FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES March

Rabbi Shlomo Krasner

March - April 2021 17 Adar - 18 Iyar 5781

Pesach is coming! Pesach is coming! For some of us, the call heralding Pesach makes our heart burst with joy. We excitedly an- ticipate the holiday of our freedom. A holiday permeated with the enchanting smells of our grandmothers’ food wafting through the house, and of the memories of our grandfathers re- counting the Exodus of Egypt. We look forward to sitting on our Pesach thrones, singing the Ma Nishtanah to our elders or listening to our children singing it to us. And throughout the month of Nissan, the month of miracles and freedom, we are walking on air. We run to the Ju- daica stores to browse and buy the new hagaddahs. We call our friends and acquaintances to hear a new thought on the holiday and to catch up and send our best wishes. And we gather around the shul kiddushes to share the latest recipe.1 Yet for some of us, the same herald of Pesach makes our knees buckle in fright and our heart starts racing. For those of us, we dread the holiday of our slavery, not just in Egypt, but in our own homes as well. As Pesach is “When every bone in my body starts shakin’, and I’m breakin’ out in cold cold sweat; all my muscles are tired and achin’, and I haven’t started cleaning yet. I’veFRIDAY got the MINCHAhere comes TIMES Pesach blues, a Jewish person gotta pay their dues; but my heart keeps pounding and my brain feels numb, thinking about those tiny crumbs.”2 I remember reading an article from the Country Yossi magazine where a father wrote about how guilty he felt during the Pesach time. He would spend the whole month cleaning and preparing for Pesach until the night of the Seder where all that stress would end up being vented against that child who spills their cup or that child who grabs for the food. While the author was relating his own experiences and was trying to reach out in plea to his audience to understand him to quell his guilt, there still remains in his actions a shattered vision of the purpose of Pesach. All of the miracles of Pesach were created for two reasons3, the second being, “that you may recount in the hearing of your sons and of your sons’ sons how I made a mockery of the Egyptians and how I displayed My signs among them, in order that you may know that I am the Lord”.4 It is not that Hashem performed all of the amazing miracles and then gave us a Pesach in order to tell it over to our children. Rather, Hashem wanted us to gather our children and the youth and recount all of his love and wonders that he did for the Jewish people. Hashem stretched out the Jewish people’s redemption into ten amazing groups of miracles

Message From the Rabbi continues on page 2

______1 And yes, for some of us we are just excited to have a month without any Tachanun 2 Abie Rotenberg, “Pesach Blues”, Journeys Volume 3, 2010 3 The first reason being “In order that I may display these, My signs among them”, although the second reason is the focus of this message 4 Shemos 10 2 2

Message From the Rabbi continued from page 1 so we, their descendants, could tell it to our children. The future Seder nights were the reason behind all of the miracles, not the other way around. You find this theme echoed also in the words of Assuf the Psalmist. He poetically writes how, “We will not withhold them from their children, telling the coming generation the praises of the Lord and His might, and the wonders He performed. He established a decree in Jacob, ordained a teaching in Israel, charging our fathers to make them known to their children. In order that a future generation might know, children yet to be born, and in turn tell their children. …”5 While part the purpose of the Seder night and the mitzvah to tell over the story of our redemption from slavery is in order for us to place our faith in Hashem and to understand to guard His mitzvot, the main aspect is for the actual gathering together and telling over the story. The Seder night is not a means unto a different ends, but an end unto itself. The purpose is to narrate Hashem’s love, signs, wonders, mighty hand, out- stretched arm, miracles and awe to our children. Then our children can tell it to their children. Throughout all of history, every last generation can gather together to tell it to their children as well. While I can sympathize with the Country Yossi author when his ideal Seder falls apart and he falls apart with it; I still feel that he is misunderstanding the Seder’s purpose. The whole reason for the giving of the mitzvah of the Seder is in order that the next generation enjoys and delights in telling the story in their Seders as well. Part and parcel of the mitzvah is for the children themselves to relive the Egyptian slavery in order to bask in the taste of freedom.6 To go to sleep at night not only full of matzah, but full of excitement as well, looking forward for the Seder next year, and looking forward to the time when they can have a Seder with their children. “So they can tell it to their children who come after them, until the last generations comes and they can recount it to them as well.” So while the aforementioned author may receive a check in the box for technically performing the mitzvah, the ul- timate fulfillment of the mitzvah to tell the story to his children and his children’s children was lost to him. Rabbi Reuvain Grozovsky7 likewise made the following remark on the mitzvah of rejoicing during the Holi- days, where the Torah commands us, “And you should be only happy”. He commented that sometimes we become so caught up in the mitzvos of the holidays that we become extremely stressed out. We start to get tunnel vision on how to perform the mitzvah perfectly, so much so that we are unable to enjoy the holiday itself. So Hashem lets us know through the above commandment, that we should be just happy. We cannot forget the essence of holiday and the joy that Hashem wants us to experience and share.8 Therefore, as you are cleaning, cooking, and slaving away preparing for Pesach, it is important to not lose focus and remember the real essence of the holiday. Hashem wants us to relive our anniversary, the night of our freedom, the night when we became his people. Hashem wants us to celebrate that freedom, amongst friends and family when possible, as kings and queens, princesFRIDAY and princesses. MINCHA HashemTIMES wants us to celebrate the holiday with joy and happiness. To celebrate in a manner that the children and youth will always look forward to Pesach, so they too can share it with their children and the next generation. A celebration for all eternity, a holiday of happiness and freedom. So if the preparing for Pesach is making you stressed, remember to take some time out for yourself. Ensure that you are able to laugh during the preparations, no matter how sleep deprived you may be. During the Pesach night, remember that it is important to laugh and to enjoy. Raise a glass or four for freedom, for Hashem’s honor and for Pesach. And because you are worth it.

Rabbi Shlomo Krasner ______5 Psalm 78 6 The Sages taught: All are obligated in these four cups, including men, women, and children. Rabbi Yehuda said: What benefit do children receive from wine? They do not enjoy it. Rather, one distributes to them roasted grains and nuts on Passover eve, so that they will not sleep and also so they will ask the four questions at night. … The Sages taught: A man is obligated to gladden his children and the members of his household on a Festival, as it is stated: “And you shall rejoice on your Festival, you, and your son, and your daughter …” - Pesachim 109a 7 Rabbi Refael Reuvain Grozovsky, Minsk 1886 -1958, United States, Dean of Torah Vadaas and Beis Medrash Elyon 8 Sichos Rav Reuvain, Maamar gimel. 3

CALENDAR FOR MARCH - MAY 2021 845.454.2890 - [email protected] - www.schomreisrael.org

PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW TIMES HAVE BEEN CALCULATED FOR 12603. OTHER LOCATIONS MAY NEED TO MODIFY THE TIMES BY A FEW MINUTES.

SHABBAT TORAH SHABBAT DATE CANDLE MINCHA PORTION ENDS LIGHTING

Mar. 05 5:32 PM 5:30 PM Ki Tisa (Shabbat Parah) 6:35 PM

Mar. 12 5:40 PM 5:40 PM Vayakhel / Pekude (Shabbat HaChodesh) 6:43 PM

Mar. 19 6:48 PM 6:50 PM Vayikra 7:50 PM

Mar. 26 6:56 PM 6:55 PM Tzav (Shabbat HaGadol / First Seder after Shabbos) 7:58 PM

Apr. 02 7:04 PM 7:00 PM Passover 8:06 PM

Apr. 09 7:11 PM 7:00 PM Shemini of Passover (Shir HaShirim) 8:13 PM

Apr. 16 7:19 PM 7:00 PM Tazria / Metzora 8:21 PM

Apr. 23 7:27 PM 7:00 PM Acharei Mot / Kedoshim 8:29 PM

Apr. 30 7:34 PM 7:00 PM Emor 8:37 PM

May 07 7:42 PM 7:00 PM Behar / Bechukotai 8:44 PM

May 14 7:49 PM 7:00 PM Bamidbar 8:51 PM FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES

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 MONDAY and THURSDAY Chair Yoga with Toni Farkas every Monday and Thursday at 11:00AM - everyone is welcome to join us (social distancing practiced and face masks are required at all times). For information contact Roberta Grosman at 471.5105 or [email protected] or see our website (www,schomreisrael.org) $5.00 per session. * * * * Everyone is invited to attend Rabbi Krasner’s Zoom classes, please watch for email notifications and/or handouts or check our website schomreisrael.org . . .

SUNDAY Talmud Studies with Rabbi Krasner Sunday Morning after Shacharis – starting with the 5th Chapter of Brachos. This study session is live, not on zoom.

4K (Kvetching, Kvelling, Kibbitzing, Koffee) Club meetings are usually held on the last Sunday of each month at 5:00 PM. A different topic is presented each month.

TUESDAY Is this the End of Days? The Book of Daniel Part II on Tuesdays at 10:30AM. A personal journey of dedication, yearning, and vision.

THURSDAY Timeless Thoughts on the Parsha - Thursday Nights at 7:00PM where we will study and discuss a topic from the Parsha. * * * * Programs on hold until we can resume our normal routines . . .

Conversational Hebrew for beginners will resume this Spring when the weather is warm. In this class participants will learn some basic HebrewFRIDAY conversational MINCHA skills. TIMES Hands on Judaism Mitzvah Workshops with Rabbi Krasner

Return of the Yiddish Club - will be held on the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM - We have reestablished a Yiddush club! If you want to speak a bisele, to chap a nosh, to shmooze then this club is for you. The Yiddish club will be a nostalgic trip to the times and culture of our bubbies and zeydies, mixed with Yiddish music, Yiddish comedy, Yiddish lernin, Yiddush Hanae as well as a look at how Yid- dish is fairing in contemporary times. As with all events and programs spearheaded by Schomre Israel, this is intended to be open to all in the community. You don’t need to be fluent in the language. Let us know you are interested in joining us by contacting us at [email protected] or 845.454.2890.

* * * * Community Events at Congregation Schomre Israel… Rabbi Krasner and the Congregation look forward to announcing events when we no longer have to practice social distancing. However, we will continue to offer some programs over zoom. Please read Rabbi Krasner’s emails and/or go to our website www.schomreisrael.org for current information. 5

 March - April Schomre Israel Event Details

March 14 after Shacharit Rosh Chodesh Nisan Breakfast - There will be a “pesach” packaged light breakfast for you to enjoy. Reminder: Daylight Savings begins.

March 13 - 8:00 PM Join us for our state of the art Drive In Cinema. Featuring Jews and Baseball.

March 14 - 11:30 AM Tikvas Devorah Chana welcomes all school age children (5-16) together with their parents and grandparents for a Mock Pesach Seder - A deeper look at our heritage, a greater vision for our future, in a fun and wholesome fashion. Please RSVP early to [email protected].

March 21 - 5:00 PM 4K Club - Speaker and Topic to be announced.

April 12 and April 13 after Shacharit Rosh Chodesh Breakfast - There will be a “Spring” packaged light breakfast for you to enjoy.

April (Date and time to be determined) Tikvas Devorah Chana welcomes all school age children (5-16) together with their parents and grandparents for Welcoming in the Shabbat Queen - A fresh view of the serenity of the Shabbat.

April 25 - 5:00 PM 4K Club - Speaker and Topic to be announced.

EvergreenFRIDAY from Monsey MINCHA Pesach TIMES Delivery

For Pesach, as we are anticipating a larger order, we will be having an Evergreen refrigerated truck come up and deliver to your home or to the Schomre Building on Monday, March 15th. This is how it will work: Set up an account at https://www.shopevergreenkosher.com, (the site is pretty intuitive) if you do not have one. When placing your order, select March 15th. There will be a delivery option select Deliver to Poughkeepsie. If you live in Zip Codes 12601, 12603, or 12604 then enter your address, and the truck will deliver directly to your house (we will email you the exact time of the day later). If you live outside of those codes, then use "18 Park Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603", for the delivery address and your order will be delivered to Schomre (where you can pick it up). If you want Evergreen to substitute similar items, but you want them to ask, select "Send SMS" in the "Allow Substitutions" options, and they will reach out to you via a text. Please email Rabbi Krasner, [email protected], that you placed an order, so he can let you know if there are any changes. Please note: Rabbi Krasner will not be making any Evergreen trips during the month of March (since a truck is coming up). Also note: there is a ~$10 delivery charge for the pre-Pesach March 15th order in addition to the usual on-line processing fee of $3.95. 6

 Community Events at Congregation Schomre Israel… Tikvas Devorah Chana at Schomre Israel in conjunction with

is proud to offer to the Jewish Community of Poughkeepsie the following Jewish Educational Events. Each event will be a hands-on learning experience, focusing both on the rich heritage of the holidays and mitzvot, as well as encouraging the artistic flair and talents amongst our children. This will also be a fun and wholesome learning experience. We are encouraging the parents and grandparents to come with their children, and the children to bring their parents and grandparents as well. Most of the events will be set up in a way that could be joined by either zoom or in person, depending on how the year continues. However, because of the current covid situation, please keep in mind that there may be forthcoming updates. All events are free and open to the public, and each art project will be age appropriate. However, as there are often materials that will need to be delivered, we are requesting that everyone register at least 5 days before each event.

March 14 Mock Pesach Seder - 11:30 AM A deeper look at our heritage, a greater vision for our future, in a fun and wholesome fashion. (Virtual or Outdoors, depending on the weather). Please register at [email protected].

April Welcoming in the Shabbat Queen - A fresh view of the serenity of the Shabbat.

May Understanding Ruth as a Role Model - A presentation and discussion for youth of all ages on the Life of Ruth, and the lessons that we can all take to emulate her. FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES

June Did you ever want to grow a mitzvah green thumb? - Inviting all children and children at heart to come to Schomre Israel and plant flowers, herbs and greenery, learning to enjoy beauty, to stop and smell the roses, and beautifying our house of prayer in the process.

Jan. 18, 2021 Tu B’Shevat Program 7

Congregation Schomre Israel extends a hearty Mazel Tov to….

Lucy and Rabbi Eliezer Langer on the birth of a great-grandson, Yehuda Zev, born SAVE THE DATE . . . on 12/20/20. Yehuda is the son of Huvi and Yosef Saturday Night at the Movies Fogel and grandson of Yaakov and Shira Langer. DRIVE-IN style . . .

March 13, 2021 at 8:00 PM Jews & Baseball

Chair Yoga Class for Seniors Updates or changes will be on our Website schomreisrael.org The shul is continuing to offer weekly classes in Chair Yoga, taught by Toni Farkas, every Monday and Thurs- day from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The class is open to the community and there is a nominal fee of $5.00 per class. Masks MUST be worn and social distancing adhered to.

If you have any questions, please call the office at 845- 454-2890.

Schomre Israel Sisterhood fundraiser… Flower Centerpieces for the Holidays

We will be ordering centerpiecesFRIDAY from MINCHA Hudson TIMES Valley Gardens and Florist for Passover for all members and non-members in the community who wish to have a beautiful floral centerpiece for their Passover Seder. The cost per centerpiece will be $25.

Prepaid orders should be made no later than March 17, 2021. Please complete the form below and mail with your check (payable to Schomre Israel Sisterhood) to the shul at 18 Park Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Pick up will be at the shul on Friday, March 26, 2021, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

Name: ______E-mail: ______Phone: ______Number of centerpieces: ______Amount Enclosed: ______8

 PASSOVER TIMETABLE - 5781/2021

Fast of the First Born, Thursday, March 25th Shacharit - 7:30 AM Live Siyum for First Born - 8:30 AM Live & Zoom

Erev Pesach, Saturday, March 27th Shacharit - 8:45 AM SHARP followed by Kiddush and a small meal with challah Finish eating chometz - before 10:31 AM Eat and flush all unsold chometz - before 11:45 AM FAST OF THE FIRST BORN Torah and Musaf - following meal Candlelighting - 7:59 PM or after Passover Eve is a traditional Fast for Mincha/Maariv - 7:00 PM the First Born in recognition of the First Seder and its prep should not start before 7:59 PM Jewish firstborns being spared the th plague in Egypt. By attending/ First Day of Pesach, Sunday, March 28 participating in a Siyum, the completion Shacharit - 9:00 AM of a Tractate of Talmud or a book of Mincha/Maariv - 7:00 PM Torah, on Thursday morning, March 25, Candlelighting and preparing for the second the first born are exempt from fasting. seder – after 8:00 PM Rabbi Krasner will conduct the Siyum. Second Seder The Service will begin at approximately Second Day of Pesach, Monday, March 29th 8:30AM both live and on Zoom. Shacharit - 9:00 AM Mincha/Maariv - 7:00 PM Havdallah - after 8:00 PM Chol HaMoed Pesach, Tuesday, March 30th - Thursday, April 1st Shacharit - 7:30 AM Mincha/Maariv - 7:00 PM Chol HaMoed Sixth Day of Pesach, Friday, April 2nd Shacharit - 7:30 AM FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES Mincha/Maariv - 7:00 PM Candlelighting - 7:04 PM Seventh Day of Pesach, Saturday, April 3rd Don’t forget… Shacharit - 9:00 AM Shir HaShirim Bring your chometz to Mincha/Maariv - 7:00 PM our Bonfire on Friday, Candlelighting - 8:06 PM or after March 26, 8:30 AM - th 10:00 AM Eighth Day of Pesach, Sunday, April 4 Shacharit - 9:00 AM Yizkor - 10:40 AM Mincha/Maariv - 7:00 PM Pesach ends - 8:08 PM you can eat chometz Search for chometz on Thursday night, Wait till after 9:30 PM to eat chometz that was sold over March 25th, after nightfall Pesach 9

Pesach Notes...

This year Pesach falls out on the evening after Shabbat, which allows for a unique and interesting opportunity. As in most years, one may eat chometz up until a third of the Pesach eve (in Poughkeepsie 10:31 AM, Shabbat, March 27th). We will be selling the chometz Friday morning. All chometz that you do not plan on eating will be sold. The remaining chometz needs to be eaten, given away, flushed or tossed into the Hudson by 11:46 AM on Shabbat. Therefore, the “chometz schedule” will be as follows:

Thursday evening, March 25th, is the mitzvah to search for chometz. After finding all of your chometz, you will make the usual annulment for all unknown chometz that you might own.

Friday morning, March 26th, there will be a bonfire at Schomre Israel from approximately 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM. This is an opportunity to burn any chometz that you will not be selling or eating. (Note, while the bonfire is usually slightly later, we will be having it earlier so that the children can come). The usual chometz annulment is not said at this time. Any chometz that you still plan on eating must be placed in a specific area that will not be sold.

Shabbat eve on Friday night, March 26th, a regular Shabbat meal should be eaten.

Shabbat Day, March 27th, chometz can be eaten until 10:31 AM (Poughkeepsie), Matza and Matzah meal foods (I.e., Matza meal cookies) can not be eaten the entire day. Therefore, Shacharit will be at 8:45 AM. After Shacharit we will have a kiddush and small challah meal, which will conclude before 10:30 AM. We will eat, give away and destroy all remaining chometz that was not sold, followed by the chometz annulment. We then conclude with the reading of the Torah and Mussaf. The third Shabbat meal should consist of fruit, fish, etcetera.

The Seder with all of its prep should not start before 7:59 PM.

And as always, it is imperative that you enjoy the Shabbat and the seder that follows, and not allow any Pesach stress to tarnish that joy.

FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES 10

PREPARATIONS FOR PASSOVER

Laws of Passover As technology continues to grow, together with its complications and Halachic ramifications, there are many foods and kitchen appliances which may require specific instruction and directions. While most are beyond the scope of this bulletin, Schomre Israel will be purchasing and availing Pesach Food and Appliance guides from the various Kashrus organizations. Please feel free to contact Rabbi Krasner if you have any questions, or reference https://www.star-k.org/passover or https://oukosher.org/passover/.

I. What and Why is Chametz? When the Israelites emerged from Egyptian slavery, they left in great haste. Consequently, they could not bake their bread in the usual manner. There was not sufficient time for the dough to rise and for the bread to become leavened. The product of such leavening process is called Chametz. It consists of grain or flour mixed with water and allowed to stand for a brief period without being baked completely. In order to relive the experience of our ancestors, we avoid Chametz throughout the entire Passover festival. We neither eat it nor own it during the holiday. We try to use up whatever products we have before the festival. What we cannot use we store away and sell to a non-Jew through the Rabbi of the Synagogue. A form for this purpose is found in the bulletin. Before the festival, we conduct a symbolic search of the house (Bedikas Chametz) to ensure that all Chametz has been removed from our premises. On the morrow following the search, we burn what we have found along with any other leftover unsold chametz (Bi-ur Chametz). During the eight days of the festival, we use only products that are free of Chametz and we eat matzah in order to experience the haste of our forefathers when they went forth from slavery to freedom.

II. Preparing for Passover In addition to not using Chametz products during the festival, we also avoid the use of dishes and utensils which have been used all year roundFRIDAY with Chametz. MINCHA For TIMES that reason it is necessary to have two additional sets of dishes for Passover use. These are stored away in a closet throughout the year and brought out for use only on Passover. At the same time, the year-round dishes and utensils are stored away out of sight, during the Passover festival. There are certain types of utensils that can be ritually cleansed - or kashered - for Passover use. A brief explanation follows:

1. Silver and Metal Utensils Silver, small pots and metal utensils without wooden handles may be kashered for Passover use. They must first be cleansed thoroughly and then allowed to stand unused for 24 hours. They are then completely immersed in a kettle or vat of boiling water. We might add that china, pottery and utensils that have different parts glued together, and items that cannot be cleansed thoroughly (such as a sieve) cannot be kashered for Passover use. Larger pots or kettles may be kashered by first cleansing them as above and then filling them with water to the very top, allowing the water to boil and then placing a hot iron or stone inside the pot so that the boiling water runs over and down the sides of the pot. 11

2. Glassware Glasses and glass plates which have not been used for hot liquids or solids during the year may be kashered for Passover by immersing them in cold water for a period of three days prior to Passover. Glass utensils, such as Pyrex, which are used with heat must be treated as china and cannot be kashered.

3. The Stove and Oven Every part of the stove and oven must be thoroughly cleaned with a chemical cleanser. The top range and the oven must then be heated at the highest setting and allowed to stand for a period of one hour at that setting. In addition, during Passover, a special metal sheet is placed over the top of the range to prevent contact with the Passover utensils.

4. Microwave Oven Clean thoroughly, and pour boiling water directly from a pot which was on the flame onto all sides, top, bottom and door. Place a utensil filled with water in the oven, and operate the oven at its maximum setting until it is filled with thick steam.

III Passover Foods Most foods that are used on Passover require Rabbinical supervision. This is especially true of proc- essed foods. It is important to realize that a label which indicates that a product is “Kosher for Pass- over” does not assure us of the supervision. Wherever possible, one should use products which have nationally-known Kashrut symbols. If not, it is important to check on the reliability of the particular Rabbi who is giving the endorsement. Please feel free to ask in the event of any doubt on this matter.

1. Grain Products All grain products require strict Rabbinic supervision for Passover use.

2. All Milk and Dairy Products require supervision. FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES 3. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables All of these may be used (except for legumes - peas, beans, rice and corn which are all treated as Chametz).

4. Dried Fruits These should carry a Passover endorsement.

5. Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Frozen vegetables maybe used for Passover only with Passover certification.

6. Cosmetics Some maintain that all cosmetics can be used for Passover inasmuch as they are not foods. This includes toothpaste. Others have stricter opinions. 12

THE SALE OF CHOMETZ A most important Mitzvah before the onset of Pesach is the selling of chometz. It is preferable to perform the sale of chometz in person with the Rabbi. The Rabbi is available at all services for the selling of chometz, or at any other pre-arranged time. Otherwise, please sign the form below for selling chometz and give it to the Shul Office or to Rabbi Krasner, so that he receives it no later than Sunday, March 21, 2021.                 

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I (Name)______hereby authorize Rabbi Shlomo Krasner or one of his agents to sell, on my behalf, all of my chometz to a non-Jewish person before Pesach. The chometz includes items that I own in any way or are in my possession. My items of Chometz includes, but are not limited to the following: · Chometz food items · Chometz mixtures or derivatives · Any Chometz attached to utensils · Medications, cosmetics and vitamins containing Chometz · Beers, wines, vodkas or any spirits or liquids containing chomets · Animal foods containing Chometz · Other items prohibited to be owned on Pesach both Biblically and Rabbinically

The Chometz items are located primarily at the following address(es) and area(s): (i.e., 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC - Oval office’s corner closet) · ______· ______· ______FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES · ______· ______

Any Chometz that I may own in other locations are also included in the sale.

The approximate value of all of my chometz is: $______The areas containing the chometz are to be rented to the non-Jew and he will have the right of easement to access his chometz in those locations. All chometz food must be available for the non-Jew to access.

Phone number or key in case I am not home when the non-Jew wants to gain access to his chometz · ______. I further authorize Rabbi Krasner or his agent to reacquire my chometz for me after Pesach ______Signature Print Name Date 13

From Schomre Israel’s 4K (Kvetching, Kvelling, Kibbutzing, Koffee) Club…  Why is this Pesach different from every year?

This year of 5781 contains the rarest set of occurrences. The last time this occurred was 20 years ago and the time before that was 44 years ago.

Here are some of the rare phenomenon which we will be witnessing this coming year:

1) This year we will be saying both Havdalah and Kiddush at the same time. Meaning, the day after Shabbat will be yom tov five times this year, so we will be saying the goodbye to Shabbat the same time that we will be saying the welcome in to Yom Tov. This means that we will be saying the unique prayer of Vatodeinu, and the unique Kiddush of Yaaknahaz five times. Not only is the first seder night of Pesach the evening before Sunday, but so is the final night of Pesach, the second day of Rosh Hashanah, the second day of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.

2) There is not a single Shabbat during Chol Hamoed this year: This is good news for the children: not Sukkot nor Pesach. This means more time to go to the zoo, the bumper cars, the merry-go-round, etc.…

3) The eve of Pesach is on a Shabbat - The unique part of this year that has the most Halachic ramifications is the phenomenon of Erev Pesach occurring now on Shabbos. Here are some aspects of Pesach which will now be different than most years:

a. Searching for chometz - Cannot be the night before Pesach as usual, since it's Shabbos, so it must be searched on Thursday night instead. FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES b. Burning the chometz - Can obviously not be on the day of Pesach eve, and must instead be on Fri- day morning. But the customary declaration of “All of my chometz is not mine” is not said, and no chometz is nullified. Why? Because while every year, there is of course no chometz to be had after the burning, this year, however, not only is chometz permitted afterwards, but one is actually obligated to eat chometz afterwards. Why? Because on Shabbos one must eat both at night and day some challah. One cannot substitute challah for matzah, as it is forbidden to eat matzah on Pesach eve. But how the challah is eaten is a bit complicated...

c. The morning Shabbat of Pesach eve -Everyone must daven Shacharis on Shabbos at the crack of dawn, in order to be finished eating challah before the last time to eat chometz at 10:31* in the morning. Any chometz left over afterwards must quickly be flushed down the toilet before the time when all chometz must be destroyed at 11:45* as burning is not possible on Shabbos and only then “All of my chometz is not mine” is declared. Anyone who wishes to eat the third Shabbat meal afterwards, cannot eat either challah or matzah, and must eat other foods instead.

d. The preparing for Pesach - On Shabbos it is forbidden to do any preparations for the Seder whatsoever, until the end of Shabbat - 7:58 PM* - besides taking a good nap 

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4) Shabbat Mikaitz does not fall on Chanukah - This year is the rare occurrence of Chanukah starting on a Friday, which means that the Shabbat of Mikaitz is not Chanukah anymore, which causes the reading of the weekly Parsha Haftorah. This is almost never read, since the Haftorah of Chanukah almost always supersedes it. But this year is an exception. If you ever wondered why a Haftorah for Miketz is printed in our Chumashim since it's never said anyway, the answer is it's printed there for this year. Re- member the wisdom of King Shlomo ordering to cut the baby in half in order to determine who the real mother is? That's the story of the Haftorah of Mikaitz which we haven't gotten to read for 20 years.

5) The fast of the Tenth of Tevet falls out on Friday - The only fast which can occur on a Friday is the Tenth of Tevet. This fast cannot be pushed off for a later date as other fasts are, since the Prophet refers to the occurrence of this day stating “on this actual day Babylon surrounded Jerusalem” which Chazal in- terpret as meaning that this fast must be on the tenth day of Tevet no matter what day of the week it falls out. This causes the rare occurrence of fasting until after Kiddush, 5:13 PM*.

6) Shabbat Zachor falls out on Shabbat Terumah - In a regular year besides for leap years, the Shabbat of Tetzaveh is always also Shabbat Zachor, except for this year when it will be Shabbat Terumah instead. While this has no practical ramifications, it is nevertheless an extremely rare occurrence.

7) Purim falls out on a Friday - If Purim every year is not hectic enough, we will now have the rare occurrence of Purim on a Friday. And yes, it is still before the clock is moved, so you better be ready to light Shabbos candles at 5:24*, by hook or by crook. Better start the day at the crack of dawn, in order to pack into this short Friday the reading of the Megilah, sending Mishloach Manos, eating the festive Purim meal, manage to get a bit drunk as well, plus running around to all the teachers and family... If your head is starting to spin already, you have an option: buy a ticket to Israel. If you're already in Israel then it's a different story, as we will now explain:

8) A Triple Purim- If you ever planned to go to Israel for Purim then this is the year to go. Why? Because since Purim in Jerusalem is always a day later than by us, namely on the day we call Shushan Purim, therefore when Purim is by us on Friday, then by them it's on Shabbos. This results in the phenomenon of a “Triple Purim”. What this means is as follows: Just like we have now Rosh Hashanah falling on Shab- bos, as well as Succot on Shabbos, where the Shofar is not blown and the Lulav is not shaken, the same reasoning applies when Purim falls on Shabbos as well: the Megilla is not read. What happens instead is that Purim instead of being one day ends up being three days! How does this work? The six Mitzvos of Purim are divided into three days. FridayFRIDAY contains MINCHA the mitzvah TIMES of reading the Megilah and giving presents to the needy, on Shabbat the Purim prayer of “For all of the Miracles” is said and the Purim Torah reading of “And Amalek attacked” is read, and Sunday contains the mitzvah of the Purim meal and the sending of foods is sent. Yerushalayim is clearly the place to be this year!

9) Following the At Bash - While the original mitzvah of setting the Jewish holidays and calendar was set by witnessing the new moon, when the persecution made this logistically impossible, Rabbi Hillel ben Ye- huda and the Sages of Israel (~360 CE) set up a calendar rotation. As such, the day of the week that the holidays fall out on, is determined by the same day that Pesach falls out on. “A Mnemonic for the days that the holidays are set uses the ‘At Bash’ cypher. Meaning, the day that Pesach falls out, will always be the same day as TishaBiav (and a memory aid to that is the verse, ‘on Matzahs and bitters shall you eat it’), the next day (of the week) will be Shavuos, the third day of the week Rosh Hashanah, the fourth Krias Hatorah (Simchat Torah), the fifth will be the fast of Yom Kippur, and the sixth of the previous year will be Purim.” Shulchan Aruch 428 3.

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Meaning, each holiday will be on the day of the week that can be determined by its reverse aleph bais letter. For example, if Pesach is on Sunday:

While this rule is true for every year (ie, Pesach is Thursday, Tisha B’Av is also Thursday, Shavuos is on Friday, etc), this year since Pesach is Sunday, each holiday matches up exactly, and you do not need a calendar in order to know what day of the week each holiday falls out on. * All times are for Poughkeepsie

May Hashem make this year memorable for good, and may He gather us together in security and health in Yerushalayim this year as well.

FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES SAVE THE DATE “Make Your Seder Meaningful”

On Thursday evening, March 18, at 7:00 P.M. Rabbi Krasner will be sharing on Zoom Pesach pointers and steps on how to make this year’s Se- der the most enjoyable ever! 16

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“MAOS CHITTIM FUND” It is a long-standing custom to help the needy make Pesach by donating to the “Maos Chittim Fund.” Maos Chittim literally means money for flour to bake matzos. As we all know, there are great expenses in preparation of Passover - purchasing matzo, wine, fish, meat, various groceries, etcetera.

If you wish to participate in this great mitzvah please send your check, payable to: Congregation Schomre Israel Rabbi Fund (note “Maos Chittim” in memo area of check), to the Shul office. Rabbi Krasner will forward the donations to those in need.

Emergency Fund for Jewish Families Once again, Schomre Israel will join other local Synagogues in support of the Emergency Fund available through Jewish Family Services (JFS). JFS provides grants and honor loans to members of the Jewish community needing assistance with rent, mortgage, food, utilities, and other important services on Purim and throughout the year.

Please send your check, payable to: Jewish Family Services (note “Emergency Fund” in memo area of check), to the Shul office. We will forward all checks to JFS. Thank you in advance for your generosity to those in need. This is a charitable fund truly worthy of our generous support. If you know of someone locally who needs to be helped for Pesach, please contact Rabbi Krasner or Jewish Family Services.

SAVE THE DATE... FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES YOM HASHOA 26 Nisan (April 8) - The Community Holocaust Commemoration will be via Zoom on Monday, April 7, 2021. As in years past, this event is jointly sponsored by the Jewish Federation of DC and Dutchess County Community College. For more information, please visit www.jewishdutchess.org/events

Please contact the Federation Office at 845.471.9811 for more information.

YOM HAATZMAUT - ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY Thursday, April 15, 2021 18

SISTERHOOD NEWS

GIFT SHOP We have many new items in our Gift Shop. Take a moment to look at the beautiful silk matzoh covers displayed in our case and all of our new Passover items including Passover Cards by Stacey. If you need a housewarming gift, shower gift, wedding gift, graduation or birthday gift, check what the Gift Shop has to offer. It might be time to replace some of the mezuzahs in your home, so please come in and check out what we have.

GOLDEN BOOK CARDS If you wish to send a Golden Book card ($3.00, payable to Schomre Sisterhood) or a Shrubbery Card ($5.00, payable to Congregation Schomre Israel) please call Marcia Fishman (471.1241) between 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (no business during Shabbat). Send payments to the synagogue: Attention: Marcia Fishman/Cards. It is easy to do and everyone appreciates receiving a card. They are appropriate for mitzvot, condolences, get well, etc.

Sisterhood Numbers: Hinda Baum (Cemetery) - 227.5651 Cassia Brown (Calendar, Mikvah, Kiddush Planning) - 452.8317 Marcia Fishman (Golden Book Cards, Shrubbery Cards) - 471.1241 Roberta Grosman (Bingo, Gift Shop, Kiddush Planning) - 471.5105

You might want to try the following recipe. It is easy and delicious! FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES CARAMEL MATZO CRUNCH

3-4 Egg Matzos 1 C. Brown Sugar, firmly packed 1 C. Unsalted Margarine 6 oz. Semisweet Chocolate (you can use chocolate bits)

Line a cookie sheet with foil and cover with baking parchment. Cover pan evenly with matzo boards, using what you need and cutting pieces to fit spaces as evenly as possible. In a heavy saucepan, combine margarine and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and pour over matzo. Bake at 375 degrees, checking every few minutes to be sure mixture doesn’t burn. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate bits. Let stand 5 minutes, then smear chocolate evenly. You can add chopped walnuts on top. Chill in refrigerator until set. Break into 1½ to 2-inch pieces. 19

CALENDAR - Our big project this year will be our annual color Calendar. Your help will make this a very suc- cessful project. We need ads from the professional people you meet and the businesses you buy from. Celebrat- ing happy occasions and/or remembrances can make a good ad. Call Cassia Brown, 452.8317, and tell her you will help with our Calendar. All of our Congregation Members, Sisterhood members, and advertisers will receive a copy of the Calendar. Ads must be in by June 30, 2021, see our website or page 20 for ad pricing and information. In addition, we will list birthdays, anniversaries, and yahrzeits. The cost is $3 per name for the first 5 names and $1 per name after that. List your birthday as well as those of your spouse, children, grandchildren, etc. Call in your information to Keren Ritz, 849.3301, or fill in the coupon below: mail or drop off at the Shul. Please save us a phone call. Submit your names by Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The annual Calendar is a big fund raiser for Sisterhood. We provide the delicious Shabbat kiddushes, hamen- taschen for the hospitals and nursing homes, money to the Shul to make its budget needs. If a major repair or major purchase must be made, Sisterhood is there to help. By helping Sisterhood, you are helping the Shul. * For yahrzeit dates: see [https://www.hebcal.com/converter/] or http://yahrzeit.com/] or contact Rabbi Krasner            

LISTING(S) FOR 5781/5782 SISTERHOOD CALENDAR

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY $3 per name for the first 5 names $1 for each additional name

Name Birthday Anniversary Yahrzeit*

______FRIDAY______MINCHA TIMES______

Check Enclosed $ ______Name ______Phone ______E-mail ______

SUBMISSION DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2021 20

SCHOMRE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD 18 PARK AVENUE POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12603   For Calendar Communications/questions: [email protected] 845.452.8317

March 1, 2021 Dear Friend: The Sisterhood of Schomre Israel is preparing the color Hebrew Calendar for 5781 - 5782 (2021-2022). We have been providing the Congregation and the Jewish community this calendar for almost two dec- ades. We hope you will participate in this venture and look forward to seeing your color ads and listings. Our calendar provides the Jewish community with information regarding Jewish holidays, Torah readings, candle lighting times, and religious and social events that are presented by Congregation Schomre Israel. The calendar raises funds to help support Schomre’s special functions and many community projects which are sponsored by the Sisterhood. The Sisterhood and Congregation Schomre Israel serve the Jewish Community, patients in local health institutions and hospitals, and the many nursing homes in the area. Congregation Schomre Israel was organized in the City of Poughkeepsie in 1888. We are 133 years old, and the only established Modern Orthodox Synagogue in Dutchess County. We are asking for your support by taking out an ad in our calendar. Please select your desired format - Advertisers will receive a copy of the 2021/2022 Calendar:

Select Description Cost* Size Notes: Full Page - With a Specific Month $225 7" x 8" Placement Full Page $200 7" x 8" Half Page - Horizontal $110 7" x 4" Half Page - Vertical $120 3.5" x 8" Quarter Page - Horizontal $50 3.5" x 4" Quarter Page - Vertical $65 4" x 3.5" Business Card Size - Horizontal $40 3.5" x 2" Business Card Size - Vertical $45 2" x 3.5" Professional Page - Listing $25 Line entry BUSINESSBUSINESS NAME / ADVERTISER NAME FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES NAME

CONTACT DAY PHONE NIGHT NAMECONTACT NAME PHONE DAY PHONE NIGHT PHONE ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP E-MAIL AD- DRESSE-MAIL ADDRESS

*ALL ADS include a listing on the Professional & Advertisers page All submissions are requested by June 30, 2021. The following page has tips for submitting your ad.

If you are not sending your Copy by email, Sincerely, please return this letter with your CD/DVD Disk, Thumb Drive or Hard Copy File. Cassia Brown, Chairperson 21

 SCHOMRE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD  18 PARK AVENUE POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12603 845.454.2890

SUBMITTING YOUR ADS FOR THE 2021 - 2022 SCHOMRE CALENDAR:

 Submitting ads by e-mail:

Send your e-mail ad to [email protected] E-mail file sizes can be up to 24 megabytes.

The Calendar is printed at high digital resolution. This process produces sharp pictures, clear text, and excellent reproduction of your submitted material.

 For those who submit material on disk, or thumb drive:

1.- We can accept ads in any PC format, however we cannot accept ads in “PRINT SHOP format.” Digital Photos submitted should be a minimum resolution 300 dpi. Graphic Images must be a minimum resolution 600 dpi. You may have to include font file(s), if you use special or exotic fonts. (We will contact you if this condition arises.)

2.- We can accept ads in MAC format - please submit them in either PDF or EPS format only.

3.- Any PDFs submitted must have fonts embedded, photos at a minimum 300 dpi resolution and graphic images at a minimum 600 dpi resolution.

4.- Digital files and digital file questions should be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please make the first word “CALENDAR” in the subject line.

5.- When submitting an ad by e-mail please add your contact information, day/night time phone number and where to send the proof, the invoice for theFRIDAY ad, and MINCHA where to shipTIMES the calendar.

 For those who submit copy for scanning [pictures, graphics, and text.]:

A.- Please provide clean copy of your ad. Do not submit any screened copy. B.- Submitting business cards - PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE , DO NOT USE paperclips to attach your business card(s), AND Please enclose two business cards! C.- Embossed or raised lettering on stationary or business cards that will be used for Ads can create a lower quality image (reproduction) for your ad. D.- We’ll make every effort to “clean up” your COPY. E.- You can sketch a layout of your ad, provide us with the copy, photo and graphics and we will create the ad for you. We can scan pictures and graphics, you will get a proof before printing.

Got an idea for an ad? Talk to us ... We can create it for you. Business and Personal Ads graciously accepted. 22

A Big "Todah Rabbah" - thank you

Our Jewish Social Action Coalition continues to provide much needed support to families in need at the Morse School in Poughkeepsie. Twice a month we provide the school with close to 2,000 pounds of food from the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. We have been fortunate that the Food Bank has been offering a variety of fresh produce and dairy products among other staples. We use money from a grant we have and funds from your contributions to pay for these items. All the food is delivered to a park- ing lot at Dutchess Community College where a crew of 'schleppers' from the Harding Club put the boxes and bags into their vehicles and deliver it to the school. There the professional staff oversees the distribution of these items to children and their families who are in need.

We also order some food items for the Immigrant Justice Project in the eastern part of Dutchess County to help provide nutritious food to some of the Latinx families there.

Before this Covid period, we would often step into the hallway next to the Gold room and find our donation box overflowing with boxes of cereal, canned goods, pasta and various other items such as toothbrushes, socks, etc. for the Morse School. We can't contribute to the efforts of the Social Action Coalition in this way at this time, but if you would like to continue to support these efforts, you can do- nate to the Coalition account held at Temple Beth El, 118 Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 by sending a check payable to TBE Social Action and note that this donation is for the Morse School or by using PayPal on the TBE website.

Thank you for your continued interest and support, Sandy Corwin and Linda Skolnik Representatives to the Coalition.

Gift Card FundraiserFRIDAY MINCHA TIMES Support Congregation Schomre Israel PLEASE INFORM NO extra cost to you THE RABBI Retailers sell cards to us at discounted rates. You purchase cards and then you shop as usual. Congregants are urged to call Rabbi Krasner (454.2890) if you hear, Heaven In addition to using for groceries and prescriptions, the forbid, of any member who is ill. It is a cards make great gifts. great Mitzvah to visit the sick and very often we just don’t hear of a member’s The shul maintains gift cards for: ShopRite, Stop & Shop, indisposition. Your help in this en- Adams, Price Chopper, Barnes & Noble, Lowes, CVS, Rite deavor is much appreciated. Aid, and Walgreens. A complete list of retailers is available on our website (click Support Us, click Gift Cards/Scrip, then “click here” in the second paragraph.

Information and order forms are available on the website (www.schomreisrael.org) or in the shul office. 23

MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO SCHOMRE ISRAEL: Rabbi Krasner, Today when I woke up I thanked G-d for In honor of David and Debbie Sullum celebrating their you. And I want to thank you for teaching me about 40th Anniversary mitzvahs and the aleph bet. Fran and Steve Berman. Annaliese.

 In memory of... In memory of her beloved mother, Bertha Moshkovich his beloved sister, Susan Smith Galina and Arnold Stavissky. his beloved grandfather his beloved mother, Ann Chick In honor of David Sullum  Happy 2021 and regards to all Lee Walker. Jeffrey and Meri Chick. In memory of … In memory of his aunt, Rhoda Fox her beloved brother, Jay Weiner Judy and Alan Fox. her beloved mother, Chana Weiner Marsha Sandy Weiner. In memory of their family and friends… Edith Blatt Just because… Frieda Horowitz Phyllis and Sherman Smith William Horowitz Lisa and Gordon Weiss. Pearl Schreibman Evelyn and David Horowitz.

In memory of his beloved parents, Frances Krakower and Abraham Krakower Thomas Krakower.

In appreciation of receiving the Bulletin Anita Lester. We received a note... In memory of her beloved grandfather, Harry Berman Rena Miller. Thank you to everyone who so kindly made a donation to Schomre Israel In memory of her beloved husband, Ivan Miller Rose Miller. in memory of our parents. FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES In memory of Rhoda Fox Janet and Irwin Moskowitz. Debbie and Arnold Most. Suzanne and Arnie Moskowitz, children, and In memory of Joe Pelzner Jordan Dale, son-in-law Rose and Brion Shapiro.

In memory of her beloved father, David Krakower Fredricka Shpetner.

In memory of his beloved parents, Edna Silber and Carl We received a note... Silber David Silber. Thank you for all your kind wishes In memory of Irwin and Janet Moskowitz for my recovery. Pamela Sproule. Hinda Baum In memory of her grandparents, Harry Berman and Sarah (Levine) Berman Roberta Stoller. 24

GOLDEN BOOK CARDS WERE SENT TO: Hinda Baum - Wishing her a speedy & complete Mrs. Claire Schnider & Family - In loving memory of recovery Stanley Schenider The Congregation of Schomre Israel Evelyn & David Horowitz. & Sisterhood Rabbi Krasner Mrs. Lilli Zimet - In loving memory of Rabbi Irwin Zimet Evelyn & David Horowitz Evelyn & David Horowitz. arcia Fishman Roberta & Len Grosman Mrs. Bess Kaye - In loving memory of Rabbi Eric Kaye Natalie & Ron Markowitz Evelyn & David Horowitz. Linda Skolnik Jane Friedland Gail & Mark Chasen - In memory of her father, Frank Ros Fox Nacht Sharon & Hal Warren Roberta & Len Grosman. Shelley & Michael Rosenblatt Sandy & Lee Corwin Steve & Jerilyn Nacht - In memory of his father, Frank Ellie & Marty Korfman Nacht Marcia Fishman. Roberta & Len Grosman. In memory of Joseph Pelzner Rhonda & Tim Marcoux - In memory of her father, The Congregation of Schomre Israel Frank Nacht & Sisterhood Roberta & Len Grosman. Ron Markowitz - Wishing him Refuah Shelama Rabbi & Lucy Langer - Wishing you Mazel Tov on the The Congregation of Schomre Israel birth of your new great-grandchild & Sisterhood The Congregation of Schomre Israel Evelyn & David Horowitz & Sisterhood Ros Fox. Evelyn & David Horowitz Marcia Fishman Annette Baskin - Wishing her Refuah Shelama Roberta & Len Grosman Evelyn & David Horowitz Natalie & Ron Markowitz Linda Skolnik Hinda Baum - Wishing her Refuah Shelama Jane Friedland on her 2nd procedure. Ros Fox The Congregation of Schomre Israel Sandy & Lee Corwin & Sisterhood Ellie & Marty Korfman Rabbi Krasner Sharon & Hal Warren. FRIDAY MINCHA TIMESEvelyn & David Horowitz Marcia Fishman Rabbi Yaakov & Shira Langer - Wishing you Mazel Tov Roberta & Len Grosman on the birth of your new grandson, Yehuda Zev Natalie & Ron Markowitz The Congregation of Schomre Israel Linda Skolnik & Sisterhood Jane Friedland Evelyn & David Horowitz Ros Fox Marcia Fishman Sharon & Hal Warren Roberta & Len Grosman Shelley & Michael Rosenblatt Natalie & Ron Markowitz Sandy & Lee Corwin Linda Skolnik Ellie & Marty Korfman. Jane Friedland Ros Fox Sandy & Lee Corwin Ellie & Marty Korfman Sharon & Hal Warren. 25

SHRUBBERY CARDS WERE SENT TO: Mitzvah Now Project - March

Ellie Korfman - In memory of her mother Ruth Goldberg. In recognition of Women’s History Month the Jew- ish Federation will be helping Grace Smith House Ellie & Marty Korfman - Always in our hearts. In give women a sense of empowerment. They will be memory of their beloved grandson, Zakary Bernstein. collecting new and gently used ladies handbags to fill with new unopened toiletries.

The following is a suggested list of needed items. Please remember these items must be in unopened packages: Siddurim Personal Hygiene Hair brushes for various types of hair Four Siddurim were donated... Wash clothes, towels or sponges Nail Clippers In memory of her sister-in-law Tweezers Rhoda Fox Cotton balls by Q-Tips Ros Fox Soap Deodorant Shampoo (full size) Conditioner (full size) Razors Laundry Detergent Dish Soap Toilet Paper

Infant/Toddler Care Diapers Baby Wipes Lotions FRIDAY MINCHA TIMESBath Wash Diaper Cream Sippy Cups Baby Spoons Pacifiers Baby Monitors Breast Pumps

Gift Cards Dollar Store, Gas Stations, and/or Purim Grocery Stores 2020

All items should be dropped off at the Jewish Fed- eration Office before March 18th. Due to COVID19 restrictions, please call Nancy at 845-471-9811 for drop off hours. 26

YAHRZEITS FOR MARCH 2021 YAHRZEITS FOR APRIL 2021

04 Walter Hering 03 Mason Kantrowitz 05 Millie Davis Minnie Mednick Gladys Schechter 04 Ethel Gollin 06 Elias Gollin 05 Beverly Lapidus Sophie Levine Sarah Lubowsky 07 Fruma Fox 08 Irving Blatt Elizabeth Schwartz Joseph Aaron Grosman 08 David Brown Sarah Meier 09 Nathan Kaplan Edith Sacks 10 Sidney Berkowitz 13 Herbert Eisen Lea Kaplan Lillian Eisenstadt 12 Tillie Kantrowitz Irene Stich 13 Ruth Shapiro 19 Kathy Wieselman 14 Carl Messinger 20 Rabbi Moshe Nussbaum Ricki Pelzner 25 Rose Siegel Jennie Schreibman 26 Max Pastreich Marvin Weinberg 15 Isadore Chick 17 Eva Prutinsky 19 Fannie Carpet 21 David Trastman 22 Isidore Markowitz Solomon Palestine Lillian Weinberg 23 Alice Kaplan 25 Evelyn Robles CONDOLENCES 26 Frank Goldwitz Bernard Tulin Our sincere condolences 28 Sidney Schwartz 30 Oscar Leffel are extended to the family and friends of Robert Wexler Joseph Pelzner on his passing. FRIDAY MINCHA TIMES