Young Israel of St. Louis

SHABBAT SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2012 – FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2012

28 ELUL 5772 – 5 TISHREI 5773

PARSHAT NITZAVIM


ANNOUNCEMENT SPONSORS:

Hessie N to say "Kudos" to Bonnie G and Anna Rose T. You guys are awesome.



Friday September 14th

Candle Lighting                                                                    6:52 pm

Mincha/Maariv                                                                    6:50 pm

 

Saturday, September 15th 

Hashkama                                                                              7:30 am

Chumash Shiur                                                                     8:15 am

Shacharit                                                                               9:00 am

Sof Zman Kri’at Shema                                                     9:50 am

Pre-Mincha Shiur*                                                               5:40 pm

Mincha                                                                                  6:40 pm

Shabbat Ends                                                                       7:51 pm

*Topic:

Customs of Erev Yom Kippur:

Blessing Our Children

Kiddush: Sponsors invited.

Seudah Shlishit:Sponsors invited.

Weekly Selichot/Shacharit

Sunday – Erev Rosh Hashana                                           7:00 am

Rosh Hashana, Monday – Tuesday, Sept 17th – 18th    see below

Tzom Gedaliah, Wednesday, Sept 19th                            see below

Thursday, Sept 20th                                                             5:45 am

Friday, Sept 21st                                                                   5:55 am

 

Mincha/Maariv: Thursday, Sept 20th                               6:45 pm

 

THE ERUV – IS UP!




ROSH HASHANA I

Sunday, September 16th

Candle lighting                                                   6:49 pm

Mincha/Maariv                                                  6:50 pm

 

Monday, September 17th

Dawn                                                               5:25 am

Shacharit                                                          7:45 am

Drasha / Shofar                                                 10:00 am

Children's Tashlich – see below                         5:30 pm

Mincha                                                             6:40 pm

Tashlich                                                           7:10 pm

ROSH HASHANA II

Monday, September 17th

Maariv                                                              7:40 pm

Candle lighting    No earlier than                       7:47 pm

 

Tuesday, September 18th

Dawn                                                               5:26 am

Shacharit                                                          7:45 am

Drasha / Shofar                                                 10:00 am

Mincha                                                             6:45 pm

Yom Tov Ends                                                  7:46 pm

 

TZOM GEDALIAH- Wednesday, September 19th

Fast begins                                                        5:27 am

Selichot/Shacharit                                              5:45 am

Chatzot                                                             12:55 pm

Mincha                                                             6:35 pm

Fast ends                                                          7:44 pm

 




REFUAH SHELAIMAH

Yehoshua Sommer                                                                  יהושע בן זהבה

Dr. Lester Zeffren                                                                   יואל אליעזר בן יוספה לאה

Dr Maurice Sonnenwirth                                                        משה יוסף בן רייזא

Albert Glassman                                                                     אברהם בן שרה

Steven Zweig                                                                          שלמה תודרוס בן אסתר רבקה

Joe Iken                                                                                   יוסף משה בן ציריל

Isaac Boniuk                                                                           יצחק אייזיק בן רחל

                                                                                                יהודה מנחם מענדל בן ראשקא

                                                                                                יהודה זאב בן אסתר

                                                                                                ישראל יחיאל צבי הכהן בן חיה

                                                                                                יהודה ארי בן פרומה

                                                                                                יוסף ליפא בן פרידא

                                                                                                דורון דניאל בן יפה

                                                                                                מלך זושא בן שרה

                                                                                                שרה רחל בת חנה

                                                                                                חיה רבקה בת דבורה

                                                                                                לאה בת רחל

                                                                                                רונית בת מרים

                                                                                                צביה בת בריינה

Bess Pearl                                                                               בתיה רחל בת חיה צביה

Rachel Adler                                                                           רחל בת אסתר

Sarah Leah Carman                                                                 שרה לאה בת חנה גיטל

Shira Starr                                                                               שירה פייגא בת מאירה ליבא


MAZAL TOV

Mazal Tov to Susie & Carey Fredman and Aaron Fredman on the engagement of their son and grandson, Eli, to Meggie Wyschogod of Boston.

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Charles & Lois Lefton on the birth of a grandson, born to Rebecca & Tzvi Yaakov Pike of Skokie.

Mazal Tov to Ruth Raskas on receiving the 2012 Grosberg Young Leadership Award from the Jewish Federation of St Louis.

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Michael Rovinsky on receiving the Fred A. Goldstein Award for professional excellence.


SHABBAT SHUVA DRASHA: Rabbi Shulman will give his annual Shabbat Shuva Drasha next week, September 22nd, at 5:00 pm (note earlier time).


SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU: Thank you to Adam & Rachel Lubchansky who are the ushers this week for the youth groups.

THANK YOU: To Suzanne Sundy for all your preparations and hard work in the planning and execution of the Young Israel/TMK Annual Picnic. And thank you to all who helped.

CHILDREN’S TASHLICH: There will be a special children’s tashlich program run by Chavi and Rachel for grades K-6 at the home of Ronnie & Donna Fredman, 7944 Gannon, at 5:30 pm on Monday, the 1st day of Yom Tov.

DECORATE THE SHUL SUKKAH: Young Israel and Torah Mitzion invite all children ages 5 -12 to make Sukkah decorations, Sunday, September 23, 4:00-5:30 pm, at the Shul.

IT'S CANDY APPLE TIME: Sponsorships for the annual Simchat Torah treats are now being accepted. Please contact the office.

Calling for volunteers!! We are looking for five volunteers to work with the Social Chair to help conceptualize and plan all of the social events for the year. Please contact Rachel Lubchansky at rachel.lubchansky@gmail.com or 314-726-2163) if you would like to get involved!

MISHMAR: Mishmar continues on Thursday nights.


WOMEN'S DIVISION

SHUL GARDEN: We thank the Women's Division for underwriting the "sprucing up" of the garden in front of the Shul.

BIMAH DECORATIONS FOR YOM TOV: This year there will be food baskets created by the Women's Division to be donated to Tomchei Shabbos after Yom Tov.


COMMUNITY NEWS

FHA ROUND-UP: When you make your High Holiday purchases at Kohn’s through September 16th, you can round up your grocery receipt to the next $1, $5 or more! It’s a fast and easy way to contribute to FHA-Friends of the Hebrew Academy. Your contributions fund special programs, classroom resources, and school-related activities.

MARATHON RUNNER: Devorah Goldson is planning to run the Chai Lifeline Half Marathon this January in Miami. She needs sponsors. Anyone interested in sponsoring can go online to teamlifeline.com or contact Devorah directly at 314-727-6265 or dgoldson96@gmail.com.

YACHAD BIRTHRIGHT TRIP: An amazing opportunity is available for individuals with special needs ages 18-25 who have never been on a formal educational trip to Israel before. There will be a Birthright trip from Dec. 30, 2012-Jan. 10, 2013. This 10-day trip is completely free, except for transportation to and from New York. Please contact Debbie Garbow at dgarbow1957@gmail.com or 314-863-0070 if you are interested in this trip.

FHA ONGOING FUNDRAISER: The FHA is fundraising with Mabel's Labels, a company with all types of labels. Visit www.epstein.mabelslabels.com. Questions? Contact Vicki Isakow at isakow@sbcglobal.net.

SUPPORT TOMCHEI SHABBOS! Tomchei Shabbos is in need of supplies such as foil pans, paper products (e.g. paper towels, tissues, toilet tissue), and Ziplocs of all sizes. Of course, all non-perishable food items are also greatly needed. Please drop off the items in the designated box at the shul. If you have any questions, call Merle Hartstein at 725-1192.

WOMENS’ TEHILLIM GROUP: Meets at the home of Bobbi Gibli, 2 Delcrest Court, #204, Sundays @ 9:15 am. If you cannot participate in person, call 504-5593. The Tehillim hotline for names and updates is 995-7119.


TORAH MiTZION KOLLEL NEWS,

Mishnat Pinchas: Starting 5 minutes after Kiddush.

Beit Midrash Learning: Mon. @ Young Israel 8 - 9:30pm

Beit Midrash for Women: Wednesdays at the home of Faye Newman, 7916 Stanford, at 1:00 pm.

Mishmar learning: Thursdays at Young Israel at 8:30 pm.

Bnei Akiva: To begin September 22nd at 5:00pm.

Bnot Sherut - If you would like to host a meal, please contact Debbie Schuman at 314-727-3123.


SHUL OFFICE & CONTACT INFO

Shul Office Hours:  Mon-Fri 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

Deadline for announcements:  Noon on Thursday

Deadline for Mazal Tovs 10 AM on Friday

Rabbi Shulman’s personal contact info: shulman@milah.net

314-725-6130 (home study), 314-313-3120 (cell)

Young Israel Web-site: www.youngisrael-stl.org

To sponsor a weekly Shul Announcement, for $36, email Judy (info@youngisrael-stl.org) or call (314-727-1880)