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CongregationRabbi Menachem Tiferes Goldberger Yisroel! Parshas Tazria/Metzora בס״ד הרב מנחם ראובן הלוי גולדברגר שליטא מרא דאתרא בלב חדא Pushka total: $3,576.07 (see p. 3) 6 Iyar 5772/April 28, 2012.

5746-5772 Celebrating our 26th year 1986-2012

DAVENING SCHEDULE We look forward to learning and growing B’ezras Hashem, this year’s concert will be together, b’ezras Hashem. Classes are held held Sunday, June 24th. Friday Tuesday evenings at 8 pm, until May 22. This is a great opportunity to use your Candle Lighting: 7:38 pm Registration is $36 for the series (but please talents and be involved with the TY Mincha: 7:00 pm don’t let the cost stop you from attending, any Sisterhood by helping out before, during or Shabbos Day amount will be accepted). To register, RSVP after the concert. Shacharis: 8:30 am to Batsheva Goldman at [email protected] Contact Caryn Blum for more information, Rebbetzin’s Class: 5:00 pm or 410-358-3768. or to sponsor, [email protected], 410-358- ’s Shiur: 6:00 pm Yael Weisbord is a native of . She 5478. Mincha: 7:00 pm is a veteran educator known for her engaging Maariv: 8:55 pm manner and down-to-earth approach. She Shabbos is over after: 9:09 pm teaches at the Yeshiva of Greater Washington Rebbetzin Bracha Shiur on the 13 and Maalot Seminary, and co-directs a Attributes of Mercy Sunday summer touring camp for girls where she Shacharis: 8:00 am The Tiferes Yisroel Sisterhood is gives numerous in-depth workshops. She Mincha/Maariv: 7:45 pm presenting a series of shiurim with Rebbetzin favors careful study of text and is known for Bracha Goldberger, “Emulating the Ways of Monday-Friday her ability to make the text come alive. Hashem, Based on the Thirteen Attributes of Shacharis: 6:30 am Thanks! Mercy,” based on the sefer, Tomer Devorah. Mincha/Maariv: 7:45 pm Rebbetzin Bracha and the TY Sisterhood; Classes are held Shabbos afternoons, one Next Shabbos — Parshas Acharei Batsheva Goldman, Elka Rottman and hour before Rabbi Goldberger’s shiur. Mos/ Devorah Taffel The shiur is dedicated in commemoration Candle Lighting: 7:45 pm of the yahrzeits of Esther Nechama Friday Mincha: 7:00 pm Pushkas Margolese, a”h, and Judy Ference, a”h, the If anyone has any pushkas that are full or 17th and 18th of Nisan. This Shabbos close to full, please contact Shlomo and Ahuva Goldberger at 410-358-4456. Mazel Tov to • 10-11:30 am. Camp Shabbos. • 5 pm. Rebbetzin Bracha shiur on the 13 Rabbi Goldberger’s Nightly • Nossi and Rona Gross on the marriage of Attributes of Mercy. For women. Halacha Shiur their daughter Devorah to Matis Goldsmith. • 6 pm. Rabbi Goldberger’s Derech Hashem May they be zocheh to build a bayis neeman shiur. For men and women. Each evening after mincha/maariv, Rabbi b’Yisroel. Goldberger gives a shiur for men in the • Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Lowenbraun on Mishna Berurah for about 15 minutes on the birth of a granddaughter, Shira Gella, to Megilas Rus Series for Women hilchos tzitzis. Nechemia and Shulamis Weinreb. May they be zocheh l’gadla l’ l’chupah Dear Ladies of Tiferes Yisroel, Sisterhood Coffee House Please register for the six classes on ul’maasim tovim. Megilas Rus, given by Yael Weisbord, for Get ready for the second annual TY women, as part of our shul’s Focus on Tanach Sisterhood Coffee House Concert. and in preparation for Shavuos. Last year’s concert was a sellout success.

This ’s Lev Echad is sponsored by: Leah Miner, with sincere appreciation and thanks to Rabbi Porter for his great kindness, concern, and understanding; to Rabbi Goldberger for his encouragement and support; and to the entire kehilla for making Tiferes Yisroel such a warm and special shul to be a part of.

and is in honor of: Mark Hart, on his special birthday

This week’s Lev Echad is being sponsored by Bluma Bier, in gratitude to Hashem for her naches, and in gratitude Visit us at www.tiferesyisroel.org Parshas Tazria/Metzora

The Weekly Parsha (with the kolel), which is 452. Tof-Nun-Beis nuch, led by Dr. Dovid Clay. Home of equals 452, which stands for “Tista’peir Joyce Dreyfuss, 3820 Menlo Drive, each B’erev Nun, Cut your hair on the eve of the Shabbos at 4 pm. All women and high fiftieth day,” which is Shvuos. This is the school girls are invited. Copies available. custom of the Ari z”l. (Pardes Yosef) • May 3: National Two Different Colored Ch. 15, v. 13: “V’chi yit’har hazov mizovo Shoes Day. v’sofar lo” — Rabbi Gershon Chanoch He- • May 6: Chai’s Good Neighbor Day. Sedrah Selections — Selections noch Leiner, the Holy Admor of Radzin, notes • June 17: Ohr Chadash Academy presents that this verse and the next two verses contain the Maccabeats, Live in Concert for their by Zvi Akiva Fleisher 49 words, corresponding to the 49 days of first live performance in . 4:30 pm Ch. 12, v. 2: “V’yoldoh zochor v’tomoh” purification the bnei Yisroel experienced in at Goucher College. For tickets and — The Holy Admor of Kotzk explains the preparation for receiving the Torah. This is sponsorships, please contact: concert@ohr cause of defilement after giving birth with the indicated by the words “V’chi yit’har ... chadashbaltimore.org gemara Taanis 2a. The gemara says that v’sofar lo,” — and he should count, alluding • June 20: CHAI’s Smart Homebuyer although Hashem gives out keys (sends out to the 49 days of S’firas Ho’omer. He adds Workshop for first-time homebuyers. Find intermediaries) for many functions, there are that the 33rd word is “mo’eid,” alluding to the out about the many incentive loan and three keys which He does not relinquish, but special status of Lag ’omer, the 33rd day of grants available to residents of Baltimore rather He personally intervenes in carrying the Omer counting. City, Baltimore County and Maryland. To out these three functions. They are the keys The Pardes Yoseif adds that the 29th word, register call 410-500-5309 or tsherman@ for rainfall, the resurrection of the dead, and which corresponds to the 29th day of S’firas chaibaltimore.org. Walk-ins welcome. 6-9 birth. This explains the words in Breishis Ho’omer, which is always Pesach Sheini, is pm, CHAI, 5809 Park Heights Avenue. 30:22, “Va’yiftach HASHEM es rachmoh.” “Hashem.” The word “Hashem” alludes to the Since Hashem’s Holy Presence is in words of Moshe when he told those who attendance at every birth, upon leaving, there inquired of him if they have the possibility of We invite you to join us for a is such a void of sanctity that it brings about taking part in the Paschal sacrifice even defilement. This is similar to the defilement though they were defiled, “Imdu v’esh’m’oh Dedication Brunch at the new caused by a dead body, which is caused by the mah y’da’beir HASHEM.” The word departure of the sanctity of a Jewish soul. “Hashem” appears in the phrase “u’vo lifnei “Nancy Taffel Annex” Ch. 13, v. 2: “B’or b’soro” — Why doesn’t Hashem el pesach ohel mo’eid,” — to the the verse simply say “b’oro” since the tzoraas OPENING of the tent of assembly. The Holy Multi-Purpose Room affliction is on the surface of the skin? The writes that “the gates to Hashem are Oznayim laTorah gives us three answers: OPEN from Pesach Sheini onwards.” 1) To teach us that although the affliction is This article is provided as part of Shema Yisrael Torah Network. Congregation Tiferes Yisroel Permission is granted to redistribute electronically or on paper, only skin-deep it is not to be taken lightly, but provided that this notice is included intact. 6201 Park Heights Avenue should be considered a deep malady, as if it Baltimore, Maryland infected the flesh as well. Graphic courtesy of Chinuch.org. 2) To indicate that there is a difference in the laws of tzoraas, depending on whether it Coming Up Sunday, May 13, 2012 appears on an open flesh area or a hairy area. • May 9: Lag BaOmer bonfire at shul. 10:15 a.m. promptly 3) To indicate that the sin of the flesh • May 12: Camp Shabbos. (immorality) is a cause of the tzoraas. • May 19: Bar of Ezra Schwarz. The gemara Arochin 16a says: R’ Kiddush following davening sponsored by Yochonon says that there are seven causes for his parents, Steve and Ellen Schwarz. Every Day is Mother’s Day! tzoraas: • May 19: Shalosh Seudos sponsored by 1) Loshon hora. (Note the similarity of the Nisan and Meira Blaxberg. words “motzi shem ra” and metzoroh.) • May 20: JCN Women’s 5K. Baltimore Zoo. Jay and Devorah Taffel 2) Murder. 8:15 am. Join the TY team. Rsvp 410-358-9029 3) Swearing in vain. • June 24: TY Sisterhood Coffee House 4) Sexual immorality. concert. 5) Haughtiness. Girls’ Learning Group 6) Theft. Chometz 7) Stinginess. (Note the similarity of the All 9th and 10th grade girls are welcome to Please note that chometz may not be words “tzaar ayin” and tzoraas.) come to the Girls’ Learning Group, Sundays purchased at any Baltimore area Giant, Target Rabbeinu Bachyei says that this last cause at 10:45 am in the Shul Simcha Hall. Join us or Safeway stores until Sunday, May 13. is indicated in the verse (14:35) which says, for refreshments and interesting discussion. “asher lo habayis.” The house is his, but not Please consult the Star-K for any further Sponsored by Bishvili, a project of AJOP. See for the use of anyone else. information or see page 93 in the Star-K Nechama Goldman for details. Ch. 13, v. 33: “V’his*G*aloch” — This is 2012 Directory, http://star-k.org/ the 33rd verse in the verses dealing with kashrus/star-k12_pesach_directory.pdf The Refuah Shalaimah to Our Members tzoraas. This alludes to the cutting of hair on directory lists the stores from which you may purchase chometz. • Karen Rosenfelt, Chaya bas Sheindel the 33rd day of the S’firas Ho’omer (O.Ch. • Karen Eisenberg, Keren bas Levana Yuta #493:2). The large letter Gimmel alludes to Community • Elliott Morrison, Eliyahu Reuvain ben the three days of “hagboloh,” when it is Chaya Raisel permitted to cut one’s hair. “V’hisGaloch” is • April 28: Women’s shiur in memory of • Raizy Cohen, Raiselle bas Sarah numerically equal to “L”G yomim bo’omer” Esther Nechama Margolese. Sefer HaChin- Daven with us at 6201 Park Heights Avenue Parshas Tazria/Metzora

Louis and Gail Feinstein (Mishlei) Ahavas Yisroel Jewish Women’s Shoshana Goldman Focus on Tanach The ( 9idea) is(Shoftim to com) plete Rena all ofLevi Tanach, Jonah as a community,Rena Levi with J Eliyahu each Margolesefamily or individual learning(2) Lecha book Lecha from Tanach or a Project Parshaonah fromN the Torah. There can be overlap, as long as we finish Tanach as a shul. Sign up with Shaina Margolese at [email protected] or 410-358-7387. The AY Project is what “women can do” in Rabbi Goldberger would very much like the Torah parshiyos to be completed by the youth of our shul. Sign up with response to the darkness of our times to unite Nechama Goldman, [email protected], 410-440-6234 or Shonny Katz, 410-358-0440, [email protected]. Klal Yisroel. Twenty minutes a week gives neighbors a chance to meet, shmooze and Aharon and Feige Rochel Yaakov Goldberger Efraim Katz (Chayei Mordechai Meir Perlman grow within the inspirational and fun sessions. Adler (Esther) (Va’eira, B’shalach, Sarah) () Feige Rochel Adler Yisro, , Suzanne Kayne (Koheles) To locate a group, form a group on your (Malachi) , , D Klotzman (Shelach) Noam Petersen (7) block, or add your existing group to our Shaul Allen (Rus, Eicha, Ki Sisa, Vayakel, (Terumah) Koheles, Esther) , , Barbara Landsman Yaron Petersen (6) current chabura list, contact Meira Blaxberg. Shmini, Tazria, (Esther) (Mattos) Groups in close proximity to TY are Karen Beleck (Shmuel Metzora, Acharei Elie Levi (Tzav, Shmini, Bais) Mot, Kedoshim, Tazria, Metzora, Jonathan and Talia Raun Shabbos 5:30 pm at Chani Caplan’s, Monday Shira Beleck (Koheles) , , , (Iyov) 2:30 pm at Sara Silverberg’s, Wednesday 8:15 Yisrael and Rina Bechukosai, Kedoshim, Emor, Binyamin Reznick Bethea (Yechezkel) Bamidbar, , Behar, Bechukosai, (Pinchas, Mattos) Sign Up for pm at Rina Miriam Bethea’s and Wednesday Chananya Blaxberg (3) Be’halot’cha, , Bamidbar, Naso, Dvora Sora Reznick These 9 pm at Sara Weingot’s. (Shemos, Va’eira, , Chukas, Be’halot’cha, Shlach, (Tehillim) Bo) , Pinchas, Korach, Chukas, Howard and Dvora Sora Parshiyos Gavi Blaxberg (Nasso, , Devarim, Balak, Pinchas, Reznick (Habakkuk) Focus on Tanach Shoftim (parts)) Vaetchanan, Ekev, Masei, Devarim, Jerry and Eileen Nisan Blaxberg (Micah, Re’eh, Shoftim, Ki Vaetchanan, Ekev, Rosenbaum (Trai Our Focus on Tanach year is halfway over. Zephaniah) Setzei, Ki Savo, Re’eh, Shoftim, Ki Asar) Vayeishev Rachamim Blaxberg (5) , , Setzei, Ki Savo, Louis and So far, 53 families are participating in study- (Emor, Behar) , V’Zos Nitzavim, Vayelech, Rosenstock ing Tanach. Two joined just last week. We’re Blum family (Shmuel HaBracha,Yirmiyahu) Haazinu, V’Zos (Va’eschanan) Mishpatim Aleph) Andy Goldfinger HaBracha, Melachim Lenny and Glenna Ross looking for 100% participation. Join us. Chaya Blum (11) (Koheles) Aleph) (Hosea) (Vayeitzei,Yishayahu Goldman family (Bo) Elie and Esther Levi (Ezra) Jerry, Elka and Elisheva You’re probably doing it already, so just add (parts)) Avi Goldman (9) (Esther Rena Levi (Jonah) Rottman (Mishlei your name to the list. If not, all we’re asking Dovid Blum (4) (Shemos, (parts)) (Perakim 1-10)) ☞ Va’eira, Bo, Goldie Goldman (11) Eliyahu Margolese (2) for is one parsha. You can do that on your Yehoshua) (Vayeitzei) (Bereishis, , Judy Schnidman (Noach) lunch break. Reuven Blum (6) Nechama Goldman Lech Lecha, ) Shoshana Shamberg (, Kedoshim) () Mo and Shaina Margolese (Malachi) We still need takers for Vayishlach, Shoshana Goldman (9) (Melachim Bais) Meira Shnidman Vayeishev, Vayigash and Mishpatim. Moshe Cohen (Melachim (Shoftim, Melachim Mordecai Zev Margolese (Melachim Aleph) Bais) Aleph, Esther) (Nechemya, Divrei Avi and Susan Sonenthal Saul and Raizy Cohen Yaakov Goldman Hayamim) (Zechariah) Camp Shabbos (Yechezkel) (B’shalach) Hillorie Morrison Avi Sonenthal (Mishlei) Talia Goldstein (Koheles) (Koheles) Camp Shabbos offers parents of young Feinstein children in Aharon Grayson (Ezra, Shmeuli Tenenbaum memory of their Nechemya) Parsowith family (Shmuel (Shmuel Aleph) children up to age 7 the opportunity to take brother, Yaakov Nossi Gross (Yirmiyahu) Aleph) part in shul while their children enjoy Chaim z'l (Toldos) Yaakov Gur (Iyov) Aviva Paul (Vayechi, for Aryeh Yehuda Vanderhoof Louis and Gail Feinstein L'ilui Nishmas Tamar (6) (Behar, supervised play. (Mishlei) Mark Hart (Tazria, Rayzil bas Nosson) Bechukosai) To help keep it going, we need volunteers Metzora) Shlomo Pear (6) (Behar, Betzalel Vanderhoof (7) Elaine Gerstenfeld (Esther) Shulamis Heldoorn Bechukosai) (Pinchas) to rotate the responsibility of being the point Rabbi Goldberger (Shoftim) Batya Perlman (10) Tzadik Vanderhoof (Divrei person for each session. (Yehoshua) Davidi Howarth (Yisro, (Beha’aloscha, Trai Hayamim) Rebbetzin Goldberger B’shalach, Va’eira, Asar (parts)) To volunteer, contact Adriana Steinberg, (Shmuel) Shemos, Bo) Gavriel Perlman (Ki Elie and Esther Weiner [email protected] or 202-641-6677. Shlomo Goldberger (Shir Debby Howarth (Noach, Seitzei) (Yishayahu) Hashirim) Malachi, Esther) Hadassah Perlman (9) Women’s Tehillim Group Tehila Goldberger (2) Bezalel and Esther Huff (Shemos, Melachim (Tehillim) Yahrzeits (Tehillim) (Daniel, Ezra) Bais (parts)) Samantha Hulkower Levi Perlman (4) Hillel Zeitlin (Rus) (Yisro) (B’shalach) Giving tzedakah in the name of the Minky Perlman (5) departed has the power to elevate their soul. Bert Kahn (Obadiah) (Shemos) When you give charity on behalf of your loved one, consider giving to Tiferes Yisroel. Pushka Rabbi and Rebbetzin Aharon and Feige Rochel Gavriel Haskins And may the soul of your loved one be Goldberger Adler Elliott and Hillorie bound in the bond of life, together with the Jerry and Elka Rottman and Avrum Weiss and Joan Morrison Challenge family Kristall Moshe and Shelly Cohen souls of Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov; The challenge is to deposit 36 cents Louis and Rachel Eli Freidman Scott Ference Sarah, Rivka, Rachel and Leah; and together Rosenstock Ken and Chana Birnbaum Howard and Dvora Sora into your shul pushka every day (it could with the other righteous men and women in be more or less, the challenge is to give Shulamis Heldoorn Ida Goldberger Reznick Shlomo and Ahuva Moshe Shaul Grossman Scott and Sandy Parsowith Gan Eden. something every day). When your pushka Goldberger Yaakov and Batsheva Rabbi and Rebbetzin is full, drop off the money (in a bag, Yosef and Chani Steinberg Goldman Lowenbraun marked with your name) in Shlomo Mordechai Beleck Betzalel and Esther Huff Nisan and Meira Blaxberg Laurence Mark Adler, Mayer ben Leib a”h, 6 Goldberger’s mailbox. Eric and Elaine Gerstenfeld Yehuda and Leah Bennnett Saul and Toby Passe Call Shlomo and Ahuva if you would Saul and Raizy Cohen Mo and Shaina Margolese Ron Maltz Iyar, father of Aharon Adler like them to pick up a pushka or if you Drew and Adrianna Stuart and Debbie Aaron and Shoshana Vincent Gesumaria, Avigdor ben Avraham Steinberg Goldman Shamberg need a pushka. Lori Saltman Ann Stiller Rafi Kristall-Weiss a”h, 7 Iyar Our goal is to bring in $10,000 by Lenny and Glenna Ross Keely and Jillian Bryna Kitay Celia Green, Sivia bas Leib a”h, 8 Iyar, next Rosh Hashanah. To join the chal- Susan Vick Goldberger Mark and Joyce Dreyfuss lenge and the other members who have Fred and Rena Levi Elie and Esther Levi Mark and Chana Singer grandmother of Louis Feinstein already signed up, contact the Dvora Childress Jonathan and Talia Raun Nathan and Jessie Franco Phillip Katz, Faleik ben Yitzchak HaKohen Goldbergers at 410-358-4456 or Ari and Caryn Blum Ray and Risha Saperstein Dov and Tayna Goldstein Binny Margolese Bob and Karen Rosenfelt Jerome and Summer a”h, 8 Iyar, father of Efraim Katz [email protected]. Efraim Katz and Judy TY Daily Minyan Bethea Julian Rosenstock a”h,10 Iyar, grandfather of Schnidman Barbara Landsman Ken and Yocheved Gelula Member families signed up: 67 Jerry and Eileen Dov and Karen Pear Suzanne Kayne Louis Rosenstock Pushkas emptied: 68 Rosenbaum Ladies Tehilim Group Louis and Gail Feinstein Sylvia Bartz a”h, 10 Iyar, grandmother of Ed and Mesa Leventhal Yosef and Tova Schuerholz Keren Hening Running total: $3,576.07 Ari Freidman Nisan and Marietta Jaffee Mordecai Zev Margolese Louis Rosenstock

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Shemen Lamaor Sponsors • 10-10:45 am: Women’s Tehillim gathering  Bais Medrash Rabbi Elie Levi 410-318-8932 for cholim (Ezras Nashim).  Calendar Eileen Rosenbaum 410-764-8443 • Ari and Caryn Blum 10:45 am: Girls’ Learning Group. Simcha [email protected] • Jerry and Elka Rottman in loving memory of • Elka’s dear parents, Aryeh Leib ben Eliyahu Hall.  Camp Shabbos Adriana Steinberg 202-641- HaKohen a”h and Golda bas Yosef Zelig Monday: 6677 [email protected]  Candyman Ari Blum HaLevi • 6:45-7:45 pm: Rambam Hilchos Ishus. Given • Jerry and Eileen Rosenbaum in memory of by Jay Taffel. Upstairs Beis . On  Chesed Committee Pauline Rednor. hiatus. Chana Birnbaum (shiva) 410-358-7736; Ester  Gur (births) 410-358-2005; Raizy Cohen Tuesday: (cholim) 410-764-8852 Joblink. Joblink provides job seekers, recruit- • One hour before mincha: Gemara Chulin.  Davening Schedule Jay Taffel 410-358-9029 ers and employers with valuable information The 8th perek dealing with the meat and bones  Father/Son Learning Dov Pear 410-358-9825 regarding employment opportunities and career and of kashrus, given by Jay Taffel.  Gabbai Rishon Jay Taffel 410-358-9029 information. Upstairs Beis Midrash.  Gabbai Sheni Hillel Zeitlin 410-358-7316 If you are looking for a job or know of one at • 8 pm: Chabura learning — Kitzur Shulchan  Gabbai Tzedakah Nathan Franco 240-472- your office, contact our shul liaison, Yehuda Aruch, focusing on the laws of Pesach. After 2815 Bennett, at [email protected], 443- maariv in the Bais Medrash. Led by Elie  Girls’ Learning Group Nechama Goldman 827-8420 or Elly Lasson, executive director at Weiner. All are welcome.  Hospitality Gail Feinstein 410-764-2532 Joblink, [email protected], 410- • 8 pm: Megilas Rus, given by Yael Weisbord.  Kitchen/Kiddush Volunteer opportunity 602-8700. Wednesday:  Lev Echad Suzanne Kayne 410-764-1971,  • 8-9 pm: Nesivos Shalom. Bais Medrash. Led Option 4 (please use email) Sponsorships. To arrange your sponsorship, by Fred Levi. [email protected] email [email protected], call 410-764-  Mitzvah Cards Glenna Ross 410-358-1687 Daily (Monday-Friday): 1971 option 4, or go to www.tiferesyisroel.org  Seforim • 6-6:25 am: Chabura learning on the and click donate. Please send your donation to Purchase Nisan Blaxberg 410-358-3943 weekly parsha given by Nisan Blaxberg. All Repair Mark Hart Congregation Tiferes Yisroel, 6201 Park Heights men and (older) boys are invited to attend. Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215.  Shalosh Seudos Coordinator • Every morning following davening — a To sponsor Shemen Lamaor for a month or Hinda Blum 410-764-2279 chabura for strengthening Hebrew reading  Simcha Hall Reserve Eileen Rosenbaum 410- the Lev Echad, Camp Shabbos or Father/Son with Nesivos Shalom. With fresh hot coffee! Learning for a week, the donation is $36. 764-8443 [email protected] • Sunday through Thursday evening after For the following, please contact Nisan  Sisterhood mincha/maariv for 15 minutes — Rabbi Batsheva Goldman 410-358-3768 Blaxberg at 410-358-3943 or [email protected]. Goldberger shiur for men. Mishna Berurah Siddur $50 Chumash $75 jenbgold@gmail. com; Elka Rottman 410-358- hilchos tzitzis. Yahrzeit Plaque $300 5427 [email protected]; Devorah Taffel • 8-9 pm: Nightly men’s bais medrash. Sunday Other seforim may be dedicated as well. 410-358-9029 [email protected] through Thursday.   Supplies Ordering Shulamis Heldoorn 410- • 9:20-9:40 pm: Rabbi Goldberger teaching Tur- 664-1212 [email protected] Big Brother. We need Jewish Big Brothers! Bais Yoseph. Monday through Thursday.  Tzeischem L’Shalom Coordinator Mordechai Right now, there are boys in our community Shabbos: Beleck 443-570-3850 waiting to be matched with a mentor and a • 8-8:30 am: Morning Chabura: Learning, dis- mordechaibeleck@yahoo. com friend. Find out how rewarding this volunteer cussion and inspiration by Rabbi Apisdorf.  Webmaster Tzadik Vanderhoof 410-764-2258 experience can be! Getting together with your Shabbos Malkisa. [email protected] “Little” twice a month is all it takes. Training • 8-8:30 am: Mishnayos Chabura. Nezikin.  Yahrzeit Plaques Nisan Blaxberg 410-358- and support are provided. • 8 am: Chabura learning Gemara Tractate 3943 For more information, please contact Katie Berachos from the beginning.  Yahrzeit Records Alisa Mandel 410-963-2977 Cohen at 410-843-7462 or kcohen@ • One hour before Rabbi’s shiur: Rebbetzin [email protected] jcsbaltimore.org. Bracha Goldberger, “Emulating the Ways of  Hashem, Based on the Thirteen Attributes of  Shul Business [email protected] Shul Rentals. To reserve the use of the shul’s Mercy,” based on the sefer, Tomer Devorah. • One hour before mincha: Rabbi’s shiur on simcha hall, please contact Eileen Rosenbaum at Lev Echad Deadline: 410-764-8443 or [email protected]. Derech Hashem. For men and women. There is no fee to reserve the date. For Wednesday, 6:13 pm availability, go to www.tiferesyisroel.org, and OFFICERS [email protected] click on the “Calendar” button on the left. This  President Nisan Blaxberg 410-358-3943 online calendar is kept up-to-date continuously. [email protected]   VP Mo Margolese [email protected] Good Shabbos!  No Peanuts! The shul is peanut-free. In  VP Membership Louis Rosenstock 443-255- 4343 [email protected] consideration of our members with peanut Rabbi Goldberger’s Shul allergies, please refrain from bringing peanut  Secretary Ari Blum 410-358-5478 products into the shul. [email protected] Congregation Tiferes Yisroel  Treasurer Yaakov Gur 410-358-2005 The Shul Where Everyone Counts TY Shiurim Schedule [email protected] 6201 Park Heights Avenue Sunday: CONTACT INFORMATION Baltimore, MD 21215 • 9:30-10:15 am: Men’s Gemara Brachos shiur 410-764-1971 given by the Rabbi. Rashi, selected Tosfos and  Ahavas Yisrael Chabura Project Meira tiferesyisroel.org Maharsha following Shacharis. Blaxberg 410-358-3943 [email protected]

Mitzvah Cards. For $18, you get four cards that you can mail out yourself. For $10, we will send the card out for you, and your donation will be announced in the Lev Echad. Contact Glenna Ross at 410-358-1687 or e- mail [email protected].