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Dear Readers,

ime can pass by agonizingly slowly, and then all of a sudden, you realize a month (or a year) has gone by. It’s been over a month since the hostages have remained in captivity, since our worlds have been turned upside down, since it’s been hard to put kids to bed thinking of the kids who have not returned home yet, since every free moment is spent saying Tehillim, since all decisions are heavily weighed given the situation of the world. Things have not returned to normal. In fact, the blatant anti-semitism we are experiencing here in Los Angeles, here in the U.S., and around the world has been something we have not seen in our generation. It takes our enemy to get us to come together. And we have many enemies. In this week’s Parsha of Toldos, we learn of the forever rivalry between brothers Yaakov and Eisav. The fighting began early in Rivka’s womb and continued with the delivery of the twins, with Yaakov holding onto Eisav’s heel, trying to pull him back so that Yaakov would be born first. Yaakov’s stealing the rights of the firstborn was the catalyst for a lifelong feud. A few weeks ago, we learned about Yishmael and his power. Hashem takes pity on Yishmael and saves him. The very essence of his name means Hashem will listen. Prayer has always been a nonnegotiable for the Arabs. It’s beautiful to see a minyan in an airport or other places, to see Jews davening publicly. Yet the Arabs are able to maintain their 5x a day prayer for hundreds of years. They are respected for it by Western society, given space and privacy for it, almost encouraged to do it. Every year when I’m reminded of Yishmael’s power of prayer, and how the Arabs carry that until today, it strengthens my own connection to Tefillah. I wish it wasn’t so natural to lose concentration when davening, I wish my mind wouldn’t wander, I wish I didn’t find ten things to do around the house before focusing on davening, I wish I could focus on every word. Throughout our life cycle, we are instructed to turn to Hashem and pray. When you’re looking for a shidduch, you’re told to daven. When you’re raising children, the parenting classes all say to daven. When one is ill chas v’shalom, we are told to daven.

until they do. When saying our brachos, how many times have we glossed over “matir assurim,” because we don’t live in times where there’s captives. This is one tiny example of words we say daily, sometimes three times a day, that we don’t realize their meaning until now. There are so many more of these that we’ve noticed in the last month. In our last issue of this paper, Hindi Kalmenson wrote about the idea that we have a relationship and connection with Hashem. It’s not about us, or what we want, or how we feel. Especially not about how we feel. Because feelings wax and wane; positive and negative doesn’t adequately describe the myriad of feelings we cycle through. We live on a rollercoaster, and if we are up, then we have a strong relationship and we will obey; but if we are down, then we don’t feel the connection and so I won’t get up and daven, and I won’t really care so much about the mitzvos, etc.. I won’t do my part if He is not doing His. But the relationship is always there. Hashem is always doing His part, whether we like it or not. And we must always do our part, whether we like it or not. Sometimes we need this reminder. Unfortunately. You know who doesn’t need this reminder? The descendants of Eisav and Yishmael. And they are the ones reminding us. We’ve spent a few weeks acknowledging what is going on in Israel, but more importantly the comradery, unity, and power of the Jewish people. We’ve been brought together like nothing before, in our generation. We are here to fight, fight on the front lines of Torah learning and tehillim, of giving, or tzedakah, and of doing. We share but one example of a group of local men who traveled to Israel on a solidarity mission. Check out their story on page 26. Wishing you a prayerfilled Shabbos,

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Shabbat Project unites Jews in L.A. and around the world

he Shabbat Project, an intiative that unites Jews across the world in keeping one Shabbat, took place this past weekend with the theme “Keeping it Together for Israel.” This year’s event carried even more significance, highlighting the deep bond between Jewish communities around the world and their unwavering support for the land of Israel. The project was started in South Africa 10 years ago and has since spread to over 1,500 cities in 100 countries. In Israel, over 600 events were held, including Shabbat dinners for evacuees and the provision of baking supplies to shelters.

In North America, 1,594 events took place, from open-invitation Shabbat meals in apartment blocks in Boca Raton, to a full program of events in Denver that included a Friday night dinner honoring the hostages held in Gaza. In L.A., there were multiple events, including an LAJ challah bake, and a record turn-out challah bake with over 800 participants and a special Motzai Shabbos concert hosted by Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy. It’s incredible to see the impact and unity that The Shabbat Project has brought globally. From Tokyo to Abidjan to Guadeloupe, this year’s Shabbat Project was truly something special and essential.

Families at the Hillel challah bake. “The Los Angeles community joined the Shabbat project this year with a full weekend of robust programming under the theme of ACHVA, the strongest type of unity,” said Rabbi JJ Duchman, Director of Experiential Learning at Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy

Women bake challah with LAJ, an outreach organization for young professionals. “The event was inspirational and strengthening for everyone, which is really what people needed during these difficult times,” said Rebbetzin Tova Landa, who founded LAJ along with her husband Rabbi Alex Landa

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Women on Infertility Journey Find Support in LA

esh Tikva (“There is Hope”) is a Los Angeles-based national organization that works to provide those thrown into the world of infertility with navigational tools to cope emotionally and practically along this journey. On November 7, a group of Jewish women came together for an evening of “Connection and Community amidst the chaos” in Beverly

Hills with Pure Health Integrative Medicine. Acupuncture, meditation and a compassionate space for those currently on a fertility journey were offered to these women from the LA area. “This is just one example of our community programs. We are constantly building, growing and improving our offerings,” said Gila Block,Yesh Tikva’s Executive Director. Our many resources include support groups, platforms for sharing personal stories, educational guides and events.” Attached is a picture from the event with Gila Block,Yesh Tikva’s Executive Director, Dr. Jessica Ahoubim, DAOM, LA.c, ABAAHP, FAAMFM and Devin Geser, LA.c, and not pictured Wendy Obstler. Thank you to these practitioners for making the event possible.

Shalhevet Chesed Day with Yachad LA

achad Los Angeles, a division of the Orthodox Union that provides social and recreational programming for adults with disabilities, partnered up with Shalhevet High School’s 10th graders for Chesed Day. Together we made individual Havdalah kits, decorated water bottles, and wrote letters all for IDF soldiers. We had such a fun filled day of unity and integration. A Yachad participant led a chapter of Tehil-

lim to keep Israel safe and for the safe return of the hostages! We ended by choosing a Mitzvah to take on for Israel, and enjoying yummy donuts! Our projects will be sent directly to Israel for the soldiers to enjoy and hopefully bring smiles to their faces during these dark times. Looking forward to our next event! If you’d like to get involved with Yachad, please visit www.yachad.org/losangeles or call 424-421-3191.

Agudath Israel facilitates Assemblymember Rick Zbur (AD 51) Visit to the LA Community

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ast week, Assemblymember Rick Zbur (AD-51), Democratic Caucus Chair, visited the Los Angeles Jewish community. He visited Tomchei LA’s distribution center where he assisted in packaging boxes and then addressed all the volunteers, relaying his special connection with the Jewish community. He also expressed his sympathy for and support of Israel during these trying times. Assm. Zbur also toured Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, an organization that provides ready-cooked meals to charities. He was impressed with

the communal organizations he visited and asked Agudath Israel of America’s California Office, who arranged the visit, to follow up with him on how he can continue helping the community and its organizations. Assm. Zbur’s visit was a result of Agudah’s California Office’s delegation to Sacramento in August, where the participants advocated for an expanded California Nonprofit Security Grant and to include nonpublic schools in California’s Universal Meals program. At the time, Assm. Zbur expressed interest in visiting

the Jewish community in Los Angeles and some of its organizations. Additionally, Assm. Zbur was a strong voice and advocate for expansion of the security bill in this past legislative session. Mr. Ari Goldner, a volunteer Community Team Member of the Magen Am security agency who was on duty at Tomchei LA, took the opportunity to thank Assm. Zbur for his successful push to keep the community safe. “Thanks to Assm. Zbur’s efforts, we can now be proactive in addressing suspicious activity in a school or shul be-

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fore it happens and avert a potential crisis,” said Mr. Goldner. “The Agudah is grateful to Assemblymember Zbur for taking the time to visit our community and for his continued support,” said Rabbi Yaakov Subar, director of Agudah’s California Office. “His visit gave him a chance to really see the community at work, highlighting our gratitude to Assemblymember Zbur for his work on our behalf so far and our anticipation of continuing to work with him on addressing our community’s needs.

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Nefesh Academy of Jewish Psychology Concludes Inspirational Lecture Series in Los Angeles

he Nefesh Academy of Jewish Psychology, celebrated for its pioneering approach to teaching modern psychology through the lens of Chassidic wisdom, recently concluded a series of highly acclaimed lectures across Los Angeles. This series, featuring lectures by Rabbi Moshe Genuth, traveling specially from Israel, drew enthusiastic crowds keen on exploring the depths of Jewish thought.

Rabbi Moshe Genuth, founder of Nefesh Academy, has served for 25 years as secretary to HaRav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, one of our generation’s most important teachers of the Torah’s Inner Dimensions of Kabbalah and Chassidut. The lecture series kicked off on Wednesday, October 25th, with a women’s class titled “(Re)Discovering The Secret of Marriage,” at a home in La Brea, and an insightful night class, “Understanding the Biblical Roots of Hamas,” at Bais Bezalel Chabad in Pico. These sessions provided unique perspectives on contemporary issues through the lens of the Torah. On Thursday, October 26th, participants engaged in a thought-provoking evening class, “Why are Men and Women so Different? A Practical Guide to Understanding One Another.” This session at Chabad Persian Youth in Pico offered valuable insights into gender dynamics. Following this, a captivating Shabbaton took place at Chabad of Oxnard from

October 27th to 28th. The engaging sessions, well-attended by an enthusiastic audience, included lectures on “Abraham’s Fight for His Family” and “Is God Punishing Us? Abraham and the First Exile.” The headline event of the series was a life-changing event on Sunday at the Beverly Hills Municipal Gallery. The centerpiece was a mini-course entitled “The Road to Self-Fulfillment,” where Rabbi

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‘Brachos & Braids’ and a Chaplain Colonel at Yavneh!

t was an incredibly exciting and meaningful week at Yeshat Yavneh! Our PTA organized a beautiful ‘Brachos and Braids’ event for all mothers, daughters, and grandmothers. The main event was a very meaningful Hafrashas Challah, led my our Mashgicha Ruchanit, Mrs. Elisheva Segelman, as the mitzvah was performed by all as a zechus for our chayalim in Israel, and our fellow broth-

ers and sisters who remain in captivity at this time.It was extremely powerful to say tehillim together as a school community, spanning multiple generations. After the hafrasha, participants enjoyed a delicious dairy dinner and dessert from Valley Swirl! Students were even able to create their own challah covers for Shabbos, as well as bead bracelets for one another and even have their hair braided! A special thank you to Manya Saghian for teaching all attendees braiding techniques, as well as to Yona Elishis for generously hosting. The week ended with a special guest speaker for our middle school students, Chaplain Colonel Yaakov Goldstein, who spoke to our students about his incredible career as a frum Army chaplain in honor of Veteran’s Day. Col. Goldstein explained his job to our students, and shared some incredibly inspiring stories that spanned the six wars he has presided over as an army chaplain. Some highlights were dancing hakafos in the palace of Sadam Hussein, as well as building a sukkah right outside of his palace, in addition to miraculous survival stories of

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his Wednesday Tashbar had a visit from Officer Charlie Limon, one of the lead officers of the West Los Angeles Police Department. The purpose of the assembly was to show our gratitude to the LAPD for their hard work on behalf of our community and to build our relationship with local law enforcement during these challenging times. Our students had the opportunity to ask Officer Limon questions about his work and the police department. We presented Officer Limon with beautiful thank you letters our students wrote for the LAPD and gave him hot and fresh pizza pies to take back to the station to show our appreciation to the officers of the West LA precinct! We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with the LAPD in the future and showing how much the Jewish community supports and appreciates their hard work!

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pivak Hebrew Academy received a wonderful surprise with a very special and meaningful visit from Rabbi Ephraim Levitz, Jewish Educator for 38 years in Los Angeles and Israel. On his layover from Israel to Canada, Rabbi Levitz came to our school and spoke to our Elementary and Middle School students to bring Tikvah, hope, and Chizuk, from Israel. He brought his musical talents to our younger Elementary students, singing Od Avinu Chai and Vehi She’amda. Rabbi Levitz told us how everyone in the country of Israel has become Yachad, joined together to take care of each other, by inviting displaced families into their homes, picking fruits and vegetables from the fields, and making BBQs for soldiers. Rabbi Levitz explained that the enemies have not broken our Jewish spirit, and when we are together as one people, Hashem is with us and nothing can stop us! The following week, on Thursday, November 9, mothers from across the Spivak Hebrew community came together for a very special Challah Bake in the Zechut of Israel. The tables were set with stations where each pair of moms

would bake challah dough together and perform the separation of the challah Mitzvah, Hafrashat Challah. Yisca Abraham, Hebrew and Judaic Studies teacher and Rebbetzin at Spivak Hebrew Academy, gave over a beautiful Dvar Torah. She explained that with the Mitzvah of Hafrashat Challah, separating the Challah, we are taking something physical and making it spiritual, becoming holy. While the Challah feeds our body, it also nourishes our Neshama-soul. When we mix all of the different Challah dough ingredients together, it becomes one dough and from there, we take a piece to bring to Hashem and make it holy. So too, when Bnei Yisrael becomes one united nation, Hashem wants to be with us. As the moms made this special Korban to Hashem, they used this moment to make very special requests from Hashem. Yisca expressed that we hope for the safe return of the hostages, continued safety of the IDF soldiers, and protection of the Jewish people in Israel and all over the world. We should win the war and continue to bring the light of Hashem into the world, staying united as one nation, Am Yisrael Chai!

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n a heartwarming gathering, over 1,000 people joined together this past Sunday on the bustling Robertson Blvd, for an unforgettable event that combined the spirit of friendship, support for Israel, and a wide array of entertainment. The street was transformed into a hub of community engagement for the day. The event kicked off with uplifting words from Rabbi Michy Rav-Noy, Executive Director of FCLA. Tehillim and Pesukim were led by participants who have special needs with much enthusiasm. IDF soldier Navid called in to share how bolstering the prayers of our community are to him and his fellow soldiers. With a resounding cheer of Am Yisrael Chai - the crowd was on their way. Participants of all ages, young and old, walked side by side, promoting friendship and unity. The spirit of camaraderie was palpable as the diverse crowd came together to support the common causes; The walkers were cheered on by residents of Beverlywood waving their flags and dancing to the joyous music. A highlight of the event was the Mitzvah Fair, encouraging One More Mitzvah for Israel. A “Wall of Names’’ marked the entrance to the fair where attendees had the opportunity to choose a lanyard with the name of a soldier or hostage they could do mitzvah for. Nearby, the “Kotel Photo Wall’’ transported attendees to the sacred Western Wall in Jerusalem, evoking a profound connection. Creativity and charity intertwined

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as participants were invited to decorate a Tzedakah Box, a symbol of giving back, reinforcing the importance of acts of kindness within the community. Mitzvah opportunities varied from dropping a coin into a giant charity box to donning tefillin, from take-home candle-lighting kits to opportunities for making a blessing on kosher food, buying tzitzit or mezuzot. In a touching gesture of support, heartfelt messages were penned to soldiers, extending gratitude to those who protect our nation. The vibrant street became a stage catered to a diverse range of interests. DJ Elan and DJ Ezzi set the tone with popular Jewish songs to lift Jewish spirits. Thrill-seekers were treated to the exhilarating Euro Bungee ride, which provided an adrenaline rush. For those seeking a different kind of excitement, puppies were available for cuddles and play, bringing smiles to all. The unique toddler play area allowed the littles to enjoy at their own pace. The fun of electric cars and arcades created a thrilling immersive experience. Crowning the street was the impressive Beis Hamikdash Moonbounce, filled with the simple joys of bouncing and playing around! This event was a testament to the power of community coming together. Former volunteer and now mom, Shira, shared how “In these days, where kids see their parents so depressed, this is so important, for the kids and for the community.”

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The Vision of Yitzchok

Psychosocial Insights A Nation Born of Delayed Gratification

itzchok Avinu was no fool. His desire to bless Eisav was not blinded by love for his son, but by a compelling vision for Klal Yisroel: Yaakov would be master of spirituality and Eisav would be master of physicality. Do not misunderstand - Yitzchok has only the highest regard for Eisav. In Yitzchok’s plan, Eisav has the awesome responsibility of sanctifying the material world by dedicating it for a higher purpose. To quote Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch: “Yitzchok wanted to bless Eisav in the spirit of his future calling... For it seems that Eisav did not usually hunt in order to provide a nourishing meal for his aged, feeble father. He enjoyed hunting for its own sake, for the sight of the steaming blood of his prey... Yitzchok therefore tells Eisav: ‘Please take your gear, hunt some game for me, and prepare a tasty dish for me.’ You yourself, this time, use the tools of your trade to perform an act of kindness...” Expanding on Rav Hirsch’s insight, we can say that before granting Eisav his mandate, Yitzchok wants to see him perform. Yitzchok understands his son and he is training him in the appropriate use of his kochos. Avraham and Yitzchok were not hunters; they were shepherds. As evidenced by Eliezer’s test of Rivka, compassion for animals was a central tenet. We would expect Yitzchok to abhor Eisav’s sport of

choice, but Yitzchok is bigger than that. He does not attempt to quash his child’s native talent; on the contrary, he embraces it and encourages his son to pursue it. One condition: it must be elevated. It is the birthright of the firstborn to serve as Kohen, but for Korbanos to be valid, the Kohen must have the right intentions. This is what Yitzchok was telling Eisav: In order to succeed in the offering of sacrifices, it is insufficient to merely kill the animal; you must conquer the animal within. Let’s try a practice run. Use your hunting talent selflessly. Do it for me and follow my instructions precisely. If you pass this test, you will qualify to be a Kohen. Yitzchok instructed Eisav, “Capture for me,” i.e., be sure to find an ownerless animal. However, Eisav heads out “to bring it.” He said to himself, “If I don’t find an animal on the hunt, I will steal one” (Rashi). Success must be achieved, by hook or by crook. Eisav failed. He delivers game to his father, but he can’t get his mind under control. Instead of Avodah, sacrifice and transcendence, he pursues his own interests. Eisav will never be Kohen.

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Rabbi Yisroel Gordon is the Menahel of Machon LA, a Bais Yaakov high school for girls servicing the Pico, La Brea, and Valley communities.

Shalom Bayit

Through the Parsha

Rabbi Nir Yacoby

Parshat Toldot: Contingent Love

t’s been said that marriage is tomorrow?” The bird symbolizes the highest connection for a thousand piece puzzle, all sky. This metaphor is not Jewish. A Jewish a bird has two opposite wings that are part of one metaphor likens marriage to a kettle, a organic whole. “My work demand is lower – let river and a bird, corresponding to the me do carpool on Fridays.” All three qualities exist in a healthy shalom three levels of connections in human bayit. relationships. The kettle enables two opposites, water and fire, to coexist separately. The quality of connection is therefore low. I’ll use a carpool example: “you do carpool and I go to work.” The river enables commerce. As such it offers a higher level because it connects people. Nevertheless the connection is contingent on the parties getting something out of the relationship. The Torah gives us an example in ‫תולדות‬: “Isaac loves Esav for (as long as) he is a hunter.” “Can you watch the kids so that I can do carpool _________________________________________________________________ Rabbi Nir and his wife Atrian give regular classes on Shalom Bayit. His popular 3-minute podcast is funny and draws Shalom Bayit ideas from the Torah portion of the week. To register: ShalomInComics@gmail.com

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Elan Javanfard

arshat Toldot offers a fascinating opportunity to explore the psychological concept of delayed gratification, a concept that is central to human behavior and personal development. In this Parsha, we find a compelling example of delayed gratification through Yaacov, who ultimately becomes the third and most accomplished of the Avot. The story of the Parsha primarily focuses on the struggle between Yaacov and Esav, two very different brothers. Esav, the elder, is a hunter and a man of immediate desires, while Yaacov is a more patient and strategic thinker. The most significant episode demonstrating this contrast is when Yaacov acquires the birthright from Esav in exchange for a bowl of lentil stew. Esav, driven by hunger and impatience, is willing to trade his future inheritance for a quick, momentary pleasure. Yaacov’s actions, on the other hand, exemplify the concept of delayed gratification. He is willing to invest time and effort to secure a more significant, long-term reward. This concept is rooted in self-control, discipline, and the ability to resist immediate temptations for the sake of future benefits. Delayed gratification is a concept deeply relevant to our lives. The famous Stanford marshmallow experiment conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the 1960s demonstrated the power of delayed gratification in children. In this experiment, children were given the choice to eat one marshmallow immediately or wait and receive two marshmallows. Those who could delay their gratification were found to have better life outcomes in various aspects over the course of their lives, including academic achievement, personal relationships, and physical fit-

ness. In a similar way, Yaacov’s willingness to wait and plan for his future inheritance foreshadows his eventual ascent to becoming one of the Avot of the Jewish people. His patience, determination, and long-term vision paid off. We can apply this concept to our own lives. In a world where instant gratification is often emphasized and sought after, we can learn from Yaacov’s example. We should consider the long-term consequences of our actions and prioritize our goals and values over immediate, fleeting pleasures. This requires self-discipline, setting clear objectives, and working diligently to achieve them, even if it means enduring short-term discomfort or delaying rewards. As Canadian Author Brian Tracy stated, teaching our children “ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term, is the indispensable prerequisite for success.” This quality is engrained in our heritage and we are tasked to cultivate it further. As we reflect on the life of Yaacov, let us be inspired by his wisdom and ability to delay gratification for the sake of a greater future. By incorporating this concept into our lives, we can cultivate patience, self-control, and a steadfast commitment to our values, ultimately leading to more rewarding and purposeful lives.

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Elan Javanfard, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Consulting Psychotherapist focused on behavioral health redesign, a Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, & a lecturer related to Mindfulness, Evidence Based Practices, and Suicide Prevention. Elan is the author of Psycho-Spiritual Insights: Exploring Parasha & Psychology, a weekly blog. He lives in the Los Angeles Pico Robertson community with his wife and two children and can be reached at Elan.Javanfard@gmail.com.

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While many communal or group settings can lend itself to warm feelings, nothing replicates the special magic of the shul environment and the camaraderie of its members. The bonds formed in a minyan over a period of time will sneak up on you like that wise shul elder playfully poking his tallis in someone’s unsuspecting ear. Because while you’re focusing on connecting with Hashem through davening, the fabric of our community shines through in many ways; it might be a conscientious friend walking someone’s crying child into shul to see their dad after scraping a knee. Perhaps it’s a well-timed word of encouragement, an inside joke after the early 6:10 am weekday minyan, or someone excitedly sharing an insight into the Parsha that blows you away. And then while walking out for a quick break on Shabbos, you can’t help but shep nachas noticing one of the teen boys leading shacharis in his own minyan. It’s a great feeling seeing the next generation gaining valuable experience leading prayers with the knowing smile that he’ll soon be rewarded with his favorite spicy chicken poppers at kiddush. This mosaic of communal activity forms that special mix of the shul environment. In addition to the A+ quality of its members, Rabbi Shlomo Einhorn sets the tone at Kehillat Yavneh through a blend of vast Torah wisdom, its application to current events, and an ever-present focus on Israel and caring for our fellow Jews. Kehillat Yavneh is indeed a special place… and the kiddush club isn’t bad either.

A shul is a place of community and prayer. To me shul is a place for busy members of a spiritual community to unite together, to sing praises and beseech Hashem/G-d collectively, and also to pray personally but with the power of so many other souls together in the same space and time. Our shul, Pico Beis Medrash, is a place where we bask in the joy of spending time with families with whom we have been connected, in some cases, decades. Seeing their children grow and mature and become a credit to their parents; parents who my husband and I have had the privilege of walking alongside them in their journey in Yiddishkeit/Judaism. Shul is the place we celebrate life events, births, bar mitzvahs, engagements etc. And also the place we come together to comfort each other in times of personal or collective sorrow. Our shul is the location for learning and inspiring each other. Having a shul also means having a community Rav who knows each member and can give incisive and direct divrei Mussar/words of moral instruction to prod us in the direction of personal growth that is appropriate and achievable. The rebbetzin of the shul is also an integral part of the community. She warmly connects to each of the women and provides opportunities throughout the year to meet up together as women and prepare for upcoming festivals practically and spiritually. I have been finding that as my kids have grown older and can sit in shul with the appropriate decorum that such a holy place demands, I can re-engage with shul as I used to as an idealistic teen. Although I will mostly daven at home, the times I do come to shul, reinvigorate me and remind me of why I'm so grateful to be Jewish and why I'm so grateful to be part of this wonderful community.

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Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi visits Yose the son of Rabbi Elazar

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This story is found in Baba Metzia 85a

Questions for Discussion . Why did Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi go visit Yose the son of Rabbi Elazar? 2. 2. Why do you think that Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi gave Yose Smicha even though he was not properly following the Torah? 3. 3. Why did Yose feel good that Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi believed in him? 4. 4. Why do you think that Yose kept his Smicha hidden in a drawer until he became a great Talmid Chacham? Rabbi Mordechai Dubin is a Rebbe at Gindi Maimonides Academy. He is the author of three illustrated children’s books, I’ll Never Forget Yerushalayim, I Believe, and I Know 6; and has produced four Musical CD’s for children, I Made This World For you, Let My People Go, Al Shelosha Devarim, and Hashem is Always With Me.

I’ll place these words into my heart,

And with these words each day I’ll start— Ani ma’amin b’emunah sheleimah…

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Thank you to all those who sent in responses for the last issue’s Droodle! OUR WINNER! Spider balancing on one leg - Tamar A., 10, Toras Emes Sunflower growing from the dirt - Dalia Ezoory, 8, Toras

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Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi, the great leader of the Jewish people, once came to a town that had previously been the home of Rabbi Elazar, the son of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Rabbi Yehuda asked the people if Rabbi Elazar had children who were still living in the town. The people responded that he had one son named Yose who was living in the town, but he was not following in the ways of his father nor his grandfather. Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi went to visit Yose, and after a short visit, told him that he wanted to give him Smicha, which is a document that says that he is qualified to be a Rabbi. Yose, the son of Rabbi Elazar, said to Rabbi Yehuda, “Why would you give me such a document? I don’t follow the Mitzvos properly and I never learn Torah?” Rabbi Yehuda looked at him kindly and said, “I am confident that once you apply yourself to learning Torah, you will become a great Talmid Chacham!” Yose felt very good receiving this compliment from Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi and so he agreed to go to Yeshiva to learn. It was not easy for him to stay in Yeshiva. Often he wanted to return home and go back to his old way of life, but his teachers and friends encouraged him to stay, reminding him that Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi gave him Smicha and he was now a Rabbi. Eventually, Yose stopped wanting to leave the Yeshiva and he began to love learning Torah. He continued to learn for many years and he became the great Talmid Chacham that Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi predicted. All these years Rabbi Yose kept the Smicha hidden in his drawer. It was only after many years of learning Torah that he finally took his Smicha out from his drawer, placed it in a beautiful frame, and proudly hung it on his wall for all to see.

8th grade

Lion’s Bad Hair Day - Henna Frankel, 13, Toras Emes

A lollipop that no one wants to eat - Moshe Frankel, 11, Toras Emes

A burnt umbrella - Aaron Frankel, 8, Toras Emes

Emes

Fan cooling someone off - Eli A., age 4, Toras Emes

Lightbulb giving off electricity - Avi Engelman, 6, Yeshiva Ketana

Ferris Wheel Under Construction - Sara Engelman, 10, Yeshiva Ketana

A Sun poring in to the water or a swing ride at an amusement park - Anaelle Halpern, 10, Toras Emes

Siren blaring from a fire truck - Noam Ezoory , 12, Toras Emes

RECORD-BREAKING STREETS! THE SHORTEST STREET:

THE STEEPEST STREET:

Have you ever timed how long it takes to cross a wide street like Pico Blvd or Ventura Blvd? It would probably take faster to walk down the entire length of Powers Place. This tiny street is less than 35 feet long and is named after Pomeroy W. Powers (1902 president of the City Council.) No one is quite sure why he got such a small street named after him, but it remains a fun little mystery. When exploring Powers Place you can’t help but see the Gilbert Residence with its iconic “witch hat” at 1333 Alvarado Terrace. It is a house that is famous for its unique architecture.

At first glance, Eldred Street might look like any other street traversing the rolling hills of Southern California, but it’s the tallest street in Los Angeles and 3rd tallest street in the United States! Eldred Street has a 33% incline. (For reference, the highest incline on a treadmill is at 15%). Its crazy steepness is due to the fact that it was built in 1912 way before the current city regulations were put in place to ensure that no street has an incline greater than 15%. The post office won’t deliver directly to any of the houses on behalf of their mail carriers who instead drop off at a special set of mailboxes at the bottom of the hill. A special miniature garbage truck is used to pick up their trash because a regular-sized garbage truck would tip over trying to do the same! You’ll only understand how extreme a 33% incline really is if you try to walk up the street because your legs and lungs will be on fire. But if you make it to the top, you’ll be rewarded with… The Eldred Stairs! It is a set of wooden stairs that are the oldest in the city, which sits at the top of Eldred Street and takes you even higher up!

ELDRED STREET

POWERS PLACE

THE LONGEST STREET:

SEPULVEDA BLVD.

Imagine 100 school buses lined up back-to-back. That’s a long stretch of yellow! Now picture 5,676 school buses in a single row… That’s how long Sepulveda Boulevard is. It runs 42.8 miles and is the longest street in LA. If you lived on Sepulveda Boulevard in Long Beach and wanted to play with your neighbor at the end of the block, you would walk all the way to San Fernando Valley, and it would take you roughly 15 hours to get there!

THE CROOKEDEST ROAD:

LOMBARD STREET

This one is not located in Los Angeles, but San Francisco’s scenic, hilly street, known for its eight sharp, hairpin turns, is actually world famous. People often mistakenly believe that it’s the most zig zag street on planet earth. It’s not. But it certainly is the most popular one. It annually attracts hundreds of thousands, who want to take snapshot panoramic views of the city at the top and then drive down the crooked street like it's an amusement park ride. For over 20 years, the people who actually live along the World's Crookedest Street, understandably frustrated by the traffic, have tried to close it to all vehicles except their own. Their efforts finally succeeded in 2014, when the city ordered the street closed during the last two weekends in June and the first two in July (the four busiest tourist weekends of the year). The result: more traffic backups on surrounding streets, and more pedestrians walking up and down the middle of Lombard. Needless to say, The experiment was not repeated.

Do You Know The Difference Between Road, Street, Avenue, And Boulevard? Road:

anything that links two points; the most basic of public ways; there are many types of roads, as described below

Street:

a public road that connects two points, but also has buildings on both sides of it; these typically run perpendicular to avenues

Avenue:

public way that also has buildings and/or trees on both sides; these run perpendicular to streets and are traditionally wider. Avenues cross streets in a perpendicular direction.

Boulevard:

very wide street with buildings and/or trees on both sides, usually with a median in the middle of the lanes

Lane: narrow street that may not have a

median; opposite of boulevard

Drive:

long, winding road; often shaped by its surroundings, so it can be positioned to weave along a lake, mountain, or even around a country club golf course

Court:

road or street that ends in a cul-de-sac or loop

Way:

small side street connected to a larger road, typically in a residential neighborhood

“My favorite street in LA is Detroit Street because that is where I grew up and lived on the same block as some of my cousins for 11 years” - Batsheva Rosenfeld, age 11

“Pico because it’s very peaceful, it’s close to where we live, and my shul is on Pico”

“I love the block my teacher lives on (Hatteras). I love visiting her because she’s a real good teacher!”

- Avi Ross, age 10, Yeshivat Yavneh What’s Your - Tova Miriam Schwarzmer, age 8 t e e r t “My favorite street is Magnolia because my school is there Favorite S “Obviously, it’s Cardiff and school is one of my favorite places. I can spend time Ave because I live on it!” ? with my friends and learn a lot of new things.” A L n i - Aryeh Ross, age 10, Yeshivat Yavneh - Altie Schuler, age 10, Emek Hebrew Academy NOVEMBER 16, 2023 | The LA Jewish Home ●

Biale Rebbe of Bnei Brak arrives in Los Angeles ONE OF ISRAEL’S GREATEST RABBIS, RENOWNED FOR HUNDREDS OF PHENOMENAL MIRACLES news immediately with the Biale Rebbe. This is the story they relate: We have known the Biale Rebbe for many years. Our entire family is extremely close to the Rebbe and at every family occasion the amazing miracles as a result of the Rebbe’s blessings are retold. Last year when the Rebbe visited New York I decided that the time has come for me to ask the Rebbe for a blessing for my daughter. My daughter is a talented excelling girl who has been in shidduchim for several years but as day follows day and week passes week, she has yet to find her destined. As the years passed on, we decided to seek the Rebbe’s blessing, I arrived with my wife and daughter to the Rebbe. The Rebbe reads our names and says: “your chassan is waiting for you. You are to go immediately and buy a gold watch and a tallit for your chassan and soon you will call me with good tidings. Of course, we immediately purchased the gold watch and the tallit and here we are, a mere four months later happy and delighted.

A community whose youth are dwindling. This happened two years ago. At that time the pandemic was raging and caused several changes to the Rebbe’s travelling agenda. The Rebbe was travelling to the North of New York and was invited to spend a Shabbat in a new developing community which he had never visited before. It was a very special shabbat with the whole community attending. The shabbat meals were held outdoors in skylight and the songs were sung behind masked faces. The community members who were honored to have the Rebbe in their midst filed in one after the other to receive his holy blessing. And …. Within a short period – Mazal tov! The son of the gabbai of the Shul gets engaged. Two weeks later the son of the president of the community gets engaged! Mazal tov! The gabbai’s daughter also announces her engagement and so does the son of the Rebbe’s hosts! Less than twelve months after the Rebbe’s visit with the community and close to ten members of the small community have found their destined match! The following year the Rebbe is officially invited to visit the community, this time the Tisch was held in the synagogue’s hall. People came from far and near to receive the Rebbe’s blessing, including the delighted brides and grooms as well as those who are still waiting. All wanted a blessing from the Rebbe whose blessings are fulfilled. The Los Angeles residents are getting excited! The Rebbe is coming again. Hardly a year has passed since the Biale Rebbe of Bnei Brak has visited Los Angeles, yet hundreds are excitedly anticipating the return of their revered Rebbe. Although the Rebbe has been visiting not one year and not two, but annually for some years now, every year the sensation repeats itself. Every year when the Rebbe arrives at the house where he lodges, the place becomes a public source of attraction as hundreds of people of various standards and types gather. The street becomes a hive of activity as lawyers, doctors, lay leaders, rabbis, educators, ranging from Hassidic to modern orthodox mingle as they flock to the Rebbe’s house. From early morning until the small hours of the night the streets resound with miraculous tales of unnatural miracles seen and experienced firsthand as a result of the Rebbe’s blessing. Everyone wants to understand, what is it that draws so many people to see the Biale Rebbe again and again? What is it that causes thousands of people from different backgrounds to seek the Rebbe? What is it that brings people with no semblance to Chassidim to cleave to the Rebbe with all their might, involving him in every move they take in life? At every occasion, be it happy or sad their first phone call is to include the Rebbe! What is it that unites young boys and elderly? What brings the famous ambassador of United States ,Mr. David Friedman, to visit the Rebbe? Many other prominent Rabbis and highly significant political figures from the American and Israeli government can be recognized amongst the Rebbe’s visitors anyplace between California, Florida, New York and New Jersey.

Your chasan is waiting for you, go buy a watch and a tallit. The time in Israel is 5.00 a.m. when Rav Friedman, the Rebbe’s gabbai phone rings. Harav Friedman recognizes the American number and answers immediately. “Mazal Tov, mazal tov” he hears the voice from across the Atlantic call. The excited parents of the 27 year old girl who just became engaged have called to share there

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The court case was annulled. Antisemitism is as ancient as the world itself. For thousands of years, it has reared its ugly head. Our acquaintance, an honorable Jew who manages and honorable business came face to face with it. One day without prior notice the police barged into his house and searched his home. He was handcuffed and taken in for a tough interrogation where he was accused of illegal dealings. The Jew denied everything but the police insisted they had proof of the illegal deeds. He alerted his lawyers and the bitter truth was revealed. A former employee who was involved in crime and was serving time, decided to save his skin and have his term shortened by informing on his former employer. He was his witness in court. After investigating the case the lawyers informed our friend that the situation looked grim as there was a strong case including a witness against him. He was told to prepare for the worst. The Jew was released on bail, one which consisted of a huge amount of money. He turned every stone and rent the heavens with prayer to be saved from his plight. One day his neighbor tells him that the Biale Rebbe is visiting their town. This Jew was not even allowed to leave his home but he decided to send his wife with a note with all the details and beg the Rebbe for a bracha. The Rebbe shlita was deeply touched by the troubles and the wailing of his wife and children and he informed his entourage of his desire to visit the man in his home and bestow his blessing upon him. It was late in the evening when the Rebbe arrived at their home. The Rebbe listened carefully to the whole story and heard how the children of the accused were being prepared for the possibility of having their father leave them for a long time…. One cannot describe the heartrending sobbing that was heard at the meeting. A young woman, with several young children all crying together and begging for a miracle. The Rebbe lifted his eyes and asks them: “do you believe that Hkb”H is capable of everything? Do you really believe that everything can change for the

good? The Rebbe asked about several issues conducted within the home, gave them guidance how to strengthen their ruchniyas. He also advised them to accept several new kabbalot upon themselves and then announced: “I have faith that this decree will be annulled. In the merit of the kabbalot you just took upon yourself, Hashem will perform unnatural miracles.” All those present felt like in a dream. It just seemed so unrealistic. Everyone was totally prepared for the worst to happen. Suddenly the lawyer receives a call from the complainant. He sounded embarrassed and was stammering incohorently. It seems that the antisemitic so-called witness was involved in a heavy fight with other inmates and was beaten to death by his fellow prisoners…. The sole witness was dead and the case was called off! Our friend received a note from the attorney’s office notifying him that the case was closed due to lack of evidence! The entire family of the accused as well as all of those who were present at the time of the Rebbe’s visit to his house were delirious with joy and surprise as they came to thank the Rebbe for his prayers and miracles. All but the Rebbe. He merely said: “didn’t I tell you that Hashem can perform a miracle?;

Moving to Teaneck? You’ll have a tinok! This sounds like a play-on-words. The word Teaneck in English is similar to the word tinok in Hebrew, which means “baby”. However, in our case it was not merely a play. It actually happened. We married and began our life together. We lived in a big city progressing in our life goals, except for the fact that our prayers for children went unanswered. As time passed, we began medical treatment. Unfortunately, we could see no light at the end of the tunnel. One day, after a very disappointing consulation with a specialist, who gave us no reason for hope, I went down to pray at a synagogue that was in the area of this medical Centre. It was there that I saw the leaflet informing of the Biale Rebbe’s impending visit. I made an appointment and asked the Rebbe for a blessing. The Rebbe encouraged me not to give in to despair. A year passed. The Rebbe is in our area once again. We go in to him for a blessing and we tell him that we just bought an apartment in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Rebbe says: “mazal tov! Teaneck! Tinok! – you will soon have a tinok- a baby.” The doctors were just as surprised as we were when within a year of moving to Teaneck our baby was born.

THE REBBE SHLIT”A Twenty-two years ago, The Rebbe was barely in his early thirties when the yoke of leadership of Biale Chassidus Bnei Brak was thrust upon him. His greatness and guidance reached far beyond the borders of Bnei Brak as the Rebbe chose to draw his brethren from all over the world close to him by encouraging and helping them. The Rebbe is leader and mentor of a most respectable chassidus which is centrally based in Bnei Brak and has branches in Jerusalem, Beitar Eilit, Ashdod, Bet Shemesh and Modiin Eilit. This has added a new \old hue to the leadership of Biale chassidus. Every day hundreds of people from varying backgrounds, Sephardim and Ashkenazim alike. Ultra-orthodox and those who have just donned a kippa, from Cholon to Bat Yam, Beer Sheba to Eilat, all stream to one address. The Rebbe opened his door and his heart to the whole of klal yisrael. Welcoming them with his compassionate heart and warm smile. People enter his room carrying a heavy load of troubles and worries however when they leave they are lighthearted and hopeful. Biale Chassidus’ holy lineage stems from a holy sage named Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok from Peshischa. This revered tzaddik lived some two hundred years ago and was known to all as the “holy Jew” – ‘The Yid Hakadosh’ from Peshischa. He was a disciple of the holy “Chozeh of Lublin” who was a direct fourth generation descendent of the holy Baal Shem Tov. The Yid Hakodosh was the greatest of Polish Rabbis, Rabbi to the leaders of Gur, Kotzk, Alexander and other great luminaries. Generations of tzaddikim in succession continued the tradition of the “Yid Hakodosh”. This chain was continued from father to son until the flame was kindled in our generation by the holy tzaddik and Rebbe – Reb Yechiel Yehoshua from Biale, may his holy memory be blessed. He was the grandfather of our revered Rebbe, a direct descendent of five generation to the Yid Hakodosh.

The Chelkas Yehoshua Prewar Poland boasted of the Rebbe’s grandfather, Reb Yechiel Yehoshua Ztk”l as one of its’ greatest leaders. However, his fame reached a pinnacle during the terrible holocaust when he uncompromisedly sanctified Hashem’s name, first in occupied Poland and later in the freezing Siberia. His selflessness was indescribable.

When he reached Israel all the great Rabbis acknowledged him as a great tzaddik. He was defied and honored as an angel in a mortal world.

The Lahavas Dovid Next in line was the Rebbe’s father, the holy Rabbi Dovid Mattisyahu ztk”l. he was renowned and famous for his purity and greatness. During his lifetime his father appointed him as head of yeshivas Biale. During his travels throughout the world he revived the broken hearted with his moving prayers and heartfelt talks. People were drawn to him from afar. His tall handsome profile reminded many of his holy father’s image. The Rebbe continues to tow this beautiful golden chain. However, he does not suffice with leading his own community. He is concerned about the welfare of all of Klal Yisrael. Several times a year he leaves the comforts of his home and visits countries and communities where no other Chassidic Rebbe has ever spent a Shabbos before. He embraces those who have strayed. He strengthens, encourages, motivates and directs until another Jew has found his way back to our Father in Heaven.

THE FATHER OF THE ORPHANS The Rebbe’s institutions are famous throughout Israel. The center is based in Bnei Brak, and there are branches all over the country. However, his favorite project is the welfare of “his” orphans. The Rebbe is father to fifteen biological children and countless of grandchildren. However, hundreds of children throughout the world call him “Father”. Amongst the many institutions which are under his auspices is the yeshiva gevoah called “Mishkan Shimon Biale” which is situated in Beitar Eilit. Batei Midrash and kollels for young men are spread out in Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, Beitar Eilit, Modiin Eilit, Ashdod and Beit Shemesh. However, the institution for widows and orphans are under the Rebbe’s direct administration. This fund supports the widows and orphans studying in the Rebbe’s institutions. The desolate orphans receive everything they need of the best quality and quantity. This includes clothing, shoes, scholarship, dorm service and of course pocket money. All this is naught compared to the personal attention the Rebbe bestows upon them. As far as the Rebbe is concerned they are his fully adopted children. His house is their house, their worries become his own. The Rebbe is following after their studies and makes sure they have personal tutors Point in case - the Rebbe who had just returned from a trip to the USA one Erev Pesach told his driver to take him to visit his orphans directly from the airport. His own family and children can wait – his orphans come first. Upon his arrival the Rebbe gave each orphan gifts and pocket money enough for everything he needs for yom tov. Only then did he make his own way home to his family and yom tov preparations.

Outstanding development in Biale institutions in Israel: For many years, the special institution in which the Rebbe’s “children” reside is an old building in the town of Beitar Eilit which is close to Jerusalem. The building lies in close proximity to the borderline and faces directly the Arab town “Hussan”. The Arab inhabitants have a daily view of a Jewish Torah town developing right in front of their hate-filled eyes. The town is part of the “occupied territories.” The building is old and dilapidated. In the winter the rain leaks in, in the summer it is more of a furnace. This year the Rebbe reached a decision: NO MORE! “My wonderful children” deserve better! In recent months a new campus is being built on Kedushas Levi St. in the heart of Beitar Eilit. The campus will include spacious classrooms, computer and game rooms, a fully equipped dormitory and a modern kitchen, for the welfare of the students for whom the building is home. In addition to the above, a huge chesed center is being built on Daf Hayomi St. The Rebbe is renowned for his acts of chesed. He is the first address which needy widows and orphans turn to. Truckloads containing everything possible are sent on every erev chag to provide the needy with everything they need for yom tov. Clothing, shoes, fish, meat, chicken, goodies and last but not least a hefty cheque to lighten their sorrow filled hearts. Very often the Rebbe takes part in weddings where he acts as the “father” on both sides.

AROUND THE CLOCK As day turns to dusk in New York, the phones in Israel become alive! Now it is the Jews of Israel’s turn. They call non-stop asking the Rebbe for blessings

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and advice. it is the Yidden in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and New Jersey who are calling. It makes no difference, they are all his children. Hundreds of emails are sent to the Rebbe’s office daily, and the Rebbe devotes precious hours to answer them personally. He carries these requests with him and remembers them in his daily prayers. The burden becomes his own. He is with them in their sorrow and delights in their happiness. Seven gabbaim are employed throughout the day to provide immediate response to the thousands calling the Rebbe. How happy are the gabbaim when they can inform the Rebbe of another baby born a couple engaged or yet another miraculous turn of events!

THE REBBE’S LODGING: These days are happy days for the residents of Los Angeles as they are anxiously preparing to meet once again with their beloved Rebbe. The Rebbe will be staying in Los Angeles at the house of the honorable host DR. & MRS. DAVID & and Dorothy Stoll, at 422 S. LAS PALMAS AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90020.

ONEG SHABBAT & TISH FRIDAY NIGHT IN PICO ROBERTSON ON NOVEMBER 24 ON Shabbos November 24 will be held an amazing “Oneg Shabbos” tisch which the Rabbi will hold Friday night. The great Shabbos will take place on Parshas Vayatzai on the 24th of November 2023 At the HAPPY MINYAN 9311 W. PICO BLVD, at 8.30 pm. SUNDAY November 19 the Rebbe will stay Be”h in WOODLAND HILLS at BEIT HAMIDRASH 5850 FALLBROOK AVE. WOODLAND HILLS.

ONEG SHABBAT & TISH FRIDAY NIGHT IN VALLEY VILLAGE ON DECEMBER 1 On the second Shabbos December 1 will be held an amazing “Oneg Shabbos” tisch which the Rabbi will hold Friday night. The great Shabbos will take place on Parshas Vayatzai on the 1th of December 2023 At the Honorable Hosts MR. & MRS. NIV & ERICA DAVIDOVICH 5755 RHODES AVE. VALLEY VILLAGE at 8.30 pm. The most special part of the tisch is during the famous kiddush which the Rebbe performs. It is well known that the Rebbe’s kiddush is capable of bringing about great miracles. The emotive singing and dancing at the Rebbe’s tischim elevating its participants to a standard of “maeyn oilam habah!” this will follow with an abundance of divrei torah and hashkafah. Now the residents of Los Angeles

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have this unique opportunity. If you have not yet had the merit of meeting the Rebbe and would like to book an appointment for a personal consultation a blessing or advice call the Rebbe’s private secretary now! (English speaking) telephone no. 917-272-4045. Or send an email to bialebneibrak@gmail.com

Don’t Roll the Dice with your Loved Ones

o anyone with dependents, I implore you to purchase term life and disability insurance. I know it can be difficult to think about the possibility of death or disability, but it is important to be prepared for the unexpected. Without term life insurance, your dependents could be left in a difficult financial situation if you were to pass away. And without disability insurance, you could lose a significant portion of your income if you were unable to work due to illness or injury. Many untimely tragedies have struck our community over the last few years and have impacted all of us, either directly or indirectly. These have led to heartfelt appeals to the community to financially support the surviving family. The appeals are a tragic reminder of the importance of term life and disability insurance. I have a friend who recently passed away before the age of 60. Recently having made aliyah, he was the main provider for the family. He had a business, but he was also the one who brought in the most income. During his long illness, his widow, Sarah (name has been changed for privacy), was left to support their four children on her own without any term life insurance.

Sarah is a strong and resourceful woman, but she could have used the financial security that term life insurance would have provided. With term life insurance, Sarah would have received a death benefit that she could have used to pay off debts, cover funeral expenses, and provide for the needs of her children. Disability insurance would have been helpful to Sarah as well. When her late husband became ill, Sarah had to take leave from her job to care for him. If she had had disability insurance, she would have received some of her income while out of work. Here are a few reasons why term life and disability insurance are important for people with dependents: Term life insurance can help to replace lost income. If you were to pass away, term life insurance could provide your dependents a monthly income to help them cover their living expenses. This can be especially helpful if your dependents rely on your income to pay for housing, food, education, and other necessities. Term life insurance can help to pay for funeral expenses. Funeral expenses can be very expensive, and they can add to the financial burden of your loved ones if you were to

pass away. Term life insurance can help cover these expenses so your loved ones can focus on grieving without worrying about the financial burden. Term life insurance can help to pay off debts. If you have debts, such as a mortgage or credit card debt, term life insurance can help pay off these debts if you pass away. This can help to ease the financial burden on your loved ones and give them a fresh start. Disability insurance can help replace lost income if you cannot work due to illness or injury. Disability insurance can provide you with a portion of your income while you are out of work to continue to pay your bills and support your family. Disability insurance can help to cover medical expenses. If you become disabled, you may have significant medical expenses. Disability insurance can help to cover these expenses so that you do not have to go into debt. Here are some resources to help you get started with term life and disability insurance: Life Happens: A nonprofit organization providing life insurance information and resources. https://lifehappens.org/ PolicyGenius: Disability Income Insurance Quotes: https://www.policygenius.com/

disability-insurance NerdWallet: A financial website that provides information and reviews on a variety of financial products, including term life and disability insurance. https://www.nerdwallet.com/ Your neighborhood insurance agent… the community has many good ones. Ask for a referral. If you have dependents, please consider purchasing term life and disability insurance today. It is an investment that is worth making to protect your loved ones in the event of the unexpected. Leaving your loved ones to fend for themselves at the peak of their vulnerability is difficult enough. Forcing them to beg for public assistance in the event of the unthinkable is even worse. ____________________________________ Dimitry Farberov, CFA® CFP® is a Director at Miracle Mile Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory firm in West Los Angeles. He has over 16 years of experience helping founders, executives, and high-networth families make smart decisions about investment, insurance, tax, retirement, and estate planning. Miracle Mile Advisors and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.

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Personal Perspectives Bringing Solidarity and Love from Los Angeles to Israel

s the war in Israel continues, so many of us here in Los Angeles are wondering what we can do to support our brothers and sisters in our homeland. While increasing in prayer, tzedaka, Torah learning, and attending rallies are extremely important, visiting Israel right now is one of the biggest ways we can all bring strength to Israel. That’s why on Sunday, October 22, a group of 8 men from Chabad SOLA set out on a 4-day solidarity trip to the Holy Land. The goal of the trip was to visit injured soldiers, displaced families, Shiva houses, and army bases, and to bring a message of love and unity from the Jewish community of Los Angeles.

The Jewish People Are United

The first thing to greet us when we arrived at Ben Gurion airport on Monday, October 23, was a sign directing us where to seek shelter in case of a rocket attack. A grim reminder of the reality we came to visit. Throughout our trip, Israelis were surprised to meet our group of Americans bringing so much cheer. Since the atrocities of October 7, the Israeli people have felt abandoned by the world. But simply our presence in Israel reminded them that we are all one people. We were repeatedly asked by many Israelis what we were doing there at that time. Our answer was always the same. “We came to Israel to help strengthen Am Yisrael and to bring some happiness to our brothers and sisters who are suffering in our land.” That message was often met with surprise. But after a moment, once it sunk in, the appreciation was clear. People were so grateful for the fact that we just came to be with them, to hug them, and tell them how much the Jews in America are suffering together with them. However, as much as we tried to give to the people we met, everyone in our group received so much more. On the first morning of our trip, we met a young man named Elan in a Jerusalem hotel. Elan’s mother had been murdered in Sderot on October 7. He wanted to put on Tefillin but he didn’t have a pair. We gave him a set of tefillin that had been donated by friends in LA, davened Shacharit with him, and sat with him as he told us about his mother. Our next stop was to visit the Shiva house of Omer Balva in Herzliya. Omer grew up in Maryland and then volunteered in the IDF as a lone soldier. He had already completed his service, was living back in the US, and planned to propose to his girlfriend the next week. But when the war started, he felt a need to go back and fight. He returned to his reserve unit in the north of Israel and was killed in the early days of the war by a Hezbollah rocket. At the shiva, we sat with Omer’s mother and siblings and heard stories about what an incredible young man he was. We were there to bring comfort to the mourners but we were also inspired to be in the presence of such wonderful, strong people. The message we heard over and over again from people across the political and religious spectrum of Israeli society was that Am Yisrael is united and determined to fight together to protect our People and our Land.

Yossi Burston puts Tefilin on Ilan the day after he finished sitting shiva for his mother who was murdered by Hamas on Oct 7

The Lion of Los Angeles

Continuing our whirlwind trip, our next stop was Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. It was here that we met up with Eyal Dahan. Eyal lives in Los Angeles, however, since the war started he has been an unstoppable, one-man Chesed machine and has gained the nickname, the Lion of Los Angeles. For four weeks now, Eyal has been raising huge amounts of money for Israel, importing hundreds of bags of critical tactical gear, visiting soldiers in hospitals and army bases and so much more. He also has two sons who are proudly serving in elite units in the IDF. At the hospital, Eyal brought us around to meet many soldiers who were injured in the first days of the war. Many of these brave young men were among the first responders to liberate the southern kibbutzim from terrorists and rescue young people at the Nova Festival. The stories we heard firsthand from these brave and selfless young soldiers were inspiring to say the least. But what struck us all the most was the optimism and determination of these young warriors. Despite their injuries and the fact that most of them had lost close friends in battle, they were all in good spirits and were confident that the people of Israel were united, that the Israeli Army is strong, and that we will succeed in destroying our enemies. The soldiers we visited were visibly surprised and moved to get a room full of visitors from the United States. We sat with these soldiers, heard their heroic stories, and helped some of them to put on tefillin. (I must admit that I feel something extra special putting on my own tefillin after they were worn by these holy soldiers). We also merited to serve as messengers from the LA community to deliver both money to the wounded as well as drawings and letters of support from the students at Gindi Maimonides Academy and Chabad SOLA. Again we were in a situation where we came to give comfort and yet we received the most inspiration and strength from those we visited.

Eyal Dahan visits wounded soldier in Icholov Hospital

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Hugs for displaced families from the South

Wounded soldier at Hadassah hopsital holding letters from Maimonides students

And the main thing is not to fear

Iddo Devries, Aryeh Zakowski and Menachem Nissim stand on Israeli tank

A hug from across the world

On Tuesday evening we visited Kibbutz Shefayim where the community of Kibbutz Kfar Aza was relocated. At first glance, the kibbutz resort was filled with families and kids having a good time on a warm autumn evening. However, as we met many of the community members we discovered how much horror and trauma so many of them had recently experienced. We met a woman named Jessica whose husband was murdered on October 7. We met Cherri and her two beautiful young kids. Cherri’s husband was killed defending their kibbutz. And we met a man whose wife is currently being held hostage in Gaza. The fact that we came from so far simply to be with them, to express our love and unity, brought these people some comfort in their grieving. And it helped us to feel so much closer to our Jewish family in Israel. While we were at the Kibbutz, there was suddenly a siren indicating that Hamas rockets were fired in our direction. We quickly filed into the bomb shelter room together with these Jewish refugees. The trauma they all experienced was clearly visible in the fear and crying of many children. Fortunately, our group brought candy (including fruit rollups) from America. We started distributing the candy to the kids in the bomb shelter and succeeded in partially changing the atmosphere from one of fear to one of excitement. Israeli kids were happily lining up to receive their coveted fruit rollups. (Note: If you plan a similar trip, I suggest you bring fruit rollups to distribute. You’ll be very popular among the Israel kids). On Wednesday, part of our group traveled down to Eilat to meet and hear personal stories from the community of Kibbutz Nirim. At the same time, others from our group visited more wounded soldiers and donated blood at Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem. ____________________________________________________________________________ Aaron Zakowski is a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer and Marketing Advisor helping busy business owners to develop and implement a more profitable marketing strategy. He’s a proud member of Chabad of SOLA and has children learning at Maimonides, YULA, and Yeshiva Sharei Mevaseret Zion. Aaron can be reached at aaron.zakowski@gmail.com

It’s important to mention that despite everything going on, we felt safe everywhere we went. We were reminded of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s promise that the Land of Israel is the safest place for a Jew and that Hashem’s eyes are upon the Land from the beginning until the end of the year. In fact, we were blessed to have several young Los Angeles native Yeshiva and Seminary students (including my son) join our group for many parts of the trip. These young students are continuing their studies in Israel this year despite the ongoing situation around them. I’m extremely thankful that my son has the opportunity to learn Torah in Israel during wartime. He will gain an additional level of inspiration and commitment to the Jewish People that wouldn’t be possible in other years and will stay with him for a lifetime. That same lack of fear was evident when we visited an IDF reserve Tank Unit based in the northern coastal city of Nehariya. We sponsored a BBQ for the soldiers and enjoyed watching them eat a good meal. For over two hours, we sang and davened with the soldiers and passed out letters from Jewish kids in LA. The soldiers were so moved by the children’s letters that they posted them all on the wall of their base. All the soldiers we spoke with were unified and resolute in their determination to destroy any group that threatened Israel. They were waiting in defensive positions but they were strong and ready for battle. As we drove in our mini-bus back to the airport Thursday night we received one final reminder of the threats our brothers and sisters are living with. A siren sounded and our driver quickly pulled under a highway overpass. We exited the bus and immediately saw three explosions above our heads as the Iron Dome shot down rockets launched by Hamas. As the rocket threat passed, we continued to our return flight with a feeling of satisfaction that we successfully completed our solidarity mission. We certainly weren’t able to end all the pain and suffering that our people are experiencing in Israel. But we made a small difference in the lives of all the people we met. I’m thankful that I was able to take this important trip (and thankful to my wife for encouraging me to go) and I encourage everyone to put aside their own day-to-day life for a few days and go do something for Klal Yisrael.

BBQ on army base sponsored by LA community

Mincha minyan on army base

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Rancho Park Golf Course: Located along Pico Boulevard in West Los Angeles, Rancho Park Golf Course was the busiest golf course in the United States with more than 125,000 rounds played. In 2000 Rancho was the only golf course in the United States to have hosted the PGA, LPGA and the Senior PGA.

Santa Monica College: first opened as Santa Monica Junior College, current enrollment is 32,000 students; the college also has one of the largest international student populations of any community college in the US, with approximately 3,000 from more than 100 countries.

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium: 3,000-seat auditorium

Simon Wiesenthal Center: was established as "an international Jewish human rights organization" dedicated to confronting antisemitism, hate and terrorism, promoting human rights and dignity, standing with Israel, defending the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaching the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations.

1993

Hillcrest Country Club: a country club and golf course located across the street from Fox Studios. Hillcrest was the first Los Angeles country club for the city's Jewish community. In old Hollywood, when Jews were not permitted to join non-Jewish country clubs, they instead joined Hillcrest, all of whose members were Jewish. Hillcrest's members have long included many of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Milton Berle, Jack Benny, and George Burns.

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Pico Street became Pico Boulevard

1920

The street following 12th Street was known as Pico Street, after local celebrity Pío de Jesus Pico, who was a man of Spanish, Native American, and African heritage, the last Mexican governor before California became part of the U.S.

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15 miles, west to east, from Pacific Ocean (near Santa Monica Blvd) until the old Coca-Cola bottling plant on Central Avenue in Downtown, parallel to the 10 Freeway. At the Alvarado intersection, the street breaks from its initial trajectory and into an East-West path.

1929

LENGTH & DIRECTION

The neighborhoods of Los Angeles through which Pico Boulevard travels are among the most culturally diverse in the city. From west to east, they include the Japanese and Persian neighborhoods of Sawtelle, the 11 neighborhoods in the West Los Angeles region which are the predominantly Anglo neighborhoods of Cheviot Hills and Rancho Park, the business and entertainment center of Century City, and the primarily and largely Jewish, African American and Latino neighborhoods of South Robertson, Crestview, South Carthay, Carthay Square, Little Ethiopia, Wilshire Vista and Picfair Village, the Latino Mid-Wilshire subregion, the heavily Korean neighborhoods of Country Club Park and Koreatown, the predominantly Central American neighborhoods of the Byzantine-Latino Quarter and Pico Union, the redeveloping South Park, the Garment District of Downtown Los Angeles and the Mexican-American neighborhood of Boyle Heights.

1921

BOULEVARD

Santa Monica State Beach Santa Monica High School Cheviot Hills Park and Recreation Center includes 14 tennis courts, basketball courts, gym, picnic areas, volleyball courts, archery range, auditorium with stage, amphitheater, and sports fields. Fox Studio Lot Byzantine-Latino Quarter A neighborhood known for its historically Greek American population, now primarily Latino in population. Los Angeles Convention Center 720,000 sq ft convention center in downtown Los Angeles. Fashion District a design, warehouse, and distribution nexus of the clothing, accessories and fabric industry in Downtown Los Angeles. The district spans 90 blocks and is the hub of the apparel industry on the West Coast of the United States. The area also features Santee Alley, a heavily populated "back alley" shopping path between Maple and Santee Streets.

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ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Museum of Tolerance:is a multi-media museum that receives 350,000 visitors annually. In "The Holocaust Section," visitors are divided into groups to take their own place in some of the events of World War II. The museum also features the testimonies of Holocaust survivors.

FAIRFAX

Fairfax High School, LAUSD, Bais Yaakov School for Girls, Bais Tzivia, Bnos Esther, Yeshivas Bais Toras Menachem, Cheder of Los Angeles, The Otman Center, Yeshiva Rav-Isacsohn Toras Emes; Yeshiva Aharon Yaakov / Ohr Eliyahu; Yeshivas Hachaim, Yeshivas Ohev Shalom, Yeshiva Gedolah of Los Angeles, Shalhevet Yeshiva High School, Yeshiva Elchonon Chabad, Yavneh Hebrew Academy, Westside Community Adult School, LAUSD, Whitman Continuation School, LAUSD, Melrose Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD.

Beverly Fairfax Historic District is a neighborhood in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles that is noted for its significance to the city's Jewish history and for the area's preserved period revival architecture. After World War II, more Jews began to populate the area. As more families moved in, religious schools and a Jewish Community Center sprang up.The district's boundaries are Rosewood Avenue, Melrose Avenue, N Gardner Street, Vista Street, Beverly Boulevard, and N Fairfax Avenue. The buildings in the Beverly Fairfax district were majorly developed between 1924 and 1949. The neighborhood's architectural styles include Spanish Colonial Revival, Mission Revival, Chateauesque, Streamline Moderne, Mediterranean Revival, Tudor Revival, Minimal Traditional, and Art Deco. Fairfax is a 3.2-square-mile neighborhood; as of 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 13,360.

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LENGTH & DIRECTION 5 miles; north to south, It runs from La Cienega Boulevard in Culver City at its southern end to Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood on its northern end. From La Cienega Boulevard (between Culver City and Mid-City) to Sunset Boulevard (between West Hollywood and Hollywood), it separates the Westside from the central part of the city along with Venice Boulevard, La Cienega Boulevard, Hauser Boulevard, San Vicente Boulevard, South Cochran Avenue, Wilshire Boulevard, 6th Street, Cochran Avenue, 4th Street, La Brea Avenue, Fountain Avenue and Sunset Boulevard.

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FUN FACT The intersection of Fairfax Avenue and Beverly Boulevard is officially recognized as Raoul Wallenberg Square, in honor of the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarian Jews from deportation to Nazi death camps.The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust is located nearby, within Pan Pacific Park.

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ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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Canter's restaurant Pan-Pacific Park on Third Avenue, built on the site of the former Pan-Pacific Auditorium. Location of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Petersen Automotive Museum Park La Brea, a 160-acre, 4,222-unit apartment complex with over 10,000 residents. Little Ethiopia is further south by Olympic Blvd and north by Pico Boulevard between the Carthay Square and Wilshire Vista neighborhoods in West Los Angeles.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services - The House of Justice, a legal aid charity, opened its doors across from the Farmers Market.

The neighborhood east of Fairfax Avenue and north of Beverly Boulevard, was named the Beverly Fairfax Historic District by the City of Los Angeles.

2019

CBS Television City was built on the former site of Gilmore Stadium at Fairfax Avenue and Beverly Boulevard. which was built on the site of a former football field and race track.

1974

The neighborhood had one of the highest concentrations of Jewish residents in Los Angeles, with over two-thirds of the district's population being Jewish. Jewish schools, religious institutions, social clubs, and storefronts flourished here in the 20th century.

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City Council was renaming it “West Street” when property owners protested, and then it became Fairfax Avenue.

The Original Farmers Market is an area of food stalls, sit-down eateries, prepared food vendors, and produce markets in Los Angeles, California, at the corner of Fairfax Avenue and 3rd Street.

The Melrose Trading Post outdoor flea market has created opportunities for Fairfax High School and the surrounding neighborhood. [22] Every Sunday 250+ local vendors, collectors, artisans, and artists gather in the parking lot on the corner of Melrose and Fairfax Avenues to celebrate the thriving community culture. “Fairfax” refers to Thomas, Baron Cameron, 6th Lord Fairfax (1693-1781), friend and neighbor of George Washington and the only British noble to live in the American colonies.

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FAIRFAX AVE, PRESENT

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Four synagogues in Fairfax district

The street was originally called Crescent Avenue Fairfax High school founded

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FAIRFAX AVE, 1965

WILSHIRE & LA BREA, 1928

The Grove was built, a shopping center that features a large center park with an animated fountain.

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VENTURA BOULEVARD

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD

LENGTH & DIRECTION

One of the oldest routes of the San Fernando Valley, it was originally part of the Camino Real trail between Spanish missions. It was also the U.S. Route 101 (US 101) before the freeway (which it parallels for much of Ventura Boulevard's length) was built, and it was also previously signed as U.S. Route 101 Business. It has always been the most concentrated location for small businesses and shops in the Valley; nowadays it has pockets of housing, mini-malls, and shops, along with a wide assortment of businesses, schools, and other establishments.

East - west, 18 miles long Ventura Boulevard begins near Calabasas in Woodland Hills at an intersection with Valley Circle Boulevard. The Boulevard travels through Tarzana, Encino, and Sherman Oaks before intersecting with Lankershim Boulevard in Studio City, where it becomes Cahuenga Boulevard and winds through Cahuenga Pass into Hollywood.

NEIGHBORHOODS Due to the district's extended linear size, it is rare for it to be considered one unified district, instead identified by neighborhoods within and along it.

VENTURA BLVD, 1950s

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CBS Studio Center. Although closed to the public, this complex, which is located only a few blocks away from Ventura Boulevard, probably makes more TV sitcoms than any other studio.

The Valley's first golf course opened at the corner of Ventura and Coldwater Canyon, now the site of the Sportsmen's Lodge).

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a segment of the old Camino Real connected all California missions, and was informally known as the “Ventura County Road.”

1963

officially became known as Ventura Boulevard.

1928

east of Laurel Canyon, Mack Sennett created his 38-acre Keystone Studios

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19TH CENTURY

Junípero Serra established a mission near the California coast and named it in honor of San Buenaventura, a.k.a. Saint Bonaventure.

The town that sprung up around this mission shortened its name to “Ventura.”

1912

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VENTURA BLVD, PRESENT

The Ventura Business District is the commercial district along and around Ventura Boulevard. Ventura Boulevard and the district run along the northern base of the Santa Monica Mountains, following the former route of the colonial El Camino Real.

an ancient pre-Columbian trading trail that served the Tataviam and Tongva village of Siutcanga, later became Ventura Blvd.

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They include: Studio City Sherman Oaks Encino Tarzana Woodland Hills

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Names are often given in a two-part form: an individual name known as the specific, and an indicator of the type of street, known as the generic. Examples are "Main Road", "Fleet Street" and "Park Avenue". A street name can also include a direction (the cardinal points east, west, north, south, or the quadrants NW, NE, SW, SE), especially in cities with a grid-numbering system.

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ere’s Rule #1 someone once told me: “It’s not worth doing today if you can’t put off till tomorrow...” Time management is a real skill. Make a list and check off tasks one by one. Focus on long-term and short-term goals. Be consistent. Write every task down - both large, small and medium tasks. You’ll find me checking off “eat lunch, go grocery shopping, call doctor, drop off x at friend’s house....” And as long as the item is on paper, it’s there for us to use. Today or even tomorrow. It’s all about planning and goals. If all else fails, see Rule #1 above. Do we do the hard stuff first to get them out of the way or what? A NYC talk show guest, Julie Morgenstern, shared that we need to do certain things in the morning and other things in the afternoon. She spoke about what’s known in music as staccato and legato. As for me, I’ve heard various opinions arguing when we should do which tasks? And I’m already jaded by people telling me what works. Everyone is different. This woman’s comments removed some of my jadedness. Regarding legato tasks and staccato tasks, she suggested that one do the “staccato” tasks which are quick and short (staccato notes in music) in the morning. And then, she said to

move on to “legato” tasks which are smooth, pretty and connected to one another (legato phrases in music). So I thought about my typical morning where I do the choppy, boring activities that don’t require much thought. Car fixed. Clothes to cleaners. Say tehillim. During the afternoon I move on to my legato activities: writing, clients, phone calls, plan goals, practice music, and so forth. Think of the “Mexican Hat Dance” tune. The first part is staccato, meaning all the notes are detached, giving the effect of a hot potato being touched for a fraction of a second because it’s so hot. Think of the song “Hamalach Hagoel” which is a song with smooth and connected notes. The melody fits the beautiful words because it’s full of meaning and depth. What are your staccato and legato activities? And do you prefer doing them in the mornings or afternoons or a mix? Well whatever your preference, if all else fails you can revert to Rule #1 above.

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Another Inspiring Son story: Dedicated to all our sons in the IDF Gila Sacks, LCSW hen I recently saw a clip of therapy dogs visiting injured IsraeW li soldiers in hospitals, I was inspired to share

this reflection with you. Nine years ago, I was reaching for some solutions for the anxiety in my household. I was raising three kids as a single Mom, one with pretty significant special needs. That child lived with so much anxiety – fears of strangers, transitions, darkness, and noises – and I was determined to help him.

I traveled to a conference, where a teenage boy with Autism presented a slideshow about his beloved service dog and how it helped to calm his nerves and socialize with others. Needless to say, this dog-loving human became ‘a mom on a mission.’ I knew that I had to make this happen for my own child so that he could one day stand up as a teenager and say “My mother did the most amazing thing for me…she got me a dog.” I did research showing that the soft, loving presence of a dog can lower stress and blood pressure, decrease pain, and increase mood. It could lower anxiety for the whole family! That was it! But, it wasn’t an easy task, since my landlord refused to allow a dog, and even a doctor’s note didn’t work. This was when I learned that since our children cannot stand up for themselves, we must fight to turn obstacles into opportunities. So, I called Beit Tzedek, who referred me to an attorney at The Housing Rights Center to help build our case. We proved that a landlord must give “reasonable accommodations” to tenants with disabilities, and we won! Exit heart-break…Enter Teddy the Pet Therapy Puppy! We rescued the sweetest, most beautiful fur angel who touched our lives with unconditional love, laughter, patience, and comfort. He soothed and motivated my son and everyone in our home. Teddy was beloved at Chai Lifeline, visiting sick and bereaved children throughout

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the years. Thank you, Hashem, for giving me such an inspiring special needs child and for the unconditional love of Teddy, who changed our lives for the better. P.S. To help us all cope with the current tragedy of Israel’s suffering, we adopted a new fur baby Leo, named for the “Lion of Judah.” Come and visit any time. May we swiftly conquer our enemies and may Hashem comfort us at this painful time. If you’d like to support this cause, visit https://www.israelguidedog.org _________________________________________________ Gila Sacks LCSW was raised in Phoenix and received her BA in Jewish Education and MSW in New York City. Now a mom and therapist in Los Angeles, she has practiced community social work for over 25 years, helping families face life transitions and grief with love and meaning. She is a member of the Los Angeles Jewish Women’s Chorale, a group of frum singers who uplift audiences with harmonious, Jewish music. She also enjoys being a mentor for Partners in Torah and loves nature, animals and Yerushalayim, where she became religious many moons ago.

Tools for Soothing Anxiety • Hug Real or stuffed animals • Use weighted blankets • Do an act of loving kindness • Listen to nature sounds or soothing music • Sip chamomile Tea with almond milk and honey • Rest with a lavender pillow or eye mask • Draw, color, or write in a journal or sketchbook • Talk to Hashem in your own words • Say your favorite Tehillim or hum a heartfelt niggun

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he holidays are over, the anticpation and excitement of the beginning of the new school year has fizzled out. And hopefully parents and students are back in the swing of routine. Setting up the backdrop for the real drama to begin. Settling into routine for many high school girls means not just waking up every morning at 6:30 am or 7a.m and getting to school on time. It also means easing into the predictability of social expectations and the comfort of “the group”. Like for example that comfort in knowing your friend will be waiting for you at the corner to walk to school. Or knowing that your friends will all collectively meet at the same table in the same corner of the lunch room everyday. That when you are having a bad day or not feeling yourself you can count on your friends to seek solace and unconditional support. And even when the mundane routine catches up with your daughter and she needs a dopamine boost all she has to do is make a call or send out a text to get the excitement rolling again. All beautiful. But what happens when your daughter does not feel connected to any of her peers? When the dust of all of the shuffling of new formed groups settles and your daughter feels left behind? 1. Have your daughter speak to the guidance counselor: they often have a good reading on the class and can make suggestions for who to try and connect with and will be on the lookout to give your daugh-

ter opportunities to join various activities to help connect with others. 2. Listen: Don’t try to solve the problem, at least at first. Your daughter needs to express her feelings and needs to know that she has a safe place to vent, cry, yell etc… If you try to problem solve too soon she will feel like you do not care and she will stop talking… to you. Make sure to keep the line of communication open. 3. Validate/Normalize: While it may appear to your daughter that she is the ONLY girl out there that is struggling socially, that is NOT true. Let her know that this is a normal part of growing up and that many girls experience such struggles. If you have experienced your own challenge with making friends, share it with your daughter. 4. Help Your Daughter to Identify and Appreciate Her Values: What does your daughter value in a friend? And in herself? Is she trying to fit in with a particular group of girls just because they are the “cool” ones that get the most attention? Or because they make a lot of noise and appear to be having the most fun? Wear the most stylish shoes, watch, backpack _________ (fill in)? Or is she drawn to the girls because of their character traits like honesty and sincerity? Are the other girls she is wanting to connect to in line with her values? Or is your daughter trying to be something she is not?

5. Debunk Big Myth: Contrary to popular opinion you CAN be friends with people that appear different from you AND are in other grades. Don’t fear different. More important that you can feel understood and respected. Encourage your daughter to be curious. Not condemning of differences. Focus on the internal qualities rather than the external qualities. 6. Bulk Up the Self Talk: Negative thinking breeds negative thinking. Encourage your daughter to think about the positive contributions she can put into a friendship and what she can give to others. Instead of blaming herself for why something did not work out such as “No one likes me”, “Something must be wrong with me” encourage her to make a list of more realistic alternative reasons she may feel she keeps getting ignored such as “Maybe they didn’t hear me”, “They didn’t know I wanted to join”, “Their phone died and never got my text”. Challenge your daughter and see how many alternative reasons she can think up. 7. Is the school hashgafa and your daughter on the same page? Parents need to be very honest with themselves and their children in regards to where they are holding religiously. Trying to fit your daughter into a box that is not the right fit for the sake of your own family’s reputation will backfire. Or because you hope that putting her in a more or less religious environment will have

a better chance of molding your daughter into the kind of woman you want her to become. This rarely works. Are the behavioral expectations of the school inside and out realistic for your daughter? You need your daughter’s buy-in to attend any school and be successful. She has to feel on board with whatever rules and regulations the school lays out and if your daughter is uncomfortable or feels forced to do things that are not congruent with herself or her family’s lifestyle it will cause your daughter to feel alienated from her peers, and potentially create shaming experiences. Making friends is not always easy. And for those girls that are more introspective and more mature it can often prove challenging to connect with her peers in meaningful ways. For some girls their closest friends may not be in school with them. If the source of social fulfillment does not seem to be coming from school, encourage your daughter to focus on other interests and friendships outside of school that can help reinforce a healthy foundation of confidence and self esteem. __________________________________

Larissa Adler is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles specializing in working with teens, young adults and women. She can be reached at larissaadlermft@gmail.com, or 818-268-4610.

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Why Aren’t I Succeeding?

lient: I’m frustrated with myself! I know that I am capable of advancing to the next level of my career, but every time an opportunity arises, I seem to sabotage myself. Back in the day, when I was working out a few times a week, (I have witnesses!) I would have a familiar interaction with my trainer. I would feel like I was coming to a close of a good strong workout. He, on the other hand, would regularly encourage me to do more; “Empty the tank,” or “Push to failure!” Indeed, I vividly recall one time, after a really challenging workout, I remained face down on the floor, sweating from every pore, barely breathing and there he was saying, “Push to failure.” Tell you the truth? The feelings of resentment that I felt then still resonate in my mind like the memories of my skimpy pulse. While pondering over this, I realized that in place of validation and appreciation for the incredulous effort that I exerted, I felt like I was being told, “Not good enough, you’re failing.” I don’t think failure is ever a goal. As a therapist, I find commonality with my trainer, as I too am helping people reach their goals. After clarifying my client’s determined goal in therapy, we often

set up “mini-goals” which will assist them in reaching their final destination. Quite understandably, the initial attempts are met with shortcomings or “failings” as we work to fine-tune the “mini-goals.” This may have the client returning to the next session feeling embarrassed and down. After giving them their space to express these feelings, I share with them the memories and feelings of my workout days. The narrative of a person who falls short of their goal, equaling failure, has a great impact on their self-worth, and therefore the question must be asked: Did they “fail” or do we need to reassess their expectations? Whether it be taking an exam or going on a diet, spiritual growth or working out, or any endeavor, it is imperative that we set realistic goals for ourselves. I explain to my clients that the true definition of failure lies in the lack of sincere attempts. However, regarding the actual goal, rather than seeing “falling short” as a failure, we can see it as an accurate assessment of ourselves. We are not “pushing to failure,” connoting a negative goal; we are “pushing” to understanding and self-awareness! Once we have a realistic sense of ourselves, we can “push to success!” Amongst the multiple reasons that de-

ter people from attaining their goals, fear stands out as classic. Research has indicated several varieties of fear. One type is the fear of failure itself. People often prefer to stay in their comfort zone, albeit it being less desirable, rather than to proactively move towards a better life, as they are afraid to risk the chance of failure. And this often comes from being raised in a “push to failure” atmosphere. In other words, in a home that is judgmental, children tend to be criticized or are given to feel that they are never good enough, which are breeding grounds for the fear of failure. The worry of being judged or inadequate can literally paralyze a person from pursuing so many of their aspirations. Ironically, another aspect of fear is the fear of success, known as success anxiety or achievemephobia. The classic understanding of this type is similar to the fear of failure. For a person who believes that he is a “failure,” success is an unknown. Once again, from a fear of change brings up pangs of uncertainty. However, there is a deeper understanding of the fear of success and that is being wary of the expectations that follow success. In the book “Jonah Complex,” the renowned 20th-century psychologist Dr. Abraham Maslow explains that when an

“unsuccessful” person considers the follow-up of what his success can potentially bring, he subconsciously avoids the realization of the goal. He may say to himself, “If I do well now, what will they expect of me next? Can I really sustain the next level?” A primary difference between these two fears, failure vs. success, is how they are treated. Fear of failure requires a retraining that failure isn’t bad, if anything it can help us achieve successes. The response to the fear of success is to “push to success.” One should allow himself to appreciate where he is at - and that means understanding that this is precisely what is expected of him. Just like in physical training, “pushing to success” encourages us to assess our abilities and then strengthen our emotional muscles to reach new levels - without being afraid! (Does this mean I need to start exercising again?!) ____________________________________

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The College Crises Lou Shapiro

n my previous column, we addressed the broader issue of how to increase public support for Israel. We will now focus on the tensions over the Israel-Hamas war that are playing out specifically on college campuses. Various stories were reported about how Jewish students on college campuses were chased, threatened, and ridiculed for supporting Israel. Things boiled over when a Cornell University student was federally charged with making threats against Jewish students on campus. Patrick Dai, a junior at Cornell, was charged by the DOJ with making explicit threats against Jewish men, women, and babies, which allegedly included threats of violence. According to the DOJ, Dai allegedly threatened to “bring an assault rifle to campus and shoot” Jews. Around the same time, UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky published a piece in the Los Angeles Times entitled, “Nothing has prepared me for the antisemitism I see on college campuses now.” Normally, I quote from parts of an op-ed but I believe it is important to include his entire viewpoint because it honestly conveys the current crises on college cam-

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puses. It reads as follows: “I am a 70-year-old Jewish man, but never in my life have I seen or felt the antisemitism of the last few weeks. I have heard antisemitic things from time to time through my life. I remember as a child being called a “dirty Jew,” and my friends and I being called “Christ killers” as we walked to Hebrew school. I recall a college girlfriend’s parents telling her that she should not go out with me because “Jews are different.” I had an incident in a class I was teaching about the ethics of negotiations, where a student matter of factly said, “the other side will try to Jew you down,” without the slightest sense of how that was a slur. But none of this prepared me for the last few weeks. On Friday, someone in my school posted on Instagram a picture of me with the caption, “Erwin Chemerinsky has taken an indefinite sabbatical from Berkeley Law to join the I.D.F.” Two weeks ago, at a town hall, a student told me that what would make her feel safe in the law school would be “to get rid of the Zionists.” I have heard several times that I have been called “part of a Zionist conspiracy,” which

echoes of antisemitic tropes that have been expressed for centuries. I was stunned when students across the country, including mine, immediately celebrated the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7. Students for Justice in Palestine called the terror attack a “historic win” for the “Palestinian resistance.” A Columbia professor called the Hamas massacre “awesome” and a “stunning victory.” A Yale professor tweeted, “It’s been such an extraordinary day!” while calling Israel a “murderous, genocidal settler state.” A Chicago art professor posted a note reading, “Israelis are pigs. Savages. Very very bad people. Irredeemable excrement…. May they all rot in hell.” A UC Davis professor tweeted, “Zionist journalists … have houses w addresses, kids in school,” adding “they can fear their bosses, but they should fear us more.” There are, sadly, countless other examples. How can anyone celebrate the killing of 260 people attending a music festival, or the brutal massacre of more than 100 people in a kibbutz, or the pulling of people from their houses to take as hostages? If this happened to people who were not Jews would there be such celebrations? I have heard few campus administrators speak out publicly about the antisemitism that has become prevalent this month. They want to seem neutral or not be perceived as Islamophobic. I understand. I, too, refrained from speaking out against those who defended Hamas’ terrorist attack. But when do we stop being silent and when do we say the antisemitism must be condemned and it is not acceptable on our campuses? I believe this must be that time. To be clear, I — and I hope all of us — mourn the loss of life in Israel and in Gaza. There is surely room in our hearts to feel compassion for all who are in danger and all who have lost loved ones. But it is simply wrong to confuse condemning antisemitism with ignoring the plight of the Palestinians. Of course, criticism of the Israeli government is not antisemitism, any more than criticizing the policies of the United States government is anti-American. I strongly oppose the policies of the Netanyahu government, favor full rights for Palestinians, and believe that there must be a two-state solution. But if you listen to what is being said on college campuses now, some of the loudest voices are not advocating for a change in Israeli policies, but are calling for an end to Israel. Students regularly chant, “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” and “We don’t want no two states, we want all of 48,” referring to going back to 1948 before Israel existed. An oft-repeated mantra among some is that Israel is a settler colonialist country and should be forced to give the land back to the Palestinians. I have no idea how it

would be determined who is rightly entitled to what land, but I do know that calling for the total elimination of Israel is antisemitic. There has been enough silence and enough tolerance of antisemitism on college campuses. I call on my fellow university administrators to speak out and denounce the celebrations of Hamas and the blatant antisemitism that is being voiced. Students have the right to say very offensive and even hateful things, but school administrators — deans, presidents and chancellors — have free speech rights too. They must exercise them and take a stand even if it will offend some and subject them to criticism. It is a very difficult time on campuses across the country. Many of our students and faculty members have family and friends in Israel or in Gaza. Many care deeply about the suffering we are seeing, and yet there is no bridge between those who seek the elimination of Israel and those who believe it is essential to have a Jewish state. I hope there will be a time when campus officials can find ways to bring their communities together. But it is not realistic now. This makes it all the more important that they show moral leadership and speak out against the antisemitism that is rampant now, as they would condemn all other forms of racism and hate on campus.” Dean Chemerinsky is a constitutional law scholar and often openly and proudly takes liberal positions. He is also a strong proponent of the First Amendment so it says something if he publicly disapproves the anti-Israel rhetoric on college campuses and is being labeled as someone who doesn’t support everyone’s rights. The previous piece followed UC Berkeley Law Professor Steven Davidoff Solomon’s opinion piece that ran in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “Don’t hire my anti-semitic students”. In that article, Professor Solomon candidly explained how he is appalled and offended by the anti-Semitic statements coming from his students and instructs law firms not to hire them. In addition to what has already been stated, numerous videos have been circulating that reveal the fear that Jewish college students are facing. This needs to stop. Hopefully, the respective Offices of Student Conduct are taking disciplinary action to protect the Jewish students and prevent the furtherance of this behavior. Suffice it to say, that if someone as knowledgeable and distinguished as UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky doesn’t have a solution, then you know there is a big problem. ____________________________________________ Lou Shapiro is a criminal defense attorney-certified specialist and legal analyst, but most importantly, makes the end-of-shul announcements at Adas Torah. He can be reached at LouisJShapiro@gmail.com.

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Dear Chani, We have a neighbor, Adina, who is a bit socially off. She falls between the ages of my two daughters, ages 9 and 11. Unfortunately, she often makes strange comments which are a bit hurtful to them. In general, they are nice to her but they definitely do not like her and try to avoid her. Last week, she asked me if I could drive her to and from school for a month. I said I could take her to school but not home because I usually have other errands to run after. My older daughter, Rikki, was really upset with me for this as she doesn’t like to be around Adina. Is it wrong for me to agree to carpool her to school? Uncertain Mom

Dear Uncertain Mom, Thank you for reaching out. Navigating social situations can often be delicate. In this particular case, I would recommend expressing to your daughters that you understand and respect their choice not to be friends with Adina. As children grow older, it becomes inappropriate to manipulate friendships. Make sure your

daughters understand you are not forcing them to be friends with Adina. Having said that, it would be beneficial to have a conversation with your daughter, when she is calm, about chessed and the importance of helping someone in need. Since you are already driving to school and Adina requires a ride, it would be nice to assist her. (I’m assuming her parents are not available). Then, ask your daughter how you can make the situation more comfortable for her. For example, suggest that she sits in the front or listens to music. Then listen to her ideas as well. After discussing the concept of chessed and exploring ways to manage the situation, inquire whether this carpool arrangement would have any negative impact on their school experience. If the answer is simply that it’s annoying to drive Adina there, then I agree with you that offering her a ride would be the right thing to do. For the scope of this article, this is a general answer. If after these steps, Rikki is still very upset, please contact me or another professional for further guidance.

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ope and optimism, the ability to adapt and transform ourselves, and the commitment to sustain our dreams are the real keys to survival… but throughout it all, we must also have a Jewish homeland to keep us safe.” These are the values, penned by daughter Danna, that buoyed David Azrieli during the Holocaust and became a focal point of his legendary career in which he became one of the wealthiest and most philanthropic people in the world. Who was David Azrieli? David Azrieli was born in 1922 in Makow, Poland. Immediately after the Nazis bombarded the capital Warsaw in September 1939, Azrieli fled the country on a three-year journey to Mandatory Palestine. Every step of Azrieli’s voyage from Poland, through war-torn Russia, and finally to the Holy Land, was fraught with danger. Azrieli’s adventurous spirit throughout his perilous journey helped him appreciate fortuitous circumstances and seize opportunities to connect with people, which saved his life on multiple occasions. In addition, Azrieli’s commitment to Israel as a haven for the Jews imbued him with meaning and purpose – especially when he was struggling as one of the few Jewish soldiers in the overtly antisemitic Polish Anders Army – and sustained him throughout the long trek home. After finally arriving in Mandatory Palestine, Azrieli studied at the Technion in Haifa and then worked as a teacher before serving as an IDF officer in Israel’s 1948 War of Independence. He then traveled the world to reconnect with relatives who had been spared death, spending time in South Africa, England, and the United States, before finally settling down in Montreal, Canada. There, he completed his college degree, met his wife Stephanie, raised a family, and launched a wildly successful career in real estate development and management, which elevated him to the upper strata of wealth and social standing. In the early 1980s, after having spent over two decades designing and building architecturally creative buildings in Canada and the United States, David Azrieli decided to apply his inno-

vative development expertise to build up his beloved Israel. Azrieli revolutionized Israel’s retail industry when he built the first enclosed shopping center in 1985, which he coined a “canion” by combining the Hebrew words “shopping” and “parking.” Jerusalem’s Malcha Mall is but one of his company’s famous shopping centers across the country. Azrieli’s crowning architectural achievement is his iconic Azrieli Center’s Square, Triangular, and Round towers that define Tel Aviv’s skyline. Over the past four decades, the Azrieli Group has grown dramatically and is one of Israel’s largest and most respected real estate companies. The values of hope and optimism helped David Azrieli survive during the long, dark period of the Holocaust. These selfsame principles informed his philanthropic focus, as he endowed countless initiatives related to education and empowerment, including Tel Aviv University’s Azrieli School of Architecture; Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration; and a Chair in Architecture and Town Planning at the Technion, to name just a few. In addition, Azrieli established programs supporting hospitals and research institutes, education to fight addiction, teacher training, vocational training, women’s empowerment, and assistance to Holocaust survivors. Azrieli’s lessons of hope and the importance of having a Jewish homeland are particularly poignant today, when so many emotionally adrift and ethically rudder-less people question our over 3,000 year connection to Eretz Yisrael. David Azrieli was known as a tough businessman with a large heart. May we learn from him to toughen up and stand proud of our principles and values. This article is based primarily on David Azrieli’s remarkable biography “One Step Ahead,” written by David’s daughter Danna Azrieli.

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