Shavuos Shorts – May 10-18, 2013
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Young Israel Shomrai Emunah – Shavuos Shorts
May 10-11, 2013 – 2 Sivan 5773 – Parshas Bamidbar
May 14-16, 2013 – 6-7 Sivan 5773 – Shavuos
May 17-18, 2013 – 9 Sivan 5773 – Parshas Nasso
The Flowers for Shavuos are donated in memory of David Kramer, z"l, on the occasion of his 11th Yahrzeit by Karen & Howie Schulman & family
The Shabbos Shorts is co-sponsored this week by
the Jeff Weinstein Family on the occasion of the seventh Yahrzeit of Hannelore Weinstein z'l, and Lily Weinstein's fifth birthday,
and by Vivian Kirshenbaum on the occasion of the third Yahrzeit of her father, HaRav Avraham Benyamin ben Menachem Mendel, Z"L.
Shabbos Bamidbar Schedule
May 10-11, 2013 – 2 Sivan 5773
Light Candles by 7:51 – Havdalah 8:56
Friday Night, May 10:
* Light Candles by 7:51, and not before 6:42
* Mincha 6:30 (Arcola Social Hall), 7:00, 7:00 (Nusach Sefard and Sephardi), 7:15 (Univ.), 7:55
Shabbos Day, May 11:
* Shacharis 7:00, 7:00 (Nusach Sefard), 8:00,8:15 (Sephardi), 8:30 (Univ.), 8:45
* Mincha 2:30, 5:00, 7:35 (Sephardi), 7:50 (Arcola and Univ.)
* Maariv/Havdalah 8:56
Divrei Torah:
* 8:45 Minyan Rabbi Rosenbaum
* 8:00 Minyan Rabbi Barry Greengart
Kiddush Sponsors:
* Hashkamah/Nusach Sefard – "The Group"
* 8 AM Minyan – Danit & Ari Kanal in gratitude to Hashem Yisborach for Ari's successful internship placement and the completion of his graduate school classes.
* 8:45 Main Minyan – "The Haimish Kiddush Group"
Shabbos Shiurim:
* R' Pinchas Werner – Shiur at 8:15 AM.
* Mrs. Yocheved Arzouan – Shiur at 9:00 AM.
* Rabbi David Hyatt – Shiur after Hashkamah Minyan.
* Rabbi Moshe Arzouan – Shiur after Sephardi Shacharit.
* Rabbi William Millen – Shiur on Tefilah at 6:50 PM.
* Rabbi Yehoshua Levy – Shiur at 6:50 PM.
* Rabbi Amram Hes – Shiur at 7:20 PM.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum – Pirkei Avos Shiur after Mincha at Arcola.
Shavuos Schedule
Erev Shavuos, Tuesday, May 14:
* Light Candles by 7:55
* Mincha 7:55 (All locations)
* Shiur – Rabbi Rosenbaum
* Maariv 8:59 (All locations)
First Day Shavuos, Wednesday, May 15:
* Shacharis 4:35 (Sephardi), (Earliest Talis is at 4:55), 5:20 (Arcola Social Hall), 7:00, 7:00 (Nusach Sefard), 8:00, 8:30 (Univ.), 8:45
* Mincha 7:55 (All locations)
* Maariv 8:25 (All locations)
* Light Candles after 9:00 (No preparations shall be done before this time.)
Second Day Shavuos, Thursday, May 16:
* Shacharis 7:00, 7:00 (Nusach Sefard), 8:00, 8:15 (Sephardi), 8:30 (Univ.), 8:45 (Yizkor no earlier than 10:15)
* Divrei Torah:
* 8:45 – Rabbi Rosenbaum
* 8:00 – Rabbi Amram Hes
* Kiddush Sponsors:
* Hashkamah/Nusach Sefard – "The Group"
* 8 AM Minyan – "The Chevra"
* 8:45 Main Minyan – Elise & Ken Saks
* Mincha 7:55 (All locations)
* Shiur (Univ.) – Rabbi Rosenbaum
* Shiur (Arcola) – Rabbi Yitzchok Brandriss
* Maariv/Havdalah 9:01 (All locations)
Shavuos Shiurim – Tikun Leil Shavuos
Our Gratitude to Hashem: Reasons and Ways We Express It
* 12:00 – 12:50: Rabbi Rosenbaum: Az Yashir: The First Thanks from Klal Yisrael
* 1:00 – 1:50: Rabbi Yitzchak Scher: Birchas Hagomel: Thanking Hashem for our Very Lives
* 2:05 – 2:55: Rabbi Yehuda Shinensky: Receiving the Torah: Possessing Hashem's Finest Gift Despite our Imperfections
* 3:05 – 3:55: Rabbi Josh Blaustein: Blasphemy, Bin Laden, and Bird Nests: When is Praising Hashem Inappropriate?"
* 4:10 – 5:00: Rabbi Rosenbaum: Birchas Shehecheyanu: To Bless or Not to Bless?
* It is highly preferred in Halacha to wait to recite the morning Shmoneh Esreh until sunrise (5:55). In fact, some authorities suggest that the reason to stay up Shavuos night is to make sure to pray at the most ideal time. YISE has scheduled its Davening to start at 5:20 this year with that goal. Due to the later start, the Shacharis minyan will be held in the Social Hall.
Shabbos Nasso Schedule
May 17-18, 2013 – 9 Sivan 5773
Light Candles by 7:58 – Havdalah 9:03
Friday Night, May 17:
* Light Candles by 7:58, and not before 6:47
* Mincha 6:35 (Arcola Social Hall), 7:00, 7:00 (Nusach Sefard and Sephardi), 7:15 (Univ.), 8:00
Shabbos Day, May 18:
* Shacharis 7:00, 7:00 (Nusach Sefard), 8:00, 8:15 (Sephardi), 8:30 (Univ.), 8:45
* Mincha 2:30, 5:00, 7:40 (Sephardi), 7:55 (Arcola and Univ.)
* Maariv/Havdalah 9:03
Divrei Torah:
* 8:45 Minyan Rabbi Rosenbaum
* 8:00 Minyan Rabbi Josh Blaustein
Kiddush Sponsors:
* Hashkamah/Nusach Sefard – "The Group"
* 8 AM Minyan – "The Chevra"
* 8:45 Main Minyan – "The Haimish Kiddush Group"
Shabbos Shiurim:
* R' Pinchas Werner – Shiur at 8:15 AM.
* Mrs. Yocheved Arzouan – Shiur at 9:00 AM.
* Rabbi David Hyatt – Shiur after Hashkamah Minyan.
* Rabbi Moshe Arzouan – Shiur after Sephardi Shacharit.
* Rabbi William Millen – Shiur on Tefilah at 6:55 PM.
* Rabbi Yehoshua Levy – Shiur at 6:55 PM.
* Rabbi Amram Hes – Shiur at 7:25 PM.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum – Shiur after Mincha at Arcola.
Mazal Tov
* Dr. Debra & Jacob Frenkel on their daughter, Shoshana, selection as graduation speaker for the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst where she is graduating with highest honors and her admission to the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Social Work.
Condolences
* Shari Hillman on the passing of her father, Herbert Romerstein. The funeral was held on Thursday. Shiva will be observed at the Romerstein residence, 6601 Danford Drive, Clinton, MD 20735, through Erev Shavuos. Shari Hillman can be reached at 202-294-5540.
Youth Announcements
The Youth Minyan will meet on both Shabboses and on the 2nd day of Shavuos at 9:15 AM sharp, followed by a Kiddush sponsored by the Youth Minyan (all three times). There is no Youth Minyan on the 1st day of Shavuos.
Please join us on both Shabboses and on 2nd day of Shavuos for groups: 2-5 year-olds meet in the youth room behind the balcony; Girls 1st-4th grade meet in the Small Beis Medrash; Boys 1st-4th grade gather outside the Social Hall and walk to the Yeshiva. Groups run 10 AM-11:15 AM. Please pick up child(ren) promptly. There are no Youth groups on the 1st day of Shavuos.
Ice Cream Party on the second day of Shavuos. Arcola Social Hall on Thursday, May 16, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. For more information or to help sponsor this event, contact Avi Litwack at alitwack@yise.org.
Weekday Shiurim
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Mussar Study Group for Women (spiritual self-improvement), Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Balcony.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Gemara Shiur for Men, Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 AM-6:45 AM, Arcola Social Hall.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Tehillim Shiur, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, in the small Beis Medrash.
* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Chumash Shiur for Women, Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, in the small Beis Medrash.
* Bais Medrash Zichron Gedaliah for Men, Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in the YISE Social Hall.
* Rabbi Moshe Arzouan's Advanced Gemara Shiur for Men, Wednesdays after Mincha / Maariv at University.
* Greater Washington Community Kollel:
* Linas Hatzedek – Business Ethics – Join us as we study the fascinating topic of "Halachic Dilemmas of Entrapment." Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM. Shiur will not meet on May 12.
* Yesodei Hatorah, a skills-building program designed to foster independent Gemara proficiency. Thursday evenings at 8:30 PM.
YISE Programs and Listings
SSEA Special Appeal – The Eruv needs additional funds for this fiscal year (thru September 30). Please be sure you have done your part. Requested contribution of $36 per household (less or more is OK); checks payable to YISE Eruv Fund, mailed to SSEA at 11113 Lombardy Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20902. More SSEA info at http://wp.yise.org/community-resources/eruv-info/.
Rabbi Rosenbaum is available by phone (no meetings are scheduled) from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday, barring extenuating circumstances. Of course people can call at any time and either speak to him or leave a message. His office number is 301-593-4465, ext. 405.
Job Assist Events:
* 50+ Employment Expo – Meet dozens of recruiters. Learn about resumes, interviewing, surfing the net for jobs, changing careers, and online applications. Friday, May 17, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center. 5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda. Info at www.accessjca.org.
* LinkedIn for Beginners – Wed., May 22, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville. Free. Info and register at www.jssa.org.
* Computer Training Online – Three classes, all on Tuesday, May 28: (1) Beginners QuickBooks, (2) Beginners Word and Excel, and (3) Beginners HTML and Javascript. Info and register at www.oujobs.org.
* Speed Networking – A fun, fast-paced, and free event for employers and job seekers. Thursday, May 30, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Fairfax, VA. Info and register at www.jssa.org.
Turning 65? You need to decide whether to enroll in Medicare. What are your Medicare options if you have Federal health insurance? How do Federal insurance benefits work with Medicare; who pays first? Learn from Leslie Fried, policy director/National Council on Aging, and Hilary Dalin, an expert in Federal programs for seniors. Eldercare program sponsored by Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington, YISE, SSJC, and KMS. At KMS on Sunday, June 9, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
The Rachel Bassan Horwitz Fund is used for medical needs in our area, elsewhere in the US, and in Israel. Thousands and thousands of dollars have been distributed to individuals requiring assistance. Our funds are depleting and in order to continue this much needed 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 information: Norma Burdett, 301-593-5964 or Pearl Bassan, 301-649-3137.
YISE Nursery Programs and Listings
Spring into Action! – Cardio and strength interval training to boost your metabolism, build lean muscle, and maximize fat burning! Exercise for health with experienced, certified personal trainer, Julie Vogel. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 8 week session, May 22 through July 10. $95 plus one time building fee of $10. Drop-in fee $15. YISE Nursery Recreation Room. Bring a yoga mat and 3lb or 5lb weights. For questions call Julie at 301-448-6378 or julievogel3@gmail.com. Register with nursery@yise.org. Women only.
Parenting Summer Series – A six session workshop to help parents develop life long, close, communicative relationships with their children. "How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk." Facilitated by Judy Rosenthal, parent educator and consultant, who has worked with parents of young children for over 10 years. Sunday nights June 2 through July 7. 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM. At the home of Judy Rosenthal, 1220 Arcola Avenue. Cost: $100 per person, $120 per couple. Includes: A copy of "How to Talk so Kids will Listen, And Listen so Kids will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, plus two other books. To register: nursery@yise.org or 301- 593-7365.
Community Programs and Listings
Kemp Mill Pirchei – 4:00 PM to 4:55 PM in the Yeshiva classrooms. If you're interested in sponsoring a Pirchei, please contact either Pinchas Werner or Rabbi Cortell.
The Women's Discussion Group will meet 5:30 PM at the home of Mrs. Klavan, 1006 Lamberton Drive. We will be reading "The Garden of Emunah."
Women's Daytime Tehillim, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Contact Arleeta Lerner for information, 301-649-0552. Note new time.
First Day Shavuos Special Women's Shiur with Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky Wednesday, May 15 at 5:15 PM in the Belonofsky Bais Medrash at the YGW Boys Campus. For more information please contact Rabbi Reingold at 301-996-5910.
Second Day Shavuos Learning Program for Men – "Chosomos: Transporting Kosher Food in a Non-Kosher World" with Rabbi Eli Reingold presented by the Kollel Zichron Amram of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington. Thursday, May 16, Chavrusa at 5:30 PM; Shiur at 6:30 PM; Mincha at 7:15 PM at the YGW Boys Campus. For more information please contact Rabbi Reingold at 301-996-5910
Please save your long flowing locks for Zichron Menachem to help make wigs for young cancer patients. There are still 2 options, both at reputable salons in the area on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21. For further information or to make an appointment contact Nancy Mehlman at pto@mjbha.org.
The Mikvah Emunah Society is holding its annual dinner on Wednesday, May 22, at the Newton White Mansion. Please join us as we honor Mr. Yitz Kasdan and Mrs. Chayie Chinn. Look for your invitation in the mail or make your reservation online at mikvahemunah.com. For more information, contact Caroline Namrow at cnamrow@comcast.net.
AMIT Birah Chapter of Greater Washington, DC presents the Annual Mother-In-Israel Event – a Cooking Demo with Leah Koenig, author of The New Hadassah Everyday Cookbook! Sunday, June 2, 6:30 PM. $75 minimum includes Brother/Sister In Israel & Dinner. For more information contact: AMIT Office at 410-484-2223 or robbiep@amitchildren.org or Donna Lawrence 301-649-2226.
The Week Ahead
Sunday, May 12 Monday, May 13 Tuesday, May 14 Erev Shavuos Wednesday, May 15 Thursday, May 16 Friday, May 17
Shacharis
Arcola 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 6:45, 7:35, 8:30 6:55, 7:35, 8:30 See Shavuos schedule 6:55, 7:35, 8:30
University 8:00 6:15 6:30 6:30
Sephardi 7:30 6:05 6:15 6:15
Mincha /Maariv
Arcola 8:00 8:00 See Shavuos schedule See Shabbos schedule
University 8:00 N/A
Halachic Times: Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:58 AM, Latest Krias Shma: 9:28 AM, Earliest Mincha: 1:41 PM
The Week Ahead
Sunday, May 19 Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23 Friday, May 24
Shacharis
Arcola 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 6:45, 7:35, 8:30 6:55, 7:35, 8:30 6:55, 7:35, 8:30 6:45, 7:35, 8:30 6:55, 7:35, 8:30
University 8:00 6:15 6:30 6:30 6:15 6:30
Sephardi 7:30 6:05 6:15 6:15 6:05 6:15
Mincha /Maariv
Arcola 8:05 8:05 8:05 8:05 8:05 See Shabbos schedule
University 8:05 N/A N/A 8:05 N/A
Halachic Times: Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:51 AM, Latest Krias Shma: 9:26 AM, Earliest Mincha: 1:42 PM
Next Shabbos (after Nasso)
May 24-25, 2013 – 16 Sivan 5773
Parshas Behaaloscha
Light Candles by 8:04 – Havdalah 9:10
Friday Night:
* Light Candles by 8:04, and not before 6:52
* Mincha 6:40 (Arcola Social Hall), 7:15, 7:00 (Nusach Sefard and Sephardi), 7:15 (Univ.), 8:05
Shabbos Day:
* Shacharis 7:00, 7:00 (Nusach Sefard), 8:00, 8:15 (Sephardi), 8:30 (Univ.), 8:45
* Mincha 2:30, 5:00, 7:45 (Sephardi), 8:00 (Arcola and Univ.)
* Maariv/Havdalah 9:10
All the news that fits – The Shabbos Shorts is primarily a vehicle for informing YISE members of upcoming Shul events, Shiurim, programs, schedules, etc. In the remaining space, we provide a sampling of the many activities in the surrounding, vibrant Jewish community. At holidays there are just too many special Shiurim & programs for us to list them all. We try to offer a wide range and to include as many organizations as possible. To increase the odds that your item will be included, make sure to email it to announce@yise.org before the weekly deadline at noon on Wednesday.
Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Wednesday, May 22, at 12 noon.
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Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tuesday, May 14, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum Dr. Marc Katz – President
Alan Zimmerman – Executive Director