YOUNG ISRAEL OF BROOKLINE 62 GREEN STREET BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS 02446-3398 Phone: 617-734-0276 fax: 617-734-7195 office@yibrookline.org Dr. Gershon C. Gewirtz, Rabbi www.yibrookline.org Avi Goldberg, President 29 CHESVAN 5771 SHABBAT PARSHAT TODOT NOVEMBER 6, 2010 Mazal Tov to Hilda and David Bachrach on the birth of a great-grandson. Mazal Tov to parents, Shimmy and Racheli Bachrach and to grandparents, Avie and Naomi Bachrach all from Far Rockaway. Mazal Tov to Rabbi Boruch Helman upon the Bar Mitzvah of his grandson Avi Siegal, this past Shabbos in Riverdale. We record with profound sorrow the passing of Dr. Shmuel Gedwiser a"h, beloved husband of Ellen Hertzmark and beloved father of Miriam. Ellen is sitting shiva at her home, beginning noon on Friday, 43 Crowinshield Road, Brookline, until the morning of Nov. 9 th. May the Gedwiser-Hertzmark family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Hashkama & Shabbat Morning Kiddush are sponsored in honor of: Evette "power serve" Ronner Sarah "protect the net" Pomeranz Yael "no ball too much to dive for" Green Ariella "all position player" Sundel Danni "winning serve" Lovich In honor of the amazing JV Volleyball team and the joy, passion, comradeship and sportsmanship they brought to both the floor and the people watching from their seats this past season. Hashkama Kiddush is sponsored by: Dr. William & Marvin Wiener, in memory of their mother, Frances Wiener a h, whose yahrtzeit they are observing this week. & Hilda & David Bachrach, in honor of the birth of their 1 st great-grandson, born to their grandchildren, Shimmy & Racheli Bachrach of Far Rockaway. Young Israel presents Shabbat Dinner, Nov. 12 th with David Olesker Director of Jerusalem Center for Communications and Advocacy training. Lecture following dinner: The Ism Behind Terrorism $15 adult; $10 child, $50 maximum Family 4:07 pm Candle Lighting 4:10 pm Mincha in Main Shul 5:15 pm Shabbat Dinner 6:30 pm Lecture Babysitting available during lecture Purchase dinner tickets at YIB website: www.yibrookine.org. Candle Lighting 5:15 pm Friday Mincha: 5:20 pm Shacharit Latest Time for K riat Sh ma 9:55 am Teen Minyan Grades 6-12 Will meet Dec. 4 th Bnei Akiva Sniff 10:00 am Mincha 5:00 pm Seuda Shlisheet 5:20 pm Speaker: Rabbi Mayshe Schwartz Sponsored Anonymously, in memory of Falik ben Shmuel, a h, whose yahrtzeit will be observed, and Shmuel ben Moshe a h, whose yahrtzeit has been observed. Ma ariv 6: 10 pm Shabbat Concludes 6:15 pm Clocks are moved one hour back at 2:00 am on Motzai Shabbat, or before retiring for the evening. Thank you to the following for preparing our delicious Kiddush Cholent: Raanan Alter Menachem Fromer Eliot Green Yael Haddad Yoav Shaul The Young Israel Cholent Makers are always looking for more volunteers to prepare cholent at YIB on Thursday nights. Interested? Sign up at: http://doodle.com/75adgqpsc2v2dguy Schedule for this Week Sunday, Nov. 7- Friday, Nov. 12 Earliest time for Tallit & Tefillin 5:31 am Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Mincha 4:15 pm Maariv 4:40 pm Schedule For Next Shabbat November 13 / 6 Kislev Shabbat Parshat Vayetze Candle Lighting: Friday Mincha: Shacharit: Shabbat Mincha: Seuda Shlisheet Maariv: Shabbat Concludes: 7:00 8:00 & 9:00 am 6:10 & 7:10 am 6:20 & 7:20 am 4:07 pm 4:10 pm 3:55 pm 4:15 pm 5:05 pm 5:10 pm Whether you are a current YIB member or have recently moved to our community, Rabbi Gewirtz is eager to personally meet with you, answer your questions, whether halachic or about the community, and connect you with a chevra. You can reach Rabbi Gewirtz by phone, 617-734-9760 or by email, <rabbi @yibrookline.org>. Membership information is available in the shul office. We look forward to meeting you. YIB s Annual Chanukah Chagiga! Sunday, December 5 th Details coming Get Our Announcements on Line! www.yibrookline.org Join our e-mail list
Contact coordinators to volunteer or for assistance: Week of Shiva: Mindy Gewirtz: 617-277-7360 Sponsor a Chevrat Chesed Shabbat Meal: $25 Week of Birth: Tova Goldring: 617-879-4706 Shalom Zachor/Simcha Bat: Norah Mazar: 617-232-4347 & Hillary Isaacs: 617-731-8444 Dor L Dor: Mindy Gewirtz: 617-277-7360 Comfort Shawls: Devora Baronofsky: 617-278-9131 Donations & Cards: YIB office: 617-734-0276 Simcha (Shidduch) Connection: Mindy Gewirtz: 617-277-7360 Join us Shabbat THIS morning, at 10:45 am, for our Bi Weekly Tot Shabbat Program in our New Playroom!!! All babies and children (ages 0 3) & parents are invited to participate in our program which includes Singing, Dancing, Stories and Play! We need to add to our roster of adult volunteer leaders as Tot Shabbat is community led. Interested? Click on: http://yibrookline.org/wp/youth/totshabbat to choose a week to lead BJOTT Wine & Cheese Party: Sat, Nov. 6 th, 9:30 pm, here at Young Israel. Join B-JOTT (Boston Jewish Observant Twenties and Thirties group) at our annual wine & cheese party. Welcome new people to town, meet new friends, re-connect with old friends. Excellent opportunity to meet young observant Jews (aged 22-35) from the Boston area. We have had over 100 people at this event, make sure not to miss it! It s FREE (bring $5 to buy a charity raffle ticket, for a chance to win some lovely wines). B-JOTT, founded in 2008, provides social opportunities to observant Jews aged 22-35, and is supported in part by a Young Adult Community Grant from CJP. Bnei Akiva Join in the Bnei Akiva Snif! 10:00 am, from ages 3 thru grade 6 for Tefilla, fun activities, mifkad and Kiddush. Stop by, meet Yifat Lichterman & Maset Rachmani. Next Rehearsal for Chanukah Chagiga Performance: All 3rd, 4 th, 5th graders, Tues., Nov. 9 nd, from 5-6 pm at YIB * RSVP to: Yifat & Maset (The Shlichot) @ ylichterman@maimonides.org or mrahmany@maimonides.org or 617-828-9090 or 617-593-9972 Also for 3rd - 5th grade: Bnei Akiva is throwing a Kislev Party!!! THIS Sun., Nov. 7 th, 11:15-1:00 pm, at YIB * Cost: is $1.00 (Pizza served) RSVP Now! - ylichterman@maimonides.org or mrahmany@maimonides.org or 617-828-9090 or 617-593-9972 TCN at YIB: in the Multi-Purpose Room: The next Shiurim with Rabbi Frand are: November 4, 11, 18, at 9:00 pm The next Shiurim with Rabbi Reisman are: November 6, at 8:30 pm, November 13, at 7:30 pm. Motzei Shabbat Father & Son Learning: Nov. 13 th - Feb. 12 th, 6:30 7:30 pm, Kollel of Greater Boston & Young Israel of Brookline, present structured programs for boys 1 st -8 th grades. Here at Young Israel. Free & open to community. More info: 617-731-8107. Lost and Found Some items left in the coat room may be located in the green Lost and Found Bin in the Child s Coat Room. Parents are requested to supervise their children at all times. We thank you for your cooperation. SAVE THE DATE: November 21, 2010, 10:30am, Young Israel of Brookline, Multi -Purpose, 2nd floor Nefesh b'nefesh: Michele Kaplan, Director of Go North Program will discuss opportunities and benefits for Aliya to the northern areas of Israel. Bring your questions and concerns. Individual appointments with Michele can be made in advance by email to Michele@nbn.org.il YIB Audio Library: It is set up in the lobby, for free use by YIB community. It currently contains about 60 lectures on Halachah, Mussar, Hashkafah and Jewish History, in audio and MP3 formats. Terms of use are very flexible (you don t have to return the disk if you want to keep it). New lectures will be added based on the library use. Enjoy your learning. Community Urgent Appeal Stem Cell Donation Join Gift of Life Registry to help tackle Melissa s leukemia. Sun. Nov. 14 th, 1-4 pm, Wellesley Weston Chabad, 793 Worcester St. (Rte. 9) Wellesley Hills. More info: Suzi Fuld: 781-366-3297 /sfuld@giftoflife.org Daughters of Israel presents the community wide Womenʹs Taharas Hamishpacha Initiative: Register Online : http://bit.ly/doicourse Info: daughtersisrael@gmail.com The Mozash Club: Nov. 6th, Orna Kasif a psychologist & certified yoga teacher, presents a one-hour Introduction to Yoga lecture offering a unique opportunity to learn about the history, origins, benefits, & practice of yoga in a short format. Nov. 20th Ophir Pines-Paz Fomer Israeli Minister & Parliament member will conduct a discussion on the current state of the Israeli political system & ways to deal with it. Dec. 4th Chanukah party with songs/activities. Talk/events conducted in Hebrew, & hosted by the Hadad Family, 125 Coolidge St., Brookline. Start time is 9:00 pm. Maimonides Preschool fun: Saturday, November. 6 th : Pajama Havdalah Party Tuesday, December 7 th : Chanukah Party Thursday, January 13 th : Rock Em and Roll Em For Info: 617-232-4452 x 409; www.maimonides.org Check out Maimonides School for your family! Fall Open Houses, Gr. K-2: Sunday, November 7, from 10 am to noon Tuesday, December 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 am Wednesday, January 19, from 9:30 10:30am Information: Ariella Brunwasser, Dir. Of Admissions: 617-232-4452x409 or admissions@maimonides.org. No RSVP necessary. Torah Academy Gala Auction at YIB: Sun., Nov. 14 th, fantastic prizes, including: a trip to Israel, $1000 cash, $500 Target gift card, $500 Macy's or Costco gift cards, Red Sox tickets, only 10 rows behind 3 rd base, and Celtics tickets, only 5 rows behind the bench, 2010 Uppa Baby Stroller, Camcorder, Kindle, and much more! Prize viewing: 6:30 pm. Event features Torah Academy Boys choir, begins at 8:00pm. Visit www.torahacademyauction.com to see over 60 prize packages. You need not be present to win. Order by November 8 th to get the most for your tzedakah dollars!
Schedule For next week: Sunday Nov. 7 Friday Nov. 12 Earliest time for Tallit & Tefillin 5:31 am Sunday 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 am Monday 6:10 & 7:10 am Thanks to the generosity of a donor, Young Israel has a few large print Siddurim: two for weekdays, two for Shabbat and Yom Tov. If you find these useful, please let the office know, and we will acquire additional volumes. Make Way For Dumplings Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 6:20 & 7:20 am A hardcover collection of recipes from YIB. A delicious gift for any occasion! Buy as a gift, or for yourself! Only $15, gift bag with card tie included! Mailing optional, contact YIB office. Mincha 4:15 pm & Maariv 4:40 pm Schedule For Next Shabbat Shabbat Parshat Vayetze November 13 / 6 Kislev Candle Lighting Friday Mincha: Shacharit: Mincha: Seuda Shlisheet Ma ariv Shabbat Concludes: Special Notices 4:07 pm 4:10 pm 3:55 pm 4:15 pm 5:05 pm 5:10 pm Shamot: We have posted guidelines for what is and isn t shaimot in both the coat and stroller rooms. Please do not leave anything in the shaimot boxes until you have read these guidelines YIB Member Highlights Please submit your announcements NO LATER THAN 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Please park your strollers outside the side door. Cars are not permitted to park in the Young Israel driveway on TUESDAY MORNINGS, even during the 2 morning minyanim. Parents are requested to supervise their children at all times. We thank you for your cooperation. We have posted guidelines for what is and isn t shaimot in both the coat and stroller rooms. Please do not leave anything in the shaimot boxes until you have read these guidelines.
Shiurim at YIB: Sunday: Beginner s Talmud Class for Men: with Rabbi Zvi Solomon, 8:45 am after 2 nd minyan. Newcomers encouraged. Contact Burt Freedman: 617-833-3620 or burt.freedman@opco.com Monday: Weekly Machshava Class for Women The Kuzari Will Resume in the fall Tuesday: Weekly Tefilla Class Will resume in the fall Minchas Chinuch Study of Mitzvos Halachic and Philosophical Discussion of Mitzvos by Rabbi Zalman Leff Rosh Kollel of Boston Kollel New semester, new subject this week Kiddush on Shabbos & Yom Tov New participants welcome, 8:30-9:30 pm, followed by Maariv For more information, contact Rabbi Leff: 617-731-8107. Wednesday: Weekly Gemara Shiur for Women Maseches B rachos 4 th perek Will resume in the fall Chumash with Commentaries (10:00-11:00 am) Teacher: Dr. David Bachrach Mishnayos (11:00-11:30 am) Teacher: Dr. David Bachrach Gemarah Shiur Gemarah Shiur on Maseches Kiddushin taught by Zev Wiener Will resume at later date
Features Torah Academy Boys Choir, dessert buffet, over 60 great prize packages. Doors open at 6:30 pm, event starts at 8:00 pm. Admission $20. Tickets: www.torahacademyauction.com