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Mikveh Israel Record 1 REFUAH SHELEMAH TO: Mrs. Louise Cohen Dr. Jacob Lahijani Mrs. Fran Levy Mr. Sal Sonsino Rev. Dr. Alexander Vega Mervin Wilf, Esq. Phone calls and cards to wish someone a Refuah Shelemah are appreciated. SHABBAT SERVICES Candle Lighting Friday Night 5:05 PM Friday Evening Services 5:00 PM Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 AM Shabbat Afternoon Service 4:30 PM BIRTHDAY WISHES: Mrs. Bobbie Freedman Mrs. Mindy Chriqui Mikhyele Vessal Mrs. Andrea Rich If we have missed your special date, please call the office. MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD FROM THE RABBI In this week's Parashah, G-d commands the children of Israel to get a lamb on the tenth of the month and hold it until the fourteenth. Then the Israelites were to take the lamb from the tent in order to slaughter it and eat it. The Midrash tells us that it was kept in the house of every Israelite for four days. Since the Egyptians considered such animals as gods, the Israelites knew that this would be a sacrilege in the eyes of their masters. How did they muster the courage to follow their religion, facing the possibility of extreme reprisals? The answer, I believe, is that they had full trust that G-d was going to protect them and deliver them. Some people fail in this trust, but we should have trust in G-d. When we do the right thing and follow our Torah, our G-d will recompense us and give us success in our endeavors. By Rabbi Albert Gabbai PARASHAH BO In this week's parashah, G-d sends the 8th plague, a swarm of locusts, and the 9th plague, darkness. Moses tells Pharaoh that G-d will send one more plague. G-d is going to smite the firstborn of the Egyptians from Pharaoh down to the lowly Egyptians. Pharaoh does not heed Moses words. G-d tells Moses to tell the people, on the tenth of this month they shall take a lamb and keep it until the 14th day when it will be slaughtered. The blood will be put on the lintel and doorposts. They are to eat the lamb roasted on a fire with bitter herbs and unleavened bread. When eating it, they shall have their loins girded, shoes on their feet and staffs in their hands. G-d says he will pass over the land of Egypt on this night smiting the firstborn. The blood will be a sign to pass over the homes of the children of Israel. G-d commands the children of Israel to commemorate this with a seven day festival during which they are not to have any leavened bread. Moses tells the people and says when they come to the land of Israel, if their children ask, "What is this service?" They shall respond," It is a Passover sacrifice to the Lord, for He passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt when He smote the Egyptians." Con’t on next page We regret to inform you of the passing of MR. ABRAHAM KELMAN, Brother of Mrs. Ida Pomerantz On Saturday, January 29 th . Our deepest condolences to the family. Min Hashamayim Tenuhamu 8 Shebat 5777 Shabbat Bo February 4, 2017
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REFUAH SHELEMAH TO:
Mrs. Louise Cohen Dr. Jacob Lahijani Mrs. Fran Levy Mr. Sal Sonsino Rev. Dr. Alexander Vega Mervin Wilf, Esq.
Phone calls and cards to wish someone a Refuah Shelemah are appreciated.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Candle Lighting Friday Night 5:05 PM Friday Evening Services 5:00 PM
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 AM Shabbat Afternoon Service 4:30 PM
BIRTHDAY WISHES:
Mrs. Bobbie Freedman Mrs. Mindy Chriqui
Mikhyele Vessal Mrs. Andrea Rich
If we have missed your special date,
please call the office.
MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD
FROM THE RABBI
In this week's Parashah, G-d commands the children of Israel to get a lamb on the tenth of the month and hold it until the fourteenth. Then the Israelites were to take the lamb from the tent in order to slaughter it and eat it. The Midrash tells us that it was kept in the house of every Israelite for four days. Since the Egyptians considered such animals as gods, the Israelites knew that this would be a sacrilege in the eyes of their masters. How did they muster the courage to follow their religion, facing the possibility of extreme reprisals? The answer, I believe, is that they had full trust that G-d was going to protect them and deliver them.
Some people fail in this trust, but we should have trust in G-d. When we do the right thing and follow our Torah, our G-d will recompense us and give us success in our endeavors.
By Rabbi Albert Gabbai
PARASHAH BO
In this week's parashah, G-d sends the 8th plague, a swarm of locusts, and the 9th plague, darkness. Moses tells Pharaoh that G-d will send one more plague. G-d is going to smite the firstborn of the Egyptians from Pharaoh down to the lowly Egyptians. Pharaoh does not heed Moses words.
G-d tells Moses to tell the people, on the tenth of this month they shall take a lamb and keep it until the 14th day when it will be slaughtered. The blood will be put on the lintel and doorposts. They are to eat the lamb roasted on a fire with bitter herbs and unleavened bread. When eating it, they shall have their loins girded, shoes on their feet and staffs in their hands. G-d says he will pass over the land of Egypt on this night smiting the firstborn. The blood will be a sign to pass over the homes of the children of Israel. G-d commands the children of Israel to commemorate this with a seven day festival during which they are not to have any leavened bread. Moses tells the people and says when they come to the land of Israel, if their children ask, "What is this service?" They shall respond," It is a Passover sacrifice to the Lord, for He passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt when He smote the Egyptians."
Con’t on next page
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We regret to inform you of the passing of
MR. ABRAHAM KELMAN,
Brother of Mrs. Ida Pomerantz On Saturday, January 29th. Our deepest condolences
to the family.
Min Hashamayim Tenuhamu
8 Shebat 5777 Shabbat Bo February 4, 2017
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We have Shabbat morning classes
for your children. Children of all
ages are welcome; classes are from
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Torah
study, Hebrew Alphabet, KIDdush,
prayers- all to familiarize the child
with our service. The children love
our fabulous teacher, Ella Lalwani.
This program is made possible
by a grant from the
MYER H. GOLDMAN
FOUNDATION
Parashah con’t from 1st page
That night G-d smote the firstborn of the Egyptians. Pharaoh told the children of Israel to leave. They left in a hurry with their bread which did not have time to rise. Before they left, they borrowed from the Egyptians precious items. G-d gave the laws of the Passover sacrifice to Moses. He told Moses that the firstborn of the children of Israel and their animals are sanctified to Him, and will need to be redeemed.
Parashat Bo has 105 verses Haftarah Bo has 15 Verses Sefer HaHinukh: Parashat Bo has 20 Mitzvot
This week's Haftarah is from Jeremiah
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CONTRIBUTIONS Thank you to the following people who made a contribution this week: Mr. Avi Arbely Mrs. Mary Jane Bension Ms. Carol Dedov Mr. Carlos Duec Robert Franklin, Esq. Ms. Sharon Geller Ms. Sharon Kesselman Mr. Jonathan Kleinbard Mrs. Helene Levy Mr. Leon L. and Mrs. Fran Levy Mr. David Vessal Mr. William Vessal Mr. Dan Vieyra Mr. Mark Wolfson Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Young
Join Congregation Mikveh Israel on
Wednesday * February 8, 2017 * 7:00 P.M.
We will welcome back to KKMI our speaker
DR. MORDECHAI KEDAR
Dr. Kedar is an Israeli scholar of Arabic Culture. He served for twenty-five
years in IDF Military Intelligence.
His lecture is entitled:
Trump, Putin, Israel and the Middle East- The Challenges and Opportunities
Everyone is welcome. Free Admission
Contributions welcome
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SUNSHINE PROGRAM (BIKUR HOLIM)
We have a support program for the ill and/or infirm. If you are willing to provide any
services for them, such as taking them to medical appointments or tests, doing food
shopping, preparing meals, running an errand, making a phone call or home visit, please
contact Loretta Tretina, 215-925-2226. A list will be compiled. When someone is ill or
needs assistance, he/she can call Loretta and she will put him/her in contact with a
volunteer. Your assistance is appreciated.
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THE ERUV
The Eruv in Philadelphia spans the area between
both rivers and goes from Washington Avenue to
Poplar Street. Unless further notification is
received, the Eruv is up on Shabbat. A
contribution to help maintain the Eruv may be
made online at www.centercityeruv.org
ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH at 7:00 P.M.
We will welcome our speaker,
DR. VERED SAKAL
Fellow at Minerva Humanities Center, Tel Aviv Univ.; Ph.D at the Tikva Center for Law and Jewish Civilization at NYU. Her fields of research are
modern Jewish thought and liberal theory.
Topic:
Colonial Rule: Jewish Communal Government in French Algeria
Everyone is welcome – Admission is free
Sponsored by the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies
We have many activities
and events throughout the year.
Everyone is invited to join
us for our services, holiday
celebrations, lectures and
much, much more. Please call
the office, 215-922-5446, for
more information.
ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH
AT 10:30 A.M.
We will welcome our speaker,
DR. MARC SHAPIRO
Dr. Shapiro holds the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Chair in Judaic Studies at the
Univ. of Scranton; author of books on Jewish history, philosophy & theology. On-line
lecturer for Torah in Motion & leader of Jewish history tours to Europe.
The topic:
“Jewish Life and Law:
Some Sephardic Perspectives”
Everyone is welcome
Sponsored by the Kohelet Yeshiva Beit Midrash
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MEALS REGISTRATION ONLINE
We are happy to bring the congregation together for meals after the Shabbat and holiday services.
We have a meals’ registration online that makes it easy to register and pay for meals.
Please go to our website www.mikvehisrael.org and check it out!
Of course you may still contact the office to let us know if you will be attending the meals.
We appreciate your contributions toward the Kiddush or the meals.
Rabbi Gabbai’s Classes
Monday mornings 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon;
12- wk. session
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Tuesday evenings, 5:30PM to 7:00 PM: 10 wk. session
Dan C. Cohen, Esq.
Monday afternoon class
Text study Group
Mondays, 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Next Class: February 6, 2017
Schedule 2017:
February 20
March 6 and 20
April 3 and 24
May 8 and 22
June 5 and 19
July 10 and 24
Our thanks to
Mr. Israel Roizman
for the flower arrangements
at the Hekhal and
Mrs. Fran Levy and
Mrs. Fran Cupersmith
for the flowers on the
Shabbat tables Mikveh Israel Mah joNG
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONG?
DO YOU ALREADY PLAY MAH JONG?
Fran Levy will give Mah Jong lessons.
For those of you who already play and want to meet at Mikveh
Israel for a “game night,” we can accommodate you, too. Let
us know what “suits” you better and we will set up the time.
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