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HILLCREST JEWISH CENTER SHABBAT SHALOM NEWSLETTER NO. 251 "Think good and it will be good” - Tzemach Tzedek
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Sedra: Mishpatim - Shabbat Shekalim - Birkat HaChodesh - Saturday, February 25, 2017 - 29 Shevat, 5777
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Friday Evening, February 24 - 28 Shevat 5:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv 5:23 PM Candle Lighting
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Saturday Evening, February 25 - 29 Shevat5:15 PM Shiur: Responsa in a Moment with Dr. Richard Meyer & Rabbi Uriel Romano / Mincha / Cake and Tea / Maariv 6:24 PM Shabbat Ends
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Shabbat Torah Reading: Exodus 21:1 - 24:18, 30:11 - 16 Haftarah: II Kings 12:1 - 17
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Shabbat Celebration, Kiddush and Flower Sponsors
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We welcome the new month of Adar Rosh Chodesh is Sunday and Monday, February 26 and 27
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This Week's Commentary On Mishpatim
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Saturday, February 25 - 29 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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10:15 AM KinderShul in Library
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10:15 AM Minyan Katan in Conference Room
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10:30 AM Teen Minyan in Rabbi's Office
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12:00 PM Shabbat Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Uriel Ramano
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Sunday, February 26 - 30 Shevat
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No Ohr Chadash Session due to President’s Day Week vacation
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7:00 PM Minyan Maariv at HJC
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7:15 PM Ping Pong & Pirkei Avot
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7:30 PM Mindfulness Meditation
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Monday, February 27 - 1 Adar
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11:00 AM Sisterhood/Hadassah & Gold Senior Triple Barreled Mini Seminar
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4:00 PM Stories with a Twist
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7:30 PM Moonlights Rosh Chodesh
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Tuesday, February 28 - 2 Adar
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Wednesday, March 1 - 3 Adar
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7:30 AM Guard Your Tongue, Permitted Speech
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10:00 AM Talmud Perek Helek
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10:30 AM Gold Senior Group
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12:00 PM Library Hours 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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7:30 PM Torah for Today & Tomorrow
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Thursday, March 2 - 4 Adar
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7:30 AM Talmud Bava Kamma
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5:30 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
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6:30 PM Shabbat Across America & New Member Shabbat Dinner (by reservation only)
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Mowshowitz Library Featured Books
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This week's featured books from Mowshowitz Library Please stop by and browse Library hours: Saturday 12 PM to 1 PM (during Kiddush) and Wednesday 12 PM - 4 PM.
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New book now available at the Mowshowitz Library
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The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel by Uri Bar-Joseph (Author), David Hazony (Translator) ____________________________________________ A gripping feat of reportage that exposes—for the first time in English—the sensational life and mysterious death of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian senior official who spied for Israel, offering new insight into the turbulent modern history of the Middle East.
As the son-in-law of Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser and a close advisor to his successor, Anwar Sadat, Ashraf Marwan had access to the deepest secrets of the country’s government. But Marwan himself had a secret: He was a spy for the Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service. Under the codename “The Angel,” Marwan turned Egypt into an open book for the Israeli intelligence services—and, by alerting the Mossad in advance of the joint Egyptian-Syrian attack on Yom Kippur, saved Israel from a devastating defeat.
Drawing on meticulous research and interviews with many key participants, Uri Bar Joseph pieces together Marwan’s story. In the process, he sheds new light on this volatile time in modern Egyptian and Middle Eastern history, culminating in 2011’s Arab Spring. The Angel also chronicles the discord within the Israeli government that brought down Prime Minister Golda Meir.
However, this nail-biting narrative doesn’t end with Israel’s victory in the Yom Kippur War. Marwan eluded Egypt’s ruthless secret services for many years, but then somebody talked. Five years later, in 2007, his body was found in the garden of his London apartment building. Police suspected he had been thrown from his fifth-floor balcony, and thanks to explosive new evidence, Bar-Joseph can finally reveal who, how, and why.
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Being an Inspiring Parent
Join Rabbi Sacks as he looks at some of the ways we can be inspiring parents and really kindle the flame in our children. Over the next few weeks, thirteen short videos will be uploaded.
Principle 1: Give children the space to inspire us, and they will
Principle 2: Serve God in joy if you want your children to love Judaism
Principle 3: Lead the way, with high ethical standards
Principle 4: No needs for high walls
Principle 5: Make your Judaism sing
Principle 6: Don’t just sit and learn but go and do
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Hillcrest Birthday Wishes and Many Blessings
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Hillcrest Acknowledges the Following Yahrzeits and Fondly Remembers
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________________________ Saturday February 25 - 29 Shevat
Ann Nemser Stanley Nussbaum Rose Silverstein
________________________ Sunday February 26 - 30 Shevat
Jacob Gottlieb Eli Manes Katz Arthur Kornick Leah Silverstein Saul Weprin Eleanor Wolff
________________________ Monday February 27 - 1 Adar
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________________________ Tuesday February 28 - 2 Adar
Henry Essig Arthur Kent Cesia Skura Hertha Straus Lola Skura Wajnreich Rysiek Wajnreich
________________________ Wednesday March 1 - 3 Adar
Sylvia Apfelroth Irving Goldrus Mack Goldstein Melvin Hosansky Bela Witt
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________________________ Thursday March 2 - 4 Adar
Pauline Berkowitz Bernice Berliant Becky Bobrow Beatrice Marrell
________________________ Friday February 24 - 5 Adar
Sam Berke Sarah Berkowitz Gerald Dvorkin Mendel Guttman Helen Sternberg
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Hillcrest Sponsors - Click AD To View Sponsor’s Web Page
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Gentle Kirpalu Yoga Class at Hillcrest
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GENTLE YOGA WITH JOAN STENZLER Celebrating 6 years teaching at Hillcrest
Yoga is the oldest holistic health care system in existence day with so many physical and psychological health benefits!
8-WEEK SPRING YOGA CLASS SERIES Tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Session dates: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 25, May 2
Class integrates stretching, breathing, yoga postures and meditation. Beautiful music & poetry are used to create a deeply relaxing experience! _____________
NEW STUDENTS: If you missed Joan’s FREE YOGA session on Feb 21 YOU ARE WELCOME to try a class on Feb 28 (FREE) _____________
Register fo this class at:
Immerse yourself in this relaxing and enjoyable group experience. Then register for the remaining 7 weeks: $120 for HJC members, $140 non-members.
Joan has been teaching for 17 years and specializes in creating amazing yoga experiences and making yoga accessible to most everyone. She specializes in teaching beginners how to practice, who never thought they would be able to do so!! _____________
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Support Hillcrest's Runner in Jerusalem Half Marathon
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Arnie Schweitzer - Team Shaare Zedek2017 Jerusalem Half Marathon to raise funds for Shaare Zedek Medical Center!
My brother, Sam, and I had the privilege of running in the Tel Aviv Half Marathon two years ago. This March we are proudly returning to Israel, this time to run in the Jerusalem Half Marathon in support of Shaare Zedek Medical Center!
Shaare Zedek treats more than 700,000 patients each year, not to mention more than 60,000 children. The Hospital delivers more than 22,000 babies a year — the most in the Western world. Shaare Zedek is known for its expertise in Cardiology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Genetics, Pulmonology, Neurology, and Oncology, in addition to Emergency Medicine. Shaare Zedek staff lead Israel’s IDF Field Hospital, saving lives around the world in places such as Nepal, the Philippines, Japan, Haiti and, currently, on Israel’s border with Syria.
Thank you so much for your generosity and support toward my individual fundraising goal of $3600!
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SISTERHOOD By Friday, February 24, 2017
Sisterhood’s New Purim Shalach Manot Plan Place your Order
Deadline for orders is February 24, 2017
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SISTERHOOD, HADASSAH AND GOLD SENIOR CENTER Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Triple-Barreled Mini-Seminar
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse. Professional Caregivers: Who are they and what you need. The Basics of Elder Law and Medicaid Eligibility
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SISTERHOOD AND YOUTH & FAMILY Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:30 PM at Silvia and Rabbi Kogan's House
Moonlights A Rosh Chodesh Gathering for Women
Once a month, we will gather at a member’s home to schmooze, study, bless, and partake in an intergenerational gathering of women of Hillcrest.
All women from age 20 to 120 are welcome.
Adar: Monday, February 27 Vashti: The Rebellious Queen
RSVP to the HJC office at 718-380-4145.
For more information contact:
The other dates are Nisan: Tues. Mar. 28, Iyar: Wed. April 26, Sivan: Thurs. May 25, Tammuz: Thurs. Jun.22, Av: Mon. July 24 and Elul: Tues. Aug. 22.
Please speak with Rabbi Romano if you are able to host a future monthly gathering.
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FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT DINNER Friday, March 3, at 5:30 PM
Shabbat Across America & New Member Shabbat
5:30 PM Services & Dinner at 6:30 PM
HJC Members/Family of HJC Members $30 Non-Members $35 Teens (14 - 19) $10 Children 13 and under Free
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PURIM PACKAGES by Monday March 6, at 5:30 PM
Purim Packages for College Students If you are a college student and member of HJC, to update your mailing address if it has changed, so you may receive your Purim package.
HJC members who would like to send their grandchildren in college a Purim package for $18.00, contact Emily Tashiro
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ADULT EDUCATION & RABBI KOGAN Monday, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2017 at 7:30 PM at Hillcrest Jewish Center
Proudly Present a Four-Session Series led by:
Rabbi Boaz Tomsky Ed. D. Coordinator of Judaic Studies, Solomon Schechter School of Queens
Halacha: The Long and the Short of It
Tattoos in Halacha: The Truth and the Myths May I Shoot the Drone in my Backyard? Friendly Theft: "Stealing" and Borrowing Without Permission Gambling year round... Maybe bad? Gambling on Yom Kippur... Maybe good?
Fee: $40 for the Four-Class Series Refreshments will be served
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PURIM FAMILY CELEBRATION Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Purim Megillah Reading & Family Celebration
Maariv, Megillah Reading and Costume Parade, Hamantashen, snacks, sing-alongs and lots of fun for all.
Costumes encouraged for all ages.
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PURIM MEGILLAH READING Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 10:15 AM
Purim Megillah Reading Minyan followed by Megillah Reading in the main Sanctuary.
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PURIM CARNIVAL Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Israel Center of Conservative Judaism (ICCJ)
H2I Youth Group Invites You to Join Us For Fun Games, Delicious Food, Costume Parade, and More!
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM
General Membership Meeting Elections
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ADULT EDUCATION Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Marvin Berger Memorial Lecture
Becoming Soviet Jews, The Bolshevik Experiment in Minsk.
Speaker: Elissa Bemporad, PhD Jerry and William Ungar Chair Eastern European Jewish History and the Holocaust Associate Professor of History at Queens College/CUNY
Lecture is open to the public. Breakfast will be served
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HADASSAH AND SISTERHOOD Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Women’s Seder
Cost $25: Make check payable to Hillcrest Hadassah. For more information call Bertha Strauss 78-969-0147
RSVP by Wednesday March 23, 2017
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FOLK-ROCK CONCERT Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 8:30 PM At Hillcrest Jewish Center
Jews Who Rock music by Gathering Time
A folk-rock harmony trio getting a whole beehive full of buzz on the Northeastern US circuit, performing music
Tickets: Adults $25, Teens (13-18) $15, Children Under 13 Free Reserved Seats (Limited Number) $36
Purchase by Friday, March 24, and your name will be entered into a Free Raffle!
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COMMUNITY SEDER Monday, April 10, 2017 at 7:15 PM at Hillcrest Jewish Center
Be Part of Our Joyous & Meaningful First Night Community Seder
Conducted by: Rabbi Manes Kogan, Cantor Moti Fuchs, Rabbi Uriel Romano and Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin _________________________________________
Early Bird Pricing through Monday, March 20, 2017
$60 Members (of HJC and ICCJ) $65 Non-Members $30 all children ages 5 - 12 _________________________________________
Pricing starting Tuesday, March 21, 2017
$65 Members (of HJC and ICCJ) $70 Non-Members $35 all children ages 5 - 12 _________________________________________
Final Cut Off Date Is: Thursday, March 30, 2017
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SISTERHOOD Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 11:30 AM At Temple Gates of Prayer
The Sisterhood Third Annual Gala Fashion Show & Kosher Chinese Lunch
At Temple Gates of Prayer 38-20 Parsons Blvd., Flushing NY (718) 359-1160
Fashions Provided by CHICO’S
Cost $36.00 per person
Please RSVP by April 7, 2017 For more information: Deborah Arluck (718) 275-9037
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ISRAEL PARADE Sunday, June 4, 2017
2017 Celebrate Israel Parade
$18 Fee Includes: Round-trip, air-conditioned coach bus Commemorative Parade T-shirt Water and Snacks on Bus No Charge for children accompanied by paying adult
Please RSVP by Sunday, May 7th
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Upcoming Youth & Family Events with Rabbi Uriel Romano
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Saturday, February 25 at 12:00 PM. Shabbat Lunch and Learn for Youth & Family “This month's Topic is 6th Commandment: You shall not kill…Never?" __________________________
Saturday, March 4th. Drinks, Desserts and Stories. “Purim Stories from the Talmud” (For parents of Youth and Family.)
Sunday, March 5 — Fresh start: NEW study group of Torah with Rashi. Verse by Verse we will explore the Torah portion with Rashi’s insights every Sunday morning from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Friday, March 10th. Costumes Shabbat-Purim Dinner for Teens (for 8th graders and up).
Saturday, March 18th. VII Shabbat Lunch and Learn: “You Shall not commit adultery” Intention counts? (For the whole family)
Tuesday, Mar. 28th. Moonlights: Rosh Chodesh for Women. Nissan: “Women of Wilderness, the story of the daughters of Zelophehad”.
Ping-Pong and Pirkei Avot: Sundays March, 12th and 26th.
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Hakshivu, Hakshivu Na (Announcements)
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SMS Torah By Rabbi Uri Romano If you want to receive a message on your phone with a short commentary of the of the weekly Torah Portion.
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Morning Minyan Ferkauf Chapel
6:45 AM Monday - Friday 8:30 AM Sundays and Holidays
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Evening Minyan Ferkauf Chapel
7:00 PM Sundays in March at ICCJ Maariv ______________________________ 7:00 PM Monday - Thursday Maariv ______________________________ 5:30 PM Friday evenings thur March 10, 2017 7:00 PM Friday evening beginning March 17, 2017
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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) 10:15 AM KinderShul (Library) 10:15 AM Minyan Katan (Conference Room) 10:30 AM Teen Minyan (Rabbi's Office)
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Rabbi Manes KoganRabbi Uriel Romano, Director of Youth & Family Engagement
Cantor 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
AdvertisingRobert Zuckerman
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Editor
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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