ADULT EDUCATION AT KJ Challenges & Opportunities in Prayer with Rabbi Haskel Lookstein THIS Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Motti & Esther Kremer, 1148 Fifth Avenue, Apt 5B. When someone is ill or in crisis, we pray, sometimes hesitantly and sometimes with great feeling. How can prayer help us at all times? RSVP to [email protected] Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) "How Happiness Thinks" Taught by Rabbi Elie Weinstock Beginning Monday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85 Street This course will provide a framework of insight to overcome the many struggles that impede our happiness and help us find joy. "Crash Course in Basic Judaism" Taught by Rabbi Daniel & Rachel Kraus. Co-sponsored by NJOP. Tuesday, October 28 and November 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85 Street. Explore Judaism's views on belief in God, prayer, Shabbat, Jewish observance, and sexuality. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to brush up on basic Jewish concepts. "iLearn@CKJ" Taught by Rabbi Daniel & Rachel Kraus. Tuesdays, starting November 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85 Street. Join a discussion on important issues facing contemporary Judaism. KRISTALLNACHT: A CONVERSATION WITH EYEWITNESSES Monday, November 10, 7:30 p.m., at 114 E. 85 St. On November 9-10, 1938, Nazi Party officials, storm troopers, the SS, Hitler Youth, and some civilians carried out a wave of anti-Jewish violence throughout Germany. Join us as two Holocaust survivors share their memories of the "Night of Broken Glass." RSVP to Esther Zarnel at [email protected] or 212.774.5654. RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Saturday night, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. at 60 East 78 Street. Spread the word about how Ramaz sets the standard. Register at OpenHouse.ramaz.org If you cannot attend, contact [email protected] or call 212-774-8093. SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS October 24‐25, ‫א׳ בחשון תשע״ה‬ ‫פרשת נח \ ראש חדש חשון‬ Sermon by Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter “The Jewish People - It Matters” Award-winning author, Founding Editor of The Torah u-Madda Journal, and University Professor of Jewish History and Jewish Thought and Senior Scholar at the Center for the Jewish Future at Yeshiva University. Men's Club Kiddush Discussion with guest speaker Sima Mottale "The Iranian Nuclear Threat, the Iranian Jewish Community, and the Iranian Opposition: Future Prospects and Possible Scenarios" Following main services and a hot Kiddush on 85th Street “History at Home” with Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter “Disputations and the Burning of the Talmud: Life in the Thirteenth Century” TONIGHT, October 25 at 8:30 p.m. in the Heyman Auditorium, 125 East 85 Street Sponsored by Judy & David Lobel, with a scrumptious dessert buffet! Upcoming dates: November 22, January 10, February 7 NEXT Shabbat, November 1 Guest Speaker Rabbi David Stav Rav Stav is Chief Rabbi of the City of Shoham & Chairman of Tzohar, which helps to build bridges between the religious and secular strands of Israeli society. Seudah Shlishit Presentation following 5:25 p.m. mincha by Sandra E. Rapoport "Abraham and the World War" Sandra E. Rapoport, an attorney, author and Bible teacher, is an inspiring speaker on biblical topics. Her third book, Biblical Seductions, won the National Jewish Book Awards Finalist Prize. She teaches popular co-ed Bible classes at the Drisha Institute and at the Manhattan JCC, and she lectures in the US, Canada and London. Congrega on Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028 (212) 774‐5600 www.ckj.org Shabbat Torah Reading Parshat Noach: Genesis 6:9-11:32 , pp. 30-52 Maftir for Rosh Chodesh: Numbers 28:9-15, pp. 890-892 Haftarah Reading: Isaiah 66:1-24, pp. 1208-1210 Daf Yomi Tractate Yevamos page 21 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Main Service Sephardic Minyan Learners Service Intermediate Service Teen Minyan Middle School Gymnasium Middle School Beit Midrash Middle School Room 505 Middle School Room 501 Middle School Room 303 SHABBAT AFTERNOON IN THE GOTTESMAN CENTER 4:30 p.m. Shiur with Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter in the Falk Auditorium “On the Morality of the Patriarchs: Must Biblical Heroes Be Perfect?” Mincha Services - Middle School Falk Auditorium 5:30 p.m. Seudah Shlishit Presentation by Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter “Act, Emotion and Shabbat” Shabbat Concludes 6:38 p.m. Shabbat Sponsors Congregational Kiddush in the Falk Auditorium is sponsored by Barbara and Harvey Arfa in celebration of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Rebecca Massel. Beginners Kiddush is sponsored by Andy Siegel in honor of all of the people responsible for the KJ Beginners Program’s efforts to engage Jews. May they go from strength to strength! Seudah Shlishit is co-sponsored by Caroline and Morris Massel in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Rebecca; by Monita Buchwald, Gena Stern, and Elias Buchwald commemorating the yahrzeit of their beloved mother and wife, Gloria Buchwald; by Steven Davenport commemorating the yahrzeit of his mother, Ann Davenport; by George Lindemann commemorating the yahrzeit of Joseph Lindemann; and by Stacey Klass and Wendy Modlin commemorating the yahrzeit of their father, Norman Kreinen. SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - OCTOBER 26 26--31 In the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85th Street Sunday followed by Breakfast and Rabbi Wieder’s Shiur 8:30 a.m Monday & Thursday 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30 a.m. Evenings 5:50 p.m. Friday, October 24 Friday, October 31 Candle lighting 5:44 p.m. Candle lighting 5:35 p.m. Main Service 6:00 p.m. Main Service 5:50 p.m. Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun mourns the loss of: Leila Applebaum, Mother of Alan Applebaum. Shiva is complete. Notes of condolence may be sent to Lillian & Alan Applebaum, 131 East 78 Street, Apt. B, NYC 10021. Ida Ostrow, mother of Dr. Gary Ostrow. Shiva through Monday night is at the home of Dr. Gary & Pamela Ostrow, 440 East 62 Street, Apt. 19D, NYC 10065. The phone number there is 212-308-7453. Visitors welcome beginning at 12:00 noon. SHABBAT YOUTH GROUPS 9:30 ‐ 10:00 a.m. Early Drop Off Pre‐K to 7th Grade Middle School Room 405 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups 10:30 AM TOT SHABBAT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOM 301 Nursery Middle School Room 406 Pre‐K Middle School Room 403 Kindergarten Middle School Room 405 Grades 1‐3 Boys and Girls Middle School Room 504 Grades 4‐7 Boys and Girls Middle School Room 401 Open Gym in the Lindenbaum Gymnasium as follows: Boys and girls in grades 5‐7 play from 2:30 ‐ 4:00 p.m., followed by boys and girls in grades 1‐4 from 4:00 ‐ 5:30 p.m. Children in grades 2, 3 and 4 are invited to our Bnei Akiva Snif program from 5:30 ‐ 6:30 p.m. in Gottesman Center room 301. Fall Youth Shabbaton Next Saturday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. ‐ 6:30 p.m., for kids in grades 1‐3. Fun kiddush, ruach, professional entertainment, Shabbat lunch, zemirot, raffle prizes, sports, games, and much more. Only $25 per child. RSVP to Aryana Ritholtz, at [email protected] or 917‐658‐5402. Men’s Club Am Hasefer Book Club Sunday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. with Rabbi Marc Angel “The Crown of Solomon and Other Stories” In the Gottesman Center at 114 East 85th Street Sunday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. with Rabbi Haskel Lookstein “The Mystery of the Milton Manuscript” by Barry Libin At the home of Sherri & Alexander Libin, 150 East 77 Street. Books will be available for sale & autographing by the authors. Program for Jewish Genetic Health Monday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the JCC of Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. at 76 St. Studies suggest that BRCA genetic testing should be considered for all Ashkenazi Jewish individuals. Join us for a panel and community conversation about this issue. The event is free, but RSVPs to 646-505-5708 are required. SEASON OPENING “FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE” ON OCT. 31 6:30 p.m. Services led by Chazan Shilo Kramer followed by a delicious, catered Shabbat dinner, engaging company, terrific energy, and stimulating discussions with Rachel & Rabbi Daniel Kraus. Featuring guest speaker Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski, Director of Chabad of the Upper East Side. ONLY $40 per person RSVP to [email protected] or 212-774-5678