This document is a newsletter from the Young Israel of West Hartford synagogue. It provides information about upcoming events at the synagogue such as Shabbat services and learning groups. It also includes announcements about life cycle events for synagogue members such as a recent marriage, births, and deaths. The newsletter concludes with a teaching from the synagogue rabbi about the importance and purpose of prayer based on the weekly Torah portion.
This document is a newsletter from the Young Israel of West Hartford synagogue. It provides information about upcoming events at the synagogue such as Shabbat services and learning groups. It also includes announcements about life cycle events for synagogue members such as a recent marriage, births, and deaths. The newsletter concludes with a teaching from the synagogue rabbi about the importance and purpose of prayer based on the weekly Torah portion.
This document is a newsletter from the Young Israel of West Hartford synagogue. It provides information about upcoming events at the synagogue such as Shabbat services and learning groups. It also includes announcements about life cycle events for synagogue members such as a recent marriage, births, and deaths. The newsletter concludes with a teaching from the synagogue rabbi about the importance and purpose of prayer based on the weekly Torah portion.
Judith Hessing, Coordinator 860-233-6042 or [email protected] Affiliate of the National Council of Young Israel Synagogues, Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Sponsor of West Hartford NCSY, National Conference of Synagogue Youth, Kashrut Commission of Greater Hartford, Mikveh Bess Israel of Greater Hartford, Eruv of West Hartford
to Rachel & David Levi on their recent marriage! to parents Debbie & Steven Luger & Menashe & Florence Levi. to siblings Rena Luger & ELi Aroesty-Cohen, & Judith Luger; and Philip, Julian & Annie Levi.
WOMENS SHABBAT LEARNING GROUP This Shabbat, December 10th at 3:45 PM At the home of Esther Glahn, 42 Brainard Road
Bon Voyage to Tamir Hessing upon her return To Israel.
YISMACHU SHABBAT Our First Yismachu Shabbat featuring a teen oneg & programs with Yeshiva University (YU) students Next Shabbat, December 17th
Condolences to Jason (Mira) Dulberg on the passing of Jasons father, Meir Aaron ben Yaakov, zl ; and beloved grandfather of Ben, Danielle, & Talia; Riva, Nave, Mor Levona & Yael Shira Cohen. May Hashem comfort Jason and the entire Dulberg family among the mourners of Zion & Yerushalayim. Shiva will be at Jasons home at 41 Parson Drive, start- ing on tonight until Thursday morning. Minyans will be at Jasons home starting Sunday morning.
Condolences to Sam (Judy) Leichtberg on the passing of Mrs. Miriam Leichtberg zl, beloved mother of our member Sam and his brother Josh Leichtberg; beloved grandmother and great grand- mother of Batsheva, Zvi, Tova, Meira, Tziyona & Ami- tai Goldfischer, and Ari, Dari, Raeya & Liav Leichtberg. May Hashem comfort Sam and the entire Leichtberg and Goldfischer families among the mourners of Zion & Yerushalayim. SHABBAT PARSHAT VAYISHLACH December 10th, 2011 14 Kislev 5772 Kiddush this Shabbat Is Sponsored by Debbie & Steven Luger In honor of Rachel & David Levis Recent Marriage! Dvar Continued on page 3 Parshas VaYishlach - Mrs. Lori Palatnik, the Rebbetzin of The Village Shul in Toronto, Ontario. Prayer. How do we relate to prayer? Is it something only children do at bedtime? Is prayer re- served for services in synagogue? Why do we pray? Should we pray? Why is prayer considered one of the fundamental pillars of Judaism? Many questions. Let us look at this week's parsha and try and derive some answers. In VaYishlach, we find Yaakov receiving the news that his wicked and vengeful brother, Esav, (who, we remember from last week's parsha had threatened to kill him), is planning to arrive with 400 of his men. Rashi, the foremost commentator on the To- rah, points out that upon hearing the news, Yaakov has three choices before him: to appease Esav through gifts; to prepare for war with him; and to pray. Yaakov chose to utilize all three options, but the order in which he chose to implement them is significant-- especially, when he chose to use prayer. Rashi notes that clearly Yaakov chose to prepare for battle first by dividing his people, only then did he pray, and then he sent gifts. It seems surprising that Yaakov, one of the Fathers of The Fathers of The Jewish People, who was con- nected with The Almighty and fully understood the power of prayer, would not immediately turn to G-d for help. Another familiar story where the Jewish People do turn to G-d first, is the at the splitting of the Sea of Reeds. Remember, the Egyptians were behind them and the sea was in front of them. What did they do? They prayed. They asked G-d to help them. And what did He answer? "Speak to the Children of Yisrael that they should move on." The Midrash relates that Nachshon Ben Aminadov began to walk into the sea. He walked deeper and deeper, and before the sea engulfed him, it dramatically split. And in this we find an important insight into what prayer is all about. G-d responds to us based on our choices. Belief in the power of prayer is also the belief in our responsibility to make the supreme effort. Prayers are meaningful and effective when preceded by serious action and intent. G-d creates a situation where we are faced with a choice, because through that conflict and choice we have the ability to grow and realize our true potentials. Yes, we need His help,
REMINDER We started saying "v'ten tal umatar Last week in each amidah
ROSH CHODESH TEVET TEHILLIM GROUP Monday, December 26th at 8:00 PM At the home of Eliza Katz, 24 Miamis Road Puge z
BUY SCRIP! BUY SCRIP! SHOP RITE, BIG Y, CROWN & STOP & SHOP ALL AVAILABLE NOW! Big Y Scrip (we get 6% with a check & only4% when paying by credit card) When you shop at any of these supermarkets, you can use their scrip to buy many other stores scrip! Let's support our Shul by buying scrip! Every dollar counts! Buy Scrip then use it like cash! Judith Hessing is back! Contact: Judith Hessing at 860-233-6042 18 Grenhart Street
SODA BOTTLE COLLECTION Eliza Katz is collecting bottles, cans, and glass to raise money for the Rabbis Fund. Please bring empties to: 24 Miamis Road; 860-680-9847 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Acknowledgment donations should be sent to Debbie Luger at 37 Miamis Road
Sharon & David Goldfarb: In memory of Vivian Zablotsky's Step-father In memory of Miriam Leichtberg
Jay & Nancy Gershman: In honor of Harvey Pava's birthday In honor of the birth of Yosef Asher
Debbie & Steven Luger In memory of Miriam Leichtberg In honor of the birth of Yosef Asher
Susanne & David Gelb In memory of Miriam Leichtberg In memory of Irv Wizenfeld's brother-in-law In honor of the birth of Yosef Asher
Jason Wolfe & Vera Schwarcz In memory of Miriam Leichtberg DOR LDOR Dont miss this opportunity for Quality time with your child. Come & learn in a Chavruta format with your future. There are many books to learn from, or use the provided materials to help you learn. Door prizes, raffles, snacks & Refreshments! Where: Chabad House Time: 7:00 PM NEXT: December 17 th @ 7:00 PM Grades: 1 st 8 th
Coordinator: Rabbi Jaffee
Dates for 2012 January 7 th & 21 st at 7:00 PM February 4 th & 18 th at 7:00 PM March 3 rd at 7:00 PM OUTREACH EVENT OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL Please join us on January 7th, 2012 at the home of Betty and Irv Wizenfeld, for an old-fashioned ice cream social, and special guest speaker! Bring a non-member of YIWH, and receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win an exciting, valuable prize! Only those who bring guests will be entered into the raffle, so start thinking about who you will invite. Charge is $5 per person, all guests excluded. Feel free to contact Stacey Trencher at [email protected], or 860-523-4102 with any questions or ice cream flavor requests....
Mazal Tov to Dvorah Weiss on the completion of her first novel! Mazal Tov to Shimmy Trencher on successful completing his Connecticut LCSW Licensure. 6TH ANNUAL BOYS (AND ALL OTHERS) HOCKEY NIGHT Saturday, December 10th 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM At the XL Center CT Whale vs. Providence Bruins Puge
Friday, December 23, 2011 $18.00/adult $8.00/child $60.00/Family Cap
RSVP by December 16, 2011 to Steven Bernstein [email protected] or (860) 263-7669 A super, amazing, fantastic, spectacular evening of games, food, song, and fun. Congregation Ados Israel Couple-Based Torah Study and Community Involvement Program Scholar-in-Residence Dinner Followed by a Lecture with
Rabbi Yitzchak Blau Friday, January 6, 2012
$18.00/adult $8.00/child $60.00/Family Cap
RSVP by December 30, 2011 to Steven Bernstein [email protected] (860) 263-7669 DEC 23 & JAN 6.Come to ONE or Come to BOTH! NOTE: There will be NO babysitting for young children during the dinner/lecture Young Israel of West Hartford presents TWO Upcoming Shabbat Dinners Dvar continued from page 1 but to sit around and pray for everything in life, without ever making our effort in all areas, is to misread why the situation happened in the first place. Prayer is also the confirmation of the Jewish concept of The Almighty as a personal G-d. Relating to Him should be a daily part of one's life, and not just reserved for a special occasion or a pressing situation. One doesn't have to be in shul, and it doesn't have to be in Hebrew. Prayer is talking to G-d. It can be in English, Chinese, Spanish, or whatever language one feels most com- fortable. G-d understands and wants to hear our prayers. Don't make the mistake of going to synagogue and saying hello to friends, neighbors and rabbi, and walking out, having forgotten to say hello to The Creator. Yet G-d does not need our prayers. He doesn't need anything. He has no needs; He can only give. No, G-d doesn't need our prayers, but we do. Through prayer we recognize our Creator and come close to Him. And, being close to G-d is the ultimate pleasure. When we pray, we focus on the fact that G-d is our Father, Giver of all. We ask for whatever we aspire to in life; whatever we need. Nothing is too big, and nothing is too small. We are not bothering G-d, and we are not using up His attention. Rabbi Noah Weinberg once asked someone if they ever prayed. He said, "Rabbi, I pray every day." "Really," replied Reb Noah. "Did G-d ever answer your prayers?" "Are you kidding? He answers every prayer!" said the man. "Sometimes the answer is yes, and sometimes it's no." When G-d answers, "No", we should ask ourselves, what is G-d telling me? What am I to learn from this? What is the message? And keep asking. We should fill our prayers with praise and thanks for all that G-d gives us, and ask for things for our own lives, and for the lives of others. But never forget the lesson of Yaakov. We must also make efforts in our own lives and know that G-d is there, protecting us, sustaining us, and watching over us with love.
YIWH Schedule of Services December 9th - 16th, 2011 Shabbat Parshat Vayishlach It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday, December 9th Shacharit Candle Lighting Mincha/Maariv
Shabbat, December 10th Rabbi Sheinkopfs Mishna Brurah Class Shacharit Sof Zman Kriat Shma Shabbat Morning Youth Groups Rabbis Shabbat Afternoon Class Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv Shabbat Ends
Sunday, December 11th - Thursday, December 15th Earliest Tallit & Tefillin Shacharit... Sunday Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on Masechet Makot Mincha/Maariv...Sunday @ YIWH ShacharitMonday - Thursday Mincha/Maariv ...Monday - Thursday @HHNE Late Maariv...Tuesdays @ YIWH
Friday, December 16th Shacharit Candle Lighting Mincha/Maariv
Shul handles set up & Clean up! Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178 oder [email protected] to check the availability of the date you need & call Fran Wittenberg 860-232-2320 to make the arrangements for the type of Kiddush you want to sponsor. Checks need to be received the Sunday prior to your Kiddush date. Send to David Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue. There are three types of Kiddushim: Standard for $150, Semi-Deluxe for $250 & Deluxe for $350 With supplements available.
For Seudah Shlishit contact Stan Rutstein at 232-3369
KIDDUSH SCHEDULE 12/10 Luger 12/17 Anonymous
Ner LaMaor Lights Judy & Sam Leichtberg and Batsheva Goldfischer in memory of their parents and grandparents, Israel Weiss Frida Weiss Abraham Leichtberg
Yayin l Kiddush Ve'Havdalah Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah Betty & Irving Wizenfeld in memory of Bettys Parents, Tobias & Esther Spira
Irv s father, Sam Wizenfeld
Pat LaOrchim Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit Fran & Gene Wittenberg in memory of Frans father, Tvi ben Yitchak Meir HaCohen
& Genes father, Binyamin ben Moshe
Sulement Seudan Snlsnt Lonnu & 8urry Cordon Gam eh hevel ureut ruach: Lacall iman vias lichal- chaphet tachas hashomiam. Koheles 3.1 To honour our family and friends. Barry and Donna Gordon
,,z Cundy Mun You-Dah-Man Rubbl Mordechul velss 'udy & Sum Lelchtberg
Eundy Mun Cood Eumor Mun Steve 8ernsteln Lebble & Steven Luger Check out the weekly Schedule on the YIWH Website http://go.youngisraelwh.org/timesTimes from: www.ou.org/holidays/calendar For Eruv Information: http://twitter.com/WHartfordEruv or htt:jjyounglsruelwh.orgjlndex.hjenjhomejtheeruv (Hotline - 860-232-6417) WANT TO JOIN THE LISTSERVE? If you are interested in subscribing to the yiwhevents listserve, send an e-mail to [email protected] and he will add your name. If you are a member of the group, you can send an e-mail to the entire group by addressing your e-mail to [email protected] .
YIWH Schedule of Services December 16th - 23rd, 2011 Shabbat Parshat Vayeishev It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday, December 16th Shacharit Candle Lighting Mincha/Maariv
Shabbat, December 17th Rabbi Sheinkopfs Mishna Brurah Class Shacharit Sof Zman Kriat Shma Shabbat Morning Youth Groups Rabbis Shabbat Afternoon Class Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv Shabbat Ends
Sunday, December 18th - Thursday, December 22nd Earliest Tallit & Tefillin Shacharit... Sunday Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on Masechet Makot Mincha/Maariv Sunday @ YIWH ShacharitMonday - Tuesday ShacharitWednesday - Thursday - CHANUKAH Mincha/Maariv...Monday - Thursday @HHNE Late Maariv...Tuesdays @ YIWH
Friday, December 23rd - 4th Day CHANUKAH Shacharit Candle Lighting Mincha/Maariv
Shul handles set up & Clean up! Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178 oder [email protected] to check the availability of the date you need & call Fran Wittenberg 860-232-2320 to make the arrangements for the type of Kiddush you want to sponsor. Checks need to be received the Sunday prior to your Kiddush date. Send to David Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue. There are three types of Kiddushim: Standard for $150, Semi-Deluxe for $250 & Deluxe for $350 With supplements available.
For Seudah Shlishit contact Stan Rutstein at 232-3369
KIDDUSH SCHEDULE 12/17 Anonymous
Ner LaMaor Lights Judy & Sam Leichtberg and Batsheva Goldfischer in memory of their parents and grandparents, Israel Weiss Frida Weiss Abraham Leichtberg
Yayin l Kiddush Ve'Havdalah Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah Betty & Irving Wizenfeld in memory of Bettys Parents, Tobias & Esther Spira
Irv s father, Sam Wizenfeld
Pat LaOrchim Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit Fran & Gene Wittenberg in memory of Frans father, Tvi ben Yitchak Meir HaCohen
& Genes father, Binyamin ben Moshe
Sulement Seudan Snlsnt Lonnu & 8urry Cordon Gam eh hevel ureut ruach: Lacall iman vias lichal- chaphet tachas hashomiam. Koheles 3.1 To honour our family and friends. Barry and Donna Gordon
,,z Cundy Mun You-Dah-Man Rubbl Mordechul velss 'udy & Sum Lelchtberg
Eundy Mun Cood Eumor Mun Steve 8ernsteln Lebble & Steven Luger Check out the weekly Schedule on the YIWH Website http://go.youngisraelwh.org/timesTimes from: www.ou.org/holidays/calendar For Eruv Information: http://twitter.com/WHartfordEruv or htt:jjyounglsruelwh.orgjlndex.hjenjhomejtheeruv (Hotline - 860-232-6417) WANT TO JOIN THE LISTSERVE? If you are interested in subscribing to the yiwhevents listserve, send an e-mail to [email protected] and he will add your name. If you are a member of the group, you can send an e-mail to the entire group by addressing your e-mail to [email protected] .
YIWH Schedule of Services December 23rd - 30th, 2011 Shabbat Mevorchim Chanukah Parshat Miket It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush Or Seudah Shlishit! Friday, December 23rd - 4th Day CHANUKAH Shacharit Candle Lighting Mincha/Maariv
Shabbat, December 24th - MEVORCHIM/CHANUKAH Rabbi Sheinkopfs Mishna Brurah Class Shacharit Sof Zman Kriat Shma Shabbat Morning Youth Groups Rabbis Shabbat Afternoon Class Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv Shabbat Ends
Sunday, December 25th - Thursday, December 29th Earliest Tallit & Tefillin Shacharit... Sunday - CHANUKAH Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on Masechet Makot Mincha/Maariv Sunday @ YIWH ShacharitMonday - Wednesday - CHANUKAH Monday & Tuesday - Rosh Chodesh Tevet ShacharitThursday Mincha/Maariv...Monday - Thursday @HHNE Late Maariv...Tuesdays @ YIWH
Friday, December 30th Shacharit Candle Lighting Mincha/Maariv
Shul handles set up & Clean up! Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178 oder [email protected] to check the availability of the date you need & call Fran Wittenberg 860-232-2320 to make the arrangements for the type of Kiddush you want to sponsor. Checks need to be received the Sunday prior to your Kiddush date. Send to David Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue. There are three types of Kiddushim: Standard for $150, Semi-Deluxe for $250 & Deluxe for $350 With supplements available.
For Seudah Shlishit contact Stan Rutstein at 232-3369
KIDDUSH SCHEDULE
Ner LaMaor Lights Judy & Sam Leichtberg and Batsheva Goldfischer in memory of their parents and grandparents, Israel Weiss Frida Weiss Abraham Leichtberg
Yayin l Kiddush Ve'Havdalah Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah Betty & Irving Wizenfeld in memory of Bettys Parents, Tobias & Esther Spira
Irv s father, Sam Wizenfeld
Pat LaOrchim Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit Fran & Gene Wittenberg in memory of Frans father, Tvi ben Yitchak Meir HaCohen
& Genes father, Binyamin ben Moshe
Sulement Seudan Snlsnt Lonnu & 8urry Cordon Gam eh hevel ureut ruach: Lacall iman vias lichal- chaphet tachas hashomiam. Koheles 3.1 To honour our family and friends. Barry and Donna Gordon
,,z Cundy Mun You-Dah-Man Rubbl Mordechul velss 'udy & Sum Lelchtberg
Eundy Mun Cood Eumor Mun Steve 8ernsteln Lebble & Steven Luger Check out the weekly Schedule on the YIWH Website http://go.youngisraelwh.org/timesTimes from: www.ou.org/holidays/calendar For Eruv Information: http://twitter.com/WHartfordEruv or htt:jjyounglsruelwh.orgjlndex.hjenjhomejtheeruv (Hotline - 860-232-6417) WANT TO JOIN THE LISTSERVE? If you are interested in subscribing to the yiwhevents listserve, send an e-mail to [email protected] and he will add your name. If you are a member of the group, you can send an e-mail to the entire group by addressing your e-mail to [email protected] .
Special Ice Cream Kiddush This Shabbat Is Sponsored by Debbie & Steven Luger in Honor of Judith Who Will Be Leaving As A Nursing Volunteer in Central America For 3-4 Months