Welcome to the Shabbat Parshat Behar May 10, Iyar 5774

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1 Welcome to the Shabbat Parshat Behar May 10, Iyar 5774 Candles: 6:33-7:43 Havdalah: 8:44 Parsha: p. 696 Haftarah: p Shacharit Shema 4:17-9:20 am Mincha/Maariv Earliest Omer 8:54 pm Fri. May 9 שבת May 10 Sun. May 11 Mon. May 12 Tues. May 13 Wed. Pesach Sheni DAT MINYAN NEWS AND EVENTS Thu. May 15 Please help make our Tefillot meaningful by refraining from talking during Davening. Fri. May 16 6:45, 7:30 7:30, 9:00 8:00 6:35, 7:30 6:45, 7:30 6:45, 7:30 6:35, 7:30 6:45, 7:30 6:25 7:30/8:43 7:50 7:50 7:50 7:50 7:50 6:30 Omer (at night of date) COMMUNITY KIDDUSH sponsored by Elior and Tali Biton, Larry and Cindy Halpern, Steve Hutt, Julie Lieber and Eric Shafran, the Polotsky family, and a consortium of husbands in honor of Mother s Day. See Page 3. SEUDAH SHELISHIT is sponsored by the Shul. THANK YOU to Scott Friedman for his efforts in enhancing the safety and security of the DAT building. Two Special Kiddushes coming up See Page 3! Mazel Tov to Aaron and Estee Brooks and Talya Alter on their participation this weekend in the National Chidon HaTanach (Bible Contest) in New York. DAT students Pearl Clayman and Benjamin Michaels are also participating in the Chidon. Special Mazel Tov to Aaron on being named Regional Champion! Teen Guys Program with Rabbi Sunshine at שבת 10:30 Shabbat morning, and Teen Girls Program with Abby Mehler, also at 10:30. SHAWL this week continues a five-week series exploring the book of Rut with an emphasis on the commentary of the Malbim. This week s class (for women only) will be taught by Rachel Rabinovitch. See box at right. Lag B Omer Night Celebration Join us for a bonfire Kumsitz next Motzei Shabbat, May Tue. 17, after Maariv outside DAT Minyan. See Page 6. Wed. Walk for Israel Colorado and Lag B Omer Celebration Sun., May 18. Walk leaves JCC at 2:30 pm, arriving at DAT and Ekar Farm at 3:30 for a celebration featuring live music, bonfire, camp games, and festive food. Walk is free, but registration is required. See pages 3 and 6. Shavuot Stay tuned for details of exciting classes, learning opportunities, and cheesecake that will be happening this Shavuot at the DAT Minyan, not to mention a special culinary surprise for anyone who is still up at 2:00 am... High School Graduation Denver Academy of Torah THANK YOU to Mrs. Rosenfeld for sharing the story of her liberation and the early years of the State with us this past week. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES DAY TIME TOPIC TEACHER PLACE Fri. After Mincha D var Torah Rabbi Klein MPR 8:30 am Tefillah Rabbi Klein MPR 9:45 am Women s Parsha Chavura 204 Haft/Mussaf Pirkei Avot Rabbi Gitler 111 After Mussaf Derasha Rabbi Alter MPR Shemita 101: An Introduction to the Laws of Shemita in Israel Today 5:30 pm SHAWL Rachel Rabinovitch 111 The Malbim on the Book of Rut: Chapter 1 6:15 pm HS Boys Gemara Dr. N. Rabinovitch MPR 6:30 pm Pre-Mincha Open Beit Midrash MPR 6:50 pm 4th Grade Mishna Amichai Ungar DAT 6:50 pm 5-6 Boys Mishna Rabbi Alter DAT After Mincha Seudah Shelishit Rabbi Alter MPR Mon. 9:00 pm Men s Parsha Rabbi Klein TBA 12:00 pm Parsha Class Rabbi Klein Lohf Shaiman Jacobs Hyman & Feiger PC 950 South Cherry St., Suite 900 7:30 pm Using Netivot Shalom Ciner High School proudly announces the graduation of the Class of The community is invited to Commencement Exercises this Thursday evening, May 15, 7:30 pm at Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St. Mincha at 7:00; Maariv following the graduation ceremony. DAT Minyan Family Camping Trip Sunday- Monday, June 15-16, at Lost Creek Wilderness in Pike National Forest. Ages 6+. Coordinated by Ari Hoffman of Avanim Adventures. $100/person until May 15, $120/person after May 15. Sign up today! Registration is open on our website. See Page 5. DAT Minyan Rabbi Asher Klein 6825 Alameda Ave., Denver, CO to Elevate Shabbat Dr. Shelly Ciner women only

2 1) A neder is an obligation upon a person; a nedavah is an obligation placed upon an object. 2) The Torah requires counting seven complete weeks. If we begin counting in the daytime, the seven weeks would not be complete, because according to the Torah a day starts at nightfall. D var Torah If one were to randomly open up the first several verses of this week s Parsha, he may come to the conclusion that the Torah is discussing Shabbat. After all, the word Shabbat, or derivations of the word Shabbat, are found nine times in the first eight verses. Yet it has nothing (or seemingly nothing) to do with the seventh day of the week. In fact, the Torah is referring to the Shemittah and jubilee years, rules and ordinances that are related to the land and to the farmer. Yet of course, there are significant connections and lessons to be unearthed in this seemingly innocuous reference. We find in our lives that we have special days in our calendar birthdays, anniversaries, Father s Day, Mother s Day that give us the opportunity to think about the virtues that another person brings into our lives. Hopefully, as we are writing a card or buying a present, we recognize that this person s virtues are not related specifically to that day, but that in reality every day that we get to share with them is a precious gift. Shabbat serves the same function. Shabbat is a wonderful opportunity to take a step back from the grind of the week and refresh and recharge, not only in a physical manner but also from a spiritual perspective. The week flies by, often without a chance for contemplating the inherent holiness in our lives. Shabbat is a chance to focus on this holiness and remind ourselves of the holiness that can be found on any day of the week. Shemitta allows the land to rest in the seventh year. This rule applies only in the Land of Israel. The Ponovitcher Rav explains that the Land s Shabbat is also an opportunity to appreciate the holiness of the Land of Israel. This break gives the farmer and in turn the rest of the Jewish people, who are also greatly affected by Shemitta the security of knowing that the holiness of the land will never be forgotten. The Omer period is a time of mourning that includes abstaining from music, weddings, and haircuts. As these restrictions are relaxed, we have the opportunity to appreciate the smaller things in life. The happiness of sharing in a Simcha with a friend or family member, the way a song can improve your mood, and the feeling one gets when looking his best have all been absent for thirty-three days. Now that we have them back, we are reminded of the joy and beauty in our mundane lives. May we make the most of this appreciation and let it last as long as possible. Torah From Rabbi Klein Weekly Halacha Q If I accepted Shabbat early, am I allowed to ask a Jew to do something that is prohibited for myself? For example, could I ask my Jewish neighbor to come into my house and turn on a light after I have accepted Shabbat already and before he or she has accepted Shabbat? A If one were to need something done that was prohibited for him on Shabbat, very often the answer is to ask a non-jew to do it for him. This suggestion is one that is often available, but has certain limitations and Halachot that need to be adhered to. These limitations, however, only apply in the case of a Jew asking a non-jew, and not a Jew asking a Jew. This last sentence seems ridiculous, as asking another Jew to do something that is prohibited on Shabbat is obviously inappropriate. Yet in the situation described in the question above, this is in fact exactly what is happening; a Jew who is prohibited from performing a certain action is asking another Jew who is permitted to perform that same action. In this case, there are no limitations and one may ask without hesitation. Yet there are opinions that point out that one s child or wife is not included in this broad leniency. Therefore, one should try to find a friend or neighbor to take care of this Erev Shabbat need. This question extends to the end of Shabbat as well. Some people end Shabbat earlier than others, which can lead to a similar situation of one Jew who is prohibited from performing certain acts asking another Jew who is permitted. This question is slightly different because people end Shabbat at different times for different reasons. As opposed to a typical Shabbat which some people accept Cont d on page 3 Parsha Pointers 1) What is the difference between neder and nedavah? (22:18) 2) Why do we begin counting the omer at night? (23:15) Refuah Shleima Please include the following names in your prayers. May each be granted a Refuah Shleima. Names are kept on the list until the next Rosh Chodesh. Help us keep the list accurate by verifying the necessary details each month on the Cholim GoogleDoc. Boruch Getzel HaKohen ben Esther Uri Yonatan ben Melanie Naomi Miriam bat Sarah Emanu Channa Rochel bat Henna Yocheved Chaya bat Sarah Yonina Nechama bat Matla Shoshana Ressa bat Ahuva Yaakova Rochel bat Elisheva Rivka Chanah Leah bat Sara Ida bat Esa Meyer Pesach ben Etel Chaim Yitzchak ben Soroh Fagel Shlomo Ben Miriam Sarah Shoshanna bat Sarah Ita Sheiva bas Udya Ezra ben Mazal Avraham Shalom ben Henna Yonna bat Esther Sheyna Esther Bat Sarah Chaim Benjamin ben Bracha Leah bat Sarah Barak Mordechai ben Edit Raphael Natan ben Shoshana Michal Devorah Leah bat Chanah Kalman ben Esther Miriam Tova Chaya bat Chanah Shoshana Michal bat Sarah Nachum Noach ben Sarah Raphael Yotam ben Efrat Baruch Dov ben Sarah Yaffa Sarah Esther bat Faiyge Sandra Miriam Shoshana bat Chanah Batya bat Fradel Simcha hakohen ben Chana Tova Leah bat Chana Chaya Esther Chava bat Sarah Raizel Shayna bas Basya Yisroel Yakov Moshe ben Sarah Galina bas Rachel Chaya (Rabbi) Tzvi Gershon ben Shaindel Shaina Raizel Eliyahu Chayim HaKohen ben Sarah Rivka Rochel Leah Nechama bat Esther Yosefa Aliza bat Sarah Leah

3 Thank you to the following for sponsoring this month s COMMUNITY KIDDUSH: Elior and Tali Biton, in honor of their wedding. Julie Lieber and Eric Shafran, in commemoration of Julie's mother's Yahrzeit. Larry and Cindy Halpern, just because! Steve Hutt, in honor of Ellyn s birthday. Alex and Hannah Polotsky, in honor of DAT teachers! Thank you for all you do! Happy Teacher s Week! A conglomerate of husbands, in honor of their wives: Marc Avner, Garrett Barter, David Fishman, Jonathan Fishman, Rabbi Marc Gitler, Noah Makovsky, Aaron Segall, and David Zalkin. Happy Mother s Day! COMMUNITY CALENDAR * B nei Akiva: Sunday May 18 Walk for Israel! 2:00 pm at the JCC All Ages! (See below.) More to come including Yom Yerushalayim Dinner and white water rafting!! Stay Tuned! TWO UPCOMING SPECIAL KIDDUSHES: May 31 Graduation Kiddush List your favorite graduate listed for just $36! June 7 Monthly Community Kiddush Cosponsor for $75! Walk for Israel Colorado Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 pm. Walk leaves from JCC at 2:30 pm, arriving at DAT and Ekar Farm at 3:30 for a celebration featuring live music, bonfire, camp games, and festive food. Walk is free, but registration is required. Register at JEWISHcolorado.org/walkforisrael. Community-wide Lecture by Aviva Zornberg Tuesday, May 20 at Congregation Rodef Shalom, 450 S. Kearney, at 7:00 pm. Topic: Bewilderments: The Sin of the Spies. Aviva Zomberg is a noted Israeli author and biblical scholar. The event is free, but reservations are requested. To RSVP or for more information, azornbergdenver@gmail.com. * The Genetics of Being Jewish A talk by Dr. Karl Skorecki, Tuesday, May 27, 7:00 pm at the Merage and Allon Hillel Center at Denver University Hillel of Colorado. Dr. Skorecki is the Director of Medical and Research Development at Rambam, and Director of the Rappaport Research Institute of the Technion in Haifa. Dr. Skorecki s research program has spanned numerous areas, most recently focusing on population health and population genetics, as well as stem cell biology. Kosher Parve dessert reception to follow. Please RSVP to Ashleigh Miller at JEWISHcolorado: amiller@jewishcolorado.org. Radio Chavura This Sunday, May 11, at 6:30 pm, exclusively at we speak with Chaya Meyer, director of programming at Beth Jacob High School of Denver, and Feivel Gallard, a longtime dorm parent at the school, about the amazing dormitory renovations that Beth Jacob recently completed and the community open-house that they will be hosting next Sunday, May 18 Lag B'Omer at the remodeled facilities. WEEKLY HALACHA (cont d from Page 2) upon themselves voluntarily, many people end Shabbat at a later time because they believe that the earlier time is not a viable option. If that were the case, then one Jew should not ask another Jew whom he believes is acting incorrectly in the first place to go ahead and perform acts that are, in his eyes, not yet permissible. Were the situation similar to Erev Shabbat, it would be permitted for a Jew who has voluntarily extended Shabbat to ask another to do Melacha for him. DAT Minyan: A dynamic and friendly Modern Orthodox synagogue for all ages dedicated to meaningful prayer, personal spiritual development, community growth, youth involvement, Torah education and Religious Zionism. * DAT Minyan only certifies Kashrut of events it hosts or co-sponsors. DAT Minyan Rabbi Asher Klein 6825 Alameda Ave., Denver, CO (303) facebook.com/datminyan

4 DAT MINYAN YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Shabbat, May 10 Parshat Behar DAT Dollars Hey 1st-3rd Graders! Earn DAT dollars! Spend on cool prizes! Arrive by 9:45 Daven nicely Behave properly Mitzvot and Midot Program: Speaking Nicely Every Shabbat the children learn the importance of a Middah or Mitzvah. They are rewarded with a few M&Ms for applying it and doing it correctly during groups. DONATIONS Thank you to the Sunshine, Zazulia and Freedman families for their generous donations of games, books and toys to the youth groups. Contact Mor at youth@datminyan.org for all donation and sponsorship opportunities. Calling All Teens! Interested in being an advisor or sub next year and this summer? Contact Mor Shapiro at youth@datminyan.org. Happy Birthday: Annie Quezada Josh Thorner Ian Boyd Is your child s birthday not listed? Mor Shapiro at youth@datminyan.org. Youth Group Guidelines: Pick up for all groups (including 4 th - 6 th graders) is indoors. Please bring your child s labeled water bottle, hat, and jacket to groups with them. Advisors and kids will no longer be allowed to get these items from the coat rack or strollers during groups. A parent or guardian must be on shul premises when children are in groups. Children not attending groups must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Please remember to pick up your children immediately after the conclusion of the Rabbi s speech.

5 DAT Minyan Family Camping Trip Sunday-Monday, June Get the family together and head out with your DAT Minyan friends up to the mountains of the Lost Creek Wilderness in Pike National Forest. In partnership with Avanim Adventures this trip will hike about four miles in to a serene camp site. You will set up your own tent, make your own food, and roast your own marshmallows under supervision of Avanim Adventures head wilderness guide, Ari Hoffman. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality, off-grid, time with your family. Play in the stream, climb the boulders, let your kids guide you in a treasure hunt. Just have fun and enjoy the wilderness. This trip is appropriate for children 6 years old and up. Equipment*, food, and WFR-certified wilderness guide are all included. Fee: ** $100/person until May 15, $120/person after May % deposit due by May 15. * Tents, adult backpacks, and adult sleeping bags. Child packs and sleeping bags available for rent. Inquire at avanimadventures@gmail.com or ** Limited scholarships available. DAT Minyan Rabbi Asher Klein 6825 Alameda Ave., Denver, CO (303)

6 LAG B OMER DAY! LAG B OMER NIGHT!

7 Mish-Rish Begins!