Friday, April 30, 2010
Shabbos Bulletin 05/01/2010
Parshas Emor:
May 1, 2010 / 17 Iyar 5770
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Shabbos Schedule
Fri. Apr 30
07:17 pm Candle Lighting
06:05 pm Mincha before plag
Dvar Halacha R Cohen
07:15 pm Ohr Zaruah (Beis Medrash)
07:22 pm Mincha / Maariv (Shul)
08:15 pm Krias Shema (earliest time)
Sat. May 1
08:25 am Shacharis
09:27 am Krias Shema (Latest)
09:15 am Krias HaTorah R Cohen
10:30 am Kiddush
10:30 am Banquet Announcement R Sorani
11:00 am Wisdom for the Home Rbzn Shenker
11:00 am Shiur R Cohen
How to Unleash Your Hidden Potential
11:00 am Spirituality 101 (Sem Rm) R Heller
06:00 pm Kiruv Kollel (Library) M Abramson
05:55 pm Prepare for Shavuos R Markman
Using the 48 Ways
06:15 pm Nefesh HaChayim (Sem Rm) R Denbo
06:15 pm Pirkei Avos H Witkin
07:00 pm Mincha
07:30 pm Seudah Shlishis R Cohen
08:15 pm Maariv
Weekday Schedule
Sun. May 2 – Fri. May 7
07:00/8:00 am Sun Shacharis
05:16 am Earliest Tallis – Behar-Bechukosai
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer Kahn
06:30 am Shacharis – Beis Medrash
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yonah Light
09:27 am Latest Shema
10:35 am Latest Shacharis
01:24 pm Earliest Mincha
05:40 pm Early Mincha (Mon-Thurs)
07:20 pm Weekday Mincha/Maariv (Sun-Thurs)
09:00 pm Maariv b’zmano
06:10 pm Friday Mincha before Plag
07:23 pm Candle lighting next week
Sun 7:30 am Morning Kollel R Shenker
Sun 8:00 am Business Halacha M. Abramson
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
Hilchos Sefira
Mon-Thurs 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
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Don’t miss our biggest event of the year!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
Reception at 5:30 pm,
Dinner & program at 6:30 pm,
The program ends by 9 pm.
There are banquets and then there are
We are Live from
We promise you an evening you will remember as we delve into the story of Aish’s 17 year, 26 million dollar project which culminated this year in one of the most significant buildings in the Jewish world. Visit www.aishlabanquet2010.com. Call 310-278-8672 ext. or aryeh@aishla.com.
This year’s keynote speaker will be R’ ZECHARIAH WALLERSTEIN!
**** Don’t miss R Sorani’s Shabbos Day Banquet Announcement (See Schedule)****
Respect – Lag B’Omer
Yevomos 62b “kulam meisu …mepnei shelo nohagu kavod zeh law zeh”
“R. Avkiva’s students died because they did not show respect to each other.”
R. Refoel Levine, son of “the tzadik in our time,” R'
One Motzei Shabbos as he was walking to the Kosel with a talmid, a man approached and greeted him. R. Refoel inquired about his wife and children. For the next few hours the two men spoke intently. R' Refoel listened carefully the entire time and occasionally seemed to offer the man words of comfort and encouragement. When the conversation was over, he wished the man heartfelt brochos and sent regards to his family. He reassured the man that he would daven for him. After seeing how much time R' Refoel had spent with the stranger, R. Refoel's talmid asked curiously:
"Rebbe who was that man?"
R' Refoel responded: "I really don't know. However, this is something I learned from my father. If someone greets you as if he recognizes you, you should respond to him in the same way!”
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Moshe Cohen
Halacha of the Week
Ramo paskens that for those who take a haircut and shave on Lag Ba'Omer it is permitted to do so on Friday when Lag Ba'Omer falls on Sunday like this year. Since it is permitted to shave on Sunday, it is not kavod Shabbos to be unkempt on Shabbos and groom oneself right afterwards on Sunday. Although others disagree, we are noheg like the Rema. Everyone agrees that listening to music is not permitted until Sunday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
None. Please contact tamar@aishla.com to sponsor next week’s Kiddush!
SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR
Seudah Shlishis is sponsored by Ross and Marina Begun in honor of the yahrzeits of Ross’s grandparents, Shidel bas Eliezer (Iyar 13) and David ben Meir (Iyar 18). May their neshamos have an aliyah.
THANK YOU
To Ryan Sullivan and Bill Gross for volunteering for our Security Patrol last Shabbos, and to those volunteering to our Security Patrol this Shabbos.
To Jeff Halpert and his sons Simcha, Eitan, and Avi for delivering this week’s Tomchei Shabbos route.
To Sushi-Ko for for supplying our delicious sushi appetizers at our monthly Ohr Zaruah Carlebach minyan! Aish members can mention “Edan’s AISH Coupon Code” on your next Sushi-Ko order and get 15% off ($35 min).
MAZAL TOV
To Yitzchok and Leora Meistelman on the birth and naming of their son,
To Elisha & Bracha Finman of Monsey NY on the birth of their 3 rd baby boy & to Bubbie & Zadie,Traci & Nigel Hamer & to Alter Zadie & Bubbie Nan, Ed & June Abramson.
To Erica Ferdman and Niv Davidovich on their upcoming wedding! Community women are invited to Erica’s Shabbos Kallah today at the home of the Shenkers,
PLEASE DAVEN
For the refuah shleima of Rafael
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. We only have enough funds to cover the next few weeks. We ask that you please contribute toward this fund so that we can continue this very valuable service uninterrupted through the summer months. Contact Tamar or drop off a check at the Aish office marked “Shabbos Security.”
OHR ZARUAH CARLEBACH MINYAN
THIS Fri night in the Aish Beis Medrash. 7:15-7:45 pm: shmooze, schnapps, sushi and mincha. 7:45-8:30 pm: kabbalas Shabbos and maariv.
**We apologize for the inconvenience – there will be no childcare at Ohr Zaruah this week**
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.
KIRUV UPDATE
This month, R Sorani led a Shabbos dinner on the UCLA campus for 65 UCLA Law and MBA students! Additionally, last Sun, R Sorani and his graduate students hosted the first annual Jewish Leadership Initiative Conference. The JLI Conference is an interactive forum bringing high level Jewish executives who are also community leaders together with Jewish MBA and business students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs to impart their career successes and the importance of young community leadership. The event was at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset and drew over 230 participants and 11 executives.
BANQUET RESERVATIONS
If your banquet tickets are included as a part of your Aish membership package, you must still reserve your seat(s) with tamar@aishla.com.
KIRUV UPDATE
This month, R Sorani led a Shabbos dinner on the UCLA campus for 65 UCLA Law and MBA students!
AISH CLASS INFORMATION:
MAY 1: WISDOM FOR THE HOME
A Shabbos class with Rbzn
MAY 1: TEHILLIM GROUP – NEW!
A tehillim group for women at the home of Jessica Fauman and Sharon Reiner. Shabbos afternoons from 3:30-4:30 pm,
MAY 1: PIRKEI AVOS CLASS RETURNS!
A thought-provoking Shabbos afternoon class with Howard Witkin. Begins this Shabbos at 6:10 pm in the main shul.
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 zoreya -- planting.
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.
MAY 4: TEHILLIM GROUP
We encourage all women to attend this weekly tehillim group. Every Tues evening at 8:30 pm at the home Mrs. Shoshana Weinstein,
MAY 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.
MAY 6: 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.
Prepare for Shavuos using the 48 Ways
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This 6-part Shabbos series continues THIS Shabbos afternoon at 6:00 pm.
Use the ancient prophetical wisdom of the 48 Ways to make the most of this once a year
DID I PRAY TODAY?
Introducing an interactive weekly class for women, given by Judith Cohen. Its goals are: developing intent and focus (kavana), understanding the essence of the tefillot and knowing what to daven and when it is ok to interrupt. The abilities to read Hebrew and to understand basic words connected to tefilla are helpful. Possible times for this six class series are: Mondays 12 noon-1pm, Tuesdays 8-9pm or Sundays 9am-10am. Please call 310 557-3509 or email swissjudith@sbcglobal.net with your input on the best time for you. Class will start the second week of May.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
What will you be learning this Shabbos?
Dear Community,
We have an unbeatable lineup of teachers and topics every Shabbos day. Take a look at all these learning opportunities and commit to trying at least one before Shavuos!
WISDOM FOR THE HOME (Mrs. Sharon Shenker)
An interactive women’s Shabbos class with Mrs. Sharon Shenker, whose marriage insights and personal growth tips will help you bring and keep the kedusha of your home alive. Specific topics vary weekly. Every Shabbos from 11:00-11:30 am in the Library.
“RABBI COHEN’S CLASS” (R Cohen)
Our inspirational Rabbi Cohen, shlita, gives over a riveting and meaningful Parsha class with an invaluable life lesson for you to walk home with – you cannot afford to miss this! Topics vary weekly. For men and women every Shabbos from 11:00 to 11:30 in the main shul.
SPIRITUALITY 101 (R Dov Heller)
Spirituality 101 is geared toward the beginner, but even older students of Torah can greatly benefit from this class! Rabbi Dov Heller explains the fundamental concepts of Jewish spirituality using the prayer book, with a focus on helping people grow in their relationship with and experience of G-d. For men and women every Shabbos after Kiddush.
KIRUV KOLLEL (Michael Abramson)
A class for men who want to learn to read Hebrew. The class focuses on various texts, including Chumash with Rashi, Ba'al HaTurim, Sefer Ha Chinuch, and Mesilias Yeshariam (a mussar classic). All men are invited. We also discuss various aspects of personal growth and strategies for kiruv for others. Every Shabbos one hour before Mincha in the Library.
PREPARE FOR SHAVUOS USING THE 48 WAYS (R Aryeh Markman)
R Aryeh Markman delves into the pertinent 48 Ways of Rabbi Noach Weinberg to help you prepare for the seminal event of the Jewish People. Use the ancient prophetical wisdom of the 48 Ways to make the most of this once a year opportunity. For men and women on Shabbos afternoons 20 min before Pirkei Avos class in the main shul.
PIRKEI AVOS (Howard Witkin)
A class on the fundamental principals of Jewish Ethics. Join us for a jolt of clarity, sanity and reality through a wide ranging discussion of how Torah Jews look at the world. This summer we'll cover life, death, free will, the value of evil, the costs of morality, personal responsibility, love, fear and happiness. For men and women on Shabbos afternoons 45 minutes before Mincha.
NEFESH HACHAYIM (R Shalom Denbo)
An engaging class for men by R Denbo on Rav Chaim of Volozhin’s classic mussar sefer. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine yourself before Shavuos! Shabbos afternoons 45 min before Mincha.
GEMARA SHIUR (R Shalom Denbo)
Between Mincha and Maariv, R Denbo gives a fascinating Gemara shiur for men in Seminar Room.
Tamar Sullivan
Community Coordinator
Aish
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Sponsor this Week's Kiddush!
Sponsor Needed for Kiddush
Parshas Emor
Please consider sponsoring this week's Kiddush
in honor of a birthday, an anniversary, a simcha, a yahrtzeit, or just to support
Kiddush Cost: $475
To sponsor, please reply to this email.
Thank you for your support.
We look forward to seeing you on Shabbos.
Tamar Sullivan
Community Coordinator
Aish
Monday, April 26, 2010
Did I Pray Today?
Did I Pray Today?
Introducing an interactive weekly class for women, given by Judith Cohen. Its goals are: developing intent and focus (kavana), understanding the essence of the tefillot and knowing what to daven and when it is ok to interrupt. The abilities to read Hebrew and to understand basic words connected to tefilla are helpful.
Possible times for this six class series are: Mondays 12 noon-1pm, Tuesdays 8-9pm or Sundays 9am-10am. Please call 310 557-3509 with your input on the best time for you. Class will start the second week of May.
Tamar Sullivan
Community Coordinator
Aish
Friday, April 23, 2010
Shabbos Bulletin 04/24/2010
Parshas Acharei-Kedoshim
April 24, 2010 / 10 Iyar 5770
Shabbos Schedule
Fri. Apr 23
07:12 pm Candle Lighting
06:00 pm Mincha / Maariv before plag
Dvar Halacha R Cohen
07:14 pm Mincha / Maariv
08:10 pm Krias Shema (earliest time)
Sat. Apr 24
08:25 am Shacharis
09:32 am Krias Shema (Latest)
09:15 am Krias HaTorahY Kovaks
10:45 am Kiddush
11:00 am Wisdom for the Home Rbzn Shenker
11:15 am ShiurR Cohen
Empowerment
11:15 am Spirituality 101 (Sem Rm) R Heller
05:50 pm Prepare for Shavuos R Markman
Using the 48 Ways
05:50 pm Kiruv Kollel M Abramson
06:10 pm Pirkei Avos H Witkin
06:55 pm Mincha
07:25 pm Seudah Shlishis J Sher
08:10 pm Maariv
Weekday Schedule
Sun. Apr 25 – Fri. April 30
07:00/8:00 am Sun Shacharis
05:25 am Earliest Tallis – Emor
06:00 am Shacharis – Gabbai Eliezer Kahn
06:30 am Shacharis – Beis Medrash
07:30 am Shacharis – Gabbai Yonah Light
09:32 am Latest Shema
10:39 am Latest Shacharis
01:25 pm Earliest Mincha
05:40 pm Early Mincha (Mon-Thurs)
07:15 pm Weekday Mincha/Maariv (Sun-Thurs)
09:00 pm Maariv b’zmano
07:12 pm Candle lighting next week
Sun 7:30 am Morning Kollel R Shenker
Sun 8:00 am Business Halacha M. Abramson
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
Hilchos Sefira
Mon-Thurs 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
A Quick Worrier – Kedoshim
Vayikra 19:26 “….do not rely on signs…”
The Avnei Nezer, Rav Avrohom Borenstein, was married to the daughter of the Kotzker Rebbe. They lived in dire poverty, yet he never seemed to be concerned with his plight. One day his frustrated wife asked him:
"Tell me why it is that our poverty does not concern you at all?" The Avnei Nezer answered:
"I worry as much as everyone else, but with one big difference. Your great father took me as a son-in-law because of my brilliant mind and that which takes others an entire day to think about, I am able to think through in a few moments. So while other poor people spend their entire day worrying and are consumed with their predicament, I spend a few moments every morning thinking about everything they can possibly think of during the entire day. At that point I can get on with all the other things on my daily agenda!"
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi
Halacha of the Week
Even though technically you may continue eating if you started before the zman of sefira, many times people forget to count if they daven early. Therefore, the minhag in
Rav Shlomo Zalman once told a bochur who davened with a late minyan for maariv in Yeshiva, that he should count without a bracha as soon as it becomes night and have in mind that he only wants to be yotzei with this counting if he forgets to count later on during Maariv with a bracha.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
Kiddush is sponsored by Edward and June Abramson to honor the yahtzeit of our beloved son Yosef ben Eliyahu, Iyar 8, and beloved father Yosef ben Avraham, Iyar 21. May their memories be for a blessing
SEUDAH SHLISHIS SPONSOR
Seudah Shlishis is sponsored by the Sher family in honor of the 4th yahrzeit of Jon’s father, Dovid Beinish Ben Chaim Eliyahu. Jon will say a few words and his son Yehuda will be doing a Siyum on Mesachet Ta'anis.
THANK YOU
- To David Notowitz, Sari Katz, Jean Riendeau, & Michael Bukshpun for volunteering for our Security Patrol last Shabbos, and to those volunteering to our Security Patrol this Shabbos.
- To Phillip Marcus for delivering this week’s Tomchei Shabbos route.
MAZAL TOV
- To Daniel and Azriela Jankovic on the bris and naming of their son, Avraham Yitzchak (Abie).
- To Goldie and Robert Chaikin on the birth of their daughter.
PLEASE DAVEN
For the refuah shleima of Rafael
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. We only have enough funds to cover the next few weeks. We ask that you please contribute toward this fund so that we can continue this very valuable service uninterrupted through 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.
BANQUET RESERVATIONS
If your banquet tickets are included as a part of your Aish membership package, you must still reserve your seat(s) with tamar@aishla.com.
COLLECTION TIMES
The shul policy for meshulochim is that 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:
APR 24: WISDOM FOR THE HOME
A Shabbos class with Rbzn
APR 24: TEHILLIM GROUP – NEW!
A tehillim group for women at the home of Jessica Fauman and Sharon Reiner. Shabbos afternoons from 3:30-4:30 pm,
APR 24: PIRKEI AVOS CLASS RETURNS!
A thought-provoking Shabbos afternoon class with Howard Witkin. Begins this Shabbos at 6:10 pm in the main shul.
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 will resume next week with the sugya of zoreya.
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.
APR 27: TEHILLIM GROUP
We encourage all women to attend this weekly tehillim group. Every Tues evening at 8:30 pm at the home Mrs. Shoshana Weinstein,
APR 28: 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.
APR 29: 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.
Prepare for Shavuos using the 48 Ways
R Aryeh Markman is teaching the pertinent 48 Ways of Rabbi Noach Weinberg to help you prepare for the seminal event of the Jewish People.
Part 3 of this 6-part Shabbos series continues THIS Shabbos afternoon at 6:15 pm.
Use the ancient prophetical wisdom of the 48 Ways
to make the most of this once in a year opportunity
Aish LA Gala Banquet 2010
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Don’t miss our biggest event of the year!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
Reception at 5:30 pm, Dinner & program at 6:30 pm,
The program ends by 9 pm.
There are banquets and then there are Aish LA Gala Evenings.
We are Live from
We promise you an evening you will remember as we delve into the story of Aish’s 17 year, 26 million dollar project which culminated this year in one of the most significant buildings in the Jewish world. Visit www.aishlabanquet2010.com. Call 310-278-8672 ext. or aryeh@aishla.com.
JUST IN! This year’s keynote speaker will be
RABBI ZECHARIAH WALLERSTEIN!
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