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HILLCREST JEWISH CENTER SHABBAT SHALOM NEWSLETTER NO. 195
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Sedra: Yitro - Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 20 Shevat, 5776
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Friday Evening, January 29 - 19 Shevat 4:30 PM Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv 4:51 PM Candle Lighting
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Saturday Evening, January 30 - 20 Shevat
4:45 PM Mincha / Shiur - Responsa in a Moment with Dr. Richard Meyer / Cake and Nosh / Maariv 5:53 PM Shabbat Ends
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Shabbat Torah Reading: Exodus 18:1 - 20:23 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1 -7:6, 9:5 - 6
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Shabbat Celebration, Kiddush and Flower Sponsors
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Tu B’ Shevat Seder sponsored by Helene and Howard Jacob in memory of Helene’s mother Fay Nathan; Alex and Dina Katz in memory of their grandparents Chana & Ayzik Anchel Katz, Eta & Arie Leib Pasternak, and Rachmin & Ksenya Isakob, Yakov & Tamara Akgbashoff; Sheila Rubin in memory of her mother Marcia Parker; Bertha Strauss in memory of husband Walter Strauss; Ellen Miller in memory of Norman Mollov; Bea Barnett in memory of Margot Aal; Harold Moskowitz in memory of his beloved parents Irving & Jean Moskowitz.
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Rabbi Kogan’s Weekly Parsha Video
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The Meaning of the First Commandment
I am Hashem, your God, Who has taken you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of slavery. Exodus 20:2
The first commandment is “commanding us to establish a relationship with God" -Rabbi Kogan
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Rabbi Sacks' Commentary on this Week’s Parsha
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The Ten Commandments are the most famous religious-and-moral code in history. Until recently they adorned American courtrooms. They still adorn most synagogue arks. Rembrandt gave them their classic artistic expression in his portrait of Moses, about to break the tablets on seeing the golden calf. John Rogers Herbert’s massive painting of Moses bringing down the tablets of law dominates the main committee room of the House of Lords. The twin tablets with their ten commands are the enduring symbol of eternal law under the sovereignty of God.
It is worth remembering, of course, that the “ten commandments” are not Ten Commandments. The torah calls them aseret hadevarim (Ex. 34:28), and tradition terms them aseret hadibrot, meaning the “ten words” or “ten utterances”. We can understand this better in the light of documentary discoveries in the twentieth century, especially Hittite covenants or “suzerainty treaties” dating back to 1400-1200 BCE, that is, around the time of Moses and the exodus. These treaties often contained a twofold statement of the laws laid down in the treaty, first in general outline, then in specific detail. That is precisely the relationship between the “ten utterances” and the detailed commands of parshat Mishpatim (Ex. 22-23). The former are the general outline, the basic principles of the law….
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Saturday, January 30 − 20 Shevat
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8:30 AM Parsha Torah Study Class
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10:00 AM Junior Congregation in Ferkauf Chapel
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10:30 AM Minyan Katan in Conference Room
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10:30 AM KinderShul in Library
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Tu B’Shevat Seder after services
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Sunday, January 31 − 21 Shevat
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11:00 AM Congregational Meeting
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7:00 PM Evening Services at ICCJ
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7:30 PM Mindfulness Meditation
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Monday, February 1 − 22 Shevat
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4:00 PM Stories With a Twist
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Tuesday, February 2 − 23 Shevat
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7:30 AM Exploring the Book of Proverbs
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7:30 PM Executive Board Meeting
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Wednesday, February 3 − 24 Shevat
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10:00 AM Rabbi’s Class Talmud Maimonides
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10:30 AM Gold Senior Group
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12:00 PM Library is Open 12 PM - 4 PM
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7:30 PM Torah for Today & Tomorrow
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Thursday, February 4 − 25 Shevat
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Friday, February 5 − 26 Shevat
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5:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
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From The Desk of Rabbi Kogan
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New to Hillcrest Jewish Center
Divine Service Congregational Nursing
In collaboration with UJA Federation and others, Margaret Tietz and HJC are proud to offer a unique, specialized program that promotes health within the context of values and beliefs. For more information please contact: Sheva Turk, RN at 347-466-0573 or Rabbi Manes Kogan 718-380-4145.
Click on flyer for more information
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Ted’s Blog for Hillcrest Jewish Center
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JONAH’S IN FLORIDA (REVISITED) Publication date: January 24, 2016
First of all, thanks to all of you who have commented on my original blog, “on line” and “off.” Based on your comments, I have changed my mind about the whole issue.
Read Ted’s Blog & Join the conversation. Comments are welcome!
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Mazel tov to Norma & Jason Klager on the birth of their son.
Mazel tov to Katia & Michael Kahane on the birth of their son.
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Hillcrest Birthday Wishes and Many Blessings
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Passing of Members or Family Members
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Adam Klager, ע”ה, brother of our newest HJC member Jason Klager.
Shiva will be observed at the Klager home through Saturday night, January 30, 2016
193-40 McLaughlin Ave Holliswood, NY 11423
May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Hillcrest Acknowledges the Following Yahrzeits and Fondly Remembers
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Saturday January 30 - 20 Shevat
Pauline Bloom Martin Brodsky Ilona Eisenberg Shlomo Kritzman Leo Shapiro
Sunday January 31 - 21 Shevat
Betsy Mickenberg Henry J. Palgon Leo Straus
________________________ Monday February 1 - 22 Shevat
Isaac Katz Seymour Schechter Sylvia Weiner
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________________________ Tuesday February 2 - 23 Shevat
Sidney Dann Joseph Greene Joseph Raba Joseph Rumack ________________________ Wednesday February 3 - 24 Shevat
Aaron Bobrow Sheldon Goldfeder Herman Gottlieb Julia Harris Sophie Messing Sally Moskowitz
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Thursday February 4 - 25 Shevat
Martin Davis Chaya Gayer Bella Kheyfits Anna Krohn Irving Moskowitz Nathan Schwartz George Steinberg
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Click AD To View Sponsor’s Web Page
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Hakshivu, Hakshivu Na (Announcements)
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OHR CHADASH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PRESENTS THE MISS CHOCOLATE KOSHER FOR PASSOVER CANDY SALE
The Ohr Chadash Religious School is conducting it’s KOSHER FOR PASSOVER CANDY SALE. This is a very important fundraiser for us as we will receive 40% of the profits!
If you are interested in purchasing Passover candy, please fill out the order form below and send it back to the Temple Office by February 24th with the correct payment.
Cash or a check made out to Hillcrest Jewish Center PTA must accompany the order. All orders must be picked up from the Temple Office.
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HILLCREST MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING Sunday January 31, 10:00 AM
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MILITARY BRIDGE Saturday, February 6, 7:45 PM Presented by Men’s Club. RSVP by February 2, 2016.
Men’s Club members and significant others $10 per person, non Men’s Club members $12 per person. Make checks payable to Men’s Club of the Hillcrest Jewish Center. Contact Steve Zellman for questions 917-916-7032
Click on flyer to RSVP and for more information
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HADASSAH/SISTERHOOD SPEAKER Tuesday, February 16, 12:30 PM African Adventurer (and Math Teacher) David Wise, who will tell us about his visits to the Abayudaya Jewish Community in Uganda.
Click on flyer for more information
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SISTERHOOD/HADASSAH & ADULT ED BREAKFAST LECTURE Sunday, February 28, 10:00 AM Come meet New York Council Member Barry Grodenchik, who will update us on Legislative developments that affect us!
Click on flyer for more information
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SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA Friday, March, 4 at 5:30 PM Early bird prices HJC members and family $25, non-members $30, teens 14yrs-19yrs $10, children 13yrs and under free. After February 25th Members $30 and Non-members $35. Based upon availability.
Click on flyer to RSVP and more information
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END OF LIFE ISSUES Sunday March 6 at 10:00 AM Adult Ed Breakfast.
Speaker Dr. Sheldon Landesman
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Morning Services Ferkauf Chapel
6:45 AM Monday - Friday 8:30 AM Sundays and Holidays
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Evening Services Ferkauf Chapel
7:00 PM Sundays in January at ICCJ 7:00 PM Sundays in February at HJC __________________________ 7:00 PM Monday - Thursday __________________________ 4:30 PM Friday evenings in January
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Shabbat Services
8:30 AM Parsha Torah Study Class 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 10:00 AM Junior Congregation (Ferkauf Chapel) 10:30 AM Minyan Katan (Conference Room) 10:30 AM KinderShul (Library)
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Rabbi Manes KoganCantor Moti Fuchs
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Janet Hammelbacher, President
Rose Sigler, Executive Director
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Ruth Merrill, Education Director Howard Seidman, Day Camp Director
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Design EditorMarty Abraham
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Editor
Alana Hollander
Juana Santos
Ellen Schweitzer
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Contact Us Hillcrest Jewish Center 183-02 Union Turnpike Flushing NY 11366
(718) 380-4145
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Shabbat Shalom and Many Blessings From Hillcrest
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