Saturday, May 20, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
A REVOLUTION IS BREWING
We find ourselves at the threshold of history in the making, with a movement that will BEZ”H revolutionize one of the greatest struggles faced by families in the community. Its success will be life-changing — and life-creating — for countless families in the most difficult of predicaments.
Background
Everyone is familiar with the challenges of couples who struggle to naturally bear children. While medical options exist, their costs are astronomical and, even with the assistance of wonderful tzedakah organizations, often can’t be met without great difficulty.
In the rest of the Western world, the government and insurance providers cover the costs of these wondrous treatments, but shockingly not so in the United States of America, where we remain woefully behind in this area. This is an injustice that must come to an end. This is a medical necessity like anything else, and must be covered.
The Solution
It’s time for a change in federal law, demanding that private insurance companies, and eventually also government-funded insurances, do what’s right and cover these invaluable treatments.
The timing has never been better than now, with Congress divided and enough support to see a bill pass. We can’t let this opportunity go to waste!
Why Tzedek
In a letter to Tzedek signed by 300 families, they urge the organization, which has proven in the past to be able to enact measures that others never could, to heed their pleas and help ensure the passage of this critical bill.
This push will take place in three phases:
The first will see infertility treatment included in the category of ‘medical necessities,’ amending ERISA and requiring commercial insurance companies to cover these treatments.
The second will see general marketplace insurance companies be pressed into doing the same so they can be eligible for the Obamacare exchanges. The final stage will be convincing Medicaid to follow the market and cover these vital services.
We Need You
As can be imagined, the insurance companies are pouring in millions in lobbying money to stop the above from happening. While there is enough support for these measures, we need to fight back with millions of our own if we want to win.
There’s no other choice! Klal Yisroel will unite and we will win — for generations.
WE NEED EVERYONE ON BOARD
Background
Everyone is familiar with the challenges of couples who struggle to naturally bear children. While medical options exist, their costs are astronomical and, even with the assistance of wonderful tzedakah organizations, often can’t be met without great difficulty.
In the rest of the Western world, the government and insurance providers cover the costs of these wondrous treatments, but shockingly not so in the United States of America, where we remain woefully behind in this area. This is an injustice that must come to an end. This is a medical necessity like anything else, and must be covered.
The Solution
It’s time for a change in federal law, demanding that private insurance companies, and eventually also government-funded insurances, do what’s right and cover these invaluable treatments.
The timing has never been better than now, with Congress divided and enough support to see a bill pass. We can’t let this opportunity go to waste!
Why Tzedek
In a letter to Tzedek signed by 300 families, they urge the organization, which has proven in the past to be able to enact measures that others never could, to heed their pleas and help ensure the passage of this critical bill.
This push will take place in three phases:
The first will see infertility treatment included in the category of ‘medical necessities,’ amending ERISA and requiring commercial insurance companies to cover these treatments.
The second will see general marketplace insurance companies be pressed into doing the same so they can be eligible for the Obamacare exchanges. The final stage will be convincing Medicaid to follow the market and cover these vital services.
We Need You
As can be imagined, the insurance companies are pouring in millions in lobbying money to stop the above from happening. While there is enough support for these measures, we need to fight back with millions of our own if we want to win.
There’s no other choice! Klal Yisroel will unite and we will win — for generations.
WE NEED EVERYONE ON BOARD
Thursday, May 18, 2023
5 Month Old Girl in Need of Urgent Surgery
Little Saraleh lives in Israel and is born to proud parents who waited years for their beautiful gift, but she was born with an internal growth in her lower digestive tract which must be removed immediately. This type of surgery has a high success rate when done by the age of 3 months. Saraleh is holding at the sweet age of 5 months now. The fact is the hour is getting late.
Though Saraleh’s family lives in Eretz Yisroel they, as any parent would do for their child, immediately began researching and making plans for this life-saving journey. They soon discovered the exorbitant cost of $250,000 to save this young bas meilech was not going to be a journey they could take without your help. We don’t understand all of Hashem's ways but their special gift from Hashem, and the challenges little Sarah faces has necessitated that they turn to you.
We are asking that you take this journey with us, where the destination is the most glorious outcome: to save a beautiful jewish child’s life together with us!
We daven that it may be an auspicious time that we turn to you, to Klal Yisroel and ask that you participate in saving the life of this little girl. The young parents simply have nowhere else to turn, but hope is not lost. Klal Yisroel is amazing. We plead that you open their hearts and hands to Saraleh to save her, help her live, give her the only chance she has.
Viznitz Nusach Yomim Noraim Sung in Mexico
Simchale Hamburger & Volvi Haas singing in Mexico part of the Davening from the Yomim Noraim as sung in Viznitz, during a spontaneous little Kumzitz in Cozumel, Mexico.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Black Bear Uses the Exit
A black bear trapped inside a garage uses the door labeled 'Exit' to get out.
Truckee, California. March, 2023.
Truckee, California. March, 2023.
Child Caught in Dust Devil During Baseball Game
A dust devil quickly formed during a youth baseball game in Jacksonville, Florida, prompting the teen umpire to leap into action.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Mastering the Impossible Two-Towel Challenge
Conquering the impossible two-towel challenge together as brothers.
Looks Like a Giant Wave!
This giant cloud formation appears like a tsunami wave looking ominously over a Cincinnati suburb.
Janelle Reed captured the awesome video as the rolling shelf cloud made its way through the Ohio neighbourhood on June 13th.
Janelle Reed captured the awesome video as the rolling shelf cloud made its way through the Ohio neighbourhood on June 13th.
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R’ Chaim Miller Crafting The Practical Tanya
The Path to His Yiddishkeit
Rabbi Chaim Miller is a renowned author, speaker, and thought leader. He is the author of Turning Judaism Outward, the first full biography of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and the multivolume Practical Tanya, which has set new standards in translating Chasidic thought for contemporary readers. He is the chief editor of the popular five-volume Gutnick Edition of the Chumash and the recently published anthology of Rambam’s Thirteen Principles of Faith, providing easy access to thousands of complex discourses of the Lubavitcher Rebbe easily accessible.
Chaim is an alumnus of the Haberdashers' Aske's School in London, and studies Medical Science at Leeds University. He has been described nationally as a "Mover and Shaker" in the Jewish world. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Chani, and their seven children.
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Rabbi Chaim Miller is a renowned author, speaker, and thought leader. He is the author of Turning Judaism Outward, the first full biography of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and the multivolume Practical Tanya, which has set new standards in translating Chasidic thought for contemporary readers. He is the chief editor of the popular five-volume Gutnick Edition of the Chumash and the recently published anthology of Rambam’s Thirteen Principles of Faith, providing easy access to thousands of complex discourses of the Lubavitcher Rebbe easily accessible.
Chaim is an alumnus of the Haberdashers' Aske's School in London, and studies Medical Science at Leeds University. He has been described nationally as a "Mover and Shaker" in the Jewish world. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Chani, and their seven children.
This Episode has been sponsored by the Newman Family L’zecher Nishmas Ruchama Perel Malka Leah Bat Aryeh Leib INFINITY LAND SERVICES
For more Meaningful content make sure to follow us on social media and download the Meaningful Minute app!
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Monday, May 15, 2023
A 90th Yahrzeit Tribute to Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt
In June, 2023, we will mark the 90th Yahrzeit (date of passing) of the King of Cantors, the great Yossele Rosenblatt. Rosenblatt's music has permeated Jewish life and Synagogue music throughout the globe. He set the gold standard for creativity in Cantorial arts with his magnificent and beautiful voice. Rosenblatt died in 1933 at the age of 51, but his music lives on in the hearts of Cantorial aficionados and supporters everywhere.
Rosenblatt's fame extended beyond the Jewish world earning him large concert fees, a singing role in the 1927 film The Jazz Singer, and the sobriquet "The Jewish Caruso". He was known for his extraordinary technique, for the sweetness of his timbre, and for his unique ability to transition from normal voice to falsetto with hardly any noticeable break at all. Notably, he turned down a "golden hello" from the Chicago opera house because it violated his religious principles.
All selections that will be performed were written and composed by Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt
Cantor Netanel Hershtik
Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot
Cantor Yaakov Stark
Cantor Yanky Lemmer
Cantor Zevi Muller
Get Your Seats
Rosenblatt's fame extended beyond the Jewish world earning him large concert fees, a singing role in the 1927 film The Jazz Singer, and the sobriquet "The Jewish Caruso". He was known for his extraordinary technique, for the sweetness of his timbre, and for his unique ability to transition from normal voice to falsetto with hardly any noticeable break at all. Notably, he turned down a "golden hello" from the Chicago opera house because it violated his religious principles.
All selections that will be performed were written and composed by Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt
Cantor Netanel Hershtik
Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot
Cantor Yaakov Stark
Cantor Yanky Lemmer
Cantor Zevi Muller
Get Your Seats
Sunday, May 14, 2023
The Song of Sotah
Daf Yomi will be celebrating the Siyum of Sotah this Wednesday. Rabbi Yossi Gleiberman presents "The SONG OF SOTAH" a great chazara that includes hundreds of phrases found in the mesechta, chazur’ing its key klallim and yesodos - all in rhyme!
"Control click" on images to enlarge.
"Control click" on images to enlarge.
An Original Film for R' Moshe Sherer z”l’s 25th Yahrzeit
Emissary of The Gedolim, Ambassador for Klal Yisroel
Shira Sings Shira
The power of song (shira) carries us through every moment of every day. It celebrates life’s highest peaks, and encourages us across the valleys. Song is contagious; when one person sings, he draws others in, and they can’t help but join him in harmony.
This song, composed by Shlomi Gronich in 1979 and now complete with new, uplifting lyrics by the one and only Lipa Schmeltzer, is a pitch-perfect invite from us to you, to raise your voice, to sing along, and to find strength and joy in music.
Of course, you won’t be singing alone! As you enjoy this pure a cappella recording featuring Shira’s finest vocal musicians, you’ll be inspired by the power of vocal music. You won’t hear a single string, wood, or wind instrument. No one but Shira can deliver such a nuanced, complex, and layered song without missing a beat (or an instrument).
This is not only the best thing you’ll hear this Sefira. It’s the best thing you’ll listen to—on repeat!—all year. Our gratitude to the legendary Sheya Mendlowitz for the concept.
Credits:
Produced by: Shraga Gold
Song Composed by: Shlomi Gronich - Tzon Barzel Music Ltd.
Lyrics by: Lipa Schmeltzer
Arranged by: Yoely Horowitz
Recorded, Mix & Mastered by: Shlome Wechter - Volume Studios
Filmed, Directed & Edited by: Ari Levy
Concept by: Sheya Mendlowitz
This song, composed by Shlomi Gronich in 1979 and now complete with new, uplifting lyrics by the one and only Lipa Schmeltzer, is a pitch-perfect invite from us to you, to raise your voice, to sing along, and to find strength and joy in music.
Of course, you won’t be singing alone! As you enjoy this pure a cappella recording featuring Shira’s finest vocal musicians, you’ll be inspired by the power of vocal music. You won’t hear a single string, wood, or wind instrument. No one but Shira can deliver such a nuanced, complex, and layered song without missing a beat (or an instrument).
This is not only the best thing you’ll hear this Sefira. It’s the best thing you’ll listen to—on repeat!—all year. Our gratitude to the legendary Sheya Mendlowitz for the concept.
Credits:
Produced by: Shraga Gold
Song Composed by: Shlomi Gronich - Tzon Barzel Music Ltd.
Lyrics by: Lipa Schmeltzer
Arranged by: Yoely Horowitz
Recorded, Mix & Mastered by: Shlome Wechter - Volume Studios
Filmed, Directed & Edited by: Ari Levy
Concept by: Sheya Mendlowitz
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