Candle 7:04 Welcome to the DAT Minyan! Lighting pm Shabbat Vayikra April 1, 2017 - 5 Nisan, 5777 Havdalah 8:04 Joseph Friedman, | David Fishman, President pm

Shabbat Schedule D’var with Rabbi Wein Please help make our prayer service more The Torah emphasizes in the opening words of this week’s Torah reading that God, meaningful by refraining from talking during the so to speak, called out to Moshe to instruct him in the laws and strictures of service. sacrifices in the Temple service. What is the significance of “calling out” – which FRIDAY always implies doing so by name, such as by parents naming their child – instead of the usual verses beginning that God, so to speak, “spoke” or “addressed” Moshe? 7:05 pm: Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv (Shema should be recited after 8:03 pm) The answer lies in the exclusive nature of the word “vayikra.” It denotes a personal message, a sense of privacy and intimacy between the caller and the one who is SHABBAT being called. One notices that this is the same word used in describing the Heavenly voice that called out to Moshe from the burning bush at the beginning of his Parasha: Page 544 / Haftarah: Page 1165 eternal mission. 7:30 am: Hashkama Minyan It connotes a relationship between the parties, a sense of personal uniqueness, 8:30 am: Tefilla Warm-up with Ellyn Hutt with the absence of any possibility of randomness in the encounter between the 9:00 am: Shacharit two. Closeness to Heaven, a relationship to God and eternity, lies at the heart of Kiddush is sponsored this week by Robert and Jewish tradition. It is what makes one feel special about being a Jew, the elusive Gillian Hyde, Bernard and Carol Sunshine, and spiritual component that we all wish to capture and experience. Michael and Ariella Sunshine in honor of We are reminded that simple faith is not so simple after all. To hear the Heavenly Akiva’s Bar Mitzvah call, other noises in our lives have to be diminished. Heaven speaks to us in a small, 4:45 pm: SHAWL (for women only), with still voice, in the sound of our parents’ and ancestors’ voices, in the intimacy of Rabbi Michoel Fleischmann discussing the family and purpose. topic “ Do All Dried Fruit Need a ‘Kosher for Pesach Certification’ and Why? Refreshing our The idea of sacrifice is primarily exhibited and found in the entity of the family. The Memories” relationship in a marriage, of raising children, of honoring and caring for parents and others, all entail substantial personal sacrifice. For a person to feel noble and 4:45 pm: Camp Yagilu Leadership Challenge blessed in performing these sacrifices –as most are required on a constant and for HS Boys (9th-12th grade) even grinding basis – one needs to feel a personal calling. 5:40 pm: HS Boys Gemara w/ Dr. Nathan Rabinovitch at the Rabinovitch home Love for another human being is such a calling. It enables us to perform immense 5:45 pm: Camp Yagilu Leadership Challenge sacrifices without a whimper of complaint. Love is really the calling out of one for Middle School Boys (6th-8th grade) person to another person. It is the reflection of the constant echo of God, so to 5:55 pm: Rabbi Friedman’s Shabbat Afternoon speak, calling out to us in our earthly lives. That calling transcends time and space, Class: “Charoset: Just Yummy…..or Much, (Continued on page 4) Much More?” 6:55 pm: Mincha Learning Opportunities @ the DAT Minyan Seudah Shlisheet this week sponsored by the shul. Our guest speaker is Rabbi Tani Prero, • Kitzur Shulchan Aruch: Daily, after Shacharit director and founder of Camp Yagilu, discussing “Who Gives? How to Get People to Give with a Smile.” • Mishna Berurah: Daily, between Mincha and Maariv 8:04 pm: Maariv / Havdalah ————————————————————— • Nefesh HaChaim: Sat & Sun, after Maariv Weekday Schedule SHACHARIT Sunday: 8:00 am • Women’s Parsha Class: on hiatus until after Pesach Monday—Friday: 6:35 am

MINCHA/MAARIV • Wednesday Night Class: Wed at 7:45 pm—This week: “Insights on the Monday-Thursday: 7:05 pm Friday: 7:10 pm Haggadah”

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DAT MINYAN NEWS, EVENTS AND LEARNING

 Mazel Tov to Akiva Sunshine, his parents Rabbi Michael and Ariella Sunshine and the entire Sunshine family on the occasion of Akiva’s Bar Mitzvah today. We also extend a warm welcome to the out of town guests who are joining in the celebration: Grandparents: Robert and Gillian Hyde, and Bernard and Carol Sunshine (who this week have become Denver residents); Aunts and Uncle: Jacqui Hyde, Liza Kramer, Elon Sunshine, Kerri Sulman and Jo Sunshine; Family Members: Gary, Jeanette and Michelle Hyde, and Elana, Charley and Jack Parver; and Friends: Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt, Greg and Norman Davis, David Komet, Mike Ozer, Ilene Raker, and Sandra and Rachel Sheinbein.  This month’s Golden Tassel Club is sponsored by Brian Perry and Amy Benjamin in memory of Amy’s father, Dr. Steven Benjamin, Shmuel Nachum ben Yitzchak.  Thank you to all of those who contribute to our Shabbat services by signing up to help with our weekly laining. We remain in need of continued help with this and all able-lainers are encouraged to please volunteer! In addition, with a goal of expanding our roster of Haftarah readers, we have now opened up the weekly Haftarah portions for sign-up as well. The sign-up website is www.datminyan.org/laining. Please contact Steve Hutt for questions and additional information.  Please help us assure that everyone in our congregation fulfills the obligation of being part of aSeder this Pesach. If you are able to host any additional guests at your Seder, please contact the synagogue office and let us know.  In anticipation of Pesach and ultimately , our Adult Education Program has shifted its emphasis for the next several weeks to provide many learning opportunities in conjunction with these and our other special spring days of remembrance and celebration. Please see the attached flyer for complete details.  Looking for a way to make your donation to the shul really go the distance? We can use your Frequent Flyer miles to fly in our Scholars in Residence, saving the shul a great deal of money! Please contact the synagogue office to make a mileage donation.  Camp Yagilu is hosting an informational breakfast at 9:15 am here at DAT on Sunday, April 2nd, for all middle school and high school boys. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Chabad and the JCC Denver are hosting “Guy’s Night Out: Steak, Bourbon and Basketball,” Monday, April 3rd, 6:30 pm at the JCC. Enjoy a fire-grilled steak dinner, premium bourbon tasting and appetizers while watching the “Big Game.” Contact Zalman Popack for registration and information, [email protected].

 Save the date of Thursday, April 13th, for the Great Big Pesach Adventure at Heritage Amusement Park. A community adventure you don’t want to miss, sponsored by Bais Menachem. Please contact Bais Menachem for details.  Jay and Joyce Moskowitz invite the community to an engagement party open house in honor of their daughter Ariela's recent engagement to Mr. Joel Sichel, son of Raphael and David Sichel of London England, Thursday April 6th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 33 Southmoor Drive, Denver 80220.  ADL’s 36th Annual Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program will be held on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 pm at Temple Emanuel. The keynote speaker is Dr. Hana Berger Moran, a pharmacologist who, along with her mother, survived the Shoah as an infant. Hana is a subject of the book “Born Survivors” by Wendy Holden. The program will include a memorial service, and the winners of ADL’s A Tribute to Moral Courage student essay contest will also be recognized. Free tickets: https://2017ghrp.eventbrite.com. Information: 303-830-7177.  The Participants of the “Kinyan Masechta Shiur” of Merkaz, cordially invite the community to attend our Siyum upon completing Masechtas Sukkah. The Siyum will take place Sunday, April 30th at The JE Center, 399 S. Monaco. We will be joined by R’ Sheftel Neuberger, Menahel of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel Baltimore, MD.  With its recent successful presentations of the film “Hate Spaces” in Colorado, Americans Against Terrorism is making the film available for home viewing to groups of at least 12 people. If you were unable to see this film last month and would like to put together a viewing event, please email [email protected].  Krav Maga classes - back by popular demand! Empower yourself with professionally trained Krav Maga instructors. Separate classes for men and women ages 13+. The separate classes will be held simultaneously at Bais Menachem on April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 21st, 28th and June 4th from 4-5pm. $65 for all six classes. Must reserve and prepay by April 20th. For more information and to reserve, please email [email protected] or call 720-838-4093.

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DAT MINYAN MEMBER MILESTONES

The DAT Minyan wishes to acknowledge the following milestones* of our members in the coming week: Josh Baraban, Marise Leah Dobro, Aryeh Fishman, Philip Hirsch, Ari Hoffman, Daniel Mogyoros, Yael Polotsky, Nachshon Zohari

Nachshon and Shoshana Zohari—20 years David Brown — Thu. 4/6/17 (10 Nisan) Rosalie Marks — Sat. 4/8/17 (12 Nisan) *These details were obtained from the DAT Minyan database, which contains information provided by the members when they joined. We apologize for any omissions or mistakes. For corrections or additions, please log on to your account and provide the information, or contact the synagogue office at 720-941-0479. This Day In Jewish History - Apr 1 / 5 Nisan  1272 BCE—Joshua sends scouts to survey Jericho in anticipation of the Jewish conquest. The mission is risky in the sense that 40 years earlier, Moses had sent scouts to , only to have them recommend against entering the land. This time the mission is successful, and in the ensuing siege, Joshua's troops -- amidst shofar blasts -- encircle Jericho seven times until its walls come down.  1801—The Jewish community of Carentan, France, is miraculously saved from a blood libel.  1917—The Jews of Tel Aviv and Yaffo are expelled by the Turks.  1933—The official start of the Nazi boycott of German Jewish merchants.  1953—Dr. Jonas Salk announces his polio vaccine. Salk, the eldest of three sons born to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, was the first member of his family to attend college. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and became a scientist physician at Mount Sinai Hospital. He developed an influenza vaccine in 1942, prior to his polio vaccine. He died at the age of 80, spending the last years of his life searching for a vaccine for AIDS. Refuah Shelayma Please include the following names in your prayers. May each be granted a Refuah Shelayma. Names are kept on the list until the next Rosh Chodesh. Help us keep the list accurate by verifying the necessary details each month on the Cholim Document at https://goo.gl/aeyJG2. Ariella Bracha bat Sarah Ephraim ben Henna Sara Rifka bat Leah Ariella Leah bas Yael Meira Gitel Sarah bat Ita Golda Sarah Shoshanna bat Sarah Avraham Ben Mirel Golda bat Hadassa Shaina Meryl bat Rivka Avraham Shalom ben Henna Guy Chaim ben Rita Shashi bat Batya Baila Baruch Getzel haCohen ben Esther Hadassh Bat Fruma Rahel Shira Chana bat Sara Batya Ettel bat Malka Baila Ida bat Esa Shirley Hasia bat Devorah Carmel ben Tirtza Ita Sheiva bas Udyah Shoshanna bat Smadar Chaim Shlomo ben Malka Kalia bat Miriam Shoshanna Miriam bat Chanah Chaim Shmuel ben Miriam Laizer ben Yaffa Tirtza bat Sarah Chaim Tuvia ben Dina Leah Devora Kivitiya bat Chaya Tirtza Chana bat Malka Chaya Chanah Elisheva Rivka bat Sarah Leya bat Sara Tomas ben Galit Chaya Miriam bat Shoshana Malka bat Sarah Tzvi Gershon ben Shaindel Shaina Raizel Chaya Ora bat Sarah Menachem Yitzchak ben Yisraela Tzipora Rut bat Cissie Chaya Sarah bat Cyril Miriam Tova Chaya bat Chanah Yakar Betzalel ben Brindle David ben Leah Moshe Feivel ben Rose Yehudit bat Leah David ben Sarah Naftali Yisroel ben Yisraela Yehudit bat Sara Devorah Leah bat Chanah Nechama bat Chaya Yehudit Leah bat Sarah Dinah bat Chayala Noa Shani bat Chaya Bracha Yona Malka bat Pola Dovid ben Ita Sheva Raphael Yotam ben Efrat Yonatan Zeev ben Neta Dovid ben Laya Rina bat Leah Yosef ben Malka Eliyahu Chaim haCohen ben Sara Rifka Sara Chana bat Shaina Zev ben Yehudis

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YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday, April 2, 5:00 pm: “Capture the Flag,” Crestmoor Park, Denver. Please RSVP to Yisrael Katz, [email protected].

 Wednesday, April 5, 7:00 pm—8:00 pm: Belleview Pre-Pesach Latte N’ Learning, 4920 S. Yo- semite St.  Tuesday, April 25, 8:30 pm—9:45 pm: Beit Midrash Night at EDOS  Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 pm—8:00 pm: Belleview Latte N’ Learning, 4920 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village  Saturday, April 29, 9:30 am: NCSY and DAT Teens Shabbat Minyan Event and Kiddush

MEET THE ADVISORS… CARMIELLE BEAN

Hi! My name is Carmielle Bean and I am in 12th Grade at Beth Jacob High School. I have been Jr. Congregation is back TODAY at 9:30 am! working at DAT Minyan youth groups since 8th grade. I am currently an advi- For all 4th—6th graders, sor for 1st -3rd grade girls. I really en- and all 3rd graders who are interested. joy their davening, parasha insights, but most of all I enjoy taking them down into shul for Anim Zemirot. Prizes

Passover Youth Group Schedule Tuesday-Wednesday, April 11-12: 10:00 am (late start), no early care SHABBAT, April 15: 9:30 am (regular start), early care at 9:00 am Monday-Tuesday, April 17-18: 9:30 am (regular start), early care at 9:00 am

Rabbi Wein (Continued from page 1) physical presence and material goods.

If left to our own base, selfish nature we can never get to the point of hearing and acting on our calling. We are left to be influenced by the thunderous noises that permeate our society and social environment. We must always strain to hear the still, small voice that speaks to us individually and personally.

Rashi points out that the voice that Moshe heard could only be heard in the holy place of the Tabernacle/Mishkan. Only in striving to create a holy place in our home, our workplace, our family and our society will we be privileged to realize that Heaven is calling to us.

Shabbat Shalom

Rabbi Berel Wein

Please help make our prayer service more meaningful by refraining from talking during the service. DAT Minyan

Adult Education Program Spring 5777/2017

PESACH PREP WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ARE HISTORY

7:45pm FOLLOWING MAARIV  Mar 15: Destruction of the Second Temple & Bar  March 29: A Passover Kitchen Kashering Kochba’s Revolt Primer  Mar 22: Exile and the Talmud  April 5: Insights on the Haggadah  Part VI: Life in Exile  Apr 26: Rise of Christianity SHABBAT AFTERNOONS  May 3: Rise of Islam BEFORE MINCHA  May 10: Rishonim  March 25: Rosh Chodesh and the Eternity  May 17: Crusades and Expulsions of the Jewish People  Yom Yerushalayim and Shavuot, followed by Sum-  April 1: Charoset—Just yummy or much, mer Hiatus much more?  April 8: Shabbat HaGadol—the Haggadah as a guide to our future IN DEPTH HALACHA SHIUR (SUNDAYS/HOLIDAYS FOLLOWING SHACHARIT

 NO SHIUR on Apr 2

 Apr 30: The Bonfires in Tzfat: Are They Allowed?

 NO SHIUR on May 28  May 29 (Memorial Day – Monday): Killing Innocent Ci- vilians During War

 NO SHIUR on Jul 2

 Jul 4 (Tue): Six or Ten for Chazarat HaShatz? STAY TUNED FOR  Jul 30: The Takana of “Zecher L’Churban” PESACH and SHAVUOTH LEARNING SCHEDULES! SHAWL WHAT’S BOTHERING Shabbat Afternoon Women’s Learning RASHI? (SHAWL) returns March 25th with guest speaker Rochel Goldbaum! Classes will be Join Rabbi Friedman Tuesday morn- ~2 hours before mincha. Sponsorship op- ings for a women’s-only parsha class portunities will now be available. For in- focusing on the insights of Rashi. formation or to be included in weekly Classes are at 10am—rotating email notifications, contact Jayne Brandt locations. ([email protected])

Delegation of Power of Attorney For Sale of Chametz (Leavened Products)

I, ______, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Joseph Friedman of the DAT Minyan, 6825 E. Alameda Avenue, Denver, CO 80224, to act on my behalf to sell all Chametz (including without limitation Chametz, doubtful Chametz, and all kinds of Chametz mixtures) possessed by me, whether knowingly or unknowingly, whether it actually belongs to me or for which I am responsible, as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic Law. The following is an itemized list of Chametz, its location, and approximate value:

Home Address: ______

______Where in the home will this Chametz be found? Kitchen ______Garage ______Bar ______Bathroom ______Other ______What is the approximate value of the Chametz? ______Business Address (if applicable): ______approx. value______

Rabbi Friedman has the full right to sell and lease by transactions, as he deems fit for such time that he believes necessary as explained in the general authorization contract to sell the Chametz. This general authorization is made part of this agreement. Also, I hereby give the said Rabbi Friedman full power and authority to appoint a substitute with full power to sell and lease as provided herein. The above given power is in conformity with all Torah and Rabbinic regulations and laws and also in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado and the . And to this I hereby affix my signature on this ______day of ______, 2017. Signature______Phone:______

If you are going to be away for Pesach: I specifically authorize Rabbi Friedman to sell all Chametz located anywhere in my home, at the above address, and to lease my entire home (with the exception of the following rooms) ______. The keys to my home can be found with: ______And to this I hereby affix my signature on this ______day of ______, 2017. Signature______On Monday, April 10, I will be in the following time zone: ______On Tuesday, April 18, I will be in the following time zone: ______

The following times have been set aside by the Rabbi for the Sale of Chometz: Mon, Apr 3rd - Sun, Apr 9 after both Shacharit and Maariv. Otherwise, call the office to schedule to meet the rabbi at an alternate time.