Parashas Chayei Sarah – November 22 – 23, 2024 – Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington

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NOVEMBER 22-23, 2024 | 22 MARCHESHVAN 5785 | PARASHAS CHAYEI SARAH

YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH

SHABBOS SHORTS

NOVEMBER 22-23, 2024 | 22 MARCHESHVAN 5785 | PARASHAS CHAYEI SARAH

Candle Lighting 4:31 | Havdalah 5:32

The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored by the Halpern and Wakschlag Families in commemoration of the 6th Yahrzeit of Rabbi Jacob Halpern, Z"L,Harav Yaakov Yisroel ben Harav Usher Yeshaya, on the 21st of Marcheshvan and by
Rochelle Dimont & Family in memory of Rochelle's grandmother Chaya Sara Tarshish, Rochelle's mother-in-law Anna Dimont, and Rochelle's father Rabbi Louis Tarshish, HaRav Elazar ben HaRav Yechiel Shraga Feivish HaLevi.

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

Debby & Barry Greengart on their grandson, Gedaliah Greengart, son of Laya & Eli Greengart, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Yoni Kotek on becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Mazal Tov to his parents, Mindy & Meier, his siblings, Dena and Chanania, Josh, and Mikey, and grandparents, Gabi & Luis Kotek and Eva & Gabe Rosenberg, and to all the aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Sarah & David Maslow of Jerusalem on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Chaviva Leah, daughter of Dina & Adam Lancer of Clifton, NJ.

Yocheved & Ari Mizel on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Simcha. Mazal Tov to grandparents Mrs. Diane Mizel and Dr. Shnayer & Mrs. Rivkah Leiman, and to all of Simcha's aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends.

Condolences

Mark Livingston on the passing of his father, Dr. Peter Livingston, Pesach Chaim ben Eliyahu. Mark and his sister, Gila Solomon, are sitting shiva at 714 South Belgrade Road through Tuesday morning. Shacharis Sunday 7:30 AM, Monday 6:45 AM. Mincha/Maariv Sunday/Monday 4:30 PM.

Kiddush Sponsors

Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by the Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush Group.

Shul Kiddush is sponsored by Yocheved & Ari Mizel in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Simcha.

Sephardic Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Rita & Eliezer Shukur in memory of Eliezer's mother, Shulamit bat Aziz.

Drasha, Shiurim & Coffee Station Sponsors

8:45 Minyan Drasha is sponsored by Rochelle Dimont & Family in memory of Rochelle's father, Rabbi Louis Tarshish, HaRav Elazar ben HaRav Yechiel Shraga Feivish HaLevi and by the Joseph Family in loving memory of Louis Joseph, Eliezer Leib ben Avraham, Z"L.

Hashkamah Minyan Shiur is sponsored by Margie & Michael Hourwitz in honor of Rabbi Grossman and for his incredible preparation and brilliance in Torah, and to all the Talmidim who attend the Shiur and have the privilege of being able to ask and learn very complex Gemara principles in such amazing depth, and by David Jaray in appreciation of Rabbi Grossman and in memoryof all those who have lost their lives in Israel. May their Neshamas have anAliyah.

Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur is sponsored by David Jaray in appreciation ofRabbi 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 Rochelle Dimont & Family in memory of Rochelle's mother-in-law, Anna Dimont, Chana bat Avraham Mordechai, Z"L, by the Joseph Family in loving memory of Louis Joseph, Eliezer Leib ben Avraham, Z"L, by Lois Meyers to commemorate the 1st Yahrzeit of her husband, Sidney Meyers, Yehoshua Yitzchak ben Yisrael, Z"L.

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: 4:35 (B,SBM), 4:25 (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: 5:32 (B)

DIVREI TORAH:

8:45 Minyan: Rabbi Rosenbaum

9:15 Minyan: Rabbi Postelnek

Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur: (SBM) Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman

Sfas Emes Chabura: 8:55 (S) Rabbi Postelnek

Shiur between Mincha/Maariv: (B) Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman

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 atYGW, 4th and up girls 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 this Motzei Shabbos, November 23 at 7 PM! Family Chevrusah style learning in a fun environment. Dor L'Dor is sponsored by Debi & Max Rudmann to commemorate the 6th Yahrzeit of Debi's father, Nathan Charles, Natan ben Ze'ev Hacohen, Z"L on 18 Marcheshvan. see flyer

Mom & Toddler/Preschool Playdate – This Sunday, November 24 at 10 AM in The House. see flyer

Birthdays & New Members

Happy Birthday to Great-Grandma Dolores Schwartz from Yakov Gedaliah, Kivi, Meir, Tova, Bitzy, Simcha, Charlie, Liam, Eli, Tuvi & Shira Karlin.

Welcome to new members voted in this week: Michelle & Mark Fefer and Dr. Devorah Horenstein.

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.

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 Sefer Hachinuch, 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.

Israel Unity Concert – Stand in Solidarity Through Music and Song – Join us for a magical night of music, community and inspiration benefitting Israel! The event will feature three world-renowned musicians and Alon and Shiree Mesika, parents of Adir OB"M, who was murdered on October 7th at the Nova music festival. Every dollar raised will go toward buying engagement rings and wedding bands for our brothers and sisters in the IDF! Sunday, December 15, 7:30 PM at Magen David Sephardic Congregation. Reservations required: $36 regular. $180 VIP. Ring sponsorships are available. To purchase tickets, go to: https://aishdcevents.wixsite.com/aishcenter/event-details-registration/israel-unity-concert

Upcoming YISE Events

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

Authors' Night at KMS this Motzei Shabbos, November 23 at 7:00 PM, featuring YISE members: Adele Berlin, Alan Broder, Leah Cypess, Jason Rosenblatt, and Tevi Troy.

Bonfire Girls Night Out for Young Women: Motzei Shabbos, November 30 at 8 PM at 612 Winona Court.

Maagal HaShana, Women's Chabura: Join Mrs. Channah Cohen to learn and prepare for Chanuka! Gain deeper insights by exploring the themes of Chanuka through interactive, engaging learning. Sunday, December 8, 8:30 PM in the Small Beis Medrash. To sponsor, visit www.yise.org/chabura see flyer

Come Join Rabbi Koss's Monthly Jewish History class on Zoom! Sponsored by Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington and the YISE Chesed Committee. Rabbi Koss will be speaking on a topic in Jewish history, Monday, December 2 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Zoom A.

Zoom Connection details in the SHMA and at https://wp.yise.org/zoom. Flyers are available at https://wp.yise.org/flyers

The December SHMA will be published Parashas Toldos – Submit community events and shiurim updates for December by Monday, November 25 at NOON to: announce@yise.org

The Week Ahead

Thursday – November 28 – Thanksgiving

Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 5:43 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 6:11 AM, Latest Netz: 7:08 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:28 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:27 PM, Earliest Shkia: 4:46 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim 5:32 PM

Next Shabbos

November 29-30 2024

29 Marcheshvan 5785

Parashas Toldos

Mevorchim Hachodesh

Candle lighting: 4:28

Havdalah: 5:30

Friday Night:

Mincha/Maariv: 4:30 (B, SBM), 4:25 (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), 4:20 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 5:30

RABBI DOVID ROSENBAUM

RABBI YOSEF POSTELNEK – ASST RABBI

JOSH SEIDEMANN – PRESIDENT

NEXT SHABBOS SHORTS DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, NOON

SUBMIT ITEMS FOR THE SHABBOS SHORTS TO: ANNOUNCE@YISE.ORG