Parshas Pinchas:

Jul 19, 2008 / 16 Tammuz 5768

 

Shabbos Schedule

Fri, Jul 18

06:30 pm                              Mincha

07:45 pm                              Candle Lighting

08:45 pm                              Krias Shema                       (earliest time)

Sat, Jul 19

08:25 am                              Shacharis                            Gabbai S. Gross

09:15 am                              Krias HaTorah                   Nat Eisman

09:27 am                              Krias Shema                       (latest time)

10:15 am                              Spirituality 101                  R Heller

10:15 am                              Dvar Torah:                         R Markman

                                                “A Message from Rav Noach Weinberg”

11:00 am                              Kiddush       

11:30 am                              Shiur                                      R Cohen

                                                “Eliot Spitzer revisited”

06:15 pm                              InReach Parsha Class    R Sorani

06:30 pm                              Kiruv Kollel                          R’ Azriel Muller

06:30 pm                              Pirkei Avos                          Howard Witkin

06:45 pm                              Gemara Brochos              R Cohen

06:30 pm                              Shabbos Summer Mincha

07:30 pm                              Mincha         

08:00 pm                              Seudah Shlishis

                                                “The Shul Secret”             Jacob Pelta

 

Weekday Schedule

Sun Jul 20 – Fri Jul 25

04:33 am                              Fast Begins – Sun Jul 20, 17 Tammuz

04:47 am                              Earliest Tallis – Pinchas

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

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

07/8:00 am                          Sunday Shacharis

09:27 am                              Latest Shema

10:38 am                              Latest Shacharis

01:35 pm                              Earliest Mincha

06:35 pm                              Plag HaMincha

05:40 pm                              Summer Mincha

07:50 pm                      Mincha/Maariv

09:00 pm                       Maariv b’zmano

07:41 pm                      Candle Lighting next week- Mattos, Parshas PInchas

 

in-Reach Class Schedule

(At Aish unless specified)

Sun                9:00 am        Hilchos Tefilos                               N. Eisman

Sun                8:00pm         Book of Joshua (10 weeks)       R Weinberg

Mon-Fri         6:50 am        Gemara                                            R Cohen

Mon-Fri         7:00am         Kiruv Kollel B’Chevrusa             M. Abramson

Mon-Fri         8:30 am        Mishne Brura:                                R Cohen

Laws of Prayer     

Tues              8:15 am        Tehillim Group                                Weinsteins

Wed               8:00 am        Valley AM Learning                      R Heller

Wed               11:00 am      Mommy, Me and Torah                Rbzn Shenker

Wed               7:45 pm        Gemara Skills                                 R Shenker

 

Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits on Child-Raising Part 4: Security

 

In previous weeks, Rabbi Berkovits discussed at length the importance and benefits of giving children a happy attitude towards life, and how parents can go about creating this happiness. This week, Rabbi Berkovits begins discussing another crucially important aspect of a healthy childhood.

 

In a relationship with Hashem, an essential element is bitachon (trusting G-d). Where and how does one learn bitachon? How does one learn to trust? Where is one exposed to the very existence of the concept of security?

 

The entire premise of bitachon – the idea of being somech (dependent), to rely, to trust – is acquired as a child. The concept of bitachon is introduced to a child at a very young age, in the form of the security he feels from his parents. One who did not experience this dimension as a child does not - or, more precisely, cannot – understand what bitachon is all about, later in life. While there are fundamental precepts in Judaism that can be acquired intellectually, bitachon is not on that list. It is impossible to teach how to trust, how to feel secure, by means of sechel (intellect).

 

We see the results: Kids raised in environments that foster trust generally grow up to be trusting people. They more than understand bitachon – they feel it. Whereas, children who grow up in volatile situations, where no one day has bearing on the next, and without security, tend to have a hard time trusting later in life. Having been raised in a setting where one had no way of knowing what would be from one day to the next, they will likely continue experiencing life with an ingrained uncertainty: You never know.

 

One must create security for his children from a young age. Delicate souls that they are, children must never live in pachad (fear). Children must be made to feel that they can trust parents, so that they feel secure with themselves. This is the cornerstone of what can later develop into a secure, trusting adult.

 

We previously discussed the idea that happy people don’t kill and steal; the side benefits of security are likewise important. Secure people have an easier time dealing with society, they’re not jealous, they can take insult. Regarding life in general, they are better equipped to handle disappointment and adversity. And the list goes on.

 

To be continued…

Shabbat Shalom, R Moshe Cohen

 

Halacha of the week

 

Announcements:

Kiddush sponsor

Kiddush is sponsored by the Barnadjian family with gratitude to The Almighty who has blessed our family, and to the AISH community for being AISH!  May Hashem continue to guide all of Klal Yisroel in His ways. Happy birthday Peninah, and happy 7^th anniv. to Laura and Mehrdad.

 

seudah shlishis sponsor

Seudah Shlishis is sponsored by Jacob Pelta in honor of the yahrtzeit of his father, Yehuda Leib ben Yaakov, of blessed memory (20 Tammuz). May his neshama have an aliyah.

 

Thank you

Thank you to­­­­­­­­­­­ Jon Sher for driving the Tomchei Shabbos route this week.

 

NEW SHABBOS DAVENING TIME

Beginning Aug 2, Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Av, Shabbos Shacharis will be at 8:45 am instead of 8:25 am for a two-month trial period.  We intend to finish at 11:00 am. 

 

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!

We are still mailing out Aish’s new and exciting 2008-9 Membership Packages. Please return them to Aish ASAP! Addt’l applications are available in the back of the shul. Please note the following clarifications: the Family Associate membership is $900 ($75/month) and the Single Associate is $600 ($50/month). 

 

VISITING SCHOLAR RAV AZRIEL MULLER
R’ Azriel Muller, shlita, a talmid of R’ Moshe Feinstein ztz"l & Exec Director of Orech L'Shabbos will speak this motzei Shabbos at 9:30 pm at the home of Michael & Alex Abramson, 8862 Cashio St. Motzei Shabbos learning is dedicated in memory of Barbara Desatnik, Basha Bracha bas Mendel.  The Melaveh Malkah will also benefit Orech L'Shabbos, an organization that assists the poor & needy in Jerusalem. Refreshments will be served. Today’s Kiruv Kollel (6:30pm @ Aish) will be taught by R’ Muller on the halachos, shailos, & teshuvos of R’ Feinstein.

 

FAST ON SUNDAY

This Sunday, Jul 20^th/17 Tammuz, is a fast day for Klal Yisrael that commemorates five tragedies that happened to the Jewish people on this day.  The fast begins at 4:33 am.

 

ATTENTION: VIDEO CONFERENCE ON 17 TAMMUZ

Our weekly Sunday video conference with R’ Simcha Weinberg will not take place this week because of the fast. We plan to resume the following week.  Thank you.

 

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Parents!  The Childcare Team has prepared a brief, community-wide survey that was emailed to you and is available in the back of the shul.  Please provide input for improving our Childcare Program, and return it by email or by hand to Tamar in the Aish Office by this coming Thurs.

 

SEED PROGRAM

The Aish community is hosting two avreichim and their wives from Rav Berkovitz’s kollel in Yerushalayim from Aug 6 – Aug 21. We still need homes, cars, and weekday dinners for them. We are also looking for people from Aish who want to learn with them.  Limited availability – first come, first served!  There is no charge for this exceptional opportunity. To help out or to schedule learning, contact Tamar at tsullivan@aishla.com.

 

THE BUSY WOMAN’S PARSHA CLASS

 

The Jeff's Gourmet Sausage 5:40pm Mincha Challenge!.

Jeff's Gourmet Sausage challenges the Aish community to increase attendance for the 5:40pm mincha, Sun. thru Thurs.  For all those in attendance 5 days per week, a special discount will be given for delicious Jeff's sausages.  There may also be some surprise delicacies served directly after the minyan. This offer may not last long so get to the 5:40pm minyan this week!

Warning:  Jeff's Gourmet Sausages are addicting and fleishig.

 

COMMUNITY BUILDING CORNER

The Education Team is bringing R’ Muller to this week’s Motzei Shabbos. Also, the daily Kiruv Kollel is happening from 7-7:30am. Come on in for chavrusa learning.

 

The Greeter/Hospitality Team is preparing a schedule for community members to participate as Shabbos Greeters at shul.  More efforts to arrange host families are also being made.

 

The Security Team is working on a grant and coordinating with the Greeter Team.

 

The Childcare Team is gathering surveys from parents due this week.

 

The Membership Team has sent out the 2008-09 membership packages and eagerly awaits your prompt response.

 

-The Social Team is planning a community-wide hike & BBQ in the Malibu Mtns in Aug.

 

-The first Marketing Team meeting will take place this Mon, Jul 21 at 8:30

 

Aish Class information:

 

MIDDOS FOR MARRIAGE: PERFECT YOURSELF TO PERFECT YOUR MARRIAGE

Middos for Marriage is aimed at fixing the biggest problem in your marriage – YOU! This series is for those of you married under five years (please respect this).

We have a phenomenal line-up of speakers and subjects:

 

Today (Jul 19) at 11:30am in the Seminar Rm – Sharon Shenker – Inner Strength – Women only

July 26 – Rabbi Yitz Jacobs – Balance – Men Only

 

Other teachers to include Brian Ross, R’ Dov Heller and Motti Shenker, Emunah Braverman and Tirtza Quinn, topics to include humility, self control, joy and enthusiasm.

 

YIRAS SHAMAYIM CLASS CANCELLED

Emunah Braverman’s weekly Shabbos class will not take place this Shabbos afternoon, the 19^th. We will resume on Shabbos afternoon, the 26th. 

 

JUl 28: YOUNG COUPLES

A class for young married (under five years) women at a private residence. The next topic will be “Tools to TUNE IN to the Bais Hamikdash.”  Please RSVP with Sharon Shenker.

 

jul 22: tues night tehillim

Join this tehillim group every Tues night at 8:15 pm at Ze’ev and Shoshana Weinstein’s home. 

 

JuL 23: Mommy, Me & Torah

For women and young children on Wed mornings at 11 am for one hour at Aish.  There is circle time with davening and songs, play time, and snack time, followed by a 30 minute parsha class with Rbtzn Sharon Shenker. Please tell any mommies you know about it. 

 

JUL 23: SKILLS-BASED GEMORA CLASS (4^TH CHAPTER OF BRACHOS)

A skills-based Gemora class every Wed at 7:30pm for men.  The class will include chevrusah preparation and a shiur with a threefold goal: a) create an enjoyable learning experience, b) develop learning skills, and c) delve into the wondrous depths of the Gemora. Hebrew reading required. Walk-ins welcome.  Contact R’ Motti Shenker for more details: motti@aishla.com.

 

JUL 23: ‘GEVURAH’ IS ALL THE RAGE!

Gevurah: “Raising the bar for 30-somethings and beyond” is a young professionals Torah class for 30+ year-old men and women. Next event: Wed from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Aish. Mendal Schwartz of the Chai Center will be speaking on “Cleansing Guilt.” For details, email erinbeverly@yahoo.com or call Eran at (310) 766-9105. We are now accepting sponsorships of $118 per class to cover costs. 

 

SHABBOS AFTERNOON SERIES FOR WOMEN

Mrs. Adina Sher will be teaching a 3-part Bais Hamikdash class at 6:30pm in the Aish annex beginning Shabbos, Jul 26.  Topics include Rebuilding the Bais Hamikdash, based on the Rambam’s Hilchos Bais Habechira (Jul 26), Ezekiel’s Vision of the Future Temple (Aug 2), and Mystical Insights on the 3^rd Temple, based on the Ramchal (Aug 9).