Friday, May 27, 2022

HJC News: Parshas Bechukosai - Shabbos Mevorchim Sivan

Online thought on Parsha Bechukosai; the meaning of the word Halacha




Refuah Sheleima to 
Barbara Mervine
Barb Gulko
Marla Lipman

Mazel Tov to Jeff and Melanie Muller on the birth of a granddaughter, Raya Aviva, born to David and Shayna Muller of Israel.

This Shabbos is Shabbos Mevorchim Sivan. Rosh Chodesh Sivan is this Tuesday.

Shavuos is next Motzoei Shabbos, and we want it to be memorable. We are finalizing plans and still want your input; on shiur topics as well as the menu for Shavuos night and a Neilas HaChag celebration. Please share your thoughts with us ASAP.  

It is the custom during Yizkor to honor our dear departed by making a donation. Heights Jewish Center has developed a Yizkor memorial booklet that will be available on Shavuos, when Yizkor is said. Please contact the shul office with your donation and name submissions by May 27th.

As summer is fast approaching, please keep in mind that one of the many benefits of having a membership with Heights Jewish Center is the ability to have our children attend an overnight Jewish summer camp with a $1,000 grant available.
This program is NOT based on income levels, and all members can qualify but there are some restrictions (types of camps).  For more information, look at the attached flyer and please contact Jeff Muller.   Don't delay as summer is fast approaching!

Good Shabbos
Rabbi Davidovich

Shabbos Parshas...Bechukosai
English dates: Friday/SaturdayMay 27-28
Shabbos Mevorchim
Friday Mincha7:05 PM
Earliest Candle-Lighting7:18 PM
Latest Candle-Lighting8:32 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Parsha Shiurwill not meet
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)9:40 AM
Navi Shiurwill not meet
Shabbos Mincha8:20 PM
Maariv9:41 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday8:40 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday and Memorial Day8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM
Rosh Chodesh Sivan (Tuesday, May 31)6:30 AM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

HJC Torah: Tanya Chapter 30

Tanya Chapter 30


Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/tanya-chapter-30-669

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

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Monday, May 23, 2022

HJC Mitzvah Monday: Mitzvah 31: Remember the Shabbos Day

Mitzvah 31: Remember the Shabbos Day





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

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

HJC Torah: Tefilla Sunday - Ashreinu

Ashreinu - How lucky we are


Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/ashreinu-658

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

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Friday, May 20, 2022

HJC Torah and News - Parshas Behar

Here are the links to this week's Podcast Parsha Dvar Torah, The Yovel Reset Button.

The Simcha Kiddush this Shabbos is co-sponsored by:
  • Rob and Jan Altshuler in honor of granddaughter Sorah Leah Borochovitz's Birthday, Daughter Holly Corbett's Birthday, Rob and Jan's 48th Wedding Anniversary, and continued Refuah for Ted Lidsky.
  • Steve and Beth Baker in memory of Steve's cousin Yisroel Ben Yakov who passed away May 12th.
  • Edna Edelman -Shabbat Shalom!
  • Dr. Moshe and Rivka Kirsch in honor of the Rabbi and Kehilla.
  • Larry and Barbara Mervine The HJCS Development Committee invites all of you (members, family and friends to our first Annual Fundraising Picnic to be held on Sunday, August 24, 2022. Wishing everyone a good Shabbos!
  • YoYo and Marni Moore wishing everyone a wonderful Shabbos!
  • The "M" family in honor of the birthday of Israel May 14, 1948 liberation and establishment of the state of Israel for the Jewish people, may we see the full redemption soon! IN HONOR OF THE UPCOMING MARRIAGE OF YOYO's Nephew BENAYAHU on May 30th I"H in Israel! May the young couple build a BAYIT NE'EMAN B'YISRAEL IN HEALTH, HAPPINESS & SAFETY!  MAZEL TOV THE MOTHER OF THE GROOM, Yoyo's sister Chana and the entire families of the bride and groom!!
  • Jeff and Melanie Muller in honor of the birth of twins Ayelet and Isaac born to Micha and Batya Muskal.
  • Yoyo IN HONOR OF MY FATHER IN LAW'S BIRTHDAY (Lou Elmaleh of TORONTO CANADA ON MAY 29! May you live a long and healthy life to 120 years plus together with family and children and grandchildren in happiness! And Happy Birthday from all the "M" family!
  • Isabel Parks Refuah Sheleimah to Barbara Gulko, Ted Lidsky, and Marla Lipman.
  • Steven and Elana Perlin in honor of Shira Tziporah's imminent whole hand birthday.
  • Lori Raskin for her being awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year at St. Agatha-Aloysius School and for the continued Refuah Sheleimah for Barbara Gulko (Rivka bas Raizel).
  • Hillel and Zahava Seltzer for Mazel Tov to Isabelle Seltzer on her graduation from Fuchs Mizrachi High School.
  • The Setnik Family, in honor of Getzel Setnik's thirtieth birthday, ad meya v'esrim shana!
  • Chuck and Sandra Zeitler in thanks for getting beanless cholent.
Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Hillel and Zahava Seltzer in commemoration of the yahrzeits of Zahava's brother, Eli Adler, HaChaver Eliyahu ben HaChaver Gershon, Hillel's grandfather, Al Seltzer, Alexander ben Avraham, and Hillel's great uncle, Josh Merves, Yehoshua ben Hillel Zalman HaCohen (Private First Class, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division, killed in Germany in the final days of WWII).

At Shalosh Seudos, I will speak about Rabbi Yitzchak HaLevi Rabinowitz, the author of Doros HaRishonim, the first frum Jewish historian, founding father of the study of Jewish History by non-apikorsim. His yohrtzeit is this Shabbos.

Shavuos is in two weeks, and we want it to be memorable. We are making plans and want your input; on shiur topics as well as the menu for Shavuos night and a Neilas HaChag celebration. Please share your thoughts with me ASAP.  

It is the custom during Yizkor to honor our dear departed by making a donation. Heights Jewish Center has developed a Yizkor memorial booklet that will be available on Shavuos, when Yizkor is said. Please contact the shul office with your donation and name submissions by May 27th.

As summer is fast approaching, please keep in mind that one of the many benefits of having a membership with Heights Jewish Center is the ability to have our children attend an overnight Jewish summer camp with a $1,000 grant available.
This program is NOT based on income levels, and all members can qualify but there are some restrictions (types of camps).  For more information, look at the attached flyer and please contact Jeff Muller.   Don't delay as summer is fast approaching!

The HJCS Development Committee invites all of you (members, family and friends) to our first Annual Fundraising Picnic to be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022  at the Cleveland MetroParks--South Chagrin Reservation--at the Shelter House area)  maps and details forthcoming).    Good food (including vegetarian selections) will be
available, games for kids, a silent auction,  popcorn, cotton candy will also be available.   More details to follow.
Questions or to volunteer to help, please call Larry Mervine at 216.701.7252 or e-mail him at lawrencemervine24@gmail.com.  Thank you. 

There will be a community wide safety and security exercise THIS SUNDAY MORNING.
In cooperation with FEMA, UHPD, BEACHWOOD PD, and FEDERATION SECURITY, HJCS will be the target of a simulated terrorist attack.
There will be NO LIVE THREATS!....On Sunday morning about 6:00 A.M. a package will be placed near our rear entry doors.  There will be a guard on site to monitor this.  Please do NOT attempt to disturb this package.   Those of you davening at HJCS Sunday morning should exit after services and leave the property.  At about 9:00, there will be a simulated explosion of the package.  At that time first responders will be arriving, and access to the property (parking lot) will be denied until about noon.  If you will be needing access, you will need to remain in the building after davening.  Cars will be allowed to exit.  If you are authorized to carry a firearm at HJCS, you may NOT have live ammunition on your person once the exercise begins!  This exercise will be a minor inconvenience for us, but will be invaluable training for law enforcement.   Please cooperate.  


Refuah Sheleima to:
Marla Lipman
Barb Gulko

Good Shabbos
Rabbi Davidovich


Shabbos Parshas...Behar
English dates: Friday/SaturdayMay 20-21
Friday Mincha7:00 PM
Earliest Candle-Lighting7:13 PM
Latest Candle-Lighting8:26 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Parsha Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)9:42 AM
Navi Shiur7:45 PM
Shabbos Mincha8:15 PM
Maariv9:35 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday8:35 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday and Memorial Day8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM
Rosh Chodesh Sivan (Tuesday, May 31)6:30 AM
Other Shiurim
Midrash Shiur Monday-Friday6:15 AM
Lunch-and-Learn Gemara Shiur Tuesday12:00 PM
Women's Shiur, by Rebbetzin Deena DavidovichMonday at 9:30 AM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

HJC Torah - Lag BaOmer - I will behold the wonders of Your Torah

Lag BaOmer - I will behold the wonders of Your Torah


Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/lag-baomer-i-will-behold-the-wonders-of-your-torah-635

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

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

HJC Navi Shiur: Sefer Shoftim Chapter 4: Devorah

Sefer Shoftim Chapter 4: Devorah
 

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

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

HJC Torah: Tanya Chapter 29

Tanya Chapter 29.  "Self"-criticism that leads to Simcha


Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/tanya-chapter-29-633

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

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HJC Torah: Mitzvah 30 - Not to take the name of God in vain

Mitzvah 30 - Not to take the name of God in vain




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

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SIMCHA KIDDUSH

The next Simcha Kiddush will take place THIS week, on May 21st.  Please send in your name submissions by email to hjcsoffice@gmail.com or call 216-382-1958. Sponsor for just $18.00 minimum per name.

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

HJC Tefilla Sunday: Ashrei - the letter Pei

Two takes on the most popular line in Ashrei


Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/two-takes-on-the-most-popular-line-in-ashrei-629

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

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Friday, May 13, 2022

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Emor

Here is today's recording of a brief shiur on the shared theme of Pesach Sheini and Lag B'Omer:

Refuah Sheleima to:
Marla Lipman
Barb Gulko
Ted Lidsky

A deluxe Cholent Kiddush is sponsored by Rabbi Jason and Sandra Claude in honor of the early COVID-era birth and second birthday (6 Iyar) of their daughter Tamar; Rabbi Jason, Abigail, and Tamar Claude in celebration of Sandra's milestone birthday (25 Iyar); and Manny and Molly Cohen in honor of the birth and upcoming first birthday (11 Tammuz) of their daughter Eva.

This week at Shalosh Seudos I will speak about Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi, whose Yohrtzeit was the 10th of Iyar.  

The next Simcha Kiddush will take place next Shabbos, on May 21st.  Please send in your name submissions by email to hjcsoffice@gmail.com or call 216-382-1958. Sponsor for just $18.00 minimum per name.

Pesach Sheini is this Sunday.

Lag B'Omer is this coming Thursday. 

Shavuos is in three weeks, and we want it to be memorable. We are making plans and want your input; on shiur topics as well as the menu for Shavuos night and a Neilas HaChag celebration. Please share your thoughts with me ASAP.  

It is the custom during Yizkor to honor our dear departed by making a donation. Heights Jewish Center has developed a Yizkor memorial booklet that will be available on Shavuos, when Yizkor is said. Please contact the shul office with your donation and name submissions by May 27th.

We wanted to take this opportunity to express our thanks for the continuing support of our Heights Jewish Center Partners.  The Partners Program, open to all, calls for an additional financial commitment to the Shul, over and above regular dues. We are extremely grateful for their patronage.

Rob and Jan Altshuler
Lenny and Penny Beer
Fred and Katia Bolotin
Adam and Rachel Covitch
Adam and Rena Gardin
Gershon and Mary Ireland
Danny and Dr. Ruth Jacob
Dr. Shira Katz
Ted and Lorinda Lidsky
Martin and Marla Lipman
Arthur and Faina Malakhimov
Yisroel and Sherrie Mendenhall
Stuart and Leah Mintz
Dr. Joel and Sharon Peerless
Clifford and Linda Wolf

If you are interested in becoming a Heights Partner, please contact the Office for details.


Good Shabbos
Rabbi Davidovich
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Shabbos Parshas...Emor
English dates: Friday/SaturdayMay 13-14
Friday Mincha6:55 PM
Earliest Candle-Lighting7:07 PM
Latest Candle-Lighting8:19 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Parsha Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)9:45 AM
Navi Shiur7:35 PM
Shabbos Mincha8:05 PM
Maariv9:28 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday8:30 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM
Rosh Chodesh6:30 AM
Other Shiurim
Midrash Shiur Monday-Friday6:15 AM
Lunch-and-Learn Gemara Shiur Tuesday12:00 PM
Women's Shiur, by Rebbetzin Deena DavidovichMonday at 9:30 AM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Shavuos Yizkor Book

Dear Congregant,

 

 It is the custom during Yizkor to honor our dear departed by making a donation.  Heights Jewish Center has developed a Yizkor memorial booklet that will be available on the day Yizkor is said.


Please return the bottom portion of this letter to the shul office with your donation and name submissions by May 27th.

 

Thank you,

 

 

Memorial Booklet- Shavuos

 

Your name: _________________________________________

 

Address: ___________________________________________

 

              ___________________________________________

 

Phone     ____________________E-mail_______________________

 

Name(s) of dear departed:          or    ______Same as last memorial booklet

 

 

 

_ Enclosed   ___Please Bill me   ___Credit card # ____________exp___/____

      ___$54   ___$72   ___ $100   ___$180   ___ other $___________

 

14270 Cedar Road,  University Heights, Ohio 44121

Telephone:216 382-1958  Fax:216 382-5142

Website: www.hjcs.org e-mail: office@hjcs.org,  rabbi@hjcs.org     

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

HJC Torah: Welcoming as a holy act

Welcoming as a holy act



PS If you are interested in sponsoring one of our podcasts, please email me.
Thank you and Good Shabbos,
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

HJC Navi Shiur: Shoftim Chapter 3

Navi Shiur: Shoftim Chapter 3


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

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

HJC Torah - Tanya Tuesday: Chapter 28

Tanya Chapter 28 - Simcha even when flooded with negativity


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

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Monday, May 9, 2022

HJC Mitzvah Monday: Mitzvah 29 - Not to serve Avodah Zarah on its terms

Mitzvah 29 - Not to serve Avodah Zarah on its terms

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Mitzvah-29---Not-to-serve-Avodah-Zarah-on-its-terms-e1iaj3h

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

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Sunday, May 8, 2022

HJC Torah: An ode to "Bentching"

An ode to "bentching", AKA Birkas Hamazon, AKA "Grace after Meals"

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/The-beauty-of-bentching-e1i8v56


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

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Friday, May 6, 2022

HJC Torah and News: Parshas Kedoshim

Understanding the word "Kedoshim".

A different perspective on the Israeli Independence Day.

This week at Shalosh Seudos I will speak about Rabbi Yaakov Emden, whose Yohrtzeit was Rosh Chodesh Iyar.

The next Simcha Kiddush will take place in two weeks, on May 21st.  Please send in your name submissions by email to hjcsoffice@gmail.com or call 216-382-1958. Sponsor for just $18.00 minimum per name.

Shabbos Parshas...Kedoshim
English dates: Friday/SaturdayMay 6-7
Friday Mincha6:50 PM
Earliest Candle-Lighting7:02 PM
Latest Candle-Lighting8:11 PM
Dr. Bela Glaser memorial Parsha Shiur8:30 AM
Shacharis9:00 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shema (GR"A/Baal Hatanya)9:49 AM
Navi Shiur7:30 PM
Shabbos Mincha8:00 PM
Maariv9:21 PM
Mincha the following Sunday through Thursday8:20 PM
Weekday Davening Times
Shacharis
Sunday8:00 AM
Monday-Friday6:45 AM
Rosh Chodesh6:30 AM
Other Shiurim
Midrash Shiur Monday-Friday6:15 AM
Lunch-and-Learn Gemara Shiur Tuesday12:00 PM
Women's Shiur, by Rebbetzin Deena DavidovichMonday at 9:30 AM
--
Rabbi Raphael Davidovich
Heights Jewish Center
14270 Cedar Road
University Heights, OH 44121

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

HJC Torah: Nach Wednesday: Shoftim Chapter 2

A summary and some insight on Sefer Shofim (The Book of Judges) Chapter 2.

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Shoftim-Chapter-2-e1i3gqa

Audio: https://audio.hjcs.org/shiur/shoftim-chapter-2-620

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

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

HJC Torah x2: Mitzvah Monday and Tanya Tuesday

Mitzvah 28 - Do not bow down to any other deity

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/raphael-davidovich/episodes/Mitzvah-28---Do-not-bow-down-to-any-other-deity-e1i1on5


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Tanya Chapter 27




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

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

HJC Torah x 2: Sefira and Torah


The Joy of Sefiras HaOmer



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The wonder of three brochos before learning Torah




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

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