NHBZ Shabbos Bulletin

NHBZ Shabbos Bulletin Shabbos Welcome to Nusach Hari B nai Zion March 1, 2014 Affiliated with Union of Orthodox Congregations of 29 America Adar I 5774 650 N. Price Road, St. Louis, Missouri 314.991.2100 www.nhbz.org Shabbos March 12, 2016 2 Adar 2, 5776 Torah Portion: Pekudei Exodus 38:21 Stone Chumash: pages 530-541 Haftorah: 1 Kings 7:51-8:21 Stone Chumash: pages 1164-1165 Candle Lighting ~ 5:46 pm Shabbos Concludes ~6:50 pm Our Generous Sponsors This Shabbos... Thank you to our generous Shabbat dinner and Kiddush luncheon sponsors for making this Shabbaton with Kadimah High School possible ~ Dr.Faye Cohen & Brian McCary, Alan & Janet Haber, Larry & Rayna Chervitz, Robert & Joni Kaiser, and Richard & Mindy Woolf. ~ And special thanks to Julie Eisenberg for cooking a wonderful Shabbos dinner ~ ~ Kiddush Luncheon to follow services ~ Please be seated while Rabbi Smason says Kiddush and makes HaMotzi. Welcome to Kadimah High School Students, Faculty, and Parents! Erev Shabbos, Friday Night, March 11, 2016 Mincha & Ma ariv ~ 5:45 pm Shabbos, Saturday, March 12, 2016 Shachris & Musaf ~ 9:00 am ~ Thank You for Leading Davening! - Pesukei D Zimra: TBA - Haftorah: Yonatan Hirschhorn - Shacharis: Rabbi Rothstein - Drasha: Rabbi Ze ev Smason - Leyning: Kadimah Students - Musaf: Sammy Chervitz Tefillah/Prayer Learners Service ~ 9:30 am Led by Rabbi Yosef David in the Rivkin Chapel. Tot Shabbat ~ 10:00 am Led by Kate Friedman in the lower Level. Learners Service ~ 10:15 am Led by Rabbi Ze ev Smason in the Rivkin Chapel. Mincha, Shalosh Seudos, Ma ariv ~ 5:35 pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~ EPHRAIM MUFSON, NATALIE CHAYET, HELEN BOLT, STAN GELLMAN REBECCA ( LYSS) LIBERMAN, ALEX LYSS, JACK LYSS, DANIELLE EISENBERG, AND MARVIN STEIN HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ~ RABBI & REBBETZIN SMASON AND MENACHEM & LINDA SZUS Nusach Hari B'nai Zion Ze'ev Smason, Rabbi Office Phone 314-991-2100 650 N. Price Road Aaron Borow, Rabbi Emeritus Chapel Phone: 314-991-2100 Saint Louis, MO 63132 Robert Kaiser, President Webpage: www.nhbz.org

PURIM IS COMING Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in Ancient Persia from Haman's plot to kill all Jews in a single day. Here are the mitzvahs and customs of Purim at NHBZ: 1. Give Charity to the Poor (Mitzvah of Matanot l'evyonim) Here are some ways to fulfill the mitzvah of giving charity to the poor on Purim. ~ Od Yosef Chai - NHBZ collects money to give to Od Yosef Chai, an organization that distributes money to the poor in Israel. Make checks payable to Rabbi's Charity Fund and bring or send them to our office. To donate by credit card, please call 314-991-2100, ext. 2. The deadline for contributions is Monday, March 21. ~ Hasta LaPasta Purim Palooza - Buy special "pasta groggers" for $4 each. Use the boxes of pasta as groggers during Megillah reading after which they will be donated to the Jewish Food Pantry in our community; proceeds will benefit the NHBZ Chesed Fund and the Rabbi's Charity Fund. Pay in advance, or buy them in shul when you arrive for Megillah reading on March 23. 2. Send Gifts to Friends (Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot) Fulfill the mitzvah of Mishloach Manos! Give actual gifts of food to at least two friends, then send our PURIM CARDS to everyone else!! All proceeds will benefit our NHBZ Chesed Fund. Cards may be purchased in our office at $10.00 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes, or $25 for three 5-packs. 3. Fast of Esther To commemorate the day of prayer and fasting that the Jews held in the Book of Esther, we fast on the day before Purim, Wednesday, March 23, beginning at 5:48 a.m. and concluding at 7:57 p.m. 4. Read the Book of Esther,Mitzvah of Mikra Megillah (it is a Mitzvah to hear the Megillah read twice) The schedule for reading the Megillah is : Wednesday night, March 23 Thursday morning, March 24 6:45 pm - Mincha 6:30 am - Shachris 7:45 pm Ma ariv 7:00am - Megillah reading 7:55 pm Megillah reading 5. Eat a festive Purim meal (mitzvah of Seudat Purim) - Thursday night, March 24, 6:15 pm (6:00 pm Mincha) Join us for our Purim Seudah, costume ball, and talent contest! Adults: $15.00, Kids 6-10: $10.00, Kids 5 & under: FREE Reservations are a MUST, call by March 18 ~ Call 314-991-2100 ext 2 2

From Rabbi Smason Purim With the festive holiday of Purim fast approaching, I'm writing to remind you of the time-sensitive mitzvah of Matanos L'Evyonim -- tzedaka (charity) to the poor. For many years, we at NHBZ have collected Matanos L'Evyonim in conjunction with the worthy organization Od Yosef Chai. Our special arrangement with Od Yosef enables me to distribute locally half of all money collected. The remaining half supports our Jewish brethren in Jerusalem and elsewhere. All money pledged and collected for Matanos L'Evyonim is distributed on Purim. This year, Purim takes place on March 23/24. Your donation of $10, $18, $36, $54, $100 - or whatever amount you care to give-- will make a significant difference to those in need, and enable you to fulfill the precious Purim mitzvah of Matanos L'Evyonim. Checks can be made out to 'Rabbi s Charity Fund' This year I strongly encourage you to consider the purchase of products from Judea and Sameria to support the Jewish communities there. Whether for mishloach manos or otherwise, it's important to boost those communities and counter the efforts of those seeking to choke those communities. Here is a link of products and how to buy them online (scroll through the whole page) http://zoadc.org/join-ourbuycott-fight-bds/ SHUL NEWS.. Sponsorships - If you would like to sponsor Kiddush, Soda, Shalosh Seudos, this Bulletin, or something unique in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call Jeff at 314-991-2100, extension 2, to make arrangements. Tuesday, March 15 at 12 pm ~ Sisterhood Bingo is back at NHBZ. Shabbos, March 19 ~ Shabbat Synaplex is a great time to invite your friends to shul. Complete line-up in on page 5. Sunday, March 27 ~ Pizza Night. Maos Chitim Pesach begins on April 22, 2016. The Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis assists hundreds of families with gift certificates to Schnucks and Kohn's, delivery of food and support of Pesach programs and Sedarim on local college campuses and in senior living facilities. This support program, known as Maos Chitim, needs your support. Donations can be made online by going to www.stlmaoschitim.com. Checks should be made payable to "Maos Chitim" and addressed to the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis, 4 Millstone Campus, St. Louis, MO 63146 CASH CARDS FOR MARCH ~ Thank you to all those who purchased cash cards for February Dr. Faye Cohen & Scott McCary, Don & Julie Eisenberg, Scott & Leslie Gitel, Stan & Rhonnie Goldfader, Alan & Janet Haber, Bob & Joni Kaiser, Jacob & Judy Levin, Lana Weinbach, and Richard & Mindy Woolf. Please help raise money for NHBZ and place your order by MARCH 15th! The order form is attached to this week s bulletin. Every order makes a difference to our shul. Speaking of Cash Cards it is a great time to buy Dierberg s cash cards for Pesach shopping, and to remember to use your Schnuck s scrip card when shopping there.

3 Class: How to use Facebook Monday, March 14 at 7:30pm- "What is Facebook" Learn how to log into Facebook and follow the NHBZ Facebook page to see upcoming events, news stories and more Monday, March 28 at 7:30pm - "How to Use Facebook" Learn how to interact with the NHBZ Facebook page and respond to discussions and post your own comments and pictures from NHBZ events Sign up for these classes by email to jeff@nhbz.org or call 991-2100 x 2 Reminder: Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday The Deadline to submit new information to appear in our Shabbos Bulletin is Wednesday each week, at 12:00 noon. The bulletin is printed first thing every Thursday morning. Lunch & Learn Online Rabbi Smason's Pirkei Avos / Ethics of the Fathers class Live Video! Available to view from your computer on Wednesday s at 12:15 P.M. CST.if you can't make it to the class at NHBZ! Visit our website at www.nhbz.org - click on media, then 'online classes', then 'ustream_graphic'. Enjoy! When You Need Rabbi Smason ~ When you or a loved one becomes ill, and is hospitalized, please have a family member or friend contact Rabbi Smason on his cell phone as soon as possible... 314-749-5271. In The Community Monday, March 21 at 8:00pm at NHBZ ~ The Video The Light of Adar will be presented by Rabbanit Yemima Mirzachi. Women only. Please see the flyer in this bulletin. Sunday, March 13 ~ Tehillim at Jan Adelman's home, 8032 Amherst Ave, (314) 863-5438. Lost & Found There are several items of clothing and shoes we have taken from the coat room and moved to the office. These items have been in the coat room for many weeks. Please claim them by April 1. 4

An Open invitation to Nusach Hari B nai Zion s Shabbat Synaplex March 19, 2016 Regular services begin at 8:30 a.m. Tefillah/Prayer Learners Service at 9:15 am in the Chapel (led by Rabbi Yosef David of Aish HaTorah) Learners Service at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel (led by Rabbi Smason) (Babysitting provided for younger kids) Break-out sessions beginning at 11:15 a.m. "Intelligent Optimism: 5 Torah Tips to a Better Life" (Led by Rabbi Ze'ev Smason) Jewish-Christian Relations Before, During and After the Holocaust ( Led by Dr. David Oughton, Professor of World Religions at Saint Louis University) Purim: Masks and Flasks (Led by Rabbi Yaakov Berkowitz of the St. Louis Kollel) Following those sessions, at approximately 12:15 pm, all attendees will then re-gather together for a Kiddush lunch. NHBZ s Synaplex Shabbat is free and open to the Jewish public. Home hospitality for the weekend is available. 5

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Welcome to Beyond Twelve Gates by Rabbi Ze ev Smason Parshas Pekudei March 12, 2016 "Does Nature Make You Happy?" You've heard the expression "look before you leap." But have you ever heard of a leapling? A person born on February 29 may be called a "leapling" or a "leaper." February 29, which occurred last week, comes around once every four years as an add-on to make calendar math add up. You would think there would be about a quarter the number of leaplings as there are people born on any other day. But in fact, there are 7 percent fewer than expected births on February 29. Why? Modern parents can often choose their children s birthdates just as they can choose their names. There appear to be far fewer cesarean deliveries on February 29 than on surrounding days, with many mothers scheduling induced labor or cesareans on a different date. As a result, a leap day birthday is even rarer than we d expect. Why do some parents opt out of a February 29 birthdate for their child? Most of the time leaplings are forced to celebrate their birthdays the day before, on February 28 or the day after on March 1. Having to wait four years between birthdays is just one potential frustration for leap day babies. In interviews with some leaplings, they describe being teased by classmates, trying to avoid being asked when their birthday is, and encountering suspicions from bouncers, doctors and government agencies about the birthdates on their ID cards. Birthdays that carry social weight, like Bar and Bat Mitzvot may not be considered as significant if they don t fall on the actual birthdate. Milestones like 18 or 21 can be just as frustrating. Veronica, a leapling from Texas, told the story of a bar s bouncer who tore up her ID when she presented it on her 21st birthday, and said it was because there is no 29th of February. (She was subsequently reimbursed for her torn up ID and given a free drink.) But most leaplings, despite the occasional hassles, say they re glad to be part of the exclusive club. Everyone in the world is unique, with an individualized life purpose to fulfill. The Torah teaches that just as the facial features of every individual are different than all others, so too are their character traits unique. Like all children, leap day babies truly are special, even more so than the day they were born. Parshas Pekudei - Exodus 38:21 -- 40:38 This week we read the final portion of Exodus, a book which began with the Jewish people enslaved to Pharaoh in Egypt and now ends with the completion of the construction of the Mishkan in the desert. Exodus is known as 'The Book of Redemption'; redemption was achieved not only through our escape from slavery, but also through receiving the Torah on Mt. Sinai which gave purpose to that freedom. The climax of that salvation was when G-d rested His presence among the Jewish nation when the Mishkan was completed. Parshas Pekudei begins with a complete accounting of the gold, silver and copper contributed by the people for use in the Mishkan. Following an inspection and approval of the many utensils and unassembled parts, Moses sets up the Mishkan on Rosh Chodesh Nissan as each part is anointed and arranged in its proper location. When the Mishkan is finally complete with every vessel in place, a cloud descends upon it, indicating that G-d's glory was resting there. Whenever the cloud moved away from the Mishkan, the Jewish people would follow it. At night the cloud was replaced by a pillar of fire. 7

Rabbinic Ruminations With spring on the horizon, most of us will soon find it easier to spend time outdoors. That's a good thing, as recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy. People have been discussing their profound experiences in nature for the last several 100 years -- from Thoreau to John Muir to many other writers, says David Strayer, of the University of Utah. Now we are seeing changes in the brain and changes in the body that suggest we are physically and mentally more healthy when we are interacting with nature. Here are some of the ways that science is showing how being in nature affects our brains and bodies. -- Being in nature decreases stress. In a recent experiment conducted in Japan, participants were assigned to walk either in a forest or in an urban center while having their heart rate variability, heart rate, and blood pressure measured. The participants also filled out questionnaires about their moods, stress levels, and other psychological measures. This study and others provide evidence that being in natural spaces -- or even just looking out of a window onto a natural scene -- somehow soothes us and relieves stress. -- Nature makes you happier and less brooding. In one 2015 study, Stanford University researchers randomly assigned 60 participants to a 50-minute walk in either a natural setting (oak woodlands) or an urban setting (along a four-lane road). Assessment results showed that those who walked in nature experienced less anxiety, rumination (focused attention on negative aspects of oneself), and negative affect, as well as more positive emotions, in comparison to the urban walkers. They also improved their performance on memory tasks. -- Nature relieves attention fatigue and increases creativity. A 2012 study showed that hikers on a four-day backpacking trip could solve significantly more puzzles requiring creativity when compared to a control group of people waiting to take the same hike -- in fact, 47 percent more. The Talmud speaks of our connection to the earth: "Adam's torso (was created from the dust of) Babylonia. His head (was created from the dust of) the Land of Israel. His limbs (were created from the dust of) the rest of the lands..." (Sanhedrin 38a-b) It isn't coincidental that nature is nurturing. Quote of the Week Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you. - Carl Sandburg, biographer & poet (1878-1967) Joke of the Week Yankel: "How much are the bagels?" Storekeeper: "40 cents for two." Yankel: "How much for one?" Storekeeper: "25 cents" Yankel: "Then I'll take the other one." 8

From Our Families to Yours Junior Congregation and Tot Shabbat Programs of the NHBZ Children & Young Families Committee Calling ALL Kids (& Friends)! for ALL 7 11 year olds! March 26 April 9 and 30 Learn and recite the main Shabbat prayers and tunes Review the weekly Torah portion Discuss Israel and learn cool facts about the Holy Land Hang out with old friends and make new ones! Time: 10:00 a.m. Noon Tot Shabbat (age 6 and under, siblings welcome!) March 12 and 26 and April 9 and 30 Parents and Grandparents come with kids to participate in a fun, interactive, educational family service. Learn about Shabbat, Judaism, and how to pray with your children in a way they will appreciate and look forward to! Enjoy our songs, prayers, tiny Torahs, stories, special games and so much more! Time: 10:00 10:30 am Snacks and Play 10:30 11:15 am Program Where: Both take place Downstairs (NHBZ membership NOT required All levels of observance welcome!!!) For questions, please email or call Jeff at (314) 991-2100 9

Join the Minyan - It s good for us, it s good for you! This Week s Shabbos Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbos Schedule Mar. 12 Mar. 13 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 Mar. 16 Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Mar. 19 Shacharis 9:00 am 8:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 9:00 am Mincha/ Ma ariv 5:35pm 6:50 pm 6:50 pm 6:50 pm 6:50 pm 6:50 6:50pm 6:40pm NHBZ Event Planner (Check Shul News... for time, date or location changes.) Call the office, 314-991-2100, ext. 2, to confirm the date and time of any event. All events will be at NHBZ unless otherwise noted. WEEKLY at NHBZ SHABBOS - Tefillah Class (9:30 am) led by Rabbi Yosef David in the Rivkin Chapel. - Child Care (10:15 am Noon) for kids 3 & under in the Children s Room. - Learners Service (10:15 am) led by Rabbi Ze ev Smason in the Rivkin Chapel. - Shabbos Tanach (Bible) (One hour before Mincha) SUNDAY - Mishna Learning (after Shacharis) with Rabbi Chanan Swidler. - Mystical Moments with Rabbi Max Weiman. (between Mincha & Maariv.) - Tanya (8:00 pm) with Rabbi Shaya Mintz, of the St. Louis Kollel. MONDAY - Mah Jongg (Mondays, 4-6:00 pm) NHBZ Lower Level. Proceeds benefit The NHBZ Chesed Fund. WEDNESDAY - Rabbi Smason's Lunch & Learn (12:15-1:00 pm) Studying Pirkei Avos. BI-MONTHLY at NHBZ JUNIOR CONGREGATION & TOT SHABBAT ~ MONTHLY at NHBZ - Mussar Mondays (First Monday) 7:00-7:45 pm. at the home of Richard & Mindy Woolf. - Women's Home Study Group (First Tuesday) 2:30 pm with Rabbi Shaya Mintz, of the St. Louis Kollel, at the home of Jackie Berkin. - Morris Lenga Yiddish Club (First Thursday) 7:30 pm at NHBZ. - Sisterhood (Third Tuesday) - Dine-In Pizza Night (Last Sunday) 5:00 7:00 pm Place Carry-Out Pizza orders by 10:00 am, 314-991-2100, ext 2. Pick up time 4:30 4:45 pm. NHBZ Signature Events - Synaplex Shabbos - Shabbos Lunch & Learn 10

BAKE HAMANTASHAN (everyone) MASK AND CROWN DECORATING PARTY (ages 3-6) Read a Purim Story Learn Megillah and make BALLOON ANIMALS (ages 7-11) WHERE: NHBZ, 650 North Price Rd (Olivette) WHEN: Sunday, March 20, 2016 TIME: 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. PLEASE RSVP to nhzbkids@nhbz.org 11

What is scrip, and how does it work? Denomination Total Denomination Total Retailer (in Dollars) % Qty Amount Retailer (in Dollars) % Qty Amount Amazon.com $ 25.00 3.0% Jewel-Osco $ 25.00 4.0% $ 100.00 3.0% $ 100.00 4.0% AMC Theatres $ 25.00 8.0% Kohl's $ 25.00 4.0% AMC Single Admit $ 10.50 10.0% $ 100.00 4.0% Barnes & Noble $ 10.00 9.0% Lowe's $ 25.00 4.0% $ 25.00 9.0% $ 100.00 4.0% Bath & Body Works $ 10.00 13.0% Macy's $ 25.00 10.0% $ 25.00 13.0% $ 100.00 10.0% Bed, Bath & Beyond $ 25.00 7.0% Office Max/ $ 25.00 5.0% $ 100.00 7.0% Office Depot $ 100.00 5.0% Best Buy $ 25.00 3.0% Petco* $ 10.00 5.0% $ 100.00 3.0% PetSmart $ 25.00 4.0% BP Gas Card $ 50.00 1.5% Pier 1* $ 25.00 9.0% Build A Bear $ 25.00 8.0% REI* $ 25.00 8.0% Container Store* $ 25.00 9.0% Shell Gas Card $ 25.00 2.0% $ 100.00 9.0% Starbucks $ 10.00 7.0% CVS $ 25.00 6.0% $ 25.00 7.0% $ 100.00 6.0% Stein Mart* $ 10.00 7.0% Dierberg's* $ 25.00 2.5% Target* $ 25.00 2.5% $ 100.00 2.5% Talbots $ 25.00 13.0% Dillards $ 25.00 9.0% T.J. Maxx/Marshall's/ $ 100.00 9.0% Home Goods $ 25.00 7.0% Famous Footwear* $ 25.00 8.0% Ulta Beauty* $ 25.00 4.0% Gap/Old Navy/ $ 25.00 14.0% Walgreens $ 25.00 6.0% Banana Republic $ 100.00 14.0% $ 100.00 6.0% Home Depot $ 25.00 4.0% Walmart/ $ 25.00 2.5% $ 100.00 4.0% Sam's Club $ 100.00 2.5% itunes $ 15.00 5.0% Whole Foods* $ 25.00 3.0% $ 25.00 5.0% $ 100.00 3.0% JC Penney $ 25.00 5.0% Other**: $ 100.00 5.0% TOTAL THIS ORDER: $ NHBZ Cash Card Order Form You purchase gift cards from NHBZ at face-value and NHBZ receives a percentage of your purchase from each card as listed below. It s that simple. When you use scrip gift cards at your favorite retailers, you re fundraising while you shop. It s time to put your shopping dollars to work! Cards are ordered on the 15th of each month, and the cards are usually available to pick up in the office within 5 business days. Just fill out a form and mail or drop off at the office. (Questions? Call Laura at 991-2100 x3) Orders & payments to NHBZ may be made by check or cash only, and MUST accopmany your order form. Payments received after the 15th of the month will automatically be placed on the next order date. *New additions to our list **A complete list of participating businesses can be found at ShopWithScrip.com. If you do not have access to a computer or internet, please contact our office. Please do NOT order directly from the website. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE And please remember to use your Schnuck's Card for NHBZ credit!!!