PLEASE DAVEN FOR OUR CAPTIVE ISRAELI SOLDIERS!
7th
November
–
2014
15 Cheshvan 5775
Rabbi Etan Tokayer - Rabbi
Rabbi Mordechai Schiffman - Asst. Rabbi
Rabbi Shlomo Wolman - Shamash
Rabbi Milton H. Polin - Rabbi Emeritus
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Malka & Doron Simon
Shabbat Vayera – Nov. 7th – 8th
Shabbos Candle Lighting
before 4:26p.m.
‫הדלקת נרות‬
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbos & Maariv 4:35p.m.
‫מנחה קבלת שבת ומעריב‬
TEEN ONEG 7:30p.m. at the Schiffman home 1524 E. 24th St.
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
8:15a.m.
‫שעור‬
Shabbos Shacharit
8:45a.m.
‫שחרית‬
End of Z’man Kriyat Shema
9:06a.m.
‫סוף זמנ קריאת שמע‬
Drasha before Musaf
‫דרשה‬
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
3:15p.m.
‫שעור‬
Mincha
4:15p.m.
‫מנחה‬
Seudah Shelishit
‫סעודה שלישית‬
sponsored by Carin & Ben Dachs and Marilyn & Marshal Richter
DOR LEDOR SEUDAH SHELISHIT
Join us THIS SHABBAT for a Family Seudah Shelishit Program
where we will hear from Kingsway's Youth what they have learned
about Kingsway's seniors.
Shaharit
Sun.
Mon. - Fri
Mincha
Sun. – Thurs.
Maariv
Sun. – Thurs.
not before 5:25p.m.
5:30p.m.
‫מעריב‬
‫צאת השבת‬
Weekly Schedule
‫שחרית‬
7:30/8:30a.m.
6:30/7:30a.m.
4:30p.m.
‫מעריב‬
4:55p.m.
‫שבת פרשת חיי שרה‬
Shabbos Candle Lighting
before 4:19p.m.
‫הדלקת נרות‬
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbos & Maariv 4:30p.m.
‫מנחה קבלת שבת ומעריב‬
YOUTH KABBALAT SHABBAT
AND YOUNG COUPLES/FAMILY DINNER
In the Kingsway Smorgasbord Room 4:30p.m.
not before
5:18p.m.
5:23p.m.
Shabbos Morning: 8:15am
Halacha Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
Shabbos: 3:15pm
Gemara Berachos with Rabbi Tokayer
Sun. 8:00a.m.
Medrash Rabbah with Rabbi Wolman
Tues. 9:00a.m.
Tefillah Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
in Bais Medrash
Tues. 10:00a.m.
Sefer Kohelet Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
Wed. 8:00p.m.
Sefer Shemos with Rabbi Tokayer
in Bais Medrash
Eliahu and Leah Abilevitz Beis Midrash
Program
Monday 8:30 – 9:30p.m. Open Bais Midrash
Thursday 8:00 – 9:00p.m.
Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Schiffman
CHEVRA TEHILLIM
We will start at Chapter 44 (‫ )מד‬this week. Dianne &Sol
Glickman are sponsoring in honor of Morty Hudes’
birthday. To sign up call 718-336-0251 or email
[email protected].
WOMEN'S CHEVRA TEHILLIM
‫מנחה‬
Shabbat Chaye Sarah – Nov. 14th – 15th
Maariv
Shabbos Ends
‫ב"ה‬
SCHEDULE OF SHIURIM
‫שבת פרשת וירא‬
Maariv
Shabbos Ends
2810 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn NY 11229
Tele: 718.-258-.3344 * Fax: 718-258-3349
Web: www.KingswayJewishCenter.org
Email: [email protected]
Presidium: Yitz Elman & Jeffrey Grodko
Board Chairman: Dr. Julian Seewald
Board Vice Chairman: Jonah Meer
Stone Chumash Pg 78 - Hertz Chumash Pg 63
Teffilah for Israel – ArtScroll Page 450
RABBI’S MESSAGE
In 1736, Ben Franklin wrote that guests like fish
begin to stink after three days. Clearly, Franklin was
no follower of Avraham Avinu who valued guests
even at the expense of attending to G-d Himself.
The Michtav Eliyahu wonders how, according to
the Midrash, Avraham Avinu during a prophetic
Communiqué from G-d, left Hashem to attend the
visiting Angels. Indeed, not knowing they were
angels, he assumed them to be as they appeared common pagan idol worshipers en route. This of
course makes Avraham’s departure from Hashem a
perplexing and brazen breach of protocol.
The answer lies in the distinction between
prophecy and the mitzvah of Hachnasas Orchim,
attending to guests. Prophecy is a gift of G-d. While it
may reflect a high spiritual standing, it does little
to build the spiritual character of the person. It is
G-d’s gift to the receiver. By contrast, Hachnasas
Orchim is a mitzvah which by its very nature builds
character, nurtures a noble spirit and hones the
sensitivity of sometimes insensitive human beings.
And so to choose between receiving a gift and doing
a character building mitzvah, Avraham easily chose
the mitzvah.
Furthermore, Avraham’s guests indeed appeared
as idol worshipping common folk. Consequently, the
mitzvah of attending to his guests was even greater
because the value of this mitzvah is inversely
proportional to the social standing of the receiver.
The less “important” the person, the greater the
chesed, and the greater the mitzvah. Most people
would feel honored to host a President, Prime
Minister or Mayor of a great city like New York. But
to help or host the man on the street, the socially
non-descript, the faceless idol worshipping Everyman
– that is where the truest chesed lies.
For Avraham Avinu, one could surmise that the
longer the guest stays, the sweeter he smells.
This is not an easy perspective to have but one to
which we should all aspire.
If you have a halachic question, email this
dedicated address: [email protected]. I welcome
your comments at [email protected]. Good
Shabbos.
8th,
‫מעריב‬
‫צאת השבת‬
WE NEED YOU…Please attend Mincha
and Maariv during the week.
The Women’s Tehillim will meet at 3:30p.m. in the Bais
Medrash. Please tell your friends to come and join this
wonderful group. We look forward to seeing you
ANITA WEINSTEIN MEMORIAL BIKUR
CHOLIM
Community Hospital
Susie Spitzer and Friends
Beth Israel Kings Hwy Hospital
Rivki & Yosef Seewald
POOL SCHEDULE CLOSED
FOR REPAIRS
THIS SUNDAY NOV. 9th
4th Annual Yom I'Yun L'Nashim
Women's Day of Learning
Doors open 9:30 - light lunch after lectures
Speakers: Rebbetzin Esther Tokayer, Rachel
Weinstein and Elana Flaumenhaft
DOOR REGISTATION FEE: $25/KJC $30/non KJC -
PRESIDENTS’ CORNER
Welcome New Members: As our shul continues to grow,
we are happy to welcome new membersMalka & Doron
Simon to the Kingsway family. We look forward to sharing
in many happy and meaningful occasions together with
you.
On the subject of membership, please let us know if you
are interested in being a part of or helping to lead the
Membership Committee.
Annual Shul Dinner: Along with the Dinner Committee we
have our sights set on our Annual Dinner. This is one of the
major fundraisers for the shul and under the leadership of
Karen Lerner, the Committee and their attention to detail,
this is sure to be an enjoyable evening. Stay tuned for
further details as they become available.
Kids/Youth Programs: We have innovative programs this
weekend and next for our kids, teens and Young(er)
families. Please see the bulletin for more information.
Pool Repairs: As discussed last week, estimates on the
repairs of the pool are being gathered and evaluated. We
are working closely with our staff and Akiva MadnickHouse Committee Chair who is coordinating this effort.
Clock Change and our Minyanim: As we changed the clocks
last weekend and it is becoming darker earlier in the day,
the Mincha/Maariv minyanim are suffering. As many of us
work in the neighborhood or have been able to retire and
are therefore available, we ask that you place a reminder
on your calendars/smart phones to attend and support
these minyanim.
Grants: As we work week to week and day to day for
Kingsway, our shul, much of our focus is on "customer
service", shiurim, the quality of our davening and the rich
array of programs for all of us to enjoy and participate in.
To that end, you often hear us talk about the need to fund
a project or sponsor an event. We want to let you know
that we continue to explore the use of grants to help offset
some of our expenses and initiatives. While there is
nothing of substance to report at this time, of note is how
there is often significant paperwork/documentation
connected to these, including resumes and bios of Board
members and our Executive team. We are exploring this
and will keep you posted on developments in this area.
Department of Corrections and Apologies: We wish to
thank Ari Zeitz for his pre-davening help last week with
setting up the Rosh Chodesh Kiddush 2 weeks ago. Thank
you as well to Benji Elman, Yonatan Meiri and Yaakov Saks
for their assistance.)
Good Shabbos- Yitz Elman and Jeff Grodko- Presidium.
THANK YOU
Yom I'Yun L'Nashim-Women's Day of Learning Sponsors:
Judy & Dr. Gary Abberbock, Sydelle & Morty Hudes (in
memory of Sydelle's grandmother, Chaya Fruma ‫עה‬, on her
50th yahrzeit, who impacted positively on her formative years
and Sydelle's Mom, Rebecca Gottlieb-her role model, and the
women in Sydelle's llife, Chaya, Toby, Marci, Jordana, Michal,
Ayelet, and Avigayil), Linda & Aaron Kinsberg (in memory of
Linda's mother, Esther Bat Yisrael Moshe ‫ עה‬and her
grandmother, Malka ‫ )עה‬Rachel & Chaim Weinstein (in
loving memory of their mothers, Frida Taub ‫ עה‬and Lillian
Weinstein ‫עה‬, each a beacon of kindness and compassion to
them, their children, and who instilled in us a great love for
learning.), Joyce & Joe Schreiber (in memory of Joyce’s
mother Sali Hurwitz ‫ עה‬and in honor of the wonderful
women and girls in their life: Joyce’s wonderful mother-in-law
Nellie Schreiber, their amazing daughters-in-law Nava and
Sonya, their incredibly loving granddaughters: Zahava, Sara,
Ilana, Sara Zahava, Emunah, Shifra, Tehila, Ariella and Tova
Leeba)
Varda & Jeff Grodko made a donation to Kingsway in
honor of Miriam Klein for her help to Kingsway and the people
of Kingsway.
Dianne & Sol Glickman made a donation to the Kingsway
Youth Fund in honor of birth of Harriet & Morris Inker’s new
great-grandson.
Judy & Ari Cohen donated a brick to rebuild Kingsway in
honor of Ellen Yager on the occasion of her special birthday.
Judy &Dr. Gary Abberbock made a donation to the
Kingsway Adult Education Institute in loving memory of Gary’s
beloved grandmother, Dora Abberbock ‫עה‬.
Judy &Dr. Gary Abberbock made a donation to the
Kingsway Youth Fund in loving memory of his aunts.
Judy &Dr. Gary Abberbock made a donation to the
Kingsway Mitzvah Fund in loving memory of his grandparents
and uncle.
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.
MOTORIST ALERT!
25 MPH SPEED LIMIT STARTED
TEEN ONEG - THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
Join your friends for games and a good time
as we enjoy dessert and chulent! This
Shabbat, Friday Night, November 7th,
7:30p.m. at Rabbi and Rebbetzin Schiffman's
home
1524 E. 24th St. between Kings Highway and
Ave. O.
YOUTH KABBALAT SHABBAT
AND YOUNG COUPLES/FAMILY DINNER
Parents and children - join us for a lively
Kabbalat Shabbat with singing and dancing,
followed by our second Young Couples/Family
meal of the year.
Friday Night, November 14th
Sign up online or call by Nov. 10th
YOUTH CORNER
Shabbat Groups
Both the 4-7 and 8-11 year old groups will meet
in the gym at 10:00 AM and the 4-7 year old
group will move to the Butterfly room shortly
after that. The tot room will be open for
toddlers accompanied by a parent at 10:00 AM.
The Monthly Midda this month is "respecting
elders" - read more about it in the Monthly
Newsletter.
Youth Melave Malka and Trip to Ateret Avot
Motzei Shabbat - Children ages 4-11, join us on
Motzei Shabbat, November 15th for a Youth
Melave Malka! One of the Melave Malka
activities will be to prepare
for our trip the following day;
Sunday Morning, November 16th at 11:00AM to
Ateret Avot. See the flyer for more details.
Sponsors needed: We are looking for
sponsors for our Annual Pre-Chanukah
Family Crafts Day, which will be held on
Sunday, December 7th from 12 noon to 4
pm. All sponsorships greatly appreciated.
Please contact the Kingsway office.
Thank you in advance. Alice Loubaton