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July 23, 2011 21 Tammuz, 5771

The Laws of The Three Weeks

Beginning with the 17th of Tammuz and continuing through the 9th of Av is the period in the Jewish calendar known as The Three Weeks. These weeks correspond to the time when the walls of the city of Jerusalem were first breached until the burning and final destruction of the Temple. Accordingly, we relive this historical experience by adopting certain symbolic behavior commonplace to a state of mourning. As we approach that final destruction our symbolic mourning grows more pronounced. It is most intense on the day of Tisha Bav itself. tradition have established a pattern of behavior for this period of the year. several different customs concerning listening to music during the three weeks. Although there is no prohibition to be found in the Shulchan Aruch, this is because music in general was frowned upon after the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash. Its prohibition during the three weeks might be seen as either an intrinsic part of our mourning for the Beit HaMikdash, or as an extension of the prohibition of celebratory events. Because of the historical implications of this time of Since music in the days of the Beit HaMikdash year marriages are forbidden during the was live music, some accordingly prohibit Three Week period. It seems that the prohibition only live music and permit listening to stems not from the change in personal status, recorded music. Even but rather from the according to those who prohibit recorded music celebration which is an intrinsic part of the as well, most permit music for a functional marriage. Therefore celebratory parties purpose, such as exercise or staying would also be inappropriate during the awake while driving (a good nights sleep is three weeks. There are This pattern of behavior clearly parallels behavior during the period of mourning following the loss of a family member. The motivating idea behind this is that our emotions are often controlled by the things that we do and ultimately bring about a sense of mourning and loss. The extent to which we are able to follow these patterns of behavior will determine the extent to which we will experience the destruction of our Temple.
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also recommended). Wearing of new garments which would require the blessing of shehecheyanu is avoided during the three weeks (buying them is permitted). This is because that blessing includes the phrase Who has allowed us to reach this time, a blessing inappropriate for this time of national calamity. New fruits and the like whose eating would also require the blessing of shehecheyanu, are not eaten until Shabbat when a shehecheyanu may be recited. New clothing purchased during the week may also be worn on Shabbat. In keeping with the customs of mourning, hair cutting is avoided during the three weeks, and there are many who refrain from shaving as well. Rosh Chodesh Av ushers in the period known as the nine days. Following the dictate of the Talmud which specifies that rejoicing is suspended when the month of Av begins, the eating of meat and drinking of wine are avoided during this time. In Jewish tradition meat and wine have always been associated with celebrations and therefore, with the exception of Shabbat or a festive meal associated with a mitzvah (Brit Milah, siyum, etc.), these foods are now avoided. Additionally the avoidance of meat and wine bring to mind the sacrifices which were ended with the destruction of the Temple. Of course, meat and wine are permitted on Shabbat. This applies even to kiddush being made when Shabbat is accepted early, and to havdala at the end of Shabbat. The custom is to either give the wine from havdala to a child who is not yet old enough to appreciate mourning, but old enough to understand a bracha on the wine. If no child is present then the person making havdalah should drink the wine, with the use of wine preferable to some other beverage. The Shulchan Aruch records that bathing is prohibited during the nine days. Since this refers to a time when bathing was done at a bath house and took on certain elements of a social event, modern authorities permit washing for purposes of
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cleanliness. Since showering in our time is done for cleanliness purposes, they are permitted during this time. Most avoid the pleasure of swimming during these nine days unless it is done for medical reasons or in order to remove perspiration or dirt. Freshly laundered garments should not be worn during the nine days. In keeping with the theme of increased mourning, the Shulchan Aruch prohibits building and planting for pleasure during the nine days. This is understood today to refer to decorating (painting, wallpapering, etc.) and landscaping. Necessary house repairs and lawn maintenance are permitted.

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Mazal Tov to Judy & Abe Soleimani on the birth of a grandson born to their children Elana & David Aminoff.

GREAT NECK WEDDING GEMACH We have been getting so many requests from brides to borrow gowns from the Great Neck wedding gown gemach. We now have a problem and you can help. We need more wedding gown donations (all gowns need to be in perfect condition, NO stains, NO ripes professionally cleaned and preserved). So if you can find it in your heart to donate your wedding gown, mother of the bride/groom gown or bridesmaid gown please CONTACT : Jenny Scherzer at 466 3628 or Cindy Gold at 482 9033 . It is a wonderful chesed . Just think of how happy you can make a bride feel.

Sonia Movsas and family thank Rabbi & Ellen Polakoff, Rabbi Lichter and Cantor Kron as well as Mark Twersky and the office staff and Dario. Many thanks also to Sharon Goldwyn, Joan Katz and the team and our Great Neck Synagogue members and friends. Your amazing kindness, generosity, comfort and help during my dear husbands stay in the hospital and during the shiva is unforgettable and for which we are greatful beyond words.
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WOMEN'S TEFILA STORY QUILT In honor of the upcoming 30th Anniversary Year of the Women's Tefila Group in Great Neck, we are asking people to submit a vignette of their experiences as participants in Women's Tefila. Whether you are a regular member or came just once, a Bat Mitzvah alum, mother of a Bat Mitzvah, bride, grandmother, mother of a newborn, woman who observed a yahrzeit with us, or father of a bat mitzvah girl. PLEASE write a couple of sentences to a couple of paragraphs about your experience at Women's Tefila. EMAIL your reflections to Harriet Schimel at hschimel@aol.com

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JULY CHESED We will be collecting the following items: Shoes, Eyeglasses and Cell Phones to be donated to the following organizations: www.soles4souls.org, www.neweyesfortheneedy.org www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com Drop off dates: July 13, & July 20 between the hours of 8:30 am and 8pm. Drop-off in front of the garages at the homes of: Sigalit Katz 1 Stonehenge Road, katzsigal@yahoo.com 516-829-3721 Erica Zucker Heisler 71 Bayview Avenue, ezh624@aol.com 917-686-9925 Steven Blumner 88 Old Pond Road, sblumner@sjbqueens.com 516-639-8941

Y A H R Z E I T

Saturday, 21 Tammuz Steven Blumner for Lillian Blumner Marc Gottlieb for Fanny Gottlieb Rabbi Stuart Grant for Ada Auerbach Richard Lillien for Llewellyn Lillien Gloria Wang Miller for Fay Saltzman Ira Rosenberg for Gloria Rosenberg Devora Wang for Fay Saltzman Sunday, 22 Tammuz Arlette Shaya for Vita Dayan Reuel Shinnar for Leo Halpern Monday, 23 Tammuz Pauline Levy for Carrie Joseph Tuesday, 24 Tammuz Norman Rutta for Abraham Rutta Sharon Twersky for Hannah Leff Randi Berenholtz for Hannah Leff Wednesday, 25 Tammuz Aaron J. Eliach for Meyer Eliach Marc Gottlieb for Shlomo Schwartzman Marc Gottlieb for Rachel Gottlieb Friday, 27 Tammuz Eliot Heisler for Sharon Heisler Deborah Hollander for Sharon Heisler Leo R. Mindick for Joseph Mindick Leo R. Mindick for Shimshon Mindick Joseph Sokol for Sharon Heisler Martin H. Sokol for Sharon Heisler A. Zackheim for Lester Zackheim