Based on Letters and Talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson

April 2014 Hope of Israel Ministries

Delusions of Anger

Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson

There are people who go about life believingGdis angry with them. "After all," they say, "why shouldn't He? I've abandoned Him. I've done things He doesn't like. In fact, I hardly ever think of Him any more. Why should He care about me?"

They delude themselves. At the core of their consciousness rests a spark of Him, awake and pulsating within everything they do. Indeed, that spark does not let them alone.

And from Above only love pours down, an Infinite love that does not change or interrupt.

What blocks entry of that love? What holds back the spark within?

Nothing more than those deluded dreams.

Apple Butter Muffins
Ingredients
· 7 oz pkg apple-cinnamon muffin mix ¼ c. apple butter
· 1 beaten egg 1 Tbsp. oil
· ½ c. milk
Directions
· Line muffin pan with cups. Put muffin mix in a bow. In another bowl, stir together egg, milk ½ of apple butter and oil. Add this mixture to muffin mix. Stir until moistened. Fill cups 1/3 full. ‘top each muffin with 1 teaspoon apple butter, then remaining batter. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Don’t forget to wish the following Mishpocha a Happy Birthday *

Christopher Hansen -- April 07 Barbara Huffman -- April 11 Diana Truszkowski -- April 26

Happy Anniversary to John and Judy Randall April 6

*If you want your Birthday or Anniversary added to the newsletter, please contact Vickie

ask the Rabbi

Widows and Orphans: Stop the Suffering /
The Torah says (Exodus 22:20-23): "Don't taunt or oppress a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt... Don't cause pain to widows or orphans." Why is this so important?
The Aish Rabbi Replies:
It is a natural inclination to pick on the weak. And those who have been weak and picked on are most likely to revenge themselves by picking in turn on others. The Bible warns us to exercise special protection for those incapable of protecting themselves.
People sometimes say they can't believe in God because the world is so full of suffering. But I have found that people who say that are rarely involved in stopping the world's suffering. And the people who are involved in healing the world's suffering rarely talk like that. When your life revolves around yourself, the world is a cold, sterile, and unfriendly place. When your life revolves around giving to others, you feel how wonderful it is to be alive.
Bart Stern, a Holocaust survivor, told me of the time a man in Auschwitz was robbed of his daily ration of bread. Because of the starved and emaciated state of concentration camp inmates, this was tantamount to a sentence of death. Bart gave the man some of his own bread.
He told me, "The many thousands of dollars I've given to tzedaka since the war are nothing compared to that one piece of bread."
Bart had nothing to spare, but he nevertheless found the ability to give. Perhaps because of that, he was one of the gentlest and happiest men I ever knew. Auschwitz didn't make him bitter. It made him better.
Upcoming Events:
Passover will be on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. The meal will be catered compliments of Hope of Israel. We just ask that you notify us by no later than April 5th with your final head count. After the 5th we cannot guarantee room for additional guests. Please see Vickie or Mike for confirmation of available space.
Prayer Requests
Our Congregation Carolyn Mayrose
Rabstor & Delilah & Family Ryan Harmon (son of Carolyn’s friend)
Lynwood Andrews Cody Burgess (Mike & Vickie’s Grandson)
Steve Fear’s parents Jackie Silver & Family
Laura Myers’ Sister – Marcie

Nisan 5774 Barukh atah Adonai E1oheinu, melekh ha'olam, asher

kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Shabbat

Friday April 5 6:54 Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who

Friday April 12 7:01 has made us holy through His commandments and

Friday April 19 7:31 commanded us to kind the Sabbath light.

Friday April 27 7:38

Remembering Our Men and Women in the Military

Don’t forget to pray for our men and women in the military. Pray also for their families. If you know of anyone you would like to add to our list, please contact Mike, Vickie or Sean

Jonathan Wright /Air Force (Carolyn Mayrose’s nephew)

Brent Silver ( Jackie and Steve Silver)

Steven Wright (Bentelee’s Dad)

Anthony Hubbard/USA Marine

Mourner’s Kaddish

Magnified and sanctified be His great name in the world which He has created according to His will. May He establish His kingdom during your life and during your days, and during the life of the whole House of Israel, even swiftly and soon, and say Amen.

Let His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity.

Blessed, praised, and glorified, exalted, extolled and honored, magnified and lauded be the name of the Holy One, Blessed is He, though He be high above all the blessings and songs, praises, and consolations which are uttered in the world, and say Amen.

May He who makes peace in His high places make peace upon us and upon all Israel, and say Amen.

Yeet-ga-dahl v'yeet-ka-dahsh sh'may ra-ba. B'ohl-ma-dee v’ra ch’roo-tay v'yahm-leech mahl-choo-tay, b'cha-yaye-chon oo-v’yo-may-chon oo-v’cha-yaye d'chol bait Yisrael, ba-ah-ga-la oo-veez-mahn kah-reev; v'eem-roo ah-mane.

Y'hay sh’may ra-ba m’va-rahch, l’oh-lahm oo-l’ahl-may ahl-ma-ya, yeet-ba-rahch

Yeet-ba-rach v-yeesh-ta-bahch v-yeet-pa-ahr v-yeet-ro-mahm v’yeet-na-say v-yeet-ha-dahr v’yeet-ah-leh v’yeet-ha-lahl sh’may d’kood-sha b’reech hoo. L’ay-la meen kol beer-cha-ta v’she-ra-ta, toosh-b’cha-ta v’neh-cheh-ma-ta da-ah-me-rahn b’ahl-ma, v’eem-roo ah-mane.

Oh-seh shalom beam-ro-mahv, hoo ya-ah-seh shalom ah-lay-noo, v’ahl kol Yisrael; v’een-roo ah-mane.

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***If there is anything you would like to see added to the next newsletter, contact Vickie, Mike or Sean

Mishpocha,

It has been a wonderful experience to publish this newsletter each month. But as with all things, this too is about to change. I am turning the reigns over to Sean. I am excited to see all the wonderful things she has to contribute to this newsletter. I have confidence she will far exceed my abilities! Thank you Sean for your commitment to Hope of Israel.

Key tov, key l’oh-lahm chas-doe

Todah Rabah, Abba!!!

In the name of Y’shua (B’Shem Yeshua)

Vickie

Together we worship the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel. We love Israel, The Land and its People. We support Israel’s Messianic Community financially and with prayer. We encourage people of all denominations to worship with us on Shabbat and continue with Sunday worship in their home churches, if they desire.

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