Parashas Vayikra – March 11-12, 2011
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YISE Shabbos Shorts
Shabbos, March 11-12, 2011
Parashas Vayikra 6 Adar 2, 5771 Light Candles 5:52pm
Friday Mincha – Arcola & University 5:55pm
Friday Mincha – Sephardi & Nusach Sefard 5:55pm
Rabbi Rosenbaum will speak at the 8AM Minyan and the 8:45AM Main Minyan.
The Hashkamah/Nusach Sefard Minyan is sponsored by Barbara & Dr. Clifton Price in honor of Ari's aufruf.
The 8:45am Main Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Bev Morris and Art Boyars in honor of Michal & Jack Boyars' marriage.
Early Shabbos Mincha – Arcola 2:30pm
Shabbos Mincha – Sephardi 5:35pm
Shabbos Mincha – Arcola & University 5:50pm
Shabbos Mincha – Nusach Sefard 5:50pm
Shabbos Ends 6:52pm
Move your clocks 1 hour forward for Daylight Saving Time after Shabbos
MAZAL TOV TO:
Vicki Binstock & Jay Pollack on the birth of a grandson, Yonasan Gavriel, born to Debbie & David Zakar of Aspen Hill. Mazal tov to Sara & Melvin Pollack and Isaac, Holly, and Nisa Pollack, and the entire family.
Karen & Howard Schulman on the birth of a grandson, Adar Daveed, born to theirchildren Miriam Kramer & Aaron Levy. Mazal Tov also to the great grandparents, Florence & Joel Avigan & Etta Kramer and to all the aunts, uncles and cousins.
Bev Morris & Art Boyars on the wedding of their son Jack to Michal Yablong of West Rogers Park. Mazal Tov also to sister Dova Boyars.
Vicki Binstock & Jay Pollack on the engagement of their son Avi Binstock to Rachel Solomon of Atlanta. Mazal Tov to Dovid Binstock and Shana and Noam Feldman and the entire family.
CONDOLENCES TO:
Shoshana Tanzer and family on the passing of her father, Boris Schachnes. She is observing Shiva at her home, 711 North Belgrade Rd. Visitors are requested only Sunday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
Gregory Olf on the passing of his mother, Laurel Olf, on February 25. Gregory can be reached at 212-731-4262.
YISE NEWS:
New YISE Cholim List – Beginning Shabbos, March 19, we'll start using a new cholim list. Names must be given to Esther Edeson, 301-593-4465, ext. 402, or esther@yise.org, even if they are on the list already. The new list will be renewed bi-monthly, on the first and fifteenth. Names that should remain on the list must be submitted before then.
Trivia Night – The YISE Social Committee invites you to a fun night of general knowledge trivia in the Arcola Social Hall, Motzei Shabbos, March 26. Bring a team of 4-6 people to compete for great prizes and the title of "YISE Trivia Master." $5 per person. Contact Allison Lazar for questions alazar@yise.org.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's talk between Mincha-Maariv will address Halachas of Purim.
Siyum Tanach in Honor of Rav Anemer, zt"l, on his Yahrzeit
The YISE Adult Education Committee is coordinating the effort, which will culminate with a Siyum Tanach around the time of the Rav's yahrzeit, Rosh Chodesh Iyar (May 5). The Committee has divided the Tanach into 133 sections. Sign up online at www.yise.org, or call Bob Levi, 301-593-2399, to register for a particular section. Individuals, couples, families, or chavrusas can sign-up! Learn a section of Tanach that you have yet to learn, or study a favorite section with the assistance of a new commentary. A third of the sections have already been claimed — so act now!
WEEKDAY SHIURIM
Talmud Yoma – Shiur Monday through Thursday, small Beis Medrash, 11am-12 Noon.
Beis Medrash Zichron Gedaliah Community Tuesday Night Learning for Men – in the YISE small Social Hall. Learning 8pm-9pm, followed by Maariv and light refreshments. Five shiurim & chavrusas. Contact Rabbi Reingold, 301-996-5910.
Rabbi Zev Katz's Wednesday morning Chumash class, previously taught by Rabbi Anemer, z"l, meets Wednesdays, 11am in the small Beis Medrash at Arcola.
Rabbi Moshe Arzouan's Wednesday evening Advanced Men's Gemara shiur, previously taught by Rabbi Anemer, z"l, 7:30pm, after Maariv at University Blvd.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Gemara shiur for men, Tuesday and Friday mornings, Arcola Social Hall, 6:00-6:45am.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Sunday night shiur for men in Mishna Brurah meets at his home. For more information contact jobstfeld@yise.org.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Wednesday night Women's shiur 8pm, Small Beis Medrash.
The Greater Washington Community Kollel Linas Hatzedek program will not take place this week.
Gemara Basics – The Greater Washington Community Kollel's weekly Yesodei HaTorah shiur for men meets on Thursdays, 8-9pm, in the Small Social Hall. For information, email david.marwick@verizon.net.
SHABBOS SHIURIM
R' Pinchas Werner – 8:15am Shiur, youth room behind the balcony. All are welcome.
Rabbi David Hyatt – Gemara Shiur after Hashkamah Minyan.
Rabbi Moshe Arzouan – Shiur after Sephardi Musaf.
Rabbi William Millen – Gemara Shiur, resumes this Shabbos 1 hour before Mincha.
Rabbi Yehoshua Levy – Alshich on the Parsha 45 minutes before Sephardi Mincha.
Rabbi Amram Hes – Parsha shiur meets ½ hour before Mincha.
Rabbi Rosenbaum – Shiur between Mincha & Maariv at Arcola.
R' Moshe Kasser – Shiur between Mincha & Maariv at University.
Mrs. Yocheved Arzouan – Shiur 9am, upstairs behind the women's balcony.
YISE YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Youth Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by the Youth Minyan Kiddush Group.
Youth Groups this Shabbos meet at 10am in all the regular places. Pick up the 2-5 year olds in the large Youth room and the 1st-4th graders in the small Youth room.
PURIM CARNIVAL! The YISE Youth Department invites the entire community to an exciting evening at our annual Family Purim Celebration and Carnival, which will take place in our Arcola Social Hall Motzei Shabbos, March 19. Ma'ariv and Megilla will begin promptly at 8:30pm with festivities to follow. Please join us for awesome carnival games, lots of cool prizes, cotton candy, popcorn, pizza, and LOTS of FUN!! Game, cotton candy and popcorn tickets will be sold for $0.50 each or $5 all-inclusive per child. Pizza will be sold separately for $2.50 per slice. To help sponsor this event or purchase tickets in advance, email youth@yise.org.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Shiur for 6th-8th grade boys will meet this Shabbos 1 hour before Mincha.
A Shloshim for Rabbi Zecharya Mines, z"l, will take place, iy"h, on Saturday evening, March 12, at 9:00 p.m. in the Belonofsky Bais Medrash of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington. Rabbi Mines, a brother-in-law of Rabbi Anemer, z"l, was a greatly influential rebbi at the Yeshiva in its early years, and also was the Baal Musaf on Yamim Noraim at YISE for several years.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & LISTINGS
Purim To-Go 5771 is available online only (http://www.yutorah.org/togo/purim)! This year's Purim issue is a showcase of the talented members of the RIETS Kollel Elyon
Shabbos Group for 2nd grade girls will meet this Shabbos at Tova Katzoff's home, 1111 Arcola Ave., from 4-5pm. E-mail shirak@verizon.net to be included on the e-list.
Women's Daytime Tehillim Group – 2-3pm, Tuesdays. Arleeta, 301-649-0552.
Don't miss Rabbi Paysach Krohn – Project Inspire invites the community to an evening of inspiration with Rabbi Paysach Krohn, Motzei Shabbos, March 12, 8:45pm in the Belonofsky Sanctuary at YISE. Free of charge. Men and women welcome.
College Planning for Students Who Learn Differently – Tuesday, March 15, 7:30pm-9pm at MJBHA, Sulam presents an informational evening about post high school planning for students with learning differences. The evening features Bass Educational Services, a consulting group that specializes in this area. This event is free of charge and open to the public.
10th Annual Purim Yahrzeit shiur in memory of Jane Axelrod (Raizel bas Simcha) on Purim, Sunday, March 20, 10:30am in the G Level Party Room at 1121 University Blvd W. (University Towers). Someone in the lobby will let you in the Arcola entrance if you arrive between 10:15 and 10:25. The shiur ends at 11:00.
Headhunters and Temp Agencies – and Your Job Search – Aric Kabillio, President, The Wheaton Group, LLC, will discuss these issues on Wednesday, March 23, 7:30-9pm, at KMS. Sponsored by the Kemp Mill Employment Assistance Iniatiative. To reserve a seat, contact dmarwick@jobassist.org.
Honor your friends with Purim donations – The Franco Foundation is an essential part of our community's safety net. Your donations for matanot la'evyonim will be distributed on Purim and will help individuals and families pay for basics — food, clothing, and shelter. Please help with your generous tax-deductible donation to the Franco Foundation, c/o Allan Franco/613 Bromley Street/Silver Spring, MD 20902.
Looking for a job? Come join the Job Club, Thursday nights at 7:30 pm in YISE's small Beis Medrash. Benefit from networking with fellow participants, practice your "elevator speech," and more. For information, contact Richard Dine, richard.dine@gmail.com, or Cheryl Jacobson, cvjacobs@comcast.net.
Calling All Kesher Israel Alumni – Join your friends, formerly from downtown, for a Friday night Shabbat meal with Rabbi Freundel at YISE, following Kabbalat Shabbat. Cost: Adults- $25/Under 12-$15/Infants and Toddlers-Free. (Please indicate if a vegetarian meal is preferred.) RSVP no later than Friday, March 25 to LeviFamily@verizon.net; checks should be made out to YISE, and sent to Bob Levi, 520 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902. Please do not send checks to shul office. For more information contact Maury Litwack, 301-758-1421.
Basic Colors – Back by popular demand! Monday, March 16, 11am-6:30pm, YISE Arcola Social Hall. Sleeveless Shells $8; Long Sleeve & 3/4 Sleeve Shells $10; Ladies & Girls Skirts $10-$15; Pre-tied Bandannas $4 /with Applique $7; Maternity Shells $8-$10, and more! ! Stock up for Pesach! When you are in Brooklyn, come visit our store at 1362 Coney Island Ave.!
Rose & Bernard Singer Megilla Reading Program – Do you or someone you know need Megilla read to you? Volunteers are also needed who can lein it. No one should miss out! Please contact saul.singer@verizon.net or 301-593-1193.
UPCOMING YISE EVENTS
Shabbos, March 12 – Aufruf of Ari Price, Hashkamah Minyan, Belonofsky Sanctuary
Monday, March 14 – Basic Colors, Get clothes now for Pesach, 11am- 6:30pm
Monday, March 14 – YISE Board Meeting, 8pm, Small Beis Medrash
Wednesday, March 16 – YISE/JCC Senior Lunch, 12 Noon; YISE Nursery performing
Shabbos, April 1 – Kesher Alumni dinner with Rabbi Dr. Barry Freundel at YISE
Shabbos, April 2 -Rabbi Dr. Barry Freundel, Scholar-in-Residence
YISE NURSERY:
YISE Nursery Purim Cards -Support YISE Nursery by ordering beautiful, full color, glossy Purim cards featuring our own community's children! 3 cards for $6; 10 cards for $18; 20 cards for $36; 30 cards for $54; 40 cards for $72. Envelopes included! E-mail nursery@yise.org with your name, phone number and number of cards ordering. Call Lianne Heller, 301-593-7365, with questions. Cards now available for pickup from shul office or YISE Nursery.
Camp Shomrai Summer 2011 is open for registration now! Let your child enjoy a summer of exploration and adventure in the safe and nurturing environment of a camp for nursery aged children only. Call Lianne Heller for more information, 301-593-7365.
Davening Times Week of March 13 – March 19, 2011
All times listed are Daylight Saving Time
MORNING SERVICES (March 13 – March 19)
Univ. Arcola Sephardi (korbanot)
Sunday 8:00am 6:30/7:30/8:45am 7:30am "
Monday 6:15am 6:45/7:35/8:30am 6:05am "
Tues./Wed./Fri. 6:30am 6:55/7:35/8:30am 6:15am "
Thursday (Taanis Esther) 6:15am 6:35/7:35**/8:30am 6:05am "
Fast Begins 5:57am – Fast Ends 7:57pm
Shabbos 8:45am 7:00/7:00*/8:00/8:45am 8:15am "
*Nusach Sefard Minyan ** Belonofsky Sanctuary
AFTERNOON SERVICES Mincha-Maariv (March 13 – March 17)
Sunday – Wednesday – Arcola & University – 7:00pm
Thursday (Taanis Esther) Arcola 2:00pm, Arcola & University – 6:40pm
HALACHIC TIMES (March 13 – March 19)
Talis & Tefillin 6:31am DST
Krias Sh'ma 10:14am DST
Mincha (Earliest) 1:48pm DST
Next Shabbos, March 18-19, 2011
Parashas Tzav Shabbat Zachor 13 Adar 2, 5771 Light Candles 6:59pm DST
Friday Mincha – Arcola & University 7:00pm
Friday Mincha – Sephardi & Nusach Sefard 7:00pm
Early Shabbos Mincha – Arcola 2:30pm
Shabbos Mincha – Sephardi 6:40pm
Shabbos Mincha – Arcola & University 6:55pm
Shabbos Mincha – Nusach Sefard 6:55pm
Shabbos Ends 7:59pm
Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Wednesday March 16, at 12 Noon.
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