Monthly Calendar - Young Israel of Staten Island
YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND February 13, 2015 / 24 Shevat Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Zavel Pearlman, President Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi www.yisi.org SHABBOS LUACH CONDOLENCES Mrs. Rosalie Eis on the loss of her sister Mrs. Fagie Yudkowsky. Shiva will be observed through Shabbos at 3712 W Strathmore Ave in Baltimore, MD. On Sunday, shiva will be observed at 175 Howard Ave in Passaic NJ from 10 AM- 10 PM (Please use the front entrance near the white fence) MAZEL TOV Bella Zavin on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson Rafi, son of Sharon & Aaron Balkin in London, England Isabell & Leslie Sternberg on the birth of a grandson to their children Laurie & Neil Kleid from Teaneck NJ Isabell & Leslie Sternberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Benjamin, To their children Debbie & David Tyler of Teaneck NJ Pauline & Morty Shapiro on the birth of a granddaughter to their children Shari & Josh Ribiat Emily & Edward Leibowitz on the birth of a grandson to their children Brindy & Eric Leibowitz Adina & Aryeh Pearlman on the birth of a daughter If you wish to have your Simcha listed on the monthly calendar (e.g. aufruf, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah) please notify the office by mid-month prior to the event. To be listed in the weekly announcements, notify the office before 1 PM Thursday at 718-4946700 ext. 0 or email office@yisi.org . Please leave detailed messages with the wording and spelling of names that you want placed in the announcements. Please speak slowly and leave a call back number or email address. Shabbos Z’man Krias Sh’ma Candle Lighting Friday Mincha Rabbi Lehrfield Chumash Shiur Daf Yomi Review / Daf Yomi Rabbi Polakoff Pre-mincha Shiur is on the topic: "The Meaning of Yigdal." Mishna Yomis Shabbos Mincha/Ends Rabbi Lehrfield will be speaking on the topic of “Shabbos, The 2 Loaves” Rav@YISI.org RabbiPolakoff@YISI.org President@YISI.org Gabbaiyisi@aol.com Office@YISI.org Youth@YISI.org YISIDC@gmail.com 5:53 5:25 / 5:48 This coming Shabbos, the Shabbos preceding Rosh Chodesh Adar, we read Parshas Shekalim (in addition to the regular Parsha of the week) to remember the Mitzvah of Machtzis Hashekel in the time of the Beis Hamikdash; Every Jew donated a half shekel coin, which were collectively used to purchase the animals used for the Korbon Tamid (daily sacrifices). These coins were collected each year beginning from Rosh Chodesh Adar. Rabbi Reisman’s Navi shiur 8:00 PM in the Beis Midrash Family Learning Program Rabbi Lehrfield Bagel & Coffee Shiur: Legends of The Gemara 9:45 AM Parsha Shiur 8:15 PM Beis Midrash, Rabbi Mordechai Plotsker Rabbi Linzer Shiur 10 AM Rabbi Polakoff at 8:00 pm Beis Midrash: "The Halachos of Havdala: Part II." Baba Basra Shiur Brachot 8:00 PM, Pirkei Avos 8:45 PM & Parsha 9:15 PM, Rabbi Y.A.Weiss. Adult evening classes in Aleph Bais, Siddur & Basic Judaism 8 PM. For information call Jerry at 646-645-0226. Motzei Shabbos Sunday Sunday Contact the following for requests to utilize shul facilities: Monday NEW!! Minyanim for Smachot Building use, other than catering Catering Tuesday Alan Zachter 347-922-1586 Norman Koller 718-983-0255 Signaturecaterer@aol.com -718-698-5564 We would like to thank the following for their contribution: Wednesday SIMCHA FUND: Bella Zavin in honor of her grandson Rafi’s Bar Mitzvah, son of Sharon & Aaron Balkin of London, England. Emily & Edward Leibowitz on the birth of a grandson to their children Brindy & Eric Leibowitz Tova & Hanoch Dubitsky in honor of our granddaughter, Aderet Chaya’s Bat Mitzvah in Israel and on the birth of our new granddaughter, Chana Eliora (Hannah), daughter of Temimah & Ari Dubitsky 4:55 5:05/6:14 Between Mincha/Maariv WEEKDAY LUACH Earliest T&T Mincha / Maariv Halacha of the week CONTACT INFO Rav Yaakov Lehrfield Rav Ephraim Polakoff Zavel Pearlman Alan Zachter Office Rebecca Silberman Josh Sturm Eruv is Up 9:31 5:10 5:20 8:30 3:15 / 4:05 4:20 Early Mincha on Sunday at 1:45 in the Main shul Early Mincha M-Thu 12:40 in the Sefard minyan Late Maariv Sun-Thu 9:30 in the Main Shul COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS BE PREPARED CHARITY FUND: Vicky & David Wortman in memory of the yahrzeit of David's father, Michael Wortman, Menachem ben Avigdor, A"H Ruth Feder & Marilyn Schweitzer in memory of their beloved mother Belle Grossman, Baila bas Eliezer Yaakov HaCohen on her yahrzeit. Tova Dubitsky in honor of Hanoch’s retirement from Stern College/Yeshiva University after teaching Hebrew Language and Literature for many years and always encouraging his students to “Speak Hebrew!”. If you would like to include an announcement in the Simcha or Charity fund sections of the weekly announcements, please note the suggested amount for such listings is a $50 contribution which can be submitted by dropping it off at the YI office or mailing it to our P.O Box DAVENING AND SHIURIM In honor of Shabbat Mevorchim Adar, there will be a Carlebach minyan Friday evening in the Beit Midrash following mincha. All are invited for joyous, enthusiastic singing and dancing with much kavanah, in the spirit of Chodesh Adar. There will a weekly shiur on Parsha by Mordechai Plotsker starting this Monday at 8:15. Any questions please contact Aryeh Pearlman Governor Cuomo along with Borough President James Oddo, Senator Andrew Lanza, Assembly Member Michael Cusick and Council Member Steve Matteo invite you to participate in the NYS Citizen Preparedness Training Program. It will take place on Sunday, February 22nd at 11 AM at the JCC. Registration is required www.prepare.ny.gov HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE Yeled V’Yalda’s Insurance Navigator is ready to assist you with enrolling in Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act/ Obamacare and Child Health Plus. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE. Call 718-514-8863. Open Enrollment for Obamacare closes on February 15, 2015. Enrollment for Medicaid and Child Health Plus is year long. PURIM Purim is around the corner. Don’t forget to place your order for baskets/cards! JFS School- Malkie Goldzal or Debbie Burack 646-261-6576 RJJ School- Brenda Kellerman or Chaya Padawer Bikur Cholim Purim Cards Please contact the Malowitzky’s 718-698-3644 CHAVERIM We are here to assist with Emergency Roadside Assistance (changing tires, boosts, car lockouts, and emergency gasoline). Phone number: 718-761-2428 TAKE NOTICE Rabbi Lehrfield is giving a Gemara Shiur every other Sunday at 9:45 AM or after the 9 o’clock minyan in the gym. The Luach will indicate which week the class will be given. We are looking for $72 sponsors for these classes. All teachers- please pay attention to your students and take note whether they are in need of any clothing, a warm winter coat or snacks for school. All the clothes are distributed very discretely and privately without anyone’s knowledge including the parents. Just contact Rachelit after 4:30 pm at 718-983-9664 There is a Mishna Brurah learning group every night at 9:15pm for 15 minutes prior to Maariv. Please come and join. If you have any questions, please contact Louis Emmer at louisemmer@gmail.com SAVE THE DATE A Course on “Tefillah”, based on the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, will be given by Norman Linzer on alternate Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM in the main shul. It will alternate with Tuesday class given by Rabbi Lehrfield. Women and men are welcome SIBSHOPS SUPPORT GROUP February 15th from 4:00-6:30 PM a fun and dynamic support group for siblings of individuals with special needs. All children ages 7-12 are welcome. Workshop will take place at the Young Israel and dinner will be served. $10 with family discount available. RSVP to Chayale 718-686-3491 or email sibshops@ohelfamily.org SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE March 7th Rabbi Meir Goldvicht will be coming to YISI as scholar in residence. Stay tuned for more details! Sponsorships are available. YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND February 13, 2015 / 24 Shevat Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Zavel Pearlman, President Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi www.yisi.org YISI LITTLE LEAGUE COMMUNITY GEMACHS Young Israel of Staten Island Little League registration for boys 1st- 8th grade is from February 1 - February 22. Please make check payable to Yisi. Non-members $110/ Members $100. An email will be sent to last year’s players with information on where to bring check or cash. Please contact Commissioner Steven Maryles at Smarylespt@hotmail.com with any questions. SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS A special thank you to Beth Ziering and Esther Malka Garner for helping with the Tu B’shvat program SHMIRAS HALASHON Will be held this Shabbos at the home of Laykie & Michael Ehrlich, 16 Filmore Ave. 3:154:15 Come and Learn 2 Halachot of Shmiras Haloshon & ways to elevate your speech TEHILLIM GROUP There will be a women's tehillim shabbos group following the main minyan in the women's section. If you have a name to add to the list for a refuah please contact Chanie Maslow at 718 477 9575 or otgirl1975@aol.com. A NEW YEAR, A NEW LOOK!! We are excited to introduce the launch of Digizman in our shul! You can now list all your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mazal Tov’s etc., on our digital Luach located in the lobby of the main shul. We will also have a special section that allows for you to post your announcement accompanied by a photo! Please contact the YISI office or Zavel Pearlman for further information on related pricing. FAMILY LEARNING PROGRAM Start your week in a most productive and enjoyable way. All parents, grandparents are invited to learn and study with their children and grandchildren. Please join us this Sunday morning at 9:45am in the upstairs Beit Medrash. Young men from Rabbi Katzman’s yeshivah will join us to answer questions or to be your chavruta, study partner. Refreshments will be served. Please contact the main office or Dr. Emmer for sponsorship opportunities. BECAUSE YOU MATTER In order to show that everyone has a voice in our beautiful Shul, we have created a new email, suggestions@yisi.org specifically for ideas to be heard. Emails will personally be read by our President. Only emails that are signed with a name and phone number will be considered. All emails signed will get a quick response. Our President can be reached at 917-567-7383 YOUNG ISRAEL WANTS TO WELCOME YOU! Furniture - Email a photo of the furniture to winiarzfamily@aol.com or call 718 983 8136. Centerpieces - Rachelit 718-983-9664 after 4:30PM Gowns- Debbie Berkovits call 718 494-1905 Food Pantry - Noga Kugel 718-494-8451 Clothing - Rachelit 718-983-9664 after 4:30PM. Drop off at the FRONT DOOR of 1097 Willowbrook Road, Sunday thru Thursday between the hours of 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM only YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS There will be regular morning and afternoon groups this week. For those families who participate in house groups after Shabbos afternoon groups, please submit a house groups schedule along with a list of children involved in your house groups and the names of the group leaders to Rebecca as soon as possible. ALL HOUSE GROUPS MUST BE PICKED UP FROM THE YOUNG ISRAEL BY 4:00 PM. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD ASSUMING THEY ARE GOING TO HOUSE GROUPS IF YOU HAVE NOT DOUBLE CHECKED WITH THE PARENTS HOSTING GROUPS FOR THAT WEEK. This week's Teen Shalishudos has been sponsored in memory of Elimelech Ben Yeruchum Fischel Nisson Lebowitz. Tizku L’mitzvot. Save the Date: - YISI Yachad Shabbaton and Community Chagiga: Shabbat/Motzei Shabbat February 28, 2015. If you would like to do an amazing mitzvah and sponsor this wonderful event, and/or if you have beds available to host visitors please contact Rebecca Silberman at youth@yisi.org or at 917-566-0420. - Youth@YISI's annual Purim Carnival will take place Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 1:304:30.... Join us for a day of inflatables, games, prizes, food, novelties and so much more! We are looking for sponsors for our weekly Shalosh Seudot. Your sponsorship allows close to 60 of our youth to have a meaningful Shalosh Seudot experience every Shabbos afternoon, complete with great nosh, Divrei Torah and singing. Please see Wayne Greenberg or Rebecca or Effie Silberman if you wish to sponsor in honor or in memory of a loved one. Please keep your eyes and ears open for news about more upcoming events! Check out our youth bulletin board for pictures, event info, and more! If you have any questions regarding the youth department please feel free to contact Rebecca Silberman For those of you who have not yet joined our Shul, we encourage you to show your support by becoming a member of our family. With your help we will continue to be a bastion of Jewish life and learning here in Willowbrook. Please see a member of the Board for more information. YISI MAILING ADDRESS: Young Israel of Staten Island PO BOX 140100, Staten Island, NY 10314 CHESED OPPORTUNITES YISI DAY CAMP NEWS AMIT News: PURIM cards are here! $3.00 each or 10 for $25.00. Call Aviva Brum. Assorted greeting cards for all occasions are also always available. Please support our children in Israel. Though there may still be a few feet of snow on the ground, plans for YISI Day Camp 2015 are well underway. Brochures and applications are on the way to your mailbox, but you can check out the camp website http://www.yisi.org/day_camp.php for a sneak peek! We're looking forward to another fantastic summer with you! The YISI Day Camp will be conducting staff interviews (including CITs, going into 10th grade) and specialty staff on Motzei Shabbos, February 14th between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM in the Teen Lounge. Applications are available on the shul website. If your child is in Israel this year and is interested in working for the day camp this summer, a parent should come down that night to fill out an application on his/her behalf. Contact Josh and Stefanie Sturm at YISIDC@gmail.com with any questions. YOUNG MARRIEDS EVENTS The next Young Married's Minyan will be this Shabbos, February 14th, Parshas Mishpatim at 9:30 in the teen lounge. Following davening, there will be a light Kiddush sponsored by Jessica & Daniel Slomnicki, in honor of Daniel being misayem Masechta Yevamos. This week's Young Married's Men's Chaburah will be with Rav Polakoff, who will be giving Part 3 of a special Shovavim shiur on Taharas Hamishpacha, on Wednesday, February 18th. The chaburah will take place at the home of Rebecca & Effie Silberman (1038 Willowbrook Rd) at 8:30. SAVE THE DATE - Motzei Shabbos, March 7th - will be the Young Married's (Post) Purim Event with the Bruce James Comedy Hypnotist Show. Please RSVP to yisiyoungmarrieds@gmail.com TEHILLIM CIRCLE Nachas Unlimited has successfully raised funds to ease the lives of sick children in our community. If you or anyone you know has a child in need of assistance directly related to the illness, please call Rachelit at 718-983-9664. All calls are confidential. Bikur Cholim is looking for volunteers to visit Jewish residents in Staten Island nursing homes. Hours are flexible. For more information, please call Barbara Grossberg at 718983-1849. Bikur Cholim provides those in need with food. If you have food to donate (or return) PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF ANY FOOD BY THE PANTRY DOOR as it gets wet and ruined and invites rodents. Please call for pickup Beverly Israel 718-761-4472/ 646-5301495 Coat Donation: We are accepting coats in excellent condition. Men, Women’s & Children clothing of all sizes needed. All Clothing may be dropped off at the FRONT DOOR of 1097 Willowbrook Road, Sun-Thu between 5:00-7:00 PM only. Anything left at the side door will be thrown out with sanitation. All clothes are distributed discreetly. If you are in need of clothing or for any further information, please contact Rachelit after 4:30 PM at 718-9839664 AVAILABLE JOBS Please say Tehillim for our children seeking refuah: Chevra Kadisha of Staten Island is looking for additional individuals, both men and women, who are able to assist on a regular basis. If you are available or would like additional information, contact Larry Cohen at 718-6123474. Tizku L'Mitzvos Bracha Rivkah bas Miriam Leba Kayla Rus bas Chaya Rochel Refael Avrohom Gershom Tzvi ben Emunah Refael Pisachya Yaakov HaLevi ben Aviva Sarah Yisroel Alter ben Chava Chana Shayna Golda bas Chaya Gitel Gitl bas Chaya Rachel Nison Liebish ben Shayna Layah Yaakov Yitschak ben Shayndel Eilite bas Miryam Brooklyn Decorative showroom looking for a full time inside sales person. Will provide training. Sales and design experience is an asset. An outgoing personality is a must. Send resume to neil@focalpointhardware.com HASC Center is opening a new residential home in SI and is looking for Direct Care Staff & weekend counselors. Please call 718-535-1937 or email hr@hasccenter.org High school and college English teachers needed for a school in Staten Island Must have NYC teacher’s license. Part time, flexible hours. Please call 347393-6339 Shomer Shabbos Gift Importer located in Carteret, NJ, right off exit 12 of the NJ Turnpike seeks Individual for full time office work. If you are a hard working organized, team player please apply. Full time only. Very nice atmosphere. We are centrally located 15 minutes from; Edison, Elizabeth, & Staten Island. Please respond with resume to HR@sixtrees.com If you would like to add a name to our list of people needing a refuah, please email the office at Office@yisi.org or call 718-494-6700 ext. 0
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