Parshas Beshalach – January 29 – 30, 2021

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Young Israel Shomrai Emunah – Shabbos Shorts

January 29 – 30, 2021 – 17 Shevat 5781 – Parshas Beshalach

Light Candles by 5:08 – Havdalah 6:10

The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored this week by Delia Weiss and family and Miriam & Steve Friedman and family in loving memory of Dr. George Weiss, Z"L, Gedalya Chaim ben Avraham Moshe, on the occasion of his 4th Yahrzeit.

Mazal Tov

* Dana & Josh Dachman on the birth of a baby boy this past Wednesday! Mazal Tov to big siblings Yehuda, Riva and Elnatan, and to the entire extended family.

* Ariella Gordon & Cal Shere on their engagement! Mazal Tov to Rivka & Craig Gordon and to Colleen & Mark Shere of Indianapolis.

* Nancy & Pesach Mehlman on the birth of a granddaughter this past Shabbos. Mazal Tov to Rivky & Yoni Mehlman, of Harish, on the birth of a daughter, Yocheved Rachel. Mazal Tov to big brothers Yitzchak and Nachshon, great-grandfather Jack Mehlman and to all of the aunts, uncles and cousins.

* Susan & Abe Zwany on the birth of a grandson, Yonah Matan, to their children Sharona & Yehuda Leib Seidel. Mazal Tov to siblings Gavriel, Leora, Aliza and Boaz, and to all of the aunts, uncles and cousins.

Shabbos Schedule

Limited Minyanim are now taking place at YISE under Montgomery County's Phase 2 guidelines. All Minyanim require advance registration and confirmation. If you are interested in attending Minyanim and have not already registered, please go to https://www.yise.org/minyan If you are registered for a Minyan and are unable to attend at that time, please do not go to a different Minyan. If you have any questions, please contact minyan@yise.org

Friday Night:

* Light Candles by 5:08

* Mincha: 5:15, 5:10 (Sephardi)

If you Daven Kabbalos Shabbos prior to Shkia (5:26 PM), it is preferable to Daven Mincha prior to Plag (4:22 PM).

Shabbos Day:

* Shacharis: 7:10, 9:00, 9:30, 8:30 (Sephardi)

* Mincha: 2:30, 4:00, 4:35 (Sephardi)

* Shabbos ends/Maariv: 6:10

COVID-19 Updates

* Outdoor Minyan – If you are interested in a Shabbos morning outdoor Minyan without a tent, subject to weather conditions, please email Ari Elias-Bachrach at outdoor@yise.org

* Advance registration for Minyanim is required and space is limited. Go to https://www.yise.org/minyan to register. If you have changes to your original registration form, please send an email to minyan@yise.org with details.

* The Shul office is still open, but hours may vary. Let us Daven to Hashem to keep all of us in good health and to return our lives to normal as soon as possible. In protecting each other as we navigate this unfolding situation, may we grow stronger as individuals and as a community.

Weekday Shiurim

Options for remote learning are listed below. For the latest list and updated times, go to: https://wp.yise.org/remote-learning-schedule/

* Rabbi Rosenbaum – Daily – one chapter of Tehillim followed by a 15-minute Shiur on the Parsha. Sunday through Friday 8:30 AM – Zoom A.

* Rabbi Rosenbaum – Daily – one chapter of Tehillim, followed by a 15-minute Halacha Shiur. Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 PM – Zoom A.

* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Mussar Study Group for Women (spiritual self-improvement), Sundays at 9:30 AM, Zoom A.

* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Gemara Shiur for Men, Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 AM, Zoom A.

* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Nach Shiur, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, Zoom A.

* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Women's Navi Shiur, now studying Sefer Yehoshua, Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, Zoom A.

* GWCK Sunday Kollel Brunch and Learn for Men and Women – Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM

* Unraveling the Navi with Rabbi Hillel Shaps, Zoom B.

* Rabbi Tuvia Grauman – Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur, Sundays at 10:00 AM, Zoom F.

* Rabbi Yonatan Zakem's Shiur for men & women, Pearls of Prayer, exploring the depth and meaning of our daily prayers. Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM, Zoom I.

* GWCK presents CLAS (Community Learning at Shomrai) – 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM (except as noted). For more info. contact Rabbi Hillel Shaps, hshaps@gwckollel.org 347-869-9361.

* For Men & Women – Zoom C (except as noted):

* Mondays: (for men only) Rabbi H. Shaps, On the Same Page Gemara, Zoom B.

* Tuesdays: Rabbi Winter – Torah Topics

* Wednesdays: Rabbi Grossman – Reading Responsa

* Thursdays: Rabbi Grossman – Parshas Hashavua, 9:00 PM

* For Women – Zoom D:

* Mondays: Mrs. Sara Malka Winter – Parsha Journeys

* Tuesdays: Mrs. Sara Malka Winter – Bereishis in-Depth

* Semichat Chaver Program, Tuesdays at 9:00 PM with Rabbi Hillel Shaps. For more information, please contact Rabbi Hillel Shaps: hshaps@gwckollel.org

* The Golden Network Presents: Rabbi Barry Greengart's Shiur on Daily Halachos for men & women, Tuesdays 9:15 AM, Zoom E.

* Rabbi Yitzchak Scher's Shiur for Men and Women, Tuesdays, 1:30 PM, "A Second Look-Stories in the Torah from a Deeper Perspective", Zoom H.

* Rabbi Moshe Arzouan's Advanced Gemara Shiur for Men, learning Maseches Gittin on Wednesday evenings, 8:00 PM, Zoom G.

Connection Details: Go to https://zoom.us/join/ and enter the meeting ID, or call 301-715-8592 and enter the meeting ID & password:

Zoom A: ID: 416 963 9000, password 492019
Zoom B: ID: 349 754 2180, password GWCK
Zoom C: ID: 746 455 2195, password GWCK
Zoom D: ID: 601 853 4021, password Winter
Zoom E: ID: 970 1398 4837, password 613
Zoom F: ID: 978 8156 7874, password RabbiHyatt
Zoom G: ID: 539 496 3506, password ygwarz
Zoom H: ID: 713 7408 5130, password 045079
Zoom I: ID: 269 840 3648, password online Pearls, phone 621690

Camp Shomrai

Camp Shomrai is back for another fun-filled summer with programming for children in preschool through ninth grade! Camp runs from July 5th through August 13th. For more information or to register online, visit our website at https://campshomrai.org See flyer for details.

YISE Youth Announcements

Dor L'Dor – Motzei Shabbos, January 30, 7:30 PM. Parsha, pizza, prizes and more – but this year virtual! Register by Friday, January 29, at www.yise.org/dorldor This week's Dor L'Dor is generously sponsored by the Weinstein family in memory of Debbie's mom, Leah has Dovid. If you have any questions or would like to sponsor, please contact Michael Shimoff at mshimoff@yise.org See flyer for details.

Virtual Challah Braiding – Join Debbie Weinstein for Challah braiding tips and tricks. Ages 8 – 18. Sunday, February 7, 3:30 PM on Zoom A. See flyer for details.

YISE Programs and Listings

Welcome new members voted in this week at the latest board meeting: Lori & Greg Snyder

Tu B'Shvat Hamizrachi Magazines – Limited quantity available. If you are interested in getting one, please email office@yise.org

Grocery Drive for Holy Cross Hospital – Thank you to all of you who contributed to the Holy Cross Hospital Grocery Drive. We were told that our significant contribution was very much appreciated and would help to feed the 100+ Holy Cross Hospital employees and their families who are in need. A special thank you to Aharon Goodman, Robert Leichter and Josh Breitstein for transporting the items to Holy Cross Hospital.

"Challenges and Opportunities of Raising a Jewish Child in Our Times" with Rabbi Rosenbaum is now available online at https://wp.yise.org/parenting-challenges/

Registration for Shomrai Preschool 2021-2022 is now open! We are excited to be offering a Torah-rich, child-centered program for children entering 2 year-old Nursery – 4 year-old Pre-K. School day runs from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Extended care options available from 7:30 AM -8:30 AM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Register early for maximum savings! Visit our website for tuition rates and online registration at https://preschool.yise.org/registration For more information about the program email Sarah Dollman at director@yise.org See flyer for details.

Come Join Rabbi Koss's Monthly Jewish History class – now on Zoom! Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington and the YISE Chesed Committee: Rabbi Koss will be speaking on a topic in Jewish history, Monday, February 1, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Zoom A. For more information, contact Miriam Friedman at mfriedman2@yahoo.com

Virtual Paint Night with Talya Weinberg. Thursday, February 11, 8:00 PM. $20 per person. RSVP and pay at www.yise.org/paint RSVP by Friday, February 5. For more information, contact Elise Saks at esaks@yise.org See flyer for details.

Purim Shpiel – Sunday, February 21, 8:30 PM. Contact Howie Schulman at drhowies@gmail.com or 301-213-2429. See flyer for details.

Go Social! Want to reconnect with Shul friends you lost touch with these past COVID-19 months? We're missing our Shul buddies as well! YISE's Social Committee wants your energy to help lead new (Zoom interactive, of course) programs. Sahra Ginsburg sahra@ginsburg.cc Sharon Shimoff sharonshimoff@gmail.com and Max Rudmann max.rudmann1@gmail.com are waiting to hear from you.

Helping Hands Across Kemp Mill is a part of YISE's Chesed Committee. The program helps members undergoing serious medical crises. We are always looking for volunteers to help. To be a part of this program by helping with meals, visitation, shopping, childcare, etc., contact: Melanie Karlin, 301-681-4740, mskarlin@gmail.com or Miriam Friedman, 301-754-1517, mfriedman2@yahoo.com

The Rachel Bassan Horwitz Fund is used for medical needs in our area, elsewhere in the US, and in Israel. In order to continue this muchneeded medical fund, your financial help is needed! Tax-deductible contributions may be made payable to: YISE Charity SPECIAL Fund, c/o Norma Burdett, 11720 Lovejoy St., Silver Spring, MD 20902. Earmark: Bassan Fund. For more info: Norma Burdett, 301-593-5964 or Pearl Bassan, 301-649-3137.

Shiurim from Rabbi Gedaliah Anemer, ZT"L, are available at http://audio.yise.org

Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary!

Happy Birthday to our Shul Vice President, Nissy Moskowitz, from his wife, children and grandchildren.

Dvar Torah Dedications/Sponsor a Shiur

During this difficult time, we pray to Hashem that the day that we can all come together again in Tefillah and Torah study in good health arrives speedily. Until that point, YISE continues to offer a number of different remote learning options. These options are now available for sponsorship on an individual Shiur or a daily basis.

Our current limited ability to Daven with a Minyan and to say Kaddish is difficult and a challenge. However, sponsoring a Shiur or other Torah learning is a meaningful way to commemorate a Yahrzeit or honor a loved one. Sponsorships are also a great way to celebrate a Simcha or any other milestone, while helping YISE at a time when many of the Shul's other sources of revenue are not available.

1. The following individual Shiurim are available for sponsorship at $18 (per day):
* Daily Morning (Sunday through Friday) Tehillim and Parsha Shiur
* Daily Evening (Sunday through Thursday) Tehillim and Halacha Shiur
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Sunday Morning Mussar Study Group for Women
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Tuesday or Friday Morning Gemara Shiur for Men
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Wednesday Morning Nach Shiur
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Wednesday Night Chumash Navi Shiur for Women
* Rabbi Grauman – Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur, Sunday Morning

2. Sponsorship of the Morning and Evening Tehillim and Parsha/Halacha Shiurim together is available for $25.

3. The Pre-Shabbos Drasha video is available for sponsorship at $54.

Please email office@yise.org to sponsor. Thank you for your support.

Thank you to this past week's Shiurim sponsors:

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Tehillim/Parsha and Halacha Shiur

* Debbie Rogal in memory of her cousin, Judy Licht, on her 25th Yahrzeit on 16 Shevat.

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Women's Mussar Shiur

* Marisa & David Ratner in honor of Marisa's birthday.

Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur

* David Jaray for a Refuah Sheleimah for Rabbi Hyatt and in honor of Rabbi Grauman and all those who attend the Shiur.

* Jonathan & Marilyn Fine to commemorate the recent Yahrzeits of Jonathan's mother, Rivkah bat Zusman, and Marilyn's mother, Risha Miriam bat Tzvi Hirsh HaCohen.

Rabbi Rosenbaums's Gemara Shiur for Men

* Jonathan & Marilyn Fine to commemorate the recent Yahrzeits of Jonathan's mother, Rivkah bat Zusman, and Marilyn's mother, Risha Miriam bat Tzvi Hirsh HaCohen.

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Nach Shiur

* Lois & Sid Meyers to commemorate the Yahrtzeit of Lois's father, Dr. Carl H. Resnick, Yekusiel ben HaRav Tzvi.

Rabbi Rosenbaum's Erev Shabbos Drasha

* Judy & Stuart Rosenthal on the 10th Yahrtzeit of Judy's father, Robert D. Katzoff, Reuven David ben Shneur Zalman v'Yetta, and on the 15th Yahrtzeit of Judy's mother, Evelyn Weisberg Katzoff, Chava Ruth bat Tzvi v'Maryam.

* Sara Silver to commemorate the Yahrzeit on Shabbos of her father, Bud Silver, Yissocher Dov ben Meir, Z"L.

Community Programs & Listings

Vaccine Sign-up Support Project – Edlavitch JCC is matching GW students with seniors in Maryland, DC and VA to help with COVID-19 vaccine enrollment. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea3wSltndTqWX9V6p_kLKbIh5AuFYWRPCGlyarv3LcsYReZA/viewform

The Yad Yehuda Clothing Exchange will be open to all members of the community this Sunday, January 31, 10:00 AM – 12 Noon. We have a lot of coats for all sizes! This is your opportunity to shop, at no cost, for beautiful, modest clothing in our well-equipped showroom. Shoppers must be in good health, not have been in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid, wear masks and maintain social distancing. Please schedule an appointment at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fhBnGaaLIgwaEUT4rDFUwdVKGz1_U9CeOYD-f_A10iY/edit For questions or to schedule an appointment on another day: ncarmel@yadyehuda.org

Kemp Mill Toastmasters – Wednesday, February 3, 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM. See what Toastmasters is all about and find out how you can become a more confident communicator. Contact Manasseh Katz at vppr@kempmilltoastmasters.com for more info. Zoom meeting ID: 986 546 841, password: 3671

From Quarantine to Connection: Strengthening Your Marriage During Challenging Times – Featuring Rabbi Jamie and Ilana Cowland. For men and women, Tuesday, February 9, 9:00 PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 836 5065 1470, Passcode: 724763 Sponsored by the Mikvah Emunah Society.

Outdoor Community Megillah Readings are planned on Purim: Thursday evening, February 25 and Friday, February 26. If you are an experienced Leiner, please contact Saul Singer at Saul.Singer@verizon.net and let him know when you are available.

20th Annual Purim Yahrzeit shiur in memory of Jane Axelrod (Raizel bas Simcha) – Friday, February 26, log on at 9:50 AM for Shiur at 10:00 AM SHARP! (The shiur will end no later than 10:20.) Zoom Meeting ID: 684 682 8415, Passcode: 613613, direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6846828415

Yad Yehuda – Unfortunately, many individuals and families across the Greater Washington Jewish community are facing the twin challenges of financial and food insecurity. The scope of this need has grown exponentially during the current COVID-19 crisis. We receive new requests for assistance each week. With the help of Hashem, Yad Yehuda answers these requests through our Emergency Financial Assistance and Tomchei Shabbos Programs and through The Capital Kosher Pantry. Please consider making a contribution by visiting www.yadyehuda.org/donate

Penetrating Thoughts and Practical Perspectives – Thoughts on life, Torah and Middos. Based on Michtav M'Eliyahu, from Rav Eliyahu Dessler, Z"L. Mondays, 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM, with Rabbi Yitzchak Scher. Zoom – Meeting ID: 736 4190 7086, Passcode: torah. Presented by YGW Kollel Zichron Amram. For more information, contact Rabbi Moshe Chaim Blate at 404-273-3392.

What Happened at Sinai: An Exploration of the Sinai Revelation and the Ten Commandments – Wednesdays, 8:00 PM on Zoom. Presented by Rabbi Hillel Shaps. Join any time! No cost. Zoom info and registration at linksgw.org/classes

Remote Night Shiurim from YGW – Sunday 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Blate; Monday/Wednesday 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky; Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1715843153121/WN_n6jNGqUpTpCN6ikCabUutA

Daf Yomi Shiur currently meets online via a WebEx video conference. There is still room for a few more participants. Anyone interested may email Judd Lifschitz at lifschitz@slslaw.com to be added to the invite list. Sunday 8:30 AM, Monday – Thursday 9:00 PM.

Daily Halacha Program from Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold – Receive one every day in your inbox. Visit dvarhalacha.com and click "Sign Up."

Kemp Mill Village is providing friendly phone calls and limited deliveries during the pandemic. Call 1-833-KMV-20902 to request service or to volunteer. See kempmillvillage.org for more information.

Silver Spring Gemachim – For a complete list: www.gemachexchange.com

The Week Ahead

Limited Minyanim will take place at YISE next week, advance registration and confirmation required. You are encouraged to Daven at home at the same time as a Minyan at YISE.

Shacharis: Sunday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM/8:45 AM; Monday through Friday 6:30 AM/7:00 AM/8:45 AM. Mincha/Maariv: Sunday – Thursday: 5:20 PM.

Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 5:53 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 6:21 AM, Latest Netz: 7:16 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:46 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:53 PM, Earliest Shkia: 5:28 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim: 6:17 PM

Next Shabbos

February 5 – 6, 2021 – 24 Shevat 5781

Parshas Yisro

Light Candles: 5:16

Havdalah: 6:17

Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Wednesday, February 3 at 12:00 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 E-Mail: office@yise.org Website: www.yise.org

Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum Yale Ginsburg – President

Simi Franco – Office Manager