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.
