Parashas Vayeilech/Shabbos Shuvah – September 21-22, 2012
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SHABBOS, Sept. 21 – Sept. 22, 2012 6 Tishrei 5773
Parashas Vayeilech/Shabbos Shuvah Light Candles by 6:48pm
Friday Mincha 6:50pm
Early Shabbos Mincha – Arcola 2:30pm
Shabbos Mincha – University 5:55pm
Shabbos Mincha – Sephardi 6:00pm
Shabbos Mincha – Arcola 6:15pm
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Shabbos Shuvah Drasha will take place at 6:40pm.
Shabbos Ends 7:44pm
MAZAL TOV TO:
Ellen & Larry Korb on the birth of a granddaughter. Parents are Courtney & Joel Korb.
UPCOMING YISE EVENTS
Monday, Sept. 24 – Rabbi Frand, Annual Drasha, 8pm, Belonofsky Sanctuary
The YISE Sisterhood seeks sponsors to subsidize the cost of the festive Simchas Torah kiddushim it provides at both the Arcola and University Blvd. locations. Sponsorships can be made in honor of loved ones or upcoming simchas, in commemoration of yahrtzeits, or to show appreciation for the YISE community and YISE Sisterhood. Any sponsorship amount is greatly appreciated! Checks should be made out to YISE Sisterhood and sent to Hedy Bauman, 1131 University Blvd. W., #610, Silver Spring, MD 20902 or email AChlewicki@yise.org to pledge a donation. Sponsors will be publicly acknowledged (unless otherwise noted). Additionally, YISE Sisterhood is seeking volunteers to assist with setting up and cleaning up the Simchas Torah kiddushim. Please contact AChlewicki@yise.org if you can volunteer. Tizku L'mitzvot and Chag Sameach from the YISE Sisterhood!
Volunteers are needed to build the Shul Sukkah. Join us at YISE Arcola Sunday, Sept. 23, at 1pm. It's a mitzvah to help build a sukkah! This is especially important if you might be in the sukkah during the chag. Please contact Stuart Cohen, szcohen@aol.com, if you have any questions or to RSVP. Service hours can be arranged for teens who stay until the job is done!
WEEKDAY SHIURIM
Rabbi Rosenbaum's mussar (spiritual self-improvement) Sunday morning study group for women, will meet Sunday, Sept. 23, at 9:30am.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Mishna Brurah shiur for men takes place Sundays, 8:30pm, at his home. For more information contact jobstfeld@yise.org.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Men's Gemara shiur meets in the Arcola Social Hall, 6:00-6:45am Tuesday & Friday and will resume Oct. 16.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Wednesday morning Tehillim shiur meets at 11am in the small Beis Medrash and will resume Oct. 17.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Chumash shiur for women meets at 8pm, Wednesday nights, in the small Beis Medrash and will resume Oct. 17.
Rabbi Moshe Arzouan's advanced Gemara shiur for men will resume after Simchas Torah, Wednesday nights at University Blvd. after Maariv.
Zichron Gedaliah Bais Medrash for Men – Tuesday evenings at 8pm in the YISE Social Hall. The Bais Medrash will resume after the Chagim on Oct. 16.
Two weekly programs with the Greater Washington Community Kollel here at YISE: This Sunday Linas Hatzedek – Business Ethics – the important topic of "Tzedaka: Giving Charity The Right Way", Sunday mornings, 9:30am . Yesodei Hatorah, a unique skills building program designed to foster independent Gemara proficiency. Thursday evenings, time TBA. For more info call 301-213-6504 or see www.gwckollel.com.
SHABBOS SHIURIM
R' Pinchas Werner – Shiur 8:15am, small Youth Room behind the Women's Balcony.
Rabbi David Hyatt – Gemara Shiur meets in the small Beis Medrash after Hashkamah Minyan.
Rabbi William Millen – Shiur will meet 1 hour before Mincha.
Rabbi Yehoshua Levy – Shiur 1 hour before the Sephardi Mincha.
Rabbi Amram Hes – Parsha shiur meets ½ hour before Mincha.
Mrs. Yocheved Arzouan – Shiur 9am in small Youth Room behind the Women's Balcony.
Rebbetzin Atara Rosenbaum – Women's shiur Shabbos afternoons, meets this Shabbos two hours before Mincha at the Koss residence, 11405 Monticello Ave.
The unveiling of the monument of Minnie Korb will take place at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Kiddushes to Resume Shabbos Ha'azinu, Sept. 29 — There will not be Kiddushes this Shabbos (September 22), as the Social Hall is set up for Yom Kippur davening.
Allergies in Shul – Just a reminder that some people are very sensitive or allergic to perfumes and colognes. Please be restrained in your application of scents.
PICK UP OF YISE LULAVIM/ESROGIM AT ELLI CHAI
Orders for Lulavim/Esrogim may be picked up at Elli Chai's, 2305 University Blvd West, Thursday, Sept. 27, 8am-8pm; Friday, Sept. 28, 8am-3pm; Motzei Shabbos, 1 hour after Shabbos until Midnight; Sunday, Sept. 30, 8am-3pm.
Camp Shomrai – Sukkot 2012 – Wed. Oct. 3 through Fri. Oct. 5. 9am – 3pm w/extended day available. Go to nursery.yise.org for details or contact Lianne Heller 301-593-7365 or email nursery@yise.org
Helping Hands Across Kemp Mill – YISE's Chesed Committee is organizing to support members with a variety of urgent needs (medical crisis, caring for family, etc). We need your assistance helping out with meals, rides, childcare, etc. For further info or to volunteer, call Melanie Karlin, 301-681-4740, or Miriam Friedman, 301-754-1517, or email yisechesed@gmail.com; or complete a volunteer form that can be dropped at either of the synagogue's mailboxes (on the wall by the Sanctuary or the executive director's office).
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & LISTINGS
Women's Daytime Tehillim, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am. Contact Arleeta Lerner for information, 301-649-0552.
The Women's Discussion Group "Positive Word Power" will meet this Shabbos, 5:30pm, at the home of Mrs. Klavan, 1006 Lamberton Drive.
Tehillim for Shidduchim – Tehillim will be recited at Southeast Hebrew this Sunday at 9:30am. Tehillim is available in English or Hebrew. All women are invited to attend.
The ultimate kindness – Chevra Kadisha is called the ultimate good deed, chesed shel emet, as the recipient cannot return the favor. The Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington urgently needs volunteers to conduct taharot, the process by which bodies of Jews are prepared for burial according to Jewish tradition. Opportunities are available daily. For men, contact Joel Bauman, baumanj@attglobal.net or 301-704-6830; for women, Devorah Grayson, dlgsquared@gmail.com.
Sukkah at the Warwick – The Warwick has approved a nice spot for a community Sukkah, just to the side/back of the parking garage, near the front traffic circle (i.e. not the trash area). This location has been approved by both Greystar & Rabbi Rosenbaum. A Sukkah seating 12 has been volunteered. What's needed now is a little help… people to volunteer time to transport, build, maintain, and eventually take down the Sukkah. Also needed- extra chairs and decorations, and one or two select individuals that can help coordinate / help serve as ‘champions' for this project. Contact Todd & Emily Friedman, 301-593-4161 or todd.emily.friedman@gmail.com.
Can't Afford a Lulav/Etrog? The Yehudah Mond Foundation will get a set for you. Contact Rabbi Moshe Arzouan, 301-905-2937.
Mikvah Hours for Erev Yom Kippur for Men – Kemp Mill (Wallerstein Mikvah at 913 Grays Lane) and Woodside (Ballard St.): Erev Yom Kippur 7:00am – 3pm. The mikvaot will be closed after that time. There will be no supplies available for men at the mikvah, so bring your own towels. Please be mindful that the mikvah must be cleaned after the men's hours so women will be able to use them. We appreciate your help in keeping the mikvah clean. Fees: Full members: Free, Adults: $20, Children/full-time students: $10.
Ropes course in Sandy Springs Adventure Park – Thursday, Oct. 4 (Chol Hamoed), 9am – 1pm. 16701 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD. Succah on premises! For ages 7 and older. (5-6 year olds can participate with an adult – the cost is $34+tax.) Don't forget food and drinks. Huge discount on tickets – only $25+tax per person! For more info and to RSVP contact Miriam Friedman mfriedman2@yahoo.com If you are not sure about a reservation, you can just show up on Thursday. Release forms available at http://sandyspringadventurepark.org/media/ssap_releaseform.pdf must be completed with parent/guardian signature (for under 18).
YISE YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Youth Minyan will NOT take place this Shabbos. The Youth Minyan will resume at its usual time of 9:15am on Shabbos Ha'azinu, September 29.
YISE Shabbos groups 2 – 5 year-olds meet in the youth room behind the balcony; Girls 1st – 4th grade meet in the Small Beis Medrash; Boys 1st – 4th grade gather outside the Social Hall and walk over to the Yeshiva. Groups run 10am – 11:15am. Please pick your child(ren) up promptly.
Talk to the Rabbi — Rabbi Rosenbaum is available by phone (No meetings are scheduled) from 10am until 11am, Monday through Friday, barring extenuating circumstances. Of course people can call at any time and either speak to him or leave a message. His office number is 301-593-4465, ext. 405.
Davening Times Week of Sept. 23- Sept. 29, 2012
MORNING SERVICES (Sept. 23 – Sept. 29, 2012}
Univ. Arcola Sephardi (korbanot)
Sunday 7:30am 6:00/7:00/8:45am 7:30am "
Monday 5:45am 6:05/7:00/8:15am 5:20am "
Tuesday (Erev Yom Kippur) 6:15am 6:35/7:15/8:15am 5:30am "
Wednesday (Yom Kippur) 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am "
Thursday 6:15am 6:45/7:35/8:30am 6:05am "
Friday 6:30am 6:55/7:35/8:30am 6:15am "
Shabbos 8:30am 7:00/7:00/8:00/8:45am 8:15am "
AFTERNOON SERVICES (Sept. 23-24, 27)
Mincha/Maariv – Arcola & Univ. 6:45pm
For all other Mincha/Maariv times, see Tishrei Times.
HALACHIC TIMES (Sept. 23-29)
Talis & Tefillin 6:11am
Krias Sh'ma 9:58am
Mincha (Earliest) 1:31pm
NEXT SHABBOS, Sept. 28 – Sept. 29, 2012 13 Tishrei 5773
Parashas Ha'azinu Light Candles by 6:36pm
Friday Mincha 6:40pm
Early Shabbos Mincha – Arcola 2:30pm
Shabbos Mincha – Sephardi 6:20pm
Shabbos Mincha – University 6:35pm
Shabbos Mincha – Arcola, Nusach Sefard 6:35pm
Shabbos Ends 7:33pm
Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 12 Noon.
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Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum Rabbi Gedaliah Anemer, zt"l
Dr. Marc Katz – President Alan Zimmerman – Executive Director