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Torah Reading 1061 Haftarah 1085
R'EIH
In yet a further continuation of Moses' farewell speeches, the Israelites are informed that a future of either blessings or curses is in their hands. The specifics of these alternatives will be spelled out in a ceremony that is to take place upon entry into the land. All is contingent upon adherence to the Torah.
As part of the Torah's program for eradicating idolatry, all local cultic shrines, sacrifices and other practices were to be eliminated; ritual would be centrally concentrated "in the place that God would choose." The second tithe was to be brought to this central location - not for donation to the Sanctuary, but to be consumed and enjoyed by the religious pilgrim. Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot were to be celebrated by pilgrimage to this as yet unidentified, "place."
Other idolatrous trappings were also prohibited: child sacrifice, and inflicting gashes or shaving as a sign of mourning. False prophets - those who encouraged idolatry - were to be executed, and any town that had been subverted (i.e., that had totally gone over to idolatry) was to be thoroughly destroyed.
The laws of
kashrut
are reiterated, after which a further dietary restriction is added: both animals and produce are tithed--some of the tithes go to the
poor
, some to the Levite and some are to be eaten by the
pilgrim
at the Sanctuary.
Tithing logically leads into details of a social and economic contract that gives great consideration to the
poor
, and the sidra concludes with the reasoning behind the three
Pilgrim
age Festivals
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My thanks to Cantor Zim, Jeff Adler, Regina Freidman & Evelyn Baer (my brain trust) and Alan Herchenfeld for holding the fort while I attend a family celebration followed by AIPAC's annual Rabbinic Symposium
Tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m.
Torah and Haftarah introductions by Dr. Avi Yacobi
D'var Torah by Diana Yacobi
Mazal Tov to Zachary Shatz on his Bar Mitzvah anniversary; Zach will chant the haftarah
Tomorrow at 7:15 p.m.:
Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Ma'ariv & Havdalah
During Seudah Shlishit we will read:
Moscow Holds the Key to Peace Between Jerusalem and Damascus
Russia is more important than the United States in averting war between Israel and Syria
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Please join our MINIONS and help us to make our MINYAN
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. ~~~ Monday - Thursday 7:45 p.m. ~~~ Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.
This Week's Yahrzeit Observances
We hope that our weekly listing of yahrzeit observances will serve 2 purposes:
1) To remind those who ha
ve the yahrzeit for a second time, much closer to the date of the actual observance
2) To alert friends and acquaintances that someone they know is observing a yahrzeit. We hope that you will show them your support by joining them at our minyanim, and helping to assure that Kaddish can be recited with a minyan
| Myra London will be observing yahrzeit for her husband,Daniel London on Sunday evening, August 12th |
| Myrna Block will be observing yahrzeit for her grandmother,Bella Rosen on Monday evening, August 13th |
| Iris Coleman will be observing yahrzeit for her sister,Karen Sue Coleman on Monday evening, August 13th |
| Gerald Koszer will be observing yahrzeit for his father,Sidney Koszer on Tuesday evening, August 14th |
| Larry Lesh will be observing yahrzeit for his grandfather,Sam Leshefsky on Tuesday evening, August 14th |
| Rona Topiel will be observing yahrzeit for her mother,Tillie Weissman on Tuesday evening, August 14th |
| Myra London will be observing yahrzeit for her father,Bernard Weidman on Wednesday evening, August 15th |
| Marilyn Saposh will be observing yahrzeit for her father-in-law,Nathan Saposh on Thursday evening, August 16th |
| Ellen Yuder will be observing yahrzeit for her husband,Paul Yuder on Thursday evening, August 16th |
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Important Reads
UN. Recognizes Israeli Youth Group That Brings Together Kids With and Without Special Needs
This is the critical thinking that comes with an Oxford education... (but his spokesperson got it right: "He hopes for a day when there will be no need for security barriers in the State of Israel, but while active terrorist organizations threaten the safety of the people living in Israel, security barriers are unfortunate but necessary to protect human lives.")
This review is too important to be placed under "Pop Culture":
Echoes of Billings, Montana "Not in Our Town":
Billboards Erected in Support of Vandalized Indiana Synagogue
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The US Peace Plan
This interview is quite a coup for the Hamodia newspaper, a publication that most of you never heard of it. It's published daily in Hebrew and weekly in English. It reflects the views and mindset of the Haredi community, both in United States (its headquarters is in Brooklyn), and in Israel.
The thing that impressed me the most about this interview with Jason Greenblatt is how open and honest Greenbaltt seems about almost everything. The only thing that he is tightlipped about is the details of the peace plan.
Why give an interview to Hamodia - and why now? Well, you can bet that the publishers and readers are big Trump supporters. The questions Greenblatt was asked were all softball. And the timing... I think that the information contained in the next article is a partial answer to that question.
The Understated Statesman: An Interview With Jason Greenblatt
And then this:
If this is true, then a major assumption of the plan is without foundation:
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More on The New Basic Law
Or so she says (Bibi's Advisor for World Communities)... Too bad that Masorti and Reform Jews are not minorities, or they could/might be recognized as having rights. And read the piece that follows it for Danny Gordis' view on the erosion of free speech in Israel:
The new law does not erode a single right or protection of any minority. It actually reaffirms Israel's commitment to minority groups.
Recent detentions of those who disagree with Netanyahu's government are unsettling for a democracy
And this article provides more detail on one such incident that Gordis writes about:
2 American-Jewish Activists Living in Israel Detained at Border with Egypt
Simone Zimmerman said she was asked why she came to Israel to work with Palestinians as opposed to Jews
Tens of Thousands of Druze and Their Supporters Rally Against Nation-State Law
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Gaza
As a "city boy" I have no real concept of how big an acres is. But when I read that the farm, forest and wilderness areas destroyed by incendiary devices from Gaza cover an area the size of the city of Tel Aviv, that made an indelible impression.
UN Photos: The Effects of Arson Kites on Israel
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In a new book by scholar Matthew Polly, research shows the American-born action film star was a polyglot with diverse ethnic backgrounds
Yesterday was Whitney Houston's birthday:
Whitney Houston would have turned 55. Her music played at bar and bat mitzvahs across America in the 1990s-the theme songs of a forgotten adolescence
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On the Road with the Rabbi
Fiddler on the Roof-SOLD OUT!
To celebrate a new all-Yiddish production of 'Fiddler on the Roof,' we take a look at the play's enduring cultural significance, and talk to the actors about learning Yiddish for their roles. Click here to read more.
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Dear Friends,
As the summer winds down and we prepare for another school year, I wanted to let you know about an exciting new AJC New Jersey program, Leaders For Tomorrow (LFT). It is the kind of forward-thinking program that has me so excited and honored to play a role with AJC New Jersey's volunteer leadership. As a parent, I know how important it is to prepare our children for the challenges they may face on their college campuses, including anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias. LFT works to develop the skills our children need to be strong Jewish leaders. I urge you to encourage your high school students to apply! More details about the program and how to apply can be found below.
Best,
Sheri Goldberg
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Dear AJC NJ Lay Leaders,
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is pleased to introduce to the families of New Jersey, an exciting, award-winning leadership development opportunity for rising high school sophmores, juniors, and seniors - Leaders For Tomorrow (LFT).
LFT will build on AJC's mission to develop young Jewish leaders who can advocate for the Jewish people, Israel and human rights around the world, and serve as positive change agents for their peers and community. AJC's goal is to ensure that graduates of the program enter college with knowledge and confidence to engage in ongoing dialogue regarding anti-Semitism and Israel.
LFT will consist of seven live, interactive training sessions on Sundays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm beginning in the Fall of 2018. These sessions will take place in Millburn, NJ and will include dinner.
Dates of the program are as follows:
October 21
November 18
December 16
February 10
March 17
April 21
May 19
Topics covered will include past and current Israeli affairs, challenges facing global Jewry including the BDS movement, among others, and how to effectively utilize strategic networks in advocacy. These lessons are important for students of all backgrounds as they approach college and are transferable to myriad facets of life.
We encourage applications be submitted as soon as possible. Admission to this program is highly competitive. Participants will be selected based on their application, and one or more subsequent interviews.
The deadline to apply is Friday, September 7. There is no cost to apply or participate.
Please reach out to Dena Dubofsky with any questions at dubofskyd@ajc.org or 973.379.7844.
Sincerely,
Rabbi David C. Levy Dena Dubofsky
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