 YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND  January 16, 2015 / 25 Tevet Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Zavel Pearlman, President Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi www.yisi.org SHABBOS LUACH bnCONDOLENCES  David Cutler on the loss of his mother Mrs. Ellen Cutler. Shiva will be observed at 48 Boone St. through Sunday morning. Shacharit on Sunday morning is at 9 AM  Meryl Cohen on the loss of her brother Elihu Nemiroff. Shiva will be observed 26 Wakefield Ct. Monroe Township, NJ through Tuesday morning MAZEL TOV  Libby & Alex Dornhelm on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Zev  Yaffa & Miklos Farkas on the Sheva Brachot of their grandchildren Yaffa & Dovid Tepfer  Eve & Harry Weiser on the birth of a granddaughter, Abigail Rose (Avigayil Yakira) to their children Rebecca & David Fischbein  Lenka & Mark Kessler on the birth of a granddaughter to their children Erica & Avrumi Kessler  Lynne Stone on the birth of a great granddaughter, Chedvah, to Asher & Sarah Stone Goldenberg of Bayswater, Queens  Sylvia & Itchy Friedman and Mr. Josef Tannenbaum on the birth of a grandson and great-grandson to their children Gabriella & Dovid Friedman 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 718-4946700 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. Shabbos Z’man Krias Sh’ma Candle Lighting Friday Mincha Chumash Shiur Rabbi Polakoff Daf Yomi Review / Daf Yomi Rabbi Polakoff Pre-mincha Shiur on the topic: "The Meaning of Birchos HaShachar: Part III." Mishna Yomis Shabbos Mincha/Ends Rabbi Lehrfield, will be speaking on the topic of “What is in a name” [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 WEEKDAY LUACH Earliest T&T Mincha / Maariv Halacha of the week 6:16 4:50 / 5:13 If one was one of the ten needed for the minyan one may not leave and break the minyan, and one who does leave has sinned, because he has caused the Shechina to leave as the minyan was broken. [Thus, if one was asked to be a tenth to begin Chazoras Hashatz he is required to remain for the entire Chzoras Hashatz, until after the Kaddish after Shmona Esrei]. Rabbi Reisman’s Navi shiur 7:30 PM in the MPR Family Learning Program 9:45 AM in the Beis Medrash Rabbi Lehrfield Bagel & Coffee Shiur: Legends of The Gemara 9:45 am NOT SCHEDULED Rabbi Linzer Shiur 10 AM Rabbi Polakoff at 8:00 pm Beis Midrash CANCELLED 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. Motzei Shabbos Sunday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday CHARITY FUND: We would like to thank the following for their contribution:  Sara & Zvi Spiler in memory of the Yahrzeit of her father Aryeh Leib ben Shalom on 2 Shevat  Helen & Louis Kaplan in memory of her grandmother Shaindel Rivka bas R’ Yitzchak 4:20 4:30/5:40 Between Mincha/Maariv Sponsored by Marilyn & Jonathan Kaiman in memory of his father Harav Moshe ben Harav Chaim Eliezer and Esther and his mother Sarah bas Harav Menachem Mendel and Chana CONTACT INFO Rav Yaakov Lehrfield Rav Ephraim Polakoff Zavel Pearlman Alan Zachter Office Rebecca Silberman Josh Sturm Eruv is Up 9:42 4:36 4:45 8:30 2:45 / 3:30 3:35      Additional Shacharit 9 AM M-F Rosh Chodesh Shevat is on Wednesday Early Mincha on Sunday at 1:45 in the Main shul Early Mincha M-Thu 12:40 in the Sefard minyan Late Maariv Sun-Thu 9:30 in the Main Shul If you would like to include an announcement for the Simcha or Charity fund, please note the suggested amount for such listings is a $50 contribution which can be submitted by dropping it off at the YI office or mailing it to our P.O Box SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS SAVE THE DATE The NYPD appreciation Shalosh seudos was a huge success thanks to the close to 300 people who attended with singing and dancing ROSH CHODESH SHIUR FOR WOMEN-CHANGE OF DATE The next Shiur will take place on Monday night January 26th at 8 PM on the topic of "Tu b'Shevat: Lessons From a Tree." You can sponsor this class in honor or in memory of someone. For more info please contact the office. CONTINUE THE UNITY February 8th at 3 PM, join the Young Israel along with many other congregations as they welcome Rachelle Fraenkel, Bat Galim Shaer and Iris Yifrach, the bereaved mothers of Naftali, Gilad and Eyal Zichronam L’vracha. The event will take place at Ramaz Upper School 60 East 78th St NYC. Rsvp to www.onefamilytogether.org/unity or 646-289-8600 DAVENING AND SHIURIM In honor of Shabbat Mevorchim Shvat, there will be a Carlebach minyan Friday evening in the Beit Midrash following mincha. All are invited for joyous, enthusiastic singing and dancing with much kavanah. Rabbi Lehrfield is giving a Gemara Shiur every other Sunday at 9:45 AM or after the 9 o’clock minyan in the gym. 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. Women and men are welcome A NEW YEAR, A NEW LOOK!! We are excited to introduce the launch of Digizman in our shul! You can now list all your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mazal Tov’s etc., on our digital Luach located in the lobby of the main shul. We will also have a special section that allows for you to post your announcement accompanied by a photo! Please contact the YISI office or Zavel Pearlman for further information on related pricing. FAMILY LEARNING PROGRAM Start your week in a most productive and enjoyable way. All parents, grandparents are invited to learn and study with their children and grandchildren. Please join us this Sunday morning at 9:45am in the upstairs Beit Medrash. Young men from Rabbi Katzman’s yeshivah will join us to answer questions or to be your chavruta, study partner. Refreshments will be served. Please contact the main office or Dr. Emmer for sponsorship opportunities. BECAUSE YOU MATTER 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 YOUNG ISRAEL WANTS TO WELCOME YOU! 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   YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND  January 16, 2015 / 25 Tevet Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Zavel Pearlman, President Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi www.yisi.org COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS FIRE SAFETY CLASS Join us at the JCC on February 3rd at 7 PM and learn how your family can be prepared in case of a fire at home. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Debbie Burack 646-261-6576 or [email protected] Please note there will be no afternoon groups Shabbos, January 17th and Shabbos, January 24th due to Yeshiva winter vacation. There will be regular morning groups on those weeks. YESHIVAS ZICHRON PALTIEL CHOFETZ CHAIM MELAVE MALKA Please join the yeshivah as they honor Fran & Joe Harris- one of the original founders of this community and Cheryl & Irwin Keller who have dedicated 32 years of service to our community. The Melave Malka will be at the Young Israel on February 7th at 8:30 PM. Call 718-477-7720 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. DRIVER EDUCUATION CLASS The first lecture class meeting for the Spring Driver Education course will take place Monday, February 9th, 2015 at 7 PM in the Teen Lounge. If you are interested in signing up for this course, please contact Dave Bodner at 718-698-3401 to register as soon as possible. Please keep your eyes and ears open for news about more upcoming events! 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]. HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE Yeled V’Yalda’s Insurance Navigator is ready to assist you with enrolling in Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act/ Obamacare and Child Health Plus. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE. Call 718-514-8863. Open Enrollment for Obamacare closes on February 15, 2015. Enrollment for Medicaid and Child Health Plus is year long. CHESED OPPORTUNITES CHAVERIM We are here to assist with Emergency Roadside Assistance (changing tires, boosts, car lockouts, and emergency gasoline). Phone number: 718-761-2428 AMIT: Assorted greeting cards for all occasions are always available. Call Aviva Brum. Now, more than ever, our 30,000 children in Israel need your support TAKE NOTICE 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 4:30 pm at 718-983-9664 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. YOUNG MARRIEDS EVENTS This week’s Young Married’s mens Chaburah will be with Rav Polakoff on Wednesday, January 21st. The Chaburah will take place at the home of Alyssa & Jesse Slater (404 Harold St.) at 8:30 The next Young Married’s Minyan will be on Shabbos, January 31st, Parshas Beshalach at 9:30 in the teen lounge. Following davening, there will be a hot kiddush. COMMUNITY GEMACHS      Furniture - Email a photo of the furniture to [email protected] or call 718 983 8136. Centerpieces - Rachelit 718-983-9664 after 4:30PM Gowns- 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 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 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. BIKUR CHOLIM provides those in need with food. If you have food to donate (or return) PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF ANY FOOD BY THE PANTRY DOOR as it gets wet and ruined and invites rodents. Please call for pickup Beverly Israel 718-761-4472/ 646-530-1495 COAT DONATION We are accepting coats in excellent condition. Men, Women’s & Children clothing of all sizes needed. All Clothing may be dropped off at the FRONT DOOR of 1097 Willowbrook Road, Sun-Thu between 5:007:00 PM only. Anything left at the side door will be thrown out with sanitation. All 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 718-9839664 AVAILABLE JOBS   TEHILLIM CIRCLE Please say Tehillim for our children seeking refuah:            Bracha Rivkah bas Miriam Leba Kayla Rus bas Chaya Rochel Refael Avrohom Gershom Tzvi ben Emunah Refael Pisachya Yaakov HaLevi ben Aviva Sarah Yisroel Alter ben Chava Chana Shayna Golda bas Chaya Gitel Gitl bas Chaya Rachel Nison Liebish ben Shayna Layah Yaakov Yitschak ben Shayndel Eilite bas Miryam Brooklyn Decorative showroom looking for a full time inside sales person. Will provide training. Sales and design experience is an asset. An outgoing personality is a must. Send resume to [email protected] HASC Center is opening a new residential home in SI and is looking for Direct Care Staff & weekend counselors. Please call 718-5351937 or email [email protected] The Jewish Foundation School of SI is seeking a substitute Judaic Studies teacher for the months of February and March, 2015. The position is part-time: 1:00 - 4:30pm - Mon-Thurs and 12:00 - 1:30pm on Friday. Please email resumes to [email protected], or call 718983-6042 x104. 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 