Parashas Lech Lecha – November 8 – 9, 2024
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NOVEMBER 8-9, 2024 | 8 MARCHESHVAN 5785 | PARASHAS LECH LECHA
YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH
SHABBOS SHORTS
Candle Lighting 4:41 | Havdalah 5:41
The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored by Judith & Rabbi Marvin Goldman to commemorate their 60th Wedding Anniversary and by Ahuva & Eli Landy in memory of Lisa Landy's 2nd Yahrzeit.
YISE Supports Israel
Our thoughts and prayers are focused on Israel. Please see the back of this sheet for various things you can do to support Israel.
Mazal Tovs
Barbara & Michael Blaustein on the upcoming wedding of their son Josh to Arielle Frankston-Morris.
Lauren Shaham & Ariel Winter on the engagement of their daughter Ilana to Ben Maybaum, and to Ben's parents, Nadine & Simon Maybaum of White Plains, NY. Mazal Tov to Ilana's brother Natan, Ben's brother Danny, and grandparents Bobbie & Rabbi Ed Winter of Skokie, IL, and Denise Feibusch ofModi'in, Israel.
Gila & Rabbi Myron Wakschlag on the birth of a granddaughter, Eliana Basya, born to their children Alana & Efraim Wakschlag of Chicago. Mazal Tov to big brother Roey, big sister Sammie, Savta Raba Judith Halpern, and to all the aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Condolences
David Katzenstein, Michael Katzenstein and Debbie Breslof on the passing of their mother, Inge Katzenstein. Shiva will be observed at the home of David Katzenstein, 115 North Sixth Ave., Highland Park NJ 08904, from Motzei Shabbos through Thursday morning. David may be reached via email at dmkatzenstein@gmail.com.
Kiddush & Shalosh Seudos Sponsors
Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Barbara & Michael Blaustein in honor of the Aufruf of their son Josh.
Shul Kiddush is sponsored by Judith & Rabbi Marvin Goldman in honor of their 60th Wedding Anniversary and by Arielle, Martin, & Reese Katz, Jo Jo Freundel, and Ilana & Dan Freundel in celebration of our matriarch Sharon Freundel, a beloved community morah, on the occasion of her 70th birthday.
Sephardic Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Sol Chalom and Vic Rosenblum in honor of Rabbi Yehoshua Levy, on completing Alshich's commentary on Sefer Shoftim with his morning Shiur, and beginning Sefer Shmuel Alef and by Nino Srour in memory of his father, Moshe Ben Luna, A"H.
Shalosh Seudos is sponsored in honor of Ethan Cohen, Josh Breitstein, Barbara Price, Simi Franco, and all the other volunteers and staff who make the Shalosh Seudos happen. Lists of the Honorees and the Sponsors will be available at Shalosh Seudos.
Drasha, Shiurim & Coffee Station Sponsors
8:45 Minyan Drasha is sponsored by Sara Silver to commemorate the Yahrzeit of her mother, Vivian Silver, A"H.
Hashkamah Minyan Shiur is sponsored by David Jaray in appreciation of Rabbi Grossman and in memory of all those who have lost their lives in Israel. May their Neshamas have an Aliyah.
Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur is sponsored by David Jaray in appreciation of Rabbi Grauman and in memory of Rabbi Hyatt, A"H. Refuah Shlema to all those that are wounded in Israel during these times and Brachos for the Israeli soldiers, hostages, and students.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Tehillim/Parsha shiur is sponsored by Dena & Avi Kotek in memory of Libka Faiga bas Chanoch.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Wednesday night Melachim shiur is sponsored by Debbie Rogal and Jay Rogal in honor of a refuah shleima for Adira Elisheva bas Batya.
The Lower Lobby coffee station is sponsored by Roast Master Bernie Muller.
WANT TO SPONSOR A SHABBOS OR WEEKDAY SHIUR? PLEASE EMAIL OFFICE@YISE.ORG
Shabbos Schedule
Minyan Locations: B – Belonofsky Sanctuary, S – Social Hall, LBM – Large Beis Medrash, SBM – Small Beis Medrash, H – The House
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Mincha/Maariv: 4:45 (B,SBM), 4:30 (Sephardi, LBM)
SHABBOS DAY:
Shacharis: 7:00 (B), 8:45 (B), 9:15 (S) 8:00 (Sephardi, LBM), 9:15 (Teen,H)
Mincha: 2:30 (B), 4:25 (B), 4:30 (Sephardi, LBM)
Shalosh Seudos: 4:50 (S)
Maariv: 5:41 (B)
DIVREI TORAH:
8:45 Minyan: Rabbi Postelnek
9:15 Minyan: Rabbi Rosenbaum
Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur: (SBM) Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman
Sfas Emes Chabura: 8:55 (S) Rabbi Rosenbaum
Alsheich between Mincha/Maariv: (LBM) Rabbi Levy
Youth Announcements
Teen Minyan – 9:15 AM in The House, followed by Kiddush
Shabbos Groups – New format!
Toddler Group, under 2 with parent, Toddler Room starting at 10 AM
Kinder Group, 2-PreK, upstairs behind the balcony now beginning at 9:30 AM until the end of shul
Boys K-4th & Girls K-Middle School meet in lower lobby at 10am. K-3rd girls and the boys groups at YGW, 4th and up in the The House. Pick-up 11:15 AM in the Lower Lobby.
Boys Shabbos Chaburah – 4th-6th grade boys are invited to join Rabbi Hillel Shaps for learning and snacks in the Social Hall Shabbos afternoons between Mincha and Maariv. see flyer
Dor L'Dor is starting this week! – Family Chevrusah style learning in a fun environment! First Dor L'Dor is this Motzei Shabbos, November 9 at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall. This Dor l'Dor is sponsored by Rochelle Dimont. see flyer
High School Boys Laser Tag – Motzei Shabbos, November 16 at The House. Lots more fun planned too!
Birthdays
The attendees of the 7:30 Maariv Minyan in honor of Raph Ginsburg's half birthday
Simi & Sammy Franco in honor of Mindy Tolchinsky's birthday!
YISE Supports Israel
YISE invites members with family on active IDF duty to share their profiles at announce@yise.org.
YISE maintains a community-wide Tehillim WhatsApp group. To join, visit chat.whatsapp.com/GdkM5n3uJx44h8xFbwBEl0. To submit names of soldiers serving in the IDF for tefilot, please send the soldier's Hebrew name and his/her mother's Hebrew name to csimon@YISE.org.
We pray that our soldiers will return soon to their peacetime roles, and in the interim ask our members to daven and undertake other zechuyos on behalf of these and other IDF personnel defending Israel and our people.
Stand Together: Unity, Strength, and Resilience This event will feature high-level speakers, performers and public officials and include stories of unity and heroism. The event will take place on Sunday, November 10 at the Washington Nationals Stadium in D.C. Doors open at 12pm, pre-show starts at 1pm and program starts at 3pm concluding at 5pm. Register: https://old.yise.org/stand-together
Torah in Memory of Ori Danino – Please help Einav Danino, mother of Ori Ben Einav Efrat, HY"D, write a Sefer Torah l'iluy nishmato and to help Ori's light continue to shine in this world. Let's come together to honor his legacy and show our love for the Danino family during this unimaginable time. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference and will be so appreciated. To donate, go to https://www.charidy.com/ORIDANINO
Tefilah We gather in the Belonofsky Sanctuary on Sunday evenings after Mincha/Maariv for 15 minutes of communal Tehillim. Additionally, Tehillim are recited at each daily and Shabbos minyan.
Shiur for Israel Rabbi Rosenbaum leads a daily 15-minute Zoom of Tehillim recital and study of Pirkei Avos with Rabenu Yonah, Sunday through Friday at 12:30 PM on Zoom A.
Tzedaka A list of charitable organizations is available at: https://www.yise.org/israel-charities
As we engage our efforts through tefilah, tzedakah and political action, let us also beseech Hashem daily to bring safety to the citizens of Israel, success to its military, and clarity to its leadership.
Upcoming YISE Events
Coatroom Cleanup – The coats and other items in the upstairs and downstairs coatrooms will be removed on Wednesday, November 13.
Voice Notes of Inspiration – Join Rabbi Rosenbaum's daily WhatsApp group for thoughts on the weekly Parasha, Halacha and Mishna. yise.org/vnoi.
Sfas Emes Chabura – A twenty-minute Chabura on the Parsha. Find deeper meaning in the Parsha and Chagim by learning the Sfas Emes's weekly insights. 8:55 AM Shabbos morning in the Social Hall. see flyer
Men's Night Seder Program – Learn with a Chavrusa, Chabura or on your own. Tuesdays & Thursdays in the Small Beis Medrash, 8:30-9:15 PM, Maariv to follow. Chabura option with Rabbi Postelnek, "From Iyun to Halacha: Real questions learned real well." Includes light snacks and Thursday night cholent! To sponsor, visit yise.org/nightseder. see flyer
New SCP semester – Learning the Halachos of Timely Wages, Ribbis (Interest), and Tzedakah. Mondays at 8:45 PM. Begins November 11. Men's programming. Register at scp.gwckollel.org. see flyer
Kristallnacht Commemoration Program – Susan Warsinger will share her poignant story about being a child in Germany during Kristallnacht. Monday, November 11 at 7:30 PM on Zoom ID: 655 813 1022 Password: 365636. see flyer
Ask the Rabbi – This month's topic: Halachic Differences between Yom Tov and Shabbos. Tuesday, November 12 at 8:00 PM on Zoom A. Send in your questions to AskTheRabbi@yise.org by Sunday, November 10. see flyer
Our Experiences in the Military – Golden Network Lunch & Learn at YISE with Rabbi Saul & Mrs. Susan Koss. Wednesday, November 13, 12:15 PM at YISE. RSVP by November 10 to director@goldennetwork.org or 301-732-1773. see flyer
Men's Melaveh Malka – Join Rabbi Postelnek and friends for music, Divrei Torah and BBQ. Motzei Shabbos, November 16, 8:30 PM at the home of Goldie & Aharon Dovid Levy, 11205 Healy Street. To sponsor, visit www.yise.org/mmm. see flyer
Zoom Connection details in the SHMA and at https://old.yise.org/zoom. Flyers are available at https://old.yise.org/flyers
The Week Ahead
Monday – November 11 – Veterans Day
Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 5:30 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 5:58 AM, Latest Netz: 6:53 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:19 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:23 PM, Earliest Shkia: 4:52 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim 5:40 PM
Next Shabbos
November 15-16 2024
15 Marcheshvan 5785
Parashas Vayeira
Candle lighting: 4:35
Havdalah: 5:36
Friday Night:
Mincha/Maariv: 4:35 (B, SBM), 4:30 (Sephardi, LBM)
Shabbos Day:
Shacharis: 7:00 (B), 8:45 (B), 9:15 (S) 8:00 (Sephardi, LBM), 9:15 (Teen, H)
Mincha: 2:30 (B), 4:30 (B), 4:25 (Sephardi, LBM)
Maariv: 5:36
RABBI DOVID ROSENBAUM
RABBI YOSEF POSTELNEK – ASST RABBI
JOSH SEIDEMANN – PRESIDENT
NEXT SHABBOS SHORTS DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, NOON
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