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
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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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