Young Israel Shomrai Emunah - Shabbos Shorts August 13 - 14, 2021 - 6 Elul 5781 - Shoftim Light Candles by 7:47 - Havdalah 8:47 Please join us in welcoming our new Assistant Rabbi, Rabbi Yosef Postelnek. We so look forward to learning from him and getting to know him, Rebbetzin Aliza, and their children Shlomo and Tehillah, and wish them all much happiness and success in our community. The Shabbos Shorts is sponsored this week by Monica and Ezra Friedman in honor of Dr. Marc S. Katz and the staff of Kindness Animal Hospital for the years of dedicated care provided our cat, Cameron, and the sensitivity with which we were treated in her final days. Mazal Tov Weekday Shiurim Options for remote learning are listed below. For the Leah & Yehoshua Scheininger on the birth of a boy.The Shalom Zachor will take place tonight at 9:30 PM at their home, 906 Lamberton Drive. latest list and times, go to: Gila & Rabbi Myron Wakschlag on the birth of a grandson, Yisroel Chanina, https://wp.yise.org/remote-learning-schedule/ born to parents Alana & Efraim Wakschlag of Chicago. Mazal Tov to Savta Rabbi Rosenbaum - Daily - one chapter of Tehillim Raba Judith Halpern, and to Yisroel Chanina’s aunts, uncles and cousins. followed by a 15-minute Shiur on the Parsha. Sunday through Friday 8:30 AM, will resume August 22. Rabbi Rosenbaum - Daily - one chapter of Tehillim, Condolences followed by a 15-minute Halacha Shiur. Sunday through Thursday 7:00 PM, will resume August 22. Joseph Gamson on the passing of his father, Robert Gamson. Shiva is being observed at 2708 Summerson Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, through Wednesday Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Mussar Study Group for morning. Visitors are requested Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 12 Noon - 2:00 Women (spiritual self-improvement), Sundays at 9:30 PM and 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Masks are required and please attend Shiva only if AM, will resume August 22. you are fully vaccinated. Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Gemara Shiur for Men, Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 AM, will resume August 24. Shabbos Schedule Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Nach Shiur, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, now learning Megillas Eichah, will Minyan locations are listed as B = Belonofsky Sanctuary, S = Social Hall. All resume August 25. Sephardi Minyanim take place in the Beit Medrash. Rabbi Rosenbaum’s Women’s Navi Shiur, now Friday Night: studying Sefer Yehoshua, Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, • Light Candles by 7:47, and not before 6:39 will resume August 25. • Mincha: 6:50 (B), 7:50 (B), 7:15 (Sephardi) GWCK Sunday Kollel Brunch and Learn for Men Shabbos Day: and Women - Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM, on break • Shacharis: 7:00 (B), 8:45 (B), 9:15 (S), 8:00 (Sephardi) for the summer. • Mincha: 2:30 (B), 5:00 (B), 7:45 (B), 7:40 (Sephardi) Rabbi Tuvia Grauman - Rabbi Hyatt’s Gemara • Shabbos ends/Maariv: 8:47 Shiur, Sundays at 10:00 AM, Zoom C. Divrei Torah: GWCK presents CLAS (Community Learning at • 8:45 Main Minyan Rabbi Rosenbaum Shomrai) - 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM. For more info. • 9:15 Rabbi Postelnek contact Rabbi Hillel Shaps, [email protected] • Shiur after Mincha Rabbi Rosenbaum 347-869-9361. Thursdays: Rabbi Grossman - Parshas Hashavua, Kiddush Sponsors: 9:00 PM, Zoom D. • 8:45 and 9:15 Kiddush in a Bag sponsored by members of the community in honor of our new Assistant Rabbi, Rabbi, Yosef Postelnek, and in welcome to All other classes are on break for the summer. Rabbi Yosef & Rebbetzin Aliza Postelnek and their children Shlomo and Semichat Chaver Program, Tuesdays at 9:00 PM Tehillah, wishing them much happiness and success in our community.. with Rabbi Hillel Shaps, now taking place in person in the Social Hall. For more information, please contact Rabbi Hillel Shaps: [email protected] YISE Youth Announcements Registration required at gwckollel.org/scp Shabbos Groups will take place this week from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, indoors. The Golden Network Presents: Rabbi Barry Masks required indoors for age 3+. Age 18-35 months will be located in the Greengart’s Shiur on Daily Halachos for men & toddler room off the Lower Lobby. Ages 3-5 years will meet in the room behind women, Tuesdays 9:15 AM, Zoom B. the balcony. Ages 6-9 years will meet at Shomrai and walk over to the Yeshiva. For Rabbi Yitzchak Scher’s Shiur for Men and Women, more information, contact Michal Merkin, YISE Youth groups coordinator, at Tuesdays, 1:30 PM, “A Second Look - Stories in the [email protected] See flyer for details. Torah from a Deeper Perspective”, will resume in the fall. Rabbi Moshe Arzouan’s Advanced Gemara Shiur COVID-19 Updates for Men, learning Maseches Kiddushin on Wednesday Masks are required for ALL people in the YISE Arcola building, whether evenings, 7:00 PM, will resume in August. vaccinated or unvaccinated, with the exception of children under the age of 3. Connection Details: Go to https://zoom.us/join/ and There are no social distancing requirements in the YISE building. There are no enter the meeting ID, or call 301-715-8592 and enter the in-person Kiddushes at this time. meeting ID & password: The Shul office is still open, but hours may vary. Zoom A: ID: 416 963 9000, password 492019 Let us Daven to Hashem to keep all of us in good health and to return our lives to Zoom B: ID: 970 1398 4837, password 613 normal as soon as possible. In protecting each other as we navigate this unfolding Zoom C: ID: 978 8156 7874, password RabbiHyatt situation, may we grow stronger as individuals and as a community. Zoom D: ID: 746 455 2195, password Learn YISE Programs and Listings Rabbi Rosenbaum will be on vacation from Sunday, August 15 through Friday, August 20. Individuals with halachic questions can contact Rabbi Postelnek at 571-340-0227 or [email protected] Those wanting to contact Rabbi Rosenbaum about pressing matters should contact the shul office and a staff member will notify Rabbi Rosenbaum. Understanding the 13 Attributes of Mercy - A 3-part series with Rabbi Postelnek, August 15, 22 and 29 at 8:45 PM on Zoom A. See flyer for details. Order Lulavim and Esrogim from YISE - YISE is working this year with Josh Breitstein to bring you the finest quality Arba Minim sets. Aleph $80, Beis $65, Gimmel $55, Chinuch $36. Order deadline: Friday, September 3. Pickup will be on Sunday, September 19, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Due to COVID-19 concerns, individual selection of Esrogim will not be possible. Order online at www.yise.org/lulav See flyer for details. High Holiday Babysitting - YISE is pleased to offer High Holiday babysitting on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Details at https://wp.yise.org/babysitting Space is limited - first-come, first-serve. If you have questions, please contact Michal Merkin at [email protected]. Ask the Rabbi - Come join our virtual, interactive monthly program featuring Halachos of Shabbos and holidays! This month's topic: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos. Tuesday, August 24, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM on Zoom A. The first 45 minutes are for Shailos submitted in advance and the last 15 minutes are for Q & A. Send in your questions about Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos to: [email protected] by Sunday, August 22. For more information or to submit questions anonymously, contact Miriam Friedman, 301-754-1517 or [email protected] To sponsor the Shiur, contact [email protected] See flyer for details. Let’s cook (virtually) with Chef Yehuda Malka - Learn how to prepare tasty and healthy Yom Tov dishes and expand your culinary skills on Sunday, August 22, 7:30 PM. See flyer for menu and other details. Kiddush in a Bag! While we are not yet back to regular in-Shul Kiddushes, we are happy to now offer Kiddush in a Bag for the 8:45 and 9:15 Minyanim. To sponsor the Kiddush in a Bag, contact Simi Franco at [email protected] Update: Being Social - In the past few months, YISE’s Social Committee has organized a range of programs to bring us together virtually, including: Jews (in our community) discussing their service in the US military, Trivia Nights, Painting with Talya, Purim Shpiel, Chagim goody bags ... We have also expressed our thanks to the Holy Cross Hospital health workers, and treated the Wheaton Rescue Squad to a special dinner. As we come together again, we would like your ideas and help in organizing fun, interactive, and safe activities. Please contact [email protected] Registration for Shomrai Preschool 2021-2022 is now open! We are excited to be offering a Torah-rich, child-centered program for children entering 2 year-old Nursery - 4 year-old Pre-K. School day runs from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Extended care options available from 7:30 AM -8:30 AM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Register early for maximum savings! Visit our website for tuition rates and online registration at https://preschool.yise.org/registration For more information about the program email Sarah Dollman at [email protected] See flyer for details. Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary! Looking for a way to celebrate someone's upcoming birthday or anniversary? For an $18 donation, you can include the name (birthday) or names (anniversary) in this section of the Shabbos Shorts. Please send the following information to [email protected]: Sponsor name, birthday or anniversary date, name (birthday) or names (anniversary). The birthday or anniversary will be listed in the Shabbos Shorts based on the date of the event.