Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Shavuos letter

To all my friends (who are like family) at Heights,

It has been too long since I was last in shul.  I miss you all and I miss being in shul so much.  I had hoped to make it by Shavuos, but I am not ready yet, to my frustration and sorrow.   

I would like to share a Shavuos thought that I've shared with you in years past, for the sake of sharing some Torah with you, as well as a form of explanation of how I am feeling now.  

In the sixth chapter of Pirkei Avos, a number of character traits are attributed to those who learn Torah for its own sake. Among them are being "called a friend", "beloved", "one who loves Hashem, one who loves people... one who makes people happy".  

What do these traits have to do with learning Torah?  One can open a sefer, learn it cover to cover, and not love people.  The same question can be asked about many of the praises that Pirkei Avos showers upon those who study Torah.

The one all-encompassing answer to this question is that we need to properly define what it means to involve oneself in Torah.  The fact that Torah content is to found in thousands of books has us convinced that Torah is a form of academic pursuit.  Shavuos is called the Time of the Giving of our Torah, yet nothing was conveyed in writing at that time.  We heard a voice. Actually, even before we heard the Voice emanating from Har Sinai, we were told to commit to the message because it would be given to us by Someone Who cared about us and acted in our best interest.  Only after agreeing with that premise did we hear the voice. And only months later on Yom Kippur did we see the first _enduring_ written record in stone.    

It's not about a book. The book is a record of the love that was expressed on Shavuos.  Any topic of Torah that is studied and analyzed is special because it is a topic that is of interest to the One who cares about us more than anything in the world.   

And every teacher and student of Torah in every generation since that first one that encamped under the mountain has been able to convey that message, and those halachos, only with an equivalent love and care and concern for one another.  That is the true meaning of Torah she'baal Peh. It is Torah conveyed by talking to one another, connecting to one another.  No printed volume of Talmud changes that.  

This is the meaning of Rabbi Akiva's first students not surviving to teach Torah to the next generation because they didn't honor each other sufficiently. This is the meaning of Rabbi Akiva's message that "Love your fellow as yourself is the main principle of the Torah."  

This is the reason why my home library does not soothe my pain at not being with you this YomTov.  

I miss you terribly and hope to rejoin you in shul as soon as my health and strength permit.

Good YomTov.
Raphael Davidovich

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

HJCS ANNOUNCEMENTS/PARSHAS BAMIDBAR

Refuah Sheleimah Rabbeinu Moreinu Harav Raphael Davidovich. The Rabbi is making very good progress as he recuperates at home.  

 

Refuah Sheleimah to Dr. Ricky Prizant.

 

Mazel Tov to Yisroel and Sherrie Mendenhall on the engagement of their daughter Chaya to Max Winters.

 

We welcome Ted and Lorinda Lidsky as new members to Heights Jewish Center.

 

Rabbi Lieberman will be our guest speaker this Shabbos.   

 

This week's Shalosh Seudas is in honor of the shloshim of Dr. Bela Glaser. Rabbi Akiva Feinstein will speak in his memory at Shalosh Seudos. Please follow the link below for an article on Dr. Glaser:

 

http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/dr-bela-glaser-sept-april/article_e7499b08-3b2f-11e7-a328-3b50a89eb293.html

 

Did you know you could sponsor a leaf on our Simcha tree outside the main sanctuary for just $54.00? Call the office to order yours today!

 

We will be having all night learning on Shavous evening.  Please see Flyer for details. Start time of 12:45 A.M. followed by Shacharis at 5:20 A.M.

 

The Rebbetzin and Rabbi are getting tremendous chizuk (strength) from the e-mails being sent to them. Again, they are requesting that anyone who wants to contact them should please refrain from visiting, calling or texting their phones and email getwellrabbid@gmail.com.

 

 

Friday, May 26

Mincha 7:00 pm

Early Candle-Lighting 7:15 pm

Late Candle-Lighting 8:30 pm

 

Parshas Bamidbar, May 27

Parsha Shiur CANCELLED

Shacharis 9:00 am

Latest Shema 9:40 am

Navi Shiur CANCELLED

Mincha-Shalosh Seudos-Maariv 8:20 pm

Shabbos ends after 9:39 pm

 

Sunday, May 28

Shacharis 8:00 am

Mincha-Maariv 8:35 pm

Mishna Shiur CANCELLED

 

Monday, May 29

Gemara Shiur CANCELLED

Shacharis 6:45 am

Mincha-Maariv 8:35 pm

Mishna Shiur CANCELLED

 

Tuesday, May 30, EREV SHAVUOS

Gemara Shiur CANCELLED

Shacharis 6:45 am

Mincha-Maariv 8:40 pm

Candle Lighting 8:33 pm

Kiddush after 9:41 pm

Tikun Leil Shavuos 12:45 am

 

Wednesday, May 31, SHAVUOS, First Day

Early Shacharis 5:20 am

Sunrise 5:55 am

Late Shacharis 9:00 am

Latest Shema 9:39 am

Mincha-Shiur-Maariv 8:35 pm

Candle Lighting from an existing flame after 9:42 pm

 

Thursday, June 1, SHAVUOS, Second Day

Shacharis 9:00 am

Latest Shema 9:40 am

Yizkor after 10:30 am

Mincha-Neilas HaChag-Maariv 8:30 pm

Yom Tov ends 9:43 pm

 

Friday, June 2

Gemara Shiur CANCELLED

Shacharis 6:45 am

Mincha 7:05 pm

Early Candle-Lighting 7:20 pm

Late Candle-Lighting 8:36 pm

 

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Friday, May 19, 2017

Shabbos Ends

Shabbos ends after 9:34.

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HJCS ANNOUNCEMENTS/BEHAR-BECHUKOSI

Refuah Sheleimah Rabbeinu Moreinu Harav Raphael Davidovich. The Rabbi is making very good progress in rehab.  Goals have been set for time spent walking and other routine activities and he is very near meeting these goals.


Mazel Tov to Jack and Sharon Klein and Barbara, Shimon and Rivah Schlesinger and family on the Bar Mitzvah of Yakov Schlesinger.


Submit names in the Shavuos Yizkor book by contacting the office.


We will be having all night learning on Shavous evening.  Details will follow. Start time of 12:45 A.M. followed by Shacharis at 5:20 A.M.


Rabbi Dov Lieberman will be our guest speaker between Shacharis and Mussaf.


The Rebbetzin and Rabbi are getting tremendous chizuk (strength) from the e-mails being sent to them. Again, they are requesting that anyone who wants to contact them should please refrain from visiting, calling or texting their phones and email getwellrabbid@gmail.com.

 

 The Simcha Kiddush is co-sponsored by……….

·         Rob and Jan Altshuler in honor of their 43 year Wedding Anniversary, Holly Corbett's Birthday, Sara Leah Borochovitz's Birthday, and for a refuah for Rabbi Davidovich.

·         Steve and Beth Baker in the merit that the Rabbi should have a complete, speedy refuah sheleimah.

·         Lenny and Penny Beer in honor of Lenny's retirement.

·         Rabbi Jason and Sandra Claude in honor of Sandra's Birthday, the Birthday of the State of Israel, and Rabbi Davidovich's continued recovery.

·         Morton Cohen in honor of his Birthday and his mother and brother Gary's Birthday.

·         Edna Edelman wishing a Refuah Sheleimah to Rabbi Davidovich.

·         Adam and Rena Gardin in celebration of the birth of their baby girl Chayli.

·         Akiva and Chana Feinstein Refuah Sheleimah Rabbi Davidovich.

·         Yossi and Channa Ireland for the zechus for the Rabbi's refuah. Channa & the kids in honor of Yossi's birthday.

·         Boris and Rachel Kagarlitskiy for a Refuah Sheleimah for Rabbi Davidovich.

·         Jack and Sharon Klein in honor of Yakov Schlesinger's Bar Mitzvah.

·         Rabbi Dov Leiberman in honor of the graduation of Chaya Rivka Lieberman and on getting your Masters of Architecture! May you be zoche to build many many houses in the future!

·         Martin and Marla Lipman wishing the Rabbi a refuah sheleimah, and in appreciation of Rob Altshuler for keeping the Shul going and Rabbi Jason Claude for his Divrei Torah.

·         Marni & Yoyo Moore asking H"B to grant a complete and speedy recovery for Rabbi D. May you return to us in full health soon, AMEN. 

·         Joel and Sharon Peerless With wishes for a Refuah Sheleimah for Rabbi Davidovich and with appreciation to Rob Altshuler for his leadership of our shul during this difficult time of our Rabbi's illness.

·         Irwin and Lorna Shulman for a refuah Sheleimah for Rabbi Davidovich.

·         Dan and Randi Waxman for the Rabbi's complete healing and in honor of Randi, Edna, and Melanie's June Birthdays.

·         Clifford and Linda Wolf for a full refuah for Rabbi Davidovich.

·         Chuck and Sandra Zeitler in honor of our granddaughter Shoshana's Birthday.

 

 

Friday, May 19

Mincha 6:55 pm

Early Candle-Lighting 7:10 pm

Late Candle-Lighting 8:24 pm

 

Parshas Behar/Bechukosai, May 20

Parsha Shiur CANCELLED

Shacharis 9:00 am

Navi Shiur CANCELLED

Mincha 8:15 pm

Shabbos ends after 9:3 pm

 

Sunday, May 21

Shacharis 8:00 am

Mincha-Maariv 8:30 pm

Mishna Shiur CANCELLED

 

Monday- Thursday, May 22-25

Gemara Shiur CANCELLED

Shacharis 6:30 am

Mincha-Maariv 8:30 pm

Mishna Shiur CANCELLED

 

Friday, May 26, ROSH CHODESH SIVAN

Gemara Shiur CANCELLED

Shacharis 6:30

      7:00 pm Mincha

      Early Candle-Lighting 7:15 pm

      Late Candle-Lighting 8:30 pm

 

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Friday, May 12, 2017

HJCS ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PARSHAS EMOR

Refuah Sheleimah Rabbeinu Moreinu HaRav Raphael Davidovich. 

 

Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Jeff and Melanie Muller as a zechus for a Refuah Sheleimah for Rabbi Davidovich.

 

Submit names in the Shavuos Yizkor book by contacting the office.

 

The Simcha Kiddush will take place May 20th. Just $18.00 per name.

 

Rabbi Sender Stoll will be our guest speaker between Shacharis and Mussaf.

 

Kiddush is sponsored by Jeff and Melanie Muller in honor of the Aufruf and upcoming marriage of their son Aaron to Chayala Brog. Mazel Tov to Jeff and Melanie Muller and to the grandparents Lou and Josephine Muller.

 

The Rebbetzin and Rabbi are getting tremendous chizuk (strength) from the e-mails being sent to them. Again, they are requesting that anyone who wants to contact them should please refrain from visiting, calling or texting any of their phone numbers and email them getwellrabbid@gmail.com instead.  Please continue davening for Raphael Ben Toiba Leah for a refuah sheleimah b'karov!

 

Friday, May 12

6:55 pm Mincha

7:06 pm Early Candle-Lighting

8:18 pm Late Candle-Lighting

 

Parshas Acharei Emor, May 13

Parsha Shiur- CANCELLED

9:00 am Shacharis

Navi Shiur-CANCELLED

Mincha 8:05 pm

Shabbos ends after 9:26 pm

 

Sunday, May 14

8:00 am Shacharis

8:30 pm Mincha-Maariv

 

Monday- Thursday, May 15-18

6:15 am Gemara Shiur

6:45 am Shacharis

8:30 pm Mincha-Maariv

 

Friday, May 19

6:15 am Gemara Shiur

6:45 am Shacharis

7:05 pm Mincha

7:11 pm Early Candle- Lighting

8:25 pm Late Candle-Lighting

 

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Friday, May 5, 2017

HJCS ANNOUNCEMENTS/ACHAREI MOS-KEDOSHIM

Refuah Sheleimah Rabbeinu Moreinu HaRav Raphael Davidovich. 


Mazel Tov to Rabbi Yehuda and Chana Appel on the recent engagement of their son Elazur Simcha Appel to Esther Brocha Fink of Cleveland. Mazel Tov to the grandparents Harold and Faige Males.


The shul will be having a guest speaker this Shabbos between Shacharis and Mussaf.


Cemetery clean up at Lansing Cemetery Sunday, May 7th from 1-3. Bring gloves and gardening equipment.    


The Simcha Kiddush will take place May 20th. Just $18.00 per name.


The Rebbetzin and Rabbi are getting tremendous chizuk (strength) from the e-mails being sent to them. Again, they are requesting that anyone who wants to contact them should please refrain from visiting, calling or texting any of their phone numbers and email them getwellrabbid@gmail.com instead.  Please continue davening for Raphael Ben Toiba Leah for a refuah sheleimah b'karov!


Friday, May 5

6:50 pm Mincha

7:00 pm Early Candle-Lighting

8:11 pm Late Candle-Lighting

 

Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim, May 6

Parsha Shiur- CANCELLED

9:00 am Shacharis

Navi Shiur-CANCELLED

Mincha 8:00 pm

Shabbos ends after 9:19 pm

 

Sunday, May 7

8:00 am Shacharis

8:20 pm Mincha-Maariv

 

Monday- Thursday, May 8-11

6:15 am Gemara Shiur

6:45 am Shacharis

8:20 pm Mincha-Maariv

 

Friday, May 12

6:15 am Gemara Shiur

6:45 am Shacharis

 

 

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