South Florida Community Voice - October 2022

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BONEI OLAM FLORIDA AND HOW IT WAS BORN

Meet Shimmy and Haddasa Manela the founders of Bonei Olam Florida

This is a story of life long pain transformed into tzedaka and chesed on another level. Bonei Olam was founded in 1999 by Rabbi and Rebbetzin Bochner. After many years of trying to conceive a child through IVF, they were unsuccessful. Through their tears, and with their sweat and blood, they started Bonei Olam. Treatments for IVF are notoriously expensive. If biology and science can say no, money is where we draw the line. Couples unable to have children because of financial means? Ridiculous in our tzedaka based communities. Rabbi Bochner had a vision. A vision where struggling couples could have what he and his wife could not, where his own friends and family who were suffering would no longer have to. His beautiful brain child, Bonei Olam, provides the financial support needed for the rigorous and abundant treatments. They have set their mission to provide all resources necessary to allow childless couples facing infertility the opportunity to pursue medical fertility treatment. From their pain and their strength, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Bochner have brought over 10,000 babies into this world with the aid of Bonei Olam. An unimaginable and monumental feat. Couples all over the tri-state area having been turning to Bonei Olam for help, emotionally and monetarily.

Enter Shimmy and Haddasa Manela. A young couple living in Florida undergoing their own IVF journey of eight years. They were familiar with

Rabbi Bochner and Bonei Olam as they had done many treatments in New York and had their own triumphs and tragedies with infertility. Although they hadn’t needed Bonei Olam for themselves, they couldn’t help but wonder how their own community was handling infertility costs. Could it be that they were suffering in silence? Current statistics indicate one out of every eight couples are faced with the challenges of infertility. That means someone in your shul, in your carpool rotation and on your block. What were all of these Florida couples doing for treatments?

In 2020, Shimmy and Haddasa sat down with Rabbi Bochner to discuss the south Florida communities infertility resources. They discovered there were little to no resources or funds. If a couple needed help, they had to fly all the way to New York. That means time off work, flights and hotels, adding to the costs of an already expensive process. The meeting progressed and the South Florida Chapter of Bonei Olam was born with Shimmy and Haddasa as cofounders.

Since the birth of the South Florida Chapter, they have assembled an incredible team of volunteers who work around the clock putting together fundraisers, managing the office and all the campaigns that come with running a non-profit organization.

At Bonei Olam Florida, they work with over fifty couples annually. When a couple reaches out for help, within twenty-four hours they are linked with a guidance counselor who is with them every step of the way. With the help of Bonei Olam’s medical team, they decide which clinic and which path the couple should take for the course of their treatment. When it comes to infertility, there is no guarantee that any treatment will work. Many couples have to do multiple treatments before a successful pregnancy comes around. With treatments costing over $18,000 per round, it is Bonei Olam’s top priority to continuously fundraise for the South Florida communities.

Fundraising with phone calls or links to a website is beautiful, but it lacks pizzazz. And one thing Shimmy and Haddasa do not lack, is pizzazz. They decided to start two annual fundraisers. Knockout and The Vault. Knockout is a volleyball tournament with food and entertainment that takes place in February. It’s a lively and well attended sporting event the whole of South Florida enjoys. The Vault is Bonei Olam Florida’s first annual event and how the whole South Florida Chapter kicked off.

The Vault is the dream shopping day out. A dedicated team of volunteers put together a massive, one of a kind popup-shop mall. There are Jewish vendors from all over the globe who jumped to have the opportunity to secure a spot at The Vault. Booths are set up in a large warehouse style venue, decorated to perfection. There are clothing booths, jewlery booths, wig booths, houseware booths, food booths and anything else you can think of. A beautiful cafe is set up and a movie room off to the side with Shimmy and Haddasa’s story playing on repeat. Swag bags are given out per ticket purchase, and raffles are held. There are plenty of opportunities for corporate sponsorships and many wonderful brands donate their products or their time. It’s aptly done right before the chagim so everyone can get their holiday shopping done in one spot. It’s a community favorite and the turn out is fantastic.

The first Vault event was done in September of 2021. It was located at the Chabad of Aventura and over 750 men and women attended. Each of those attendees all left the event shocked at what they had just experienced. Florida had never seen anything like it. A popup shop mall with over thirty diverse Jewish vendors all in one space? Miami Beach doesn’t even have a kosher butcher store, forget more than one Jewish establishment in the same place. Year one was a real hit, and Bonei Olam South Florida knew they had struck gold.

This year while planning The Vault, Bonei Olam Florida’s team spent months handpicking the best local and international vendors for the ultimate pre- holiday shopping experience. With over eighty vendors signed up for The Vault this year, they knew it would need to be bigger and better for the South Florida communities. The Vault took place at the Miami Airport Convention Center, an ultra large space designed for expos. Every inch was used and the event was packed with over 1,500 attendees, double the

amount from last year. The energy of the room was unbelievable. With so many Jewish entrepreneurs all in one room, you needed a map to make sure to hit every booth.

The Vault 2022 had a few more extras than 2021. An interactive “punch wall” was set up for attendees to win prizes. With a donation of $50 to Bonei Olam, people had the opportunity to punch through the punch wall and win prizes ranging in value from $5-$2,000. It was a huge hit, pardon the pun. The cinema room was not only playing Shimmy and Haddasa’s fertility journey, but other Bonei Olam couples’ stories as well. They spoke about their journey to parenthood, helping normalize the struggles of infertility. This years Vault raised enough funds to help over five couples begin their fertility treatments. An all around success, with hopes to come back even bigger and better next year.

Up until then, most people knew Shimmy and Haddasa Manela as a popular young couple in their twenties, with a thriving social life and a knack for hosting fabulous parties. When they brought Bonei Olam to Florida, they were seen in a different light. They weren’t just that fun couple you see on Instagram, they were a couple struggling with grief and child loss.

They are two people yearning for a child of their own. When you hear that one in every eight couples struggle with infertility, it’s just a concept that doesn’t feel very real. Until you pause and realize you have eight siblings, and ten people make a minyan. It’s a lot closer to home than you realize.

Shimmy and Haddasa looked at the pain of infertility and child loss in the face and made it their mission to never let another couple go through the same pain or heartbreak, due to a lack of funds or resources.

Since the Florida Chapter of Bonei Olam started in 2020, over 22 babies have been brought into this world. We look forward to continue building worlds together with the help of Bonei Olam South Florida.

N E W P R I M A R Y C A R E P H Y S I C I A N I N H O L L Y W OO D !

JUSTIN Y. SHEMESH

CERTIFIED IN FAMIL Y MEDICINE

Dr. Justin Shemesh grew up in Staten Island, New York. He and his family moved from New York to South Florida in 2017. He takes pride in his Jewish and middle eastern Heritage and plays an active role at local synagogues. He speaks English, Hebrew, and Spanish fluently. Dr. Shemesh received his Osteopathic Medical Degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has served as a clinical mentor for medical students and residents of local schools including Larkin Community Hospital, NOVA Southeastern University, and Ross university. Dr. Shemesh treats his patients with an empathetic, holistic and thorough approach. Dr. Shemesh has a passion for weight loss treatment, disease prevention, and mental health disorders.

TOP 10 CHOL HAMOED ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA

It’s Chol Hamoed and that means it’s time to take some trips, do something fun, and create memories. If you’re in South Florida, there is definitely not a lack of activities. So pack up your portable sukkah or grab some matzah as we bring you the top South Florida Chol Hamoed activities:

3

The Children’s Museum

2 Science Museums

1Lion Country Safari

Okay, we know. It’s a bit dated. But in terms of a full day, this is where it’s at. Drive-through Safari, petting zoo, activities. You can use one of their 15 seater vans (you might even get one with air conditioning) or your own car to drive through. It has actually been named top 10 safari park in the United States. There is also an awesome splash pad and rides in a separate section of the park. It’s out near West Palm, but it places you right near Boca making it a perfect place to spend the day and then stop for food in one of the many restaurants in Boca that have a Sukkah or are open for Pesach. Fun fact: if it’s a rainy day, you’ll probably see more animals on the safari.

While you can’t spend an entire day at these places, it will definitely fill up most of the day, and trust me, there’s a lot to do. Again, depending on which ones you choose, the science museums keep you close to food sources and succahs so that you can finish your morning with a late lunch under the schach. The Frost Science Museum, which is in Miami and the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science (obviously, in Fort Lauderdale) are both hands-on museums that will inspire the mind and your kid’s creativity. Make sure you check out what the current exhibit is, but even the permanent exhibits are worth the admission price. The Fort Lauderdale Museum also has the Imax theater which is a great way to finish the afternoon, and the Frost Museum has the planetarium. If you want to travel up to West Palm, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is a great choice! Right next door is the Palm Beach Art Museum, but more than that, your science museum admission ticket gives you a discount to the Palm Beach Zoo. Choose any one of these and turn your Chol Hamoed into something educational.

The Miami Children’s Museum is a great place for the younger set, but definitely not an all-day trip. It’s a hands-on fun-fest where kids can dress up, immerse themselves in pretend play, and even check out what a cruise ship is like. Make sure to check out what the latest exhibit is, but even the permanent ones are enough to fill a few hours of air-conditioned entertainment for your little ones. If you are near Boca and looking for an indoor play area, check out La-La Land. It has indoor fun for ages up to around 12.

4

The Van Gogh Exhibit

This indoor light show may be a bit pricey for a large group but is quite an experience. The immersive show takes participants into some of Vincent Van Gogh’s famous paintings. Literally. The visuals are jaw dropping and inspiring, and at the very least, provides incredible opportunities for some awesome pics. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased online.

5

Everglades National Park

Have you really been to South Florida if you haven’t seen an alligator? Going on an airboat ride is as South Florida as you can get and there are multiple places to pick up one of these sweet rides. You can probably even score a Groupon. It’s a great way to spend your time outdoors and learn a little about the Florida ecosystem. Make sure to bring sunscreen and bug spray though!

6

Wynwood Walls

This is a bit more relaxed and is actually more like a great place to take great pictures, but Wynwood Walls is a draw for tourists everywhere. If you’re travelling with kids, invest in the Graffitti experience and paint some graffiti art for an activity by the walls. You can also go close by to create your own chocolate delicacy at Ben B Coco (Certified under the ORB) – getting some shehakol treats that won’t leave you worrying about a sukkah.

7

Am Yam Kosher Boat Tours

This is the only kosher boat rental in Miami Dade and Broward. Rent the Amyam for a day on the intracoastal, the sandbar, or any private place you want to go with your family. The boat fits 10 people and includes an air-conditioned cabin, a kitchen, and a professional captain so you can relax and explore the waters. Best part: they’ll find you a secluded area to swim so you don’t have to worry about all the crowds.

9

8Xtreme Action Park

Located in Fort Lauderdale, this indoor park has something for everyone: Go Carts, Laser Tag, Escape Rooms, Bowling, Arcades, a Ropes Course. Every time I have gone there I find something new. Perfect for a rainy day or even a ridiculously hot day when you need some air conditioning and coffee.

Tigertail Aquatics and Bass Pro Shop

Heading out to Bass Pro Shops in Dania Beach, right near Hollywood, may sound kind of lame, but trust me. This shop is ridiculous. Between the taxidermy, the fish tanks, and the shooting range, it’s an experience just walking in. And older folks can fire some actual guns at the range on the second floor. Though not an all day experience, it is just across from Tigertail Aquatics where kids and adults can participate in a range of water activities including an aquatic obstacle course. Check it out and book a reservation.

10

Zoo Miami/ Palm Beach Zoo

If the Everglades is too adventurous for you, definitely head over to either of these top-rated zoos and spend the day marveling at animals you don’t see in your backyard at home. Don’t miss feeding the giraffes!

Chol Hamoed shouldn’t stress you out. With the activities available, you are sure to create fantastic memories for your family. Chag Sameach and enjoy!

RECIPES TO ENJOY IN YOUR SUKKAH

AUTUMN ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE MEDLEY

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 parsnips, peeled and sliced roughly

• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced roughly

• 3-4 pre-cooked and peeled beets, sliced roughly

• 2 teaspoons De La Rosa 613 truffle salt, plus extra for finishing

• 3 tablespoons De La Rosa 613 100% pure avocado oil

• 1-3 tablespoons fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary and sage

• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 1-2 tablespoons De La Rosa 613 White Balsamic Glaze, for finishing

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a bowl, combine vegetables with oils, herbs, garlic and salt. Correct seasoning and add black pepper if necessary.

2. Roast on a large, parchmentcovered baking sheet at 400 F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until nicely browned. Check halfway through and stir vegetables with a wooden spoon to ensure even cooking.

3. Finish with truffle salt and a splash of white balsamic glaze.

FALL SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CRANBERRIES

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE SALAD:

• 2 bags Bodek or checked fresh baby spinach, or a combination of mixed baby romaine, arugula or your favorite fresh salad blend

• 1 handful dried cranberries or fresh pomegranate seeds

• 1 handful roasted unsalted sunflower seeds pecans or toasted pine nuts (or substitute feta cheese)

• ½ butternut squash, diced and roasted with De La Rosa 613

extra-virgin olive oil infused with lemon and basil, with salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE DRESSING:

• ½ cup De la Rosa 613 Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon and Basil

• 2 tablespoons De La Rosa 613 Pomegranate Vinegar

• 1 tablespoon De La Rosa 613 Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Roast butternut squash and cool.

2. Combine with fresh salad ingredients.

3. In a separate bowl, mix and whisk dressing ingredients and let sit for 15 minutes to overnight.

4. Whisk again and combine with salad ingredients right before serving.

ONE-PAN DE LA ROSA CHILI AND TRUFFLE SALMON WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND KALE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-3 salmon filets

• 1-2 heads of cauliflower, cut and parboiled (boil in salted water for 10-15minutes before roasting, or until easy to pierce with a fork)

• 1 bag Bodek or checked baby kale or spinach, for roasting

• 1 tablespoon De La Rosa 613 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Infused With Hot Chili (this is mild)

• 1 tablespoon De La Rosa 613 100% Avocado Oil

• De La Rosa 613 Truffle Salt, to taste

• 1 full tablespoon of onion powder, or more, to taste

• Hot Chili Flakes (to taste)

• ½ to 1 tablespoon De La Rosa 613 Black Truffle Oil, for finishing (and to taste, this is very strong!)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place drained, parboiled cauliflower on half of a parchment papercovered baking sheet.

2. On the other half, place the greens of your choice and the salmon on top.

3. Sprinkle with oils and spices.

4. Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes and then broil for 5 minutes to reach desired brownness.

5. Top with a small splash of black truffle oil. Serve on the sheet pan or plated, hot, with all three elements.

Learn more about De La Rosa 613 at https://delarosa613.com/products/.

Many De La Rosa 613 products are also available in kosher and gourmet stores nationwide.

RED CABBAGE WITH APRICOTS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

By Nina Glick

INGREDIENTS:

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SUKKOT, FROM A JEWISH PERSPECTIVE

The Holiday of Succoth falls on the fifteenth of the month of Tishrei, and lasts for seven days. Together with Pesach and Shavuoth, it is one of the three holidays when Jews made a pilgrimage to the Beth HaMikdash in the past. For the holiday of Sukkot people build a Sukkah and live in it. The sitting in the sukkah is in commemoration of Yetzias Mitzrayim and Succoth in which Bnei Yisroel lived in the desert.

THE HOLIDAY IN OUR SOURCES

“םֶכְפְסָאְּב ,יִעיִבְשַה שֶדֹחַל םוי רָשָע הָשִמֲחַּב תַעְבִש ,׳ה-גַח-תֶא וגֹחָת ,ץֶרָאָה תַאובְת-תֶא יִניִמְשַה םו יַבו ,ןותָּבַש ןושאִרָה םו יַּב ;םיִמָי ץֵע יִרְפ ,ןושאִרָה םו יַּב םֶכָל םֶתְחַקְלו .ןותָּבַש -יֵבְרַעְו ,תֹבָע-ץֵע ףַנֲעַו ,םיִרָמְת תֹפַּכ רָדָה תַעְבִש--םֶכיֵהֹלֱא ׳ה יֵנְפִל ,םֶתְחַמְשו ;לַחָנ ,חָרְזֶאָה-לָּכ ;םיִמָי תַעְבִש ,ובְשֵת תֹּכֻסַּב .םיִמָי ,םֶכיֵתֹרֹד ועְדֵי ,ןַעַמְל .תֹּכֻסַּב

׳ה ,יִנֲא :םִיָרְצִמ ץֶרֶאֵמ םָתוא

קרפ ארקיו((

ךְפְסָאְּב :םיִמָי תַעְבִש ,ךְל הֶשֲעַת תֹּכֻסַה

ADDITIONAL NAMES OF THE HOLIDAY OF SUKKOT

THE HARVEST FESTIVAL

The Holiday of Sukkot, which is celebrated in the fall, has an agricultural aspect, and there is a reference to the seasonal change, and the prayer for the coming rain. The prayers of the holiday include thanksgiving for the produce of the previous year as well, and prayers for rain in the coming fall and winter. The seasonal change is felt when sitting in the sukkah outside the house, feeling the cool weather – the connection to nature and the four season is also emphasized by the four minim

THE TIME OF OUR JOY

The holiday of Sukkot is a time of happiness and rejoice, and rejoicing is an important asset of the holiday. According to Chazal, the reason of the joy is also due to the changing of the season, and the hope they are bringing, as well as the holiday follows immediately after Yom Kippur – a time when people are purified from the sins.

SUKKOT CUSTOMS

THE BUILDING OF THE SUKKAH

one can learn how to build a Sukkah. The Mishna sets some principles which must be followed in order for the Sukkah to qualify halachically:

• The Sukkah must be under the sky, and not under a tree or a roof

• The walls of the Sukkah must be made of temporary stuff, such as material or wood, but not of stone

• It is advisable that one side of the Sukkah should be open.

• The roof of the Sukkah is called schach, which has a dominant status in building the Sukkah, as it symbolizes the connection to the sky, and hence to Hashem. It must be from tree branches or plants which are detached from the ground, and the sky must be discerned through the schach

THE SOURCE FOR DECORATING THE SUKKAH

This obligation was added by Chazal – and is a beautifying of the Mitzvah. The Sukkah is decorated with beautiful decorations and utensils, which make it colorful and enjoyable.

We sit, eat, host and sleep in the Sukkah. It should serve the same uses as the permanent home.

HOSPITALITY IN THE SUKKAH – USHPIZIN AND GUESTS

In addition to the above two sources, the holiday of Sukkot is brought in the Mishna in the Tractate of Sukkah, and gets extensive coverage in the Gemara, in Chazal’s literature, and in Kabbala books.

The building of the Sukkah and dwelling in it are the main symbols of the holiday. We build Sukkot in commemoration of Yetzias Mitzrayim, as Bnei Yisroel lived in temporary Sukkot in the desert. The dwelling in the Sukkah connects people to Hashem, to nature, and to the produce. In the tractate of Sukkah in the Mishna

Ushpizin are the Aramaic word for guests. This custom has its sources in Kabbalah, and it was started in the Middle Ages. The Ushpizin are spiritual guests – the ancestors of our nation: Abraham, Isaac, Yaakov, Moshe, Aharon, Yoseph, and David. According to our sources, our ancestors come to visit us in the Sukkah, each one at his

turn, and each one represents a spiritual trait according to Kabbalah.

Besides the Ushpizin, other honored guests are invited to the Sukkah, as well as the poorest people in the community – this is the hospitality of this holiday.

SIMCHAS BETH HASHOEVA

During the holiday, there are customs of pouring water. At the end of the holiday there are prayers for water.The source of Simchas Beth HaShoeva is from the days of the Holy Temple.

During the year they used to spill wine on the altar, while in Sukkot they spilt water and prayed for rain.

Although we don’t have the Holy Temple, we celebrate the Simchas Beth Hashoeva in synagogues and in the streets, not by spilling water, as we no longer have it, but by reciting Tehillim, like the well-known psalm “ושאבתם מים בששון ממעייני הישועה”.

THE FOUR MINIM AND THE COMMANDMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

The four Minim are mentioned in the Torah:

The four Minim are the Esrog, the Lulav, the Haddassim, and the Aravos, and together they symbolize the diversity of the nature in Eretz Yisroel, with its different regions. Each one of them represents a different climate and different sorts of agriculture. The Esrog and the Aravos need a lot of water.

The date grows in the desert, while the Haddas grows on the mountains. They need cool mountains air.

The Medrash explains each of the four Minim:

Each one represents a part of the Jewish nation, and all of the together symbolize the unity of the nation before Hashem:

• The Esrog – has a good taste and smell, symbolizes righteous Torah scholars

• The Lulav doesn’t have a smell: it has good fruits although it has no smell, symbolizes people who are Torah scholars but are not righteous

• The Haddas – has good smell but no fruits: symbolizes righteous people who are not Torah scholars

• The Arava – has no smell and no fruit, symbolizes people who are not Torah scholars and righteous either

Another explanation likens the four Minim to the parts of the body:

• The Esrog looks like the heart: the heart which serves Hashem

• The Lulav looks like the spine: expressing the purification of the body to the service of Hashem

• The Haddas looks like eyes: one has to protect his eyes from deflecting him from the service of Hashem, even on a happy holiday like Sukkot

• The Arava looks like lips: one has to which his lips in order to use them in praying during the holiday of Sukkot

The four Minim are brought to the Sukkah, and there is a blessing on them.

THE MITZVAH OF HOLDING THE LULAV

The mitzvah of holding the Lulav (in the Sukkah) is named after the Lulav, as it is the tallest and most important from the four Minim. The mitzvah of the blessing on the Lulav is being recited on all the days of the holidays, except for Shabbos. In order to beautify the mitzvah of Lulav, people are stringent in choosing especially nice four Minim, but especially a beautiful Esrog. By uniting the four Minim, we signify the unity of the Jewish nation.

HOSHANA RABBAH – A UNIQUE POEM FOR THE HOLIDAY OF SUKKOT

On Sukkot Jews recite the poem of “Hoshana”, which is name after the recurring chorus of “Hosha Na”. While reciting the poem, the Chazan descends from the Bimah, holding the four Minim, and the congregation follows him while circling the Bimah of the synagogue and singing the poem. Each day of Sukkot has its own poem, but the common denominator is prayers for the health and peace of the Jewish nation. Hoshana Rabbah is the last day of Sukkot. It is considered as a day of Judgment, in which Hashem seals the verdict of the world, which was issued on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.

TALMUDIC UNIVERSITY OFFERS HELPFUL RESOURCES TO SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH COMUNITY

THE PETERSEIL BIKUR CHOLIM ROOM NOW AVAILABLE

The Bikur Cholim room at Talmudic University located at 4000 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL offers a private, comfortable place to stay for family members of relatives admitted at local Miami Beach hospitals.

The suite is large enough to accommodate an individual or a small family and comes equipped with two beds, port-a-crib, fold-away bed, dinette set, small kitchenette, and full bath.

The Bikur Cholim room offers families a quiet place to rest in between visits with their loved one and is within walking distance to the area hospitals. When a loved one is hospitalized, it is never easy. Talmudic University wants those in need to be as comfortable as possible while their loved one is ill.

The Peterseil Bikur Cholim Room was dedicated by the Peterseil Family in memory of their husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Pinchas Peterseil, z”l.

For information and availability of the Peterseil Bikur Cholim Room, contact 305.534.7050 or chanak@talmudicu.edu during business hours. All other times, please contact Yitzchak Winkler at 917.355.7701.

Talmudic University is the umbrella organization for a consortium of accredited schools ranging from pre-school through college and graduate school. The schools and their educational programs are located on three campuses in South Florida and one in central Pennsylvania and are significant presences in the Jewish community. Also under the auspices of Talmudic University are many programs and initiatives to help strengthen the local South Florida Jewish community. These include the Miami Kosher Ko-Op; free of charge bereavement service; a free loan society for short term loans to needy individuals; two hospitality suites for families with members in the local hospitals; and several other community programs.

HELPING HANDS FOOD KO-OP PROVIDES FOOD WITH DIGNITY

Helping Hands Food Ko-Op, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating hunger and food insecurity among individuals and families who are living in South Florida, mission is to provide food and resources to build a stronger community.

With inflation at its highest rate in years, more South Florida families are finding it harder to access nutritious kosher food. Helping Hands Food Ko-Op works tirelessly for Florida families by offering affordable, kosher, nutritious food in a dignified, online shopping experience. There are more than 120 families suffering food insecurity and need help putting food on their table for Rosh Hashana.

The Ko-Op serves 70 families every week and more than 100 families during holiday times, and 600 families during the holiday of Passover. With the Ko-Op staff being comprised of volunteers, every dollar donated to the pantry goes to its programs and services.

The Helping Hands Food Ko-Op is an exceptional and invaluable program to the South Florida community. It provides food and other household essentials in a dignified manner to needy families living in South Florida. Some items are distributed free of charge, others are deeply discounted.

For more information or to donate and help, visit www.miamikosherkoop.org

THE HELPING HANDS FOOD KO-OP CURRENTLY SERVES MIAMI BEACH, NMB, SURFSIDE, BOCA RATON, HOLLYWOOD & CORAL SPRINGS.

We’re on the lookout to expand our program so reach out if you’d like us to come to your neighborhood!

We Empower

80 Families a Week 120 Families a Yom Tov 600 Families for Pesach

us by volunteering.

Mesoras Avraham provides support during the week of Shiva by arranging for the mourners’ necessities. We hope to bring a measure of comfort through the delivery of:

Comfortable Shiva chairs

Candles

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YESHIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PREPARES FOR ROSH HASHANAH

With Rosh Hashanah right around the corner, students at Yeshiva Elementary School (YES) located in Miami Beach, Florida, had the opportunity for hands on activities in preparation of the New Year.

Yeshiva Elementary School’s youngest learners in the Early Childhood Center enjoyed learning about the symbols and fruits of Rosh Hashanah and created beautiful plates for apples and honey.

For the older elementary students, authentic learning came alive with a lesson in blowing the shofar, discussing the significance and role of the shofar, and giving students the opportunity of blowing the shofar!

Nothing like the motivation and engagement that comes when learning about something you passionately value and care about. Yeshiva Elementary School prides itself with delivering lessons that go beyond the classroom, engaging all students in the learning process.

Yeshiva Elementary School, under the leadership of Rabbi Yisroel Moshe Janowski, nurture each student and fosters an environment which allows each student to grow

academically, socially, and morally, throughout their developing years and beyond.

For more information on Yeshiva Elementary School, please contact 305-867-3322.

YESHIVA ELEMENTARY CREATES SUCCESS CENTER

The inaugural year of the newly created Success Center at Yeshiva Elementary School in North Miami Beach (Y.E.S.) kicked off on the very first day of school and has been an uplifting and rewarding experience. Assessments in reading and math have been conducted and the students began to engage in reading and math exercises. In addition to the emphasis on strengthening each child’s skills in those subjects, the program also provides an enrichment component, weekly STEM activities, and the inclusion of a speaker series. Students will partake in team-building independent exercises using LEGO® Technic™ and programmable robotic kits in Centers and Explorations. Journal writing, critical thinking skills exercises, and interest-based learning opportunities will also be afforded.

The Success Center’s purpose is helping each child reach their full potential in a joyful, nurturing, and supportive environment. Low student-teacher ratios and small class-sizes are key components of the program. Dr. Martin Karp, who has more than 30 years in the field of education, serves as the Success Center’s facilitator and supervisor. Dr. Karp taught Gifted and enrichment classes for 15 years and the strategies he employed in those classes are being incorporated into our Success Center.

Students participate in the Success Center beginning immediately after their lunch period until 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and until 2:00 on Fridays. Each day, students in the Success Center join their homeroom peers for Recess.

The Success Center is currently working with the Levy Learning Center, a local provider of academic services with a proven track record in developing and

strengthening children’s basic skills. The Success Center is implementing the Orton Gillingham approach, as it is the best research-based method in teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension and written language. The goal of using this individualized approach is for your child to improve his reading skills and develop a passion for reading.

To expedite each child’s progress in reading, the Success Center is recommending but are not requiring between 30 to 60 minutes a day of homework. Practice is essential to achieve fluent mastery and is made possible by using the MaxScholar Orton Gillingham software. For better results, it is advised that each child alternates one day doing MaxPhonics or MaxWords, and one day doing MaxReading. Reading and listening to stories for pleasure is highly encouraged, too.

The Success Center is also teaming up with Mathnasium, whose approach is to help students using methods that make sense to them. Their formula has yielded significant results in more than 1,000 locations in the United States and Canada. Customized assessments were completed, and students’ learning needs were pinpointed. Using Mathnasium’s approach allows us in the Success Center to determine with great accuracy exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. The outcomes from the assessments reveal each specific skill area that needs to be mastered so the boys in class are not wasting time reviewing concepts they already know. Assessments continue throughout the year.

One of the STEM-related activities is being directed under the guidance of inventor and entrepreneur Ivan Yaeger.

His Technology Leaders Initiative (TLI) allows students to develop a myriad of academic, career and life skills by exploring and creating technology. TLI also provides students with a tremendous feeling of accomplishment resulting from converting their ideas into tangible reality. This uniquely motivating experience instills students with the attitude “if your mind can conceive it and your heart can believe it, then you can achieve it.” Invention demonstrations, and exciting handson product engineering workshops are provided along with project-based activities which enable students to discover, design and build technology. (Photo Attached)

Y.E.S. looks forward to the continued Success Center programming and looks forward to working with the children in making a positive difference.

Yeshiva Elementary School is under the umbrella of Talmudic University, its main campus located in Miami Beach. Individual schools as part of the conglomerate include: ECE (Early Childhood Education); Mechina of South Florida (est. 1965); Yeshiva Elementary School separate Boys and Girls campus; Adres Middle School; Yeshiva Middle School; Talmudic College and Kollel. Since 1974 Talmudic University has kindled the fire of Jewish learning in Miami Beach as well as worldwide.

For more information on Yeshiva Elementary School please contact 305-867-3322.

Thank you to everyone who joined!

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JEWISH SPELLING BEE

How many common words of 5 or more letters can you spell using the letters in the hive?

Every answer must use the center letter at least once.

Letters may be reused in a word. At least one Jewish word will use all 7 letters.

Proper names and hyphenated words are not allowed. Score 1 point for each answer, and 3 points for a Jewish word that uses all 7 letters

RATING: 6=GOOD;

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Answers for Jewish Spelling Bee (from page 43)

Jewish Answer - MISHEGOSS. Here is a list of some common words. (Yes, we know there are more words in the dictionary that can work, but these words are common to today’s vernacular.)

HEIMISH (HEIMISHE), HIGHS, HISSES, HOGGISH, HOMES, HOSES, MOSHES, SHEESH, SHIMMIES, SHOES, SHOOS, SIGHS, SHEMESH, SHIES, SHISHI, SMOOSH, SMOOSHES. Questions/comments/complimentsemail Yoni at koshercrosswords@gmail.com