Friday, December 31, 2021

HJC News - Parshas Va'eira - Shabbos Mevorchim Shevat

A Deluxe Kiddush this Shabbos is sponsored by Rob and Jan Altshuler in honor of the bas mitzvah of their granddaughter Chava Raizel Borochovitz. Mazel Tov to the Borochovitz and Altshuler families. 

This Shabbos at Shalosh Seudos, I will be speaking about R' Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Chassidus, whose Yohrtzeit was 24 Teves. 

This Shabbos is Shabbos Mevorchim Shevat.  Rosh Chodesh Shevat is this Monday.  Shacharis on Monday will be at 6:42am, the earliest possible time.

Condolences to Jeff Muller on the passing of his mother and to Alex Schnittlinger on the passing of his sister, Josephine Muller. 

Jeff Muller tested positive for COVID as of this morning.  People who have been in close contact with Jeff and are concerned about exposure should consult their medical guidance. 

Shabbos Parshas...Va'eira
English dates: Friday/SaturdayDec.31-Jan.1
Shabbos Mevorchim
Candle-Lighting4:48 PM
Friday Mincha4:48 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)10:11 AM
Navi Shiur4:05 PM
Shabbos Mincha4:35 PM
Maariv5:58 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday4:55 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday                  8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM
Rosh Chodesh Shvat Monday January 36:42 AM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

HJC Torah: Tanya Chapter Twelve (7:02)

Tanya Chapter Twelve: The Beinoni.
Length: 7m02s


Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/tanya-chapter-twelve-531

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

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Monday, December 27, 2021

HJC Mitzvah Monday: Mitzvah 13 - A "meshumad" may not eat the Korban Pesach

Here are the links to the shiur on Mitzvah 13 - A Jew who has rejected his Jewishness may not eat the Korban Pesach.

Length: 5m57s


Audio:  https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/mitzvah-13-a-jew-who-has-rejected-his-jewishness-may-not-eat-the-korban-pesach-530

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

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Sunday, December 26, 2021

HJC Torah: Tefilla Insight - Shema and V'Ahavta (3:48)

Here are the links to the latest shiur on Tefilla, about the connection between the Shema and Love.

Length: 3m48s



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

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HJC Condolences

We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs Josephine Muller A"H, wife of Lou Muller, mother of our member Jeff Muller, and sister of our member Alex Schnittlinger.

The funeral will take place today, Sunday December 26, at 1:00 PM at Berkowitz Kumin.
Burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

The family will sit shiva at 2440 Elmdale
Shiva times are as follows:

Monday through Friday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday through Thursday: 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Sunday through Thursday: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Davening Times: 
Shacharis Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM 
Mincha-Maariv Sunday through Thursday: 4:50 PM

To help with meals, go to  https://mealtrain.com/z2r19r
or call the HJC Office 216-382-1958.

--
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Friday, December 24, 2021

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Shemos

Today's Festive Friday Shiur, about the Kedusha of Motzoei Shabbos.
Length: 5m32s


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The Simcha Kiddush this Shabbos is co-sponsored by:
  • Rob and Jan Altshuler in appreciation of the new board and officers, and for the ability to get away from the snow for most of the winter - see you in March.
  • Edna Edelman Shabbat Shalom, stay well, and be compassionate to others.
  • Bob and Debby Jacob to commemorate the Yahrzeits of their mothers, Elizabeth Jacob and Elsie Mandel A'H, and in honor of the birthdays of their grandsons Avi Jacob and Dylan Begley.
  • Danny and Ruth Jacob in honor of Avi's birthday.
  • June Klein the best of health to everyone.
  • Larry and Barbara Mervine in honor of Larry's forthcoming Bar Mitzvah Anniversary and Milestone Birthday (Feb 5th- Parshas Terumah and Feb 22nd his Birthday). Please join us on February 5th for the Bar Mitzvah Anniversary deluxe Kiddush Luncheon following davening. The Mervine family.
  • Yoyo and Marni Moore in honor of Dvora Zelda's 13th birthday.
  • Hillel and Zahava Seltzer in celebration of Meir's 19th birthday this Shabbos
  • Ricky Prizant and Gretchen Shapiro For the 18th anniversary of their engagement December 25th.
  • Lori Raskin in honor of her dad's first Yahrtzeit on 17 Tevet. Stanley Louis Raskin (Shmuel Leib ben Mordechai A'H).
Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Mike and Marian Swirski to commemorate the Yahrtzeit of Mike's father Shimon ben Moshe A'H. At Shalosh Seudos I will speak about the Rambam, whose yahrtzeit is today, the 20th of Teves.

Please note that NEXT Friday, December 31, Shacharis will begin at 8:00am.

Good Shabbos

Shabbos Parshas...Shemos
English dates: Friday/SaturdayDecember 24-25
Candle-Lighting4:43 PM
Friday Mincha4:43 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)10:09 AM
Navi Shiur4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha4:30 PM
Maariv5:53 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday4:50 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday                 8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM
Friday, December 318:00 AM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

HJC Parsha Thought: Moshe the Observant Jew (6:12)

This week's thought on Parshas Shemos: Moshe the Observant Jew
Length: 6m12s


Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/moshe-the-observant-jew-525

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

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

HJC Nach Wednesday: Yehoshua Chapter 13 (4:55)

Here are the links to the latest Navi Class, on Yehoshua Chapter 13.
Length: 4m55s


Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/yehoshua-chapter-thirteen-524 

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

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

HJC Torah: Tanya Chapter Eleven (6:47)

Here are the links to the latest shiur, on Tanya Chapter 11.
Length: 6m47s


Audio:  https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/tanya-chapter-eleven-523

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

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Monday, December 20, 2021

HJC Mitzvah Monday: Mitzvah #12, not to eat food containing Chometz on Pesach (5:48)


The latest class, on Mitzvah #12, not to eat food containing Chometz on Pesach.

Length:  5m48s




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

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Simcha Kiddush

The Simcha Kiddush is taking place this Shabbos, December 25th. Please send in your name submissions by email hjcsoffice@gmail.com or call 216-382-1958. Sponsor for just $18.00 minimum per name.

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Sunday, December 19, 2021

HJC Tefilla Insight: Boruch Sheim Kevod... (7:40)

Here are the links to the latest class on Tefilla, exploring the second phrase in the Shema, the mysteriously whispered "Boruch Sheim Kevod etc", and the Talmud's story of its origin.

Length: 7m40s




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

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Friday, December 17, 2021

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Vayechi

Here are the links to today's Festive Friday shiur, about giving brochos on Shabbos.
Length: 5m15s



Sponsorships of this Shabbos's Kiddush and Shalosh Seudos are still available.

Please note: This coming Friday, December 24, Shacharis will be at 8:00AM.

Good Shabbbos
Rabbi Davidovich

Shabbos Parshas...Vayechi
English dates: Friday/SaturdayDecember 17-18
Candle-Lighting4:40 PM
Friday Mincha4:40 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)10:05 AM
Navi Shiur4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha4:30 PM
Maariv5:49 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday4:45 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday                 8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM
Fridays, December 24 and 31                 8:00 AM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

HJC Parsha Thursday: Shimon and Levi reviewed. (7:16)

The links to a shiur exploring the relationship between Shimon and Levi.
(I gave a similar talk last year. This one is much shorter.)
Length: 7m16s

Audio:  https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/shimon-and-levi-are-brothers.-519


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

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

HJC Navi Shiur: Yehoshua Chapter Twelve (6:33)

Here are the links to the class on Yehoshua Chapter Twelve.
Length: 6m33s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Yehoshua-Chapter-12-e1bp3kl

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

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

HJC Tanya Tuesday: Tanya Chapter 10 (5:21)

Here are the links to the shiur on Tanya Chapter 10. 
Length: 5m21s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Tanya-Chapter-Ten-e1bn7h7

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

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Monday, December 13, 2021

HJC Torah: Mitzvah #11: Not to be in possession on Chometz on Pesach

The latest broadcast, about Mitzvah #11: Not to own Chometz on Pesach.
Length: 5m13s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Mitzvah-11-Chometz-may-not-be-found-in-a-Jews-possession-on-Pesach-e1blsno

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

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

HJC Torah: The two ideas in the Shema (4:26)

The latest shiur, about the two ideas that appear side by side in the first line of the Shema.
Length: 4m26s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/The-two-truths-included-in-the-Shema-e1bk7j6

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

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Friday, December 10, 2021

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Vayigash

Links to this week's Parsha Shiur, about Yaakov's brief unusual meeting with Pharaoh.
Length: 5m36s

Links to this week's Festive Friday shiur, about the joy of fasting on the tenth of Teves.
Length: 7m44s

A vegetarian Kiddush is sponsored by Corey Adler in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of his son Asher. Mazel tov to the entire Adler and Stein families.

Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Hillel and Zahava Seltzer in commemoration of the first yahrzeit of Hillel's mother, Barbara Seltzer, (Beila bas HaRav Yekutiel Peretz), and of the 18th yahrzeit of Zahava's father, Gershon Adler (HaChaver Gershon ben HaChaver Gad Meir).

At Shalosh Seudos I will speak about Rabbi Pinchas Mordechai Teitz, Rav of Elizabeth New Jersey, whose yohrtzeit was the 5th of Teves. 
 
This Tuesday is the fast of Asara B'Teves. The schedule appears at the bottom of this email.

Shabbos Parshas...Vayigash
English dates: Friday/SaturdayDecember 10-11
Candle-Lighting4:38 PM
Friday Mincha4:38 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)10:01 AM
Navi Shiur4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha4:30 PM
Maariv5:47 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday4:45 PM*
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday                 8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM

The Fast of Asara B'Teves
TuesdayDecember 14
Fast Begins6:33 AM
Shacharis6:35 AM
Mincha-Maariv4:25 PM
Fast Ends5:43 PM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

HJC Navi Shiur: Yehoshua Chapter 11 (10:21)

Here are the links to this week's Navi Shiur, on Yehoshua Chapter Eleven. Longer than usual but there's a lot of action to cover.

Length: 10m21s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Yehoshua-Chapter-Eleven-e1bgcqd

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

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

HJC Torah: Tanya Chapter Nine (5m46s)

Links to the latest Tanya Shiur, on Chapter Nine.

Length: 5m46s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/tanya-chapter-nine-511

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Tanya-Chapter-Nine-e1beib2

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

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Monday, December 6, 2021

HJC Mitzvah Monday - Eating Matza at the Seder (3:51)

Links to the Mitzva Class, Mitzvah #10, to eat Matza at the Seder.
Length: 3m51s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/mitzvah-10-to-eat-matza-on-seder-night-510


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

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Sunday, December 5, 2021

HJC Tefilla Sunday: A thought about Asher Yatzar (3:07)

A brief thought about the bracha of Asher Yatzar.
Length: 3m7s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Asher-Yatzar-e1b9imr

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

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Friday, December 3, 2021

HJC Torah and News- Mikeitz/Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh

Today's shiur, about the special nature of Hallel on Chanukah.
Length: 6m1s

(My offer to devote a class a week to answering questions from the "audience" still stands.)

Condolences to Ari Auerbach on the passing of his mother.

This Shabbos and Sunday are Rosh Chodesh Teves.

The Kiddush this Shabbos is sponsored in part by the Setnik family, on the occasion of the upcoming first yahrzeit of Elaine Setnik a"h, Ilka bas Moshe Yosef.

After Kiddush, there will be a Luncheon for those who RSVP'd, at which time the newly elected Board and Officers will be installed. Thank you to Larry and Brabara Mervine for co-sponsoring the luncheon.

At Shalosh Seudos I will be speaking about the Raavad, Rabbi Avraham ben David, most famous for arguing with the Rambam, whose yahrzeit was the second day of Chanukah.

This Motzoei Shabbos, December 4, at Maariv, we will begin to say "V'sein Tal U'Matar" in the Shemoneh Esrei. 

Good Shabbos, Happy Chanukah and a Good Chodesh.
Rabbi Davidovich



Shabbos Parshas...Mikeitz
English dates: Friday/SaturdayDecember 3-4
Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh
Candle-Lighting4:39 PM
Friday Mincha4:30 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)9:56 AM
Navi Shiur4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha4:30 PM
Maariv (Say V'sein Tal U'Matar)5:47 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday4:45 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday                  8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM
Fridays, December 24 and 31                  8:00 AM
Other Shiurim
Medrash Shiur Monday-Friday 6:15 AM
Men's Lunch-and-Learn Tuesdays at noon
Rabbi Kirsch Gemara, Sunday evenings after Maariv
Deena's Class for Women, Mondays 9:15am
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

HJC Torah: Two classes in one email

Links to class on Yehoshua Chapter Ten:
Length: 7m25s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Yehoshua-Chapter-Ten-e1b5gv6

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HJC Parsha Shiur - Yosef the connector
Length: 5m27s



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

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

HJC Tanya Tuesday: Tanya Chapter Eight (6:40)

Here are the links to the class on Tanya Chapter Eight:
Length: 6m40s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Tanya-Chapter-Eight-e1b23qp

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

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Monday, November 29, 2021

HJC Mitzvah Monday: Eliminating Chometz on Erev Pesach (4:40)

Here are the links to the class on Mitzvah #9: Eliminating Chometz from our possession on Erev Pesach.

Length: 4m40s


Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Mitzvah-9-Eliminating-Chometz-on-Erev-Pesach-440-e1b0dke

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

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Sunday, November 28, 2021

HJC Torah: Chanukah Brochos and songs (5:05)

An insight into the Bracha of "She'Asa Nissim" and Maoz Tzur.
Length: 5m5s



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

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Friday, November 26, 2021

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Vayeishev - Shabbos Mevorchim

Today's Festive Friday Shiur, about Feasting on Chanukah:
Length: 5:22

If you have been enjoying the online audio classes, we will be adding another one as well, an Ask-the-Rabbi series. Please submit questions to me on issues of general Jewish interest. I will try to answer one question a week. 

Refuah Sheleima to Helen Rothman, Chana Rivka bas Sarah. 

The Simcha Kiddush this Shabbos is co-sponsored by:
  • Rob and Jan Altshuler in honor of Jan's Birthday this month.
  • Edna Edelman in honor of my best, best, best friend Helen Rothman, Shabbat Shalom to all, stay healthy.
  • Jack and Margarita Judkovich
  • June Klein, Good health for everyone.
  • Martin and Marla Lipman in honor of our 40th wedding anniversary, and in honor of the birthdays of Miriam Lipman, Tova Mendelson, Leah Mendelson and Talya Lipman, and in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Marla's father, Philip Sherman (Pinchas ben Binyamin).
  • Dvora, Shayna, and Eli Makalsky and the Moore family in honor of the yahrzeit of our beloved tatty Shimon David Yehoshua ben Moshe A'H.
  • Jeff and Melanie Muller in honor of Elana's Birthday and their granddaughter Tzipporah's Birthday.
  • Micha and Batya Muskal in honor of the IDF.
  • Dr. Ricky Prizant and Gretchen Shapiro in commemoration of their parents' Kislev yahrzeits.
  • The Setnik Family, in honor of Rob Altshuler's years of service to Heights Jewish Center, and to Jan Altshuler for being there with Rob and supporting him every step of the way.
  • Max and Chaya Winters in honor of the birth of our son, Gavriel Reuven, and in loving memory of my uncle (my mother Sherrie's brother) Reuven Velvul A'H.
  • Chuck and Sandra Zeitler in honor of those who showed us love and support.
Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by the Shabbos afternoon Gemara Chabura, making a siyum on completing Kesubos. At Shalosh Seudos I will speak about the Bostoner Rebbe, Rabbi Levi Yitzhak Horowitz ZT"L. 

As announced in an earlier email from Rob, I will be starting a new weekly Chabura for men, for retirees (and men on their lunch break) this coming Tuesday at noon. Please join us in person or via zoom.  A women's class is also in the works and will be announced as soon as the details are worked out.

Next Shabbos December 4 is the Shabbos Chanuka Luncheon, at which time the new officers and Board members will be installed. Please contact the office to RSVP no later than this coming Wednesday at noon.  

This Shabbos is Shabbos Mevorchim. Rosh Chodesh Teves is NEXT Shabbos and Sunday. 

Chanuka begins this Sunday night.

Shabbos Parshas...Vayeishev
English dates: Friday/SaturdayNovember 26-27
Shabbos Mevorchim
Candle-Lighting4:41 PM
Friday Mincha4:41 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)9:51 AM
Navi Shiur4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha4:30 PM
Maariv5:49 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday4:45 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday                  8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM

Other Shiurim
Medrash Shiur Monday-Friday 6:15 AM
Men's Lunch-and-Learn Tuesdays at noon.
Rabbi Kirsch Gemara, Sunday evenings after Maariv
Deena's Class for Women, Mondays 9:15am

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

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