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October 24, 2014/ 30 Tishrei
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
CONDOLENCES
Luach
Rachelit Reichman on the loss of her father Reb Abraham Kampinsky.
Shiva will be observed in Israel through Sunday morning. She can be
reached at 011 972-3-618-6407 for the remainder of her Shiva.
Shabbat
Eruv is up
Z’man Kriat Sh’ma
9:59
MAZEL TOV
Annie & Barry Goodman on the bar mitzvah of their son Ricky.
Sarah & Noach Malowitzsky on the bar mitzvah of their grandson
Shlomo Rosenfeld, son of Aviva & Eli Rosenfeld.
Elkie & Jerry Jacobson on the wedding of their grandson Yoel Dovid
Weichbrod to Shandy Teitelbaum.
Deana & Irving Brenner on the bar mitzvah of their grandson Sammy
Joseph, son of Naomi & Alex Joseph in Israel.
Behira & Norman Selengut on the birth of a grandson, Calev Moshe
and a granddaughter, Shoshana Levia to their children Shira & Yosi
Selengut.
Chana & Irwin Ziment on the engagement of their daughter Sharoni
Erbst to Mo Kanarfogel, son of Rabbi & Mrs. Ephraim Kanarfogel of
Teaneck, NJ.
Nerot
Friday Mincha
5:45
5:55
Chumash Shiur
Daf Yomi Review/Daf Yomi
Rabbi Polakoff Pre-mincha Shiur
8:30
3:45/4:30
4:45
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 718-494-6700 ext. 0 or email
office@yisi.og . 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.
Please note the following e-mail addresses
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield
Rav@YISI.org
Rav Ephraim Polakoff
RabbiPolakoff@YISI.org
Zavel Pearlman
President@YISI.org
Alan Zachter
Gabbaiyisi@aol.com
Office
Office@YISI.org
Rebecca Silberman
Youth@YISI.org
Josh Sturm
YISIDC@gmail.com
Contact the following for requests to utilize shul facilities:
Minyanim for Simachot
Alan Zachter 347-922-1586
Building use, other than catering
Norman Koller 718-983-0255
Catering
Signaturecaterer@aol.com 718-698-5564
"An Introduction to Tefilla: Part II."
Mishna Yomit
“Carrying on Shabbos: an Overview and
Primer”
We would like to thank the following for their contribution to the
Simcha Fund:
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Chana and Irwin Ziment in honor of the engagement of their
daughter Sharoni Erbst to Mo Kanarfogel, son of Rabbi &
Mrs. Ephraim Kanarfogel of Teaneck, NJ. Mazel tov to all
their siblings.
We would like to thank the following for their contribution to the
Charity Fund:
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Liberman family in memory of yarzheit of Shloimies dear
father Rav Yaakov Moshe ben Rav Yehuda, A"H
Loretta & Richard Schwartz, in loving memory of Loretta’s
beloved mother Bessie Susskind, Breindel bat Chaim Shmuel,
A”H, on her 36th yahrtzeit.
SAVE THE DATE! The 48th Annual YISI Dinner will take place on Sunday
evening, November 16, 2014 at 6 pm. Please join us as we recognize four
outstanding couples: Guests of Honor – Michelle and Richard
Frohlich; Keter Shem Tov, Community Service Awardees – Susan and
Sandy Haber; Amudei Chesed Awardees – Rachelit and Elazar Reichman;
Young Leadership Awardees – Alyssa and Jesse Slater. Reservations can be
made online at YISI.org. For inquiries, please call Moti Schwartz, dinner
chairman, at 718-938-8851.
On Sunday November 9th Rabbi Lehrfield will be starting his Gemara Shiur that
will be given every other Sunday at 9:45 AM or after the 9 o’clock minyan in the
MPR room/Sfard Minyan. We are looking for $72 sponsors for these classes.
There is a 9:30pm Maariv minyan Sunday-Thursday. Please make every effort to
attend. There is also 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
Our bi-annual Tefillin and Mezuzzah inspection campaign will take place on
Sunday November 23 from 9AM until 5PM. Sofrim from Mishmeret Stam will be
available for your needs.We are told to inspect our holy items twice in seven
years to be "mekayem" the mitzvah properly. Any questions please call Allan
Gomberg at (718) 983-7770
5:35/6:46
Between Mincha/Maariv
sponsored by Marilyn and Jonathan
Kaiman in memory of his uncle R’ Louis
Dublin, Eliezer ben Menachem Mendel
and Chana
The Week
Earliest T&T
Mincha/Maariv
Halacha of the week
Motzei Shabbos
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
YOUNG ISRAEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
5:25
Shabbos Mincha/Ends
Rabbi Lehrfield will be speaking on the topic:
6:24
5:50
During Chazoras Hashatz (the repetition of the silent Shmona
Esrei by the Chazzan) one must remain silent, follow the
Shmona Esrei in a siddur, concentrate on the berachos being
said, and answer Boruch Hu U'Voruch Shemo and Amein to
each Beracha.
Rabbi Reisman’s Navi shiur 9 PM in the MPR
Rabbi Lehrfield Bagel & Coffee Shiur: Legends of The Gemara
9:45 in the Beit Midrash. (Please bring a Gemara Shabbos)
Cancelled
Rabbi Linzer Women’s Tefillah class 10 AM
Rabbi Polakoff at 8:10 pm Beit Midrash "Halachos of Candle
Lighting on Erev Shabbos." We will discuss halachos not
mentioned at the women's shiur on Simchas Torah.
Gemara B’Iyun Masechet Kiddushin given by Reb Yidel
Morgenstern 8:45-9:30 PM Sefard Room
Baba Basra Shiur Berachot 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.
Gemara B’Iyun 8:45 PM
Early Mincha on Sunday at 1:45 in the Main Shul
Late Maariv S-Th 9:30 in the Main Shul
Due to the recent overflow of Sheimus, we are asking everyone not to bring
any more until further notice.
All 6th grade girls and their mothers are invited to our 6th annual JEWISH
HEROINES THROUGH THE AGES: The Matan Mother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah
Program. Discover how Jewish women are part of a chain across the generations
and how the Bat Mitzvah can serve as a bridge connecting the young girl to
Jewish continuity. Each week we delve into the midot of our matriarchs through
different modes of self-expression such as creative dance, music, theater, art and
guided imagery. Fall 2014 sessions begin October 26. Baby sitting for younger
siblings available upon request. To register, contact Sarah Feder at 718-6989885 or federsb@gmail.com.
The Young Marrieds of Staten Island are interested in helping to organize and
advertise The Shabbos Project (October 24-25 Parshas Noach) so that our
community can participate in this great project! We are hoping to really get the
word out there in our neighborhood. If you want to help organize it please let us
know. We need to spread the word, and spread the word fast! For more
information or if you want to help you can contact Shaindy Silber at (718) 9388887, Jesse Slater at (718) 619-0045, or Daniel Slomnicki at (718) 757-8298. Or
you can email us at yisiyoungmarrieds@gmail.com.
The next Young Marrieds' Minyan and Kiddush will take place Shabbos,
November 1st, Parshas Lech Lecha. Davening will start at 9:30 in the Teen
Lounge. Following davening, Shaindy and Benji Silber have graciously opened
their home (267 Martin Ave) to host a cholent cook-off/Kiddush.
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, beginning October 28. It will alternate with Tuesday class given by
Rabbi Lehrfield. Among the major objectives are to understand the Rav’s
conception of tefillah, to utilize tefillah as a means of developing a relationship
with God, and to enhance the meaning of one’s davening. The text is the Koren
Mesorat HaravSiddur, 2012, OU Oress, which can be purchased from Amazon
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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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October 24, 2014/ 30 Tishrei
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
for about $21. Additional handouts will be distributed. The course will be taught
seminar-style, thereby maximizing participation. Women and men are welcome.
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
For those of you who are already members, we thank you for your commitment and support.
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 NEW MAILING ADDRESS: Young Israel of Staten Island PO BOX
140100, Staten Island, NY 10314
If you have extra uniforms from either JFS or RJJ that are still in excellent condition,
please don’t throw them away. All Clothing may be dropped off at the FRONT DOOR of
1097 Willowbrook Road, Sunday thru Thursday between the hours of 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
only. Anything left at the side door will be thrown out with sanitation. All the clothes are
distributed very discreetly. If you are in need of clothing in any size or for any further
information, please contact Rachelit after 4:30 PM at 718-983-9664
YISI KOLLEL BA’Al HABATIM UPDATE: with great excitement the Kollel Baal Habatim
announces the expansion of our program. We now have Rav Goldstein’s Gemara Shiur as
well as Rav Goldberger’s Tanach Shiur available, live or recorded, via Kol Haloshon
telephone dial-up. The Kol Haloshon phone number is 718-906-6400. Rav Goldberger’s
prompts –(1,1,3,2,1 or 2 or #) Rav Goldstein’s prompts- (1,2,19,1,1or #) For more
information please call Bob Bromberg at 718-208-3628.
The Staten Island Chevra Kadisha 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
There will be a defensive driving class at Young Israel of Staten Island on Wednesday
evening December 10th at 6:45 pm downstairs in the teen lounge. By attending this class you
will save 10% on your auto insurance for the next 3 years and reduce up to 4 points on your
NY driver license. For reservations please call Harry Schonfeld (718) 339-1300 or email
haloleasing@aol.com .
information, contact RKYHS Admissions Office at 862-437-8050. We would also like to
invite you to our Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Registration is at 8:30 am;
program begins at 9:00 am. Please register at http://www.jkha.org/RKYHSOpenHouse. We
look forward to seeing you there!
Torah Academy of Bergen County (TABC) cordially invites all prospective parents and
students to our Open House on Sunday, November 2nd. Registration at 9:15; Program and
Academic Fair 10am - 1pm. The Open House will take place at TABC, 1600 Queen Anne
Road, Teaneck. Please pre-register at http://www.tabc.org/admissions/open-house-2014. We
look forward to seeing you! Questions? Contact Donna.hoenig@tabc.org or call 201-8377696. Applications are now being accepted and can be filled out online at www.tabc.org.
YU is proud to announce an exciting semester of Community Beit Midrash. This 6-week
program will take place at the Yeshiva University Museum (15 West 16th Street) on
Wednesdays, October 29 - December 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sessions will feature
Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik, Director of the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah
and Western Thought, Yeshiva University and Dr. Jacob Wisse, Director of Yeshiva
University Museum and Associate Professor of Art History, Stern College for Women who
will co-present on the topic of: “The Image and the Idea: An Interdisciplinary Seminar
on Art History and Jewish Thought.” We encourage you to let members of your
congregation know about this unique opportunity to learn from and with our renowned
Yeshiva University faculty. For more information and to register for the courses, please visit
http://www.yu.edu/beitmidrash. In addition, a program flyer can be downloaded here so that
you can post it in your synagogue.
Join us for Bruriah 's Open House on Sun, Nov 2. The program will commence at at 9:30
am and will be held at 35 North Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208. Find out why Bruriah
continues to lead the way in Torah and General education after more than 50 years of
excellence, and learn about our exciting new, state of the art STEM laboratory (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), opening this year! For more information and to
pre-register online, please visit Bruriah.TheJEC.org tel 908-355-4850.
Join us for RTMA's Open House on Tues., Nov. 11. The program will commence at at 7:00
pm and will be held at 330 Elmora Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07208. Learn about RTMA's exciting
new Beit Medrash initiative, stimulating Zionism curriculum, innovative Kashrut course,
exceptional college preparatory and extra curricular opportunities. For more information and
to pre-register online, please visit RTMA.TheJEC.org or call 908-355-4850.
COMMUNITY GEMACHS
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Don’t forget our adopted families. Please redeem your pledges & contribute today. Their
needs are great & their resources are few. Checks should be made payable to YISI Adopt-aFamily and returned in the envelopes provided or they can be given to any board member.
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This week's Shabbos women's tehillim group will be hosted by Chanie Maslow, 723
Collfield Ave at 5:30PM followed by an Amen party. If you would like to host tehillim or
sponsor an Amen party in z'chus or memory of a loved please contact Chanie Maslow at 718
477 9575 or otgirl1975@aol.com.
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Please say Tehillim for our children seeking refuah:
Furniture - Email a photo of the furniture to winiarzfamily@aol.com or call 718
983 8136.
Centerpieces - Rachelit 718-983-9664 after 4:30PM
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
Food Pantry - Noga Kugel 718-494-8451.
Bikur cholim gown gemach Debbie Berkovits call 718 494-1905
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be regular morning (including Jr. Congregation and Mommy and Me) and
afternoon groups this week.
Bracha Rivkah bat Miriam Leba
Kayla Rus bat Chaya Rachel
Refael Avrohom Gershom Tzvi ben Emunah
Refael Pisachya Yaakov HaLevi ben Aviva Sarah
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
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.
Teen Mincha and Shalishudos resumes this week! This week's shalishudos has been
sponsored by Irvin and Yehudis Loewenstein a in memory of Irvin's father, Julius
Loewenstein. Yehuda ben Yaakov. Tizku Lmitzvot
As you are aware, 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.
We are looking for sponsors for our weekly Shalishudos. Your $136 sponsorship allows close
to 60 of our youth to have a meaningful Shalishudos 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.
AMIT News: Call Myra Lanter to reserve your tickets for JOSEPH And the AMAZING
TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Performances are at the State Theatre in New Jersey
onSaturday night December 27 at 7 PM and Sunday December 28 at 2 PM. Cost is $15.00.
Last day to order is Monday, November 10.
If you have any questions regarding the youth department please feel free to contact Rebecca
Silberman at youth@yisi.org
In addition to "political" action, Israel would greatly benefit from "economic" action at this
time. One of the best ways to show your solidarity with Israel in her hour of need is to buy
Israel bonds. The single role of Israel Bonds is to strengthen Israel's economy. If you have
not yet made a purchase of an Israel bond in 2014 please make it NOW! Rates are as high as
3.88%. Limited time only
Please contact our Israel Bonds representative, Robert Lunzer
212-446-5835 or robert.lunzer@israelbonds.com For current rates and prospectuses visit,
http://www.israelbonds.com
AVAILABLE JOBS
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Private tutor available - reasonable rates - please call 917-583-2957 or
email areich5@gmail.com
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SAVE THE DATES:
Sunday, October 26th RJJ Walk a thon- @ Clove Lakes Park. Get your heart strong and
keep the Torah alive and beating in Staten Island. To reserve your slot or sponsor, contact the
business office at 982-8745 ext 3.
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COJO's Annual Legislative Breakfast honoring COJO CEO, Scott Maurer with the, “Friend
of Israel Award” Sunday, October 26th 9:30 AM at The Young Israel of Staten Island. For
more information or to make reservations please call 631 706 3894 or email us at
lbrsvp@cojosi.org . Breakfast is $18 per person. For reservations call 718-720-4047 or email
cojosi@gmail.com . Checks may be mailed to COJO at 984 Post Avenue, Staten Island, NY
10302. Payment will also be accepted at the door.
Stay tuned for details about a night with your friends and neighbors. We will be having an
evening Art Show with refreshments on Motzei Shabbat, November 1st . Come early and
stay late, you have an extra hour to sleep that evening.
Doors will open at 8 PM. Look out for the brochure to come soon.
Save the date!! Hatzolah of Staten Island is hosting a blood drive on Sunday 11/2 at the
Young Israel. Give blood, save a life
Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School invites all 8th graders and their parents to the Community
Informational Meeting on Monday, October 27th, at 8 PM, at the home of the Ansel Family,
235 Crafton Avenue, Staten Island, NY. Please join us as we share the RKYHS academic
and Judaic programs, our educational initiatives and co-curricular opportunities. For more
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Brooklyn Decorative showroom looking for a full time inside sales person. Will
provide training. Sales and design experience are an asset. An outgoing
personality is a must. Send resume to neil@focalpointhardware.com
Part time girl needed in medical office in the neighborhood. Please call 718-9828790
Speech Language Pathologist/ Language based tutor with three open spots
available for the upcoming school year. Please email speech1992@gmail.com or
call 7184735891 to discuss.
Business Application Analyst go to PANYNJ.GOV and click on careers.
A dynamic Shommer Shabbos marketing company based in Staten Island is
seeking an experienced administrative assistant.
Requirements: You must be able to work in a fast paced start up environment
and fit into an informal yet focused and demanding culture. Must have excellent
communication skills (both verbal and written).Must be highly tech savvy and
proficient with Microsoft suite (word, excel, outlook, internet research). Be fast
on the computer (keyboard shortcuts) Must be self driven, organized, detail
oriented, responsible and demonstrate effective time management skills. Must
Posses great research and analytic skills. Responsibilities: As an administrative
assistant you'll work closely with the CEO and marketing team. You will be
responsible for inviting and securing speakers for our conferences, conducting
online research, communicating with industry executives via email and phone,
processing registrations, managing event prep and onsite event needs, and
general customer service. Your contribution will be important to the
achievement of our future growth plans.We are accepting resumes from
candidates that are either seeking Full or Part Time work. email resume to
avodawanted@gmail.com
Looking for full time babysitter/housekeeper. Please call 646-247-6177.
Bubby style babysitter available full time or part time in my house in
Willowbrook, or in yours. Please call 347-881-7806
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