KAJ NEWSLETTER. A monthly publication of K hal Adath Jeshurun

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1 KAJ NEWSLETTER A monthly publication of K hal Adath Jeshurun February 14, 18 כ''ט שבט תשע''ח Volume 48 Number 5 The 68 th ANNUAL DINNER of KAJ & YRSRH will take place this Sunday, February 18 th at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe We look forward to seeing you there! YAHRZEIT OF RAV SCHWAB 14 Adar (March 1 st ) marks the 23 rd yahrzeit of Rav Shimon Schwab zt l. Rav Schwab served as Rav of our Kehilla for close to 40 years and left an indelible imprint on our Kehilla and its members, as well as the Jewish world in general, through his teachings and writings. As a product of Frankfurt am Main and a talmid of the Hirsch Realschule and the Frankfurt Yeshiva, Rav Schwab was steeped in the philosophy of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch. As a talmid also of the Eastern European yeshivos in Telshe and Mir, Rav Schwab had the opportunity to come into close contact with many gedolim of pre-war Europe who greatly influenced his life. Rav Schwab s influence is still felt in our community and throughout the Jewish world..יהי זכרו ברוך SPECIAL SHIUR With the positive response to the Kehilla s past legal holiday special shiurim, there will be another special shiur, on Monday, February 19 th at 8:45 AM in Dr. Moller Hall. The shiur will be given by Rabbi Avrohom Mansbach, Shoel umeishiv, Yeshiva Emek HaTorah. The Marei Mekomos are printed below. בענין מצות זכירת מעשה עמלק מגילה (י"ח,א) קראה על פה עד זכור בפה תוס' שם (י"ז,ב) ד"ה כל התורה רמב"ן עה"ת דברים (כ"ה, י"ז) ד"ה זכור עד והנכון תרומת הדשן ס' ק"ח שער הציון ס' תרפ"ה ס"ק ה ' SHIVTI YARCHEI KALLO Inspiring, uplifting, elevating, recharging were some of the words used to describe the recent, two-day Fifth Annual Shivti Yarchei Kallo in which five local Washington Heights Baalie Batim joined over four hundred and fifty businessmen and professionals from across the country, for an intensive learning program which ran Motzoei Shabbos through Monday, January 6-8. The Yarchei Kallo, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Princeton, NJ, provided an opportunity to return לפני of to Yeshiva for 48 hours of undisturbed learning. This year s Yarchei Kallo learned the sugya delving into the sources of the halocho and its intricacies and present-day applications. The,עור renowned Rav Asher Weiss, Av Beis Din and Rosh Kollel in Yerushalayim, served as the Rosh Kallo and gave several shiurim. In addition, participants heard Shiurim by various Rabbonim, as well as well as Divrei Chizuk from the Lakewood Roshei Yeshiva. The Yarchei Kallo is an extension of the weekly Shivti program in which participants learn a designated sugya from a compilation of source material in booklet form distributed each week by Beth Medrash

2 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 2 Govoha (Lakewood Yeshiva). The KAJ Shivti group meets in our Beis Medrash every Sunday morning to learn the sugya bechavrusa and then to hear a shiur from Rabbi Yisroel Stein, a Shoel umeishiv in our Beis HaMedrash. We look forward to the next year s Sixth Annual Yarchei Kallo with an even larger WH representation, as well as welcoming additional participants in our weekly Shitvi group. If anyone would like more information, please contact Avram Cahn. MIKRO LECTURES The Board of Trustees thanks the following individuals (in order of presentation) who graciously volunteered to give the weekly Mikro Lectures each week (except Chanukah) from Parashas Chayei Sora through Parashas Yisro in Shul Friday evenings after davening: Rabbi Yehoshua Fulda, Rabbi Avi Rogin, Mr. Albert Blank, Mr. Yechiel Schrader, Rabbi Menachem Kunofsky, Mr. Michoel Meir Levi, Rabbi Rafael Bachrach, Rabbi Moshe Eisdorfer, Mr. Joey Gutmann, Rabbi Kalman Strauss, Mr. Avram Cahn, and Mr. Yaakov Oldak. Your efforts were most appreciated. Many thanks as well to Rabbi Yitzchok Israel for the arranging of these lectures as well as the Thursday night Chumash shiurim, which continue weekly. NEWS FROM OUR YESHIVA Elementary School Rabbi Avrohom Hoffman s first grade boys celebrated their receiving Chumashim with a Mesiba in Moller Hall. Rav Mantel; Rabbi Yehuda Moller, Menahel of the elementary school; and Rabbi Hoffman addressed the audience of parents, grandparents, siblings and other relatives and friends of the Talmidim. Pre-School Mrs. Miriam Huffman s Pre-1A boys class, in conjunction with learning about the calendar cycle and the Mitzvo of HaChodesh HaZeh Lochem on Rosh Chodesh Shevat! during the week of with Parashas

3 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 3 Bo, was treated to a hands-on demonstration and explanation, by Rabbi Yisroel Strauss, as pictured below. SISTERHOOD LECTURE On January 9 טבת/,כ''ג the ladies of the Sisterhood were privileged to hear Ms. Shayna Weinberg-Gordon speak on the topic Davening for Those Who Are Sick, Insights and Inspirations. She addressed fascinating subtopics, such as: -is it a mitzvah to pray for those who are sick? -who is responsible for davening for a choleh? -in what location should the Tefilla take place? -do we have a right to try to overrule G-d's decrees? -is it imperative to use the sick person's name, and, if so, which name? -is it ever appropriate to daven for a person who is going through incredible suffering to die? Shayna Weinberg-Gordon currently works long hours as an attorney for New York City's Administration for Children's Services. Although her schedule is incredibly busy she puts her all into preparing the many wonderful shiurim she gives to the women in our community. Shayna's lectures delve deeply into the topics addressed, utilizing myriad sources of varied Rabbinic luminaries. This fascinating lecture was particularly relevant since we all know or know of someone who is ill and in need of Rachamei Shomayim. In her engaging, clear style Shayna covered the topic so that we all have a better understanding of how to practically handle illness with hope, positivity and faith. SENIOR SOCIAL CLUBS OF KAJ ENJOYS MOZART, BRAHMS, AND A TASTE OF MODERNITY On December 2 nd, four dozen members and friends of the Senior Social Clubs of KAJ attended a classical concert at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center. On the program was the world premiere of Evening Land by Bent Sorensen, Mozart s 20th piano concerto (which he finished the day before it was first performed in 1785), and Brahm s 2nd symphony. At the piano was Emanuel Ax, recipient of the Avery Fisher Prize and a local New Yorker, while conducting was Edo de Waart, music director of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and conductor

4 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 4 laureate of the Antwerp Symphony, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, and Milwaukee Symphony orchestras. For the first time, the KAJ group sat in the very first rows of the orchestra, giving them a unique perspective both literally and figuratively on the evening s musical performances. A HUNDRED GATHER FOR SSC MELAVE MALKA Sitting together as a Kehilla, filling the entirety of Moller Hall, is always a source of chizuk and a reason for celebration. On December 30th, a hundred members of the Kehilla enjoyed this opportunity for the 3rd annual Melave Malka of the Senior Social Clubs of KAJ. In addition to experiencing wonderful company, ambiance, and delectable food, (hot buffet, salad bar, sushi, wine and a sumptuous choice of cheese cakes and ice cream), participants heard words of inspiration from Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein. Rabbi Wallerstein is the nephew of our member Mr. Siegfried Holzer, and his connections to Washington Heights run deep. Rabbi Wallerstein shared reminiscences of Washington Heights and spoke of the importance of doing everything we can to fulfill HaShem s will. If we do our share HaShem will help us and do His, he emphasized. The Melave Malka was organized by Senior Social Clubs director Mrs. Molly Resnick and was dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Margot Knoller who was a force behind the scenes for the Senior Social Clubs for many years. Her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Moshe Pilicer, were guests of the Kehilla. NEWS FROM MORIAH SENIOR CENTER Moriah s Craft Class designed striking leaded glass pedestal cake plates in a challenging two-part series. Delicate flowers were leaded onto the stands and colorful stain was applied within for a stunning effect.

5 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 5 When a big snowstorm hit in early January, Moriah was at the ready. While the majority of New York senior centers opted to close, Moriah staff felt that our services were needed more than ever, and not only remained open, but boasted 100% staff attendance! In addition, several of our hardier seniors offered to deliver meals to our snow-bound members. Between those meals, and the meals delivered by our chessed-minded Yeshiva boys Ezra Feigenbaum, Ary Levi, Meir Levi and Zalman Koenigsberg dozens of hot meals and friendly smiles warmed the hearts of our elderly clients. Moriah seniors were treated to the sonorous tones of tenor Salvatore Chiarelli, as he presented a program, accompanied by pianist Ishmael Wallace, titled From Italy with Love. Audience members might have been heard quietly crooning along from their seats. Moriah s earlier Book Club selection, Clara & Mr. Tiffany, served as almost required reading for our recent trip to the New York Historical Society s Gallery of Tiffany Lamps. This newly renovated exhibit dazzles the eye with colorful bursts of nature artfully depicted in glass. Our guided tour detailed how in fact Clara Driscoll was responsible for most of these iconic designs and how the social climate of the day dictated who could perform labor and what it could entail (Only single women could work for Mr. Tiffany and only men could apply the leading to the finished shades.). The Society has a collection of over 100 Tiffany lamps, bequeathed from a single donor s private collection, and, being the largest of its kind, is a definite mustsee. Moriah is actively seeking volunteers to assist with check-in and lunch service. Volunteer for an hour, volunteer once a week, or volunteer more often. The choice is yours. If you are interested it being part of our warm and welcoming environment, please call us at

6 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 6 If you are 60+, working or retired, this might be the time to come in and register. See what Moriah can offer you. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter via , please contact us at moriahcenter@gmail.com. JAK RETTELSWEN To replicate the Sisterhood s extremely successful Purim Cards campaign, the Ladies Auxiliary and almost every other affiliate of KAJ and YRSRH have been examining other, equally promising, possible fund-raising campaigns and events. Since many of our members only move their cars when forced to by alternate side of the street parking, and since these rules are suspended over Sukkos, it was suggested we offer Weather-Tech, custom-fit, made-in-the-usa S chach to turn your vehicles doors into a Sukka. However, since Hashgocho was only obtainable as Kosher all year round VeLo Al Sukkos the practicality of this idea was somewhat debatable. (While intended for the parking spots of Washington Heights, this particular model was photographed on a Chol hamoed trip all the way up at Bear Mountain, where, we were told, the bears were very intrigued and gave a token donation to KAJ.) A proposal from the back of the room (and of Shul), was to offer members an alternate to the all-too-familiar Chazon's declaration of "Shesika Yoffo b Sh as HaTefillo" This sign, imported directly for Yerushalayim Ir HaKodesh, would give members some alternate facts upon which to rely.

7 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 7 While the wooden spoons of Bedikas Chomeitz mailings seem to have gone the way of Chanuka wicks, it was suggested we send a much rarer item: 10 pieces of chomeitz, to be hidden prior to the Bediko; a treasure map would be sent along. However, before the Bylaws Committee, could even nix the idea as risking too many lawsuits by irate housewives furious at their missing one, it was discovered that this product is already in existence, and a best-seller Nevertheless, we are pleased to announce that LeChayim caterers will indeed be selling such packets at the deli counter, double wrapped in aluminum foil bearing KAJ s kashruth seal. Asked about this turn of events, Mr. Dyckman replied that this new venture would perfectly complement the fish-heads he sells before Rosh HaShono. We are now urging him to consider stocking live fish, as well as chickens, for Kapporos.

8 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 8 However, the general consensus was that the winner for the next mailing seems to be the following. Designed specifically for those makpid on their kavanos b'sh as asiyas hamitzvos, we are pleased to offer the placard pictured below, available in 2 sizes, to fit in a Rodelheim or Artscroll Shul Chumosh, just in time for Pesach. (Many thanks to Agudas Yisroel Beis Binyomin for their excellent idea.)

9 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 9 SHIURIM NOTICES Rav Mantel s Tuesday evening Minchas Chinuch shiur takes place in the Sulzbach Shiur Room following the 8 pm Maariv. Thursday Night Chumash Shiur February 15 Parashas Teruma Rabbi Shmuel Dovid Thau Sisterhood Shabbos Shiur February17 Parashas Terumah 4:30 Rabbi Solomon Jacobovits February 24 Parashas Tetzaveh 4:40 Mrs. Devorah Strauch March 3 Parashas Ki Siso 4:45 Miss Rochel Alpert March10 Parashas Vayakhel-Pekudei 4:55 Rabbi Avrohom Hoffman THE SHIUR WILL BE MOVING INTO 90 BENNETT AVENUE FOR March17 Vayikro 5:00 Mr. Albert Blank Tuesday Morning NaCh Shiur Rebbetzin Mantel s Tuesday morning NaCh Shiur for ladies will next be held on March 6 th. The Shiur takes place in the Aguda Shul at 10:15 AM, Tuesday mornings. SOCIAL REGISTER We extend our heartiest Mazel tov wishes to Rav and Rebbetzin Mantel on the upcoming marriage of their son, Nochum Yitzchok, to Miss Tova Yehudis Green. Best wishes to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ahron Green, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Green and Mrs. E. Seliger. Our best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ettlinger on the marriage of their daughter Esty to Mr. Yitzie Sontag. Mazel Tov to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shragie Sontag, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Shimon Sontag and Mr. and Mrs. Naftali Blaivas. Heartiest Mazel Tov wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Samson R. Bechhofer on the birth of a granddaughter. Best wishes to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Levi Yosef Bechhofer, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dovid Yisroel Beren. Special Mazel Tov to the great-grandmothers, Mrs. Meta Bechhofer and Mrs. Martha Hexter. Mrs. Edith Erlbach is happy to announce the arrival of two great-grandsons. Mazel Tov to the parents of the first little boy, Mr. and Mrs. Eliyahu Ribiat, and the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid and Baila Willig and Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Ribiat, and to the parents of the second little boy, Mr. and Mrs. Simcha and Soro Leah Greenberg, and the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Donial and Naomi Greenberg and Rabbi and Mrs. Yisroel Brog. Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yosef Lasdun and Mrs. Rachel Haller on the birth of a grandson. Best wishes to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Eli Haller. Special Mazel Tov to the great-grandparents, Mrs. Margot Lasdun and Mr. and Mrs. Ismar Berlinger.

10 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 10 Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Wachtel and Mrs. Lottie Herrmann on the forthcoming marriage of Miss Bracha Shapiro to Mr. Benji Lankin. Congratulations to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Ezra Shapiro and Rabbi and Mrs. Eric Lankin, and the grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Shapiro. Our heartiest Mazel Tov wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Riselsheimer on the birth of a grandson. Best wishes to the parents, Mr. & Mrs. Gershon and Naomi Riselsheimer, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Miriam Sommer. Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Avi Tannenbaum on the birth of a granddaughter. Best wishes to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Boruch Beren, and to the other grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beren of Los Angeles. Best Mazel Tov wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Helmreich on the birth of a great-grandson. Mazel Tov to the parents, Shmuel and Michal Bergman. Our best to Rabbi and Mrs. Aharon Sussman on the marriage of their daughter Adina to Yisrael Yeshaya Zaks. Heartiest Mazel tov to Mrs. Karla Werthheim on the birth of a great-granddaughter and a greatgrandson. Our best to the parents of the little girl, Moshe and Yehudis Berl, and the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Yosef Landman and Rabbi and Mrs. Aharon Berl. Special Mazel Tov to the greatgrandparents, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Avrohom Gurwicz, Rebbetzin Sarah Berl, and Mrs. Sora Leah Landman. Mazel Tov to the parents of the little boy, Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai and Ella R. Kupferstein, and to the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Leivi and Esther Hochhauser. Our best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Herbie and D.E. Schuster on the birth of a granddaughter and a grandson. Mazel Tov to the parents of the little girl, Mr. and Mrs. Avi and Adina Schuster, and the grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Friedman, and to the parents of the little boy, Mr. and Mrs. Aryeh and Tzippy Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Moishe and Kelda Spreiregen are delighted to announce the engagement of their grandson Yair Soskel to Miss Shirel Bennett. Mazel tov to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marc and Esther Soskel. Rabbi and Mrs. Raphael and Julia Weis happily announce the arrival of their great-grandson. Mazel Tov to the parents, Yisroel and Shoshana Joselit, and the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Yaron and Chavi Halbertal. Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Aryeh Winiarz on the birth of a son. Best wishes to the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Shapiro and Mrs. Winiarz. Our best wishes to Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie Herrmann on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazel Tov to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Menashe Mazurek. Special Mazel Tov to the great-grandmother, Mrs. Lotte Herrmann. Heartiest Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bernstein on the recent marriage of their granddaughter, Shoshana Esther Zahner to Mr. Pinchas Sherkin. Best wishes to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Avraham Dovid Zahner and Mr. and Mrs. Sherkin. Best wishes to Mrs. Esther Goldman on the birth of a great-granddaughter. Mazel Tov to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Schuchatowitz, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Yosef Braunfeld.

11 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 11 At the same time, we extend Mazel Tov wishes to Mrs. Goldman on the Bar Mitzvah of Akiva Moshe Silver. All the best to his parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Silver. Rabbi and Mrs. Baruch Lichtenstein happily announce the birth of their grandson. Our best wishes to the parents, Miryl and Eliyahu Glenner and the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Sidney Glenner of Chicago. Our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mrs. Edith Erlbach on the birth of her great-grandson. Best wishes to the parents, Chaim and Miriam Newman and the grandparents, Rabbi Uri and Esther Mayerfeld and Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Newman. It gives us great pleasure to extend mazel tov wishes to Rabbi Yossie and Mrs. Chaya Krieger on the engagement of their son, Shmuelozer, to Miss Samantha Hollander. Best wishes to the parents, Robert and Debbie Hollander of Great Neck. ANNOUNCEMENTS Whenever Maariv is recited before nightfall, as it is in Shul on Friday evenings and the first Maariv on weekdays, one is obligated to repeat the three Parashiyos of Shema after night. Mincha Gedola in Shul Mo-Th: 1:15 PM through March 8th. 1:135 March 12 th through April 4 th First Minyan Weekdays in Dr. Moller Hall Rosh Chodesh Adar: Thursday, February 15 th & Friday February 16 th ; Monday March 12 th and Thursday March 15 th. Daylight Savings time begins Sunday, March 11 th. Matzo orders available for pick-up 9:15-12:15, Sunday March 18 th and Sunday March 25 th ONLY. PURIM ANNOUNCEMENTS Matonos LoEvyonim may be given to the Kehilla Office or members of the Board of Trustees and Synagogue Committee no later than the end of davening on Purim morning. Alternatively, go to TIMES OF MEGILLA READINGS Purim Night: With Minyan Not before 6:20 PM 2 nd reading: 9:15 PM Purim Morning: First Minyan Not before 6:05 AM Main Minyan Not before 7:50 AM 3rd reading: 10:00 AM A Mesibas Purim for men will be held at the home of Rav Mantel on Leil Purim at 9:15 pm. UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday February 18 th - 68 th ANNUAL DINNER of KAJ & YRSRH Sunday, February 18 - PTA Purim Carnival pm 90 Bennett Ave Sunday, February 25 Chevra Taanis and Seudos

12 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 12 FROM THE KEHILLA Mrs. Ruthie Goldman and family (1721 E. 23 rd St., Brooklyn) mourn the passing of her husband, their father, our member, Dr. Joel Goldman Mr. Yaakov Wolff and Mr. Meir Wolff mourn the passing of their mother, our member, Mrs. Evelyn Wolff (1279 E. 17th St., Brooklyn) Mr. Gerald Lanzkron (730 Fort Washington Ave.) mourns the passing of his brother, Mr. David Lanzkron Mrs. Kitty Levi (126A Jamestown Drive, Springfield, MA), Mrs. Linda Tarlow, Ms. Marsha Levi, Mrs. Marilyn Baumgarten and Ms. Barbara Levi mourn the passing of her husband, their father and our member, Mr. Arthur Levi We mourn the passing of our member, Mrs. Ilse Hayum (Ft. Tryon Nursing Home) ZICHRONOM LIVROCHO GEMILLUS CHASSODIM & FREE LOAN FUND Zum Andenken an Frau Rabbiner Rika Breuer o.h. (Shevat) Mr. Joseph Helmreich in memory of his sister I would like to express to you my heartfelt appreciation for your many cards and phone calls after my accident. I truly appreciate your concern and thoughtfulness. May we share only Simchos. Mrs. Liesel Cohn Photo credits: We thank the following individuals for providing many of the photographs in this issue: Mrs. Shuli Gutmann, Mrs. Molly Resnick, and YRSRH אבן מצבות EVAN MONUMENTS MONUMENTS AND GRAVE BEDS GARY EICHHORN Showroom 1898 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY Telephone: Fax:

13 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 13 Rav and Rebbetzen Mantel cordially invite all Mispallelim to a Kiddush on the occasion of the Aufruf of their son, Nachum Yitzchok, נ"י at Dr. Moller Hall, 90 Bennett Avenue, on Shabbos Parshas Teruma, February 17 th, after Davening

14 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 14 MACHINE MATZO ORDER FORM 2018 Name Address City State Zip Phone(s) 18-Minute Matzo: $5.50/lb. 18-Minute Matzo Meal: $5.50/lb. 18-Minute Cake Meal: $5.50/lb. 18-Minute Farfel: $5.50/lb. Shemurah Matzo: $8.00/lb. Shemurah Matzo Meal: $8.00/lb. Shemurah Cake Meal: $8.00/lb. Shemurah Chaburah Matzo $9.95/lb. Shemurah Chaburah Matzo Meal $9.95/lb. 18-Minute Whole-Wheat Matzo: $7.25/lb. INSTRUCTIONS: Please indicate below if you will pick up your order or want to have it shipped. ALL SHIPPED ORDERS MUST BE PREPAID BY CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD. If shipping, provide shipping information here. Ship to: Please ship please complete below I will pick up Check enclosed Cash enclosed Please charge: Credit Card No.: Cardholder name Expiration date / Security Code (last 3 digits on back of card):

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18 Vol. 47, No. 4 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 18 SHAATNEZ Shaatnez (wool and linen) is often found in garments bought even from a reliable Jewish clothing store. Therefore, it is forbidden to wear any man s, woman s or child s garment that contains wool or linen until it has been determined not to contain shaatnez. To determine whether your garment is shaatnez-free, garments may be dropped off at the Kehilla office, 714 W. 186 th Street at the following times: Weekdays 9:30 4:30 Fridays 9:30 12:00 If you are not available at these times, please make an appointment by ing shaatnez@kajinc.org. If you do not have , call and leave a message. Rabbi Kalman Strauss will test the garments on our premises. Please note that it is important to leave on tags with information where garment is manufactured and list of materials contained in it. Chevra Kadisha When the services of the Chevra Kadisha are required - Bar Minon - kindly contact any of the following immediately: OFFICE OF THE CONGREGATION RABBI EDWIN KATZENSTEIN-730 Ft. Washington Avenue LEON GERSTLE 100 Bennett Avenue Cell: All levaya arrangements must be made verbally with the Chevra Kadisha or the Kehilla office. Family members should not contact the Plaza Jewish Community Chapel. To avoid mix-ups, the Chevra Kadisha will communicate with the Plaza Jewish Community Chapel regarding levaya arrangements. CONTACT INFORMATION Synagogue, Bennett Avenue, New York, NY Office: 700 W. 186 Street Rav Zachariah Gelley Rav Yisroel Mantel (Study) office@kajinc.org Rav Jacob Posen Bennett Ave (Social Hall) Rav Chaim Kohn Phone in Shul Rabbi Moses Edelstein Mikve Broadway Fax Yeshiva Executive Office kashrus@kajinc.org Beth Hamedrash Payphone Mr. Victor Sussman Yeshiva Office Kehilla Maintenance maintenance@kajinc.org Mesivta Office Moriah Senior Center Jewish Community Council HATZOLOH: or