 YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND  November 14, 2014/ 21 Cheshvan Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Zavel Pearlman, President Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi www.yisi.org MAZEL TOV Luach Sarah & Noach Malowitzky on the birth of a grandson to their children Zahava & Gavi Hoffnung. Shalom Zachor Fri night 7:45 at the Malowitzky home 483 Harold St. Brendie & Eli Zuker on the birth of a grandson, to their children Rebecca & Shmuel Golshevsky. Shalom Zachur 7pm at 959 Westwood Avenue. Jennifer& Sandy and Ahuva Bracha Gruenfeld and to the grandparents Adrienne & Gary Bendel and “Grammy” Ilene Gruenfeld on the Bas Mitzvah of Aliza Faye If you wish to have your Simcha listed on the monthly calendar (e.g. aufruf, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, please notify the office by mid-month prior to the event. To be listed in the weekly announcements, notify the office before 1 PM Thursday at 718-494-6700 ext. 0 or email [email protected] . Please leave detailed messages with the wording and spelling of names that you want placed in the announcements. Please speak slowly and leave a call back number or email address. CONTACT INFO Rav Yaakov Lehrfield Rav Ephraim Polakoff Zavel Pearlman Alan Zachter Office Rebecca Silberman Josh Sturm [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Contact the following for requests to utilize shul facilities: Minyanim for Smachot Building use, other than catering Catering Alan Zachter 347-922-1586 Norman Koller 718-983-0255 [email protected] -718-698-5564 SIMCHA FUND We would like to thank the following for their contribution  Sarah & Phillip Altmark for sponsoring the Gemarah Class CHARITY FUND: We would like to thank the following for their contribution    Loretta & Richard Schwartz in memory of Loretta's beloved father, Edward Susskind, Eliyahu ben Ephraim, A”H, on his 37th yahrtzeit Janet & Jay Goldstein for the conclusion of sheloshim for Janet's father, Jack Rochkind A"H. Jeanette & Murray Greenberg for the Yahrzteit of Murrays mother, Esther Charna Bas Avraham Moshe Chaim A”H. SAVE THE DATE FOOD DRIVE November 16th from 10-4 at Stop and Shop Supermarket 1441 Richmond Ave: www.BusinessGuild2.com of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Food Drive to benefit local food pantries. (All Kosher food will be going to our own pantry and non-kosher will be redistributed appropriately. Our own Bikur Cholim of Staten Island has received many thousands of dollars in product from Stop and Shop. This is a great way to say thank you and help fill the Bikur Cholim Food Pantry shelves with much needed food. Come Shop and / or volunteer. For more information, call 718-801-1923 or email [email protected] SHABBAT Eruv is up Z’man Kriat Sh’ma 9:12 Nerot Friday Mincha 4:21 4:30 Chumash Shiur Rabbi Lehrfield Daf Yomi Review/Daf Yomi Rabbi Polakoff Pre-mincha Shiur on the topic: The Pros and Cons of Standardized Prayer Mishna Yomit 8:30 2:30/3:15 3:20 Shabbos Mincha/Ends Rabbi Lehrfield will be speaking on the topic of “Shmita II: Efficacy of Heter Mechira” 4:15/5:23 Between Mincha/Maariv 4:05 Sponsored by Marilyn Reiz Kaiman with gratitude to Hashem for her 33rd Birthday. “This is the day that Hashem has made for me. Let us rejoice and celebrate on the day” THE WEEK Earliest T&T 5:47 Mincha/Maariv Halacha of the week 4:30 Answering "Amein Yehei Shemei Rabbah" is greater than saying Kedusha or Modim, thus one should run to be able to listen to, and answer to a Kaddish. Therefore, if one is in a large shul with several minyanim praying simultaneously, and one hears Kaddish and Kedusha, one should listen to and respond to the Kaddish, rather than the Kedusha. Motzei Shabbos Rabbi Reisman’s Navi shiur 7:30 PM in the MPR Sunday Rabbi Lehrfield Bagel & Coffee Shiur: Legends of The Gemara 9:45 in the Beit Midrash. CANCELLED Tuesday Rabbi Lehrfield Women’s Tefillah class 10 AM Rabbi Polakoff at 8:10pm Beit Midrash: "The Halachos of Kiddush” Wednesday Gemara B’Iyun Masechet Kiddushin given by Reb Yidel Morgenstern 8:45-9:30 PM Sefard Room Baba Basra Shiur Brachot 8:00 PM, Pirkei Avos 8:45 PM & Parsha 9:15 PM, Rabbi Y.A.Weiss. Adult evening classes in Aleph Bais, Siddur & Basic Judaism 8 PM. For information call Jerry at 646-645-0226. Thursday Gemara B’Iyun 8:45 PM Early Mincha on Sunday at 1:45 in the Main Shul Early Mincha M-Thu 12:40 in the Sefard minyan Late Maariv S-Thu 9:30 in the Main Shul Mincha/Maariv this Sunday will take place in the First Shul FILM DEBUT “LET’S GO” Thursday, November 20 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m Wagner College's Chai Society is sponsoring the U.S. premier of director Michael Verhoeven's film, "Let's Go" based on the autobiography of Laura Waco, a German Jew who was born to Polish parents who fled Poland after the Holocaust. Director Verhoeven has won numerous awards, including the Yad Vashem Prize for his explorations of the war and post-war issues. Both Mr. Verhoeven and Ms. Waco will be present to answer questions. The program will take place in the Manzulli Board Room of Foundation Hall. There is no charge, but reservations are required. Please email [email protected]. TEFILLIN AND MEZUZZAH INSPECTION CAMPAIGN Sunday November 23rd from 9am until 5pm. Sofrim from Mishmeret Stam will be available for your needs. We are told to inspect our holy items twice in seven years to be "mekayem" the mitzvah properly. Any questions please call Allan Gomberg at (718) 9837770 HASC CENTER CAREER FAIR Sunday, November 23rd from 10am-1pm. 23 Sutter Pl. Staten Island EVENING OF SOLIDARITY WITH TZAHAL Saturday Night, December 6th at 7:30pm. Please join us as we welcome soldiers of Tzahal, as they recount their experiences and tell their stories of this past summer's battle- A most memorable evening, sharing with our brothers and sisters of Israel. Sponsors are welcome. See Allan Gomberg or call @ 718983-7770 DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazal Tov to all our honorees on the annual dinner taking place this Sunday Guests of Honor – Michelle and Richard Frohlich Keter Shem Tov, Community Service Awardees – Susan and Sandy Haber Amudei Chesed Awardees – Rachelit and Elazar Reichman Young Leadership Awardees – Alyssa and Jesse Slater The YISI would like to extend appreciation to Moti Schwartz for his tireless work ensuring the success of the annual dinner. We look forward to an incredible evening and to seeing so many of you. In honor of Shabbat Mevorchim Kislev, there will be a Carlebach minyan next Friday evening (November 21) in the Beit Midrash following mincha. All (including women and children) are invited for joyous, enthusiastic singing and dancing, with much kavanah. Due to the recent overflow of Sheimus, we are asking everyone not to bring any more until further notice. In order to show that everyone has a voice in our beautiful Shul, we have created a new email, [email protected] specifically for ideas to be heard. Emails will personally be read by our President. Only emails that are signed with a name and phone number will be considered. All emails signed will get a quick response. Our President can be reached at 917-567-7383 The YISI office hours are as follows: M,W,THU,FRI from 9am-1pm. Should you need assistance at any other time, please email Leah at [email protected] Wednesday evening, December 10th at 6:45 pm in the YI, in the teen lounge. By attending this class you will save 10% on your auto insurance for the next 3 years and reduce up to 4 points on your NY driver license. For reservations please call Harry Schonfeld (718) 339-1300 or email [email protected] For those of you who have not yet joined our Shul, we encourage you to show your support by becoming a member of our family. With your help we will continue to be a bastion of Jewish life and learning here in Willowbrook. Please see a member of the Board for more information. YISI MAILING ADDRESS: Young Israel of Staten Island PO BOX 140100, Staten Island, NY 10314 HATZOLAH OF SI BLOOD DRIVE If you would like to include an announcement for the Simcha or Charity fund, please note such listings require a minimum of a $50 contribution which can be submitted by dropping it off at the YI office or mailing it to our P.O Box Sunday, December 14th, at the Young Israel. Give blood, save a life COMEDY CAFÉ NIGHT Saturday night January 03, 2015, stay tuned for more information Last chance to change your contact information or place an ad in the new Nachas planner. They are going to print on Monday. For info call 718-761-8908   YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND  November 14, 2014/ 21 Cheshvan Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Zavel Pearlman, President Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi www.yisi.org DAVENING AND SHIURIM HIGH SCHOOL On Sunday November 9th Rabbi Lehrfield will be starting his Gemara Shiur that will be given every other Sunday at 9:45 AM or after the 9 o’clock minyan in the Beit Midrash. We are looking for $72 sponsors for these classes. There is a Mishna Brurah learning group every night at 9:15pm for 15 minutes prior to Maariv. Please come and join. If you have any questions please contact Louis Emmer at [email protected] A Course on “Tefillah”, based on the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, will be given by Norman Linzer on alternate Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM in the main shul. It will alternate with Tuesday class given by Rabbi Lehrfield. Among the major objectives are to understand the Rav’s conception of tefillah, to utilize tefillah as a means of developing a relationship with God, and to enhance the meaning of one’s davening. The text is the Koren Mesorat HaravSiddur, 2012, OU Press, which can be purchased from Amazon for about $21. Additional handouts will be distributed. The course will be taught seminar-style, thereby maximizing participation. Women and men are welcome. CHESED OPPORTUNITES JEC ALUMNI NETWORK PRESENTS CHARLIE HARARY IN MEMORY OF MRS. CHAYA NEWMAN, A"H The JEC Alumni Network presents Charlie Harary on Tapping Into Your Inner Greatness on Motsei Shabbos, Dec 6 at 8PM at the Jewish Educational Center's Bruriah High School campus. Event in memory of Mrs. Chaya Newman, a"h, beloved former principal of Bruriah, and is open to men and women! Suggested covert is $10. Program followed by Melave Malka. Info: Bruriah.theJEC.org/Alumni .Exclusive donor recognition reception with Charlie Harary at 7:30 for donors of $360+ and Young Alumni Donors of $180+. RSVP required [email protected] 908-355-4850 x6248 Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School invites all 8th graders and their parents to come to its Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Join them for an inspirational morning as they highlight the vast opportunities for students . Come see dynamic and innovative academics and Judaic programs, experience educational initiatives and co-curricular opportunities. Registration begins 8:30 am followed by the program at 9:00 am. Please register at www.jkha.org/RKYHSOpenHouse. For more information contact Shawn Tarzik at [email protected] or 862-437-8064 YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Chevra Kadisha of Staten Island is looking for additional individuals, both men and women, who are able to assist on a regular basis. If you are available or would like additional information, contact Larry Cohen at 718-612-3474. Tizku L'Mitzvos Adopt a family by redeeming your pledges & contributions today. Their needs are great & their resources are few. Checks should be made payable to YISI Adopt-a-Family and returned in the envelopes provided or they can be given to any board member. Bikur Cholim is looking for volunteers to visit Jewish residents in Staten Island nursing homes. Hours are flexible. For more information, please call Barbara Grossberg at 718-983-1849. Nachas unlimited has successfully raised funds to ease the lives of sick children in our community. If you or anyone you know has a child in need of assistance directly related to the illness, please call Rachelit at 718-983-9664. All calls are confidential. AMIT News: Call Myra Lanter to reserve your tickets for JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Performances are at the State Theatre in New Jersey on Saturday night December 27 at 7 PM and Sunday December 28 at 2 PM. Cost is $15.00. Last day to order is Monday, November 10. YOUNG MARRIEDS EVENTS This Friday night, November 14th, there will be an Oneg for the Young Marrieds men in Rav Polakoff's home (286 Sheraden Ave) at 7:30pm. Come spend a night filled with Torah, singing, cholent, food and drinks!. The next Young Marrieds minyan will be this Shabbos, November 15th, Parshas Chayei Sara at 9:30am in the teen lounge. Following davening, there will be a light kiddush. On Friday night, November 21st, the Young Marrieds will be having their annual Friday Night Meal in the social hall. There will be babysitting services for children ages 2 and up. If you plan on attending please email [email protected] by Monday, November 17th. COMMUNITY AWARENESS All teachers- please pay attention to your students and take note whether they are in need of any clothing, a warm winter coat or snacks for school. All the clothes are distributed very discretely and privately without anyone’s knowledge including the parents. Just contact Rachelit after 4:30pm at 718983-9664. Winter is here! We are accepting coats in excellent condition. Men, Women’s and Children clothing of all sizes are needed. All Clothing may be dropped off at the FRONT DOOR of 1097 Willowbrook Road, Sunday thru Thursday between the hours of 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM only. Anything left at the side door will be thrown out with sanitation. All the clothes are distributed very discreetly. If you are in need of clothing in any size or for any further information, please contact Rachelit after 4:30 PM at 718-983-9664 PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF ANY FOOD BY THE BIKUR CHOLIM PANTRY DOOR as it gets wet and ruined and invites rodents. If you have food to donate (or return) please call for pickup Beverly Israel 718-761-4472/ 646-530-1495 TEHILLIM CIRCLE This week's women's shabbos tehillim group will be at YISI in the main shul at 2:15pm. If you have a name to add please contact Chanie Maslow at 718 477 9575 or [email protected]. There will be regular morning and afternoon groups this Shabbos. For those families who participate in house groups after Shabbos afternoon groups, please submit a house groups schedule along with a list of children involved in your house groups and the names of the group leaders to Rebecca as soon as possible. This week's teen Shalosh Seudot has been sponsored by Vicki Berlin in memory of her parents Irene and Stanford Beer. Tizku L’Mitzvos Youth@YISI Bingo will be back next Motzei Shabbat! 3-12 year olds are invited next Saturday Night, November 22, 2014, 7:00-8:15. $5 a person! Ice cream will be served and prizes will be won SAVE THE DATE: Teen Friday Night Chanukah Game Night, December 19th! SAVE THE DATE: We would like to invite families with children grades N-5 to join us for a Pre-Chanukah Crafts and Game Day, on Sunday, December 14, from 10 AM - 12 PM. Stations will be set up throughout the teen lounge and classrooms with fun Chanukah games, crafts and food! More details to come soon! Basketball Clinics for 5th and 6th grade boys are here! Join us for 8 exciting 1 hour sessions of Basketball Clinics with Ari Reich. Clinics will include drills, games and more! When? Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 pm; Where? YISI GYM; Cost: $100 for YISI members, $125 for non-YISI members; First Clinic: Monday, November 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm; How do I sign up my child?: Email: [email protected] or call 917566-0420 and speak to Rebecca ASAP to reserve your spot! Kindergarten and Primer Boys and Girls Sports Clinics are here!!!! Have your children join us for 8 exciting 1 hour sessions where they will learn to throw, catch, and develop many necessary and fun athletic skills! When? Sundays from 10:00-11:00 am; Where?: YISI Teen Lounge; Cost: $100 for YISI members, $125 for non-YISI members; Email: [email protected] or call 917-566-0420 and speak to Rebecca ASAP to reserve your spot! We are looking to start clinics and clubs for children of all ages. Some great ideas are in the works so watch your emails and announcements! If you would like to help out in anyway please contact [email protected] today! We are looking for sponsors for our weekly Shalosh Seudot. Your sponsorship allows close to 60 of our youth to have a meaningful Shalosh Seudot experience every Shabbos afternoon, complete with great nosh, Divrei Torah and singing. Please see Wayne Greenberg or Rebecca or Effie Silberman if you wish to sponsor in honor or in memory of a loved one. Please keep your eyes and ears open for news about more upcoming events! We are looking forward to a fun-filled November and December! Check out our youth bulletin board for pictures, event info, and more! If you have any questions regarding the youth department please feel free to contact Rebecca Silberman at [email protected]. COMMUNITY GEMACHS      AVAILABLE JOBS Please say Tehillim for our children seeking refuah:  Bracha Rivkah bat Miriam Leba  Kayla Rus bat Chaya Rachel Refael Avrohom Gershom Tzvi ben Emunah  Refael Pisachya Yaakov HaLevi ben Aviva Sarah  Yisroel Alter ben Chava Chana  Chaviva Granitsky, Chaviva Shulamot Toba bas Chaya Rachel, daughter of Judy & Yanky Ehrman who is recovering from surgery in Israel. If you would like to add a name to our list of people needing a refuah, please email the office at [email protected] or call 718-494-6700 ext. 0 Furniture - Email a photo of the furniture to [email protected] or call 718 983 8136. Centerpieces - Rachelit 718-983-9664 after 4:30PM Bikur cholim gown gemach Debbie Berkovits call 718 494-1905 Food Pantry - Noga Kugel 718-494-8451 Clothing - Rachelit 718-983-9664 after 4:30PM. Drop off at the FRONT DOOR of 1097 Willowbrook Road, Sunday thru Thursday between the hours of 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM only    Private tutor available - reasonable rates - please call 917-583-2957 or email [email protected] Brooklyn Decorative showroom looking for a full time inside sales person. Will provide training. Sales and design experience are an asset. An outgoing personality is a must. Send resume to [email protected] Speech therapist/language based tutor has time in her schedule for an additional three clients per week. RSA accepted. Email [email protected] to inquire Bubby style babysitter available full time or part time in my house in Willowbrook, or in yours. Please call 347-881-7806 Morah Chana is available to tutor your child in all Hebrew subjects at your home or mine. Please call 718-698-3598 or 917-538-2123 HASC Center is opening a new residential home in SI and is looking for Direct Care Staff & weekend counselors. Please call 718-535-1937 or email [email protected] Kosher Food Company in Bayonne NJ is seeking two individuals to assist in the logistics department. 8 hour work day. Two shifts available. Must have excellent computer skills. Email resume to [email protected] Gel Spice located in Bayonne, NJ seeks detail oriented Collections Coordinator to process and review account adjustments, resolve client discrepancies and short payments. Please email or fax your resume to Ari Stahl at [email protected] or to 201731-5539. 