Shabbos Yisro

February 10th – February 11th / 18 Shevat

Friday February 10th	Shabbos	Weekdays	Next Friday February 17th
Shacharis  6:30/6:35v/7:10 am   Mincha                        5:05 pm   Candles                       5:04 pm     Repeat krias shema after 6:14 pm   8:15 pm- Chumash Rashi shiur in the Bais Medrash (NOTE CHANGE)	Shacharis Vasikin                   6:20 am Hashkama              7:15 am Main Shul (Kazlow) 8:45 am Parent Child           9:10 am Youth Minyan in 406  9:15 am   SZKS                     9:32 am   Mincha               2:30/5:00 pm Daf                            4:00 pm Maariv                        6:06 pm Shabbos ends           6:14 pm MSL                           7:05 pm	Shacharis Sun           6:32v/6:50/8:00/8:45 am Mon                   6:20/6:31v/7:10 am Tues                  6:30/6:28v/7:10 am Wed                   6:30/6:27v/7:10 am Thur                   6:20/6:27v/7:10 am   Mincha Sun                          12:45, 5:15 pm Mon-Thur                             5:15 pm   Maariv Sun                           Zman/9:05 pm M-Thur             Zman/9:05/10:00 pm	Shacharis  6:30/6:26v/7:10 am     Mincha                        5:15 pm   Candles                      5:13 pm

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FROM OUR RAV:

 

L'chvodchem hayikarim loy"t – Shalom rav uveracha merubah.

 

Please continue to be vigilant about wearing the safety sashes and please have your children do the same.

 

Mazel tov to Leah & Dr. Phil Kazlow and family on the bar mitzvah of Chaim. Mazal tov to the grandparents, Dina & Joseph Kazlow.Taaleh maaloh maaloh bemaalos hatorah vehayira.

 

Mazel tov to Chavie & Rabbi Chaim Hagler and family on the bas mitzvah of Shira. Mazel tov to the grandparents, Rabbi & Mrs. Glick and Mrs. Hagler. Taalee maaloh maaloh bemaalos hatorah vehayira.

 

Mazel tov to Esther & Shmuel Shayowitz and family on the birth of Tamar Rivka.  Mazel tov to the grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Shayowitz and Rabbi & Mrs. Shimon Hook. Tegadluha letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim

 

Mazel tov to Claire Strauss on the birth of a grandson, born to Sara & Avi Strauss Tegadluhu letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim vetchnisuhu lebriso bezmano uveito.

Mazel tov to Michal and Ovi Jacob on the birth of a boy. Mazel tov to the grandparents, Rabbi & Mrs. Yosef Adler and Batya & Michael Jacob. The Brit Yitzchak will iy”h be held on Sunday evening at 7:30 at the Jacob’s home, 400 Edgewood Ave, Teaneck. The brit will iy”h be on Monday morning after 6:20 am shacharit at Rinat Yisrael. Tegadluhu letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim vetchnisuhu lebrito bezmano uveito.

 

Mazel tov to Simcha Feldman who began putting on tefillin this past week. Lech mecheil el cheil.

 

Mazel tov to: Eli Ginsberg who completed seder Zeraim this past week; Zeve Kornwasser who finished mesechta Keilim; and Noam Kornwasser who completed mesechta Rosh Hashana. Lechu mecheil el cheil.

 

Shabbos hi nilochem unechama kerova lavo. We extend birchas tanchumin to Mr. Norman Zaretsky (father of Roberta Safier) on the petira of his wife, Mrs. Helen Reich Zaretsky.

 

Please hold the date-Sun, Feb.  26th for the NCSY Annual fundraising breakfast and help support their singular work in impacting a great number of our youth in so many meaningful ways. 

 

We take great pride in Zev and Yael Schulhof who will be honored by Lubavitch of Bergen County at their annual dinner on March 11^th. Lechu mecheil el cheil. 

 

JYEP Breakfast this Sunday, Feb. 12th: Please take the opportunity to support the work of JYEP which under the skilled and dedicated leadership of Debby Rapps teaches children of unaffiliated families every Sunday the sweetness of Torah and at the same time express our pride in our chlidren who give of themselves their Sunday mornings to teach Torah: Michal Azizollahoff, Yaffa Cohen, Rebecca Farkas, Massye Kestenbaum, Sarah Lederer, Chana Miler, Noam Safier and Tzvi Wiesel.

 

Shovavim: The upcoming weeks have been set aside by many communities to refresh and deepen our understanding of basics as we read every week in shul about our national beginnings.  

 

-- Sunday, Feb. 12^th at 8:30pm at CBA: Peshi will be giving art 2 of a Taharas Ha’mishpacha review for women.    

--Mondays February 13^th and Feb. 27^th following the 9:05pm maariv: I will be giving a Taharas Ha’mishpacha review for men.

--Sunday February 19^th at Ohr Hatorah (36 Rector Ct.): Rav Mayer Twersky will be speaking on “Chinuch Habanim V’ha’banos” sponsored by TorahWeb.

--Shabbos, February 25- Yeshivat Hakotel Shabbaton. We look forward to hosting the Rosh Yeshiva and Rav Taragin who will give us shiurim and derashos throughout Shabbos.

 

SHABBOS SHIURIM:

 

Following Kabolas Shabbos: Come to the bais medrash to learn as Shabbos comes in.

 

Chumash Rashi shiur at 8:15 pm in the Bais Medrash.

 

Following Hashkomo everyone is invited to learn bechavruso, join Rabbi Dr. Aaron Ross's Ramban shiur or attend the daf yomi. Rabbi Feldman’s Perush Hatefillah will meet this week.

 

Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg will begin the Shem Meshmuel shiur 20 minutes before shacharis.

 

The shiur between mincha and maariv will continue by popular interest the third part of our series: “Responsa on Communal and Family Responses to the Intermarried”.

 

Seuda shlishis for HS boys following mincha in the youth center, 406 New Bridge with an enhanced and improved menu.

 

WEEKDAY SHIURIM:

 

Our Monday Megillah shiur continues (2a) with discussing the first sugya of the mesechta regarding the establishment of the days of Purim.

 

Thank you to Gershon and Aviva Distenfeld and Family for sponsoring the Rav's Shabbos shiurim for the month of Shevat in memory of Gershon's mother, Raizel Shoshana bas R' Gershon. For future sponsorships, please email cbalearning@gmail.com.

 

SHUL NEWS:

 

Ohel Avrohom Vol. 6:  We are working on the next issue of the Ohel Avrohom. If you would like to submit an article or help sponsor the Torah journal, contact either Seth Lebowitz at 201-385-8332, or Avie Schreiber at 201-385-9096 or send an e-mail to BAtorahjournal@gmail.com. Deadline is Thurs., 3/1. 

 

7 ADAR SEUDAH: The Chevra Kadisha seudah will take place at Congregation Rinat Yisrael, 389 West Englewood Ave., Teaneck, on Zayin (7) Adar, Thursday evening, March 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Cost: $15/ person.  Membership in the Chevra Kadisha is not required in order to attend the seudah.

 

Beth Abraham will be ordering group tickets for the upcoming siyum hashas, at MetLife Stadium, with the rest of the Bergenfield-Teaneck community. If you have already registered your name, you will be receiving the application via email. If not, applications will be available on the wall outside the shul office. Our group will be purchasing $54 tickets but, you may choose any other price. All applications, with FULL payment must be given to Shimmy or Jonathan Kaplan by Thursday night Feb. 16th. There will be NO extensions to this deadline as applications are being submitted to Agudah the following morning.

 

FROM THE SISTERHOOD:

 

The Sisterhood invites all women to learn to create new and exciting shabbos appetizers and desserts with MERAV DAHAN of Merav’s Cuisine, on February 20, at 8:00 pm at the home of Jessica Landa, 55 Hallberg Ave, Bergenfield. Cost: $20 per person. RSVP using constant contact: http://conta.cc/wY7oMF or mail $20 to Eliza Skoczylas, 123 Highgate Terrace, Bergenfield. For info:  call Tammy, 201-836-1690 or tjgreenberg@optonline.net.

FROM THE SISTERHOOD: (continued)

 

Save the date: Tues. March 13 at 8:00 pm. Pre-Pesach event! We are fortunate to have Shaitel Macher – Claire of Claire’s Accuhair -  with her two daughters teach us about Shaitel purchasing, care and maintenance.

 

FROM ADULT ED:

 

Daf yomi (Erchin 29) after Hashkama and one hour before mincha on Shabbos.

 

Please note the following shiurim in our area over the next month in honor of Shovavim: Monday, February 6^th and Sunday, Feb.12^th at 8:30pm at Beth Abraham: Rebbetzin Neuburger will be giving a Taharas Ha’mishpacha review for women. Mondays February 13^th  and Monday, Feb. 27^th following the 9:05pm maariv at Beth Abraham: Rabbi Neuburger will be giving a Taharas Ha’mishpacha review for men.Sunday, February 19^th at Ohr Hatorah (36 Rector Ct.): Rav Mayer Twersky will be speaking on “Chinuch Habanim V’ha’banos” sponsored by TorahWeb.

 

Looking for a chavrusa? Please speak with Barry Finkelstein (BF1818@aol.com) or Brian Gopin (brian.m.gopin@jpmorgan.com).

 

FROM THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT:

 

Youth Minyan takes place in 406 on the main floor and begins at 9:15. It is open for boys and girls in grades 4-6.

 

MSL will begin at 7:05 pm in the Social Hall. Pizza will be served.  MSL is sponsored this week by Avi and Deniera Goldenberg in memory of Moshe ben Yitzchak Isaac, Avi’s grandfather and by Shai and Tova Gerson in memory of Tzippora bat Zalman and Temmy bat Yitzchak Isaac , Shai’s grandmothers. If you would like to sponsor MSL, contact Jonathan Kaplan at jpkaplan1@gmail.com.

 

The Sunday learning program with Rabbi Minchenburg continues this Sunday, February 12^th in the basement of the main building.

 

Dancing with Jodi Senter in the social hall continues this Sun., Feb. 12^th.

 

The Youth Department is organizing a fun family trip to the Harlem Globetrotters game on Monday, February 20th (President's Day - no
school), 1:00 p.m. at the IZOD Center. The cost is $20 per ticket and
tickets are limited. To reserve your tickets, please register online at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=qkw5qzeab&oeidk=a07e5jybsq41862230c

 

Back by popular demand! The Beth Abraham Youth Department invites all
families to help us build a model of Shushan using 60,000 LEGO pieces on
Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Social Hall.The event is geared towards children in 2nd grade and above. Limited spots available on a first-come first-served basis and advance registration and payment is required. Please register online at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=qkw5qzeab&oeidk=a07e5jy23ja9339c346.

 

This month’s Mibreishit sheets are sponsored by Shana and Jonah Schmidt lezecher nishmos their grandparents, Aidel Bas Yonah Wolf, Mana ben Yitzchok and Chaya Bas Yehudah Leib. For future Mibreishit sponsorships contact Shimmy Kanarek at spkanarek@yahoo.com or Adam Lowensteiner at Adam.Lowensteiner@gmail.com.

 

FROM THE KIRUV COMMITTEE:

 

Reserve your seats for the Siyum HaShas in the Partners In Torah kiruv-friendly section by Feb. 15. It is not too late so sign up for a Partner In Torah, partnersintorah.org. The next JWRP Israel trip is scheduled for Dec 2012 and applications have already started to pour in. If you know of a non-affiliated mother with children under 18, she is eligible for this free trip and can apply to jwrp.org. On-going beginners classes take place on Sunday mornings. For more information, contact Julie Farkas. 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS, CHESSED, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

*Tomchei Shabbos Purim Cards (a package of 10 cards is $15) are available in many of the local stores. Contact Margi Saks 201-384-5553  or go to www.bethabraham.org for more information.

 

*Rabbi Yisroel Reisman’s weekly Navi shiur via satellite at Keter Torah will begin at 8 pm this motzai Shabbat.

 

*Avot uBanim father son learning continues on Sundays from 7pm to 8pm at the Yeshiva Gedolah of Teaneck, 1443 Palisades Ave. with snacks and a prize raffle. All are invited.

 

*The Ma'ayanot Adult Education Committee invites you to our next series: Topics in Shemot with Rabbi Daniel Besser on Thursday mornings @ 11:45 AM in the Ma'ayanot Beit Knesset Session Dates:  Feb 16, Feb 23, March 1, March 15. All are welcome.

 

*SHORESH NCSY: On Fri. Night, Feb. 10, there will be an oneg for high school boys with R' Yosef Nusbacher of Yeshivat Sha'alvim at the Rosalimskys, 1217 Trafalgar Street, at 8:15 PM.

 

There will be a community-wide Tisch for teens this Friday, February 10,
at 8:00pm at Keter Torah, featuring Rav Meir Goldwicht, Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University, who will speak on "How to Have Happiness and Excitement in Our Daily Lives," followed by Q&A. Hot food will be served.

 

*This Shabbat, following Mincha at 4:55pm at Keter Torah, Rav Meir Goldwicht will speak on “Kedushat Ha’aretz U’kedushat Ha’adam: B’halacha U’ba’aggadah.”

 

*Bergen Connections’ latest event for Modern Orthodox Second Time Singles, ages 32-48, and those open to dating men and women with children. This wine and cheese tasting event will take place on Feb. 11, at 8:30 p.m in Teaneck. A light dinner will also be served. Admission is $35. To register or for any questions, please e-mail bergenconnections1@gmail.com.

 

*The Second Annual Yahrzeit Shiur in memory of Bonnie Berman a"h will given on Shabbos afternoon, February 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM at Congregation Rinat Yisrael. Rabbi Ezra Frazer of Yeshiva University will speak on "Between Faith and Understanding:  A Closer Look at the First Commandment". The shiur is sponsored by the Ladies Shabbos Afternoon Shiur Group and is open to all.

 

*Motzei Shabbos, Feb. 11, 8 PM-Showing of Lonely Man of Faith-Documentary on the Life and Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik zt'l at Tifereth-Israel 180 Passaic Ave., Passaic. $5 per person, $10 per family.

*Bnai Yeshurun Comedy Night and Raffle with Ari Teman on February 11, 2012.  Dinner at 8:00PM · Show promptly at 9:00PM.   Dairy Buffet. $72/couple.

*SINAI Schools Annual Benefit Dinner on February 12, 2012 at the Marriott Glenpointe in Teaneck honoring:Rabbi Benjamin and Shevi Yudin, Menachem and Rachel Schechter, Susan Dworken Koss, and Jonathan and Lisa Schechter. For info contact Aggie, 201-833-1134x105, www.sinaidinner.org.

 

*The Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island invites prospective parents of K – 8 th graders to an Open House on Sun., Feb. 12 at 8:00pm at the home of Uri and Devra Gutfreund in Bergenfield. RSVP:family@greengart.com.

 

*MORASHA KOLLEL: Please join us Saturday Night Feb. 18th at 8:30 PM at Beth Abraham for a Melave Malka in honor of Morasha Kollel.  Free Admission.  Alumni: Send your old photos to mokoalumni@gmail.com.  For information and reservations, please contact Barry Finkelstein (bf1818@aol.com) or Mordy Rothberg (mordy@confiehq.com). 

 

*The Moriah School will be holding its 46^th Annual Dinner on Saturday evening, February 25^,, at 8:30 pm at Keter Torah. Honoring: Alyssa ’83 & Jay Goldberg, Mr. Joseph Gitler ’88, Mrs. Marie Doench. Couvert $250 per person.  You may register and place your online journal ad at www.moriahdinner.org or by calling Nila Lazarus, Director of Development 201-567-0208 ext. 373.

 

*Torah Academy of Bergen County’s Annual Dinner- Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Congregation Keter Torah, Teaneck. Honorees include: Rabbi Yosef Adler, Rabbi Josh Kahn, and Yaakov Lisker (’97). For reservation contact Ryan Hyman, at 201-837-7696 x 150 or ryan.hyman@tabc.org.

 

*NCSY invites the community to its Annual Bergen County Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday Feb 26^th, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the home of Alissa & Shimmie Horn - 465 Winthrop Rd, Teaneck.  Honoring Alyssa & Baruch Colton (Teaneck), Machla & Rabbi Ian Shaffer (Fair Lawn) and presenting Elliot Rothschild & Zahava Rothschild (Teaneck) with the Avot Ubanot Award.  For reservations, or to be listed in the Scroll of Honor, please visit www.njncsy.com or call Marissa at 201 862 0250.

*Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls Annual Scholarship Dinner will take place on Sat night, March 3, 2012 at Congregation Keter Torah. Please join us in honoring Gail & Terry Novetsky with our Founders Award, Dr. Aliza and Kalman Staiman as Parents of the Year and Dr. Rayzel Yaish, Mrs. Nechama Becker and Dr. Oshra Cohen with a Faculty Recognition Award.   Please call 201.833.4307 for more information.

*SAVE THE DATE: AIPAC’s 2012 Policy Conference March 4-6. For more information contact Ezra Lightman ezralightman@yahoo.com.

 

*BLUSH HAIR SALON is proud to partner with ZICHRON MENACHEM for a hair donating & fund raising event on Sunday, March 25^th 2012 from 10am to 4pm at Blush Salon, 3 Grand Ave. Englewood. Call: 201-568-2221 to schedule an appointment to donate your hair, go to www.Blushhairsalon.com.

 

*The Holocaust Commemoration Committee is seeking six families for “candle lighters” to participate in the program on April 19th at 7:30pm. For more information, contact Reggie Koenig at 201-838-5466 or regimk325@aol.com, Phyllis Eisenman at 201-838-5873 or pgjseise@aol.com, or Jeannette Malca at jeanettemalca@yahoo.comor 201-248-4648.

*Save The Date – Sharsheret  Annual Benefit on May 6,  at 10:30 am at the Marriott Glenpointe in Teaneck.

*NORPAC will be holding its annual mission to Washington DC on Wednesday May 9th. Reduced early bird registration fee until March 9th. Registration is open at norpac.net. Students 12 and up may attend if accompanied by a parent. Contact Reuven Escott or Zvi Plotzker for info.

 

*Reva Judas, founder, www.nechamah.org, will be taking a group to Israel on July 2-8, 2012. The 6-day trip is designed to provide support, counseling and inspiration for those who have experienced infant or pregnancy loss.  For trip details, call Reva Judas at 201.692.9302 or emailnechamacomfort@gmail.com.

 

If you have an announcement to add to the Shabbos announcement sheet e-mail it by 10 AM Thursday to: announcements@bethabraham.org

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