NHBZ Shabbos Bulletin

NHBZ Shabbos Bulletin Welcome to Nusach Hari B nai Zion Affiliated with Union of Orthodox Congregations of America March 10, 2018 ~ 23 Adar ~ Candle Lighting 5:44 pm ~ Shabbos Ends 6:48 pm Torah Portion: Vayakhel--Pekudei Exodus 35:1-40:38 Chumash pages 516-541 Maftir Parsha Parah: Numbers 19:1-22 Chumash pages 838-842 Haftorah: Ezekiel 36:18-36 Chumash pages 1216-1217 Erev Shabbos, Friday, March 9 Mincha & Ma ariv ~ 5:40 pm Shabbos, Saturday, March 10 Shachris & Musaf 9:00 am ~ Thank You for Leading Davening! Pesukei D Zimra: Howard Sandler Haftorah: Brent Waxman Shacharis: Louis Goldman Drasha: Rabbi Ze ev Smason Leyning: Stuart Klamen Musaf: Louis Goldman Learners Service led by Rabbi Yosef David ~ 9:30 am Starting Points: Wisdom For Daily Living 10:15 am ~ Topic: Five Habits of Incredibly Interesting People. Led by Rabbi Ze ev Smason Junior Congregation and Tot Shabbat ~ 10:00 am (TS in the Eli Ragin Children s Room) Mincha/Ma ariv/shalosh Seudos with Special Guest Speaker ~ 5:25 pm ~ with special guest speaker Noam Bedein, the Director of the Sderot Media Center and The Dead Sea Revival Project, who will speak on the topic: From Rockets to Rainbows: A Decade of Israeli Storytelling Photography." Today s Shabbos Greeters: Denny Feit and Bob Kaiser This Week and Beyond Attention: Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 am Sunday, March 11 th. Spring Forward! Shabbos Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Shabbos Minyan Times Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Shachris 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 5:25 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 5:35 pm Note- Morning Blessings and the first Kaddish are started five minutes prior to Shachris. Birthdays: Ephraim Mufson, Natalie Chayet, Helen Bolt, Rebecca Lyss Lieberman, Alex Lyss, Jack Lyss and Danielle Eisenberg Nusach Hari B nai Zion Rabbi Ze ev Smason President Jay Umansky 650 North Price Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63132 Phone 314.991.2100 Web: www.nhbz.org

Anniversaries: Rabbi Ze'ev & Chani Smason, Dr. Ram & Sallie Volotzky, and David & Lisa Gellman Sunday March 11 ~ 4:00 pm ~ You are invited to a joint Sisterhood-Israel Committee event with Israeli poet Jane Medved who will read from her latest book and discuss life in Israel. A book signing and wine & cheese reception will follow. Tuesday, March 13 ~ 12:00 noon ~ Sisterhood BINGO is back! Lunch, door prizes, and Bingo all for $9.00. Men and women of all ages welcome! R.S.V.P. to Rachael: 314-395-6017. Tuesday, March 13 ~ 7:30 pm ~ NHBZ Board Meeting Wednesday, March 14 ~ 2:00 pm ~ Senior Kollel presentation at NHBZ ~ Secret St. Louis Shabbos, March 17 ~ New Member Shabbat ~ Welcoming our latest members to NHBZ. Sunday, March 18 ~ 10:00-11:30 am ~ Model Seder Class with Rabbi Smason, see flyer for details. Monday, March 19 ~ 7:00-8:30 pm ~ Home Discussion Group led by Rabbi Smason. The topic is "A Shekel for Your Thoughts: Israeli Currency, Past and Present." At the home of Dr. Naftali and Jane Kadosh. RSVP for address. Shabbos, March 24 ~ Synaplex Shabbat and Kiddush Luncheon with Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Yosef Landa, (Director, Chabad of Greater St. Louis) and Dr. Robin Park (Member of the Matzevah Foundation, which restores desecrated Jewish cemeteries in Poland). On Shabbos morning Rabbi Landa s topic is The Teachings of Chassidism, and what it has to teach contemporary Jews. Dr. Robin Park s topic will be: Christians Travel to Poland to Repair Jewish Cemeteries. Shabbos, March 24 ~ 5:45 pm ~ Family Shalosh Seudos Program with Rabbi Yosef and Shiffy Landa. Prior to Mincha Rabbi Landa will speak on Inspiration & Empowerment: A Few Lines of Tanya and Rebbitzen Shiffy Landa will speak on FYI: Chassidism IS for Women. At 6:40 pm Mincha will be followed by the Family Shalosh Seudos meal along with Chassidic stories and songs led by Rabbi Yosef Landa. Thank you our generous sponsors Rhonnie Goldfader, Debbie Barash, Susan Feigenbaum, and Shayna Scribner. Sunday March 25 ~ Pizza Night ~ 5:00-7:00 pm. Parshas: Vayakhel Pekudei 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 (Tabernacle) 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 amongst the Jewish nation when the Mishkan was completed. Parshas Vayakhel (Exodus 35:1 -- 38:20) begins with Moses assembling the entire nation of Israel to transmit the details of the construction and fabrication of the Mishkan as described in the three previous Torah portions. However, Moses first cautions them about the fundamental mitzvah to observe Shabbat. The nation is reminded that although the construction of the Mishkan is of transcendent importance, it does not take precedence over the weekly observance of Shabbat. The portion describes that the Jewish people came forward with their generous contributions for the Mishkan's construction, producing a surplus of supplies. The craftsmen are selected and the building begins.

Parshas Pekudei (Exodus 38:21 -- 40:38) begins with a complete accounting of the gold, silver and copper contributed by the people for use in the Mishkan. Following Moses' 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. And as G-d promised, His glory fills the Mishkan. Cash Cards Orders are now being taken through March 15. Use the card for all your shopping needs. The order form is attached to this week s bulletin. You probably will be shopping at Dierbergs, CVS, or Walgreens this month, so why not benefit NHBZ as you shop? Getting Ready for Pesach Selling Chometz / Mechiras Chometz: All non-pesach food that cannot be eaten before Pesach can be sold to a non-jew. Rabbi Smason will be available to act as your agent for the selling of chometz. Passover begins Friday night, March 30, 2018. There are two ways to sell your Chometz to Rabbi Smason: 1. In Person with Rabbi Smason: If you would like to make Rabbi Smason your agent for the sale of Chometz, please call and make an appointment with Rabbi Smason, whether in the office or at minyan. 2. By Telephone: Call Jeff at the shul office, 314-991-2100, ext. 2 until noon on Wednesday, March 28. Make checks payable to NHBZ with the notation SELLING CHOMETZ. Tzdekah for Pesach - Vaad Hoeir Maos Chittim Campaign ~ The campaign assists people in Israel and St. Louis to properly observe and celebrate Pesach. Please make your checks payable to Vaad Hoeir Maos Chittim, and write NHBZ on the memo line; send checks to the Vaad Hoeir, 4 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 There are two books by Rabbi Max Weiman that may be of interest to you as we head towards Pesach. The books are A Simple Guide to Happiness and 48 Things 49 Days - Tapping into the Power Within. Rabbi Weiman teaches Mystical Moments at NHBZ on Sunday s between Mincha & Ma ariv. Both books together are $36.00 and are available in our office. A Message from the Ring Family ~ Our mother, Bobbie Ring, left a legacy in her children, grandchildren, and the many organizations that she had a hand in. On behalf of the Ring family we would like to thank our many friends who extended their well wishes, thoughts, food, and comfort during our difficult time. Rabbi Smason, Peggy & Jay Umansky, Norman and Marilyn Liss, Lenny & Fran Alper, Bob & Sandie Abrams, Craig & Jackie Berkin, Alan & Janet Haber, Harold & Fran Hoffman, Bob & Joni Kaiser, Kerry & Sandy Klarfeld, Sally Needle, Mark Ragin & Gail Rose, Sid & Phyllis Silverman, Menachem & Linda Szus, Victor & Anna Rose Tendler, Alan & Vivian Zarkowsky. And, a special thanks to our family Sandy and Kurt Kahn and Tobie Dobin and Sandy Dobin Schwartzburt. Lost & Found ~All coats, umbrellas, and other items in the coat rooms will be cleaned out before Pesach. Please remove your items ASAP.

Adult Learning at NHBZ Wednesday at 12:15 pm ~ Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Smason. Study Pirkei Avos / Ethics of the Fathers. This class is also available to view from your computer on Wednesdays at 12 pm CST. Visit our website at www.nhbz.org - click on media, then 'online classes', then 'ustream_graphic'. Every Shabbos ~ Starting Points: Wisdom for Daily Living with Rabbi Ze'ev Smason ~ A program tailor-made for those, regardless of prior educational or observance level, interested in growing Jewishly. Each freestanding session (at 10:15 am every Shabbos, unless otherwise noted) explores a distinct Jewish concept in practical, understandable terms. Join us to learn, explore, and raise your Jewish soul with the following eye-opening sessions: March 17: Overrated vs. Underrated: Common Beliefs We Get Wrong March 24: You Don t Look Jewish! Jewish Identity and Identification (Synaplex) Amud-A-Week Program ~ Join Rabbi Daniel Freund every Monday following Ma ariv (please note the time change) for a weekly Talmud class/shiur. This class is open to everyone, whether you are unacquainted with Talmud or are on a basic or intermediate level. In The Community Sunday, March 11 & 18 ~ 1-5 pm ~ The Tznius Fashion Swap with Bigdei Yisrael is having its annual used clothing collection, to present at the May 6 swap, & to ship to Israel's needy. Sort and label ladies', girls', men's and boys' clothes and label items in less than good condition separately. Bring to Kadimah High School, 1146 N. Warson Rd. 63132 (behind EHA). Stay to arrange your items or pay $2 per bag to drop & run. To volunteer or for more info, contact: Pnina Nitsun at 314.721.7951 or Lisa Fishman at la2fish@aol.com. Thursday, March 15 ~ 7:30 pm ~ Aish HaTorah s St. Louis Jewish Speakers Series presents Mr. Charlie Harary, Esq. on at the JCC Creve Coeur Arts & Education Building, Charlie is an American investor, strategic adviser, professor, radio show host, and television personality. To RSVP, please call the Aish office at 314-862-2474. There is a suggested donation of $18. The first 100 people to R.S.V.P. will receive a free copy of Charlie Harary s new book, Unlocking Greatness. Sunday, March 25 ~ 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Shaving Israel is presenting speaker, Captain (Res.) Nir Sarid, who will speak and share his experiences serving in the Israeli Defense Force. He joined the armored corps of the IDF at age 18, serving for eight years and fought in several operations. At Congregation B'nai Amoona. R.S.V.P. by Sunday, March 18th to: (314) 579-9653 or mmiller0813@yahoo.com.

NHBZ Event Planner (Check This Week and Beyond... 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 BI-MONTHLY at NHBZ SHABBOS - Tefillah Class (9:30 am) led by Rabbi Yosef David in the Rivkin Chapel. - Starting Points (10:15 am) led by Rabbi Ze ev Smason in the Rivkin Chapel. - Child Care (10:15 am Noon) for kids 3 & under in the Children s Room. - Shabbos Tanach (Bible) (3/4 hour before Mincha) JUNIOR CONGREGATION & TOT SHABBAT MONTHLY at NHBZ - 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. - 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. SUNDAY - Mishna Learning (after Shacharis) with Rabbi Chanan Swidler. - Mystical Moments with Rabbi Max Weiman. (Between Mincha & Maariv.) NHBZ Signature Events Synaplex Shabbos- Services begin at 8:30am - Tanya with Rabbi Shaya Mintz, of the St. Louis Kollel at 8:00pm. MONDAY - Mah Jongg (Mondays, 4-6:00 pm) Proceeds benefit The NHBZ Chesed Fund. WEDNESDAY - Rabbi Smason's Lunch & Learn (12:15-1:00 pm) Studying Pirkei Avos.

Double Feature Sunday, March 11th at 2:30 pm You are cordially invited to a Paid-Up Membership Tea חי honoring Rachael Pevnick,President Emeritus and all our Sisterhood Past Presidents & Leadership at 4:00 pm Poetry Reading and Insights with Jane Medved, poet and editor at The Ilanot Review, reads from her latest collection of poems Deep Calls to Deep and speaks about the practice of writing poetry and life in today's Israel. Book signing with complimentary Wine & Cheese Reception following Get a personally signed copy of her book for just $10 Questions? Please call Chani Smason @ 314-303-0703 A PROJECT OF THE NHBZ SISTERHOOD AND THE NHBZ ISRAEL COMMITTEE For information or to join Sisterhood, call the NHBZ office at 314-991-2100, ext. 3, or email: sisterhood@nhbz.org

Junior Congregation NHBZ membership not required Children of all levels of observance welcome All Children ages 7 to 11 10:00 am 12:00 pm Every Shabbat Learn the key Shabbat prayers and tunes Review the weekly Torah portion Discuss cool facts about Israel Absorb Israeli culture and spoken Hebrew Hang out with old friends and make new ones Enjoy delicious snacks Led by Richard Woolf and by Bnot Sherut, (young women of the Israeli National Service, once per month (indicated above by *) For questions, please email Alana Minoff at alanaumansky@gmail.com

Tot Shabbat A program of the NHBZ Kid Zone NHBZ membership not required All Kids ages 6 and under 10:00 am 11:30 am NHBZ lower level in the Eli Ragin Kids Play Room on these selected dates Every Shabbat Enjoy a fun, engaging, activity-filled Shabbat with songs, stories, games, dancing, puppets & more Snacks are provided Parents and grandparents are invited to stay No RSVP necessary, no cost, no worries! Babysitting is also available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm For questions, call Jeff in NHBZ s office at (314) 991-2100, ext. 2

Nusach Hari B Nai Zion SISTERHOOD L UNCHEON WHEN: Tuesday, March 13 WHERE: TIME: NHBZ Auditorium, 650 N. Price Road 12:00 NOON BINGO! You Won!! Delicious Lunch Everyone is Welcome! Also There will be Attendance Prizes!! *** $9.00 Donation *** Hope to see you! Men & Women of ALL Ages! R.S.V.P. - Rachael: 314-395-6017

The Sisterhood Scoop March Volume I Number 3 March 10, 2018 All Sisterhood Members are cordially invited to a Tea חי Honoring Rachael Pevnick, President Emeritus and celebrating all our Sisterhood Past Presidents Sunday, March 11th 2:30 pm Sunday, March 11 4:00 pm Book Reading & Insights with Israeli Poet Jane Medved Jane has lived for the past 25 years in Jerusalem, where she teaches poetry and is the editor of The Ilanot Review. She will speak about writing poetry and life in today s Israel. Get a personally signed copy of her book for just $10. Wine and Cheese Reception following. For more information or to RSVP call 314-991-2100-ext. 3 or email: laura@nhbz.org Sisterhood is forming a NEW Book Club! If you are interested in attending an organizational meeting contact Fran Alper at 314-993-4024 fran.alper@outlook.com Join us and bring your ideas! A PROJECT OF NHBZ SISTERHOOD AND THE NHBZ ISRAEL COMMITTEE Questions? Call Chani Smason 314-303-0703 For information or to join Sisterhood, call the NHBZ office at 314-991-2100, ext. 3, or email: sisterhood@nhbz.org

Jewish Customs & Practices The Holiday Series The Model Seder: Refresh and Update Your Seder Experience Come and explore ways to add meaning to your Seder, and make sure you re getting the most out of your Seder experience Open to all adults in the community who would like to add meaning and richness to their Passover Seder Led By: Rabbi Ze ev Smason Sunday, March 18, 2017 10:00 am 11:30 am Feigenbaum-Pepose Multi-purpose Room Our Holiday Series explores the details of the Jewish holidays and how to truly observe them, and delves into their deeper meanings Classes are free, but please RSVP by Friday, March 16 to Jeff at 314-991-2100 ext. 2 or jeff@nhbz.org

Home Discussion Group The latest in a series of talks at the homes of our members & friends Topic: "A Shekel for Your Thoughts: Israeli Currency, Past and Present" Presentation by Rabbi Ze'ev Smason Monday, March 19, 2018, 7:00-8:30 pm at the home of Dr. Naftali and Jane Kadosh Light refreshments will be served Please RSVP to Jeff at 314-991-2100 or jeff@nhbz.org. We will provide the address and phone number at the time of your RSVP.

Scholar-in-Residence Synaplex A Taste of Chassidut with Rabbi Yosef Landa Director of Chabad of Greater St. Louis Saturday, March 24, 2018 8:30 am Traditional Services - in the sanctuary 9:15 am Prayer Learners Service in the chapel led by Rabbi Yosef David of Aish HaTorah St. Louis 10:00 am Starting Points - in the chapel Topic: You Don t Look Jewish! Jewish Identity and Identification led by Rabbi Ze ev Smason 11:15 am Synaplex Breakout Sessions What is Chassidut? Teachings of Chassidism for contemporary Jews led by Rabbi Yosef Landa "Unearthing the Past in Poland, led by Dr. Robin Park, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, & member of Matzevah Foundation, dedicated to helping Poland's small Jewish community through service projects like restoration of desecrated cemeteries 12:15 pm Kiddush Lunch for All - in the Social Hall Family Shalosh Seudos Program 5:45 pm prior to Mincha Inspiration & Empowerment: A Few Lines of Tanya - Rabbi Landa FYI: Chassidism IS for Women led by Rebbitzen Shiffy Landa, Co-director, Chabad of Greater St. Louis 6:40 pm Mincha followed by family Shalosh Seudos Chassidic Stories and Song - led by Rabbi Yosef Landa Shabbat Free & open to the Jewish public. Home hospitality available. Call the office at 314-991-2100 ext. 2 for details.

Join us for a Family Shalosh Seudos (Third Meal) Shabbat, March 24, 2018 with Guest Speakers Rabbi Yosef Landa Rebbitzen Shiffy Landa 5:45 pm prior to Mincha Inspiration & Empowerment: A Few Lines of Tanya led by Rabbi Yosef Landa FYI: Chassidism IS for Women led by Rebbitzen Shiffy Landa The Landa's are the Director and Co-director of Chabad of Greater St. Louis 6:40 pm Mincha followed by Family Shalosh Seudos Chassidic Stories and Song - led by Rabbi Yosef Landa Everyone is welcome!

Starting Points: Wisdom for Daily Living Join us for these sessions designed for those who are interested in growing Jewishly, regardless of education or level of observance. Each session explores Jewish concepts in practical, understandable terms. Sessions are held every Shabbat at 10:15 in the NHBZ chapel on the lower level, unless otherwise noted. Schedule for February and March, 2018 Mar 10: Five Habits of Incredibly Interesting People Mar 17: Overrated vs. Underrated: Common Beliefs We Get Wrong Mar 24: You Don t Look Jewish! Jewish Identity and Identification - this session at 10:00 as part of Watch for future Starting Points Topics! For questions, call Jeff in NHBZ s office at (314) 991-2100, ext. 2

Themed Kiddush A new opportunity for you to sponsor a Themed Kiddush Here is how it works. One or two families or individuals will sponsor a Kiddush with their own theme, or one of the following suggested themes: Chocolate Cardinals Ice Cream Israeli Your sponsorship will include themed decorations and delicious themed foods at a reasonable cost! The goal is to have a creative Kiddush experience and to give sponsoring families the opportunity to invite their friends to visit our shul to attend your Kiddush. For all the details call or email Jeff at 314-991-2100 ext. 2 or jeff@nhbz.org

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