Parashas Vayeishev – December 20 – 21, 2024 – Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington

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DECEMBER 20-21, 2024 | 20 KISLEV 5785 | PARASHAS VAYEISHEV

YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH

SHABBOS SHORTS

Candle Lighting 4:30 | Havdalah 5:34

The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored by friends and family to mark the first Yahrzeit of Rafael Hirsh ben Shlomo, Richard Weinstein, on the 22nd of Kislev.

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 the wedding of their grandson Yitzy Markowitz, son of Chavi & Benjy Markowitz, to Rivka Benyowitz in Baltimore.

Marsha & Yitz Kasdan on the birth of a grandson to Fayge & Chaim Kasdan. Mazal Tov to big sisters Miri, Ryzee, and Frieda, grandparents Malky & Pinny Hikind, Marsha's mother Evelyn Elbogen, Aunt Shana & Uncle Hirschel and family, and all the other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Ellyn Tanenberg on the engagement of her granddaughter, Aliza Sara Rosenbaum, to Aaron Cohen, son of Leah & Ari Cohen of Staten Island, NY. Mazal Tov to parents, Emily & Rabbi Dr. Elliott Rosenbaum of Jacksonville, FL. Mazal Tov to grandparents, Magda Rosenbaum and Jerry Rosenbaum.

Joelle & Bill Zimbalist on the birth of a great-grandson, Eliyahu Moshe Wolff, born to Nechama & Yaakov Wolff of Bnai Nitzarim. Mazal Tov to grandparents Sara & Simmy Zimbalist of Beit Shemesh.

Condolences

Adina & Josh Obstfeld on the passing of Adina's mother, Lidia Vereanu, A"H.

Kiddush Sponsors

Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Elaine & Robert Leichter tocommemorate the Yahrzeit of Robert's father, Yitzchok ben Eliezer, Z"L.

Shul Kiddush is sponsored by Richard Chaifetz in memory of his mother Gertrude Chaifetz, Bluma Gitel bas Moshe Zelig, Z"L, on her 55th Yahrzeit.

The Sephardic Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Rabbi Yehoshua Levy in memory of his father, Meir ben Miriam, Z"L.

Drasha, Shiurim & Coffee Station Sponsors

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 Navi Shiur is sponsored by Gilla & Harold Saltzman wishing Rabbi Rosenbaum and all of Gila's classmates a very happyChanukah, .çâ îìà áøëä ,ùîçä åàåø

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Gemara Shiur is sponsored by Naomi & Ori Carmel as a Zechus for the Refuah Shlema of Shmuel ben Veera.

The Lower Lobby coffee station is sponsored by an anonymous Roast Master.

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: 4:30 (B,SBM), 4:20 (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), 4:10 (B), 4:25 (Sephardi, LBM)

Shalosh Seudos: 4:35 (S)

Maariv: 5:34 (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

Speaker at Shalosh Seudos: 4:35 (S) Elie Kligman

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 girls in the The House. Pick-up 11:15 AM in the Lower Lobby.

Boys Shabbos Chaburah – 4th-6th grade boys between Mincha/Maariv with Rabbi Hillel Shaps in the Social Hall.

Dor L'Dor this Motzei Shabbos, December 21 at 7 PM.

High School Boys Laser Tag & Melave Malka this Motzei Shabbos, December 21, 8:45 PM at The House.

Middle School Girls Challah Bake – this Sunday, December 22, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at YISE.

Mommy and Me Program is rescheduled to January 12.

Coming Up: Middle School Boys Chanukah Mesibah

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 tocsimon@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.

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.

Upcoming YISE Events

Weekend with Baseball Player Elie Kligman – this weekend, December 20 – 21, join us for the following events with Shomer Shabbos Division 1 NCAA baseball player, Elie Kligman: Friday Night Oneg at 8 PM at the home of Carol & Tuvia Lazar (708 Lamberton Drive), Shalosh Seudos at 4:35 PM in the Social Hall, and Motzei Shabbos interactive baseball clinics at Berman Hebrew Academy. Advance registration is required for the clinics, register at yise.org/kligman.

Men's Melaveh Malka – Join Rabbi Rosenbaum and Rabbi Postelnek this Motzei Shabbos for a Kislev Kumzitz with music, Divrei Torah and subs! December 21, 8:30 PM at the Postelnek home, 11600 Fillmore Drive. To sponsor, visit www.yise.org/mmm.

Chanukah Mesiba – Join us for delicious food, exciting activities, and fun for all ages – featuring a live magic show! Sunday, December 29, 2:30 – 5:00 PM, in the Social Hall. All fees have been waived, please be our guest! RSVPs are appreciated and sponsorships are welcome at www.yise.org/mesiba. see flyer

Trivia Night – January 11, 8:00 PM in the Social Hall. Pizza, drinks, coffee bar, and prizes! Come with a team of 5-8 people, or join a team that night! For ages 14+. RSVP at yise.org/trivia see flyer

Voice Notes of Inspiration – Join Rabbi Rosenbaum's Voice Notes of Inspiration Whatsapp group for daily thoughts on Chanukah from Sunday, December 22 through Friday, January 3. 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.

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.

Silver Spring Eruv Association Appeal – Please donate if you benefit from the Eruv. The requested donation is $54 per household, but smaller and larger amounts are gratefully accepted. SSEA is a 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donate through the PayPal Giving Fund to https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/3945802 or mail a check to SSEA, 707 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902. Questions? Email SilverSpringEruv@gmail.com

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

Lost and Found Notice – We want to keep our shared space clean, organized, and welcoming for everyone! Our coatrooms, shelves, and other public spaces will now be decluttered regularly, and a lost and found bin will be located in the lower lobby coat room. After 30 days, unclaimed items may be donated or disposed of at the discretion of the shul. Help us maintain a tidy environment by: checking the lost and found regularly, and claiming your items promptly. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

The Week Ahead

Chanukah begins Wednesday night

Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 6:00 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 6:29 AM, Latest Netz: 7:27 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:45 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:41 PM, Earliest Shkia: 4:49 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim 5:38 PM

Next Shabbos

December 27-28 2024

27 Kislev 5785

Mikeitz/Chanukah, Mevorchim Hachodesh

Candle lighting: 4:34

Havdalah: 5:38

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), 4:30 (B), 4:20 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 5:38

RABBI DOVID ROSENBAUM

RABBI YOSEF POSTELNEK – ASST RABBI

JOSH SEIDEMANN – PRESIDENT

NEXT SHABBOS SHORTS DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, NOON

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