אריו תשרפ תבש Shabbat Vayera – Nov. 7 – 8
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אריו תשרפ תבש Shabbat Vayera – Nov. 7 – 8
PLEASE DAVEN FOR OUR CAPTIVE ISRAELI SOLDIERS! 7th November – 2014 15 Cheshvan 5775 Rabbi Etan Tokayer - Rabbi Rabbi Mordechai Schiffman - Asst. Rabbi Rabbi Shlomo Wolman - Shamash Rabbi Milton H. Polin - Rabbi Emeritus WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Malka & Doron Simon Shabbat Vayera – Nov. 7th – 8th Shabbos Candle Lighting before 4:26p.m. הדלקת נרות Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbos & Maariv 4:35p.m. מנחה קבלת שבת ומעריב TEEN ONEG 7:30p.m. at the Schiffman home 1524 E. 24th St. Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer 8:15a.m. שעור Shabbos Shacharit 8:45a.m. שחרית End of Z’man Kriyat Shema 9:06a.m. סוף זמנ קריאת שמע Drasha before Musaf דרשה Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer 3:15p.m. שעור Mincha 4:15p.m. מנחה Seudah Shelishit סעודה שלישית sponsored by Carin & Ben Dachs and Marilyn & Marshal Richter DOR LEDOR SEUDAH SHELISHIT Join us THIS SHABBAT for a Family Seudah Shelishit Program where we will hear from Kingsway's Youth what they have learned about Kingsway's seniors. Shaharit Sun. Mon. - Fri Mincha Sun. – Thurs. Maariv Sun. – Thurs. not before 5:25p.m. 5:30p.m. מעריב צאת השבת Weekly Schedule שחרית 7:30/8:30a.m. 6:30/7:30a.m. 4:30p.m. מעריב 4:55p.m. שבת פרשת חיי שרה Shabbos Candle Lighting before 4:19p.m. הדלקת נרות Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbos & Maariv 4:30p.m. מנחה קבלת שבת ומעריב YOUTH KABBALAT SHABBAT AND YOUNG COUPLES/FAMILY DINNER In the Kingsway Smorgasbord Room 4:30p.m. not before 5:18p.m. 5:23p.m. Shabbos Morning: 8:15am Halacha Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer Shabbos: 3:15pm Gemara Berachos with Rabbi Tokayer Sun. 8:00a.m. Medrash Rabbah with Rabbi Wolman Tues. 9:00a.m. Tefillah Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer in Bais Medrash Tues. 10:00a.m. Sefer Kohelet Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer Wed. 8:00p.m. Sefer Shemos with Rabbi Tokayer in Bais Medrash Eliahu and Leah Abilevitz Beis Midrash Program Monday 8:30 – 9:30p.m. Open Bais Midrash Thursday 8:00 – 9:00p.m. Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Schiffman CHEVRA TEHILLIM We will start at Chapter 44 ( )מדthis week. Dianne &Sol Glickman are sponsoring in honor of Morty Hudes’ birthday. To sign up call 718-336-0251 or email [email protected]. WOMEN'S CHEVRA TEHILLIM מנחה Shabbat Chaye Sarah – Nov. 14th – 15th Maariv Shabbos Ends ב"ה SCHEDULE OF SHIURIM שבת פרשת וירא Maariv Shabbos Ends 2810 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn NY 11229 Tele: 718.-258-.3344 * Fax: 718-258-3349 Web: www.KingswayJewishCenter.org Email: [email protected] Presidium: Yitz Elman & Jeffrey Grodko Board Chairman: Dr. Julian Seewald Board Vice Chairman: Jonah Meer Stone Chumash Pg 78 - Hertz Chumash Pg 63 Teffilah for Israel – ArtScroll Page 450 RABBI’S MESSAGE In 1736, Ben Franklin wrote that guests like fish begin to stink after three days. Clearly, Franklin was no follower of Avraham Avinu who valued guests even at the expense of attending to G-d Himself. The Michtav Eliyahu wonders how, according to the Midrash, Avraham Avinu during a prophetic Communiqué from G-d, left Hashem to attend the visiting Angels. Indeed, not knowing they were angels, he assumed them to be as they appeared common pagan idol worshipers en route. This of course makes Avraham’s departure from Hashem a perplexing and brazen breach of protocol. The answer lies in the distinction between prophecy and the mitzvah of Hachnasas Orchim, attending to guests. Prophecy is a gift of G-d. While it may reflect a high spiritual standing, it does little to build the spiritual character of the person. It is G-d’s gift to the receiver. By contrast, Hachnasas Orchim is a mitzvah which by its very nature builds character, nurtures a noble spirit and hones the sensitivity of sometimes insensitive human beings. And so to choose between receiving a gift and doing a character building mitzvah, Avraham easily chose the mitzvah. Furthermore, Avraham’s guests indeed appeared as idol worshipping common folk. Consequently, the mitzvah of attending to his guests was even greater because the value of this mitzvah is inversely proportional to the social standing of the receiver. The less “important” the person, the greater the chesed, and the greater the mitzvah. Most people would feel honored to host a President, Prime Minister or Mayor of a great city like New York. But to help or host the man on the street, the socially non-descript, the faceless idol worshipping Everyman – that is where the truest chesed lies. For Avraham Avinu, one could surmise that the longer the guest stays, the sweeter he smells. This is not an easy perspective to have but one to which we should all aspire. If you have a halachic question, email this dedicated address: [email protected]. I welcome your comments at [email protected]. Good Shabbos. 8th, מעריב צאת השבת WE NEED YOU…Please attend Mincha and Maariv during the week. The Women’s Tehillim will meet at 3:30p.m. in the Bais Medrash. Please tell your friends to come and join this wonderful group. We look forward to seeing you ANITA WEINSTEIN MEMORIAL BIKUR CHOLIM Community Hospital Susie Spitzer and Friends Beth Israel Kings Hwy Hospital Rivki & Yosef Seewald POOL SCHEDULE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS THIS SUNDAY NOV. 9th 4th Annual Yom I'Yun L'Nashim Women's Day of Learning Doors open 9:30 - light lunch after lectures Speakers: Rebbetzin Esther Tokayer, Rachel Weinstein and Elana Flaumenhaft DOOR REGISTATION FEE: $25/KJC $30/non KJC - PRESIDENTS’ CORNER Welcome New Members: As our shul continues to grow, we are happy to welcome new membersMalka & Doron Simon to the Kingsway family. We look forward to sharing in many happy and meaningful occasions together with you. On the subject of membership, please let us know if you are interested in being a part of or helping to lead the Membership Committee. Annual Shul Dinner: Along with the Dinner Committee we have our sights set on our Annual Dinner. This is one of the major fundraisers for the shul and under the leadership of Karen Lerner, the Committee and their attention to detail, this is sure to be an enjoyable evening. Stay tuned for further details as they become available. Kids/Youth Programs: We have innovative programs this weekend and next for our kids, teens and Young(er) families. Please see the bulletin for more information. Pool Repairs: As discussed last week, estimates on the repairs of the pool are being gathered and evaluated. We are working closely with our staff and Akiva MadnickHouse Committee Chair who is coordinating this effort. Clock Change and our Minyanim: As we changed the clocks last weekend and it is becoming darker earlier in the day, the Mincha/Maariv minyanim are suffering. As many of us work in the neighborhood or have been able to retire and are therefore available, we ask that you place a reminder on your calendars/smart phones to attend and support these minyanim. Grants: As we work week to week and day to day for Kingsway, our shul, much of our focus is on "customer service", shiurim, the quality of our davening and the rich array of programs for all of us to enjoy and participate in. To that end, you often hear us talk about the need to fund a project or sponsor an event. We want to let you know that we continue to explore the use of grants to help offset some of our expenses and initiatives. While there is nothing of substance to report at this time, of note is how there is often significant paperwork/documentation connected to these, including resumes and bios of Board members and our Executive team. We are exploring this and will keep you posted on developments in this area. Department of Corrections and Apologies: We wish to thank Ari Zeitz for his pre-davening help last week with setting up the Rosh Chodesh Kiddush 2 weeks ago. Thank you as well to Benji Elman, Yonatan Meiri and Yaakov Saks for their assistance.) Good Shabbos- Yitz Elman and Jeff Grodko- Presidium. THANK YOU Yom I'Yun L'Nashim-Women's Day of Learning Sponsors: Judy & Dr. Gary Abberbock, Sydelle & Morty Hudes (in memory of Sydelle's grandmother, Chaya Fruma עה, on her 50th yahrzeit, who impacted positively on her formative years and Sydelle's Mom, Rebecca Gottlieb-her role model, and the women in Sydelle's llife, Chaya, Toby, Marci, Jordana, Michal, Ayelet, and Avigayil), Linda & Aaron Kinsberg (in memory of Linda's mother, Esther Bat Yisrael Moshe עהand her grandmother, Malka )עהRachel & Chaim Weinstein (in loving memory of their mothers, Frida Taub עהand Lillian Weinstein עה, each a beacon of kindness and compassion to them, their children, and who instilled in us a great love for learning.), Joyce & Joe Schreiber (in memory of Joyce’s mother Sali Hurwitz עהand in honor of the wonderful women and girls in their life: Joyce’s wonderful mother-in-law Nellie Schreiber, their amazing daughters-in-law Nava and Sonya, their incredibly loving granddaughters: Zahava, Sara, Ilana, Sara Zahava, Emunah, Shifra, Tehila, Ariella and Tova Leeba) Varda & Jeff Grodko made a donation to Kingsway in honor of Miriam Klein for her help to Kingsway and the people of Kingsway. Dianne & Sol Glickman made a donation to the Kingsway Youth Fund in honor of birth of Harriet & Morris Inker’s new great-grandson. Judy & Ari Cohen donated a brick to rebuild Kingsway in honor of Ellen Yager on the occasion of her special birthday. Judy &Dr. Gary Abberbock made a donation to the Kingsway Adult Education Institute in loving memory of Gary’s beloved grandmother, Dora Abberbock עה. Judy &Dr. Gary Abberbock made a donation to the Kingsway Youth Fund in loving memory of his aunts. Judy &Dr. Gary Abberbock made a donation to the Kingsway Mitzvah Fund in loving memory of his grandparents and uncle. MEMBERSHIP We invite you to join our growing Kingsway family or to renew your existing annual membership at your earliest opportunity. New members: $42/month or a one time payment of $500. This includes two High Holiday seats or two seats at our Annual Dinner. Returning members: $92/month or a one time payment of $1100 (includes the $600 Building Fund). For more information, speak to our Presidium, Yitz Elman and Jeff Grodko or contact our office staff, Mary Ann Shakarchi and Phyllis Tanzer. MOTORIST ALERT! 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT STARTED TEEN ONEG - THIS FRIDAY NIGHT Join your friends for games and a good time as we enjoy dessert and chulent! This Shabbat, Friday Night, November 7th, 7:30p.m. at Rabbi and Rebbetzin Schiffman's home 1524 E. 24th St. between Kings Highway and Ave. O. YOUTH KABBALAT SHABBAT AND YOUNG COUPLES/FAMILY DINNER Parents and children - join us for a lively Kabbalat Shabbat with singing and dancing, followed by our second Young Couples/Family meal of the year. Friday Night, November 14th Sign up online or call by Nov. 10th YOUTH CORNER Shabbat Groups Both the 4-7 and 8-11 year old groups will meet in the gym at 10:00 AM and the 4-7 year old group will move to the Butterfly room shortly after that. The tot room will be open for toddlers accompanied by a parent at 10:00 AM. The Monthly Midda this month is "respecting elders" - read more about it in the Monthly Newsletter. Youth Melave Malka and Trip to Ateret Avot Motzei Shabbat - Children ages 4-11, join us on Motzei Shabbat, November 15th for a Youth Melave Malka! One of the Melave Malka activities will be to prepare for our trip the following day; Sunday Morning, November 16th at 11:00AM to Ateret Avot. See the flyer for more details. Sponsors needed: We are looking for sponsors for our Annual Pre-Chanukah Family Crafts Day, which will be held on Sunday, December 7th from 12 noon to 4 pm. All sponsorships greatly appreciated. Please contact the Kingsway office. Thank you in advance. Alice Loubaton