November 23, 2018 / 15 Kislev Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Rav Joshua Sturm, Assistant Rabbi Robert Rosenberg, President 718.494.6700 / www.yisi.org MAZEL TOV SHABBOS LUACH Susan & Izzy Geisler on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Adina Yehudis, daughter of Rabbi Josh and Jessica Rohr. Mazal Eruv is up on both sides tov to the great-grandparents Marilyn and Israel Grossman. Z’man Krias Shema 9:18 Betty & Howard Zavin on Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Gavriel, Candle Lighting 4:15 and the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Sarah, children of Friday Mincha 4:25 Penina & Meir Friedman. Chumash Shiur 8:15 Daryl & Paul Lebowitz on the wedding of their daughter Elisheva to Daf Yomi 3:10 Steven Wengrofsky. Mazal tov to Aunt Sandy and Bubby Yetta too. Rabbi Sturm’s Pre-Mincha Shiur is on the topic “The 3:15 Susanne & Barry Weiss on the sheva brachos of their children Shamir: Cuts through stone like a knife through butter.” Katie & Tzvi Weiss. Mishna Yomis 4:00
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Contact Info WEEKDAY LUACH Rav Yaakov Lehrfield [email protected] Earliest T&T 5:58 Rav Joshua Sturm [email protected] Sunday 1:45 in Main Shul Early Mincha Robert Rosenberg [email protected] Mon-Thu 12:40 in MPR (Kollel) Alan Zachter [email protected] Sun - Thu 4:25/Approx 13 minutes after Shkiah Office [email protected] Mincha / Maariv Rebecca Silberman [email protected] Late Maariv Sun - Thu 9:30 PM Amy Weinberg [email protected] If one has only enough oil or candles for himself for Young Community [email protected] the eight days of Chanukah and his impoverished Contact the following for requests to utilize shul facilities: neighbor has none, he should share with him even Minyanim for Smachot Alan Zachter 347-922-1586 if he will not have enough left for all eight candles Building use, other than catering Uri Gertelman 718-666-8386 Halacha of the at the end of the festival. The adding of a candle Catering [email protected] Week each night until we reach eight is a “hiddur,” a We would like to thank the following for their beautification of the mitzvah; the essential mitzvah contribution to the Charity Fund: is just one candle per night. Better to enable another Barbara & Josh Gertelman in memory of his father Dov Yechezkel Jew to fulfill the essential mitzvah along with you, ben Mordechai Zev HaLevi. than to beautify your own while he has nothing. Nina & Bob Levine in memory of the yahrzeit of her beloved Motzei Shabbos Rabbi Reisman Shiur – Webcast 7:30 PM mother, Miriam bat Yaakov Tzvi A”H. Monday Rabbi Oppenheimer Shiur 8:00 PM Esther & Jonah Loewenthal in memory of her beloved mother, Women’s Chumash Shiur 10:30 AM Tuesday Rose Garfinkle, on her 50th yahrzeit on 3 Teves. Rabbi Sturm’s Shiur 8 PM rd Peirush HaTefillah 8 PM Anita & Dr. Fred Naider in memory of the 3 yahrzeit of her Wednesday beloved mother Sara Belka bas Reuvan; Belle Serle. May her Parsha 8:45 PM th neshama have an aliya; and in memory of the 12 yahrzeit of his DAILY LEARNING PROGRAMS dear father Yoseph Arieh ben Avraham Tzvi; Leonard Naider. May Please come join one or more of our daily learning programs: his neshama have an aliya. • The Daf Yomi will be learning Menachos at 7:10 AM in the MPR on Magda & Rabbi Bruce Ochs in memory of his mother Miriam Ochs, weekdays and before Mincha on Shabbat. Miriam bas Avraham, on her yahrzeit, 15 Kislev. • Our Kollel Baal Habatim takes place every morning Mon-Thur. Evelyn & Victor Schipper on the 10th yahrzeit of Victor’s father, • Daily Mishnayot is learning Bava Kama after most morning minyanim. Mordechai ben Eliyahu A”H. May his neshama have an aliya. • Daily Gemara class following the 8AM Shachris.
We would like to thank the following for their Save the Date contribution to the Simcha Fund: YISI welcomes singing sensation and chazzan at the Carlbach Shul, Daryl & Paul Lebowitz: Mazal Tov to Jennifer Lebowitz on her Yehuda Green, for a pre-Chanukah Shabbos of achdus Nov 30-Dec 1. recent promotion as a BCCA Specialist; Mazal Tov to Dr. David Yehuda will daven Kabbalas Shabbos, with an Oneg Shabbos at 8pm. (Lebowitz) Berler on becoming an American Board of Surgery He will daven Shacharis & Mussaf at 9am in the Main Minyan. All other approved Surgeon; Mazal Tov to Yoni Lebowitz & Esther Petrack minyanim are cancelled except for a 7:30am hashkamah minyan. We for their discovery of the location of the original ZERO. will conclude our Shabbos with a special Havdalah service. Sponsorship Betty & Howard Zavin: Mazel tov to our grandchildren Gavriel and opportunities available - contact Allan Gomberg, Daniel Slomnicki or Sarah on their beautiful simchas. We are so proud of you! Mark Weiss.
Shul Announcements Young Community
Thank you to everyone who assisted with the successful Community The Young Community Minyan will meet this Shabbos at 9:15 in the Shabbos and Motzei Shabbos event. Special thanks to Zavel Pearlman Beis Medrash. Following davening will be a hot kiddush in honor of for donating the popcorn, cotton candy and hot pretzels to the event. Rav Lehrfield and Rav Sturm for all they do for our community!
Looking for additional volunteers for Eruv committee. Contact Mark Youth Announcements at [email protected] or text 917-776-6349 for more information. Groups Lockers are available in all three locations for an annual fee of • There will be regular morning and afternoon groups this Shabbos. $18. Contact Bob Levine at 718-698-2791. • If you are part of a house group following afternoon groups, please
If anyone is interested in purchasing or replacing an Eitz Chaim leaf, make sure to hand in a list to Rebecca Silberman ASAP. please contact Becky Berlin at 718-698-0038. Events & Programs • Girls Only Motzei Shabbos Program – Two weeks per month we Rabbi Lehrfield’s Legends of the Gemara class will meet next on will be having exciting programming for girls in Grades 7-12. Our Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9:45am in the MPR. If you are interested in next program is THIS Motzei Shabbos, Nov. 24, 7:30-8:30pm. sponsoring, please contact Shelly Schwartz. Exciting program led by Batya Zachter! (Dinner will be served). SHUL DECORUM Contact [email protected] for more details. Kindly turn off cell phones or put them on vibrate during davening. • Pre-Chanukah Crafts & Games Day for Grades N-5 on Sunday, Please do not approach the rabbi during davening unless it is an Dec. 2, 11am-12:30pm. $15 members, $18 non-members. Join us urgent matter. for fun art, yummy edible crafts and exciting games for Chanukah.
YISI MAILING ADDRESS Teens Please note that if you need to send any correspondence to the Shul, • We cannot wait to see you at this week’s Teen Minyan! kindly mail it to Young Israel of Staten Island, P.O. Box 140100. • Teen NCSY - Next meeting will be Wed., Nov. 28 in the Beis Medrash.
November 23, 2018 / 15 Kislev Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Rav Joshua Sturm, Assistant Rabbi Robert Rosenberg, President 718.494.6700 / www.yisi.org
Community Happenings • Hillel ben Chana (Frank Buchweitz)
THE COMMUNITY KOLLEL BA’AL HABATIM OF WILLOWBROOK • Rachel bat Behia • Yekutiel Zalman ben Sara thanks the following for sponsoring a day of learning: • Chana Miriam bas Sara Rachel • Josh Gertelman for the yahrzeit of his father, Dov Yechezkel ben • Yisroel Alter ben Chava Chana Mordechai Zev HaLevi, on 14 Kislev. • Yonah Zimmerman l’zchus refuah shelaima for Yitzchak Dov ben Iti, Chesed Opportunities Shmuel Tzvi ben Esther and Yekutiel Zalman ben Sara. • Any member of the congregation in need of any assistance due to infirmity or age, please contact 718 494-4343. Help is a phone call away no matter OHEL CHANUKAH GIFT DRIVE how big or small the need is! This year, include an OHEL individual on your Chanukah gift list. From • Chevra Kadisha of Staten Island is looking for additional individuals, both new toys and games to electronics, gift cards, jewelry or anything in men and women, who can assist on a regular basis. If you are available or between, your gift will be greatly appreciated. Drop off at YISI by Nov. 27. would like additional information, contact Larry Cohen at 718-612-3474.
RAE KUSHNER YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL Community Informational • Hebrew Free Burial Association has a constant need for men, Bar Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 8pm. We invite prospective 9th graders Mitzvah age and up, to help in the performance of "Chesed Shel Emet", by serving as Levaya Minyan Volunteers; here on Staten Island at the and their parents to join us at the home of Malkie and Jeremy Goldzal Mt. Richmond Cemetery, 420 Clarke Avenue. The time commitment is (221 Ardmore Ave). Learn about our Modern Orthodox, coeducational flexible and can be as infrequent as less than 1 hour per month. Contact yeshiva in Livingston, NJ where academic excellence and Torah Scott Diamond for details: (917) 674-3317 or [email protected]. values go hand in hand. For more information, contact Allison Lyons • Bikur Cholim is looking for: Volunteers to visit Jewish residents in Staten at [email protected] or 862-437-8050. Island nursing homes. Hours are flexible. For more info, please call Brenda
THE ISLAND "BRIDGE" CLUB: Bridging the Gap in Shidduchim - Kellerman at 718-761-6521. Also, a man to go to Williamsburg once or twice a week to pick up food and deliver it to Staten Island University will have its first meeting Motzei Shabbos, Dec. 1 at 8pm at 1004 Hospital. Includes some heavy lifting. And, volunteers to straighten out the Westwood Ave. Each attendee should be prepared to present one room once a week. Please contact Penny Feuer at 917- 582-7831. single (male or female). For questions or more information, please • Chai Lifeline is looking for volunteer drivers to drive Staten Island patients to contact Shoshana Sturm at [email protected]. city hospitals. No waiting, just pick up or drop off. If you are available to be part
HILLEL AT CSI invites you on Sunday, Dec. 2 for a stimulating morning of this tremendous mitzvah, please call Faige @212 699 6641. Tizku Lemitzvot! with Susie Orman Schnall, author of “The Subway Girls.” $25 includes • Nachas Unlimited has successfully raised funds to ease the lives of sick a kosher breakfast. Your participation supports Hillel’s student Shabbat children in our community. If you or anyone you know has a child in need dinners. Register at: https://hillelatcsiAuthorseries.eventbrite.com. of assistance directly related to illness, please call Rachelit at 718-983- 9664. All calls are confidential. JFS CHANUKAH CONCERT • Coat Donation – We are collecting coats in excellent condition for children JFS invites the community Thursday, Dec. 6 to its Chanukah concert and adults in our community for the Fall/Winter. All sizes needed. Drop off featuring the Fabrengen Band, Benny Becker and special headline act, at the FRONT DOOR of 1097 Willowbrook Rd. If you need a coat, please the JFS Students. Tickets $18, VIP Tickets $40. Purchase tickets at contact Rachelit at 718-983-9664. tinyurl.com/jfschanukahconcert or email [email protected] for information. • Clothing Donation – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING DROPOFFS. Please do not donate torn, soiled or outdated HATZOLAH OF STATEN ISLAND PRESENTS: GIRLS GOT TALENT, clothing. We are only accepting clothing in EXCELLENT condition. WE Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6:30pm at the Young Israel. Come out to support ARE NOT SELLING THE CLOTHES. They go directly to people in our Hatzolah, while enjoying an evening of amazing talent. Women and neighborhood who cannot afford to buy their own. All sizes needed. girls only. Details to follow. Teachers feel free to contact if you notice a student in need! If you are in
MOM TO MOM offers fresh, hot, kosher lunches for a week for new need of clothing, or to schedule an appointment for drop-off, please contact Rachelit after 4:30 PM at 718-983-9664. moms on Staten Island, delivered to their door, absolutely free. If you • The Willowbrook Pantry is open by appointment only. Please call Beverly are Jewish, had a baby in the last 4-5 weeks, and live on the island, you Israel at 646-530-1495 or Noga Kugel at 347-776-2977 to schedule. We are eligible! To order lunches for a new mom, call or text 347-254-8112. are collecting cleaning items & toiletries that can be dropped off at 511 Buchanan Ave. or 154 Oakville St. anytime. Community Gemachs Chair Gemach – If you need to borrow chairs for company or a simcha, Job Opportunities call Chana Reichman at 718-404-6708. • New York State School on Staten Island seeks NYS Certified Special School Supply Gemach - If you or someone you know cannot afford Ed Teacher for grades 7-12. If interested, contact Alan Hershkowitz at school supplies, please contact Rebecca at (917) 566-0420. Teachers, 917-868-4913 or [email protected].
please feel free to contact if you notice a student in need! • Staten Island Hebrew Academy is seeking a first grade Judaic Studies School Uniforms - Rachelit 718 983-9664. teacher, a Hebrew Resource Room teacher and a middle school Furniture - [email protected] or call 718 983-8136. Hebrew language teacher. Positions can be combined or separated. Centerpieces - Rachelit 718 983-9664 after 4:30PM or Rena 718 370- Email [email protected]. 7438. • JEC Boys HS seeking licensed and experienced math teacher. Able to Simcha Gowns - Debbie Berkovits 718 494-1905. teach 9-12 on various levels. Please email [email protected]. Wedding Gowns - Anna Wittenberg 718 477-1991 or 917-847-4781. • Hebrew School Teachers for Staten Island Conservative Synagogue. Food Pantry - Noga Kugel 718 494-8451. Small school meets Sunday morning 9 am till Noon. Email resume to Bris Pillow & Outfit - David at 347-661-4760 or Emunah at 718-813-1977. [email protected]. Baby on the go Gemach - Liluy Nishmat Rafi Toback - items available for • US accounting firm in Israel (with offices in Jerusalem & Bet Shemesh) is loan for immediate newborn needs upon arriving home and for baby travel for looking to hire experienced US CPA’s for our individual and corporate tax parents/guests. To pick up an item or for any inquiries regarding an item departments. Great working environment. Ideal for recent Olim. Please please contact Emunah Toback at 718-813 -1977. email resume to: [email protected]. Apt. for Simchas - If you need to host people for a Shabbos simcha, furnished • Seeking experienced HR generalist. Computer savvy, proficiency in 2 BR apt. available free of charge. Call Chaim Jacobowitz at 516-241-6725. Microsoft Office a must. Professional phone manner, work well under Tehillim Circle pressure and deadlines, works well with other. Minimal supervisory/ There is a women’s tehillim Shabbos group following the main minyan in the delegating skills. Experience in bookkeeping, specifically in AP, a plus. womens’ section. All names listed will be included in the tefillos. If you have a Email your resume to [email protected]. name to add to this week’s list for refuah, please contact Yehudis Loewenstein • Warehouse distribution center in Linden, NJ seeking part-time employee, at 718-761-7748 or [email protected]. Names given should be people of our Sun-Thur 5-11pm, for basic computer work. Call Eddie 516-582-5740. community or their relatives. Please say Tehillim for those seeking refuah: • Staten Island psychologist seeks part-time secretarial help, 4 hours • Menachem Mendel ben Masha Malka Gordon per week, time is flexible. Must be computer savvy. Experience with • Bracha Rivkah bas Miriam Leiba medical billing helpful. Call 718-698-9870 or email [email protected]. • Refael Pesachya Yaakov HaLevi ben Aviva Sarah • Experienced Medical scheduler/billing assistant needed for Shomer • Shayna Golda bas Chaya Gitel Shabbos Podiatrist. Position can be done remotely for the right person. Call • Shmuel Michael ben Frida Esther patients, schedule appointments, enter and submit billing information and • Avigdor Chai Avraham ben Rachel Layah Kaiman Lifshutz various clerical duties. Hours may vary and are flexible around doctor's • Benyomin Tzvi ben Yehudis schedule. Starting pay $18.00 per hour, will consider increase depending on • Yitzhok ben Hinda experience. Email resume to [email protected] or 917-930-5800.
• Chaya bas Leah To list a position in the weekly announcements, please notify the office before 2 PM • Devorah Aliza bat Chana Liba Thursday at 718-494-6700, ext. 0 or email [email protected]. Please leave detailed • Menachem Mordechai ben Zeesel message with the wording and spelling that you want placed in the jobs listing. Please • Yaakov Refael ben Chana Rivka notify us when position is filled. Listing will run for 3 months unless we hear otherwise.