SCHEDULE OF SHIURIM
Shabbos Morning: 8:15am
Halacha Shiur - Rabbi Tokayer
Shabbos: 4:30pm
Gemara Berachos - Rabbi Tokayer
Sunday 8:00a.m.
Medrash Rabbah - Rabbi Wolman
Tuesday 9:00a.m.
Tefillah Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
in Bais Medrash
Tuesday 10:00a.m.
Sefer Koheles Shiur - Rabbi Tokayer
Wednesday 8:00p.m.
Sefer Shemos - Rabbi Tokayer
in Bais Medrash
ELIAHU AND LEAH ABILEVITZ
BEIS MIDRASH PROGRAM
Monday 8:30 – 9:30p.m.
Open Bais Midrash
Sunday – after 2nd Shacharis
Shiur - Rabbi Schiffman
‫שבת פרשת כי תשא‬
March 6th -7th
Shabbos Candle Lighting
before 5:33p.m.
‫הדלקת נרות‬
Mincha/Kabbalas Shabbos & Maariv 5:45p.m.
‫מנחה קבלת שבת ומעריב‬
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
8:15a.m.
‫שעור‬
Shabbos Shacharis
8:45a.m.
‫שחרית‬
End of Z’man Kriyat Shema
9:14a.m.
‫סוף קריאת זמן שמע‬
Stone Chumash Pg 484 - Hertz Chumash Pg 352
Teffilah for Israel – ArtScroll Page 450
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
4:30p.m.
‫שעור‬
Mincha
5:30p.m.
‫מנחה‬
Seudah Shelishis sponsored by Jacklyn & Etai Lahav in memory of
Etai’s beloved grandfathers, Varda & Jeff Grodko in memory of
Jeff’s beloved brother, and Tova & Rabbi Kalman Shiloni in
memory of Tova’s beloved father, Yisroel ben Levi Yitzchak.
Maariv
not before 6:34p.m.
‫מעריב‬
Shabbos Ends
6:39p.m.
‫צאת השבת‬
REMEMBER to move clocks FORWARD
one hour Motzei Shabbos.
CHEVRA TEHILLIM
We will start at Chapter 111 (‫)קיא‬. Deborah
& Michael Markowitz are this weeks
sponsors in memory of Deena Grodko
‫עה‬, To sign up please phone 718-3360251 or email [email protected].
Weekly Schedule
Shacharis
‫שחרית‬
Mincha
Maariv
‫מנחה‬
‫מעריב‬
ANITA WEINSTEIN
MEMORIAL BIKUR CHOLIM
Community Hospital
Shifra Lam * Judy Mikhly
Ari Kinsberg * Ann Panzer
Beth Israel Kings Hwy
Hospital
Sydelle Hudes * Ilana Adonolem
* Miriam Klein
Sun.
Mon. - Fri
Sun. – Thurs.
Sun. – Thurs.
7:30/8:30a.m.
6:30/7:30a.m.
6:45pm.
7:10p.m.
‫שבת פרשת ויקהל פקודי פרה‬
WOMEN'S CHEVRA TEHILLIM
The Women’s Tehillim will meet a half
hour before Mincha in the Bais
Medrash until further notice. We look
forward to seeing you.
Shabbos Parshas Ki Tissa
16 Adar 5775
March
Shabbat Vayakhel Pekudei Parah
-14th
23 Adar 5775
13th
Shabbos Candle Lighting
before 6:40p.m.
‫הדלקת נרות‬
Mincha/Kabbalas Shabbos & Maariv 6:50p.m.
‫מנחה קבלת שבת ומעריב‬
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
8:15a.m.
‫שעור‬
Shabbos Shacharis
8:45a.m.
‫שחרית‬
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
5:30p.m.
‫שעור‬
Mincha
6:30p.m.
‫מנחה‬
Seudah Shelishis
‫שלישית‬
Maariv
not before 7:41p.m.
‫מעריב‬
Shabbos Ends
7:46p.m.
‫צאת השבת‬
FRIDAY NIGHT ONEG MARCH 6th at 8:00p.m.
IN THE LAND OF SHUSHAN
Opening Remarks by Rabbi Yosef Aryeh (Persian
Minyan at KJC) and a discussion with our own
Siroos and Homa Yousefzadeh
who have graciously agreed to discuss the topic of Life
for Jews in Iran.
2810 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn NY 11229
Tele: 718.-258-.3344 * Fax: 718-258-3349
Web: www.KingswayJewishCenter.org
Email: [email protected]
R. Etan Tokayer - Rabbi
R. Mordechai Schiffman - Asst. Rabbi
R. Shlomo Wolman - Shamash
R. Milton H. Polin - Rabbi Emeritus
‫ב"ה‬
Presidium: Yitz Elman & Jeffrey Grodko
Board Chairman: Dr. Julian Seewald
Board Vice Chairman: Jonah Meer
PLEASE DAVEN FOR OUR CAPTIVE ISRAELI SOLDIERS!
RABBI’S MESSAGE
What You hear is what You Get
What did I hear at AIPAC Policy Conference this week which gathered 16,000 (mostly) Jews
in DC? I heard the true voice of American Jewry with all its multi layered diversity. Beneath the
anxiety about Iran, I heard a voice of unity, community, camaraderie and family, lovingly
united in support of our brothers and sisters in Israel. It’s hard for me to imagine another
gathering of this size where Jews from the progressive left and the conservative right, from
Reform and Chareidi and all the various flavors, could sit in harmony and listen to one another
in mutual love and respect.
Hashem instructs Moshe to descend the mountain; the people were up to no good. What
were they doing? The Torah previously describes the nation “getting up to revel” before the
Golden Calf.
Yet when Moshe reaches the camp, Yehoshua relates that the people were making the
“sounds of war.” Moshe himself describes what he hears as “sounds of distress.” But if the
people were engaged in merrymaking, why would Yehoshua hear a battle cry and Moshe hear
sounds of suffering?
Rabbi Mordechai Kaminetsky offers that although the people were engaged in cheerful
revelry, it was a jollity that masked confusion and anguish. Moshe had gone up the mountain
and not returned at the appointed time, as they had calculated it. They became nervous and
anxious. They turned to the Golden Calf to provide some assurance, and having found a poor
stand-in for Moshe, they were euphoric. But all the noise and revelry merely masked the
underlying distress.
Were the people making sounds of revelry, war or anguish? Moshe and Yehoshua had the
subtle sensitivity to listen beneath the sound to hear the truth. The people were in pain and
needed direction.
Listening is a hard skill to master but one worth trying. If we listen closely to our friends and
family, we just might be able to hear their needs, comfort their pain and provide them a
pathway towards true happiness.
Good Shabbos. If you have an halachic question, email: [email protected]. I welcome
your comments at [email protected].
LOX & LEARN - THIS SUNDAY @ 9:15 AM
SEFER HACHINUCH STUDY GROUP SIYUM + SHIUR
As part of the ELIAHU AND LEAH ABILEVITZ BEIS MIDRASH PROGRAM, this study group of Dr. Barry Panzer and Lazar
Mikhly, led by Rabbi Mendy Borenstein, are completing a full cycle of learning the Sefer HaChinuch.
Following the siyyum, Rabbi Schiffman will be giving a shiur on the Sefer HaChinuch's approach to the mitzvah of
Veahavta Lereiacha Kamocha. The study group invites you to join them as they restart their learning on
th
Mon., March 9 from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
THANK YOU
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Purim 5775:
Purim @ Kingsway this week was fantastic. A huge
"Thank You" to Akiva Madnick, Ari Abrahams, Robbie
Zeitz for their critical help and a special thank you
and acknowledgement to Rabbi Schiffman for
planning and coordinating as well as everyone who
came to help run our Purim Carnival this past Sunday.
Over 150 children attended and participated.
Our Purim Chagigah was also quite successful. In
case you missed it, the shul was packed Purim night
with close to 600 people in attendance. We had our
annual Children's Costume Parade, Megillah layning
by the Shammas and the Chagigah after Megillah.
Thanks very much to Tzvi Russel for having the
forethought to suggest and then utilizing special
effects lighting to further enhance our Chagigah.
3) A hearty yasher koach to Joyce Fruchter and Joyce
Schreiber for coordinating our KPS packages. We also
thank and acknowledge Dr. Gary Abberbock for
stepping forward once again when Kingsway asked
him to. Gary layned Megillah for us at the 2nd
minyan on Purim day.
We thank our Board of Directors for taking the
lead and helping to off-set the costs associated with
the Purim Chagigah.
Mazal Tov- Bais Medrash Learning Program Siyum!
It is an honor and a pleasure to inform you of a
significant celebration taking place this coming
Sunday at Kingsway. Barry Panzer, Lazer Mikhly and
Rabbi Mendy Borenstein are making a siyum on Sefer
Hachinuch. They have been learning this Mesechta
for the last three and half years and are very excited
to share this celebration with all of us.
We thank Jake and Karen Abilevitz for their
ongoing generous sponsorship of this is a wonderful
learning opportunity which is in memory of Jake's
parents, Eliahu ben Aba and Lea bat Avraham.
Boruch Rofeh CholimWe are glad to have Mary Ann back at her post in the
Kingsway office and wish her a continued recovery.
Good ShabbosYitz Elman and Jeff Grodko- Presidium
KASHER V'SAMEACH VOLUME II
Announcing Kingsway's Second Annual Hagadah
Companion. We are calling on all Kingsway
members to submit your thoughts, Divrei Torah or
artwork relating to Pesach for our publication.
Deadline and details to follow.
Rabbi Mordechai Schiffman for his exceptional
organization skills and his enthusiasim in creating such
a successful event.
Alice Loubaton and Melanie Marmer for organizing
the Purim Chagiga.
Bricks donated in memory of Deena Grodko ‫עה‬:
Claire & David Nagel, Tova & Rabbi Kalman Shiloni,
Adult Education Institute donations in memory of
Deena Grodko ‫עה‬: Fern & Sam Rosenfeld
The Kingsway Mitzvah Fund donated a Siddur in
memory of Moshe Cahane ‫עה‬, beloved father of
Charlotte Orrin, in lieu of a shiva meal.
The Kingsway Mitzvah Fund donated a Siddur in
memory of Nosson Isaac ‫עה‬, beloved father of Shlomo
Isaac, in lieu of a shiva meal.
The Kingsway Mitzvah Fund donated a Siddur in
memory of Herman Taub ‫עה‬, beloved brother of Mel
Taub, in lieu of a shiva meal.
The Kingsway Mitzvah Fund donated a Siddur in
memory of Billy Light ‫עה‬, beloved father of Joel Light,
in lieu of a shiva meal.
Joel Light made a donation to Kingsway in memory
of his beloved father, Billy Light ‫עה‬.
Sharon & Dr. Sheldon Retkinski joined the Rosh
Chodesh sponsors.
Helen & Gary lava donated a brick in honor of
Netanyahu’s speech before Congress.
Helen & Gary lava donated a brick in honor of our
courageous Mayor Giuliani.
Leslie & Dr. Aaron Berger who join the Purim
Carnival sponsors in memory of Deena Grodko ‫עה‬,
and Allan Brown ‫עה‬.
Fern & Sam Rosenfeld made a donation to the
Kingsway Adult Education Institute in loving memory of
Helen Surick ‫עה‬, beloved mother of Fern Rosenfeld on
th
the occasion of her 8 yahrzeit..
Faye & Dr. Dennis Wilbur donated a brick in
memory of Allan Brown ‫עה‬.
Fran & Stephen Epstein join the Oneg sponsors for
our Friday night Oneg.
Fran & Stephen Epstein made a contribution to the
Kingsway Air Conditioning Fund in honor of Israel's
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's magnificent
speech before Congress. Silence is NOT an option for
Zionists.
Michelle & Yigal Bergman made a donation to the
Kingsway Adult Education Institute in honor of the
forthcoming marriage of Gail & Milton Meller’s
granddaughter, Shifra Avruch, to Noach Sadoff.
Melanie & Tov Marmer made a donation to
Kingsway in memory of Deena Grodko ‫עה‬, and Moshe
Cahane ‫עה‬,
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Sorah & Shlomo Acoca & Family
YOUTH CORNER
Shabbos Groups - On Shabbos morning at 10:00 AM,
regular groups will take place in the gym for 4-11
year olds. The 4-7 year old group will move to the
Butterfly room at approximately 10:15. The Tot Room
will be open at 10:00 AM for toddlers accompanied
by a parent.
Carnival Recap - Everyone had a great time at the
carnival! The toddlers had their own separate
carnival area where they bounced around on a
moonwalk, played in a ball pit, rode a train roller
coaster, and played kiddie carnival games. The bigger
kids raced on an inflatable obstacle course, jumped
and slid on their gigantic moonwalk/slide,
played Nintendo Wii, basketball, hockey, bowling,
archery, darts and other popular carnival games. We
even had special visits from Elmo and Olaf! Please
see the separate blurb for a list of all of the
volunteers,
Chagiga Recap - Purim night was a blast with the
rabbis dressing up as Elmo and Olaf to lead the
children's costume parade. Before the Megilla, all
children were able to pick a noise maker of their
choice. After Megilla, we broke our fast in style, and
enjoyed a magic show from our good friend Omar the
Magician.
Please check out the Youth Board and our website for
pictures.
Thank you and a Request
Thank you to all of our adult & teen, staff &
volunteers who helped with the Carnival on
Motzei Shabbos and Sunday afternoon. The
Carnival would not have been successful without
their help.
With this in mind, we would like to encourage
even more people, whether they are single,
recently married, have little children, big children,
grandchildren or great grandchildren to volunteer
at our events. We need the help of the entire shul
to continue to thrive.
Adults: Ari Abrahams, Leslie Berger, Elmo, Eyal
Goldberg, Jason Greenbaum, Joseph Grodko, Dani
& Tani Guterman, Ariel Habshush, Holly & Mark
Jacobovitch, Libby Josephs, Shea Josephs, Alice
Loubaton, Akiva Madnick, Melanie Marmer, Olaf,
Irene Pearlman, Sarah & Greg Pearlman, Frima
Peters, Moshe Chaim Spitzer, Robbie & Stacey
Zeitz.
Teens: Elisheva Abilevitz, Moshe Adonolam, Ettie
Berger, Yael Berger, Andy Ebbin , Carrie Ebbin,
Josh Ebbin, Yoel Goldberg, Shlomo-Zalman Lava,
Devorah Minzer, Yocheved Minzer, Rikki Orrin,
Sara Sabo & all of the other volunteers from
Derech Hatorah, Flatbush, Shalhevet, and
Shulamith.
POOL SCHEDULE
Women
Sun. 10:30 – 12:15p.m.
Mon./Wed. 7:30 - 9:30
Men
Sun. 8:30-10:15a.m.
Tues./Thurs. 7:30 - 9:30
MAZAL TOV
Dianne & Howard Jaison on the birth of a
grandson born to their children Faige & Akiva
Lefkowitz of West Hempstead.
Tova & Rabbi Kalman Shiloni on the birth of
a great grandson, Mordechai, born to their
grandchildren, Sarah & Rafi Adler.
Cheryl & Dr. Howard Spivak on the birth of a
grandson, born to their children, Rabbi Chanan
& Meira Spivak
SHUL REFURBISHMENT CAMPAIGN
We have embarked on an important, ambitious
campaign to make our shul a more beautiful and
enjoyable place to daven. We thank our Dinner
Honoree, Dr. Freya Schnabel, for launching this
campaign with a most generous gift in memory
of her father, Morris Schnabel ‫עה‬.
Please contact the Presidium to learn how you
can participate.
MEMBERSHIP
We invite you to join our growing Kingsway family or to
renew your existing annual membership at your earliest
opportunity.
New members: $42/month or a one time payment of
$500. This includes two High Holiday seats or two seats at
our Annual Dinner.
Returning members: $92/month or a one time payment
of $1100 (includes the $600 Building Fund). For more
information, speak to our Presidium, Yitz Elman and Jeff
Grodko or contact our office staff, Mary Ann Shakarchi and
Phyllis Tanzer.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE
RALLY SUN. MARCH 8TH 2P.M.
ON THE STEPS OF CITY HALL
(B’dway, Park Row & Chambers Sts.)
Kingsway 87th Annual Dinner
May 17th 2015
Guest of Honor - Dr Freya Schnabel
Avodah Awardees - Joyce and Yankie Fruchter