SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS  October 31 ‐ November 1, ה״עשת ןושחב ׳ח ךל־ךל תשרפ 

ADULT EDUCATION AT KJ
Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) "How Happiness Thinks"
Taught by Rabbi Elie Weinstock
Beginning THIS 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.
“Parshat Hashavua”
Taught by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein
Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. at 125 East 85 Street.
Focuses primarily on the commentaries of the Netziv and Abravanel.
"Chai Mitzvah" with Rabbi Roy Feldman
THIS Wednesday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m.
in the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85 Street
Engage your Judaism through study, ritual and social action.
"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.
KESHER & KJYD TOT SHABBAT FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
November 7, at 5:00 p.m. at 114 East 85 Street
Join Rabbi Elie Weinstock and Youth Director Aryana Ritholtz for
songs, stories, and fun, followed by a scrumptious buffet style dinner,
a magician, and an evening with other young families.
$50 per family RSVP to [email protected]
Program for Jewish Genetic Health
THIS Monday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m.
at the JCC of Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave.
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.
KJ ANNUAL DINNER:
“RACING TO THE FINISH LINE”
Saturday Night, December 6
RSVP to [email protected]
Chaired by Jennifer & Saul Burian,
Rebecca & Evan Farber, and Alice & Leon Wildes
SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS October 31 ‐ November 1, ‫ח׳ בחשון תשע״ה‬
‫פרשת לך־לך‬ 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.
“Power, Perversion, Corruption,
and Rabbinic Authority”
Please respond to Rabbi Lookstein’s appeal for
RENEWAL, the organ transplant organization, by sending
contributions to the Benevolent Fund, marked “RENEWAL.”
KRISTALLNACHT:
A CONVERSATION WITH EYEWITNESSES
Monday, Nov. 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 even civilians
carried out a wave of anti-Jewish violence throughout
Germany. Two Holocaust survivors will share their
memories of the "Night of Broken Glass."
RSVP to Esther Zarnel at [email protected] or 212.774.5654.
Seymour Propp Memorial Lecture,
NEXT Shabbat, November 8
on 85th Street
Guest Speaker Rabbi Seth Farber
The Founder and Director of the organization ITIM,
Rabbi Farber is on the front-lines of the battle to
enable Israelis and new immigrants to navigate the
system of rabbinical courts in Israel.
Rabbi Farber will speak during 9:00 a.m. services on
“The Faith Game: How Religion in Israel is Negatively
Affecting Our Community and What We Can Do About It”
and at Seudah Shlishit following 4:15 p.m. Mincha on “The New
Conversion Law and Why it Affects Jews Around the World”
Congrega on Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028 (212) 774‐5600 www.ckj.org
Shabbat Torah Reading
Parshat Lech Lecha: Genesis 12:1 - 17:27 pp. 54 - 77
Haftarah Lech Lecha: Isaiah 40:27 - 41:16 pp. 1133
Daf Yomi Tractate Yevamos page 28
7:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Morning
Hashkama Minyan
Main Service
Sephardic Minyan
Learners Service
Intermediate Service
Teen Minyan
Middle School Room 501
Middle School Gymnasium
Middle School Beit Midrash
Middle School Room 505
Middle School Room 501
Middle School Room 202
SHABBAT AFTERNOON IN THE GOTTESMAN CENTER
Torah Topics with Rabbi Elie Weinstock
4:25 p.m.
Middle School Beit Midrash
“The Jewish Philosophy of Marriage” with Rabbi Roy Feldman
4:25 p.m.
Middle School Room 501
Mincha Services - Middle School Gymnasium
5:25 p.m.
Seudah Shlishit Presentation by Sandra Rapoport
"Abraham and the World War"
Shabbat Concludes
6:30 p.m.
Fall Back One Hour at 2:00 AM
Shabbat Sponsors
Congregational Kiddush in two places, the L-1 Chapel and Room 301, is
co-sponsored by Michele and Stephane Ifrah in celebration of the Bar Mitzvah of
their son, Sammy; by Lu and Michael Schulder and Lynnette Gruenhut
commemorating the fifth yahrzeit of their father, Paul Schulder; and by the
Congregation in celebration of our Marathon runners: Jonathan Brickman,
Marshall Huebner, Lani Kollander, Dr. David Landerer, Jessica Lerman, Erica
Schwartz, Adam Shiff, Randi & David Sultan, Steven Tanz, Michel Werthenschlag,
KJ Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Jeremy Wieder, and Becky Zwillinger.
Beginners Kiddush is sponsored by Pamela and George Rohr in honor of the
Yahrzeit of George's mother, Sara bat Yekutiel Yehudah, a'h.
Seudah Shlishit is co-sponsored by Wendy and Sidney Ingber commemorating
the yahrzeit of Sidney’s father, Alexander Ingber; by Gabrielle Propp, Amory
Propp, and Dina and Douglas Propp commemorating the yahrzeit of Seymour
Propp, cherished husband, father, and grandfather; and by Pamela and George
Rohr commemorating the yahrzeit of George’s mother, Charlotte Rohr.
SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - NOVEMBER 22--7
In the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85th Street
Sunday
8:30 a.m
Monday & Thursday
7:15 a.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
7:30 a.m.
Evenings
4:40 p.m.
For Sephardic service times, contact [email protected]
Friday, October 31
Candle lighting
5:35 p.m.
Main Service
5:50 p.m.
Friday, November 7
Candle lighting
4:27 p.m.
Main Service
4:40 p.m.
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 Toddlers Middle School Room 304 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 303 Grades 4‐7 Boys and Girls Middle School Room 401 Open Gym in the Heyman Auditorium, 125 East 85th Street:  Boys and girls in grades 1‐4 play from 2:30 ‐ 4:00 p.m.  Boys and girls in grades 5‐7 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 TODAY: WALK‐INS WELCOME! 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. $25 per child, please pay after shabbat. Upcoming Men’s Club Programs:
NEXT Shabbat, Nov. 8 Kiddush Discussion with Adena Berkowitz
following 9:00 a.m. main services and a hot Kiddush on 85 Street
“What Bruce Springsteen Can Teach Us About Tikkun Olam"
Sunday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. Am Hasefer Book Club
“The Mystery of the Milton Manuscript” by Barry Libin
Moderated by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein
At the home of Sherri & Alexander Libin, 150 East 77 Street.
Books will be available for sale & autographing by the author
Kesher New & Expectant Mother's Breakfast
featuring fitness "guru" Laura Kovall,
Wednesday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. at the home of Gealia
Friend, 525 East 86 Street. RSVP to [email protected]
RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Saturday night, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. at 60 East 78 Street.
Register at OpenHouse.ramaz.org If you cannot attend, contact
[email protected] or call 212-774-8093.
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun mourns the loss of:
Doris Tananbaum, mother of Andrew Tananbaum. Shiva is complete. Notes of
condolence may be sent to Andrew & Dorothy Tananbaum, 1172 Park Avenue, Apt.
PH, NYC 10128.