December/Chanukah Issue

Chanukah Busch’s Chanukah HapPy from Busch’s

Happy Chanukah!

FROM THE JEWISH SENIOR LIFE RESIDENTS AND STAFF

At Jewish Senior Life, we’re thankful for a community where residents can actively engage with one another and, as a result, remain active in mind, body and spirit. It’s far more than a place to live, it’s a rich community where bonds of friendship are built or renewed, and passions are pursued.

There’s never been a better time to discover our beautiful communities in southeast Michigan!

Contact Tracey at (248) 592-5048 or tproghovnick@jslmi.org to schedule your personal tour.

Jewish Senior Life Locations in West Bloomfield and Oak Park jslmi.org

Chanukah

YAD EZRA offers a wide variety of foods, for which your family may be eligible. The food is free to you, and all foods are approved Hechsherim including Heimishe companies.

SOME OF WHAT WE OFFER: � Chicken � Eggs � Boneless Skinless � Bread Chicken Breast � Cold Cereal � Ground Beef � Fresh Fruit � Ground Turkey � Vegetables � Frozen Gelfilte Fish � Peanut Butter � Chicken Nuggets � Canned Vegetables � Cholov Yisroel � Pasta String Cheese � Marinara Sauce

Packages include healthy snacks for every child ages 3-17. For children under 2 years old, we offer free formula, baby cereal, diapers and wipes.

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.yadezra.org/client-application/ For more information: please call (248) 548-3663 or email info@yadezra.org

To all of our supporters this past year, thank you for being the blessing that shines the light in our community.

Sunday 10:30 AM Dr. Helene Shapero

Young Israel of Oak Park or https://zoom.us/j/186357778 The Prophetesses Sunday 12:00 PM Mrs. Shira Smiles Call 248 968 6126 for info Parsha Monday 9:30 AM Monday with Meaning Partners Detroit Study Hall TBA Monday 7:00 PM Dr. David Tenenbaum Young Israel of Oak Park Koheles Monday 8:15 PM Rabbi Avraham Bleich

Home of Chani Zeiler 14240 Vernon, Oak Park 13 P rinciples of E munah Tuesday 7:00 PM Rabbi Leiby Burnham https://us02web.zoom.us/j/346 893462 password: 123 or YBY The Prophets Tuesday 8:00 PM Living Emunah Live Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Emunah Wednesday 11:30 AM Mrs. Channie Schwab 25961 Harding Square Sefer Y ehoshua Wednesday 11:30 AM Rabbi Ostroff 14641 Balfour Oak Park Galus & Geula Thursday 12:00 PM Rabbi Leiby Burnham

Partners Detroit Study Hall or https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/95346934265 pswd:123 Lunch & Learn

LIST OF GEMACHS:

For a Baby:

» COMPLETE BRIS SET w/k’vater & for Kisay Shel Eliyahu pillow, & Artscroll Milah book. Dee Dee Berman-248-967-2338/ 525- 2334.

» Infant Simcha Outfit (boys & girls) size 3 mo-12 mo; Bris-outfits, blankets, pillows & cases, Sefarim on Hilchos Milah; Pidyon HaBen, & more . Debbie Fine - Rachel Daskal @ 248.542.3544

» Bris pillow and outfit. 248-225-6936.

» Bris gemach - New outfits, new pillows, & Tefillah cards for parents. Contact Sora Raizel Breitman-(248)403-6975 (call or text)

» Preemie boy clothing to lend. Adina Morris 248-945-0221

» Yosef & Binyamin Preemie Pantry providing clothing, diapers, scales, basic supplies & support for babies up to 6# 248-607-4549

» DETROIT BABY DRIVE - Baby items for short-term lend/ALSO many items to keep! To donate, request/reserve, call Lainie Roth at 248.469.8323 or email detroitbabydrive@gmail.com.

» Rebetzin Tema bas Reb Mordechai - Rebetzin Kamentsky earphone gmach for baby to adult ear protection. 248-910-4322.

Medical:

» Nebulizer machine 248-533-3844; leave a message

» Kosher locker at Providence Hospital (Shabbos /Yom Tov) Located by the Chapel foyer thru the first set of double doors.

» Tefillin & Gemara: Yaakov Gregg 248-967-4263. Tallis available at Beaumont Bikur Cholim

» The medical gmach has wheelchairs,walkers,canes, crutches, bath/shower chairs, walking boots, wound care products, bed rails,nebulizers, & various other items. Chani Snow -248-225-2691 Donations are made to Bikur Cholim Detroit.

» A walker w/wheels - Chai Lowenberg 2/559-5020

» Walkers, canes, & crutches. Shower/transfer seats, tub railing. For long or short term loan. Ruth Allon. 248-968-1035.

» Medical Equipment-Wheelchairs, cushions for wheelchairs, 3 & 4 leg walkers, bath & tub chairs, commode. To borrow, call Joy Gardin. 248-967-3540 or Sherrill Platt, 248-545-3065. If you get answering machine, leave message & we’ll call you back as soon as we are able.

» MEKIMI – Kosher DVD’S & players, short term loan for hospital/ homebound patients. Henchie Greenfield 248-569-7753

»WellTab Tablets-When hospital visitation is restricted or prohibited. WellTab phone #917-999-0102/Local contact Yossi Kuperman 347-930-5658.

» Zichron Chana Lending Library-over 40 books on integrative health topics. Email lbry5782@gmail.com or text (248) 313 8858 to receive a copy of our book list and/or to borrow books.

For a Simcha:

» Beautiful jewelry for any occasion. Shani @248-491-8188

» Feiga Pia Children Gown Gemach: Children & pre-teen gowns for weddings. By appointment only. 248-491-8188

» Glass tea light holders. Abt 70. Tziril 248-514-9104

» Large “simcha” crockpot 248-533-3844

» Folding Tables & Chairs & Coat Rack: To reserve, please contact Mordechai Katz 347-424-8309 or Leba Katz 646-642-8776

» Beautiful tablecloths-Hadassa Pam 513-630-0862 (text for info)

» GUEST ROOM Items to loan, (Shabbos lamps, air mattresses, linen, pillows, blankets, & more) Call/text Rena Allswang 248-403-4128.

» Gemach Simchas Chaim - Quality, new boys wedding outfits. Try-ons by appt on Sun evenings only. simchaschaim.com Text 313.676.6238 | simchaschaimgemach@gmail.com

Miscellaneous:

» Call Mrs. Schwab @ 248-968-0588 for:

» Beautiful Clothing for women,children & infants. Please take!

» Farmer’s Market every Wed.-FREE fresh produce plus other foods. First time comers- please call Mrs. Schwab first!

» Nursing Mothers-3 Electric Medela pumps, brand new pump & nursing pillows

» Notary Public - Mrs. Shulamith Kantrowitz 216-702-4283

» Costumes, kids sizes from newborn to size 16. Shulamith Kantrowitz 248-968-3171 or cell - 216-702-4283.

» Rebbetzin Braunstein’s Halacha & Hashkafa tapes for kallahs & married women. Also Otzar L’Kallah Binder. Call 248-905-3444

» Test Book Gmach: CLEP, SAT, & AP books to loan. Now available: Complete MCAT Kaplan Study Guides! Call to borrow (or donate your old test books!)--Tawil: 248-483-9797

» GPS:for info call Benny 248-619-6845

» SUCCAH GEMACH - If you have a Succah to lend or give away, or if you need a one, call Mrs. Blitz 248-677-3618.

» M & N Geldberg Memorial Fund-Interest Free Loan avail. geldberggemach@gmail.com or Mrs. Moses 248-968-7436

» The Detroit Toy G’mach - Borrow a bin or 2 to keep the kids occupied! Call/text 216-702-4283;email-david@kantrowitz.com

» Uniforms - skirts, H/S blouses & jumpers in good to excellent condition. For appointments, text 248-219-6853.

» Brand new Luggage for yeshiva/seminary bound kids! (each new 29” suitcase is ~$63.60. To donate, Zelle to 248-730-6006 or cks to “TEP” can be given to Sharon Green 26211 Harding St in OP)

» Call Moshe Sherizen/Window Consultation Gemach before installing New Windows to save lots of $ 248-796-9543 7:30-8:30pm

MONDAYS with meaning

Each month features a dynamic speaker who will deliver a curriculum that is inspiring, thought-provoking and relevant.

Coffee will be served | Classes free of charge | No pre-registration necessary Sponsorships available, please contact the office for more information 248-583-2476.

Winter Preparedness Tips

Make sure that your car is ready to take on the snow, ice, and cold

Tires Check the tire pressure and wear on your current tires, and your spare Bald tires are dangerous in slippery conditions.

Battery Batteries die more frequently in the winter. Older batteries are particularly susceptible. Be proactive, get your battery tested for free at local O'Reilly, AutoZone, and many tire stores. Antifreeze Antifreeze, also known as coolant, is essential for your engine in the winter. It works to keep it from freezing. Always make sure that your coolant levels are full. Be careful to never open the coolant cap until the engine has cooled from running. Windshield Wipers In the winter your wipers need to be in tip-top shape in order to keep your windshield free of snow, ice, and other dirt that gets kicked up from the road. AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts will install wipers for free, even in the cold.

Washer fluid Always keep wiper fluid topped off. Salt and sand from the roads can get kicked up onto your windshield making it hard to see. We recommend keeping an extra bottle of fluid in your car.

Lights Make sure that all of your exterior lights are properly functioning. Remember to clear snow and ice off of your lights before hitting the road.

Gasoline level Try to keep your tank at least half full. This helps keep accumulated water from freezing inside of your fuel pump and also allows you to keep your car on and the heat running if you get stuck. Defroster and Heat Make sure to check that both of these systems are properly working in your vehicle before weather conditions make them a necessity. Did you know that your AC system is used in the winter to remove moisture and fog from the windshield?

Winter Supplies Make sure that you have in your vehicle: Scraper/Brush, Flashlight, Water bottle and a few nonperishable snacks, Cell phone charger, Gloves, and a Blanket. Add

Sunday December 25 6:30 AM 7:04 AM 8:01 AM 9:31 AM 12:33 PM 12:56 PM 5:05 PM 5:47 PM

SHACHARIS (SUN)

Vasikin B’nai Zion

6:40# Young Israel Oak Park

6:50# Agudah Magen Avrohom

7:00 B’nai Yisroel

7:30 Chabad N. Oak Park

Ahavas Olam (R. Klein)

Dovid Ben Nuchim

Kollel

Yeshiva Gedolah

Chabad Shul 9 Mile

7:45 Shomrey Emunah

^ Yeshivas Darchei Torah

^ Mesivta of W. Bloomfield (WB)

8:00 Bais HaKneses Ha’Gra

Beth Tefilo

B’nai Yisroel

Young Israel Oak Park Young Israel Southfield Ohel Moed (WB)

8:15 Yagdil Torah

Sherwood Shul (Alta Vista+Lathrup)

Toras Chaim (14641 Balfour)

^ Yeshiva Bais Yehudah (3rd Flr)

8:30 Kollel

Ahavas Olam (R. Klein)

Tugman Bais Chabad (WB)

Chabad Farmington Hills The Shul (WB)

Shar Hashamyim Windsor

8:45 Kehal Rina U’tefila (Bromberg@Aish)

^ Hillel of Ann Arbor (U of M)

9:00 Dovid Ben Nuchim

^ Yeshivat Akiva

^ Chabad Mesivta 10 Mile

Keter Torah (WB)

Chabad Grand Rapids (Call First)

9:15 Pierce St. Shul (24837 Templar)

9:30 Ahavas Yisroel (R. Babayov)

DETROIT METRO - WINTER 5783 (2022-2023) E.S.T.

WEEKDAY MINYONIM “BY THE MINUTE”

SHACHARIS (MON-FRI)

Vasikin B’nai Zion

6:05/6:15# Young Israel OP (Later if Neitz is very late)

6:40# Agudah Magen Avrohom

6:40/6:50 Chabad Farmington Hills

6:45/6:55# Young Israel Southfield

6:50 Sherwood Shul (Alta Vista+Lathrup)

6:50/7:00 Tugman Bais Chabad (WB)

6:55# Dovid Ben Nuchim

7:00# B’nai Yisroel

Beth Tefilo

Keter Torah (WB)

Young Israel Oak Park

# Ohel Moed (WB)

The Shul (WB)

7:05 Toras Chaim (14641 Balfour)

7:10# Shomrey Emunah

# Kehal Rina U’tefila (R’Bromberg@Aish)

7:15# Bais HaKneses Ha’Gra

# Chabad N. Oak Park

# Ahavas Olam (R. Klein)

Chabad Grand Rapids (Call First)

7:30 Kollel

Yeshiva Gedolah

Chabad Shul 9 Mile

^ Chabad/Hillel Ann Arbor

7:45^ Mesivta of W. Bloomfield Yagdil Torah

^ Yeshivas Darchei Torah

^ Yeshiva Bais Yehudah (3rd Flr)

8:00 B’nai Yisroel

^ Yeshivat Akiva

Young Israel Southfield

8:30 Kollel

9:00 Dovid Ben Nuchim

^ Chabad Mesivta 10 Mile

9:30 Ahavas Yisroel (R. Babayov)

Shabbos

Earliest Shacharis

Vasikin K’hal Chareidim

7:30 Young Israel Southfield

8:00 B’nai Israel

8:15 Yeshiva Gedolah

Young Israel Oak Park

Friday Night Latest Maariv

72 Min after Shekia Yeshiva Gedolah

Prepared: Nov, 2022

Corrections: YosiHeber@gmail.com

Major changes/additions are in bold

Shabbos Latest Shacharis

9:30 Chabad N. Oak Park

Chabad Farmington Hills

Ahavas Yisroel (R. Babayov)

Woodward Avenue Shul

10:00^ Chabad Mesivta 10 Mile

Birmingham Bloomfield Shul 10:15 Chabad 9 Mile

MINCHA (SUN-THU)

1:00^ Beth Tefilo (Moves Later in Jan/Feb) 1:15 Kollel

Ahavas Olam (R. Klein)

^ Kollel Choshen Mshpt (@B’nai Israel)

* 333 W. Fort St. (Suite 1350) Downtown 1:30* Crown Pointe #502 (Call First) 1:30 Minyan Avreichim (Friday Only) 2:05^* Yeshiva Bais Yehudah (3rd Floor) 2:15* Calmed Medical (24123 Greenfield #100)

^* Yeshivas Darchei Torah 2:20^ Yeshiva Gedolah 2:30 Kollel

^ Mesivta of W. Bloomfield (WB) 2:45^* Yeshivat Akiva 3:00^ Kollel Bais Yehudah

^ Chabad Mesivta 10 Mile 3:15^ Yeshiva Gedolah

^ W. Bloomfield Bais Medrash (WB) 3:20^ Chassidishe Kollel (Dovid Ben Nuchim) 20 Min. Before Shekia:

Young Israel Oak Park 15 Min. Before Shekia: Young Isreal Southfield Ohel Moed (WB) 10 Min. Before Shekia:

Agudah Magen Avrohom B’nai Yisroel Chabad N. Oak Park Dovid Ben Nuchim Shomrey Emunah Tugman Bais Chabad (WB) 5 Min Before Shekia:

Ahavas Yisroel (R. Babayov) Chabad Shul 9 Mile

Shabbos Earliest Mincha

1:00 Bham Blmfld Shul (37357 Woodward)

1:15 Minyan Avreichim

2:00 Kollel

2:15 Pierce St. Shul (24837 Templar) Sherwood Shul (Alta Vista+Lathrup) Minyan Avreichim

Yom Kippur Koton/B’Hab

B’nai Zion Call Stuart Newman

MAARIV (SUN-THU)

Shekia:

Agudah Magen Avrohom

Ahavas Yisroel (5 min after Mincha) B’nai Yisroel

Dovid Ben Nuchim Shomrey Emunah

Tugman Bais Chabad (WB)

Young Israel Oak Park

Young Israel Southfield Ohel Moed (WB)

30 Min. After Shekia: Chabad N. Oak Park Chabad Shul 9 Mile

6:30 Kollel

^ B’nai Yisroel

6:50^ Chabad Mesivta 10 Mile

8:15 Ahavas Olam (R. Klein)

8:30 B’nai Israel

8:45 Kollel

9:00^ Toras Chaim (14641 Balfour)

9:15 Pierce St. Shul (24837 Templar)

^ Mesivta of W. Bloomfield (WB)

9:30 Ahavas Yisroel (R. Babayov)

Ahavas Olam (R. Klein)

Kehal Rina U’tefila (R’Bromberg@Aish)

^ W. Bloomfield Bais Medrash (WB)

9:45^ Beth Tefilo

^ Chassidishe Kollel (Dovid Ben Nuchim)

10:00 Kollel

10:05 Yeshiva Gedolah

10:10^ Kollel Bais Yehudah

10:15 Yagdil Torah

10:40 B’nai Israel

11:00 Kollel (Bein Hazmanim Only)

Friday Mincha Gedolah

1:10 Yeshivat Akiva 1:30 Minyan Avreichim

After Fast Day Late Maariv

10:00 Kollel

10:05 Yeshiva Gedolah

Online List: cordetroit.com/community/minyanim/ Or at DavenDetroit.com

* Mon Thu only / Not on Sunday

^ Only when School/Yeshiva in session

# 5-15 Min earlier Rosh Chodesh/Fast

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Rest Stop

By Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky

Yaakov’s struggles were over — or at least he thought so. He had met the challenge of living 22 years with a conniving uncle; he had held back the malicious advances made by Esav and had appeased him properly. His daughter was rescued from the clutches of an evil prince, and though his children had attacked and decimated the city of Shechem, the neighboring countries did not seek revenge. This week the portion begins “Vayeshev Yaakov,” and Yaakov settled. The Midrash tells us that Yaakov wanted to rest. The Midrash continues that the Almighty did not approve of Yaakov’s retirement plans. Hashem asked, “are the righteous not satisfied with the World to Come? They would want to rest in this world too?” Immediately, says the Midrash, the incident with Yoseph occurred. Yoseph is kidnapped by his brothers and sold as a slave, thus throwing Yaakov’s tumultuous existence into another 22 years of agony.

What exactly is the objection toward Yaakov’s desire to rest? Why couldn’t the father of the 12 tribes spend the final third of his life in tranquillity?

On the fast day of the Tenth of Teves, during the height of World War II, Rabbi Ahron Kotler took the well known activist Irving Bunim on a train trip to Washington. The war in Europe was raging, Jews were being exterminated, and the two had to see a high-ranking Washington official to plead with him in every possible way — “save our brothers.” On the way down to Washington Rabbi Kotler tried to persuade Bunim to break his fast. “Bunim,” he explained. “You cannot fast now. You need your strength for the meeting.”

But Irving Bunim refused to eat. He was sure that he could hold out until the evening when the fast ended.

The meeting was intense. Rabbi Kotler cried, cajoled, and begged the official to respond. Finally, the great rabbi felt that he impressed upon the man the severity of the situation. The man gave his commitment that he would talk to the President. When they left the meeting Bunim was exhausted. He mentioned to Rabbi Kotler that he thought the meeting went well and now he’d like to eat.

Rav Ahron was quick to reply. “With Hashem’s help it will be good. And Bunim,” he added, “now you can fast!”

Yaakov wanted to rest. However, Hashem had a different view. There is no real rest in this world. As much as one has accomplished, there is always another battle — another test. The moment one declares victory, another battle looms.

This month we celebrate Chanukah. The words Chanukah mean “they rested on the 25th (of Kislev).” It was not a total rest. Just one rest from one battle. The Hasmoneans had to rededicate the desecrated Temple, re-light the Menorah, and re-establish the supremacy of Torah over a Hellenist culture that had corrupted Jewish life. They rested from physical battle, but they knew that there would be a constant battle over spirituality for ages to come. They established the Menorahlighting ceremony with flames that have glowed until today proclaiming with each flicker that the battle may be over but the war is endless — until the final rest.

Reprinted with permission from www.torah.org This Torah page should be ripped out and wrap or bagged and discarded honorably

Credits: Chaverim, Kollel Institute, NCSY, Noach Klein, YBY, YDT, Yechida, YIOP

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Rabbi Shlomo Mandel of Yeshiva of Brooklyn in Detroit

Junior NCSY Events

Rabbi Moshe Heinemann at the Kollel

FITNESS AT WORK: FITNESS AT WORK:

Trunk Rotation

To maintain a flexible spine, try the following stretches: Sit on edge of chair and upright. Grab the back of chair with R hand and exhale slowly as you rotate R. Follow with your head, looking R as far as you comfortably can. Your knees will want to drift right. Try to keep them straight ahead with feet planted on the ground. Drop R shoulder and elbow. Hold and breathe normally 20 seconds. You should feel a gentle pull in your back.

Face forward. Before repeating on L, stretch like you would in the morning, hands overhead, arching your back slightly. Next, slide both hands down the outside (anterior) of one leg. Feel the pull in opposite lower back/hip. Repeat on other side. Now, sit tall then lean upper body laterally L and then R a few times.

Now you're ready to perform trunk rotation on your L side. All of the above should be performed slowly, stop before the point of pain.

The goal is to gently adapt your vertibrae in all directions, increasing range of motion by small increments. Move slowly and don't hold your breath. Avoid jerking or doing this quickly. Trunk rotation is a gentle, non-aggressive torque, so be certain you're not doing anything uncomfortable.

As with all exercise, consult a physician if there's a concern.

By Sharon Green, CPT

Sharon Green is a certified personal trainer, senior fitness specialist, and group workout instructor through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, NASM. CPR/AED/first aid & insured

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Seasoned beef stuffed in fresh pita and grilled. Served with small Israeli salad, tahini, and fries. Sabich

Hand cut fries, chicken Shwarma, Israeli salad, pickles, schug, tahini

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New in town? Have new neighbors? Please let us know so we can properly welcome them to our community. Call the Milworn family at 248-904-9221

SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Earn a great income from home by being a weight-loss consultant. Call Sarah 718-435-5868

20-25% off retail for vitamins & nutritional supplements. Many products available including Maxi Health, Zahlers, Mega Food & Garden of Life. Lisa Cohen (248) 613-1804 or lisa@lisacohenayurveda.com

FOR SALE

Computer Guy - (248) 648-1349 certified technicians - reasonable prices - unbeatable service thecomputerguyMI.com 20-25% off retail for vitamins & nutritional supplements. Many product lines available including Nutrisupreme, Maxihealth. Call Lisa Cohen 248-613-1804

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Formal cherry dining room table (8ft with leaves) and 8 gorgeous chairs (purchased in Brooklyn). $2000. Call 248-930-0182

T.D.M. Plumbing Co. - Commercial & Residential Total Plumbing Service Backflow Preventer Certifier - Free Estimates • Work Guaranteed • Licensed & Insured - Tony DeMarco Owner Master Plumber 248-477-7435

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CRDL COACHING LLC - ICF Credentialed Life Coach, specializing in women- Career, Pre-Marriage Relationships, Dating, Life. Call 248-783-6926 or email: crdlcoaching@gmail.com www.crdlcoaching.com Blog: AdinaMorris-insightout.com

TRANSPORTATION

Reliable Transportation Car Service. Airports, Train, Bus & More. Chani Scheiner 248-330-9298 Rivka Bennish 248-224-1978. Serving the community for over 20 years!