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GOOD SHABBOS!

 

Parshas Miketz – Shabbos Chanukah

Dec 19, 2009 / 2 Tevet 5770

 

 

To read this week’s OU Parsha Insights, click here:

http://www.ouwestcoast.org/parshainsights.html

 

 

Shabbos Schedule

Fri. Dec 18

01:00 pm                  Mincha Gedola

04:28 pm                  Candle Lighting

04:28 pm                  Mincha / Maariv

Dvar Halacha – Hilchos Chanukah

05:26 pm                  Krias Shema (earliest time)

 

Sat. Dec 19

08:15 am                  Chumash Shiur                  R Quinn

08:45 am                  Shacharis                     

09:18 am                  Krias Shema                       (Latest)

09:45 am                  Krias HaTorah                   N Eisman

10:15 am                  Spirituality 101                  R Heller

10:30 am                  Dvar Torah                          M Abramson

11:00 am                  Kiddush

11:30 am                  Shiur                                      R Cohen

Stress Management

03:13 pm                  Kiruv Kollel                          M Abramson

04:13 pm                  Mincha

04:45 pm                  Seudah Shlishis                 R Cohen

05:30 pm                  Maariv

 

Weekday Schedule

Sun Dec 20 – Fri Dec 25

06:03 am                  Earliest Tallis – Vayigash

7:00/8:00 am           Sun Shacharis

06:00 am                  Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer Kahn

06:30 am                  Shacharis – Beis Medrash

07:30 am                  Shacharis – Gabbai Yonah Light

09:21 am                  Latest Shema

10:10 am                  Latest Shacharis

12:13 pm                  Earliest Mincha

04:25 pm                  Weekday Mincha/Maariv

09:00 pm                  Maariv b’zmano

04:25 pm                  Candlelighting next week

 

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 Tefila                      N. Eisman

Mon-Fri 6:30 am     Shachris- Kollel Boker    R Shenker

Mon-Fri 6:50 am     Gemara Succah                R Cohen

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

Laws of Teyn Tal U’Matar

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 Brura   Beis Medrash

 

Chanukah – The miracle of nature

 

R. Yosef Yoizel Horowitz, The Alter of Navardok, was once sitting in a cabin in the woods learning Torah. His only source of light was a candle which was almost at its end. R. Yosef Yoizel was worried that he would be forced to stop learning, but he strengthened himself with thoughts of bitachon. He had strong faith that HaShem could provide a solution for him even in his isolated location. He walked to the front of the cabin, opened the door, and was startled to see someone approaching him from the woods. The stranger handed him a candle and disappeared into the woods. R' Yosef Yoizel, who never discovered the identity of the stranger, saved the candle stub for twenty-five years. He viewed it as proof of the miracle, and as a reminder of what could happen if one places his full faith in HaShem.

 

Eventually, a fire which engulfed Navardok destroyed the candle. R. Yosef Yoizel viewed this as a sign that there is no need for tangible proof of the reality of living with faith in HaShem. He felt that his initial excitement over the miracle of the candle was a lack of faith. A person with true bitachon should not be fazed by such seemingly unexplainable incidents. Instead, one should be constantly cognizant that nature itself is miraculous, and miracles can be natural.

 

Shabbat Shalom,

 

Rabbi Moshe Cohen

 

Halacha of the Week: Lighting Chanukah Candles

 

Shulchan Aruch:  In shul we first light Chanukah licht and then make havdala.

 

Rama: At home we light Chanukah licht first.

 

Biur Halacha: Later Achronim disagree regarding the order at home.

 

Mogen Avrom / Elya Rabba / Gra: light Chanuka licht first

 

Taz / Maharal / Tos Yom Tov: Make havdala first

 

Ben Ish Chai and Rav Ovadia Yosef rule that at home one should recite Havdalah and subsequently kindle Chanukah lights. 

Rav David Zvi Hoffman: Minhag in Germany was to perform Havdalah first.

 

Aruch Hashulchan: the practice in Lithuania was to perform Havdalah first, unless he heard Havdalah in Shul. It is permitted to choose either minhag to follow if you have no minhag.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

KIDDUSH SPONSORS

Kiddush is sponsored by Michael and Alex Abramson and family in memory of the Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Noach Weinberg, z’tzl, who taught us, inspired us, brought us closer to HaShem and His Torah, and helped us realize how crucially important it is to help others do the same.

 

Kiddush is sponsored by Romain and Paras Hini-Szlos in honor of the birth and naming of their new daughter, Shoshana Simcha!  Welcome to all the family members and friends who came to join in the celebration. 

 

SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR

Seudah Shlishis is sponsored by Jack and Diana Hirsch in celebration of their 21st wedding anniversary.  May they be zoche to have many more harmonious years together!

 

MILUYIM (RESERVE) DUTY

Thank you to Rabbi Markman and Cliff Alsberg for volunteering for our Security Patrol last Shabbos, and to Michael Bukshpun (8:30-9:00 am) and Michael Abramson (11:00-11:30 am) for volunteering this Shabbos.   

 

ALARMING NEWS

During weeknights, an alarm is activated in the Aish Center.  No one should try to gain access after 10 pm. If you set off the alarm you will be charged for the cost of the response. Remember, you are on camera!

 

MAZAL TOV

-- To Michael Abramson on making a siyum on Sefer HaChinuch which took a decade to learn!

-- To Romain and Paras Hini-Szlos on the birth and naming of their daughter, Shoshana Simcha!

-- To Jack and Diana Hirsch on their 21st wedding anniversary!

-- To Rena Zingmond (of the Hamlin family) and Yehoshua Richards on their engagement!

-- To Mary and Rina Pritikin on their anniversary!

 

THANK YOU

To Gil Weinreich and his son Ariel for delivering this week’s Tomchei Shabbos route.

 

AISH CITIZENS OF THE WEEK

-- Ross and Debbie Hirschmann for hosting Bingo at our Chanukah Melaveh Malkah!

 

-- Nir Yacoby for the fantastic and unforgettable entertainment at our Chanukah Melaveh Malkah!

 

-- Marty Pritikin for co-leading this year’s law student mission to Israel with Rabbi Sorani for the second time. Marty is leaving his family and 2 jobs for a week to lead, travel with, give classes to, and inspire Jewish law students.  Last year, the students rated his classes as some of the most engaging on the trip, and when Marty returned to LA, he continued his relationships with the students and even opened his home to them. He is a prime example of a real community kiruv partner. Yasher koach!

 

-- Rina Pritikin for letting Marty do all of the above!

 

COMMUNITY OFFICE HOURS

Tamar’s office hours are 4-6 pm Mon-Thurs.  You can reach her at (310) 278-8672 x 305 or via email, tamar@aishla.com, during these hours. 

 

THOU SHALT NOT PARK!!

Those who daven mincha on weekdays at 4:25 pm at Aish should park on the street and not in the Aish staff lot or in the Chase bank lot. There is two hour street parking before 6:00 pm.  Thank you.

 

AN OPEN AND SHUT CASE

The shutters of the mechitza are to be opened when the aron is opened before the Torah is taken out and remain open until the kaddish before musaf at which time they should be gently closed, with the exception of the two front mechitzos which should remain open. Any men who are distracted by their reflection in the mechitza should stand behind these mechitzos.  The mechitzos may not be opened at mincha as the mirrors do not work effectively in the late afternoon.

 

KIRUV UPDATE

Rabbi Dave Sorani and Marty Pritikin are leaving this week to lead 33 incredible MBA and Law Students on Leadership Missions to Israel.  Hatzlacha!

 

AISH LA “NON-MISSION” TO ISRAEL

Join an unofficial group traveling to Israel, learn at Aish Jerusalem, and spend Shabbos with great families during President’s Weekend, Feb 9 – 16.  From as low as $1598 for hotel and air.  Email R Markman for more details: Aryeh@aishla.com.  Don’t delay as prices and availability may change. This is your winter opportunity to get inspired! 

 

AISH CLASS INFORMATION:

 

DEC 19: CHUMASH SHIUR IS BACK!

This week’s topic: “How safe is chicken and would you buy that car again?” R Quinn provides a 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.

 

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.

 

ADVANCED EVENING CHABURA

Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Bloom are available to assist learning Hilchos Shabbos b’chavrusa Mon through Thurs from 8-9 pm in the Aish Beis Medrash.

 

GEMARA SKILLS

R Shimon Abramczik, formerly of LINK and now a rebbe at YOLA, is teaching a Gemara skills class beginning with the 2nd perek of Kiddushin.  Every Mon & Wed, 9:15 – 10 pm, in the Aish Beis Medrash.

 

WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?

R Denbo is giving an inspiring lecture series on R Moshe Chaim Luzzatto's z'tzl most influential work, The Path Of The Just, which he had the privilege of learning directly from the Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Noah Weinberg z'tzl.  Last class is Dec 22 at the Aish Center from 8:15pm - 9:00pm.  For details or to RSVP contact Saul Blinkoff at thepathofthejust@me.com.

 

dec 23: 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.

 

DEC 24: MISHMAR – FROM MOSHE TO MISHNE BRURA

Gentlemen, please join us in the Beis Medrash every Thurs., 8:30 – 9:30 pm for text-based chavrusa-learning and shiur with Rabbi Quinn.  Chumash, gemara, and halacha. Maariv to follow at 9:30 pm.

 

DEC 19: WISDOM FOR THE HOME

A new Shabbos marriage class with Rbzn Shenker! 

Transform your Chanukah & gain marriage insights at the same time.  Seminar Room, 11:20-11:50 am.

 

19TH ANNUAL OU WEST COAST TORAH CONVENTION

RECALIBRATING OUR MORAL & ETHICAL COMPASS

 

THURS, DEC 24 – SUN, DEC 27

 

For full program details and registration, please see flyers in the back of the shul.

 

SHABBOS, DEC 26

 

Aish LA welcomes

Rabbi Hillel Goldberg

 

10:30 am: “Is My Father Still Alive?”

11:30 am: “I Received a Phone Call from 1870…”

 

 

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Hachnasas Sefer Torah

In Memory of Dr. Joel Schwartz z”l

 

Sunday, December 20, 2009

 

9:00 – 10:30 am

Chasimas Osios Sefer Torah*

 

At the Home of Dani & Chana Shriki

8828 Pickford Street

Los Angeles, CA 90035

 

11:00 am

Procession to Aish HaTorah LA

 

9100 W. Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035

 

Speakers include Rabbi Moshe Cohen, Mr. David Leventhal,

Mr. David Sacks, Mr. Marc Firestone, & Mr. Dani Shriki.

 

Buffet lunch to follow.

 

 

*For details about purchasing a letter in the Sefer Torah,

please contact Tamar Sullivan at 310 278-8672 x 305 or tamar@aishla.com.