Friday, October 31, 2008
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
