Torah | Wisdom | Community

Education and Learning Opportunities at Lincoln Square Synagogue 5777 | Winter-Spring 2016-17 Clergy and Religious Leadership

Rabbi Shaul Robinson | Senior Rabbi

Rabbi Josh Rosenfeld | Assistant Rabbi

Cantor Sherwood Goffin | Senior Chazzan

Cantor Yanky Lemmer | Chazzan

Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald | Rabbi, Beginners’ Program

Ms. Talia Molotsky | Community Scholar Intern

Jacob Bernstein | Rabbinic Intern

Mark Weingarten | Rabbinic Intern Special Events and Speakers @LSS ● Scholar in Residence Shabbat | Rav Jeffrey Saks of ATID and WebYeshiva | Parshat Bereishit, Oct. 28-29 ● Manhattan Challah Bake | Together w/ The Shabbos Project | Thursday, Nov. 10 ● Kristallnacht Commemoration Talk | Rabbi Charlie Savenor | Parshat Vayera, Nov. 19 ● Seudah Shlishit with Rav Jesse Horn, Ra”M Yeshivat Hakotel | Parshat Vayeitzei, Nov. 19 ● Tischen with Chazzan Lemmer | Begins Parshat Vayetzei, Dec. 9 Special Events and Speakers @LSS, ctn’d ● Friday Night Warmth - Kiddush & Mini-Shiur after Kabbalat

Shabbat | Alternating Winter Shabbatot | LSS Clergy ● LSS Community Learning Event with Special Speakers | December 25th ● Jonathan Spanbock Memorial Lecture | Professor Michael Helfand of Pepperdine Law School | Parshat Terumah, March 3-4 ● LSS Visiting Scholar Series | Rav Nati Helfgot, Congregation Netivot Shalom and Chair of Talmud Department at SAR High School | 8 Special Sessions on Megillat Esther | Beginning Jan. 17th ● RIETS Chag ha-Semikha Scholar in Residence | Rav Baruch Simon A Lincoln Square Synagogue Week at a Glance...

Every week at LSS is filled with opportunities for spiritual growth - Shiurim, lectures, classes, and special events catering to our diverse community and beyond, from the beginner to the most advanced level.

From Sunday to Motza’ei Shabbat there is something for everyone. Sunday ● Coffee + Responsa | Rabbi Josh Rosenfeld | 9.15 - 9.45 am

(Second Season) Join Rabbi Rosenfeld on Sunday mornings after 8.30 am services for a journey through the fascinating and compelling world of rabbinic responsa literature, navigating the historical, sociological, and psychological nuances of the Halakhic process through study of a seminal responsum each week - all accompanied by a strong cup of delicious coffee or tea. [Sponsorships Available] Monday ● Special Learning Series | Rabbinic Intern Jacob Bernstein | Dates TBA ● Chug Ivrit - Learn & Practice Conversational Hebrew | Led by UWS Shaliach Hai Piasezky | Begins 7.00 pm

● Jewish Living Workshop | Led by Bill and Hadassa Greenbaum | 7.30 - 8.30 pm The Jewish Living Workshop, a 10 session series, is a "hands-on" experience, we learn by doing. The workshop is free; register at [email protected] or www.lss.org Tuesday ● Gemara b’Shana | Rabbi Shaul Robinson | 7.15 - 8.30 pm

The Bruce Rithlotz z”l Talmud Project: This class is a unique concept in Torah Learning - each year we study an ENTIRE tractate of Talmud, from beginning to end. The class is paced to both cover ground and also explore selected issues in greater detail.The class is given live in Shul, and also broadcast over Webyeshiva.org - a wonderful portal for Torah learning. Each class will be followed up by discussions by email and social media, which will allow the learning to continue all week!

Last year we studied Masechet Ta'anit, and the siyum we made on the Sunday before Yom Kippur was a joyous occasion.

This year, we will be studying Masechet Megillah - a fascinating tractate to do with the laws of Purim as well as many of the laws of Shul and daily Prayer. Tuesday ctn’d ● The Marilyn and Sam Isler Studies in the Weekly Torah Portion | Rabbi Shaul Robinson | 10.30 - 11.30 am

● LSS Beit Midrash Tanach Survey: The Books of Adultery, Incest, Rebellion: The Mini-Series Learning with Samuel and Kings | 7.00 - 8.00 pm | Travails of David, the Greatest Rabbinic Intern Mark Facilitated by Marcy Zwecker and Jewish King | Led by Ron Platzer | Weingarten and Community Robin Mitchnick 7.05 - 8.05 pm Intern Talia Molotsky | 7.00 -

8.00 | Topics and Dates TBA A great story, complex characters, (Meets in a private residence, please a subtle, sophisticated text. call office for details)

Rabbi Nathaniel (Nati) Helfgot was ordained by RIETS and holds an MA in Education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Yeshiva University. He is the Chair of the Department of Talmud and Rabbinics at SAR High School. Previously, Rabbi Helfgot was the Chair of the Departments of Bible and Jewish Thought at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah.

He has served as editor of several journals. Rabbi Helfgot is a much-sought after speaker and his articles have appeared in Tradition, Tehumin, Jewish Action, Ten-Daat, Beit Yitzchak, Megadim, Alon Shvut, Or HaMizrach, The Orthodox Forum Series, The Jewish Week, The Jewish Standard, and Hamevaser. He is also Rabbi of Congregation Netivot Shalom in Teaneck, New Jersey. Wednesday ctn’d ● Talmudic Logic | Rabbi Dennis Weiss | 7.30 pm An in-depth look at a single Talmudic subject matter, starting from the relevant biblical texts and delving into the logic system of the Gemara. This year’s topic: “Lien on Me: A Study of Quasi-Kinyan”

● LSS Beit Midrash Night | begins 8.40 pm The Subversive Religious Poetry of Yehuda Amichai: We continue to analyze the Israeli poet’s final masterpiece, Patuach Sagur Patuach. | Begins 8.40 pm | Facilitated by Sara Brzowsky Thursday ● The Jacob Adler Parsha Class | Rabbi Shaul Robinson | 7.30 pm Join Senior Rabbi Shaul Robinson for an exciting and timely look at the weekly portion utilizing contemporary and ancient commentators to uncover new depth in Torah study ● Cholent Chabura | Rabbi Josh Rosenfeld | 8.45 pm Welcome Shabbat early and explore a challenging new topic in Jewish thought each week in this informal and friendly gathering. Note: Chabura meets in a private residence. Please contact LSS office for details. Shabbat @LSS ● Hashkama Shiur | Rabbi Moshe Sokolow | Following 7.45 am Minyan ● Parshat ha-Shavua | Community Scholar Intern & Rabbinic Interns | 8.30 am | The Nathaniel Richman Cohen Main Sanctuary before 9.00 am Main Minyan ● Beginner’s Mishna Chabura | Moshe Sheinwexler | Belfer Beit Midrash ● R. Samson Raphael Hirsch Bible Class | Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald | 45 min. before Mincha ● Rhoda & Louis Lazar Pre-Mincha Shiur | Rabbi Josh Rosenfeld | The Nathaniel Richman Cohen Main Sanctuary | 45 min. before Mincha ● LSS Seudah Shlishit Torah | Rabbi Robinson + Special Guests ● Exciting New Winter Friday Night Tisch and Torah Programming TBA Beginners Program @LSS

● Shabbat Morning Service for Beginners | R. Ephraim Buchwald | Saturday Mornings 9:15 - 12.00 pm

Imagine a Sabbath service designed for people who know little or nothing about Jewish prayers. That’s what the Beginners Service is all about – an anxiety-free ‘No Hebrew Necessary’ prayer experience that will keep you looking forward to Saturday mornings. Open, honest discussions provide the opportunity to consider the questions you have always had about being Jewish. And there’s nothing more comforting than knowing that everyone at the Beginners Service is a ‘Beginner’.

● Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level I. | Free! (Additional HRCC Level I classes to follow)

● Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level II. | Free! (Additional HRCC Level II classes to follow)

● Introduction to the Bible | R. Ephraim Buchwald | This 8 session course provides a general overview of the Bible. We will review basic literary and theological approaches to Bible study, traditional and modern, through the analysis of the Biblical text. | Tuesday Evenings, 6.30 - 8.00 pm | Began Tuesday, Nov. 1st

Please Note: For all times, dates, and details of classes and events please see www.lss.org/beginners Beginners Program @LSS ctn’d

● Shabbat Beginners Luncheons | $25

Follow up the Beginners Service with an extra treat at the almost monthly Shabbat Beginners Luncheons. Shabbat rituals and traditions are explained and taught. Divrei Torah messages are shared and traditional and modern zemirot are sung.

● Beginners Schmooze | R. Ephraim Buchwald

An intimate discussion group for Beginners and former Beginners, devoted to specific topics and issues that affect the lives of those who wish to grow in their religious knowledge and/or observance. Refreshments will be served.

● Beginners Chanukah Shabbaton | $50

Experience a joyful, full Shabbat together, with the Lincoln Square clergy, includes three Shabbat meals and exciting classes.

● Beginners Annual Chanukah Bash | $25 in advance, $30 door

Lots of ruach! Dinner with all the Chanukah trimmings! Live music! LSS Youth Department Led by Mrs. Aviva Bukiet, an accomplished educator and experienced leader of programs for Jewish youth. Avia brings her enthusiasm for Jewish education, years of experience in programming and event planning, and natural affinity for kids to the position of LSS Youth Director.

From our groundbreaking Purim Carnivals to the Stunning Sukkah Decorations and Parties to the expertly run and educational Groups every Shabbat, the LSS Youth Department has been revitalized and reinvigorated through Aviva’s leadership.

Come see what the excitement is all about for yourself! Contact us at [email protected]