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Rabbi
Doug Zelden – Rav
Dov
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Shabbat
Parshat Behar-Bechukotai 5781
Friday Erev-Shabbat Candle lighting 7:36pm
Friday Mincha/Kabalat
Shabbat: 7:46pm
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Birkat
Hatorah, Kriat Shma, Brachot: 9:05am
Zman
Kriat Shma: (Say
Shma by) 9:12am
Shabbat Morning: 9:15am
Shabbat Chazak – Shabbat Mevarchim: Rosh Chodesh Sivan Yih’ye
B’yom R’vi’ee
We
do not have a Shabbat sponsor yet this week. If
you are able to contribute, for a simcha, Yortzeit, or occasion, please contact
the Rabbi.
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Shabbat Afternoon Mincha: 7:26pm
Followed by Divre Torah
and Shiur
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SHABBAT SHALOM!
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Saturday Night:
Motz’ei Shabbat Ma’ariv: 8:30pm followed
by Havdallah after 8:47pm
(Maariv
begins no earlier than 33 minutes after sunset)
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(If you are able to sponsor a future Shabbat please contact
the Rabbi.
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SIMCHA NEWS
Mazel Tov to:
-Dale & Sid Amdur on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Lyric Kurland.
-Hadar Karavsni & Zev Lafer on their marriage.
-Sara Glatzer & Yosef Rosenberg on their marriage.
-Hoda Stolberg & R‘ Tzvi Hollander on their marriage.
-Channah & R’ Ben Zion Lazovsky and families on the birth of a son.
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Happy Birthday
to:
Joy Dreimann
Laura Kostant
Zaq Harrison
Marlene Marin
Michael Finnell
Allison Wolgel
Janice Levitan
Felicia Blum
Rebbitzen Ruby Ray Karzen
Micah Steinberg
Dave Matkowsky
Hayley Nagelberg
Aviva Lopin
Ellen Center
Benji Wiesenthal
Sam Romirowsky
Sandy Aberman
Simcha Weiss
Daniel Novick
Richard Moline
Kim Lazarus
Daniel; Harris
Derek Blum
Elyse Baylis
Miriam Forman
Rabbi Joshua Dredze
Rabbi Benjamin Samuels
Rabbi Alan Abramson
Susan Nussbaum
Mary Morris
Gabriella Morris
Yom Huledet Samayach!
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BARUCH DAYAN EMET!
-David Kost z“l
-Jojo Lisitza a“h
Hamakom Yenachem Etchem B'Toch Sh'ar Avele Tzion Virushalayim!
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torah Thoughts from Rabbi Doug…
Parshat Behar-Bechukotai
I am the L-rd your G-d, who brought you out of the land of Egypt,
to give you the land of Canaan, to be your G-d. Leviticus 25:38
In his commentary on our verse, Rashi quotes our Sages’ statement [Babylonian Talmud Ketubot 110b]: “One who dwells in the Land of Israel is considered as having a G-d, while one who dwells outside the Land is as if he has no God.” We might expect that the order of events in the verse would be: brought you out of Egypt, to be your G-d, to give you the land, which follows the actual chronology of events: exodus, the revelation at Mount Sinai and entrance into the Land. The order presented by the verse reflects the concept that Israel’s entry into its Land is a necessary step in order for Hashem to be Israel’s G-d. Indeed, the Sages’ comment is based upon our verse and is derived from the order of the verse.
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HALACHA CORNER
Yom Yerushalayim is celebrated this coming Sunday Night & Monday – 28, Iyar.
We commemorate the 54th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
No Tachanun on Sunday at Mincha or on Monday. Hallel is said on Monday.
(many say it without a Bracha)
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Or Menorah - Weekday Schedule of
Services
Weekday Minyanim with Rabbi Doug
*During the Pandemic we are holding Minyaim on Erev Shabbat,
Shabbat, and Motz’ei Shabbat (& Yom Tov) all other davening should be done
at home.
~ M-F
Shacharit: 8:30am at Or Menorah
~ S-TH Mincha/Maariv: approx 10 minutes before Sunset at Or Menorah
* ~ Friday Mincha – 10 min. after Candle Lighting at Or Menorah
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Motz'ei Shabbat Maariv: 33 minutes after Sunset at Or Menorah
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Sunday Shacharit: 9:20am at Or Menorah
-Legal Holiday Shacharit – 9:20am at Or Menorah
(THERE WILL ALSO BE NO 12:30PM SHABBAT MINCHA GEDOLA DURING THE
PANDEMIC SCHEDULES)
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If you have a
birthday, a Yahrtzeit, a simcha, a baby coming, or you are a chiuv....PLEASE
inform Rabbi Doug and one of the Gabbayim when you come into shulso that the
appropriate honors can be handed out and the appropriate announcements made.
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Erev-Shabbat at
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(A RED SIGN MEANS THE ERUV IS POSUL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED)
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Or Menorah
is in need of a semi long-term storage area about the size of a ¼ of a one car garage to store our shul items that
don’t fit in our current location. If you have a place available for the shul.
please contact the Rabbi, or Karl Miller.
(A monthly donation write off or
rent can apply)
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Or
Menorah
is
partially open, with Minyanim and new guidelines.
COMPLIANCE: The following guidelines to be observed by all minyan
participants, are based upon consultation with Rabbinic leadership of the cRc,
IRF, OU, and Agudah, and medical health experts. These guidelines must be followed,
without exception. Those who are unable to follow these guidelines will be
asked not to participate in minyanim for the time being & continue to daven
at home.
Shabbat & Davening Times follow the same schedule as always.
ELIGIBILITY: As per the most recent
guidelines, no more than 18 people will be permitted at a minyan, and we are
limiting participation to regular attendees at least in High School. People over
65 with ailments must consult with their doctor to attend if not Covid-19
vaccinated, but if healthy and no risk may use their own judgement.
We will revise these guidelines as the organizations’ guidelines change.
-Chazan duties will first be given to a chiyuv for aveilut or a yahrzeit.
● Anyone who is experiencing any symptoms of illness or is high risk (fever,
coughing, aches, asthma/COPD, diabetes with fluctuating sugar levels, immune
system issues etc.), or has testing pending, or lives with someone who is ill
or has tested pending, may not attend.
-Anyone who is under quarantine must remain in quarantine and may not attend.
GENERAL PROCEDURES: All participants - enter & leave the building
one at a time.
EVERYONE including the Chazan and Ba’alei Koreh, must wear masks that cover
their nose and mouth, and they must keep them secured upon their nose and mouth
throughout the entire time that they are in the shul.
- Everyone must wash their hands with soap and water, or use sanitizer.
-Participants must keep a distance of 3-6 feet between themselves and others at
all times, other than between family members from the same household.
-Daveners must remain in their seats without leaving their designated location
until minyan is over with no walking around/socializing during services. Available seating is set for social distancing
on all sides of the mechitza, for men. 6 women may attend and separate 2 more
may be in the kitchen area.
-Please bring a siddur and/or chumash from home if you are worried about
sharing Siddurim or Chumashim with others. Make sure the Eruv is up.
The length of minyanim will be kept to a minimum with less singing.
● The Ba’al Koreh is separated from the person getting the Aliya and brachot
should be recited on the other side of the separation holding the Eitz Chaim of
the Torah with the left hand. Designated regular Hagbah & Glila assignments
will be the usual practice though other vaccinated attendees may be assigned.
It will be the same practice for the one who takes out the Torah and returns it.
There will be no kiddush nor any food or beverage served or otherwise shared
among participants. Bring your own water bottle and please dispose of it and
all tissues. The restroom will be limited to urgent need. Please use your
restroom at home before arriving.
-Once davening is complete, please leave the shul as quickly as possible, so
that we may disinfect & prepare for the next minyan. While it may be
difficult to resist socializing with others, please avoid doing so while inside
after minyan.
-You must notify the Rabbi you plan to attend and that you are
eligible to,
so that the number count is 10-15 without delay.
*If you commit to attend you must be on time, and know you are counted
on!
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Summary of Behar/Bechukotai By,Rabbi Doug Zelden
Leviticus 25:1 Page 531 in the Hertz Chumash
1st Aliya: Parshas BeHar begins with the laws of Shemitah and
Yovel. The land lay fallow every 7th year, and after the 49th year, (7x7) it
lay fallow a 2nd year for the 50th as well. Page 531 - Leviticus 25:1
2nd Aliya: Hashem (G-d) promises (25:21-22) that He will
provide for the nation, regardless of the land being fallow. No one will go
hungry. The return, at Yovel, of all hereditary lands to their original owners
is commanded. Pg.534 v.19
3rd Aliya: The difference between the sale of a property in a
walled city vs. an unwalled city is established. Continuing the theme of providing
and dependency, we are commanded to provide for our impoverished brethren. Just
as Hashem provides for us, we must provide for each other. Pg.535 v.29
4th Aliya: The freeing of all Jewish slaves at the Yovel is
detailed. The Torah discusses redeeming a Jewish slave from a non-Jewish owner,
and the formula for how much to pay the non-Jewish master. We begin reading Bechukotai.
The opening verses describe the wondrous successes awaiting the nation, so long
as they follow Hashem's Mitzvos. The 4th Aliya always connects the
two portions. Pg.536 v.39
(and after pg.539 the reading continues
on pg.542.)
5th Aliya: This Aliya is called the Tochecha - The Rebuke. It is
a lengthy description of the terrible punishments awaiting the nation, if they
do not follow the Torah. It is customary for the Baal Koreh to have this Aliya,
not being called up by name, and to read the Tochecha faster and more quietly
than the rest of the Parsha. Pg.543 Ch.26:10
6th Aliya: The established prices for endowments of individual
worth, or that of an animal, are listed in this Aliya. Pg.547 Ch.27:1
7th Aliya: The final portion deals with endowments of property
to the Mishkan or
to the Bais Hamikdash. We stand for the final verse as we end Sefer
Vayikra. Pg.548 v.16
Maftir Aliya: We repeat the last 3 verses. Pg.550 v.32.
Haftorah Behar/Bechukotai -
Jeremiah Ch. 16/17 Page
551 in the Hertz Chumash.
Yirmiyahu's words ring with the same urgency and fear as the Tochacha itself.
Yirmiyahu was the Navi who beseeched his people to repent before the impending
destruction and exile of the nation. He decried the delusions of those who used
their ill begotten wealth to serve idols and foreign ideologies. They denied
the benevolence of G-d and were destined to go into exile. The acquisition of
wealth through illegal means is a denial of G-d's ability to provide and
protect. He who trusts in man for his strength and future is destined to be
betrayed. He will be as a lone tree in the wilderness (17:6) bereft of
protection or support. On the other hand, he who trusts in G-d will be blessed
and secured. Reemphasizing the message of Sefer Vayikra, Yirmiyahu exhorts the
nation to beg G-d for salvation and healing, and to trust His constant love and
caring.
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