Parashas Nitzavim/Vayeilech – September 8 – 9, 2023
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Young Israel Shomrai Emunah -Shabbos Shorts
September 8 – 9, 2023 – 23 Elul 5783 – Parashas Nitzavim/Vayeilech
Light Candles by 7:09, not before 6:08 – Havdalah 8:07
The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored by Barbara Price and Simi & Sammy Franco in honor of Josh Breitstein and wishing him a happy early birthday!!!
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Shabbos Schedule
Minyan locations:
B = Belonofsky Sanctuary, S = Social Hall, LBM = Large Beis Medrash, SBM = Small Beis Medrash, H = The House
Friday Night:
* Mincha: 5:50 (Plag, B), 7:10 (B), 7:00 (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), 5:00 (B), 7:05 (B), 7:05 (Sephardi, LBM)
* Shabbos ends/Maariv: 8:07
Divrei Torah/Shiurim
* 8:45 Main Minyan (B) Rabbi Postelnek
* 9:15 Minyan (S) Rabbi Rosenbaum
* Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur (SBM) Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman
* Kedushas Levi Chabura – 8:55 (S) Rabbi Rosenbaum
* Shiur before Mincha – 6:20 (B) Rabbi Rosenbaum
* Shiur between Mincha and Maariv (B) Rabbi Postelnek
Mazal Tov
* Sara & Jeff Elikan on the engagement of their daughter, Eliana, to Sam Freilich, son of Stephanie and Jonathan Freilich of New York City. Mazel tov as well to Eliana's siblings, Max and Edie.
* Nancy & Pesach Mehlman and their son Moshe on his upcomingShabbat Chatan in Yavne'el, Israel. Mazal tov to Moshe's grandfather Jack Mehlman and to all of his siblings, nieces and nephews.
* Melissa & Chad Miller on the birth of a granddaughter, Aviva, to their children, Talya & Chaim Horowitz of Pomona, NY.
* Linda & Ed Zurndorfer and Martha & Ed Karl on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Chasdeya Sarah (Chassy) Karl, daughter of Tovah Leah & Donniel Karl of Ramat Beit Shemesh. Mazal Tov to Chassy's siblings and to all of the extended family
Kiddush Sponsors
* The Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by the Hashkamah Minyan Group.
* The Shul Kiddush is sponsored by the Shul Kiddush Group.
* The Sephardic Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Ben Shelkowsky in honor of his 80th birthday.
YISE Youth Announcements
Teen Minyan – The Teen Minyan, led by Rabbi Moshe Holzer, 9:15 in The House, followed by Kiddush.
Shabbos Groups this Shabbos, September 9, from 10:00 AM until Shul ends.
* Toddler Group (under 3 with a parent) – in the Toddler Room in the Lower Lobby.
* Kinder Group (3 to 5) – upstairs in the room behind the balcony
* Boys ages 6 – 9 & Girls ages 6 – 9 meet in the Lower Lobby and walk to the Yeshiva.
* 5th and 6th grade girls – meet in the Lower Lobby and walk to the Yeshiva.
* Jr. Congregation for 4th to 6th grade boys – in The House.
For more information, contact Sharon Shimoff at sshimoff@yise.org
Boys Shiur – Rabbi Rosenbaum's Shabbos afternoon shiur for 5th & 6th grade boys, 5:30 PM in the Social Hall. See flyer for details.
Apple Picking Sunday, September 10. See flyer for details.
Simanim Chopped! Sunday, September 10. For middle and high school girls, See flyer for details.
* Follow YISE on WhatsApp for important announcements and updates: https://wp.yise.org/whatsapp
Shul Announcements
* Pre-Selichos Kumzitz – Motzei Shabbos, September 9, 11:30 PM – 12:45 AM in the Social Hall. Live music by Naaleh and Divrei Torah from Rabbi Rosenbaum, Rabbi Postelnek and Rabbi Yonatan Gorin. Dairy(pizza) and Pareve refreshments will be served. See flyer for details.
* Selichos Times – Rabbi Rosenbaum will speak at 12:45 AM, followed by Selichos at 1:00 AM, in the Belonofsky Sanctuary. On Sunday morning, the 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM Minyanim will have Selichos followed by Shacharis and the 8:45 AM Minyan will not have Selichos. All Ashkenazi Minyanim Monday through Friday will be Selichos followed by Shacharis. See The Week Ahead for details.
* Finding Meaning in the Machzor – September 12 & 19. See flyer for details.
* Limud On Our Lawn – a YISE monthly summer learning project on front lawns and backyards in our community. The next program will take place on September 9, at 6:00 PM at the home of Debbie Rogal, 11419 Heather Crest Lane. Mrs. Sharon Freundel will speak on "Rashi: The Wisdom of Shlomo & the Humility of Yitzchak." See flyer for details.
* Vaad Tishrei Journal – Printed copies available at YISE or download at https://www.yise.org/vaad-2023-tishrei.pdf
* Seating assignments for Rosh Hashanah were sent out by email on Wednesday. Contact seats@yise.org with any questions, concerns, or last-minute reservations. Seating assignments for Yom Kippur will be sent out shortly after Rosh Hashanah.
* Tap Into the Times – A Sunday morning Chabura led by Rabbi Postelnek. Join before or after Shacharis! Sundays 8:15 AM – 8:40 AM, September 3 and 10, in the Belonofsky Sanctuary. See flyer for details.
* YISE Logo Contest – Calling all graphic designers! YISE is looking for a logo to celebrate our 75th year, and our 50th year at the Arcola building. Send entries to communications@yise.org See flyer for details.
* New Welcoming Committee! If you would like to welcome a new person or family to your Shabbos table and theYISE community, email welcome@yise.org with the subject "happy to welcome" and we will contact you for details.
* YISE will be open at 7:30 AM for all to come and prepare for davening on both days of Rosh Hashanah. We welcome all of our members and guests to utilize this special time to learn, say Tehillim, or take the opportunity to focus on Tefillos before Davening on Yom HaDin.
* The Annual Teshuva Drasha by Rabbi Yissocher Frand will take place on Wednesday September 20, 8:30 PM inthe Belonofsky Sanctuary. See flyer for details.
* Lulavim & Esrogim – YISE is working with Josh Breitstein to bring you the finest quality Arba Minim sets. Complete details and order form online at www.yise.org/lulav Orders must be placed by Tuesday, September 19.Pickup at YISE on Wednesday, September 27. See flyer for details.
* Mazal Tov on the Birth of Your Son or Daughter! YISE can help organize meals. Contact Miriam Levson at 901- 481-7133 or miriamlevson@gmail.com or Rose Blynn at 410-522-8624 or rab411@gmail.com Send announcement details to announce@yise.org
* Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary! Want to celebrate a Birthday or Anniversary? Please email office@yise.org for details. Thank you for your support.
* Seeking Shalosh Seudos Sponsors for the next few months. Sponsorships start at $375. To sponsor, contact Simi Franco at 301-593-4465, ext. 103, or office@yise.org or Ethan Cohen at ecohen@yise.org Contact Ethan Cohen to volunteer to set up and clean up. The following dates are not available due to the holidays: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, and 10/7.
* Online YISE Cholim List – Go to https://wp.yise.org/cholim to add a name to the list. The list is used at the 8:45 Minyan on Monday, Thursday, and Shabbos. For questions about Mi Sheberach guidelines, contact Rabbi Rosenbaum. For other questions, contact Seth Katz at sethkatz@yise.org
* Helping Hands Across Kemp Mill, a part of YISE's Chesed Committee, provides assistance to families undergoing medical crises. If you do not have a Helping Hands account, or if you have any questions, please contact: Melanie Karlin, 301-681-4740, mskarlin@gmail.com or Miriam Friedman, 301-754-1517, mfriedman2@yahoo.com
* Shiurim from Rabbi Gedaliah Anemer, ZT"L, are available at https://audio.yise.org
Thank you to the Shabbos Shiurim Sponsors for this Past Week: Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur – David Jaray in honor of Rabbi Grossman and all those who attend his Shiur.
Want to sponsor a Shabbos or weekday Shiur? Please email office@yise.org for details. Thank you for your support
The Week Ahead
Friday, September 15 -Erev Rosh Hashanah
Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 5:30 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 5:58 AM, Latest Netz: 6:51 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:54 AM, Earliest Mincha: 1:37 PM, Earliest Shkia: 7:15 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim 8:05 PM
Rosh Hashanah
September 15 – 16, 2023 – 1 – 2Tishrei 5784
Light Candles Friday by 6:58 – Havdalah Sunday 7:54
See Tishrei Times page for complete details.
Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline:
Wednesday, September 13, at 12 Noon
Submit items for the Shabbos Shorts to: announce@yise.org
Office Phone: 301-593-4465 Office Fax: 301-593-2330
Eruv line: 301-593-5561 Email: office@yise.org
Website: www.yise.org
Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum
Rabbi Yosef Postelnek – Assistant Rabbi
Josh Seidemann – President
Simi Franco – Office Manager
Josh Breitstein – Facility Manager
Weekday and Community Announcements
Upcoming Community Programs & Listings
At Home Shofar Blowing – Are you, or someone you know, unable to attend shul on Rosh Hashanah? We can arrange to have someone come to your home to blow Shofar. To arrange for someone to blow shofar at your home in Kemp Mill, please contact Aron Trombka via email at atrombka@gmail.com or by text or phone at 301-385-9348. Please make all requests by Sunday, September 10.
The Capital Closet will be open to this community this Sunday, September 10, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Come peruse our beautiful, curated selection of clothing for women, men, and children, as well as Torah School uniforms! Our address is 9601 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. The entrance is in the back of the building up a full flight of stairs. There is no charge for items, but financial donations to Yad Yehuda are appreciated. We are unable to accept clothing donations at this time; thank you for your understanding. Please reach out with any questions to: ncarmel@yadyehuda.org
Pre-Rosh Hashana Evening of Inspiration featuring words of insight and inspiration from Rabbis of our community. Presented by the Greater Washington Community Kollel on Wednesday, September 13, 8:15 PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 349 754 2180, password: Learn. For men and women.
Kemp Mill Toastmasters – Wednesday, September 13, 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM, on Zoom. See what Toastmasters is all about and find out how you can become a more confident communicator. Contact Manasseh Katz at vpe@kempmilltoastmasters.com for more information. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 546 841, Passcode: 3671
Erev Yom Tov Mikvah for Men – The Mikvah Emunah Society of Greater Washington (MES) is pleased to offer use of the Wallerstein Mikvah in Kemp Mill to men, on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur. Volunteers are needed as well. Please see https://mikvahemunah.com/men for all the info. Thank you!
Franco Foundation Rosh Hashana/Yom Kippur Community Appeal – Make your tax-deductible donations via PayPal to thefrancofoundation@gmail.com Zelle 202-422-1021 or mail your check to The Franco Foundation, 613 Bromley Street, Silver Spring. MD 20902. Thank you!
Yad Yehuda Yomim Nora'im Appeal – Yad Yehuda expects to spend over $120,000 to assist hundreds of individuals across our community from Rosh Hashanah to Sukkot. We will provide food, financial help, lulav/etrog sets, and more, in a dignified and confidential manner to ensure that our neighbors in need can enjoy the holidays free from financialstrain. Please give generously! Donate online at www.yadyehuda.org/donate
Combining Science and Torah with a Solar Eclipse – A total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the US on April 8, 2024, but not here. Stuart Cohen is organizing a trip to combine viewing the eclipse with learning Torah on April 7 and 8, with a chartered bus trip to the Telshe Yeshivah. Estimated bus, hotel, meals will likely exceed $400/person. Email Stuart by Friday, September 8, at szcohen@aol.com if there is a reasonable chance that you might go. Tentatively men only.
Dirshu – Join Kollel Dirshu of Silver Spring, now studying Maseches Bava Basra, at YGW. Daily morning shiur by Rabbi Eli Reingold at 5:45 AM and evening shiur by Ranon Cortell and Pinchas Werner at 9:00 PM. Chavrusas also available during these times. For more info. and to join our program, contact Hirsh Komarow 301-633-6262 or komarowh@gmail.com
Lisa Landy Memorial Fund – Lisa devoted the better part of the last three decades teaching pre-schoolers in Jewish schools in the Washington, DC area. Lisa was a staunch advocate of the Reggio Emilia teaching approach, which encourages students to direct their own learning and fosters their independent thinking and self-confidence. The Lisa Landy Memorial Fund was established to train teachers in local Jewish schools in the Reggio method. To make a taxdeductible donation or for more information, contact Eli Landy at 301-401-9475 or eli_landy@hotmail.com
Recurring Community Programs & Listings
Join the Buddy Network – Do you live alone and want a buddy? Do you want to volunteer to be a buddy? Have a buddy check in during extreme weather or power outages. Make sure you have the basic necessities when you can't get out. Register at https://goldennetwork.org/buddynetwork For more info. call 301-732-1773 or email director@goldennetwork.org
Rays of Wisdom – Life Lessons From Pirkei Avos – Greater Washington Community Kollel invites women of the community to a weekday morning text-based Chaburah led by Mrs. Channah Cohen. Mondays at 10:00 AM at the home of
Mrs. Aviva Werner, 815 Lamberton Drive. For more information, email channahandjeff@gmail.com or call 773-219-5397. Pirkei Avos: Ethics for Everyday Living – presented by Rabbi Hillel Shaps on Zoom. Wednesdays, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM. For Zoom info and registration go to https://linksgw.org/classes
Zoom Shiurim with Rabbi Levy – Monday through Friday on Zoom, Meeting ID: 636 563 5989. Alshich – 9:20 AM – 10:15 AM. Gemara Ribit 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM. Hilchot Lashon Hara 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
TGN Program: Siddur Class – In-Depth Analysis of the Siddur with Mrs. Esther Dziadek, Wednesday mornings, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, on Zoom B. For more information, call 301-732-1773 or email director@goldennetwork.org
YGW Kollel Zichron Amram Machshava – Probing Jewish Thought Through the Works of Rav Yitzchak Hutner, ZT"L, with Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold, Rosh Kollel, Sundays at 8:00 PM on Zoom, Meeting ID: 825 0731 6850, Passcode: 1216613. For more information, contact Rabbi Moshe Chaim Blate at mblate@yeshiva.edu
Newly married? Growing family? Just need a budget check-up? IZUN is a community resource that provides free and confidential coaching to help you examine your budget and achieve financial stability. Go to https://getizun.org or email us at barbara@getizun.org
Daf Yomi Shiur currently meets at the YGW Boys' Campus. Weekdays also online via a WebEx video conference. Anyone interested may email Judd Lifschitz at lifschitz@slslaw.com to be added to the invite list. Sunday 8:30 AM, Monday – Thursday 8:45 PM. Shabbos 1-1/2 hours before the latest YISE Mincha.
Daily Halacha Program from Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold – Receive one every day in your inbox. Visit dvarhalacha.com and click "Sign Up."
Silver Spring Gemachim – For a complete list: www.gemachexchange.com
Weekday Shiurim
Options for in-person and remote learning are listed below. For the latest list and times, go to: https://wp.yise.org/remote-learning-schedule/
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Mussar Study Group for Women (spiritual self-improvement), Sundays at 9:30 AM, Zoom A.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum – Daily – one chapter of Tehillim, followed by a 15-minute Halacha Shiur. Sunday through Thursday, 6:30 PM, Zoom A.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum – Daily – one chapter of Tehillim followed by a 15-minute Shiur on the Parsha. Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM, Zoom A, will not take place on Friday, September 15.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Gemara Shiur for Men, Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 AM, Zoom A, will resume on Tuesday, September 26.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Nach Shiur, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, now learning Sefer Iyov, Zoom A, will resume on Wednesday, October 11.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Women's Navi Shiur, now learning Sefer Shmuel, Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, Zoom A.
* GWCK Sunday Kollel Brunch and Learn for Men – Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM breakfast, 9:45 AM.
* Illuminating Inquiries in Halacha – Rabbi Yitzchak Mandel
* Navigating Navi – Sefer Yehoshua – Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman
* Judaism 102: Fundamentals for the Experienced Jew – Rabbi Hillel Shaps
* Parsha Perspectives – An Exploration of Engaging Parsha Topics – Rabbi Menachem Winter
* Rabbi Tuvia Grauman – Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur, Sundays at 10:00 AM, Zoom C.
* GWCK presents CLAS (Community Learning at Shomrai) – 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM. For more info., contact Rabbi Hillel Shaps, hshaps@gwckollel.org 347-869-9361.
* For Men:
* Mondays: Rabbi Hillel Shaps – On the Same Page Gemara, starting the 3rd Perek of Kiddushin.
* Wednesdays: Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman – Reading Responsa – Zoom E.
* Thursdays: Rabbi Avraham Sussman – Yesodei Hatorah Gemara Skills Building – Zoom F.
* For Women: Mondays: Mrs. Sara Malka Winter – Parsha Journeys – Zoom D, will resume after Sukkos.
* SCP (Semichas Chaver Program) – Tuesdays at 8:45 PM at YISE. Presented by Rabbi Hillel Shaps. New Semester began Tuesday, May 2. Register at https://thegreaterwashingtoncommunitykollel.com/scp For more information please contact Rabbi Hillel Shaps: hshaps@gwckollel.org
* Rabbi Yehoshua Levy's Gemara Shiur, Masechet Chulin, Sunday 7:35 AM – 8:22 AM, Monday through Friday, 6:35 AM – 7:22 AM, in the Franco Beit Midrash.
* Chavrusa Learning – Monday nights in the Social Hall, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more information, contact Rabbi Levy at 240-423-8810.
* The Golden Network Presents: Rabbi Barry Greengart's Shiurim for men & women, Mondays at 8:45 AM, studying Parashas Hashavua, Zoom B.
* Rabbi Yitzchak Scher's Shiur for Men and Women, Tuesdays, 1:30 PM, "Profits from the Prophets", in-person in the Small Beis Medrash and on Zoom G.
* Rabbi Moshe Arzouan's Advanced Gemara Shiur for Men, learning the 7th Perek of Maseches Bava Metzia. Wednesday evenings, schedule to be determined, on Zoom H.
Connection Details: Go to https://zoom.us/join/ and enter the meeting ID, or call 301-715-8592 or 929-205-6099 and enter the meeting ID & password:
Zoom A: ID: 416 963 9000, password 492019
Zoom B: ID: 970 1398 4837, password 613
Zoom C: ID: 833 3477 1595, password RabbiHyatt
Zoom D: ID: 601 853 4021, password Winter (phone 667362)
Zoom E: ID: 746 455 2195, password Learn
Zoom F: ID: 803 356 4156, password Learn
Zoom G: ID: 713 7408 5130, password 045079
Zoom H: ID: 849 3898 4989, password 161699
Thank you to the Weekday Shiurim Sponsors for this Past Week:
Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur – David Jaray in memory of Rabbi Hyatt, Z"L, and in honor of Rabbi Grauman and all those who attend his Shiur and in memory of parents, Avraham Ben Tzvi HaLevi & Ada Bas Menachem Aryeh, Z"L, and Rabbi Hillel & Mrs. Myrna Klavan, Z"L.
Want to sponsor a Shabbos or weekday Shiur? Please email office@yise.org for details. Thank you for your support.