Kehilath Israel Synagogue 10501 Conser Street Overland Park, KS November 15, 2014 SHABBAT SCHEDULE Torah Reading: Bob Gast Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18 pg. 106 Haftarah: Elly Goldstein I Kings 1:1-31 pg. 1136 Intro. to the Haftarah: Missy Rosenthal On the Bimah: Ari Lubowicz, VP Elliott Goldstein, Bd Senior Gabbai: Trent Daniels 3:40 pm - Rabbi Shron’s class, “Behind the Scenes” 4:25 pm - Mincha/Seudah/Maariv Seudah is sponsored by Soly Mizrahi & family and Michael Taraboulos honoring the yahrzeits of Albert Mizrahi, Michael Mosseri, and Leah Negrin. 913.642.1880 vra hhj kisyn.org 22 Cheshvan 5775 Managing StreSS in Our StreSSful WOrld Adult Ed Class with Dr. Marilyn Metzl Tuesday, 7 pm at K.I. nOv. 18: “HOW HabitS SHape Our liveS and HOW We Can SHape Our HabitS” dr. Metzl iS a pSyCHOlOgiSt/pSyCHOanalySt in independent praCtiCe treating adultS, adOleSCentS, CHildren, COupleS and faMilieS. dr. Metzl HOldS diplOMate StatuS frOM tHe aMeriCan pSyCHOlOgiCal aSSOCiatiOn (apa) and iS a fellOW Of apa. dr. Metzl, WHO iS On tHe teaCHing faCulty Of tHe greater KanSaS City-tOpeKa pSyCHOanalytiC inStitute, HaS preSented Ê natiOnally and internatiOnally On iSSueS SuCH aS Self-eSteeM, depreSSiOn, Men’S iSSueS, SOCial COMpetenCe, WOMen’S HuMan rigHtS, attentiOn defiCit, anxiety diSOrderS, and narCiSSiSM. SHe iS alSO On tHe teaCHing faCulty Of tHe CHineSe - aMeriCan pSyCHOanalytiC allianCe. in additiOn tO Her prOfeSSiOnal WOrK, dr. Metzl’S intereStS inClude pilateS, SnOW SKiing, and ballrOOM danCing. 5:40 pm - Havdalah THIS WEEK at K.I. SERVICES Shacharit Sunday 9 am Mon. - Fri. 7 am Mincha/Maariv 4:50 pm Friday Candle-lighting 4:43 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 4:50 pm CLASSES, ETC. Monday - NO Talmud Class - Prayer Works 7 pm Tuesday - Adult Ed Class - Dr. Marilyn Metzl 7 pm “How Habits Shape Our Lives and How We Can Shape Our Habits” Saturday - Tot Shabbat 10:30 am - Chai Anniversary Kiddush TONIGHT CAVIAR FAMILY JEWISH SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE RABBI BOB ALPER, THE COMIC RABBI Friday, December 19 4:45 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Services “Thanks. I Needed That.” followed by a catered Brisket dinner Adults $15* Children Under 12 Free RSVP BY DECEMBER 12 *Generously underwritten by the Caviar family Saturday, December 20 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services “Spirituality of Laughter” Kiddush Luncheon Following 7:00 p.m. “Comedy Club” Adults Only - $10 Rabbi Robert “Bob” Alper is an author, stand-up comedian, and practicing clergy member. As an ordained rabbi, Alper served congregations for fourteen years and holds a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has appeared at the Montreal Comedy Festival, New York’s famed Chautauqua Institution, and at The Hollywood Improv. The rabbi-comedian has been seen on Good Morning America, Showtime, the BBC, CNN, and was featured on Extra. Alper is the author of three books: Thanks. I Needed That., Life Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This: The Holiness of Little Daily Dramas, an inspirational collection; as well as the cartoon book, A Rabbi Confesses. He has produced two comedy CDs. PRAYER FOR HEALING Mi shebeirach avotainu v’imotainu, ma-ayan hab’rachot borei r’fuot. Adonai source of healing bring blessings to those we love, renew their spirit, renew their courage, renew their strength of body and soul. Mi shebeirach avotainu v’imotainu, ma-ayan hab’rachot borei r’fuot. Adonai compassionate G-d bring comfort to those we love, Adonai compassionate G-d bring healing from above. Mi shebeirach avotainu v’imotainu, ma-ayan hab’rachot borei r’fuot. AIPAC presents the Seventh Annual KANSAS CITY ISRAEL ACTION FORUM Tuesday, December 9, 2014 • 7:00 p.m. $25 couvert per person Students $5 Featuring The Honorable Avi Dichter, Former Member of Knesset and Former Shin Bet Director ISRAEL UPDATE November 14, 2014 U.S. lawmakers take hard line on prospective Iran deal The U.S. senators behind a tough sanctions bill against Iran said on Wednesday they would push for more penalties against Tehran if they are unhappy with any nuclear deal, signaling a potential battle with the Obama administration less than two weeks before the deadline for an agreement. New Jersey Democrat Robert Menendez and Illinois Republican Mark Kirk said a “good deal” would require strict limits on nuclear-related research, development and procurement and a robust inspection regime for decades in Iran. It would “dismantle, not just stall” Iran’s nuclear program, they said. “If a potential deal does not achieve these goals, we will work with our colleagues in Congress to act decisively, as we have in the past,” Menendez, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Kirk said in a statement issued on the first day lawmakers returned from a seven-week election recess. Separately, President Barack Obama’s administration formally informed Congress on Wednesday that a state of emergency continues to exist regarding Iran, which gives the president powers to impose sanctions and regulate trade. K.I. partners with AIPAC, America’s pro-Israel lobby, in educating our community on issues affecting the U.S.-Israel relationship. Learn more by visiting www.aipac.org or contacting AIPAC at 202.639.5200. Rabbi Shron’s Joke of the Week Moshe goes to see his Rabbi. “Rabbi, last week I missed saying grace after meals.” “Why,” asked the Rabbi. “Because I forgot to wash my hands before the meal.” “That’s twice you’ve broken the law but you still haven’t told me why.” “The food wasn’t kosher.” “You ate non-kosher food?” asked the Rabbi. “It wasn’t a Jewish restaurant.” “That makes it even worse,” said the now angry Rabbi. “Couldn’t you have eaten in a kosher one?” “What, on Yom Kippur?” Advance RSVP’s preferred by Dec. 1. Contact Haddassah Mendoza-Elias at 312.253.8983 or [email protected], or register online at www.aipac.org/KCIsraelActionForum Location: JCC’s White Theatre K.I. Clergy & Staff Rabbi Jeffrey Shron, Senior Rabbi Craig Caplan, President Elizabeth Peden, Executive Director Gevura Davis, Director, K.I. Fred Devinki Eitz Chaim Religious School Rabbi Herbert Mandl, Ph.D., Rabbi Emeritus Sam Devinki, Honorary President for Life Kehilath Israel Synagogue strives to be a warm, welcoming congregation, proud of its traditional values of learning Torah, engaging in meaningful and inspirational prayer and practices, and performing acts of loving kindness. COMING IN 2015 -- Shabbat Morning Lite An alternative creative, interactive and stimulating monthly service in our Chapel at 10:00 am. 4,000 YEARS OF JEWISH HISTORY IN SIX WEEKS Rabbi Jeffrey Shron will be presenting an exciting journey through 4,000 years of Jewish history. The six session course in Jewish history created by the National Jewish Outreach Program is open to all members of the Jewish community. Rabbi Shron will present an overview of the great events that have shaped the Jewish people throughout time, the great impact Jews have had on nearly every country in the world, and the great Jewish heroes such as Saadia Gaon, Don Isaac Abarbanel, Uriah Levy, etc. This course will discuss the different segments of Jewish history: 1) Biblical Times 2) From a United Kingdom to Exile and Diaspora 3) The Jewish Epicenter Moves West 4) Jews Enter and React to the Modern Era 5) Holocaust and Renewal. Learning about our rich heritage will enable participants to develop an appreciation for their people’s history and inspire them to become increasingly involved in Jewish life. The course will meet on five consecutive Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. beginning on January 28, 2015. The final session will meet on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please email Rabbi Shron at: [email protected].