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