Young Israel of St. Louis
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th 2009
SHABBAT VAYISHLACH
ANNOUNCEMENT SPONSORS
The Zimbalist families of Philly & Chicago in special recognition of the extraordinary work of their father and grandfather, Stuart Zimbalist, and his exceptional Eruv team: Alan Haber, Joel Garbow & Mickey Ariel.
Mazel Tov on the 15th anniversary of the Eruv.
Young Israel, to thank the women who have been providing home-baked goodies for our kiddushes
Candle lighting 4:22 pm
Mincha/Maariv 4:20 pm
Hashkama 7:30 am
Shacharit 9:00 am
Sof Zman Kriat Shema 9:28 am
Pre-Mincha Shiur–Rav Boaz Genut* 3:25 pm
Bnei Akiva 4:05 pm
Mincha 4:10 pm
Shabbat Ends 5:22 pm
*Topic
Ethics and Morality in Gaza: The Goldstone Report from a Halachic Perspective
Kiddush: Sponsors invited.
Seudah Shlishit: Co-sponsored by Judy Haber to commemorate the yahrtzeit of her mother, Edna Krombach and by Charles and Lorraine Landy to commemorate the yahrtzeit of Charles’ mother, Phillis Landy.
Weekly Shacharit
Sunday 8:00 am
Monday, Thursday 6:30 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 6:40 am
Mincha/Maariv 4:25 pm
The Eruv –UP
Mazel Tov to Stuart & Betty Ozar on the birth of a granddaughter, Rochel Malkah, to Sam & Rivka Goldenhersh. Mazel Tov to grandparents, Del & Phyllis Goldenhersh and all of the great-grandparents: Roseline Sonnenwirth, Tammy Goldenhersh and Dr. Milton and Marilyn Ozar.
Mazel Tov to Amy & Joshua Brickel on the recent birth of a son. Mazel Tov to the grandparents: Dr Isaac & Isabel Boniuk and Jackie Brickel. The shalom zachor will be at the Brickel home, 915 Golf Course, at 8:00pm.
Rabbi Sholom Rivkin הרב שלום בן נעכא פייגא
Rebbetzin Paula Rivkin פעסיא בת הינדא ברכה
Gershon Yitzchak גרשון יצחק בן מאטל צירל
Rafael Dovid Grunberger רפאל דוד בן ברכה
Ruven Kirshner ראובן בן טובה חיה
Zivi Pearl זהבה אורטל בת צפורה
Vita Naiman וויטא בת גיטל
Herbert Baron יעקב שמואל בן אסתר מרים
Ellen Pinnas חוה בת פייגא
Noa Buchman נעָה מלכה בת טובה רבקה
Chaya Basya Herber חיה בתיה בת אלטא נחמה
Bess Pearl בתיה רחל בת חיה ציביה
Diane Fredman דבורה פריידא בת יענטא
SHUL PROGRAMS.
TUES DEC 15TH – SHNITZEL BAR
Dinner like “Shnitzi’s” in Israel, 5:30-7:30 pm
Magic show for kids, Bnei Akiva-run chesed projects
Dine-in or take-out
SUN JAN 24TH 2010 – YI ANNUAL DINNER: We are pleased to announce this year’s honorees: Drs. Stan Biel and Leila Redlich, and recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, Jackie Gerson. The dinner will feature Chicago’s musical sensation, a cappella group, ‘LISTEN UP!’ (for more info on them, see www.jewishsong.com )
RABBI’S CLASSES THIS WEEK:
Monday AM and Wednesday AM – Cancelled
Monday PM Ethics class and Tuesday AM ladies parsha class will take place as usual.
RAV BOAZ GENUT GUEST SPEAKER, SHABBAT DEC 5.
· Shabbat morning drasha
· Pre-Mincha shiur
· Saturday night: Melaveh Malka @ Goldmeier’s, 7:30pm, featuring a short Israeli film with a discussion lead by Rav Boaz
WEST COUNTY WINTER MINYAN: At the Heart Care Institute, 1020 N. Mason, 2nd floor, Monday-Thursday, 12:45 pm.
HANUKKAH HUGS 2009: PLEASE REMEMBER THESE KIDS WHEN YOU SHOP. A blue box is outside the office for new unwrapped toys, books, etc. Volunteers are also needed to do the packing. Call Kelly Mueller at 314-812-9386.
TRIVIA NIGHT: Sunday, December 6th, Ohr Atid's 3rd Annual Trivia Night! @ "The Heights", 8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the games begin at 7:00 pm.
BYHS OPEN HOUSE: Monday, Dec 7th, for prospective students at 8:00pm at the Block Girls School. Meet students, parents, and teachers; tour our facilities. For seventh and eighth grade students and their parents, as well as any high school students who are interested. 1146 North Warson St. Louis, MO 63132 (314) 872-8701.
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE CHANUKAH PARTY: Sunday, December 13th from 1 to 4 pm. Food, kid’s activities and fun. Suggested donation: $6 per adult and $3 per child. People who would like to attend must RSVP to Kimberly Jurosiesky at 314-877-9660 or kimberly.juroviesky@scott.af.mil. YOU CAN NOT ENTER THE BASE WITHOUT RSVPing. We would also like some kids to come and sing the opening Star Spangled Banner and Hatikvah again for us.
EHA's "BE OUR GUEST OPEN HOUSE” Monday, Dec 14th from 9:00 am-12:30 pm. Prospective Families, you are invited to see our classrooms in action, meet our talented and caring teachers, and have a lovely lunch with our principal, Rabbi Shmuel Kay. Discover first-hand how we work tirelessly so each of our precious students reaches his or her unique potential to achieve excellence in both General and Judaic Studies. Please RSVP by calling 314-994-7856 or email us at vchervitz@eha.org.
CANDLES: BYHS is selling Shabbat candles – box of 72 for $5. Call Debbie or Orli at 314-872-8701.
WOMENS’ TEHILLIM GROUP: Meets at Bobbi Gibli’s condo on Delcrest Court-Bldg #2, Condo #204, Sundays @ 9:30 am. If you cannot participate in person, call (314) 504-5593. The Tehillim hotline for names and updates is (314) 995-7119.
JSU NEWS
· “A LIGHT to Remember” – Come enjoy an evening of fine dining and entertainment at the Jewish Student Union’s First Annual Gala, including a special tribute to Judy Haber for her tireless efforts on behalf of the youth of our community for over two decades. Featuring Hypnotist/Mentalist, Ron Baras. Saturday night, December 12th, beginning at 7:30 pm at the Staenberg Family Complex JCC, 2 Millstone Campus Drive Covert $180/couple. Seating limited. For information/reservations, contact Bonnie Goldmeier, 314-863-1881 (bonitaellen@yahoo.com), or Daniel Lefton 314 989-0363 (dzlefton@aol.com).
NCSY NEWS
· Winter Conclave - is fast approaching for SR NCSY, grades 9-12, December 24th-28th. For info or to register, contact Rabbi Mike Rovinsky at 314-498-6279 or at rmr@stlncsy.com
BNEI AKIVA NEWS
· Training Program: The Bnei Akiva madrichim and MIT's (madrichim-in-training) recently attended a leadership training program at Camp Wyman in Eureka, MO led by the Possicks and the Gastfrainds of theTorah MiTzion Kollel and the b’not sherut, Sara & Tova. The program, which included an Israeli style kumsitz, night hike, and outdoor training workshop, encouraged each madrich to develop his/her leadership potential and become a contributing member of the group.
TMK NEWS
Mishnat Pinchas: Mishnat Pinchas continues on Shabbat starting 5 minutes after Kiddush.
Beit Midrash for Women: TMK Beit Midrash for Women is at the home of Faye Newman (7916 Stanford), on Wednesdays at 9 am.
Ruth FredmanMother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah Program. The program continues Sundays at the shul at 6:45pm
Family Seudah Shlishit – December 19th after 4:00 mincha.
SHUL OFFICE & CONTACT INFO
Shul Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Deadline for announcements: Noon on Thursday & for Mazel Tovs 10 AM on Friday
Rabbi Shulman’s personal contact info: shulman@milah.net, 314‑725‑6130 (home study)
Young Israel Web-site: www.youngisrael-stl.org
To sponsor a weekly Shul Announcement, for $36, email Judy (info@youngisrael-stl.org) or call (727-1880).