Don T Forget to Wish the Following Mishpocha a Happy Birthday *
April 2013 Hope of Israel Messianic Synagogue
Tikvah Yisrael Ministries
Blessings & Instructions for Shabbat Candles (By Chabad.org Staff) Part 4 of 4The Procedure:
While dressed in your Shabbat or holiday finery, place several coins in a charity box. Many have the custom to dedicate this charity to the poor in Israel. Light the candles. Place the lit match on the designated surface. (Note: Once the candles are lit, the Shabbat has been ushered in. As such, it is forbidden at that time to extinguish the match). Extend your hands over the candles, draw them inwards three times in a circular motion, and then cover your eyes.Say the blessing:
בָּרוּך אַתָּה אַדָנָ-י אֱ-להֵינוּ מֶלֶך הָעוֹלָם אַשֶׁר קִדְשָנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶל שַבָּת קודֶש
Transliteration: Baruch a-ta A-do-nay Elo-hei-nu me-lech ha-o-lam a-sher ki-dee-sha-nu bi-mitz-vo-tav vi-tzi-va-noo li-had-leek ner shel Sha-bbat ko-desh.
Translation: Blessed are you, Lord our Gd, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of the Holy Shabbat.
Now, while your eyes are still covered, is an auspicious time to pray for your heart's desires. The custom is to pray for children who will be upright and Gd fearing, and for the coming of Moshiach. Take the time also to pray for others who need blessings and good health.Uncover your eyes, gaze at the candles, and then greet everyone with blessings of a good Shabbat or holiday.
With the lighting of the candles, a woman ushers in the holy Shabbat. No "weekday" activities are to be done from that point on, as she has now entered a world of tranquility.
Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas
(6-8 servings)
Ingredients
· 2 cans (10 oz each) Mild enchilada sauce, divided ¼ t. salt
· 2 c. chopped cooked chicken 2 c. shredded Monterey jack, divided
· ½ c. sour cream 10 (6 or 7 inch) flour tortillas
· 2 cans (4 oz each) chopped green chilies, undrained
· 1/3 c. chopped green onions
Directions
· Preheat oven to 350. Pour 1 can enchilada sauc3e in 13.9 baking dish.
· In large bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, chilies, onions and salt; stir in 1 c of cheese.
· Spoon about 1/3 c. chicken mixture down center of each tortilla.
· Roll up tortillas and place, seam-side down, in prepared baking dish.
· Pour remaining 1 can enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
· Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through
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 50th Anniversary to John and Judy Randall
*If you want your Birthday or Anniversary added to the newsletter, please contact Vickie
ask the Rabbi
Hamsa
I received a gift from an Israeli friend. It is a beautiful mosaic Hamsa, or Miriam's Hand. I am interested in the Hebrew prayer that appears on the back of it. I am wondering if there is an English or transliterated version available. Some say having a Hamsa in the house gives good luck, while others say it is a protection against the evil eye. Can you tell me more about this?
The Aish Rabbi Replies:
"Hamsa" is the Arabic word for five. It is customary for Arabs and Jews from the Middle East to raise their hand (five fingers) for good luck and against (Ayin Hara) an evil eye. In Exodus 17:11, we see that when Moses raised his hand, the Jews were successful in battle against Amalek. Conceivably, this is where it originated.
Some have the Hamsa fingers drawn and filled in with Kabbalistic words. This is considered a "Kamaya" (amulet) which is a sort of prayer for good luck. (Code of Jewish Law - Y.D. 179:12)
There is no set text to what prayer is placed on back of the "hand," but usually it is a blessing for peace in the house, or for a successful business. Although your text may be different, here is a sample of what the blessing may say:
"Let this house be a beautiful, peaceful abode. Let tranquility, unity, blessings and success abundantly fill each room, with help from the Heavens above. Let there be raised a righteous generation under the shade of this roof, who will fill this house with the sound of Torah. And let the Divine Presence exist in every corner."
Here's wishing you that all these words are fulfilled!
Prayer Requests
Our Congregation Carolyn Mayrose
Rabstor & Delilah & Family Ryan Harmon (son of Carolyn’s friend)
Lynwood Andrews Cody Burgess (Mike & Vickie’s Grandson)
Pastor Andy Merritt Vera & Bob Ratcliff
Patrick Thomas (Becky’s friend in Louisiana) Laura Myers’ Sister – Marcie
Carol Shonk & Family Gwen Worshill (Ric's wife)
Jackie Silver & Family Robert Fear (Steve’s Father)
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Friday April 27 7:38
Barukh atah Adonai E1oheinu, melekh ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Shabbat
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who has made us holy through His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Sabbath light.
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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 Rabstor, Delilah, Mike or Vickie.
Jonathan Wright /Air Force (Carolyn Mayrose’s nephew)
Brent Silver ( Jackie and Steve Silver)
Doug Cummins (Kathy Sontag’s son)
Brandon Metz (Rabstor & Delilah’s grandson)
Steven Wright (Bentelee’s Dad)
Anthony Hubbard/USA Marine
Jefferey Harper (Rabstor & Delilah’s grandson)
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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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Hope of Israel Ministries
PO Box 7041
Terre Haute, Indiana 47802
Located in the Wide-eyed Café @
Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church
3050 E Davis Drive
Terre Haute, Indiana 47802
Phone: 812-898-1441 – Mike or Vickie Brooks
Office 812-232-4808 -Mt Pleasant Office
***If there is anything you would like to see added to the next newsletter, contact Vickie, Mike or Kathy.
Mishpocha,
Spring has sprung, and with it a renewed excitement about our environment bursting into beautiful and fragrant landscaping. But it can never compare to the beauty of belonging to God. Isn’t it wonderful to know that you are His? Enjoy all the beauty He has given us, and enjoy the precious gift of His love.
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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Shabbat Services
Shabbat services are held every Saturday (Shabbat) at 10:30 a.m. in the
Wide-eyed Café in the basement of Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church
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