Young Israel Shomrai Emunah - Shabbos Shorts December 29-30, 2017 - 12 Teves 5778 - Parshas Vayechi Light Candles by 4:36 - Havdalah 5:40

Shabbos Schedule The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored by Melanie and Sandy Friday Night: Karlin in commemoration of the 40th Yahrtzeit of Bessie • Light Candles by 4:36 Choina (Batya Golda Bas Bentzion), mother of Dolores • Mincha: Schwartz and grandmother of Melanie Karlin. Ashkenazi: 4:40 Ruach: 4:40

Sephardi: 4:35 Nusach Sefard: 4:40 Shabbos Day: Mazal Tov • Shacharis: • Rene & Rami Isser on the engagement of their son Ariel to Elana Horowitz Ashkenazi: 7:00, 8:00, 8:45, 9:15 Youth: 9:15 of Teaneck, NJ. Mazal Tov also to Ariel’s siblings and their families. Sephardi: 7:45 Nusach Sefard: 7:00 • Jennifer & Dr. Yitzchak Cohen on the engagement of their son • Mincha: Sam to Jordana Sojcher of Givat Shmuel. Ashkenazi: 2:30, 4:35 Sephardi: 4:15 Nusach Sefard: 4:35 • Maariv/Havdalah: 5:40 Weekday Shiurim Divrei Torah: • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Mussar Study Group for Women (spiritual self- improvement), Sundays at 9:30 AM, in the room behind the Balcony. • 8:45 Main Minyan Rabbi Rosenbaum • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Gemara Shiur for Men, Tuesdays and • 8:00 and 9:15 Minyanim Rabbi Silver Fridays, 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM, in the room behind the Balcony. Kiddush Sponsors: • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Halacha Chabura for Men, Tuesday evenings • Hashkamah/Nusach Sefard - Jonathan Bresler, Larry Korb, Arnie at 8:00 PM, in the Small Beis Medrash. For more details, please contact [email protected] Sherman, Dr. Marc Katz, Michael Hourwitz and Chaim Neustadter in • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Nach Shiur, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, in the memory of their parents: the 5th Yahrtzeit of Harvey Bresler, Chaim Ben Small Beis Medrash. Yitzchak, the 6th Yahrtzeit of Minnie Korb, Minah Shifrah Bas Yisrael; • Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Chumash Shiur for Women, Wednesdays at 8:00 the 7th Yahrtzeit of Racie Sherman, Rivka Bas Yosef Yona; the 7th PM, in the room behind the Balcony Yahrtzeit of Gerrie Katz, Chana Pesel Bas Dovid; the 31st Yahrtzeit of • Rabbi Silver’s Parsha Shiur for Men and Women, a mix of Halacha Larry Katz, Leib Ben Avigdor HaCohen; and Albert Hourwitz, and Aggada. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM. For more details, please contact [email protected] Avraham Mordechai Ben Yitzchak HaLevi; and the 24th Yahrtzeit of • GWCK Sunday Kollel Brunch and Learn for Men - Sunday Goldie Neustadter, Sara Golda Bas Harav Chaim Eliezer Alter; Dr. mornings. Bagel brunch at 9:30 AM followed by classes from 9:45 Howie and Karen Schulman in memory of: the 34th Yahrtzeit of AM - 10:30 AM Choose from classes: Howie's mother, Florence Schulman, Faige Bas Yeshaiyah Baer, the • Timeless Talmud with Rabbi Menachem Winter 16th Yahrtzeit of Sherrie Schulman, Sahra Leah Bas Avraham Dov; • Parsha Discourses with Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman Jack Rutner in memory of: the 29th Yahrtzeit of his mother, Celia • Unraveling the Navi with Rabbi Hillel Shaps Rutner, Rachel Bas Yitzchak HaCohen. • Thirteen Attributes with Rabbi Moshe Sadwin • NEXT WEEK: GWCK invites men and women of the • 8:00 Minyan – Meshullam & Elene Feigenbaum and Mark & community to a Jewish Ethics Lecture by Rabbi Brahm Laura Warshawsky in honor of the birth of their grandson born to Weinberg: “Judging Favorably: When and Why to Give the Adina and David Warshawsky Benefit of the Doubt.” Sunday, January 7 at 9:30 AM at YISE. • Sephardi Minyan - Luna & Avi Perez • Rabbi Levy’s Amud Yomi Shiur, Sunday 6:25 AM- 7:25 AM and • 8:45 Main Minyan – “The Haimish Kiddush Group” Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM in the Beis Medrash. • The Golden Network Presents: • 9:15 Minyan - “The 9:15 Group” • Rabbi Barry Greengart’s Shiur on Daily Halachos for Men and Shabbos Shiurim: Women, Tuesday mornings 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM. • Mrs. Yocheved Arzouan - will not meet this week. • Rabbi Raphael Malka’s Mishnah Class for Men, Tuesday • Rabbi David Hyatt - Shiur after Hashkamah Minyan, lower lobby. mornings, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM. • For more information: 301-732-1773 or [email protected] • Rabbi Moshe Arzouan - Shiur after Sephardi Shacharit. • Rabbi Yitzchak Scher’s Shiur for Men and Women: 613? We Can • Rabbi Levy - Shiur at 3:40 PM, Large Beis Medrash. Appreciate Every One of Them! Tuesdays, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM, in the • Rabbi Silver - Shiur after Mincha Small Beis Medrash – will not take place this week • Rabbi Moshe Arzouan’s Advanced Gemara Shiur for Men, learning Meseches Bava Basra, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall. YISE Programs and Listings • Rabbi Yonatan Zakem’s Shiur for Men and Women, Pearls of Prayer, Ruach Minyan - There will be a Ruach Minyan in the Belonofsky exploring the depth and meaning of our daily prayers. Sundays, 8:00 Sanctuary this Friday night, Dec. 29 (Parshas Vayechi). There will be PM, in the Social Hall. another Minyan downstairs for those who prefer an alternative. • GWCK presents CLAS (Community Learning at Shomrai) - 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM at YISE. For more information, please contact TEAM Shabbos – YISE joins with the national TEAM (Traditional Rabbi Yonatan Zakem at [email protected] or 513-313-4899. End-of-Life Awareness Movement) Shabbos project, sponsored by the • Men (classes located in the YISE Beis Medrash): National Association of Chevra Kadisha, to discuss end-of-life related • Monday: Parsha Analysis with Rabbi Hillel Shaps. matters from a Jewish perspective. Rabbi Rosenbaum will speak at the • Tuesday: Torah Topics with Rabbi Menachem Winter. 8:45 Minyan about “Appreciating the Philosophy Behind Challenging • Wednesday: Reading Responsa with Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman. End-of-Life Halachic Conversations.” Rabbi Silver will speak at the • Thursday: Yesodei Hatorah with Rabbi Avraham Sussman. 9:15 Minyan about “Traditional Jewish Burial Customs: Dignity of • Thursday: Inspired Avodah with Rabbi Yitzchak Scher –will not the Body and Soul.” take place this week Dor L’Dor - Family Chevrusah-style learning in a fun environment! • Monday - Thursday: Shivti led by Rabbi Yonatan Zakem, Motzei Shabbos, December 30, 6:45 PM, Social Hall. Open to the under the guidance of Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman entire community! Delicious pizza! Interactive discussions! Raffle of • Women (class located in the Small Social Hall): exciting prizes! Lots of fun! This Dor l'Dor is sponsored by David • Monday: Horeb: The Power of Mitzvos with Mrs. Sara Malka Winter and Judy Marwick in honor of Rabbi Rosenbaum and Rabbi Silver and their families. Judaica and Seforim Sale – Sunday, December 31 (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) and Monday, January 1 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), YISE Social Hall. YISE Youth Announcements Come fill in the gaps in your library and find great gifts as well. Bring your Shaimos for proper disposal for a nominal fee. The Youth Minyan will meet this Shabbos at 9:15 AM sharp in the Small Beis Medrash, followed by a Kiddush Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington and the YISE Chesed Committee - Rabbi Koss will be speaking on a topic in Jewish sponsored by the Youth Minyan. History on Monday, January 1, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at 1111 University Please join us this week for groups: 2-5 year-olds meet in the Blvd. West in the Penthouse. Light refreshments will be served. For youth room behind the Balcony; Girls 1st-4th grade gather in information, please contact Miriam Friedman at 301-754-1517 or [email protected] the main lobby and Boys 1st-4th grade gather outside the Social Hall and walk to the Yeshiva. Early care for 2-5 year- Senior Lunch – Wednesday, January 3, 12:00 Noon, Social Hall. Dr. Alan Breitler will speak about the lunar calendar. olds runs from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM. Groups for all ages run 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM. Please pick up child(ren) promptly. Taharat Hamishpacha Refresher Course for Married Women - Taught by Mrs. Sharon Freundel. Part 1: Sunday, January 7, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Part 2: Sunday, February 11, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. YISE Mother (figure)/Daughter paint night with Talya Social Hall. Weinberg! Sunday January 21, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM in the Bug Checking Seminar - Hands-on presentation with Rabbi Sholom YISE Social Hall. $30 for mom+1, $40 for mom + 2, $50 Tendler of the STAR-K. Wednesday, January 10, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM, max. There are only 75 spots available, so make sure to YISE Social Hall. Thrip cloths available for $7. This program is open RSVP to [email protected] soon to reserve your spots! to men and women. Ages 6 and up.

Community Programs and Listings YISE Programs and Listings (cont.) Daf Yomi meets in the Yeshiva Beis Medrash - Sunday at 6:30 AM, Clothing Drive - Sunday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, at KMS, Monday through Thursday at 9:00 PM, and Shabbos at 10:30 AM. cosponsored by KMS and YISE to benefit CHANA, a Jewish Learn Mishnah Brurah Hilchos Shabbos in 18 Months - Shiur for men with response to domestic violence. Drop off gently used clothing, coats, Rabbi Eli Reingold. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 - 8:45 PM at the Boys shoes, linens, purses, and stuffed animals (no toys.) Volunteers are needed to help sort and to drive the clothing to Baltimore on Sunday Yeshiva. Questions? Rabbi Reingold at 301-996-5910. Kollel Dirshu Silver Spring is learning Maseches Nedarim. Learn in after the drive. To volunteer or for more information, please contact the morning (5:45 AM - 6:30 AM) or in the evening (9:00 PM - 10:00 Miriam Friedman at [email protected] Get tax deduction PM) at the Boys Yeshiva. For more information, please contact Rabbi receipts at the drive or email [email protected] Eli Reingold at 301-996-5910 or Ranon Cortell at 240-277-2730. SAVE THE DATE: An Inspirational Shabbos – GWCK, in Daily Halacha Program from Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold - Receive one every conjunction with YISE, presents An Inspirational Shabbos: day in your inbox. Visit dvarhalacha.com and click “Sign Up.” Connecting through Torah, Tefillah and Song. Shabbos Parshas Yisro, February 2-3, 2018 at YISE. Shmiras Halashon - Rabbi Levy’s Shiur for men in Shmiras Halashon, weekday afternoons, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 609 Hyde Road.  Thought-provoking lectures led by Kollel Scholars of the GWCK  Elegant, enjoyable catered Friday Night family dinner The Value of Modesty - Rabbi Levy’s Shiur for women, based on  Inspiring Tefillos and Zemiros by special guest Baal Tefillah and text by Rav Shimshon Dovid Pincus ZT”L. Alternate Sundays, singer Rabbi Baruch Levine 7:00 PM, 609 Hyde Road. Silver Spring Gemachim - For a complete list: gemachexchange.com Stay tuned for more information! Rabbi Marvin Goldman’s Shiur at University Towers - Shabbos, Shiurim from Rabbi Gedaliah Anemer, ZT”L, are available at December 30, at 1121 University Blvd. West, Apt. 906, at 3:00 PM. http://audio.yise.org Federal Holiday Learning Program – Pesik Reisha: Halachic YISE Disability Inclusion Committee is seeking helpful feedback Applications of Unintended Actions. Monday, January 1, New Year’s from individuals and families within our community who have Day, for men at the YGW Boys Campus. Breakfast at 9:00 AM, challenges that could benefit from added accommodations. If you or a Chavrusa learning at 9:30 AM, Shiur by Rabbi Reingold at 10:40 AM. member of your family has a visible or invisible disability, including For more information, contact Rabbi Reingold at 301-996-5910. ones that result from illness or aging, we would like to arrange for a confidential interview to learn more about your YISE experience. Kemp Mill Toastmasters - Wednesday, January 3, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM in Please contact Debbie Katz at [email protected] or 301-675-6684. the YISE Small Social Hall. See what Toastmasters is all about and find out how you can become a more confident communicator and leader. Contact Scott Schlesinger at [email protected] for more information. Help Wanted Community Science Lecture - Ma rabu ma’asecha - Celebrating the Wonder of Hashem's Creations. Sunday, January 7, 12:30 PM at the Teacher’s Assistants and Substitutes YGW Boys Campus. “Things that Go BOOM in the Night (and Day): Are you in college and looking for a part time job? Are you looking Nuclear Weapons and Their Effects" by Dr. Michael (Mechy) J. Frankel, for an exciting career in the field of Early Childhood Education or Astra Analytics. Torah Insights by Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman, GWCK. looking to return to work? For more info: Rabbi Scott Hillman 301-962-5111 ext 1553. Shomrai Preschool is seeking a morning Assistant Teacher, Extended Free Job Search Webinars - Both on Monday, January 8: Care teachers (3-6PM Wed & Thur), and substitute teachers.  Cracking the Code to Your Federal Job Search, 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM We are looking for someone who wants to be a part of a collaborative team of professionals who work together to ensure developmentally  Moving Forward in Your Career, 8:45 PM to 9:15 PM appropriate practice in a warm, nurturing and creative setting. The Presented by Corliss Jackson. Register at position requires a high school diploma, ECE 90 Hour Course with www.FederalJobResults.com/events experience preferred. Candidate needs to be fingerprinted, pass a background check and be trained in CPR/First Aid. Camp Chaverim - Registration is now open! Early Bird Special available until Dec. 31st. Dates for this summer: June 27- July 24. Come learn about our school by visiting our website at Three Divisions: Camper Division, Senior Division, CIT-Waiter http://nursery.yise.org Please send cover letter and resume to the Division. For more info. and to see our new camp video, visit our attention of Ruthie Cohen at [email protected] website at chaverimovernight.com or call 410-925-2257 or email [email protected] Are you a Member of The CPR Class - Sunday, February 11, 12 noon at YISE. Full certification class administered by a trainer from NOVA Cert, LLC. Mikvah Emunah Society? It will be infant & child CPR ONLY, with no adult CPR component. We know the Mitzvah of Taharat Hamishpacha (family purity) is If there is enough interest from teenagers, there will be a concurrent private, but community support of the Mikvah is not! According to the babysitting preparation class, which will include both CPR Talmud, the importance of having a Mikvah ranks even higher in Jewish certification and special training for new babysitters. The law than that of having a synagogue (Megilla 27a). Please support the (subsidized) cost for the class will be $35 per person. Payment by Mikvah Emunah Society in its important work by becoming a member cash, credit card, check, or Paypal to NOVA Cert, LCC at the event. in 2018. Estimated time for the class is 2-1/2 to 3 hours (slightly longer for the babysitting preparation class). If interested, please sign up in Your membership donation of $360 or above allows you to use the advance by emailing [email protected] Please specify if you are Mikvah with no usage fee for 2018 and is tax-deductible. But more importantly, your membership contribution allows the Mikvah to remain interested in the babysitting preparation class. an integral component of Jewish life and the Jewish community. Please Boys Baseball Registration for 1st-5th grade is now open! This respond today by sending a check to Mikvah Emunah Society of Greater spring Ko-ach Sports is back for another great season of Sunday Washington, P.O. Box 1714, Silver Spring, MD 20915, or contribute baseball. Sign up now to reserve your spot and save on registration online at www.mikvahemunah.com/Membership fees. Register before January 12 to take advantage of the early-bird savings! More information at www.Ko-achSports.com Your support is greatly needed and appreciated.

Sunday Monday, Jan. 1 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday The Week Ahead December 31 New Year’s Day January 2 January 3 January 4 January 5 Ashkenazi 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 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 7:30 6:20 6:20 6:20 6:20 Mincha / Ashkenazi 4:45 4:45 4:45 / 7:30 4:45 / 7:30 4:45 / 7:30 See Shabbos Maariv Sephardi 4:40 4:40 4:40 4:40 4:40 schedule Halachic Times: Earliest Talis and Tefillin: 6:30 AM, Latest Krias Shma: 9:49 AM, Earliest Mincha: 12:45 PM Next Shabbos Upcoming Events Friday, December 29 Ruach Minyan, 4:40 PM, Belonofsky Sanctuary January 5-6, 2018 - 19 Teves 5778 Motzei Shabbos, Dec. 30 Dor L’Dor, 6:45 PM, Social Hall Sun./Mon. Dec. 31/Jan. 1 Seforim Sale, Sun. 9 AM–9 PM Mon. 9AM-6 PM Parshas Shemos Wednesday, January 3 Senior Lunch, 12:00 Noon, Social Hall Light Candles by 4:41 - Havdalah 5:45 Shabbos, January 6 Bar Mitzvah of Meir Orlansky, 8:45 Main Minyan Sunday, January 7 Taharat Hamishpacha Refresher Course for Friday Night: Married Women, 7:00 PM • Light Candles by 4:41 Monday, January 8 Basic Colors, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM • Mincha: Wednesday, January 10 Bug Checking Seminar, 8:00 PM Ashkenazi: 4:45 Sephardi: 4:40 Nusach Sefard: 4:45 Next Shabbos Shorts Deadline: Wednesday, January 3 at 12:00 Noon. Shabbos Day: Submit items for the Shabbos Shorts to: [email protected] • Shacharis: Office Phone: 301-593-4465 Office Fax: 301-593-2330 Eruv line: 301-593-5561 E-Mail: [email protected] Sephardi: 7:45 Nusach Sefard: 7:00 Website: www.yise.org • Mincha: Office Hours: Monday – Closed Ashkenazi: 2:30, 4:40 Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sephardi: 4:20 Nusach Sefard: 4:40 Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum Sammy Franco - President • Maariv/Havdalah: 5:45 Rabbi Binyamin Silver - Asst. Rabbi Simi Franco - Office Manager