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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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January 23, 2015 / 3 Shevat
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
SHABBOS LUACH
CONDOLENCES
Miriam Winiarz and family on the loss of her husband, R’ Dovid Winiarz Shiva will be
observed at 199 Ardmore Ave through Sunday morning. Shachris on Sunday is 8:30 AM
 Martin Engel on the loss of his mother, Mrs Henny Engel. Shiva will be observed at 31
Fields thru Sunday night. Shachris at 9am , Mincha/Maariv at 4:55pm. Shiva will
continue from Monday morning thru Wednesday morning at 808 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn.
Lisa Goodman on the loss of her mother Mrs. Ruth Muskin. She will be sitting Shiva
on Motzei Shabbos from 7-9:30 PM at 215 East 68th St. Apt 3A NY
MAZEL TOV
Janet & Jay Goldstein on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Yoni Bierig and the Bat
Mitzvah of their granddaughter Ruthie Seidemann daughter of Renee & Josh Seidemann
Amy & Stuart Bierig on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Yonah
 Atara & Lazer Goldgrab on the birth of a grandson, Baruch Azriel (Avery Bennett) to
their children Danit & Tzvi
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.
CONTACT INFO
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield
Rav Ephraim Polakoff
Zavel Pearlman
Alan Zachter
Office
Rebecca Silberman
Josh Sturm
[email protected]
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Shabbos
Z’man Krias Sh’ma
Candle Lighting
Friday Mincha
Chumash Shiur Rabbi Lehrfield
Daf Yomi Review / Daf Yomi
Rabbi Polakoff Pre-mincha Shiur on the topic:
"Ma Tovu, Adon Olam, & Yigdal."
Mishna Yomis
Shabbos Mincha/Ends
Rabbi Yedidya Atlas, Colonel in Tzahal, will be speaking on
the topic of “Islam and Radical Islam and the threat to Israel”
WEEKDAY LUACH
Earliest T&T
Mincha / Maariv
Halacha of the
week
6:13
5:00 / 5:23
When the chazzan says Borchu and] when responding to
Borchu one should bow slightly towards Mizrach, but
straighten out before saying Hashem's name
Rabbi Reisman’s Navi shiur 7:30 PM in the MPR
Family Learning Program 9:45 AM in the Beis Medrash
CANCELLED
Rabbi Lehrfield Bagel & Coffee Shiur: Legends of The
Gemara 9:45 AM In Sfard Room. This week there will be a
gastronomic gourmet breakfast.
Sponsored by:
 Naomi Cikk in honor of the Yarzheit of Moshe Avraham
Motzei Shabbos
Sunday
Sunday
Alan Zachter 347-922-1586
Norman Koller 718-983-0255
[email protected] -718-698-5564
We would like to thank the following for their contribution:
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SIMCHA FUND:
 Janet & Jay Goldstein in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Yoni
Bierig and the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Ruthie Seidemann
Monday
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20th
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Tuesday
Thank You to Stacey Weiner for sponsoring the Rosh Chodesh Breakfast in memory of
her mother, Chaya Tziviya Shayva Bas Avraham Meir
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
Sarah Spiler in memory of the Yahrzeit of her father
Aryeh Leib ben Shalom on 2 Shevat
Caryn Weinblatt in memory of her parents Nachum
ben Shmuel Eliyahu and Devorah bas Chaim Shalom
Lenka & Mark Kessler in memory of Mark’s mother
Gittel Chaya bas Moshe, A”H, on her second yahrzeit
Rabbi Lehrfield Shiur 10 AM (Pending Jury Duty)
Rabbi Polakoff at 8:00 pm Beis Midrash:
"The Halachos of Havdala."
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.
Wednesday
If you would like to include an announcement for the Simcha or Charity fund sections of the weekly
announcements, 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
ben Dovid and Alte Esther bas Eliezer Tzvi
Marilyn & Jonathan Kaiman on the Yahrzeit of her
brother Joseph Yidi, Reiz Yehudah ben Avraham
Halevi
Women’s Rosh Chodesh Shiur 8:00 PM
"Tu b'Shevat: Lessons From a Tree." Sponsored by:
CHARITY FUND:
 Fern & Yudy Weiss in memory of her mother Leah bas Henoch on her
Yahrzeit.
 Marilyn & David Cutler in memory of our dear Mother, Mrs. Ellen Cutler, A”H, Leah
bas Kayla. We would like to thank Rabbi Lehrfield, Dr. Joel Blush, Pitzy Lazar, our dear
friends, and the entire Willowbrook community for your guidance, support and caring
during this difficult time for our family. May we only share Smachot in the future together
with all of Am Yisrael.
 Anita & Dr. Fred Naider in honor of their children and grandchildren.
 Mazal Tov to Mariah & Mayer Brandwein on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson
Zachary Noah.
4:30
4:40/5:49
Between
Mincha/Maariv
Sponsored by Marilyn & Jonathan Kaiman on the Yahrzeit of her
brother Joseph Yidi, Reiz Yehudah ben Avraham Halevi
Contact the following for requests to utilize shul facilities:
Minyanim for Smachot
Building use, other than catering
Catering
Eruv is Up
9:41
4:44
4:55
8:30
2:45 / 3:40
3:45
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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
SAVE THE DATE
TU B’SHVAT
Tuesday February 3rd at 7:15 PM. We will be having a special Tu B'shvat
program. Stay tuned for our exciting lineup of events. For sponsorship
opportunities please see Zavel Pearlman or Alan Gomberg.
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
Rabbi Lehrfield is giving a Gemara Shiur every other Sunday at 9:45 AM or after
the 9 o’clock minyan in the gym. The Luach will indicate which week the class
will be given. 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
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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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January 23, 2015 / 3 Shevat
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]
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
DRIVER EDUCATION 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.
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.
PURIM
Purim is around the corner. The popular Bikur Cholim Purim Cards are now
available. Please contact the Malowitzky’s 718-698-3644
CHAVERIM
We are here to assist with Emergency Roadside Assistance (changing tires,
boosts, car lockouts, and emergency gasoline). Phone number: 718-761-2428
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
YOUNG MARRIEDS EVENTS
This week's Young Married's Men's Chaburah will be with Rav Polakoff who will
be giving a special Shovavim shiur on Taharas
Hamishpacha on Wednesday, January 28th. The chaburah will take place at the
home of Nurit & Doniel Rosenblatt (727 Collfield Ave.) at 8:30.
The next Young Married's Minyan will be next Shabbos, January 31st,
Parshas Beshalach at 9:30 in the teen lounge. Following davening, there will be
a hot Kiddush.
Please note there will be no afternoon groups this Shabbos,January 24th due to
Yeshiva winter vacation. There will be regular morning groups on this week.
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!
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].
CHESED OPPORTUNITES
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
AMIT News: 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
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.
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 5:00-7:00 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 718-983-9664
AVAILABLE JOBS
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COMMUNITY GEMACHS
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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
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TEHILLIM CIRCLE
Please say Tehillim for our children seeking refuah:
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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.
High school and college English teachers needed for a school in
Staten Island Must have NYC teacher’s license. Part time, flexible
hours. Please call 347-393-6339
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
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
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