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Program Schedule Winter 2020/5780 305 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 Phone: (212) 580-2391 Fax: (212) 721-4872 Email: [email protected] www.thecarlebachshul.org CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES 2 RABBI’S MESSAGE 3 & 13 FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS 4-5 REB SHLOMO’S YAHRZEIT 6-7 CHANUKAH AND TU B’SHVAT EVENTS 8 KABBALAH DAY 9 LEARNING PROGRAMS 10 A MESSAGE FROM ELISHA WIESEL 11 PURIM EVENTS 12 MAZEL TOVS, CONDOLENCES, NEW MEMBERS AND SPONSORS 14 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 15 Shabbat & Holiday BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Shy Yellin, Candle Lighting Times President Hadassa Carlebach, DATE PARSHA CANDLES Vice President Daniel J. Goldschmidt, December 27-28 Miketz 4:17 Corr. Secretary Sherri Daniels, Recording Secretary January 3-4 Vayigash 4:23 Leon Sutton, Treasurer January 10-11 Vayechi 4:29 Barbara Chazan Dr. Jeremy Chess January 17-18 Shemot 4:37 Ted Cohen Dr. Raphael Kellman January 24-25 Vaera 4:45 Jan 31-Feb 1 Bo 4:54 February 7-8 Beshalach 5:03 February 14-15 Yitro 5:11 February 21-22 Mishpatim 5:20 February 28-29 Terumah 5:28 March 6-7 Tetzaveh 5:36 March 13-14 Ki Tisa 6:43 March 20-21 Vayakhel-Pekudei 6:51 March 27-28 Vayikra 6:58 2 - The Carlebach Shul A MESSAGE FROM RABBIPRESIDENT’S NAFTALI LETTER CITRON ✍ Great Debates for the Sake of Heaven: Hillel and Shammai The great sages Hillel and Shammai The underlying theme here of peace first night of Chanukah we light one lived towards the end of the Sec- vs. brutal honesty was not limited candle, and we add one more each ond Temple period. Hillel was the to halachic disagreements. Hillel night. Why? Because the first night nasi (chief) of the Sanhedrin, and and Shammai differed politically is actually night number one, so we Shammai was the Av Beit Din – the as well. To understand this, we light that actual number of candles. number two man on the court. Both need the historical context. This Some find another theme running were brilliant men with a large num- was the time of the rise of the throughout the debates: a literal in- ber of students. These two camps, Roman Empire, which clashed terpretation of the text vs. a broader known as Beit Hillel (the house of culturally and philosophically understanding. For example, Deuter- Hillel) and Beit Shammai (the house with the Jews in Israel. In this onomy 24:1 states, “If a man takes of Shammai) are famous for their turbulent time in history there were a woman in marriage and lives with many halachic debates. a number of Jewish rebellions her, and it will be that he is unhappy against the Romans. While Hillel with her for he has found a matter Though there is no single philoso- wanted a peaceful resolution, of adultery, he will write for her a bill phy that explains the position of Shammai was on the side of the of divorce, put it in her hands, and each house in every debate, there zealots. While Hillel, according send her from his house.” Interpret- are some common threads we see to the Talmud, taught interested ing this verse literally, Beit Shammai throughout many of their argu- Romans about core tenets of sees adultery as the only legitimate ments. Let’s go through some of Judaism, and even helped them grounds for divorce. Beit Hillel reads these threads. convert, Shammai circled the the verse more broadly and sees wagons and would not entertain Hillel was a peacemaker, while adultery as simply an example. It is the possibility of friendship. Shammai believed more in honesty. a common reason for divorce but This is epitomized by their debate Some try to explain the main differ- certainly not the only one. In fact, a over how to speak to a bride on ence between Beit Hillel and Beit man can divorce his wife even if all her wedding day. Beit Hillel says Shammai as a focus on the poten- she does is burn his food. Similarly, you should tell her she is beautiful, tial vs. the actual. For example, Beit the two houses disagree about Yom even if it is not true. You should be Shammai says that on the first night Tov. The Torah says that Yom Tov is kind and avoid hurting people. Beit of Chanukah we light eight candles, just like Shabbat in terms of forbid- Shammai says you must speak and on each successive night we den melacha (work), with the excep- about her as she is. You don’t have light one less. Why? Because on the tion of work done to prepare food. to come right out and say she is first night of Chanukah there are Beit Shammai takes that literally, ugly, but you cannot lie and call her eight days still to come. That is the beautiful if you don’t think she is. potential. Beit Hillel says that on the Con’t on page 13 Winter 2020/5780 - 3 Unless otherwise indicated, prices for dinners are: $50 (Members: $40) Out-of-town guests and all newcomers pay MEMBER prices. There is a $5 discount per meal if paid no later than the Tuesday before the dinner. ALL reservations for Shabbat meals must be made by noon Thursday at www.thecarlebachshul.org. Shabbat JANUARY 10TH: Simcha Weinstein with Rabbi Naftali Citron Simcha Weinstein, internationally-known bestselling author, is known for his wit and wisdom. His first book, Up, Up, and Oy Vey! How Jewish History, Culture, and Values Shaped the Comic Book Superhero, received the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award for the best religion book of 2007. He also wrote Shtick Shift: Jewish Humor in the 21st Century, and The Case for Children (Why Parenthood Makes Your World Better). He has appeared on CNN Showbiz Tonight and NPR and has been profiled in leading publications, including the New York Times, the Miami Herald, and the London Guardian. He chairs the Religious Affairs Committee at the renowned New York art school, Pratt Institute. His one- of-a-kind perspective, along with his wit, makes him an entertaining and much sought-after public speaker. JANUARY 24TH: Rabbi Naftali Citron and Rabbi Avraham Sutton Please join us for our annual Kabbalah Shabbaton, where we explore the relevance of this ancient wisdom in our daily life. Avraham Sutton is an Orthodox Torah mentor, teacher, and author. For over 30 years, he has been learning and teaching prophetic Torah, Kabbalah, Talmud, Midrash, Chassidut, Prayer, Meditation, and Sacred Song. He has translated, edited, and/or authored over 20 major works in English on the deeper significance of Torah for our age. His editing projects include Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan’s Innerspace and volume two of Handbook of Jewish Thought, as well as Rabbi Chaim Kramer’s Anatomy of the Soul. FEBRUARY 7TH: Oneg with Neila Carlebach and Rabbi Naftali Citron Neila Carlebach is a healer, teacher, and therapist. She masterfully incorporates her background in education, Theater Arts, and Judaic studies as the foundation on which she has created her individual style of imparting Torah, stories, and mystical teachings. She also weaves the deep and beautiful teachings of her late husband, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach zt’l, into the fabric of her lectures. Neila teaches throughout the United States and Canada and has released two CDs of Hassidic stories and Torah. Oneg at 8:45 PM FEBRUARY 21ST: MEMBER APPRECIATION “Members Only” Dinner: If you are not yet a member, it is worth joining Join fellow members for an elegant, uplifting, just to attend this dinner! and entertaining evening. We pull out all the stops! Admission: $35 Members will receive an invitation by email. Rabbi Naftali Citron 4 - The Carlebach Shul Dinners FEBRUARY 28TH: Rabbi Hershel Reichman with Rabbi Naftali Citron Shabbat Across America Rabbi Hershel Reichman is one of the foremost expounders of the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. Rabbi Reichman also teaches Chassidic thought, with an emphasis on the teachings of the Shem Mishmuel. We are proud to join thousands of Jews at hundreds of synagogues across North America to celebrate what unifies all Jews – Shabbat! MARCH 20TH: Reb Eli Chaim Carlebach - Yahrzeit Celebration Sharon Flatto is a scholar and associate professor of Judaic Studies at Brooklyn College, with a focus on the kabbalistic culture of 18th century Prague and Rabbi Yechezkel Landau (the “Noda B’Yehuda”) and his contemporaries. Reb Eli Chaim, as he was affectionately referred to, was a warm and caring presence in the life of The Carlebach Shul. Reb Eli Chaim opened up the lost world of the Chassidic masters by his Institute’s publishing of encyclopedias of Chassidut. Please join the family and friends of Reb Eli Chaim for this Shabbat. The Carlebach Shul will once again be hosting Pesach Sedarim. THIS YEAR PESACH WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 7TH. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE IN MARCH FOR PRICING (PRICING IS DIFFERENT THAN A REGULAR SHABBAT DINNER) AND FURTHER DETAILS. Winter 2020/5780 - 5 COME LET’S SING Reb Shlomo’s 25th Yahrzeit, November 8 – 9. Reb Shlomo’s melodies have defined Jewish music for the last fifty years. This past November we Shabbat morning began with a performance, bringing the crowd commemorated the 25th yahrzeit beautiful Shacharit by Srully Williger. up on their feet again and again to of our beloved Rabbi Shlomo His nishmas kol chai brought tears dance the night away. We also heard Carlebach. The festivities lasted all to people’s eyes. Our celebration of from Rabbi Naftali Citron and Shul week, starting on Friday, November the spirit of Reb Shlomo continued President Shy Yellin.