Daf LaKorei

 

SHABBOS VAYISHLACH

 

 

December 2, 2023 - December 8, 2023

19 Kislev - 25 Kislev 5784

 

DVAR TORAH

                                                                                     

            

    

Make your happiness in life dependent only on yourself.

"AND YAAKOV REMAINED ALONE." (Braishis 32:25)

     The Midrash (Braishis Rabbah 77:1) states that just as the Almighty is alone so too Yaakov was alone (levado). We see from this that the Sages understood the word "alone" to be a positive attribute and a form of emulating Hashem. It is exactly this trait of being "alone" that helped Yaakov to be victorious in his forthcoming battle. This, too, was the great attribute of Yaakov's grandfather Avraham; he was willing to be alone with his spiritual ideals.

     In this light, said Rabbi Yeruchem Levovitz, we can understand the well-known Mishnah in Pirke Avos 4:1. There the Mishnah gives definitions for four key terms. Who is the wise man? The one who learns from everyone. Who is the strong person? The one who conquers his negative impulses. Who is the wealthy person? The one who has joy with what he has. Who is the honorable person? The one who honors others.

     This Mishnah reveals a wonderful concept: each person can obtain the most important things in life independently of anyone else. The wise man is the individual who loves wisdom and because of this love wants to learn from everyone, for each person has some wisdom to share. If strength were dependent on being victorious over others, then as soon as someone is stronger than you, you are no longer the strong man. However, says the Mishnah, true strength is having the ability to overcome our negative tendencies and impulses. It is not dependent on anyone else but us. Wealth is not dependent on how much money you have or the number of your possessions. If it were, then you could lose your entire wealth overnight and that is not truly rich. Rather, true wealth is feeling joy for what you do have. This trait is yours regardless of external circumstances. If honor were dependent on how others treat you, what are you supposed to do if others decide not to honor you? Woe to a person whose honor is dependent on the whim of others. True honor is up to you. You are honorable if you honor others regardless of how others treat you. All these important attributes are up to you. You alone decide where you stand as regards: wisdom, strength, wealth, and honor.

 

Have a wonderful Shabbos from the Perelson Mishpacha

 

 

 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

Past President Larry and Sisterhood President Ronnie Birnbaum's nephew is currently serving in the north in Eretz Yisroel. He requested 25 pieces of the Hydration Backpack. Please donate or if you have a way to purchase this item you can do that as well at camelback.com ArmorBak 100oz Mil Spec Crux and Larry will deliver it to his base. If help is needed to place order please call the Shul office.

Yeshar Koach and may Hashem keep our Chayalim safe.

Donations may be brought to the Flatbush Park office 6363 Avenue U.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13^th

AT FPJC 7:00PM

A CELEBRATION OF CHANUKAH AND IN HONOR OF ALL OUR

 BROTHERS & SISTERS

&

THE BRAVE MEMBERS OF THE IDF

MEET AND GREET SOLDIERS AND SETTLERS FROM

ERETZ YISRAEL

COME AND LIGHT THE MENORAH

AND SHINE A LIGHT ON OUR HOLY LAND

IT IS URGENT THAT WE SUPPORT ERETZ YISRAEL AT THIS CRITICAL TIME OF NEED

 

 

Please Join FPJC For A Chanukah Bowling Party For Boy and Girls Ages 6-13

Tuesday Dec 12^th at Funfest Lanes 5:00PM-7:00PM

The party will include 1 hour of bowling and 1 hour in the party room.

Pizza, fries, soda and donuts will be served.

    Please call the Shul office to confrim your child’s attendance.

Registration is limited

$20 For First Child and $15 For Each Additional Child

  In Order For A Child To Attend He/She must be registerd by Dec 4^th

^{Sponsors Needed}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                       

TUESDAY NIGHT TEENAGE BOYS LEARNING

PLEASE JOIN FPJC

FOR

Tuesday Night’s Teen Learning Program at 7:30PM

With Rabbi Yisroel Perelson

 

 

 

PLEASE JOIN FPJC WEDNESDAY NIGHT

 FOR

Teen Learning Program

This Weeks Teen Learning Sponsored By

 

Looking For Sponsors for the Teen Learning Program

 

                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                    

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INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO OUR WEEKLY LADIES TEHILLIM

EVERY WEDNESDAY 

8:45PM SHARP

6363 AVENUE U

ULAM ROOM- EAST 63^RD

STREET ENTRANCE

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CHILDREN'S SHABBOS PROGRAM IS BACK!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO GROUPS!

                                           

 

 

FLATBUSH PARK JEWISH CENTER WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday – Thursday

10 minutes before Mincha- Mishna

After Maariv- Chumash & Rashi

7:45- 9:45 PM Night Kollel -Topic of Your Choice

7:45- 8:15 PM The Mina Horowitz A”H Hilchos Shabbos Chabura

 8:30 - 8:40 Chovot Halevavot- Fundamentals of Bitachon (call in # 319.527.4425)

8:40- 9:30PM Gemara Sukka

Mondays 8:40 PM Beginners Talmud Monday 9:15PM Chumash & Rashi for Woman on Zoom

Tuesdays 8:45 - Parsha class for Woman on Zoom

Wednesdays- 8:40PM Parsha Class

Thursdays- 8:45PM- 10:15 PM  Mishmar Program

Learning through Various Torah Topics In Depth

 

We encourage you to join the growing list of members who have signed up for one on one zoom sessions to learn how to read Hebrew.  For a small investment of your time, you can become an active participant in the davening!

 

    

If Anyone Wants To Sponsor In Memory Of A Loved One The Day’s Learning Which Includes The Daf Yomi and The Evening Kollel Learning Please Contact The Shul Office

 

 

 

 

Do you know anyone in need?  Call Rabbi Perelson @ 718.444.6868

 

 

 

Thursdays- 8:45PM- 10:00PM New Mishmar Program Learning Through Various Torah Topics In Depth

 

 

FPJC is looking to create an historical archive of Dinner Journals and copies of the Voice (Shul bulletin). If you have any in your home, please drop them off in the Shul office.

 

 

DAILY AMUD YOMI

9:00AM AFTER SHACHARIT

GIVEN BY RABBI PERELSON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

  

Mazal Tov:

Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. David & Varda Sharvit on the engagement of their daughter Gabi to Noah Jawetz. Mazal Tov to his parents Dr. Sheryl Jawetz &  Mr. Daniel Zuckerman and Dr. & Mrs. Bob & Ashley Jawetz. Mazal Tov to the entire family.

Mazal Tov to Mr. Harvey Hecker on the engagement of his granddaughter Gabi Sharvit to Noah Jawetz. 

Condolences:

We are sad to announce the passing of Marianna Berkovich A”H, mother to Agness Blumkin and mother-in-law to Peter Blumkin and sister to Gabriel Yakubovich.  Shiva is being observed at 2640 East 64^th Street until Wednesday morning.

 

    Kiddush Sponsors:

           

Dr. & Mrs.  Michael & Miriam Steinberg invite the congregation to kiddish to celebrate the birth of their new granddaughter, Leora Sadie, born to Benjamin and Tiffany Steinberg and big sister Emma. Mazal Tov to Aunt Adina as well. Reserved seating for invited guests.

      Dr. Andrea Nissenbaum in memory of Andrea’s beloved father, Joseph Nissenbaum A”H.

      Ms. Ruth Yigdal in memory of Ruth’s beloved brother, Henry Yigdal A”H.

 

   

 

    Seudah Shlishit Sponsors:

           

         

         

       Ms. Ruth Yigdal in memory of Ruth’s beloved brother, Henry Yigdal A”H.

      Dr. & Mrs. Eric & Freda Greenspan in memory of Freda’s beloved mother, May Prus A”H.

 

 

   Nedivei Yom:

    Mr. Zev Birnbaum in memory of Zev’s beloved aunt, Molly Merenstein A”H, Mrs. Linda Pomerantz in memory of Linda’s beloved father, Joseph Avraham Miringoff A”H, Ms. Ruth Yigdal in memory of Ruth’s beloved brother, Henry Yigdal A”H, Mr. Martin Vegh in memory of Martin’s beloved grandfather, Menachem Mendel Rezmovich A”H, Mr. Stuart Wachtel in memory of Stuart’s beloved father, Louis Wachtel A”H, Mrs. Paula Vays in memory of Paula’s beloved son, Victor Vays A”H,  Mr. Burtin Goldberg in memory of Burtin’s beloved father, Henry Goldberg A”H. 

 

Refuah Sheleima:

Shlomo Ben Naiomi, Leib ben Toiba, Magdolena Szigeti, Michael Weisblatt, Meir Kadosh, Zita Yakubovich, Samuel Richmond, Sharolta Gollender, Melissa Nosomowitz, Eugene Galpert,  Lisa Weiselberg, Ann Bieber, Louis Gross, Lawrence & Carol Kaufman, Louis Kirsch, Florence Birnbaum, Binyamin Joyce,  Zelig & Miriam Kindler, Breindy Teitelbaum, Avraham Daniel ben Devorah Tova, Rose Bronheim, Tzilia Adamsky, Alex ben Leah, Helene Galletta, Gitel bat Sarah, Esther bat Janja, Anne Chesler, Irina bat Bayla, Erica bat Tila Elka, Tzipora bat Rajzi, Malka Shoshana bat Batya Nechama, Rochale Batya bat Chana Masha, Ronie ben Tzipora, Rivfka Deborah bat Gitel, Adam Meister, Pesach ben Bayla, Sima Rochel bat Yehudit, Benjamina Bat Necha, Efrat bas Shoshana, Shmuel Meltser ben Raizel, Menachem Mendel ben Rivkawolf, Shaya Eisen, Rachel Dvorah bat Tova, Miryam bat Shoshana, Harvey Hecker, Shlomo ben Shifrah, Ruth bat Emili, Rivka Chasha bas Tzivia Leah, Golda bas Feiga,  Chaim Rachmiel ben Yitzchok,  Zypora bat Malamed, Yaakov ben Chantza, David Schor, Tzipora bat Velved Adamsky, William Schwartz, Yechiel Yaakov ben Tzivia Leah, Margalit Sara Efrat bat Katoon,  Chaya Sofya Sara bat Mera, Yisroel Dovid ben Batya, Avraham Ber ben Pesaa Bluma, Tamar bat Miriam, Chana Frjda bat Judyt, Monachem Mendel ben Laya, Moishe ben Laya, Meir ben Miriam, Asher ben Yael, Rivka bat Sara,  Felix Reydler

Baruch Hashem, some of the above are nearing full recovery.

Our prayers are for all, with Hashem’s help, to have a Refuah Sheleima.

         

                  

      

      

     

    

 

 

If you are looking Bar Mitzvah Lessions Please Call Steven Blumkin At 917-618-1912 Or Email Him At steven_blumkin@aol.com

 

 

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