Parshas Korach – June 11 – 12, 2021
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Young Israel Shomrai Emunah – Shabbos Shorts
June 11 – 12, 2021 – 2 Tammuz 5781 – Korach
Light Candles by 8:16 – Havdalah 9:24
The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored this week by Sahra; Devora, Elazar & Meir; Rachel, Avi, Jonah & Elsie; Miryam, Naftali & Chana; and Daniel Ginsburg and the entire extended family in honor of the Shul President's 50+ birthday, and by Vivian & Arnie Kirshenbaum in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Vivian's mother, Berta Morgenstern, Bryna bas Chaim Tzvi, Z"L, on the 5th of Tammuz.
Mazal Tov
* Tenise & Joel Becker on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Abie, son of their children, Niema & David Schertz. Mazal Tov also to grandmother Reba Schertz of Harrisburg, PA.
* Mickie & Josh Breitstein on their daughter Shani's graduation from Yeshiva University Sy Syms School of Business.
* The Pietro Pratesi Medal, an international research award of the Italian Chemical Society, will be presented to Dr. Ken Jacobson.
* Ann & Harold Kahana on the birth of a grandson, Noah, to parents Adina & Josh Karpoff and siblings Eliana & Natan and grandparents Susan & Michael Karpoff of Highland Park, NJ.
* Ann & Harold Kahana on the birth of a granddaughter, Avigail, to parents Naama & David Kahana and sisters Talia & Sophie and grandparents Tzippi & Teddy Cohen of Staten Island, NY.
* Lois & Sid Meyers on the birth of a great-grandson. Parents are Leora & Natanel Esraeilian of New York City. Grandparents are Hadassa & Dr. Oren Meyers of Cleveland.
* Karen & Howie Schulman on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Yehuda. Mazal Tov to his parents, Adina & R. Daniel Moses, and to his siblings Tuvia, Tzipora, and Shayna, grandparents Jan & Don Moses, great-grandmother Florence Binstock Avigan and to all of Yehuda's aunts, uncles and cousins.
* Marla & Marty Teichman on the birth of a great-granddaughter. Mazal Tov to the parents, Shaynie & Rabbi Avigdor Goldberger, and to the grandparents, Randee & Rabbi Manny Goldberger.
Shabbos Schedule
Minyan locations are listed as B = Belonofsky Sanctuary, S = Social Hall. All Sephardi Minyanim take place in the Beit Medrash. Friday Night:
* Light Candles by 8:16
* Mincha: 7:00 (S), 8:20 (B), 7:15 (Sephardi)
Shabbos Day:
* Shacharis: 7:00 (B), 8:45 (B), 9:15 (S), 8:00 (Sephardi)
* Mincha: 5:00 (B), 8:15 (B), 8:15 (Sephardi)
* Shabbos ends/Maariv: 9:24 (B and S)
Divrei Torah:
* 8:45 Main Minyan Rabbi Rosenbaum
* 9:15 Rabbi Rosenbaum
* Shiur after Mincha Rabbi Rosenbaum
YISE Youth Announcements
Shabbos Groups will take place this week from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Masks are not required. Meet us in front of YISE so you can be directed to your child's age group location. RSVP at https://wp.yise.org/shabbos-groups For more info. contact Michal Merkin, YISE Youth groups coordinator, at mmerkin@yise.org See flyer for details.
Camp Shomrai is back for another fun-filled summer with programming for children in preschool through ninth grade! Camp runs from July 5th to August 13th. For more info or to register, visit our website at https://campshomrai.org See flyer for details.
Weekday Shiurim
Options for remote learning are listed below. For the latest list and 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 7:00 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, 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 Registration required at gwckollel.org/scp
* 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", will resume in the fall.
* Rabbi Moshe Arzouan's Advanced Gemara Shiur for Men, learning Maseches Kiddushin on Wednesday evenings, 7:00 PM, will resume in August. 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 Learn
Zoom C: ID: 746 455 2195, password Learn
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
YISE Virtual Banquet
Wednesday, June 23 – 8:00 PM on Zoom
Tribute to the Legacy of Howard Katz, Z"L
Community Service Award to Serena & Ben Kalish
HaKarat HaTov to Brett Kugler, YISE Youth Director
Youth Honorees: Benjamin Coplin, Michal Eizenstat, Netani Goldfeiz, Tova Katzoff, Aviva Kramer, Nitai Levi, Aryeh Miller, Raphael Mizrahi, Yerachmiel Pepper, Bracha Poyurs, Chana Leah Ravin, Shira Segelman, Ruthie Seidemann, Ephraim Dov Shimoff, Miri Solomson
Emailed invitations will be sent soon, including dinner reservation and banquet journal details.
COVID-19 Updates
* Minyanim currently take place with both social distance and regular seating. Regular seating is for vaccinated people only. Social distance seating is for unvaccinated people and for vaccinated people who prefer social distance seating. Masks are required for everyone in the social distance seating.
* 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.
Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary!
Looking for a way to celebrate someone's upcoming birthday or anniversary? For an $18 donation, you can include the name (birthday) or names (anniversary) in this section of the Shabbos Shorts. Please send the following information to office@yise.org: Sponsor name, birthday or anniversary date, name (birthday) or names (anniversary). The birthday or anniversary will be listed in the Shabbos Shorts based on the date of the event.
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 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 Shabbos Drasha 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 Hyatt's Gemara Shiur
* David Jaray in honor of a Refuah Sheleimah to Rabbi Hyatt and in honor of Rabbi Grauman and all those who attend his Shiur.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Navi Shiur
* Diana & Dr. Leonard Ruchelman in honor of the Bas Mitzvah of their great-granddaughter, Chana Gila Prero, daughter of Adina & Rabbi Eliyahu Prero.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Shabbos Drasha
* Art Boyars & Bev Morris, in honor of Julie & Rabbi Raphael Malka and Janis & Ron Sterling on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Akiva Malka.
YISE Programs and Listings
Ask The Rabbi! Come join our virtual, interactive monthly program featuring Halachos of Shabbos and holidays! This month's topic: Muktzah. Tuesday, June 22, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM on Zoom A. The first 45 minutes are for Shailos submitted in advance and the last 15 minutes are for Q & A. Send in your questions about Muktza to: AskTheRabbi@yise.org by Sunday, June 20. For more information or to submit questions anonymously, contact Miriam Friedman, 301-754-1517 or mfriedman2@yahoo.com To sponsor the Shiur, contact office@yise.org
Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community – Sunday, June 27, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM on Zoom A. Organized by Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington and YISE. See flyer for details.
YISE Youth Director – Position available for 2021-22. The Youth Committee is seeking an energetic and experienced youth professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills to lead our exciting Youth Program. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Responsibilities include year-round activities and Shabbos programming. Teaching credentials are preferred but are not essential. The position begins on July 1. We offer a competitive salary based on your experience. To learn more or to apply, please contact Debbie Katz at youthdirector@yise.org by June 15.
Update: Being Social – In the past few months, YISE's Social Committee has organized a range of programs to bring us together virtually, including – Jews (in our community) discussing their service in the US military, Trivia Nights, Painting with Talia, Purim Shpiel, Chagim goody bags … We have also expressed our thanks to the Holy Cross Hospital health workers, and treated the Wheaton Rescue Squad to a special dinner. As we come together again, we would like your ideas and help in organizing fun, interactive, and safe activities. Please contact social@yise.org
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.
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
Community Programs & Listings
The Yad Yehuda Clothing Exchange has available hours for all members of the community to shop at no cost this Sunday, June 13, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (note new time). This is an opportunity for people to come and shop for beautiful, Tzanua clothing in our well-equipped showroom. Everyone must be in good health and not have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. If you have any questions please contact: ncarmel@yadyehuda.org
Kemp Mill Toastmasters – Wednesday, June 16, 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
Planning for Your Future and Your Children's Future – Free virtual event from Kemp Mill Village. Featuring Barry Fierts, a Maryland-based attorney specializing in elder law. Register at www.kempmillvillage.org For more information contact events@kempmillvillage.org or 1-833-KMV-20902.
Capital Kosher Pantry Summer Collection – Please donate non-perishable items. Specially needed: canned pineapple, graham cracker crusts, olives, olive oil, Wacky Mac, yeast. Always needed: paper napkins, paper towels, tissues & toilet paper. You can buy items at your local store & place them in a Capital Kosher Pantry donation bin at Shalom, Moti's and area Shuls, or buy online & ship directly to us! Go to: www.yadyehuda.org/kosher-pantry for more information.
Yad Yehuda Donation Policy Update – Many unsolicited items are being dropped off at Yad Yehuda's office. We incur costs to dispose of those items. Please do not drop off: clothing/shoes/coats, household and baby items, electronics, books, Judaica/Sheimos. Donations of non-perishable food for the Capital Kosher Pantry are welcomed and appreciated.
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. Email us at barbara@getizun.org
Fundamentals of Prayer – 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
Shacharis: Sunday 6:30 AM (B)/7:30 AM (S)/8:45 AM (B); Monday/Thursday 6:15 AM (B)/6:45 AM (S)/8:45 AM (B); Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 6:15 AM (B)/6:55 AM (S)/8:45 AM (B); Mincha/Maariv: Sunday through Thursday: 8:20 PM (B).
Halachic Times: Latest Alos Hashachar 3:58 AM, Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 4:37 AM, Latest Netz: 5:43 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:25 AM,
Earliest Mincha: 1:47 PM, Earliest Shkia: 8:34 PM, Latest Tzeis Hacochavim: 9:26 PM
Next Shabbos
June 18 – 19, 2021 – 9 Tammuz 5781
Parshas Balak
Light Candles: 8:19
Havdalah: 9:27
Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Wednesday, June 16 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 – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum Yale Ginsburg – President
Simi Franco – Office Manager