Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Rebbetzin Rigler at Aish!
Dear Members of the Aish
It is my privilege to announce a very special workshop for women by Rebbetzin Rigler! She is the acclaimed author of “Holy Woman” and now “Lights from
We hope to see you there!!
Community & Hospitality Coordinator
Aish
Phone:310.278.8672 ext. 305
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Alsberg Family Passing
Dear Members of the Aish
It is with regret that I must announce the passing of Mrs. Lauri Alsberg’s father. The Alsberg’s invite the community to daven Mincha/Maariv at their home at
They will be accepting Shiva calls between the hours of
May the Omnipresent console them among the other mourners of
Karen Siles
Community & Hospitality Coordinator
Aish
Phone:310.278.8672 ext. 305
Friday, October 26, 2007
Shabbos Bulletin
Parshas Vayera
Shabbos Schedule
Fri, Oct 26
Sat, Oct 27
09:15 am Krias HaTorah Nat Eisman
09:52 am Krias Shema (latest time)
11:00 am Kiddush
Tough Love
04:15 pm Gemara Brachos R’ Denbo
Dvar Torah R’ Sorani/R’ Denbo
Weekday Schedule
Sun Oct 28- Fri Nov 2
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light
07:00/8:00 am Sun. Shacharis
09:52 am Latest Shema
10:46 am Latest Shacharis
Vayera - Hidden Losses
“Y’kach Nah M’at Mayim....Let a little water be drawn”
R’ Yisroel Salant once found himself together with his colleague, R’ Mordechai Meltzer in one of the little Shuls in Vilna for Mincha (afternoon prayers). R’ Mordechai poured a generous amount of water from the basin to wash his hands, in accordance with the Halacha (Jewish law). However, R’ Yisroel took only a small amount of water. In fact it was barely enough to make his hands wet.
“Is it not preferable to use more water to wash the hands before davening?” R’ Mordechai politely inquired from R’ Yisroel.
“Certainly,” answered R Yisroel.
“However it appears to me that this little Shul has a fixed number of Mispalellim (congregants) and I see there are no guests. No doubt the Shamash (sexton) draws only enough water for the regulars. If we use too much water and there is a shortage, it will be noticed by the Gabbai (warden) and he will be upset with the Shamash. Indeed he may have his salary reduced or even lose his job!!”
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
The Aish Community is sponsoring Kiddush in honor of our dear friends who are going to
Esther & Jon Nicoll who have been pillars of Chesed (and the Chesed Committee),
Marc Morrison who has been a greeter and helped organize our Kiddushes,
Dahlia & Don Weinreich who continually demonstrate their committment to personal growth and the success of Aish's hospitality program.
Naami Heller who has served the community with love and dedication.
We will miss you all and wish you Hatzlacha U'Bracha in Eretz HaKodesh.
SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR
Jon and Esther Nicoll are sponsoring Seudah Shlishis in honor of a recent miracle from Hashem. When our son Yisroel Yaakov was born, some tests came back “positive” for a rare disorder. Additional tests were done and after 10 long days the results came back as a false positive. We are grateful and indebted to Hashem for His infinite kindness and deliverance of a healthy baby boy.
THANK YOU
Heather Cox would like to thank everyone in the Aish community who had a part in her path to Yiddishkeit. As my wedding is two weeks away, I want to let you know that I was only able to get to this point in my life by the grace of
G-d and the kindness of the Aish LA staff and community. Thank you!
The Nicoll family thanks the Aish community and its Rabbinical body who inspired, supported and led us on the path of Teshuva, our return to our heritage and Yiddishkeit! We are forever indebted and grateful for all the kindness shown to us as we leave to Eretz Yisroel in pursuit of spiritual growth.
Thank you to Jon Sher for driving the Tomchei Shabbos route this week.
SEPHARDIC SHABBATON AT AISH LA/NESSAH THIS SHABBOS!
Aish LA is excited to welcome our Sephardic students for our first Sephardic Shabbaton led by R’ Dave Sorani and R’ Chaim Levy. Don’t miss Fri. night’s Kabbalos Shabbos, Sephardic style! Shabbat morning services will be at Nessah Synogague followed by a joint Aish LA/Nessah luncheon.
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!
SARA YOCHEVED RIGLER SUN NOV 11
Women, you do not want to miss out on this special workshop with Sara Yocheved Rigler entitled “Dressing the Soul: Acquiring Your Spiritual Wardrobe”, a practical workshop focusing on acquiring the basic character traits that constitute the foundations of your spiritual "wardrobe." Sun Nov 11th
REBBETZIN HELLER SHABBATON NOV 30TH!
Save the date! Our annual Rebbetzin Heller Shabbaton Nov 30th! Details to follow!
oung couples sushi making
Join other young couples for a night of sushi, sake, and socializing with top Kosher chef Samantha Garelick! Catch up with old friends and meet new ones, Sun Oct 28,
HEBREW NAMES
Men, we need your full Hebrew names if you want to be called to the Torah. Please email your names to Karen at KSiles@aishla.com.
HACNOSSAS SEFER TORAH THIS SUN OCT 28TH
Aish
WOMEN’S TEHILLIM
Please join the women’s weekly Tehillim group each Tues eve at
JEWISH LAW TIP
On Shabbos, the Chanukah Menorah may not be moved with one's hands for any reason, neither while the lights are burning nor after they are extinguished. If necessary it may be moved with one's foot or elbow after the lights have burned out. If the place where the Menorah is standing is needed for another purpose, a non-Jew may be asked to move the Menorah after the lights are extinguished.
Candle lighting must take place as close as possible to the end of Shabbos. Indeed, some have the custom of lighting Chanukah candles even before Havdalah, while others light them immediately after Havdalah. One should hurry home from Shul and immediately recite Havdalah or light Chanukah candles.
It has been a pleasure working with all of you.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Aish Partners Conference-Special Deal This Week ONLY!
The Aish Annual Partners Conference is Thursday November 8 - Sunday, October 11.
Don’t miss the time with R’ Noah Weinberg and the best teachers of Aish International!
Special Deal for anyone who books this week:
$100 rebate for the cost of the Partners Conference program per person.
For more information call Barbara at 310-278-8672 ext. 704 or email her at Barbara@aishla.com.
Go to this link for a schedule and the Partner Conference link:
Shortcut to: http://www.partnersconference.com/PC2007/Emails/schedule.htm
Friday, October 19, 2007
Shabbos Bulletin
Parshas Lech Lecha
Shabbos Schedule
Fri, Oct 19
Sat, Oct 20
09:15 am Krias HaTorah Rabbi Lichtenstein
09:47 am Krias Shema (latest time)
11:00 am Kiddush
“Pleasure”
Daf Yomi (between Mincha and Maariv)R’ Denbo
Weekday Schedule
Sun Oct 21- Fri Oct 26
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light
07:00/8:00 am Sun. Shacharis
09:49 am Latest Shema
10:46 am Latest Shacharis
14:2 “They made a war with Bera the king of
Rabbi Yonason Eibeshitz of
“Who knows the name of the king of
“Beh’ra was the king of
“I am surprised at you, Yonason,” declared the Rebbe.
“Does it not say in Pitom Haketores in the Davening that the king of
Little Yonason did not miss a beat:
“Yes Rebbe, in the beginning his name was Beh’ra (with evil) but after
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
Aish LA is sponsoring Kiddush in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Keith and Scott Arky. We wish the Arky family a hearty Mazal Tov and may they only see joy and happiness from all their children.
SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Cohen are sponsoring Seudas Shlishis as a Seudas Hoda’ah in honor of their son, Gavriel's 5th birthday.
MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to the Arky family on Keith and Scott’s Bar Mitzvah!
THANK YOU
Thank you to Don Weinreich for driving the Tomchei Shabbos route this week!
AISH PARTNERS 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
YOUNG COUPLES SUSHI MAKING AND SAKE TASTING!
Join other young couples for a night of sushi, sake, and socializing! Catch up with old friends and meet new ones, Sun Oct 28,
MISHEBERECH LIST
We are beginning a new Misheberech list. Please send in all names to naami@aishla.com.
NEW SHACHARIS MINYAN STARTS THIS SUN!
We are starting a new Sunday Shacharis Minyan at
HACHNOSSAS SEFER TORAH ON SUN, OCT 28
The new Pico Robertson Kollel, Merkaz Hatorah invites you to Hachnossas Sefer Torah dedicated by Zvi and Leila Eilat and family, Sun Oct 28 at Young Israel of Century City,
SEPHARDIC SHABBATON AT AISH NEXT SHABBOS!
Aish LA is excited to announce its first ever Sephardic Shabbaton at Aish next Shabbos, Oct. 26-27th for our Sephardi students, led by R’ Dave Sorani and R’ Chaim Levy. Don’t miss next weeks Kabbalos Shabbos, Sephardic style!
BEGINNER’S MISHNAH GOING ON NOW!
If you haven’t yet experienced David Notowitz’s Beginner’s Mishna class, join him every Wed at
TALMUD AND MISHNE BRURAH WITH R’ COHEN
R’ Cohen's weekly
WOMEN’S TEHILLIM
Please join the women’s weekly Tehillim group each Tues eve at
JEWISH LAW TIP
Al Hanissim is added on Chanukah to the Shemone Esrei and in Bentching.
If it is forgotten we do not repeat Davening or Bentching.
If one remembers before saying “Shem HaShem” it can be inserted at that
point.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Shabbos Bulletin
Parshas Noach-Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Shabbos Schedule
Fri, Oct 12
Sat, Oct 13
09:15 am Hallel
09:30 am Krias HaTorah Yehuda Sher
09:47 am Krias Shema (latest time)
10:30 am Dvar Torah Jon Sher
11:00 am Dvar Torah Yehuda Sher
11:10 am Kiddush
Did Noach miss the boat?
Daf Yomi (between Mincha and Maariv) R’ Denbo
Weekday Schedule
Sun Oct 14- Fri Oct 19
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light
08:00 am Sun. Shacharis
09:47 am Latest Shema
10:45 am Latest Shacharis
Noach – A Chicken on the Loose
Breishis
Medrash Rabbah: This refers to theft of an object of insignificant value.
R’ Isser Zalman Meltzer, the Rosh HaYeshiva of Etz Chaim in Yerushalayim a generation ago, was known to be a person of scrupulous honesty. One day as he walked in the street, deeply engrossed in thought, he by accident opened a gate and entered into a courtyard in Mea Shearim. As he walked in, a chicken took the opportunity to escape through the open gate into the street. R’ Issar Zalman immediately realized what had happened. He turned around and began to pursue the hapless chicken. The scene was farcical. Here was one of the most renowned sages of
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
Jon and Adinah Sher are sponsoring Kiddush in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Yehuda Noah.
SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR
Brian Slome and Tova Shadel are sponsoring Seudah Shilshis in honor of their engagement and to say thank you to the entire Aish community for inspiring their growth in Torah. Everyone is invited to their Vort this Sun Oct 14th at the Summers home, 1453
MAZAL TOV
Mazal Tov to Yehuda Noah Sher on his becoming a Bar Mitzvah!
Mazal Tov to Brian Slome and Tova Shadel on their engagement!
Mazal Tov to Ryan Schneider and Lisa Ansell on their engagement!
Mazal Tov on the wedding of Eliana Hill and Dovid Modlinger this past Tues!
THANK YOU
A huge thank you and Yasher Koach to the community for hosting myriads of guests over Rosh Hashana and Succos!
Thank you to Bill Gross and Ross Hirschmann for their masterful handling of the Simchas Torah auction!
Thank you to Daniel Pomeranz and Binyamin Sarto for doing the evening auction!
Thank you to Marty and Liane Pritikin for their work collecting the Kiddush/ Havdala bids.
Thank you to Rebbetzin Braverman for giving the women’s Simchas Torah shiur!
Thank you to Rebbetzin Cohen for providing the candy for kids!
Thank you to all those who helped with the Yom Tov leyning including Yisroel Heller, Elchonon Cohen, Sholom Aba Markman, and Nat Eisman!
Thank you to Fredy and Jorge for the delicious BBQ! Please relay your thanks!
Thank you to Steve Fox and his sons, Simon and Jacob for driving the Tomchei Shabbos route!
SIMCHAS TORAH AUCTION!
Thank you to all of those who so generously bid during our Simchas Torah auction. If you haven’t yet contacted Naami with your pledge amount please do so ASAP!
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
MINYAN ATTENDEES
Now that the Bochurim are back in Yeshiva we need you to show support for our morning Minyanim at
NEW SUNDAY SHACHARIS MINYAN
We are starting a new Sunday Shacharis minyan at
YOUNG COUPLES SUSHI MAKING
Join other young couples for a night of sushi, sake, and socializing! Catch up with old friends and meet new ones, Sun Oct 28,
BEGINNER’S MISHNA STARTS THIS WED!
David Notowitz’s Beginner’s Mishna starts again this Wed Oct 17th at
MISHNE BRURAH WITH R COHEN
R’ Cohen has begun the laws of Chanuka in his
AGUDATH
Halachic Conference this Motzei Shabbos and Sun morning with R’ Chaim Kohn and Rebbetzin Leah Kohn. For further detail please see the flyers in the back of the shul.
WOMEN’S TEHILLIM
Please join the women’s weekly Tehillim group each Tues eve at
JEWISH LAW TIP
The blessing over wine exempts other beverages that are being drunk only if one drinks a m’law lugmov (1.66 fl oz) of wine.
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OTHER COMMUNITY
Help send Jyl Riendeau to the Manischewitz cooking finals!! To get to the top three to have a cook off Jill needs everyone to vote for her stuffed chicken breast recipe everyday until October 15th. Go to http://www.manischewitz.com/ and under the contest you will find her listed as Jyl of Los Angeles Stuffed Chicken Breasts!
Looking for someone who would be willing to drive Rabbi Meir Schuster around LA (for a fee) between Oct. 18-25. Contact Aryeh@aishla.com.
Have a great Shabbos.
