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Introduction ”When you take this people out of Egypt,” said G-d to Moses when He revealed Himself to him in a burning bush at the foot of Mount Sinai, “you shall serve G-d on this mountain.”

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Delegation of Power to Sell Chometz

I the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Yosef Landa to act in my place and stead, and on my behalf to sell all chametz possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic Law (e.g. chametz, possible chametz, and all kind of chametz mixtures).
Also chametz that tends to harden and adhere to surfaces of pans, pots, or cooking utensils, the utensils themselves, as well as pet food that contain chametz and mixtures thereof.
Rabbi Yosef Landa is also empowered to lease all places wherein the chametz may be found, particularly at the address/es listed below, and elsewhere.
Rabbi Yosef Landa has full right to appoint any agent or substitute in his stead and said substitute shall have full right to sell and lease as provided herein.
Rabbi Yosef Landa also has the full power and right to act as he deems fit and proper in accordance with all the details of the Bill of Sale used in the transaction to sell all my chametz, chametz mixtures, etc., as provided herein. This power is in conformity with all Torah, Rabbinic and Civil laws.

Got (Shmura) Matzah?

If you will be needing Shmura (hand baked Israeli) Matza or just plain old quility matza for the passover holiday, please contact us at info@brooklynyid.com or 347.787.0864 for prices and deliver/pick up Got (Shmura) Matzah?

Sefirat HaOmer Counting of the Omer Between the holidays of Passover and Shavuot, the Omer is counted each evening, signifying our preparation for the receiving of the Torah on the holiday of Shavuot.

Introduction

“When you take this people out of Egypt,” said G-d to Moses when He revealed Himself to him in a burning bush at the foot of Mount Sinai, “you shall serve G-d on this mountain.”

It took seven weeks to reach the mountain. The people of Israel departed Egypt on the 15th of Nissan (the first day of Passover); on the 6th of Sivan, celebrated ever since as the festival of Shavuot, they assembled at the foot of Mount Sinai and received the Torah from G-d.

The Kabbalists explain that the 49 days that connect Passover with Shavuot correspond to the forty-nine drives and traits of the human heart. Each day saw the refinement of one of these sefirot, bringing the people of Israel one step closer to their election as G-d’s chosen people and their receiving of His communication to humanity.

Each year, we retrace this inner journey with our “Counting of the Omer.” Beginning on the second night of Passover, we count the days and weeks: “Today is one day to the Omer”; “Today is two days to the Omer”; “Today is seven days, which are one week to the Omer”; and so on, till “Today is forty-nine days, which are seven weeks to the Omer.” Shavuot, the “Festival of Weeks” is the product of this count, driven by the miracles and revelations of the Exodus but achieved by a methodical, 49-step process of self-refinement within the human soul.

1-on-1 Study Sessions

Bet Midrash One-on-One Learning for Men & Women 

Have you been paired yet?

You choose the topic.
We make the connection.

Partner up with a Chavrusa/learning partner and prepare to dive into the sea of Torah learning. Knowledgeable and personable young men and women will be on hand to study one-on-one with participants.

The program will allow you to create your own course of study. Whether it’s the Talmud you crave, Chassidic thought, Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, contemporary issues, Hebrew and Yiddish language or any of the hot button topics of the day, it’s your choice!

Thursday evenings, 8:00-9:00pm Oct – June 2008/9

Please contact our project coordinator, Zalman, at IChavrusa@gmail.com or 347.406.1155 to discuss your options and begin your journey today.

The Bet Midrash sessions are held at Cong. Kol Israel of Prospect Heights synagogue, located at 603 St Johns Pl bet Classon/Franklin Ave. (Subway: 3/4 to Franklin Ave)

Light refreshments served. Open to the public. No registration fee. Sponsors welcome

Hachnasat Orchim – Meal hosts needed!

Sharing a Shabbat meal is a great way to get to know members or guests of the local  Jewish community.  Each time we meet different hosts volunteer to leave a few extra spots at their table for guests.  We are looking to add to our list of potential hosts for Friday dinners and Saturday lunches.

To volunteer or ask questions, please contact Chaya – info@brooklynyid.com or 347.787.0864

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