Friday, August 31, 2007
Shabbos Bulletin
Parshas Ki Savo
Shabbos Schedule
Fri, Aug 31
Sat, Sept 1
09:15 am Krias HaTorah Nosson (Nat) Eisman
09:39 am Krias Shema (latest time)
11:00 am Kiddush
“If life is so good, why don’t I feel more happy?”
Daf Yomi (between Mincha and Maariv)R’ Denbo
Weekday Schedule
Sept 2- Sept 7
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light
08:00 am Sun. Shacharis only
09:39 am Latest Shema
10:44 am Latest Shacharis
Monday Sept 3-Labor Day
08:00 am Shacharis
Ki Savo – Joy
Devorim 28:47 "On account of the fact that you did not serve HaShem with joy ... (these curses will befall you)
A widow once approached Rav Chaim of Tzanz, known by his great work the “Divrei Chaim” as he was sitting in conference with Rav Sholom from Kaminka. She bemoaned her miserable lot in life. Her husband's untimely demise had left his family bereft of a breadwinner. She and her children were overcome with abject poverty. The final straw was that their landlord was trying to eject them from their home. Her incessant weeping took its toll on Rav Sholom, who broke down and began to cry with her. However the Divrei Chaim declared in a joyful tone: "Do not worry. Go home. I am confident things will work out for you."
After she had left, Rav Sholom, asked the Divrei Chaim how he could retain his happy disposition after listening to the widow's tale of woe. He responded: "To be able to intercede on behalf of another Jew one must be filled with joy. After all, it is difficult to "sell something" that one does not believe in!”
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
Jason Raher and Lea Korn are sponsoring Kiddush in honor of the Aish community for providing such a beautiful and supportive haven for performing Mitzvos!
MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Ora Bishop and R Naftali Kreisler on their upcoming wedding and on Naftali’s aufruf this week at Aish!
Mazel Tov to Jason Raher and Lea Korn on their wedding tomorrow in
Mazel Tov to Penina Gilbert McNabb on a baby girl, Menucha Rachel on July 1st!
THANK YOU
Thank you to Ramin Ram for driving the Aish route of Tomchei Shabbos!
Thank you to Howard Witkin and Rebbetzin Braverman for their summer classes!
SHABBOS KALLAH
The women of the community are invited to celebrate the Shabbos Kallah of Ora
(Jennifer) Bishop, Kallah of R’ Naftalie Kreisler, this Shabbos at the home of Alex and
Michael Abramson,
JOIN IN THE SIMCHA
The community is invited to the Chupah of Ora Bishop and R’ Naftali Kreisler this Sun. Sept 2nd. Kabbalas Panim
HIGH HOLIDAYS
High Holiday seats are filling up fast! Even if you are already a paid member you still need to call in and reserve your seats! You will NOT have a seat unless you call Naami ext 720 or email naami@aishla.com to reserve it! Please also reserve spots for your children in our childcare program!
ROSH HASHANA AND YOM KIPPUR AUCTION
Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on all upcoming RH and YK Aliyos! Contact Bill@jumboloanpro.com to bid!
HIGH
Councilman Jack Weiss has kindly arranged to exempt parking enforcement for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos from
SHLOSHIM FOR AVIVA STEINBERG
The commemoration of the Shloshim for Aviva Steinberg, Zichrona L'Bracha, will be on Wed, Sept 5th at
PROJECT INSPIRE FOR THE NEW YEAR
Rosh Hashana is right around the corner and we encourage you to reach out to non-observant friends and relatives with special Inspire gift packages and cards. For more info contact Jenna Wilkin at 310-278-5943.
YIRAS HASHEM THIS SUN MORNING
These Sun morning classes are "not to be missed!" This week, R’ Simcha will speak about Yiras Hashem! Paying members, join our live hook-up with R’ Simcha every Sun morning at
KIRUV AND LEARNING-STRIKING A SUCCESSFUL BALANCE
Next Shabbos, Sept 8, Michael Abramson’s Kiruv Kollel Class at
GEM
A unique opportunity for Jewish women 30+ (husbands too!) to learn and tour in
JEWISH LAW TIP
Women have had the custom for centuries to hear Shofar. There is no reason for women not to blow Shofar themselves. The Minhag is to blow 30 Kolos, three of each set. There is a major discussion as to whether Shvarim-T’ruah should be done in one breath or two. In this case they should be done in one breath.
There is a Machlokes whether women can make Brachos on Mitzvos on which they are exempt (Rabbeinu Tam) or not (Rambam). Sephardic women do not make the Bracha. Ashkenazic women may make a Bracha on the blowing of the Shofar herself. However a man who has already fulfilled his Mitzva should not make the Bracha. A woman should make the Bracha for herself and include others.
Have a wonderful Shabbos!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Shabbos Bulletin
Parshas Ki Setze
Shabbos Schedule
Fri, Aug 25
Sat, Aug 26
09:15 am Krias HaTorah Nat Eisman
09:38 am Krias Shema (latest time)
11:00 am Kiddush
Lost Souls-Elul Prep
Daf Yomi (between Mincha and Maariv)R’ Denbo
Seudahs Hoda’ah Shalom
Weekday Schedule
Aug 19- Aug 24
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light
08:00 am Sun. Shacharis only
09:38 am Latest Shema
10:44 am Latest Shacharis
Timely payment – Ki Setze
Devorim 24:15 “ B’yomo Teeten Secharo” – “He should be paid on the day of his work”.
Plans were complete for the Chofetz Chaim’s trip from Radin to
“We must return immediately!”
“Why?” replied the perplexed wagon driver.
“I have not yet paid the tailor for his work.”
“But it has taken us almost an hour to get here and the Rav will miss the train if we return now” responded the driver. “Give me the money and I shall personally deliver it to the tailor.”
However the Chofetz Chaim was adamant that he do the mitzva of paying the tailor himself, so with no other choice the driver headed back to Radin!
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
Kiddush is being sponsored in honor of the upcoming marriage of Debra Rudolph and Dennis Berman by Debra's brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Linda Sands, their daughters, Marcia and Marissa Sands, and Debra's Aunt, Claire Cooper.
The Aish community is sponsoring Kiddush in honor of Eliezer (Rick) Kahn’s devotion in carrying out his duties as Gabbai.
SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSORSHIP
Avraham and Betsy Gordon are sponsoring Seudah Shlishis in memory of Betsy’s daughter, Avital bas Shlomo and Avraham’s brother, Moshe Evan ben Aharon as an Aliyah for their Neshamos.
The Markman’s are sponsoring 3rd meal as a Seudas Hodah. We thank the Almighty that our son, Shalom Aba, survived a fatal van accident at his camp 2 weeks ago.
MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Debra Rudolph and Denny Berman on their upcoming wedding.
Mazal Tov to Heather Cox on her engagement to Rob Tzall!
YASHER KOACH
Aish LA thanks the community for hosting our college students this Shabbos. Keep on hosting, we’ll keep them coming!
Yasher Koach to R’ Quinn and R’ Bloom for leading 30 college students to
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to Barry Weisz on the passing of his father. Sun Shacharis at 8am at his home,
THANK YOU
Thank you to Marc Firestone for driving the Aish route of Tomchei Shabbos!
SHABBOS KALLAH
All women are invited to the Shabbos Kallah for Debra Rudolph this Shabbos afternoon at
HIGH HOLIDAYS
With the High Holidays right around the corner it is important that you return your membership packet. Even if you are already a paid member you still need to call in and reserve your seats! You will NOT have a seat unless you call Naami ext 720 or email naami@aishla.com to reserve it! Please also reserve spots for your children for the childcare program!
ROSH HASHANA AND YOM KIPPUR AUCTION!
Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on all upcoming RH and YK Aliyos! Contact Bill@jumboloanpro.com to bid!
PROJECT INSPIRE FOR THE NEW YEAR!
Rosh Hashana is right around the corner and we encourage you to reach out to non-observant friends and relatives with special Inspire gift packages and cards. For more info visit www.sweetnewyear.com.
LOVER’S GUIDE TO THE DAYS OF AWE
Get ready for the High Holidays with this user-friendly guide in the back of the shul.
JOIN IN THE SIMCHA!
The community is invited to the Chupah of Ora Bishop and R’ Naftali Kreisler, Sept 2nd. Kabbalas Panim
THE 6 CONSTANT MITZVOS THIS SUN!
Through the month of Elul, paying members, join our live hook-up with R’ Simcha every Sun morning at 7am for men and 9 am for women in the Aish seminar room!
YOU CAN
R’ Ordan has a very limited number of 15 minute learning slots open for short and long-term learning projects. Call his direct line 310-278-8672 ext 503 for details.
BRUCHIM HABA’AIM.
Bruchim Habaim to the families who have joined Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel, under the leadership of R’ Gradon. For learning and class schedules please contact mikehorowitz@comcast.net.
JEWISH LAW TIP
The Chazan leading the High Holiday services should be someone who devotes his life to Torah, is married and at least thirty years of age. A younger, unmarried man who devotes his life to Torah takes precedence over a married, older man who does not devote his life to Torah.
No one should serve as Chazan on the High Holidays without the congregation's approval. A person who sued another Jew in a secular court without authorization from the Rabbinical court, or someone who did not regularly attend synagogue services during the year, may not serve as Chazan during the Yamim Nora'im.
Have a great Shabbos!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Unveiling for Laura Gitlin Petlak
There will be a Hakamas Matzeivah, an unveiling tomorrow, Thursday August 23rd, at
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 899-7061
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Baruch Dayan HaEmes
Barry Weisz, a 15 year Partner with Aish LA, lost his father today, Sunday, August 19th.
The funeral is tomorrow, Monday at
All Shiva Minyanim will be at Barry Weisz’s house,
DIRECTIONS: Take the 10 E to the 405 N get off at
Shacharis
Please note: Sunday Shacharis will be at
Shiva ends next Sunday morning after Shachris.
May the family be comforted amongst the mourner’s of
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Photos
Follow this link for photos of Kevin and Melanie Bemel’s new baby girl: http://new.photos.yahoo.com/navyrabbi/albums/
Friday, August 10, 2007
Shabbos Bulletin
PARSHAS RE’EH
Shabbos Schedule
Fri, August 10
Sat, August 11
08:25 am Shacharis Gabbais Kahn and S. Gross
09:15 am Krias HaTorah Nat Eisman
09:34 am Krias Shema (latest time)
11:00 am Kiddush
The Psychology of Body Piercing and Tattooing
Daf Yomi (between Mincha and Maariv) R’ Denbo
Weekday Schedule
Aug 12- Aug 17
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light
08:00 am Sun. Shacharis only
09:34 am Latest Shema
10:42 am Latest Shacharis
Re’ey - Charity Begins at Home
R’ Moshe Ravkash, author of the Be'er HaGolah, would weep when he would look at his wife's candlesticks.
During the fury of the Cossack attacks against the Jews in Vilna, R’ Moshe, an extremely wealthy man, buried his money, gold and silver utensils. He fled from community to community until finally he arrived in the city of
"How many poor people could have been supported by these candlesticks!"
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
The Aish community is sponsoring Kiddush for Barbara Desatnik’s Yarzheit. We are very grateful for her generosity and commitment to Kiruv! R’ Cohen will be speaking in her memory at
The Aish community is sponsoring Kiddush in honor of Joel and Shelly Schwartz and family for their many years of dedication to the Aish community as they are moving to the “other side of town”. May Hashem richly reward you for over 20 years and continuing service to the Jewish people!
R’ Cohen is sponsoring Kiddush in memory of his mother, Rita Cohen’s 9th Yarzheit.
Shelley & Joel Schwartz & Family are sponsoring Kiddush in honor of Rabbi & Rebbetzin Cohen, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Horowitz, the holy Aish LA
SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR
Dorraine and Barry Weiss, Emmanuel Brandeis, and Daryl Temkin are sponsoring Seudah Shlishis in memory of Barbara Desatnik.
MAZAL TOV
To Kevin and Melanie Bemel on the birth of a baby girl!
To Jon and Adina Sher on the birth of a granddaughter born to their son Mendy!
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to David Steinberg on the passing of his wife, Aviva.
Condolences to Tzippy Shochet on the passing of her mother, Sara Hochman.
THANK YOU
Thank you to Jonathan Karabenick for driving the Aish route of Tomchei Shabbos!
HATZLACHA RABAH!
We wish Bracha to Randy and Jennifer Barnes who are moving to
PREPARE FOR ELUL WITH R MORGENSTERN THIS SUN!
Prepare for Elul with R’ Morgenstern this Sun Aug 12 at Aish. Men at
Rochel Markman is a sponsor in memory of her father, Eliezer ben Reuven Leib’s 7th Yarzheit. May his memory be remembered for a blessing.
OLEH L’TO
Yasher Koach to those leaving for Yeshiva this month:
Menachem Cohen The Mir Yerushalayim
Elchanan Cohen Toras Chayim
Avi Gruen Ohr Somayach Yerushalayim
Yisrael Heller R’ Leff's Yeshiva Monsey
Moshe Heller Zicharon Moshe
Eliyahu Heller Shaarei Meir Beitar
Daniel Leventhal Mesifta of
Yaacov Yehuda Bush Ohr Somayach Yerushalayim
Mordechai Teller Aish Ha Torah Yerushalayim
HIGH HOLIDAYS AND SEFARIM DEDICATION
With High Holidays right around the corner, it is important that you renew your membership to ensure a seat for RH and YK. Also we are getting new Slichos for RH. To renew and make dedications call Naami!
ROSH HASHANA AND YOM KIPPUR AUCTION
Look for our annual
SUNDAYS WITH R’ SIMCHA WEINBERG!
Through the month of Elul, we are arranging a live hook-up with R’ Simcha every Sun morning at 7am for men and women in the Aish seminar room! No cost, but this is a service for paying Aish members only! Begins Sun August 19-Sun Sept 9th.
MISHNAH OUTSIDE THE BOX!
"User-friendly and eye-opening." Join filmmaker, David Notowitz for a skills-building class in our oldest Talmudic text, the Mishnah. Men only Wed.
HOLD YOUR SEAT
If you feel the need to hold your seat in Shul, please use the pink "reserved" signs and return them when davening is over.
HALACHIC BULLETIN
There are two schools of thought concerning praying at the graves of Tzadikim.
Shla holds that it is permitted to speak directly to the dead to ask them to daven to HaShem on our behalf. Maharil strongly disagrees and maintains that this too is strictly forbidden. We may daven only directly to HaShem in the merit of the dead He should have mercy on us. All opinions agree that it is strictly forbidden to daven directly to a dead person (or to angel) so that they should help us.
OTHER
Missing: A pair of Ray Ban sunglasses in a soft black case left at Aish last Shabbos. Contact Naami.
Have a great Shabbos!
