Men’s Club Film Screenings for the Entire Community in the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85 Street: “Reb Elimelech and the Chassidic Legacy of Brotherhood” THIS Monday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. Dessert reception and Q&A with writer and producer Rabbi Hanoch Teller following the film! No Charge, but RSVP requested to beginners@ckj.org. “Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front” NEXT Sunday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. Remarks by Amir Telem, former IDF Naval Captain. This film reveals the true human stories of the young women and men who are drafted into compulsory service to defend the Jewish homeland and the values we share No charge. A light supper will be served. Next Shabbat, March 21 Special speaker Rabbi Eric Grossman, the incoming Head of School for Ramaz School Former Head of School of Frankel Jewish Academy in West Bloomfield, Michigan We also welcome Evelina-Tehilla students from Jerusalem led by Dr. Beverly Gribetz reciprocating a fall visit there by Ramaz students ANNUAL SYNAGOGUE SHABBATON MARCH 27-28 NO COOKING BEFORE PASSOVER! Friday night catered dinner and Shabbat lunch Featuring KJ Rabbinic Scholar Rabbi Jeremy Wieder Sponsored by Suzanne & Dr. Norman B. Javitt I. Friday dinner after 6:45 p.m. services, with presentation at 9:30 p.m.: “The Centrality of Tzelem E-lohim in Judaism and A Brief Reflection on the Tragedy of Eric Garner” II. Shabbat HaGadol Drasha lecture in lieu of Seudah Shlishit following 6:25 p.m. Mincha "The Chumrot of Pesach: When the Tiniest Little Bit is a Problem." Sponsored by Suzy and Larry Present SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS March 13-14, ‫כ״ג אדר תשע״ה‬ ‫פרשת ויקהל־פקודי \ שבת פרה‬ Sermon by Rabbi Elie Weinstock “The Mishkan and the Megachurch” *************************************************************************** Men's Club Kiddush Discussion with Acclaimed Playwright, Dr. Iddo Netanyahu following 9:00 a.m. services and a hot Kiddush on 85 Street Set in 1932, A HAPPY END is the story of a Jewish family faced with the decision to leave Berlin amid the rise of the Nazi Party. Although the signs of danger are increasing, the family ponders whether to stay or seek an unknown future outside their beloved Germany. To order discounted tickets for only $45, contact Dina Farhi at dina@ckj.org The play runs through March 29 at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex - June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street. DONATE TO PASSOVER RELIEF Donate generously to Passover Relief at www.CKJ.org/pay You will be helping us do God's work, and will be rewarded for your generosity. You may also remit a tax-deductible check made payable to "KJ Benevolent Fund" and earmarked "Passover Relief.” RABBI LOOKSTEIN LEADS SUMMER MISSION TO POLAND JULY 20-27 The KJ/Ramaz Family Joins Rabbi Lookstein on an Educational Mission to Poland. For full details and to register, see www.ckj.org or contact Leonard Silverman at LSS@CKJ.ORG Purchase hand-made Shmurah Matzah at only $22/lb. Orders are due by Sunday, March 22 Pickup is on Sunday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 125 East 85 Street Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028 (212) 774-5600 www.ckj.org Shabbat Torah Reading Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei: Exodus 35:1-34:35, pp. 516-540 Maftir for Parshat Parah: Numbers 19:1-22, pp. 838-842 Haftarah Reading: Ezekiel 36:16-38, pp. 1216-12-17 Today’s Daf Yomi daf is Tractate Ketubot, Page 40 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Main Service Middle School Auditorium Sephardic Minyan Middle School Beit Midrash Learners Service Middle School Room 505 Intermediate Service Middle School Room 501 Teen Minyan Middle School Room 202 SHABBAT AFTERNOON 5:30 p.m. Talmud Shiur in the Gottesman Center with Rabbi Roy Feldman: “The Sheva Berakhot” Mincha Services - Middle School Auditorium 6:30 p.m. Seudah Shlishit presentation by Zvika Klein, creator of the viral Youtube video “10 Hours of Fear and Loathing in Paris” His appearance is in connection with the Vote Torah Campaign Shabbat Concludes 7:37 p.m. Shabbat Sponsors Congregational Kiddush in the Falk Auditorium is co-sponsored by Steven Davenport commemorating the yahrzeit of his father, Leo Davenport; and by Dina Feingenbaum in celebration of the upcoming marriage of her son, Daniel Cleiman, to Megan Schloat. Beginners Kiddush is sponsored by Donna Lippman in memory of her father, Mordechai ben Benjamin. Seudah Shlishit is co-sponsored by Deborah and Barry Berg commemorating the first yahrzeit of Barry’s mother, Alice Berg; by Mark Louis Brecker commemorating the 7th yahrzeit of his mother, Mildred Supnick Brecker; by Hollace and Steven Cohen commemorating the yahrzeit of Steven’s parents, Edythe and Arthur Cohen; by Debbie Low Doppelt and Michael Doppelt commemorating the yahrzeit of Debbie’s father, Edward Low; by Elisa Septee Lunzer commemorating the yahrzeit of her father, Moe Septee; by Susan and Martin Sanders commemorating the yahrzeit of Martin’s father, Irving Sanders; and by Joel Yunis commemorating the yahrzeit of his father, Alexander Yunis. SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - MARCH 15 15--20 In the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85th Street (unless otherwise noted) Sunday followed by Rabbi Jeremy Wieder’s shiur at 125 E. 85 St. 8:30 a.m. Monday & Thursday 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30 a.m. Evenings 6:45 p.m. For Sephardic service times, contact sephardicminyan@ckj.org Friday, March 13 Friday, March 20 Candle lighting 6:42 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m. Candle lighting 6:50 p.m. NEXT WEEK, MARCH 20-21, YACHAD SHABBATON Can you accommodate 2 people for Friday Night lodging? If you can host, please contact David Major: majord@ramaz.org SHABBAT YOUTH GROUPS 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Early Drop Off Pre-K to 7th Grade Middle School Room 305 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups 10:30 AM TOT SHABBAT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOM 301 Toddlers Middle School Room 301 Nursery Middle School Room 406 Pre-K Middle School Room 403 Kindergarten Middle School Room 405 Grades 1-3 Boys and Girls Middle School Room 304 Grades 4-7 Boys Middle School Room 401 Grades 4-7 Girls Middle School Room 402 Open Gym in the Ramaz Middle School, 114 East 85 Street:  Boys and girls in grades 5-7 play from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  Boys and girls in grades 1-4 play from 5:00 - 6:25 p.m. Bnei Akiva Youth Groups for children in grades 2-4 meet from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Middle School Room 301 Fall Youth Shabbaton for boys and girls in grades 1-3, Saturday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Morning youth groups at 85 Street, afternoon Open Gym, and pickup from an early Bnei Akiva snif on 85 Street. Fun kiddush, ruach, professional entertainment, Shabbat lunch, zemirot, raffle prizes, sports, games, and much more. Only $25/child. RSVP to Aryana@ckj.org or 917-658-5402. Ramaz Spring Event THIS Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. at The Prime Grill, 25 West 56 Street Join the KJ/Ramaz community for a fun evening with friends, food, and fabulous prizes. RSVP by purchasing Chinese auction coupons and/or admission tickets at auction@ramaz.org Purchase by March 17 and receive a complimentary $50 coupon. Soul Cycle with Rachel Kraus “From Servitude to Fortitude” Monday, March 23rd at 8:00 p.m. at the home of Maeira & Michel Werthenschlag, 515 East 79 Street, Apt. 8D. RSVP to roshchodesh@ckj.org Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun mourns the loss of: Sharon Weiskopf, sister of Dr. Robert Podell. Shiva, through Sunday evening, is at the home of Judy & Dr. Robert Podell, 1025 Fifth Avenue (between 84 and 83 Streets), Apt, 3B-North, NYC 10028. The phone number there is 212-861-2017. The family welcomes visitors on Saturday night from 8:30 until 11:00 PM. and on Sunday from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM.