LA Aish HaTorah Community

 

Parshas Devarim – Shabbas Chazon

July 25, 2009 / 4 Av 5769

 

 

Shabbos Schedule

 

Fri, Jul 24

07:41 pm                  Candle Lighting

06:30 pm                  Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos (Shul)

08:40 pm                  Krias Shema (earliest time)

 

 

Sat. Jul 25

08:15 am                  Chumash Shiur                  R Quinn

08:45 am                  Shacharis                     

09:29 am                  Krias Shema                       (latest time)

09:45 am                  Krias HaTorah                   N Eisman

10:15 am                  Spirituality 101                  R Heller

11:00 am                  Kiddush

11:30 am                  Shiur                                      R Cohen

“Why Jews like to do deals, or the root of sinas chinam”

06:30 pm                  Kiruv Kollel                          M Abramson

06:30 pm                  Pirkei Avos                          H Witkin

07:30 pm                  Mincha

08:00 pm                  Seudah Shlishis                 G Rosenzweig

08:40 pm                  Maariv

 

 

Weekday Schedule

Sun Jul 26 –Fri Jul 31

04:52 am                  Earliest Tallis – Vaeschanan

7:00/7:30/8:00am  Sun Shacharis

06:00 am                  Shacharis – Shul, Gabbai Eliezer Kahn

06:30 am                  Shacharis – Beis Medrash

07:30 am                  Shacharis – Shul, Gabbai Yona Light

09:29 am                  Latest Shema

10:39 am                  Latest Shacharis

01:35 pm                  Earliest Mincha

05:40 pm                  Early Mincha (Mon – Thurs)

07:40 pm                  Weekday Mincha/Maariv

09:00 pm                  Maariv b’zmano

 

in-Reach Class Schedule

Sun 7:30 am            Morning Kollel                    R Shenker

Sun 8:00 am            Business Halacha            M. Abramson

Sun 9:00 am            Hilchos Tefils                      N. Eisman

MTWF 6:30 am       Shachris- Kollel Boker    R Shenker

MTWF 6:50 am       Gemara Succah                R Cohen

MTWF 8:30 am       Mishna Brura:                    R Cohen

Laws of Tisha B’Av, Siman 552

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 12:00 pm     Pirkei Avos                          H. Witkin

Thurs 8:30 pm        Moshe to Mishne BruraBeis Medrash

 

Tisha B’Av – Time to “chap a shmeuss” with HaShem

 

Rav Tzadok HaKohen writes in the Pri Tzadik that the three weeks are a unique opportunity to “chap the Shechina.” Since HaShem's “fate” is intertwined with that of Am Yisroel, during the weeks of Bain HaMitzarim the King has no home. When the King is out of his palace and wandering the country it affords the common folk a unique opportunity to see him and meet him.                                                     

The Magid of Mezerich says that this idea can be seen in the words of Eicha 1:3, "Kol rodfeha hiseguha bein hamitzarim." The plain meaning of this pasuk refers to the enemies of Klal Yisroel that pursue us and catch us during these sad days. However, this also refers to anyone who wants to "chap the Shechina." If we truly pursue Him, we can catch Him during this period.  

Rav Tzadok adds that there are 22 days in the period beginning on 17 Tammuz and ending on 9 Av. This is the number of the letters in the Aleph Bais with which the Torah was written. Since we violated the Torah, these 22 gloomy days are our opportunity to rectify it.

 

Shabbat Shalom,

 

Rabbi Moshe Cohen

 

Halachic Bulletin

 

Washing was originally done by going down to the river to cool off. It was done for pleasure. Washing that is done for hygienic or medical reasons is permitted. An istanis (delicate person) is also permitted to wash during the nine days.

 

R. Sheinberg says that the climate is different in Eretz Yisroel and the U.S. from that of Europe and therefore he permits showering (for those who need) because of discomfort or for kavod habrios (socially acceptance).

 

Aruch HaShulchan: From Rosh Chodesh it is forbidden to shower or bathe for pleasure.  If it would otherwise not be possible to clean one’s body without using soap and shampoo or hot water, then it is permissible.

Male children under 13 and females under 12 may take warm showers

Children under 6 may shower or bathe in the usual manner.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

KIDDUSH SPONSOR

This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by Dick Horowitz in honor of his learning with Rabbi Denbo and the shiur’s completion of Seder Moed.

 

Seudah shlishis SPONSOR

Seudah Shlishis is sponsored by Gary Rosenzweig and Roni Axelrod in memory of their beloved mother, Henna bas Joseph, on the anniversary of her fourth yahrtzeit, and in honor of the yahrtzeit of the Arizal. May their neshamos have an aliyah.

 

MAZAL TOV!

To Jay and Tali Gonik on the birth of a son this week.  The community is invited to the shalom zachor this Fri night from 9 to 11 pm at 1420 S. Oakhurst #209, and to the bris on Mon morning at the home of Avraham and Betsy Gordon, 1420 S. Oakhurs #101.

 

THANK YOU

To Joni and Avi Krevoy for driving this week’s Tomchei Shabbos route.

To the Petlak fund for the purchase of a new bookcase for the Aish Bais Medrash.

 

GET IN SHAPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Rabbi Cohen’s daily 8:50 am Mishne Brura class has begun to study the laws of the Three Weeks. Next week R. Cohen's daily 6:50 am gemara class will begin the 4th Perek of Succah.

 

YOU’VE GOT MAIL

Membership packets for 2009-2010 have been mailed out, complete with our “Year in Review.”  Be sure to send or drop off your completed membership form ASAP to reserve your High Holiday seats and help us continue to serve you.

 

ONE ON ONE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN

One of the top yeshivas in America – Slomowitz – has agreed to send four of its young bachurim to L.A. to learn with our members at Aish. This is an incredible opportunity to learn with the crème de la crème of American bachurim! They will be here for 10 days starting July 26th. You must sign up with Tamar at tamar@aishla.com or by speaking to Rabbi Cohen. It will be on a first come, first served basis. Slots are filling fast! Choose any topic that you are interested in learning – chumash / gemara / halacha / hashkofa.

 

A ‘CHESED SHEL EMES’ OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN

The unveiling for Robert Gruen, father of Jeff Gruen, will take place this Sun, Jul 26, at 9:30 am.   Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, 6001 W. Centinela Ave, LA 90045.  The Gruen family thanks you in advance.

 

OHR ZARUAH

Join our monthly Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat next door in the Bais Medrash (formerly “the Aish Annex”) next Fri night, Jul 31, at 6pm for sushi, schmoozing, singing, and child care!

 

TWO SCHOLARS – ONE SHABBOS!

Mark your calendars!  On Aug 15, Parshas Re’eh, Aish will be hosting two great Eyhat teachers scholars-in-residence Rabbi Chaim Morgenstern at 11:30 am and seudah shlishis Rebbetzin Nechama Karlinsky for women one hour before mincha on Shabbos afternoon and on Sun morning for a workshop.  Stay tuned for details.

 

“WHY ARE WE POUNDING OUR CHESTS?”

Sun morning, Sept 6, a live teleshiur at Aish with the incomparable Rabbi Avraham Twersky.

Watch this space for more details.

 

THE LA MIKVAH SOCIETY

Is pleased to announce the launching of a new website, www.lamikvah.org. Visit this site for accurate toveling times, location information, donation / gift opportunities, and more. Annual members now have the ability to schedule appointments online and avoid waiting in line.

 

AISH CLASS INFORMATION:

 

JUL 25: CHUMASH SHIUR

This week, R Quinn returns to provide his unique blend of insights into the parsha for all levels in the main shul at 8:15 am on Shabbos mornings. This is your chance to explore deeper insights in Chumash. All welcome.

 

JUL 25: PIRKEI AVOS CLASS

Howard Witkin will be continuing his Pirkei Avos class at 6:30 pm in the main shul.

 

JUL 25: SHABBOS AFTERNOON SERIES FOR WOMEN

Mrs. Adina Sher will conclude her 3-part Bais Hamikdash class at 6:30pm in the Aish Bais Medrash.  This Shabbos is about “How It’s Going to Happen: Insights from the Navi and the Medrash.” Don’t miss this!

 

DAILY MORNING KOLLEL

To join the daily morning learning program, please speak to R Shenker.  Shacharis is at 6:30 am (Sun’s at 7:30 am) and is followed by chavrusa learning. Men of all levels are welcome.

 

JUL 29: Mommy, Me & Torah

For women & young children every Wed at 11am 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.

 

Tisha B’Av Schedule 2009

 

Wed 29th July

Mincha                      5:40 pm

Seudas HaMafsekes

Fast begins             7:55 pm

Maariv / Eicha         8:00 pm

 

Thur 30th July

Shacharis                8:00 am        No tallis / tefillin worn

Shema                      9:32 am        (latest time)

Kinos                         9:00 am

Chatzos / Midday   12:59 pm

Mincha                      7:30 pm        Tallis / tefillin worn

Maariv                       8:15 pm

Fast ends                 8:36 pm

 

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