HARBORSIDE KOLLEL
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A Night to Remember: Harborside Kollel Opening Draws Over 150 Attendees
Sunday night, August 31st, the Bay Harbor Islands community gathered in force to celebrate the official launch of The Harborside Kollel, a project of the North Miami Beach Kollel. Over 150 people, men and women alike, filled the beis medrash, creating an atmosphere charged with excitement and anticipation for this new chapter of Torah in our neighborhood.
The evening began with the Rosh Kollel Rabbi Reuven Cohen tasking the community to seize the opportunity and break their routines to come and join the Kollel regardless of age.
The keynote address given by Rabbi Joey Haber set the tone for what the Harborside Kollel represents. He spoke about the “gnats in our brain,” like the ones that tormented Titus, the constant noise and distractions that plague modern life, and how only Torah can quiet that noise and bring a sense of calm and clarity. Rabbi Haber also shared a powerful message about the two paths every person faces: one that seems sweet and easy at first but ultimately leads to emptiness, and another that starts with thorns but, once navigated, offers immense pleasure, meaning, and lasting fulfillment.
Participation by local rabbanim from across the distinct communities of Bal Harbour, Surfside, and Bay Harbor added a special sense of unity and significance to the event, signaling the communal importance and broad support for this new makom Torah.
The energy in the room was palpable, a clear sign that the Harborside Kollel has already begun to plant deep roots in the community. As the doors open nightly for chavrusa learning and shiurim, this moment will be remembered as the night the kol Torah in Bay Harbor Islands truly began to soar.
For updates and the full schedule of learning, visit hskollel.org or email office@hskollel.org.
A Launchpad for Young Talent
An Israeli program that enables high-schoolers to take universitylevel courses is producing global successes — most recently, an 18-year-old who won the world’s top university mathematics prize.
As students line their shelves with books for the new school year, 18-year-old Raz Dvora has something different to place there — a gold medal. Just weeks after graduating high school, which he completed while simultaneously pursuing undergraduate mathematics at the Open University of Israel’s Academia in High School program, Dvora claimed the top prize at the International Mathematics Competition for University Students.
His achievement highlights the impact of the program, which allows talented and motivated students to take university-level courses during their high-school years. Since its launch more than a decade ago, the program annually enrolls over 2,500 students across Israel. Alumni include prominent innovators like Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s co-founder and former Chief Scientist, and Roy Reznik, co-founder of Wiz, the Israeli cybersecurity company behind one of the country’s largest tech exits — showing how nurturing talent early can put students on the global stage.
At its heart is the Open University’s unwavering commitment to flexibility and access — the conviction that excellence should never be constrained by geography,
age, or circumstance. Through its Academia in High School program, Jewish and Arab students, religious and secular alike, from both major cities and remote towns, are given the chance to break down barriers and push beyond their grade level. The program not only enables them to earn full academic credit but also gain a head start on their academic and professional journeys.
For Raz, it was an ideal fit. “I chose Academia in High School because it gave me flexibility and control over the pace of my learning,” he explained. “That freedom made it possible to dive deeper into math, and the courses really prepared me for the competition.”
According to OUI President Prof. Leo Corry, the program’s
benefits go far beyond early credit. “The experience of diving into complex university-level material at such a young age equips participants with the confidence and skill set they can carry with them into their careers. It’s not just about learning earlier — it’s about developing a way of thinking that prepares you for the challenges ahead.”
In a season marked by fresh notebooks and clean slates, Raz Dvora’s achievement is a reminder that education is not only about keeping pace with a curriculum, but about unlocking potential — sometimes years ahead of schedule. Still a high schooler by age, yet competing — and winning — as a university student, his story shows how far young talent can go when given the freedom and support to flourish.
Left Raz Dvora with his team colleague Omri Jarbi.
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Florida Newcomer TJ Katz Selected for Prestigious WJC Lauder Fellowship
NEW YORK, NY — Following up on our story from February 9, 2024, Tyler “TJ” Katz, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, has been named a Lauder Fellow for the 2025-2026 fiscal year by the World Jewish Congress (“WJC”). The Lauder Fellowship is a highly selective international network of top Jewish student leaders dedicated to representing and advocating on behalf of the global Jewish community. The WJC has appointed 18 fellows for this academic year, hailing from 15 different countries.
Katz took a gap year after graduating high school to serve as the 99th International President of
BBYO, where he led a network of 70,000 Jewish teens across more than 60 countries.
Following the conclusion of his term, Katz matriculated in the dual-degree program at Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary.
“I look forward to working alongside a network of the world’s brightest Jewish students. I am extremely humbled and honored to get the unique opportunity to present the work done over the following year at the United Nations and other International Bodies in Europe,” Katz stated. Katz recently joined his 17 peers in the fellowship in NYC to kick
off the year. The group met with ambassadors at the United Nations and individuals at the International Red Cross. The cohort ideated on their project plans for the year which strive to create a meaningful impact for Jewish communities throughout the world.
The Lauder Fellowship is generously funded by the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation, which was established by WJC President Ronald S. Lauder. The foundation focuses on rebuilding Jewish life in Central and Eastern Europe, and the fellowship is a key initiative to support and empower Jewish leadership and community engagement worldwide.
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A Mother’s Journey: Faith, Resilience, and the Power of Chinuch Yehudi
Karla Stabinski, a devoted wife and mother of three residing in Hollywood, Florida, embodies the spirit of determination and faith. Born in Mexico City, Karla moved to Florida at 26, expecting her first child. Although her husband was not religious at the time, he supported her spiritual growth in Florida.
In 2014, Karla faced a lifealtering diagnosis: cancer in her salivary gland.
During her hospitalization, fear gripped her heart. “Doctor, how will I survive this?” Karla asked. The Jewish doctor from New York recognized her faith and offered comforting words. “You have the Tehillim in your hands and that’s all you need. Talk to Hashem. He will guide you.”
Karla recalls, “The nurse objected to bringing the Tehillim into the room, citing hospital policy and bacteria concerns. But the doctor intervened, ‘I’ll take responsibility.’ He carefully placed the Tehillim in a clean bag under my pillow.”
This compassionate gesture deeply touched Carla. “I felt Hashem’s presence in that moment,” she reflects. “The doctor’s kindness and faith gave me strength.”
During her recovery, Carla’s brother Rabbi Russek, a prominent figure in Mexico City’s Jewish community and a guiding light in Karla’s spiritual journey,
shared profound wisdom: “Karla, the salivary gland is connected to what we eat. Keeping kosher will show Hashem your commitment. Promise to keep kosher, and He will see your sincerity.” Karla took his words to heart. Before her cancer diagnosis, she kept kosher only at home. However, her brother’s words and the doctor’s kindness inspired her to adopt a full kosher lifestyle. This commitment marked a significant turning point.
Meanwhile, Karla’s oldest child, Jonathan, demonstrated remarkable leadership among his friends in public school. He defied anti-Semitic pressure and prayed together with them during recess, finding solace under the steps. “The school didn’t allow prayer,” Karla explains, “but
Jonathan stood firm. ‘I’m doing nothing wrong,’ he’d say.” Other Jewish students joined, drawn by Jonathan’s conviction. Together, they formed a minyan.
And so, despite financial restraints, Karla began seeking a Jewish day school education for her children. However, numerous organizations declined assistance due to funding limitations…until Rabbi Kornfeld from Chinuch Yehudi intervened. His words resonated deeply. “Don’t let money be the factor that prevents your kids from attending Jewish school.” Rabbi Kornfeld’s unwavering support and Chinuch Yehudi’s assistance enabled Carla to transfer Johnathan to a yeshiva day school.
Due to his yeshiva day school education and Rabbi Ariel Edri’s
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guidance at Shorashim Shul, Jonathan discovered his passion for Torah study. He advanced rapidly, from knowing very little to becoming an accomplished student. He learned how to read the Torah and to daven all the tefilos properly. By the time he graduated high school, Jonathan was committed to pursuing serious Torah study and decided to learn at Yeshivas Heichal Yerushalayim in Israel.
Karla’s other children followed suit.
Michelle attended Jewish Academy and Scheck Hillel High School and is now pursuing cosmetology.
Her youngest, Ethan, switched from public school to Jewish Academy and later to Yeshiva of
Miami, seeking a more immersive Jewish experience,
Karla credits Chinuch Yehudi and Rabbi Kornfeld’s unwavering support for empowering her children’s Jewish education. “My kids have a special light, they glow. Their faces shine when they’re in front of the Torah, thanks to Chinuch Yehudi.”
To complete the story, as his children became more religious, Karla’s husband was deeply affected and began his own path to observance.
Today, he is shomer Shabbos like the rest of his family.
Ethan is now a skilled Baal Koreh and learning at the Mechina of South Florida, aspiring to become a full fledged ben Torah.
Jonathan, now Yonatan, is currently in Yeshivat Meshivat Nefesh in Deal,NJ and aspires to become a rabbi. As Karla told Rabbi Kornfeld, “You changed my kids’ lives and many others. And like you, Johny wants to work doing kiruv in the future and be an example for all those boys because he was there, he understands exactly what they’re going through and how to connect them to Hashem.”
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Actions speak louder than words
By Farley Weiss
Few nations, even the ones aiming to recognize a Palestinian state, don’t really care about the safety and security of the Gazans and don’t want them in their own countries
The Hamas massacre of 1,200 Jews in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, is remembered and understood by the Israeli government and the Trump administration, but is quickly being forgotten by most of the rest of the world. How else can one explain that instead of the rational, humane view of Jerusalem and Washington that Hamas needs to release the hostages for the war to end, most of the world is calling for Israel to end the war without the hostages and with Hamas in power?
When podcasters like English media commentator Piers Morgan are asked what Israel should do to get the hostages out without leaving Hamas in control of Gaza, he is completely dumbfounded; Israel’s critics have no answer to this simple question.
Military experts like West Point
Military Academy urban war expert John Spencer and retired British Army officer Col. Richard Kemp, says Israel has conducted the most humane urban war in history with the lowest civilian to military casualty ratio. No critics of Israel’s military campaign have provided any credible alternative as to how Israel can get Hamas out of Gaza and the hostages back.
Clearly, the only way to end Hamas rule is for Israel to eventually take full military control of all of Gaza. Even the Biden administration admitted that the only reason Hamas released more than 140 live hostages was due to military pressure from Israel. Currently, Hamas does not feel enough military pressure to release more hostages.
U.S. President Donald Trump understands that more military pressure is needed for Hamas to release more hostages, as he is one of the few world leaders whose positions show that he really cares about them.
Critics claim that Israel is starving Gazan civilians when it is Hamas that is commandeering around 90% of the goods the United Nations is bringing into Gaza. If they cared about these civilians, then why are more than 40 Democratic senators criticizing the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has had no trucks confiscated and has fed more than 120 million meals to Gazan civilians?
Hamas’s lifeline is its confiscating and reselling at extortionist prices the food sent
into Gaza. Reports are that Hamas has received $500 million from these seizures and that their fighters are well-fed. Those who push for the continuation of U.N. aid that Hamas then seizes and uses for themselves, and who oppose the GHF support, are stymying Israeli attempts to get the hostages back and prolong the suffering of all.
It is therefore not surprising that U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reported that one of the demands that Hamas has made in the negotiations is for the GHF to stop delivering food in Gaza, as they seek to keep their previous monopoly on the food and use it to fund their operations. Ending the GHF from feeding Palestinian Arabs in Gaza is not only an outrageously immoral position, but it will also exacerbate the hunger of Gazan civilians. Trump’s decision with Israel to expand the GHF food deliveries is the only way to prevent starvation in Gaza while preventing the strengthening of Hamas. It should be remembered, as the gruesome videos show, that
Palestinians carry humanitarian aid in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 31, 2025.
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the hostages are the ones being starved in Gaza.
Why is Trump one of the only leaders to proclaim this commonsense view?
The fact that some countries want to recognize a Palestinian terror state either refuse to acknowledge or seem to forget that Israel turned over the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority in the summer of 2005, and that they were later outvoted by Hamas. They forget that the P.A. has a payfor-slay system that financially rewards those who murder Jews and Americans. Hamas and the P.A. combined won 119 of the 132 seats in the elections held in Gaza in 2006, and polls show that the vast majority of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza supported Hamas’s assault on the Jewish state on Oct. 7.
Those who support a Palestinian Arab terror state (any Palestinian state would be a terror state, as the history of Gaza has shown) are advocating for a situation that will lead to another attack on Israel. Trump opposes such a state, which would be an enemy of the United States as well.
Polls have shown that approximately half of the Palestinian Arabs in Gaza want to leave and go to another country. Trump has been making efforts to get countries to take in these Palestinian Arabs. However, many of those who claim that they care about the lives of the Palestinian Arabs in Gaza are refusing to allow these same people their freedom to leave, despite a clear desire to do so, and are keeping them in a war zone. You cannot keep people
against their will in a war zone and at the same time claim that you care about their well-being. Few nations, even the ones that announce that they intend to declare a Palestinian state, don’t really care about the safety and security of the Gazans and don’t want them in their own countries. What they are doing is assisting Hamas in using Palestinian Arab civilians to impede Israel’s war efforts to eradicate the terrorists and rescue the remaining hostages. The policy positions of these countries speak louder than any protestations they make that they want the hostages freed.
There is nothing common about common sense. In Israel’s just war, fortunately, Israel has an ally in Trump—an ally with common sense
Operation Inspiration: Inside Out
By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz
One day, I was getting a carwash, and this particular location is attached to a gas station which has a store where customers can buy things. Then, there’s also a hallway with windows so you can watch your car proceed through the system. I guess for some people, it’s so exciting to watch the soap being applied, water sprayed, and large towels swished back and forth. There are also a few chairs along the hallway where you can sit to wait.
So, as I proceeded through the store and headed to the hallway, I noticed two men at one of the windows at the front of the glass hallway. The older gentleman was sitting on a chair and standing next to him was one of the biggest, toughest-looking guys I’d ever seen. The type you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley at night, if you know what I mean.
But this was daytime in a public place, and he probably wasn’t really a thug, so I approached them to head down the hallway to the exit. I noticed they were eating ice cream bars, which they had likely purchased in the store. And that’s when I laughed (to myself, of course.)
The big guy, with the backwards cap, rippling muscles, scruffy facial hair, and tattoos, was eating a pink and purple sorbet pop! I don’t know what I would expect a guy looking like that to be eating, but it certainly wasn’t that. I mean, I’d expect that from my daughter, or maybe your average six-year-old, but not from Crush-
er McBonecrusher.
It made me realize that you just don’t know from looking at someone what they’re like inside. He might look scary, but actually be a very soft-spoken and friendly guy who likes to help people. Of course, he might not, and he just happens to like pink and purple sorbet, but that’s really making the same point. We don’t know by looking at someone what they’re truly like.
We shouldn’t jump to conclusions and make assumptions. Just because someone dresses a certain way doesn’t mean they are properly representing themselves. And this works both ways. You can see the tough-looking guy who is actually a pussycat, or someone who looks very calm and safe who is anything but.
You can see someone dressed as being very religious, but unless you know for sure, you can’t automatically rely on anything
he does. I recall a conversation once with a fellow wearing full Chasidic garb where he used a vulgar word that shocked me. Someone may dress a certain way to fit in with a group, but not be fully committed to those ideals. Clothes do help make the man, but they are still only the cover of the book and there are many pages to be understood to make a valid assessment of the entire volume.
The Alter of Slabodka gave a shmuess and spoke of someone who put on a black hat and long coat, having grown a big beard and payos, and he looked in the mirror and was quite impressed with what he saw. He said to himself, “Now that’s someone who deserves respect!” The Alter shouted, “Fool! That’s you! You’re a clown in a costume. That’s all the reflection shows, nothing more.” His point was that we must not fool ourselves into thinking we’re something we’re not, even if we look the part.
That guy eating the sorbet could be beating someone to a pulp and think to himself that he’s such a gentle soul because he likes pink and purple and flowers and puppy dogs. The guy in the long coat could be cheating a customer and think he’s such a tzaddik because he did the Daf or the Chok before coming to work that morning. As the Alter reminds us, “Don’t fool yourself.”
We need to look at who we are – and who we’re not – and take an accurate measure of ourselves.
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We need to ask ourselves where we are and where we should be. Do our actions, words, etc. comport with how we view ourselves? If not, we need to make a change. I was at a store once and wanted to return something but didn’t have a receipt. I thought to myself, “But who can you trust if not an Orthodox Jew?” Then I realized that sadly it doesn’t work that way, because you may
see someone who looks like they keep the Torah, but they don’t really, at least, not ALL of it, and it creates a Chillul Hashem chas v’shalom. It gives the world reasons to doubt our holy natures and why Hashem chose us.
As we approach Rosh Hashana when the books of judgment are open, and every page is reviewed, not just the outside, we should work towards ensuring that we
walk the walk and talk the talk, not just dress for the part. Let’s try to make sure the cover tells the whole story and be worthy of a sweet new year.
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“Ayeka”: The Deafening Sounds of Silence
By Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick
It is so difficult to fathom that this October 7th will mark the second anniversary of the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
Since that infamous day in history, acheinu bnai yisrael have experienced unbearable pain, anguish and depression resulting from the cold blooded vicious murder and maiming of our Israeli brothers and sisters by Hamas.
This deep pain, unbearable suffering and profound loss, is exacerbated by the continued captivity of those precious souls still being held hostage by Hamas in the dark damp hell-holes of Gaza.
The short and long-term psychological, traumatic, and economic impact of October 7th and its effect on Israeli families and society, and by extension world Jewry is profound.
Just the very thought of so many innocent families who lost loved ones, the increased number of IDF soldiers now requiring extensive physical and emotional rehabilitation and the increased number of Israeli families and children who
are currently being treated for psychological trauma defies the imagination.
If this heart wrenching pain is not enough to bare, October 7th also ignited a global firestorm of Jew-hatred and anti-Semitism, the likes of which are reminiscent of Nazi pogroms in Europe. These seismic anti-Semitic attacks have increased significantly over the past year and virtually every major country in the world is now questioning or withdrawing their support for Israel. Several countries have even publicly isolated Israel politically, socially and economically on the global stage - a reality which we never thought we would ever experience in our lifetime.
At times, I ask myself…. “Can this nightmare really be happening”? How is it possible that everything changed so drastically and on a dime…. turning our lives upside down, and forcing us to live in an environment of fear, uncertainty and insecurity.
On October 6th, Israel was experiencing relative calm (emphasizing “relative) then like a lightning bolt, the October 7th tsunami happened and the black clouds of war, destruction and hatred exploded.
Could we have foreseen this? Were we even prepared for such an attack and subsequent events? These are very difficult and complex questions which beg responses, but to no avail.
One of the rabbinic leaders and scholars who often consult with, recently provided me with a rela-
tively simple and clear response to this question… (Keeping in mind that nothing is really as simple as it appears).
He posits that today’s anti-Semitism and Jew-hatred, especially since WW II, never really disappeared. It just existed and fomented just below the surface. For some, it was always feared and anticipated; for others, with the passage of time, our Jewish community became complacent as we wrapped ourselves in a blanket of protection through a false narrative and a sense of security.
This was especially the case for many Holocaust survivors who following the war tried desperately to escape the daunting memories and trauma of the war, anti-Semitism and Jew hatred. Many survivors tried desperately to live normal lives by acculturating and integrating themselves into the larger society.
This false or artificial sense of security, he posits, has its origins in our belief and assumption that by escaping societal realities and by integrating and assimilating into the larger society, we would be protected. History nevertheless reminds us that just prior to WWII, many German and Polish Jewish families attempted to integrate and assimilate into the larger community or society in Europe. In doing so, they truly believed, or at least hoped, that they would be immune or protected from outside influences of anti-Semitic hatred. As we know well, the outcome did not
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prove this to be correct, accurate or wise. But at that time, it was the only way for our Jewish community to survive…..or so we thought. It was just a matter of time as our community’s veil of assimilation was lifted and we were identified, singled out and carted off to concentration camps like sheep to slaughter..
When I was a child, I used to hear the expression “silence is golden”. This phrase was used quite often in my household in order to impress upon myself and my two younger brothers that the less we talk about others, the more it reduced the chances of spreading gossip or lashon harah. This rule made lots of sense. In fact, it still does and it represents a major Jewish values which are foundational in
Jewish practice.
Friends, as we all know inherently that there are times to be silent and times to be vocal.
According to the Talmud, shtika k’hodaah – silence is like admission, acquiescence or complicity.
It is therefore appropriate to assume that our individual and collective communal silence is less than desirable in light of todays. matzav (condition).
As a Jewish communal collective, it is not enough or sufficient for us to protest against Jew hatred, anti-Israel violence or anti-Semitism amongst ourselves or through sporadic social media posts, articles, and pronouncements. These are critically important venues. But, they will never compare to the impact of public
rallies and protests as well as holding our elected government officials accountable for combating the evil and vile impact of Jew hatred in our neighborhoods, institutions or on college campuses.
Reality dictates that our community has been way to silent in light of the current dangerous scourge of anti-Semitism our communities.
Where are the demonstrations, the strikes, the protest rallies, public displays of anger and vocal consternation?
Friends, the days of cowering in the corner and fearing to wear the magen david or mezzuza necklace or a kippot in public are over. To be sure, hiding our Jewishness and our Jewish identity is exactly what our enemies and adversaries dream about and hope to achieve.
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It is essential that we continue to publicly celebrate our Jewish identity with passion, strength, conviction and zrizus. And, we must never ever shy away from expressing our Jewishness in public by caving into the threats of anti-Semitism or the fear that it causes.
We must publicly call out all groups, organizations and individuals who promote, encourage or incite Jew hatred. It is our sacred obligation and responsibility. Moreover, by not doing so, we unintentionally promote and encourage more anti-Semitism and demonstrate our weakness, apathy, fear and complacency.
Friends, remember, a large part of our Jewish people’s resilience and strength is embedded in our ability and capacity, to protest and fight back – all through the guiding hand of HaShem.
The word Ayeka in Hebrew means ”where are you”. It is found in the Torah when HaShem asked Adam and Cain the question “where are you”….following their sinful actions.
Our commentaries tell us that this question ayeka was not a physical manifestation, but rather one which HaShem used to arouse our consciousness about our actions and deeds.
These wake-up calls are what I
refer to as ayeka opportunities or ayeka moments….. meaning periods in our lives when we must ask ourselves and others “where are we” and “where are you?”
By asking ourselves these critical existential and introspective questions we are forced to confront today’s harsh realities which threaten our safety and well-being. To be sure, by not asking or thinking ayeka we are remaining silent – a condition which places all of is in serious jeopardy and danger.
Finally, we must never ever forget that we are a resilient nation, because we are created bzelem elokim as an am kadosh and as a truly privileged ohr lagoyim..
To this end, we should do everything in our power not to fall prey to our enemies by remaining silent….. for as we know well – silence can be deafening.
It is our responsibility to speak up and challenge today’s status quo – lest we once again fall into the deep dark abyss of violent unchallenged anti-Semitism and Jew-hatred – a condition which we must never allow to ever happen again.
In several weeks, Acheinu B’nain Yisrael will be celebrating and observing Rosh Hashanah and Yom HaKippurim.
These two chaggim also represent powerful ayeka moments and
opportunities. To be sure, they encourage and motivate all of us to engage in spiritual and personal introspection and to ask Hashem to forgive us for our wrong-doings, as we embark upon a new year of hope and promise.
Let us hope as pray that as approach these Yomim Naraim that we will all merit a new year of excellent health, shalom an achdut.
The question of Ayeka is one which is truly powerful is so many ways. Let’s please ensure that we respond to this challenge with all of our hearts, minds and souls.
Our silence must always be eclipsed by the awesome and powerful blasts of the Shofar……a reminder that silence can be deafening.
Shana Tova and Am Yisrael Chai
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Chaim Botwinick is a senior executive coach and an organizational consultant. He served as president and ceo of the central agency for Jewish education in Baltimore and in Miami; in addition to head of school and principal for several Jewish day schools and yeshivot. As an Influencer, he has published and lectured extensively on topics relating to education, resource development, strategic planning and leadership development. He is the co-founder of LEV Consulting Associates and is the producer/host of the Chinuch Horizons podcast. Dr. Botwinick is the Author of “Think Excellence: Harnessing Your Power to Succeed Beyond Greatness”, Brown Books, 2011
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Do We Have to Speed Read Our Davening?
By Leslie Srolovits
Many of us choose minyanim that fit our schedules. Some people select a minyan where they don’t speed read through davening. As we approach Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur many of us reflect on who we daven to, Hashem. The other day, Binyomin S, a new face in our shul who came to visit his in-laws from Israel, asked me if the minyan always davens quickly. My first reaction was, there are many minyanim and some are faster than others. Quite frankly, I can’t keep up either and I more often than not leave the shul last, before the next minyan arrives. Baruch Hashem, I’m retired and have extra time, but I too have a routine like everyone else, which means I go to the same minyan every morning.
After Binyomin S. asked me about the speed of davening, it made me think of all the shuls I’ve ever attended that have fast, medium, or slow-paced davening. Do we really need a fast-paced davening minyan? Binyomin said, “perhaps just adding five minutes to davening could make the difference between saying our tefillas with meaning and the appropriate concentration, we should all have when speaking to Hashem”.
Many years ago, on October 17, 2000, I was invited accidently to the grand opening of Scandinavia House on Park Avenue. I was told that I would be introduced to King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. Having never met royalty before, I dressed in a three-piece suit with a white pocket square in my breast pocket, as I did every day at the corporate headquarters of the bank that morphed into JPMorgan Chase. The highest-ranking person who reported directly to the king who is known as Marshal of the Realm greeted me and accompanied me while we walked down the royal receiving line. As we approached the King, he stretched his hand out first and I shook his hand. Although I didn’t know the proper protocol and was technically representing the United States, I made sure to be spoken to first. When speaking to the King my sentences were said slowly and clearly which I felt conveys respect. As I continued down the receiving line, I was introduced to Queen Silvia, the Princess of Denmark, the President of Iceland, and the Princess of Norway. Having met many presidents and chairman of banks during my banking career, I knew I had to dress and talk slowly with respect. Many weeks after having this amazing experience of being introduced to a King and Queen, I was told by a friend that I should have made a הכרב (bracha), which I didn’t know about.
This blessing is recited to acknowledge the honor given to human leadership, which helps us to appreciate the greater honor that will be shown to Mashiach iy”h in the future.
If we speak slowly, with thought and purpose to leadership such as a King, shouldn’t we daven slower and with feeling to Hashem? We all have hectic lives and responsibilities but why is it that we put on the breaks as we get closer and closer to םיארונ םימי. We all live in tumultuous times and we have requests of Hashem every day. Perhaps, if we slow down our words, as opposed to the Evelyn Woods speed reading method, Hashem will answer our prayers swiftly. May all of your requests be granted by Hashem not only for you, your families, but all of לארשי ללכ.
Leslie Srolovits is a retired banker and a resident of Boynton Beach
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Can I Take a Gelatin Capsule?
It was a quiet Wednesday evening when Mr. Greenberg returned from the pharmacy with a small prescription bag. He placed it on the kitchen table and sank into a chair, rubbing his temples, it’s been a hard day. He’s under the weather for a few days now.
What’s that his wife Rivky asked. “Sinus infection,” he muttered. “Ten days of antibiotics.” Rivky, peeked over from the counter. “Capsules or tablets?” she asks. “Capsules,” he said, holding up the bottle. “Isn’t there some Kashrus issues with capsules having gelatin in them? Not really kosher-friendly.” Rivky warned. Mr. Greenberg quickly called the pharmacy before they closed. “Sorry,” was the replay, “that medication only comes in capsules.” Overhearing the conversation Rivki announced, “better call the Refuah B’Halacha center before you take anything.”
The Call to the Refuah B’Halacha Center’s Hotline
That night, after the kids went to sleep, Mr. Greenberg dialed the hotline. “Hello” came the calm voice on the other end. “Yes,” he began. “My doctor prescribed antibiotics in capsules. I know capsules have gelatin in them. Can I take them?”
The Rav asked, “well are the capsules made of animal stearates?”
“I’m not sure” replied Mr. Greenberg.
“Okay,” the Rav said. “Let’s go step by step.”
Understanding Gelatin Capsules
The Rav reassured him, “You did
the right thing by calling. Let’s go through the halacha together.”
The Rav began by laying out the basic principle from the Shulchan Aruch and poskim. The Shulchan Aruch writes in Yoreh Deah 155:3 when it comes to forbidden foods, if someone is in danger, he may even eat them in the normal manner. For a non-dangerous condition, the halacha distinguishes: eating forbidden foods in their normal way is prohibited, but if it is consumed in an unusual way — she’lo k’derech achilah — then it is permitted. This is the rule the poskim apply to medicine. Swallowing a capsule whole is not the normal way of eating, and there is no enjoyment, so halacha often permits it. However, there are important details and differences between types of capsules.
The Rav explained: “Hard gelatin capsules, like the ones used for antibiotics, are generally dry, brittle, and plastic-like. Three halachic factors to permit them. First, swallowing a capsule whole is not the normal manner of eating, and there is no taste or enjoyment. Second, the capsule itself is not considered a food item — it is more like packaging — since it is driedout and inedible on its own. Third,
pharmaceutical production often mixes in various chemicals, making the gelatin no longer edible in its original sense. Therefore, if no kosher alternative is available, one may rely on these reasons and give the medicine.”
Mr. Greenberg was relieved to hear that he could take the antibiotic. But the Rav cautioned, “This leniency only applies when there is no kosher alternative. For example, Tylenol also comes in regular tablets, so one should not use Tylenol capsules (if made from animal stearate). In your case, though, since the doctor prescribed antibiotics and the only available option is a capsule, you may take it.”
The Rav then continued, “However, when it comes to soft gelatin capsules, the halacha is more stringent. These are the type often used for vitamins, fish oils, and some over-the-counter remedies. They are pliable, soft, and easy to swallow, and in this form swallowing them may be considered a normal manner of eating. In addition, soft capsules are usually made from pigskin gelatin and are kept soft with large amounts of glycerin. That makes them much harder to permit. If someone must take a soft capsule and no kosher option is available, the recommended approach is to wrap it in a small piece of tissue before swallowing. That way, it never comes into direct contact with the throat, which further removes it from the category of eating.”
Mr. Greenberg nodded slowly as he absorbed the details. But the Rav wasn’t finished yet. “There’s
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another option,” he said. “You can take a non-kosher soft capsule and place it inside a kosher, or plantbased capsule. These HPMC capsules are readily available online or in many pharmacies. Doing so classifies the act even more clearly as an unusual way of consuming, since the medicine is not taken in its natural form and does not come into contact with his throat as he swallows it.”
At this point, Mr. Greenberg asked the question many thoughtful people would ask when it comes to gelatin: “But isn’t there a whole debate among the poskim about whether gelatin is even considered forbidden once it’s been processed?”
The Rav smiled. “Yes, you’re right. This is a major discussion. The Igros Moshe (Yoreh Deah
2:27) and Mishnas Aharon (siman 17) hold that even processed gelatin retains at least a rabbinic prohibition. On the other hand, the Achiezer (3:32) compares gelatin to a substance that has become dried-out and no longer classified as food, similar to the Shulchan Aruch (Yoreh Deah 84:17) that permits something like burnt insects for medicine, since they are like dust and no longer edible. The Tzitz Eliezer (4:16) also leans toward leniency in the case of medicine, though he stresses that if a kosher version exists, one must choose it. The Minchas Yitzchak (I:52), however, strongly objects to permitting gelatin and argues that its chemical processing does not remove its forbidden status. The Teshuvos V’Hanhagos (4:175) notes that much of the debate trac-
es back to the Rosh and Rabbeinu Yonah about whether something that undergoes a major chemical change is still assur. Even the Rambam (Hilchos Ma’achalos Asuros 4:18) distinguishes between soft animal parts, which may remain assur, and hard bones and horns, which are not considered edible and therefore may not carry the same prohibition. Some poskim therefore permit gelatin made from hard, dried bones.”
At the same time, there are many poskim who are lenient regarding capsules made from non-kosher gelatin. This view is cited in Shulchan Shlomo: Archei Refuah vol. 2 p. 195 note 25, and was also the opinion of Rav Moshe Feinstein zt”l. Likewise, in Shu”t Orchos Yaakov siman 78:13, it is written that Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky zt”l ruled
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leniently, and his son Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky shlit”a continues to pasken this way. The sefer Chut Shani (vol. 4 p. 206) also records this approach.
The Rav concluded, “As you see, there is a rich halachic debate. But practically, most major poskim of recent generations require us to treat standard gelatin as forbidden. The leniencies I mentioned — swallowing hard capsules, or wrapping soft ones, or encasing them in kosher capsules — are based on the halachic principle of she’lo k’derech achilah when no alternative exists.”
Plant-Based Capsules
“What about kosher capsules I see in stores?” asked Mr. Greenberg. “Yes,” the Rav replied. “Those are plant-based capsules and are made of vegetable stearate which
are kosher. When taking soft capsules such as dietary supplements, it is best to check the ingredients to make sure these capsules are made of vegetable, or plant-based alternatives like HPMC (Hypromellose) which are permissible.
The Relief
Mr. Greenberg thanked the Rav warmly. He felt the weight of worry lift from his shoulders. Later that week, Mr. Greenberg reflected on the experience. “It’s one thing to learn halacha in a sefer,” he thought. “But when you’re sitting in your house, and you need an answer right away, that’s when you realize what a bracha it is to have the Refuah B’Halacha hotline. They don’t just give psak — they give clarity, calm, and direction in the moment it’s needed most.”
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The Refuah B’Halacha Center is a dedicated halachic hotline that specializes in addressing the complex and sensitive questions that arise at the intersection of medicine and halacha. Staffed by expert and caring Rabbanim with medical knowledge and ongoing consultation with top physicians and poskim, the center is committed to providing accurate, timely, and compassionate responses to real-life medical halachic questions. From questions about Shabbos and Yom Tov medical care, to issues surrounding surgery, fertility, medication, kashrus, or mental health, the Refuah B’Halacha Center is a trusted resource for Lakewood and beyond. If you are facing a medical situation that raises a halachic question, don’t be left wondering. Whether it’s about medication, procedures, emergencies, or sensitive scenarios, trained Rabbanim are here to help with just a phone call away.
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Florida Families: State Education Scholarships You Need to Know About
By Teach Florida
For many families in South Florida, one of the most important decisions is where to send their children to school. Thankfully, Florida is the national leader in school choice, providing parents with state-funded scholarships so that every child can attend the school that best meets their needs.
At Teach Florida, our mission is to ensure that Jewish education is affordable, safe, and high-quality for all families. We advocate in Tallahassee for strong scholarship pro-
education:
Private School Scholarship (FTC and FES-EO)
Private School Scholarship provides: Approximately $8,000 per child to cover private school tuition and fees. Remaining funds can also be used for tutoring, curriculum, and educational materials. Who qualifies: Students entering
as the student remains enrolled. How to apply: Visit stepupforstudents.org and select “Apply/Login” to access the EMA portal.
Annual requirement: Families must reestablish Florida residency each year (utility bill, lease, etc.).
�� Scan below to view the exact award amounts for your county: Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)
Unique Abilities Scholarship provides: Designed for children with disabilities, this scholarship averages $10,000 per child, with higher amounts available for more severe
Who qualifies: Children ages 3–22 with an eligible disability, en-
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How funds may be used: Tuition, therapies, tutoring, educational supplies, or even a college savings account.
Special note: Children can receive VPK or School Readiness funding alongside FES-UA.
How to apply: Visit stepupforstudents.org. Homeschool families must also register with their district Home Education Office.
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· Eligible Disability Categories include:
Autism Spectrum Disorder • Cerebral Palsy • Down Syndrome • Intellectual Disability • Speech or Language Impairment • Orthopedic Impairment • Other Health Impairment (ADHD, asthma, diabetes, etc.) • Emotional or Behav-
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• Phelan-McDermid Syndrome • Prader-Willi Syndrome • Spina Bifida • High-Risk Child (developmental delay) • Muscular Dystrophy • Williams Syndrome • Rare Diseases (NORD List) • Anaphylaxis • Hearing Impairment, including deafness • Visual Impairment, including blindness • Traumatic Brain Injury
• Hospital or Homebound • Dual Sensory Impairment
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Can my child receive both scholarships? No, each child can only receive one state scholarship at a time.
Do I reapply each year? Yes, residency must be renewed annually, though most disability categories do not require requalification.
Who can provide a diagnosis? A doctor, psychologist, or autonomous APRN.
State Scholarships Make Jewish Education Possible
For Jewish families across South Florida, these scholarships help make Jewish day school education a reality strengthening our children’s Jewish identity while providing an excellent academic foundation.
Teach Florida is proud to advocate for these programs in Tallahassee and to work toward even greater funding, ensuring that every Jewish child has access to an affordable, safe, and high-quality Jewish education.
Teach Florida also advocates for the Jewish Day School Security grant, which provides $20 Million in State funding for security and transportation.
For guidance or questions, email us at Scholarships@teachcoalition.org.
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FACTS ABOUT SEPTEMBER DID YOU KNOW THAT...
1. September used to be the 7th month of the Roman calendar (hence “sept-”), but then January and February got added in front—so now it’s the 9th. Basically, September got bumped back in line.
2. It has more letters than any other month’s name (9 letters for the 9th month— coincidence?).
3. The zodiac signs are Virgo & Libra. So in September you either get a perfectionist… or someone who can’t decide what they want for dinner.
4. The full moon in September is called the Harvest Moon, the brightest one of the year. Ancient farmers loved it—modern people just post it on Instagram. ��
5. The equinox happens in September, meaning day and night are (almost) the same length. Balance… until your alarm goes off the next morning.
6. Sapphires are the birthstone, believed to protect against envy. Perfect if you’re tired of people eyeing your pumpkin spice latte.
7. The September flower is the aster, which looks like a daisy and symbolizes love & wisdom. Basically, it’s the “wise grandma” of flowers.
8. Labor Day in the U.S. is in September, ironically celebrated by doing as little labor as possible.
9. In the UK, September 3, 1939, was the day Britain declared war on Germany— ending the “last summer of peace.”
10. September is the most popular birthday month in the U.S. Chances are, you know someone blowing out candles this month!
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Jamie’s Favorite Fried Chicken
By Jamie Geller
• 35 MIN DURATION • 15 MIN COOK TIME • 20 MIN PREP TIME • 8 SERVINGS •
Summer memories are made of recipes like Fried Chicken. Nothing says summer food quite like rolled up sleeves and crispy fried chicken.
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 egg whites
• 6+ cups extra virgin olive oil, such as Colavita
• 2 (3-4 pound) chickens cut into pieces and breasts cut in half
Preparation
Line several sheet pans with brown paper bags. The bags will absorb excess oil.
1. Whisk together pepper, salt, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, flour, cornstarch and baking powder. Set aside.
2. Whisk together coconut milk and egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Add chicken pieces to bowl and toss to coat.
3. Heat oil to 360°F.
4. While oil is heating, shake off excess egg white mixture and add chicken pieces to dry mix. Thoroughly and heavily coat chicken with dry mix. Transfer coated pieces to a sheet pan to dry and form a crust.
5. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, until browned and a thermometer registers 150°F. about 12-15 minutes.
6. Transfer chicken to lined pan and sprinkle with salt.
Geller is the Chief Media and Marketing Officer at Aish. She is also a bestselling cookbook author, celebrity chef, television producer, and businesswoman. She’s the author of eight cookbooks and the founder of Kosher Media Network.
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How to Maximize Your Dollars
By Shmuel Shayowitz
Here we are, heading into the Labor Day weekend, and you may have noticed something a little more favorable at the gas station over the past few weeks. Yep, the prices at the pump have been dropping and are the lowest they’ve been for an August since 2020.
Let’s start with something that’s quietly happening in the background: the U.S. dollar is strong, and strengthening, and that’s not by accident. We’re seeing the convergence of several forces at once: steady (but cautious) monetary policy, global economic pressures, and a renewed confidence in America’s geopolitical status.
Wait, I know what you’re thinking - spare me the economics lecture right before a holiday... and I will. But we’re not just talking about saving a few dollars here. We’re talking about a nice opportunity that I wanted to bring to the attention of anyone who is listening. One that, if you’re willing to take action, could open some real doors in the weeks and months ahead.
Whether you’re a fan of President Trump or not, there’s no denying that markets are reacting to what they see as a U.S. resurgence in strength, leverage, and assertiveness on the global stage. That perception alone attracts investment, and investment strengthens the dollar.
I predict that the Fed will low-
er interest rates by 25 to 50 basis points this September, despite the posture and hawkish tone Jerome Powell continues to project. The writing is already on the wall. Rates have likely peaked, and the pivot is more complex than most people realize.
At the same time, there is growing uncertainty in the job market. Hiring has slowed, layoffs continue to make headlines, and wage growth is cooling. For many, this creates tension. But for the ones who read between the lines, this is the ideal moment for opportunity.
With a strong dollar, anticipated rate cuts, and a favorable perception of U.S. assets, the current landscape is creating tailwinds for those looking to make strategic moves. Whether you’re sitting on sidelined cash, considering your next business move, or just waiting for a sign - it’s time to start looking at where things are going, not where they’ve been.
Mind you, I’m not looking to turn this article into an infomercial for real estate. But - I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that every signal I follow is pointing to strong potential in real estate, whether you’re looking to get involved passively or take a more aggressive approach.
If you have capital but don’t want to deal with the legwork - or the leaky toilets - I can help you deploy your money into vetted opportunities that work quietly
in the background. On the other hand, if you’re ready to expand, I can help you scale into a portfolio of investment homes in just a few strategic steps.
The point is that now is the time to move with intention. The economy isn’t crashing, it’s shifting! And the people who recognize the shift early are the ones who will capitalize on it.
As always, I’m here to help you read the signals, interpret the noise, and make decisions that align with your strengths and skills. It’s time to be strategic, bold, and forward-thinking because if you’re paying attention, this might be one of the most opportune windows we’ve seen in a while to help you maximize your dollars.
Shmuel Shayowitz (NMLS#19871) is a highly regarded Real Estate & Finance Executive, Writer, Speaker, Coach, and Advisor. He is President and Chief Lending Officer of Approved Funding, a privately held national mortgage banker and direct lender that has facilitated over $3 billion in mortgage funding. Shmuel has over twenty years of industry experience, holding numerous licenses and accreditations, including certified mortgage underwriter, licensed real estate agent, residential review appraiser, and accredited investor, to name a few. Shmuel has successfully navigated through many changing markets and business landscapes, making his market insights and experience well-coveted within the real estate industry. He can be reached via email at Shmuel@ approvedfunding.com.
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