We just shuttled between Beit Shemesh and Giv'at Ze'ev, and we have been the beneficiaries of the recent opening of new highways between the two neighborhoods. Most of a new highway has been expanded from one lane to three or four, except for one area about half a mile in length. For another "Only in Israel" example, the Antiquities Dept. has not allowed the expansion of highway to include this area, because an ancient city has been found that appears to be from the First Temple period.
The activities of Beit Elazraki, where we stayed, is nothing short of miraculous. I saw plaques of many OZ families who have connected to this great institution. The protection of the most vulnerable is the greatest mitzvah and the children of Beit Elazraki are suffused with confidence, attention, hope, and anticipation for a better day. At the graduation ceremony 13 seniors were recognized and one child from 9 different age groups was decorated. These 22 students were beaming with pride and appreciation for the better life offered to them. This is a great place to visit. Anyone who does would take great pride in klal yisrael.
We'll be back for next Shabbos, the 30th anniversary of our 1st Shabbos at OZ.
Shabbat Shalom and best regards from Israel,
Rabbi Allen and Alisa Schwartz
Synagogue Notice
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Mazel Tov
Shoshana Goldman, on the birth of a grandson Shir Emet to her children, Yosef and Annie
Tuesday Night Learning Program
Due to a private event — pending rain, these are the locations for this week 8/7
Classroom 1 (near Main Office)
7:15 - Joel Goldman (Beginners)
8:00 - Joel Goldman (Siddur)
9:00 - Nava Silton (Ahavat)
Classroom 3 (near Rabbi’s Office)
8:00 - David Israel (Prayer)
9:00 - R’ Gottesman (Men’s)
Upcoming Events
Elul Teshuva Series — 3 Part Series with Rabbi Allen Schwartz — Monday Nights at 8:00pm, August 13, 20, 27
Young Professionals Chaburah, Shabbat August 18, following Shacharit
Take Me Out To The Ball Game! Youth Dep. Trip to the Stadium, Details TBA
SPONSORSHIPS
Kiddush
Ohab Zedek Kiddush Fund, contribute now at www.OZNY.org/Sponsor
Last week’s Ice Cream Kiddush was also cosponsored by Harley Schnall & Andrea Hale, in honor of Jonathan’s Birthday
Hashkama Kiddush
Yocheved and Charles Milo, in memory of Chava bat Yechiel z”l
Seudah Shlishit
Amy Fechter, in memory of her father Mordechai Yosef ben Shmuel z’l
Monday, August 6 (Av 25) 6:00a Shacharit 6:50a Shacharit 7:55a Shacharit 7:00p Early Mincha/Maariv 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday, August 7 (Av 26) 6:10a Shacharit 7:00a Shacharit 8:00a Shacharit 7:00p Early Mincha/Maariv 7:55p Mincha/Maariv 10:00p Maariv
Wednesday, August 8 (Av 27) 6:10a Shacharit 7:00a Shacharit 8:00a Shacharit 7:00p Early Mincha/Maariv 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, August 9 (Av 28) 6:00a Shacharit 6:50a Shacharit 7:55a Shacharit 7:00p Early Mincha/Maariv 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
Friday, August 10 (Av 29) 6:10a Shacharit 7:00a Shacharit 8:00a Shacharit 7:00p Early Mincha/Maariv 7:43p Candle Lighting 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
LEARNING SCHEDULE
Daf Yomi - Sunday & Legal Holiday after 2nd Shacharit - Monday - Friday after 1st Shacharit - Shabbat - After Mincha - Yom Tov - Before Mincha
MishnaYomi - Sunday - Thursday at Mincha/Maariv
Monday Monday Night Bet Medrash with Rabbi Schwartz Resumes in Fall
Tuesday Tuesday Night Learning Program Schedule & Sponsor: www.OZNY.org/TNLP 7:00p Open Bet Medrash, Chavrusa, Shiurim: 7:15p Joel Goldman: Introduction to Prayer 8:00p David Israel: Analysis of Tefillah 8:00p Joel Goldman: Exploring Jewish Texts 9:00p Nava Silton-Brandwein: AhavatYisrael 9:00p Rabbi ShlomoGottesman: Men’s Chaburah 10:00p Late Maariv
Wednesday WoW: Wisdom on Wednesdays New Beginners & Conversion Classes: 6:45p Introduction to Jewish Laws & Customs with Adam Resnick: High Holidays 8:00p Intermediate Hebrew with Richard Stanger 8:00p Hebrew Reading Crash Course with YitzLiberman *Joel Goldman teaches a Beginner's Course in Prayer on Tuesdays at 7:15p
Congregation OhabZedek 118 West 95th Street New York, NY 10025
