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The Orach Online squad caught up with Nissim Black, Co-Founder of OEMC, to discuss the past, the present and the future for him and OEMC. He spoke on his relationship with Sportn’Life and a D.Black comeback.

OO: You Mr. Black, spent a lot of time at Sportn’ Life Records both as an Exec and a MC. You’ve had to deal with being an artist and deal with artists, what gave you the inspiration for OEMC?

NISSIM: It was just that. After being on both sides of the fence, I developed a liking for different aspects of both. There were plenty of times when i wanted to sit back and strictly work with DeVon and take a break to really push the other artist, but it just felt like the time never permitted itself. So, with OEMC, which I cant take complete credit for I do have a partner in crime Yosef “Bradley” Brown, we just wanted to put together awesome music for people and exhaust our efforts to see it get the recognition we felt it deserved. So OEMC is the natural progression of that desire.

OO: You and Yosef (B.Brown) probably had your biggest success with people like Young Buck and the Game,will that same sound carry OEMC? And how will it play out according to your faith?

NISSIM: Thats all old news. We never really rode that wave, it wasn’t really the sound we were most interested in back then even. Our sound has definitely evolved. We focus on more on a contemporary soul and alternative with a bit of Pop. We are just kind of out there these days. As far as my faith is concerned, I still keep my distance. I don’t have a TV in my home  I only listen to certain things for work purposes. Its all business, one that im passionate about, but its still business. Certain aspects of this industry doesn’t belong in my spiritual world so i keep it out. But I do use my spiritual world to elevate my work.

OO: In most interviews most people wouldn’t ask what Im going to ask you now but, with certain people like Mattisyahu, Shyne and yourself, your faith almost is what makes you who you are so with that said; You’ve made a lot of changes over the past 4 to 5 years as an individual, and concerning yourfaith/ religious beliefs, what is your faith and what effect does it have on you musically?

NISSIM: Orthodox Judaism is my faith. It has been a crazy past few years for me one that has been eye opening. I was a Non-religious Christian, then a Messianic Christian what people would refer to as Hebrew Christian or Messianic Judaism (But this is NOT Judaism in anyway, shape or form) . But I don’t look at them as huge changes but rather the natural growth of a person truth seeking. It happens all the time with people who start challenging themselves, they begin to grow. I was exposed to a truth, then another and then another, which was headed in the direction of the path I was to embark on. Due to the fact that spirituality is big for me, this journey will forever be documented through music and all that evolves me. When you find emet (truth), you share it by living it. If people really believed in what they say they do, it would be seeping through their pores without them even saying a word.

OO: There’s been a lot of new artist both in your own city and in the broader industry, who’s your favorites in game today?

NISSIM: I think Adele proved herself to be the worlds favorite right? but, no really, other than the guys I work with, I like; The Black keys, Gotye, Fun, Michael Buble and John Legend.  I mean I guess thats my list, I still draw inspiration from old MoTown records. Im usually in the loop for inspiration only, as it relates to work, but I’m not engrossed, i keep it that way so my ears can stay fresh and unbiased.

OO: Congratulations on the birth of your new son. We also know you have a wife and daughter at home how hard is it to make time for everything?

NISSIM: Thank you. As you can imagine, it gets tough. I try my best to make it work, after all I have to. My wife is the most important person in my life and my kids follow that, my career is for our benefit as a whole. So just like any other family we manage. Plus, we still have Shabbat (Jewish Sabbath) for family time!

OO: So you left the rap game alone after your LP “Ali’Yah” and your follow up EP “The Blackest Brown”. As I mentioned before your affiliation with Sportn’ Life, after being apart of its success for so long, whats that relationship like now that you moved on?

NISSIM: My relationship there never changed. I still consider myself Sportn’ life. In fact if I could of made it all work at the time I would have. I was growing spiritually and had to make moves that were going to aid and assist me in my growth. The departure from Sportn’ Life was apart of what was happening for me at the time. I definitely didn’t see OEMC coming at all. The only reason I didn’t take my music efforts back to Sportn’ life was because we were originally going to do religious music strictly. We later decided to do both, as long as the contemporary music doesn’t effect our values. We all still tight, its still “the Life”.

OO: Your album “Ali’Yah” had a impact on people everywhere, you seem to have anxious fans across the nation even in countries like Africa who were touched. So, I have to ask or else it wouldn’t be right; Do you think that  theres a possibility D.Black will lace back up the cleats and come back in the game?

NISSIM: I would be lying if I said I don’t think about it sometimes. But, truly Im content for the time being. Im working on some cool projects and seeing artists grow and develop, and its exciting to be apart of. D.Black is dead, Nis lives on.

Keep up with Nissim on twitter; @NissimBlack

Real changes we can all learn from 2007 and beyond!!!

Rather than correct the-new-wave-of-positive-rap-by-moving-on/ we just going to move on just like our new friend Nissim Baruch

Now this is what we’re waiting for , the real deal! Real Change that makes a difference, just what Hashem wants us all to do before Yom Kippur (our holy day of repentance and connection)

Our new friend is bringing it back! And you can read the update from his bio below! Wow, he’s already made 2012 a good year and can’t wait to meet and dance in person!

Please be sure to connect with me on my band profile at:www.facebook.com/nissim.musicAlso Listen to my new single “Unbelievable”
At: www.soundcloud.com/nissim-music/unbelievableThank you,
Love & Blessings!NISSIM™ POWERED BY: OEMCo™
Email: nissim@nissimofficial.com
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Born and raised in south Seattle, Damian Black, now known as Nissim hit the northwest hip hop stage…
About Nissim Nissim (formerly known as D.Black) is one-half of the band MA”SH. After growing up in Seward Park (Seattle, WA), Nissim can recall the Saturday mornings watching his Jewish neighbors make what seemed like a pilgrimage to synagogue for Sabbath prayers. He even tells stories of him playing basketball at one of the local synagogues. Although seeing this did not convince him to join the tribe, later in his years he questioned his Christian faith and began to study profusely and ultimately found Orthodox Judaism to be the right path. Since this revelation he has been attending Congregation Sephardic Bikur Holim in Seattle, WA, where he is making official conversion to Orthodox Judaism.After growing up in an undesirable household, full of drugs, alcohol, violence etc., he clung to music as his escape from the troubles of the world, in which he attempted to create his own world. In the early stages of that process he was known as D.Black, a street savvy rap artist/ producer who often told stories of life in the ghetto, with drugs, guns and money. As time went on we watched him transform into an intellectual on the microphone, speaking about being more aware of and changing societal norms and healing the world. At the peak of his moderate success in the music industry, he called it quits. He resigned from his executive position at Sportn’ Life Records and retired his “D.Black” jersey. Although, many will miss D.Black, they will be held in suspense by the music put forth by MA”SH his new band.
MA”SH which is a acronym for Malhut Shamayim (Kingdom of Heaven) is a two man band, members include Nissim and Yosef, who together were known as Black & Brown. The two, best friends since kindergarten, and now brother-in-laws, together have produced/ written music for local and international artist, which is something they continue to do. They refer to their sound as alternative soul, which maybe the best way to describe it. It’s full of live instruments that restore an “old school” feel, to the “old school” sound that they fabricate. Deep rooted in a soulful bliss and yet, still beset with loud guitars and heavy drums. Although the music may reflect a popular and modern spin on an old wheel, the content itself, is grounded. Their idea is to make music for the world and reflect their religious values without being proselytizing. Energy, ambition and focus best describe them, as they set out on a journey to effect change in the world of music.

This is a great wake up call for us all , as he has real talent and now connected into the real truth can with G-d’s help in 2012 and beyond make real needed change!

Check out Nissim as  President & CEO of OEMC

Orach Emet Music Company, LLC. is a music company that specializes in writing and producing music. OEMC is primarily a music production company for record labels, independent artist, film, TV / Radio, video games and websites. We comprise of a small variety of writers, producers, studio engineers, graphic designers, etc. OEMC offers several production packages that include artist development, production, song writing, pre & post-production consulting and studio recording for many different genres.

Anyhow, looking forward to a new year of the path of the Truth shinning out to the world with unity and moshiach now!

Still have a few questions and look forward to asking them in person , email me  umuse613@gmail.com

Hanukah present for us all :) Beyond words!

We wish you all Chappy Chanukah and are excited to have hosted Yosef Karduner this Chanukah, the really fortunate ones ! <- click here for more on this great musician! And click yosef-karduner-live-midnightrabbi-mystic-music-hanukah-bet-shemesh-with-yeshivat-ashreinu for more audio of the live concet and blog with vids other acts inc. yosef-karduner-live-midnightrabbi-mystic-music-chanukah!<- click here and here<- for pics!

Please be kind and help our students make their special day for life this year <- click here for how and where right now thanks , as they await your kindness!

My first inspirational Jewish artist that made us happy!בוקר אור של האהבה ושבוע טוב לכלנו הצלחה שמחה ובריאות ומעשים טובים בעזרת ה’ “=שמע ישראל ה’ אלוקינו ה’ אחד “= Midnightrabbi inspires ! Yosef’s music out pours from his holy soul to us all! A gift for the generation!

2013 BAR MITZVAH CELEBRATIONS is in our hands!

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As you make your Bar Mitzvah Celebration for your beloved son, please help us make ours for our sons!

13 In 2013 Special Bar Mitzvah Celebration With Thanks To Your Support, Will Be Sunday, 9th June!<- Join us and donate generously after you read below and click here -> http://www.jaffainstitute.org/online-donations-to-the-jaffa-institute

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THANKS TO YOU, the Jaffa Institute's 2012 BAR MITZVAH CELEBRATIONS were AMAZING! Now please help us and our 30 2013 Bar Mitzvah students to make their day extra special and help change the direction of their lives forever. Please join us and donate generously by clicking here -> http://www.jaffainstitute.org/online-donations-to-the-jaffa-institute and in the comments say that you are Eli's friend to secure you part in these special boys' Bar Mitzvah!

Updates on Our Sister Organizations of from our newsletter 2012!
Bar Mitzvah at Bet Shemesh

2013 BAR MITZVAH CELEBRATIONS is in your hands!

Bet Shemesh B’nei Mitzvah Ceremony 2012 On 23 April 2012, 15 boys who study at the Bet Shemesh Education Center celebrated their B’nei Mitzvah in a beautiful ceremony overlooking the Judean Hills. Like all of the boys at the Bet Shemesh Educational Center – a residential high school for at-risk boys – these adolescents come from severely disadvantaged backgrounds. Sadly, their parents simply could not afford to provide them with celebrations to mark the important milestone of becoming Bar Mitzvah. This year, the Center fulfilled the dreams of its B’nei Mitzvah students. The day’s events marked the culmination of a course in which the boys studied the significance of the Bar Mitzvah as an important boundary between childhood and adulthood. The young men began their special day with their family and friends at a beautiful ceremony, which was followed by a luxuriously catered meal. In honor of the momentous event, each of the boys was given a set of teffilin and a tallit, as well as a wrist-watch. They were then taken on an exciting field trip to the Old City of Jerusalem, where they enjoyed several historical tours and ate delicious pizza. The highlight of the trip was a visit to the Western Wall; a poignant occasion which held much meaning for the Bar Mitzvah boys. We would like to thank the Goldsmith Family and all the other donors who made this special day of celebration possible. For more information about this year’s celebration as well as footage of the day’s events please click here To see more photos of the Bar Mitzvah ceremony, please click here and here
Please join us and donate generously by clicking here -> http://www.jaffainstitute.org/online-donations-to-the-jaffa-institute and in the comments say that you are Eli’s friend.

THE JAFFA INSTITUTE ANNUAL GALA DINNER 2013 <- for more info Click here <-

You Are Cordially Invited!

The 2011 Gala Dinner Guests of Honor: Beryl and Neil Davis Chairman: Adv. Eyal Rozovsky Host: Sharon Kidon January 13th 2013 Avenue Conventions Center, Airport City near Ben Gurion Airport 2011 Gala Dinner All proceeds from the event will benefit the children of Jaffa and south Tel Aviv participating in the Afternoon Activity Centers.
Come visit otherwise donate safely and secure ! Please help us share awareness and help us make this happen, with advice appreciated! This is the link for Donations  , please leave in comments eli! sincere thanks and happy chanukah!
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On April 23rd 2012, 15 students at the Bet Shemesh Educational Center celebrated their B”nei Mitzvah in a beautiful ceremony overlooking the Judean Hills. Like all of the boys at the Bet Shemesh Educational Center these adolescents come from severely disadvantaged backgrounds. Sadly, their parents simply could not afford to provide them with any celebrations to mark the important milestone of becoming Bar Mitzvah.This year, the Center fulfilled the dreams of its B”nei Mitzvah students. The day”s events marked the culmination of a course in which the boys studied the significance of the Bar Mitzvah as an important boundary between childhood and adulthood. The young men began their special day with their family and friends at a beautiful ceremony, which was followed by a luxuriously catered meal. In honor of the momentous occasion, each of the boys was given a set of teffilin and a tallit, as well as a wrist-watch. They were then taken on an exciting field trip to the Old City of Jerusalem where they enjoyed several historical tours and ate delicious pizza. The highlight of the trip was a visit to the Western Wall; a poignant occasion which held much meaning for the Bar Mitzvah boys.We would like to thank the Goldsmith Family and all the other donors who made this unforgettable day possible.For more information, Click here<- and please contact Eli Goldsmith by email at umuse613@gmail.com or by telephone at +972-57-3175856.

The Bet Shemesh Educational Center was established to give boys from disadvantaged communities all over Israel the opportunity to realize their full potential. Coming from families entrenched in poverty for generations, most of the students had already begun the decline into delinquent behavior and truancy before they entered high school. The Center”s core aim is to give these boys-deemed “unlikely to succeed” by their social workers-a second chance.As the 2012 school year came to a close, the Center staff witnessed the impact of the school materialize before them as 18 boys graduated in a beautiful ceremony. The graduates have new ventures to look forward to as 15 begin various yeshiva programs which prepare them for the army, two join the IDF, and one participates in a Yeshivat Hesder program (an IDF program that combines military service with Talmudic education for those of whom wish to continue their religious studies).The graduation, which was attended by the students” families and friends, was a huge achievement for all the students. In particular, it was an admirable accomplishment for the six boys who came from Ethiopian-immigrant families. These boys came from severely impoverished backgrounds and the majority arrived at the school with weak levels of literacy and numeracy. All of those in attendance were filled with pride as they experienced the first step towards the successful futures of the Bet Shemesh graduates.

For more information, please contact Yechiel Marcus by email at yechiel@jaffainst.co.il or by telephone at +972-57-3175856.For more information, please visit: www.betshemesh-educenter.org.il
   Date: August 2012 Make A Donation and mention eli in comments thanks !

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A word from our Founder and Chairman: Dr. David J. Portowicz

In recent months the Jaffa Institute has been working hard to help underprivileged members of Israeli society live not only in comfort but also with dignity. While for most Israelis the Passover holiday represents a time for joy, celebration and delicious food, for a large minority it remains a sad reminder that their kitchen cupboards are empty and they cannot afford to provide their children with the festive treats they long for.

During Passover 2012, the Jaffa Institute strived to alleviate this hardship for the members of our community. Our Food Distribution Center delivered special Pesach food parcels to over 2,000 needy families, providing them with all of the nutritious festive food they required to observe the holiday with pride. Indeed, thanks to the help of hundreds of volunteers – including Israeli school children participating in the annual “Good Deeds Day” – we were able to quadruple our regular list of recipients and reach even more disadvantaged residents of south Tel Aviv and Jaffa.

Moreover, the Bet Shemesh Educational Center – the Jaffa Institute”s sister organization – hosted a Pesach Seder (ritual Passover meal) for over 400 impoverished Ethiopian-immigrants. For many of the guests, this was their first ever experience of a Seder and proved to be a meaningful experience, never to be forgotten.

As summer arrived and the school year ended, the Jaffa Institute”s famous summer camp began. This 8-week camp allows the disadvantaged children in our care to enjoy an exciting range of summer activities within a supervised framework. From days spent at the local swimming pools to outings to Israel”s national parks, the Summer Camp endeavors to enhance our participants” self-esteem and help them believe they are worthy of such pleasures. With one month of this summer”s camp remaining, I appeal to you, our friends and supporters, to join us in our mission of providing these vulnerable children with a safe and rewarding alternative to the dangerous streets of Jaffa and south Tel Aviv.

In friendship,


Dr. David J. Portowicz

Summer in the Sun!
Every summer, when the school year ends, underprivileged children in Jaffa and south Tel Aviv continue to receive vital help and supervision from the Jaffa Institute. In order to uphold the goals of the Jaffa institute – which prioritizes the safety and success of the children in our care – our after-school programs transition to morning care in the form of Summer Camp during July and August.This year, the young children participating in the Jaffa Institute”s Annual Summer Camp have much to look forward to. In keeping with the ideals of summer, school work is put on hold and replaced with activities such as playing sports and games within the centers, taking part in drama and, arts and crafts activities, and observing Jewish and national holidays. In addition, the children regularly take field trips to swimming pools, movie theaters and hiking destinations in order to take advantage of the summer weather and encounter new challenges and experiences.During the 2012 summer vacation, the children also have the opportunity to take part in some out-of-the-ordinary activities as well. Indeed, with all of the exciting sporting events occurring this summer, the children have more than enough to keep them busy. Together, the children kept track of the European Soccer Cup, rooting for their favorite teams and keeping score on a special score-board. They have also made predictions for the Olympics and are creating their own Mini-Olympics Games with competitions in various sporting activities! As such, the Jaffa Institute summer camp not only provides the children with a safe and supervised setting, it also ensures that their vacation is filled with fun!To sponsor a child at the Summer Camp, For more information, Click here<- and please contact Eli Goldsmith by email at umuse613@gmail.com or by telephone at +972-57-3175856.
Stepping Stone to Success
In August 2012, the Jaffa Institute is launching an exciting new program that will cater exclusively for the needs of vulnerable teenage girls. The Stepping Stone Program will provide a supportive therapeutic and educational framework for adolescent girls who are at risk of falling through the cracks in the system and entering adulthood uneducated and with few opportunities for success. These vulnerable girls are from disadvantaged families in south Tel Aviv and often display harmful behaviors such as eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, and promiscuity in response to abuse and neglect they have experienced. Crucially, the girls have begun to miss school, therefore jeopardizing their chance of graduating with any qualifications.At the Stepping Stone Center the girls will receive regular help with their school work to encourage them to engage in their education and reduce the risk of them dropping out of school. To help them overcome their psychological difficulties they will take part in both group therapy and one-on-one therapy with the program”s social worker. While the group therapy will help them to realize they are not alone in their suffering, the individual sessions will aim to address each girl”s unique issues. Furthermore, to encourage the girls to make healthy life choices, they will take part in a range of workshops focusing on lifestyle topics such as sexuality, personal relationships and drugs. Armed with increased confidence, healthy attitudes, and improved academic performance, these girls will be given the tools they need to succeed.For more information, please contact David Portowicz by email saying eli sent you at davport@jaffainst.co.il or by telephone at +972-(0)3-6832626. 
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45 At-Risk Teenage Girls to be given a safe haven at the Beit Ruth Village
When the Beit Ruth Hostel opened in 2006, it signified the first stage in an ambitious plan to help thousands of Israeli teenage girls overcome traumatic experiences of abuse and neglect and achieve their academic and social potential. The unique methods used at the Hostel emphasize providing its residents with a nurturing environment and helping them to break down social barriers they have built in response to the cruelty they have endured. At the Hostel, the girls receive intensive therapy and at-home schooling as well as a comprehensive welfare program which tends to all of their physical needs. This holistic approach within an all-female setting has had astounding results, with graduates from the Hostel successfully re-integrating into their communities, completing their high school matriculation exams and enrolling into the Israeli army.Soon, these effective methods will be implemented at the Beit Ruth Educational Village. The Village, which is located near Afula, will eventually provide refuge to 200 at-risk girls. The campus is being built over 6 phases and is being populated gradually. Once completed it will boast ten separate residential units, a swimming pool and two, two-story public buildings, encompassing a day school, a dining room, an auditorium, a library, an art studio, a dance studio, and many more facilities designed to encourage the residents to excel and thrive.Phase 1 of the construction of the Village is close to completion. Indeed, by December 2012 three dormitory buildings, each housing 15 girls, will be ready for use. Although Beit Ruth has not actively publicized the launch of the Village, the registration list for participants is swiftly filling up as social workers all over the country endeavor to find an effective solution for the at-risk girls in their care. The girls are selected on the basis of the urgency of their case and their chances of success. Furthermore, like the Hostel, the Village seeks to empower the girls who attend it by giving them the choice to enroll into the program; as such, the Village seeks to recruit participants who genuinely want to take advantage of the innovative program and benefit from the rehabilitative and academic framework it will provide.
First Annual Beit Ruth Gala Dinner
On June 20 2012, the first annual Beit Ruth gala dinner was held in America to celebrate the achievements of Beit Ruth and honor Susan Ashner, the founder of Beit Ruth. 400 guests including Michael Oren – the Israeli Ambassador to USA – gathered at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York.Susan Ashner has been the driving force and visionary behind the Beit Ruth project. Her determination, together with her heartfelt dedication to relieving the suffering of teenage victims of abuse, has ensured that her dream of providing a large-scale solution for at-risk girls will soon become a reality. Indeed, the ongoing support of Susan and her husband, Michael Ashner, has been instrumental in the success of the Beit Ruth Hostel and vital to the expansion of the program at the Beit Ruth Village.The event was a great success and raised $1.8 million dollars towards the construction of the Beit Ruth Village.For more information, Click here<- and please contact Eli Goldsmith by email at umuse613@gmail.com or by telephone at +972-57-3175856.

Click here to see a short film about Beit Ruth graduate, Tanya

For more information, please visit: www.beitruth.com

Group Bar Mitzvah Celebration for Underprivileged Youth

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Inspirations For Everyday! <-Click=> Here For Today’s! Check out our website version on the 2012-bar-mitzvah-celebrations<-

We were honored to have invited you to support the celebration of 15 of our youngsters who reached their Bar Mitzvah milestone this year.
The ceremony took place in the new dining room at The Bet Shemesh Educational Center on Rosh Hodesh Iyar, 23.4.12.

We were honored to have invited you to support the celebration of 15 of our youngsters who reached their Bar Mitzvah milestone this year.
The ceremony took place in the new dining room at The Bet Shemesh Educational Center on Rosh Hodesh Iyar, 23.4.12.

Becoming Bar Mitzvah is often the most significant event in a teenage boy’s life. It marks the important boundary between childhood and adulthood and is generally a time for great joy as well as reflection. Sadly, many of the students at the Bet Shemesh Educational Center simply cannot afford to celebrate this special occasion because of their families’ financial hardship.This year, the Bet Shemesh Educational Center seeks to fulfill the dreams of its Bar Mitzvah boys.

The parents were over joyed at the opportunity we gave them with your kind donations.  After completing an educational course about the significance of becoming Bar Mitzvah, each of the boys was given a set of teffilin, and a tallit, as well as a small gift (brand new watches) in honor of the momentous event. They also had the opportunity to celebrate their special day with their families and friends, they were all treated to a luxuriously catered meal and taken on an exciting field trip to the Kotel and old city for various tours, pizza and more.

For more info click here<-.This meaningful day of growth and celebration will be unforgettable for our students! If you would like to help a Bar Mitzvah boy receive a truly special Bar Mitzvah celebration for the new year of students, please click here (and mention eli in comments) or contact Eli umuse613@gmail.com or phone 0573175856/ 00972573175856

Your participation gave us great pleasure
Eli Goldsmith and Dr. David J. Portowicz

Arutz ShevaPost just in!

Rapper Shyne Speaks to Underprivileged Bar Mitzvah Kids

Moshe Levi, also known by his hip-hop name Shyne, spoke to a group of underprivileged bar mitzvah students on Monday. A group of 15 students took part in agroup bar mitzvah celebration organized by the Bet Shemesh Educational Center and the Jaffa Institute. Shyne was a hardcore rap musician who spend almost ten years in an American prison until moving to Israel. He spoke to the students about his journey to becoming a Torah observant yeshiva student.

Rabbi Eli Goldsmith (<-click here for more) who co-organized the event stated, “sadly, many of the studentsat the Bet Shemesh Educational Center simply cannot afford to celebrate this special occasion because of their families’ financial hardship.” Donations enabled thestudents to tour the Western wall in Jerusalem and receive a set of teffilin and tallit.

Great news our Ethiopian Bar Mitzvah will be on 23rd April in Bet Shemesh!

Great news !!! The Ethiopian Bar Mitzvah (<- click here for more info) 

is going ahead Monday 23rd April (Rosh Chodesh Iyar), as thank G-d many kind people have raised the funds necessary to make this special day for 30 young men.

Thank you making a difference now! A date and invitations are on the way. WE Need your kind help now! For the new year already! Share the cause (<-click here) and mention eli sent you in comments when u donate!

Happy Tu’bshevat - Tu B’Shevat - The New Year for Trees (<-Click here for last years pics and vids!)

Thanks to Gutman Locks for his appropriately timed blog today!

Mazal Tov

One of the four most important days in a Jewish man’s life is his Bar Mitzvah. At 13 years of age, G-d will say to the boy, “You are old enough now to be responsible for My mitzvahs.” Pictured here is a father watching his son put on tefillin for the first time in preparation for the big day.

                                                                                    Kotel 5:30 AM

His next big day will come some 6 years later when his parents find the proper young woman for him. G-d will then say to him, “Be fruitful and multiply,” and he and his kallah (bride) will merge into one being…, and he will move into the next stage of his life. Pictured here is a ‘chatan (bridegroom) wearing his spodik (fur hat) for the first time, the morning before his wedding.

The other two most important days are the day of his bris milah (circumcision) when he receives his name, and the day of his passing when he moves into the next world to receive his reward for all of the good that he was able to do.

Jewish life cycles… around and around…

“How goodly are your tents O Yaakov, your dwelling places, O Israel!”[i] Especially when there is UNITY!!! in kindness…


[i] Numbers 24.5

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The Ethiopian Bar Mitzvah is going ahead in the next month, as thank G-d many kind people have raised the funds necessary to make this special day for 30 young men. Thank you making a difference now! A date and invitations are on the way. WE Need your kind help now! For the new year already! Share the cause (<-click here) to others who can help too!

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 Nice to share  Great news !!! The Ethiopian Bar Mitzvah is going ahead Monday 23rd April (Rosh Chodesh Iyar), as thank G-d many kind people have raised the funds necessary to make this special day for 30 young men. Thank You Making A Difference Now! A Date And Invitations Are On The Way. WE Need Your Kind Help Now! For The New Year Already! Share The Cause (<-Click Here) And Mention Eli Sent You In Comments When U Donate! http://midnightabbi1eligoldsmith.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/a-short-tribute-to-a-great-cause-bet-shemesh-educational-center/

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Bet Shemesh #comment-146
2011: Our 20th Graduating Class
On June 19th, the young men at the Bet Shemesh Educational Center celebrated a most important event in their lives. Together with their families in an atmosphere of great accomplishment, 22 students marked their graduation from high school. In many communities in Israel and throughout the world, children grow up in families where from a young age there is a basic assumption that they will graduate from high school. In families where parents for various reasons are unable to provide the needed emotional, educational or financial support to their children, graduating high school is not at all taken for granted. The majority of the students at the Bet Shemesh Educational Center fall into this category. With this background in mind, the overwhelming feelings of success at the graduation ceremony were something that everyone present felt very strongly.
With great patience, support and a guiding and encouraging hand, the Educational Center’s teaching staff, as well as the social worker and dormitory counselors, have helped our students grow from boys to young men, who are leaving the sheltered setting of the Center and embarking on challenging new directions. 11 of the graduates will continue in various settings for a year or two before serving in the Israeli army. 8 will begin their army service within the coming months, including 5 who will become combat soldiers. 3 of the graduates will be participating in a program that combines studies towards becoming an electrical technician, prior to applying their studies towards serving in the Israeli Air Force. All of the graduates have gained confidence and emotional strength from their experiences at the Educational Center, enabling them to move on to become the next generation of contributing Israeli citizens. We extend our congratulations and warm wishes to all of the graduates.
For more information visit: http://www.betshemesh-educenter.org.il

Poetry Corner Please Contribute! Yosef Daniel and more!  In Memory of Leiby Kletzky a”h Leiby a”h brought Klal Yisroel together. Let us honor him by staying together. Leiby;s name is yehudah ben Nachman a’h Let us dedicate this blog and our positive actions make a difference Yehudah is the name all the JEWISH people take i.e. Yid  Let us build in this tragic time. Yehudah comes from the word thanks! See how Leiby’s parents continue to thank - ?p=198   Also are prev. poem corner pages… http://miRead More

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GREAT NEWS !!! A Short Tribute to a Great Cause- Bet Shemesh Educational Center!

The Ethiopian Bar Mitzvah is going ahead in the next month, as thank G-d many kind people have raised the funds necessary to make this special day for 30 young men. Thank you making a difference now! A date and invitations are on the way. WE Need your kind help now! For the new year already! Share the cause (<-click here) to others who can help too!

A Short Tribute to a Great Cause- Bet Shemesh Educational Center! This blog is to bring comfort for Leiby’s soul and family as its been only 6 months everybody. We all need to be more like Dovid Hamelech/King David who would look out for everyone and take care of them… This kindness will protect all our people, being a light onto the world and this is what Bet Shemesh Educational Center is all about!   Bet Shemesh is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged boys and helping them … Read More

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A Short Tribute to a Great Cause- Bet Shemesh Educational Center! (via midnightrabbi inspires)

Good start to the week, I was up north for 2 days and saw groups of rich american teenagers
sporting the Jaffa Institute T-shirts and it made us proud, while being
great advertising there obviously busy doing great work!

Some more donations came through students/teachers and friends, thanks beyond words and blessings too,
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A Short Tribute to a Great Cause- Bet Shemesh Educational Center! This blog is to bring comfort for Leiby’s soul and family as its been only 1 week everybody. We all need to be more like Dovid Hamelech/King David who would look out for everyone and take care of them… This kindness will protect all our people, being a light onto the world and this is what Bet Shemesh Educational Center is all about! Wednesday, July 20, 2011   Bet Shemesh is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged boys and helping them … Read More

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