Vol. 23     Issue 41                   August 12, 2017                     Parshas Eikev
Frankel, Rubin, Klein, Dubin, Siegel & Payne, P.C. 
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This Week's Dvar Torah: "All By Myself"

"And you shall eat and be satisfied, and you shall bless HaShem your G-d for the good land which He gave to you."  [Deuteronomy 8:10]
This is not merely a prediction, but a Commandment. We must bless G-d after a meal, and acknowledge all that G-d has done for us.
The specified time for this blessing is striking. 

Don't we feel most thankful before the meal? Shouldn't we say the blessing when we're hungry?  We say most blessings before rather than after - including the blessing on learning Torah...

  Click here and find out why we do it this way.... 
 
AMUD Insights 
Brachos 14a     "We Should Have a Dream" 
Rabbi Yaakov Berkowitz

In this week's amud we learn a peculiar homiletical teaching. " R' Yona said in the name of R' Zeira: Whoever sleeps for seven days without having a dream is called wicked, as it states (Proverbs 19:23)..." While there are people who actually keep a diary of their dreams, for the most part, the general population does not attribute so much significance to dreams. In fact, the gemara tells us ( Brachos 55a) " dreams speak [nonsense]" . If this is so, how are we to understand the importance that the gemara seems to be giving dreams?

Amud-A-Week" Program Now In Its Second Year.... Sign Up Now! 
N'shei Agudah Summer series of Shabbos shiurim for ladies continues this Shabbos with a shiur from 
Rabbi Daniel Kamins.
 Shabbos, August 12th at 4:30 pm  
at the home of Mrs. Ruth Abramson, 557 Westview.
"Falling For Fashion"
Featuring Orli's colorful, stylish, upbeat fashions for Fall/Winter 2017
 
Enjoy a delectable luncheon, trendy fashion show,
lively music, social fun, and of course... shopping!
 
Be inspired by Anna Altman's presentation
"Outer Beauty Begins with Inner Strength:
Building Confidence Within"
 
Sunday, August 20, 2017
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Nusach Hari B'nai Zion
Featuring
Fashion by Orli's Boutique ~ Jewelry by Sage Chic ~ Essential Oils by Meredith Daniels ~ Guided Meditation for Stress Relief
with Vicki Atlas
Take advantage of end-of-season clearance sale items!
 
Registration $18 by August 11
For reservations, please call Shayna at 314-913-1200
 
Women only
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
St. Louis Kollel
Senior Kollel Division Presents
"Can You Hear Me NOW?"
Audiology Update for
Ages 50 Ears and Above
Featuring
Dr. Jacques Herzog, MD 
 
Founder and Director of the Center for
Hearing and Balance Disorders-St. Lukes
Wednesday, August 16th at 4pm
Nusach Hari B'nai Zion 650 North Price Olivette 63132
Admission Free....Ref reshments Served
Call Senior Kollel at 314 726-6047
or email gnitsun@stlkollel.com for details.


"Deactivation of Implantable 
Devices"
Two Tablets and SSM Health bring you the next Two Tablets event on 
Thursday, September 7th from 6-7pm
at SSM - St. Mary's Hospital - Mother Odelia Conference Room (ground floor)
6420 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO

We will have the privilege of being addressed by
 
Dr. Alan Weiss_ Professor of Medicine _ Cardiology_ Washington University School of Medicine
  
Rabbi Yitzchak Kowalsky_ Dr. J. Lester Zeffren Chair of Jewish Medical Ethics_ St. Louis Kollel

We will be discussing cases of patients who already have had
installed implantable devices and now wish to deactivate them.

This live activity can be claimed for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Game On! Strengthen Your Memory
Mah Jongg Madness Tournament
Sunday, October 29th 9am to 4:30pm
Creve Coeur Government Center
300 N. New Ballas 63141
Call Shayna 314 913-1200
Sponsored by Nusach Hari B'nai Zion Sisterhood
and St. Louis Kollel's Senior Kollel Division
Did you know??????
St. Louis Kollel's Newest Division
Senior Kollel
Is Up & Running
If you're 50 or above, Senior Kollel is for YOU!
Jewish Learning ~ Memory Strengthening ~ Wellness Programs
Classes, programs and events to nurture your Mind, Body & Spirit
*   Mussar and Gemara for Men Monday thru Thursday mornings with Rabbi Nitsun 10:15am to 12:15pm
*   "What If?" Contemporary Jewish Issues of the day for
Men and Women with Rabbi Nitsun Tuesdays 1pm to 2pm
*   Monthly Two Tablets Medical Ethics at St. Mary's
*   Private Text-Based Learning Opportunities for Women
Have an idea for a program? Would like us to add your name to our Senior Kollel mailing list and email list?
Call 314 726-6047 or email office@stlkollel.com
St. Louis Kollel  | 314 726-6047 | office@stlkollel.com | www.stlkollel.com
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