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 June 29, 15 י"ב תמוז תשע "ה Volume 45 Number 9 Notice from the Rabbinate SHEMITTA 5775 July Update,רב זכריה בן רבקה Please continue to be mispallel for Rav Gelley.רפואה שלמה for a All vegetables and herbs coming from Eretz Yisroel are prohibited (Issur S fichin) and may not be eaten (especially carrots, cherry tomatoes and peppers which are currently being sold in some stores). If purchased they must be kept until completely decomposed and then discarded. New: Some fruits from Eretz Yisroel now have Kedushas Shevi is including apricots, cherries, lemons, mango, peaches, nectarines, black currants, cactus (sabra), figs, grapes, star fruit and beginning in August avocado. If it is clear that they come from Eretz Yisroel they should not be purchased. If purchased, one should eat them and keep the inedible portions until they are completely decomposed. Most flowers coming from Eretz Yisroel which have a fragrance (and could be used as ) have Kedushas Shevi is. However, flowers with no fragrance do not have Kedushas Shevi is. IN THIS ISSUE Page Notice from the Rabbinate Shemitta Shabbos Chizuk 1 Dr. Erlbach, z l 2 P Eylim/Lev L Achim 2 Graduations 3 New Seforim 5 Sefer by Rav Perlow 5 L. A. Spring Brunch 6 News from Moriah 7 Shiurim Notices 9 Social Register 10 Announcements 12 Contact Information 17 SUMMER WISHES FROM KAJ The Board of Trustees and the editors of the KAJ Newsletter take this opportunity to wish all the Kehilla s members and friends a healthy and enjoyable summer. SHABBOS CHIZUK Shabbos Parashas Korach, June 20/3 Tamuz, was the Kehilla s annual end-of-season Shabbos Chizuk. This year, the Kehilla was privileged to have as its guest Rav Sholom Kamenetsky, Rosh Yeshiva of the Philadelphia Yeshiva. A Kiddush, at which Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg and Rav Kamenetsky spoke, was held at the Agudah shul. At the Seudo Shelishis in Moller Hall, Rabbi Yitzchok Israel began the program by noting the absence of Rav Gelley and wishing him a Refuah Sheleima BeKorov. Rabbi Israel noted that while Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman s health has prevented him from coming these last years, his Yeshiva and Kollel Rashbi still need our support. Both Rav Mantel and Rav Kamenetsky, in their addresses, discussed various aspects of the Maharal s definition of, and exposition on, Machlokes, among other ideas.

2 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 2 After the Seudo Shelishis, Rav Kamenetsky delivered that afternoon s Daf Yomi shiur to a very appreciative audience. The Kehilla s weekly Spring Seudos Shelishis came to a close a week later, on Shabbos Parashas Chukas. We express our gratitude to those who sponsored the Seudos. Many thanks as well to the additional speakers at each Seudo: Rabbi Chaim Aschkenasy, Rabbi Dovid Auerbach, Rabbi Yaakov Bechhofer, Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, Rabbi Chananel Herbsman, Mr. Michael Gutmann, Mr. Gerald Lanzkron, Rabbi Yisroel Strauss and Rabbi Raphael M. Weis. DR. ERICH ERLBACH, z.l. It was with great sadness that our Kehilla s members and friends, among many others, attended the Levayo, and the subsequent Shivo, of Dr. Erlbach z.l., almost exactly a month ago. Rav Mantel, Rav Yaakov Perlow and Rabbi Dovid Willig were maspid the Niftar in Moller Hall which was filled to above capacity. A member of the Board of Trustees since 1970 until the terrible injury which ultimately cost him his life, and President of the Kehilla from 1986 to 2008, Dr. Erlbach was the exemplar of one who is Oseik BeTzorchei Tzibur BeEmuna. Born in Wuerzburg, he came as a child with his family to Washington Heights in 1939, and it was the then-nascent Khal Adath Jeshurun that he would both lead and serve with such distinction for all his adult life. His work for the Kehilla was both far-ranging and foresighted, and was encompassed by extraordinary integrity, truth, devotion and love. Dr. Erlbach was an accomplished Talmid Chochom, who was a Magid Shiur of Daf Yomi for many years. His love for learning was well known, as he would use any extra few minutes for that pursuit. He was the Chairman of the Physics Department in City College where he taught for decades, making a continual, outstanding Kiddush HaShem in all he did. He was a teacher par excellence with the ability to explain both the most difficult and obscure subjects to the advanced student and the most elementary topics to the beginner. It is our fervent hope that Dr. Erlbach s legacy, from the manifold projects in which he was involved, to the immeasurable Zechuyos he surely accrued, will rebound to his family and to the Kehilla whose welfare was his prime concern. ANNUAL P EYLIM/LEV L ACHIM GATHERING On Monday evening, June 22/ 6 Sivan, the Kehilla sponsored the annual gathering to support P eylim/lev L Achim. P eylim/lev L Achim s many programs have led thousands of families in Eretz Yisroel to rediscover the beauty of our heritage. Mr. Avram Cahn was the evening s chairman, and the speakers were Rav Mantel and Rav Dovid Fishman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Kesser Torah and previously 12 th grade rebbi in our Mesivta. Rav Mantel spoke about the centrality of Eretz Yisroel and how our Tefillos go to Shomayim via Eretz Yisroel. Rav Fishman spoke movingly of his trip last summer to visit Lev L Achim s programs, a trip that coincided with the war in Gaza. Although some of the programs he had planned to visit were suspended due to the war, he saw and reported on the dedication of Lev L Achim staff and participants

3 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 3 during and despite the disruptions. Rav Fishman also warmly recalled his years teaching in our Mesivta and his continuing connection to his Washington Heights talmidim and their parents. All who attended came away very inspired. GRADUATIONS Sixth Grade Boys Siyum On Sunday evening, June 14 /27 Sivan, the 6th grade boys of our Yeshiva, led by their beloved Rebbi, Rabbi Moshe Beck, marked the end of their tenure in Elementary School with a siyum/ graduation seudo. Attended by the boys, their parents and grandparents, and presided over by the Menahel, Rabbi Yehuda Moller, and Rabbis Beck and Ariel Levi (the boys General Studies teacher, who also joined the class and Rabbi Beck on their trip to Philadelphia the next morning), the seudo featured addresses by both Rav Mantel and Rabbi Moller. Rav Mantel discussed the fifth Berocho of the Amida, in which we first say Hashiveinu Avinu Lesorosecho, referring to HaShem as our Father, while in contrast we then say Vekorveinu Malkeinu La'avodosecho, calling Him our King. The Rav explained that when it comes to Torah, as in the first phrase of the Berocho, we have an extremely close relationship with HaShem, as a child does with a loving father. That is also the relationship required of a rebbi to his talmid, which, the Rav concluded, is most true of the 6th grade s rebbi, Rabbi Beck, who demonstrates concern with every of aspect of each child's life. Rabbi Moller spoke of the multiple uses of the shoresh in Ahava Rabbo, when we implore HaShem to teach us Torah. He explained that Torah is critical to us and we cannot survive without it. Highlights of the evening were the brief Divrei Torah on topics in Perek Eilu Metzios that the graduates beautifully presented to their guests. The Keser Shem Tov Award for good Middos was presented to Yosef Aharon Balashov. Rabbi Moller noted that although this boy certainly deserved it, it was a difficult decision as all the boys have demonstrated fine Derech Eretz. Rabbi Beck concluded the evening by relating a story of a Rosh Yeshiva who asked a talmid to, when he would return home for Bein HaZemanim, buy a particular watch for him. Despite his efforts, the bochur could not find the watch for sale and returned to yeshiva broken hearted that he could not please his rebbi. The rebbi then explained that he did not want the watch; he wanted his talmid to think about him despite the separation. Rabbi Beck explained that Torah causes us to remember HaShem and develop a relationship with Him. Despite a last minute change in venue due to a plumbing problem in the Broadway Building s all-purpose room, the class mothers came through at the eleventh hour and set up a beautiful buffet in the second floor of the girls' building. While enjoying refreshments, the parents and grandparents viewed slide presentations the boys made. Pre-Mesivta Graduation On Wednesday evening, June 17/Rosh Chodesh Tamuz, the eighth grade boys gathered in the ballroom of Mt. Sinai Jewish Center to celebrate their graduation from Pre-Mesivta.

4 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 4 Rav Mantel addressed the audience, as did Rabbi Avrohom Hoffman, General Studies principal. The class representative to speak was Shlomo Fink, who discussed the difference between Sasson and Simcha. The Midos award went to Yehuda Katzenstein, chosen by the unanimous vote of his classmates. The Parent Representative this year was Rabbi Avrohom Feuer, who delivered remarks, before the welldeserved diplomas were awarded. We wish the boys much Hatzlocho as they continue with their education and learning. Many thanks to the class mothers, Mesdames Malky Katzenstein and Rena Levy, for the set-up of the refreshments. Mesivta Graduation On Thursday, June 18/Rosh Chodesh Tamuz, the 12th grade of our Mesivta celebrated their graduation. Rav Mantel addressed the boys and the audience in general, as did the Menahel, Rabbi Shraga Soloveitchik, and Rabbi Avrohom Hoffman, the general Studies principal. Rav Mantel discussed how the "klaf "for the Torah SheBe'al Peh is every person who learns it. Just as klaf for a Sefer Torah needs proper preparation and dedication, so too must a person be a suitable receptacle for Torah. Accomplishing this, by molding the talmidim, with their midos and full personalities, in addition to the actual Limud HaTorah, is the accomplishment of the Rebbeim in the Mesivta. Rabbi Hoffman urged the graduates to be aware and alert to the challenges that they may face in the world, noting the need to adhere to the teachings of our Torah leaders, and to avoid the Korach-like thinking that rejected the teachings of the Gedolei Yisroel. The assembled were addressed by two class representatives, Mordechai Cahn and Netanel Tzur. In addition, Eli Davis, slated to offer Closing Remarks, spoke as well, instead of his grandfather, Rav Chaim Davis, who was unexpectedly unable to attend. Rabbi Soloveitchik and Rabbi Hoffman distributed the diplomas, and Rabbi Soloveitchik spoke briefly about each boy s talents and accomplishments. We wish the graduates much success as they continue on in Yeshiva. Our thanks to the class mothers, Mesdames Esther Cahn and Miriam Hoffman, for their help, and as always, to Mrs. Sarah Bass, the Mesivta s indefatigable secretary. Bais Yaakov Middle School Graduation On Monday, June 15/28 Sivan, fourteen girls proudly concluded their first eight years of school, as they gathered in the ballroom of Mt. Sinai Jewish Center for their graduation. Rabbi Edwin Katzenstein warmly welcomed all those present, and Rav Mantel then addressed the graduates and guests. Rabbi Yosef Kalinsky, father of graduate Leah Kalinsky, was this year s Parent Representative to speak at the graduation. Mrs. Hena Gottesman, the Middle School s Menaheles, addressed those present, after which the Rika Breuer Midos Awardee, Miss Chana Pinczower, spoke. Mrs. Diane Lanzkron, General Studies principal, and Mrs. Susan Koss, Educational Director, each spoke, and Mrs. Gottesman joined them for the presentation of the much-anticipated diplomas, as well as a

5 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 5 small gift to each girl. As Mrs. Gottesman called on each girl to receive her diploma, she described each one of her Talmidos, encapsulating each girl's midos and accomplishments. We wish the girls much Hatzlocho as they enter high school. Bais Yaakov D Rav Hirsch Graduation The 2015 Commencement Ceremony of Bais Yaakov D Rav Hirsch, Monsey, took place on Sunday afternoon June 21. Mrs. Rochel Leah Frankel, Limudei Kodesh Principal, opened the program by greeting all the guests and thanking Rebbetzin Gelley for making the special effort to attend. Mrs. Frankel addressed the graduates with inspiring words as they begin the next phase of their lives. Rabbi Pinchus Jung, representing the faculty, spoke to the graduates, who had been his students for the last two years. He discussed portions of Tefillas HaDerech, one of the last subjects that they had learned together, and how it pertained to the new journeys upon which they were about to embark. Rabbi Jung commented how the girls stood up for him for the last two years every time he came into the classroom. It was now his privilege to stand up for them as they entered the hall, culminating four years of hard work and study. Dr. Aidy Salomon, General Studies Principal, expressed her good wishes and words of encouragement to the graduates. The two valedictorians, Miss Rivky Berg, Limudei Kodesh, and Miss Hindi Herbst, Limudei Chol, then addressed the gathering. Mrs. Chedva Ashenberg, the Assistant Limudei Kodesh Principal, presented special necklaces to the new members of the Shvilei Zahav Honor Society for the girls who showed combined scholastic achievements as well as excellence in acts of service to the school. Amongst the new members were three graduates from Washington Heights Jennifer Gutmann, Rivky Katzenstein and Kayla Levy. Two additional awards were presented by Mrs. Frankel - the Livyas Chein Exemplary Character Award to Dena Wassner and the Hatzneia Leches Award to Kayla Levy. Rebbetzin Gelley then joined Mrs. Frankel and Dr. Salomon to present each graduate with her diploma and a gift. Mazel Tov to all the graduates. (The KAJN expresses its appreciation to Messrs. Avram Cahn, Avram Gutmann, Pinchas Katzenstein, Rabbi Ezra Lasdun and Mrs. Sarah Bass in the reporting of the various graduations.) NEW SEFORIM Rav Hirsch Two new publications by Feldheim Publishers which reflect the spiritual heritage of our Kehilla should be of interest to our readers. ספר במדבר עם פירוש רש " ר הירש complements the previously published Sifrei Bereshis, Shemos and Vayikra in the new Hebrew edition of the Hirsch Chumash. This edition was translated by Rabbi Shmuel Globus, edited by Rabbi Yirmiyahu Kaganoff and redacted by Rabbi Avishai Shotland under the auspices of the Rabbi Dr. Joseph Breuer Foundation. This edition bears the warm endorsement of Rav Chaim Kanievsky שליט "א with his ברכה.מכתב Bemidbar is available through our office for $21/volume and Bereshis/Shemos/Vayikra/Bemidbar are available for $75/set (including shipping). Rav Hirsch s Commentary on the Chumash has become an integral part of Torah study. For many years, there has been a strong demand for an index to The Hirsch Chumash to assist in finding a specific subject, word or reference. The Index to the Hirsch Chumash contains three indices that fill this need: (1) a Subject index; (2) a Word index; and (3) a Source index with Nach, Midrash, Mishna, Gemara and Halacha references. The Subject index is in English while the Word index and Source index are in Hebrew. The volume, at over 300 pages, has more than 2,700 references to Talmud Bavli alone

6 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 6 and serves as an aid to learning. The Index to the Hirsch Chumash is available through our office at $20/copy (including shipping). Sefer by Rav Yaakov Perlow By Mr. Ben Ettlinger Following the successful publication two years ago of Sefer Adas Yaakov on Pesach topics Rav Yaakov Perlow has produced the second in a series of seforim on the Yomim Tovim, the Adas Yaakov on Shovuos. The presentation of the sefer is in a style similar to the first and is divided into three sections. The opening section covers Parashas Yisro from Ch.19 until the end of the Sedro. The Rebbe presents Chidushim on the pesukim. Many of these novella may be familiar or at least serve as a reminder of the chidushim the Rebbe delivered over the many years he gave his weekly Chumash Shiur in our neighborhood, first in the Aguda and then on Thursday nights in Shul. The second section contains Divrei Torah BeInyonei HaMoed. Most are published here for the first time, while a few are from the first Adas Yaakov on Shas which the Rebbe published when he was still in Washington Heights. The final section contains a Peirush on Eishes Chayil. The sefer is available in seforim stores. Mazel Tov to the Rebbe on publication of the sefer. We look forward to the next םירפס in the series. LADIES AUXILIARY SPRING BRUNCH By Mrs. Judy Fulda The Ladies Auxiliary of Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch is instrumental in helping fund educational extras that are important to the growth of each student and provide them with a "geschmak" for learning. Things like trips, prizes and teacher trainings are all ancillary expenses that the Ladies Auxiliary undertakes to enrich the learning experience. The annual Spring Brunch is one of their major fundraisers; it provides a much-needed social outlet while recognizing outstanding women who make a difference to the school community. This year, the Brunch paid tribute to three exceptional ladies: the Guest of Honor, Mrs. Esther Jacobovits; the Community Service Awardee, Mrs. Cindy Klugmann; and the Faculty Awardee, Mrs. Shani Plotzker. Mrs. Esty Rogin began the proceedings with the reciting of a kapital of Tehillim, and then gave an introduction about the vital work of the Ladies Auxiliary and an overview of the honorees. She highlighted a strong thread connecting all three women, that of Chessed and Chinuch. Rebbetzin Gelley took time out of her busy schedule in Lakewood to attend this event, one very close to her heart. She gave everyone an update about the Rav's condition and thanked everyone for their continued Tefillos, Tehillim and Tzedaka on his behalf. As Mistress of Ceremonies par excellence, Rebbetzin Gelley posed the question: Why is the Hebrew word for charity derived from the root of Tzedek-righteousness? The answer is that when a person takes his G-d given blessings (for example, wealth) and uses them for the right things for which they are meant to be used, at the right time they are meant to be used, then that person elevates his money to what is right and good. Then the money becomes tzedaka, righteousness. Mrs. Cindy Klugmann, the first honoree recognized, was described as a woman who takes on community commitments "with panache and intelligence." Active in the Chevra Kadisha and on the

7 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 7 Ladies Auxiliary Board, Mrs. Klugmann still manages to be a devoted wife and mother and to graciously host many Shabbos guests. When asked to do something for someone else she consistently proves herself to be "ready, willing and very able;" many women want to emulate her fun, yet serious, ways. Mr. Hillel Gross, Cindy's father, paid tribute to his daughter's many fine qualities, humorously taking credit for teaching her all of them. He emphasized that if you want to get something done, asking a busy person like his daughter is the best way to make sure it gets done. Cindy, in turn, also gave a very funny address which nevertheless contained depth and sincerity. She talked about her gratitude to YRSRH for the Chinuch her children have received as well as the appreciation she has for the Kollel which has been a big part of her husband's and her family's life. She recognized her acculturation into the community and valuing the lofty Yekkish traits of preciseness and honesty with which she is surrounded. Lastly, she lauded the extraordinary women of the Ladies Auxiliary and is proud to be counted among them. The Director of our Preschool, Mrs. Shani Plotzker, is also a summer-camp director as well as a soughtafter Kalla teacher. She has been instrumental in innovating exciting new programs in our Preschool. "Morah Shani" is creative and warm, forging beautiful relationships with her staff as well as her young charges. A touching presentation was made by her adorable daughters, a commemorative scrapbook was presented, created by her devoted faculty, and the smiling girls of the Pre-1A sang her praises, including how Morah Shani helps them lead a Torah life. Mrs. Plotzker's sister, Esty Rogin, spoke with love and affection about her sister, summarizing: "The school is richer for having her with us." When Mrs. Plotzker addressed the assembled she shared how she had always wanted to make a difference in the lives of children and has had the privilege of working with youngsters since she was 16. She praised the education her children have received here and said she finds that the Chinuch at YRSRH is superior to that of many other places where her children have studied. She movingly thanked her staff; her exceptional secretary, Miss Maya Gardenswartz; the Yeshiva s administration; the Executive Office; her beloved sister, Esty; the parents who entrust their children to her care and all the guests who came to the Brunch. The Guest of Honor, Mrs. Esther Jacobovits, has led a life full of Chinuch and Chessed. In spite of her just getting up from Shiva for her esteemed brother, Mrs. Jacobovits honored us with her presence. She accepted the award in memory of her late husband, Mr. Michael Jacobovits, z.l. Esther Ehrentreu was born into an illustrious family in Munich where her father was the Rav. The values she learned at home were ingrained in her when she subsequently married and began her own Torah home. Together with her husband they raised a beautiful family where community service was the norm (e.g. hachnassas orchim and Chevra Kaddisha work). Mrs. Jacobovits also pursued a Masters degree in Special Education. When young refugee women who knew nothing about their heritage were sent by Agudath Israel from Iran to Vienna and a couple was needed to care for them and teach them the most basic details about Judaism, the Jacobovitses were the couple who volunteered. During the time they spent in Vienna they were very successful and positively impacted scores of young women. Upon their return, Mrs. Jacobovits began to teach Special Education in the P'TACH program at the Yeshiva University High School for Girls in Queens. Mrs. Shuli Pressburger, Mrs. Jacobovits's daughter, shares the family's gratitude to P'TACH and the Queens High School for being like family and for being role models of Emuna and Bitachon especially during her mother's time of need. Mrs. Pressburger, representing the family, extolled her mother's virtues and singled out her mida of perseverance as one of her strongest. She puts her whole heart and soul into everything and sees each task to completion. "She serves Hashem in everything she does." Rebbetzin Gelley shared that when she had asked the Rav what he felt she could add about the Jacobovits family, he said that "they are steadfast and rock solid!" The Ladies Auxiliary put together a most beautiful, flower-themed Brunch with the worthiest of awardees. The food, expertly prepared by Yitzchak Dyckman of Lechayim Caterers was served by our high school girls who volunteered their morning. Thanks to all involved, especially the Executive Office

8 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 8 staff and the generous donors who contributed raffle prizes as well as traditional contributions to the Spring Brunch. NEWS FROM MORIAH SENIOR CENTER Moriah is proud to report that in our recent Contract Performance Evaluation from the Mayor s Office of Contract Services, we received a rating of EXCELLENT. The immense dedication to seniors exhibited by our staff along with a true passion for our mission makes this possible. On June 8 th, Moriah seniors were treated to a concert by the Lucky Chops Brass Band. The musicians wowed the audience with their energy as well as their talent! Moriah also began a new program titled Fresh Bites. This monthly nutrition/cooking/tasting class will afford our seniors the opportunity to observe a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator cook simple, fresh and good-for-you dishes in quantities that suit their lifestyle. It also aims to inspire us to try new foods and new flavors.

9 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 9 While this may be the last KAJ News update until the fall, rest assured that Moriah will continue to offer new and exciting programming throughout the summer. Beginning in July we will have weekly Monday morning Zumba Gold Classes with an instructor certified in senior Zumba. We will also be starting a four week calligraphy workshop, a regular aromatherapy class and a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement series. Later this summer, Moriah will visit the Neue Gallery for a guided viewing of Gustav Klimt s famous Woman in Gold painting and the current accompanying exhibition. If you want to receive notifications of upcoming events, please send an request to moriahcenter@gmail.com AMUD HA AVODAH The Kehilla has established the Amud Ha Avoda program which enables individuals to sponsor be the Amud Ha Avodah for the Kehilla s expenses for specific days. This program provides a tangible means of joining in the מי שמיחדים בתי כנסיות לתפלה who are included in the misheberach said on most Shabbosos. We have been very gratified by the response of members using this opportunity to commemorate yahrzeits and other occasions, as well as generally supporting the Kehilla. SHIURIM NOTICES Rebbetzin Mantel s Shiur For Ladies Miss Rochel Alpert will substitute for the Rebbetzin during the month of July. Her topic will be the Sedrah with Rashi. The shiur takes place in the Agudah every Tuesday morning from 10:15 to 11:15 AM. Sisterhood Shabbos Shiurim The following shiurim will take place in 90 Bennett Avenue at 5:30 PM in July, and at 5:00 PM in August and September. July 4 Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg July 11 Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer July 18 Miss Rochel Alpert July 25 Erev Tisha B Av-No Shiur August 1 Rabbi Avrohom Hoffman August 8 Rabbi Solomon Jacobovits August 15 Mrs. Esther Katz August 22 Dr. Rivkah Blau August 29 Dr. Paul Breuer Sept. 5 Mr. Michael Gutmann Sept. 12 Mr. Albert Blank Sept. 26 Rabbi Avi Rogin Sisterhood Tuesday Night Summer Shiurim These shiurim will take place at 8:00 PM in the KAJ Boardroom (entrance 700 W. 186th Street (near Broadway), with the exception of the last session on July 21 which will take place in the *Dr. Moller Hall. The Library will be open at the conclusion of that shiur. The topic of these shiurim will be A study of some the Pirkei Tehillim included in the Shabbos Tefillos.

10 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 10 June 30 Miss Rochel Alpert Perek 29 July 7 Mr. Michael Gutmann Perek 92 July 14 Mrs. David Kenner Perek 90 *July 21 Mrs. Esther Katz Perek 136 The following shiurim Fort Tryon Ladies Shiur (in memory of Mr. Marc Breuer ) July 4 7:35 Mr. Michael Gutmann July 11 7:35 Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer July 18 7:30 Mr. Joey Gutmann August 1 7:15 Rabbi Kalman Strauss August 8 7:10 Mrs. Giselle Alpert August 15 6:55 Ms. Shayna Weinberg- Gordon August 22 6:45 Dr. Rivka Blau Aug. 29 6:35 Dr. Paul Breuer Sept. 5 6:20 Miss Rochel Alpert Sept. 12 6:10 Mrs. Ruth Cahn Sept. 19 SOCIAL REGISTER 5:55 Mr. Albert Blank Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klugman of Toronto on the birth of their granddaughter, Sima Brocha. Best wishes to the parents, Rabbi Shmuel and Esther Sara Klugman of Lakewood, the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Eliezer Goldstein and the great-grandmothers, Mrs. Hilde Klugmann, Mrs. E. Rubenstein of Toronto and Mrs. M. Gutwein of Borough Park. At the same time we are pleased to wish Mr. and Mrs. Klugman another mazel tov on the birth of a daughter born to their children, Rabbi Baruch and Yocheved Hess. Mazel tov to the great-grandparents, Mrs. Hilde Klugmann, Mrs. Esther Rubenstein of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Seewald of Brooklyn. All our good wishes to Dr. and Mrs. Martin Katzenstein on the birth of their granddaughter. Mazel tov to the parents, Naomi and Zvi Mocton and the great-grandmother, Mrs. Martha Hexter. Mr. and Mrs. Sholom Steinberg happily announce the birth of a great-granddaughter, born to their grandchildren, Zelig and Leah Muller. Heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mrs. Sorette Fleischmann on the birth of a great-grandson. All the best to the parents, Akiva and Danielle Freud, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Freud and the great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Finkelstein and Mr. and Mrs. George Freud. It gives us pleasure to extend mazel tov wishes to Mrs. Edith Erlbach on the birth of her great-grandson. Best wishes to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Binyomin Mayerfeld, the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Uri Mayerfeld and the great-grandfather, Mr. Manfred Mayerfeld. All our good wishes to Rabbi and Mrs. Howard Katzenstein on the marriage of their son, Dovid, to Elka Spira. Mazel tov to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Spira and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Katzenstein. Mazel tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Hoffman on the birth of a grandson. Mazel tov to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Binyomin Hellman of Kew Gardens, to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hellman of Cleveland, and to the great-grandparents, Mrs. Ruth Hoffman and Mrs. Margot Lasdun.

11 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 11 It gives us pleasure to extend another mazel tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Hoffman on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazel tov to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dovid Aryeh Gold of Lakewood, to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Gold of Monsey and to the greatgrandparents, Mrs. Margot Lasdun, Mrs. Ruth Hoffman, Mrs. Nechama Gold of Yerushalayim, and Mr. Rabson of London. Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Amsel are happy to announce the birth of a great-grandson. Mazel tov to the parents, Binyamin and Leah Ebstein, the grandparents, Eli and Rivky Ebstein and Bentzy and Shainy Goldberg and the great-grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Yankel Goldberg, Rabbi and Mrs. Maier Jacobovits and Mrs. Ruth Ebstein of Telz-Stone. Mazel tov to Rabbi Shmuel Hersh and Mrs. Dvora Hersh on the wedding of their son, Chaim Hersh to Rebecca Gotlib. Mazel tov to the parents of the kallah, Linda Gotlib and Jonathan Gotlib, and to her grandfather, Mr. Melvin Lavin and to the grandmother, Mrs. Marjorie Lowe. Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Raphael N. Wertheim and Rabbi and Mrs. Simcha Klein upon the marriage of their grandchildren, Baruch Yehudah Smith and Yehudis Weisberger. Mazel tov to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs Sholom Smith and Rabbi and Mrs. Yisroel Weisberger. Special mazel tov to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smith and Mrs. Chava Weisberger. Mazel tov to Moshe and Tovah Plotkin on the engagement of their daughter, Chanah, to Yehudah Udman, son of Yerachmiel and Becky Udman of Dallas. Special mazel tov wishes to the grandparents Rabbi Yosef and Carol Schwab. Our good wishes to Mr. Fred Nussbaum on the birth of a great-granddaughter. Mazel tov to the parents, Alan and Elisha Richter of Philadelphia, and the grandfather, Mr. Joe Verschleisser. Mrs. Judith Levi happily announces the birth of her great-grandson. Mazel tov to the parents, Efraim and Esty Altmann of Jerusalem, and the grandparents, Shimon and Yael Altmann of Zurich and Mr. and Mrs. Masher of Manchester. Mazel tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Solomon Jacobovits on the birth of a granddaughter. All the best to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Uziel Jacobovits and the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Yisroel Weichbrod. Our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mrs. Esther Jacobovits on the birth of her great-grandson. Best wishes to the parents, Rivky and Yisroel Berkowitz and the grandmother, Mrs. Shuly Pressburger. At the same time, it gives us much pleasure to extend mazel tov wishes to Mrs. Jacobovits on the marriage of her granddaughter, Chana Bilus to Tzvi Shain, son of Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Shain. Mazel tov to the Kallah s parents, Moshe and Ayala Bilus. It gives us pleasure to extend mazel tov wishes to Mrs. Molly Resnick on the birth of her granddaughter, Riva Resnick. Heartiest mazel tov to the parents, Rabbi Raleigh and Frumi Resnick. All our good wishes to Rabbi and Mrs. Binyomin Klugmann on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Nechemia. Mazel tov to the grandparents, Mrs. Clara Klugmann and Mr. and Mrs. Hillel Gross.

12 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 12 Mrs. Eva Adler is delighted to announce the birth of her great-granddaughter. Mazel tov to the parents, Gal and Shlomit Shahaf and the grandparents, Yaacov and Diane Mintz in Israel. ANNOUNCEMENTS Whenever Maariv is recited before nightfall, as it is in Shul on Friday evenings, one is obligated to repeat the three Parshiyos of Shema after night. Mincha Gedola in a downstairs classroom 1:45 PM through August 27th. Mincha will be back in Shul from August 31st until September 3rd at 1:30 PM and at 1:25 PM from September 7th to September 17th. Forthcoming Events: Wednesday, July 22 Pre-Tisha B Av Lecture by Rav Mantel Dr. Moller Hall Sunday, August 2 Sr. Social Clubs Trip to Caramoor BLACK LONDON FOG RAIN OVERCOAT My coat was mistakenly taken from the Seudoh Shlishis at 90 Bennett on Shabbos Parshas Chukas. I have someone else's coat. Thank you. Daniel Kahan Mobile:

13 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 13 FROM THE KEHILLA Rabbi Simche Margulies (801 Avenue P, Brooklyn), Rabbi Dovid Margulies and Rabbi Eli Margulies mourn the passing of their mother, our member, Mrs. Ruth Margulies (1890 E. 5th Street, Brooklyn) Mrs. Jill Adler and children (1823 E. 24th Street, Brooklyn), and Mrs. Ellen Isaak (56 Bennett Avenue) mourn the passing of her husband, their father and her brother, our member, Mr. Jeffrey Adler Mrs. Gittie Neufeld (1251 Sage Street, Far Rockaway) and Mrs. Suri Klugmann (163 Edgewood Avenue, Clifton) mourn the passing of their father, Mr. Philip Jaroslawicz Mrs. Ruth Hoffman, Rabbi Avrohom Hoffman (131 Bennett Avenue) and Dr. Shane Hoffman mourn the passing of her son and their brother, Mr. Barry Hoffman Mrs. Rena Loebenberg (919 Avenue O, Brooklyn) mourns the passing of her father, Rabbi Meyer Kramer ZICHRONOM LIVROCHO GEMILLUS CHASSODIM & FREE LOAN FUND Zum Andenken an Frau Rabbiner Rika Breuer, o.h. (Tamuz/Av/Elul) Mrs. Ruth Grunwald in loving memory of her mother, Dorothy Victor, o.h. (10 Av) Mrs. Lucy Hess in loving memory of her husband, Joseph Hess, o.h. (20 Sivan) Dr. and Mrs. Seymour Perlstein in loving memory of Arnold and Else Haas, a.h A heartfelt thank you to Rav Mantel, the Chevra Kadisha and all the wonderful people who phoned me and sent condolence letters and contributions during the shiva for our husband and father, Dr. Erich Erlbach,. It was truly appreciated. May we share only simchos! Edith Erlbach and children I would like to thank the Rabbonim, members of the Board and my friends in the Kehilla for their kind words and visits during my stay in the hospital. Thank you to all the families and especially the Blank Family for your help and encouragement during my hospitalization. May you all be blessed with good health. Sharon Sommer On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to thank all who visited, called, texted and ed us, and expressed their sympathy during the Shiv'oh for my late brother Barry Hoffman a"h. Unfortunately, due to poor cellular reception in the Shiv'oh house, many of your phone calls were not picked up. However, the phone did receive every voice and text message, and we are deeply grateful for each and every one. May we and all of K'lal Yisroel share only Simchos and Yeshuos! Rabbi Avrohom Hoffman and family

14 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 14 From the Memorbook of our Kehilla TAMUZ 1 Hermann Schoenfaerber- Kitzingen 1 Selma Stern-NY 2 Julius Buxbaum- Weissenfels-Haifa 2 Regina Bamberger- Wiesenfeld 2 Betty Isaak-Ffm 2 David Lehmann-Fuerth 2 Aron Hanauer-Karlsruhe 2 Leopold Wallerstein-Ffm 2 Friedrich Benjamin Meyer- Gelsenkirchen 2 Meier F. Sitzman-Detroit, Mich. 3 Else Kahn-NY 3 Bertha Strauss-Johannesburg 3 Fanny Goldschmiedt- Zehlem 3 Jettchen Schoenfaerber- Kitzingen 3 Blanka Fellner-NY 4 Siegmund Bender-NY 4 Hermann Adler-Ffm 4 David Adler-NY 4 Benjamin Oelbaum- Providence 4 Lore Weglein-NY 5 Joseph Schuler-Ffm 5 Ch. Singer-NY 5 Fritz Lowenthal-NY 5 Emma Joseph-NY 5 Richard Stern-Ffm-NY 6 Lina Hirsch-NY 6 Noah Ascher-Ffm 7 Wilhelm Edinger-Ffm 9 Alfred Friedmann-Ffm 9 Lydia Friedmann-Rosenthal- Ffm 10 Prof. A. Sulzbach-Ffm 10 Gustav Lauber-KitzingenNY 10 Jakob Goldschmidt- Gelnhausen 10 Jennie R. Basker-NY 11 Hannah Friedmann- Rothstein-Nuernberg 11 Chaim Goldberger-Israel 11 Lina Loebenberg-NY 12 Rosa Rosenthal-Ffm 12 Martin Moser-NY 13 Flora Saenger-NY 13 T. Meyer-Freiburg 13 Jacob Wolf-Beisingen 14 Semi Moeller-Hamburg 14 Simon Schloss-Wuerzburg 14 Klara Schloss-Wuerzburg 14 Blanca Lehmann-Fuerth-NY 14 Helen Leah Baum- Cleveland-NY 14 Louis Ellenberg-NY 15 Joseph Offenbacher-NY 15 Martin Stern-NY 16 Leo Blattner-NY 16 Ivan Moeller-NY 17 Abraham Bamberger- Wiesenfeld 17 Frieda Kahn-Hadamar 17 Jacob Pless-Ffm 17 Joseph Kirchheimer-NY 17 Max Guttman-Creglingen- Stuttgart 17 Adolf David-Reichelsheim 17 Martha David-Reichelsheim 17 Joseph Katzenstein- Theresienstadt 17 Moses & Miriam Schenkolewski 17 Klara Schenkolewski- Hamburg 17 Malchen Stern-Bruekenau 17 Karoly Goldberger- Budapest-NY 18 Thea Hirsch-NY 18 Karoline Strauss-Ffm- Chicago 18 Walter Luss-NY 18 Frieda Berju-Stait-Berlin- Bournemouth 19 Adolf Kapp-Mainz 19 Moses Oppenheim- Nentershausen 19 Isidor Heinemann-Fuerth 20 Jenny Sulzbach-Ffm 20 Bernhard Strauss-Ffm 20 Henny Philipps-NY 21 Leopold Kahn-NY 21 Lina Polian-Ffm 21 Selig Seligmann-Koeln 22 Mathilde Goldberger-NY 22 Sophie Wilhelmina Salomon-Prins-Amsterdam- NY 22 Irma Bender-NY 23 Gutta Zimmer-NY 24 Abraham Gruenebaum- Bruekenau-Ffm 24 Sidney S. Baumann-NY 24 Fanny Loewenthal-Bad Kissingen 24 Jacob Adler-NY 25 Rosa Dinkel-Koeln 25 Leo Lomner-NY 25 Sally Plaut-NY 25 Moses Sondheimer-Ffm-NY 26 Frieda Neuhaus-NY 26 Ester Weis-NY 28 Dr. Albert Sondheimer-NY 29 Julchen Goldschmidt-Fulda- Riga 29 Leopold Goldschmidt-Fulda 29 Dora Berlinger-NY 29 Juliane Nussbaum-NY

15 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 15 From the Memorbook of our Kehilla AV 1 Raphael N. Levi-NY 1 Gisela Feuchtwanger-Bad Kissingen-NY-Philadelphia 3 Hirsch Hanauer-Adelsheim 3 Sophie Gruenebaum-NY 4 Heinrich Lindner- Donaueschingen 4 Gella Moller-NY 4 Rav Eliyahu Glucksman-NY 5 Erich Klibansky-Cologne 5 Nettchen Jonas-Gladenbach 5 Moritz Klugmann-NY 5 Oskar Hahn-NY 5 Sophie Gutmann-NY 6 Rav Dr. Salomon Breuer- Ffm 6 Alfred Klugmann-NY 6 Bella Strauss-Burghaun- Lohr 6 Berta Wallheimer-Aurich 7 Henry Hoechstaedter- Noerdlingen 7 Michael Loewy-Kuestrin- NY 8 Manus Katzenstein- Frankenau 8 Alice Lehmann-NY 8 Edward Apfel-NY 8 Harry Levi-NY 8 Richard Neumann-Brooklyn 9 Karoline Sulzbach-Ffm- Amsterdam 9 Leo & Lothar Blumenthal- Fulda-Auschwitz 9 Julius David-NY 9 Hannchen Hahn-NY 10 Michael Eisemann-Ffm 10 Sophie Gutmann-Ellingen 10 Karoline Bier-Koeln 10 Herman Bier-Koeln 10 Jakob Mayer-Nauheim 10 Leopold Oppenheimer-NY 10 Dorothy Victor, nee Spiro- Ffm-NY 10 Joseph Kaufmann- Meckesheim-Dusseldorf 11 Aron Adler-Niedenstein 11 Rosle Goldschmidt-Ffm 11 Gida Suessfeld-NY 12 S. M. Schwarzschild- Brooklyn 13 Joseph Alexander- Vallendaar 13 Louise Strauss-NY 14 Herbert Freudenberger-NY 14 Leon Wohlfarth-NY 15 Fanny Salomon-Ffm 15 Gittel Sonder-Munich-NY 15 Leopold Loeb-Ffm 15 Max Baer-NY 16 Martha Nussbaum-NY 16 Karoline Schwab- Kleinsteinach 16 Isidor Weissmann-NY-Bnei Brak 16 Sally Goldschmidt-Ffm 16 Arthur von Halle-Hamburg- NY 18 Salomon Stern- Voelkersleier-NY 19 Lina Hanauer-Karlsruhe 19 Benno Schueler-Ffm-Berlin- La Paz-Lima 20 Josef Schuster-NY 21 Sophie Lauber-Kitzingen- NY 21 Wolf Kruskal-Ffm 21 Netti Rothschild-NY 21 Hermann Feldheim-NY 21 Henry E. Wechsler-NY 22 Arthur Neu-NY 22 Margarete Sondheimer-NY 22 Regina Baer-NY 22 Meir Nussbaum-Fulda- Jerusalem 22 Martha Kahn-NY 23 Moses Baumann- Gemuenden 26 S. H. Katzenstein, NY 26 Paula Joseph-NY 27 Mildred Philipps-NY 27 Regina Vorchheimer- Thuengen 28 Eugenie Eschwege-NY 28 Joseph Muhlgay-Brooklyn 29 Rosa Strauss-Ffm 29 Gella Ettlinger-Fuerth 29 Rabbi M. J. Jacobovitz-NY 29 Rabbi Semi Plaut-NY 29 Levi Spier-Bad Schwalbach 30 Reline Eisemann-Ffm 30 Dr. Wolf Berlowitz 30 Sarah Heckscher-Hamburg

16 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 16 From the Memorbook of our Kehilla Elul 1 Lily Moses-NY 2 Jonas Eschwege-NY 3 Alice Ansbacher-NY 4 Jenny Katzenstein-NY 4 Gertrude Katzenstein-NY 4 Margarete Weglein-Stone- NY 6 A. Gruenebaum-Bad Kissingen 6 Bernard Falk-NY 6 Ida Rosenstock-Eiterfeld 7 Sara Klein-Berlin 7 Isidor Halberstadt-Ffm 8 Eva Stern-NY 10 Paul Stern-NY 11 Michael Kahn-Ffm 11 Ida Goldschmidt- Gelnhausen 11 Arthur Morris-NY 12 Sara Berlowitz-Nuernberg 13 Walter (Wolfgang) Gonzwa- London-Ffm 13 Jacques Schlanger- Strasbourg 13 Samuel Katz-NY 15 Dr. Joshua Breuer-NY 15 Max Ehrmann-NY 15 Emma Guggenheim- Amsterdam 15 Heinrich Guggenheim- Amsterdam 16 Arthur Moses-NY 16 Max Nussbaum-NY 16 Jack Oppenheim-NY 16 Bernard Stone-NY 17 Meir Liebster-NY 17 Felix Strauss-Jerusalem 18 Chajim Plaut-NY-Israel 18 Fanny S. Berlowitz-NY 18 Selma Philipps-Ffm 18 Hugo Kugelman-NY 19 Moritz Levi-NY 19 Pinkus Klibansky-Ffm 20 Adolf Neufeld-Nuernberg 20 Jacob Ehrenfeld-Antwerp 20 Shlomo Ehrenfeld-Antwerp 20 Meir Ehrenfeld-Antwerp 20 Adolf Goldschmiedt-Zehlem (Ungarn) 20 Herm. Dingfelder-Fuerth 21 Max Distelburger-Ffm 21 Bertha Hamburger-NY 21 Max Hackenbroch-NY 22 Salli Plaut-Schenklengsfeld 22 Baruch Zimmer-Fuerth-Tel Aviv 23 Minna Ansbacher-Cohn- Kopenhagen-Ffm 23 Abe Wertheim-NY 24 Burkhardt Froelich-Bad Mergentheim 25 Rosa Weil-Ffm 25 Simon Bodenheimer- Darmstadt 25 Salomon Pfeifer-Braunsbach 25 Anna Pfeifer-Braunsbach 25 Julia Pfeifer-Braunsbach 26 Bertha Stein-Ffm 26 Jul. Ries-Ffm 27 Jul. Gruenebaum-Ffm 27 William Katzenstein-NY 27 Ricke Fromm-Muenchen 28 Salomon Nussbaum-NY 28 Ilse Lehmann-NY 29 Rabbi Dr. Leo Hirschfeld- Giessen 29 Werner Blank-NY EVAN MONUMENTS MONUMENTS AND GRAVE BEDS GARY EICHHORN Showroom 1898 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY Telephone: Fax: Preferred Monument Dealer of KAJ

17 Vol. 45, No. 9 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 17 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 EUGENE GOLDMAN-714 W. 181 st Street Residence: Cell: RABBI EDWIN KATZENSTEIN-730 Ft. Washington Avenue 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 Rav Zachariah Gelley (Study) Phone in Shul Rav Yisroel Mantel (Study) Office: 700 W. 186 Street Rav Jacob Posen Fax: Fax Rav Chaim Kohn office@kajinc.org Fax: Bennett Ave (Social Hall) rabbikohn@gmail.com Mikveh Broadway Rabbi Moses Edelstein Yeshiva Executive Office Fax Beth Hamedrash Payphone kashrus@kajinc.org Yeshiva Office Mr. Victor Sussman Mesivta Office Kehilla Maintenance maintenance@kajinc.org Jewish Community Council Moriah Senior Center HATZOLOH: or