LA Aish HaTorah Community

Dear Community,

 

Attached is a detailed Pesach Schedule.  Please keep for your records.  There will not be a bulletin next week. 

 

Chag kasher v’sameach!

 

Tamar Sullivan

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

tamar@aishla.com

 

GOOD SHABBOS!

 

 

Parshas Tzav – Shabbos HaGadol

March 27, 2010 / 12 Nisan 5770

 

Shabbos Schedule

Fri. Mar 26

06:51 pm                  Candle Lighting

05:40 pm                  Mincha / Maariv before plag

06:56 pm                  Mincha / Maariv

07:50 pm                  Krias Shema (earliest time)

06:30 pm             Community Dinner (by reservation only)

 

 

Sat. Mar 27

08:25 am                  Shacharis        

09:54 am                  Krias Shema                                   (Latest)

09:15 am                  Krias HaTorah                               N Eisman

10:00 am                  Dvar Torah                                      J Halpert

10:45 am                  Dvar Torah                                      S Halpert

Cancelled                Kiddush

11:00 am                  Wisdom for the Home                  Rbzn Shenker

Cancelled                Shiur                                                  R Cohen

11:15 am                  Spirituality 101                              (Sem Rm) R Heller

 

11:30 am             Community Lunch                 (by reservation only)

05:30 pm                  Shabbos HaGadol Drosha   R Cohen

Pesach -- What Makes Women Different than Men?

(Childcare Available)

 

06:35 pm                  Mincha

07:00 pm                  Seudah Shlishis    

07:50 pm                  Maariv

 

Weekday Schedule

Sun. March 28 – Fri. April 2

07:00/8:00 am        Sun Shacharis

06:03 am                  Earliest Tallis – Tzav

06:00 am                  Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer Kahn

06:30 am                  Shacharis – Beis Medrash

07:30 am                  Shacharis – Gabbai Yonah Light

09:54 am                  Latest Shema

10:55 am                  Latest Shacharis

01:29 pm                  Earliest Mincha

06:55 pm                  Sun Mincha/Maariv

See Pesach Schedule

09:00 pm                  Maariv b’zmano

06:56 pm                  Candle lighting next week

 

Seder – A Disorderly Seder

 

R Shmuel Koriver, a student of the Chozeh of Lublin, lived in abject poverty. Pesach was rapidly approaching, and he had no money for wine, food, or matzos. The Chozeh heard of his plight and dispatched one of his wealthy chasidim to quietly provide Reb Shmuel with all his needs. On Erev Pesach, a wagon laden with food and wine and matzos arrived at Reb Shmuel's door. He was overjoyed.  Reb Shmuel sat down and conducted his Seder with a joy and a feeling that was unparalleled in all his holy life.  He was overjoyed that HaShem had provided for him without having to ask for charity. On the second night of the Seder, Reb Shmuel was so tired from the previous night that he decided to rest a little before beginning the second Seder. He lay down on his bed for just a couple of minutes.  Several hours later, he awoke with a start. He glanced at the clock and was horrified to see that it was nearly midnight. In just a short while it would be time to eat the afikomen. Reb Shmuel rushed to make kiddush, read the haggadah, say Hallel, drink the four cups, eat the matzos, the bitter herbs, the charoses, and the festive meal, and finally just seconds before midnight, he ate the afikomen. After Pesach, Reb Shmuel traveled to visit his teacher, the Chozeh, to tell him how disappointed he was with his second Seder.

 

“Well the first night was disappointing,” commented the Chozeh, “but you made up for it with the second Seder!!” 

 

If you think your Seder was not a success, don’t despair! 

Have a kosher and joyous Pesach.

 

Shabbat Shalom,

 

Rabbi Moshe Cohen

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

KIDDUSH SPONSOR

No Kiddush this week.

 

SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR

Seudah shlishis is sponsored by Shelly and Michelle Shapiro, Jamie and Tomer Kleinman, and Shayna and Shoshana Kleinman in honor of the yahrtzeit of their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Yakovah (16 Nisan).  May her neshama have an aliyah.  

 

THANK YOU

- To Conrad Saks, Gedaliah Raich, and Michael Bukshpun for volunteering for our Security Patrol this Shabbos.

- Thank you to Nancy Tahvili for delivering this week’s Tomchei Shabbos route.

 

CONDOLENCES

To Darren Bonert on the passing of his mother, Jennifer Lazar. 

 

MAZAL TOV

- To Simcha Halpert and family on the occasion of Simcha’s Bar Mitzvah!

- To Rachel Himmelstein and Zachary Richards on their engagement!

 

PLEASE DAVEN

For the refuah shleima of Rafael Aryeh ben Batsheva.

 

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. 

 

TALLESIM

If you notice any tallesim which are torn or damaged in any way, please leave them on top of the bookcase where the tallesim are kept so that we can repair them. 

 

SECURITY ALERT

In an effort to “harden the target,” we have installed a combination lock on the shul’s front door and thousands of dollars of surveillance equipment, cameras, and security guards.  Every member of shul should know the combination and the door should be kept closed at all times.

 

ON GUARD

We all feel very happy and safe on Shabbos thanks to Matcal, our Israeli security patrol, which also advises us on security matters.  However, we are down to our last $200 for Security, which won’t last us more than a few weeks.  We ask that you please contribute toward this fund so that we can continue this very valuable service uninterrupted through Pesach and the summer months.  Contact Tamar or drop off a check at the Aish office marked “Shabbos Security.”

 

EARLY SHABBOS MINYAN

The early Shabbos Shacharis minyan continues this Shabbos at 8:00 am in the Sem Room.  Participants will be learning b’chevrusah from 10-11 am.  For details, contact R Quinn.

 

SELLING CHOMETZ

In the back of the shul, please find the form for selling your chometz.  Please turn it into the Aish Office by Mon, Mar 29.

 

MAOS CHITTIM -- FEED THE POOR OF JERUSALEM FOR PESACH

Maos chittim donations are being collected for Keren Yehoshua v’Yisrael run by Rabbi Shlomo Kaplan. He only supports families that are in dire straits. 100% of the monies raised go directly to screened families in Jerusalem in the form of food coupons.  There is no overhead.  Here is an idea of how far your donation goes: $180 covers all Passover food needs for a small family, $360 covers a medium family, and $540 covers a large family.  There are self-addressed envelopes in the back of the shul on the bookcase. You can also learn more and pay at their website: kerenyehoshuavyisroel.com.

 

GOT CHOMETZ?

The Office of LA City Councilmember Paul Koretz, in conjunction with the Bureau of Sanitation, has arranged the placement of 5 dumpsters for disposal needs from March 19-29, located at:

1. Chabad of Beverlywood (alley behind building) : 1952 South Robertson Blvd., LA, 90034

2. Bnai David Congregation (adjacent parking lot): 8906 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90035

3. Ralphs (Southeast corner of parking lot) : 260 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles 90036

4. Chabad of Cheviot Hills (parking lot): 3185 Motor Ave., Los Angeles 90064                                                     

5. Shaarey Zedek: 12800 Chandler Blvd., Valley Village 91607

 

SIYUM ON EREV PESACH

There will be a siyum on Mon, March 29, at approximately 7:15 am (following the 6:30 am minyan).

 

COMMUNITY BIYUR CHOMETZ

Mon, Mar 29, 7:00 am – 11:00 am at City Parking Lot, 8906 Pico Blvd., east of B’nai David-Judea, between Livonia and Robertson.  Bring all unopened food for the LA Food Bank.  Special thanks to Councilman Paul Koretz, his staff, and Rabbi Yitchok Summers.

 

COLLECTION TIMES

Beginning after Pesach, the shul would like to implement the following policy for meshulochim.

Anyone having a valid local vaad certificate (which is easily obtainable and certifies that the person collecting has a genuine need) is permitted to collect in the shul at the appointed times.  All others may remain outside and collect as people leave the shul.  Please do not give to those who do not have cards inside the shul. 

 

AISH CLASS INFORMATION:

 

MAR 27: WISDOM FOR THE HOME

A Shabbos class with Rbzn Sharon Shenker!  Gain marriage insights and bring kedusha to your home.  At 11:00-11:30 am every Shabbos in the Library.  All women welcome!

 

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.

 

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Dear Community,

 

We are initiating an AMEN Campaign for the merit of the refuah shleima of Raphael Aryeh ben Batsheva.  One of the ways that we can all help him during this hectic Pesach z'man is that adults and children alike can focus on making brachos with kavanah and having others answer AMEN, having in mind the speedy recovery of Raphael Aryeh ben Batsheva.

 

Chag Kasher v’Sameach,

 

Tamar Sullivan

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

tamar@aishla.com

 

Dear Community,

 

As visitation to Brian Ross in the hospital is highly restricted and his rest schedule changes daily, the family asks that contact be made only by email to laughingboy@pacbell.net.  Please understand if it takes some time for a reply.  Brian's stem cell transplant went extremely well this morning, and he is resting comfortably.  The family greatly appreciates the tremendous outpouring of support and tefilot. 

 

 

Tamar Sullivan

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

tamar@aishla.com

 

Dear Community,

 

There will be a women’s tehillim gathering today at 1 pm for Rafael Aryeh ben Batsheva at the home of Beth Leventhal, 1718 Bagley.  He is having his stem-cell transplant today.  Please make an effort to attend.

 

 

 

Tamar Sullivan

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

tamar@aishla.com

 

Dear Community,

 

1. Please be careful what you bring into the shul.  The Beis Medrash and Center will soon be clean for Passover.

 

2. Make sure to get your Sale of Chometz forms into the office ASAP.  If you are spending Pesach in New York or Eretz Yisroel, please make a note at the top of the form so the mechira will be done early.

 

3. There will be no Mommy & Me this week due to Pesach cleaning.  Chag Sameach!

 

3. Last chance to sign up for Shabbos HaGadol meals – keep your house and kitchen clean!  Prices are per meal: $18 per member/$10 per child and $36 per non-member/$18 per child.  Our tentative Friday night menu includes chicken noodle soup, fresh salad, chicken, rice, green beans, potatoes, brownies, and wine.  Our tentative Shabbos lunch menu includes fruit soup, burekas, cholent, sweet kugel, vegetables, chicken, fresh fruit, and wine.  Email tamar@aishla.com to rsvp!

 

 

 

 

Tamar Sullivan

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

tamar@aishla.com

 

Dear Community,

 

We regret to inform you of the passing of Jennifer Lazar, mother of Darren and Jared Bonert.  The levaya is on Monday.  They will be sitting shiva in South Africa.  Condolences can be sent to dbonert75@aol.com.  

 

 

 

Tamar Sullivan

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

tamar@aishla.com

 

 

GOOD SHABBOS!

 

 

Parshas Vayikra

March 20, 2010 / 5 Nisan 5770

**PESACH SCHEDULE IS ATTACHED**

 

Click here for OU Parsha Insights and News:

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

 

 

Shabbos Schedule

Fri. Mar 19

06:45 pm                  Candle Lighting

05:30 pm                  Ohr Zaruah Carlebach Minyan (Beis Medrash)

05:40 pm                  Mincha / Maariv before plag

06:50 pm                  Mincha / Maariv

Dvar Halacha – Hilchos Pesach

07:43 pm                  Krias Shema (earliest time)

 

Sat. Mar 20

08:25 am                  Shacharis        

10:00 am                  Krias Shema                                   (Latest)

09:15 am                  Krias HaTorah                               N Eisman

11:45 am                  Kiddush

11:00 am                  Wisdom for the Home                  Rbzn Shenker

11:15 am                  Shiur                                                  R Cohen

The day I (almost) met Eliyahu HaNavi

11:15 am                  Spirituality 101                              (Sem Rm) R Heller

05:00 pm                  Kiruv Kollel                                      M Abramson

06:00 pm                  Mincha

06:30 pm                  Seudah Shlishis                             Sheva Brachos

07:45 pm                  Maariv

 

Weekday Schedule

Sun. March 21 – Fri. March 26

07:00/8:00 am        Sun Shacharis

06:13 am                  Earliest Tallis – Tzav

06:00 am                  Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer Kahn

06:30 am                  Shacharis – Beis Medrash

07:30 am                  Shacharis – Gabbai Yonah Light

10:00 am                  Latest Shema

11:01 am                  Latest Shacharis

01:32 pm                  Earliest Mincha

05:40 pm                  Early Weekday Mincha (Mon-Thurs)

06:50 pm                  Weekday Mincha/Maariv

09:00 pm                  Maariv b’zmano

05:40 pm                  Fri Mincha before plag

06:51 pm                  Candle lighting 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 Pesach

Mon-Fri 8:00 pm     Hilchos Shabbos                           R Cohen

Mon/Wed 9:15 pm Gemara Skills                                 R Abramczik

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

 

Pesach - Cutting corners

 

One year, R' Velvel Brisker (1887-1959) and his brother, R' Moshe, went to Warsaw to bake Matzos for their father R' Chaim.  Unfortunately, on the journey home, every single Matza broke. When Erev Pesach came, R' Chaim instructed his sons to try and piece together each Matza, so that at least there would be an appearance of having whole Matzos.  Painstakingly, the brothers went to work.  They were joined in this laborious work by a third person, who, much to their surprise, pieced together seven Matzos for every three of theirs.

 

“How was that possible?”  they asked him in wonderment.

 

The man explained that rather than looking for perfect matches, he simply broke off corners wherever necessary and put the remaining pieces together!

R' Velvel turned to his brother and commented:

 

“This is also true in answering Halachic questions. There are two ways - the right way, which is to carefully and meticulously put together all of the necessary pieces, and the wrong way, which is to twist and turn things and to cut corners until everything appears to fit!!

 

Have a kosher Pesach!!

 

Shabbat Shalom,

 

Rabbi Moshe Cohen

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

KIDDUSH SPONSOR

None.

 

SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR

Seudah shlishis is sponsored by Dick and Beverly Horowitz in honor of the marriage Mordechai (Gavin) and Miriam Teller. 

 

THANK YOU

·        To David Notowitz, Shmuel Petlak, and Michael Bukshpun for volunteering for our Security Patrol last Shabbos, and to those volunteering this Shabbos.

·        Thank you to Diana Mund for last week's Tomchei Shabbos delivery, David, Shira and Yitzchak Notowitz for this week's delivery, and to Jon Sher for last Sunday's Pesach delivery.

 

CONDOLENCES

To Michali and Jason Moore and families on the recent passing of Rena.  The Moores are sitting shiva the Braverman residence, 1441 Livonia.  Shacharis on Sun and Mon are at 7:30 am.  Mincha/Maariv on Sun only is at 6:50 pm.  Visiting times on Sun are 10 am – 12 pm, 2 pm – 4 pm, 7 pm – 9 pm.   

 

MAZAL TOV

To Miriam Avetikova and Mordechai (Gavin) Teller on their recent wedding.

To Bill and Shuli Bron on the bris of their son Menachem in New York.

 

PLEASE DAVEN

For the refuah shleima of Rafael Aryeh ben Batsheva who appreciates every effort of tefillah on his behalf at this critical time.  Please continue to attend the tehillim gatherings on his behalf at the home of Shoshana Weinstein, 1481 Edris. They will be held this Motsai Shabbos at 9 pm, Sun at 8:30 pm, and Mon at 8:30 pm.

 

OHR ZARUAH CARLEBACH MINYAN

This Fri night, Mar 19, in the Beis Medrash.  Shmooze, schnapps, sushi and mincha at 5:30 pm, followed by a Carlebach-style Kabbalas Shabbos.  Don’t miss out!

 

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. 

 

TALLESIM

If you notice any tallesim which are torn or damaged in any way, please leave them on top of the bookcase where the tallesim are kept so that we can repair them. 

 

SECURITY ALERT

In an effort to “harden the target,” we have installed a combination lock on the shul’s front door and thousands of dollars of surveillance equipment, cameras, and security guards.  Every member of shul should know the combination (it is written in simple Hebrew next to the lock!) and the door should be kept closed at all times.

 

ON GUARD

We all feel very happy and safe on Shabbos thanks to Matcal, our Israeli security patrol, which also advises us on security matters.  However, we are down to our last $200 for Security, which won’t last us more than a few weeks.  We ask that you please contribute toward this fund so that we can continue this very valuable service uninterrupted through Pesach and the summer months.  Contact Tamar or drop off a check at the Aish office marked “Shabbos Security.”

 

EARLY SHABBOS MINYAN

The early Shabbos Shacharis minyan continues this Shabbos at 8:00 am in the Sem Room.  Participants will be learning b’chevrusah from 10-11 am.  For details, contact R Quinn.

 

SUMMER MINCHA SCHEDULE

The weekday 5:40 pm mincha will begin on Mon, Mar 14.  There will also be a regular daily mincha and maariv at the times posted in the bulletin.  Erev Shabbos mincha times will also be posted in the bulletin.

 

STEP UP YOUR LEARNING

R Cohen’s daily gemoro shiur has begun maseches Sukkah. Weekdays from 6:50-7:25am.  R Cohen’s daily Mishne Brura shiur has begun Hilchos Pesach.  Weekdays from 8:30-9:00 am.

 

SELLING CHOMETZ

In the back of the shul, please find the form for selling your chometz.  Please turn it into the Aish Office by Mon, Mar 29.

 

CARPET CLEANING

Fredy is available to come to your home to professionally clean your carpets for Pesach.  Please call him for scheduling and details: 213 324-5373. 

 

MAOS CHITTIM -- FEED THE POOR OF JERUSALEM FOR PESACH

Maos chittim donations are being collected for Keren Yehoshua v’Yisrael run by Rabbi Shlomo Kaplan. He only supports families that are in dire straits. 100% of the monies raised go directly to screened families in Jerusalem in the form of food coupons.  There is no overhead.  Here is an idea of how far your donation goes: $180 covers all Passover food needs for a small family, $360 covers a medium family, and $540 covers a large family.  There are self-addressed envelopes in the back of the shul on the bookcase. You can also learn more and pay at their website: kerenyehoshuavyisroel.com.

 

GOT CHOMETZ?

The Office of LA City Councilmember Paul Koretz, in conjunction with the Bureau of Sanitation, has arranged the placement of 5 dumpsters for disposal needs from March 19-29, located at:

1. Chabad of Beverlywood (alley behind building) : 1952 South Robertson Blvd., LA, 90034

2. Bnai David Congregation (adjacent parking lot): 8906 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90035

3. Ralphs (Southeast corner of parking lot) : 260 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles 90036

4. Chabad of Cheviot Hills (parking lot): 3185 Motor Ave., Los Angeles 90064                                                     

5. Shaarey Zedek: 12800 Chandler Blvd., Valley Village 91607

 

GOT SHEIMOS?

Drop off your sheimos at Pico & Elm in front of The Mark this Sun, Mar 21 between 10 am and 4 pm to be buried.  $10 per shopping bag.

 

SHABBOS HAGADOL SHABBATON

 

Keep your house clean the days before Pesach!

Join Aish LA for Shabbos Dinner & Lunch

 

March 26-27, 2010

 

Price per meal:

$18 per member / $10 per child

$36 per non-member / $18 per child

 

RSVP to tamar@aishla.com.

Non-member reservations open Mon, March 15.

 

AISH CLASS INFORMATION:

 

MAR 20: WISDOM FOR THE HOME

A Shabbos class with Rbzn Sharon Shenker!  Gain marriage insights and bring kedusha to your home.  At 11:00-11:30 am every Shabbos in the Library.

 

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

R Cohen is available to assist learning Hilchos Shabbos b’chavrusa Mon through Thurs from 8-9 pm in the Aish Beis Medrash. The chabura has begun the sugya of melabein.

 

GEMARA SKILLS

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

 

MARCH 24: 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.

 

MARCH 25: DENBO LOVES MATZAH!

R Denbo’s 4-part series explores Passover and offers practical tools in leading an inspiring and meaningful Seder! This is for men only at the Aish Center from 8:15pm -- 9:00pm (Maariv to follow). Please RSVP as soon as possible to saul.blinkoff@mac.com or speak directly to Saul Blinkoff. There is no charge for the series but donations are encouraged.  Please bring your own HAGGADAH to follow along and mark up with notes as you see fit.

 

MARCH 26: 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.

 

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