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 March 1, 17 ג' אדר תשע"ז Volume 47 Number 6 YAHRZEIT OF RAV SCHWAB,רב זכריה בן רבקה Please continue to be mispallel for Rav Gelley.רפואה שלמה for a This coming Purim will mark the 22 nd Yahrzeit of our late, revered Rav, Rav Shimon Schwab,, who was niftar on 14 Adar I 5755, Purim Kotton. Raised in Frankfurt am Main and a Talmid of the Hirsch Realschule and Frankfurt Yeshiva, Rav Schwab was steeped in the philosophy of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch. When Rav Schwab then also became a Talmid of the Eastern European Yeshivos (in Telshe and Mir), Rav Schwab had the great Zechus to come into close contact with many of the Gedolim of pre-war Europe, including such luminaries as the Chofetz Chaim, Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzensky, Rav Joseph Leib Bloch, Rav Yeruchom Levovitz, and Rav Elchonon Wasserman. Rav Schwab mentions some of these encounters in his sefer on the parshios hashovu o, Maayan Beis HaSho eivo. The popularity of this sefer, as well as Rav Schwab s shiurim on Tefilo, Iyov, Yeshayo and Ezra- Nechemia, are testament to Rav Schwab s influence still being strongly felt, both in our community and throughout the Jewish world. 67 th ANNUAL DINNER יהי זכרו ברוך The Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe was the site of our Kehilla and Yeshiva s 67 th Annual Dinner, on Sunday evening, February 19/23 Shevat. Mr. Ori Alpert, Dinner Chairman, started things off by noting that this was actually not the first time he had been chosen to speak at the Dinner, the first time being as a firstgrader in Rabbi Emanuel Weldler s z.l. class. Now, as back then, Mr. Alpert explained, he simply could not refuse. Mr. Alpert commended YRSRH, as well as the Kehilla, which, he said, was an integral part of his own school experience, recalling the zechus he had had to accompany Rav Schwab to Mincha. There followed a video presentation by and about Rabbi and Mrs. Mark and Esther Bauman, Alumni Parents of the Year. Rabbi Bauman stressed the devotion of both of their parents to the Kehilla and Yeshiva they loved. Both Rabbi and Mrs. Bauman attended Breuer s themselves, as have their children. While next year the Baumans will experience the strange sensation of not having a child currently in YRSRH, PURIM NOTES Matonos Lo evyonim 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 or go to Schedule: Purim Night: Shabbos ends: 6:40pm Megilla: Not before 7:00pm 2 nd Leining: 9:15pm EST Mesiba at Rav Mantel s home: 9:45pm Purim Day DST: Shacharis: 7:25am Megilla: Not before 8:20am 2 nd Leining: 10:30am

2 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 2 they plan to keep their connection with YRSRH, just as they have done with the Kehilla all these years. The honorees received impressive plaques, presented by Mr. Alan Ettlinger representing the Kehilla, and Rabbi Edwin Katzenstein representing the Yeshiva. Mrs. Lenore Richter, in her video appearance, noted that a Jewish, Torah education knows no bounds, and is the integral component for the success and continuity of any Jewish yishuv. She herself became involved in helping, first her local Yeshiva and then others, through a feeling of Hakoras HaTov, towards the members of her community who came to help out with her little daughters, aleihen hasholom. A classroom in our pre-school has been dedicated L Ilui Nishmasan, with the plaque presented to Mrs. Richter at the Dinner. Those present heard only the highest praise of YRSRH and its administration and Hanhala from Rabbi Yehudah Perlman, Chinuch HaBonim Awardee, and only the highest praise of Rabbi Perlman from Rabbi Yehudah Moller, the elementary Yeshiva s Menahel. Rabbi Moller mentioned Rabbi Perlman s passion and love that he puts into his teaching, and the extraordinary care he shows to each and every talmid. Rabbi Shraga Soloveitchik, the evening s Harbotzas HaTorah Awardee, stressed his appreciation of the Kehilla, which is so deeply connected to all our educational institutions, including the Mesivta, Beis Medrash Yeshiva Gedola and Kollel including those gentlemen who have retired from the workforce all of whom form mutually beneficial relationships with one another. While Rav Yaakov Perlow, the Novominsker Rebbe, was unable to attend the Dinner in person, he, via video presentation, spoke of and praised the evening s Guest of Honor, Rabbi Edwin Katzenstein, in glowing terms. Guests heard from and about Rabbi Katzenstein both via video, and his in-person talk which followed, with Rabbi Katzenstein making a heartfelt appeal for our Yeshiva, urging all those who are able, to join him as a Sar HoEllef of the Dinner. In his address, Rav Mantel noted the extremely contrasting paths the descendants of Gershom and Eliezer, the two sons of Moshe Rabbeinu, followed. The Rav, citing Chazal, linked their outcomes to the names they were given, names which reflected the circumstances and feelings of Moshe at the time of their respective births. Though we live in Galus, among antagonistic forces and attitudes, the answer in Chinuch as well as every other sphere of Torah life must never be compromise. Our Yeshiva's talent was displayed and enjoyed through an excellent performance by the Yeshiva's Boys' Choir (grades 4-7) under the direction of Mr. David Nulman. Dr. Moshe Eisen, the Campaign Chairman, had the last words of the evening, as he looked to the future, announcing the launch of a project for the upgrading of the classrooms and other facilities in the boys elementary building (beneath the Shul). The evening's program concluded with Rabbi Katzenstein s leading the Shir HaMaalos and bensching, but not before the much-anticipated drawing of the annual Automobile Campaign Raffle, once again successfully conducted by Pinchas and Malky Katzenstein. We are delighted to report that the winning ticket belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Sharon Sommer. The work that resulted in this year's successful Dinner and Journal campaign was almost entirely done in our Yeshiva's executive office, by a small, dedicated group of individuals under the direction of Mr. Jonathan Simons, all of whom deserve our accolades. This group includes the individuals who volunteered countless hours for the various projects, as well as the regular staff members who gave of their time much beyond the call of duty. At the same time we must mention our admiration and

3 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 3 gratitude to the Administrative Board for its immense work at this event, and year-round, in its crucial fund-raising position. Many thanks to the "Dinner Crew", under the able direction of Mr. Samuel P. Levi. All those who did the behind-the-scenes work necessary to "run" the dinner efficiently deserve our gratitude. Thanks also go to the editors, proofreaders, typesetters and solicitors for making the Journal a success once again. MR. EUGENE GOLDMAN z.l. The Kehilla mourns the passing of Mr. Eugene Goldman z l. Mr. Goldman was a member of the Board of Trustees for 15 for nearly two decades, during which he held the office of Treasurer. Mr. Goldman also served with distinction for decades on the Board of the Chevra Kadisha. Mr. Goldman s deep Torahknowledge and eloquence were highlighted by his many years of serving as the chairman of the annual Simchas Torah gathering and the annual Chevra Se uda. יהי זכרו ברוך MATZO BAKING IN ERETZ YISROEL Machine-baked Matzos and Matzo products were once again baked in Eretz Yisroel under our Hashgocho, this year under the labels of Glick s and Haddar. Rav Mantel went to Eretz Yisroel to supervise and participate in the baking, and was joined by a number of our graduates and others with Kehilla connections learning there, pictured below.

4 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 4 DAF YOMI SIYUM The local Daf Yomi Chaburos recently celebrated a siyum on Maseches Bava Metzia. On Sunday, January 22/24 Teves, a breakfast-siyum was enjoyed in Moller hall, as the Chaburos continue their journey through Nezikin. Rabbi Elchonon Stern was mesayem, and Rav Mantel delivered both Divrei Brocha to the mesaymim, as well as an exposition on the last sugia, בתר עיקרו,נופו in the masechta. Rabbi Edwin Katzenstein then thanked Rabbi Stern for his selfless dedication to the daf and the shul Chaburos and noted how Rabbi Stern s incredible bekius in Shas is a most valuable and appreciated asset, to the Daf Yomi participants and the community at large. Mr. Taub, a long time Daf Yomi participant, said the Hadran Kaddish. The Daf Yomi Chaburos, as well as the Kehilla at large, take this opportunity to pray for his continued Refuah Sheleima.

5 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 5 The Chaburos extend a hearty invitation to anyone who would like to join them. NEW SEFER BY RAV POSEN Rav Posen has just published a new sefer, Kitzur Hilchos Yom Tov with English translation which will be available at the Kehilla Office.

6 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 6 FROM OUR YESHIVA Yeshiva Gedola The annual Melave Malka of the Beis Medrash was held on Motzoei Shabbos Parashas Bo. Speakers included Rav Mantel, Rav Rubanowitz and Rabbi Celnick. The Melave Malka serves as a fund-raising event for the Beis HaMedrash and is attended by parents of the the bochurim of the Beis Medrash. Mesivta A situation brought about by the recent inclement weather necessitated a short, impromptu class for our Mesivta before Mincha. Rabbi Edwin Katzenstein (pictured next page) stepped in, and spoke to the boys about the history of 90 Bennett Ave and the role it played in the early years of the Kehilla. Did you know that during World War II, the old skylights atop the building had to be blackened during night time activities? Authorities at the time were afraid of a Nazi air raid on New York.

7 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 7 Middle School Girls The Middle School Girls were honored to have Rebbetzin Angeline Gelley visit with them to mark their upcoming Bas Mitzvah s. The Rebbetzin spoke to the girls about the privilege they have to be B nos Melachim and the responsibility they carry to promote and perpetuate our Mesora. It was greatly appreciated to have Rebbetzin Gelley make the trip from Lakewood for this occasion. SISTERHOOD LECTURE On the Tuesday night before Asoro B'Teves (January 3 rd ) the ladies of the Sisterhood were treated to a shiur focusing on Fascinating Facts about the Fast by Ms. Shayna Weinberg-Gordon. Ms. Weinberg- Gordon earned her JD degree from Brooklyn Law School where she received an award for public service; she is now an attorney with the Administration for Children's Services. Formerly of Peoria, Illinois and currently a resident of Washington Heights, Ms. Weinberg-Gordon is passionate about Torah and the shiurim she delivers regularly to the women in our community.

8 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 8 Ms. Weinberg-Gordon explained that the fast of Asoro BeTeves (the 10 th of Teves) actually incorporates the commemoration of three tragedies that befell the Jewish people, on the 8 th, 9 th and 10 th days of Teves. The Gemoro tells us about Targum Shivim, the Septuagint, the translation of the Torah as decreed by King Ptolemy, who placed 72 Chachomim into 72 locked rooms and commanded them to translate the Torah into Greek, on the 8 th of Teves. His challenge was practically impossible that all 72 translations be exactly the same without any deviation. A neis (miracle) occurred; every single translation matched every other, word for word! But although the sages were spared, the Greeks now had a translation of our holy Torah to understand however they wished. This event in history was considered as catastrophic as the incident of the Eigel HaZohov. The 9 th of Teves is the Yahrzeit of Ezra HaSofer, the day that he died. During the leadership of Ezra the Jews were on a very low spiritual level but Ezra strengthened the people and lifted them up. Ezra was the bridge between the era of the Nevi'im and the Anshei Kenesses HaGedola (Men of the Great Assembly). Once there were no more Nevi'im we no longer had the same clarity as regarding our Avodas HaShem. Previously, if someone in Klal Yisroel was confronted with an ethical dilemma and wanted to know, How must a Jew think/respond in this situation? he could ask a Novi. Upon Ezra's passing the clarity formerly provided by the prophets became obscured. We mourn that we no longer know as clearly what HaShem wants from us. The siege of Yerusholayim by the Bavlim began on the10 th of Teves. This began the chain of calamities which finally ended with the destruction of the first Beis HaMikdosh. Ms. Weinberg-Gordon explained the historical and religious significance of each day's events and gave deeper meaning to why we fast. The lecture was given l'illui nishmas two of Ms. Weinberg-Gordon's grandparents and was heard via speakerphone by her parents in Peoria who derived much nachas ruach from the presentation. We all derived a greater comprehension about the day and were certainly able to approach Asoro B Teves with a richer appreciation for its message. SSC OF KAJ VISITS N.Y. HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXHIBIT Two dozen members of the Senior Social Clubs of KAJ visited the New-York Historical Museum & Library on Sunday, February 12 to view The First Jewish Americans: Freedom and Culture in the New World. Originally scheduled to leave at 11:30 AM, the group left an hour later so that they could pay their respects to Mr. Eugene Goldman, z l, whose levaya took place that same morning. The group took its guidance from Rav Mantel who paskened that the trip should not be canceled (which would have resulted in a significant financial loss as the bus and tour had already been booked and paid for) but should be postponed until after the levaya so that all those tour participants who so desired could attend. The main attraction at the exhibit was a small, recently-recovered 16 th century manuscript by Luis de Carvajal the Younger who was burned at the stake by the Inquisition in Mexico in 1596 for observing Judaism. Among the many other items of interest (several of which were lent to the museum by Manhattan s Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue) included a siddur with the bracha one should say upon circumcising a slave.

9 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 9 The group enjoyed the tour and even got a chance to meet President Lincoln (an actor dressed like him) on his birthday in the museum s lobby. Many thanks to the group s director, Mrs. Molly Resnick, and Mrs. Denise Helmreich of the SSC of KAJ Board for recommending the idea. NEWS FROM MORIAH SENIOR CENTER Moriah continues to serve delicious, fresh, hot lunches made with love, to approximately 100 seniors daily. Members stay for the afternoon, for exercise (Zumba, Tai Chi, Pilates and Fit n Fun are just a few of our offerings), music, book club, crafts & beading, therapeutic massage, cooking/nutrition classes, aromatherapy, ESL classes, discussion groups, Laugh Café or just to sit around with friends and enjoy passing the time. Thanks to the generosity of Gemiluth Chessed of Greater New York, Moriah distributed beautiful Tu Bshvat packages to our clients. The seniors were thrilled with the colorful and substantial boxes filled with dried kiwi, apricots, dates, pineapple, papaya and more! One of our members commented, You don t only take care of the seniors food, you take care of their WELL-BEING! That sentiment could not have been more evident when a fast-moving snowstorm hit our city the next day. Moriah s crackerjack team stepped into action. While other Centers were closed, Moriah quickly organized a group of volunteers, both young and old, to assist in the effort. Some seniors ventured out to the Center, others had neighbors and friends pick up meals for them and Moriah staff made calls and arranged delivery to many others. All in all over 60 meals were provided, with over 30 homebound seniors receiving a hot meal on a cold day. Special thanks are due to Ezra Feigenbaum, Chaim Herbsman, and Ary, Shua and Meir Levi for assisting in the task of sealing, packing and delivering meals, in addition to serving our on-site crowd. In honor of Presidents Day, Moriah hosted a mellow Jazz Concert to the delight of our seniors. Two musicians from Concerts in Motion took requests from the audience and played crowd pleasing favorites on the saxophone and bass. As a special added treat, Mr. Yehuda Grabie, brother of our previous Director Monica Cohn, o.h., was in attendance and brought cookies for all our members. Stay tuned for more concerts to come at the Center. 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 in being part of our warm and welcoming environment, please call us at

10 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 10 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. SHIURIM NOTICES Rav Mantel s Tuesday evening Minchas Chinuch shiur takes place in Shul following the 8:00 PM Maariv. Rebbetzin Mantel s weekly Tuesday morning Nach Shiur for Ladies takes place at 10:15 AM in the Agudah Shul. Thursday Night Chumash Shiur The following shiurim take place in Shul following the 8:00 Maariv: March 2 תרומה Rabbi Mordechai Piller March 9 תצוה No Shiur (Taanis Esther) March 16 כי תשא Rabbi Efrayim Berger March 23 ויקהל-פקודי- פ ' החודש TBA The following shiurim on Hagadah will take place in Shul please note change of times for Maariv: March 30 April 6 ויקרא Maariv 8:05 Rabbi Lipa Geldwerth צו שבת הגדול Maariv 8:10 Rav Yaakov Perlow Mikro Lectures Our thanks and appreciation to the following gentlemen for their interesting and informative lectures following Friday night davening during the winter season. November 11 לך לך Mr. Michael Gutmann November 18 וירא Rabbi Ezra Lasdun November 25 חיי שרה Rabbi Kalman Strauss December 2 תולדת Rabbi Menachem Kunofsky December 9 ויצא Mr. Yaakov Oldak Dec. 16 וישלח Mr. Albert Blank Dec. 23 וישב Mr. Yechiel Schrader Jan. 6 ויגש Mr. Dovid Lomnitz January 13 ויחי Rabbi Avi Rogin January 20 שמות Mr. Michoel Meir Levi January 27 וארא Rabbi Yossi Basker February 3 בא Mr. Avram Cahn February 10 בשלח Mr. Joseph Gutmann February 17 יתרו Rabbi Elchonon Stern

11 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 11 Sisterhood Shabbos Shiurim The following shiurim take place one hour before Mincha in a classroom on the Main Floor of the Broadway Building. March 4 תרומה 4:50 Miss Rochel Alpert March 11 תצוה 4:55 Rabbi Avrohom Hoffman The following shiurim will take place in Dr. Moller Hall, 90 Bennett Avenue at 5:00 PM. March 18 כי תשא Dr. Rivkah Blau March 25 ויקהל- פקודי Mrs. Esther Katz (ז"ל Fort Tryon Ladies Shiur (in memory of Mr. Marc Breuer כי תשא Mar 18 6:05 Rabbi A. Gordimer ויקהל- פקודי Mar 25 6:10 Mr. Michael Gutmann ויקרא April 1 6:20 Miss Rochel Alpert צו April 8 6:30 Mrs. Esther Katz שמיני April 22 6:45 Dr. Paul Breuer תזריע- מצרע April 29 6:50 Mr. Joseph Gutmann 7:00 אחרי-קדשים May 6 Mrs. Devorah Strauch SOCIAL REGISTER Our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Rabbi and Mrs. Reuven Hoff on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Binyomin. All the best to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Hoff, Dr. and Mrs. Martin Katzenstein and the great-grandmothers, Mrs. Martha Hexter and Mrs. Jeanette Hoff. It gives us much pleasure to extend our good wishes to Nosson and Yaffa Baumann on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Ahuva Reitz, to their grandchildren, Aharon and Chayala (Baumann) King. Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Naftoli Hirsch on the birth of their grandson, Eliyahu, born to their children, Shoshana and Shloime Goldman. Our best wishes to Chaim and Ita Rochel Goldstein on the birth of their daughter. Mazel tov to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Strauss and Mrs. Phyllis Goldstein and the greatgrandmother, Mrs. Esther Silbermintz. Our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mrs. Edith Erlbach on the marriage of her granddaughter, Miriam Mayerfeld to Chaim Neuman. Mazel tov to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Uri Mayerfeld and Mrs. Dovid Neuman. At the same time, we are delighted to wish Mrs. Erlbach another mazel tov on the birth of her great-grandson. Mazel tov to the parents, Avi and Sora Yarmush and the grandparents, Rabbi Dovid and Baila Willig and Mr. and Mrs. Yarmush. It gives us pleasure to extend mazel tov wishes to Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Gordimer on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Yosef. Heartiest mazel tov to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gordimer and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Arfa. Double mazel tov wishes to Dr. Henry and Mrs. Judith Joshua on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Eliezer, son of Rabbi Meir and Nechama Joshua of Toronto and on the engagement of their

12 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 12 granddaughter, Tyrtza Joshua to Ahron Jaffe. Our best wishes to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Meir Joshua and Rabbi Peretz and Malky Jaffe of Montreal. Mrs. Agnes Goldsmith happily announces the birth of her great-grandson. Mazel tov to the parents, Sruly and Soroh Feldheim, the grandparents, Nachman and Miriam Feldheim and Mr. and Mrs. Shimshon Mindik and the great-grandmother, Mrs. Minke Feldheim. Our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Michoel Meir Levi on the birth of their son. Mazel tov to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Shimon Levi, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Eschwege and the greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Levi. It gives us pleasure to extend our mazel tov wishes to Mr. Salo Schlanger on the birth of his greatgrandson. Best wishes to the parents, Effie and Rina Richmond and the grandparents, Susan and Michael Richmond. Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Dovid Brownstein on the birth of their baby girl. Our good wishes to the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Hoffman and the great-grandmother, Mrs. Margot Lasdun. Our best wishes to Rabbi and Mrs. Yosef Lasdun on the birth of their two granddaughters. Mazel tov to the parents of the first little girl, Maier and Ahuva Lasdun, the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Eli Cohen, the parents of the second little girl, Yaakov Mordechai and Ashira Lasdun, the grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Leib Notowich of St. Louis and the great-grandparents of both babies, Mrs. Margot Lasdun and Mr. and Mrs. Ismar Berlinger. All the best to Mr. and Mrs. David Rubinstein on the birth of their grandson. Mazel tov to the parents, Binyamin and Chaya Gittel Klempner of Eretz Yisroel, the grandparents, Mr. Ron and Dr. Linda Klempner and the great-grandmother, Mrs. Elsa Rubinstein. We are delighted to wish the Rubinsteins another mazel tov on the birth of a son to their children, Yehonathan Haim and Sarah Bresler, the grandfather, Rabbi Yehoshua Bresler, the great-grandparents, Mrs. Sarah Bresler, Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Blachorsky and Mrs. Elsa Rubinstein. BeEzras HaShem Yisborach Raphael and Julia Weis are thrilled to announce the arrival of their greatgrandson in California. Mazel tov to the parents, Nesanel and Kayla Halbertal and to the grandparents, Yaron and Chavi Halbertal as well as to the other grandparents, Steve and Sue Darrison of Valley Village, CA. Our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Helmreich on the marriage of their granddaughter, Shulamis Helmreich to Shlomi Drazin. All the best to the parents, David and Estee Helmreich and Ariel and Pearl Drazin. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mansbach happily announce the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Mordechai. Mazel tov to the parents, Shlomo and Miriam Mansbach and the grandparents, Bernie and Chany Steinharter. Our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mr. Naftoli Pfeiffer upon his engagement to Miss Elisheva Weinstein. Best wishes to the Chosson s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Pfeiffer.

13 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 13 It gives us pleasure to extend our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mrs. Esther Goldman on the birth of her great-grandson. Mazel tov to the parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Yosaif Mayer Rich, and grandparents, Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Silver of Pittsburgh and Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Rich of Dallas. Our good wishes to Rabbi and Mrs. Jerry Acker on the birth of their grandson. All the best to the parents, Rina and Aron Wiener of Lakewood. We are pleased to extend mazel tov wishes to Meir and Aliza Katzenstein of Chicago on the birth of their daughter. Mazel tov to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pinchas Katzenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Weinschneider and the great-grandparents, Mr. Chaim Goldwasser, Rabbi and Mrs. Edwin Katzenstein, Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Kirschner and Rabbi and Mrs. Sidney Weinschneider. Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Rosenstock happily announce the marriage of their son, Shi to Sorah Roth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roth of Passaic. All our good wishes to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David H. Rosenstock. Our heartiest mazel tov wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Cahn on the birth of their son and to the grandparents, Hon. and Mrs. Herman Cahn and Mr. and Mrs. Kanarek. ANNOUNCEMENTS Whenever Maariv is recited before nightfall, as it is in Shul on Friday evenings and the weekday first Maariv, one is obligated to repeat the three Parashiyos of Shema after night. Mincha Gedola in Shul 1:15 PM through March 9 1:35 PM March 13 April 6 1:30 PM April 13 May 25 Produce from Eretz Yisroel which requires terumos and maasros to be taken is currently available in the stores. If you have shaalos about this procedure, please call the Rabbinate. Announcement by the Rabbinate: A notice was circulated that Costco in the metropolitan area is now selling meat in their kosher meat showcase under the brand name of Tomer which is in essence Hebrew National meat with the Triangle K. The Triangle K appears on the Tomer label, but they now added a Hebrew Kashrus emblem saying לעניני כשרות" "בד"ץ to make it seem suitable to frum people. Needless to say, this meat should not be purchased, and if purchased, should be discarded or given away to a non-jewish person. If someone cooked this meat in their pots or used any utensils with this meat, they should ask the Rabbinate a Shailoh regarding any equipment which came in contact with this meat. The following names were inadvertently omitted from the Journal ad in honor of our Rabbanim and Roshei Yeshiva placed by the Kollel families: י. סטראוס י. ק. סטראוס The Executive Office wishes to apologize to Rabbi and Mrs. Yossie Krieger for inadvertently leaving out their names on all Blue Sheet ads. The following names came in too late to be included in the ad in the Dinner Journal in honor of the Senior Social Clubs: Hon. Herman and Ruth Cahn, Vera Perlman, Sandy Wachspress, Paulette A. Weill

14 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 14 The Hirsch Chumashim with English translation are again available from the Kehilla Office. Price $140/ set. To contribute to מתנות לאביונים please click Forthcoming Events: Sunday, March 5 (7 Adar) Annual Chevra Seudos Tuesday, March 7 (9 Adar) Sisterhood Lecture Speaker: Ms. Miriam Lieberman MSW Sunday, March 19 (21 Adar) Washington Heights Annual Clothing Drive for Aniyei Eretz Yisroel - 9:00-2:30 Pre-School Building Wednesday, March 22 (24 Adar) Sisterhood Pesach Lecture by Rav Mantel 8:15 PM Sunday, March 26 (28 Adar) Matzo Pick up 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Kehilla Office Sunday, March 26 (28 Adar) Sr. Social Club Lecture by Rabbi Paysach Krohn Sunday, April 2 (6 Nisan) Matzo Pick up 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Kehilla Office Thursday, April 6 (10 Nisan) Kashering of Utensils 10:30-12:30 and 7:00-8:45 PM JACKET LEFT AT BALSIM SHIVOH Dark-colored Tommy Hilfiger XL jacket left on the living room railing on Tuesday morning. Please call RESERVE THE DATE! Lag B Omer, Sunday, May 14 For the Ladies Auxiliary Brunch Exciting Program!

15 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 15 FROM THE KEHILLA Mrs. Helen Levi (25 W. Maple Avenue, Monsey) mourns the passing of her husband, our member, Mr. Abraham A. Levi Mrs. Miriam Nussbaum (13 Olympia Lane, Monsey) and Mr. Mark J. Nussbaum (10 Galileo Court, Suffern) mourn the passing of her husband and his father, our member, Mr. Allen Nussbaum Mr. Shlomo Gruenebaum (16 Carlton Road, Monsey) mourns the passing of his brother, Mr. Nosson Gruenebaum Mrs. Esther Goldman (714 W. 181 st Street) and family mourn the passing of her husband, their father and our member, Mr. Eugene Goldman Rabbi Yisroel Balsim (37 Overlook Terrace) mourns the passing of his sister, Mrs. Bella Fliorent Ms. Ruth Moses and Mrs. Leah Sussman (11 Chicanos Drive, Lakewood) mourn the passing of their father, our member, Mr. Joseph Moses ZICHRONO LIVROCHO GEMILLUS CHASSODIM & FREE LOAN FUND Zum Andenken an Frau Rabbiner Rika Breuer, o.h. (Shevat) Frances, Danny & Sally Frankel in honor of Mrs. Ruth Ansbacher s Special Birthday Frances, Danny & Sally Frankel in fond memory of Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Hellmann, o.h Frances, Danny & Sally Frankel in honor of our good friends Edwin & Ruthie Katzenstein Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Helmreich in memory of her sister, Aviva, o.h For Yahrzeit of my mother, o.h Rabbi and Mrs. Baruch Lichtenstein for the 8 th Yahrzeit of her mother, Rosa Steger, o.h. Leah Rosa bas Mordechai (10 Shevat) In fond memory of Isidore Loeb, z.l In fond memory of Clara Bechhofer, o.h Dr. and Mrs. Seymour Perlstein in loving memory of Arnold and Else Haas, a.h Rabbi and Mrs. Elchonon Stern on the Yahrzeit of his mother, Frumet bas Elchonon, o.h. (8 Teves)

16 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 16 בס"ד Please accept our sincere thanks for your kind words in the Journal. Your efforts on behalf of our Yeshiva and your participation at our Dinner were not only appreciated but were also very meaningful to our whole family. Sincerely, Rabbi and Mrs. Edwin Katzenstein בס"ד We would like to express our sincere thanks and Hakoras HaTov to Rav Mantel שליט"א for his support and help during our difficult time. In addition, our heartfelt thanks to the Rabbonim of the Kollel and Yeshiva as well as the ladies of the Kehilla who helped at the shivo and with meals, and to all those who.תזכו למצוות mail, whether in person or by phone or,נחמה offered words of The family of Mr. Eugene Goldman בס"ד We would like to express our deep thank you and gratitude! First and foremost to Rav Mantel שליט"א for his wise counsel which we followed! Also, thank you to all the many, many friends that visited, called and sent moral support and many goodies, and our dear nieces who took over our whole dilemma! Thank you ever so much!! May ה' reward you for all you did! Sincerely, Samuel and Sophie Taub Photo credits for this issue: We thank Messrs. Alan Ettlinger, Ben Ettlinger, Yosef Ettlinger and Naphtali Herbsman, Mrs. Shuli Gutmann, and YRSRH for providing the photos featured in this issue אבן מצבות EVAN MONUMENTS MONUMENTS AND GRAVE BEDS GARY EICHHORN Showroom 1898 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY Telephone: Fax:

17 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 17 JAK RETTELSWEN New Kehilla initiatives, committees formed Way back in November, our staff obtained a hardcopy of the KAJ HaNoseinTeshua Committee s (chaired by Rabbi Strauss) last extant draft, dated Monday, November 7, 2016, Erev Election Day, concerning possible impending loshon zochor/nekeiva changes to this Tefilla. Notes included the regret expressed by some members over the fact that a change from yorum haudau to yorum haudoh would result in the loss of one au, a rare commodity as is, these days. While this draft was withdrawn from consideration some 36 hours later, at about 2:30 AM EST in the morning, one suggestion still being urged by those concerned with freedom of conscience, and especially by those of dual citizenships, is for the Chazon to simply pause for a silent fill-in-your-melech/premier/president-moment. Picture cards were drawn up for this purpose, but were rejected when the similarities to a police line-up were noted. Draw-in candidate of your choice Another of our new committees, the Committee of Alternate Facts, is still investigating any lessons that can be learned from all those record-breaking crowds in Washington [D.C.] vis-a vis those similarly crowded rows in Shul in Washington [Heights].

18 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 18 KAJ s newly formed Levush Malchus committee is pleased to preview the new uniform for all KAJ Baalei Tefilla. Criteria for the retirement of Chazon numbers is still being worked out in the Kehilla s secret think-tank, somewhere between Cooperstown and Tannersville, NY. We are offering a reward for anyone who collars (and ties, jackets and hats) the elusive Chazzan #1. In another new initiative, KAJ is pleased to announce that when members Smartphones get an Aliyah (after all, some phones seem to daven more than their owners who are on them), they may swipe their donation through this ingenious invention, the Elec Yeck Schteck, pictured on next page. We are pleased to report that The Zomet Institute in Eretz Yisroel has already started to work on a similar electronic "schtecker" for human use on Shabbos. Some members may have noticed a similar device already up and running at the Keilim Mikve. The amount of smarts a Smartphone requires to be considered a Bar Daas and do one s toveling is still being worked out; in the meantime, the device works equally well with people.

19 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 19 Special Sleep Report We wish to remind all members and friends that to celebrate the first-ever change to DST occurring on Leil Purim, all Mesibos on Motzo ei Shabbos should not end before 2 AM so that we may change the time BeTzibur, as is our minhag. If there is a gap of just a few minutes, the choir is considering presenting its Ish Yehudi musical selections at that time, with an additional, new arrangement of BaLaila HaHu. While Achashveirosh presumably found himself within the zone of Persian Standard Time, he was nevertheless fated to a sleepless night on the 16 th of Nisan. He was apparently not alone in his א-ג -ג shushan, predicament, as recently discovered and digitally restored phone records (within for faster service) reveal a record number of noise complaints, some extracts presented below: Numerous reports of illegal, after-hours construction, height of structure estimated at about 50 Amos, way above zoning restrictions, accompanied by much banging, drumming and music, all seeming to emanate from the vicinity of the Prime Minister s residence at 10 Down-with-him Street. More than one loyal citizen called in to complain of a lack of Palace security, as a suspicious man was spotted pacing in the king s outer courtyard, cackling and rubbing his hands with glee, much before any decent business hours- and this just a few years after that famous assassination attempt! Nearer morning, complaints of hoof beats and someone screaming through the streets. Numerous calls about rubbernecking delays around the site of a serious fall-from-window accident, leading many to note the lack of broken-window policing also, an astonishing amount of garbage at the accident site, in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Shushan!

20 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 20 Of course, many were not asleep for other reasons, including the newly instituted second Leil HaSeder. In fact, it is told that when Haman came to fetch Mordechai, Mordechai was in the middle of Nirtza, and was to be found singing: עשרה מי יודע, עשרה אני יודע, עשרה בני המן, תשע שנות המגילה, שמונים ומאת יום, שבעה רואי פני המלך, ששה עמודי שש, חמש מגילות, ארבעה פסוקים דגאולה, שלש קרני המן-טאשען, שני סריסי המלך, אחד אלוקינו שבשמים ובארץ לשנה הבאה בירושלים!!

21 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 21 SISTERHOOD OF K HAL ADATH JESHURUN 700 W. 186 th Street New York, NY To Our Members and Friends: It s that time of year again--time to let your friends, family and colleagues know you are thinking of them even if you cannot physically deliver Mishloach Manos to their door. The Sisterhood of K hal Adath Jeshurun is producing beautiful glossy Purim cards (with envelopes) which will convey your Purim wishes to all those on your list. It is a most fitting way to extend Purim greetings while supporting our Tzedaka Fund. These two-sided 5x7 Purim cards are decorated with a hamantashen-themed background and the words HAPPY PURIM (in both English and Hebrew) in the foreground. The other side continues the hamantashen theme and lets the recipient know that tzedaka was donated by you in their honor. Space for personal messages is provided as well. Purim Cards can be purchased for only $3.00 a card by contacting Mrs. Breinie Gutman ( ) or by sending her the order form below at 729 West 186 St. # 1K, New York, NY Pick-up or shipping details will be arranged. SISTERHOOD OF KAJ PURIM CARD ORDER Name: Tel: No. of cards Address: City State Zip Amount enclosed (please make checks out to Sisterhood of KAJ): $

22 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 22 From the Memorbook of our Kehilla SHEVAT 1 Alfred Kahn-NY 1 Martha Katzenstein-NY 1 Isabella Altheimer-Ffm 2 Max Stern-Ffm 2 Gustav Kirschhausen- Schluchtern 2 Max Joshua-Hamburg 2 David Oelbaum-Ffm- Dachau 2 Johanna Schuster-NY 3 Joseph Wolf-Ffm 3 Samuel Stern-Brueckenau 3 Sophie Fulda-NY 4 Roeschen Freund-Fulda 4 Rabbi Dr. Moses Marx- Darmstadt 5 Leopold Halberstadt-NY 5 Rebbetzin Hanna Jacobovits-NY 5 Hugo Herrmann-NY 6 Julius M. Bier-Ffm 6 M. Hausdorff-Rotterdam 6 N. Goldberger-Nuernberg 6 Hannelore Goldman-NY 6 Paula Ratzker-NY 7 Emil Isaak-Ffm 7 Hannchen Hoenlein-NY 7 Hansi Katzenstein-NY 7 Julius Schuster-NY 7 Margot Schuster-NY 8 Bertha Katten-Kirchhain 8 Babette Baumann- Gemuenden 8 Levi Kahn-NY 8 Aaron Levis-Ffm 9 Jacob Schuster-NY 9 Max Lindner- Donaueschingen-NY 9 Berta Michael-NY 11 David Rothschild-Fuerth 11 Johanna Katzenstein-London 12 Fanny Schwartz-Ffm- Theresienstadt 12 Benno Stern-NY 12 Carl Katzenstein-NY 13 Simon Reich-Leipzig-NY 13 Ernst Wertheim-Ffm 13 Arnold Katz-NY 14 Solomon Ullman-Hamburg- Ffm-Antwerpen 14 Anselma Frankenthal-NY 14 Josef Nussbaum-Fulda 15 Rosa Schwalm-NY 15 P. Gumpertz-Ffm 15 David Wallach-Oberaula 15 Manuel Dinkel-Koeln 15 Rose Miller-NY 15 Sara Freund-Kleinwallstadt (Main) 16 Leon Weis-Ffm 16 Felix Lehmann-NY 17 Leah Sonder-Munich 17 Rosy Distelburger-Ffm- Chicago-NY 17 Moreinu Israel G. Rothschild-NY 17 Julius Neu-NY 18 Robert Dinkel-NY 18 Samuel Gruenebaum-Ffm 18 Minna Glauberg-NY 18 Claire Wohlfarth-NY 18 Moses Bamberger-NY 18 Charlotte Eldot-Ffm-NY 18 Marie Frisch-NY 19 Ida Singer-NY 19 Josef Schuster-Sterbfritz 19 Emma Schuster-Sterbfritz 19 Julius Sichel-NY 19 Eda Freund-NY 19 Trude Erlanger-Kitzingen- Luzern 20 Irma Katz-NY 20 Joseph Grebenau-Ffm 20 Ludwig M. Bier-NY 20 Fanni Katzenstein-NY 20 Elias Slomovits-NY 21 Pinkus Berlowitz- Nuernberg-Berlin 21 Moses Halle-Nuernberg 21 Paula Halle-Nuernberg 21 Hilde Halle-Nuernberg 21 Ester Miller-NY 22 Marianne Moeller-NY 22 Joseph Singer-Lyon- Villeurbanne 22 Gretel Schueler-Berlin-Kfar Sava 23 Siegfried Naumann-NY 23 Fanny Jacob-Grebenau 25 Benno Walter-NY 25 Julius Klugmann-Nuernberg 25 Dina Eisenmann-Antwerpen 27 Salomon Rosenfelder-Ffm 27 Sila Seligmann-Koeln 28 Helene Mosbacher-Ffm 28 Carl Andorn-NY 28 Babette Gutmann- Kleinsteinach 28 Jenny Apelt-Ffm- Copenhagen 28 Max Jeidel-Ffm-Munich- London 29 Heinemann Abt-Angenred 29 Jeanne Grebenau-NY 30 B. Ettlinger-Fuerth 30 Moritz Kaufmann-NY 30 Paul Wertheim-NY

23 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 23 From the Memorbook of the Kehilla ADAR 1 Michael Gruenebaum- Zuentersbach 1 Eva Salomon-Ffm 1 Samuel Bierig-NY 1 Siddy Walter-Ffm-NY 2 Josefine Feldheim-NY 2 Siegmund Levita-Ffm 2 Meyer Vogel-Aschaffenburg 2 Joseph Weissmann-Koeln 2 Fradche Meyer- Gelsenkirchen 2 Jacob Blumenthal-Fulda- Bergen-Belsen 3 Lina Schapiro-NY 3 Michael Gruenebaum-Ffm- NY 3 Isaac Seckbach-NY 3 Josef Rosenberg-NY 4 Samuel Stern-Koenigsbach 4 Josef Alexander-Vallendar 4 Jenny Hess-Fulda 6 Adele Hirschfeld-Giesen 6 Leo Schachter-Ffm 7 Meinhardt Lemke-NY 7 Benzion Wechsler-Alzenau 7 Sophie Wechsler-Alzenau 7 Bella Schueler-Ffm-Prag 7 Max Klein-Berlin 7 Salli Schuster-NY 7 Arno Schweizer-Auschwitz Death Camp 8 Dr. S. Dessau-Amsterdam- Bergen Belsen 8 Theresia Moses-Ffm 9 Fanny Strauss-Ffm 9 Leo Stern-Fulda 9 Antonie Ascher-Ffm 9 Siegfried A. Loewenthal- Ffm-Tel Aviv 9 Dr. Joseph Levi-NY 9 Hedwig Herrmann-NY 10 Bertha Weisbecker- Fischborn 10 Clara Bechhofer-NY 10 Maier Mosbacher-Ffm 10 Emanuel Silberman-Ffm- London 10 Herman Loewenthal-Bad Kissingen 11 Sophia Bender-NY 11 Simon Gruen-Berlin 12 Cilli Goldschmidt-Ffm 12 Babette Hochschild-Biblis 12 Norbert Neuman- Nashville,TN 12 Dr. Julius Ochs-NY 13 Josef Kaufman-Ffm 13 Bertha Klugmann-NY 13 Hermann Strauss-Schmitten 13 Dr. Moses Breuer-Ffm 14 Rav Simon Schwab-NY 14 Bertha Plaut-NY 15 Hermann Baer-Ffm 15 N. Bier-Koeln 15 Naftali Stern-NY 15 Dr. Gustav Schlessinger- Mainz 16 Frederick Nussbaum-NY 16 Amelie Rothschild-NY 16 Eric Goldschmidt-NY 16 Ilse Oppenheim-NY 17 Hermann Reich-Buenos Aires 17 Bella Moller-NY 17 Fanny Goldschmidt-Ffm 17 J. Katzenstein-Schmalnau 18 Therese Levita-Ffm 18 Perez Lichtenstein-Ffm 18 Emil Rothschild-NY 18 David Rosenstock-Eiterfeld 19 Selma Rosenstock-NY 19 Jacob Luss-Eschwege 19 Dina Weissmann-NY 19 Emily Darmstadter-NY 20 Simon W. Ratzker-Ffm-NY 20 Isak Oberndoerfer- Niederstetten-Ffm 20 Helene Oberndoerfer- Niederstetten-Ffm 20 Gertrud Lasser- Aschaffenburg 20 Gitta Katz-Ffm 20 David L. Baranker-NY 20 Leopold Strauss-Ffm 20 Emily Darmstadter-NY 21 Regina Eis-Mainz 21 Heymann Hirsch Nathan- Hamburg 21 Leo Hexter-NY 22 Meyer Straus-Berlin 22 Marcus Hirsch-Ffm 22 Hugo Plaut-NY 23 Sidi Katzenstein-NY 23 Moritz Ascher-Ffm 23 Henriette Goldschmidt-NY 24 Leo Gutmann-NY 24 Isaac Frankenthal-NY 24 Leon Hoffner-Leipzig 24 Sigmund Wimpfheimer-NY 25 Liebmann Gutmann- Kleinsteinach 25 Moritz Vogel-Aschaffenburg 25 Martha Schwab-Ffm 25 Moses Schnerb-Ffm 26 Regina Bodenheimer- Darmstadt 26 Leo Homburger-Ffm 26 Julian Lehmann-London 27 Jeanette Dessau-NY 27 Dr. Salomon Goldsmith-NY- Jerusalem 27 Leopold Katten-NY 27 Saul B. Weissman-Queens, NY 27 Rika Birk-Sterbfritz 27 Michael Plaut-NY 27 Johanna Nussbaum-Rhina- NY 27 Felice Oppenheimer-NY 27 Lili Breuer-NY-Natanya 27 Moses Fulda-Emden-Fulda 28 Sophie Bodenheimer (Edinger)-NY 28 Mathilde Gruenebaum-NY 28 Morris Katzenstein-NY 28 Rose Goldberger-NY 28 Rosa Kahn-Ffm 28 Rebb. Ruth Glucksman-NY 29 Leo Kruskal-London 29 Joseph Ansbacher-NY 29 H. Gutmann-Ansbach-NY 29 Rebecca Melchior- Kopenhagen (Denmark) 29 Hugo Bondi-Ffm 29 Dr. S. B. Bamberger-NY 30 Else David-NY

24 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 24 קהל עדת ישורון JESHURUN K'HAL ADATH Mailing address: 700 West 186 th St New York, NY Fax: office@kajinc.org י' שבט תשע"ז February 6, 2017 :לאי ט Dear Members and Friends We are pleased to inform you that the following machine matzo products have been baked in Eretz Yisroel under the supervision of our Rabbinate: Shemurah Non-Shemurah, 18-Minute Matzo Shemurah Matzo Chaburah Matzo Shemurah Matzo Meal Shemurah Cake Meal Chaburah Matzo Meal Matzo Whole-Wheat Matzo Matzo Meal Cake Meal Farfel These matzo products are sold through the Kehillo office under both the Glicks and the Haddar labels, with the exception of Chaburah matzo and matzo meal, 18-minute matzo meal, 18-minute cake meal, farfel and whole wheat matzo, which we only have available under the Haddar label. We encourage you to place your order online at There is a discount for online orders. Please follow the directions on the website. You can view and repeat your previous order on the website. Alternatively, please complete the enclosed form. If you wish to have your matzo shipped by UPS, please indicate so in the appropriate space on the order form. If you order online, the online system will compute the shipping costs. All shipped orders must be prepaid by cash, check or credit card when ordered. Shipping charges can be estimated as follows: DELIVERY TO Downstate NY, NJ, CT, MD & PA DELIVERY TO AL, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MN, MO, SC, TN, TX & WI Up to 10 pounds $15.00 Up to 10 pounds $19.00 Each additional pound $.30/lb Each additional pound $.80/lb DELIVERY TO MA, MI, Upstate NY, OH, RI & DELIVERY TO AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR & WA VA Up to 10 pounds $17.00 Up to 5 pounds $19.00 Each additional pound $.40/lb Each additional pound $ 1.00/lb If our actual costs exceed these amounts, you may be billed for the difference. Matzos will be available for pickup from our office at 700 W. 186 th Street (between Bennett Avenue and Broadway) on two consecutive Sundays, March 26 and April 2, from 9 am to 1 pm.

25 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 25 K hal Adath Jeshurun 700 West 186 th St New York, NY Fax: office@kajinc.org MACHINE MATZO ORDER FORM 2017 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): Signature

26 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 26 בס ד The Achdus Group of Washington Heights under the aegis of Khal Adath Jeshurun invites you to join together for the Seudos of SHABBOS HAGADOL 12 Nissan, April 7-8, 2017 Friday Night Dinner and Shabbos Lunch at 90 Bennett Avenue immediately following KAJ davening Cost per person: $25 per Seuda Children aged 12 or under: $18 per Seuda Family Maximum: $120 per Seuda Name(s) Phone Address Attending Friday Night Dinner: No. of Adults No. of Children Attending Shabbos Lunch: No. of Adults No. of Children Please send your reservation & payment as soon as possible (no later than April 3) to: Hellmann, Attn: Shabbos HaGadol, 24 Bennett Avenue, #66A, NY, NY Checks should be made out to Achdus Group/KAJ. If you have any questions (including requests for discounts), please call the Hellmanns at Thank you.

27 KAJ NEWSLETTER A monthly publication of K hal Adath Jeshurun March 1, 17 ג' אדר תשע"ז Volume 47 Number 6

28 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 28 Peirush on the Siddur by Rabbeinu Naftoli Hertz, Dayan and Shliach Tzibbur of Frankfurt during the sixteenth century. Mr. Julius Klugmann ז"ל began work of publishing this edition in 2005 and his sons completed the project, which includes full text of tefillos to enable the reader to use this sefer as a siddur for daily davening. Available for $20 from Kehilla office. Shipping available through Seforim stores.

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30 Vol. 47, No. 6 KAJ NEWSLETTER Page 30 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 Kehilla Office: 700 W. 186 Street New York, NY / Fax Rav Zachariah Gelley (Study) Rav Yisroel Mantel (Study) office@kajinc.org Rav Jacob Posen Bennett Ave (Social Hall) Rav Chaim Kohn Phone in Shul rabbikohn@gmail.com Mikve 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