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This Week
Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2015
11-17 Sh'vat , 5775
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Parshas Beshalach
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7:45amDaf Yomi Class
8:30am Shacharis
8:30am Sephardic Minyan in the Mirkis Chapel
9:58am Latest Shema
Following services everyone is invited to kiddush in the social hall.
Shabbos Afternoon:
4:45pm Prophetic Vision Class with Rabbi Fisch
5:20pm Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishis in the social hall.
6:45pm Maariv and Havdallah
We respectfully request that everyone refrain from conversation during the Torah reading, Kaddish, Repetition and Kedushah. Thank you for helping maintain appropriate decorum during services and respecting the Tefilah.
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Daf Yomi
Weekdays- 6:00am
Shabbos- 7:45am
Sundays & legal holidays -7:15am
Join us each morning before services in the Mirkis Chapel
Halacha Yomi:
Rabbi Fisch will teach a brief halacha following minyan every morning. We are studying the laws of Tzedaka.
Mishna Yomi:
Rabbi Fisch will teach a brief mishna between mincha & maariv every evening. We are studying Tractate Maaser Sheini.
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Candle Lighting Times
Jan. 30
Candle lighting 5:37pm
Mincha 5:40
Feb. 6 Candle lighting 5:49pmMincha 5:50pm
Services This Week
Shacharis
Sunday 8:15am
Monday- Friday 6:45am
Mincha 5:45pm
Additional Minyan on Tuesday for Maariv at 8:30pm
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Shabbos Morning Youth Programs
(Approx.) 8:30am
Supervised free play for all ages.
Youth Groups
Approx.) 10:00am
Gan Shabbat Infant through Pre-K in the school lunchroom.
Tot Shabbat
Kindergarten through 2nd grade in the Torah Academy library
Jr Congregation
Grades 3 through 7 in the Stromberg Library
NCSY Teen Workshop
B'nei Mitzvah through 12th grade in the youth lounge.
4:45pm Youth Oneg with Rabbi Hamuoui.
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Leah Finkelstein
Myron Flagler
Bruce Phillips
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Refuah Sheleimah
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Harry Shapiro
Tzippy Zaguri
Sandi Roth
Shirley Mirkis
Ken Jacobson
Florence Berman
Jay Lipper
Bertica Hubsch
Susie Ehrlich
Lilo Frisch
Nathan Weiss
Robert Feldman
Kathy Osterer
DiDi Jarchower
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Yahrzeit
Maurice Beyer
Malka Bokhman
Arnold Goodman
Inge Gurevich
Eddie Held
Batsheva Katz
Lewis Levy
Leo Mirkis
Freha Nahmani
Cornelia Rappaport
Grigory Ronshtaine
Sheldon Schiller
Paul Schwartz
Jacob Sheitelman
Melvin Stadler
Ronald Wolfe
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Weekest Link
Jan. 29th at 7:45pm with Rabbi Fisch
Do you find yourself sitting in shul wondering what relevance the weekly portion has in your daily life? How does it matter what route the Israelites traveled in the desert? Or what is the meaning of sacrifices? Please join us for our weekly parsha class and discover how these messages are indeed timeless.
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 NEW
Purim Mini Series with
Rabbi Feigenbaum begins February 2nd at 7:30pm
Purim as a Paradigm of Jewish History
As we analyze the politics, social dynamics, and hidden Hand of G-d that shapes and colors the Purim story, we will discover that it is a reflection of the unique history of the Jewish People, from Biblical times to the present. Join us as we discover the underpinnings of the miraculous viability of an ancient People in modern times.
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 Talmud Class will return Feb. 3 at 7:30pm
Learn the Talmud as you never have before!
...Read More
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Women's Informal Inspiration
Wednesday,
Feb. 4 at 9:15am
Rabbi Feigenbaum will teach this class.
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 Etz Chaim welcomes
Dr. Mordechai Kedar as our guest speaker on
On the topic of: Why do radical Muslims Hate the West?
Lunch with priorreservations
Dr. Kedar is an Israeli scholar of Arabic literature and a lecturer at
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Unlock the Closed Book with
Rabbi Feigenbaum
Feb. 7
10:00-10:45am
(Every other Shabbos). Men and women welcome. Lively explanatory prayer experience.
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Discovery Seminar February 8th Registration 9:00am Seminar 9:30-12:00pm Fasten your seatbelt! World famous discovery lecture Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Topics Include: I believe in G-d Now What? The Seven Wonders of Jewish History! What really happened at Mt. Sinai ...and much more! Registration Free until February 3, 2015 FREE Childcare available Co-sponsored by Etz Chaim Synagogue and Lawrence & Kathy Kantor & Family Please call the office for more information CLICK TO REGISTER
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Mandarin
Lunch & Learn
Wednesday Feb. 11
12:00 - 1:00 pm
JCA 8505 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville FL 32217
Sponsoed by Dr. Gene and Brenda Wolchok
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THURSDAY NIGHT MISHMAR Feb. 12
7:30pm
with guest speaker Ahron Scharman
Thursday night mishmar program will take place on a monthly basis on the Thursday prior to Shabbos, Mevorchim. The Mishmar will begin with one on one learning with a learning partner of your choice.Hot cholent and beer will be served followed by class.
Sponsored by
Ahron Scharman
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 Etz Chaim SYNAPLEX presents Footnote Feb. 14 at 8:00pm
Talmud scholar Eliezer Shkolnik (Shlomo Bar Aba) has worked in obscurity at Jerusalem's Hebrew University. In contrast, Eliezer's son, Uriel (Lior Ashkenazi), also an academic, has published many books and received numerous accolades. Eliezer looks down on his son's achievements and pursuit of fame, and so the pair have a rocky relationship. Their rivalry comes to a head when Eliezer receives word that, at long last, he is the recipient of the prestigious Israeli Prize
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Etz Chaim Synagogue Welcomes Guest Speaker
Congressman Ron DeSantis
Feb. 18 at 7:00pm
He will speak on the topic of "Israel and Azerbaijan, A Unique Partnership in a Strange World"
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 Winter Shabbaton with Rabbi Paysach Krohn
February 20-21, 2015
Rabbi Paysach Krohn is a world renowned speaker who has electrified audiences all over the world with his powerful presentations. He masterfully weaves beautiful stories with inspired ideas to drive home relevant timeless messages for Jews around the world...READ MORE
More details soon.
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January 31-
Parent & Child Learning
February 1-
SR NCSY Super Bowl Party
February 2-
Mishna Monday
February 3- B'nei/
Tues 4:15-5:45pm
February 4-
Torah High /
Wed 7:30-9:00pm
Feb. 13-15
NCSY SHABBATON
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Parent & Child Jan. 31 at 7:30pm
Moms/ dads
bubbies and zaidies
Bring your sons and daughters for a real family experience and some intense bonding over a sefer.
Pizza, prizes, raffle ruach!
Sponsored by The Melamed Family in memory of Hy Melamed.
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Superbowl Party
Feb. 1, 2015
NCSY Lounge
Kickoff 6:30pm
Grades 8-12
Wings, subs, chips and dips
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With profound sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved member Norberto Voloschin.
We express our sincere condolences to his family; his daughter Patricia Voloschin-Weiner, his son in law Mark Weiner, and daughters Sandra and Jessica Voloschin. We also extend our condolences to his grandchildren Samantha, Daniel, Federico, Martin, Luciano and Tomas.
May the Al-Mighty comfort the family among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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 AIPAC Policy Conference March 1-3.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver live remarks at the Policy Conference.
More than 14,000 pro-Israel Americans gather in Washington, D.C. for the
annual AIPAC Policy Conference to help shape U.S. policy and further strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. Please join Rabbi Fisch and the fellow members of Etz Chaim in our nation's Capital for three of the most important days affecting Israel's future. For more information Etz Chaim's delegation, or to register for the AIPAC Policy Conference, please contact Sammy Kalmowicz at 954-382-6110 or [email protected]
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Etz Chaim/FANN Food Drive
 There is no shortage of Jacksonville citizens in need of food, so we are partnering with JFCS/Feed a Needy Neighbor to do our part as a shul to help. We can never be too early to start gathering non perishable foods for our push to fill as many Winn Dixie grocery bags (to be supplied) as possible. All types of non perishable foods are needed but the March emphasis is on peanut butter, jelly, crackers, Mac & Cheese, and hearty soups.
Stay tuned for additional announcements as we approach the roll out. For information, contact Yosef Meyer, text/cell 535-2317.
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Happenings in the Community
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February 2015 is Jewish Disability Awareness Month
Programs are offered by JFCS and
sponsored by the Michael and Drew Land Speaker Series
February 1, 2015- Sibling Support Workshop
is a group for siblings of children with special needs who have many feelings which they may struggle to understand and express...at JFCS, 12:30 - 3:00PM.
February 18, 2015- JFCS is partnering with Nemours Bright Start to bring nationally known speaker Jonathan Mooney. He will address the topic of disabilities and their impact on children...at Jacksonville Jewish Center at 7:00PM
February 22, 2015- Inclusion panel discussion will be led by Batya Jacobs, Director of Center for Inclusion and Special Education of Yachad/NJCD...
5 - 7 PM at Etz Chaim Synagogue; a light dinner will be served
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Join us for a documentary and an in-depth conversation with a panel of local experts to learn what human trafficking is, who is vulnerable and what we can do to limit its reach in our community and beyond.
Sunday, February 8 at 1:00 PM * FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Congregation Ahavath Chesed - 8727 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32217
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Jewish Community Alliance
Adult Art Programs at the JCA
The Jewish Community Alliance's Cultural Arts department is offering several adult art programs during their winter program session. Six-week courses in watercolor and oil painting, as well as eight-week courses in pottery, are available to those interested in personal enrichment through creative expression. The next pottery session is from March 10 through April 28. Water color and oil painting both have dates for Feb. 23-March 30 and Feb. 25-April 1. For more information, contact Thelma Nied at 730-2100 ext. 227 or [email protected]. You can register on line at jcajax.org or with the program registrar in person or at 730-2100, x 228.
All classes are held at the JCA located at 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. 32217
(on the corner of San Jose and San Clerc, one traffic light north of Baymeadows Road)
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Sunday, March 1, 2015 10:00 am
At the home of Sue and Mitchell Levine
Special Guest: Dr. Aviad Haramati
"The Science and Art of Mindfulness: Stress and Burnout in Health Professionals"
This event is open to ALL Jewish healthcare professionals in the Jacksonville community.
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Super Sunday
Super and Thank You Sunday 2015, the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville's annual phone-a-thon, will take place on Sunday, February 1 from 9:00 - 12:00pm in the JCA Auditorium. This year, the morning is being graciously sponsored by Periodontics Laser & Implant Dentistry - Dr. Gary Perlman.
We are looking for volunteers to help call over 1000 homes in an effort to raise funds which support our Jewish organizations both locally and overseas, and to thank those donors who have already made a commitment to the campaign. This year volunteers can help one of our 6 local agencies win a prize of $1000!!!
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Contact Us: Phone: (904)262-3565/Fax: (904) 292-0524
10167 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32257
Rabbi Fisch-ext. 8 (616-8955) [email protected]
Rabbi Hauptman-ext. 5 (598-4324) [email protected]
Rabbi Feigenbaum- ext. 12 (913)-230-6448 [email protected]
Terri Velazquez- ext. 7 [email protected]
Jeannie Wright-ext. 7 [email protected]
Scot Ackerman, M.D. President (904)-571-9000
www.etzchaim.org
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