Friday, October 31, 2008
Baruch Dayan HaEmes
Dear Community,
We regret to inform you of the passing of the mother of Dan Weingarten, Vivian Pia Bente bas Herman Chaim.
The levaya will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday at Bais Yehuda (360 N. La Brea). The burial will immediately follow at Mt. Carmel (6406 E. Gage Ave., City of Commerce, CA 90040).
Minyanim will take place at 217 S. Citrus, LA, 90036, beginning with Sunday mincha/maariv at 4:30 pm followed by Monday Shachris at 7:00 am. The minyanim will continue at these times through Friday.
Shiva hours will be 7 am to noon and 3 pm to 9 pm at 217 S. Citrus, LA 90036.
Tamar Sullivan
Community & Hospitality Coordinator
Aish Los Angeles
(310) 278-8672 x 305
Misheberach List
Dear Community,
Attached is our updated misheberach list. If you would like to add a name, please leave it on my voicemail at 310 278 8672 x 305.
The list is updated weekly and names are deleted every Rosh Chodesh.
Good Shabbos,
Tamar Sullivan
Community & Hospitality Coordinator
Aish Los Angeles
(310) 278-8672 x 305
Shabbos Bulletin 11/01/08
Good Shabbos!
Parshas Noach:
Nov 1, 2008 / 3 Cheshvan 5769
Shabbos Schedule
Fri, Oct 31
05:42 pm Candle Lighting
05:47 pm Mincha
Hilchos Shabbos – Candlelighting Cont'd
06:05 pm Kabbalas Shabbos and Maariv
06:40 pm Krias Shema (earliest time)
Sat, Nov 1
08:45 am Shacharis Gabbaim R. Quinn & S. Gross
09:54 am Krias Shema (latest time)
09:30 am Krias HaTorah Nat Eisman
10:15 am Spirituality 101 R Heller
10:15 am Dvar Torah R Cohen
Civic Responsibility
11:00 am Kiddush
11:30 am Shiur R Cohen
Thinking Outside the Boat
11:30 am Young Couples Class R Shenker
Your Spouse's Love Language (MEN)
04:00 pm Kiruv Kollel M Abramson
04:45 pm Mincha
05:15 pm Seudah Shlishis – Sheva Brochos
Dvar Torah R Cohen
06:40 pm Maariv
Weekday Schedule
Sun Nov 2 – Fri Nov 7
05:28 am Earliest Tallis – Lech Lecha
7:00/8:00 am Sun. Shacharis
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light
08:55 am Latest Shema
09:49 am Latest Shacharis
12:07 pm Earliest Mincha
04:40 pm Weekday Mincha/Maariv
09:00 pm Maariv b'zmano
04:37 pm Candle Lighting next week – Lech Lecha
04:42 pm Next week Friday Mincha
in-Reach Class Schedule
(At Aish unless specified)
Sun 9:00 am Hilchos Tefilos N. Eisman
Sun 7:30 am Morning Kollel R Shenker
Mon-Fri 6:30 am Morning Kollel R Shenker
Mon-Fri 6:50 am Gemara R Cohen
Mon-Fri 8:30 am Mishne Brura: R Cohen
Laws of Prayer
Tues 8:15 pm Tehillim Group Weinsteins
Wed 8:00 am Valley AM Learning R Heller
Wed 11:00 am Mommy, Me & Torah Rbzn Shenker
Thurs 7:30 am Women's Parsha L. Pritikin
Thurs Noon Pirkei Avos H. Witkin
Noach – If I am not for myself…
Bereishis 6:9 "These are the generations of Noach; Noach was a righteous man"
Rashi: This teaches that the main legacy of righteous people is their good deeds.
When the Gaon Reb Yaakov Yosef Charif was a Rabbi in New York, one of the wealthiest Jews in the city came to visit him and said: "For many years now I have worked to amass a great fortune, and now Boruch HaShem, I have been successful. However, I am an old man, and I have been unable to learn as much as I would have liked. I wish to do something that will ensure that I receive a decent portion in the world to come. My sons are like me and are devoted to the business, and I fear that after I have departed they will not do for me as much as I need."
Rav Yaakov Yosef replied that he should donate a generous amount to several Torah institutions and cited the Rashi above. Then he added, "A person should not rely on his children's good deeds. This is especially true in our generation, where often a child's involvement in Yiddishkeit is limited to a 'maftir' and a 'niftar.' The wealthy Jew had a puzzled look on his face.
R. Yaakov Yosef explained himself further: "The maftir is what he reads when he receives his aliyah at his bar mitzvah; and the niftar is when he says kaddish for a deceased parent!"
Shabbat Shalom, R' Moshe Cohen
The 10th Annual Aish HaTorah Partner's Conference
The 10th Annual Aish Partner's Conference is December 4-7. 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, register at www.partnersconference.com! It always sells out. See Rabbi Markman for details or call him at 310-278-8672 ext. 601 for more information.
Partner's Conference participants will experience over 40 of the best classes and workshops presented by Aish's most experienced teachers. Session streams include: classes for beginners, family & singles classes, women's only classes, advanced classes, practical Kiruv classes, and many others...
HALACHA OF THE WEEK
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to ask your Jewish-related questions to Rabbi Cohen at asktherabbi@aishla.com. All questions will be answered and two will be published in the bulletin each week.
SEND IN YOUR QUESTIONS THIS WEEK – THE FIRST RAFFLE IS NEXT SHABBOS.
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Q: What is the proper way to dispose of the lulav and esrog? Is it preferable that the esrog be eaten in some form and, if this is not desirable, can it be disposed of in the same manner as the lulav?
A: It is permissible to dispose of the lulav, hadasim, arovos and esrogim (that are not from Israel) in the green bins. It is better to wrap them in newspaper first. Esrogim that are from Eretz Yisroel should preferably be returned to the store from which they were purchased and sent back to Eretz Yisroel. They may be eaten, but even the peels and pits must be eaten because they have kedushas shviis. They may not be kept after Tu B'shevat.
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Q: When I am davening shemonei esrei and am not finished before the chazan begins kedushah, am I allowed to respond?
A: You are correct that if you are in the middle of shemonei esrei you cannot respond and you must pause and listen while the chazzan says "kadosh…" and "boruch..." In order to respond, you need to have said: "yeheyu l'ratzon..." at the end of the shemonei esrei.
* If you think any of these cases apply to you, please make sure to ask your own question because your particular details may render a different answer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Kiddush sponsor
Last week's Kiddush was sponsored by Norm and Tziporah Pomeranz in honor of Norm's father, Shmuel Yaakov ben Reb Avraham (30 Tishrei). May his neshama have an aliyah.
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Gary and Maxine Rosenzweig in honor of Tamar Sullivan and her hard work, Rick & Jill Kahn, Marshall & Ellie Jaffe, Bill & Nanci Gross, Ze'ev & Meira Amster, Peter & Sarah Weintraub, Dan & Nancy Robbins, Alan & Ronit Karben, and Jeff & Judy Gruen for making Sukkot very special for our family.
seudah shlishis
Seudah Shlishis sheva brachos are sponsored by Dick and Bev Horowitz in honor of the recent marriage of Yaakov Yehuda and Maya Bush.
MAZAL TOV
To Nat and Reina Eisman on the birth and bris of their son, Matisyahu. May he grow to Torah, chupah, and maasim tovim.
To Rabbi Yitz and Chavi Jacobs on the recent birth of their son. Community men are invited to the shalom zochar on Fri night from 8:30 – 10:30 pm at 1511 S. Reeves St. The bris will IY"H take place Mon at 8:30 am at Aish.
To Yaakov Yehuda and Maya Bush on their recent wedding. May you merit to build a bayis ne'eman b'yisroel!
To Dr. Joel and Shelley Schwartz on the engagement of their daughter Rachel to Yitzchok Seligman of Los Angeles who is learning at the Mir. The Vort is at their home, 365 N. Poinsettia, on Sun night at 7:45pm.
THANK YOU
To Isaac and Joanna (Brookler) Benporat for driving the Tomchei Shabbos route this week.
Frederica Barlaz wants to thank the community for their overwhelming concern and support after her recent accident. She is back at home and welcomes calls and visitors.
TICK TOCK
Don't forget to change your clocks on motsai Shabbos and enjoy your extra hour of sleep on Sun morning!
MORNING MINYAN
Now that our children have gone back to yeshiva, the continuation of the 7:30 am Shachris minyan depends on community participation.
CAN YOU HELP?
If you saw an auto vs. pedestrian accident last Shabbos afternoon (Oct 25) at approximately 5:50 p.m. at the intersection of Pico and Doheny, please call (310) 422-7067. The injured pedestrian (an Aish member) needs to identify any witnesses.
CHOLENT COOKOFF!
Is anyone ready to take on R Dave Sorani in the next Aish Cholent Cookoff? Contact Tamar or R Sorani as soon as possible if you think you might have the culinary strength to compete.
B'NOS AT AISH!
B'nos is a Shabbos afternoon program for girls run by Bais Yaakov students. The Pico-Robertson branch of B'nos will begin next Shabbos at Aish! All girls in grades pre-1A to 7th grade are invited to participate from 2:50 pm – 4:00 pm. Come try out the activities, games, learning and refreshments. No charge. For more information or to sponsor a Shabbos, please contact Esther at (310) 838-4568.
MBA/LAW SCHOOL MISSION TO ISRAEL
This past week, Chuck Boxenbaum and R Dave Sorani hosted 100 young professionals, MBA, and Law students at an exclusive cocktail party where Shamrock Holdings' chairman Stanley Gold addressed the group. The event is a precursor to R. Sorani's Dec 2008 mission to Israel for MBA and Law students. If you would like more information about R. Sorani's mission to Israel, please contact him or Mark Shmagin.
NOV 3 & 4: MUSSAR VAADIM FOR MEN AND WOMEN
This is your last chance to join Rabbi Leib Kelemen's LA Mussar Vaad. Once the vaadim start, no one may join. If you are interested, please speak to Reuven Faumann immediately: raf622@mac.com or (310) 927-2146.
NOV 14: FRIDAY GET-2-GETHER
It was huge the first time – and this one is going to be humongous. A Friday evening event for young couples (seriously dating, engaged, or married for under 5 years) where couples host other couples for dinner, then meet up for a dessert oneg afterwards. Now looking for hosts and guests. All those interested, please rush over to speak to R Motti or Sharon Shenker before it is too late.
COMMUNITY CORNER
AISH WOMEN’S TORAH INITIATIVE presents esteemed Rebbetzin, MRS. FRUMIE KRAUSE, teaching a five session series “YOU AND THE SHEMONEI ESREI – Making an IN-Depth Connection.” Starting Tues, Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 2 & 9 @ 7:45 pm @ the home of Ellie Kulman, 9339 Cresta Dr. in Beverlywood. $10 per session. For info call Tamar at 310-278-8672 x 305.
KIRUV PLANNING TEAM MEETING, this Sun 3:45pm at Aish. Agenda: Building teams for outreach and inreach.
SHUL TEAM MEETING, this Mon 8pm, at Aish. Agenda: Enhancing our Miyanim.
MEMBERSHIP TEAM MEETING, this Tues 5pm at Aish. Agenda: Reviewing 2008-09 results.
AISH CLASS INFORMATION:
MORNING KOLLEL
To join the daily morning learning program, please speak to Rabbi Motti Shenker. Shacharis is at 6:30 am (Sundays at 7:30 am) and is followed by chavrusa learning of Arvei Pesachim.
NOV 1: BUILD A BETTER MARRIAGE
It's back, bigger, and bouncier than ever! Eight weeks of Shalom Bayis – marital harmony – classes for young couples (seriously dating, engaged, or married for under 5 years).
TODAY – R Shenker – Learn to Speak your Spouse's Love Language – Seminar Rm @ 11:30 am (MEN)
NOV 2: THE TEN REASONS WHY PEOPLE MARRY THE WRONG PERSON
Because no one wants to make a mistake! Rabbi Dov Heller, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. At the Aish Center at 8:00pm. NO CHARGE. To reserve your place, you must call (310) 659-7449 or email dov@claritytalk.com.
NOV 5: Mommy, Me & Torah
For women & young children every Wed at 11 am for one hour at Aish. There is circle time with davening, songs, play, and snack time, followed by a 30 min parsha class with Rbtzn Shenker.
NOV 6: THE BUSY WOMAN'S PARSHA CLASS IS BACK!
Too tired for an 8pm shiur after work? Always wonder what's in the entire parsha? Don't even know what a parsha is? Come to this new class designed especially for women of all levels. Every Thurs at 7:30 am (that's right, am). Taught by Liane Pritikin.
NOV 16: HALACHOS OF CARING FOR AN INFANT ON SHABBOS
Valuable, need-to-know halachos for any mommy or mommy-to-be of children under 2 years old. This class will be taught by Rbzn Cohen at 9:00 am at the Aish Center. No charge.
Tamar Sullivan
Community & Hospitality Coordinator
Aish Los Angeles
(310) 278-8672 x 305
Monday, October 27, 2008
Shiva Hours
Dear Community,
Rabbi Kevin Bemel is sitting shiva at 204 S. Swall in the backyard guest house. Please use the side gate to get to the back.
Shiva hours are from 9 am until 5 pm this week.
Tamar Sullivan
Community & Hospitality Coordinator
Aish Los Angeles
(310) 278-8672 x 305
Community News
Dear Community,
Rabbi Kevin Bemel is scheduled to bury his father at Riverside National Cemetery at March Air Force Base in Riverside tomorrow, Tuesday, at 9:45 am. If you are able to help make a minyan at the burial but need transportation assistance, please reply to this email.
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One of our dear community members, Frederica Barlaz, was hit by car while walking to a shiur this past Shabbos. She is currently at Cedars Sinai hospital and would very much appreciate calls and visits. You can reach her at 310 423-8024. She is in room 8024 in the North Tower at Cedars Sinai. General visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Her Hebrew name is Fraidela Aliza bas Bracha. Please take a moment to daven for her and wish her a refuah shleima.
Details are needed to update the police report. If you saw or know anything about the accident, please reply to this email as soon as possible.
Tamar Sullivan
Community & Hospitality Coordinator
Aish Los Angeles
(310) 278-8672 x 305
Dear Community,
One of our dear community members, Frederica Barlaz, was hit by car while walking to a shiur this past Shabbos. She is currently at Cedars Sinai hospital and would very much appreciate calls and visits. You can reach her at 310 423-8024. She is in room 8024 in the North Tower at Cedars Sinai.
Her Hebrew name is Fraidela Aliza bas Bracha. Please take a moment to daven for her and wish her a refuah shleima.
Tamar Sullivan
Community & Hospitality Coordinator
Aish Los Angeles
(310) 278-8672 x 305
Friday, October 24, 2008
Shabbos Bulletin 10/25/008
GOOD SHABBOS!
Parshas Ha’azinu:
Oct 25, 2008 / 26 Tishrei 5768
Shabbos Schedule
Fri, Oct 24
05:49 pm Candle Lighting
05:54 pm Mincha
Hilchos Shabbos - Candlelighting
06:30 pm Kabbalas Shabbos and Maariv
06:30 pm Carlebach-style minyan - Seminar Rm
06:45 pm Krias Shema (earliest time)
Sat, Oct 25
08:45 am Shacharis Gabbaim R. Quinn & S. Gross
09:51 am Krias Shema (latest time)
09:30 am Krias HaTorah Moshe Heller
10:15 am Spirituality 101 R Heller
10:15 am Dvar Torah R Shenker
11:00 am Kiddush
11:30 am Shiur R Cohen
A Big Cover-Up
05:30 pm Mincha
06:00 pm Seudah Shlishis
Dvar Torah R Cohen
06:45 pm Maariv
Weekday Schedule
Sun Oct 26 – Fri Oct 31
06:23 am Earliest Tallis – Noach
7:00/8:00 am Sun. Shacharis
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer (Rick) Kahn
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yona (Jonah) Light
09:51 am Latest Shema
10:47 am Latest Shacharis
01:05 pm Earliest Mincha
04:59 pm Plag HaMincha
05:50 pm Weekday Mincha/Maariv
09:00 pm Maariv b’zmano
06:45 pm Candle Lighting next week – Noach
05:42 pm Candle Lighting next week
05:47 pm Next week Friday Mincha
in-Reach Class Schedule
(At Aish unless specified)
Sun 9:00 am Hilchos Tefilos N. Eisman
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 pm Tehillim Group Weinsteins
Wed 8:00 am Valley AM Learning R Heller
Wed 11:00 am Mommy, Me & Torah Rbzn Shenker
Wed 7:30 pm Gemara Skills R Shenker
Thurs 7:30 am Women’s Parsha L. Pritikin
Thurs Noon Pirkei Avos H. Witkin
Bereishis – Labor in Torah
Bereishis 3:16 “In great pain will you give birth”
It happened that a woman giving birth in Laniado hospital in Netanya was in such pain that she was disturbing the other patients with her blood curdling screams.
One of the midwives came to her bedside and whispered something in her ear and almost immediately she stopped screaming, and shortly afterwards she gave birth. Later one of the nursing staff asked the midwife what she had told her. She answered that she had mentioned a well known Medrash to the woman which calmed her.
When the infant is in the womb it is taught the entire Torah. The reason that her baby was not coming out was because it had still some Torah that it had not completed learning. In a few moments it would finish learning and be ready to leave.
Shabbat Shalom, R’ Moshe Cohen
HALACHA OF THE WEEK
Although the yamim tovim have passed, the chance to keep learning is still here! Take advantage of the unique opportunity to ask your Jewish-related questions to Rabbi Cohen at asktherabbi@aishla.com.
All questions will be answered and two will be published in the bulletin each week (anonymously upon request). The published questions will be entered into a monthly raffle for a gift certificate to 613: The Mitzvah Store. The more you ask, the more you will know!
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Q: Let's say someone ate some food, made the after bracha, and then discovered a piece of food caught between his or her teeth. Does the food need to be spit out? Does a new bracha rishona need to be made?
A: It is not considered food any longer and does not require a new brocha.
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Q: A non-Jewish gardener comes to my house every Thursday. At times, the Jewish holidays – which have most of the same prohibitions as Shabbos – take place during the week. Does one have to make efforts to re-arrange a regularly scheduled melacha performed by a non-Jew?
A: The real problem having a non-Jewish gardener work for you on Shabbos or Yom Tov is zilzul Shabbos/Yom Tov. This means not treating Shabbos with proper respect. Therefore, one should try to have him come on another day or ask him to leave.
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Q: What is the proper stance one must have during davening? Are there prohibitions about what we do with our hands while davening?
According to Shulchan Aruch, one should stand with feet together during shemoneh esrei. It is acceptable to have one’s feet slightly apart for balance but not “at ease.” During the rest of davening, you can be standing at ease or sit.
During shemoneh esrei, it is not permitted to lean on something in such a way that if it was removed you would fall. It is not permitted to stand during shemoneh esrei with one’s hands on his hips or under his chin as this appears like arrogance or boredom. I do not think hands in pockets is a problem.
- If you think any of these cases apply to you, please make sure to ask your own question because your particular details may render a different answer.
Kiddush sponsor
Last week’s Kiddush was sponsored by Richard and Beverly Horowitz in honor Rabbi Aryeh Markman, Rabbi Azriel Aharon, and Fredy Munoz for the salvation of the Horowitz sukkah.
This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by Norm and Tziporah Pomeranz.
seudah shlishis
Last week’s Seudah Shlishis was sponsored by Steve and Elisheva Dorfman in honor of Steve’s 5th year anniversary of being Shomer Shabbos and with gratitude to Rabbi and Mrs. Bloom for making it all possible.
This week’s Seudah Shlishis is sponsored by David and Leah Nisenbaum.
MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov to Brian Ross and David Sacks on the publication of their new children’s book, Vigfus the Viking, available now at booksellers everywhere!
Mazal tov to Josh and Iliana Davidson on the recent birth of a baby girl!
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Simchas Torah financially and spiritually. You are truly the lifeblood of this community. Special thanks to Bill Gross for helping us track the pledges and to our two new auctioneers, Rabbi Quinn and Brian Ross. Hope you enjoyed lunch!
Thank you to the Tessler family for donating some great toys to our childcare program!
Thank you to Steve Weinburgh and his son Henry for driving the Tomchei Shabbos route this week.
CONDOLENCES
To Kevin and Melanie Bemel on the passing of Kevin’s father. The funeral service will take place at Shalom Chapels (8629 W Pico Blvd, LA, 90035) this Sunday at noon. The burial will take place at Riverside National Cemetery (22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518) following the service.
SHABBOS KALLAH
Community women are invited to Maya Davidovici’s Shabbos Kallah today at 4:45pm at the home of Rbzn Chana Heller, 8834 Alcott St.
NOV 14: FRIDAY GET-2-GETHER
It was huge the first time – and this one is going to be humongous. A Friday evening event for young couples (seriously dating, engaged, or married for under 5 years) where couples host other couples for dinner, then meet up for a dessert oneg afterwards. Now looking for hosts and guests. All those interested, please rush over to speak to Rabbi Motti or Sharon Shenker before it is too late.
TURN ONE MITZVAH INTO TWO!
If you bought your lulav, esrog, sukkah, or schach from 613: The Mitzvah Store, 10% of your total purchase will be donated to Aish! Drop-off or send a copy of your receipt to Tamar at the Aish office RIGHT AWAY, and get another mitzvah out of your mitzvah!
COMMUNITY CORNER
Social Team:
Many thanks to the following people who helped make Aish’s first Sukkah Hop so much fun and such a great success: Sam Glaser (and Matt), Marcia Glaser, Joni Krevoy, Weinmans, Quinns, Seidenfelds, Shmagins, Kahns, Saks’s, Aufrichtigs, Veitzers, Goldwags, and Heather Fuller. 80 community members ate dinner hopping from sukkah to sukkah Sunday night and over 100 people enjoyed Sam’s amazing concert while delighting in scrumptious desserts. You won’t want to miss this next year!
Childcare Team:
The Sun morning Pancakes ‘n Ice Cream Breakfast was a huge success! Over 30 kids attended, drenched their pancakes in chocolate sauce, played musical chairs and other games, and designed a name and creative poster for their Shabbos group. Special thanks to Ze’ev Amster and Elana Aufrichtig for helping lead the morning’s activities with the madrichim. The kids had an unforgettable time!
AISH CLASS INFORMATION:
MORNING KOLLEL
To join the daily morning learning program, please speak to Rabbi Motti Shenker. Shacharis is at 6:30 am (Sundays at 7:30 am) and is followed by chavrusa learning of Arvei Pesachim.
oct 29: Mommy, Me & Torah
For women & young children every Wed at 11 am for one hour at Aish. There is circle time with davening, songs, play, and snack time, followed by a 30 min parsha class with Rbtzn Shenker.
OCT 30: THE BUSY WOMAN’S PARSHA CLASS IS BACK!
Too tired for an 8pm shiur after work? Always wonder what’s in the entire parsha? Don’t even know what a parsha is? Then this class is for you! If you are a woman who wants to be more educated, whether you’re a beginner or have been learning for years, come to this new class designed especially for women. Every Thurs at 7:30 am (that’s right, am). Taught by Liane Pritikin, who has taught Jewish subjects in three different countries.
NOV 1: BUILD A BETTER MARRIAGE
It’s back, bigger, and bouncier than ever! Eight weeks of Shalom Bayis – marital harmony classes for young couples (seriously dating, engaged, or married for under 5 years). Shabbos morning at 11:30 am in the Seminar Room.
Nov 1: Rabbi Motti Shenker – Learn to Speak your Spouse’s Love Language.
