Shabbos of Emunah (1/3/2015)
A motzei Shabbos community lecture entitled “The Imperative of Emunah” was the highlight a special Shabbos of Emunah, January 1 – 4, 2015. A recording is below. Speakers included:
- Opening Remarks – Rav Doniel Neustadt, Vaad Harabbonim & Cong. Bnai Israel Beth Yehuda
- Instilling Emunah in Yourself – Rav Yisroel Brog, Yeshiva Tiferes Avigdor (0:16:00)
- Instilling Emunah in Others – Rav Dovid Sapirman, Ani Maamin (1:04:20)
Listen to it here:
Special Motzei Shabbos Event for Men & Women – Shabbos Vayechi, January 2-3, 2015
to take place at 8:30pm at Cong. Dovid ben Nuchim, 14800 Lincoln Ave., Oak Park
The Imperative of Emunah
Special article from Agudath Israel of Illinois:
Part of “The Shaimos Project”, a division of the Ner Reuven Ahavas Hamitzvos Initiative. This new initiative from the Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbanim is thanks to the vision of Mr. and Mrs. David and Chaya Tova Hartman and has been dedicated in memory of their grandfather Mr. Reuven Brand. The intent of this initiative is to raise the awareness, appreciation and observance of our beloved mitzvos.
Kashrus Alert: Bell Peppers from Israel
BELL PEPPERS FROM ISRAEL are now being sold locally at Meijer. Sunset loose red bell peppers bear a sticker that states Israel, and Sunset Organic Sweet Bell Peppers (2 count package of yellow and red, or orange and red) state Product of Israel on the package. These products have the status of Shemittah, and should not be purchased. If already purchased, consult your Rav.
Consumers should always be careful when buying produce to check the sticker, bag label or original case for the country of origin, due to issues of Shemittah, or of Terumos and Maaseros if it is not Shemittah product. Some additional examples of Israeli produce commonly found in the U.S. include tomatoes, citrus fruit, persimmons, pomelos, dates and parsley.
2014-11-26 Kashrus Alerts are available for PDF download.
The following is newly certified by the K-COR:
Dave’s Sweet Tooth
All Toffee Products are under supervision of the Vaad Harabbonim of Detroit and are certified Kosher Dairy non-Cholov Yisrael.
- Milk Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate
- Coffee Toffee
- Dark Chocolate Cherry
- Peanut Butter Crunch
The following is newly certified by the K-COR:
Babylon Ethnic Foods
The following products are under supervision of the Vaad Harabbonim of Detroit and are certified Kosher Pareve Pas Yisrael:
- Diamond-Shaped Pita (“Samon”)
- Round-Shaped Pita
- Thick Pita
2015 Health Care Enrollment on the Federal Insurance Marketplace opens November 15.
Jewish Family Service will host an enrollment event to assist with navigating health care options and enrollment applications:
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Oak Park JCC, 15110 West Ten Mile Road
Bakery products produced at Brown’s Bun Bakery are now certified Kosher – Pareve – Pas Yisroel (glow plug method) when bearing the K-COR symbol.
The Shabbos Project
Thursday, October 23 through Shabbos, October 25
Please read the attached letter addressed to the Detroit community.
Letter regarding the Shabbos ProjectA recording of Rav Ahron Dovid Goldberg’s Teshuva Drasha is available:
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Teshuva Drasha (9/15/2014)
In preparation for the Yomim Noraim, the Vaad Harabbonim hosted a Teshuva Drasha at Congregation Bnai Israel, featuring Rav Ahron Dovid Goldberg, Rosh Yeshiva Yeshivas Telshe in Wickliffe, Ohio.
Listen to it here: