Weekly Announcements - Young Israel of Staten Island

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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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February 27, 2015 / 8 Adar
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
SHABBOS LUACH
CONDOLENCES
Dr. Janet Schmukler on the loss of her father, Mr. Henry Borenstein. Shiva will be
observed at 44 Fillmore through Thursday morning. Shiva will begin daily at 9:30 AM.
MAZEL TOV
Devorah & Shimi Katz on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Jeremy Zelin.
Lynne Stone on the engagement of her grandson Mayer Stone son of Shani & Reuven,
to Sarah Rosen of Crown Heights/St. Louis.
Batya & Dani Zuckerman on the birth of a baby girl.
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 have a Simcha listed in the weekly announcements, please notify the office before 1 PM
Thursday at 718-494-6700 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.
Rav@YISI.org
RabbiPolakoff@YISI.org
President@YISI.org
Gabbaiyisi@aol.com
Office@YISI.org
Youth@YISI.org
YISIDC@gmail.com
Earliest T&T
Mincha / Maariv
Halacha of the
week
5:10
5:20/6:31
Between Mincha/Maariv
5:34
5:40 / 6:05
This week is Parshat Zachor. Many opinions (incl. Minchas
Chinuch, Chasam Sofer, Maharil Diskin, Minchas Elozor)
hold that women are obligated in the reading of Parshas
Zachor . While many others hold that women are not
obligated. The general practice is for women to come to shul
to listen to Parshas Zachor.
Rabbi Reisman’s Navi shiur 8:00 PM in the Beis Midrash
Family Learning Program 9:45 AM
Rabbi Lehrfield Bagel & Coffee Shiur: Legends of The
Gemara 9:45 AM
Sponsored by:
Contact the following for requests to utilize shul facilities:
Minyanim for Smachot
Building use, other than catering
Catering
Eruv is Up
9:20
5:27
5:40
8:30
3:40 / 4:20
4:25
WEEKDAY LUACH
CONTACT INFO
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield
Rav Ephraim Polakoff
Zavel Pearlman
Alan Zachter
Office
Rebecca Silberman
Josh Sturm
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: Part III."
Mishna Yomis
Shabbos Mincha/Ends
Rabbi Lehrfield will be speaking on the topic of
“The Majesty of Queen Esther”
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:
Motzei Shabbos
Sunday
Sunday
CHARITY FUND:
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We would like to thank the following for their contribution:
Miriam & Sid Zachter in memory of the Yahrzeit of Miriam’s mother, Elaine Moskowitz,
Batsheva Bas Yisroel Menachem A”H.
Diana & Lewis Frohlich in memory of the yahrzeit of his mother Rochel bas Meir A"H.
Shirley & Shelley Schwartz would like to thank Rabbi Lehrfield, Mark Weisz, Rhonda
Sherman, Hatzolah, the community and other friends & family who helped and gave
Chizuk and support to our children, Emunah & David Toback in the time of the loss of
their son and our grandson.
Zc & Robby Rosenbloom in memory of the yahrzeit of Zc’s father Benjamin Jacob,
Binyomin Ben Aharon A”H.
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Tuesday
Rabbi Linzer Shiur 10 AM
Rabbi Polakoff at 8:00 pm Beis Midrash:
"The Halachos of Purim."
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.
Wednesday
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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
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
Please consult the Purim Handout for information and times
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
SAVE THE DATE
HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
Yeled V’Yalda’s Insurance Navigator is ready to assist you with enrolling in Medicaid, the
Affordable Care Act/ Obamacare & Child Health Plus. All services are free. 718-514-8863.
PURIM
Purim is this week! 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
 AMIT Purim cards please call Aviva Brum at 718-983-0362.
Judy & Ronnie Fishbein in honor of Ronnie’s recuperation
Tova & Hanoch Dubitsky in memory of Hanoch’s father, Meir
ben Yaakov Z”L
On Shabbat March 6-7, Rabbi Meir Goldwicht will be our Scholar in Residence. He is a
prominent scholar, educator and Rosh Yeshiva of YU’s Mazer School of Talmudic Studies
and Professor of Jewish History. Everyone is invited to attend an Oneg Shabbat on Friday
night at 8:30 pm in the Social Hall featuring a lecture by Rabbi Goldwicht. Topics to be
presented during Shabbat: Amud Anan in Operation Protective Edge: The Essence of the
Cloud and Real Leadership in Am Israel Today. Stay tuned for more details. Sponsorships
available in honor or memory of loved ones.
RJJ APPEAL
RJJ annual appeal - March 7. Please support our community school and all it provides for
our SI children.
ONE MITZVAH LEADS TO ANOTHER
Bikur Cholim will once again be collecting surplus Mishloach Manos. Your contributions
help supply our families and our hospital pantries with snacks. Food can be dropped off on
Sunday, March 8 & Monday, March 9 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm at the home of Barbara &
David Jacobson 46 Niles Place. Please deposit the Shalach Manos in the designated
boxes in front of the house.
Anyone not available to drop off during those days can drop off Surplus Mishloach Manos
by Rachelit 1097 Willowbrook Road, Sun-Thu between 4:30-7:30 PM only. Please drop off
by the front door.
Please remember - Closed packages only, with appropriate Kosher supervision Absolutely
no homemade goods.
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
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.
BONEI OLAM
March 14th Wine and Dine with Bonei Olam on Motzei Shabbos March 14th at the JCC.
Great speaker, Amazing raffles, Wine tasting, Sushi and much more. Please come and
support this important organization and enjoy a fun and inspirational evening. Please
contact Aron Weber at aronw@cammebys.com for more information.
DAVENING AND SHIURIM
There will a monthly Parsha shiur given by Mordechai Plotsker. Please keep your eyes
open for details on when the next one will be. Any questions please contact Aryeh
Pearlman
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.
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. Women and men are welcome
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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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February 27, 2015 / 8 Adar
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would like to welcome everyone who joined us for the Yachad Shabbaton. We hope
you have a fun and enjoyable time here in Staten Island!
YACHAD SHABBATON
Welcome to all of the members of Yachad and volunteers who are here for Shabbos.
Thank you to all those of you who have opened up your homes to our guests.
MAOT CHITIM
All contributions for the Matanos Le'evyonim/ Maot Chitim appeal should be given to any
board member, Gabbai or placed in the box in the back of the main Shul. It is important to
get your donation in timely to be part of the mitzvah on Purim and to help those in need
make Pesach.
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 Zavel Pearlman for pricing.
Thank you to all of the people who have sponsored the Shabbaton and Chagiga so far.
The Ansel family, Essen Kosher Deli, the Emmer family, Famous Kosher Bakery, the
Fishbein family, the Goldzal families, the Groys family, the Hoffman family, the Kaufman
family, the Mozorosky family, the Padawer family, the Silberberg family, Silver Express,
Signature Caterers, the Slater family, the Traube family, the Trenk family, the Zavin family
(In honor of their grandson Sholom Trapunsky putting on Tefillin for the first time) and the
Zimmerman family. (We are still looking for sponsors; Please help us fund this wonderful
weekend!).
Thank you to the Greenberg family for opening up their home for our special Yachad oneg.
PURIM
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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 Sunday’s a
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!
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.
YOUNG MARRIEDS EVENTS
The next Young Married's Minyan will be this Shabbos, February 28th,
Parshas Tetzaveh at 9:30 in the teen lounge. After davening their will be a
special Zachor reading for women which will be followed by a light Kiddush that is
sponsored by Jesse & Alyssa Slater in Memory of the upcoming Yahrzeit of Jesse's Father
Chaim Nissan Ben Srulka.
SAVE THE DATE:
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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.
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Shabbos, March 21st - will be the Young Married's annual lunch in the shul.
Please RSVP by March 17th to yisiyoungmarrieds@gmail.com.
YISI DAY CAMP NEWS
The YISI Day Camp 2015 brochures and applications have been mailed and you have
already received them. Please be on the lookout for them as the Early Bird Registration
date is March 15th. The brochure and application, as well as all of the other necessary
forms, can be found on the camp website, http://yisi.org/day_camp.php, If you have any
questions, please contact Josh and Stefanie Sturm at YISIDC@gmail.com. We look
forward to another great summer with you at YISI!
The Young Israel of Staten Island Day Camp is currently looking to fill the
following positions; adult senior counselor for preschool groups, senior counselor, junior
counselors, CITs, lifeguards, and music/dance instructor. If you or anyone you know may
be interested, please download an employment application from the camp
website, http://yisi.org/day_camp.php, email it to Josh and Stefanie Sturm at
YISIDC@gmail.com and we will schedule an interview with you.
TEHILLIM CIRCLE
Please say Tehillim for those seeking refuah:
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Bracha Rivkah bas Miriam Leba
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Kayla Rus bas Chaya Rochel
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Refael Pisachya Yaakov HaLevi ben Aviva Sarah
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Yisroel Alter ben Chava Chana
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Shayna Golda bas Chaya Gitel
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Gitl bas Chaya Rachel
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Nison Liebish ben Shayna Layah
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Yaakov Yitschak ben Shayndel
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Eilite bas Miryam
PLEASE NOTE THAT TO HELP ENSURE THIS LIST IS CURRENT, ALL NAMES WILL BE
REMOVED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH AND THE LIST WILL BE
REFRESHED. SHOULD AN INDIVIDUAL NEED CONTINUED COMMUNAL TEPHILOS,
PLEASE RESUBMIT THEIR NAME MONTHLY EITHER BY CALLING OR EMAILING THE YI
OFFICE OFFICE@YISI.ORG OR 718-494-6700 X 0
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Motzei Shabbos at 7:45- We hope you will all join us for the Purim
Chagiga.Food, Music and more!!!!
This Sunday from 1:30-4:30- The Youth@YISI Purim Carnival will take place.
Join us for a day of inflatables, games, prizes, food, novelties and so much
more!!!!! Costumes encouraged!
Wednesday night, following Megillah Reading, the Youth Department will be
handing out Mishloach Manot to all of the children outside the Main, Gym,
Sefard and Old Shul Minyanim. Purim Sameach!
GROUPS
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.
SAVE THE DATE:
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Motzei Shabbos, March 14th - Second Annual Cupcake Wars - for 6th-8th
graders (Boys and Girls - as per request)
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Motzei Shabbos, March 14th (after Cupcake Wars) - Teen Night
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Sunday, March 29th - Lego Day - Join us at YISI for a morning of breakfast,
the Lego Movie and exciting specialty Lego building.
LET’S EAT
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 at
youth@yisi.org.
COMMUNITY GEMACHS
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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
CHESED OPPORTUNITES
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.
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 718-983-1849.
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/ 646-530-1495.
Coat & Clothing Donation: We are accepting coats and clothing 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 718-983-9664.
AVAILABLE JOBS
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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
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