Parashas Toldos – November 17 – 18, 2023 – Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington

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NOVEMBER 17-18, 2023 | 5 KISLEV 5784 | PARASHAS TOLDOS

YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH SHABBOS SHORTS

NOVEMBER 17-18, 2023 | 5 KISLEV 5784 | PARASHAS TOLDOS

Candle Lighting : 4:34 | Havdalah 5:35

Lois Meyers and family in honor of Rabbi Rosenbaum and all of the people in this remarkable community who met our needs last week with grace and kindness.

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 Tov

Sheila Gaisin on the birth of a great-grandson, Eliyahu Menachem Tiger, named in loving memory of his maternal great-grandfather,Zaidy Allen Gaisin. The parents are Esti (Adler) & Efraim Tiger. Mazal Tov to the grandparents, Miriam & Elchanan Adler and Ruchi & Jonathan Tiger. Mazal Tov to Uncle Jeremy, Aunt Shera & Uncle Reuven, and the entire Adler, Tiger and Gaisin families.

Gigi & Jerry Kaminetzky on the birth of a great-grandson, Yosef Chayim Tzvi, born to parents Daniella & Jacob Schulman of Englewood, New Jersey. Mazal Tov also to the grandparents, Jill & Noam Kaminetzky of Boca Raton, FL.

Arleeta & Rabbi Dr. Ivan Lerner on the birth of a son to their grandchildren, Daniella & Betzalel Miller. Mazal Tov to the grandparents, D'vorah & Rabbi Shmuel Miller and Suri & Steven Brody. Mazal tov to the great-grandmother, Ilene Miller.

Sima & Richard Soskin on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazal Tov to the parents, Eliana & Jesse Shkedy, and big sisters Adielle andZahara of Houston, TX.

Condolences

Karen Berenson, on the passing of her father, Moshe Steinberger. The funeral took place on Thursday in California. Karen plans toobserve Shiva in Silver Spring from Tuesday until Wednesdaymorning. Shiva details will be provided when available.

Kiddush Sponsors

Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by the Hashkamah Minyan Group.

Shul Kiddush is in appreciation and in honor of Rabbi Yosef Postelnek, in recognition of his ordination / receiving Semicha from Yeshiva University RIETS at the 5784 Chag HaSemikhah.

Sephardic Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Baila & Adir Haim inhonor of their new daughter, Tikvah Yarden Haim.

Shabbos Shiurim Sponsors

Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur is sponsored by David Jaray in honor of Rabbi Grossman and all those who attend his Shiur.

8:45 Minyan Drasha is sponsored by Hannah & Robert Klein tocommemorate the Yahrzeits of Robert's brother, Kalman Hershel Ben Meir, and mother, Devorah Bas Avraham, on the 4th of Kislev.

9:15 Minyan Drasha is sponsored by Hannah & Robert Klein to commemorate the Yahrzeits of Robert's brother, Kalman Hershel Ben Meir, and mother, Devorah Bas Avraham, on the 4th of Kislev.

Weekday Shiurim Sponsors

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

Shabbos Schedule

FRIDAY NIGHT:

Mincha:

4:35 (B) 4:25 (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), 4:30 (B), 4:25 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 5:35

Minyan Locations:

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

DIVREI TORAH:

8:45 Main Minyan – Rabbi Postelnek

9:15 Minyan – Rabbi Rosenbaum

SHIURIM:

Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur (SBM) Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman

Ohr HaChaim Chabura, 8:55 (S) Rabbi Rosenbaum

Shiur after Mincha (B) Rabbi Postelnek

Youth Announcements

Teen Minyan – Led by Rabbi Moshe Holzer, 9:15 in The House, followed by Kiddush

Shabbos Groups – 10 AM until shul ends

Toddler Group, under 3 with parent, Toddler Room

Kinder Group, 3-5, upstairs behind the balcony

Boys 6-9 & Girls 6-9 and 5th-6th Grade Girls, meet in lower lobby and walk to YGW

Jr Congregation – 4th-6th grade boys, in The House

Teen Minyan Boys' Oneg – Friday night, November 17, 8:30 PM, 912 Hyde Rd.

Bnei Akiva Snif for grades 2 – 5. This Shabbos, 3:30 PM at KMS, walking group from YISE at 3:00. see flyer

For more information, contact Sharon Shimoff at sshimoff@yise.org

YISE Supports Israel

Operation Tzitzit: Join men and boys (at least 13) from the Yeshiva and local Orthodox Shuls at YISE to make Tzitzis for the IDF. No prior Tzitzis tying experience needed. Motzei Shabbos, November 18, 7:30-9:30 PM and Sunday November 19, 1:30-4:30 pm. see flyer

Adopt a Shiva – Please join the rest of the shul in sending messages of consolation to the families of Naor Levy and Maayan Mor, both massacred in Israel on Oct. 7. Please see letter for details.

Tehillim for Israel – We are gathering in the Belonofsky Sanctuary on Sunday evenings after Mincha/Maariv (approximately 40 minutes after the posted Mincha time) for 15 minutes of communal Tehillim.

Daily Chizuk – Rabbi Rosenbaum will lead a daily 15-minute Zoom of Tehillim recital and study of the Sefer Ahavas Chesed Sunday through Friday at 12:30 PM on Zoom A. This Shiur will not take place on Tuesday, November 14.

Avinu Malkeinu at Daily Minyan – following Shemoneh Esrei at Shacharis and Mincha.

Tehillim for Israel WhatsApp – Join at: chat.whatsapp.com/GdkM5n3uJx44h8xFbwBEl0

Financial Support – A list of charitable organizations is available at: www.yise.org/israel-2023-10-11-small.pdf

Our Local Soldiers – Send Hebrew name and mother's Hebrew name of relatives serving in the IDF to csimon@yise.org

Political Action – Tell Congress: Support Emergency Aid to Israel. AIPAC information at: https://www.aipac.org/act

The Maryland Jewish community, in partnership with the Baltimore Israel Relief Initiative (BIRI), is providing essential supplies to IDF soldiers on the borders of Gaza and Lebanon. You can contribute by purchasing items from this Amazon registry https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1Z0ULHTS3BUME and delivering them to Goldie Fields' home at 11420 Heather Crest Ln. Please contact Goldie Fields at 845-671-0355 for more information.

Local Law Enforcement – Our security team is working with the Montgomery County Police Dept. and Secure Community Network. MCPD has increased patrols. Please greet and thank the officers for their efforts to protect the community.

Prayer and Mitzvos – As we engage our efforts through 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

The Ruach Minyan is back on Friday, November 17, with Kabbalos Shabbos in the large social hall, following Mincha, which is in the Belonofsky Sanctuary at 4:35 PM. Children's program during Maariv with Mrs. Koss. It's going to be Gevaldic! For more info, contact adambashein@gmail.com

Shabbos Sefer Soirees – Rabbi Rosenbaum will speak on "Malbim: Trailblazing Commentary in Challenging Times." on Friday, November 17, at 8:30 PM, in the YISE Social Hall, followed by light refreshments. see flyer

Ohr HaChaim Chabura – A twenty-minute Chabura on the Parsha. Find deeper meaning in the Parsha and Chagim by learning the Ohr HaChaim's weekly insights. 8:55 AM Shabbos morning in the Social Hall. Begins November 11, Parshas Chayei Sara. see flyer

Men's Melaveh Malka – Join Rabbi Postelnek and friends for singing, food, and Chizzuk! Motzei Shabbos, November 18, 8:30PM at the home of Goldie & Aharon Dovid Levy. To sponsor, visit www.yise.org/mmm. see flyer

Tap Into the Times – A Sunday morning Chabura, 8:15 AM – 8:40 AM in the Belonofsky Sanctuary, led by Rabbi Postelnek, learning pieces that connect to the current times and our personal Avodah. see flyer

Ask the Rabbi – This month's topic, Halachos of the Workplace, will take place on Tuesday, November 21, from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Zoom A. For more info, contact Miriam Friedman at mfriedman2@yahoo.com or 301- 754-1517. To sponsor the program, contact the YISE office. 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

Thursday Nov 23 – Thanksgiving Day

Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 5:37 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 6:06 AM, Latest Netz: 7:02 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:24 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:25 PM, Earliest Shkia: 4:48 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim 5:34 PM

NEXT SHABBOS

November 24-25, 2023

12 Kislev 5784

Parshas Vayeitze

Candle lighting 4:30

Havdalah 5:32

Friday Night:

Mincha:

4:30 (B) 4:20 (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), 4:25 (B), 4:20 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 5:32

RABBI DOVID ROSENBAUM

RABBI YOSEF POSTELNEK – ASST RABBI
JOSH SEIDEMANN – PRESIDENT

NEXT SHABBOS SHORTS DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, NOON

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