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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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November 14, 2014/ 21 Cheshvan
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
MAZEL TOV
Luach
Sarah & Noach Malowitzky on the birth of a grandson to their children Zahava & Gavi Hoffnung.
Shalom Zachor Fri night 7:45 at the Malowitzky home 483 Harold St.
Brendie & Eli Zuker on the birth of a grandson, to their children Rebecca & Shmuel
Golshevsky. Shalom Zachur 7pm at 959 Westwood Avenue.
Jennifer& Sandy and Ahuva Bracha Gruenfeld and to the grandparents Adrienne & Gary Bendel
and “Grammy” Ilene Gruenfeld on the Bas Mitzvah of Aliza Faye
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.
CONTACT INFO
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield
Rav Ephraim Polakoff
Zavel Pearlman
Alan Zachter
Office
Rebecca Silberman
Josh Sturm
Rav@YISI.org
RabbiPolakoff@YISI.org
President@YISI.org
Gabbaiyisi@aol.com
Office@YISI.org
Youth@YISI.org
YISIDC@gmail.com
Contact the following for requests to utilize shul facilities:
Minyanim for Smachot
Building use, other than catering
Catering
Alan Zachter 347-922-1586
Norman Koller 718-983-0255
Signaturecaterer@aol.com -718-698-5564
SIMCHA FUND
We would like to thank the following for their contribution
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Sarah & Phillip Altmark for sponsoring the Gemarah Class
CHARITY FUND:
We would like to thank the following for their contribution
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Loretta & Richard Schwartz in memory of Loretta's beloved father, Edward Susskind,
Eliyahu ben Ephraim, A”H, on his 37th yahrtzeit
Janet & Jay Goldstein for the conclusion of sheloshim for Janet's father, Jack Rochkind
A"H.
Jeanette & Murray Greenberg for the Yahrzteit of Murrays mother, Esther Charna Bas
Avraham Moshe Chaim A”H.
SAVE THE DATE
FOOD DRIVE
November 16th from 10-4 at Stop and Shop Supermarket 1441 Richmond Ave:
www.BusinessGuild2.com of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Food
Drive to benefit local food pantries. (All Kosher food will be going to our own pantry and
non-kosher will be redistributed appropriately. Our own Bikur Cholim of Staten Island has
received many thousands of dollars in product from Stop and Shop. This is a great way to
say thank you and help fill the Bikur Cholim Food Pantry shelves with much needed food.
Come Shop and / or volunteer.
For more information, call 718-801-1923 or email dovid@dovid.com
SHABBAT
Eruv is up
Z’man Kriat Sh’ma
9:12
Nerot
Friday Mincha
4:21
4:30
Chumash Shiur Rabbi Lehrfield
Daf Yomi Review/Daf Yomi
Rabbi Polakoff Pre-mincha Shiur on the topic:
The Pros and Cons of Standardized Prayer
Mishna Yomit
8:30
2:30/3:15
3:20
Shabbos Mincha/Ends
Rabbi Lehrfield will be speaking on the topic of
“Shmita II: Efficacy of Heter Mechira”
4:15/5:23
Between Mincha/Maariv
4:05
Sponsored by Marilyn Reiz Kaiman with gratitude to
Hashem for her 33rd Birthday. “This is the day that
Hashem has made for me. Let us rejoice and
celebrate on the day”
THE WEEK
Earliest T&T
5:47
Mincha/Maariv
Halacha of the week
4:30
Answering "Amein Yehei Shemei Rabbah" is greater than
saying Kedusha or Modim, thus one should run to be able to
listen to, and answer to a Kaddish. Therefore, if one is in a large
shul with several minyanim praying simultaneously, and one
hears Kaddish and Kedusha, one should listen to and respond
to the Kaddish, rather than the Kedusha.
Motzei Shabbos
Rabbi Reisman’s Navi shiur 7:30 PM in the MPR
Sunday
Rabbi Lehrfield Bagel & Coffee Shiur: Legends of The Gemara
9:45 in the Beit Midrash. CANCELLED
Tuesday
Rabbi Lehrfield Women’s Tefillah class 10 AM
Rabbi Polakoff at 8:10pm Beit Midrash: "The Halachos of
Kiddush”
Wednesday
Gemara B’Iyun Masechet Kiddushin given by Reb Yidel
Morgenstern 8:45-9:30 PM Sefard Room
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.
Thursday
Gemara B’Iyun 8:45 PM
Early Mincha on Sunday at 1:45 in the Main Shul
Early Mincha M-Thu 12:40 in the Sefard minyan
Late Maariv S-Thu 9:30 in the Main Shul
Mincha/Maariv this Sunday will take place in the First Shul
FILM DEBUT “LET’S GO”
Thursday, November 20 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m Wagner College's Chai Society is
sponsoring the U.S. premier of director Michael Verhoeven's film, "Let's Go" based on the
autobiography of Laura Waco, a German Jew who was born to Polish parents who fled
Poland after the Holocaust. Director Verhoeven has won numerous awards, including the
Yad Vashem Prize for his explorations of the war and post-war issues. Both Mr.
Verhoeven and Ms. Waco will be present to answer questions. The program will take
place in the Manzulli Board Room of Foundation Hall. There is no charge, but
reservations are required. Please email chaisociety@wagner.edu.
TEFILLIN AND MEZUZZAH INSPECTION CAMPAIGN
Sunday November 23rd 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) 9837770
HASC CENTER CAREER FAIR
Sunday, November 23rd from 10am-1pm. 23 Sutter Pl. Staten Island
EVENING OF SOLIDARITY WITH TZAHAL
Saturday Night, December 6th at 7:30pm.
Please join us as we welcome soldiers of Tzahal, as they recount their experiences and
tell their stories of this past summer's battle- A most memorable evening, sharing with our
brothers and sisters of Israel. Sponsors are welcome. See Allan Gomberg or call @ 718983-7770
DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS
SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mazal Tov to all our honorees on the annual dinner taking place this Sunday
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
The YISI would like to extend appreciation to Moti Schwartz for his tireless work ensuring the success
of the annual dinner. We look forward to an incredible evening and to seeing so many of you.
In honor of Shabbat Mevorchim Kislev, there will be a Carlebach minyan next Friday evening
(November 21) in the Beit Midrash following mincha. All (including women and children) are invited for
joyous, enthusiastic singing and dancing, with much kavanah.
Due to the recent overflow of Sheimus, we are asking everyone not to bring any more until further
notice.
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
The YISI office hours are as follows: M,W,THU,FRI from 9am-1pm. Should you need assistance at any
other time, please email Leah at office@yisi.org
Wednesday evening, December 10th at 6:45 pm in the YI, 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
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
HATZOLAH OF SI BLOOD DRIVE
If you would like to include an announcement for the Simcha or Charity fund, please note such listings
require a minimum of a $50 contribution which can be submitted by dropping it off at the YI office or
mailing it to our P.O Box
Sunday, December 14th, at the Young Israel. Give blood, save a life
COMEDY CAFÉ NIGHT
Saturday night January 03, 2015, stay tuned for more information
Last chance to change your contact information or place an ad in the new Nachas planner. They are
going to print on Monday. For info call 718-761-8908
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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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November 14, 2014/ 21 Cheshvan
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
DAVENING AND SHIURIM
HIGH SCHOOL
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 Beit Midrash. We are looking for $72
sponsors for these classes.
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
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. 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 Press,
which can be purchased from Amazon for about $21. Additional handouts will be distributed. The
course will be taught seminar-style, thereby maximizing participation. Women and men are welcome.
CHESED OPPORTUNITES
JEC ALUMNI NETWORK PRESENTS CHARLIE HARARY IN MEMORY OF MRS. CHAYA
NEWMAN, A"H The JEC Alumni Network presents Charlie Harary on Tapping Into Your Inner
Greatness on Motsei Shabbos, Dec 6 at 8PM at the Jewish Educational Center's Bruriah High School
campus. Event in memory of Mrs. Chaya Newman, a"h, beloved former principal of Bruriah, and is open
to men and women! Suggested covert is $10. Program followed by Melave Malka. Info:
Bruriah.theJEC.org/Alumni .Exclusive donor recognition reception with Charlie Harary at 7:30 for
donors of $360+ and Young Alumni Donors of $180+. RSVP required alumni@thejec.org 908-355-4850
x6248
Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School invites all 8th graders and their parents to come to its Open
House on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Join them for an inspirational morning as they highlight the
vast opportunities for students . Come see dynamic and innovative academics and Judaic programs,
experience educational initiatives and co-curricular opportunities. Registration begins 8:30 am followed
by the program at 9:00 am. Please register at www.jkha.org/RKYHSOpenHouse. For more information
contact Shawn Tarzik at starzik@jkha.org or 862-437-8064
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 718-612-3474. Tizku
L'Mitzvos
Adopt a family by redeeming your pledges & contributions today. Their needs are great & their
resources are few. Checks should be made payable to YISI Adopt-a-Family and returned in the
envelopes provided or they can be given to any board member.
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 718-983-1849.
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.
AMIT News: Call Myra Lanter to reserve your tickets for JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT. Performances are at the State Theatre in New Jersey on Saturday 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.
YOUNG MARRIEDS EVENTS
This Friday night, November 14th, there will be an Oneg for the Young Marrieds men in Rav
Polakoff's home (286 Sheraden Ave) at 7:30pm. Come spend a night filled with Torah, singing, cholent,
food and drinks!.
The next Young Marrieds minyan will be this Shabbos, November 15th, Parshas Chayei Sara at
9:30am in the teen lounge. Following davening, there will be a light kiddush.
On Friday night, November 21st, the Young Marrieds will be having their annual Friday Night Meal in
the social hall. There will be babysitting services for children ages 2 and up. If you plan on attending
please email yisiyoungmarrieds@gmail.com by Monday, November 17th.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS
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 4:30pm at 718983-9664.
Winter is here! We are accepting coats in excellent condition. Men, Women’s and Children clothing of
all sizes are needed. 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
PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF ANY FOOD BY THE BIKUR CHOLIM PANTRY DOOR as it gets wet
and ruined and invites rodents. If you have food to donate (or return) please call for pickup Beverly
Israel 718-761-4472/ 646-530-1495
TEHILLIM CIRCLE
This week's women's shabbos tehillim group will be at YISI in the main shul at 2:15pm. If you have
a name to add please contact Chanie Maslow at 718 477 9575 or otgirl1975@aol.com.
There will be regular morning and afternoon groups this Shabbos.
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.
This week's teen Shalosh Seudot has been sponsored by Vicki Berlin in memory of her parents Irene
and Stanford Beer. Tizku L’Mitzvos
Youth@YISI Bingo will be back next Motzei Shabbat! 3-12 year olds are invited next Saturday Night,
November 22, 2014, 7:00-8:15. $5 a person! Ice cream will be served and prizes will be won
SAVE THE DATE: Teen Friday Night Chanukah Game Night, December 19th!
SAVE THE DATE: We would like to invite families with children grades
N-5 to join us for a Pre-Chanukah Crafts and Game Day, on Sunday, December 14, from 10 AM - 12
PM. Stations will be set up throughout the teen lounge and classrooms with fun Chanukah games,
crafts and food! More details to come soon!
Basketball Clinics for 5th and 6th grade boys are here! Join us for 8 exciting 1 hour sessions of
Basketball Clinics with Ari Reich. Clinics will include drills, games and more! When? Mondays from 7:00
- 8:00 pm; Where? YISI GYM; Cost: $100 for YISI members, $125 for non-YISI members; First Clinic:
Monday, November 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm; How do I sign up my child?: Email: youth@yisi.org or call 917566-0420 and speak to Rebecca ASAP to reserve your spot!
Kindergarten and Primer Boys and Girls Sports Clinics are here!!!! Have your children join us for 8
exciting 1 hour sessions where they will learn to throw, catch, and develop many necessary and fun
athletic skills! When? Sundays from 10:00-11:00 am; Where?: YISI Teen Lounge; Cost: $100 for YISI
members, $125 for non-YISI members; Email: youth@yisi.org or call 917-566-0420 and speak to
Rebecca ASAP to reserve your spot!
We are looking to start clinics and clubs for children of all ages. Some great ideas are in the works so
watch your emails and announcements! If you would like to help out in anyway please
contact youth@yisi.org today!
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! We are looking forward
to a fun-filled November and December! 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 at youth@yisi.org.
COMMUNITY GEMACHS
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AVAILABLE JOBS
Please say Tehillim for our children seeking refuah:
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Bracha Rivkah bat Miriam Leba
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Kayla Rus bat Chaya Rachel
Refael Avrohom Gershom Tzvi ben Emunah
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Refael Pisachya Yaakov HaLevi ben Aviva Sarah
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Yisroel Alter ben Chava Chana
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Chaviva Granitsky, Chaviva Shulamot Toba bas Chaya Rachel, daughter of Judy & Yanky Ehrman who
is recovering from surgery in Israel.
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
Furniture - Email a photo of the furniture to winiarzfamily@aol.com or call 718 983 8136.
Centerpieces - Rachelit 718-983-9664 after 4:30PM
Bikur cholim gown gemach 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
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Private tutor available - reasonable rates - please call 917-583-2957 or email
areich5@gmail.com
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
Speech therapist/language based tutor has time in her schedule for an additional three
clients per week. RSA accepted. Email speech1992@gmail.com to inquire
Bubby style babysitter available full time or part time in my house in Willowbrook, or in
yours. Please call 347-881-7806
Morah Chana is available to tutor your child in all Hebrew subjects at your home or mine.
Please call 718-698-3598 or 917-538-2123
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
Kosher Food Company in Bayonne NJ is seeking two individuals to assist in the logistics
department. 8 hour work day. Two shifts available. Must have excellent computer skills.
Email resume to nlh1216@aol.com
Gel Spice located in Bayonne, NJ seeks detail oriented Collections Coordinator to
process and review account adjustments, resolve client discrepancies and short
payments. Please email or fax your resume to Ari Stahl at ari@gelspice.com or to 201731-5539.
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