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August 1st, 2011

 



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Pay Phone Picture Contest Op-Eds

 

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Is that the phone in Jerusalem pizza?

 

Esther S.  

You took that picture in India last week right?

 
Tania

Suri
Is this in Toddys?
Ann Slachowsky, winner 1  

  

payphone in the Bagel Store? corner of Maple and central

Paula  

My guesses:
1. at the village
2. cedarhurst park
3. at the fire station across junees

  

the woodmere bowling alley?

 

ruthies?

 

yael r

 

long island gymnastics academy. if thats not it, they have one 2!

beth shalom?

I bet it's king david, but i don't know. definitely a restaurant.

Ed Goldstein

 

CHAVAL AL D'AVDIN V'LO MISHTAKCHIN. I remember the first time I put a quarter (!) in a pay phone and expected change!

Ed Goldstein

 

r there still pay phones at the bowling alley-but that's in woodmere??

where is this?? i laugh when i see pay phones??

have a good shabbos!

mimi

 

is it in a bagel store? or in an office?

 

 

Dear Suri, I read about the pay phone with a big smile - soon it will be in the Smithsonian!  Great idea that you had your son use it so he can tell his g/c :)   Have a wonderful Shabbos

Chana

 

 

 

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But Suri, We Have Already Had
Our Nine Days

 

It seems like we started our nine days about three weeks early.  We know that the three weeks of Bein Hamitzarim, between the 17th of Tammuz and the Ninth of Av are met with fear and trepidation of what G-d will mete out.

 

3 Weeks out 52 aint so bad!!!!

But it is...and it is supposed to be.

 

We who live bh comfortably in the diaspora have one period of time during the year that is dedicated to the commemoration of the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash.  Each  day, indeed each moment, we are to await the rebuilding of the Temple...but while we say "bchal yom achakeh lo sheyavo" every day we await Moshiach, the Messiah to come, we don't.  

 

So during this period of time G-d reminds us that we are in Galus, exile.  He reminds us why we really do need Moshiach to come.  He reminds us that while our 'tafkid" our obligation is "kedoshim tehiyu ki kadosh Ani", be sanctified, for I am sanctified, that there is no such thing as pure sanctification in exile.  The local headlines and international headlines scream out to us that we are not immune to greed, to mental illness to outside influences.  KOL DIMAI ACHEINU TZOAKIM AYLAI!!!!   

 

What's more, our leaders and Tzaddikim are dying, they are needed in Heaven to plead for the remainder below.

AD MASAI HAKADOSH BARUCH HOO, AD MASAI.

 

Yes, our nine days started early this year.  We feel heavily the Chevlai Moshiach.  We are going into the nine days saying many kapitel tehilim for those who miscarried justice and for those who were victimized by them...and that means

all of us.  We were victimized these past three weeks.  We felt the Kletzky pain, we felt the Abuchatzeira pain, we felt the pain of our brethren worldwide.

 

Well Suri, I had my nine days, I dont feel like commemorating another nine.  My reply is that we have to redouble our efforts, as we did in Mitzraim, so we can shorten our time in galus, as we did in Egypt and hasten the coming of Moshiach.

 

We have 9 days to turn Tisha B'av from a day of sadness to a day of celebration.

 

Let's redouble our efforts bain adam l'chavero.   

 

Shoynt Tzeit.

Gutten Menachem Av.

 

-Suri   

 


 

  



 

Mitzvah Opportunity 

 

The  Bresler family has a daughter, Meira, who is very sick. They decided to put together a lesson-a-day style learning in her zechus by email. They just sent the email below, asking to try to add recipients to the list so they can reach 1000. Recently they said that some tests Meira had did not have favorable results, so perhaps they are trying to accrue extra zechusim at this hard time.


In any case, if you are interested in receiving the daily emails, send an email asking to be added to the list to:
ahavaschesedformeira@gmail.com 

 

Sefer Ahavas Chesed Part 2: Chapter 8- Day 2
L'Zechus Refuah Sheleimah L'Chaya Meira Mindel Bas Chava Golda B'Soch Sha'ar Cholei Yisroel
 
  We would like to thank you all again for the unbelievable participation in the project. Baruch Hashem we have over 750 people receiving the e-mail daily and participating in AhavasChesed4Meira. We can not express the courage and strength it has given us to continue. We would like to really make a push to 1,000 recipients. If you could please continue to spread the word (friends, coworkers, synagogues, etc.) and encourage people to join, that would be greatly appreciated and we hope to soon pass the 1,000 mark! Thank you so much again!


  The Chofetz Chaim gives a second type of fear which keeps us from doing Chesed. The fear we described yesterday, was a fear that we would not get payed back. Another aspect of fear, says the Chofetz Chaim, is a  fear that we might need the money immediately. Even if we are confident that we will get payed back, we are scared that we might need the money in the interim. Unlike the fear of yesterday, the Chofetz Chaim says that this fear has a good claim. He says that if there is reality to this fear then for sure your life comes first. However, he explains that this is often just us fantasizing. If there is a deal or something in actuality that we need the money for immediately then we need to take care of ourselves but that is only true if the deal has already begun or if it is going to be a very long term loan that there is a strong chance we will need it. However, if it is only a concern that maybe at some point throughout this time of the loan that an opportunity will maybe present itself without real reason to believe this, then this is not a concern that should prevent us from doing this Chesed. Often, we don't do a Chesed because we think it will leave us at a loss for the mean time when really this is not such a practical thought.
  For today's goal, try to do a Chesed despite this far-fetched concern. Even if you are nervous because it might leave you at a loss, evaluate carefully if it is really something crucial to you right now and if it is not then overcome this concern and do the Chesed.
Thank you so much and Tizku L'Mitzvos,
The Bresler Family

 

 

 

 

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The Nassau County Office of Emergency Management is requesting that the film at www.youtube.com/nassaucountyoem be viewed by as many people as possible.

 

The 5 minute video dicusses the risks of a hurricane hitting us, and what should be done NOW to prepare for the possibility.

 

This film is designed to save lives.

 

- Marc J. Sicklick M.D.

 

 

 

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Five Towns Weather:

 

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind between 7 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind between 8 and 11 mph. 

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. 

 
 

 

 

 

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Blood Drive 

 

Save a life, give a pint, get a pair of 

Mets Tickets

 

Wednesday, August 17, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Congregation Sons Of Israel

Irving Place

Woodmere, NY 11598

516-374-0655

 

"And whoever saves a life,

 it is considered as if he saved an entire world"

 - Talmud

 

 

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Dear Ladies Who Lunch and Learn Torah of LI:

 

Next Get-together/Farbrengen at Ruthie's Dairy Cuisine: Note Change of Restaurant to Ruthie's 

 

Monday, August 1, 2011, corresponding to the first of Av,  5771, Rosh Chodesh beginning the NINE DAYS.

 

Where:

 

 RUTHIE'S  Dairy/ Italian Cuisine , 560A Central AVe, Cedarhurst, 11516, 516- 569-1818

 

 featuring, Omelets, Salads, Baguettes and Whole Wheat Wraps,  Salad Platters, Blintzes, Pasta, Fresh Fish, Personal Pizza, Bakes Potato with toppings, etc, Hot and Iced Beverages and let's ask for RUTHIE'S homemade desserts. 

 

Time:

 

11:30AM - 1:30 PM

At 11:30AM review extensive menu and order lunch to be ready to start farbrengen at noon. 

Please come on time.  

 

1:00PM to 1:30PM continue "The Jewish Women's Project for Ahavas Yisrael"  lessons. 

 

RSVP:   Malka K. will reserve a place for you. 

 

Sandy Fox   sandyfox@gmail or Cell 516- 606-4321

 

or 

 

Chana Epstein   ChanaEps@optonline.net or Cell 516- 668-5633

 

We look forward to learning the next Ahavas Yisrael lesson concerning "Lo Sachmod V'Lo S'save"  - "Coveting the Possessions of Others" led by Sora Fox. 

 

The mitzvos of Lo Sachmod and Lo S'save forbids us to desire another Jew's possessions and to take measures to acquire them, forbidding us to even THINK or fantasize  a plot against another person although they would be unable to fulfill the plan. 

 

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND YOU AND YOU!!

  

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***Mrs. Chana Silver is a popular teacher of varied subjects at several seminaries in Jerusalem. 

She is the head tour leader for Legacy / Nesivos trips to Poland and Eastern Europe and a crises intervention counselor.

She is the site manager/coordinator as well as the author of the column 'Dear Chana' on the site www.jemsem.org.

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee she now lives in Jerusalem with her husband and children.

 

 

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Chabad Of The Five Towns

 

Chabad of the Five Towns presents Beauty of Family Purity for Women class. Join renowned Kallah teacher Mrs. Sara Morosow and you will gain insights into the sanctity of Jewish family life through a four part series on Family Purity. Subsequent classes will be held on August 3: Harmony in the Home, August 10: Sanctity in Marriage Part l and August 17: Sanctity in Marriage part ll. The classes will be held at the home of Mrs. Audi Hecht, 44 Woods Lane in Woodsburgh. The cost is $15 per class or $50 for all four classes. RSVP is appreciated. Please call 516-295-2478 Ad Mosai? What have I done today to bring Moshiach? May Hashem comfort the Kletzky family and all who mourn.

Chana E. 

 

 

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AGUDATH ISRAEL OF THE FIVE TOWNS

Presents

 

World Renowned Author and Speaker 

RABBI YISSOCHER FRAND

Magid Shiur, Yeshivas Ner Israel, Baltimore, MD

 

Monday, August 1, 2011 -- Mincha at 7:55 p.m.

Followed by Shuir and Refreshments

 

Topic: "Narcissism: Nowadays, It's All About Me"

 

Location: Agudath Israel of the Five Towns

508 Peninsula Blvd. (corner Cedarhurst Ave.), Cedarhurst

 

Sponsored by Helen and Steven Greenblatt

on the occasion of the 35th Yahrtzeit of Steven's father

 

 

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The "Ohel Sara" Amen Group 

in memory of Sarit Marton a"h

  

Please hold the date:  

 

Rosh Chodesh Av

Monday, August 1, 2011

8:15 AM   Brachos

9:00 AM   Hallel

9:30 AM   RABBI DR. TZVI HERSH WEINREB  

 

Additionally: Please join us Wednesday mornings at 9.30 am after davening to review hilchos brachos.

 

We will read from Rabbi Forst's book.   All are welcome.

 

This learning should be a zechus l'ilui nishmas Menachem Mendl ben Mordechai Yaakov.

 


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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS (Beth Shalom)

This summer season, the Congregation Beth Shalom Shirley & Harold Bogdonoff Bikur Cholim is continuing to arrange for several members who need assistance going to and from Shul.  Our teen volunteers are off to summer camp & we invite adults to lend a hand. 

 

People who pass by the

locations below en route to Shul should contact Lisa Feit at

371-6246 or email lisabog@aol.com 

 

360 Central Ave-Lawrence

Washington Ave-Lawrence

Broadway & Berkley-Lawrence

Muriel Ave-Lawrence

 

We thank all who participate in this important mitzvah!

 

 

 

Jeffrey Rosenberg, E-mail Committee Chairman

Joseph Grob, Webmaster

Michael Novick, Executive Director 

 

www.Bethsholom.us

 

Congregation Beth Sholom 

390 Broadway

Lawrence, New York 11559

Phone: 516-569-3600

Fax: 516-569-3105

 

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I am starting a shiur/study group on Shemiras Haloshon.  It will take place once a week, for 4-5 weeks beginning THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, JULY 20TH, 8:30 P.M.

 

There will be a short hashkafa shiur, learning & discussion of the halachos and a relevant story for starters.   We are hoping to have a live call at the end of the class to a Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation Posek to ask a live question.

 

I hope it will be fun, as well as meaningful.  I would love you to join us.   Please bring a friend.

 

Today, more than ever, we need to study these laws...and with all the tragedies going on - there is no better time!

 

WHEN:     July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 (possible)        Come one day, or all days!

WHERE:  758 Hampton Road, Woodmere

                  Home of Marilyn Blau

TIME:        8:30PM-9:30PM

 

PLEASE PASS THE EMAIL ON TO ANYONE YOU THINK WOULD BE INTERESTED. 

 

Thank you,

Warmly,

Hindy (Hinda Sheva) Lieberman

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 YIW ULPAN 

In response to our successful Ulpan classes, the YIW Adult Education Program in conjunction with Ha-Ulpan is pleased to offer a ten session Intermediate/Advanced course which will meet on Wednesday evenings (7:30 - 9:00 PM), from July 6 to September 7. The class is led by our inspiring teacher, Mrs. Erellah Katz and include a fee of $150.  

 

If you are interested in registering for this class, please contact Gail Elsant at momdame1@aol.com 

 

We look forward to a successful summer semester. L'Hitraot!

 

Rabbi Shalom Axelrod

 

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The Avraham Yonah Reading Group


There are many people in our community who are home bound or for various reasons cannot get out often and seldom have visitors. The Avraham Yonah Reading Group is a volunteer group consisting mostly of women, who go to these peoples homes and read to them. It gives these individuals an opportunity to make friends, have consistent visitors and know that others care about them. 

The organization is intended to help people who are home bound, elderly, ill and in treatment or anyone else who may benefit from this service. Volunteers will visit the individuals home for approximately 1/2 - 1 hour, and will either read a book, learn Torah, play a game or just talk with the person depending on their preference. There will be a different volunteer going each day of the week, depending on how many days are requested by the person in need. It is hoped that each volunteer will continue to visit on the same day of every week. 

If you know of anyone who could benefit from this service, please contact us. 

We hope you will be interested in volunteering to be a part of this wonderful chessed and join us in reaching out to our friends and neighbors who are in need and hopefully making a difference in their lives.

To volunteer, please contact:
Helen Wolff, Helencharlotte@gmail.com 516 569-4813
Jenny Rosenberg Jennyrosenberg@msn.com 516 569-4450
Irit Kerstein Diygk@aol.com 516 374-3608

 

 

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