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 In and Around the City
By: Daniella Hellerstein
There will be no traditional Tu B’shvat planting this year store at theYishpro shopping center. He is also considering
due to the laws of Shmittah. building an events hall on top of the supermarket.
The Azrieli Mall in the center of the city is going up fast The city council recently approved nine new Batai
and is still slated to open on March 18 at 18:00. The mall Knesset throughout the city: Yad Rambam, Amutat Klal
is only one section that will comprise the Azrieli complex. Yisrael, Achdut Modiin, Lev Achim, Kehillat Masoratit, and
The other buildings will house apartments for rent, offices Amutat Meir Modiin to name a few. ß
and a retirement home. The mall will have an extensive
food court with all the chain cafes and restaurants as well Alex Weinreb (middle) with Dr. Orit Shamir of the Antiquities Dept.
and Shmil Bean, Director General of the mall
as all the well known chain clothing stores, book stores,
children’s stores, electronics and more. The mall will also
house a 1,000-meter health club, Mega supermarket,
banks, a kids play space, five movie theaters and a 360-
seat stage theater.
A new development regarding the mall is the inclusion
of Modiin’s archeological artifacts, the story of ancient
Modiin, the Hashmonaim, the Chanukah story and the
triumph of the Maccabees. All will play an integral role in
the design of the mall. At the request of Deputy Mayor
Alex Weinreb who holds the archeology portfolio, the
six entrances will be named specifically after ancient
Modiin such as the Maccabee Gate, the Matityahu Gate,
etc. The gate will feature genuine ancient coins found in
Modiin during the course of building the city. Additionally,
archeological artifacts discovered will be displayed in
public spaces.
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 Shemittah
Kedushat Shevi’it, Part 2 By: Rav Gideon Weitzman
As we saw last time, all vegetables grown on Jewish land then it can be exported, but others hold that even in these
and picked during the Shemittah year have Kedushat circumstances it cannot be exported. It appears that one is
Shevi’it and have to be treated in a special way. This also allowed to take a small amount of produce outside of Israel,
applies to fruit that grew during the Shemittah year, even and a small amount means what one needs for one day’s
if it was picked during the eighth year, i.e. the year after the consumption, or the amount for three meals. Therefore if
Shemittah year, in our case 5769. someone is going on a trip overseas they can take an apple
There are a number of laws that relate to Kedushat in their bag or such like.
Shevi’it and we will look at some more of those here. Eilat is considered Israel for this purpose, and only the
Since the fruit must be eaten in its best form (and cannot places that were not settled during the First Temple Period
be changed, as we discussed last time) one cannot cut the are considered outside of Israel.
branches off a tree that have on them unripe fruit with All edible produce that grew in the ground has Kedushat
Kedushat Shevi’it. Even if one did not have the intention of Shevi’it including mushrooms. Whatever grew indoors or
eating the fruit and cut off the branches because they were inside greenhouses in non-porous pots does not have
blocking the sunlight or for another such reason, this still cannot Kedushat Shevi’it.
be done. One can cut the branches down while the flowers Flowers without any scent do not have Kedushat Shevi’it
are still on the tree, but when the flowers have already fallen according to most poskim. There are some who claim that
off and the fruit buds already appear, one must wait for the they do have Kedushat Shevi’it. Flowers with a scent have
fruit to ripen in order to cut down the branches. Kedushat Shevi’it and should not be purchased directly but
This produce cannot be exported from Israel. Some using a credit card, as discussed last time, and should not
hold that if the fruit were to rot if it were left in Israel, be discarded directly into the garbage, but placed inside a
separate bag and then discarded. Some poskim hold that
even flowers with a scent do not have Kedushat Shevi’it
(Responsa Tzitz Eliezer 6:33) but the large majority do hold
that one needs to treat them with Kedushat Shevi’it.
Since flowers have Kedushat Shevi’it one should be
careful to only purchase flowers in a nursery that observes
the laws of Shemittah. As already stated if the flowers grow
indoors in a non-porous pot then do not have Kedushat
Shevi’it and one may prefer buying this type of flower
during Shemittah.
Spices that are used even for smell have Kedushat Shevi’it
and therefore if one uses a myrtle branch for smelling spices
Winner’s ‡ Ohad Turjeman (3rd
Circle grade) was the winner of at havdallah it should be placed in a separate bag before
the Mesuat Neriah being discarded.
Chanuka fair raffle. The
bicycle (first prize) was
donated by Express
Next time we will look at the prohibition of Safiach. ß
Bicycles in Shilat.
08-979-2020. Rav Gideon Weitzman is the Rav of Beit Knesset Merkaz Modiin (Bunker
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 Getting to Know Our Noar
By: Ella Hyman well as one or two adult participants.The adults who gladly
worked with the Noar (led by Channah Spiegelman and
On the fifth night of Michal Abitbol) gave advice, time, shopping assistance, and
Hanukah a miracle rides; they decorated, filmed, hosted meetings, organized
happened in Hashmonaim! phone squads, delivered tables and chairs, cooked and
Teenagers and their baked. Many people generously donated items ranging
parents, working together, from paper goods for 400 people, technical equipment,
created an incredible helium and... just name it. The enthusiasm and readiness
Hanukah party attended to work was apparent to everyone involved – every step
by well over 300 adults. of this project was simply a lot of fun.
Not only did they work The evening itself was held in the beautiful new
together that night, but they also enjoyed Beit Midrash of Yeshivat Ner Tamid. The huge hall was
every minute of it! And, teens have been seen decorated to the hilt – the Noar had spent hours
greeting adults more warmly than ever in the decorating and it showed. The entrance was covered by
light of day whenever they pass each other a huge arch of balloons flying overhead. Inside, 40 tables
in the street! were set beautifully with black tablecloths and red and
The Noar (youth) decided that they wanted to host a yellow runners, each with a large centerpiece looking
Hanukah party for the adults of the Yishuv. In the planning like a burning candle. Ushers showed people to their
stages, a number of committees were set up, including
fundraising, food, programming, decorating, technical, music,
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seats, which were assigned at the door,
purposely seating people with others
that they don’t know. Buffet tables
covered with homemade soups, salads,
other hot delicacies, coffee, teas and
tens of gourmet-looking cakes lined the
beautifully decorated walls.
When Rav Palti Granot, Rosh Yeshiva
of Ner Tamid, arrived, he was danced in
by an enthusiastic group of his students.
The program began when Rav Itamar
Orbach, the Rav of the Yishuv, joined
Rav Granot for candle lighting and divrei Torah. This was filmed by the Noar, with cameo appearances by some of
followed by a greeting by Yitzchak Steinberg, the newly their adult counterparts. The film recreated some scenes
elected Rosh Vaad Hashmonaim. from the Hanukah story which took place in our backyard,
The multifaceted program that followed featured a and poked fun at life in the Yishuv. They also provided live
sequence of challenges that were to be attempted by music for the event.
each table simultaneously – for example, filling in a map of The Noar is one of Hashmonaim’s strongest and
where everyone lives on the Yishuv. Between tasks, there proudest assets. They are strong, energetic and very
were skits prepared by the Noar together with adults.The
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Sciatic Pain By: Dr. Yoav Moritz
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Has this pain started to creep down your three-to-five days at a time, until the leg symptoms are
leg? Have you felt tingling, numbness or pins gone. ß
and needles down the leg? Then it is likely
that you suffered from sciatica. For more details please contact Dr. Yoav Moritz at the Chiropractic
According to Dr. Yoav Moritz of the Chiropractic and Center in Modiin Center 08-926-6335.
Rehabilitation Center in Modiin, sciatica is common among
the 40-60 age group and it affects women more than
men. He goes on to explain that in the majority of cases
the low back pain will start first and after a few days the
leg sensation will occur. There are number of conditions
that can lead to sciatica. Disc bulge or herniation that
are impinging on the nerve can cause sciatica. In addition,
degenerative processes, such as spondylosis, that occur in
the spine and cause impingement of the nerve can also
lead to sciatica.The impingement of the nerve initiates an
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 The North and South of Buchman

North Buchman (Tsafon ) By: Vera Mayer

When someone hears you live in Buchman, they assume In all honesty, the majority of BuchmanTsafon is made up
that you are American, Dati and live in a big house. of du-mishpachti houses. However, there are apartments
The truth is, however, that Buchman Tsafon is not so in Buchman (really, there are!) The buildings are low,
monolithic – for one, it has a truly mixed population. Our and the apartments are generally large (4-5 bedroom)
neighbors are Dati, Masorati, Chiloni, native-born Israeli, and have a garden or large porch. The neighborhood
American, British, Australian, South African and Russian. consequently has the feel of a suburb. This, of course, has
From what I have observed, the interactions between its advantages and disadvantages. The area is quieter, with
these populations has been positive, warm and friendly. big homes and gardens, but you really need a car to get
The Dati population of Buchman Tsafon still lacks anywhere. When I lived in the suburbs in America, I also
a proper shul, however we do have a nice choice of had to get into a car simply to buy bread and milk. This
Shabbat minyanim to join. The first minyan here was is a good thing for me to keep in mind when I complain
Kehillat Shivtei Yisrael, currently in Gan Tavor. They have a about the lack of amenities in Buchman Tsafon. We did
plot of land beside the Gan and expect to begin building finally get a small shopping center on Rechov Yissachar
a shul soon. There is a vibrant Nusach Ashkenaz minyan which contains a makolet, hair dresser and cafe. Yay!
located in Masuot Nerya. They are very organized, with We have a beautiful park on Yitzchak Rabin, which we
different committees and a great Rabbi and Rebbetzin. share with Givat C. It’s one of the only parks in Modiin
This minyan is very warm and welcoming, and is a big with built-in pergolas to provide some shade. It has
draw for Americans and Olim chadashim. In the Maon many slides and swings, and a large grassy area on which
next to Gan Tavor there is a mixed Sephardi (Eidot the children can play. There are also other small parks
Mizrach) and Ashkenazi minyan. The Yeshiva Tichonit scattered throughout the neighborhood, and a couple
houses a new minyan which is quickly becoming popular more are planned.
with Israelis and Anglos alike. Last but not least, is our Buchman Tsafon has a few really good schools, both
kehilla, Adir Bamarom. We daven in Gan Adir, and plan Mamlachti and Mamad. The schools are within walking
to build our shul on top of the gan and adjacent ganim. distance of almost any home in the neighborhood. Also
Warm and friendly, the minyan is mostly Israeli, but we do within walking distance is our new Ulam Sport. Many
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 North Buchman, pictured in the center is the Sport Hall

chugim for children and adults take place there every day. are often more choices available.
We love to watch the mini ballerinas and martial artists That is what we did – we bought a place in Buchman
parading around the neighborhood. In fact, the uniformed Darom.Two years later we moved in. We basically moved
“ninjas” are so ubiquitous that my husband jokes that he into a “hard hat area” – no sidewalks, lots of really large
often feels like he lives in Shaolin, in one of those cheesy trucks, tons of nails and other construction debris (yes,
Kung-Fu movies where everybody walks around in a gi. we did go through several tires) and dust that fell so
In short, Modiin is a wonderful city with a varied quickly you could not sweep fast enough. Now, a year
population. We are all lucky to live in such a special city later, there is still much infrastructure missing – we do
on this historic land. Buchman Tsafon is a wonderful not have a makolet, no schools, there is a great park, oh
neighborhood within that city. The quality of the people
- Israeli and Anglo, Dati and Chiloni - is second to none.
The view from where Beit Knesset Ahkenaz will soon stand
We wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. ß
South Buchman (Darom) By: Chani Turk

Three years ago, when we made Aliyah, we decided to

take a leap and buy property here in Modiin. But only on
paper. On paper? What does that mean? Is it a picture,
a book something we can hang on the wall and look
at? No, we soon learned that here in Modiin – the City
of the Future – to buy on paper was a very common
practice. It is a practice that has its risks but it is really the
smartest way to buy in a city like this. You are not exactly
sure what you are buying, you are not exactly sure what
your house will look like and who will be situated next to
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yeah, you can’t play in it – there is no insurance, and only that because this is such a brand new area and there is
some sidewalks are finished. However, many more of the so much yet to be finished the main point to bring home
housing projects are finished and there is no shortage of about Buchman Darom is that feeling of friendliness.There
people to meet. is a comfort in seeing a group of people gathered around
Walking down the street you inevitably run into a the slide on Miriam Hachashmonit street, everyone
familiar face to stop and chat with. It can make getting chatting, kids playing. There is a warmth that is felt when
somewhere on time a bit challenging but it is worth it you are walking down the street on a Friday night and
to have so many friendly people around. And because hear the songs of Kabbalat Shabbat coming from one of
everyone is new people tend to make great efforts to the neighborhood yards.
get out there and say hello – even to “strangers”. I think These are feelings that you get from people, not from
things. And I guess that is the important part of what
makes up a neighborhood. For as nice as it will be to have
a grocery store and gannim and maybe even a restaurant
close by, what really makes a neighborhood are the
neighbors. So for that yishuv feel in a big city, Buchman
Darom is a great place to live. ß
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 Olim Corner
Absorption Department Managed Tour of Ir David, the Kotel and
by Rozita Berlin Emek Tzurim excavations Olim tiyulim

Three busloads of olim made

Outings and parties were the name of the game in the a trip to discover the Ancient
Absorption Department this month. We tried to give our City of David in Jerusalem. Local
new olim a taste of Chanukah, fatten them up with more guides described the Ancient
donuts and show them some archaeology and other City, its battles and sieges, and
interesting things. squeezed the groups into the
Tour of Ancient and Modern Modiin ancient tunnel network where
A group of new olim went on a tour to try and find the the locals used to go and fetch
original site of Ancient Modiin, accompanied by explanations their water. After a visit to the Kotel the group moved onto
about the Maccabean Graves, El Media and other ancient Emek Tzurim. A few years back the Waqf bulldozed through
sites in the area. Jump forward 2000 years to Modern Modiin a new entrance to the Temple Mount and dozens of trucks
where the group learned as to why the buildings at the of rubble were dumped down the side of a mountain
corners are all rounded, the fact that all apartment blocks without being formally excavated. This rubble is now being
are built so that they will eventually be below the tree line, sifted and checked for ancient relics by the general public
and how the Dimri Towers are actually meant to symbolize at Emek Tzurim under the supervision of experienced
an aqueduct so that one feels like they are ‘flowing’ towards archaeologists.
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cohesive. When something exciting or significant is Noar with opportunities that they create themselves
going on in the Yishuv or in the country, you can count to contribute to the community in different areas and
on our Noar to come out in numbers and be not only ways. Plans are well under way for the next exciting
involved but at the front of whatever is happening. Our project that will embody these same goals.
Bnei Akiva branch is very active, and during Chodesh For me, the ultimate proof of the success of this first
Irgun one can see just how much energy, talent and project – the Hanukah party for adults – was that at
effort they are capable of. Many of us, both parents and the end of a very long evening, even the clean up was
teens, have noticed a feeling of letdown when Chodesh done by parents and kids together. The musicians kept
Irgun comes to an end. With that in mind, the concept on playing, everyone was having a blast and people of
of “Noar Movil Kehilla” was born. The idea is to create a all ages just lingered, not wanting to go home and end
continuous project to help the Noar channel this energy the evening, in spite of the late hour. A surprise Ben and
and give back to the community through their time and Jerry’s celebration was provided for the Noar following
effort. Hopefully, the Hanukah party was the first of many the cleanup – a well-deserved dessert.
exciting projects that the Noar will plan and carry out. As one parent said to me the next day when discussing
The goals of their projects will continue to be how many hours their kids had put in to the party, “When
threefold: to unify the different communities within your kids go out to hang out with friends, that’s OK
the Yishuv from different cultures and with varying sometimes, but when they go out to hang out with their
customs, to bridge the gap between the Noar and the friends and you know they are doing great things for the
adults by actually working together, and to provide the kehila (community) all you can say is Kol Hakavod!” ß
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These components of the tree symbolize aspects of
our personalities. The roots represent faith, the spiritual
quality which connects man to G‑d, the source of his
nourishment. As a person develops spiritually, he learns
to rely on his strong foundations of faith for support.
The trunk, branches and leaves represent our study of
Torah, observance of the mitzvot, and the expression of
Jew­ish values in our daily conduct. These enable a person
to develop himself and they generate an inner beauty
which makes him attractive to others.
The ultimate fulfillment of a person, however, is his
fruits. These are his involvements – first with his own
family, the seeds he has planted, but also with the people
around him. Through his efforts to become involved
with others, one tree can bring another into being. For
example, a person might inspire a colleague to emulate
his example and estab­lish a foundation of faith, grow in
the study of Torah and the observance of mitzvot, and
ultimately take his turn at reach­ing out to others with
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Maintenance Corner By: Shimon Zack
Welcome back to the Home Maintenance both stay up, start putting up the other breakers one by
Corner. In this issue we will give you a few one, until usually one will cause the ground fault to jump
reminders on how to maintain your house again. Leave that one down, pick up the ground fault and
and some trouble shooting solutions during continue putting up the remainder of the circuit breakers.
the winter months. This should solve the problem and now you should know
Let’s start with our electrical system. If you get a black which breaker caused the problem. If this does not work
out – usually during a rainfall – don’t panic, just follow you will have to call your electrician.
these steps. If your Ground Fault Breaker falls you should One can try preventing electrical problems caused by
try picking it up to reset it. (This is the breaker which is water by checking a few things. Check all outside light
bigger than the others and also has a T button on it. Every fixtures to see that they are properly sealed and have
six months you should push it in to see if the breaker is in covers, also check the sockets. Make sure there are no
working order.) This breaker is very important as it saves exposed electrical wires anywhere. I strongly suggest that
us and our family from getting electrocuted. After lifting you have your electrician come and check your electrical
it, it should reset itself. If it does not, you should put down boards to see that that all the wires are tightly screwed
all the circuit breakers in the board including your main and that there are no loose connections. Remember
circuit breaker which is either a single one or three joined loose electrical connections lead to fires. I suggest this be
together located next to your ground fault breaker. Then
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Volunteer Opportunities Evening
An evening was held to create awareness and
meet the wonderful people that run the volunteer
organizations in Modiin. These people help the
vulnerable populations of Modiin including the elderly,
disabled and underprivileged. We heard about their
Chanuka party at the Iriya
dedicated and inspirational work and how much
they are dependent on the assistance of stronger
communities like the Anglo community. You can contact Tamara on 054-207-3223
If you would be willing to donate just one hour a week of Akim Modiin - National Association for the Habilitation
your time then please read on. of the Mentally Handicapped Persons in Israel. Chairman
Club for the Elderly - Tamara Privas runs a club for Shachar Mey-On gave an inspiring speech on how it is to be
the elderly four mornings a week in the Club House in a father of a mentally handicapped child. He now heads Akim
Maccabim. The club has 60 members who find it hard to in Modiin which is responsible for 60 mentally handicapped
be independently mobile and therefore are dependent on children. They run kaytanot, chugim and support groups
the club for a chance to get out and come to enjoy lectures, for families. He is looking for volunteers to help out with
light exercise, and arts and crafts. “Donation Days”, kaytanot, and to give support in the homes
Tamara welcomes volunteers to help in the club: assist of families who have mentally handicapped children.
with activities, give an interesting lecture, or just to sit and Community Police (Mishmar Ezrachi) - Eli Arbeli 08-972-
play a game with the members. 6444 or 08-972-6434
The Community Police are always pleased to receive
volunteers to help out in order to allow the police more
time to be out on the streets taking care of their citizens.
Ezer Modiin - Rav Segel 052-459-3774. Rav Segel needs
volunteers on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings to
deliver food packages to needy people in the city.
Next month: February 18th,Trip to the Hermon, 75 NIS
for olim up to 10 years, for children 4 and up. ß
For any queries contact the Absorption Department:
08-9726198 - Rita – Secretary; 08-9726164 - Joanna, Coordinator of
English Speaking Olim; [email protected]

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done twice a year, just like one takes their car for check
ups.
The time has come to clean your air conditioner
filters in order to get good heat from the air conditioner.
The recommended temperature setting and the best
economically during the winter months is 20 -22 degrees.
You should also check to see that the outside motor of
the air conditioner is sealed properly and is in a protected
area so that water cannot get in.
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 Recipe Corner
“Is Man a Tree of the Field?” By: Yochanan Lambiase
Chef Patron at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute
Tu BiShvat, “the New Year of the Trees,” has its own cus­
toms, which our Rabbis associate with the phrase, “Is they sup­port the tree, enabling it to withstand strong
man a tree of the field?” Because the tree-metaphor is so winds, and they deliver most of its nourishment. The
fundamen­tal to our divine service, we celebrate the New trunk, branches and leaves constitute the bulk of the tree’s
Year of the Trees. body, reflect its growth, and make the tree attractive to
A tree may be divided into three parts: a) roots b) the onlooker – but they are not its ultimate purpose. It
trunk, branches and leaves and c) fruit. Though the roots is the fruit that benefits others and contains the seeds
of a tree are not visible, they serve two vital functions: which bear the species’ promise for posterity.
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Cornish Hens with Couscous and Figs

By: Yochanan Lambiase Chef Patron at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute
Yield: 4 servings with pepper, then spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup stuffing into
each hen, packing it in gently. Reserve remaining stuffing
2 1/4 cups chicken broth mixture at room temperature.
1 2/3 cups couscous (1- 10 ounce package) Set the hens in a small roasting pan or shallow baking
1 cup dried figs (preferably dark ones such as Mission dish just large enough to contain them. Roast the hens,
figs, diced) basting 2 or 3 times, for 45 minutes or until the thickest
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel part of a drumstick is tender when
3 green onions (scallions), chopped pierced with a skewer and juices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper that run from drumstick are clear; if
2 Cornish hens, each about 1- 1/2 juices are pink, roast hens for a few
pounds more minutes and check again. During
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper roasting, add 2 tablespoons hot water
to pan juices if they brown.
Bring the broth to a boil in a large To serve, spoon the stuffing from
saucepan. Stir in the couscous and the hens onto a platter. Cut each hen
figs. Cover the pan, remove from the in half lengthwise with poultry shears.
heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the Arrange the pieces over stuffing on
couscous with a fork. Add the lemon platter or plates. Cover and keep
rind and green onions and stir with warm.
a fork. Season to taste with salt and Heat the remaining stuffing mixture
pepper. Let stuffing cool completely. in a medium skillet over low heat,
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees stirring gently with a fork, about 2
Fahrenheit. Discard excess fat from the hens. Rub hens minutes; or heat it in a covered dish in the microwave.
Serve in a separate heated dish.
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