Community Magazine November 2019

CHESHVAN 5780 NOVEMBER 2019 49 Karo, zt”l , author of the Shulhan Aruch . Living in Tzefat, the city of great Kabbalists, Maran wanted to devote his time to the study of Kabbalah, but he was told that his contribution to the Jewish people would be through his elucidation of the practical halachah. He devoted himself to the study of practical halachah, producing the Shulhan Aruch – the halachic code which has guided the Jewish people for centuries. Rav Pinhasi noted that very often, halachah does not give “one-size-fits-all” answers to questions, and poskim must be trained to be able to determine the correct answer for each individual in each particular circumstance. He gave the young scholars his heartfelt blessing for success in their sacred endeavors. Awards were presented byMr. Harry Adjmi, a founding benefactor of Ohr Halacha. He described how touched and inspired he is by the remarkable selflessness of the rabbis of the community, and reflected, “We are one Syrian Community being led by our rabbis.” A NEW HOME OF TORAH Ohr Halacha is proud to announce its new home within Midrash Ohel Abraham, in West Long Branch, NJ. The new location will facilitate greater integration and involvement in the Deal community, thus enabling the kollel to have a far greater impact. The kollel has opened enrollment for a second semichah study cycle beginning after Sukkot. The group will be led by Rabbi Binyamin S. Seruya, rabbi of Torah V’haim in Lakewood, who has previously led a successful learning program in Jerusalem under the auspices of the renowned Rabbi Yaakov Hillel. For more information about Kollel Ohr Halacha, please contact Rabbi Hayim Arking at 732-331-7002. OHR HALACHA’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS Shaatnez testers - Four young rabbis are now certified shaatnez testers, three of whom work in Deal, with one serving in Toronto, Canada. Publications of the Zohar and Hanukat Habayit with English commentary, and FAQs on holidays, have been widely disseminated throughout our communities. Learning programs for working men. Shalom Bayit counseling for married couples. Kashrut with JSOR has become a focus of Ohr Halacha’s work. Many of the kollel’s students received kashrut training with the OU and/or STAR-K. Rabbi Meyer Yedid, one of the honored guests in attendance. A/C-Heat Electrician Home-Tech Plumber Mezuzot Contact List Your One Stop for Mezuzah Scrolls, Cases and Installation Stephen Safdeye (917) 566-5337 asmezuzot@gmail.com COMMUNITY M A G A Z I N E Winter & Hanukah Advertise in the December 2019 issue Spotlights on: Gifts-Fashion-Party-Food & Dining! Reserve your spot in the DECEMBER issue today! sales@communityM.com | 718-645-4460 Full distribution to LAKEWOOD-DEAL-BROOKLYN- MIAMI & many more locations Deadline 11/15