Friday, October 30, 2020

HJC News - Lech Lecha

Remember to turn your clocks back an hour on Motzoei Shabbos before going to sleep.

With the end of Daylight Savings Time, Mincha will now be much earlier. 5:05pm this coming week.  If you are able to help us maintain our daily minyan, we will be grateful.  If you are at work at that time, or you have already told us that you can't make it for whatever reason, there is no need to tell us again.  I'm just putting it out there for those who don't have other obligations. Thank you

This Shabbos afternoon, I will speak about Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel, the Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva in Yerushalayim, whose ninth Yohrtzeit was yesterday.

Shabbos Parshas...Lech Lecha
English dates: Friday/SaturdayOct. 30-31
Candle-Lighting6:05 PM
Friday Mincha6:05 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiuron hiatus
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)10:33 AM
Navi Shiuron hiatus
Shabbos Mincha6:00 PM
Maariv7:12 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday5:05 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM

Good Shabbos
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

HJC Torah: God as Owner (11:46)

Here is the latest talk, "God as Owner" all about the brief encounter between Avraham and Malki-Tzedek, in which the concept of Hashem as "Owner" of Heaven and Earth is discussed. (11m46s)

https://www.facebook.com/11082318732/videos/765179944332110

Thank you 
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

HJC Torah: Avraham and Lot: Breakaways and eventual reunion (9:09)

Here is the latest talk, about Avraham Avinu and his nephew Lot. 
9m9s long.

 
It's got a bit of everything:
Parsha
Moshiach
Community 
Hope

Take care!
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Monday, October 26, 2020

HJC Torah: Where to locate the Embassy (10m 28s)

Hello friends,

Here is the most recent talk,entitled "(Not) the obvious choice - Where to locate the Embassy", in which I discuss the nature of Emuna in Hakadosh Baruch Hu's plan for us, even when other options seem better to our point of view; His choice of famine-prone Eretz Cnaan as the promised land, His Embassy on earth, as opposed to the obviously more prosperous Mitzrayim. 

https://www.facebook.com/11082318732/videos/360955211821643

As usual, feedback is always welcome.

PS If you can make it to Mincha-Maariv at 6:10pm this week, we'd appreciate it.
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Sunday, October 25, 2020

HJC Mincha-Maariv today 6:10pm

Hello everyone,

Mincha-Maariv at HJC tonight is at 6:10pm.

A number of our regulars have told me that they cannot make it tonight, each for his own reason.  
So even if you usually daven elsewhere, the shul, and I, would appreciate it if you could help us out tonight. 6:10pm

When the clocks change next week, things will get tougher. So please keep us in mind.
Thank you
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Saturday, October 24, 2020

Tomorrow is the raffle drawing for the new Mikvah. Please support this effort.


All members and friends of Heights Jewish Center Synagogue please take notice:

Please support the new Cleveland Community Mikvah. The raffle drawing is TOMORROW -Sunday!!  Our Rebetzin is extremely involved in this vital project and is personally appreciative of your support.  
  
 

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Friday, October 23, 2020

HJC Torah - Diversifying your Portfolio in Torah (7:07)

Here is today's Drasha, entitled "The Tower of Babel's Secret - Diversifying your portfolio in Torah".
Length: 7min 7sec 


Have a wonderful Shabbos
-- 
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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HJC Times - Parshas Noach

This Shabbos afternoon between Mincha and Maariv we will speak about Rav Klonimus Kalman Shapiro, the Piesecna Rebbe, the Aish Kodesh.

Reminder: My many online talks and drashos can be accessed by going to this link. https://www.facebook.com/hjcs.613/videos 
A facebook account is not required to watch the talks.

Good Shabbos!
Rabbi Davidovich

Shabbos Parshas...Noach
English dates: Friday/SaturdayOct. 23-24
Candle-Lighting6:14 PM
Friday Mincha6:14 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiuron hiatus
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)10:29 AM
Navi Shiuron hiatus
Shabbos Mincha6:10 PM
Maariv7:22 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday6:10 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM


--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

HJC Torah: Why will there won't be a "Flood Part II"?

Why won't there be another Flood?
When is a demotion a good thing?
Why can we eat meat?
Why does Noach need to be reminded not to murder?

These questions, and more, will be addressed when you watch the latest video talk:

Please share your feedback with me.
Take care,
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

HJC Torah: Wait for it! Impatience as a Mitzvah (13:33)

Hello friends,

Here is the latest talk, called "Wait for it! Impatience as a Mitzvah!" which contains a thought on today's Aliyah, Shlishi of Parshas Noach.

https://www.facebook.com/hjcs.613/videos/397796031250081/

Enjoy!
Feedback is always eagerly appreciated! :) 
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Monday, October 19, 2020

HJC Torah - The Ark: Teiva or Aron - under 10 minutes

Here is the latest talk: Build an Ark or build a Temple.
https://www.facebook.com/hjcs.613/videos/860229291449830/

Feedback is always appreciated.
Thank you
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Sunday, October 18, 2020

HJC Torah - Lemech the fool

Here's the latest talk, about Lemech, Noach's father, and Lemech, Noach's father-in-law: 

https://www.facebook.com/11082318732/videos/634983974054060

Enjoy.
Feedback is encouraged.
Thank you
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Friday, October 16, 2020

HJC News - Bereishis / Shabbos Mevorchim

Mazel Tov to Yona Berkowitz on his Bar Mitzvah celebration this Shabbos. Mazel Tov to Yona's parents Jordan and Rochie Berkowitz, and to Yona's grandparents Gershon and Mary Ireland. While circumstances determined that the celebration is not at HJC, the whole shul shares in this simcha. Mazel Tov!

This Shabbos after Mincha, we will be discussing the life and times of Rav Yehuda Leib Schneersohn, the Rebbe of Kapust, one of the almost-forgotten non-Lubavitch Chabad Rebbes; whose Yohrtzeit is the 3rd of Marcheshvan. 

Reminder: This Shabbos is Shabbos Mevorchim. Rosh Chodesh Marcheshvan is this Sunday and Monday. 

Shabbos Parshas...Bereishis
English dates: Friday/SaturdayOct. 16-17
Shabbos Mevorchim
Candle-Lighting6:25 PM
Friday Mincha6:25 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiuron hiatus
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)10:26 AM
Navi Shiuron hiatus
Shabbos Mincha6:15 PM
Maariv7:32 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday6:20 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday, October 18 (Rosh Chodesh)8:00 AM
Weekday Rosh Chodesh (Monday, October 19)6:32 AM
Tuesday-Friday6:45 AM

--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

HJC Torah: Understanding Cain

Here is the latest talk, called "East of Eden; Understanding Cain, a little bit", with an insight on Cain, who is dismissed too easily as merely the world's first murderer. This short talk provides some more insight.  

https://www.facebook.com/11082318732/videos/386842599021852

Have a great day! 
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

HJC Torah: Bereishis; How to start something.

Hello friends,
Here is a new video, for a new year of Torah.
https://www.facebook.com/11082318732/videos/1325527877788390
Bereishis. A new beginning. How to start something.

I miss you all.
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Friday, October 9, 2020

HJC Yom-Tov Schedule (Shemini Atzeres-Simchas Torah)

Here's the schedule. I'm davening that I won't have to send out any corrections.
Good Shabbos and Good YomTov
Rabbi Davidovich

Friday, October 9
(Hoshana Rabba)
Candle lighting 6:36 PM (Shel Shabbos V'Shel YomTov, Shehechayanu.)
Mincha 6:36 PM
Shabbos, October 10
(Shemini Atzeres)
Shacharis 9:00 AM
Yizkor after 10:15 AM
Mincha 6:30 PM
followed by Rabbi's Party Talk
Maariv 7:43 PM
Followed by Modified Hakafos
Candle lighting, from an existing flame 7:43 PM
Sunday, October 11
(Simchas Torah)
Shacharis 9:00 AM
Mincha 6:35 PM
Followed by Neilas HaChag Talk
Yom Tov Ends 7:41 PM
Monday-Thursday,
October 12-15
Shacharis 6:45 AM
Mincha-Ma'ariv 6:35 PM
Friday, October 16
Shacharis 6:45 AM
Candle Lighting 6:25 PM
Mincha 6:25 PM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

SIMCHAS TORAH UPDATE


SIMCHAS TORAH UPDATE:

As we are all aware, this year is anything but normal.  Our hope and intent is to help make your Yom Tov as leibidich as possible, while keeping everyone safe!  With this in mind, we will be observing the following procedures.  (note that all Covid 19 protocols remain in place at all times  eg. masks, distancing, not attending if sick, children must remain with their parent at all times, etc.)

  • In order to limit the length we are in the building, there will be no auction of kibbudim.
  • Hakafos will have 4 people called up by the Gabbaim, 1 for each Torah.
  • The congregation should remain at their seats and join in by singing.  With exuberance!  The simcha depends on you!  
  • If you are called to carry a Torah or for an aliyah, please sanitize your hands before and after.
  • Please do not kiss the Sefer Torah.
  • Kol Ha Na'arim will be in a modified format.  If your child is with you at shul, and he is called up, he will be representing ALL of the children in our kahila!
  • There will be no kiddush, and you are requested to refrain from bringing any beverages inside the building.  Your mask must remain on while in the building.
On behalf of the officers and board of Heights Jewish Center Synagogue,  Chag S'maich!

Rob Altshuler,

President


--
  
 

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Fwd: Drive-through testing tomorrow - REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM



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From: Rabbi Joseph @Bikur Cholim of Cleveland <alj@bikurcholimcleveland.org>
Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 10:26 AM
Subject: Drive-through testing tomorrow - REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM
To: <office@hjcs.org>


COVID-19 Drive-through Testing TOMORROW
Bikur Cholim of Cleveland & MetroHealth will be hosting a drive-through COVID-19 testing for Cuyahoga County residents ages 2 and up.
It will be held at Heights Jewish Center 14270 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, OH 44121
Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for testing you must be able to answer yes to one of the following questions:

  • Did you travel out of Cuyahoga County within the last week?

  • Were you exposed to one who tested positive within the last 14 days?

  • Are you symptomatic (e.g.sore throat, new cough, runny nose, body aches)?
REGISTRATION
You must pre-register to get tested. Registration closes today, Wednesday 10/7/20 at 12:00 AM.
There are limited slots still available.
Click here to register on line and enter passcode HEIGHTS2.
or call 216 957-3939 (between 8:30am- 4:00 p.m.).

MetroHealth will work with CCBH to ensure all individuals with positive results will be notified by Friday 3:30 p.m.
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Friday, October 2, 2020

HJC Succos Torah: Living in a cloud

Here's the last video before Succos. Only 8 minutes long.


I've written some of the halachic content in the email below. But the video has more, and also has a short Drasha.

Gut Shabbos and Gut Yom Tov
Rabbi Davidovich
//////////////////////////////////

Hello everyone,
A few points to remember. This is not a comprehensive list of halachos for Succos. I am only listing items that I think may be overlooked or forgotten. Please contact me with any other shailos you may have.

Tonight is the first day of Succos. It is both Shabbos and YomTov. So the Amidah's are all YomTov Amidahs (Artscroll p660) with Shabbos additions, and not vice-versa. Minhag Ashkenaz is to skip Kabbalas Shabbos until Mizmor Shir, and then to skip Bameh Madlikin and go straight to Maariv. Barchu is only said in a minyan. After Birchos Krias Shema, both "Veshamru" and "Vayidabeir" are said, even with no minyan. 

Kiddush tonight in the Succah is the YomTov Kiddush with Shabbos additions, including "Yom Hashishi Vayechulu.." Tip: Don't wing it. Find it in your siddur or Machzor and follow the instructions there.

Add both Retzei and Yaaleh VeYavo to Bikrkas Hamazon.

On Shabbos, the Lulav etc are Muktzah. We do not take the Arba Minim on Shabbos.  

Ideally, Shalosh Seudos should begin before 4:45pm.  If this proves unfeasible, Shalosh Seudos may still be eaten, just making sure not to eat too much, we want to retain an appetite for the night meal.

Kiddush on Saturday night is YaKNeHaZ, incorporating Havdala elements.  Again, don't wing it: follow the siddur or machzor instructions. Make the Shehechayanu before Leisheiv. 

On Sunday morning, the brachos and taking lulav should be in the succah ideally.



--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

HJC Torah: A life lesson from the Arba Minim

A thought for Succos and the whole year.
Creating a bouquet that contains everything.

https://www.facebook.com/11082318732/videos/337936034083476

Gut Yom Tov!
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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HJC Schedule: First Days of Succos until Hoshana Rabba

Friday, October 2
(Erev Succos)
Shacharis 6:45 AM
Candle lighting 6:47 PM
Mincha 6:47 PM
Kiddush in the Succa after 7:56 PM
Shabbos, October 3
(First Day Succos)
Shacharis 9:00 AM
Mincha 6:40 PM
Maariv 7:54 PM
Candle lighting, from an existing flame 7:54 PM
Sunday, October 4
(Second Day Succos)
Shacharis 9:00 AM
Mincha 6:45 PM
Yom Tov Ends 7:53 PM
Monday-Thursday
October 5-8
(Chol Hamoed)
Shacharis 6:30 AM
Bracha on Tallis right before Baruch She'Amar
Mincha-Ma'ariv 6:45 PM
Friday, October 9
(Hoshana Rabba)
Shacharis 6:21 AM
  Bracha on Tallis right before Baruch She'Amar  
Candle lighting 6:36 PM
Mincha 6:36 PM

--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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