LA Aish HaTorah Community

Tonight! Ladies Marriage Class Part 2

2012-01-30T10:30:00.001-08:00

Even if you missed Part 1, you can join for Part 2!

R' Yaakov Salomon- Next Shabbos!

2012-01-26T11:50:00.001-08:00

Come hear Rabbi Yaakov Salomon without paying at least $500 in airfare and conference fees!!

If you have been to the Partner’s Conference, you’ve seen Rabbi Salomon—a key-note speaker and master of ceremonies extraordinaire!

If you haven’t been to the Partner’s Conference, this is your chance to hear him!

Either way, don’t miss him!

Ladies- note the special Sunday morning class just for you!!

Announcements 1/24

2012-01-24T12:11:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

We are still looking for a sponsor for Kiddush and Seudah Shlishis this week, Parshas Bo. If you would like to sponsor Kiddush or Seudah Shlishis in honor of a Simcha, a Yahrzeit, or just to support Aish LA please respond to this email. Looking forward to seeing you on Shabbos!

SUGGESTION BOX!

We appreciate your suggestions about classes you want, things to improve, or any other suggestions and/or comments! You can now submit them anonymously using our suggestion box on the website: http://aishlacommunity.com/suggestion-box

Rabbi Salomon

We’re very excited to have Rabbi Yaakov Salomon joining us next Shabbos, Feb 3-5!

See the flyers below for the full schedule of events over the weekend.

Rabbi Salomon together with Rabbi Shalom Tendler will be conducting a Q&A session on Kiruv on Shabbos after kiddush. Please submit any questions you would like to ask to Menucha@aishla.com

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Important Announcements 1/23

2012-01-23T18:46:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

We are very excited to have Rabbi Yaakov Salomon joining us Shabbos, February 3-4 in honor of R’ Noach Weinberg zt’l’s yahrzeit.

Rabbi Salomon together with Rabbi Shalom Tendler will be conducting a Q&A session on Kiruv on Shabbos after kiddush. Please submit any questions you would like to Menucha@aishla.com

--Power Bentching

We still have more books in the office and in the shul. If you have not yet joined this community learning program, it’s not too late to hop on board! Come get your copy- free of charge!- and pick up a calendar from the back of the shul, so that you too can finish learning the book with the community in April.

-- Reminder:

Two upcoming classes! Rbzn Cohen’s class begins TONIGHT at 8:30pm at Morry’s on “Working the marriage to make the marriage work.”

Rabbi Cohen and Rbzn Denbo’s series on Tehillim and Megila begins Sun, Feb 5^th!

-- Chesed Opportunity

Many in this community with children have personally benefited from a young woman who is silently suffering through medical difficulties that have afflicted her with pain while simultaneously exhausting her resources (despite working full-time job and receiving financial aid from her parents). Through nine months of treatment and tests, her doctors have not figured out what is ailing her and how to treat it. She has already negotiated repayment to medical providers, and is now reluctantly seeking community support. Those who would like to join in the mitzvah of tzedakah can make a tax-deductible donation to THE TZEDAKAH FUND and send it to Gil Weinreich at 1517 Edris Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035.

IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THIS CHECK GOES TO THE RIGHT PERSON PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THE CHECK OUT TO "AISH HATORAH" OR TO THE "AISH TZEDAKAH FUND" AND DO NOT SEND THE CHECK TO THE AISH OFFICE.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Baruch Dayan Ha'emes

2012-01-23T10:27:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

I’m sorry to inform you about the passing of Rebbitzen Chana Weinberg, mother of Rabbi Simcha Weinberg. The funeral is scheduled for 10AM January 23 at Ner Israel Rabbinical College 400 Mt Wilson Lane. Baltimore, MD 21208.

Shiva will be observed in Rebbitzen Weinberg’s home on the yeshiva campus.

May the Omnipresent comfort the mourners among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Condolences can be sent to rabbiweinberg@thefoundationstone.org

Besoros Tovos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Shiva info and new Seforim

2012-01-19T10:43:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

-Please help make a shiva minyan at the home of Martin and Linda Fine. Today (Thursday) at 4:50 pm at 1463 S. Crest.

-Our new “Power Bentching” books have arrived! Those who finished Pirkei Avos, please make sure to be in shul this Shabbos so we can give you your new copy.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Announcements 1/18

2012-01-18T15:11:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

We are still looking for a sponsor for Seudah Shlishis this week, Parshas Va’era. If you would like to sponsor Seudah Shlishis in honor of a Simcha, a Yahrzeit, or just to support Aish LA please respond to this email. Looking forward to seeing you on Shabbos!

Class information

-Reminder: The "BT Parenting for FFB kids" class will continue this Wednesday night at 8pm at the home of Jonah and Stacey Light- 1612 S. Canfield Avenue. Guest speaker this week is Rebbetzin Stephanie Etshalom.

THIS SHABBOS!

Two upcoming classes for women:

Please RSVP for the Purim series to Menucha@aishla.com

Baruch Dayan Haemes

2012-01-17T11:03:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

I regret to inform you about the passing of the mother of Mrs. Linda Fine. The Levaya was yesterday at 2pm.

Linda will sit shiva with her father at her parents' home (7192 Huntington Lane, #102, Delray Beach, FL 33446, Phone: 561-865-8173) until Wednesday late afternoon, and will sit the remaining shiva in Los Angeles.

She will be accepting visitors all day on Thursday, Friday and Motzei Shabbos at her home (1463 S. Crest Drive, Phone: 424-777-0603).

Besoros Tovos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Upcoming community events and classes

2012-01-16T17:50:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

UPCOMING GENERAL EVENTS

-Friday night dinner with R’ Salomon!

Reserve now.

-We are also very excited to have a Q&A session

on Kiruv on Shabbos after Kiddush with

R’ Salomon and R’ Shalom Tendler. Please submit any

questions you would like to ask by Monday, January 30, 2012.

Questions can be emailed to Menucha@aishla.com

UPCOMING WOMEN’S CLASSES

THIS SHABBOS- DON’T MISS LORI PALATNIK!

To RSVP for this class, please email Menucha@aishla.com.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Important Announcements! 1/10

2012-01-10T10:01:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

-Mazal Tov

To all those who completed Pirkei Avos and took part in our community siyum last shabbos. If you completed Pirkei Avos, but did not receive a certificate and a new sefer, please respond to this email so that we can get you one.

We have 25 more copies of the “Power Bentching” sefarim available for sponsorships. Please contact Menucha@aishla.com for further details.

-New Directory

Our new directory is almost finished! Please take a look at the attached file. Please take a look at your name, and if anything needs to be changed, please let me know by tomorrow (Wednesday, January 11).

-Three Classes for Women!

1) Lori Palatnik will be speaking on Shabbos, January 21, at 3:45pm on the topic of “You Can Be a Leader”.

2) Judith Cohen will be doing a two part class, Mondays Jan 23^rd and 30^th, on “Working your marriage to make your marriage work” at 8:30pm at Morry’s. For married women only.

3) A four week series, Sun Feb 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, and 26^th. Rabbi Cohen at 8pm on Tehillim followed by Nechama Denbo (at 8:30pm) on Megillas Esther. Class will be in the Aish Library.

- Chesed Opportunity

DO NOT MAKE THE CHECK OUT TO "AISH HATORAH" OR TO THE "AISH TZEDAKAH FUND" AND DO NOT SEND THE CHECK TO THE AISH OFFICE OR TO NORM POMERANTZ IF YOU WANT TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CHECK GOES TO THIS PERSON.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Starting this Wednesday...

2012-01-09T19:23:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Don’t miss Part II!

Pirkei Avos Siyum- This Shabbos!

2012-01-06T10:56:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Our amazing community members who finished Pirkei Avos (The Way of Life) are celebrating their siyum at the end of davening this coming shabbos morning!

Don’t miss it!

Good Shabbos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Class cancelled and save the dates

2012-01-04T13:35:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

-Due to conflicting times with the Kollel dinner, the class at the Light home with Rabbi and Rebbitzen Braverman is cancelled tonight. It will resume next week Wed night from 8-9:30pm.

-SAVE THE DATE! for the following upcoming speakers (Further details to follow):

Mrs. Lori Palatnik- Shabbos afternoon, January 21 at 3:45pm, for women only.

Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- Shabbaton, February 3-5.

Rabbi Noach Orloweck- Shabbaton, February 24-25^th.

Rabbi Hanoch Teller- Shabbos, March 17^th

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Date Happy- First session is Thurs!

2012-01-03T11:28:00.001-08:00

Don’t miss this great series

Two engagements followed the last one…!

Date Happy-Refresh Your Dating!
Three short, vibrant classes which use Ancient Jewish wisdom, current psychology and popular film clips.

Sessions are small and allow for more intimate communication between participants and session facilitators.

This series presented by:
Simcha Russak, LCSW and Michal Margolis
January 5- Session 1 - Would you date you?

January 12- Session 2 - Mindful Attraction

January 19- Session 3 - Relationships in real time

This program is for Jewish (not yet married), ages 23 - 39.

$54 Pre-pay

*Attendance of all 3 sessions required*

Morry’s Fireplace – 9118 W. Pico Blvd

Register at www.DateHappy.org

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Women, even if you missed part 1, join for part 2!

2012-01-02T15:16:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Don’t miss Part II!

Community Alert and Safety Meeting

2012-01-02T09:16:00.001-08:00

A COMMUNITY ALERT - SHABBAT MUGGINGS

(From YICC) Dear Friends,
Please forward this to your neighbors and anyone else you think would find this information useful. While this may not have happened in your neighborhood, it is much too close for comfort.   
As reported:  We just heard from our friend who was mugged on Friday night on La Cienega and Pico. He lives in Crestview. Two other men were accosted, with their children present, as well in the past month.  The perpetrators in all three incidents were black gang members. Which gang, he could not identify. In one incident, the man faced his assailant, in another he was grabbed by men in a car and frisked for money. In this person's case, he was attacked and beaten in front of his son (we have subsequently verified that this man who davens at Chabad of Beverlywood was taken to Kaiser's ER and needed 15 stitches). All three were religious Jews who carry no money on Shabbat.

PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS AND KEEP SAFE!

For anyone living in the Pico Robertson Area: Noah Muhlstein is hosting a Neighborhood Watch meeting at his apartment January 5th at 7:00pm Senior Lead Officer Gonzalaz and Field Deputy David Giron from Council Member Paul Korezt's office ( District 5 ) will be speaking about crime trends in the area, and how we can better protect our homes, ourselves and our families. Come support the neighborhood either by calling Noah at 323-413-7104 or emailing werowatch@gmail.com

This Sunday- Hachnassos Sefer Torah!

2011-12-28T10:02:00.001-08:00

To make your end-of-the-year, tax deductible donation to Aish LA click here

Dear Community,

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to watch the completion of a Sefer Torah (At Aish), and join the Torah Procession as it is danced over to Beth Jacob.

Bring along the whole family!

Boruch Dayan Ha'emes

2011-12-27T12:03:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

I regret to inform you about the passing of Rabbi Shalom Denbo’s father.

The Levaya and shiva will be on the east coast.

Condolences can be sent to Shalom at rabbidenbo@aepi.org.

Besoros Tovos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Gelt, not guilt- a few days left!

2011-12-26T09:49:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Chanukah is a time in the Jewish year when the custom arose to give gelt (money) to our children. There is a great deal of speculation as to why we do that but one reason undoubtedly was to commemorate our independence from Greek oppression and show our gratitude to HaShem that the beis Hamikdash was back in our hands.

Today we may no longer have the Beis HaMikdash, but we have a mikdash me’at – our shul and our community.

Any gelt that you are able to donate to our community is extremely helpful to us to defray our costs that seem to spiral daily like a dreidel and is helpful to you as a tax deductible write off this year and a deferred credit in olom ha’emes!

For more info, contact Menucha@aishla.com.

A lichtige (light filled) Chanukah to all,

Rabbi Moshe Cohen

Announcements 12/21

2011-12-21T19:38:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

-REMINDER: This week’s class at the Light home with Rabbi and Rebbitzen Braverman is cancelled due to Chanukah. The class will resume next week Wednesday at 8pm.

-We are still looking for a sponsor for this week’s Kiddush and Seudah Shlishis. YOU can sponsor either Kiddush or Seudah Shlishis in honor of a yahrzeit, a Simcha, or just to support Aish LA. The cost of sponsoring Kiddush is $475 and Seudah Shlishis is $200. Please respond to this email to take advantage of this opportunity!

- We are on the cusp of beginning a real Aish women's learning track. We are now soliciting your preferred subjects, times and level that you would like to learn and we are committed to put together classes and learning groups for you to participate in. You can either take our online survey at http://aishlacommunity.com/womens-learning-survey or reply to this email with your choice of subject, level, and day/time.

-The details for our Chanukah event for community children are as follows. On Sunday, December 25 at 11am we will be baking, decorating and packaging cookies. On Monday, December 26, we will meet at Aish at 2:00pm to deliver these cookies to Country Villa Terrace Healthcare (located at 6070 W. Pico Boulevard). Any parents who can volunteer to drive to the old age home and back, please reply to this email.

A Freilichin Chanukah!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Gelt- not guilt

2011-12-20T12:18:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Today we may no longer have the Beis HaMikdash, but we have a mikdash me’at – our shul and our community. Any gelt that you are able to donate to our community is extremely helpful to us to defray our costs that seem to spiral daily like a dreidel and is helpful to you as a tax deductible write off this year and a deferred credit in olom ha’emes!

For more info, contact Menucha@aishla.com.

A lichtige (light filled) Chanukah to all,

Rabbi Moshe Cohen

Important Chanukah Annoucements

2011-12-19T09:53:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

-Class canceled due to Chanukah. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Braverman’s series on “Everything BT parents wanted to know about raising FFB kids, but were afraid to ask.” is cancelled this week due to Chanukah. It will resume next Wednesday evening, December 28th at 8 p.m. Please check the Shabbos bulletin for further details.

-For Community Children: Join us on Sunday morning (12/25) as we decorate, bake, and package Chanukah cookies. Then join us on Monday (12/26) as we deliver these cookies to an old age home and spread the Chanukah cheer! Exact times to be announced.

We are also looking for a few parent volunteers who can accompany the children on Monday and drive to and from the old age home. If you are available, please contact Menucha@aishla.com or 310-278-8672 ext 305.

-No guilt just gelt:

Chanukah is a time in the Jewish year when the custom arose to give gelt (money) to our children. There is a great deal of speculation as to why we do that but one reason undoubtedly was to commemorate our independence from Greek oppression and and show our gratitude to HaShem that the beis Hamikdash was back in our hands.

A lichtige (light filled) Chanukah to all

For more info, contact Menucha@aishla.com or 310-278-8672 ext 305.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Community siyum and more

2011-12-13T11:13:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

If you are planning to complete our community Pirkei Avos learning and be a part of our siyum, please reply to this email (please include the number of family members who will attend).

REMINDER: NEW SERIES STARTS TOMORROW!

“Everything BT parents wanted to know about raising FFB kids, but were afraid to ask.” Starting tomorrow night, 12/14, 8-9 PM at the home of Jonah and Stacey Light (1612 S. Canfield Ave.) Rabbi and Rebbitzen Braverman will begin a 5 week series geared towards helping Baal Tshuva parents understand and overcome the challenges of parenting children that are growing up in a world very different than the one they themselves grew up in. Any questions? call Jonah at 310-556-7759

Ladies, please make an effort to help with the Tehillim group every Tues night at 8:30pm at the home of Shoshana Weinstein, 1540 S. Edris Drive.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Levaya and Shiva details

2011-12-11T09:08:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

The levaya for Holly Magady’s mother will be today, Sunday, December 11^th at Home of Peace Cemetery 4334 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. The family will be sitting shiva at the Kurnick Home 5150 Bellaire, Valley Village 818-769-0200 Sunday evening, Dec. 11 through noon on Wednesday, Dec. 14 (see detailed schedule below) and then at the Magady home 1515 Glenville Drive, Los Angeles 310-286-9849 from mincha/maariv on Wednesday, Dec. 14 through 1pm Friday, Dec. 16 (see detailed schedule below) MINYANIM SCHEDULE: Mincah/Maariv 4:30pm Kurnick home - Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Magady home - Wednesday, Thursday Shacharis 7:00am Kurnick home - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Magady home - Thursday, Friday SHIVA SCHEDULE: Sunday - Kurnick home 7:30pm - 9:30pm Monday - Kurnick home after shacharis until noon 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday - Kurnick home after shacharis until noon 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday - Kurnick home after shacharis until noon Magady home 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm Thursday - Magady home after shacharis until noon 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Friday - Magady home after shacharis until 1:00 pm

Besoros Tovos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Boruch Dayan Haemes

2011-12-09T12:29:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

I regret to inform you of the passing of Holly Magady’s mother, Diane Finkel, Bracha Dina bat Avraham.

The Levaya will be this Sunday at 12 noon, at Home of Peace Memorial Park, 4334 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles. CA 90023.

Shiva details will follow.

Besoros Tovos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Announcements- 12/7

2011-12-07T11:06:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

-We are still looking for a sponsor for both Kiddush and Seudah Shlishis this week, Parshas Vayishlach. Please consider sponsoring in honor of a Simcha, a Yahrzeit, or just to support AishLA! To take advantage of this opportunity, please respond to this email.

-There are books available—FREE OF CHARGE!—on the table in the Aish Library. Feel free to stop in any time!

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Mazal tov!

2011-12-07T09:23:00.001-08:00

BS”D

With gratitude to Hashem,

Marc & Beth Firestone

announce the engagement of their daughter

Shayna to Dovid Herzka

son of

Ralph and Yenny Herzka

of Flatbush, NY.

The vort will IY”H be held on Sunday, December 11 from 5pm-8 pm

at the Firestone home

1440 South Oakhurst Drive

Los Angeles, 90035

Mazel Tov and may we continue to share in many simchas!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Emergency tehillim

2011-12-01T14:57:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

There will be emergency tehillim this evening at 8pm at Shoshana Weinstein's house (1540 Edris Drive) for Howard Witkin, Pinchas Yechezkel ben Brina Rachel.

Thank you,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Sponsorship opportunities

2011-11-29T10:54:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

We still need sponsors for this week’s Kiddush and Seudah Shlishis. Please consider sponsoring in honor of a Simcha, a yahrzeit, or just to support AishLA.

To find out more, reply to this email.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

New Aish Directory

2011-11-28T12:27:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Our new Aish Community Directory is almost finished! Please take a moment to find yourself in the attached directory and to let me know if all the information is correct.

If your info needs to be added or changed please let me know! The deadline for changing or submitting information is December 15, 2011.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Please Daven!

2011-11-25T09:22:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Please daven for Howard Witkin’s mother: Bryna Rochel bas Hannah Leah.

She was in a major car accident yesterday. She's in Northridge Hospital for a month or so and then rehab.

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Donate to Aish and it won't cost you a penny!

2011-11-23T09:53:00.001-08:00

Dear Community Members,

Make a donation to Aish,

And it won't cost you a penny!

On November 26, 2011, American Express is offering all cardholders a fantastic opportunity.

When you donate $25.00 to Aish LA with your AMEX card, you will receive a one-time $25.00 statement credit for your donation. You can do this with every American Express card you hold, and can even use multiple cards on the same account.

I know this sounds too good to be true,

but we have verified this with American Express.

You make a tax-deductible donation to Aish with your AMEX card and American Express gives it right back to you! There is no purchase necessary in order to participate in this program.

Here is all you need to do:

Please send an email to Ssazegar@aishla.com with the following information:

Your full name, address and telephone number
The full 15-digit American Express account number for each card you register
Card expiration date for each card
The 4-digit validation code on the front of each card.

· Your email address (Amex requires this for this promotion, but you will not receive and solicitations or promotional emails)

All credit card information will be kept confidential.

If you prefer, you can also call 310-278-8672 and provide us with the information listed above.

Your $25.00 donation will be charged

on Saturday night, November 26th.

Within a few days after your card is charged for your $25.00 donation, you will receive a one-time $25.00 statement credit on your card account for every AMEX card you register. Please be aware that this $25.00 credit will only be applied once to each card.

THAT'S IT!

You contribute $25.00 to Aish LA

and it costs you nothing!

Thank you for your support.

Please daven

2011-11-22T11:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Community,

Errol Gerson, a dear friend of Aish, is having major heart surgery today at Cedars.
Please take a moment to daven for the Refuah Shelaim of Aharon ben Elaine.

Thank you,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Rabbi Motty Berger- This Shabbos!

2011-11-21T11:41:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

THIS SHABBOS!
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to hear world-renowned lecturer, Rabbi Motty Berger.

You can sign up quickly and easily via the following link http://aishlacommunity.com/upcoming-events-at-aishla.
You can also sign up by emailing Menucha@aishla.com or calling 310-278-8672 ext 305.

NEW!- The Learning Track

2011-11-19T19:34:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Get on board…

Childcare announcement and Change of address

2011-11-15T09:25:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

-In order to facilitate a smoother-running and safer childcare program we are putting together a list of all the children involved in the program. Please help us out by sending in the names and ages of your children who are part of the groups on Shabbos.

-The address for the third class of the series with Chana Rochel Schusterman (tonight) is incorrect on the flyer. The correct address is 9358 Airdrome Street (The home of Sarah Weintraub).

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Special opportunity!

2011-11-14T15:09:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

This week’s parsha is Chayei Sara in which we read the story of the making of the shidduch of Yitzchok and Rivka.

There is a tradition in many communities to sponsor a Kiddush in the merit of all singles to help them find their beshert. Anyone may help co-sponsor the kiddush this week.

If you would like to be a partner in this mitzvah you may contribute any amount to the Kiddush sponsorship and send the Hebrew name and we will daven for them on Shabbos. Please let me know by Friday morning to get in the bulletin

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Childcare meeting summary

2011-11-10T09:59:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

Below is a summary of our childcare meeting last week. Please take a moment to review it, and especially to read the “Parent Involvement” section.

If you have any questions, comments, or additional suggestions please let me know.

Thank you!

Childcare Meeting, October 31, 2011

High Holiday Childcare:

-Non Jewish nannies just sit around, and don’t provide any educational aspect to the program

-A few years ago, we had parents volunteer (30 minute shifts). This worked very well.

-Outside children (from Helkeinu) made the job much harder. We can barely accommodate our own numbers, so the additional children created chaos. Also, the children were new to the environment and to the program, which also added difficulties.

Possible solution: Have a few nannies as well as parent volunteers. This way if the parent’s don’t sign up (or don’t show up), there is a backup plan. If the parents tell stories and talk about Yom Tov, we can infuse the program with a little Jewish education too during the High Holidays. Create a structured schedule so that the babysitters know where their group should be when.

Space

-We do not have enough space. The Seminar Room used to be a childcare room but is now used for a minyan. Additionally, the Annex has been reduced in size. The little girls’ group is currently using the hallway, which is not conducive for playing and learning.

-With the winter coming up, the children will not be able to spend as much time outside as they currently do.

Possible solutions: The Seminar Room should become the room for the older boys. Sharon Saks had a plan for the Annex. If we move the current divider closer to the alley entrance (almost flush against the wall) and then, put in a second divider, we can split the now larger room into two rooms- one for the babies and toddlers, and one for the little girls.

Structure

-Children seem to be running all over the place.

-Too much free time.

-Especially immediately after davening, there seems to be chaos.

Possible solution: Have a schedule hanging on each door that the counselors follow. Instead of having free play at the end of the program, make sure that the kids are inside when Fredy is setting up Kiddush and when the adults first come out.

Boys

-Boys 12+ wander the halls and go into the other groups (especially the older boys), disrupting the group and refusing to leave when the counselors ask them to.

-There are weeks where there are a lot of boys (up to 20) and only one counselor.

-Bullying is becoming a problem among the boys. There was one incident where a boy brought handcuffs and handcuffed some of the younger boys.

-The older boys run wild during Kiddush. They’re often in the Annex, bullying younger kids and climbing on the bookshelves.

Possible solutions: It is important to get parents involved in cases of bullying, even if it means asking the parent to keep the child home for a few weeks. Boys 12+ should be in shul (we can put an announcement in the bulletin). Boys cannot be in the Annex during Kiddush. We can either put up a sign saying “This room is for little children only,” or we can lock the Annex as soon as the program has finished. Have the counselor provide us with approximate numbers from week to week. If the numbers are indeed so large, we’ll need to hire a second/assisting counselor.

Games and prizes

-Boys have stolen prizes and destroyed games.

-Prizes should be given to the younger children every week and to the older children once every 3-4 weeks. The younger children’s prizes can be small, but they need instant gratification.

-Prizes should change as frequently as possible.

Possible solution: Keep the games and prizes locked up in Rabbi Cohen’s office. If the problem still persists, we may need to involve the parents.

Parent involvement

-Parents seem to have the attitude of “it’s not my problem” once they drop their kids off at shul.

-During Kiddush, parents socialize while their kids run wild. They do not know that the childcare program is technically over and the counselors are off duty.

-If parents see a child acting in an inappropriate way they should inform the parent of the child. If that does not work, Rabbi Cohen should be told.

Possible solution: Let’s make the parents aware! We can publish monthly childcare notices in the bulletin and put out emails. We can also put guidelines at the bottom of each schedule so that the parents know what’s going on. Most importantly, parents should be on the same page as Odeliah and the rest of the counselors so that the children don’t receive any mixed messages.

Miscellaneous ideas and suggestions:

-Let’s resume “Kid of the Week”

-Have parents send in the names of the kids so that the counselors can have a roster of sorts. This is a good thing to have in order to regulate the number of kids, and in case of an emergency.

-Send out reminders, especially before a Holiday, about childcare guidelines. If there’s anything that parents should know pertaining to that specific Holiday, include it. (Ex. No childcare on Simchas Torah).

Announcements- 11/9

2011-11-09T09:57:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

-We still need a sponsor for both Kiddush and Seudah Shlishis this week, Parshas Vayera. Please consider sponsoring in honor of a Yahrzeit, a Simcha, or just to support Aish LA. To sponsor, please reply to this email. Looking forward to seeing you on Shabbos!

-Our Shabbaton with Rabbi Motty Berger is coming up in just a few weeks! For more details and to register online: http://aishlacommunity.com/upcoming-events-at-aishla

-A letter from Rabbi Elliot Mathias:

Dear Aish families,

We’ve tried to keep the emails to a minimum about the Jewish Community Heroes Award. I hope we haven’t overdone it.

There is a little more than 1 week left – the voting is over on November 10^th (next Thursday). Each person can vote once a day.

The top 10 vote getters move on to the next round with a chance to win $25,000 for their organization. Currently I’m in 11^th place and about 30 votes out of 10^th!

I need your help!! It’s an easy thing to do – just vote once a day for the next few days!

Please try to vote once a day until November 10^th so we can secure 10^th place!

You can vote at http://www.jewishcommunityheroes.org/nominees/profile/elliot-mathias1/

Thank you!!!

PS- Sharon Shenker is in 12^th place and you can vote for her as well every day! http://www.jewishcommunityheroes.org/nominees/profile/sharon-shenker/

Yasher Koach to everyone who has been voting and will vote moving forward!

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Levaya today- Shiva and Minyan times

2011-11-08T10:57:00.001-08:00

Dear Community,

The Levaya for Avraham Gordon’s father is today at 1:00 PM at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 W. Centinela Ave. 90045.

Followed by Mincha/Maariv at 4:45pm at 9271 Monte Mar Drive.

Wed-Fri:

Shachris will be at 6am at Avraham’s home, 1420 Oakhurst Dr #101 (instead of the shul’s 6am minyan).

Avraham will then sit until noon at his home.

At 2pm, he will be at 9271 Monte Mar Drive.

Mincha/Maariv will be at 4:45 pm (on Monte Mar).

Sunday

Shachris will be at 8am at 1420 Oakhurst Dr. #101

Mincha/Maariv details will be emailed out later in the week.

Monday

Shachris will be at 6am at 1420 Oakhurst Dr #101.

Besoros Tovos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Boruch Dayan Haemes

2011-11-07T10:29:00.001-08:00

Dear Community

I regret to inform you about the passing of Avraham Gordon’s father, Aharon ben Chaim. The levaya will be Tuesday, 1:00 PM at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 W. Centinela Ave. 90045
Shiva details will follow.

Besoros tovos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Bulletin correction

2011-11-04T11:38:00.001-07:00

Bulletin correction:

Mincha next week is at 4:40 pm NOT 5:40 pm.

Good Shabbos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Announcements 11/3

2011-11-03T09:48:00.001-07:00

Dear Community,

-As of last night, the Eruv was still down and there is no certain answer whether it will be completed in time for Shabbos. I will let you know on Friday if the Eruv is up or down.

-We still need sponsors for Kiddush and Seudah Shlishis for this week, Parshas Lech Lecha. Please consider sponsoring in honor of a Simcha, Yahrzeit, or just to support Aish LA. If you would like to sponsor, please reply to this email. Looking forward to seeing you on Shabbos!

-I regret to report the passing of Ernie Nathan, brother of Debbie Hamlin. Debbie is sitting Shivah at her home, 8822 Pickford Street. Shivah Hours are:

Thursday—10am-12pm and 2pm-5pm

Friday—10am-12pm

Sunday—10am-7pm

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Chana Rachel Schusterman Series- Starts tomorrow!

2011-11-01T09:55:00.001-07:00

Dear Community,

Just a reminder about this great series starting tomorrow…

The LOCATION for the first class of the series (November 2) has changed.

It will be at the home of Ellie Kulman @ 9339 Cresta, in Beverlywood.

The remaining two classes of Part I of the series will be at Sarah Weintraub’s home

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Grama Shivah Info

2011-10-27T09:26:00.001-07:00

Dear Community,

Mrs. Grama and her children will be sitting shivah at their home, 1515 S. Oakhurst Drive. Rabbi Grama won't be sitting at home until Motzei Shabbos.

Shiva Times are as follows:

Thursday: 10am-8pm

Friday: 10am-1pm

Motzei Shabbos: 8pm-11pm

Sunday: Shachris at 8pm, mincha at 5:50pm, maariv to follow

Monday: Shachris at 7:30pm

Besoros Tovos,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Location change- series with Chana Rachel Schusterman

2011-10-19T16:39:00.001-07:00

Dear Community,

The location for the first class of the series has changed, please contact the Aish

office for details.

The rest of the series will remain at Sarah Weintraub’s home

Thank you!

Important Succos Announcements

2011-10-19T10:41:00.001-07:00

Dear Community,

-Mazal tov to Zev and Meira Amster on the birth of a daughter, Devora Chaya! The baby is still in the NICU for monitoring. Please daven for: Devora Chaya bas Meira Ahuva.

-Don’t forget to make an Eruv Tavshilin today so that you’ll be able to prepare for Shabbos on Yom Tov. More info on making an Eruv Tavshilin can be found here: http://www.aish.com/sh/l/48972096.html.

-We are excited to offer our annual community Simchas Torah BBQ lunch at no charge to all paid community members only (no rsvp necessary).

Chag Sameach,

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Kids' Succos Party- Tomorrow!

2011-10-15T21:11:00.001-07:00

Dear Community,

Don’t forget about our community Succah party for kids tomorrow morning from 10:30am-12noon with pancakes and ice-cream, games, projects and lots of Succos fun!

There will be supervision.

Hope to see you there!

Chag Sameach!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Important Yom Tov Announcements!

2011-10-12T11:45:00.001-07:00

Dear Community,

-Don’t forget to make an Eruv Tavshilin on Erev Rosh Hashana so that you’ll be able to prepare for Shabbos on Yom Tov. More info on making an Eruv Tavshilin can be found here: http://www.aish.com/sh/l/48972096.html.

-RECYCLING INITIATIVE:

Do you have lots of recyclables?? Especially with the Yomim Tovim coming up?? Ben Sarto will pick them up from your house, free of charge, bring them to the recycling center and give 4 out of the 5 cents back to Aish! If you are interested in being part of this community recycling campaign, please email bensarto@rocketmail.com.

-Don’t miss this great series for women:

Important Succos Announcements!

2011-10-11T09:44:00.001-07:00

Dear Community,

-The Aish LA Succos schedule is attached, for your convenience.

-Kids are invited to come decorate the Aish succah, tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10am-12noon. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

-All community kids are also invited to our Succos party on Sunday, October 16 from 10:30am-12noon for games, prizes, and ice cream sundaes!

-Sponsors are still needed for Kiddush on both days of Succos. Please respond to this email if you would like to sponsor Kiddush on either day in honor of a Simcha, Yahrzeit, or just to support AishLA.

-Succos is a great opportunity for Kiruv—a time when we can invite less affiliated Jews to our Succah so that they can experience the warmth and hospitality of Frum Jews. You can download or order a free informational booklet with explanations and tips to make your Succos invitation a success: http://www.kiruv.com/toolsForSharing/projectInspire/succosCampaign2011.asp. See flyer below for more details.

Chag Sameach!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305

Yom Kippur Auction-- deadline tonight!

2011-10-06T11:13:00.001-07:00

Dear Community Members,

Below is a current update of the bids for Yom Kippur. The deadline for placing bids for Yom Kippur is TONIGHT, Thursday, October 6, at 11:59 pm. If you have placed a bid, please try to be available by phone or email so that you can be notified whether your bid has been raised and whether you would like to counter.

YOM KIPPUR-MAARIV, FRI OCT 7

Kol Nidrei – Pesicha: 36

Kol Nidrei - Holding Torah:

1) SOLD

2) SOLD

YOM KIPPUR-SHACHARIS, SHABBOS OCT 9

1) Kohen: 1,050

2) 300

3) 450

4) 250

5) 360

6) 180

7) 180

Maftir: 180

Hagbah 1) 100

Gelila 1) 50

Hagbah 2) 100

Gelila 2) 36

YOM KIPPUR-MINCHA

1) 180

2) 180

Maftir Yonah: 200

Neila – Pesicha: 72

Thank you!

Menucha Cohen

Community Coordinator

Aish Los Angeles

(310) 278-8672 ext 305