Korach

June 26th-27th/ 5 Tammuz

Friday June 26th	Shabbos	Weekdays	Next Friday July 3rd
Shacharis          5:05v/ 6:30/7:10 am   Plag                              6:57 pm Plag Mincha                  6:42 pm Mincha                          7:00 pm Zman Mincha                 8:15 pm   Candles                        8:14 pm   Repeat krias shema after  9:22 pm	Shacharis   Hashkama                            7:15 am   Main Shul                               8:45 am   Parent/Child                           9:15 am   SZKS                                      9:12 am   Daf                                            7:05 pm Chumash Rashi/Seuda Shlish  7:05 pm Mincha                                      8:05 pm Maariv                                       9:14 pm Shabbos Ends                          9:22 pm	Shacharis   Sun           5:06v/6:50/7:10/8:00/8:45 am   Mon                              5:06v/6:20/7:10 am   Tue                              5:06v/6:30/7:10 am   Wed                        5:06v/6:30/7:10 am   Thur                        5:07v/6:20/7:10 am     Sun, Mon Mincha                1:45/8:20 pm Mon-Th Mincha/Maariv               8:20 pm   Maariv S-W                      9:05/10:00 pm	Shacharis  (Legal Holiday)       5:07v/ 6:50/8:00/8:45 am   Plag                                  6:57 pm Plag Mincha                   6:42 pm Mincha                             7:00 pm Zman Mincha                   8:15 pm   Candles                         8:13 pm

 

FROM OUR RAV:

 

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

 

Mazel tov to Lori and Barry Frank and family on the birth of a grandson, born to Tova and Ephraim Polakoff. Tegadluhu letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim.

 

Mazel tov to Chaye & Jackie Feigenbaum and family on the birth of Gila Henna, born to Aaron & Malki Feigenbaum.  Tegadluha letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim.

 

Mazel tov to Elissa and Dr. Barry Finkelstein and family on the bas mitzvah of Tehila which will iy”h be celebrated this week.. Taalee maaloh maaloh bemaalos hatorah vehayira.

 

Mazel tov to Hannah and Rav Elchanan Dulitz and family on the bar mitzvah of Roni which will be celebrated iy"h in yerushalayim this week. Taaleh maaloh maaloh bemaalos hatorah vehayira.

 

Mazel Tov to Rachael and Brian Platt and family on the birth of a baby girl. Tegadluha letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim.

 

Mazel tov to Dr. Dov and Blimi (Sigler) Kroopnick on their wedding this past week. Ya'aleh hazivug yofe and may they find happiness and health in their new home.

 

Mazel tov to Yonatan and Avigayil Chudnoff upon finnishing sefer Yehoshua for the first time.  Lechu mecheil el cheil.

 

Save the date! Shabbos, July 11th we will iy"h have a seuda shilishis to celebrate the aliyah of many of our families this summer. 

 

Save the date! The Yeshiva Gedolah of Teaneck will be holding its annual fundraising dinner on July 19 and our shul will be prominently and proudly featured with Leah and Reuven Escott as the guests of honor, Dr. AZ Rapps as the community service awardee, Rivkie and Rav Elchonon Grunwald as the Harbotzas Torah awardees and chaired by Ron Stern.  Please make every attempt to be involved in supporting this makom torah as it continues under the leadership of Rav Eliyahu Roberts to impact our community.

 

We thank Tzipora Ross and Rivki Schwartz for organizing this week’s Shabbos Hospitality program. I am sure it took many hours of planning to bring it to fruition and I am sure that it will contribute significantly to establishing warm and meaningful relationships within the shul.  

 

SHABBOS SHIURIM:

 

·          Rav Tanchum continues the post- hashkomo shiur on Chukkas Akkum

·          Daf at  7:05 pm

·          Shiur and Oneg for Junior high school girls (Grades 6-8) with Rav Tanchum Cohen at 5:30pm at the Klamens, 780 Washburn Street Topic: Adulthood Mitzvos and the Higher-Deeper Connection

·          Chumash Rashi/Seuda Shlishis at 7:05 pm

·          The shiur between mincha and maariv will focus on “Recession She’alos:  Selling the Store-Shabbos Business Arrangements”

 

All 6th grade boys: Please join us for an oneg shabbos at our home, 312 Briarcliffe Road at 3:30 pm.

 

All HS boys are invited to an end-of-year tisch this Friday evening at 9:30 pm at the Cohens (56 Harriet Ave., Bergenfield).

 

 WEEKDAY SHIURIM :

 

Sunday morning with Rabbi Sobolofsky after 7:10 am

Monday-  8:00 pm-Makos we will iy"h begin at 8:00 pm in the Youth Center and break at 8:20 for mincha and resume following mincha.

Tuesday- Dinim and dinner with the doctor after 9:05 maariv

Thursday- Chabura with Dr. Barry Finkelstein at 9:15 pm

 

We will have iy"h opportunities to set up summer shiurim for our children thru the summer. Please let me know via the shul e-mail (administrator@bethabraham.org) of your interest.

 

Thank you to Yocheved and Nathan Lindenbaum and Tovah and Daniel Reich for sponsoring the learning and shiurim in the shul this upcoming week l'elui nishmas Chaim Natan Natah ben Naftali Zvi, their great-grandfather, and to Miriam and Mark Taber for sponsoring in memory of Mark’s mother, Chana Bayla Bas Pinchas Eliezer.

 

We would also like to thank Marc Rosenbaum for all of his efforts in coordinating the learning sponsorships in the shul over the past 3 years. We sincerely appreciate all of the time he has put into this program. We wish Marc and Beth much hatzlacha with their move to Eretz Yisrael in the upcoming weeks. We would like to welcome Josh Gelernter to the sponsorship team and are looking forward to the continued success of the program in the future. For sponsorship opportunities please contact Dov Adler at dov.adler@us.pwc.com or Josh Gelernter at Josh.Gelernter@ey.com.  

FROM THE PRESIDENT:

 

As my first term comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of those who have helped me through what has definitely been a learning experience.  I also wanted to acknowledge the efforts of Uri Jacobs, Aaron Kornbluth, Marc Rosenbaum and Heshie Schulhof, who for reasons of term limits or time zone changes have stepped down from the Board, and I hope that they will continue to lend their time and talents to the Shul.  Finally, thanks to all of those members of the incoming Board, I am looking forward to working with all of you during the coming year.

 

Reminder:  The first deadline for Yomim Noraim seating reservations is July 1^st.  While the mailing containing the forms went out,  the forms have been sent by e-mail to the entire Shul and are also available on the Shul website and in the box outside the office.  Please be mindful of the fact that, absent an alternative arrangement, forms will only be processed if accompanied by payment in full and if you are a member in good standing.  Please use this opportunity to clear up old balances.

 

If you are carrying a balance, please help us cover our expenses by paying down your balance.  As always, if you are in need of an arrangement or wish to discuss a payment plan, please contact Brian Gopin or Sam Levi.

 

FROM ADULT EDUCATION:

 

Daf Yomi on Shabbos (BM 63) after hashkama and one hour before mincha.

 

This coming Sunday, June 28, after the 8am minyan at Congregation Beth Abraham, Mr. Gavriel Sanders, Former Protestant minister and Missionary will discuss:  “A Minister’s Journey to Judaism”.   Sponsored by Yad L’Achim-The foremost anti-missionary organization in Israel. Please join us to listen to an inspiring narration of a “Ger Tzedek” and support Yad L’Achim’s great work of saving Jews from missionaries and Arab assimilation.  A light breakfast will be served.

 

FROM THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT:

 

Beginning this week, groups for children who were in Nursery through First Grade this past year will be held in the old youth center.  Groups will start at 9:15. We are in the process of making plans for groups for the upcoming year and are looking for new substitute youth leaders. Anyone who will be going into 7th - 12th grade can apply by sending an email to bethabrahamyouth@gmail.com.

 

The Parent/Child minyan will be making a siyum/kiddush this Shabbos Parshas Korach (June 27th) to honor & celebrate the accomplishments of their learning together this year. 

 

Thank you to those who volunteered this week for Shabbos Afternoon Learning program. To volunteer in the future please contact Aryeh Morris (aryeh.morris@gmail.com) or Aviva Distenfeld (aviva.distenfeld@gmail.com).

 

1st grade boys: Shlomo Gellman, 166 Frederick Place from 4:00-4:45.

4th grade boys (and their parents)-Siyum and learning at John Pall Park (next to the shul) at 5:00pm.  In case of rain- at the Motechins, 41 Highgate Terrace.

 

Day	Time	Location	Given by	Topic
Shabbos afternoon	One hr before Shabbos mincha	312 Briarcliffe Road	Rav Yaakov Neuburger	Chumash Rashi
Shabbos Daf Yomi	After Hashkama, 1 hour before Mincha	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rotating	Bava Metziah
Shabbos Chabura	After Hashkama	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rabbi Tanchum Cohen	Chukas Akkum
Shabbos afternoon	Btwn Mincha &  Maariv	Cong. Beth Abraham	Paul Koppel	Mishanyos Group for Boys
Nach Yomi	S-Th after 9:05 maariv, Fri after Maariv in shul and before Maariv in BM, 20 min. before Shabbos mincha	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rotating	Iyov
Weekday Daf Yomi	Sun:7:30am, Mon, Thu 5:30am Tues, Wed & Fri 5:40am	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rotating	Bava Metziah
Sunday	After 7:10 shacharis	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rav Zvi Sobolofsky	Tefilin
Sunday	7:00 – 8:00 pm	Yeshiva Gedolah	Avos U’Banim	Father/Son Learning
Sun-Thur, Shabbos	9:30 pm, 40 min. before Mincha	Cong. Rinat Yisrael	Rabbi Ezra Wiener	Amud Yomi (Pesachim)
Kollel Boker	6:20 am T, W, F	Cong. Bnai Yeshurun	Rav Zvi Sobolofsky	T, W-Gittin; F-Divrei Halacha/Parsha
Monday – Friday	6:00 am (5:50am on M/Th)	Cong. Beth Abraham		Amud Yomi (Yoma)
Monday	8:00 pm	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rav Neuburger	Gemara Makos
Tuesday	8:30 pm	Cong. Bnai Yeshurun	Rav Meir Goldwicht	Parshat Hashavua
Tuesday	9:00 pm	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rabbi Dr. Howie Apfel	Hilchos Shabbos
Wednesday	8:30 pm	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rebbetzin Neuburger/Rav Neuburger/Guest Speakers	Various Topics
Thursday	8:00 pm	Cong. Beth Abraham	Rabbi Elozor Preil	Maseches Brachos
Thursday	9:00 pm	Cong. Bnai Yeshurun	Rav Hershel Schachter	Maseches Brachos (Perek 1)
Thursday	9:20 pm	Cong. Beth Abraham	Dr. Barry Finkelstein	Hilchos Bishul B’Shabbos

 

COMMUNITY NEWS, CHESSED, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

We have received complaints from our neighbors that the streets where shul attendees park their cars are strewn with litter. Please be mindful to clean up after yourselves so as not to create a chilul hashem.

 

Summer Chesed Opportunities Available! Calling all teens!  Are you good with kids, great with babies or a whiz at checkers?  Do you have two or three spare hours a week over the summer to help out? Looking for a grassroots bar/bat mitzvah project close to home where you can really make a difference? Learn some new skills?  Make someone’s day?  Just let us know what you love to do and when you are available.  We’ll set you up with someone who can use an extra pair of hands.  No minimum sign up, availability for boys and girls. Guaranteed S’char in Olam Haba! Call or email Karen Kirschenbaum-201 501 0252 and Pnina Salomon-201 384 0398 pninalex@verizon.net. for more information.

 

*Please keep your donations to "Down The Aisle" - Kallah Gift G'mach coming. We are collecting new, extra or unwanted wedding and hostess gifts.  Teaneck/Bergenfield drop-off: Naomi, 11 Hampton Court, 201-385-4118.  Passaic and Monsey drop-offs available.

 

*Hosting a simcha in your home? The Teaneck Simcha Gemach has chairs, tables and coat racks available for loan. Email TeaneckSimcha@yahoo.com.

 

*Yeshiva Gedolah 1) Avos Ubonim - followed by Maariv 2) Evening daf yomi at 8:15 pm (3) Rav Eli Roberts' Thurs. evening Chumash shiur at the Wohlfarths (1249 W Laurelton Pkwy) 7:45- 8:30 pm.

 

*The students of The Sinai School are offering a free local shaatnez and tevilas keilim service to community members.  A convenience fee of $2 will provide door to door service.  For more information or to schedule a pick-up contact Rochel Weitzman RRodina@sinaischool.org or 646-701-1255.

 

The MMY Alumnae Association presents a morning Yom Iyun open to men and women of the community (including high school students) THIS Sunday, June 28 / 6 Tamuz, at Congregation Beth Abraham. Breakfast and divrei peticha at 9 am, followed by shiurim given by Rabbi Alan Haber, Rabbi David Katz, and Mrs. Mali Brofsky, as well as Mrs. Sara Monk and Mrs. Lynn Kraft. Suggested donation: $10. Please RSVP: office@mmy.org.il

 

*Yeshivas Ohr Yosef - Torah High School Of Bergen County’s Second Annual Scholarship Breakfast honoring Dr. And Mrs. Herbert Dardik with a special address by Rav Aharon Feldman, Shlita, on Sunday, June 28 at 10:30 am at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Baruki Cohen, 40 Lydecker Street, Englewood. Breakfast Chairs: Michael & Rachel Dube.  Presentation by: Dr. Ibrahim M. Ibrahim announcing the new Dardik Biology Research Laboratory at Yeshivas Ohr Yosef. Yeshivas Ohr Yosef, Kehillat Kesher, 2 Engle Street, Tenafly 07670  For more information please call the Yeshiva at 201-921-4921 or e-mail to: rabbihg@yahoo.com

 

*Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future Summer Youth Programs for boys and girls in Teaneck at Keter Torah from June 29 - August 6.  Chavruta learning:  Monday – Thursday 5:30pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm (*other times available upon request.  Prices significantly reduced for 2009)Parsha & Pizza on Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm (1st-8th grade boys and girls); $6 per session. M&M Mishnah Madness-Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm (1st-8th grade boys and girls); $6 per session.  All programs will take place at Keter Torah, 600 Roemer Avenue, Teaneck.  To register for a Chavruta or any of our programs or for more information, please contact Adam Hertzberg at 917.583.9231 or adhertzberg@gmail.com.

*Please join Congregations Arzei Darom, Netivot Shalom and Shaare Tefillah on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:00 p.m., when they host Sgt. Benjamin Anthony (res.), the founder of Our Soldiers Speak, an organization that proudly represents the soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces to the world outside of Israel, strengthening the link with Jewish Diaspora communities. This program will be held at Arzei Darom, located at 725 Queen Anne Road.  Mincha will begin at 8:00 p.m., followed by our featured speaker, maariv and light refreshments.  For more information, please contact Rena Schlussel at rgdkey@optonline.net.  There is no cost for this program, however a $5 contribution per person would be greatly appreciated.  All proceeds will go to Our Soldiers Speak.

 

*An evening of Torah Study on the occasion of the first Yahrzeit of ALIZA ESRAL, a”h:  Speaker:  Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter, Topic: “Judaism and Art:  Aesthetics and Emotions” on Sunday, July 5th, at Congregation Rinat Yisrael, 389 West Englewood Ave., Teaneck, at 6:30 PM in the main shul.

*Another Ahavas Yisroel Women's Group is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 7th at 9:30am for about 1 hour and meet for 6 consecutive Tuesdays.   The goal of the meetings is to create a greater sense of Ahavas Yisroel within our families, community and the Jewish Community as a whole.  During these meetings we will learn the "The Code of Jewish Conduct." by Yitzchok Silver.  The book deals with mitzvos bein adam lechoaveiro, the Torah's guidelines to interpersonal relationships. Contact Risa Lamm, 201-837-.2160 or Sharon Lynn, 201-385-2575 for the meeting place and any questions you may have.

 

*JLE- The Jewish Learning Experience begins its summertime lecture series on July 8th with a lecture by Rabbi Baum of CongregationKeter Torah speaking on “Memory in Jewish Practice and Thought”. The series will continue through the end of July and include lectures by Rabbi David Pietruszka and Rabbi Moshe Yasgur as well. Free of Charge. For more info contact Rabbi Pietruszka 800-71-JEWISH or got to www.jle.org.

 

*We invite you to attend a free series of workshops on financial and personal and family health. Beating the Economy: Tools for Living Well in Tough Times- A Free Workshop Series on Financial and Emotional Health by Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson on Wednesdays July 8 and 15, 7-9pm at 1485 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.

 

*Yeshiva Gedolah Annual Dinner Sun. 7/19/09 at Bnai Yeshurun.  Guests of Honor: Reuven & Leah Escott; Community Service - Dr. AZ Rapps; Harbotzas Torah – Rabbi & Mrs. Wlchonon Gunwald; Keser Shem Tov - Berkowitz; Dedication - in Memory of Mr. Martin Altman A"H.  See http://tinyurl.com/ygt-dinner09 <http://tinyurl.com/ygt-dinner09>  or call Rabbi Roberts at 833-5920.

 

*Jewish Medical Ethics Conference-Thursday August 20th - Sunday August 23^rd at the foot of the Majestic Laurentian Peaks at the inspired mountain chateau Fairmont Tremblant, Quיbec.  Featuring Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Rabbi Michael Broyde, Rabbi Dr. Aaron E. Glatt, Dr. Beni Gesundheit, Dr. Cliff Librach and Rabbi Dr. Avraham Steinberg. CME credits have been applied for Lectures • Shiurim • Panel discussions • Text based learning.  Topics include: Stem cell, cloning, advances in fertility, genetic screening, living wills, end of life issues, Shabbat and the physician/patient financial issues and health care.  For further information and registration call 1.866.633.5770 or visit www.torahinmotion.org/medical.

 

 

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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