LA Aish HaTorah Community

Attached is the Succos schedule at the Aish Center, 9100 W. Pico Blvd.

Chag Sameach!

SIMCHAS TORAH LUNCHEON, FRI OCT 5^TH!

Join us for our Simchas Torah community BBQ Fri. Oct 5th. Adult and kid friendly foods will be served!!

There will be a seating at 1:00 pm for women and children, and one at 2:30pm for men.

Cost for the lunch is $22 for adults, $15 for 6-12 yr. olds, and $5 for 2-5 yr. olds.

When making your RSVP please make sure to mention how many from each age group will be coming!

Only those with an advanced RSVP will be served lunch!

Reservation will not be taken after Mon noon Oct. 1st.  Call Naami 310-278-8672 ext. 720 or naami@aishla.com!

Condolences to Elianah Mendlowitz (Sandy Wolshin) on the passing of her mother, Olga bas Alex last week.

Elianah will be having an evening and a morning of Shiva on Tuesday night September 25th from 7-9pm and Wednesday morning, September 26th from 10am to noon at her home 130 North Swall Drive #203 Beverly Hills 90211(1/4 block North of Wilshire and two blocks west of Robertson).

Dial Wolshin on the intercom or call 310-717-6003 and someone will buzz you in.

May Elianah and her family be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Naami Heller

Community Coordinator

naami@aishla.com

310-278-8672 ext. 720

Shabbos-Yom Kippur

Sept. 22, 2007/ 10 Tishrei 5768

Shabbos-Yom Kippur Schedule

Fri Sept 21

 01:30 pm               Mincha

 06:33 pm               Candle Lighting                    

 06:45 pm               Kol Nidre

 D’var Torah           R’ Cohen                                    

 07:30 pm               Krias Shema             (earliest time)

Sat, Sept 22

 08:00 am               Shacharis                   Gabbai R’ Quinn

 08:30 am               Borchu

 09:43 am               Krias Shema             (latest time)

 10:00 am               Krias HaTorah

 10:30 am               D’var Torah                R’ Braverman

 10:45 am               Yizkor

 11:00 am               Musaf

 02:00 pm               Break 

 04:00 pm               Mincha

 05:30 pm               D’var Torah                R’ Cohen

 05:45 pm              Neilah

 07:15 pm               Maariv

 07:30 pm               Fast ends

Weekday Schedule

Sept  23- Sept 25

 05:31 am               Earliest Tallis – Nitzavim

 06:00 am               Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn

 07:30 am               Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light

 08:00 am               Sun. Shacharis only

 09:41 am               Latest Shema

 10:44 am               Latest Shacharis

 01:23 pm               Earliest Mincha

 06:30 pm               Mincha/Maariv

 09:00 pm               Maariv

Yom Kippur – A day of Chesed

It was Erev Yom Kippur. R’ Yisroel’s community in the town of Salant was gathered in Shul, waiting for R’ Yisroel to come and daven. It began to get late. The Shamash anxiously glanced up at the darkening sky and realized that they would have to daven Kol Nidrei without the Rabbi. The time for Maariv arrived and still the Rabbi had not appeared. People went to look for him, however he was not to be found anywhere. Just as Maariv was about to finish, R’ Yisroel appeared in the doorway of the Shul. He stood there in his Talis and davened alone.

When he had finished, people asked him what had happened. He explained that on his way to Shul he had heard a baby crying. He had knocked on the door but there had been no answer. He had gone inside the house and found a baby, a few months old, crying. He looked down and saw her sister no more than 6 or 7, and a bottle of milk, lying on the floor next to the crib. R’ Yisroel understood that the mother had obviously left the older sister to watch the baby while she slipped out to daven Kol Nidrei, and had given her a bottle in case the baby woke up. The baby had woken up, but the older child had fallen fast asleep. R’ Yisroel picked up the baby, fed her, and put her back to sleep. However when he woke up her sister, she was frightened to be left alone with the baby and so R’ Yisroel stayed with her until her mother returned. R’ Yisroel expressed his great joy at having been able to perform these two acts of kindness on such a holy day!!

YOM KIPPUR BREAKFAST SPONSOR

Richard and Beverly Horowitz are sponsoring the Yom Kippur break-fast meal in honor of Rabbi Markman’s 50th Birthday!

MAZAL TOV

Mazal Tov to Zev and Meira Amster on the birth of Avigail Rachel!

THANK YOU

Thank you to Manny Saltiel and his family for returning to our community to help with the davening during Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur!

Thank you to Nathan’s Kosher Bagel Line for donating bagels and cream cheese to the kids’ program over Yom Kippur!

Thank you to R’ Markman and family for delivering Tomchei Shabbos this week!

HIGH HOLIDAYS

Thank G-d we are sold out.  Therefore we must ask parents not to permit their children to sit in empty seats unless the child's seat was paid for. Thank you!

CHILDCARE FOR YOM KIPPUR

There will be childcare available over Yom Kippur on Fri night from 6:30pm-8:30pm and Shabbos day 8:00am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-7:00pm.

HIGH HOLIDAY PARKING EXEMPTION

Councilman Jack Weiss has kindly arranged to exempt parking enforcement for Yom Kippur and Sukkos from 3pm Erev Chag to 10pm Motzei Shabbas. Please note that meters, tow away zones, red zones, and other safety violations are not exempted. Contact the Councilman's office for exact street exemptions.

SIMCHAS TORAH LUNCHEON

Our annual Simchas Torah community BBQ is on Fri. Oct 5th.  There will be two seatings: at 1:00 pm for women and children, and 2:30pm for men.  Cost is $5 for 2-5 yr olds, $15 for 6-12 yr. olds, and $22 for adults.  Reservation will not be taken after Mon., noon. Oct. 1st.  Call Naami ext. 720!

CHILDCARE ON SUCCOS AND SHMINI ATZERES

There will be childcare on the first and second days of Succos and on Shemini Atzeres (8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m only) but not on Simchas Torah.  There will not be childcare in the afternoons and evenings.  Please make sure your children are not running in the halls or playing alone outside. 

SUKKAH PIZZA SUKKAH PIZZA - I CAN'T DECIDE!

Take both! Pizza will be served to all of our volunteers that help with the mitzvah to build and decorate Aish's community Sukkah! Join us Tues eve Oct 2 from 6-8pm.  Please call the office and let Naami know which kids and adults will be helping.

WOMEN’S SIMCHAS TORAH LEARNING

Rebbetzin Emuna Braverman will give a special Shiur for women only Simchas Torah day at 12PM in the seminar room.

AISH PARTNER’S CONFERENCE NOV 8-11

The 9th Annual Aish Partner’s Conference is Nov 8-11!  Join more than 600 people from all over the world including families, students, Aish Rabbis, educators and partners.  For a content filled weekend you will not forget, visit www.partnersconference.com to sign up!

ADDED BONUS, IF YOU ACT NOW:

One day after the Aish Partner's Conference ends, on Monday Nov. 12, the Aish community is invited to the Queens, New York wedding of Aish-LA's Howard Madris and Suri Geller.  Please let Howard know at howardm1@sbcglobal.net if you can attend the wedding.

GET SIGNED AND SEALED IN THE BLUE BOOK

Aish need used cars for our Rabbis. Get the highest Blue Book Value with our certified IRS approved Appraiser. Call R Markman ext 601 or Aryeh@aishla.com.

FEAR OF A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY

R’ Simcha will be giving a class for both men and women, Sun 9am on “The Fear of a Fantastic Opportunity”.

GEM ISRAEL PROGRAM

A unique opportunity for Jewish women 30+ (husbands too!) to learn and tour in Jerusalem at Gem Oct 15 – 25. Visit their website for info and application at aish.com/gem.

JEWISH LAW TIP

Rav Chaim Sonnenfeld held that when Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos, it is is preferable for one to have in mind to fulfill the Torah requirement of Kiddush during davening.

When Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos, women who do not daven Maariv during the rest of the year should make a point of davening Maariv on Shabbos.

Have an easy and meaningful fast and Yom Kippur!

SIMCHAS TORAH LUNCHEON, FRI OCT 5^TH!

Join us for our Simchas Torah community BBQ Fri. Oct 5th. Adult and kid friendly foods will be served!!

There will be a seating at 1:00 pm for women and children, and one at 2:30pm for men.

Cost for the lunch is $22 for adults, $15 for 6-12 yr. olds, and $5 for 2-5 yr. olds.

When making your RSVP please make sure to mention how many from each age group will be coming!

Only those with an advanced RSVP will be served lunch!

Reservation will not be taken after Mon noon Oct. 1st.  Call Naami 310-278-8672 ext. 720 or naami@aishla.com!

nMazel Tov to Zev and Meira Amster on the birth of a baby girl this morning! They will please G-d be naming the baby tomorrow, Monday morning at the 6:00 AM Shacharis minyan.

In addition to our 7:00 AM Shacharis minyan this week, we will also be having a 6:00 AM Shacharis minyan (slichos included) as well.

Attached is the High Holiday Schedule for the Aish Center, 9100 W. Pico Blvd.

Please note that Slichos will be at 6:30 AM on Wednesday and NOT 12:30 AM!

I have also attached the childcare schedule throughout Rosh Hashana.

This is a service only for those that have signed up with me in advance.

Shana Tova!

Please note: the High HOliday schedule is attached

Parshas Nitzavim/Vayelech

Sept. 8, 2007/ 25 Elul 5767

Shabbos Schedule

Fri, Sept. 7

 06:53 pm               Candle Lighting                    

 06:30 pm               Mincha

 PEP!                      R’ Cohen                      L’Dovid Hashem

 07:50 pm               Krias Shemema         (earliest time)

 Sat, Sept 8

 08:25 am               Shacharis                   R’ Quinn & S. Gross

 09:15 am               Krias HaTorah           Nosson (Nat) Eisman

 09:41 am               Krias Shema              (latest time)

 10:15 am               Spirituality 101          R’ Heller

 10:15 am               Boy’s Dvar Torah      R’ Cohen

 10:20 am               Dvar Torah                 R’ Shmuel Bloom

 11:00 am               Kiddush                     

 11:30 am               Shiur                           R’ Cohen       

Everything you wanted to know about Rosh Hashana but were

 afraid to ask!

 05:15 pm               I Like Parsha!            R’ Sorani

 05:30 pm               Gemara                      R’ Denbo

 05:45 pm               Kiruv and Learning    R’ Gradon

 06:15 pm               Mincha           

             Daf Yomi (between Mincha and Maariv)R’ Denbo

 06:45 pm              Seudah Shlishis        R’ Cohen

 07:50 pm               Maariv

12:30 am                Slichos                                  

Dvar Torah             R’ Cohen

12:50 am                Halachic Midnight

Weekday Schedule

Sept 9- Sept 14

 05:31 pm               Earliest Tallis – Nitzavim

 06:00 am               Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn

 07:30 am               Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light

 08:00 am               Sun. Shacharis only

 09:41 am               Latest Shema

 10:44 am               Latest Shacharis

 01:23 pm               Earliest Mincha

 05:40 pm               Mincha for rest of the summer

 06:50 pm               Mincha/Maariv

 09:00 pm               Maariv for rest of the summer

HaShem's Tefillin

In the Beis Medrash of the Rebbe Elimelech of Lishensk the entire congregation was waiting for the Shofar to be blown. They looked towards the holy Rebbe Elimelech who remained silently standing on the Bima wrapped in a Tallis, with tears rolling down his face.

Suddenly he cried out:

"Ribono Shel Olam! (Master of the universe) If a Jew drops his Tefillin on the floor, he immediately jumps to lift it up, and kisses it with great love. The Talmud in Brochos states that it is written in Your Tefillin:

'Mi K'amcha Yisroel' – Who is like your great nation, Yisroel!

Therefore, Ribono Shel Olam, please lift us up from our low status and sufferings and elevate us in accordance with Your love for us!"

KIDDUSH SPONSOR

The Veitzer family is delighted to sponsor Kiddush in honor of the May birth of Sara Bina Bracha. Diane and Eliyahu are enormously grateful for the overflowing Brachos with which they’ve been blessed since meeting through Aish less than two years ago. The Veitzers also celebrate Diane’s 45th birthday today, the 26th of Elul.  We are thrilled to share these celebrations with the entire community, which has supported us in every possible way.

SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR

Richard and Beverly Horowitz are sponsoring Seudah Shlishis in honor of the marriage of  R’ Naftali & Ora Kreisler and Sheva Brachos of Yehoshua (Jason) and Lea Raher."

Yariv Newman is sponsoring Seudah Shlishis in honor of the entire Aish community, Richard Horowitz, and Louis Kemp for being relentless in their quest to see him back in Israel.  Yariv is leaving to go learn in Yeshiva, and will also be the guest of honor at Israel's largest film festival.

MAZAL TOV

Mazal Tov to R’ Naftali and Ora Kreisler on their marriage!

Mazal Tov to Yehoshua (Jason) and Lea Raher on their marriage in Ohio!

THANK YOU

Thank you to Joanna Brookler and Pamela Cohen for driving the Aish route of Tomchei Shabbos!

Thank you to Washington Mutual Bank for allowing us to use their parking lot!

Thank you to Pico Cleaners for cleaning all our Tallisim for the New Year!

Thank you to the Jewish Federation for their generous High Holiday security grant!

KIRUV AND LEARNING-STRIKING A SUCCESSFUL BALANCE

This Shabbos, Michael Abramson’s Kiruv Kollel Class at 5:45pm will feature guest speaker R’ Baruch Gradon (Rosh Kollel of Merkaz HaTorah) on the vital topic of balancing our obligations of Kiruv and personal learning. Light refreshments will be served.

HIGH HOLIDAYS AT AISH

We are almost full! Those that have signed up will have a seat card waiting for them at Shul. Find your card and put it on any available seat of your choice and keep it there throughout the Holidays. Due to our full capacity we ask that parents do not allow their children to use seats. Thank you!

ROSH HASHANA AND YOM KIPPUR AUCTION

Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on all upcoming RH and YK Aliyos! See the auction sheets on your seats! ContactBill@jumboloanpro.com to bid!

HIGH HOLIDAY PARKING EXEMPTION

Councilman Jack Weiss has kindly arranged to exempt parking enforcement for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos from 3pm Erev Chag to 10pm Motzei Shabbas. Please note that meters, tow away zones, red zones, and other safety violations are not exempted. Contact the Councilman's office for exact street exemptions.

SLICHOS THIS MOTZEI SHABBOS

Don’t forget that Slichos begins this Motzei Shabbos at 12:30 am here at Aish!

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 or go to sweetnewyear.com.

MEAL MAYVENS

We are always looking for more meal mayvens especially over the Holidays! See Mark Shmagin.

TEFILLAH SKILLS FOR ROSH HASHANA

R’ Simcha will be giving his last class before RH this Sun morning! Due to Slichos, the men’s class will be cancelled but the women’s 9am class will be on as R’ Simcha addresses, “Tefillah Skills for Rosh Hashana.”

GEM ISRAEL LEARNING PROGRAM

A unique opportunity for Jewish women 30+ (husbands too!) to learn and tour in Jerusalem at Gem Oct 15 – 25. Visit their website for info and application at aish.com/gem.

 JEWISH LAW TIP

No breath may taken between the short beeps of the Teruah, or the longer beeps between each Shevarim. There are two views of how to blow the Shevarim-Terurah combination. Some hold that no breath may be taken between them and even B’diavad, a breath between them invalidates the blast. Others hold that a breath should be taken between the Shevarim and the Teruah. The custom in most congregations is to do it both ways; the Tekios before Musaf are blown with no breath taken between the Shevarim-Teruah, while the Tekios during and after Musaf are blown with a break for drawing a breath between the Shevarim-Teruah. There are several ways to blow the Shevarim sound. Some blow short, straight blasts, others make a slight undulation. Some opinions hold that when the Shevarim-Teruah sound is blown, there may not be any break at all between them. Some authorities insist that the Tekiah sound be straight and clear from beginning to end, with no fluctuation of pitch throughout the entire blast.

OTHER

FLOWERS BY PIERRE now accepting orders for specialty floral and orchid arrangements for the High Holidays. Choose from gorgeous centerpieces to unique floral designs. To order, please call 310-435-0779. All orders must be placed no later than Monday September 10th. 

Have a wonderful Shabbos.