Parashas Reeh – August 30 – 31, 2024 – Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington

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AUGUST 30-31, 2024 | 27 AV 5784 | PARASHAS RE'EH | MEVORCHIM HACHODESH

YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH

SHABBOS SHORTS

Candle Lighting 7:22, not before 6:19 | Havdalah 8:21

The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored by Florence Radkowsky to commemorate the Yahrzeits of her father, Emanuel Kramer, Menachem Nassan ben Mordechai HaKohen, A"H, on 21 Av and her father-in-law, Aaron Radkowsky, HaRav Aharon ben Leib Zalman HaKohen, A"H, on 30 Av.

YISE Supports Israel

Our thoughts and prayers are focused on Israel. Please see the back of this sheet for various things you can do to support Israel.

Mazal Tovs

Rabbi Sanford H. Shudnow on the selection of his original artworks in the Montgomery Art Association 2024 Paint The Town Art Show, Labor Day Weekend (August 31- September 2) at the Kensington, MD USA Town Hall/Armory. Free

Kiddush Sponors

Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by the Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush Group.

Shul Kiddush is sponsored by Avital & Akiva Stone in honor of Akiva Stone's promotion to the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force.

Sephardic Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Rita & Kheder Shukur in memory of Rita's father, Shaul ben Khatoon and Moshe.

Shabbos & Weekday Shiurim Sponsors

Hashkamah Minyan Shiur is sponsored by David Jaray in appreciation of Rabbi Grossman and all those who attend his shiur, and in memory of all those who have lost their lives in Israel and by Ina Klinger, mother of Elaine Rubin. May Hashem bless Israel with complete and speedy victory and Brachos for the Israeli soldiers, hostages, students, and all of Israel.

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Wednesday night Navi Shiur was sponsored by Diana & Leonard Ruchelman to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Diana's mother, Helen Hoffberger, Essia bas Chaim HaLevi A"H, on 21 Av.

The Ohr HaChaim Chabura is sponsored by Ina Klinger, mother of Elaine Rubin. May Hashem bless Israel with complete and speedy victory and Brachos for the Israeli soldiers, hostages, students, and all of Israel.

Shabbos Schedule

Minyan Locations: B – Belonofsky Sanctuary, S – Social Hall, LBM – Large Beis Medrash, SBM – Small Beis Medrash, H – The House

FRIDAY NIGHT:

Mincha/Maariv: 6:00 (Plag, B), 7:00 (B), 7:25 (S) 7:15 (Sephardi, LBM)

SHABBOS DAY:

Shacharis: 7:00 (B), 8:45 (B), 9:15 (S), 8:00 (Sephardi, LBM)

Mincha: 2:30 (B), 5:00 (B), 7:20 (B), 7:10 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 8:21 (B)

DIVREI TORAH:

8:45 Minyan: (B)Rabbi Rosenbaum

9:15 Minyan: (S) Rabbi Postelnek

Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur: (SBM) Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman

Ohr HaChaim Chabura: 8:55 (S) Rabbi Postelnek

Parsha Shiur before Mincha: 6:20 (B) Rabbi Rosenbaum

Shiur Between Mincha/Maariv: Rabbi Postelnek

High Holidays registration is open!

Please visit wp.yise.org/high-holidays-5785 for more details and to sign up for seats, childcare, and more. Paper forms are also available in the shul. Seatingpriorities will be honored through Rosh Chodesh Elul (September 4).

Stroller Parking Reminder

Beginning next Shabbos, September 7, please park your strollers in the designated areas at the lower patio, driveway and patio opposite the upper lobby doors. This change is being implemented following consultation with fire safety and evacuation experts to ensure the safetyof our members and guests.

Youth Announcements

Teen Minyan – will resume next Shabbos, Parashas Shoftim

Shabbos Groups – 10 AM until shul ends

Toddler Group, under 2 with parent, Toddler Room

Kinder Group, 2-PreK, upstairs behind the balcony

Boys K-4th & Girls K-4th, 5th and 6th meet in lower lobby and walk to The House.

Final Popsicles in the Park of the season – This Shabbos afternoon, August 31st at 4:30 PM at the Kemp Mill Elementary School Park.

Babysitting Information for the High Holidays has been sent out, email sshimoff@yise.org for more information.[

WANT TO SPONSOR A SHABBOS OR WEEKDAY SHIUR? PLEASE EMAIL OFFICE@YISE.ORG

YISE Supports Israel

YISE invites members with family on active IDF duty to share their profiles at announce@yise.org.

YISE maintains a community-wide Tehillim WhatsApp group. To join, visit chat.whatsapp.com/GdkM5n3uJx44h8xFbwBEl0. To submit names of soldiers serving in the IDF for tefilot, please send the soldier's Hebrew name and his/her mother's Hebrew name to csimon@YISE.org.

We pray that our soldiers will return soon to their peacetime roles, and in the interim ask our members to daven and undertake other zechuyos on behalf of these and other IDF personnel defending Israel and our people.

An Evening of Inspiration with Varda and Eitan Morell – recording available at https://wp.yise.org/morell

Tefilah We gather in the Belonofsky Sanctuary on Sunday evenings after Mincha/Maariv for 15 minutes of communal Tehillim. Additionally, Tehillim are recited at each daily and Shabbos minyan.

Shiur for Israel Rabbi Rosenbaum leads a daily 15-minute Zoom of Tehillim recital and study of Pirkei Avos with Rabenu Yonah, Sunday through Friday at 12:30 PM on Zoom A.

Tzedaka A list of charitable organizations is available at: https://www.yise.org/israel-charities

As we engage our efforts through tefilah, tzedakah and political action, let us also beseech Hashem daily to bring safety to the citizens of Israel, success to its military, and clarity to its leadership.

Upcoming YISE Events

Voice Notes of Inspiration – Beginning September 4, join Rabbi Rosenbaum's daily WhatsApp group for thoughts on Elul and the Yamim Noraim. yise.org/vnoi.

Monthly Jewish History Class – Rabbi Koss will be speaking on a topic in Jewish history, Monday, September 2 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Zoom A. Sponsored by Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington and the YISE Chesed Committee.

Men's Night Seder Program – Restarting Rosh Chodesh Elul, Tuesday September 3! Learn with a Chavrusa, Chabura or on your own! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM in the Small Beis Medrash, Maariv to follow. Includes light snacks and Thursday night cholent! To sponsor, visit yise.org/nightseder. see flyer for details.

Evening of Inspiration – Join us for an uplifting music event starring Eitan Katz, Torah School Choir Boys Choir and Yosef Kugler. Sunday, September 8, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, 11608 Fillmore Drive. For tickets email dk@dankuglersdesign.com. Supporting local charities including YISE. see flyer

Transformative Tefillah Series – Given by Rabbi Postelnek, based on Shearim B'Tefillah. Deepen your connection to the Yamim Noraim by learning about the different expressions of prayer. Mondays (September 9, 16, 23, and October 7) on Zoom A, 8:15 PM -8:45 PM. First shiur – "Selichos: Why Are We Repeating Ourselves?". see flyer for further shiurim and Zoom details.

Scholar in Residence – Dr. Henry Abramson, September 13-14. Stories of personal transformation. see flyer

Meat and Greet BBQ – Sunday, September 15, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM in the backyard of The House. RSVP by September 9 at www.yise.org/bbq see flyer

Maagal HaShana, Women's Chabura – Join Mrs. Channah Cohen to learn and prepare for the Yamim Noraim! Gain deeper insights by exploring the themes of the Yamim Noraim through interactive, engaging learning. Monday, September 16, 8:30 PM in the Small Beis Medrash. To sponsor, visit yise.org/chabura. see flyer

Limud on the Lawn – A monthly exploration of different Torah luminaries through the ages at YISE members' homes. Rene Isser will speak on Abarbanel, September 21 at 5:00 PM on the lawn of Debbie Rogal, 11419 Heather Crest Lane. Contact the YISE to sponsor Limud on the Lawn for $54. see flyer

Pre-Selichos Kumzitz – Motzei Shabbos, September 28, 11:30 PM – 12:45 AM in the Social Hall. Get inspired and prepare for Selichos with community and friends! Featuring musician Jeremy Gaisin and Divrei Torah from Rabbi Rosenbaum and Rabbi Postelnek. To sponsor, visit yise.org/kumzitz. see flyer

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 Sunday October 6. Pickup at YISE on Sunday October 13 . see flyer

Zoom Connection details in the SHMA and at https://wp.yise.org/zoom. Flyers are available at https://wp.yise.org/flyers

The Week Ahead

Monday – September 2 – 28 Av – Labor Day

Tuesday – September 3 – 30 Av – Rosh Chodesh

Wednesday – September 4 – 1 Elul – Rosh Chodesh

Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 5:21 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 5:50 AM, Latest Netz: 6:43 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:52 AM, Earliest Mincha: 1:41 PM, Earliest Shkia: 7:28 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim 8:19 PM

Next Shabbos

September 6-7, 2024

4 Elul 5784

Parashas Shoftim

Candle lighting: 7:11 not before: 6:09

Havdalah: 8:09

Friday Night:

Mincha/Maariv: 5:50 (Plag, B), 7:15 (B) 7:05 (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), 6:55 (B), 7:05 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 8:09

RABBI DOVID ROSENBAUM

RABBI YOSEF POSTELNEK – ASST RABBI

JOSH SEIDEMANN – PRESIDENT

NEXT SHABBOS SHORTS DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, NOON

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