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S h a a r e y Z... N e w s l e t t e r סב
‫בס‘‘ד‬
Shaarey Zedek
Newsletter
Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9 AM - 4 PM;
Fri. 9 AM-12:00 PM (818) 763-0560
[email protected] www.valleyshul.com
12800 Chandler Boulevard
Valley Village, California 91607
Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg, Senior Rabbi
(818) 763-6269 [email protected]
November 7 - November 14, 2014
14 Cheshvan - 21 Cheshvan 5775
Parshas Vayeira ‫פרשת וירא‬
Mazel Tov ‫מזל טוב‬
To Thomas and Chana Beltran on the birth of a baby girl to their children Malka and Michael Glick in Jerusalem, Israel.
To Sylvain and Linda Silberstein on the birth of twin great grandchildren, a boy and a girl, to their grandchildren Yonah and Michal Lax of Monsey, NY. Mazel tov to grandparents,
Jerry and Dawn Lax and to the Ungar, Silberstein and Pinsky great aunts, great uncles and cousins.
To George and Lisa Lintz on the engagement of their son, Josh to Shira Zapinsky of Baltimore, MD. Mazel tov to grandfather, Dr. Morris Loffman, uncle and aunt, Scott and Tova
Loffman and to the entire family.
To Asher and Sharon Levine and the whole Levine Team, and to Ira and Devorah Frankel and the Frankel family on the engagement of their children, Esther and Yitzy! May they
build a bayis ne’eman b’Yisroel.
Thank You ‫תודה רבה‬
To Johnny Istrin, Rabbi Yisrael Maza and Dr. Victor Schweitzer for sponsoring kiddush after the 8 AM minyan in honor of having received kibbudim on Simchas Torah.
To Ben and Michelle Andron for sponsoring the kiddush after the 8:30 AM minyan in honor of Yaakov Lev’s 3rd birthday and upsherin.
To Yehudah and Anat Fersht for sponsoring the kiddush after the 8:45 AM minyan in honor of the yahrtzeit of Yehudah’s father, Nachman ben Alter Aharon, z”l.
To Stuart Zimmermann for sponsoring the kiddush after the 8:45 AM minyan in memory of his father, Bertold Zimmermann, Baruch ben Yehuda, z”l.
To Omer and Nikki Markush for sponsoring Shalosh Seudos in honor of Omer’s 30th birthday and Dan & Aviva Markush’s anniversary.
To All who pledged in our Kol Nidrei Appeal and Yom Kippur Kibbudim. Pledges are nearing $50,000. If you have not pledged yet, please contact Rich Sieger at
[email protected]. May we all merit to be written in Sefer Zechuyos for our donations.
This Week at the 8:30 AM Minyan
Rabbi Avrohom Mendelson be giving the drasha. Rabbi
Aryeh Davidowitz will be giving an in-depth shiur on
halachic-related topics from Parshas Vayeira following
kiddush (approximately 10:45 AM).
ETTA Ohel Annual Gala
ETTA invites you to its 21st Annual Gala at the Beverly
Hilton, this Wednesday, November 12th, honoring Moise
and Angie Hendeles and honoring Davis Factor with the Visionary
Award. Special tribute to Rabbi Hyman and Frances
Agress and to the ETTA Youth Board. RSVP, buy digital
ads or donate at www.etta.org/support/gala-order.html
#ETTAGala2014
Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood
Luncheon & Boutique
Last minute RSVPs accepted through this Sunday,
November 9th. You can RSVP to Linda Sieger at
[email protected] or call (818) 762-7077. We would be
honored for you to attend the SZ Sisterhood Luncheon on Sunday,
November 16th. The honorees are Aida Forman, Hedy Harris and
Helen Perlmutter. The event will include a children’s fashion show
with our own little models and a Chanukah Boutique.
Planning for your Family’s Future
Shaarey Zedek has partnered once again with
Mount Sinai Memorial in Simi Valley to provide our
congregants with comprehensive pre-need
arrangements and services. Mount Sinai has
offered to donate $5000 to SZ if 5 more properties
are sold by a predetermined date. If you or your
family would like more information, please contact
Doreen Kayne at (866) 813-8100 ext. 413 or email
[email protected]
OU 24th Annual Convention
Bringing Light to a Darkened World
Hold the Date! The Orthodox Union’s 24th Annual West
Coast Torah Convention - December 11 - December 14,
2014. December 12th & 13th Shaarey Zedek will be
hosting a scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Steven Weil.
Details to follow.
OU Shabbaton Oneg Sponsorship
The adult education committee is seeking sponsors for the
OU Shabbaton Oneg scheduled for December 12th.
Rabbi Steven Weil will be our scholar-in-residence.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for $100 per family.
Torah Reading: 78 ♦ Haftorah: 1134
Erev Shabbos, Friday, November 7th
Candle Lighting
4:37 PM
Mincha
4:45 PM
Shabbos, November 8th
Shacharis
8,8:30 & 8:45 AM
Krias Shema
8:59 AM
Mincha
4:25 PM
Maariv/End of Shabbos
5:36 PM
Sunday-Friday
Shacharis Sunday
6:45, 8, & 8:40 AM
Shacharis Monday &Thursday
5:49 & 6:45 AM
Shacharis Tues., Wed., & Fri.
5:59 & 6:45 AM
Mincha
4:40 PM
Additional Maariv Mon.-Thurs.
8:00 PM
Next Shabbos, November 14th
Candle Lighting
4:32 PM
Mincha
4:40 PM
AIPAC Valley Annual Dinner
The American Israel Public Affairs
Committee Valley Annual Dinner will be
held on January 11, 2015 at the Hilton Universal City.
Shaarey Zedek is trying to fill 4 to 5 tables with
Shaarey Zedek members. If you are interested in
attending, please contact the AIPAC Valley office at
[email protected], call (323) 937-1184 or talk to
Linda Scharlin.
Special Guest Lecture
Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob
We are honored to have Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob from Chicago
speak on “The Healing Power of Compassion.” He will be
speaking this Monday night, November 10th at 8:15 PM
promptly in the Beis Midrash.
For Men
Young Adult - Musar/Hashkafa/Parsha Shmooze for young
men, 25-30 years old, delivered by Rabbi Avrohom Mendelsohn
of Yeshivas Ner Aryeh. Class held every Thursday at 8:30 PM
in the Ratner Beis Midrash followed by Maariv. Cholent and
refreshments will be served. Sponsorships are available.
Morning Kollel Mon-Fri 6-6:45 AM with Shmooze from Rabbi
Jonathan Rosenberg on Friday at 6:30 AM
Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg’s Gemara Shiur - Mesechta
Sanhedrin. Wednesdays at 8:30 PM in the Beis Midrash.
Rabbi Gradon’s Weekly Kollel Learning: Wednesdays
evenings at 8:30 in the Beis Midrash. Parsha D’var Torah at
9:35; Maariv at 9:45.
Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg’s Gemara Brachos shiur: Thurs.
at 8:30 PM in the Beis Midrash. See Yosef Traube for info.
Medical Supply Gemach
Our community medical supply gemach is housed
and maintained by Elie Mafouda. We are seeking to
raise funds in order to purchase a shed to house
and protect the medical equipment such as
wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, etc. that is
being maintained for the community. Contributions
of any size are welcome. The cost of the shed is
approximately $1200 including wood floor and
shelving. Please make your tax deductible contribution to
Shaarey Zedek noting MS Gemach in the memo.
Rabbi Maza’s Parsha Shiur: Shabbos 7:30 AM downstairs
.Rabbi Lintz’s Halacha Shiur: Shabbos, 10:15 AM downstairs.
Rabbi Shlomo Rosenberg’s Daf Yomi: Mon-Fri 6-6:45 AM;
Sat. and Sun. 7:15-8:00 AM in the Ratner Chapel.
Rabbi Rauch’s intermediate level shiur in Maseches Bava
Kama: Monday through Thursday, from 8 - 9:15 PM.
For Women
Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg’s Navi Shiur for Women:
Mondays at 8:00 PM in the Beis Midrash.
Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg’s weekly Parsha Shiur for women,
Wednesdays at 9:30 AM in the Beis Midrash.
NEW TEHILLIM SHIUR with Shkedia Berman -Tuesdays
11AM at the Moritz’s home 12923 Chandler Blvd.
Mrs. Grossman’s Chumash class: Thursdays - noon at the
Moritz’s home, 12923 Chandler Blvd.
Announcements for the newsletter must be given to the office by Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM. Items will be listed on a first come, first served basis, based on available space.
The SZ Suggestion Box
As we continually work to improve the shul
experience for our members, including
some changes we made for the recent
holidays, we welcome your feedback.
Whether you liked what we did or you think we can do
better, please send your comments to Mark Hurwitz at
[email protected].
Hel p S h aa r ey Z ed e k b y lo g gin g in a t:
www.smile.amazon.com. The first time you log on, it will
request the charity you would like to support. Enter Shaarey
Zedek Congregation and then a portion of every amazon
purchase made on amazon smile will go to the shul. Shaarey
Zedek will automatically stay as your charity of choice every
time you sign in.
SZ Jewish Book Club
Shaarey Zedek Book club is open to men and women.
Please join us by reading LOVESONG; Becoming a
Jew by Julius Lester. Time and place to be announced.
For more info, contact Anne Greenfield at
[email protected] or (818) 398-0018.
SOS
SOS invites all retired seniors to dinner at the home of Dr.
Martin and Marilyn Kay, 5407 Alcove Avenue, Valley Village
on Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30 PM. Samuel
Schwartz, a Medicare supplement broker, will be speaking
about Medicare changes that will take place in November
2014. Please RSVP to Anne Greenfield at (818) 761-0678.
Uncle Moishy’s Back!
Sunday, December 7th, 2:30-4:30 PM
Beverly Hills High School
For info and ticket purchase, go to
www.ykla.org
Beth Jacob Scholar-in-Residence
Shaarey Zedek’s own Ben Shapiro will be the scholar in-residence this Shabbos, November 7th-8th, at Beth
Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills. For more info go
to www.bethjacob.org.
CONTACTS
(800) 613-1911
(323) 903-7613
valleymishmar.com (818) 584-1987
(818) 623-0300
www.valleyeruv.org (818) 759-7593
(818) 760-4567
Gary Bregman (818) 259-0449;
Joey Conzevoy (323) 268-1783
Shul President
Jonathan Istrin [email protected]
VP Religion
Mark Hurwitz [email protected]
Office
(818) 763-0560 [email protected]
VP of Education
Steve Stone [email protected]
VP Membership
Herman Muhlstein
[email protected]
Sisterhood
[email protected]
Hachnasat Orchim Rochelle Shapiro (818) 388-2903
[email protected]
Tomchei Shabbos Ruth Dimant (818) 517-4902
Shatnez Testing
(707) 494-7096
Welcoming
Angeli Holzman (805) 452-3352
Committee
Hatzolah
Chaverim
Valley Mishmar
Aleinu Family Help
Valley Eruv
Teichman Mikvah
Shiva Committee
Sponsored by Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles
Lost and Found
Found - Woman’s beaded bracelet; a “gold” bracelet; a boys
blue tie; a tallis clip, striped baby blanket, tie found on Bellaire
between Magnolia & Chandler; sunglasses; an interlinear
inscribed Rosh Hashana machzor; woman’s glasses; an
earring; one unopened contact; a key; a mini remote; a silver
necklace and a watch.
Valley Torah High School
Valley Torah High School is proud to honor our dear
friends, Gary and Stephie Bregman and Alumnus of the
Year, Akiva Greenfield at our Annual Scholarship
Dinner to be held on November 25th.
For more info, to make a reservation or a donation, visit
www.VTHS.org
catering
Chumie Vann - Culinary Creations by Chumie
(818) 300-5687 [email protected]
Nir Weinblut - La Gondola
(310) 247-1239 [email protected]
Moshe Hayempour - New York Glatt Kosher
(310) 365-8002 [email protected]
Rachel Celnik or David Eskenazi - Platinum Catering
(818) 800-2267 [email protected]
YOUTH PROGRAMS
SZ Shabbos Teen Minyan starts at 8:45 am in the
Ratner Chapel.
SZ Cub Scouts Pack 613
CubScouts Pack 613 is Shaarey Zedek’s Cub Scout
Pack, with activities such as skits, hiking, biking,
camping, badges, family activities, sports, middos
and fun with a “frum” purpose. Contact Cubmaster
Brian Leyton for details at (818) 640-4136 or
[email protected].
Shomer Shabbos Boy Scout Troop 613
Troop 613 (ages 11-18) meets the first and third
Sunday of each month. Contact Scoutmaster Stan
Friedman (818) 985-2623 for more information.
Girl Scout Troop 613 is LA's first frum Girl Scout
troop featuring hiking, camping and other scouting
related activities. We welcome girls in 1st – 12th
grades who live in the valley or surrounding areas.
Meetings are held twice a month on Sunday
afternoons from 4:30-6:00 PM at Emek nursery.
Contact: Edie Green at [email protected] or (818) 299-0064
Bnei Akiva
Snif - No snif this week.
Bnos
Bnos meets from 2:30 PM to 4 PM.
Call Elisheva Barasch for more info (818)359-0312.
Chevraya Bet (grades 9-12) - Toppings, Wed, 11/12/14 at 8 PM.
NCSY
DNL every Monday 7:30-8:30 PM Jerusalem Pizza in
Encino. Contact Sarah for more info (714) 293-7100.
Manhigut (Leadership) Fellowship Program begins
November 23rd. Register today! All 9th graders may apply!
Moshava Malibu - Register Early and Save! Bnei Akiva’s coed
religious overnight camp has excellent sports, arts, water
sports, nature and more. Grades 3-10. Various session dates:
July 13 through August 10, 2015. Irvine open house November
13th @ 6 PM - Kids welcome. Join us and receive $50 Family
Tuition Discount! Visit www.moshavamalibu.org or call (855)
Moshava for more info.
For more BALA info call: Eyal (310) 220-1459
or Avi (818) 442-8608.
LNL every Tuesday 7:30-8:30 PM Coffee Bean Studio
City. Contact Derek for more info (949) 677-1313.
LNL every Tuesday 7:30-8:30 PM Coffee Bean
Calabasas. Contact Yisrael for more info (818) 277-0727.
LNL every Thursday - 7:30-8:30 PM Coffee Bean
Tarzana. Contact Yisrael for more info (818) 277-0727.
Contact Sarah Leah "Fro Fro" (714) 293-7100 or
[email protected] for more info on upcoming events.
Tehillim Circle
Contact Debbie Striks (818)752-9666 or Mona Riss (818)761-5077 to add or delete a name.
May our tefilos bring them a refuah shelaimah!
Women
Leah Chana bas Sarah Leah
Tova Rivka bas Esther Rachel
Ruchama bas Miriam Yehudis
Chaya Malka bas Esther
Chaya Bracha bas Shifra
Sarah Bryna bas Gitel
Yardena Elisheva bas Chana
Kalo bat Sarah
Margalit Chaviva bas Shulamit
Bracha Henna bas Sarah Rivka
Leah bas Penina
Bracha bas Chaya Rochel
Adina bas Chana
Tali bas Nechama
Esther Sara bas Elka
Golda Raizel bas Riva Chaya
Maya bas Batya
Chaya bas Leah
Tzirel bas Malka Bryna
Seema bat Miriam
Sara Rayza Bryndil Bracha bas
Gila Esther
Matah bat Perel
Chaya Tori bas Sarah
Batya bat Bracha
Chernyah bat Rivkah
Ruth bat Yulia
Pesha bat Henna
Rachamim bat Balfour
Chaya Revital bat Rachel
Shamsi Sarah bat Malek
Rus Shoshana bas Chana
Tzivia Basya bas Chaya Sarah
Gilya Pahya bas Taube Chaya
Pesel bas Yita
Chana bas Golda Seema
Rochel bas Shoshana Chaya
Zahava bas Juliette
Rivka Noima bas Devorah
Sarah Rachel bas Elka
Devorah Miriam bas Sarah Leah
Chaya Sura bas Sima Batya
Penina bas Kayla
Chana bas Elka
Miriam bas Rivka
Rachel bas Leah
Chaya bas Malka
Osnas bas Chaya Bayla
Blima bas Esther Hentcha
Yisraela Chana bas Sarah Feiga
Gitel Faiga bas Rachel Leah
Menucha Rachel bas Mazal
Miriam Chana bas Florence
Feiga bas Ella
Chana bas Rosa
Rochel Leah bas Tzippa
Chana bas Claire
Roiza Devora bas Hindel Leah
Hadassa bat Leah
Elianna Miriam bat Chava
Ariel Shifra bas Enka Rachel
Sarit bas Simcha
Men
Felix ben Anna
Uri Shraga ben Serach
Nootah ben Eta
Yisachar Dov ben Shoshana
Roiza
Shraga Feivel ben Rachel
Malkiel ben Dobi Baila
Shelaim Tzvi ben Chaya Gitel
Kasriel Hertzig ben Fayga
Ari Daniel ben Rut Sarah
Yitzchak ben Keshvar
Adam ben Miriam
Yitchak Peretz ben Tzippa
Binyamin Chaim ben Feiga Sara
Zev Yosef ben Tova Gitel
Elimelech ben Basya
Hershel ben Sara
Melech Shlomo ben Rachel
Shlomo Yehonatan ben Miriam
Baruch Yisrael haKohen ben
Sara
Dovid ben Suri
Yonah ben Chaya Bayla
Refael Noam Meir ben Chana
Moshe Ziskin ben Etel
Aaron Leib ben Leah
Reuven Moshe ben Devorah
Yitzchak ben Bracha
Tzvi Hirsch ben Mindel
Yitzchak ben Tziporah
Shmuel ben Leah
Yehuda Eliezer ben Roiza Devora
Shlomo ben Goltaj
Nissim Daniel ben Chana
Chayim Yakov ben Iran
Yigal ben Sarah Yitel
Baruch Reuven ben Sara
Yaakov ben Gutel Bunya
Shmuel Meir ben Chava Rus
Yisrael Shlomo ben Fraida
Yishayahu ben Zissel
Velvel ben Bella Rivka
Aryeh ben Rochel Devorah
Yosef Daniel ben Miriam
Moshe David ben Sarah
Yisroel Yehuda HaKohen ben Ida
Yocheved
Barak ben Idit
Yehuda Baruch ben Miriam
Reuven ben Shoshana