Parashas Vaeschanan/Nachamu – August 16 – 17, 2024 – Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington

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AUGUST 16-17, 2024 | 13 AV 5784 | PARASHAS VAESCHANAN | SHABBOS NACHAMU

YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH

SHABBOS SHORTS

Candle Lighting 7:43, not before 6:35 | Havdalah 8:42

The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored by Art Boyars in honor of his wife, Beverly Morris and
Lily and Hannah Weinstein in honor of their parents' wedding anniversary.

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.

Yakir Wachstock, co-founder of Boots for Israel, will speak this Shabbos between mincha and maariv on Saving the Soles of our Chayalim.

Mazal Tovs

Miriam & Steve Friedman on the engagement of their son, Matan, to Rakhel Finkelstein, daughter of Bluma & Rabbi Joel Finkelstein of Memphis, TN. Mazal Tov to Matan's siblings, Edan and Merav, and to Rakhel's brothers and families. Mazal Tov to Delia Weiss on the engagement of her grandson and to all of the the aunts, uncles, and cousins!

Feigy & Rabbi Tuvia Grauman on the Aufruf and forthcoming marriage of their grandson Zanvy Lesnoy to Shayna Kahane of Memphis, TN. Mazal Tov to parents Shulamith & David Lesnoy and siblings Charne, Deena, Yaakov and Ariella and to Elana & Josh Kahane and siblings Aidan, Sarah and Daniel and all of the aunts, uncles , cousins and extended families.

Jordie & Moshe Honick on the birth of a boy. Mazal Tov to the grandparents, Jeffrey & Bunny Honick and Debbie & Larry Gilbert, and his big brother Tzvi and big sisters Ashira and Shoshana. The Shalom Zachor will be at the Honick Home at 11407 Gilsan St at 9:30 this Friday night.

Arline & Dr. Irving Katz on the birth of a great-granddaughter, and to Sharona & Shlomo Katz on the birth of a granddaughter, Rachelle Ahuva, born to Avigail & Ze'ev Katz of Baltimore. Mazal Tov to great-grandfather Rabbi Sam Vogel and to grandparents Annie Shimanovich and Gedaliah Shimanovich and the extended family.

Great-grandmother Shonny Kugler and grandparents Terumah & BenZion Kugler and family on the birth of Chevi Kugler to her grandchildren Dassi &Yosef Kugler and big sister Chaya.

Nancy & Pesach Mehlman on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Rayna Friedman of Modiin. Mazal Tov to Rayna's parents Rivka & Tani Friedman and all of her siblings, her great-grandfather Jack Mehlman and all of her aunts uncles and cousins.

Marla & Marty Teichman on the birth of a great-grandson. Mazal Tov to the parents Elana & Rabbi Moshe Meth and to the grandparents Debra & ReuvenMeth.

Linda & Ed Zurndorfer on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Rafi (Yehoshua Refael), son of Jenny & David Zurndorfer of West Hempstead, NY. Mazal Tov to Rafi's brothers and the extended family.

Condolences

Jill Michaels Perelman on the passing of her step-father, Michael Burstein.

Shlomo Spetner on the passing of his father, Dr. Lee Spetner.

Kiddush Sponsors

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

Shul Kiddush is sponsored by the Shul Kiddush Group.

Sephardic Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Marcelle & Sol Chalom in memory of Sol's parents, Yitzhak Ben Abraham & Salha Bat Bolissa and by Tehila & Gil Cohen in honor of their 5th Anniversary and Roni Hazut in honor of Arielle & Assaf's engagement.

Shabbos Drasha, Shiurim & Weekday Shiurim Sponsors

8:45 Minyan Drasha is sponsored by Fay Kasser to commemorate the Yahrzeit of her father, Avraham Ben Yizchok Tzvi HaKohen, A"H on 17 Av.

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. May Hashem bless Israel with complete and speedy victory and Brachos for the Israeli soldiers, hostages, students, and all of Israel

Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur was sponsored by David Jaray in appreciation of Rabbi Grauman and all those who attend his shiur, and in memory of Rabbi Hyatt, A"H and to all of those who have lost their lives in Israel. May their Neshamas have an Aliyah. Refuah Shlema to all those that are wounded and ill, and to all of those that have been traumatized in Israel during these times.

The Lower Lobby coffee station is being sponsored by Scott Schlesinger.

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: 6:20 (Plag, S), 7:00 (B), 7:45 (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), 7:40 (B), 7:35 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 8:42 (B)

DIVREI TORAH:

8:45 Minyan: (B) Rabbi Hillel Shaps

9:15 Minyan: (S) Rabbi Rosenbaum

Hashkamah Minyan Gemara Shiur: (SBM) Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman

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

Parsha Shiur before Mincha: 6:40 (B) Rabbi Rosenbaum

Shiur Between Mincha/Maariv: Yakir Wachstock, Boots for Israel

Youth Announcements

Teen Minyan – will resume at the end of the summer

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 – 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

Helping Hands Across Kemp Mill – We have a current need in the community for meals for one individual starting Wednesday, August 14. Please contact Miriam Friedman at 301-754-1517 or mfriedman2@yahoo.com if you are able to help.

Quick Torah Thoughts with Rabbi Rosenbaum – Join our WhatsApp Chat with Rabbi Rosenbaum for quick (5 minute) shiurim ranging from Mishna to Halacha to Mussar and more! yise.org/quickthoughts. see flyer

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. Seating priorities will be honored through Rosh Chodesh Elul (September 4).

Men's Melaveh Malka – Motzei Shabbos Nachamu, August 17, 9:45 PM at The House, 1128 Arcola Ave. Join Rabbi Rosenbaum and friends for music, pizza and Divrei Torah! Sponsored by Renee & Josh Seidemann commemorating the Tisha B'Av 1940 escape of Josh's father, Michael Seidemann, A"H, from Germany. see flyer

Limud on the Lawn – A monthly exploration of different Torah luminaries through the ages at YISE members' homes. Rabbi Rosenbaum will speak about the Rabbeinu Yonah, August 24 at 5:45 PM on the lawn of Judy and Rabbi Roy Rosenbaum, 806 Kersey Road. Contact the YISE to sponsor Limud on the Lawn for $54. see flyer

School Supplies Drive – Please donate new and unused school supplies to Yad Yehuda's Capital Kosher Pantry! A complete list of the items needed and directions to donate are included on the flyer. Drop off in CKP box at YISE. see flyer

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

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

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

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

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

Rabbi Postelnek will be on vacation through Sunday, August 18, and will not be reachable by call or text on his regular number. For timely matters, you can contact him via WhatsApp.

The Week Ahead

Monday, August 19 – Tu B'Av

Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 5:05 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 5:35 AM, Latest Netz: 6:31 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:48 AM, Earliest Mincha: 1:46 PM, Earliest Shkia: 7:49 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim 8:41 PM

Next Shabbos

August 23-24, 2024

20 Av 5784

Parashas Eikev

Candle lighting: 7:33 not before: 6:27

Havdalah: 8:32

Friday Night:

Mincha/Maariv: 6:10 (Plag, S), 7:00 (B), 7:35 (B) 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), 7:30 (B), 7:25 (Sephardi, LBM)

Maariv: 8:32

RABBI DOVID ROSENBAUM

RABBI YOSEF POSTELNEK – ASST RABBI

JOSH SEIDEMANN – PRESIDENT

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