PARASHA * ZEMANIM * TEFILOT

Šabat Parašat Vayeṡe

25 November 2023 * 12 Ḣodeš Kislev 5784

י”ב כסלו התשפ”ד

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Candle Lighting Time - 4:13pm

Šir Haširim - 4:13pm

Minḣa/Qabalat Šabat/Ȧrvit - 4:23pm

Šaḣarit (Qorbanot) - 8:45am

Latest Šemaȧ - 9:18am

Dvar Torah - 10:45am

Qiduš - 11:45pm
Chairless Conversations - 12:00pm

Minḣa - 4:00pm

Seȧuda Šelišit & Šiȯur - 4:35pm

Mila baParaša - 4:35pm

Šeqiȧa - 4:31pm
Ȧarvit - 5:06pm

Ṡet Hakok̇avim / Havdala - 5:16pm

Šabat Šel Šalom

Rəfuaa Shəlema

Our prayers for full and quick recovery to ‘Am Yisrael wounded bodies & souls and the kidnapped brothers  & sisters, and to those who are sick, among them:

* Reuven ben Aliza * Yig’al ben Sulika * Gavriel ben Yocheved * Shoshana bat Yocheved * Yehuda Baruch Noam ben Tova Batya * Eliyorah Ruth bat Naomi Rivka * Gavriel Lev ben Yechielah * Yosef David ben Haya Golda * Zvi Hershel ben Miriam * Dalia bat Rahel * Hadassa bat Shoshana * Masha bat Miriam * Tehila bat Rachel * Tanya bat Hoda Margalit * Yehuda Efraim ben Shifra * Yehuda ben Susi * Aliza bat Hassibah * Orly bat Annet * Rachel bat hassibah * Shulla bat hassibah * Simon bat Hassibah * Yaniv ben Sarah * Michael ben Sonia * Shachar Shalom ben Sason * Menachem Hillel ben Malka Sandra * and to all the ḥolim and the ḥolot.

Supporting Beth Aharon Tefilot, Qiddushim, and Events, is Welcomed! Support and DONATE ONLINE Tizku leShanim Rabot veTovot.

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This Shabbat & Beyond

● This Shabbat: Reading Parashat Vayetse, Eating Thanksgiving Leftovers,  and Praying for Bitaḣon and Nitsaḣon.

● Tefilat Erev Shabbat starts w/ Shir Hashirim. Time is listed on the left. Minḥa is 15 minutes later.

● Sarah & Avraham’s Tent at the Bayit welcomes all every Shabbat for communal dinner, in memory of Henry & Goldie Guttman z"l.

● All Kids Are Welcomed to participate in tefilot Beth Aharon, such as Ashre, Shema’ Yisrael, Sim Shalom, Listen to Aliyat Cohen, Say Yimlokh, Ein KəEloqenu, Adon Olam, and more...

● Shabbat Bayit Groups are available to all kids of all ages from 9:30am to 11:30am, on the 3rd floor.

● Special Tefila: We will say prayers for Medinat Israel, its People, the Perished, the Kidnaped, the Wounded, and for our Ḣayalim and Ḣayalot.

● Dvar Torah: Rav on the Parasha.

● Yishar Kowakh to all Riverdalians and to the RJCP on the successful fundraising of $120k towards the purchasing of an ambulance for Magen David Adom. We are united in support of our People and with all Israel’s supporters around the World.
● Qidush: We will join the Bayit kiddush this shabbat at the Social Hall.

Donation is welcomed: DONATE ONLINE. 
● Chairless Conversations: After Kiddush, for those who care, a free talk on things that matter or not.

● Mila baParasha - after minḥa: Understanding a word in our parasha and life. This week “ׂZilpa & Bilha - בִּלְהָה & זִלְפָּה” - what are the meanings of their names; and shouldn’t we sing on Pesaḣ “shesh eimahot,” six mothers?! Basic (and love of :) Hebrew is sufficient.
● Parent-Child Learning on Motsash, 45 minutes after Havdala, at the 2FBM Midrash with light eats and fun learnings.

Beth Aharon is Riverdale’s Sephardic orthodox congregation, located at the Riverdale Bayit (HIR) Bronx, NY, since its establishment on parashat Ḥaye Sara 5768/1998. Beth Aharon tefilot follow the Sephardi-Yerushalmi nusaḥ, based on the teachings of Rav Ovadia Yosef, z”l. Our community embraces Jewish worshipers of all ethnic communities (‘edot) and of any level of observance, and welcomes all individuals who are in search of the Jewish faith. We encourage our congregants to take an active-leading role in Tefila and Qriat haTorah.

Community Matters

● Ahavat Yisrael and Ahavat Haberiyot - love for the Jewish people and love for all humanity - are part of the Bayit’s values, shared also by Beth Aharon, and manifested by being a warm and welcoming and inclusive community to everyone who love Medinat Yisrael and the Jewish People.

● Shabbat Parashat Ḥaye Sara is Beth Aharon’s Anniversary. This year 5784 is our 25th year. In gematria 25 equals ḢIBA-חִיבָּה (with yod :) which means love in biblical Hebrew and affection in modern Hebrew. May it be a year of showing affection and love to each other and keeping on being welcoming to all the others, a value which intrinsically defines our community - Beth Aharon @ The Bayit.

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● Birkat Hashana - You may show your ḣiba to Beth Aharon and become a member this year and/or take part in our 5784 התשפ”ד Birkat Hashana Campaign: DONATE ONLINE Your participation in tefilot, membership, and Birkat Hashana, greatly enhances our Bet Keneset and b’ezrat Hashem makes us greater. Shana Tova. The following families are currently enrolled in Birkat Hashana 5784:

 לֵוִי, סִיגַל-מוֹלִינַס, אֲבִּיכְּזֶר, אַהֲרֹן, אֶלְמַעלֶם משה ובניו, בֶּן-זָקֵן, בֶּן-מוּסָא, בֶּרֶבִּי, זוּכֶּר, זִימֶט, מַהְגֵּרֶפְטֵה, מוּת, מְנַשֶּׁה, סְמֹאל, סַמְיוּאֵלְס, קָנוֹוִיץ', רוֹנֵן

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● Berukhim Habaeim to all our new members, individuals and families.
● Stay Tuned for all BA upcoming events. Share your thoughts with our Board members: Ami Aharon, Shoshana Samuels, Akiva Small, Yoel Sivan, Tsuri Gadasi.

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● Qidush Sponsorship is available and always welcomes, full or partial, is always welcomed and appreciated.
● Questions or Help? Email bethaharon@gmail.com
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Blessings & Thanks & More

● We are Proud of BA community's sons & daughters who are now in Israel - soldiers, residents, students, and volunteers - and who fight for and assist our Nation in many ways at this time of war: Ayol & Shoshana Samuels and kids, Gabi & Elie Lerea, Yitshaq & Marsha Benhamou kids and grandkids, Ezra & Michal Friedman, Asaf & Eden Gadasi, David Sebbah, Karen Sebbah, Yosef Zalicha, Haim Zalicha, Kayla Friedman, Amiel Sonnenblick, Dan Sonnenblick, Benjamin Aharon, Joey Wachsman, Max Sigal, Joe K., Yonah Abraham, Tomer & Pamela Kanner, Zecharyah Abraham, Ami Roseman, AZ Rosensaft, Aaron Back, Harry Small, Mordechai Garcia ...
● We Thank the hundreds BAners & Friends on your support and donations for Israel’s citizens and soldiers at this time of immeasurable grief and need.
● Many Thanks to all Bayit volunteers for helping with the Bayit Thanksgiving meal; to Sigal Chen, Jonathan Dzik, and the Choir for a spiritual performance!
● Happy Birthday to Dov Weinstock, Merav Bitton, Steven Exler, Elina Moshe, and all Kislev-November borns.

Upcoming Events

● Every Sunday Shaharit at 8:15am, starting with Hodu. Qorbanot at 8:00am. 

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● Rabbi Book’s Club - Join Rav Steven for a year-long book club once a month on a Tuesday evening between 8pm-9pm, exploring issues related to Medinat Yisrael, Am Yisrael, and Yoshve Tevel. Dec 5 @ 8pm @ the LLBM • Colum McCann • Apeirogon: A Novel
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● Beth Aharon Hanuka Celebration 5784 will take place b”H on Motsash, Saturday night, Ner Shelishi shel Hanuka – 27 Kislev Tevet, December 9 @ 6:30pm @ the Bayit's social hall.

Program for kids and adults will be in the spirit of the times and with a prayer for Return, for Safety, and for Victory, with many lights and light eats. Registration link TBA. For info: bethaharon@gmail.com
May we all have Ḣag Ḣanuka shel Or!
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● Basketball League: Stanley S. Lane Basketball League is an annual tradition here at Riverdale Y. Our staff and coaches run a program that focuses on developing skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship for young athletes in grades 1-8. Registration: https://riverdaley.org/youth/youth-sports/stanley-lane/

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Parasha & Times

Šabat Parašat Vayeṡe

25 November 2023 * 12 Ḣodeš Kislev 5784

י”ב כסלו התשפ”ד

Today 50 Days BaGaza

Jerusalem - 3:56pm Candles; 5:15pm Havdala

Modiin - 4:07pm Candles; 5:15pm Havdala

Miami - 5:12pm Candles; 6:06pm Havdala

Manhattan - 4:14pm Candles; 5:16pm Havdala

Moscow - 3:52pm Candles; 5:12pm Havdala
London - 3:43pm Candles; 4:56pm Havdala
Paris - 4:43pm Candles; 5:53pm Havdala

Picture of the Week

- The Resting of Warriors -

A Weekly Moment

“The most critical thing in a negotiation is to get inside your opponent's head and figure out what he really wants.”

- Jacob Lew, United States ambassador to Israel.

In the Beginning

“Whereupon he [Jacob] became very joyful at what he had seen and heard; and he poured oil on the stones; because on them the prediction of such great benefits was made. He also vowed a vow, that he would offer sacrifices upon them, if he lived, and returned safe; and if he came again in such a condition, he would give the tithe of what he had gotten to G-d. He also judged the place to be honourable, and gave it the name of Bethel: which, in the Greek tongue, is Θεία Ἑστία, [the house of God].”

- Flavius Josephus of the Antiquities of the Jews — Book I; Chapter 19

Cyril Zooms In

“The family is a haven in a heartless world.” - Christopher Lasch

This week's parasha, Vayeitzei (“and he went out”), introduces us to the first chapter of Jacob’s life, the third and last patriarch. Threatened by his twin brother Esau, he has to leave his home for Charan. There, he is going to found a family. But it is not going to be all rosy and easy. Somehow, his trials are mirroring his grandfather’s and father’s family issues: a barren wife, a hostile environment, hostile family members, a hard life of labour. Little by little, the situation is improving and Jacob is rewarded. He has four wives, 12 sons and 1 daughter. He gains a lot of wealth through God’s help and hard work although Laban, his father in law, is a deceiver. Jacob is accumulating “movable” wealth (flocks, animals, servants, probably precious metals) but not fields or houses. This is the sign he does not intend to stay in exile in Charan but wants to go back to his father’s land. Perhaps a hint at what we should do today? At the end of the parasha, Jacob escapes Laban’s clutches with his family and his wealth. However, Laban catches up with him. Laban’s intentions are not peaceful. This is why God has to appear in a dream to warn Laban to leave Jacob unscathed. Although Jacob is the symbol of reconciliation and harmony, he must defend himself vigorously against Laban. During their altercation, we understand that something dramatic is brewing. Rachel stole Laban’s idols and Jacob’s inadvertent curse at the thief will be the cause of her premature death. The following parashas will include more tensions and drama between Esau and Jacob, between Jacob’s family and his Canaanite neighbors, and within Jacob’s family. But for now Jacob’s family is unbroken and ready to settle peacefully in Canaan, the land previously promised by God to Abraham and Isaac. Wishing you and your family a heavenly, restful and joyful Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom! C.B.

Weekly Riddle

A monkey is trying to climb a coconut tree. He takes 3 steps forward and slips back 2 steps downward. Each forward step is 30 cm and each backward step is 40 cm. How many steps are required to climb a 100 cm tree?

(Guess before you take a peek. The answer is on the next page).

Rav Question - שאלת רב 

Sarah, Rivqa, Leah, Rahel, Bilha, and Zilpa - by order of marriage.
Did you ever sing on Passover the number 6 of Mi Yodeya with “shesh eimahot” - six mothers?

And if you did, what did you do with the number 4?

Biblical Quiz - Vayetse

Kids: Yaעaqov goes to Ḥaran. What do we already know about Ḥaran?  Teens: On the way to Ḥaran, Yaעaqov stays at Bet-El. What was the previous name of Bet-El?  Adults: Reuven goes into the field and brings to his mom “Dudaim.” What is it? What’s its English name?

Parasha: Yayetse - Bereshit: (Genesis) 28:10-32:3

Historical Context: Location: from the Negev's Beer Shevaע to the city of Ḥaran at Aram Naharayim and to Har HaGilעad, back towards Knaעan. Creation Time: the second half of the 22nd century. General calendar: approx. 1672-1600 bce.

Parashort: Yaעaqov leaves Be'er Shevaע and journeys to Ḥaran. On the way, while he sleeps he dreams of a ladder stretching from heaven and earth, with angels ascending and descending on it; G-d appears in the dream and promises to Yaעaqov that the land upon which he lies will be given to his descendents. In Ḥaran, Yaעaqov stays with and works for his uncle Lavan: seven years for Leah, seven years for Rahel and another six years for cattle in return for his labor. Yaעaqov prospers and has 12 kids from his 4 wives. After 6 years, he leaves Ḥaran in secret, fearing that Lavan would stop him. Lavan pursues Yaעaqov, but is warned by G-d in a dream not to harm him. Lavan and Yaעaqov make a pact on Mount Gilעed, attested to by a pile of stones, and Yaעaqov continues his journey back home.

Haftara: Vayetse - Hoshea 11:7-12:12 - וְעַמִּ֥י תְלוּאִ֖ים

Haftit: The prophet Hosheyaע explains how the Israelites are torn between returning to G-d and worshiping pagan religions like Ashera & Baעal. Hosheyaע pleads with the Ten Tribes but they are unwilling to repent, but adds that G-d will never totally destroy his people, the Israelites. Hosheyaע continues to warn the Israelites that if they don’t make teshuva G-d will exile them from their Land. Hosheyaע points out two specific sins that Bene Yisrael must stop committing: fraud and idol worshiping. The prophet continues with words of reassurance that after their exile G-d will return the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.

Connection to the Parasha: Our Parasha relates how Yaעaqov escaped from his brother, ‘Esav, and fled to Lavan’s home where he married Leah and Raḥel, Bilha and Zilpa.

Speechless in the Parasha - Vayetse

The parasha describes different types of goats and sheeps.

How many kinds were there? Can you imagine its colors?

Biblical Quiz - Answers - Vayetse

Kids: Avraham lived there. Eliezer found Rivqa there. Teens: Luz.  Adults: Dudaim is a type of fruit. Mandrakes in English.

Makom baParasha - Maḣanayim - מַֽחֲנָֽיִם

Maḣanayim - מַחֲנַיִם‎ - is a place near Jabbok, in today’s Jordan side of the Jordan River, mentioned a number of times by the Bible.

Maḣanayim literally means 2 camps. The place was given its name by Ya’akov. After Ya’akov and his family departed from his father-in-law Lavan, he was met by angels of G-d. Ya’akov said "This is G-d's camp", and he called the place Maḣanayim.

(It is located on the map just about where the mark (I) indicating the Jabbok River is.

The city later on became one of the Levite cities on the border between the territories of the tribes of Manasseh and Gad.

After King Shaul died, his general, Avner, enthroned Shaul's son Ish-boshet at Maḣanayim. David fled to Maḣanayim when his son Avshalom revolted.

Maḣanayim later on became the center of one of the 12 districts that King Shlomo appointed officials over, to provide food one month a year for the King and his household.

The precise location of Maḣanayim is very uncertain. The most recognized place as Maḣanayim is Tell edh Dhahab el Gharbi, located in Jordan, north of the Jabbok River, 10 miles east of the Jordan River, about 33 miles northeast of the Dead Sea, and in the same general area as Jabesh-Gilead - Yavesh Gil’ad.

Today, Maḣanayim is a kibbutz in northern Israel, located in the upper Galilee, half way between the sea of Galilee and the Lebanese border. Today it has a population of 800-850.
(internet +)

Time to Smile  

“Thanksgiving - celebrating the day Americans fed undocumented aliens from Europe.”

Parasha Thought - Vayetse

Humbly following the first Israeli Kidnapped being released from Jihadist captivity, it is inevitable noticing that the parasha mirrors current affairs: ‘Give my wives and my children -  תְּנָה אֶת נָשַׁי וְאֶת יְלָדַי” - Yaaqov demands from Lavan. More so, at the shabbat minḣa we will read parashat Vayishlaḣ, “and he sent,” hinting at the price that we pay for the release.

Lavan indeed let all the wives and children go, not some, and all at once. What leverage did our father Yisrael have over Lavan that we Medinat Yisrael don’t have over the Jihadists?
Let’s pray that as the angels ascended and descended the Jacob Ladder, so may our prayers for the full return of the Kidnapped ascend to Heaven, heard, and descent back fully answered. Shabbat shel Shalom. tbs

"כתב תורה לפרשת ויצא" - הרב יעקב שריקי שליט"א

 החיד"א מבאר איך יעקב אבינו הוא סמל האמונה! "מדוע כל אמא מלמדת את בנה לשים יד על העיניים בקריאת שמע?" מדוע דוד המלך אומר בתהילים פרק כ': "לַמְנַצֵּחַ מִזְמוֹר לְדָוִד, יַ-עַנְךָ ה' בְּיוֹם צָרָה יְשַׂגֶּבְךָ שֵׁם אֱ-לֹקי יַעֲקֹב" מדוע דווקא יעקב? ולא א-לוקי אברהם ויצחק?!

 כי יעקב אבינו סמל האמונה!

 כתוב "ויפגע ב-מקום וילן שם כי בא השמש." אומרים חז''ל: בשעה שהלך יעקב אבינו לביתו של לבן הארמי למצוא אישה במצוות הוריו אמר: "שיר למעלות אשא עיניי א-ל ההרים מאין יבוא ע-זרי''

יעקב נמצא לבדו מחוץ לבית אביו אין בכיסו פרוטה לפורטה. הוא יודע שאם הוא חוזר עשיו הורג אותו. הוא יודע מיהו דודו לבן ואלו אנשים רעים ומושחתים נמצאים שם... אז מה עושים?!

לאחר "הערכת מצב" הוא מבין שהדרך היחידה "לשרוד" את חרן היא אמונה מלאה בהקב"ה! הוא "ממלא מצברים" רוחניים שיעזרו לו לחיות בחרן כדי שלא ללמוד ממעשיהם, ובשעה הכי חשוכה לו הוא מתקן את תפילת ערבית וקורא קריאת שמע!

בדרך צחות מבאר החיד"א: מדוע כל אמא יהודייה מלמדת את בנה כבר מגיל שלוש לכסות את העיניים בקריאת שמע? כי האמא רוצה להרגיל את בנה הקטן כבר מעכשיו תדע: שיש לך הרגשה שכשהכל מסביבך חושך (כשהילד שם את היד חשוך לו) שם צריך את האמונה...

על דרך זה ניתן להוסיף רעיון: בתפילת שחרית לאחר קריאת שמע ישרא-ל אומרים: "א-מת ויציב..." ואילו בתפילת ערבית  לאחר קריאת שמע ישרא-ל אומרים: "א-מת ואמונה..." מה השוני?!

אלא כשיש אור (כשהמזל מאיר פנים וההצלחה ניכרת) הכל טוב האמת ברורה והכל יציב... אך כשיש חושך (שהצרות מחשיכות ומעיבות על מצב רוחו של האדם) למרות שיודעים את האמת לפתע משהו יכול להתפספס כאן נדרשת אמונה בשיא תוקפה...

כעת מובן מדוע דוד המלך אומר תהילים צב: "לְהַגִּיד בַּבֹּקֶר חַסְדֶּ-ךָ וֶאֱמוּנָתְ-ךָ, בַּלֵּילוֹת." "לְהַגִּיד בַּבֹּקֶר חַסְדֶּ-ךָ" - כשהכול טוב לך ומציאות ה' מוכחת אז אדם מגיד את חסדי ה'... אך כשמגיעים זמנים קשים - חושך כמו לילה אזי בהם כבר צריך אמונה  -"וֶאֱמוּנָתְ-ךָ, בַּלֵּילוֹת"...

ובתהילים פרק כ' כתוב: "לַמְנַצֵּחַ מִזְמוֹר לְדָוִד, יַעַנְ-ךָ ה' בְּיוֹם צָרָה יְשַׂגֶּבְ-ךָ שֵׁם אֱ-לֹקי יַעֲקֹב"

מדוע דווקא יעקב? ולא א-לוקי אברהם ויצחק?! אלא ביום צרה צריך לבחור אחד שהוא סמל האמונה ולכן דווקא "א-לוקי יעקב!"...

בברכת שבת שלום ומבורך

A Story - of assuming

Last week, a friend messaged me on Messenger, asking me in pleasant words, "How are you?"

I looked at the question, but at that time I was just boiling water for coffee and washing the dishes. The kids also came home at that time and took all my attention.

I remembered after an hour or so to get back to her. But for her the time was up. She saw that I was still logged on, and gave me a whole series of message-lectures on reciprocity as a basic rule in life, of coming from a place of respect and love, that I do not respect her, and that if I don’t answer I probably don’t worth her friendship and time.

And I was just washing the dishes...

This morning, I was angry at my child, who was delayed on the path from the street to home.

“What could take her so long?! Surely, dreaming as always,” I thought to myself, as my impatience grew.

I shouted at her from the lobby, "come on, come already!"

She came after a minute to me with two innocent eyes and one hand full with flowers, muttering: "I just picked these for you, mom, cause flowers make you smile."
And I smiled and felt sorry...

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Why assume? First wait, then see, and if still needed, ask.
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* Based on Noa Cohen FB post *

Mila baParsha - Even and Avanim

'He took of the stones of the place' (Gen. 28:11) There is a difficulty here because later it says 'He took the stone' (ibid, v 18) was there one stone or were there more? Rashi resolves this difficulty by quoting a Gemara which says, 'The stones began to quarrel with each other. One said "The righteous man will rest his head on me" and the other said "The righteous man will rest his head on me," the Holy One Blessed be He immediately made them into one stone.' Thus at the beginning there were a number of stones and afterwards there was only one stone. Rashbam, R' A. ibn Ezra, and Radak, all resolve this difficulty by explaining the first passage as meaning 'He took ONE of the stones of the place.' Rabbi David Hojda pointed out that Maharal mi-Prague in his Gur Aryeh argues that Rashi's interpretation fits the understanding of the Qabala, while those who search for plain meaning err. Maharal explains that were it as is claimed by the commentators who say there was only one stone, it should have said 'He took a stone,' but if he took some from many then 'of the stones of the place' is appropriate for he took some of them, for they are many from many 'of the stones of the place,' but a single stone is not 'some of.'

(Dr. Mshulam Karlberg / shemayisrael.com)

Weekly Riddle - Solved

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אַחֵינוּ כָּל בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵ-ל

הַנְּתוּנִים בַּצָּרָה וּבַשִּבְיָה

הָעוֹמְדִים בֵּין בַּיָּם וּבֵין בַּיַּבָּשָׁה

הַמָּ-קוֹם יְרַ-חֵם עֲלֵיהֶם

וְיוֹ-צִיאֵם מִצָּרָה לִרְוָחָה

וּמֵאֲפֵלָה לְאוֹרָה

וּמִשִּעְבּוּד לִגְאֻלָּה

הָשָׁתָא בַּעֲגָלָא וּבִזְמַן קָרִיב

וְנֹאמַר אָמֵן

‘Am Yisrael Ḣazaq Ḣai VeQayam - עם ישראל חזק חי וקיים

The Gaza War, the Eighth Day War, enters its eighth week. We strengthen the hands of Am Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael, of Israel’s army, its security forces, its citizens, and its residents. We mourn the loss of life of nearly 800 innocent civilians - men and women, young and old - who were murdered by Hamas Jihadist Gazans on October 7; and the nearly 450 fallen soldiers, police and security officers who bravely fought evil of the highest order. We pray for the release of over 200 kidnapped, of whom nearly 50 are kids and elderly; and for the full recovery of the body and soul of the over 7,600 wounded. The IDF is strong and resolute to win this war of freedom from decades of terror, and to restore the safety of all Israeli citizens and the Jewish people in their own ancestral homeland.

~ From the River to the Sea, We will be Free from Jihadists

Giving Noonie The Best Chance

Many thanks to the many of you who made a contribution! Please consider making a donation to help Nehara Zeira, fond-named Noonie, who is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. Your generosity will relieve financial burden on the Zeira family, give Noonie access to the specialized care she needs, and offer her the best chance at a brighter future. With heartfelt appreciation, Lea & Zami Zeira and Noonie's extended family. Donate at: charidy.com/noonie - We have passed this week the 55% in donations of the $125,000 goal, donated by 437 friends! Please share :)

Links to Donate and Volunteer

Action Center Arad - donations towards purchasing food products and making daily warm meals for our soldiers. Ohad Berebi - Ohad314@gmail.com Ohad may be reached at: +1-914-557-6592
Meals for Soldiers - Kobi Zalicha is involved in charity task raising funds for meals for IDF +1(917)495-3461
Food for Chayalim - Judy Yudin organizes food to a very remote base in the south, in which her daughter Kayla Friedman serves. Any donations are appreciated. Zelle 718-772-3936. Venmo @Judy-Yudin. Please note FOR FOOD

https://thechesedfund.com/zachsunit/protectivegear - Protective Gear for Zach's Unit
Max Sigal - Collecting Necessary Equipment Directly for Soldiers: +1-917-565-6950 or  maxsigal7413@gmail.com 
https://thechesedfund.com/michaelsagiv/ceramic-armor-for-idf-reservists - Ceramic Armor for Palhak 179
https://www.local-shopping.org Shop on online marketplace of over 100 Israeli small businesses and support Israeli commerce and lift Israel’s spirit. Website created by Pamela K.

https://donorbox.org/riverdale-jewish-community-raising-money-for-magen-david-adom - Riverdale Jewish Community Raising Money For Magen David Adom

https://givechak.co.il/nitzachon/en?ref=r3 - Crowdfunding is available for the purchase of equipment for soldiers who are waiting for entry into Gaza.

https://www.chasdei-naomi.org/ - An association for Holocaust survivors, elderly and needy families.

https://zaka.org.il/ - Haredi operated organization of unpaid volunteers, which handles the holy burial of Israel's murdered and fallen.

https://www.latet.org.il/en/2023israelatwar/ - Aimed at reducing poverty and a better and just Israeli society

UJA Israel Emergency Fund - Responding to crises close to home and far away.

United Hatzalah in Israel - Committed to providing the fastest response to medical emergencies across Israel via 6,500 volunteers.

Magen David Adom - Israelis depend on Magen David Adom to save lives every day.

Leket Stands with Southern Israel They deliver meals for homebound individuals and seniors, provide essential supplies for families, and offer financial assistance.

OneFamily | Overcoming Terror Together They offer emergency grief and trauma counseling to all victims and survivors, soldiers and civilians.

The Bayit Rabbinic Discretionary Fund Under “Type” please select “Rabbinic Discretionary Fund”, and in “Payment Notes” write “Israel”.

Women Supporting Women in Israel - Adopt an Israeli Soldier's wife while their husbands serve Israel so many women care for their families and communities. We want them to know that we stand with them with pride and gratitude. Make the desert bloom. Deliver flowers and/or treats to women in Israel for Shabbat. Contribute via Venmo CSIRDF. (Congregation Sheerit Israel, Rabbi Discretionary fund). $36 per care package. Adopt as many soldier’s wives as you wish!