Parashas Lech Lecha – November 4-5, 2011
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YISE Shabbos Shorts
Shabbos, Nov. 4-5, 2011
Parashas Lech Lecha – 8 Cheshvan, 5772
Light Candles by 5:46pm
Friday Mincha 5:50pm
Friday Mincha – Ruach Minyan 5:50pm (Arcola Social Hall)
Rabbi Rosenbaum will speak at University Blvd.
Rabbi Yehuda Shinensky will speak at the 8AM Minyan.
R' Pinchas Werner will speak at the 8:45AM Main Minyan.
The Hashkamah/Nusach Sefard Kiddush is sponsored by "The Group."
The 8AM Kiddush is sponsored by Marion & Fred Miller in honor of their daughter Yael's Bat Mitzvah.
The 8:45AM Main Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Laurie & Fred Glogower on the occasion of the first yahrzeit of Laurie's mother, Patricia Carlson, z"l.
Emily & Mark Friedman are sponsoring the kiddush at University Blvd. in honor of Sam Friedman becoming a bar mitzvah.
Early Shabbos Mincha 2:30pm
Shabbos Mincha – Sephardi 5:30pm
Shabbos Mincha – Nusach Sefard 5:50pm
Shabbos Mincha – Arcola & University 5:45pm
Shabbos Mincha – Nusach Sefard 5:45pm
Shabbos ends 6:45pm
MAZAL TOV TO:
Florence & Joel Avigan on the birth of a new great-granddaughter. The parents are Shana & Noam Feldman of Silver Spring. Mazal Tov to all the mishpacha.
Rebbetzin Yocheved Anemer on the birth of a great-grandson, Gedaliah Kahana, born to Elisheva & Shrage Kahana of Lakewood, NJ. Mazal Tov also on the engagement of her granddaughter, Gity Anemer, daughter of Kendy & Yisroel Anemer, to Aryeh Zienba of New York.
Marion & Fred Miller on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Yael. Mazal Tov also to siblings Laina, Adena, Avi, Aryeh & Tzipora.
BRUCHIM HABAIM
We welcome the following new members, approved at the recent meeting of the YISE Board of Directors: Mrs. Sara & Jeffrey Elikan; Sarah & Matthew Karlin; Ms. Pessie Busel Novick; Hadassah & Rabbi Dovid Katzenstein; Miriam & Fernando Kotek; Teanna & Jonah Mainzer
CONDOLENCES
Werner Katzenstein on the passing of his brother, William Katzenstein. Werner is observing Shiva through Monday morning at 1131 University Blvd. West, Apt. 501. Shacharis Sunday: 8:00am., Monday: 7:30am; Mincha/Maariv Sunday 4:40pm.
Don't forget to "Fall Back" 1 hour Motzei Shabbos
YISE YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Youth Minyan meets at 9:15am in the small social hall.
The Youth Kiddush is sponsored by the Yoiuth Minyan Kiddush Group.
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 are from 10am – 11:15am.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Shabbos Shiur for 6th-8th grade boys meets 1 hr before Mincha.
WEEKDAY SHIURIM
Rabbi Rosenbaum's mussar (spiritual self-improvement) study group for women based on the work "Alei Shur" by Rav Wolbe, will meet Sunday morning at YISE, Arcola Social Hall at 9:30am. For further information contact Esti Zemelman, 301-649-4485.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Mishna Brurah shiur for men meets Sunday night at his home. For more information contact jobstfeld@yise.org.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Gemara shiur for men meets Tuesday and Friday mornings, Arcola Social Hall, 6:00-6:45am. The shiur covers Gemara, Rashi, and Tosfos with a look at practical halachic conclusions drawn from the sugyos. For more information contact Aaron Branda at ambranda@gmail.com or Rabbi Rosenbaum.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's NEW shiur in Tehillim meets Wednesday morning at 11 am in the Arcola Beis Medrash.
Rabbi Moshe Arzouan's advanced Gemara shiur for men meets Wednesday night at University Blvd. at 7:30 (after the 7:15 Maariv).
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Chumash shiur for women meets Wednesday night at 8pm in the Arcola Beis Medrash.
Greater Washington Community Kollel presents Linas Hatzedek – Continues with business ethics. Sunday mornings, 9:30am at YISE in the Arcola Beis Medrash.
Yesodei HaTorah (Gemara Basics) Thursdays at 8pm in the Arcola Beis Medrash.
SHABBOS SHIURIM
R' Pinchas Werner – Shiur at 8:15am in the youth room.
Rabbi David Hyatt – Gemara Shiur after Hashkamah Minyan .
Rabbi Moshe Arzouan – Shiur after Sephardi Musaf .
Rabbi William Millen – Gemara Shiur 1 hour before Mincha.
Rabbi Yehoshua Levy – Shiur one hour before the Sephardi Mincha.
Rabbi Amram Hes -Parsha shiur meets ½ hour before Mincha.
Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold- Shiur at Arcola between Mincha / Maariv.
Rabbi Reuven Kasierer – Shiur at University between Mincha / Maariv.
Mrs. Yocheved Arzouan – Shiur at 9 am in the small youth room.
Be Safe while Walking at Night – YISE Youth Committee has reflective belts for sale, at the price of $9 per belt or 3 belts for $25. To purchase your belt or for more information, contact Michael Ravin, 301-681-0233 or michaeleravin@yahoo.com. Program profits benefit YISE Youth Programs.
Kashrut Alert – Some "grab and go" fruit / vegetable and cheese packs from 7-11 under the 'Fresh to Go' brand contain non-kosher cheese and were mistakenly labeled with a cRc. Corrective action has been taken. · Apple Red, Green w/Cheese · Carrot, Celery w/Cheese · Red Grapes w/Cheese.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & LISTINGS
Women's Daytime Tehillim, on Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am. Contact Arleeta Lerner for details, 301-649-0552.
Kindergarten Girls' Shabbos Group will meet this Shabbos at the home of Amalya Zatman, 11709 Fulham St, from 4 – 5pm.
Bnei Akiva for 3-6th grade will take place this shaabos at KMS at 4:40. Walking groups will leave Shomrei Emunah at 4:10 pm.
Greater Washington Community Kollel presents Girls Night Out – for grades 9-12. Ruach – Pizza – Stimulating discussion led by Elana Glassberg. Motzei Shabbos Nov. 5, 8:30pm at the Glassbergs', 11200 Lockwood Dr., Apt 208.
Mishna Enrichment for 5th and 6th grade boys – Rabbi Dovid Brotsky will be studying Masechta Bikkurim and focusing on the subject as well as skill building. 7:45 – 8:30pm Monday evenings at the Kollel, 10900 Lockwood Dr. Presented by the Greater Washington Community Kollel.
The Beacon's 50+Expo will take place Sunday, Nov. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at White Flint mall. Come hear one of Social Security's Trustees speak about the challenges it faces and proposals being considered. Visit over 75 resource tables and exhibitors, get your flu shot, and enjoy health screenings, computer classes, live entertainment and door prizes. For more information, call 301-949-9766.
QuickBooks for Beginners – Nov. 7-10. Your choice of four afternoon or evening classes. Sponsored by the OU. More info at www.oujobs.org.
Employment Program for those over 50 – The Career Gateway, offered by the Jewish Council, offers intense training, take-home materials, a long-term mentor and individual attention for jobseekers aged 50+. The cost is $75 for 5 6-hour classes. Next sessions begin Nov. 8 and Dec. 15. Go to www.accessjca.org or call 301-255-4200 for more information.
LinkedIn for Beginners – Introduction to creating and using a profile for those who have not created a profile. Sponsored by JSSA. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1-2:30pm, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville. More info at www.jssa.org/web/guest/calendar.
The Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington Annual Event honoring Eddie Snyder, Shirlee Franco and the Minyan at NIH is Sunday, Nov. 13, 10am at YISE. For more information or to make a reservation go to www.bikurcholimgw.org.
Jewish History with Rabbi Koss – Rabbi Saul Kos will speak on topics in Jewish History Monday, Nov. 14, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, at 1111 University Blvd. W., apt. 215 (Mr. Marvin Konick's apartment). Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Miriam Friedman, 301-754-1517 or mfriedman2@yahoo.com.
The Forgotten People of Gush Katif – Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon, Founder of JobKatif will discuss his non-profit organization's efforts on behalf of the former residents of Gush Katif and the Northern Shomron Sunday, Nov. 20, 7:30pm, at the home of Sarah & Buddy Stern, 700 Stonington Road. For more information, call Sarah, 301-593-3733. The Israeli Government is currently matching all donations to JobKatif on a 3 to 1 basis.
Do the mitzvah of bikur cholim! Visit people in Kemp Mill who would greatly appreciate it. Community Service points may be earned as well. For more information, contact Miriam Friedman @ mfriedman2@yahoo.com.
Tefillah Gems – Discover the true beauty of the timeless words of Pesukei D'zimrah. Mrs. Sara Malka Winter – Tuesdays 8pm at the Kollel, 10900 Lockwood Dr.
UPCOMING YISE EVENTS
Friday, Nov. 4 – Ruach Minyan, Arcola Social Hall, 5:50pm
Saturday, Nov. 5- Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Friedman, University Blvd.
Monday, Nov. 7 — The Man with the Truck, Arcola Social Hall, 5:30pm – 9pm
A Weatherproof (brand) dark green winter parka with hood, X-Large, was mistakenly taken from the sanctuary lobby last Shabbat after Mincha, and a similar Weatherproof jacket, but black and Medium, was left on the coat rack. If you own the latter and are in possession of the former, I would like to re-exchange jackets. Please call Chaim Himmelfarb, 301-649-1559.
Camp Darom Modern Orthodox sleep-away camp on the shores of Lake Grenada in Mississippi, sponsored by Baron Hirsch Congregation of Memphis, will hold a special presentation to potential campers Monday, Nov. 14, 8pm. in SIlver Spring. Meet the Director and Silver Spring staff. Call 901-683-7485 or email exec@baronhirsch.org to rsvp of for info.
Reminder – Listings in the Shabbos Shorts are included as space is available, at the discretion of the YISE Staff. There are no guarantees that any non-Shul programs will appear. Items submitted to the Shabbos Shorts may be edited for space or stylistic requirements.
DAVENING TIMES WEEK OF NOV. 6-12, 2011
MORNING SERVICES (Nov. 6 – Nov. 12) All times are Eastern Standard Time
Univ. Arcola Sephardi (korbanot)
Sunday 8:00am 6:30/7:30/8:45am 7:30am "
Monday/Thursday 6:15am 6:45/7:35/8:30am 6:05am "
Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 6:30am 6:55/7:35/8:30am 6:15am "
Shabbos 8:30am 7:00/7:00/8:00/8:45am 8:00am "
AFTERNOON SERVICES HALACHIC TIMES (Oct. 23 – Oct. 29)
Mincha-Maariv (Nov. 6 – Nov. 10) Talis & Tefillin 5:53am
Sunday – Arcola & University – 4:45pm Krias Sh'ma 9:16am
Monday-Thurs.- Arcola – 4:45pm Mincha (Earliest) 12:23pm
Monday-Thurs. – University – Maariv – 7:15pm
Effective Monday, Nov. 7, Mincha-Maariv will return to the Beis Medrash
NEXT SHABBOS, NOV. 11-12, 2011
Parashas Vayera- 15 Cheshvan, 5772
Light Candles by 4:39pm
Friday Mincha 4:40pm
Early Shabbos Mincha 2:30pm
Shabbos Mincha – Sephardi 4:20pm
Shabbos Mincha – Nusach Sefard 4:35pm
Shabbos Mincha – Arcola & University 4:35pm
Shabbos Ends 5:39pm
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