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MSC WEEKLY BULLETIN
‫בס“ד‬
MANHATTAN SEPHARDIC CONGREGATION
325 EAST 75TH STREET,
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Vol. 19 – No. 50
RABBI:
Raphael Benchimol
CANTOR:
Marc Hazan
PRESIDENT:
Meyer Chetrit
VICE PRESIDENT:
Asher Alcobi
VICE PRESIDENT:
Dr. Bill Bahary
SECRETARY:
Gadi Benhamo
TREASURER:
Sidney Cohen
BOARD MEMBERS:
Isaac Fhima
Marko Issever
Moshe Mallul
David Perez
CONTACT MSC:
PHONE:
212.988.6085
FAX:
212.772.8698
PARASHAT KI TAVO
21 ELUL—SEPTEMBER 24
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SU P E R SU N D A Y SE L I H O T (T H I S SU N D A Y )
PAG E 8
W O M E N ’S T E H I L I M R E A D I N G (T H I S S U N D A Y )
PAG E 3
R H D I N N E R A T 1 8 R E ST A U R A N T
PAG E 8
SI M H A T T O R A H
PAG E 3
WHAT’S INSIDE
SP E C I A L T Z E D K A F U N D F O R T H E N E E D Y
PAG E 8
H I G H H O L I D A Y SE A T S
PAG E 3
LULAV & ETROG
PAG E 3
H A M I N C L U B SP O N S O R SH I P
PAG E 7
E N G L I SH D E V A R T O R A H
PAG E 7
HEBREW & FRENCH DEVAR TORAH
PAG E 4 — 5
WEBSITE:
www.sepharad.org
EMAIL:
info@sepharad.org
rabbi@sepharad.org
rabbishalom@sepharad.org
nissan@sepharad.org
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It is forbidden to talk during prayer services & the reading of the
Torah.
We encourage speaking… to G-D in the Sanctuary & to friends in
the Kiddush Room.
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This newsletter contains thoughts of Torah and should not be desecrated.
Please do not carry this newsletter with you on Shabbat.
SHABBAT PARASHAT KI TAVO
21 ELUL—SEPTEMBER 24
Friday SEPTEMBER 23
6:32 PM
6:20 PM
6:35 PM
6:50 PM
Candle Lighting
Minha
Shir Hashir im
Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Day Services: SEPTEMBER 24
Latest time to read the Shema (Shabbat) Magen Avraham (9:05 AM) Tanya (9:46 AM)
8:30 AM Shahrit.
This week’s Kiddush is co-sponsored by:
 David & Alla Abayev in memory of David’s beloved father, Pinhas ben

Burcha Z”L.
Andy Siegal in memory of his beloved mother, Mariam bat Shmuel
Z”L.
12:15 PM Post-Kiddush Tehilim (10th Year!) is for the Safety, Security & Recovery of
all Israeli Soldiers & Citizens and Jews around the world .
3:30 PM Class given by Marc Hazan: Various Torah Topics.
5:15 PM Class given by Rabbi Raphael Benchimol: Weekly Parasha.
6:00 PM Minha.
6:30 PM Seudah Shlishit is co-sponsored by:
 David & Alla Abayev in memory of David’s beloved father, Pinhas ben


Burcha Z”L.
Meyer & Maurice Harroch in memory of their beloved mother, Messody
bat Yacot Z”L & their beloved brother, Raphael ben Messody Z”L.
Irene Nahon (Vivian’s sister) in memory of David ben Harry Revinson
Z”L.
7:20 PM Arvit.
7:30 PM Shabbat ends.
WEEKDAY PRAYER SERVICES
SELIHOT followed by SHAHRIT
Selihot will be held daily (except Shabbat) until Erev Yom Kippur.
Mondays - Fridays
6:00am followed by Shahrit 6:45am
8:00am followed by Shahrit 8:45am
Sundays
7:45am followed by Shahrit 8:30am
(SEPT. 25 @ 7:30 AM—SHAHRIT @ 8:30AM)
MINHA followed by ARVIT: Sunday—Thursday
Until September 29 @ 6:30 PM (Oct. 2—6 @ 6:15 PM)
NEXT SHABBAT PARASHAT NITZAVIM
FRIDAY SEPTBEMBER 30
OCTOBER 1
7:18 PM Shabbat Ends
MSC CLASSES
Monday
7:30 PM
Derekh Mitzvotekha—TESHUVA With Rabbi Benchimol
SHABBAT TEHILIM READING
‫זרחים יילים שראלים הודים רושלים‬
(
‫י‬
‫י‬
‫י‬
‫ח‬
‫תהלים למען אחי (א‬
‫סיום של כל ספר התהלים בשבת למען ביטחון החיילים ואזרחי מדינת ישראל‬
Every Shabbat Tehilim reading is done for the safety and security of the Israeli soldiers and citizens. We
read to complete from beginning to end the entire book of Tehilim. You do not have to be present to join
us in the reading. One can read any book over the course of Shabbat. Please see Tamar to get a book.
The book of Psalms (150 chapters) is divided to 5 books shown below:
Book I Psalms 1-41
Book IV Psalms 90-106
Book II Psalms 42-72
Book V Psalms 107-150
Book III Psalms 73-89
10 years of Post-Kiddush Tehilim Reading
We thank all the participants over the past ten years. May G-d repay you for your commitment
with a lot of success, happiness, Nahat and health, in a revealed way.
Children’s Shabbat Program
Shabbat mornings 10:30 am until Kiddush.4th floor Fun & educational programs for your
children while you attend services. ST O R I E S, S O N G S, G A M E S & P R A Y E R S
LULAV & ETROG
It is a Mitzvah to have your own Lulav & Etrog set for the holiday of Sukkot.
You can place your orders through the Synagogue by speaking with Marc
Hazan. Tel. 917.667.0790 or by email hereiamf@aol.com. Due to the Shmitta
Year in Israel, only Italian & Moroccan Lulavim & Etrogim are available for
$40, $55, or $105.
Orders and checks must be received AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
SIMHAT TORAH CELEBRATION
5:40 PM
8:30 AM
CELEBRATE
FOOD & DRINKS
SING & DANCE
STREET CLOSING
WOMEN’S TEHILIM READING
THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25—10:30 AM
AT MSC (AFTER SUPER SUNDAY SELIHOT)
.‫מנהטן כולל –מנהטן ספרדיק קאנג‬
DE LA TABLE DU KOLLEL …
‫בס''ד‬
…A LA TABLE DE CHABBAT
" Q ue s oi t ma udi t c e l ui q ui é g ar e l ' a ve ug l e s ur s on c he mi n! - E t l e
pe upl e r é po n dr a: A me n. " ( D e ut é r o no me , 2 7 , 18 )
Lorsque les Hébreux seront entrés en Canaan, précise Moise, ils devront se réunir
sur le mont Guerizime et le mont Eval pour y entendre énoncées les bénédictions et
les malédictions que, suivant le cas, l'Éternel leur enverra.
Les malédictions sont, en règle générale, prévues par Dieu pour les cas où la justice
humaine, elle, ne peut intervenir, faute de preuves ou parce que le méfait est
accompli en cachette. II est normal que, dans de tels cas, l'Éternel se charge
directement d'infliger un châtiment à celui quia mal agi.
Parmi les cas cités dans la Torah, relevons celui de l'aveugle auquel un clairvoyant a
mal indiqué son chemin, auquel il a sciemment donné un faux renseignement et, de
ce fait, il l'a égaré. II est évident que dans un tel cas le pauvre aveugle n'a pas la
possibilité de se plaindre et de faire poursuivre celui qui a si cruellement agi envers
lui.
II ne l'a pas vu, il ne le connaît pas et même s'il arrive à le désigner, celui-ci peut
facilement nier et, de la sorte, se disculper. Aussi, l'Éternel intervient-il lui-même et
promet, dès l'abord, que sa malédiction atteindra un tel homme.
L'aveugle dont il est parlé dans le texte n'est pas seulement et nécessairement celui
qui a perdu l'usage de la vue. II peut s'agir tout aussi bien d'un homme qui voit
parfaitement, mais qui, dans un domaine donné, n'est pas au courant.
Si on lui donne de faux renseignements, si on lui fait faire des démarches inutiles et
superflues, tout se passe comme si, réellement, on avait mis des embûches sur son
chemin, comme si on l'avait égaré, car, sur ce terrain-là, on peut dire qu'il est
véritablement aveugle.
II ne faut pourtant pas croire que, dans un tel cas, tout aussi bien que dans celui de
l'aveugle véritable, on a fait son devoir uniquement en s'abstenant, de faire un geste
pour égarer notre prochain.
II nous est, en réalité, prescrit de faire un acte positif à son égard, de l'aider, de le
conseiller, de l'éclairer, de le guider et de le faire profiter de notre expérience.
Alors seulement nous pourrons prétendre avoir droit aux bénédictions que l'Éternel
prévoit par ailleurs pour tous ceux qui auront fait leur devoir envers le déshérité
qu'est " l'aveugle ".
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L I B R ARY B O O K S
We Th ank th e B ena rrosh & At t ar Fa mi li es for th ei r rec ent sp ons orship of
s efa ri m t o MSC ’s Li b ra ry in mem ory of Shi m on b en Da vid Att a r Z ” L.
$1,500 m ore i s s ti ll n eed ed t o c omp let e cu rrent s et s of s efari m in ou r lib ra ry.
To s p ons or, in h on or of, or in memory of, a loved on e, p leas e c ontac t th e
offic e.
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‫כדורי‪.‬נט' מגיש‪ :‬פנינים לפרשת השבוע "כי תבוא"‪ ,‬מתוך הספר "אוצר‬
‫הפנינים" על התנ"ך‬
‫וענית ואמרת לפני ה' אלוהיך‪ ,‬ארמי אובד אבי" (כו‪ ,‬ה)‪".‬‬
‫רש"י‪" :‬לשון הרמת קול"‪ .‬ויש להקשות‪ ,‬מדוע דווקא כאן הוצרך להרים את‬
‫קולו?‬
‫ויבואר בהקדם הגמרא במסכת ברכות (ל"א)‪ ,‬שמתפילת חנה למדנו שאסור‬
‫למתפלל להגביה קולו בתפילתו‪ .‬וטעם הדבר הוא‪ ,‬כדי שלא יאמרו שאין‬
‫הקב"ה שומע התפילה שהיא בלחש‪ ,‬ויוודע לכל שה' יודע מחשבות‪ .‬ונמצא‬
‫א"כ‪ ,‬שאם המתפלל מודיע בעצם תפילתו שה' יודע מחשבות‪ ,‬יכול הוא‬
‫להתפלל בקול‪ ,‬שהרי אין חשש שיאמרו המלעיזים כנ"ל‪.‬‬
‫וזהו ביאור הרש"י‪" ,‬וענית ואמרת ‪ -‬לשון הרמת קול"‪ ,‬שדוקא כאן יכול‬
‫המתםלל להרים קולו‪ ,‬מפני שהוא אומר בתפילתו את הענין של "ארמי אובד‬
‫אבי"‪ ,‬שמכאן משמע שה' יודע מחשבות‪ ,‬וסיכל את עצת לבן הארמי שביקש‬
‫לעקור את הכל‪ ,‬מפני שידע את מחשבתו הרעה‪...‬‬
‫ארמי אובד אבי‪ ,‬וירד מצרימה" (שם)‪".‬‬
‫יבואר בהקדם הגמרא במסכת שבת (ק"י)‪ ,‬שאבותינו ירדו למצרים בגלל בגד‬
‫בשווי שני סלעים‪ .‬כלומר‪ ,‬שבגלל קנאת האחים ביוסף‪ ,‬על שהעדיפו אביו‬
‫ועשה לו כתונת פסים‪ ,‬מכרוהו‪ ,‬ובגלל זה ירדו למצרים בסופו של דבר‪.‬‬
‫וזהו ביאור הפסוק‪" ,‬ארמי אובד אבי"‪ ,‬הוא לבן הארמי שרצה לאבד את אבי‪,‬‬
‫ובגלל רמאותו‪ ,‬נתן ליעקב את לאה לפני רחל‪ ,‬ומפני כך לא היה יוסף הבכור‪,‬‬
‫ולכן קינאו בו אחיו‪ .‬כי אם היה בכור‪ ,‬לא היו מקנאים בו כל כך‪ .‬ולכן "וירד‬
‫מצרימה"‪ ,‬שבסופו של דבר מכרוהו והוצרכו לרדת למצרים‪...‬‬
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The Manhattan Kollel
MAZAL TOV
MS C i s p rou d t o ann oun ce t h at o u r Ko l l el s t ud en t s : Yaako v B enn i sh ,
Men ach em S h o l l ar, Tzem ach S i mo n , Men ach en S ud ak h ave co mp l et ed t h ei r
ye ar l o n g S mi ch a P ro gram (R ab b i n i cal Ord i n at ion ) un d er th e gu i d an ce of
Rabbi Menachem Bennish.
M S C I S G R A T E F U L T O A L L O U R S P O N S O R S F O R I N VE S T I N G &
TAKING PART IN OUR MANHATTAN KOLLEL .
We thank all our current kollel monthly sponsors (in alphabetical order):
ALLAN AMSEL
ELIE CHETRIT
ISAAC FHIMA
DAVID PEREZ
ARYEH ASSOULINE
MEYER CHETRIT
ALBERT GAD
JEAN MARC PEREZ
GADI BENHAMO
SIDNEY COHEN
HARRY NASSER
OFER TAL
We need additional sponsors to meet next year’s budget!
K oll e l, Dai ly S er v ic e s, On e - on -O n e L ea rning , Mento ring, Ba r/ Bat Mit z vah
C la ss e s, F re e H eb r ew Sch ool P rog ram
T o sp on so r a s tud e n t, pl e as e em ai l or ca ll Rabb i B e nc h im ol
r ab bi @s ep ha ra d.o rg
21 2.9 88. 6085
THE SIYUM PROJECT
5776 (2015-2016) The Year of "Hakhel" (Assembly)
- A Year of Gathering for Torah Observance and Study -
The Torah states, “At the end of every seven years (Shmitah)… When all Israel comes to appear before Gd… you shall read this Torah before all Israel, in their ears. Assemble the people: the men, the women, the
children...” (Deuteronomy 31:10-12) This event was known as Hakhel. It was the only event that required
the attendance of every Jew, reminiscent of the historic moment when our nation stood at Mount Sinai,
when every member of our nation was present when G-d lovingly gave us the Torah. During this upcoming
year of “Hakhel” (5776), we encourage all Jews to utilize this auspicious time to assemble – men, women
and children – and encourage each other to increase in Torah observance and study.
Pair up with a Rabbi to learn and complete a Tractate of Talmud,
followed by a Siyum (completion) celebration!!!
F R E E P R O G R A M O P EN T O A L L :
COME EVERYDAY or ONCE A WEEK
G O A L : T O M A K E A S M A N Y S I Y UM IM A S PO S S I B L E !
C O N T A C T : R a b b i B e n n i s h : 7 1 8 .9 1 5 . 8 5 4 4
NAME
TRACTATE/BOOK TO BE COMPLETED
APP. TIME OF COMPLETION
Mor Chogeg
Tractate Berakhot
Tishrei
Isaac Fhima
Tractate Shabbat
Nissan
Elliot Lyman
Tanya
Adar
Yossi Mazig
Mishnayot Seder Nezikin
Shevat
Nissan Nefas
Tractate Avodah Zarah
Nissan
TEHILLIM
Page 7
Please join us in reading Tehilim for the safety and security of the Israeli soldiers and citizens.
You can use the link below on your phone. http://tehilimyahad.com/mr.jsp?r=XhNiNt92Aw
OR read Psalms: 20, 109, 121, 144, 83, 91 &150.
Bikur Holim: Please pray for the Refuah Shelemah of the people in our community.
MEN:
►Daniel ben Rachel
►‫רבי יאשיהו פינטו בן הרבנית זהרי‬
►Hananiah Gad ben Hannah
►Shlomo ben Hava
►Mordecai Moshe ben Simcha
►Moshe Lieb ben Rivka
►Mathatiaou Noam ben Déborah
►Eliyahu Shimon ben Shulamit
►Linus ben Chava Shulamit
►Yisrael ben Rachel
►Sion ben Tzilia
►Avraham Yaakov ben Bracha
►Shmuel ben Bat-Zion
►Avraham ben Rachel
►Yisroel Eliezer ben Frumith
►Yaakov ben Lulu
►Yacov ben Lina
►Ilan ben Esther
►Rabbi Michael Ben Rachel
►Avraham ben Esther
► Menachem Mendel Meir ben Chana Chaya Henn
► Shimon Baruch Neria ben Friedel ► Eliyahu ben Chaim
►Yaakov ben Miriam
►Lebish Shishin ben Rachel
►Meir Ben Messody
►Yitzhak David Ben Brocha Tov
►Dov ber ben Shoshana Roiza
►Menachen ben Meir Adonee
WOMEN:
►Freha bat Hannah
►Shoshana bat Farokh
►Esther bat Miriam
►Sharon bat Rachel
►Tabitha Rae bat Chana Tsvia
►Ziva bat Shoshana
►Bracha Riva Leah bat Devorah
►Nekadam bat Pnina
►Malka Chana bat Rivka
►Mazal bat Ester
►Chana bat Rachel
►Brocha Yosefa bat Mura
►Gila Talin bat Simcha
►Feigale bat Hannah
►Reisele bat Elasale
►Mazal bat Sümbül
►Rina bat Sada
►Hana Alta bat Bina
►Marianne (Miriam) bat Marcelle ►Esther bat Marcelle
►Brocha Yosefa bat Mura
►Shantel bat Hana.
►Hinda bat Sara
►Moshe Meir ben Rivkah Leah
►Chaim Yisroel ben Chanah Tzirel
►Levi ben Bila
►Meshulam ben Elka Raisa
►Joseph ben Miriam
►Hagay ben Hana
►Moshe Chaim ben Ilanit Alya Sarah
►Simcha ben Chai Riesha
► Menachem Yonah ben Yehudis
►Nouriel ben Yosef
►Efim ben Etya
►Raphael ben Chaim
►Benyamin ben Geullah
►Chaim Yitzhak Ben Chava Gabriella
►Haya Miriam bat Hannah
►Raizel bat Dena
►Lena bat Ester
►Devorah bat Mirriam
►Brocha Yosefa bat Mura
►Shayna Tema Gitrel bat Libba
►Rachel bat Shoshana
►Rachel bat Adina
►Dvorah bat Sarah
►Rachel bat Neshama Leah
►Hannah bat Ida.
TORAH THOUGHTS
You shall take of the first of all the fruit of the land... (Deuteronomy 26:2)
Everything that is for the sake of G-d should be of the best and most beautiful. When
one builds a house of prayer, it should be more beautiful than his own dwelling. When
one feeds the hungry, he should feed him of the best and sweetest of his table. When
one clothes the naked, he should clothe him with the finest of his clothes. Whenever one
designates something for a holy purpose, he should sanctify the finest of his
possessions; as it is written, "The choicest to G-d."
The rule, "the choicest to G-d," applies in all areas of life. If the school day must include
both sacred and secular studies, the former should be scheduled for the morning hours
when the mind is at its freshest and most receptive. If one's talents are to be divided
between two occupations, one whose primary function is to pay the bills and a second
which benefits his fellow man, he should devote his keenest abilities to the latter.
In devoting the "first-ripened fruits" of his life to G-d, a person, in effect, is saying:
"Here lies the focus of my existence. Quantitatively, this may represent but a small part
of what I am and have; but the purpose of everything else I do and possess is to enable
this percentile of spirit to rise above my matter-clogged life."
HAFTARA FOR PARASHAT KI TAVO PAGE 1201 (IN ARTSCROLL HUMASH)
MONTH OF ELUL
The month of Elul contains tremendous energies of Divine compassion for the Jewish People. It is
customary to inspect one's past actions, repent for misdeeds and make a firm resolution to better one's ways.
It is customary to give extra charity and to recite the entire book of tehillim during this month, as a
preparation for the days of awe (Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur). Those interested in getting a free book of
Tehilim, please contact the synagogue. Our Sages say, "Teshuva, Tefila and Tzedaka dispel all negative
decrees".
SUPER SUNDAY SELIHOT & BREAKFAST
Th i s S u n d a y S e p t e mb er 2 5 — 7 : 3 0 a m.
S u p e r S u n d a y S e l i h o t i s sp on so r e d b y:
David & Alla Abayev in memory of
David’s beloved father, Pinhas ben Burcha Z”L.
The Chetrit and Fhima families in memory of
Rabbi Yehuda ben Miriam Bensimhon ZT”L.
Anonymously in honor of the Congregation.
HIGH HOLIDAYS – 5777
“Days of Awe” - ‫ימים נוראים‬
Rosh Hashanah – October 2 – 4
Yom Kipp ur – Oct ober 11 – 12
Please make your reservations for seats as quickly as possible as we
have limited capacity and anticipate that all seats will be occupied.
Please Note: Only paid reservations will be seated in main Sanctuary!
Men:
Women:
Members:
Non Members:
$150
$100
$300
$200
SPECIAL TZEDAKA FUND FOR THE NEEDY
As we enter the days of the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days), we prepare
ourselves through Prayer, Repentance & Charity (Tzedaka). MSC has a
special tzedaka fund for the needy.
To participate, please contact Rabbi Benchimol at 212.988.6085.
MSC invites you to Two Community Rosh Hashanah dinners at
EIGHTEEN RESTAURANT.
Sunday October 2 nd & Monday October 3 rd
$80/ person per night $45/ child per night
Please make your reservations by calling 18 Restaurant directly.
Limited seats! Mention MSC to reserve at this special price!
(212) 517-2400
240 East 81st Street NYC (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
GLATT KOSHER. Under the Strict Supervision of the OK.