Thanks so much to all those who pledged to help with Yayin Le’Kiddush and Ner La’Maor which will help the shul continue to run.
If you have not done so already you can pay online with this link:
You can also pay by cash or write a check to cong. Levi Yitzchak and give it to the gabboim.
For Yayin Le’Kiddush, you can go to Ariel Glat Market pay them for the wine and they deliver it to the shul for you!
Thank in advance
Shaya & Mushka Lowenstein
Invite the community to a Sholom Zochor
at 613 N Highland Ave.
5:00 pm at the home of Mrs. Inna Vcherashansky
622 N Detroit
Speaker: Rabbi Levi Kramer
Upcoming Birthdays
Upcoming Anniversaries
Upcoming Yahrtzeits
The True Dossier of Tishrei
is found in our service of Yaakov Halach l'Darcho
By Rabbi Shimon Raichik
This year marks the 40th year since the Rebbe's heart attack which occurred on Shemini Atzeres 5738-1977. During the period following the heart attack the Rebbe would often speak on Motzei Shabbosim from his office via a hook up. The Rebbe's sichos in the weeks following emphasized and explained the announcement made every year after Yom Tov of "v'Yaakov halach l'darcho, and Yaakov went on his way'
". This iconic statement is a call to every Jew to take the connection and inspiration from the Yomim Tovim in the month of Tishrei and bring them into his or her worldly affairs throughout the year.
The Rebbe explained every word of this pronouncement in detail. The name of Yaakov comprises the letter yud and the word eikev which means heel. This symbolizes the part of the neshama that descends into the world and is connected with the heel of Eisav (which Yaakov held onto as he was born).
That "Yaakov went" refers to the journey of each and every Jew and that the travel should not weaken us over time rather we should go from strength to strength. The "way" referred to in "Yaakov went on his way" refers to the pathway which connects the palace of the king to the most distant part of the country. So too with regard to each Jew this refers to connecting the furthest most distant aspect of physical worldly affairs with the neshama as it sits and it's palace during the month of Tishrei and throughout the year during the times of Torah and Tefilla.
On Motzei Shabbos parshas Lech Lecha the Rebbe explained another deeper aspect in the service of "Yaakov halach l'darcho". He spoke about how halicha, going on the way refers to constant movement and progress in the service of a Hashem regardless of circumstance. The strength of the Jew, of Yaakov, to persevere comes from being Hashem's servant, as it says in the haftarah '"Avdi Yaakov, my servant Yaakov". A servant's primary focus and passion is his masters will desire and pleasure. This and nothing else is what holds his attention. He takes pleasure only in that which brings the king, his master pleasure.
This is the connection to the theme of parsha's Lech Lecha. Hashem was telling Avraham to leave everything behind and go to the place which he will be shown. This is not a message limited to Avraham to leave Charan but a message to every neshama to leave it's home of origin on high and descend into this world from the highest levels to involve itself in the physicality of the world for the purpose of transforming it into a place that reveals the presence of Hashem.
Many years ago at a fabrengen Rav Mendel Futerfas spoke about my father's great involvement and zeal in Mivtza Tefillin. He said that my father heard that the Rebbe said (Motzei Shabbos parshas Beshalach 5728-1968) that Mivtza Tefillin is mekarev, brings close the coming of Moshiach. From that one statement and from that time onward my father was inspired and engaged to constantly go out of his way and enthusiastically put on Tefillin with Jews from every walk of life wherever he went.
This story teaches how important connection and inspiration is and how much we can implement them into concrete action.
From implementing the connection and inspiration of Tishrei into all of our daily activities including the seemingly most distant from the neshama may we merit the revelation of Moshiach now.
A Good Shabbos
BH
Dear Fellow Anash Sheyichu
The idea of being blessed with children is a dream most of us share; however, it may not come easily. It isn’t something we think about often. Though, from time to time, we may see young couples whose lives are on hold as they wait for the dream of having children to materialize.
Thanks to an incredible organization that is very close to our hearts, Bonei Olam, many of these stories have happy endings. Bonei Olam has helped these couples – thousands upon thousands of them. To date, over 5,200 children have been born to Bonei Olam assisted couples around the world. We have personally witnessed the unbelievable work done by Bonei Olam.
Firstly, when we were approached to be honored and to receive the “Guardian of our Children Award,” we totally hesitated . . . Then, Rochel and I gave it a second thought of how involved we are with the Kol Yakov Yehuda - The Rebbe's Diamond Daveners - and other activities empowering children, and realized that this world is all about children. So we decided to accept this honor on behalf of OUR children and help this valuable organization assist couples in bringing more children into this world so they, too, can have joy on their faces.
On November 6, 2017, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Rochel and I will indeed be given this award on behalf of the children and we turn to you and request that you please support this very worthwhile organization! Please consider joining us at the upcoming gala and/or placing an advertisement or message in their Bonei Olam LA Dinner Journal. For more information, please visit www.boneidinner.org.
With your participation, Bonei Olam can continue to keep the flame of hope alive for all of those couples still waiting to realize their dreams. A formal invitation is forthcoming.
We look forward to greeting you personally!
With blessing and gratitude,
Mendel and C. Rochel Duchman
This morning we had the honor to be addressed by
Rabbi Shlomo Bochner - founder of Bonai Olam.
As you heard our very own
Mendel & C. Rochel Duchman
are being honored for what they do for children.
Many Mispallelim requested more info.
Please find the invitation and the link to Bonai Olam.
More details will be forthcoming.
The new issue of the "Chabad Chodesh"
is now available online by clicking here
5:00 pm at the home of Mrs. Etty Bastomski
418 N Fuller
Speaker: Mrs. Chana Rochel Schusterman
Upcoming Anniversaries
Upcoming Yahrtzeits
By Rabbi Shimon Raichik
In this week's Parsha, Parshas Noach, Rashi quotes the words, “Noach Eish Tzaddik haya b’dorosav- That Noach was a Tzaddik in his genertions”. He then comments that there are Chachamim that understand these words as complimentary. Had he been in the generation of the righteous he would have been an even greater Tzaddik. Rashi also comments that there are those that Chachamim understand that he was a Tzaddik only relative to his generation, but had he lived in the generation of Avraham he would have not been considered a Tzaddik.
The Rebbe asks, how can the Chachamim learn the second interpretation? We know the Torah is careful to speak only positive even about animals, so how could the Torah be speaking about Noach in such a way?
In order to better understand, the Rebbe teaches us the meaning of the Teivah and the Mabul according to Chassidus. The Mabul represents all of the challenges and tests of make a living, the vicissitudes of life that confront us each day. The Baal Shem Tov says that the Teiva represents the words of Torah and davening that lift up the soul above these challenges.
In these times when we speak about davening and learning Chassidus on the level that is needed, there are those who ask; the Chassidim of yesteryear didn’t have our disturbances and therefore they were able to reach these levels. But today’s generation, what can you possibly expect with all the distractions within which we are enveloped? This is similar to the way we compare Noach to Avraham according to the second opinion of Rashi. In HIS generations, when he had pressures, he did his best. Eventhough in the generation of Avraham he would not have been considered noteworthy. Nevertheless Noach built the Teiva, brought the animals and in this zchus we are here today. Because of his actions we got a new world, and mankind was rebuilt. So too today we find ourselves after Gimmel Tammuz at a time when the previous generations of Chassidim are not here. A person can think that he is a nobody, and that his avodah is worthless in comparison. He has to know that he has a Neshama. He also needs to know that on a certain level, relative to his generation, in certain aspects that he is a tzaddik in comparison. His avodah is desperately needed and he needs to demand of himself to do his best. He needs to build a teiva, a warm Jewish home filled with Torah and davening. He needs to raise his family surrounded by Torah and Mitzvos and effect those around him continuously until Moshiach arrives, and then we will experience a whole new world.
Rabbi Shalom Ber Gordon had a Talmud Torah. He brought two young bar mitzvah boys to the Rebbe for Yechidus. The Rebbe asked each one of them if they will continue to learn in the Talmud Torah after their bar-mitzvah. They answered no. The Rebbe asked, “why?” The boy answered because his friends that lived on his block were not going to continue, so he wouldn’t either. The Rebbe asked what he was learning in Talmud Torah. He answered that it was parshas Noach, where the Torah speaks about how Noach saved the world by building the teiva. He asked the second boy what he was learning. The second boy answered that he is learning the parsha about how Avraham broke all the statues and only served Hashem. The Rebbe looked at them and said that if Avraham or Noach would have listened to the kids on their block then we wouldn’t be here today. The Rebbe blessed them that they should have the strength to continue with their Torah study and Mitzvos after their bar mitzvos.
Mrs. Baila Greenbaum
is sitting shiva until Monday
on the passing of her sister Mrs Rochel Heber ob"m.
She will iy"H be in LA on Sunday ONLY
Visiting hours are between 11am and 3pm and between 7:30-9:30pm.
Address:138 N Mansfield Ave.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 718-288-8540
Hamakom Yenachem Eschem B'soch Sheor Avalei Tzion V'yerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehe besochom!
Now that the main shul is back in daily use, our regular morning minyan schedule has settled back into the old routine. We have always had some minor issues with overlap between some of the minyanim or between minyanim and shiurim. We would therefore like to experiment with a change for the next week by having the early morning chassidus shiur with Rabbi Bart and the 6:30 minyan move from the main shul to the kollel room.
Also as tomorrow is Rosh Chodesh, the 6:30 and 7:00 minyanim will be starting 15 minutes early.
Minyonim and Nichum Aveilim times for Eichenblatt
Address: 516 N Citrus Ave
Minyanim:
Shacharis: Sunday-Thursday 8:10 am
Mincha-Maariv: Sunday-Wednesday 6:05 pm
Visiting Hours:
Morning 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Midday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Evening 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Hamakom Yenachem Eschem B'soch Sheor Avalei Tzion V'yerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehu besochom!
With sadness we inform you of the passing of
Jerry (Yehuda Reuven) Eichenblatt
Husband of Roberta Eichenblatt
Father of Glen, Sheri and Shaya Eichenblatt
The kevura will take place at
Today - Wednesday, 2:30 pm. At Shalom Memorial Park
13017 Lopez Canyon Rd
Sylmar, CA 91342
Another announcement will be sent out
when the time of the kevura is arranged.
Dear parents,
As our community has been accustomed to,
the legendary KYY hakafos have become the center
of Simchas Torah in our community.
This is very much a joint effort with us and you, the parents.
We ask that you be punctual and timely for these special events.
Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor!
Sincerely, RMD, Rabbi DB and Srula
THURSDAY NIGHT
Join us for a Seudas Yom Tov followed by dancing!
This is a family event -
so you'll have the opportunity to dance with your parents too!!
FRIDAY
Join us on Friday after davening upstairs with the adult minyan,
for the KIDS hakafos!
Special L'chaims, Atoh Horeisas and dancing!
Followed by a Seudas Yom Tov and prizes for everyone!
For all halachos and minhagim please see the Chabad Chodesh.
Hoshanah Rabba
Shemini Atzeres
Simchas Torah
Isru Chag - Shabbos Bereishis - Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Mar-Cheshvan
This weeks kiddush and seudas sahbbos is sponsored by the shul
in honor of our entire community.
May we all be blessed with a year filled with only simchos
and the geula shalima NOW!!!
Also by Rabbi & Mrs. Sholom Glick for the Bar-Mitzvah of their son Moshe. May he give them much nachas and may he grow up to be a true chossid yirei shomaim and lamdan.
Upcoming Anniversaries
Upcoming Yahrtzeits
The Davidson Bris
Will iy"H take place on Wednesday, Hoshana Rabbah,
11:30am in the Shul Sukkah.
Followed by Seuda with Kreplach
Mazal tov and may share only simchos!
The shul will iy”H be serving seudos yom tov for the following meals:
Wednesday Night (Leil Shemini Atzeres),
Thursday night (Leil Simchas Torah),
Friday Day (Simchas Torah)
and Shabbos Day.
This year we will iy”h be having the usual farbrengens on Shmini Atzerez and Simchos torah.
As always these farbrengens are successful ONLY because EVERYONE participates and contributes.
PLEASE click here and fill out the form to let us know what you are bringing. Please be as specific as possible. Please do not respond “same as last year” because we don’t always remember.
If you are not sure what to bring, please contact Levi Raichik: 323-595-9150 or [email protected]
Thanks
P.S. If you would like to donate Mashke to the shul, you can go to Ariel Glat Market. They will give a 10% discount and also deliver it to the shul for you!
For all the laws and customs please see the Chabad Chodesh
Erev Sukkos
Wednesday, 14 Tishrei/October 4
First Day Sukkos
Thursday, 15 Tishrei/October 5
Second Day Sukkos
Friday, 16 Tishrei/October 6
Shabbos Chol Hamoed
17 Tishrei/October 7
Note: The 6:30 minyan will start at 6:15 every morning during Chol Hamoed
Zechariah & Yehudis Davidson
Invite the community to a Sholom Zochor
in shul togerther with Simchas Bais Hashoeva
Upcoming Birthdays
Upcoming Yahrtzeits
With sadness we inform you of the passing of
Reuven Ben Mordechai Caplan
Husband of ybchl"ch Elka Ginsberg/Caplan
Stepfather of Reb Yankel Ginsberg
The burial will be Wednesday, 10 AM
at Eden Memorial Park
11500 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345
It is a gravesite service only,
We need help with a minyan
Through hashgocha protis,
Reuven found his true Jewish roots
and merited to bless thousands of yidden
during birchas Kohanim every yomtov for over a decade.
Farbrengen for men tonight in shul after maariv
in honor of 13 Tishrei
Guest speakers:
Rabbi Yisroel Noach Raichik & Rabbi Levi Zaltzman
