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It would be reasonable to assume that a language that contains the verb to command must also contain the verb to obey. The one implies the other, just as the concept of a question implies the possibility of an answer. We would, however, be wrong. There are 613 commandments in the Torah, but there is no word in biblical Hebrew that means to obey. When Hebrew was revived as a language of everyday speech in the nineteenth century, a word, letsayet, had to be borrowed from Aramaic. Until then there was no Hebrew word for to obey. This is an astonishing fact and not everyone was aware of it. It led some Christians (and secularists) to misunderstand the nature of Judaism: very few Christian thinkers fully appreciated the concept of mitzvah and the idea that God might choose to reveal Himself in the form of laws. It also led some Jews to think about mitzvot in a way more appropriate to Islam (the word Islam means submitting to Gods law) than to Judaism. What word does the Torah use as the appropriate response to a mitzvah? Shema. The root sh-m-a is a keyword in the book of Deuteronomy, where it occurs 92 times, usually in the sense of what God wants from us in response to the commandments. But the verb sh-m-a means many things. Here are some of the meanings it has in Genesis: [1] To hear as in Abram heard that his relative [Lot] had been taken captive (14: 14). [2] To listen, pay attention, heed as in Because you
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Cande Lighting Friday Mincha Hashkama Youth Minyan Main Minyan Beit Midrash Gemorah Shiur Mincha Shabbat Ends Sun., August 25 Mon., Thurs. Tues., Wed., Fri. Mincha
7:22 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:15 pm 6:10 pm 7:10 pm 8:29 pm 7:30/8:30 am 6:35/7:45 am 6:45/7:45 am 7:20 pm
Kiddush Is Sponsored By Great Neck Synagogue and The herring table is being sponsored by the Uncles and Aunts of the newly arrived Gail Ava Barry
Perhaps youve noticed That theres a new name added to the masthead at the bottom of this page. Through the generosity of a donor family, GNS has hired Dena Block to serve as a Yoetzet Halacha. What exactly is a Yoetzet Halacha, what does she do and who is sheall of these questions are answered in an exclusive interview in the Rosh Hashana edition of SCOPE and in the forthcoming Adult Education brochure. We just wanted to acquaint you (those of you who notice these things!) with the name, so stay tuned for more details ...
Great Neck Synagogue welcomes Lederman Caterers as our exclusive caterer. Please call 516-773-3000 and ask for Leon Shayesteh
Great Neck Synagogue Shabbat Activities Program 26 Old Mill Road, Great Neck, NY 11023 516-487-6100
Dale Polakoff, Rabbi Ian Lichter, Assistant Rabbi Dr. Ephraim Wolf ,zl, Rabbi Emeritus Zeev Kron, Cantor Eleazer Schulman, zl, Cantor Emeritus Rabbi Sholom Jensen, Youth Director Zehava & Michael Atlas, Youth Directors Mark Twersky, Executive Director Rabbi Avraham Bronstein, Program Director Dr. Scott Danoff, President Harold Domnitch, Chairman of the Board Dena Block, Yoetzet Halacha
GNS 6TH ANNUAL ROSH HASHANA PASS IT FORWARD HUNGER INITIATIVE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 BRING THE SWEETNESS OF ROSH HASHANA TO THOSE IN NEED! Now in its 6th year, the PASS IT FORWARD program of the GNS Hunger Initiative provides food to families for Yom Tov. Last year, volunteers packed and delivered over 1000 meals to needy individuals, families, kosher food pantries and North Shore Hospital Bikur Cholim. HERES HOW YOU CAN HELP! Donate Food: If you have a kosher kitchen (separate meat and dairy utensils and kosher certification on all processed foods), make extra food (soup, main, side or dessert) and pack it in containers serving 4-8 (no bags please!) Deliver it to GNS COAT ROOM LOBBY on MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND between 11 and 1 pm. Donate $$: Purchase a special meal for a $18 contribution from Mazurs, Great Neck Glatt or Everfresh, which will be delivered on your behalf. Or make a donation directly to the GNS Hunger Initiative. Donate Time: We need packers (from 10:30 am to 3 pm) and drivers for about 25 different routes, starting from 2:00 pm TO 5:00 PM on MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND starting at GNS Coat Lobby. Donate Creativity: Have your child create a special handmade Rosh HaShana card to be enclosed in the food delivery. Drop them by Synagogue Office. ALL VOLUNTEERS PLEASE EMAIL: MICHELLE BERMAN: michberman@gmail.com CINDY HODKIN: koshercookinggn@gmail.com
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 at 1:10 pm JEWISH HERITAGE DAY AT CITIFIELD Also: Tom Seaver All-Star bobblehead Day
Mets vs Tigers Discounted Price of $30 - Seats are Field Level For Tickets Please Contact Jack Lipsky (516) 829-6187 jlipsky.lipsk01@insuremail.net or Hilly Milun (516) 448-4890 gnsmensclub@optonline.net Yes! We will be joining you at the Ball Game! Name ______________________________________________ Phone # __________________
Number of tickets __________ at $30 each $ _____________________ Please make checks to GNS Mens Club and send to Synagogue office
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GNS UPCOMING EVENTS
HASHKAMA MINYAN Kiddush is sponsored by Florin & Howard Silberstein in memory of his father Max Silberstein.
DOS YIDDISH VORT Dos Yiddish Vort explores foods and festivals in the Chalfin Room on Wednesday, September 11 at 1:30. All welcome. For info: Call Roz Wagner 487-9795.
Mazal Tov to Phyllis & Arthur Kirsch on the birth of a granddaughter, Ariella Tema, born to their children Rachel & Avi Berger. Mazal Tov to Esther & Jacob Ambalu on the birth of a granddaughter Layla Esther, born to their children Naomi& Oren Ambalu. Mazal Tov to Judith & Jerrald Weinstein on the upcoming marriage of their son Ari to Erica Michelstein daughter of Kim & Rich Michelstein.
MENS CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS SUN., AUG 25, 1:00PM: Join us for "Jewish Heritage Day" at CitiField, where the NY Mets will be playing the Detroit Tigers. Tickets (behind 1st base) are $30 each. Please e-mail Jack Lipsky at jlipsky.lipsk01@insuremail.net or call Hilly Milun at 504-0320. SUN., OCT 13: Semi-Annual Blood Drive. SUN., OCT 27, 10:00 am: The diplomatic correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, Herb Keinon, will be talking on the political and diplomatic situation in Israel, and present his view on the current Peace talks. SUN., NOV 10, 10:00am: We are thrilled that Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, an elected member of the South African parliament and a staunch supporter of Israel will be speaking at our breakfast that morning. SUN., NOV 17, 2:00PM : A trip to NYC, together with Dos Yiddish Vort , to the Yiddish Theater to see " Lies My Father Told Me ", a musical in English with Yiddish. Cost is $65 per person, which includes the bus, theater tickets and a light dinner. Please contact Ros Wagner 487-9795.
MIKVAH HOURS FOR MEN FOR YOM TOV The North Shore Mikvah will be open for men only on Erev Rosh Hashana, September 4th, and Erev Yom Kippur, September 13th from 5AM-3PM. Men must bring their own towels. The cost is $25.00. Please contact Ilana Kroll at 516 829 3122 or Malka Ismach at 917 373 4883 for more information. HIGH HOLIDAYS With the High Holidays taking place right after Labor Day, we are asking that all members take care of their outstanding financial obligations in a timely manner to insure that seats for the holidays will be able to be sent out. Those in arrears will not be able to obtain their seats unless arrangements for payment have been made. If you have any questions, please speak to Mark Twersky or Elie Cohen our Treasurer. SPONSORSHIPS To sponsor a Kiddush, Seudah Shlishit, Sunday Breakfast, Youth Event, Bima Flowers or a leaf on the Tree of Life in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call Mark Twersky in the Synagogue office 487-6100 or email mtwersky@gns.org. FYI Dr. Paul Brody will be receiving The Israel Leadership Award at Chazaqs Inaugural Dinner, to be held at Leonards on Monday, August 26th. For further information call Yaniv at 917-617-3636.
INTERGENERATIONAL MITZVAH OPPORTUNITY FOR ROSH HASHANA The GNS HUNGER INITIATIVE sponsors a program known as PASS IT FORWARD, in which deliveries of food for the holidays are made to needy individuals and families. Be a part of this mitzvah! Spend some time on LABOR DAY, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd with us, either packing and/or delivering food for the Yom Tov. Packing will be at the GNS Coat Lobby, from 10:30- 2:30 pm, with two hour shifts possible (10:30-12:30 or 12:30 - 2:30). Deliveries begin at 3:00 pm to communities in Long Island or Queens. For the deliveries, ALL AGES are invited! Parents, bring your kids! It's an amazing experience. For the packing, we welcome adults and children ages 12 and up. Please let us know if you are interested. We need drivers, packers, bakers, cooks and donors. Full instructions on page three. This year, we especially need drivers on Labor Day, Monday Sept 2nd, to deliver food to those in need. Contact Cindy Hodkin koshercookinggn@gmail.com or Michelle Berman michberman@gmail.com
BAKE BROWNIES FOR PASS IT FORWARD Once again, we have Brownie mix for you to bake for Pass It Forward! Its a great activity to do with your children or grandchildren; and a wonderful way to participate in this mitzvah. Bake them, place them in the freezer, well wrapped, and then drop them off on September 2, between 11 1, at the Great Neck Synagogue. Mixes and pans can be picked up from the front porch of 11 Margaret Court. Call Michelle Berman (516)697-0522 with any questions.
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Saturday, 18 Elul Judith Weinstein for Estelle Sandler Sunday, 19 Elul Miriam Bader for Seymour Bader Amy Goldberg-Reiss for David Reifle Jerome Goodman for Sol Goodman Blossom Kutcher for Miriam Chaney William Liss-Levinson for Aaron Levinson Monday, 20 Elul Joyce Dacher for Howard Wolfman Netti Herman for Harry Minsker Jason Mayer for Lena Mayer Tuesday, 21 Elul Henry Katz for Louis Suskin Gladys Moslin for Ruth Kimmel Gisela Steigman for David Ehrlich Wednesday, 22 Elul Harriet Schimel for Harold Sherman Howard Silberstein for Max Silberstein Florence Spira for Birdie Samson Thursday, 23 Elul Anthony Berkowitz for Doris Berkowitz Mark Gersten for Helene Gersten Erica Heisler for Andrew Steven Zucker Friday, 24 Elul Herman Kotler for Louis Kotler Renee Krieger for Louis Kotler Morris Nasser for Farha Nasser