Parshas Toldos – November 20 – 21, 2020
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Young Israel Shomrai Emunah – Shabbos Shorts
November 20 – 21, 2020 – 5 Kislev 5781 – Parshas Toldos
Light Candles by 4:32 – Havdalah 5:33
The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored this week by the Edeson & Stern families to commemorate the Yahrzeits of Joseph N. Edeson, Yosef Nosson ben Moshe Sholom, Z"L, Nathan Salsbury, Nachum ben Yaakov, Z"L, Mary Scher, Masha bas Shner Zalman, Z"L, and Ethel B. Moran, Ethel bas Eliezer.
Mazal Tov
* Young Israel Shomrai Emunah on its 69th birthday this week, Shabbos Toldos!
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 4:32
* Mincha: 4:40, 4:35 (Sephardi)
If you Daven Kabbalos Shabbos prior to Shkia (4:50 PM), it is preferable to Daven Mincha prior to Plag (3:48 PM).
Shabbos Day:
* Shacharis: 7:00, 9:00, 9:30, 8:30 (Sephardi)
* Mincha: 2:00, 3:30, 4:00 (Sephardi)
* Shabbos ends/Maariv: 5:33
COVID-19 Updates
* Outdoor Minyan – If you are interested in an 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.
YISE Youth Announcements
Shabbos Afternoon Groups – Ages 3-5 and 6-8, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM in the Social Hall. Preregistration required by Friday 10:00 AM. Social distance, masks, parents stay with children. Register at: https://wp.yise.org/shabbos-afternoon-group Questions? Contact Michal Merkin at mmerkin@yise.org
Dor L'Dor – Motzei Shabbos, December 5, 7:00 PM. Parasha, pizza, prizes and more – but this year virtual! This Dor L'Dor is sponsored in honor of Talia Saks' Bas Mitzvah with gratitude to her mom Elise for all of her hard work on the Shul's youth committee. Mazal Tov Talia and don't forget to register at https://yise.org/dorldor by Friday, December 4, 10:00 AM. If you have any questions or would like to sponsor, please contact Michael Shimoff at mshimoff@yise.org See flyer for details.
Mentalism Beyond Belief with David Jaison – Motzei Shabbos, November 21, 7:30 PM on Zoom A. For middle and high school students. See flyer for details.
YISE Youth Presents Dizzy the Draidel – A Chanukah Story – A puppet show performed by Morah Debby and Friends. Sunday, November 29, 3:30 pm on Zoom A. For kids ages 2-7. See flyer for details.
Weekday Shiurim
Options for remote learning are listed below. For the latest list and updated times, go to:
* 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, will resume on Chanukah.
* 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
YISE Programs and Listings
We welcome new members who were voted in at the last Board meeting: Janet Deneroff, Sarah Deneroff and Avi Shaver.
Understanding Vaccines: The Process and the Promise – Sunday, November 22, 10:45 AM – 12 Noon on Zoom A. Organized by Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington and YISE, co-sponsored by KMS, SSJC, Ohr Hatorah, SEHC and Chabad of Silver Spring. See flyer for details.
Tribute to the Silvers – YISE is compiling a gratitude book to present to the Silvers, including short notes of appreciation to Rabbi Binyamin and/or Estee Silver. You can include fond recollections, testimonials, or expressions of gratitude and appreciation for their part in life milestones, insights about Torah, or guiding you through a difficult time. Please keep your remarks short, no more than 180 words. Please submit your notes by November 25 to TributetoSilvers@YISE.org
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, December 7, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Zoom A. For more information, contact Miriam Friedman at mfriedman2@yahoo.com
Family Trivia Night – Fun for all ages! Sunday, December 13, 8:00 PM. Register at www.yise.org/trivia to play and to choose a Chanukah appetizer platter to enjoy while you play for first, second and third prizes! See flyer for details.
Shred Support, a new shredding service co-founded by Uriel Levitt and Jacob Werbin, will be donating 10% of all profits to YISE from orders dropped off in November. Jacob & Uriel have over 5 years of office work experience and have a track record of reliability & exceptional work ethic. Shred Support adheres to the highest caliber of confidentiality. Learn more about Shred Support or complete an order form today at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YbP_kVC1s01URQKDIQ4mR2yH0z6qsN2Nh4_pR9bvU_M or email shred4u2@gmail.com
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. Our first event is the Family Trivia Night on December 13. 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
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.
* Bobbi & Jules Meisler wish a Mazal Tov to Naomi & Jan Meisler on the occasion of their recent 24th Anniversary.
* Bobbi & Jules Meisler wish a Mazal Tov to Iris & Adam Bashein on the occasion of their recent 16th Anniversary.
* Bobbi & Jules Meisler wish a Mazal Tov to Rabbi Saul Koss on his recent 80th birthday with a full head of hair.
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 & Marc Katz in honor of the Yahrzeit of Debbie's Aunt, Lore bas Avrohom haKohen whose Yahrzeit was last week.
* Simi & Sammy Franco and Family to commemorate the first Yahrzeit of their beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Nathan S. Franco, Nissim ben Rachel v'Shmuel, on the 29th of Cheshvan.
* Simi & Sammy Franco in memory of Simi's grandfather, Abraham Presser, Avraham ben Yitzchok Nissan, Z¡¨L, whose Yahrzeit is the 3rd of Kislev.
* Judy & David Marwick in memory of David's grandfather, Samuel Sklaroff, Shmuel ben Tzvi, whose Yahrzeit is the 4th of Kislev.
Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur
* Margie & Michael Hourwitz to commemorate the 10th Yahrzeit of Michael's father, Avraham Mordechai ben Yitzchak HaLevi, the 1st Yahrzeit of Nathan S. Franco, Nissim ben Rachel v'Shmuel, in honor of Refuah Sheleima to Rabbi Hyatt, and in honor of Rabbi Grauman and the Talmidim of Rabbi Hyatt's Shiur.
* David Jaray for a Refuah Sheleima for Rabbi Hyatt and in honor of Rabbi Grauman and all those who attend the Shiur.
Rabbi Rosenbaum's Erev Shabbos Parsha Drasha
* Naomi & Ori Carmel in memory of Naomi's father, Zisa ben Baruch, whose Yahrzeit is on Tuesday.
* Debbie & Marc Katz to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Marc's mother, Chana Pesel bas Dovid, Z¡¨L.
* Wakschlag family to commemorate the 2nd Yahrzeit of our beloved mother and grandmother Mrs. Sheva Wakschlag, A¡¨H,
Community Programs & Listings
Yad Yehuda Clothing Exchange – open to all members of the community this Sunday, November 22, 10:00 AM – 12 Noon. 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. As we cannot accommodate walk-ins at this time, please schedule an appointment at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fhBnGaaLIgwaEUT4rDFUwdVKGz1_U9CeOYD-f_A10iY/edit?usp=sharing For questions or to schedule an appointment on another day, contact ncarmel@yadyehuda.org
Free Outdoor Flu Shots for the Family – Yad Yehuda and Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington have arranged another drive-through flu shot clinic, this Sunday, November 22, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, at the Torah School of Greater Washington, 2010 Linden Lane in Silver Spring. No payment or insurance card is required. Shots administered by Holy Cross Healthcare. For more information, contact info@bikurcholimgw.org or office@yadyehuda.org
Be Web Safe & Savvy – Join Kemp Mill Village for a virtual presentation about staying safe online while avoiding scams and fraud schemes targeting the unwary. Presented by Tracy Rezvani, administrator of Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection. Monday, November 23, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Registration required by Sunday, November 22 at www.kempmillvillage.org For more information, contact events@kempmillvillage.org
Federal Holiday Learning Program – "Moser," Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, with the Yeshiva of Greater Washington Kollel Zichron Amram. Chavrusa 9:30 AM, Shiur by Rabbi Eli Reingold 10:35 AM – 11:15 AM. Pre-registration required by Tuesday, November 24, 9:00 AM at https://forms.gle/o8BmfZJMrmYuhfEg9 Chavrusa over Zoom or by phone. Shiur on Zoom. A confirmation email will be sent with Chavrusa information, Shiur links and source material. For more information, contact Rabbi Blate at mblate@yeshiva.edu
Dear Friends of Arlene Groner – Mark your calendars – we will have a Zoom good-bye party for our dear friend Arlene on Tuesday, December 1, from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Feel free to "drop in" any time during that hour. If you wish, prepare a one-minute remark to share live. The link to join is: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76495565684?pwd=ZGYwZFZtU1Bna2U4bWhvNmhnWjVxUT09 If you have any questions, reach out to either one of us – Linda Zurndorfer: 240-355-7600 or Chayie Chinn: 240-678-2628.
Kemp Mill Toastmasters – Wednesday, December 2, 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
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. For more information, contact Rabbi Moshe Chaim Blate at 404-273-3392.
Journey to Virtue: Self-Development through Jewish Study – Wednesdays, 8:00 PM on Zoom. Discover the great wisdom of the Jewish tradition to help you reach your full potential, enhance your relationships, and live life with greater meaning! Presented by Rabbi Hillel Shaps. The journey continues. 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 7:00 AM, Monday – Thursday 9:00 PM, Friday 5:45 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
Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
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/Thursday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM/8:45 AM; Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/ Friday 6:00 AM/7:00 AM/8:45 AM. Mincha/Maariv: Sunday – Thursday: 4:40 PM.
Halachic Times: Earliest Talis and Tefilin: 6:09 AM, Latest Krias Shema: 9:26 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:27 PM
Next Shabbos
November 27 – 28, 2020 – 12 Kislev 5781
Parshas Vayeitze
Light Candles: 4:29
Havdalah: 5:31
Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Wednesday, November 25 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 – Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday – Closed, Friday – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum Yale Ginsburg – President
Simi Franco – Office Manager