Parshat Va’etchanan/ Nachamu August 5, 2017 13 , 5777 Halachot of & Tisha B’Av NINE DAYS shampoo if he or she will not was unable to buy them ARTSCROLL 958 Beginning with sunset become clean otherwise. Under previously. It is permissible HERTZ 755 before Av, any circumstance, washing to go window shopping (Sunday evening, July one's hands, face and feet in during the Nine Days, even HAFTORAH 24th) the Nine-Day cold water is permitted. if you derive pleasure from ARTSCROLL 1196 period commences. this activity. It is LAUNDRY, CLOTHING & permissible to purchase HERTZ 776 MEAT & WINE CLEANING clothing, furniture, Except for Shabbos, one One is permitted to polish appliances, etc. during the Times may not eat meat or silver or wash one’s car during Nine Days if they are on poultry, or consume any this period; however, sale or you’ll suffer a Candle Lighting 7:48 pm food containing meat or shampooing rugs would be substantial loss if you will poultry. Food cooked in a prohibited. It is forbidden to delay the purchase. Mincha 7:00 pm clean meat pot may be wash or dry clean one's Included in this category eaten, even if the pot had clothing & linen during the Nine would be an individual who Hashkama 8:00 am been used for meat Days, even if it is done by a finds himself in a particular within the last 24 hours. non-. Ironing clothing is locale during the Nine Days Youth 8:30 am At a Mesechta, all also prohibited. Even giving where these items can be Parsha Shiur 8:30 am participants who would garments to a dry cleaner found but are not readily normally be invited to during the Nine Days to be available in their Main 9:00 am such a Siyum would be picked up after the Nine Days neighborhood. Exchanges permitted to eat meat. A is not allowed. However, one during the Nine Days of Beit 9:15 am Siyum may be made may give clothing to the items that were purchased throughout the Nine Day cleaners before Rosh Chodesh prior to Rosh Chodesh may Shiur 6:40 pm period until Erev Tisha if he picks them up after Tisha be done even though you B’Av. Wine or grape juice B'Av. Small children's clothing are receiving a new item in Mincha 7:40 pm may not be consumed may be washed during the return. It is permissible to Shabbos Ends 8:55 pm during this period except Nine Days. One may not wear sew a tear or to sew on a for Shabbos or at a new or freshly laundered button. Although knitting Sun. August 6 7:30/8:30 am Seudat . clothing or linen during the and crocheting are Nine Days except for forbidden, needlepoint is Mon. & Thurs. 6:35/7:45 am BATHING undergarments. It is preferable permissible. Tue. Wed. & Fri. 6:45/7:45 am During the Nine Days a to wear all shirts briefly before person may not shower MISCELLANEOUS Mincha 7:40 pm the Nine Days commence. or bathe for pleasure, Purchasing new clothing is Any form of home Latest Times for even in cold water. forbidden during the Nine decorating should not be Shema/Shemoneh Esrei Swimming or using a Days, even if they will be worn done during the Nine Days sauna is likewise after the Nine Days. This including planting trees or forbidden. If, however, a prohibition includes all types of flowers in the garden. It is, August 5 9:28/10:38 am person is perspired or clothing, even those upon however, permissible to dirty, he may shower or which a She’hecheyanu is not water, mow the lawn or August 12 9:30/10:40 am bathe in lukewarm water recited. However, Tisha B'Av prune trees during this and even use soap or sneakers may be bought if one period of time. Next Shabbat Eikev is sponsored by Great Neck Candle Lighting 7:40 pm with Fruit Platters, Jello Fruitilla & Smoothies sponsored by Albert Halimi Mincha 7:00 pm in memory of his father Rachamin Ben Agha-baba z”l 26 Old Mill Road, Great Neck, NY 11023 (516) 487-6100 Shabbat Announcements Va’etchanan 5777 TISHA B’AV deal with tragedy or destruction, the third chapter of Moed Katan (which deals with mourning), the story of the EATING & DRINKING destruction (in Gittin 56b-58a, 104, and in All eating and drinking is forbidden. This includes rinsing Josephus), and the halachot of Tisha B’Av and mourning. the mouth and brushing teeth. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS BATHING & WASHING One should deprive himself of some comfort in sleep. Some All bathing for pleasure is prohibited even in cold water reduce the number of pillows, some sleep on the floor. including the hands, face and feet. Ritual washing upon Pregnant women, the elderly and the ill are exempt. Sitting waking and after using the bathroom after touching covered on a normal chair is forbidden until midday. One may sit on parts of the body orbefore praying is permitted, but only up a low bench or chair, or on a cushion on the floor. Greeting to the knuckles. One may wash dirty or sullied portions of someone with "good morning" and the like is prohibited. the body (including cleaning the eyes of glutinous material). One who is greeted should answer softly and, if possible, Washing for cooking or for medical reasons is permitted. inform the person of the prohibition. One should not give a gift except to the needy. The custom is to refrain until ANOINTING midday from any time-consuming work that diverts one Anointing for pleasure is prohibited including oil, soap, from mourning. alcohol, cream, ointment, perfume, etc. Anointing for medical reasons is permitted, as well as using deodorant to TISHA B’AV 5777 remove bad odor. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 9 Av, 5777

Monday Night Schedule MARITAL RELATIONS Mincha 7:30 pm - Seudat HaMafseket 7:50 pm Since cohabitation is prohibited, a husband and wife should Fast begins 8:11 pm not come in contact during the night of Tisha B'Av. Introduction to Eicha by Polakoff 8:15 pm followed by Maariv, Eicha and Kinot WEARING LEATHER SHOES Even shoes made partially of leather are prohibited. Shoes Tuesday Schedule made of cloth, rubber or plastic are permitted. Wearing First Shacharit 6:00 am (with kinot) leather shoes is permitted for medical reasons. Second Shacharit 8:30 am (with explanatory kinot until 1:00 pm) LEARNING TORAH 1:00 – 1:35 pm Since the heart rejoices in the study of Torah, it is Tisha B’av Shiur Rabbi Lichter prohibited to learn topics other than those relevant to Tisha Chatzot 1:01 pm - 1st Mincha 1:40 pm B'Av or mourning. One may learn: Lamentations with its midrash and commentaries, portions of the Prophets that 2:00 – 3:30 pm Tisha B’Av 2017 Video Presentation from the OU Great Neck Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus Rabbi Steven Weil “The 788 Who Sacrificed Their Lives to Welcomes your questions about mikvah, Prevent the Genocide of Our Nation.” observance of taharat mishpacha (halacha relating to married life) and women’s health, as it connects 4:00 – 5:30 pm - Genocide to Jewish law. Reach out to her at: Phone: 516.415.1111 Genocide tells the heart-wrenching, yet often heroic story of Email: [email protected]. the millions of men, women and children who fell victim to All conversations and emails are kept confidential. Hitler’s Final Solution. Narrated by Elizabeth Taylor and Orson Welles, this landmark film received the 1981 Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary, the first Great Neck Synagogue Holocaust film to be given this honor. Using archival film 26 Old Mill Road, Great Neck , NY 11023 footage and compelling still photography, this extraordinary 516-487-6100 documentary traces the evolution of in fascinating and horrifying detail and chronicles the scourge Rabbi Dale Polakoff, Rabbi of anti-Semitism from Biblical times to the rise of Nazism. Rabbi Ian Lichter, Assistant Rabbi Dr. Ephraim Wolf, z”l, Rabbi Emeritus 5:45 – 7:30 pm - Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation Zeev Kron, Cantor Emunah for Life: How To Master Life’s Challenges Eleazer Schulman, z”l, Cantor Emeritus Rabbi Eli J. Mansour, Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein, Rabbi Sholom Jensen, Youth Director HaRav Shmuel Kamentesky, & Rabbi David Ashear Zehava & Dr. Michael Atlas, Youth Directors Mark Twersky, Executive Director 7:45 pm - 2nd Mincha Dr. James Frisch, Assistant Director Shiur between Mincha and Maariv - Rabbi Polakoff Dov Sassoon, President Ma’ariv 8:35 pm Fast ends 8:48 pm Rabbi Jesse Shore, Rabbinic Intern Harold Domnitch, Chairman of the Board Lisa Septimus, Yoetzet Halacha 516-415-1111 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM SISTERHOOD SALE & WOMEN’S TEFILA MEETING

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Rabbi Polakoff’s shabbos drasha through 5777 COMMUNITY NEWS is dedicated in memory of PINCHAS BEN YOSEPH For other such opportunities please contact NSHA - SAVE THE DATE Howard Wolf 516-643-3344 Join us at NSHA'S 14th annual golf, tennis & spa classic on Monday August 14th at Fresh Meadows Country Club, SUMMER LEARNING LECTURES honoring Steve Santodonato. For additional information Sunday, August 6th at 9:15 am Rabbi Dovid Hirsch regarding sponsorships and participation, please contact “It’s Got to be the Shoe: Today’s Chalitzah.” Glenn Zuckerman, Jonathan Muller, Andrew Feldschreiber, Tuesday, August 15th at 8:00 pm Dr. Ed Reichman Josh Lev or email Arnie Flatow at [email protected] or call “From Artificial Wombs to Self-Driving Cars.” 487-8687 ext 133. We thank our sponsors in formation: Tricia & Michael Moslin SHAARE ZEDEK COLLEGE BOWLATHON for a refuah sheleima for Moshe Peretz ben Bella Golda An amazing event at Chelsea Piers with more than 200 Marty & Amy Fox Griffel college students. Be a captain and make a team of 6-10 th in honor of Dr. Reichman people and join us Sept. 5 Text Sharon for details 917 287 7334 or go to www.bowl4israel.com and sign up your team!

TISHA B’AV KIDS PROGRAM BIKUR CHOLIM NEWS Tuesday, August 1st from 1:00-4:00 pm for ages 1st-4th If you are aware of anyone who may need volunteer grade. Coaches and movie, light snack provided. services from our community for visiting, shopping, rides to Members - $15 per child, $25 per family; Nonmembers - the doctor, etc., please contact the synagogue office at $20 per child, $30 per family. 516-487-6100 or Robyn Blumner at 516-487-3859. HUNGER INITIATIVE/PASS IT FORWARD CHAVERWEB NEWS ALERT: Studies show people who volunteer are Chaverweb is the most convenient place to view your happier, healthier and more satisfied with life. Three account status, pay your bills and manage your online opportunities from Hunger Initiative created just for you! profile. Accessible at gns.org with your account password. 1) Computer savvy individual to assist in developing the driving routes for Rosh HaShana Pass It Forward drivers. KIDNEY DONATION FOR SISTER OF KAREN WYDRA Time limited and chance to learn from a master. A paired kidney exchange, also known as a “kidney swap” or Contact [email protected] a "matched donation" occurs when a living kidney donor is incompatible with the recipient, and so exchanges kidneys 2) Organized person to be driver coordinator for Pass It with another donor/recipient pair. If you know anyone who Forward. Create a list of volunteer drivers to deliver food is willing to save a life by donating a kidney - no matter packages to those in need on Sunday Sept 17th. Easy and what their blood type, please have them contact rewarding. Contact [email protected]. [email protected]. This is my sister's renewal number. 3) Looking for fun after Tisha b'Av? Host a cooking party My sister would be given the consideration for the donation for Pass it Forward. (Chic Chicken Party, Krazy Kugel and a matched donation could be set up. Thank you! Party, Super Soup Party) Get some friends together at your home and cook up a storm (and some great food for Saturday, 13 Av the needy). Contact [email protected]. Dahlia Klein for Yehuda Abraham Liliane Benrimon for Marcelle Castiel SISTERHOOD SALE Martin Edelstein for Herman Edelstein Bella’s Hats Sale at the home of Cindy Ludwig, 22 Suzy Sokol for Haji Kamali Nassau Road on August 8th from 10:00am-12:00pm & Sunday, 14 Av Leslie Kahn for Pessah Kahn 7:00-9:00pm. Portion of proceeds benefit GNS Sisterhood. Y Edmund Kessler for Kessler Tuesday, 16 Av MEN’S CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS A Bonnie Diamond for Beatrice Brandeis August 16th - Mets vs. Yankees @ Citi Field: 7:10 pm Scott Danoff for Zita Danoff Purchase tickets at the GNS office. H Morris Hodkin for Elizabeth Hodkin August 20th - 7th Annual Fishing Trip: 4:15-8:30 pm R Leo Mindick for Fannie Rubinstein with dinner included. Tickets for members are $60 per Cheryl Sneag for Lawrence Sneag Henry Katz for Sonia Suskin person and $70 for non-members. Children ages 6-12 are Z Belkis Nasser for Selma Suveke $40. Contact Mark Friedman or synagogue office. E Wednesday, 17 Av Janet Kashani for Sarah bat Yacob UPCOMING EVENTS I Ori Pagovich for Benjamin Pagovich AT GREAT NECK SYNAGOGUE T Thursday, 18 Av August 6: Summer Series: Rabbi Dovid Hirsch Murray Honig for Joseph Honig Myrna Horowitz for Sigmund Horowitz August 8: Sisterhood Hat Sale Friday, 19 Av August 15: Summer Series: Dr. Edward Reichman Murray Frank for Dorothy Efron August 16: Men’s Club Baseball Game Judith Traub for Rebecca Hechtkopf August 20: Men’s Club Fishing Trip Susan Mindick for Rose Schwartz