Saturday, February 06, 2021

WATCH LIVE! Sinai Academy's 24th Annual Auction

Sinai Academy's 24th Annual Auction featuring world renowned Mentalist David Blatt, heartwarming singer Joey Newcomb and talented music star Michoel Pruzansky. Also get ready to be inspired by Rabbi Ephraim Shapiro, Rav Gav Friedman and Rabbi Chaim Rosenfeld. And hey, you never know. You may also be the lucky winner of $100,000 cash or any other of the over 100 amazing prizes being raffled off tonight!

Purchase tickets and tune in: www.SinaiAuction.org

Sinai Academy helps boys connect to their jewish roots after being totally lost from it for years. For decades Sinai Academy has helped hundreds of boys who are today extremely successful. Partner with Sinai and join their Auction now!

Archstone: Solution to Addiction in the Frum Community

Addiction.

It’s a scary word for most people. And for good reason. Addiction is a serious matter that requires a serious response.

But addiction is also a topic that has been largely taboo in the frum world for several reasons
. One is because many were of the belief that it didn’t exist in Orthodox Jewish circles. Others didn’t know of a kosher treatment option. Thus, when there was a genuine case of addiction, it was dealt with in “hiding,” so to speak. Or it wasn’t dealt with at all.

Enter Archstone Behavioral Health.

Archstone is a rehabilitation center based in Florida, providing treatment for addiction to substances such as drugs and alcohol while maintaining the sensitivities needed for a frum patient.


Moshe A. Yachnes, LCSW, CSAT,
who has years of experience in this field, has educated many in the frum community on the effective treatments that exist, tailoring a roadmap to success for patient after patient.

Mo, as he is affectionately known, personally screens and hires every clinician at Archstone, ensuring that they will be able to provide appropriate treatment to clients from the frum community.

“We can’t hide from this issue,” says Mo. “It’s real and it’s out there.
What is reassuring is that there is a solution – a solution that is tailored to frum clients, who can take solace in the fact that we have a program that they will feel comfortable with.” Patients in Mo’s program attend group therapy sessions focusing on specific underlying disorders, life issues, or addiction treatment topics ​​​; receive treatment for co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns; can take advantage of alternative therapeutic treatment options to increase overall health and decrease stress; and receive life and work skills assistance as needed.

Once the client has recovered, Mo and his team create an aftercare plan for long-term wellness.

“At Archstone, we focus on the patient’s whole recovery journey,” says Mo, “Not just the time they reside at our rehabilitation facility. Unfortunately, relapsing after leaving rehabilitation is fairly common. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, relapse rates while in recovery are 40 to 60 percent because a patient may not have enough support to remain motivated for recovery. We focus on making sure that our efforts bear fruit for the long-term. We offer a full continuum of care, from detox to outpatient.”

This includes staff follow up with patients to address ongoing needs and issues that may affect recovery, in addition to a support system of the program’s 20 years worth of “alumni”.

Archstone accepts all major insurances. If you or a loved one are currently struggling with addiction or mental illness, call Mo at 561-944-7763 to get help today.

“We are here to serve the frum client. During the crisis of addiction, please know that, above all, you are not alone. We’ll be there for you every step of the way during your recovery journey.”

Friday, February 05, 2021

Earth From 3.7 Billion Miles Away

Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagen.

This video was produced for Lesson 5 of A Reason to Celebrate, a course by the Rosh Chodesh Society.

The Rosh Chodesh Society is a division of The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI).

Thursday, February 04, 2021

Yudi Cohen & Son "Nafshi"

Cantor Yudi Cohen, who you may remeber back when he was a child soloist on Tzlil V'zemer's volume 3 and 4 during the mid to late 1980's, singin here with his young son in honor of the latter's Bar Mitzvah.

From the author: "In honor of my son Aron's Bar Mitzvah we present to you this special recording of Father and Son. This song was composed by Shmuel Yefet for Ishai Ribo and Motti Steinmetz. The words are taken from the the mystical poem Anim Zemirot which is recited on Shabbos and Yom Tov mornings. It is believed to have been written by Rav Yehudah HeHassid, the 12th-century German scholar and pietist. "

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

A Holocaust Interview Every Jew Should Hear

Shmuel Beller lived through the Holocaust and gives wild details to his journey, how he survived and what gave him the strength to never give up.

Camp HASC: A Halftime Musical Performance - Trailer

Join us at a Time for Music 34 on February 14, for the first time ever the HASC concert is FREE! This action-packed livestream’s swiveling lights, rolling drums and sheer musical wonder will captivate and enthrall. The much-anticipated annual concert emerges under unique circumstances. But Camp HASC has never been fazed by adversity, rising to the occasion in an incredible way, against all odds.

PLUS! This year, Camp HASC presents an all-new phenomenon: the Halftime Show at A Time for Music 34, brought to you with impeccable choreography, meaningful lyrics, designed to leave a powerful, emotional impression. Featuring Shulem Lemmer, Eli Schwebel and the Camp HASC campers.

A presentation which will captivate and enthrall while ensuring another magical summer for the grateful campers and families of Camp HASC.

Register today for access at hascconcert.link/grpa1

Boston Dynamics Robot Dog Can Jump a Rope

Boston Dynamic's Spot robot got a whole toolkit of improvements from an arm that can lift 11 pounds to thermal imaging video cameras. The dog-like robot can now swing a jump rope and draw with chalk too.

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Matzah Bakery Built in Rav Chaim Kanievsky House

Historic Baking Matzos with Rav Chaim Kanievsky Head of Yeshiva Ateres Shlomo. Bakery built special in the house of R Chaim for the supporters of the Yeshiva

Monday, February 01, 2021

Losing a Father While Sitting Shiva for a Mother

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Meshi-Zahav, father of ZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, died from COVID-19 over the weekend at 84.

His wife, Sara Zisl Meshi-Zahav, died three days ago at 81 after combating the virus as well. Their son, Moshe, died three weeks ago, leaving Yehuda dealing with the deaths of three immediate relatives within a month.

Zalmy Schreiber Sings Pada Beshalom

Singer and pianist Zalmy Schreiber has released an uplifting recording of the Lubavitcher Niggun Padah Beshalom with an original contemporary feel and translated English chorus.

The Niggun was written for and is sung in honor of the release of the Alter Rebbe from prison, with lyrics from Tehilim Kapitel 55. The opening words - “Padah Beshalom” mean “Redeemed with Peace” or “Redeemed with Shalom”.

May all those who need redemption and peace receive their answers soon, and may the whole world see the ultimate redemption and true peace immediately.

Instagram @Zalmyschreiber

Music and Vocals - Zalmy Schreiber
Guitar - Moshe Katzen (@MosheKatzen)
Bass Guitar - Mendel Hadakov (@Mendelh1)
Recording and Artwork - Moishy Goldstein (@MusicStudioNYC)
Mixing and masterring by Ian Freitor and Daniel Kepler - PlayMasters Studio

Sunday, January 31, 2021

LIVE: Historic Celebration of Shuvu’s 30th Anniversary

Join us as we complete Kol Hatorah Kulah in partnership with the children of Shuvu.

Men, women, and children can choose sections of Shas and Tanach to complete - and celebrate together at our grand Siyum!

Joey Newcomb - R' Ari Schonfeld (Night Seder America) - R' Ephraim Eliyahu Shapiro and More!

Live Stream Begins at 8PM EST

Thousands Attend Levaya of Rav Dovid Soloveitchik, Z’TL

Levaya of Hagaon HaRav Meshulam Dovid Halevi Soloveitchik ZATZAL, Rosh Yeshivas Brisk. He was 99.

Thousands of people joined the levaya at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, which began from the niftar’s home on 17 Eli HaCohen Street and passed by the nearby Yeshivas Brisk on the way to Har Hamenuchos, where he will be buried next to his father, z’tl.

It was announced at the beginning of the levaya that according to the wishes of the niftar, z’tl, his oldest son, HaRav Yitzchak Zeev, the son-in-law of HaGaon HaRav Baruch Dov Povarsky, will take his position as Rosh Yeshivas Brisk.

Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik is the son of Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Soloveitchik, the 'Rabbi of Brisk,' and the grandson of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk, the originator of the 'Brisker method' of studying Talmud.



FULL VIDEO

Shloime Dachs Orchestra, Dovid Dachs - Zemiros - Rechnitz

We are proud & excited to introduce a brand new "Im Eshkachech", performed by Dovid Dachs & Zemiros Choir.

Special Thank You to Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz for graciously allowing us to perform this beautiful new Im Eshkachech at my daughter Faige's wedding to Daniel Selevan. The song, beautifully arranged by Doni Gross, transformed the Chupa to the next level.

Credits:
Production: Shloime Dachs
Music: The Shloime Dachs Orchestra & Singers
Composed: Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz
Arranged: Doni Gross
Vocals: Dovid Dachs
Choir: Zemiros | Yoily Polatseck, Yoely Friedrich, Beri Karpen
Video & Editing: Motty Engel Studios
Post Production: Yoily Polatseck & Gershy Schwarcz
Mix & Master: Gershy Schwarcz @ Edgware Studios
Lighting Design: David Jacob Productions
Performed at: The Palace / Shulem Schwartz
Stage Managers: Avi Krasnow / Zvi Bokow
Event Coordination: NR Management Team

In tribute & memory of Carl Schickler who passed away suddenly shortly after the wedding. This was the last wedding he played at and we are all honored to have had him play Trombone that night, as he did in the Jewish Music business the past 25 years. You will be missed.