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The Observant Jew

New Beginnings RABBI JONATHAN GEWIRTZ

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got an e-mail from the publishers of The Front Page Magazine of Rockland County this week telling me that they are starting their eleventh year. As they were the first magazine to publish my articles, and I began writing for them from the first week, that means The Observant Jew has been in print for TEN YEARS! I was shocked.

I didn’t realize it had been so long since I just kept writing each week, focused on THIS week’s article, and meeting THIS week’s deadline.

Well, as it’s Elul, and we’re approaching the New Year, I think this offers quite an appropriate message to share with all of you. You see, we all have dreams and aspirations of making this the year when we will improve our davening, our learning, our business ethics, our relationships with family, our anger management, or whatever it is we want to work on.

The problem is that it seems overwhelming and we don’t do it. Then, when next Elul rolls around, we put this year in the rearview mirror and acknowledge that we didn’t do what we set out to do, and start planning for the next one.

That’s the year we will REALLY make a difference. At least, until the following Elul approaches.

The Torah says of Eretz Yisrael, “It is the land that the eyes of HaShem are on ‘mai’raishis hashana,’ from the beginning of the year,

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‘ad achris shana,’ until the end of the year. I believe it was the Satmar Rav z”l who noted the difference in the words.

The first time it says, ‘HAshana,’ THE year, and the second time it just says, ‘shana,’ year. That’s because when we start, we say it’s going to be THE year - the one we’ve been waiting for, which will make all the difference - but since we don’t actually change, in retrospect it’s merely just another year of the same.

Why did the chicken cross the Mobius Strip? To get to the same side! We all go through the motions of anticipating change but then end up in our old routines again. So, how can we keep from making that mistake and break out of the endless loop?

The answer, I believe, is the same way I managed to write ten years of articles. Instead of focusing on what I would write for the next decade, year, or even month, I focused on this week, today. By making small changes now, we will find ourselves being able to maintain them for the long term.

Start small for the long haul. This mantra will help us to set achievable goals. A few years ago, I shared with everyone that I accepted for Elul that I would start benching from a bencher… on Shabbos… at the Friday night meal. I didn’t say I would use a bencher every time because I knew that would be unsustainable. Once I failed once, I would feel like a failure and throw in

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the towel. Instead, I chose a small goal and by and large I have maintained it. I still don’t use a bencher every time, though that’s an admirable goal to aim for, but I am proud of my having stuck to this goal for Friday nights.

One time I was in a hotel for Shabbos and brought my talis to shul beforehand. I decided to leave my siddur in the hotel room in case a family member needed it. That evening in shul it hit me: I didn’t have a bencher in the hotel room, but because I had left my siddur there, I could use it to keep up my Elulinspired practice! I felt like HaShem was giving me a nod that He arranged it for me to continue.

My wife went to a class and the woman said, “Don’t say you will be an expert in every Halacha of Shabbos. Start by saying, “I won’t rip paper towels on Shabbos.”” It may sound strange to some, but it’s good advice. We all do things we know we shouldn’t, but if we attack them little by little, we’ll make it a part of ourselves.

Elul has two days of Rosh Chodesh. Why? Isn’t the first day just the last day of the “old” month? Technically that might be so, but I think it teaches us a lesson. If you want to have a good beginning, you need to prepare for that launch in advance. In other words, Elul is part of Rosh HaShana! By revving our engines, we can be on our way by the time the new year begins.

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So, as I begin my eleventh year as The Observant Jew, why not join me in my new beginning and find something you want to do differently or better. Make it manageable, and focus on doing one day (or week) at a time. Then, by the time Elul comes around again, you’ll be proud to look back and say, “Yes, that was THE year.” Then you can start making another one, because you know that new beginnings start now.

Wishing everyone a Kesiva v’Chasima Tova; may you make it a wonderful new year.

Now in bookstores, The Observant Jew, a compilation of some of Rabbi Gewirtz’s best articles from years past, is receiving critical acclaim. With short, funny, insightful selections, this book is the perfect summertime companion. Look for it in your favorite Jewish Book Store or visit Feldheim.com.

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e all instinctively know the truth that’s written in the Torah, that everything in this world is very much connected to what is inside of us, and vice versa. It is no wonder, then, that we are all so deeply moved by what is happening to our fellow Jews in Israel. With the coming of Rosh Hashanah, we as individuals are faced with the challenge of strengthening our true selves, while our people as a whole are faced with the challenge of strengthening our physical borders and increasing our support of those in need.

A group of congregation members at Chabad of Sola recently returned from a trip to the South of Israel, where they spent time with the mothers, sons, families and soldiers that are living their lives on the front lines every day. According to Rabbi Zajac, the goal of the trip was “to travel as representatives of the entire Chabad of Sola community, and to express a deep sense of connection and a strong desire to help the situation.” What they experienced in a non-stop three days has become the center of an event in honor of those living under constant fire, and to share their stories which are aimed to inspire more action both within and outside of ourselves.

While raising money is certainly a goal for the event, entitled Sola-Darity!, more importantly, the focus is to inspire action through awareness. When asked about their experience, one group member shared that “Spending a few hundred dollars in a store brought the shop keeper to tears, and yet what made the biggest impact was how much it meant to them that we knew what they were going through, and for them to feel that embrace.”

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“I have never been more proud to be a Jew, and to be member of a Chabad of Sola Community that has this kind of initiative.”

— Rabbi Zajac.

As we approach the High Holidays, it is important for us to keep in mind our fellow Jews that are living in the South of Israel. The courage that they display in the face of daily trauma, particularly those with families, is extraordinary and inspiring. “I have never been more proud to be a Jew, and to be member of a Chabad of Sola Community that has this kind of initiative,” emphasized Rabbi Zajac.

In the face of large problems, where

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Rabbi Zajac continued with, “In comparison to the people living there, to the people giving their blood and lives, what we did was insignificant. It helps to remain humble, but it should never lead to inaction” Sola-Darity! will take place on Sunday, September 14th at 8:00PM, at Studio Bancs, a 3,000 sq. foot event space and production studio in Culver City on Gallery Row, 2643 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA. 90232. A minimum donation of $18 per person is requested, and what the Chabad of Sola community hopes to share, according to Rabbi Zajac, is, “a reaffirmation of living with Ahavat Yisroel, and the truth that a little act of kindness towards a fellow Jew, even with full knowledge that it won’t resolve the issue, ultimately makes a world of a difference.” Be sure to Join Chabad of Sola for an uplifting evening of Solidarity with Israel and get ready to bring in a promising New Year.

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Hillary I Know LAZAR PALNICK

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ast month, I read an opinion piece in a Jewish publication wrongfully accusing Hillary Clinton of being anti-Israel and not fighting for the issues that matter most to Jewish Americans.

This couldn’t be further from the truth. Throughout her career, Hillary Clinton has fought for and been a strong ally and representative of the Jewish community. To suggest otherwise is just absurd.

I have been lucky enough to know Hillary Clinton for more than 35 years, ever since I was a teenager in Arkansas in the 1970s. I don’t know anyone who is more able and ready to work on the issues that matter and to make sure that the ideas and concerns of the Jewish people are addressed.

I first met Hillary when my father, who was a Rabbi in Little Rock, went to Fayetteville to perform the town’s first ever Bar Mitzvah. At the reception, we met a nice young couple, Bill and Hillary Clinton. My parents and the Clintons became friends, and thus began a long history working together in public service.

The author of the piece I read cites obscure references to Hillary Clinton’s life and work back in Arkansas. Having witnessed that time in her life, I can say how mislead-

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ing and unrepresentative these are to her history fighting for and understanding important issues to the Jewish community.

Hillary was always close to the Jewish community, and she and I worked together on many projects. Behind the scenes, Hillary became one of the leaders of a group of civic-minded professionals who worked together to help people of all faiths strive for communication and cooperation. While Hillary was a Methodist and Bill a Baptist, they always supported interfaith activities.

Hillary was always good at thinking outside the box and finding unique solutions to problems. While traveling, Hillary discovered an Israeli educational program that was designed to help immigrants and their children adjust to life in new countries. Hillary studied the groundbreaking program and figured out that it could be adapted to help economically disadvantaged families in Arkansas. Hillary brought the HIPPY program to Arkansas, where it was soon offered statewide and now operates in 21 states, serving 15,000 families.

I also noticed that the author conveniently chose to exempt from his argument Hillary Clinton’s eight years in the Senate where, as a Senator from New York, she

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came to know the largest Jewish constituency outside of Israel and was an outspoken defender of Israel. Hillary Clinton’s support within the Jewish communities of both New York and Arkansas is a testament to her friendships and relationships that have been developed over a lifetime.

Conflicts in Israel and the Middle East weigh heavy in the hearts and minds of the Jewish community. Strong leadership from leaders who understand our history and share the interests of the Jewish people is needed to bring about peaceful resolutions. The article chooses to neglect this in passing judgment on Hillary Clinton’s record as Secretary of State.

As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton continued her strong support for Israel. One of her greatest achievements as Secretary of State was negotiating a cease-fire to avert an all-out war in Gaza. She also helped lead efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. On the U.S’s relationship with Israel, Hillary said, “Israel and the United States are united by a deep and unbreakable bond based on mutual interests and respect.”

The domestic issues that the Jewish community cares about -

freedom of religion and separation of church and state, personal freedoms and rights, education, and health care - are issues Hillary Clinton has worked on her entire life. Her passionate support of the Jewish community culminated with her being awarded a lifetime achievement award from the American Jewish Congress.

From her foreign policy abroad to her work back home, Hillary Clinton has consistently shown her support and dedication to the issues that matter most to Jewish Americans.

I share in the thoughts of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in saying to Hillary Clinton, “you are a great friend and a great champion of peace,” and I hope the rest of the Jewish community can share in this longlasting bond with Hillary Clinton

I don’t know anyone who is more able and ready to work on the issues that matter and to make sure that the ideas and concerns of the Jewish people are addressed.

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distinguishing feature of this year’s journey through time is that it begins with a succession of three holy days: the two days of Rosh Hashanah—which fall on Thursday and Friday—followed immediately by Shabbat, the weekly day of sacred rest.

In Torah law, a three-time occurrence achieves the status of chazakah—a “strengthened” or firmly established phenomenon. For example, if an ox gores another ox, the owner of the attacking ox is absolved from full payment of the damage it inflicted; since it is considered uncommon behavior for a domesticated beast to attack another animal, this was not an occurrence that the owner might reasonably have foreseen and been expected to prevent. However, if the ox gores another ox on three different occasions, this becomes the “normal” behavior of this particular beast, and its owner becomes fully responsible for the damage it causes.

The ox now has a chazakah of violent behavior toward other animals.

Ordinarily, the holy days in our lives are exceptions to the rule, as opposed to the days devoted to material pursuits, which are the norm. This makes the task of fulfilling the ultimate function of Shabbat and the festivals, which is to carry forth their sanctity and spirituality into the ordi-

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nary days of the year, a most difficult and challenging task: we are being called upon to impart an “abnormal” quality to a “normal” day.

But when the year opens with three successive holy days, holiness becomes the norm. A chazakah of holiness empowers us to regard the mundane areas of our lives as abnormal, and the sanctity with which we are to imbue them as natural and necessary to our existence.

CONDENSED TIME The Jewish calendar contains several possibilities for three successive days of holiness. Yet the particular constellation of two days of Rosh Hashanah followed by Shabbat is unique in several respects.

Firstly, because “Rosh Hashanah” is not merely the year’s beginning, but—as a literal translation of the term implies—the “head of the year.” This reflects the Kabbalistic conception of creation, by which the entirety of time was created by G-d in a single instant; what we experience as “time” is but the unfolding of that instant into myriads of particulars, which we then experience as a succession of “moments” aligned one after the other. In other words, G-d did not create the world in one state—its state in the first

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moment of time—and then allow or compel its development into its state in the next moment, aan nd then the next, aan nd so on: ratherr, He created all states of existence simultaan neously. The faact thaat we relate to these states in terms of “past,”“present” aan nd “future” is only because we experience them one at a time, one “after” the other.

This “timeliness,” or the fractionalization of creation into so maan ny time-segments, is a feature of our physical world; the higherr, more spiritual worlds are less finite, less fragmented. Thus, the seder hishtalshelut—the chain of “worlds” thaat make up the created reality—can be said to resemble a pyramid.

At the highest point of the pyramid—the divine act of creation—all of time and history is encapsulaated within a single point. At a lower “world” or dimension of realityy, the point fans out into seven components (the seven daays of creation), each embodying one of the seven millennia of history. In lower worlds, these are further brokeen down into successively more detaaiiled segments. Finally, in the lowest strata of creation—our physical world—the singular act of creation is broken down into the innumerable moments of time thaat comprise our “realityy.”

Nevertheless, we are not completely locked into the moment-

bound naature of the physical world. In the calendar He ordaaiined in His Torah, h G-d inserted daays and moments of higherr, more “concentrated” time. Shaabbat is not just another daay of the week, but a daay thaat encapsulates an entire week in a higherr, more spiritual form. The daay (or daays) of Rosh Chodesh(“head of the month”) ” contain the spirituaal essence of aan n entire month. And the forty-eight hours of Rosh Hashaan naah h, the “head of the year,” include within them the entire year, in the same way that the head incorporates all of the body’s faculties.

This is why everything we do on Rosh Hashaan naah has a profound effect on the entire year. If we commit ourselves to a certain change in our behaavior, it is more easily implemented thaan n if we had maade our resolution on aan ny other daay. For, in a certain sense, we haave already effected this change every day of the year, since they all exist within the “condensed time” of the year’s heaad.

So a chazakah of holiness established on Rosh Hashanah is doubly potent, haaving been established in the daays that “head” and encapsulaate the entire year.

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The Siiforno explains that Hashem brought this miracle so that Bilam should realize his mistake and do teshuvah. Even though Hashem doesn’t normally create obvious miracles, He nevertheless did here because He didn’t want a man as important as Bilam to be lost.

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What is it that I did that made me worthy of being created?

The answer is nothing. Because before you were created, you weren’t. And that is the point. There is nothing you did to make it fit for Hashem to create you. Hashem made you because of lovingkkindness.

HASHEM is the Benefactor. HASHEM wishes to give. Generous and magnanimous, HASHEM wishes to shower His good upon others. Not because they deserve it, and not because they merit it, but because that is the nature of H HASHEM: to bestow as much blessing as He can.. HASHEM created everything—the stars, the sun, the moon, the oceans, and the rivers—to give to man.

Man, howeverr, has to earn that good. To do so, he must perfect himself. HASHEM is the source of all perfection.

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To allow for this, HASHEM manifests Himself cloaked in character traits. Those traits guide HASHEM’s interaction with the world. Now, based on how HASHEM acts, man can see Him.

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Man will err. Man will slip. Therefore, HASHEM created the world with Rachamim (mercy) as the predominant force. Now, our actions are viewed through the lens of understanding.

Mitigating circumstances are taken into consideration, and time is granted. Time to recognize our errors. Time to correct our ways.

Therefore, HASHEM manifests Himself in the almost human character trait of mercy–the key word being almost.

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There is a vital lesson for us in these words. Bilam was a gentile – a gentile who turned to wicked ways. Yet HASHEM still waited for his teshuvah. How much more so for us, the children of Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov? We are HASHEM’s nation. We are His beloved. HASHEM waits with open arms, saying, “Return, My children. Return.”

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he ordinary Yeshivah system is not for everyone and many of our boys are on the outside looking in. But to let these potential leaders in our community just fall through the cracks is a tragedy that we, at Bais Toras Menachem, refuse to let happen.

That is why Rabbi Mordechai and Rivka Katz founded Bais Toras Menachem in 2008. Bais Toras Menachem is a program specifically tailored to help young men (age 17 and up) with some Yeshivah backgrounds to obtain Smicha ordination and concurrently build real job skills and credentials that will help them build a good career.

The Smicha Program is taught by Rabbi Levy Chazan and the formal examinations are administered by Harav Elchanan Tauber Shlita. The program combines Talmudic studies, Shulchan Aruch and related commentaries and codifiers.

BTM’s unique men’s only job skills program features a GED program and an Associates in Business Management from ORT College (for more info. See http:// www.laort.edu/). Other options include coursework and apprenticeship in construction, and classes in computer skills and web design. Additionally, the staff has been integrating its school programs with Life Coaching to make sure no student is left behind. “It is important that our students gain every advantage in life we can give them,” said Rabbi Katz. “If we can teach them goal setting, prioritization, planning, and motivation, these kids will have essential tools they need to succeed in the business world. Top that off with their Smicha, GED, and an Associate’s degree

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“As we embark upon our 7th year, we are very enthusiastic about achieving new heights in terms of what this program has to offer,” says Administrator Mr. Yaakov Mark. “We look forward to accommodate many more sincere Bochurim who can appreciate the beauty and benefits of a rich Yeshiva learning experience, coupled with learning job skills, all in a well-balanced, supportive environment.”

Mrs. Rivky Katz also points to the program’s numerous extra-curricular activities as providing vital enrichment and support for its spiritual and social aspirations.

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(The above is on a first come first serve basis; classes are kept These include regular farbrengens (gatherings) with members of the LA community, in addition to guest lecturers, trips, hikes, small to ensure individualized attention) To inquire further regarding BTM for the 2014-15 academic sports, barbecues, Shabbatons, and specialized in-town Shabbos year, please email btm@smicha.net. You may also contact Mrs. experiences.

“A healthy body is a healthy soul; we are always encouraging Rivky Katz at 323-495-3010. our boys to get out in the sun and take hikes, kick a ball around, and enjoy Hashem’s world,” she says.

The students of BTM are often engaged by many of the local Shluchim who involve them in outreach programs (especially surrounding Chanukah and Purim) each according to the student’s individual skills and inclinations. The students are likewise warmly welcomed and embraced by the community of Los Angeles, making them feel as an integral part of the community which they certainly are!

STUDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO JOIN OUR SMICHA TRACK AND OR GED/ ORT COLLEGE COURSE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE WHOLE PROGRAM. Registration for Smicha track is open until September 22.

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THE GROUND THE MORAL MORAL HIGH HIGH G ROUND The phrase,“ being at the head and not the taaiil” takes on a poignant significance for the soldiers of the IDF, especially in light of the events of the past couple of months. The IDF struggles on a daily basis with the question of how to efficiently baattle terrorist cells thaat conceal themselves among their own innocent civilians.

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that the entire world is fighting, and the enemy doesn’t play by the rules. They are in a constant state of moral conflict, and they come out on the side of humanitarianism 99% of the time. It’s an impossible situation, but these kids are succeeding at it every day.”

The world may have their criticisms, but there is no doubt that the Israeli Defence Force is innovating every day how to run a morally-aware military in a world where the norm is a polarized view in which the only two options are guerrilla warfare or utter destruction.

quires utilizing the latest technology to create the finest quality wine possible. “If wine is akin to an 80-year-old grandfather, the modern Golan Heights wine region could be considered as a four-month-old baby. But to our pleasant surprise, our baby is playing on even terms with the big kids!” exclaimed Schoenfeld. After two decades in Israel, Schoenfeld added; “Working in Israel’s wine industry is more interesting and exhilarating than ever before and this upcoming year promises to bring even more successes.”

Israel is a 66-year old country with a population of 8 million that has produced 68 companies currently traded on Nasdaq.

THE HEIGHT OF SOPHISTICATION While the IDF excels in humanitarian warfare, elsewhere in the country, Israeli companies strive to show the world that the tiny country’s innovation doesn’t stop at military tactics. One such success has been in the wine industry where Israel’s wineries have been bringing in the gold medals and ensuring that they remain at the ‘head’ of the International Wine World. Leading the field is the Golan Heights Winery which has recently celebrated its 31st birthday.

In 5774, Israel’s Golan Heights Winery appeared at the largest and most respected international wine competitions and scooped a wealth of awards. In keeping with their first win in 1987, their famed Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon yet again took the gold at the 2014 VinItaly awards whereas newer offerings such as the Yarden 2T and the Gamla Brut triumphed in Germany and France. As the winery continued to push boundaries in the Israeli wine making world, their latest offering of Yarden Malbec was noted for its exquisite taste and joined the Yarden Merlot, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in winning prizes at the UK Decanter Wine Awards.

“We continue to keep upping our game and maintain our standard of excellence. To that end we have invested millions in utilizing the latest scientific processes and working together with international experts to study the land and advance both vineyard and wine production techniques” said Victor Schoenfeld, Chief Winemaker at the Golan Heights Winery This past year was the first harvest which used a high-tech optical sorting machine to increase both the efficiency and accuracy of the grape sorting process. The winery has introduced novel wine analysis equipment in their on-site laboratory and they are experimenting with new fermentation agents in their experimental winery. Hi-tech innovations are a major component in streamlining the wine production process and tracking every little change in the status of each wine. Thus, everywhere from the largest vineyard to the smallest barrel is fitted with computerized sensors.

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This coming year looks forward to another rapid upsurge of innovation in the world of technology emerging from Israel.

One company to watch is Consumer Physics, which integrates the world of physics with technology to create a device that seems like it came directly from a futuristic sci-fi movie. The device, called Scio, is a pocket molecular sensor—it can scan a variety of objects and send information about them directly to your phone.

Scio is about the same shape and size as a flash drive and scans the molecular fingerprint of an object and provides relevant information about its chemical makeup. So, for instance, you could use Scio at the supermarket to see which watermelon is sweeter or which avocados are ripe. Scan your morning shake to get a break-down of how many calories, carbs and proteins you are consuming, or take it out to the garden to see how your plants are thriving.

Scio uses a tiny optical sensor called a spectrometer, which catches the light given off by an object and breaks it down into a spectrum which is then sent to the Cloud for analysis and the information sent to your phone in real time. Spectrometers have been used in physics labs for decades, but Consumer Physics found a way to reproduce the weighty and expensive scientific equipment on a much smaller scale and at low cost to consumers.

Scio fits in your pocket, and once the device hits the markets, it could drastically change the way consumers relate to their own environment and the materials around them. On a more global level, Scio could certainly have wide-reaching ramifications for medical research, environmental solutions and food systems.

This tiny device is just one example of how Israeli innovation is changing the world, and bringing us closer and closer to a technological future we once only dreamed of.

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Enhancing the New Year with Ha Tov V’HaMeitiv ANNA HARWOOD

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he Rosh Hashanah meal is a festive affair. Traditions abound as to how the evening meal can bring good tidings for the year ahead. While some stick to apple and honey for a sweet new year, others recite a full array of blessings over different symbolic food types; from increasing in numbers like the seeds of a pomegranate to hopes of being the head not the tail akin to the lamb’s head which adorns the table. When reflecting on wishes for the upcoming season, one Rosh Hashana tradition that continues throughout the year, is that of the HaTov V’HaMeitiv blessing, recited when switching from one style of wine to another.

As wine flows throughout the night there is a custom to celebrate the abundance of this joyful beverage which symbolizes wealth, happiness and success. In addition to its centrality for sacramental purposes, in Ancient Israel, wine was cleaner and tastier than water and it continues to be a focal element of Jewish culture.

Given wine’s special power to ‘gladden the heart’ and the uniqueness of each wine varietal, the sages instituted a blessing which is said when moving between one type of wine and another. As opposed to regular blessings which once recited ‘cover’ all similar food types, adding this special blessing kept people aware of the risk of mindlessly drinking intoxicating wine and proclaimed gratitude for the abundance of this most sought-after beverage.

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Celebrating the good and enjoying superior quality wines are wonderful ways to enhance the Rosh HaShannah table and raise the spirits of all the celebrants. During a festival when people try and increase their ‘blessings’, adding many different wines provides the opportunity to keep proclaiming Ha Tov V’HaMeitiv. In time for the festive season, there are a number of high quality Israeli wines which are hitting the shelves, yielding the chance to keep blessing good (and better) offerings.

FROM WHITE TO RED The Galil Viognier is a pleasant change from the more traditional white grape varieties. The Viognier is a challenging wine to perfect, but the Galil Mountain Winery, on the border of Northern Israel, produces a flawlessly dry, yet extremely fruity and floral offering. Move from this more unusual white to an ever-loved

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NOVEL BLENDS: FROM FRUITY TO COMPLEX The Mount Hermon Indigo, named for its signature indigo color provided by a blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, set new standards for affordable kosher wine when it was released last year. Now in its second vintage, it is a medium bodied, fruity wine combining a deep plum flavor with hints of herb and a subtle smokiness. Move from the Mount Hermon Indigo to the Yarden 2T for a richer and fuller bodied blended red wine. The Yarden 2T, like the Mount Hermon Indigo, shows off plum and cherry characters but this blend of two Portuguese grapes has been aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. The lengthy aging period enables the wine’s deep flavors to flourish and produces a richer, blackberry flavor coupled with Mediterranean spice and deep chocolate notes.

The Yarden 2T stole the show this year at the Citadelles du Vin, France’s biggest wine awards and raises the bar when looking for wine to top that which has been previously tasted.

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WHITES: FROM YOUNG TO AGED Moving from a fresh wine to a richer and aged wine normally implies moving from a white to a red wine but it is possible to do the switch with two white wines. The Gilgal Riesling resembles the traditional Rieslings emanating from the Alsace and Germany regions. The Gilgal Riesling showcases the Riesling’s familiarly high acidity balanced with tropical and fruity aromas. It is a young and easy to drink wine which underwent a short, cold fermentation and makes a great accompaniment to the first course of your Rosh Hashanah meal. Move from this easy-to-drink white to a richer, barrel aged Chardonnay such as the Yarden Odem Chardonnay. Produced entirely from grapes grown in the Odem organic vineyard on the slopes of the Golan Heights, this delicious, aged Chardonnay combines a melt-in-your-mouth buttery flavor with aromatic pear, quince, apple and tropical notes. The Yarden Odem Chardonnay is aged sur lies for 7 months in French oak barrels giving it a rich and full body and one which will improve for a number of years to come.

When saying the Ha Tov V’HaMeitiv blessing it is preferable to have the previous wine still open and remaining. This Rosh HaShanah keep the wine flowing all evening and toast a L’chaim to a ‘good and better’ year ahead!

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JEWISH APPLE CAKE Times Prep Time : 45 min Cook Time : 1 hour Ready Time : 1 hour, 45 min Ingredients 5 medium Macintosh Apples 6 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons cinnamon Mix well and set aside

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2 cups white sugar 1 cup oil 4 large eggs 1/4 cup orange juice 2 1/2 teaspoons real vanilla 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

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Peel, core and chop apples into chunks. Toss with cinnamon and sugar and set aside.

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Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Spread half of apples over it. Pour the remaining batter over the apples and arrange the remaining apples on top. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean.

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TRIPLE A SALAD  ASPARAGUS AND APPLES Times Ready Time : .5 hour Ingredients 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 small purple onion, peeled and sliced (This gives the salad dressing a lovely pink tinge) 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup vegetable oil 2 large apples (I use Pink Lady) 8 0z fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch slices 14 0z baby spinach (any other spinach is too bitter) 2 avocado pears, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup dried cranberries

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Directions Combine the honey, vinegar, onion, mustard, salt and oil in a glass bowl.

Blend with a hand blender or in a food processor for about 2 minutes until well combined.

Check for sweetness – you may prefer to add a little more honey.

Chop up the apples (skin on) and immediately place them into the honey dressing to prevent them from going brown.

Place the cut asparagus in a separate bowl and cover with boiling water. Count to 10 and then discard the boiling water and immediately fill the bowl with ice-cold water. Wait 10 seconds and discard that too.

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Tablecloth Gemach for borrowing - call for hours Rochel Haberman (323) 899-5390 Estie Silber (323) 652-6658

(323) 931-4030

Tehilim Cards for Chupah/Simcha Rochel Haberman (323) 899-5390

Mezuzah Gemach (30 day rental) Irwin Lowi (323) 932-1025

LEGAL SERVICES Bet Tzedek Legal Services Free legal counsel to the eligible needy and Holocaust reparations assistance.

(323) 939-0506

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Challah covers: 2 large, 48 mini; 18 kiddush cups + trays

(323) 595-0446 (800) 400-6259

Folding Beds (call during evenings only) Esti Tendler (310) 557-3461 Keilim Mikva Directory: Anshe Emes Keilim Mikva 1490 S. Robertson Shaaray Zedek Keilim Mikva 12800 Chandler Blvd.

Young Israel Keilim Mikva 225 S. LaBrea Ave.

Criminal/Arrest Guidance LA County Sheriff Department.

Shirley Friedman (women) (323) 568-4703 Howard Winkler (men & women) (323) 939-9236

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Wedding Shtick Mona Riss- Bubby’s Shtick Rivky Farber Nechama Denbo

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(818) 761-5077 (323) 744-1608 (310) 788-3981

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