. 

Shabbos 

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Malkie’s Tot Shabbat (ages 0 - 4): Montessori Classroom 2 

(enter from the Women’s Sanctuary) With Sarah Libke 

Girls: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Yakira Leah's Program for Girls: ages 5-7: Classroom 2 

Chama’s Program for Girls: ages 8-10: Classroom 1 

Batsheva’s Program for Tween Girls: ages 11-13: Jaime Library 

Sara Malka’s Program for Teen Girls: ages 14 and up: Teen Room 

(at the back of the women’s sanctuary) 

Boys: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Moishy & Foli’s Program: Boys ages 5-9: The New Montessori 

Classroom 3 

Shaul’s Program: Boys ages 10-13: Trailer on the grass 

Itche’s Program: Teen Boys 14-18: Montessori Classroom 1 

5:15 p.m. 

Messibos Shabbos for all Girls (Classroom 1) - Sarah Libke 

5:15 p.m. 

Shalosh Seudos for all Boys (Youth Synagogue) - Foli and Moishy 

7:15 p.m. 

Father & Son: Small Sanctuary 

For more information on any of our Youth Programming, 

please contact Devorah Leah Andrusier at 305 868-1411 ext 7328 

Mishnayos Ba’al Peh 

For Boys 

Every Shabbos evening immediately after Mincha In Montessori 3 

Be There! GREAT PRIZES!!! 

Prizes kindly sponsored by the Goldczer Family 

In loving Memory of Aryeh Leib ben Zev Volf obm 

Messibos Shabbos 

For Girls 

An exciting program for all Girls: 1st-5th Grade. 

Every Shabbos afternoon at 5:15 pm (Afternoon Mincha) 

In Classroom # 1 

Come and Enjoy Tzivos HaShem learning, great food & nosh, 

prizes, games and stories. 

Father & Son 

Every Motzei Shabbos - Learn with your son 

Prepared material. 

Pizza will be served 

7:30 pm 

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Shabbos with the Teen Boys Minyan 

Ever wonder how you can teach your son to follow with a real 

Minyan, or even run his own? The Shul youth has created the scene. 

Every Shabbos morning, each teen has his own chance to play a 

vital role in his own Shul Minyan, lead by one of our very own 

Rabbis and Youth leaders. Every week all the boys have a chance to 

act as Chazzan, Gabbai or ‘Rabbi’. This hands-on approach gives 

each teen the opportunity to experience Shul and prayer to its 

fullest, by involving them in every aspect of the Davening. 

Question: 

1. Why are all Jews called “Yehudim” after Shevet Yehudah? 

(Bereishis Rabbah, Rashi) 

2. Who did Yaakov think would be the future Moshiach? 

(Bereishis Rabbah) 

3 . Which Holiday was supposed to honor the Shevatim? 

(Tur - Orach Chaim) 

Answers for Last Week: 

1. Yosef himself harnessed his chariot to escort his father. He 

was accompanied by all the mighty officers of Egypt. A 

decree was issued that whoever doesn’t go out to greet 

Yosef’s father, would be killed. The entire Egyptian nation 

went out in an enormous parade, with music and uniforms, 

to welcome Yaakov to Mitzraim. (Seder Hadoros) 

2. Iyov, the mysterious Tzadik, was born when the Jews went 

to Mitzraim, and he died when they were on their way out 

210 years later. The saga of his life, Moshe related to 

encourage the Jews in Mitzraim. Moshe Rabeinu authored 

the story of the righteous Iyov’s suffering to illustrate that 

although sometimes Tzadikim suffer, in the end they enjoy 

much happiness and blessing! (Gemorah Bava Basra 15a) 

3. Yehudah burned the wagons that Pharoh dispatched to pick 

up Yaakov, since they had pictures of avoda zara engraved 

on them. (Bereishis Rabbah 94:3) 

Last week’s winner: 

No winner last week 

For Boys Only: ages 14-18 

Shabbos 

Child Enrichment Center Classroom # 2 

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

*Please note: The Teen Minyan is strictly for the Teens. We 

would appreciate it if adults would stay in the Main Sanctuary. 

For more information: Contact 305 868 1411 ext. 7345 

Torah Quiz 

Prizes kindly sponsored by the Goldczer Family 

In loving Memory of Aryeh Leib ben Zev Volf obm 

Children should respect all School & Shul property. 

Their Parents will be held responsible for 

any damage they may cause.

Friday Night 

Yedid Nefesh pg. 151 

Vayedaber pgs. 99-101 

Ashrei pg. 101 

SHABBOS SCHEDULE 

Friday Evening 

Candle lighting 5:26 p.m. 

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbos 5:30 p.m. 

Shabbos Day 

Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m. 

Tanya / Hayom Yom 8:50 a.m. 

Shacharis (Morning Services) 9:00 a.m. 

Children's Programs 10:00 a.m. 

- 12:00 p.m. 

30 Minutes of Tanya: Classroom #1 +/- 12:00 p.m. 

With Mrs. Vivian Perez (for Women) After Davening 

Kiddush 12:00 p.m. 

Daf Yomi 4:30 p.m. 

Women’s Shiur 4:30 p.m. 

Messibos Shabbos for Girls 5:15 p.m. 

Shalosh Seudos for Boys 5:15 p.m. 

Mincha followed by Shalosh Seudos 5:15 p.m. 

Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 6:22 p.m. 

Weekly Video of The Rebbe 

Father & Son 7:30 p.m. 

Sephardic Minyan 

Friday Evening 

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 5:15 p.m. 

Shabbat Day 

Shacharit 9:00 a.m. 

Mincha 5:15 p.m. 

Shabbat Ends / Arvit & Havdalah 6:22 p.m. 

Next Week: Shabbos Shmos 

Candle lighting 5:31 p.m. 

Mincha 5:35 p.m. 

Eruv Information 

We would like to emphasize that every Erev Shabbos, individuals 

should call the Eruv Hotline to make sure that the Eruv is 

operational prior to carrying on Shabbos. 

The number is 305- 866-ERUV (3788). 

The Eruv message is recorded approximately two hours prior to 

Candle lighting. Please note that the Eruv in Bal Harbour and 

Surfside does not include the path along the beach. The backs of the 

buildings form the Eruv in that section. It is forbidden to push 

strollers or carry anything on this path or beach area on Shabbos. 

To pay your annual dues visit: www.miamibeacheruv.com 

Celebrating Shabbos 

Everything you need for an "Over the Top" Shabbos experience 

The Friday Evening Service and Shabbos Torah Portion 

Shabbos Day 

(Stone Chumash) 

Torah Portion pgs 268 – 288 

Haftorah pg. 1145 

Shabbos Day 

(Gutnick Chumash) 

Torah Portion pgs 340 - 362 

Haftorah pg. 382 

Kiddush This Week 

Available for sponsorship 

Shalosh Seudos This Week 

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Wolf in honor of the yahrtzeit of his mother 

Chaya bas Shmuel obm. May her neshama have an aliyah. 

Please help us cover the cost of non-sponsored Kiddushim by 

becoming a Partner or Patron of our Kiddus Bank. 

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SPONSOR A 

KIDDUSH! 

THE CATERER FOR THIS WEEK’S KIDDUSH 

& SHALOSH SEUDOS IS EXECUTIVE CATERING 

Kiddushim at The Shul 

Please help us continue to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush 

and Shalosh Seudos by offering to become a sponsor. 

Sponsorship by one or more individuals is encouraged. 

The following dates are available for sponsorship: 

Kiddush: Shalosh Seudos 

January 7, 21, 28 January 14, 21, 28 

If you wish to become a sponsor, please speak with Pnina 

at 305 868-1411 x 7313 or email: pwuensch@theshul.org 

The Shul’s Gaboyim: 

Mr. Allen Berry / Mr. David Pollack / Mr. Andrew Roth / 

Mr. David Portnoy /Mr. Henry Eichler 

Please note that the distribution of Aliyot according to our 

customs is in the order of certain Simchot, Yahrtzeits, Birthdays, 

Guests and general rotation. We encourage you to participate in 

the weekday Davening and Aliyot on Mondays and Thursdays. 

Attention members and guests: 

During the taking out of the Torah for leining, please allow seat 

holders to return to their seats before occupying open seating. 

Designated seats are for the use of members who dedicated 

them. On Shabbos and Yom Tov, dedicated seats may be 

occupied by anyone after 10:30 a.m. in the men’s section and 

11:00 a.m. in the women’s section.

Birthdays 

Tevet 12 Mr. Leonard Spodek 

Tevet 12 Mrs. Geri F. Levine 

Tevet 13 Ms. Lonny Dubrofsky 

Tevet 13 Ms. Marisa Galbut 

Tevet 13 Mr. Marc Sheridan 

Tevet 13 Mr. Michael Klinger 

Tevet 13 Mr. Oscar Boruchin 

Tevet 13 Ms. Paula Hertzberg 

Tevet 13 Ms. Odelia Uzan 

Tevet 14 Mr. Raphael Ammar 

Tevet 15 Mr. Ariel Brenner 

Tevet 15 Mr. Irving Hoine 

Tevet 14 Mr Sam Saka 

Tevet 15 Mr. Yonatan Jaimovich 

Tevet 15 Mrs. Rosita Boruchin 

Tevet 16 Mr. Daniel Sragowicz 

Tevet 16 Ms. Debbie Maya 

Tevet 16 Ms. Elizabeth Feltenstein 

Tevet 16 Mr. Alberto Camhi 

Tevet 16 Mr. Yankie Andrusier 

Tevet 16 Mrs. Shoshana Biton 

Tevet 16 Ms. Lenore Mizrachi 

Tevet 16 Mrs. Rishe Rachel Laoui 

Tevet 17 Ms. Chai Miriam Jakobs 

Tevet 17 Mrs. Genia Bruder 

Tevet 17 Mr. Warren Frankl 

Tevet 18 Mr. Abel Holtz 

Tevet 18 Mr. Steven Schwartz 

Tevet 18 Mrs. Faye Perelis 

Tevet 18 Mrs. Niki Markofsky 

Our Kids’ Birthdays 

Tevet 14 Chaim Avraham Perelis 

Tevet 14 Jacob Noah Vaturi 

Tevet 15 Ariela Zebede 

Tevet 18 Isaac Benishai 

Anniversaries 

8-Jan Mr. & Mrs. Leon and Fortuna Kopel 

10-Jan Mr. & Mrs. Jaime and Rebeca Schapiro 

13-Jan Mr. & Mrs. Bruce and Amy Gelb 

Shabbos Hospitality 

In an effort to service the people in our community, we 

are starting a new program ensuring that every person 

always has a place for their Shabbos meals. 

If you would like assistance in arranging your Shabbos 

meal please contact us by Wednesday afternoon each 

week. 

If you would like to volunteer to host guests on a 

regular basis please also let us know. 

Email: mlevy@theshul.org 

Or call 305-868-1411 Ext 7333 


Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate 

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Yahrtzeits 

Tevet 12 Meir ben Jona Israel obm 

Father of Mrs. Shoshana Feingold - Studnick 

Tevet 13 Moshe ben Shlomo obm 

Father of Dr. Fran Glicksman 

Tevet 14 Grina bas Pesach obm 

Mother of Mrs. Hania Sporer 

Tevet 14 Miriam bas Rachel obm 

Grandmother of Dr. Jean Jacques Edderai 

Tevet 14 Rivkah bas Tzivia obm 

Mother of Mrs. Susan Gellman 

Tevet 14 Scharja ben Baruch obm 

Father of Mr. Leon Kopel 

Tevet 14 Mayer Ziefer obm 

Father of Mr. Samuel Ziefer 

Tevet 15 David ben Salomon obm 

Brother of Mr. Harry Mamane 

Tevet 15 Bentzion Gedalyeh ben Gershon obm 

Father of Mrs. Rosita Retelny 

Tevet 16 Velvil Schertzer obm 

Father of Mrs. Joni Blachar 

Tevet 17 Reb Yakov ben Avrohom obm 

Grandfather of Mr. Jack Azout 

Tevet 17 Henia bas Leib obm 

Mother of Mr. Moises Selesky 

Tevet 17 Yaacov ben Benyomin obm 

Son of Mr. Bernardo Shaftal 

Tevet 17 Blima ben David obm 

Aunt of Dr. Rita Steiner 

Tevet 17 Chana Leah obm 

Mother of Mr. Bernard Werner 

Tevet 18 Chana Baila bas Yoseph obm 

Mother of Mrs. Janice Lipton 

Tevet 18 Alexander Hart obm 

Husband of Mrs. Ruth Hart 

Tevet 18 Shemuel ben Malkuna obm 

Father of Mr. Joseph Maya 

Tevet 18 Avraham ben Shlomo obm 

Brother of Mrs. Dana Werner 

Condolences 

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs. Nily Falic, on the 

passing of her dear husband Fima - Chaim ben Dov (10 Teves) and 

to his children Simon and Jana, Jerome and Debbie, Leon and Gila, 

his grandchildren and great grandchildren. May his dear soul be 

bound with the Eternal Bond of Life and may Nily, Simon, Jerome, 

Leon and the entire family be comforted among the mourners of 

Zion and Jerusalem. 

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Gideon and Caren Azari 

on the loss of Gideon’s dear brother, Yaakov ben Esther. May his 

dear soul be bound with the Eternal Bond of Life. May Gideon and 

his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and 

Jerusalem. 

Welcome 

The Shul welcomes the following new members 

to our community: 

Mr. & Dr. Morris and Judy Tuchman

Special Thank You 

We sincerely thank the following members & supporters of The 

Shul for donations received between 12/26/11 and 01/02/12. 

We apologize for any errors or omissions we may have made. 

Mr. & Mrs. Raphael Ammar 

Mr. & Mrs. Yankie Andrusier 

Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Applebaum 

Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Azari 

Mr. Roberto Behar 

Mr. David Bender 

Mr. & Mrs. Sasha Benlolo 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Blumstein 

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Brenner 

Mr. & Mrs. Betzalel Camissar 

Dr. Jimmy Chess 

Ms. Sophie Dadure Bitton 

Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel Davidov 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Edwards 

Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Egozi 

Mr. Sydney Elhadad 

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Finkel 

Mr. & Mrs. Guido Fraiman 

Ms. Fay Garber 

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Gelb 

Mr. & Mrs. Moises Gilinski 

Mrs. Perla Gilinski 

Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Givner 

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Goldfarb 

Mr. & Mrs. David Haccoun 

Mr. & Mrs. Roshi Handwerger 

Mr. & Mrs. Moishe Hersman 

Ms. Norma Hillman 

Indorf Family 

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Jaffe 

Mr. & Mrs. Zev Katz 

Mr. Menachem Koegel 

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kohn 

MEN 

Yitzchak ben Penina 

Yosef ben Yitzchak 

Tinok ben Chava 

Asher ben Rivka Devorah Hacohen 

Shmuel Yitzchak ben Chaya Esther 


Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate 

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kopelman 

Mr. Joseph Krau 

Rabbi & Mrs. David Krinsky 

Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Levi 

Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel Levy 

Mr. & Mrs. David Lichter 

Rabbi & Mrs. Zalman Lipskar 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Lipton 

Mr. & Mrs. Morris Marcus 

Mr. Elisha Milstein 

Dr. & Mrs. Gene Moteles 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Osman 

Mrs. Marta Perl 

Mr. & Mrs. Saul Retelny 

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Rosenstein 

Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Rubinstein 

Ms. Joanna Rudd 

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Salzhauer 

Mr. & Mrs. Mendel Schectman 

Mr. Herbert Schleifer 

Mr. Saran Schroeder 

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schwalbe 

Mr. & Mrs. Dvir Segal 

Mr. & Mrs. Yossi Sokol 

Rabbi & Mrs. Yossi Stern 

Mr. & Mrs. Hod Tamir 

Mr. & Mrs. Morris Tuchman 

Mr. & Mrs. Heschel Weiner 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Weintraub 

Mr. & Mrs. David Wolf 

Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Wolfe 

Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Wuensch 

Refuah Shleimah 

If you have a health update on anyone listed please contact The Shul. We would 

like to keep the listing current and remove names of people who have recovered. 

WOMEN 

Anat bat Simcha 

Chava bat Mazal 

Mazal bat Latifa 

Penina bat Chaya 

Sarit bat Genya 

Simcha bat Esther 

Chava bat Brula 

Rina Haya bat Yocheved 

Chana bas Frecha 

Yachad bas Sega 

Torah and Science lectures now available 

on line at: 

www.TheShul.org/TorahandScience 

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FIU SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 

FIU now offers generous scholarships to incoming freshmen 

students from Dade and Broward with financial need and a 

record of service to the Jewish community. 

For more information visit: 

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/27/2475671/betty-greader-estate-pledges.html 

The Shul Garage Parking 

In response to numerous incidents in our garage and with 

the safety of our children, members and staff foremost in 

mind, we insist on TOTAL compliance with the following 

rules in the garage: 

YOU MUST ALWAYS PARK IN A LEGAL SPOT 

Do not park in handicap parking 

Do not park along the perimeter of the garage 

Do not double park 

Do not take up more than 1 space 

Do not block another vehicle 

There is additional parking in the lots north & south of 

The Shul. 

When cars park illegally, you take an already challenging 

situation in the garage and turn it into a near impossible 

and dangerous situation. You create more havoc, less 

visibility and more aggravation which itself contributes to 

the likelihood of an accident, G-d forbid. 

If you’re not in a legal spot, 

YOU WILL BE TOWED 

effective immediately. 

AARP Driver Safety Program 

Take the 6 - hour classroom refresher course 

especially designed for drivers age 50 and over. 

Only One Day! 

Wednesday, January 18: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Bay Harbor Islands Town Hall 2nd Floor 

9665 Bay Harbor Terr. 

$14 Non-members Check in Advance 

$12 With Card / ID Check 

To reserve call (305) 466-5725 

Shul Office Hours 

Mon. - Thurs. 9 am - 5 pm 

Friday 9 am - 1 pm 

*National Holidays and Chol Hamoed 9 am - 2 pm

Shul Partners 

True Partners in our vital and holy mission 

The shul is proud and grateful to acknowledge 

those families who have generously become 

partner members 

Hashem’s Minyan 

Mr. & Mrs. Fima & Nily Falic 

Mr. & Mrs. Jerome & Debbie Falic 

Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Gila Falic 

Mr. & Mrs. Simon & Jana Falic 

Mr. & Mrs. Isaac & Perla Gilinski 

Mr. & Mrs. Moris & Lillian Tabacinic 

Mrs. Perla Gilinski 

Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Aviva Greenberg 

Mr. & Mrs. Mendel & Cecilia Knoll 

Mr. Sami Rohr 

Mr. & Mrs Martin & Ethel Sirotkin 

Mr. Claudio Stivelman 

Mr. & Mrs. Irwin & Laura Tauber 

Malchut 

Mr. & Mrs. Monroe & Judy Milstein 

Nosi 

Mr. & Mrs. Oscar & Rosita Boruchin 

Mr. & Mrs. Alberto & Jeannette Kamhazi 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Janice Lipton 

Mr. & Mrs. Eliezer & Laura Sredni 

Yesod 

Mr. & Mrs. Lary & Michal Gelerman 

Mr. & Mrs. Max & Perla Gilinski 

Dr. Shmuel & Evelyn Katz 

Rabbi & Rebbetzin Sholom D. & Chani Lipskar 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Vivian Perez 

Mr. & Mrs. Jorge & Tammara Woldenberg 

Sholom 

Mr. & Ms. Edward & Pauline Kopelman 

Lamed Vavnik 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Gilda Azout 

Mr. & Mrs. Sidney & Lisa Feltenstein 

Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo & Andrea Frohlich 

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Amy Gelb 

Mr. & Mrs. Saul & Florette Gilinski 

Mr. & Mrs. Abel & Fana Holtz 

Mr. & Mrs. Mendel & Celia Knoll 

Mr. & Mrs. David & Sarah Krinsky 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Laurel Mondshine 

Mr. & Mrs. Morton & Mildred Nyman 

Mr. & Mrs. Aryeh & Raquel Rubin 

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schwalbe & Jody Soltanoff 

Keter Torah 

Mr. Zev Drizin 

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Susan Gellman 

Mr. & Mrs. Horacio & Judit Groisman 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Esther Kazarnovsky 

Mr. & Mrs. Saul & Rosita Retelny 

Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Eva Salzhauer 

Mr. & Mrs. David & Hannah Shear 

Mr. & Mrs. Jaime & Yardena Slomianski 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Diana Sragowicz 

Mr. Isaac Sredni 

Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Cynthia Stein 

Chessed 

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Bella Brenner 

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory & Galina Finger 

Mr. Jeffrey Herman 

Mr. & Mrs. Moishe & Ofelia Hersman 

Mr. & Mrs. Martin & Geraldine Hoffman 

Mr. & Mrs. David & Mayra Lichter 

Mr. & Mrs. Lazer & Ziporah Milstein 

Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Sarah Sheridan 

Mr. & Mrs. Bertram & Jackie Woolf 

Chai 

Mr. & Mrs. Raphael & Judy Adouth 

Mr. & Mrs. Shlomo & Orly Alexander 

Mr. & Mrs. Raphael & Batya Ammar 

Dr. & Mrs. Bernard & Carolyn Baumel 

Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Estela Berry 

Mr. & Mrs. Max Benoliel 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Dalia Blumstein 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Gisele Bouhnik 

Mr. Julio Brener 

Mr. & Mrs. Salomon & Debbie Btesh 

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Chai 

Mr. Samuel Burstyn 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Moj Danial 

Mr. Yossi Davidsohn 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Sofi Davit 

Dr. & Mrs. Samuel & Esther Davit 

Mr. & Mrs. Jon & Susie Diamond 

Mr. & Mrs. Boruch & Yonit Duchman 

Mr. & Mrs. Maurice & Iris Egozi 

Mr. & Mrs. Henry & Evy Eichler 

Mr. & Mrs. Ettai & Rotem Einhorn 

Mr. & Mrs. Errol & Claudia Feldman 

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Denise Fiske 

Mr. & Mrs. Guido & Cipora Fraiman 

Mr. & Mrs. Russell & Ronalee Galbut 

Mr. & Mrs. Jaime & Raquel Gilinski 

Mr. & Mrs. Moises & Eliana Gilinski 

Mr. & Mrs. Joey & Anita Givner 

Mr. Beryl Golomb 

Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel & Lisa Groisman 

Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Cheryl Halpern 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Wendy Hamburger 

Mr. Irving Hoine 

Mr. & Mrs. Joel & Monica Hoppenstein 

Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Rhoda Israel 

Mr. & Mrs. Menahem & Mercedes 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Michelle Klinger 

Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Fortuna Kopel 

Mr. & Mrs. Yosie & Batya Lipskar 

Dr. & Dr. Raul & Janet Mitrani 

Dr. & Mrs. Gene & Sandra Moteles 

Mr. & Mrs. Temuri & Maya Nanikashvili 

Mr. & Mrs. Isaac & Nieves Olemberg 

Dr. Allen Packer 

Mr. & Mrs. Jaime & Cheryl Peisach 

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Shannon Penson 

Mr. & Mrs. David & Marlene Pollack 

Mr. & Dr. Albert & Marilyn Pollans 

Judge & Mrs. Steven & Joyce Robinson 

Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Cara Roller 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Michelle Schmutter 

Rabbi & Mrs. Simeon & Rose Schreiber 

Mr.& Mrs. Scott & Joanna Segal 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Gabriella Shapiro 

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan & Dinie Shapiro 

Mr. & Mrs. Rafael & Sulamita Simkovicius 

Mr. Andrew Sperber 

Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Mina Sragowicz 

Ms. Caren Sredni 

Mr. & Mrs. Erwin & Carolina Sredni 

Mr. Sheldon David William Taiger 

Mr. & Mrs. James & Janie Tate 

Mr. & Dr. Morris and Judy Tuchman 

Mr. & Mrs. Norman & Melina Weinflash 

Mr. & Mrs. Lenny & Lisa Wolfe

A Time to Pray 

Davening schedules and locations throughout the week 

Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul 

MORNING SCHEDULE - Monday through Thursday 

6:15 - 6:50 am Torah Ohr Parshas Shemos R’ Zalman Lipskar 

7:45 - 8:45 am Daf Yomi Bechoros R’ Dov Schochet 

8:45 - 9:00 am RamBam 1 Chapter per day R’ Dov Schochet 

8:45 am (approx) Halacha Sephardic Custom Shimshon Tzubeli 

10:00 - 10:45 am Sichos Sicha of the Rebbe - Textual R’ Shea Rubinstein 

Daily Chumash & Tanya after every Minyan 

EVENING KOLEL SCHEDULE - Monday through Thursday - 8:00-10:00 pm 

Mon. to Thurs. 8:00 – 9:00 pm Chavrusah ~ Subject of Choice 1st Session 

Mon. to Thurs. 9:00 - 10:00 pm Chavrusah ~ Subject of Choice 2nd Session 

Halachic Times for the Week: Based on times for January 11, 2012 

Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:57 am 

Earliest Talit & Tefillin 6:21 am 

Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 7:09 am 

(Earliest Amidah) 

Latest Shema 9:48 am 

Zman Tfillah 10:42 am 

Chatzot / Midday 12:28 pm 

Earliest Mincha 12:55 pm 

Plag HaMincha 4:41 pm 

Shekiah / Sunset 5:48 pm 

(preferable latest time for Mincha) 

Tzeit Hakochavim/Nightfall 6:18 pm 

(earliest preferable Ma’ariv) 

(Times taken from www.chabad.org. 

Please note that during the week the times may vary by a minute or two.) 

Daily Minyanim at The Shul 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbos 

6:45 am No Minyan R’ Zalman Lipskar R’ Zalman Lipskar R’ Zalman Lipskar R’ Zalman Lipskar R’ Zalman Lipskar 

Shacharis 

7:30 am No Minyan R’ Shea Rubinstein 

8:00 am R’ Dov Schochet No Minyan 

9:00 am R’ Zalman Lipskar R’ Dov Schochet 

R’ Mendy Levy 

No Minyan 

R’ Dov Schochet 


No Minyan 


R’ Shea Rubinstein 

No Minyan 



No Minyan 


See Complete 

Shabbos 

Schedule 

Early Mincha 2:00 pm No Minyan R’ Mendy Levy R’ Mendy Levy R’ Mendy Levy R’ Mendy Levy No Minyan 

on page 5 

Mincha/ 

Maariv 5:30 pm R’ Sholom Lipskar R’ Mendy Levy R’ Shea Rubinstein R’ Dov Schochet R’ Dov Schochet R’ Sholom Lipskar 

Maariv 10:00 pm TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA No Minyan 

Sephardic Minyanim at The Shul 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat 

Shacharit 8:00 am Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli 

Shacharit 9:00 am Shimshon Tzubeli 

Mincha/Arvit 5:30 pm Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli Shimshon Tzubeli 

The Shul of Downtown 

Shacharis Monday & Thursday only 8:00 am 

Mincha Monday through Thursday 2:00 pm 

See Complete 

Shabbat 

Schedule on 

page 5 

Rabbi Chaim Lipskar 

48 East Flagler Street, #363 (3rd Floor), Miami 

305-373-8303 or 786-368-9040 

Email: RCL@ShulofDowntown.com www.shulofdowntown.com 

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This is Hashem’s House! 

When in the Sanctuary ……...…shh!…...…... 

PLEASE, NO TALKING!! 

If you speak in Shul...then where do you Pray?

Inspiration, Insights & Ideas 

Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! 

Hayom Yom 

In the winter of 1942, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Y. Schneersohn, of righteous memory, gave his son-inlaw, 

the future Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, the task of compiling an anthology 

of Chasidic aphorisms and customs arranged according to the days of the year. 

The calendar was entitled Hayom Yom. In describing this work Rabbi Yosef Yirzchak wrote: …"A book that is small in 

format…but bursting with pearls and diamonds of choicest quality." "A splendid palace of Chasidism." True to these 

words, Hayom Yom has become a beloved classic work and a source of daily spiritual sustenance. 

Friday - Teves 11 

M 

an's life is dependent on the air around him. 

Without air he cannot live and the quality of 

life is dependent on the quality of air. In an 

atmosphere of Torah and mitzvot there is healthy 

life. In a G-dless environment life is diseased, and 

one is constantly threatened with the possibility of 

being stricken with contagious maladies. The first 

general step in healing is to purify the atmosphere. 

Purification of the air is the task of every person familiar with 

Torah and Torah-literature, and is effected through the 

letters1 of Torah. When reciting words of Torah while in the 

store or walking in the street or riding the subway, one cleans 

the air. Everyone knowledgeable in Torah must have some 

Torah memorized - Chumash, Tehillim, Mishna, Tanya, etc., 

so that at all times and in all places he will be able to think 

and utter the holy letters of Torah. 

Shabbos - Teves 12 

In 5648 (1887) my father was elected gabai (an official) of the 

Chevra Kadisha. As was customary he was led on Simchat 

Torah in procession to the shul accompanied by a throng. At 

that time he said the maamar beginning "Ein H.B.H. ba 

bitrunya." The conclusion was: Even the great minds who are 

here must lay aside their intellects and not be ruled by their 

reason and knowledge, for they are susceptible to being 

misguided by their intellect to the point that their end may 

be a bitter one. The essential thing in these times of the 

"footsteps of Mashiach" is not to follow intellect and reason, 

but to fulfill Torah and mitzvot wholeheartedly, with simple 

faith in the G-d of Israel. 

Sunday - Teves 13 

Where a lantern is placed, those who seek light gather 

around - for light attracts. 

Monday - Teves 14 

The Shpola Zeideh ("Grandfather of Shpola"), a disciple of the 

Maggid of Mezritch, was a man of intense fervor, far more 

than any of his colleagues - the Maggid's other disciples. 

When he visited the Alter Rebbe in Liadi in 5569 or 5570 (1809 

or 1810) he related that when he was a child of three he saw 

the Baal Shem Tov. "He placed his holy hand on my heart and 

ever since I have felt warm." 

A gesture of a tzadik, certainly seeing him and hearing his 

voice, must make an impression never to be forgotten. 

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Tuesday - Teves 15 

Hearken and hear Israel, this is the time marked for 

the redemption by Mashiach. The sufferings 

befalling us are the birth-pangs of Mashiach. Israel 

will be redeemed only through teshuva. Have no 

faith in the false prophets who assure you of 

glories and salvation after the War. Remember the 

word of G-d, "Cursed is the man who puts his trust 

in man, who places his reliance for help in mortals, and turns 

his heart from G-d" (Yirmiyahu 17:5). Return Israel unto the 

Eternal your G-d; prepare yourself and your family to go forth 

and receive Mashiach, whose coming is imminent. 

Wednesday - Teves 16 

The Tzemach Tzedek told Reb Hendel1 at yechidus: "Study of 

Zohar exalts the soul; study of Midrash arouses the heart; 

Tehillim with tears scours the vessel. 

Thursday - Teves 17 

The reason for not studying Torah on nittel-night, I heard 

from my father, is to avoid adding vitality. 

My father once said: Those diligent students who begrudge 

those eight hours and cannot tear themselves away from 

study - I am not fond of them. This (abstaining from study) 

applies only until midnight. 

Friday - Teves 18 

When the Tzemach Tzedek was a boy and learned the 

passage, "Yaakov lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years," 

his teacher translated according to the Baal Haturim 

commentary: "Our father Yaakov lived his seventeen best 

years in Egypt." When he returned home from Cheder he 

asked his grandfather, the Alter Rebbe: How can it be that 

our father Yaakov, the elect of the Patriarchs, should have as 

the best years of his life the seventeen that he lived in Egypt, 

the land of corruption? 

The Alter Rebbe answered: It is written, "And Yehuda he sent 

before him to Yosef to give instructions for Goshen." The 

Midrash states, and Rashi quotes this, R. Nechemya said - to 

establish a house of study so Torah would be there and the 

tribes would study Torah. "To give instructions for Goshen" 

means (in a deeper sense), when one learns Torah he comes 

closer5 to The Al-mighty, may He be blessed, so even in Egypt 

it was true to say vay'chi - he lived.



The Secret 

Based on an address by the Rebbe, Shabbat Vayechi, 5741 

(December 20, 1980) 

A 

nd Jacob called his sons, and said: “Gather yourselves 

together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you 

in the end of days.” - Genesis 49:1 

The Talmud explains that “Jacob wished to reveal to his sons 

‘the end of days’ (ketz hayomin—the time of the final and 

complete redemption by Moshiach), whereupon the divine 

presence departed from him.” 

This raises the obvious question: Why did Jacob wish to do 

such a thing? What would such knowledge have achieved? On 

the contrary, had the children of Israel known the date of 

Moshiach’s coming, would this not have had a most adverse 

effect on their morale? Would not the knowledge that the 

Redemption would be more than 3,500 years in the future be a 

source of discouragement and despair for the Jews in Egypt? 

The Opportunity 

In the “Song at the Sea” (the psalm of praise the people of 

Israel sang at the shore of the Red Sea upon their deliverance 

from Pharaoh’s armies), there is a verse that reads, “Bring 

them and plant them on the mountain of Your inheritance, 

the base for Your dwelling You, G-d, have made; the 

Sanctuary, O L-rd, that Your Hands have established.” The 

Zohar explains that had we been worthy, G-d Himself would 

have brought us into the Holy Land and would Himself have 

constructed the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) in Jerusalem, 

making these eternal and unalterable deeds. In other words, 

the Exodus from Egypt would have constituted the ultimate 

redemption. It was only because of a series of failings on our 

part (including the sin of the Golden Calf and that of the 

Spies) that our entry into the land of Israel and the 

construction of the Beit Hamikdash were achieved by human 

means, and were as mortal and vulnerable to corruption as 

their achievers. Thus we still await the day when G-d Himself 

will gather us from the ends of earth and rebuild the Beit 

Hamikdash, making His manifest presence in our lives 

invincible and everlasting. 

It was this “end” that Jacob wished to reveal. Had we known 

that the Exodus from Egypt (which was foreordained in 

Abraham’s covenant with G-d) was meant to be the final and 

ultimate redemption, we would have been driven to seize the 

moment and ensure that its full potential would indeed be 

realized. 

Building in the Dark 

Nevertheless, G-d prevented Jacob from disclosing this to his 

children. The “end of days” was to remain a mystery, 

regardless of how its revelation might encourage our efforts 

to perfect the world and prepare it for redemption. For in order 

for man to truly participate in the perfection of creation, it is 

crucial that the time frame for the advent of the messianic 

era be unknown to him. 

Parsha Messages 

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As we said above, the final redemption is a divine act, 

unequivocal and eternal; so if man is to play a meaningful role 

in bringing it about, it is through deeds that are themselves 

unequivocal and eternal. Hence the state of galut in which we 

find ourselves: a state of physical and spiritual displacement, 

a state in which G-d’s guiding hand in history is hidden and 

our lives seem abandoned to chance and caprice. When a 

person retains his integrity and loyalty to G-d even under such 

conditions, he is manifesting an “eternal” commitment—a 

commitment unshakable by equivocations of time and place. 

Thus, galut is not only something from which we need to be 

redeemed, but also the condition that enables our meaningful 

participation in the redemption process. Galut means being in 

the dark: inhabiting a world in which a corporeal husk 

obscures its rich spiritual content; a world that is deaf to the 

chimes of the cosmic clock of history and blind to its own 

steady advance toward harmonious perfection. Only under 

such conditions are our positive deeds vested with the 

eternality that categorizes the messianic; were we privy to the 

“end of days,” our deeds would be of a provisional nature, 

buttressed by our clear vision of history’s progression toward 

perfection. 

Supra-Conscious Knowledge 

And yet, Jacob did reveal the “end of days” to us. Not that he 

actually told us when Moshiach is coming—G-d prevented him 

from doing so to ensure that our experience of galut is 

complete and yields the “eternal” commitment that makes us 

genuine partners in the divinely perfect world of Moshiach. 

But the very fact that he desired to tell us had its effect. The 

Torah states that “G-d does the desire of those who fear Him” 

if Jacob desired that we know, then, on some level or another, 

this knowledge was communicated to us. 

Furthermore, Jacob is one of the three Avot (forefathers) of 

Israel, of whom our sages have described as “served solely as a 

vehicle for the divine will, every moment of their lives. If Jacob 

desired that we know the secret of the “end of days,” it is a 

desire that is utterly consistent with the divine will. G-d wants 

that we should want to know, and that we should indeed 

know, so that we should be driven by this desire and 

knowledge. At the same time, He does not allow us to 

expressly know, so that our deeds should be true and 

unconditional—not contingent upon such “inside 

information.” 

So we live our lives in the dark, bereft of any conscious sense 

of our place in history. Seconds before the outbreak of dawn, 

we perceive only the blackest of nights. But this is only the 

surface of our lives—the level on which we act to bring 

redemption to the world. Underlying this surface is a knowing 

soul—a soul attuned to the supernal timetable, a soul 

sensitive to the moments most opportune for redemption and 

empowered to reveal this knowledge and potential.

Vedibarta Bam 

By Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky 

"Assemble yourselves, and I will tell you what will befall 

you in the end of days." (49:1) 

QUESTION: Yaakov 

gathered together his 

children and wanted to 

reveal the time of the 

coming of Mashiach. 

S u d d e n l y , 

the Shechinah left him. 

He began to worry, 

"Maybe there is some 

fault in my children." 

They immediately 

responded, "Shema 

Yisrael, you believe in only one G-d and so do we." Happily 

Yaakov exclaimed "Blessed be the Name of His glorious 

kingdom for ever and ever" (Pesachim 56a). What did Yaakov 

mean with his response,"Baruch Sheim..."? 

ANSWER: When a Jew finds himself in a troublesome situation, 

he often cries out, "Shema Yisrael."Yaakov was not surprised to 

hear his sons pronounce, "Shema Yisrael," when they stood 

around his death bed. 

However, Yaakov used the opportunity to convey an important 

legacy: "Do not only express your absolute faith in Hashem in 

times of anxiety and distress, but at all times 

and forever and ever, I pray you will remember to bless His 

glorious kingdom." 

 

Halacha Of The Week 

By Rabbi Dov Schochet 



Laws of Burial 

T 

his week’s portion is the only one in the entire Torah in 

which there is no separation between it and the 

preceding portion. Our sages teach that the portion is 

“closed” because it discusses the passing of Jacob which 

initiated the Egyptian exile and “closed” the eyes of the 

Jewish people. In Jacob we see the importance of burial in 

Israel, as he makes Joseph take an oath that he will bring him 

to Israel (he did not want to remain in Egypt and be deified in 

their culture) and the honor of the funeral procession, as the 

Talmud teaches how all of his children and many surrounding 

princes and kings escorted him to Chevron and many placed 

their crowns on his coffin. 

The Torahs’ perspective is that a body, even in passing, is not 

simply a corpse rather it is impacted by the soul and retains a 

level of holiness similar to that of a Torah scroll. Therefore it 

is imperative to treat the body with utmost respect and 

honor even after passing. 

It is a Mitzvah to join a funeral procession, in fact if one 

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sees a procession and disregards it is an excommunicable 

offense. Originally the entire city would cease from working 

in order to honor the deceased, but if a city has a society 

(today the Chevra Kadisha) whose job it is to look after the 

deceased, then the rest of the city can rely on them. The 

joining of a funeral overrides the study of Torah, and at the 

very minimum one should walk 4 cubits (about 6 feet) with 

the procession. 

It is proper to eulogize the deceased by mentioning their 

upright character and good deeds, especially in a way which 

evokes tears. While one cannot overly exaggerate the deeds 

of the deceased one can slightly enhance them. One should 

eulogize both a man and a woman. Chabad custom is to 

minimize the eulogies and tell stories of the deceased in their 

place. 

There is a Mitzvah from the Torah to bury the body in the 

ground. Although the Torah tells the obligation of burial in 

the case of an executed sinner, the sages learn that the same 

most definitely applies to every Jew. If one places the body in 

a casket which is not interred in the ground, they have not 

fulfilled the Mitzvah. While it is best to be interred directly in 

the ground, the body may be placed in a coffin. Still it is 

proper for the coffin to be open in a least on place to the 

earth. There is a custom to use some earth from Israel in the 

burial. 

We are also mandated to not leave the body unburied 

overnight. The only time one can delay the funeral is for the 

honor of the deceased e.g. to give time for children and 

relatives to come. In Jerusalem they are stringent in this 

regard and will always attempt to bury the body on the day of 

the passing. 

A part of burial is the allowing of the body to decompose and 

return to its initial element of earth. Cremation changes the 

body and does not allow for this natural decomposition to 

happen. It also shows a disbelief in the coming of Moshiach 

and resurrection, and is seen as a statement that once the 

person passes on the body has no function. It is severely 

prohibited to cremate a body. Even if the deceased left 

instruction to be cremated, the descendants are not meant 

to comply. (Despite the fact that generally we follow the 

wishes of the deceased.) In some communities, to discourage 

the scourge of cremation they did not allow the ashes to be 

buried in a Jewish cemetery and sometimes did not allow the 

child to say Kaddish. Obviously, this refers to a person who 

chose cremation. The ashes of one forcefully cremated are 

treated with the greatest honor and dignity. 

When Jacob asks Joseph to bury him he calls it a “kindness of 

truth,” for one can expect no reciprocal behavior from the 

deceased. It is a lesson in life that behavior should not be 

guided by consequentialist concerns, rather we must be 

driven only by the truth and light of the Torah.



Eyes Upon The Land 

www.sichosinenglish.org 

The Principles Underlying The Israel-Arab 

Conflict (part 11) 

The Six-Day War And Its Aftermath 

T 

The Holy Land 

Our exposition is based on the public statements of the Lubavitcher 

Rebbe, beginning from the period directly after the Six-Day War until 

1992, when he suffered a stroke that prevented him from speaking. 

Although the Rebbe's talks and letters date from years ago, their 

immediate relevance is uncanny. At times, they appear to have been 

delivered and written just yesterday. The clarity of the Rebbe's words 

and his penetrating insight enable us to see the situation as it is and 

recognize our priorities. Moreover, his words inspire, motivating us to 

translate them from the abstract into the actual. 

From “Eyes Upon The Land” 

oday, it is hard to recapture the 

feelings that existed before the Six- 

Day War. At that time, people 

everywhere - including most of the Jewish 

community inside and outside Israel - 

sincerely believed the Arab threats to push 

Israel into the sea. They felt that it was only 

a matter of time before those threats would 

be carried out. As the war drew nearer and 

nearer, their premonitions of dread 

continued to increase. 

The Rebbe, in contrast, radiated strength 

and confidence. Before the war, he made 

both public and private statements, stating 

that this was a period of unique Divine favor 

for the Jewish people, and promising that 

they would soon be rewarded by wondrous 

miracles. When American students in Israel 

were streaming to the airport by the thousands, the Rebbe told 

his followers to stay in the Holy Land, assuring them that they 

did not face any danger. 

Immediately after the war was concluded, the Rebbe began to 

speak out against the return of the territories Israel had 

conquered. At that point, no one could appreciate what the 

Rebbe meant. Never in world history had any one ever thought 

of returning land won in a defensive war. 

And yet, shortly after the war, a state delegation from Jerusalem 

arrived in Washington and told the Americans to advise the 

Arabs that Israel was prepared to give back the land she had 

conquered in exchange for peace. 

At first the Americans were amazed; they did not believe what 

they were hearing. But when the Israelis repeated their 

promises, they communicated the message. The Arabs, 

flabbergasted, had not dreamed that Israel would ever consider 

giving away these territories. The Americans, however, assured 

them that the Israelis meant what they said. 

Why didn't the Arabs agree? Because at that time, they could 

not contemplate giving even lip service to the concept of 

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peace. So powerful was their hatred that they could not publicly 

state that they would end their aggression against Israel. 

And yet, the fact that they digested the Israeli message was 

harmful. From that moment, they launched a diplomatic 

campaign calling for the return of the land that Israel had 

conquered. Had Israel not made these offers, the Arabs would 

never have contemplated making such demands. Up until that 

point, their conception was that they could retake the land only 

through defeating Israel on the battlefield. The fact that Israel 

would willingly sacrifice the territory in negotiations had never 

been considered. 

A similar pattern could be seen with regard to the Arabs living in 

the "West Bank." Directly after the war, 200,000 Arabs fled to 

neighboring countries. Many others had similar intents and 

would have joined them had they been offered some financial 

recompense. At that point in time, the other Arab countries 

would have accepted them. They would have had no choice. And 

yet during the war Israel's leaders closed the borders and 

prevented these Arabs from leaving. Even after the war, when 

the borders were opened, there was ample government effort to 

entice the Arabs to stay. 

At that time, Israel's government explained that they were 

encouraging the Arabs to stay because they wanted to show the 

world a shining example of coexistence between nations. What 

shortsightedness! Had they left, the Intifada, the demographic 

problem, and all the sensitive issues that a large Arab 

population in the "West Bank" creates would never have arisen. 

And any significant reduction in the Arab population would 

have diminished the magnitude of these problems. 

Nor is shortsightedness the only difficulty. The greater reason 

for having the Arabs stay was that Israel's self-image was not 

strong enough to see herself settling the entire land and 

maintaining possession. Although from a security perspective 

this is vital for the country's future, the Israeli government 

lacked the inner resolve to make this commitment to the 

country's tomorrow. 

Instead, the government restricted Jewish settlement in the Old 

City of Jerusalem and throughout the "West Bank." Rather than 

create a situation which would have made the unity of the holy 

city and the continued possession of the "West Bank" a logical 

necessity, the Israeli government treated the land as "occupied 

territory." Indeed, this conception was reinforced by 

government communiqu?s and the official government news 

media, which referred to the "West Bank" as hashtachim ("the 

territories"), instead of the Hebrew names for Judea (Yehudah) 

and Samaria (Shomron). Moreover, as evident from the fact that 

Israeli Law was never applied to these regions, the government 

treated the Arabs as the rightful owners, implying that a just 

settlement of the issue would involve an Israeli withdrawal. 

From the outset, the Rebbe called for settlement of the entire 

land, emphasizing that not only from a spiritual perspective, 

but also from a security perspective, the Land of Israel is a 

single, indivisible entity. He did not see the government's 

program of partial settlement as a solution, for it placed the 

settlers in danger, and never reflected a sincere commitment to 

command authority over the land in its entirety.

The Importance of Shalom Bayis 

(Part 11) 

(Igros Kodesh, Vol. IV, p. 433) 

A 

chieving Shalom Bayis Is 

Particularly Important During 

Present Times - Just Prior To 

Mashiach's Arrival 



A Guide to a Jewish Marriage 

A collection of writings and general advice 

based on the teachings of The Lubavitcher Rebbe 

In reply to your notifying me about 

your upcoming birthday: I hereby 

bless you that your mazel increase 

and that you may be able to make an ample living in an easy 

manner, providing sustenance for your wife and all your 

children sheyichyu in a manner of tranquility - tranquility of 

body and tranquility of soul. 

May G-d also strengthen your imprisoned divine soul, that it be 

able to bring about in actuality Shalom Bayis in your 

household; it continuously astonishes me how you fail to see 

something that is obvious to all, namely, that your conduct - 

with regard to failing to work on Shalom Bayis - is the product 

of the evil inclination, which continues to gain strength 

regarding this matter. 

I have already told you numerous times - and I will state it once 

again - that it is imperative that you make a supreme effort to 

achieve Shalom Bayis between you and your wife tichye, 

particularly so as my father-in-law, the Rebbe, voiced his 

agreement concerning your shidduch. 

Also known are the sayings of our Sages that women are of a 

more emotional nature ("Nashim da'atan kalah") and "their 

tears flow more easily" [i.e., they have a more sensitive nature], 

for which reason you should be the one who gives in, 

particularly regarding material matters. 

Moreover, if at all times during our history our Sages have 

spoken glowingly about the magnitude of Shalom Bayis, [then 

it is] surely so during the time of Erev Shabbos Kodesh - and 

the entire Jewish nation is now in a situation of "Erev Shabbos 

Kodesh after mid-day," as we draw ever closer to the end of our 

exile and the arrival of Mashiach Tzidkeinu. 

It is self-understood that nowadays the difficulties and 

concealments are particularly severe regarding Shalom Bayis, 

for - as known - "Peace is magnificent" and the entire Torah is 

one whose "ways are the ways of pleasantness and all its 

pathways are peace." 

These difficulties are particularly acute now, in the final exile, 

as exile itself is a result of the lack of shalom, as our Sages 

state in Yoma 9b. 

Thus, the closer we come to the conclusion of exile, the greater 

is the opposition from the "opposing forces" which seek to 

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prevent bringing about shalom in the world as a whole, and 

particularly between husband and wife. For husband and wife 

below, in this world, are the counterpart to the supernal aspect 

of "husband" and "wife." 

Nevertheless, [these difficulties notwithstanding, we have been 

assured that] we were granted the strength to overcome these 

difficulties ("L'fum gamla shichneh"). Surely, then, we are 

granted the power and the ability to withstand this test. 

Education 

Originally written By The previous Lubavitcher Rebbe 

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn as an educational guide for two 

venerable spiritual mentors in the original yeshivah in Lubavitch, this 

treatise by the sixth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch has since served as a 

classic definition and elucidation of what "education" truly is. 

The Principles of Education and 

Guidance (Part 9) 

By Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch - Translated by 

Rabbi Y. Eliezer Danzinger - www.sichosinenglish.org 

Classification Based on Habit, Regardless if 

Good or Bad 

H 

abit is one of the most powerful 

traits, both in and of itself, as 

well as with regard to its effect 

on things external to its own self. 

Although a particular habit is not inborn, 

it is as forceful as it were, like the 

[popular] saying, "Habit becomes second nature." 

Aside from its own great innate strength, it is extremely 

powerful in affecting that which is external to itself; indeed, it 

affects all [aspects of a person,] both the limbs of his body as 

well as the powers of his soul. 

Soul-powers operate in two ways: 

1) By influencing at close quarters, like the intellect that 

influences by explaining and clarifying the matter; whether it 

be concerning a matter relating to study or conduct, the 

influence of the intellect is pleasant and gentle. 

2) By affecting from a distance, by decree, like [the soul-power 

of] will that influences in a domineering and dictatorial 

fashion. 

Habit works in the second manner, through decree and 

dominion, as the saying, "Habit reigns supreme in any 

sphere." 

Without any consideration of the matter at hand, be it a 

minor concern pertaining to the limbs of the body, or be it a 

major concern pertaining to the soul-powers, habit operates 

in an autocratic manner, paying no heed to anything outside 

of itself.



Like the other traits and soul-powers of man, habit serves a 

most useful role when employed in good and worthwhile 

endeavors. But when used in worthless and base pursuits, 

habit becomes completely bad. 

In other words, there are both good and bad habits. It is 

understood, therefore, that education and guidance, as they 

pertain to the modification of accustomed behavior, must be 

structured to suit the nature of the habit. 

This means that education and guidance must be 

administered with unswerving resoluteness and with a 

specific intent: to bolster and enhance good habits, and to 

destroy and uproot bad ones, so that they are wholly 

obliterated with no remaining vestige. 

Now, even a good habit occasionally requires correction. 

For example, one who is accustomed to eating good foods 

and delicacies might do so in order to invigorate his 

faculties, to be able to study assiduously. Although such a 

practice is well intended, yet this specific habit, in and of 

itself, leans more towards bad than good. 

Besides the fact that [a person's interest in] the fine taste of 

food and drink is degrading to the inher ent character of 

man, it is also contrary to the way of Torah. 

In this case, education and guidance ought to realign as 

much as possible the [basically good] habit, to conform with 

the way of Torah. 

Recently in the News 

Statement by Chabad-Lubavitch World 

Headquarters 

A Response To Violence In The Name Of 

Religion In Beit Shemesh 

by Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters - Brooklyn, NY 

“ Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are 

peace.” (Proverbs 3:17) 

King Solomon, the wisest of all men, thus defined and 

described the ways of Torah. These words are as true today 

as they were in his day. 

Pleasantness and peace are not only fundamental to the 

observance of Torah-true Judaism, but are the only 

appropriate paths to maintaining and promoting authentic 

Jewish values. 

Violent behaviors of individuals or groups who abuse, 

intimidate and insult others are a flagrant offense to Torah 

and tzniut (modesty), in both letter and spirit, and deserve to 

be unequivocally condemned. 

Tzniut, intrinsic to Jewish family and social life, covers the 

gamut of human behavior and is intended to cultivate 

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dignified comportment in the privacy of an individual’s life 

and especially in their interaction with others. When 

organically and wholesomely practiced, it is a key to a 

functional, healthy and respectful environment at home, in 

the workplace and society at large. 

With respect to tzniut, Chabad seeks the participation of all 

members of the Jewish community. Indeed, women are 

critical participants in the community, maintaining 

significant leadership positions, as is evident in Chabad 

communities worldwide. 

Ahavat Yisrael, the bedrock of Jewish life, has always been 

the inspiration motivating Chabad’s mission. Chabad will 

continue to reach out to all Jews with respect, acceptance 

and inclusion in the full spirit of Ahavat Yisrael. 

 

Report: Children Becoming 'Addicted' to 

Computers 

Telegraph 

B 

arnaby Lenon, chairman 

of the Independent 

Schools Council, said 

young people’s reading and 

conversational skills were being 

put at risk by overexposure to 

modern technology. 

He said parents should resist buying sons and daughters a 

smartphone until they are at least 15 and limit computer use 

to an hour or two a day. 

Mr. Lenon, the former headmaster of Harrow School, also 

called for the greater use of multiple choice questions in 

exams, saying they were an effective method of covering 

more of the syllabus and less susceptible to marking errors. 

In an interview, he said that exposure to computers was 

particularly damaging to boys, harming their long-term 

development. 

“Far too many children, and particularly boys, become quite 

addicted to computer use,” he said. 

“It is very hard to prevent children from accessing damaging 

material through the computer, but the main issue is that 

children spend far too long on computers and, as a result, 

they are not doing the two things that we want [them] to do, 

which are reading and conversation.” 

Mr. Lenon told The Times that parents should be advised to 

restrict children’s access to computers and televisions in 

favour of reading stories together. 

He also said computer use should be limited to one hour a 

day for children aged up to 12 and two hours for older pupils.


The full scoop on all the great events and classes around town 

Rabbi Lipskar’s 

Tuesday Night Class 

January 17 ~ Teves 22 

Parsha of the Week 

with 


8:30 pm 

No Class on January 10 

The Shul ~ Social Hall 

9540 Collins Ave, Surfside 

Download and listen to the latest classes and lectures 

http://www.theshul.org/audio 

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The Shul’s 

Holocaust Series 

Presents 

A CHILD AL CONFINO 

Presented by Author 

Eric Lamet 

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 

7:30pm 

At 

The Shul - Main Sanctuary 

Eric Lamet is a natural storyteller. When he identifies himself as al confino, he 

is referring to the system of enforced exile, or confinement of untrustworthy 

elements, which was put in place by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini after 

allying with Hitler. 

Eric Lamet was only 7 years old when the Nazis invaded Vienna; soon Eric and 

his parents flee for their lives. His father goes back to his native Poland—and 

never comes back. His mother runs with Eric from place to place, taking her 

son deeper and deeper into the mountains to avoid capture. Eventually, they 

are sent with other Jews into internal exile in Fascist Italy. 

Lamet re-creates the Italy he knew from the perspective of the scared and 

lonely child he once was. We not only see the hardships and terrors faced by 

foreign Jews, but also the friends they make. The author imbues his 

recollections with humor, humanity, and wit. 

"All great Holocaust memoirs make you cry. Not all make you laugh as well, but Lamet's does, with a dark, dry 

humane wit that you can tell served the author during his time as a boy in Mussolini's Italy. Books like these 

are a bittersweet gift, moving, and, overall, important." - 

Jeff Newelt, Heeb Magazine 

“A Child al Confino” will be Available for Sale at the Presentation 

For information please call (305) 868-1411 - www.TheShul.org 

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Delve into the power, strength and beauty in the life of the Jewish Woman 

Women’s Mikvah: 

Please call Mrs. Devorah Failer for an 

appointment: 305-866-1492 or 

305-323-2410 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Shabbos & Yom Tov visits must be PREPAID 

The Shul Sisterhood 

Who we are... 

The Shul Sisterhood organizes all of The 

Shul's programming and classes geared 

toward women in the community. Our 

objective is to bring women of all ages and 

backgrounds together to learn, laugh, 

experience, and rejuvenate their mind, body 

and soul. Meet new friends, 

relax and get inspired! 

If you would like to be a part of The Shul 

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Weekly Classes 

Monday 

Practical Halacha Rabbi Dov Schochet 11:00 - 11:30 am 

Women’s Study Group - Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:00 - 10:00 pm 

At the home of : Mrs. Lilian Tabacinic 

262 Bal Bay Drive 

Tuesday 

Prayer Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 9:15 - 10:15 am 

1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 

Tanya Class in Spanish Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:45 - 3:00 p m 

~ 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 

Torah Portion Class in Spanish Mrs. Vivian Perez 2:30 - 3:45 pm 

~ 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour 

Wednesday 

Morning Torah Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:00 am 

The Weekly Portion - Woman’s Perspective 

~ Haime Library 

Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:30 - 3:00 pm 

~ 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour 

Thursday 

Navi - Prophets Mrs Chaya Tamir 9:15 - 10:15 am 

1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 

Chachamim (in French) Rabbi Zalman Gansburg 10:30 - 11:30 am 

~ Haime Library -

Kids Corner / Teen Seen 


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Mishmar for Boys with Moishy and Foli 

1st –2nd Grade 

Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

3rd - 4th Grade 

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5th - 6th Grade 

Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

Aleph Wonder Girls Craft Hour 

For Girls Ages 5 - 7 

Every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 

For more information 

Call Yakira Leah - 305-331-8161 

Fee: $5 per class 

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For Girls 1st - 5th Grade 

Every other Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

Fee: $10 (Mother & Daughter included) 

Teen Girls Activities 

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For More Information call Sara Malka 

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For details call Itche Diament: 954-643-8161 

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Bar Mitzvah Club 

Every Tuesday from 6:00 - 7:30 

For more information call Shaul 

786-566-1529 

Bat Mitzvah Club 

Every other Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 

For more information call Dobie 

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Tween Girls Activities 

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La fin et le début 

Qu'est-ce qui les relie ? 

Basé sur les enseignements du Rabbi de Loubavitch 

C ette 

semaine nous achevons la lecture du livre de 

Béréchit, la Genèse. Celui-ci avait commencé par le récit 

de la création et se termine par le verset suivant : 

« Joseph mourut âgé de cent dix ans... Il fut 

déposé dans un cercueil en Égypte. » (Genèse 50, 26) 

A priori, ces deux événements – la création et le fait que Joseph 

reposa d’abord en Égypte – n’ont rien à voir l’un avec l’autre. 

Pourtant, la tradition juive enseigne que « la fin est ancrée dans le 

début et le début dans la fin. » 

Revenons... au commencement. Sur le verset « Au 

commencement D.ieu créa le ciel et la terre », Rachi cite 

l’interrogation de Rabbi Its’hak : pourquoi la Torah qui est la loi de 

D.ieu nous raconte-t-elle l’Histoire au lieu de débuter par la 

première loi ? Ce à quoi il répond : « C’est pour enseigner que la 

terre lui appartient. Si un jour Israël est accusé d’avoir pris la terre 

des nations, il pourra alors répondre que toute la terre appartient 

à D.ieu. Il l’a créée et Il l’a donnée à qui bon lui a semblé. C’est par 

sa volonté qu’Il la donna aux nations de Canaan et c’est par sa 

volonté qu’Il la leur retira pour nous la donner. » 

Il y a ici bien plus qu’un enjeu territorial. En effet, ces nations qui 

soulèvent une objection reconnaissent la mission spirituelle du 

peuple juif, mais elles refusent d’admettre que cette mission 

s’inscrive dans la matérialité du monde, symbolisée par « la 

terre ». 

Or, précisément, cette mission a pour but de montrer que D.ieu 

est le maître de la réalité dans son ensemble, et de faire en sorte 

que le matériel devienne imprégné du spirituel, que notre réalité 

soit porteuse de sens et reflète le bien. 

C’est pourquoi l’histoire du livre de la Genèse culmine avec 

l’indication que Joseph repose en Égypte : le peuple juif s’apprête 

à sombrer dans l’exil et l’esclavage égyptiens, il souffrira d’atroces 

persécutions pendant 210 ans avant d’être libéré par l’envoi de 

Moïse, les Dix Plaies et la traversée de la mer Rouge. Lorsqu’il 

quittera l’Égypte, le peuple emmènera le cercueil de Joseph pour 

qu’il soit inhumé en Terre Sainte. Mais, jusqu’à ce moment, 

Joseph demeure en Égypte, auprès du peuple, afin que sa 

présence lui donne la force de surmonter cette terrible épreuve, 

afin qu’il ne soit pas englouti par la matérialité de l’Égypte mais, 

au contraire, qu’il finisse par en triompher. 

De même, nous qui vivons des temps où le matérialisme est à son 

paroxysme, nous savons que D.ieu est avec nous et qu’il nous est 

donné d’éclairer notre vie quotidienne par l’étude de la Torah, 

l’accomplissement des mitsvot et la bienfaisance. 

Telle est notre préparation – la nôtre et celle du monde entier – à 

l’ère messianique, lorsque le spirituel sera visible à l’intérieur 

même du matériel. 

* * * * * 

French Connection 

Réflexions sur la Paracha 

Vivre avec la Paracha 

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Jacob et Rachel 

C'est vous ! 

Basé sur les enseignements du Rabbi de Loubavitch 

I nhérente 

à notre nature est une aspiration perpétuelle à 

s’améliorer. L’être humain n’est jamais satisfait de sa simple 

existence : la pensée d’une occasion manquée ou d’un 

potentiel non réalisé ne lui laisse pas de répit, le projetant 

dans l’effort sans fin et l’inlassable ambition qu’il appelle la vie. 

« Il », avons-nous dit, car bien que cette aspiration au progrès 

personnel soit présente dans chaque membre de l’espèce 

humaine, elle appartient à notre aspect actif et combattif qualifié 

de « masculin ». Non moins essentiel à notre être est notre 

élément « féminin » : notre réceptivité et notre sens du sacrifice, 

notre conviction qu’il n’est rien de plus grand que l’abnégation au 

nom d’une grande cause. 

Cette dualité est tellement implantée en nous que nous en 

acceptons inconditionnellement le paradoxe dans le moindre 

aspect de notre vie. Nous exaltons l’abnégation autant que nous 

glorifions l’être. Nous associons le bien avec l’altruisme alors 

même que nous reconnaissons l’ego comme le principal facteur 

motivant de tout accomplissement positif. Nous luttons pour 

réussir, nous épanouir et réaliser notre potentiel tout en 

professant que tout ce que nous faisons, nous le faisons pour nos 

enfants. 

Car c’est ainsi que nous avons été conçus par notre Créateur : 

D.ieu façonna l'homme, poussière détachée du sol – cédant 

comme le sol sous ses pieds – et Il insuffla dans ses narines un 

souffle de vie – l’impulsion d’aspirer, de grandir et d’accomplir 

(Genèse 2, 7). D.ieu prit donc l’homme et l’établit dans Son monde 

pour le cultiver et le développer, mais aussi pour le garder et le 

soigner. (Ibid. 2, 15) 

L’homme est ainsi une créature qui possède non pas un, mais 

deux centres, une entité avec non pas un, mais deux noyaux 

existentiels. L’être humain est à la fois un esprit centré autour de 

la quête de soi et une âme dont l’essence est abnégation. Dans 

les mots de la Torah : « Mâle et femelle Il les créa... et Il leur donna 

pour nom : l’homme. » (Ibid 5, 2) 

En tant que Juifs, nous héritons cette dualité de Jacob, le plus 

éminent de nos Patriarches, et de Rachel, la mère d’Israël par 

excellence/ De Jacob, dont la vie de réalisations fut couronnée par 

une procession royale jusqu’au cœur de la Terre Sainte où 

reposent les fondateurs d’Israël, nous tirons notre potentiel de 

perfection. Et de Rachel, la jeune mère qui mourut en donnant la 

vie et qui demeure dans une sépulture solitaire sur le côté de la 

route pour mieux témoigner de la souffrance de ses enfants, nous 

recevons notre aptitude au dévouement et à a transcendance de 

soi. 

Cours de Torah en Français 

Chachamim: Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakai 

Jeudi, 12 janvier, 2012 de 10h30 à 11h30 

(pour Femmes) 

Rabin Zalman Gansburg 

Haime Library

Cómo tomar la Ley en sus 

Propias Manos 

Por Yanki Tauber 

M i 

vecino de arriba tenía un 

jardín en su balcón. Era muy 

lindo, a excepción del hecho 

de que el drenaje específico 

todavía no había sido instalado, y el goteo 

que descendía era continuo. Peor todavía, 

una nube de mosquitos asomó sobre la 

plataforma fangosa que se formó en el 

alféizar de las ventanas de nuestros 

dormitorios, de modo que cada mañana 

mis tres hijas hermosas despertaban 

cubiertas con las horribles picaduras del 

insecto. 

Le pedí al encargado de los arreglos de 

arriba, que fuera tan amable de parar aquella tortura. Él explicó 

pacientemente que los árboles y los arbustos (algunos muy 

delicados importados especialmente de algún país subtropical 

exótico) debían ser alimentados por una corriente pequeña pero 

constante de agua enriquecida, que no debía ser interrumpida. 

Pero advirtió que estaban trabajando en una solución para 

encaminar el agua por una ruta menos molesta. Y me dio los 

datos del paisajista, creador del proyecto, para que me diese una 

aclaración adicional. 

"A mi no me interesa lo que ustedes están haciendo allá arriba 

allí," dije poco cortés. "Solo detén el goteo del agua, ok?" 

Pero el goteo no paró. Hablé con el plomero de mi vecino, su 

capataz, su jardinero, su secretaria. Pedí, exhorté, reclamé. Las 

lágrimas saltaron a mis ojos mientras describía el sufrimiento de 

mi familia. Grité, amenacé... Las semanas pasaron, y el goteo del 

agua enriquecida con nutrientes y el zumbido de los enriquecidos 

mosquitos continuó. 

Pero una tarde de viernes, después de que todos los trabajadores 

se hubieran ido para el fin de semana, trepé en un armario 

pequeño y cerré el agua del departamento de arriba. 

El lunes a la mañana, mi vecino golpeó a mi puerta. Cual un 

fósforo encendido me gritó, me llamó criminal... y contesté que 

hay situaciones que justifican que un ciudadano ordinario tome la 

ley en sus propias manos. Él amenazó demandarme, y di la 

bienvenida a la sugerencia. 

Antes de fin de semana, ya había sido colocada una manguera 

que enviaba el agua a otra parte. 

Pero antes de que tuviera ocasión de saborear la satisfacción de 

cómo había manejado la situación, descubrí para mi 

consternación que no había cumplido con las tres reglas 

fundamentales de "Cómo tomar la ley en sus propias manos". 

Latin Link 

Reflexión Semanal 

Parashá de la Semana 

Las tres reglas fundamentales en cómo 

tomar la ley en sus propias manos son: 

1) Debe haber una necesidad 

verdaderamente extraordinaria. Por ejemplo: 

decenas de millares de gente está muriendo 

en una plaga, y centenares de millares más 

morirán, a menos que se tome una acción 

drástica para pararla. 

2) Usted debe estar preparado para pagar el 

precio. La ley no lo protegerá contra las 

consecuencias de su hecho. Usted debe 

estar dispuesto a sacrificar todo, incluyendo 

su rectitud. 

3) Debe estar totalmente contra su 

naturaleza actuar de esta manera, y debe 

dolerle sobremanera sentirse forzado a 

actuar así. En otras palabras, si usted goza 

haciéndolo, significa que no debería hacerlo. 

En caso de que usted se esté preguntando dónde encontré estas 

reglas fundamentales, le doy el dato: sienta un precedente para 

las mismas la muerte de Zimri en manos de Pinjas según lo 

descripto en la Biblia y discutido en el Talmud y los comentarios. 

Bien, este conocimiento arruinó mi incipiente "carrera de 

bandido", aunque fue bueno mientras duró. 

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Lecciones practicas para nuestra vida 

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Martes 1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

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Por favor llamar al 305 213 3202 

para confirmar 

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Miercoles 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. 

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21001 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura

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Certified Public Accountant / Masters Degree – Taxation 

Over 30 years of experience 

Income Tax Preparation / Financial Consulting 

For a private and strictly confidential appointment 

at my office or your home 

Call (954 ) 899-1712 

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In this Week’s Living Torah: 

A weekly video magazine featuring the Rebbe's 

application of Torah to timely events and issues 

Talk 

All of the Talmud in one year. 

Timeless Moments 

Sheva Brochos 

Eye to Eye 

Only Simchas 

My Encounter 

Chasidus for kids 

Enjoy a live video presentation every Saturday 

Night at The Shul immediately following Havdalah 

To see the video on-line: 

"Living Torah" Weekly Video Magazine 

Featuring the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson obm. 

http://www.theshul.org/LivingTorah 

Shabbos Hospitality 

If you would like to host or be hosted at a Shabbos meal, 

please call The Shul at 305-868-1411 

Staying Connected 

The Shul's Staying Connected Program 

For College Students 

More & more Jewish college students from different universities 

across the country keep joining The Shul's Staying Connected program! 

These students are excited about this "cool" program that offers them 

the opportunity to "stay connected" to The Shul family while they are 

away at school. They enjoy receiving candies, chocolate, matzah, wine, 

menorahs, and special CD's from The Shul video-library to celebrate the 

Jewish holidays. Staying Connected students also enjoy sharing special 

events such as the Winter- Break & Summer Shabbatons at The Shul with 

over 150 Jewish college students from 18 universities across the country. 

To learn more about Staying Connected, please call Rabbi Zalman Lipskar 

at 305.868.1411 ext. 7345 or email stayingconnected@theshul.org. 

To enroll in The Shul's Staying Connected program , please mail the 

Student’s name, Hebrew name, complete address, telephone & email to: 

The Shul - Staying Connected 

Attn. Rabbi Zalman Lipskar 

9540 Collins Avenue 

Surfside, FL 33154 

Stay Connected! Sign up now to receive delicious packages throughout 

the year to celebrate our wonderful Jewish Holidays! It's Free! 

If you already joined Staying Connected, please remember to send us 

your new address if the one you had last semester has changed. 

Permanent Seating in The Shul 

There are a limited number of seat dedications still available 

in our Main Sanctuary, with finance options as well. 

If you are interested in more information please speak to or 

call Lydia Hasson or Penina Wuensch at 305 868 1411 

It’s Good To Know 

Find out what's going on and how You can get involved 

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Looking for the Perfect Gift? 

Would you like to honor someone’s Anniversary, Wedding, 

Yahrtzeit, or any other occasion? 

Honor them by making a donation to The Shul in their name. 

A card will be sent to each Honoree on your behalf, 

from The Shul, acknowledging your meaningful gift. 

The amount of the donation will not be disclosed 

unless requested. 

For more information, please call Renee @ 305-868-1411 x 0 

It Just Clicks! 

The Shul's weekly E-News 

Everything you need to know sent straight to your inbox! 

Send us your email address to info@theshul.org and let us know your 

interests at The Shul and we will keep you in touch. 

Write a letter to the Ohel 

http://www.theshul.org/RebbeLetter 

Find a picture of yourself with the Rebbe! 

The Living Archive Preservation Project has launched this interactive archive 

so that you can locate and request a video of your personal moment with 

the Rebbe. http://www.theshul.org/mymoment 

Download and listen to the latest classes and lectures 

in The Shul, at the convenience of your home or office. 

http://www.theshul.org/audio 

Fill all your Judaica needs 

(Books, Tefillin, Mezuzahs, etc) at www.theshul.org/store 

The Shul will get commission on every sale! 

The Shul Video of 'Journey of The Souls' has been one of the 

main popular features this year all over Chabad.org. 

To view go to: 

http://www.theshul.org/Journey 

The New Jewish Marriage Website: 

http://www.theshul.org/marriage 

The New Jobs Board 

www.theshul.org/jobs 

JNET: The Jewish Learning Network: 

Learning one-on-one over the phone: 

http://www.jnet.org/ 

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute 

http://www.myJLI.com 

Emergency Evacuation Procedures: 

Older Folks with special needs can call 311 or register at 

http://www.miamidade.gov/oem/EEAP.asp 

www.StandWithUs.com 

You will find a very informative, factual and - not political, short booklet 

about Israel, which was issued by a non partisan organization 

"Stand With Us". Your readers around the world will definitely benefit 

from the available multiple languages. 

www.MythsandFacts.org 

Go to this website for the link to the booklet “This Land is My Land” 

educational booklet by Eli Hertz. 

All the books can be downloaded for free. 

Get connected to The Shul online 

at www.theshul.org

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Daily Study 

A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul 

Torah Ohr Rabbi Zalman Lipskar 6:10 - 6:50 am 

Daf Yomi Rabbi Dov Schochet 7:45 - 8:45 am 

RamBam (Monday - Thursday) Rabbi Dov Schochet 8:45 - 9:00 am 

Chok L’Yisrael - Sephardic Custom Shimshon Tzubeli 8:45 am 

Sichos - The Rebbe’s insights on the weekly Parsha Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 10:00 - 10:45 am 

Community Kollel (Men) Mon - Thurs. Shul Rabbis and Kolel 8:00 - 10:00 pm 

Daf Yomi (Men) Rabbi Dov Schochet 9:00 am 

Spanish Kolel - Chassidus (Men) Mr. Isaac Gorin / Mr. Moshe Lerman 8:00 - 10:00 pm 

Executive Smicha (Men) Rabbi Dov Schochet 8:00 - 10:00 pm 

Weekly Torah Portion (Spanish) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 8:30 - 9:30 pm 

Women’s Study Group: 

At the home of: Mrs. Lilian Tabacinic 

262 Bal Bay Drive 

*All classes located at The Shul unless otherwise specified. 

Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar - With Mrs. Rivkah Slonim 

8:00 - 10:00pm 

Prayer - A woman’s perspective Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar - 1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 9:15 - 10:15 am 

Senior Torah Academy: 

From Exile to Redemption: Insights on Moshiach 

Rabbi Mendy Levy 11:00 - 11:45 am 

Senior Torah Academy for Men & Women 

Ein Yaakov—Stories and morals of the Talmud 


12:00 - 12:45 pm 

Tanya Class in Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 1:45 - 3:00 pm 

Torah Portion Class in Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 2:30 - 3:45 pm 

Executive Smicha (Men) Rabbi Dov Schochet 8:00 - 10:00 pm 

Rabbi Lipskar’s Tuesday Class No class this week 

Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar 8:30 - 10:15 pm 

Parenting Class (Women) Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 9:15 - 10:00 am 

Morning Torah Class (Women) - Weekly Parsha Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:00 am 

Senior Torah Academy for Men & Women 

Tanya 

Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar 

11:30 - 12:30pm 

Tanya Class in English (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 

Spanish Kolel Rabbi Benchimol 8:00 - 10:00 pm 

Navi - Prophets Joshua (Women) Mrs. Chaya Tamir, 1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 9:15 - 10:15 am 

Understanding ourselves by learning about our Chachamim - 

“Yochanan ben Zakai” French (Women) - Haime Library 

Rabbi Zalman Gansburg 10:30 am - 11:30 am 

Mitzvos of the Weekly Parsha (Men & Women) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 11:00 - 11:45 am 

Senior Torah Academy for Men & Women (Main Sanctuary) 

Book of Judges—Years 2780 - 2835 


12:00 - 12:45 pm 

Tanya in Spanish (Women) 

Mrs. Vivian Perez 

(Chabad of Aventura, 21001 Biscayne Blvd) 

11:00 - 12:30 pm 

Lunch & Learn - Money & Business Ethics in Halacha Rabbi Mendy Levy 1:30 - 2:00 pm 

Tanya (Men & Women) Rabbi Uri Cohen 8:00 pm 

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A Peek at Recent Happenings 

Torah and Science Conference 

Typically tourists choose to vacation in Miami to enjoy sophisticated shopping, Kosher cuisine and beautiful weather. Last 

weekend however, they were pleasantly surprised to discover they could add to the list of attractions the intellectuallystimulating 

and enriching premier conference on Torah and Science. 

The 9th Miami International Torah and Science Conference took place from December 22 through December 25, 2011. From 

the moment Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar and Professor Nathan Katz welcomed the presenters and the 350 attendees during 

the opening night, the conference lived up to its theme, “Memory, Soul and Brain – The Meeting Point of Torah, 

Gerontology and Neuroscience.” 

The sessions held throughout the weekend included an elegant Shabbat dinner with the scientists who delighted the 

audience and enabled them to interact with the Rabbis and Professors, offering a glimpse into futuristic medicine and the 

convergence of Torah and Science. 

Please visit our website www.TheShul.org/TorahandScience to listen to the lectures. To obtain more information on the 

biannual Miami International Torah and Science Conference please visit www.TorahScienceConference.org 

Dr. Daniel Drubach Rabbi Moshe Tendler Prof. Daniel Hershkowitz, MK Dr. Yakir Kaufman Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar 

Dr. Kenneth Heilman 

Prof. Yosef Bodenheimer 

Panel Discussion: 

Rabbi Tendler, Dr. Steinberg and Rabbi Lipskar 

Dr. Bernard Baumel 

Mr. Steven Sonenreich 

(from l to r) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein, Surfside Town Manager 

Roger Carlton, Prof. Daniel Hershkowitz, Surfside Chief of Police 

David Allen and Rabbi Sholom Lipskar 

Mrs. Leah Abramowitz 

Mrs. Ilana Attia 

Mr. Martin Packer Dr. Isaac Elishakoff 

Dr. Nathan Katz 

Prof. Vera Schwarcz 

Dr. Avraham Steinberg 

Prof. Oren Stier 

Conference organizers, Rabbi Lipskar, Dr. Katz and Professor 

Bodenheimer are already discussing the next conference. 

Over 350 people attended the opening session!

The Shul

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