Young Israel of St. Louis

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th 2009

SHABBAT VAYESHEV, SHABBAT CHANUKAH

SHABBAT MEVORCHIM


ANNOUNCEMENT SPONSORS

Alan & Bryna Kandel to say Mazel Tov of Judy Haber for being honored at the JSU Dinner.

Juli Ann & Jonty Felsher in honor of the first anniversary of Josh's Bar Mitzvah.

Hilton Price to thank Rene for many happy years on their anniversary



Friday December 11th – First night Chanukah

Candle lighting                                                  4:22 pm

Mincha/Maariv                                                 4:20 pm

Saturday December 12th

Hashkama                                                        7:30 am

Shacharit                                                          9:00 am

Sof Zman Kriat Shema                                   9:33 am

Pre-Mincha Shiur                                             No Shiur This Week

Bnei Akiva                                                       4:05 pm

Mincha                                                             4:10 pm

Shabbat Ends                                                   5:22 pm

 

The Eruv –UP

Kiddush: Sponsored by Danielle Bialecki and Leon & Ilana Bialecki in honor of Eldad’s birthday.

Seudah Shlishit: Sponsors invited

Weekly Shacharit-Chanukah

Sunday                                                             8:00 am

Monday - Friday                                              6:30 am

 

Mincha/Maariv                                                 4:15 pm

(to accommodate candle lighting)

 

Rosh Chodesh Tevet                                     Thursday & Friday

 

 




MAZEL TOV

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Charles & Lois Lefton on the birth last Shabbat of a grandson, born to Tzvi Yaakov & Rebecca (Lefton) Pike in Skokie.

REFUAH SHELAIMAH

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

                                                                        ציונה רייזל בת מלכה פערל

KIDNAPPED CHAYAL ZAHAL

Gilad (ben Aviva) Shallit


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

$9.95 for a full customized schnitzel dinner

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:

All of the Rabbi’s classes will resume this week.

FAMILY SEUDAH SHLISHIT:

December 19th, "Vzot Chanukah"

After 4:00 pm Mincha

Sponsored by the Women’s Division and TMK


COMMUNITY NEWS

HANUKKAH HUGS 2009: LAST CHANCE – ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT. Please don’t forget to drop off new unwrapped toys, books, etc. in the blue box outside the office. Volunteers are also needed to do the packing. Call Kelly Mueller at 314-812-9386.

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE CHANUKAH PARTY: Sunday, December 13th from 1 to 4 pm. Food, kid’s activities and fun. Suggested donation: $6/adult and $3/child. People who would like to attend must RSVP to Kimberly Jurosiesky at 314-877-9660 or kimberly.juroviesky@scott.af.mil. YOU CANNOT ENTER THE BASE WITHOUT RSVPing.

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 for 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 – A box of 72 costs $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.

THE ST LOUIS WEDDING DRESSES G’MACH: A free loan society serving the Jewish community. Dresses for the bride, mother of the bride or groom, and bridesmaids. Specializing in modest dresses. Please contact Faye Newman (ernewman1@aol.com 862-7537) or Phyllis Shapiro (phyllis.shapiro1@gmail.com 725-4876) for an appointment.  We would like to expand our inventory, so let us know if you have dresses to donate or loan, including dresses for flower girls, or if you would like to make a cash donation to be used for purchasing new dresses. We have lovely tribute cards available.

TOVELING: Girls at Block Yeshiva will tovel your items for you. Suggested donation: $18 per session. Proceeds will fund further chesed programming. For questions and pick-up, please call Davita Wachsstock (314) 791-6588 or Tova Kay (314) 660-8896.

JSU NEWS

·                                                                                                                                             A LIGHT to Remember” –Including a special tribute to Judy Haber. Featuring Hypnotist/Mentalist, Ron Baras. This Saturday night, December 12th, beginning at 7:30 pm at the Staenberg Family Complex JCC, 2 Millstone Campus Drive

NCSY NEWS

·                                                                                                                                             Jr NCSY Oneg – Fendelman’s, 8158 Amherst, 8:30 sharp – 10pm with Hypnotist/Mentalist, Ron Baras

·                                                                                                                                             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

Snif: This week we will be having a special Chanukah activity for everyone!

Tuesday, Dec 15th, during Schnitzi night, Bnei Akiva will be making fleece blankets for children in Israel. After you finish eating, please lend a hand!

Ice Skating: Saturday Night, December 19th, at the Shaw Park skating rink, 217 South Brentwood Blvd from 7:00-9:00 pm. 7$ per chanich (2nd-8th graders) and don't forget to dress warmly!! Drop off at circle near rink. Parking in Garage across the street.New Bnei Akiva T- shirts will be available.

TMK NEWS

Chanukah Party: NCSY and TMK invite all high school students to the Possick's home (7925 Delmar) on Monday Dec. 14th, the fourth night of Chanukah, 7:30 pm. 3$ per person. Refreshments will be served.

Mishnat Pinchas: Mishnat Pinchas continues on Shabbat starting 5 minutes after Kiddush.

Ulpan Ivrit Registration is open for the 2nd session, beginning January 4th. Contact Jackie Gerson at 314-997-7257 or Gilat at 314-570-3052

Beit Midrash for Women: TMK Beit Midrash for Women is at the home of Faye Newman (7916 Stanford), on Wednesdays at 9 am.

Ruth Fredman Mother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah Program. The program continues Sundays at the shul at 6:45pm.


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).