Shabbos Honors: Pesukei Dezimra: Gabbai s Discretion. Haftorah P.1142: Dr. Michael Klaff Rabbi Yisrael Motzen. Weekly Highlights.

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1 N E R T A M I D G R E E N S P R I N G V A L L E Y S Y N A G O G U E Weekly Highlights December 24, Kislev, 5777 Parshat Vayeishev Bench Rosh Chodesh Teves, Rosh Chodesh is Friday Only. The Molad is Thursday morning at 4:52 AM and 23 seconds. Shabbos Honors: Pesukei Dezimra: Gabbai s Discretion Shacharis: Gabboim: Gavriel Lewin Dr. Todd Burstyn, Naftali Quartey Torah Reading: Parshat Vayeisheiv P. 198 Ba al Kriyah: Jay Bernstein Haftorah P.1142: Dr. Michael Klaff Mussaf: Sermon: Rabbi Yisrael Motzen Rabbi Yisrael Motzen Kiddush Sponsors Shalosh Seudos Sponsors The Mordfin Family in honor of Jake Mordfin drafting into the IDF, and Mazel Tov and Behatslacha to Garin Kadima of Kibbutz Ein Tzurim The Shalosh Seudos Fund Thank you to the Larsons for sponsoring our 2nd Carlebach and Sushi

2 Schedule of Services: December 23 - December 30 S U N MON T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T 23 Candle Lighting 4:29 PM Mincha: 24 Shacharis 9:00 AM Krias Shema: 9:45AM Navi Class: 3:25 PM Mincha 4:15 PM Maariv/Havdalah 5:33 PM : After 5:33 PM Shacharis 8:30AM Mincha/Maariv After: 5:33 PM Shacharis 8:30 AM Mincha/Maariv After: 5:34 PM Shacharis 6:30 AM Mincha/Maariv: After: 5:35 PM Shacharis 6:30 AM Mincha/Maariv: After: 5:35 PM Yahrtzeits Shacharis 6:30 AM Mincha/Maariv After: 5:36 PM Shacharis 6:30 AM before Shabbos candles Candle Lighting 4:34 PM Mincha 4:40 PM Page 2 December 24 / 24 Kislev Harry Berlin Eva Eskoff Rita Fradin Edward Kalish Max Schnitzer Rose Shapiro December 25 / 25 Kislev Paul Azimow Messod Mechaly Leba Baila Shapiro Hyman Shear Gladys Stone Rivka Tserfati December 26 / 26 Kislev Leon Caplan Melvin Epstein Rebecca Malin Jessie Schuchman William Schunick Betty R. Sosner December 27 / 27 Kislev Henya Freiberger Leonard Goldberg Dorothy M. Heller Ida Perlberg Evelyn Scherr Bessie Schneider Rose Sarah Skole Harold L. Walderman December 28 / 28 Kislev Eleanor Bard Fannie Craven Albert Goldman Rose G. Harris Tom Moses Jacob Aaron Rosenzweig Yakov Yisrael Samuels Samuel Wachter Channa Yoffe December 29 / 29 Kislev Eva Frank Claire Venze Gebler Alvin Kronthal Daniel Ari Lebowitz Samuel Lichtenstein Sidney Salomon Irvin Weinglass December 30 / 1 Tevet Dr. Paul Burgan Florence Greenberg Hyman Rice Jack Sakols Matilda Somogyi Jacob Donick Elliot Marrus Louis Redler Louis Schwartz

3 Contributions The Synagogue Fund: Eileen Garfield in memory of her beloved Larry Garfield Judith Marcus in memory of her beloved sister, Mildred Marcus Esther Pearlman in memory of her beloved mother, Ida Spiegal Mrs. Marcia Spear in memory of her beloved husband, Murray Spear Suzanne Keilson to Cerrill Meister in honor of Dov s graduation Melinda McCafferty in memory of her beloved uncle, Norton Milstein Fay Harting in memory of her beloved father, Carl Green and her grandmother, Fannie Berlack Sylvia and Robin Karlin in memory of their beloved father and grandfather Charles Gindes The Pulpit Fund: The Mordfin Family: -to Ruth Klein and Joe Wartman in memory of Jeffrey Chupnick -to Cerrill Meister and Dov Ber, congratulations on Dov s graduation -to the Moskowitz Family, in memory of Moshe Moskowitz Estelle Levitas, in memory of my good friend Jeffrey Chupnick Benita Schwartzman in memory of Jeffrey Chupnick Chaim and Sandra Burstyn in memory of Jeffrey Chupnick The Kiddush Fund: Sylvia and Robin Karlin : -to Mr. and Mrs. Yoffee, Mazel Tov on your granddaughter Ricky Weiss s engagement. May you always celebrate simchas in good health. -to Mrs. Beth Marrus, wishing you luck on your move. You will be missed. Wishing you happiness in your new home. The Youth Fund: Sharon and Marvin Demb in memory of Jeffrey Chupnick For 7½ years Chaim Wolfish has led our Tween Minyan (3 6 grade) groups on Shabbos and Holidays. Chaim made Ner Tamid his cause to which he was dedicated. Like a mailman he walked far and early to educate and entertain our youth. Thank you for your years of service. A short presentation will be made at the end of services in his honor. Refuah Sheleimah and get well to Eugene Schmelzer We are sorry for the loss of our dear member and friend, Jeffrey Chupnick. Donations will be used towards purchasing a new pageturning station and a plaque in his honor. Deepest condolences on the loss of Louis Citrenbaum, our past Brotherhood President

4 Community Announcements Sisterhood Chanukah Family Dinner Sunday Dec. 25 5:00-7:00 Dinner, entertainment and more! Special chicken dinner followed by a surprise grand finale. Vegan Option available uponrequest. We will have children's activities as well as an Israeli olive oil and olive display and sale. Ner Tamid Members $18 Adults $8 children 6-12 Under 5 FREE $48 Family Max Send checks payable to the Ner Tamid Sisterhood to Nina Ungar 7 Stanson Ct. Owings Mills, MD Or pay online at nertamid.net The next Shul Book Group will be December 31st, 2016 Wise Men and their Tales Eli Wiesel Please make a reservation by notifying the Ner Tamid office. The cost is $7. You can send a check directly to the Shul. Please join NCSY as we honor Donna and Sam Wach at the 42nd annual Concert on January 15th, 2017 featuring Simcha Leiner, Miami Boys Choir, and Dovid Gabay. For reservations, tribute and sponsorships please call (410) , atsconcert@ncsy.org or visit our website. VIP Reception begins at 5pm, Concert starts sharply at 6:30 with a family friendly format. Funds raised from the concert go to inspiring, educating and empowering thousands of Jewish teens. Many of the Menorah Art Contest entries are on display in the Lincoln avenue lobby. Brotherhood Dues can be paid on the website Also, checks can be sent to Bill Saks, 2902 Tamarack Ct, 21209, payable to the Ner Tamid Brotherhood. Dues is $25. DECEMB ER 24, Page 4

5 Ongoing Programs Adult Education Weekly Classes To Reach Rabbi Motzen: Office: Cell: Shabbos Malkeisah: 15 minutes before Shabbos Services Navi Class: 50 Minutes before Mincha Gemara Class: NO CLASS THIS WEEK Jewish Philosophy Class: Tuesday 8:15PM, 6008 Pimlico Road Parsha Class: NO CLASS THIS WEEK Rabbi's Blog: You can find the Rabbi s blog on our website, NEW! The Daily Halacha Blog has expanded! In addition to the daily Halacha, I will be adding a short snippet from Pirkei Avot. As a shul, we will be studying Pirkei Avot between Mincha and Mariv this year and I wanted to share it with our virtual attendees as well. Be sure to sign up for the blog s daily . Check out our new Facebook Page: NerTamidBaltimore/ In order for us to keep our database up to date, please let us know of any changes in your contact information. Help us help you better! DECEMB ER 24, Page 5

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7 Youth Events Shmuz and Snack is back! Tween/Teen Shmuz and Snack, December 24 led by Max Shapiro. Wings Kiddush. Canned Food Drive Donate Kosher cans of food (other kosher package food accepted) to be distributed to the poor. Food will be donated to Ahavas Yisroel But first we will build a Menorah in the social hall Drop off in the dairy kitchen. Junior Congregation students will build a Can Menorah Shabbos morning December 31 Girl Scout Daisy troop 5763 (K - 1 grades) gstroop5763daisy@gmail.com Brownie Troop 1949 (2-3 grades) yheistand@gmail.com Junior Troop 1670 (4-5 grades) gstroop613junior@gmail.com Cadette Troop 3613 (6-8 grades) gstroop3613cadettes@gmail.com Cub and Boy Scout For 1-5 grades, contact youth@nertamid.net For 6 12 grades, Contact Joel Straus, Scoutmaster or joel.straus1@gmail.com Monday December 26, PM Ner Tamid, Boy and Cub Scouts 1299, and our Girl Scouts will be singing and lighting the giant Menorah at the Baltimore Chanukah House 6721 Greenspring Avenue Tweens and teens Hold the date, Saturday night February 11, pm Laser Tag with MMAE youth XP Laser Sport. Details to follow. All groups begin at 10:15 am. Group Age/Grade Room Leader Tiny Tots 2-3 years 1 Laura Larson Gan 4-5 years 11 Rachel Shar Junior Minyan 1-2 grades 6 Orit Gnatt Tween Minyan 3-6 grades 9 Chaim Wolfish

8 Weekly Quotation: A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.