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Friday October 29 

Kingsway Jewish Center presents an Oneg Shabbat with 

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Join the YU Center for Israel Studies at a one-day lecture on 

Israel and Iran: From Cyrus the Great to the Islamic Republic. 

8:30am to 5:30pm at Yeshiva University Museum, Center for 

Jewish History, 15 West 16 th Street, NYC 

www.yu.edu/cis 

Yeshiva University Student Medical Ethics Society presents 

the annual Fuld Family Conference – A Beautiful Mind: Jewish 

Approaches to Mental Health. The conference will cover 

Suicide and Depression, Addiction and Substance Abuse; 

Eating Disorders; Bullying and Harrrasing and more. From 

9:00am to 5:00pm at Yeshiva University, Wilf Campus, 500 

West 185 th Street, NYC 

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Motzei Shabbos November 13 

Congregation Talmud Torah presents Rabbi Steven Pruzansky 

speaking about The Conversion Crisis: Diagnosis and 

Progress. 8:00pm at 1305 Coney Island Avenue. 


Congregation Talmud Torah presents Professor of Jewish history, 

Rabbi Dr. Ephraim Kanarfogel, speaking on Who Will Build 

the Third Beis Ha-Mikdash? The Views of the Rishonim on Yemos 

HaMoshiach. 8:00pm at 1305 Coney Island Avenue. 

The Orthodox Union’s Department of Community Services 

in conjunction with Metropolitan Jewish Health System 

presents a free lecture on When Serious Illness Strikes and 

Decisions Have to be Made: Who Decides – the Patient, the 

Physcisian, The Rabbi, the Family? From 8:00pm to 10:00pm 

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Tuesday November 23 

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Wednesday November 3 

Ezer Mizion’s 13th Annual Dinner on behalf of its International 

Jewish Bone Marrow Registry. At the Pierre Hotel, NYC. 

718-853-8400 www.ezermizion.org 


The 28th Anniversary Tribute Dinner for Yeshiva Toras Moshe. 

Guests of honor include Rabbi Zev Klein and Reb Zelig Valis, 

both of the Yeshiva. There will also be a Siyum Hashas in 

memory of Sheyna bas Moshe Halevi a”h, the mother of 

Rosh HaYeshiva, Rav Moshe Meiselman, shlit»a. Ateres Avrohom, 

75 Ross Street. 

718-336-1770 

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Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem and Yeshiva of Staten Island announce 

the HaGaon HaRav Moshe Feinstein 25 th Yahrzeit 

Dinner. Guests of Honor include Mr. & Mrs. Mel Zachter and 

Mrs. Brafman. 5:00pm at The New York Marriott Brooklyn 

212-964-2830 


The Hebron Fund asks the public to join them for the Hebron 

Aid Flotilla. Guests of Honor include Jane and David Seidemann, 

Ester Arieh-Hatanian and Caroline Glick. Boarding 

6:00pm at Pier 59 at 12th Avenue and West 23rd Street. 

718-677-6886 www.hebronfund.com 


Bikur Cholim of Boro Park presents their 58 th annual dinner 

at Ateres Chaya. 

718-438-2020 

Emunah of America invites you to join them at their Save 

A Life Dinner. Guest of Honors include Inna and Dr. Jeremy 

Koppel. 8:30pm at the Brooklyn Marriott, 333 Adams Street. 

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Yeshiva Kesser Torah invites the public to their annual celebration. 

Guest speakers include Rabbi Paysach Krohn. 

7:45pm at Young Israel of Queens Valley, 141-55 77 th Avenue. 

yeshivakessertorah@gmail.com 


Yeshiva Madreigas Haadam 11 th Annual Dinner 

718-969-7437 

Evening of Entertainment 


Beer Hagolah presents their annual fundraising and entertainment 

bash. Details to follow. 

718-642-6800 bhgolah@aol.com 

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The Jewish Stuttering Association is hosting a support 

group for men who stutter. From 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 1600 

60th Street 

347-855-7520 info@jstutter.org 

Just for Women 

Shabbos Afternoon - Weekly 

Women’s tehillim group and shiur by Rabbi Daniel Eisenbach. 

5:00pm at Avenue N Jewish Center, corner and Avenue 

N and East 4. 

917-414-1997 

Wednesdays 

Hakhel’s Women’s Halacha series with Dayan Yisroel Dov 

Webster – Hilchos Bishul. 10:00am to 11:00am at Khal Brizdovits, 

1721 58th Street. 

Torah Umesorah presents an Adult Education lecture Series. 

From 10:30am to 11:15am there will be a study of the 

Megillos. 11:30am to 12:15pm will be devoted to the study 

of Pirkei Avos. West Side Jewish Center, 347 West 34 th Street, 

NYC 

212-227-1000 ext. 4546 



Thursday October 28 

Dr. Yael Respler presents a series of tele-conference lectures 

for married women on Shalom Bayis. Continues on November 

4. 9:00pm. Call for registration information. 

718-259-4965 

Monday November 1 

Sarah Yocheved Rigler will give a marriage workshop – The 

Kesher Wife Workshop. 7:00pm to 10:30pm. Registration is 

required. 

718-258-3991 


Bikur Cholim of Boro Park, in partnership with Sharsheret 

and CancerCare, hosts friendship gatherings for frum women 

who are in treatment for or have been in treatment for 

cancer. Come hear interesting guest speakers and have opportunities 

to meet others “who understand,” while enjoying 

a light, healthy snack. 11-12:30 at Bikur Cholim of Boro Park, 

5216 11th Avenue. 

Yafa 718-438-2020 ext. 7451 

Dr. Yael Respler presents a series of lectures for married 

women on Shalom Bayis. 9:00pm. Call for registration information. 

718-259-4965 

Seniors 

Daily 

Young Israel Senior Center at 1694 Ocean Avenue. Glatt Kosher 

lunch, yoga, tai chi, paintings and trips. Plus a daily fl ea 

market. 

718 253-7800 ext 101 


Afternoon chevra for retired men – good vort, lively discussions, 

hot kugel, coff ee and exercise. From 2:00pm at Club 

Nissim in The Boro Park Y. 4912 14th Avenue. 

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a weekly torah thought 

chayei sarah 

The Torah describes Abraham’s life in glowing 

terms, as we read in Parashat Chayei Sarah (Bereishit 

24:1): “Abraham was old, well on in years” (lit. 

well on in days), upon which the Midrash comments 

(Bereishit Rabbah 59:6): A person could be 

described in one of these terms, either old or well 

on in years, but Abraham was both - he was old and 

he was well on in years. 

The commentators explain that it is possible for a 

person to be old and yet not to be well on in years, 

as the Talmud relates of Rabi Eleazar b. Azariah (Berachot 

27b): 

The Sages came to R. Eleazar and said: “Will you 

consent to be the head of the Academy?” He replied, 

“I’ll consult the members of my family.” He 

went and asked his wife… and she said to him, “But 

you have no white hairs (a sign of old age).” At that 

time he was only 18 years old. A miracle happened 

and, overnight, 18 strands of hair [on his beard] 

turned white. 

This raises a question: It seems that these two 

descriptions – old and well on in years – are external 

qualities. That does not express Abraham’s 

greatness. It is written (Ezekiel 33:24), “Abraham was 

one,” as he was the only one in his time who served 

the One Hashem. He was the first one to illuminate 

the world with G-dliness. With him (Avoda Zara 9a) 

began the era of 2,000 years of Torah, for Abraham 

studied and promulgated Torah in the world. Yet 

since the Torah identifies Abraham with these two 

qualities, we understand that they underscore the 

unique greatness of Abraham. 

Our Sages clarify the qualities of zaken, old, 

and well on in years, as the Talmud teaches (Kiddushin 

32b): zaken means, zeh kanah chochma, 

one who has acquired wisdom. “Well on in years” 

By Rabbi Abraham Stone 

means there was no day in which Abraham did not 

observe mitzvot (of the mitzvot in his time, before 

Mattan Torah). These two qualities are divided into 

two separate categories: The quality of zaken is 

connected with the wholesomeness of his soul, the 

acquired wisdom of his soul. The quality of “well on 

in years” refers to what he accomplished in those 

years, every day of which was filled with mitzvot. 

Had the observance of mitzvot been significant 

for the wholesomeness of his soul, there would be 

no difference whether he observed mitzvot every 

day or whether he observed all those mitzvot in 

one day. Thus we must say that the quality of “well 

on in years” is the effect the mitzvot had on his life. 

To clarify this: 

The distinction between Torah and the fulfillment 

of mitzvot is that the Torah is connected to 

intellect and spirituality, and when one studies 

Torah one acquires wholesomeness for the soul. 

Mitzvot are enclothed in material things and their 

primary purpose is not so much the wholesomeness 

of one’s soul as the illumination of the physical 

world, to make it an abode for Hashem. 

Therefore, when we speak of the wisdom of Torah, 

the term is “he acquired wisdom,” he retained 

the wisdom of Torah in his soul. When we speak of 

mitzvot the term is “well on in years,” that by fulfilling 

mitzvot one causes a refinement in the world. 

This clarifies the greatness of Abraham, as he did 

both – he acquired his own wholesomeness for 

himself and he also refined the world. 

Our mission in life is to study Torah and fulfill 

mitzvot, and to encourage others to do the same. 

In so doing, we elicit Hashem’s blessings for good 

health, happiness, nachas, prosperity and the 

speedy advent of Moshiach. 

Rabbi Abraham Stone is A Torah Columnist for The Jewish Press, and Rabbi Emeritus of Cong. Adath 

Yeshurun of Flatbush, Brooklyn. A weekly Torah Thought is adapted and edited by Rabbi Yaakov Klass, 

Torah and Halacha Editor of The Jewish Press and Rav of Kahal Bnei Matisyahu of Flatbush Brooklyn. 





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Despite Neighbors Objections, 

Synagogue Gets Approval to Hold 

Services In Home 

Congregation Etz Chaim located in Teaneck, NJ, and 

run by Rabbi Daniel Feldman, was fi nally granted approval 

to run a shul from his home after years of dispute with 

the neighborhood, according to The Record. 

Neighbors had complained that Etz Chaim should 

have applied for a house of worship permit when it applied 

for a building permit to expand the home, adding 

a family room. Feldman pointed out that a letter was 

written to the town’s zoning offi cial, Steven Gluck, telling 

him they planned to hold regular services there and they 

were granted a certifi cate of occupancy for the room. 

Gluck issued a cease-and-desist letter in 2008 after the 

neighbors fi led a petition. Etz Chaim then applied for a 

house of worship permit and the zoning board held a series 

of hearings over the course of nearly a year. 

The fi nal resolution approving the permit, which also 

includes a number of restrictions intended to assuage the 

neighbors’ concerns, was recently passed by the board. 

The restrictions include limits on the number and 

length of services, a parking plan, a ban on most outdoor 

activities and a prohibition on cooking equipment in the 

kitchenette. In addition, the board required the congregation 

to designate a community liaison to respond to 

any issues from other residents. 

Chabad Of Manhattan’s Upper 

West Side Opens Kollel Program 

Chabad of the Upper West Side opened its Kollel Erev 

last week adding an authentic yeshiva experience to the 

variety of opportunities for Jewish engagement at this 

burgeoning center of Jewish life. 

The kollel, under the guidance of Rabbi Yisroel Fried, 

brings a quorum of rabbinical students from the Chabad- 

Lubavitch fl agship yeshiva in Brooklyn to Chabad of the 

Upper West Side’s interim address at 97th Street, four afternoons 

a week. The students come prepared to explore 

a wide range of texts, from Talmud to Kabbalah, with 

their study partners. 

With some 7000 Jews attending Shabbat services on 


the Upper West Side, this Jewish community, brimming 

with social and educational activities designed to attract 

educated professionals, is ripe for the program. 

“We felt that many in the community here are ready 

for the next step in their Jewish growth,” said Rabbi Shlomo 

Kugel, director of Chabad of the Upper West Side 

who founded Chabad here with his wife Rivka, 27 years 

ago. 

“This kollel is not about hearing a lecture, you’re not sitting 

down socially with people who want to promote an 

idea—which happens a lot in many of the synagogues. 

This is just about people who want to help someone learn 

Torah. It’s not about the rabbis, it’s about you and what 

you can take away from it—there’s no self-promotion, no 

money involved, they’re not asking anyone for money, so 

the selfl ess way this happens leaves you feeling that what 

you have here is incredible.” (lubavitch.com) 

Manhattan Beach Shtieble Dedicates New 

Sefer Torah 

Congregation Shaarey Torah, aff ectionately known 

as “The Shtieble,” has been expanding these past two 

years under the leadership of Rav Moshe Plutchok. In 

fact, the building itself has been renovated to help accommodate 

a kehila that has nearly doubled in size 

and continues to grow exponentially. The latest venture 

for this growing kehila is a new sefer Torah for the 

shul’s exclusive use. 

The Sefer Torah will be completed by Chanukah 

and dedication opportunities are still available. 

$30K Up For Grabs In Jewish 

Children’s Contest 

In honor of its 30th year of operation, the Chabad- 

Lubavitch children’s organization Tzivos Hashem announced 

the launch of the fi rst-ever “Power of Jewish 

Children” contest, an online-based competition 

designed to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary 

achievements of children everywhere. 

“Every single child is important and this contest will 

showcase and unite children from all diff erent backgrounds 

and communities,” Rabbi Yerachmiel Benjamin- 





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son, executive director of Tzivos Hashem, said from his 

offi ce at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn, N.Y. 

With chapters around the world, a membership 

stretching back decades and a popular magazine, Tzivos 

Hashem aims to inspire children to perform acts of 

goodness and kindness as representatives of the Jewish 

people. The contest, said Benjaminson, will draw 

attention to such acts by awarding $30,000 to fi nalists 

in three categories. 

According to the rules, children or their sponsors 

can submit entries dealing with outstanding acts of 

kindness to others or what the contest refers to as its 

Heart category; exceptional displays of talent in music, 

writing, art, comedy or singing, or the contest’s Hand 

category; and achievements in independent study 

and research, the contest’s Head category. The deadline 

for submissions is Nov. 15. 

Judges will select 10 fi nalists in each category and 

the public can vote on the submissions on the contest’s 

website, www.powerofj ewishchildren.com, between 

November 16 and December 16. 

After the online voting, the top three fi nalists in each 

category will be awarded an expenses-paid trip to New 

York City to attend the Tzivos Hashem anniversary dinner 

and concert on January 16. Each of the winners will receive 

cash prizes for themselves and the non-profi t Jewish 

institution of their choice. (chabad.org) 

Kosher Diva To Debut Teens & 

20-Somethings Cookbook 

Self-taught chef Susie Fishbein has become the culinary 

heroine of borscht-bored kosher cooks throughout 

North America. So infl uential is the home-based 

wife and mother of four that Fishbein was invited to the 

White House in recognition of Jewish American Heritage 

Month. As a feature highlight of the New York area KosherFest, 

Fishbein launched her seventh cookbook, Kosher 

by Design Teens & 20-Somethings: cooking for the 

next generation, aimed at the young and digital-savvy 

fast food generation and those who cook for them. 

Noting how her family life has infl uenced her career 

as a cookbook author, Fishbein said, “When my 

kids were younger, I published Kosher by Design Kids 

in the Kitchen. They learned to cook simple recipes 

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have changed. This new cookbook equips young 

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a whole party.” 

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Susie’s sold-out coast-to-coast cooking demos, 

along with her appearances on national television and 

radio, have elevated kosher cuisine to a more sophisticated 

level in the public’s perception. 

Sheepshead Bay Islamic Center 

Denied Permit 

Sheepshead Bay residents have been staging protests 

for months ever since they were notifi ed that a 

Islamic community center was planned for their quiet, 

residential area; well, now most are breathing a sigh of 

relief after being informed that city offi cials rejected 

the plan. 

Property owner, Allowey Ahmed, believes that the 

Department of Buildings rejected the building due to 

pressure from the community. 

The city told Ahmed that the entire plan has to be 

reviewed again for “anywhere from one to fi ve months.” 

State Sen. Carl Kruger (D–Mill Basin) said the second 

review is necessary because of the divisive feelings 

surrounding the mosque project. 

The protests often became hostile with one side 

arguing that residents are discriminating against 

their religion, while neighbors claiming that their 

objection to the site were mostly due to worries 

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FIRST SEASON OF CAMP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS IS BIG SUCCESS! 

The Friendship Circle, a project of Chabad of the Upper East Side which was established to extend a helping hand to 

Jewish families who have children with special needs, had their fi rst season of camp this summer. 

The camp took place at Chabad of the Upper East Side, from August 23-27. The children and their one-on-one teenage 

volunteers enjoyed daily trips, karate, cooking, crafts, music and more all within a warm Jewish environment. For 

many of the children, it was their fi rst time in their lives attending day camp! 

The Friendship Circle also runs programs throughout the year including Friends at Home (weekly visits by teenage 

volunteers), Holiday Programs, after school Judaic & Sports Programs, Volunteer Trainings & Social Events and Parents 

Networking Events. 

For more information on any of the Friendship Circle’s programs call 212.717.4613 x 6 or online at www.fcues.com. 



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Meeting with HaRav Zalman Leib Teitelbaum, shlita, Satmar Rav, Williamsburg 

Meeting with HaRav Asher Anschel Katz, shlita, Vienner Rebbe 


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GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ANDREW CUOMO VISITING THE RABBINICAL 

COURTS OF PUPA, SATMAR AND VIEN IN WILLIAMSBURG. 

Photo Credit: Dee Voch 

Meeting with HaRav Yaakov Chizkiah Greenwald, shlita, Pupa Rebbe 

For more information, pictures or full text of speech, please contact Dovid Efune at 347 741 7830 or defune@gjcf.com. 


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COJO’S PROJECT CARE AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS JOIN TO UPLIFT 

HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS 

On October 6, 2010, Holocaust survivor clients of Project 

Care Volunteer Services attended a Fall Get-Together 

at Sisu V’Simchu Hall. Sixth graders from Torah 

Temimah Yeshiva sang beautifully and entertained the 

crowd; an inspiring lecturer, Rabbi Reuven Ibragimov 

of Gateways, entreated survivors to make “a song out 

of life” and to think of their lives in positive terms; live 

musical entertainment was provided; and a catered 

lunch was served. The priceless afternoon gave survivors, 

who can’t always get out, a chance to see their 

friends, make new ones, and go home with new positive 

memories. Lunch, entertainment and transportation 

were provided free of charge to survivors. We are 

extremely grateful to the volunteer drivers who transported 

the survivors. “I have a busy life, but it was es- 

sential that I take a few hours to drive these survivors. 

It’s the least I can do for them,” stated one volunteer. 

This event was generously sponsored by COJO of Flatbush, 

Bikur Cholim of Boro Park and the Conference 

on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. 

In addition to other services, COJO’s Project Care Volunteer 

Services provides friendly visiting, social gatherings 

and telephone assurance to enhance the quality 

of life of Holocaust survivors and senior citizens in 

Brooklyn. To volunteer for any of our services please 

call Luba at (718) 627-5619 or cojovolunteers@yahoo. 

com . For information on services, call Mrs. Steinberg, 

Program Director, at 718-627-5602. 



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OUR WONDERFUL CHILDREN LEARNING TORAH 

Children in Sanz Klauzenburg cheder learning how Avraham Avinu 

placed Sara Imeinu in luggage. 

A VISIT TO ALBANY 

Children of Belz cheder going home happy with crowns after their fi rst 

day of learning the alef beis. 

Photo credit: Dee Voch 

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Meets With Students From Beth Jacob School In Manhattan During A Visit To 

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Shiurim 


events 


Motzei Shabbos 

Rabbi Yisroel Reisman’s Navi Shiur. In Ocotober at 9:00pm. 

In November – January 7:30pm. At Ahi Ezer Congregation, 

Ocean Parkway and Avenue S 

Sundays 

A new weekly Shiur in Mishanh Berurah Chelek Gimmel by 

Rabbi Zev Smith, Maggid Shiur, Irgun Shurei Torah. 8:30pm 

at Agudas Yisrael Bais Binyamin, 2913 Avenue L. 

Mondays 

Beginning October 25 join Rav Hershel Schachter for a shiur 

in Masechtes Shabbos. 8:15pm at Young Israel of Midwood, 

1694 Ocean Avenue. 

Wednesdays 

RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience) introduces 

Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Goldstein. 12:30pm at 1120 Avenue 

of the Americas, 7th fl /5WPR. Valid ID required. 

917-974-8219 lunchlearn@rajeusa.com 

Thursdays 

Rabbi Yisroel Reisman, shlita, provides a 15 minute insightful 

shiur on Parshas Hashavua. From 2:15pm to 2:30pm. Call 

712-432-1001 and enter access code 483003375# 


HaRav Nachum Rabinowitz, Shlita, a leading Rabbinic expert 

in the Kashrus of wine production will give a special audiovisual 

presentation on the topic of Yayin And Yayin Nesech. 

9:30 PM (Ma’ariv at 9:15). Monastritcher Beis Medrash, corner 

of Avenue M and East 27th Street. 


Singles 


Friday Night November 5 

The Jewish Center, SawYouatSinai and the West Side Synagogue 

presents JC Connections – Totating Tables Shabbat 

Dinner. For singles ages 30s and 40s. 7:00pm at The Jewish 

Center, 131 West 86th Street, NYC 

212-724-2700 shira@jewishcenter.org 


The Orthodox Union invites young professionals ages 25-35 

to an evening of shared laughs and improvisation. 9:00pm 

at Congregation Ramath Orah, 550 West 110 Street, NYC. 

212-613-8300 


Singles in their 40’s and 50’s are invited to join Goldy Krantz, 

author of The Best of My Worth, as she presents a lighthearted 

view on dating. 7:00pm at Park East Synagogue, 164 East 

68th Street, NYC 

212-613-8300 

Support Groups 

HASC Center sponsors the Binuryni Parent Support Network 

for all parents of special needs children. Parents can network 

at our monthly support groups in Flatbush, Boro Park and 

Williamsburg as well as Parent Panels, Annual Melava Malk 

and Guest Speakers including Rabbanim, Specialty Physicians 

and more. For more information please contact Mrs. 

Brocha Lavrinoff at (718) 436-4087. 

Teens/Young Adults 

Thursdays 

Challah baking for chesed. 5:00pm at Ohr Naava 2201 East 

23rd Street. 

Sunday October 31 

Ohr Naava presents Mrs. Ivy Kalazan discussing Improving 

Our Patterns of Speech: The Power of Silence. 8:00pm at 2201 

23rd Street. 





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