Project SEED comes to YIEN
farewell…The community extends a heartfelt thank you and warm farewell to: Baruch Abrahamson Yosef Chaim Bin-Nun Meshulam Moskowitz Daniel Nussbaum Tzvi Nussbaum Yoel Nussbaum Moshe Tokarsky who have spent the recent days studying Torah, making Minyanim, and enhancing the Ruach (spirit) of YIEN. Some of the SEED scholars are leaving before Shabbos, and others are staying on till Sunday morning. Once again, they will serve on Shabbos as “Rabbis in Residence” while Rabbi Ackerman attends his brother’s Shabbos Sheva Brachos. Thank you to Rabbi Ackerman for spearheading the program, and to the community members who volunteered to host, sponsor and help in so many ways: Drs. Brian and Bonnie Gilman Drs. Carles and Adina Famulare Ellen Hynes Maurice and Adrian Mauner Stuart and Sharon Popovitz Richard and Susan Reiss David Liebowitz in loving memory of Ken Liebowitz a”h
Please join us on Sunday morning for 8:30 Shacharis, followed by a farewell breakfast. Tzeischem l’shalom! |
...and welcome!We are pleased to welcome Rabbi and Mrs. Ackerman as they begin the process of moving full-time to East Northport. The Ackermans are currently residing in the Shul apartment while exploring the possibility of acquiring their own home in the community. Rabbi Ackerman is taking on increased responsibilities at Long Island Torah Network in administration, outreach and community development. He will also be teaching at Mercaz Academy in Plainview. The Shul membership met this week to discuss a proposal to confirm Rabbi Ackerman as the rabbi of YIEN, and a consensus was reached to move forward, with appropriate contingencies. Many who could not attend the meeting shared their ideas in the days leading up to the meeting - and we continue to welcome your feedback in the days ahead. Please reach out anytime to Rabbi Grossman (718.570.4516 / rabbigrossman@longislandtorah.org) or Rabbi Becker (917.554.8337 / rabbibecker@longislandtorah.org) to share your perspectives and discuss additional ways to enhance the future of our Shul. We will continue to share updates in a timely fashion. |
looking aheadAs you know, our last major fundraiser for LITN / YIEN took place over a year ago. In the days ahead, we will launch an even more ambitious campaign to not only cover the year's budgetary needs but to take things to the next level and help the community grow to new heights. We will share more details in the weeks ahead. Together, we can accomplish great things! |
Young Israel of East Northport Weekly Newsletter
DVAR TORAH
From the Desk of Rabbi Ackerman
(Hear a “Torah Minute” by Rabbi Becker here.)
Devarim 7:12 – עקב ז:יב
“And it shall be, because (Ekev) you will listen to these laws and safeguard and fulfill them, then HaShem your G-d will safeguard for you the covenant and the kindness that He swore to your forefathers.”
The word "Ekev" (עֵקֶב) literally means heel, and Da’as Zekeinim, quoting Rashi, offers a profound insight into its usage here. This verse refers specifically to the lighter, seemingly less significant mitzvos—those that people metaphorically "trample underfoot" and tend to neglect. These are the mitzvos that require extra vigilance, precisely because they are so easily dismissed.
This idea is echoed in Tehillim 49:6, where David HaMelech writes:
"לָ֣מָּה אִ֭ירָא בִּ֣ימֵי רָ֑ע עֲוֺ֖ן עֲקֵבַ֣י יְסוּבֵּֽנִי"
"Why should I fear in times of trouble? Because of the sins of my heel."
Here too, the “sins of the heel” symbolize those minor transgressions that are easily overlooked but carry weighty consequences.
Da’as Zekeinim teaches us a powerful lesson: we cannot truly measure the value of any mitzvah. The ones we might consider small or insignificant may, in fact, be the very ones that unlock HaShem’s abundant blessings.
With this perspective, every mitzvah becomes an opportunity—no matter how small it may seem. By embracing even the simplest mitzvah with care and intention, we affirm our commitment and invite Divine favor into our lives.
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KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
A Kiddush is a great way to give back to the Shul while sharing a Simcha or commemorating a special occasion. We now offer three tiers of sponsorship - a detailed description of each will be posted in Shul.
■ Basic Kiddush - $120
■ Gala Kiddush - $180
■ Super Gala Kiddush - $250.
Basic Kiddush will be provided each Shabbos. To sponsor a Kiddush, please notify us at least two weeks in advance, and also inform us of any special requests which may generate additional cost.
Reminder: Sponsorships are also available for the weekly Newsletter or Classes given by the Rabbi!
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