Parashas Mikeitz/Chanukah/Mevorchim Hachodesh – December 15-16, 2017
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Young Israel Shomrai Emunah – Shabbos Shorts
December 15-16, 2017 – 28 Kislev 5778 – Parshas Mikeitz – Chanukah – Mevorchim Hachodesh
Light Candles by 4:28 – Havdalah 5:32
The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored this week by Vivian Kirshenbaum with Weichert Realtors Office: 301-681-0560 Cell: 301-318-1313
Mazal Tov
* Debbie & Marc Katz and Dr. Werner Cohen on the birth of a grandson and great-grandson, Gedalya, born to Nechama & Ezra Katz of Baltimore. Mazal Tov also to Gedalya's brothers, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
* Keren & Ira Rabin on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Avigayil. Mazal Tov to grandparents Carol & Lionel Rabin and aunt and uncle Esther & Joseph Rabin.
* Miriam & Edwin Zaghi on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Arel. Mazal Tov to siblings Eliana, Erez, and Edan, and to grandparents Sheila & Chaim Leibtag, Yehuda Zaghi, and Soraya Azarian. Mazal Tov to all of the aunts, uncles and cousins.
Shabbos Schedule
Friday Night:
* Light Candles by 4:28
* Mincha:
Ashkenazi: 3:00, 4:25 Ruach: 4:45 (Kabbalos Shabbos) Sephardi: 4:20 Nusach Sefard: 4:25
Shabbos Day:
* Shacharis:
Ashkenazi: 7:00, 8:00, 8:45 Youth: 9:15 Sephardi: 7:45 Nusach Sefard: 7:00
The Sephardi Minyan will meet in the Large Social Hall.
The 8:00 Minyan will meet in the Large Beis Medrash.
The 9:15 Minyan will merge with the 8:45 Main Minyan.
* Mincha:
Ashkenazi: 2:30, 4:25 Sephardi: 4:05 Nusach Sefard: 4:25
* Maariv/Havdalah: 5:32
Divrei Torah:
* Sephardi Minyan Rabbi Rosenbaum
* 8:00 and 8:45 Main Minyanim Rabbi Silver
Kiddush Sponsors:
* Hashkamah/Nusach Sefard – "The Group"
* Sephardi Minyan -The Zaghi family in honor of Arel's Bar Mitzvah.
* 8:45 Main / 9:15 Minyanim – "Joint Kiddush"
Shabbos Shiurim:
* Mrs. Yocheved Arzouan – will not meet this week.
* Rabbi David Hyatt – Shiur after Hashkamah Minyan, lower lobby.
* Rabbi Moshe Arzouan – Shiur after Sephardi Shacharit.
* Rabbi Levy – Shiur at 3:35 PM, Large Beis Medrash.
* Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold – Shiur after Mincha.
Weekday Shiurim
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Mussar Study Group for Women (spiritual self-improvement), Sundays at 9:30 AM, in the room behind the Balcony.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Gemara Shiur for Men, Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 AM – 6:45 AM, in the room behind the Balcony.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Halacha Chabura for Men, Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM, in the Small Beis Medrash. For more details, please contact HalachaChabura@yise.org
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Nach Shiur, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, in the Small Beis Medrash.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Chumash Shiur for Women, Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, in the room behind the Balcony.
* Rabbi Silver's Parsha Shiur for Men and Women, a mix of Halacha and Aggada. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM. For more details, please contact rbsilver@yise.org
* GWCK Sunday Kollel Brunch and Learn for Men – Sunday mornings. Bagel brunch at 9:30 AM followed by classes from 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM – will not meet this week.
* Rabbi Levy's Amud Yomi Shiur, Sunday 6:25 AM- 7:25 AM and Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM in the Beis Medrash.
* The Golden Network Presents:
* Rabbi Barry Greengart's Shiur on Daily Halachos for Men and Women, Tuesday mornings 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM.
* Rabbi Raphael Malka's Mishnah Class for Men, Tuesday mornings, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
* For more information: 301-732-1773 or info@goldennetwork.org
* Rabbi Yitzchak Scher's Shiur for Men and Women: 613? We Can Appreciate Every One of Them! Tuesdays, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM, in the Small Beis Medrash.
* Rabbi Moshe Arzouan's Advanced Gemara Shiur for Men, learning Meseches Bava Basra, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall.
* Rabbi Yonatan Zakem's Shiur for Men and Women, Pearls of Prayer, exploring the depth and meaning of our daily prayers. Sundays, 8:00 PM, in the Social Hall.
* GWCK presents CLAS (Community Learning at Shomrai) – 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM at YISE. For more information, please contact Rabbi Yonatan Zakem at yzakem@gwckollel.org or 513-313-4899.
* Men (classes located in the YISE Beis Medrash):
* Monday: Parsha Analysis with Rabbi Hillel Shaps.
* Tuesday: Torah Topics with Rabbi Menachem Winter.
* Wednesday: Reading Responsa with Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman.
* Thursday: Yesodei Hatorah with Rabbi Avraham Sussman.
* Thursday: Inspired Avodah with Rabbi Yitzchak Scher.
* Monday – Thursday: Shivti led by Rabbi Yonatan Zakem, under the guidance of Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman.
* Women (class located in the Small Social Hall):
* Monday: Horeb: The Power of Mitzvos with Mrs. Sara Malka Winter – will not meet this week.
YISE Programs and Listings
THIS WEEK: Ruach Minyan – Friday, December 15, starting with Kabbalos Shabbos at 4:45 PM, in the Social Hall. There will be a special children's story telling program. So bring the family and invite your friends. It's going to be Gevaldic! For more information contact: adambashein@gmail.com
Dor L'Dor – Family Chevrusah-style learning in a fun environment! Motzei Shabbos, December 16, 7:00 PM, Social Hall. This Dor l'Dor is sponsored by Karen & Robert Heyman in memory of Karen's father, Dr. David Lowitz. Open to the entire community! Delicious pizza! Interactive discussions! Raffle of exciting prizes! Lots of fun!
YISE Office Communique – The end-of-year statements have been mailed out. The end of the calendar year is a good time to get in last minute tax deductions.
Mystery Matana YISE Chanukah Party – Organized by the 9:15 Minyan. Tuesday, December 19, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, YISE Social Hall. Refreshments at 7:00 PM. Gift bidding at 8:30 PM. Cost: A wrapped gift or $10 per person at the door. Questions or to RSVP: RSVP@yise.org
Senior Lunch – Wednesday, December 20, 12:00 Noon, Social Hall. Dr. Alan Breitler will speak about Understanding the Moon's Orbit.
Taharat Hamishpacha Refresher Course for Married Women – Taught by Mrs. Sharon Freundel. Part 1: Sunday, January 7, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Part 2: Sunday, February 11, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. YISE Social Hall.
SAVE THE DATE: Bug Checking Seminar – Hands-on presentation with Rabbi Sholom Tendler of the STAR-K. Wednesday, January 10, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM, YISE Social Hall. Thrip cloths available for $7. This program is open to men and women.
Shiurim from Rabbi Gedaliah Anemer, ZT"L, are available at http://audio.yise.org/s-111-rabbi-gedaliah-anemer.html
YISE Youth Announcements
The Youth Minyan will meet this Shabbos at 9:15 AM sharp in the Small Beis Medrash, followed by a Kiddush sponsored by the Youth Minyan.
Please join us this week for groups: 2-5 year-olds meet in the youth room behind the Balcony; Girls 1st-4th grade gather in the main lobby and Boys 1st-4th grade gather outside the Social Hall and walk to the Yeshiva. Early care for 2-5 year-olds runs from 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Groups for all ages run 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Please pick up child(ren) promptly.
A Chanukah Packed with Flare! Presented by YISE Youth and YISE Nursery. Sunday, December 17, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, YISE Social Hall. Cost: $5.00 per child (2 and older) $25.00 max per family. Pizza $2.50 per slice and bottled water $1.00 each. 30 ft Inflatable Obstacle Course 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Chanukah Sing-Along with Jeremy Gaisin: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Chanukiah building with YISE Nursery: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Entry fee includes Sufganiyot (one per person) (Dairy) (please contact bkugler@yise.org if you keep Cholov Yisroel).
Community Programs and Listings
Daf Yomi meets in the Yeshiva Beis Medrash – Sunday at 6:30 AM, Monday through Thursday at 9:00 PM, and Shabbos at 10:30 AM.
Learn Mishnah Brurah Hilchos Shabbos in 18 Months – Shiur for men with Rabbi Eli Reingold. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM at the Boys Yeshiva. Questions? Rabbi Eli Reingold at 301-996-5910.
Kollel Dirshu Silver Spring is learning Maseches Nedarim. Learn in the morning (5:45 AM – 6:30 AM) or in the evening (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM) at the Boys Yeshiva. For more information, please contact Rabbi Eli Reingold at 301-996-5910 or Ranon Cortell at 240-277-2730.
Daily Halacha Program from Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold – Receive one every day in your inbox. Visit www.dvarhalacha.com and click "Sign Up."
Shmiras Halashon – Rabbi Levy's Shiur for men in Shmiras Halashon, weekday afternoons, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 609 Hyde Road.
The Value of Modesty – Rabbi Levy's Shiur for women, based on text by Rav Shimshon Dovid Pincus ZT"L. Alternate Sundays, 7:00 PM, 609 Hyde Road.
Silver Spring Gemachim – For a complete list: gemachexchange.com
Rabbi Marvin Goldman's Shiur at University Towers – Shabbos, December 16 at 1121 University Blvd. West, Apt. 516, at 3:00 PM.
Kemp Mill Toastmasters – Wednesday, December 20, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the YISE Small Social Hall. See what Toastmasters is all about and find out how you can become a more confident communicator and leader. Contact Scott Schlesinger at scott@schlesingers.com for more information.
Kidney Appeal – A member of the local Jewish community has been diagnosed with a deteriorating kidney condition. A year ago, his doctors advised him that a transplant of a kidney from a living donor could restore his normal kidney function and extend his life. To date, no viable donor has been found. If you would consider helping save a life by donating a kidney, please contact Aron Trombka at 301-681-3025 or atrombka@gmail.com for more information.
Help Wanted
The YISE Nursery School seeks a new Director. For more details about the position and requirements, visit www.yise.org/jobs. For questions or to apply (resume and cover letter), please contact the Nursery School Director Search Committee at nsdsearch@yise.org
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The Week Ahead
Sunday, Dec. 17 Chanukah Monday, Dec. 18 – Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh Wed., Dec. 20 – Chanukah Thursday, December 21 Friday, December 22
Shacharis
Ashkenazi 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 6:10, 6:35, 7:35, 8:30 6:10, 6:35, 7:35, 8:30 6:15, 6:40, 7:35, 8:30 6:15, 6:45, 7:35, 8:30 6:30, 6:55, 7:35, 8:30
Sephardi 7:30 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15
Mincha/Maariv
Ashkenazi 4:35 4:35 / 7:30 4:35 / 7:30 4:35 / 7:30 4:35 / 7:30 See Shabbos schedule
Sephardi 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30
Halachic Times: Earliest Talis and Tefillin: 6:27 AM, Latest Krias Shma: 9:42 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:38 PM
Next Shabbos
December 22-23, 2017 – 5 Tevet 5778
Parshas Vayigash
Light Candles by 4:31 – Havdalah 5:35
Friday Night:
* Light Candles by 4:31
* Mincha:
Ashkenazi: 4:35 Sephardi: 4:30 Nusach Sefard: 4:35
Shabbos Day:
* Shacharis:
Ashkenazi: 7:00, 8:00, 8:45, 9:15 Youth: 9:15 Sephardi: 7:45 Nusach Sefard: 7:00
* Mincha:
Ashkenazi: 2:30, 4:30 Sephardi: 4:10 Nusach Sefard: 4:30
* Maariv/Havdalah: 5:35
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 15 Ruach Minyan, 4:45 PM
Shabbos, December 16 Bar Mitzvah of Arel Zaghi, Sephardi Minyan
Motzei Shabbos, Dec. 16 Dor L'Dor, 7:00 PM, Social Hall
Sunday, December 17 Chanukah Carnival, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tuesday, December 19 Mystery Matana YISE Chanukah Party, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Social Hall
Wednesday, December 20 Senior Lunch, 12:00 Noon, Social Hall
Thursday, December 21 YISE Board Meeting, 7:45 PM, Small Beis Medrash
Motzei Shabbos, Dec. 30 Dor L'Dor, 6:45 PM, Social Hall
Wednesday, January 10 Bug Checking Seminar, 8:00 PM
Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Wednesday, December 20 at 12:00 Noon.
Submit items for the Shabbos Shorts to: announce@yise.org
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Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Rabbi Binyamin Silver – Asst. Rabbi Simi Franco – Office Manager