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The weekly Shmooze News is dedicated by:

Jack and Susan Gluck in memory of Milton & Edith Gluck z"l and Nicholas Brecher z”l;

Stuart Harris in honor of Penny Harris; and

Aaron and Susan Weinberg in memory of Jack & Helen Weinberg z"l

and Morris & Nellie Fischer z"l.

Young Israel of Bal Harbour 9592 Harding Ave. 2nd floor, Surfside, Fl 33154

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SHMOOZE NEWS – Parshas Matos-Masaei, July 18, 2015 Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein

President Aaron Weinberg

Shabbos

Candle Lighting 7:58PM

Mincha/Kabbalas Shabbos

7:00PM

Daf Yomi 8:00AM

Talmud Sotah 8:15AM

Shacharis 9:00AM

Shiur 6:55PM

Mincha 7:45PM

Havdala 9:00PM

Weekday

Shacharis

Sunday 8:00AM

Mon-Friday 7:00AM

Mincha

Sun-Thur 8:00 PM

וישב בה עד מות הכהן הגדול

(If someone kills a person accidentally, he must be exiled

to one of the designated cities of refuge)

“And he shall remain there until the death of the high

priest.” (Bamidbar 35:25)

What does the High priest have to do with one individual

killing somebody by accident? Rashi explains that if the Kohen Gadol would have prayed more intensely this

never would have happened. By making the term of exile

contingent upon the death of the high priest, the Torah highlights his responsibility. In what other culture has the

leadership ever been held to so demanding a degree of

accountability. In our time, loss of life is a daily occurrence, due to criminal violence, reckless drunk

driving and domestic abuse. What sense of responsibility

do our civil leaders feel for such events? If, for each incident, they felt a fraction of the responsibility which

the high priest was made to feel, not one of them would

have a single night’s sleep. They would see to it that our laws be more stringent and their enforcement more strict.

The sense of responsibility the high priest carried was due

to the enormous sense of value that the Torah gives to a

life. Unfortunately, the attitude about life in our

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Halacha Corner

We continue our discussion about plants and flower pots on Shabbos. In halachic terms, all

potted plants are considered to be nourished from the ground which means we consider the

potted plant connected to the ground. This applies whether the potted plant is outdoors or

even indoors, therefore one is not allowed to move or lift a potted plant on Shabbos. It is

permissible, to smell, touch, even bend the stem or leaves if they are soft and flexible. One

cannot move a plant or flowerpot from a shady area to a sunny area so that the exposure to the

sun will aid its growth. One is also not allowed to open a window or to pull up a shade with

the intention of allowing sun or air to aid a plant’s growth.

Flowers

Flowers in a vase may be moved on Shabbos. One may remove flowers from a vase full of

water. Once removed they may not be put back in water if that will cause further blossoming.

Flowers should be placed in water before Shabbos. On Shabbos one cannot place flowers in

water if the buds have not blossomed fully.

Sefer: Weekly Halacha Discussion

culture reflects our undervaluation of life. One of the functions of the priesthood was to

invoke the name of G-d for peace and tranquility; that function reached its peak with the

Kohen Gadol. The intensity of the high priest’s devotion to peace and the protection of each

individual depended upon how he valued each human life. A loss of human life was thus not

“just one of those things that can happen in society”, but something which touched the very

life of the high priest himself. How different our society would be if our leaders shared this

attitude!

Wishing all of you an inspiring Shabbos!

Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein

Young Israel of Bal Harbour

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Parshas Matos-Masaei July 18, 2015

Tevilas Kelim- immersing new utensils in a mikvah

Utensils* which are bought from a non-Jew, even if they are brand new, require immersing in a

Kosher Mikvah. Just as a convert requires immersion in a Mikvah, symbolizing his conversion

from non-Jew to Jew, so too utensils require immersion when being transferred from non-

Jewish ownership to Jewish ownership. Most halachic opinions consider tevilas kelim to be a

Biblical command, (but regardless it is a mandatory Mitzvah not subject to custom).

*(this only applies to utensils that come in direct contact with food either during preparation or

at mealtime)

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Table Talk will be held at the front of the Sanctuary immediately following Kiddush.

Ladies Tehilim group will meet Monday 10:30 AM at the Young Israel.

Congregational Family and Shul News This week’s Kiddush is sponsored anonymously.

Seuda Shlishis is sponsored by Susan & Aaron Weinberg, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Susan’s father, Morris Fischer, Moshe ben Aryeh z”l.

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Moshe & Rena Gruenstein upon the engagement of their son Mordechai Dov to Shoshana Finestone of Kew Garden Hills, New York.

Building Fund News As a reminder, permanent seats in our new building are available for purchase. For those of you that are

interested, please contact our shul office.

Our deep thanks and gratitude to Shelly and Miriam Lisbon for increasing their new building fund donation to $18,000. Yasher Koach

Our deep thanks and gratitude to Michael and Judy Levine for increasing their donation to our new building fund to $30,000. Yasher Koach

Youth Program News and Upcoming Events All parents are encouraged to take advantage of the wonderful opportunity of having their children give a short Dvar Torah during Seudah Shlishis or possibly other times. Please speak to Rabbi Fried to set up a

time.

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Parshas Matos-Masaei July 18, 2015

Tevilas Kelim (cont’d)

Utensils that require Tevilah

Utensils made from any type of metal and utensils made from any type of glass- like Pyrex, Duralex

and even Corelle.

The following utensils do not require immersing: wood, stoneware, bone ware Ivory, non-glazed

earthenware, plastic-rubber, nylon (note: the custom in German kehilos is to immerse plastic utensils

without a brocha).

If you are interested in sponsoring Kiddush or Seuda Shlishis

please contact Stuart Harris or Yakira at (305) 866-0203

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SHABBOS DATE CANDLE

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7:25 7:53

7:00 9:00 10:05

Mincha 5:30

Shiur 8:00

Fast stars before 8:11

Maariv 8:45

Shabbos over 8:56 No

Havdalah Megilas Eicha

Fast Tisha

B’Av)נדחה( Sun

July 26

Shacharis 9:00

No talis or teffilin

Kinos

Tisha B’av

Video 6:00

Mincha

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Fast ends 8:48

Havdalah no fire or

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ואתחנן

Jul 31-Aug 1

Av 15-16

7:25 7:49

7:00

9:00 10:07

6:45

7:35

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עקב מברכים חודש אלול

Sat-Sun

Aug 7-8 Av 22-23

7:25 7:45

7:00

9:00 10:08

6:40

7:30

8:47

Summer Kiddushim During the summer months is an excellent time to sponsor kiddush for special occasion – such as birthday,

anniversary , a child/grandchild graduation and award, a yahrtzeit, or another meaningful occasion. The added benefit is that summer rates are in effect, so that you can sponsor that special kiddush at a reduced

rate. Hurry and check with Stuart Harris or the office, to make sure that you get the date of your choice. Thank you to all for your support.