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/Saturday	Dec.31-Jan.1
	Shabbos Mevorchim
Candle-Lighting	4:48 PM
Friday Mincha	4:48 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur	8:30 AM
Shacharis	9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)	10:11 AM
Navi Shiur	4:05 PM
Shabbos Mincha	4:35 PM
Maariv	5:58 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday	4:55 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday	8:00 AM
Monday-Friday	6:45 AM
Rosh Chodesh Shvat Monday January 3	6:42 AM

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

HJC Torah: Tanya Chapter Twelve (7:02)

Tanya Chapter Twelve: The Beinoni.

Length: 7m02s

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Tanya-Chapter-Twelve-e1c8bhh

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Podcast:  https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Mitzvah-13---A-Jew-who-has-rejected-his-Jewishness-may-not-eat-the-Korban-Pesach-e1c7grb

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Gods-Oneness-and-Love-e1c6c5l

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/god's-oneness-and-love-529

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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.

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Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Shemos

Today's Festive Friday Shiur, about the Kedusha of Motzoei Shabbos.

Length: 5m32s

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/The-Holiness-of-Motzoei-Shabbos-e1c4kau

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/the-holiness-of-motzoei-shabbos-528

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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/Saturday	December 24-25
Candle-Lighting	4:43 PM
Friday Mincha	4:43 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur	8:30 AM
Shacharis	9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)	10:09 AM
Navi Shiur	4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha	4:30 PM
Maariv	5:53 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday	4:50 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday	8:00 AM
Monday-Friday	6:45 AM
Friday, December 31	8:00 AM

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

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

Length: 6m12s

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Moshe-the-Observant-Jew-e1c3pah

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Here are the links to the latest Navi Class, on Yehoshua Chapter 13.

Length: 4m55s

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Yehoshua-Chapter-Thirteen-e1c2hgq

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

HJC Torah: Tanya Chapter Eleven (6:47)

Here are the links to the latest shiur, on Tanya Chapter 11.

Length: 6m47s

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Tanya-Chapter-Eleven-e1c18gv

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Mitzvah-12-Not-to-eat-food-containing-Chometz-on-Pesach-e1bvv6o

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/mitzvah-12:-not-to-eat-food-containing-chometz-on-pesach-522

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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.

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

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Boruch-Sheim-Kevod-Malchuso-LOlam-Vaed-e1bu5b8

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/boruch-sheim-kevod-malchuso-l'olam-va'ed-521

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Vayechi

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

Length: 5m15s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/brachos-on-friday-night-520

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Giving-Brochos-to-ones-children-on-Friday-Night-e1brv0a

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/Saturday	December 17-18
Candle-Lighting	4:40 PM
Friday Mincha	4:40 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur	8:30 AM
Shacharis	9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)	10:05 AM
Navi Shiur	4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha	4:30 PM
Maariv	5:49 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday	4:45 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday	8:00 AM
Monday-Friday	6:45 AM
Fridays, December 24 and 31	8:00 AM

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Shimon-and-Levi-are-brothers-e1bqlib

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Here are the links to the class on Yehoshua Chapter Twelve.

Length: 6m33s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/yehoshua-chapter-twelve-518

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Here are the links to the shiur on Tanya Chapter 10. 

Length: 5m21s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/tanya-chapter-ten-517

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/mitzvah-11:-not-to-be-in-possession-on-chometz-on-pesach-516

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/the-two-truths-in-the-shema-515

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Vayigash

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

Length: 5m36s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/yaakov-meets-pharaoh-513

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Yaakov-meets-Pharaoh-e1bhfd2

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

Length: 7m44s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/the-love-and-grief-of-the-tenth-of-teves-514

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/The-love-and-grief-of-Asara-BTeves-e1bhi6r

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/Saturday	December 10-11
Candle-Lighting	4:38 PM
Friday Mincha	4:38 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur	8:30 AM
Shacharis	9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)	10:01 AM
Navi Shiur	4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha	4:30 PM
Maariv	5:47 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday	4:45 PM*
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday	8:00 AM
Monday-Friday	6:45 AM

The Fast of Asara B'Teves
Tuesday	December 14
Fast Begins	6:33 AM
Shacharis	6:35 AM
Mincha-Maariv	4:25 PM
Fast Ends	5:43 PM

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/yehoshua-chapter-eleven-512

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Mitzvah-10---To-eat-Matza-on-Seder-Night-e1bb8of

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

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

A brief thought about the bracha of Asher Yatzar.

Length: 3m7s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/asher-yatzar-509

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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

HJC Torah and News- Mikeitz/Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh

Today's shiur, about the special nature of Hallel on Chanukah.

Length: 6m1s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/hallel-on-chanukah-508

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Hallel-on-Chanukah-e1b6r4b

(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/Saturday	December 3-4
	Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh
Candle-Lighting	4:39 PM
Friday Mincha	4:30 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Chumash Shiur	8:30 AM
Shacharis	9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)	9:56 AM
Navi Shiur	4:00 PM
Shabbos Mincha	4:30 PM
Maariv (Say V'sein Tal U'Matar)	5:47 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday	4:45 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday	8:00 AM
Monday-Friday	6:45 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

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org

HJC Torah: Two classes in one email

Links to class on Yehoshua Chapter Ten:

Length: 7m25s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/yehoshua-chapter-ten-506

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

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HJC Parsha Shiur - Yosef the connector

Length: 5m27s

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/yosef-the-people-person-507

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Parshas-Mikeitz-Understanding-Yosef-as-a-unifying-people-person-e1b5hqt

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Rabbi Raphael Davidovich

Heights Jewish Center

14270 Cedar Road

University Heights, OH 44121

rabbi@hjcs.org