Young Israel Shomrai - Shabbos Shorts January 11 - 12, 2019 - 6 Shevat 5779 - Parshas Bo Light Candles by 4:47 - Havdalah 5:50

The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored this week anonymously Mazal Tov as Hakaras Hatov‚ for all that Yad Yehuda does for the • Jonathan Bart on the engagement of his nephew, Ari Krischer, son of Ellen & Shalom Krischer, of Teaneck, NJ, entire greater Washington community. to Karen Schaeffer, daughter of Debbie & Alan Schaeffer, of Memphis, TN. Mazal Tov also to grandmother, Frieda Bart, and the entire Bart, Krischer and Schaeffer families. Shabbos Schedule • Barbara Price and family on the occasion of the Bar YISE is dedicating this Shabbos to Yad Yehuda, a remarkable volunteer Mitzvah of her grandson, Shlomo Price, son of Lea & organization which brings much financial support to many in our Shul and the broader Greater Washington community. Each Shacharis Minyan will be addressed Rabbi Daniel Price of Passaic, NJ. Mazal Tov to all of the in some form. Please consider how you can be of help to this vital cause. aunts, uncles, and cousins. • Rena & Yoni Schwarz on the birth of a baby girl, Friday Night: Shoshana Rose (Shoshana Reizel). • Light Candles by 4:47 • Mincha: Ashkenazi: 4:50 Weekday Shiurim Sephardi: 4:45 Nusach Sefard: 4:50 • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Mussar Study Group for Women Shabbos Day: (spiritual self- improvement), Sundays at 9:30 AM, , will • Shacharis: take place this week in the Small Beis Medrash. Ashkenazi: 7:00, 8:00, 8:45, 9:15 Youth: 9:15 • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Gemara Shiur for Men, Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM, in the room behind the Sephardi: 7:45 Nusach Sefard: 7:00 Balcony, will not take place on Friday, January 18. • Mincha: • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Halacha Chabura for Men, Tuesday Ashkenazi: 2:30, 4:45 evenings at 8:00 PM, in the Small Beis Medrash. For Sephardi: 4:30 Nusach Sefard: 4:45 more details, please contact [email protected] • Shabbos Ends: 5:50 • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Nach Shiur, Wednesdays at 11:00 Divrei Torah: AM, in the Small Beis Medrash. • 8:45 Main Minyan, Sephardi Rabbi Rosenbaum • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Chumash Shiur for Women, • 8:00, 9:15 Rabbi Silver Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, in the room behind the Balcony. • Rabbi Silver’s Parsha Shiur for men & women, a mix of Kiddush Sponsors: Halacha and Aggada. Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. For more • Hashkamah/Nusach Sefard - “The Group” details, contact [email protected] • Sephardi Minyan - Bernice & Eddie Cohen on their daughter Reyna • GWCK Sunday Kollel Brunch and Learn for Men - Cohen's upcoming marriage to Eli Mamann and Shirli & Ofer Levi in honor Sunday mornings. Bagel brunch at 9:30 AM followed by of the marriage of their daughter Yuval to Avi Koslovsky. classes from 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM, will take place this • 8:45 Main Minyan - “The Haimish Kiddush Group” week in the Large Social Hall. Choose from classes: Shabbos Shiurim: • On the Same Page with Rabbi Menachem Winter • Parsha Discourses with Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman • Rabbi Tuvia Grauman - Rabbi Hyatt's Gemara Shiur, after Hashkamah Minyan, lower lobby • Unraveling the Navi with Rabbi Hillel Shaps • Rabbi Moshe Arzouan - Shiur after Sephardi Shacharit. • Sage Wisdom with Rabbi Moshe Sadwin • Mrs. Yocheved Arzouan - Shiur following the Rabbi’s Drasha, • Rabbi Yonatan Zakem’s Shiur for men & women, Pearls approximately 10:45 AM, behind the balcony. of Prayer, exploring the depth and meaning of our daily prayers. Sundays at 8:00 PM in the Social Hall. • Rabbi Levy - Shiur at 4:00 PM, Large Beis Medrash. • GWCK presents CLAS (Community Learning at • Rabbi Rosenbaum - Shiur after Mincha Shomrai) - 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM at YISE. For more information, please contact Rabbi Hillel Shaps, [email protected], 347-869-9361. YISE Programs and Listings • For Men: Dor L'Dor - The next Dor L'Dor will take place on Motzei Shabbos, January 12, at 7:00 PM in the YISE Social Hall! This Dor L’Dor is sponsored by Debbie and Jeff • Mondays: Rabbi Shaps - On The Same Page Weinstein and family in honor of Debbie’s mother’s Yahrzeit, Leah Bas Dovid. For • Tuesdays: Rabbi Winter - Torah Topics more info., please contact Michael Shimoff at [email protected] • Wednesdays: Rabbi Grossman - Reading Responsa Dispelling Myths Regarding Autism: Sunday, January 13, 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon. • Thursdays: Rabbi Sussman – Yesodei Hatorah YISE Small Social Hall. Autism, a developmental disorder that is growing in prevalence, • Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Shivti led by Rabbi affects social skills, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Awareness and Sussman. Rabbi Grossman will be presenting weekly understanding of autism increases the chances of early diagnosis and support. Learn lectures on the weekly topic. from an expert panel: the signs and symptoms of autism, the experience of parenting a • For Women: child with autism, techniques for teaching children with this diagnosis, the perspective of • Mondays: Mrs. Sara Malka Winter - Tehillim: An in- an openly autistic professional, and some Jewish insights on disabilities. Presented by depth analysis Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington. See the flyer for more information. • Rabbi Levy’s Amud Yomi Shiur, Sunday 6:25 AM-7:25 Senior Lunch - Wednesday, January 16, 12 Noon, Social Hall. DVD “The AM & Monday through Friday 6:25 AM - 7:10 AM in the Hope: The Rebirth of Israel” Part 2 room behind the Balcony. Rabbi’s Vacation - Rabbi Rosenbaum will be on vacation from Thursday, • The Golden Network Presents: Rabbi Barry January 17 through Thursday, January 24. Shaalos can be addressed to Rabbi Greengart’s Shiur on Daily Halachos for men & women, Silver, 917-363-5840. Anyone who needs to speak with Rabbi Rosenbaum Tuesdays 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM. regarding an urgent matter (including finances) can call the Shul office, 301- • Rabbi Yitzchak Scher’s Shiur for Men and Women: 593-4465, and Rabbi Rosenbaum will be contacted. 613? Appreciating Every One of Them! Tuesdays, 1:30 An Inspirational Shabbos Connecting through, Torah, Tefillah, and Song! PM - 2:15 PM, in the Small Beis Medrash. Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, February 1-2 at YISE. See the flyer for more info. • Rabbi Moshe Arzouan’s Advanced Gemara Shiur for and for sponsorship opportunities. To make reservations, call Simi Franco at Men, learning Maseches Kesubos, Wednesdays at 7:30 301-593-4465x403 or 301-346-8752 or email [email protected] PM in the Social Hall. YISE Youth YISE Programs and Listings (continued) Shomrai Preschool Presents: How Learning Happens: Why We Do What We Do. In recognition of Announcements the important purpose Bonei Olam serves for our community, the Shomrai Preschool event that was scheduled for the evening of February 24th is cancelled. Please contact Suri Kinzbrunner at The Youth Minyan will meet [email protected] for more information about Shomrai Preschool or to schedule a tour. this Shabbos at 9:15 AM sharp Save the Date! Shomrai Preschool Parent Teacher Organization invites the community to a lecture in the Small Beis Medrash, given by Rabbi Rosenbaum: “Perspectives on Raising a Jewish Child: Pitfalls and Challenges of Everyday followed by a Kiddush Living”, Sunday, March 24, 8:00 PM in the Small Social Hall. Open to the entire community. If you have sponsored by the Youth questions, contact Moshe Kaplan at [email protected] Minyan. Long-time member Suzanne Stern is moving from Ring House to Landow House in the same complex. She'd like to keep in touch and visit with her old friends. Her phone number is the same (301-230-6583). Please join us this week for Her new apartment is at 1799 East Jefferson Drive, apartment 123. groups: Helping Hands Across Kemp Mill is a part of YISE's Chesed Committee. The program is a service to 2-5 year-olds 9:30 AM - end of help members undergoing serious medical crises. We are always looking for volunteers to help. By signing 8:45 minyan in the youth room up, you are not committing to help with anything specific. To be a part of this program by helping with behind the Balcony. 1st-4th meals, visitation, shopping, childcare, etc., contact: Melanie Karlin, 301-681-4740, [email protected] grade 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM at or Miriam Friedman, 301-754-1517, [email protected] the . Walking group The Rachel Bassan Horwitz Fund is used for medical needs in our area, elsewhere in the US, and in leaves at 10:00 AM. Girls meet Israel. Our funds are depleting and in order to continue this much needed medical fund your financial help is needed! Tax deductible contributions may be made payable to: YISE Charity SPECIAL Fund, c/o in the main lobby. Boys meet Norma Burdett, 11720 Lovejoy St., Silver Spring, MD 20902. Earmark: Bassan Fund. For more outside the Social Hall. Please information: Norma Burdett, 301-593-5964 or Pearl Bassan, 301-649-3137. pick up child(ren) promptly. Shiurim from Rabbi Gedaliah Anemer, ZT”L, are available at http://audio.yise.org Community Programs and Listings Snif - This Shabbos, January 12, 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM. 2nd - 6th graders at KMS. Additionally, during regular Snif for kids, parents are invited to experience what Bnei Akiva is all about with some fun learning games led by our visiting Bnei Akiva Bogrim. Walking Groups leave YISE at 3:05 and return at 5:00. Rabbi Marvin Goldman's Shiur at University Towers - Shabbos, January 12, at 1121 University Blvd. West, Apt. 516, at 3:00 PM Post High School Girls Shiur - Tuesday nights, 8:00 PM at the Pepper home, 1101 North Belgrade Rd. Tuesday, January 15, the Shiur will be given by Rabbi Lopiansky. Music Class for Babies and Toddlers, Ages 0 - 4 - Sunday, January 13, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM at Berman Hebrew Academy. Coffee, bagels, and schmoozing for the grown-ups and snacks for the kiddos too. Have fun, stay warm, and get a little taste of the Berman Hebrew Academy Preschool. RSVP to Elana Stein at 301-962-9400 or [email protected] Free Job Search Webinars: • LinkedIn 101, Tuesday, January 15, 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM • USAJOBS - Creating a Profile to Get You Noticed, Sunday, January 27, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM. For more information and to register, please visit www.FederalJobResults.com/events Kemp Mill Toastmasters - Wednesday, January 16, 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM in the YISE Small Social Hall. See what Toastmasters is all about and find out how you can become a more confident communicator & leader. Contact Debbie Katz at [email protected] for more info. Communal Response to Trauma – Sunday, January 20, 10:30 AM with Rabbi Simkha Weintraub, LCSW, at the of Greater Washington, 6101 Executive Blvd., #200, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Chevra Kadisha Tahara Training - The Chevra Kadisha invites all community members to come learn about the Tahara process from Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, the president of the National Association of Chevra Kadisha (NACK). Training will take place on Sunday, January 20, at YISE. General training session 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Session for leaders and those who wish to learn more about becoming a Tahara leader from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. The Chevra Kadisha strongly encourages all Chevra volunteers and community members who wish to join the Chevra Kadisha to come and get a better understanding of our work. 2019 Ari Zymelman Parenting Conversation - “Overcoming Childhood Anxiety: A Family Approach to Taming the Worries” - presented by Milton Gottesman of the Nation’s Capital, featuring Dr. Dan Shapiro, Tuesday, January 29, Kay and Robert Schattner Center North Campus, 6045 16th Street, NW. RSVP at www.miltongottesman.org or call (202) 882-4747 Yad Yehuda Breakfast - Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington serves our community through Tomchei Shabbos, Capital Kosher Pantry, and Emergency Financial Relief. Show your support at the Yad Yehuda Breakfast on February 3, 9:30 AM, honoring Mrs. Susan Koss. For more details, go to www.yadyehuda.org/brunch.html Chevra Kadisha Zayin Adar Dinner It has become the custom of Chevrai Kadisha worldwide to mark the Yahrzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu by gathering for a festive community meal. The Men's and Women's Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington invites the entire community to a dinner in recognition of the work of the Chevra. Monday, February 11, 7:00 PM at YISE. For more information and to make reservations, please visit: www.chevrakadishagw.org/zayin-adar-dinner.html An Evening to Benefit Bonei Olam of Greater Washington – Sunday, February 24, 7:00 PM, at the home of Dr. Aviva & Mr. Meir Kramer, 701 Yeatman Parkway, Silver Spring, MD. Featured speaker: Dr. Michael Levy, co-founder, Shady Grove Fertility. Video message: Rabbi Shlomo Bochner, founder, Bonei Olam. Hear a personal account of one woman’s struggle and subsequent miracle, “Journey of Challenge + Joy”. All proceeds to benefit local couples in the greater Washington area. Light refreshments, Chinese appetizers and desserts. No cost to attend. For more information, contact [email protected] IZUN provides financial education and decision-making support - IZUN's trained confidential counselors help you examine your budget and review options to sustain financial stability. IZUN is a resource for families of all income levels that choose to take a forward look at their finances. Email us at [email protected], or call (240) 433-3944. Kollel Dirshu Silver Spring is learning Maseches Nazir. Learn in the morning (5:45 AM - 6:30 AM) or in the evening (9:00 PM - 10:00 PM) at the Boys Yeshiva. For more info, please contact Rabbi Eli Reingold at 301-996-5910 or Ranon Cortell at 240-277-2730. Daf Yomi meets in the Yeshiva Beis Medrash - Sunday at 6:30 AM, Monday through Thursday at 9:00 PM, and Shabbos at 10:30 AM. Learn Mishnah Brurah Hilchos Shabbos in 18 Months - Shiur for men with Rabbi Eli Reingold. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 - 8:45 PM at the Boys Yeshiva. Questions? Rabbi Reingold at 301-996-5910. Yad Yehuda's Capital Kosher Pantry needs donations of kosher food items to fill its shelves. To make it simple to donate, we have set up online “Wish Lists” at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Target.com. Much like a wedding registry, our Wish Lists are regularly updated to help the community choose and donate the items that the pantry currently needs. Items are shipped directly to the Capital Kosher Pantry, usually with no shipping fee. Feel free to take advantage of any online sales you may find on relevant pantry items, but please verify that they have reliable kosher supervision. For links to the Pantry Wish Lists, please visit www.yadyehuda.org/pantry-wishlist Please support this important community resource and pass this information to your friends and family! For more information about the Capital Kosher Pantry, visit www.yadyehuda.org/kosher-pantry Thanks so much for your ongoing support! Daily Halacha Program from Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold - Receive one every day in your inbox. Visit dvarhalacha.com and click “Sign Up.” Shmiras Halashon - Rabbi Levy’s Shiur for men in Shmiras Halashon, weekday afternoons, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 609 Hyde Rd. Clean out your closets! DOR L’DOR At Young Israel Shomrai Emunah! Drop off gently used clothing any size, A Family Chevrusah-style Learning in a fun environment coats, shoes, belts, purses, bed linens, towels, fabric Delicious Pizza! drapes, and stuffed animals (no toys, InteracƟve Discussions! pillows, household goods) Raŋe of ExciƟng Prizes!

Men’s, women’s, 5779 Motzei Shabbos Times: children’s / infant’s November 17 — 6:45 pm JANUARY 13 @ KMS FROM clothing and shoes December 1 — 6:45 pm 11:00 AM-1:00 PM December 15 — 6:45 pm Can’t get to KMS on December 29 — 6:45 pm KMS, YISE, & NCSY JOINT 1/13? Drop off at 903 January 12 — 7:00 pm Holborn St. Silver CLOTHING & MORE DRIVE Spring, MD until January 19 — 7:00 pm Collection for CHANA 10:30AM 1/13 February 2 — 7:15 pm CHANA is a Jewish response to domestic violence. Drop off your items at 903 Holborn St. Silver Spring, MD through Sunday, February 16 — 7:30 pm January 13 until 10:30 AM. After that drop off at KMS until 1:00PM KEMP MILL SYNAGOGUE 11910 Kemp Mill Road sharp. To volunteer or for information contact: Miriam Friedman March 2 — 7:50 pm Silver Spring, MD 20902 [email protected] To sponsor this program, please [email protected] contact Michael Shimoff at January 13, 2019 [email protected] 11:00AM – 1:00PM

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! Dispelling the Myths Reservations of Autism A Case Study in Diversity & Inclusiveness Limited Approximately 2 percent of the population is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The common signs include challenges in social skills, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Key Takeaways: • Recognize the signs and symptoms of ASD and how it is diagnosed • Learn how schools seek to maximize quality of life and independence of students. • Hear from a parent about the experience of raising a child with autism • Hear from a successful professional who is open about his autism • Glean some Jewish insights on all disabilities Speakers: Opening remarks by Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum, Rabbi of Young Israel Shomrai Emunah Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, February 1-2, 2019 at Young Israel Shomrai Emunah David Black, a pediatric neuropsychologist & scientist, and an expert in ASD Rachel Sushner, Sulam’s Upper School Chair, a recognized inclusion • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • education program Eliane Wesley, mother of Jeremy, a young adult with autism Thought Elegant, enjoyable OPEN TO ALL! Inspiring Steve Lieberman, a legislative aide to a U.S. Senator provoking catered Friday Night tefillos led family dinner Mini- lectures (Friday Night and Shabbos) Sunday, January 13 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. by Kollel Scholars Affordable Pricing (thanks to our sponsors): Learning Adult: $22 | Children (3 to 7) $12 | Children under 3: free and zemiros Young Israel Shomrai Emunah, Small Social Hall of the Greater Please make check payable to: Sessions baal Washington Greater Washington Community Kollel by special guest 1132 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 AND tefillah and singer Community TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, please call Mrs. Simi Franco at A Delicious Organized by Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington6XODPand Kollel 301-593-4465x403 or 301-346-8752 Young Israel Shomrai Emunah. Co-sponsored by Kemp Mill or email [email protected] Dessert Buffet Synagogue, Silver Spring Jewish Center, Kehilas Ohr Hatorah and Ruach- Simcha of Silver Spring, South East Hebrew Congregation and Chabad of Silver Spring. SPONSORSHIP filled Oneg OPPORTUNITIES Leiner Sign language interpreter available on request. Please notify Lianne Heller at [email protected] • AVAILABLE • Shabbos by January 10, 2018, if interested. $7,500 ...... Diamond Sponsor immediately Stay tuned $5,000 ...... Platinum Sponsor following the Seudah for more $1,000 ...... Shabbaton Sponsor information! For more information contact: The Greater Washington Community Kollel $500 ...... Tefillah Sponsor 10900 Lockwood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901 • 301.593.4260 • www.gwckollel.org $180 ...... Seudah Sponsor Rosh Kollel Rabbi Menachem Winter - 301.213.6504 • [email protected] $50 ...... Gold sponsor Shomrai Preschool Parent Teacher Organization invites the community

Perspectives on Raising a Jewish Child

Pitfalls and Challenges of Everyday Living

Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum

Sunday, March 24, 2019 8:00 pm Young Israel Shomrai Emunah 1132 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland Small Social Hall

Appropriate for parents of nursery-aged children

Community Programs and Listings (continued) The Value of Modesty - Rabbi Levy’s Shiur for women, based on text by Rav Shimshon Dovid Pincus ZT”L. Alternate Sundays, 7:00 PM, 609 Hyde Rd. Silver Spring Gemachim - For a complete list: gemachexchange.com Confidential Support and Friendship Group is being formed by The Golden Network. This group is geared towards Jewish women whose spouses are living at home or are in a medical facility and are affected by a chronic illness or suffer from a cognitive condition. If you are interested in joining this group please contact: Rabbi Shmuel Leigh 301-732-1773 [email protected], Mrs. Hedy Peyser, MSW, [email protected] or Mrs. Esther Dziadek [email protected]

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday The Week Ahead January 13 January 14 January 15 January 16 January 17 January 18 Ashkenazi 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 6:15, 6:45, 7:35, 8:30 6:30, 6:55, 7:35, 8:30 6:30, 6:55, 7:35, 8:30 6:15, 6:45, 7:35, 8:30 6:30, 6:55, 7:35, 8:30 Shacharis Sephardi 7:30 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 Mincha / Ashkenazi 4:55 4:55 / 7:30 4:55 / 7:30 4:55 / 7:30 4:55 / 7:30 See Shabbos Maariv Sephardi 4:50 4:50 4:50 4:50 4:50 schedule Halachic Times: Earliest Talis and Tefillin: 6:30 AM, Latest Krias Shma: 9:51 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:50 PM Next Shabbos Upcoming Events January 18 - 19, 2019 - 13 Shevat 5779 Motzei Shabbos, Jan. 12 Dor L’Dor, 7:00 PM, Social Hall Sunday, January 13 Making Sense of Autism, 10:30 AM, Social Hall Parshas Beshalach Sunday, January 13 Clothing Drive, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, KMS Light Candles by 4:54 - Havdalah 5:57 Wednesday, January 16 Senior Lunch, 12 Noon, Social Hall Friday Night: Shabbos, February 1-2 An Inspirational Shabbos with GWCK • Light Candles by 4:54 • Mincha: Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Wednesday, January 16 at 12:00 Noon Ashkenazi: 4:55 Sephardi: 4:50 Nusach Sefard: 4:55 Submit items for the Shabbos Shorts to: [email protected] Shabbos Day: Office Phone: 301-593-4465 Office Fax: 301-593-2330 • Shacharis: Eruv line: 301-593-5561 E-Mail: [email protected] Ashkenazi: 7:00, 8:00, 8:45, 9:15 Youth: 9:15 Website: www.yise.org Sephardi: 7:45 Nusach Sefard: 7:00 Office Hours: • Mincha: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ashkenazi: 2:30, 4:50 Sephardi: 4:35 Nusach Sefard: 4:50 Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum Sammy Franco - President • Maariv/Havdalah: 5:57 Rabbi Binyamin Silver - Asst. Rabbi Simi Franco - Office Manager