Parashas Yisro – February 14 – 15, 2025 – Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington

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FEBRUARY 14 – 15, 2025 | 17 SHEVAT 5785 | PARASHAS YISRO

YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH

SHABBOS SHORTS

Candle Lighting 5:26 | Havdalah 6:27

Shabbos Shorts is sponsored by Sara Silver to commemorate the Yahrzeit of her father, Bud Silver, Yissocher Dov ben Meir, Z"L,
and by Delia Weiss and Miriam & Steve Friedman and Family in loving memory of Dr. George Weiss, Gedalya Chaim ben Avraham Moshe, Z"L, on the occasion of his 8th Yahrzeit.

Mazal Tovs

Leor & Avi Baldinger on the Bat Mitzvahs of their daughters Temima and Ariella. Mazal Tov also to their sister Nava, grandparents Esther & Alan Baldinger and Cori & Brett Oxman, and all of the aunts, uncles, and cousins that came from near and far to celebrate.

Shonny Kugler on the engagement of her granddaughter Nechama to Avrohom Moshe Sommers of Denver. Mazal Tov to parents Terumah & BenZion Kugler and the extended family.

Ahuva & Eli Landy on the birth of a granddaughter, Devorah Meital, born to Leora & Josh Finkelstein. Mazal Tov to big sister Meira Liba.

Kiddush & Shalosh Seudos Sponsors

Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Marilyn & Jonathan Fine to commemorate the Yahrzeits of Marilyn's mother, Ruth Miriam Zitomer, Risha Miriam bat Tzvi Hirsch HaCohen, on the 26th of Cheshvan, and the Yahrzeit of Jonathan's mother, Ruth Coplon Fine, Rivka bas Zussman on the 11th of Shevat.

Shul Kiddush is sponsored by Leor & Avi Baldinger in honor of the Bat Mitzvahs of their daughters Temima and Ariella and by Debbie & Marc Katz in honor of their son Rafi's Aufruf.

Sephardic Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Simi Franco in honor of her husband's birthday this past week.

Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Jorden Brinn to commemorate the Yahrzeit of his late wife, Beverly D. Kolb, Bracha bat Yitzchak Hershel, on 14 Shevat, February 12, and by Susan & Bob Levi to commemorate the upcoming 5th Yahrzeit of Bob's father, Fred Levi, Baruch ben Meir HaLevi on 23 Shevat.

Drasha & Shiurim Sponsors

8:45 Minyan Drasha is sponsored by Sara Silver to commemorate the Yahrzeit of her father, Bud Silver, Yissocher Dov ben Meir, Z"L.

Hashkamah Minyan Gemara 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 and hostages.

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Tehillim/Parsha Shiur is sponsored by Nancy Karkowsky in the merit of a Refua Shlema for Malka Rivka bas Feiga Necha v' Avraham Mordechai HaLevi z'l and by Debbie Rogal in memory of her cousin, Judy Licht, on her Yahrzeit.

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Tehillim/Sefer HaChinuch Shiur is sponsored by Debbie Rogal in memory of her cousin, Judy Licht, on her Yahrzeit.

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Navi Shiur is sponsored by Debbie Rogal in memory of her cousin, Judy Licht, on her Yahrzeit.

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: 5:30 (B,SBM), 5:15 (Sephardi, LBM)

SHABBOS DAY:

Shacharis: 7:00 (B), 8:45 (B), 9:15 (S), 9:15 (Teen, H) 8:00 (Sephardi, LBM)

Mincha: 2:30 (B), 5:10 (B), 5:20 (Sephardi, LBM)

Shalosh Seudos: 5:35 (S)

Maariv: 6:27 (B)

DIVREI TORAH:

8:45 Minyan: Rabbi Rosenbaum

9:15 Minyan: Rabbi Hillel Shaps

Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur: (SBM) Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman

Sfas Emes Chabura: 8:55 (S) Rabbi Yehuda Shinensky

Alsheich between Mincha/Maariv: (LBM) Rabbi Levy

Youth Announcements

Teen Minyan Boys Oneg – this Friday night, February 13, 9:00 PM at 912 Hyde Road.

Teen Minyan – 9:15 AM (The House) Kiddush to follow 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 House. Pickup 11:15 AM in the Lower Lobby.

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

Dor L'Dor – this Motzei Shabbos, February 15 at 7:30 PM sponsored by Marina & Gregory Shmunis.

Coming up:

Purim Costume Gemach Open – Sunday, February 23, 2:00 – 5:00 PM at The House.

WANT TO SPONSOR A SHABBOS OR WEEKDAY SHIUR? PLEASE EMAIL OFFICE@YISE.ORG

YISE Supports Israel

Our thoughts and prayers are focused on Israel.

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.

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 thecitizens of Israel, success to its military, and clarity to its leadership.

Dr. Zechariah Haber, HY"D, whose parents and grandparents were members of our community, fell in battle in Gaza on 6 Shevat last year. An interview with his mother, Miriam Segal Haber, is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiFb6SsNJdk. Learn more about his accomplishments as family man, Torah scholar, and scientist at www.zechariahhaber.com

Upcoming YISE Events

Nusach Ha'Tefillah Chabura – Want to learn how to lead Davening? Already a Shliach Tzibbur, but want to improve? Join Rabbi Postelnek and Yosef Lindell for a 4-week course learning Shabbos Shacharis. Join for the last 2 sessions (note new date) February 23 and March 2 at 8:45 PM in the YISE Social Hall. Text (571) 340-0227 to join the WhatsApp group for more information and to receive weekly recordings. see flyer

Voice Notes of Inspiration – Join Rabbi Rosenbaum's daily Whatsapp group to get ready for Purim! Sunday, March 2 – Thursday March 13, join at yise.org/vnoi.

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.

Shomrai Preschool Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year. Play. Explore. Succeed! Licensed, child-centered preschool for children ages 2-5. Call 301-593-7365, email preschool@yise.org or visit our website at preschool.yise.org. see flyer Annual Jewish Book Sale – this Sunday, February 16 – Monday, February 17 at YISE, 9 AM – 7 PM. Many titles all at discounted prices.

The Golden Network (TGN) Lunch & Learn – Wednesday, February 19 (note new date) at 12:15 PM at YISE. "History of the Siddur with Rabbi Moshe Walter, followed by a musical presentation. RSVP to director@goldennetwork.org or 301-732-1773. Open to men and women.

Bonei Olam Fundraising Event – Sunday, February 23, 7 PM at KMS, featuring speakers Rebbetzin Atara Rosenbaum and former YISE Assistant Rebbetzin Estee Silver. More info at boneiolam.org/greaterwashington see flyer

Shabbos of Inspiration – GWCK at YISE, February 28 – March 1, register for the dinner at shabbaton.gwckollel.org see flyer

Ask the Rabbi – Tuesday, March 4, 8 – 9 PM on Zoom A with Rabbi Rosenbaum, "What Happens When Purim Falls Out on a Friday?"

Scholar-in-Residence Professor Naomi Grunhaus – Shabbos, March 7 – 8 see flyer

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

The Week Ahead

Monday February 17 – Presidents' Day

Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 5:38 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 6:05 AM, Latest Netz: 6:58 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:35 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:53 PM, Earliest Shkia: 5:46 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim 6:34 PM

Next Shabbos

February 21-22, 2025

24 Shevat 5785

Parashas Mishpatim

Candle lighting: 5:34

Havdalah: 6:34

Friday Night:

Mincha/Maariv: 5:35 (B, SBM), 5:25 (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), 5:30 (B), 5:40 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 6:34

RABBI DOVID ROSENBAUM

RABBI YOSEF POSTELNEK – ASST RABBI

JOSH SEIDEMANN – PRESIDENT

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