SCHEDULE OF SHIURIM
Shabbos Morning: 8:15am
Halacha Shiur - Rabbi Tokayer
Shabbos: 4:00pm
Gemara Berachos - Rabbi Tokayer
Sunday 8:00a.m.
Medrash Rabbah - Rabbi Wolman
Tuesday 9:00a.m.
Tefillah Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
in Bais Medrash
Tuesday 10:00a.m.
Sefer Koheles Shiur - Rabbi Tokayer
Wednesday 8:00p.m.
Sefer Shemos - Rabbi Tokayer
in Bais Medrash
ELIAHU AND LEAH ABILEVITZ
BEIS MIDRASH PROGRAM
Monday 8:30 – 9:30p.m.
Open Bais Midrash
Sunday after 8:30 minyan –Shiur
with Rabbi Schiffman
CHEVRA TEHILLIM
We will start at Chapter 103
this week. To sign up please
phone 718-336-0251 or email
[email protected].
WOMEN'S CHEVRA TEHILLIM
Due to the weather forecast for
Shabbos, we will meet immediately
after services, in the Bet Midrash.
We look forward to seeing you.
ANITA WEINSTEIN
MEMORIAL BIKUR CHOLIM
Community Hospital
2810 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn NY 11229
Tele: 718.-258-.3344 * Fax: 718-258-3349
Web: www.KingswayJewishCenter.org
Email: [email protected]
Shabbos Shekalim – Parshas Mishpatim
‫שבת שקלים פרשת משפטים‬
February 13th – 14th
Shacharis
Weekly Schedule
Sun. & Mon.
Tues. - Wed.
Thurs.. - Fri. ROSH CHODESH
Mincha
‫מנחה‬
Sun. – Thurs.
Maariv
‫מעריב‬
Sun. – Thurs.
‫שחרית‬
Shabbos Terumah
February 20th – 21st
7:30/8:30a.m.
6:30/7:30a.m.
6:15/7:15a.m.
5:15pm.
5:40p.m.
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
Mincha
Seudah Shelishis
Maariv
not before
Shabbos Ends
4:15p.m.
5:15p.m.
6:18p.m.
6:23p.m.
2 Adar 5775
‫שעור‬
‫מנחה‬
‫סעודה שלישית‬
‫מעריב‬
‫צאת השבת‬
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Ariella & Eli Lasky
Mt. Sinai Beth Israel
Hospital
Women
Sun.
10:30 – 12:15p.m. 7:30 - 9:30p.m.
Men
Sun.
8:30-10:15a.m.
PLEASE DAVEN FOR OUR CAPTIVE ISRAELI SOLDIERS!
RABBI’S MESSAGE
Love Them and Leave Them
“If you see the donkey of someone you hate crouching under its burden...surely you shall help
him” Yes, we must provide assistance to our neighbor in distress, even if we despise them.
(perhaps especially if we despise them)
The Hebrew expression for ‘you shall surely help him’ is “azov ta’azov imo”. However the
word “azov” usually means to take leave. The pasuk would then read, in essence, do NOT help
you neighbor in need.
R. Yochanan Zweig suggests an answer based on the most famous appearance of “azov” in the
Torah. The Torah records the way of the world is for a person to grow up, “and therefore a man
shall leave (AZOV) his parents house.” Leaving one’s parents home is usually an indication
that one has become independent. Marriage is a sign and consequence of that maturity. Azov
does not mean leaving per se, rather it means to make independent.
We are delighted when our children reach that stage, even as we may feel saddened by their
moving out. By extension, the best way to help our neighbor in need is not to create
dependency on our generosity but AZOV IMO, to use our generosity to create independent
people. .As a consequence, we may leave the recipient to stand on his own.
To love our child is to enable them to one day leave us. Independence is such a wonderful gift
to give and a powerful mitzvah to perform.
Let us heed the Torah’s nuanced charge - Azov Ta’azov Imo. Surely you shall help him.
Good Shabbos. If you have an halachic question, email: [email protected]. I welcome
your comments at [email protected].
POOL SCHEDULE
Mon./Wed.
R. Etan Tokayer - Rabbi
R. Mordechai Schiffman - Asst. Rabbi
R. Shlomo Wolman - Shamash
R. Milton H. Polin - Rabbi Emeritus
How can we explain this strange turn of phrase – azov imo?
Shabbos Candle Lighting
before 5:17p.m.
‫הדלקת נרות‬
Mincha/Kabbalas Shabbos & Maariv 5:25p.m.
‫מנחה קבלת שבת ומעריב‬
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
8:15a.m.
‫שעור‬
Shabbos Shacharis
8:45a.m.
‫שחרית‬
Drasha before Musaf
‫דרשה‬
Young Families/Couples Lunch
Presidium: Yitz Elman & Jeffrey Grodko
Board Chairman: Dr. Julian Seewald
Board Vice Chairman: Jonah Meer
25 Shevat 5775
Shabbos Candle Lighting
before 5:08p.m.
‫הדלקת נרות‬
Mincha/Kabbalas Shabbos & Maariv 5:20p.m.
‫מנחה קבלת שבת ומעריב‬
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
8:15a.m.
‫שעור‬
Shabbos Shacharis
8:45a.m.
‫שחרית‬
Drasha before Musaf
‫דרשה‬
Rosh Chodesh Adar Kiddush
‫ראש חודש קידוש‬
Shiur with Rabbi Tokayer
4:00p.m.
‫שעור‬
Mincha
5:00p.m.
‫מנחה‬
Seudah Shelishis sponsored by Toba & Dr. Robert Goldberg, Lev
Gold & Family, Chanie & Dr. Gerald Schulman, and Debbie & Yitz
Greenbaum
‫סעודה שלישית‬
Maariv
not before 6:09p.m.
‫מעריב‬
Shabbos Ends
6:14p.m.
‫צאת השבת‬
‫ב"ה‬
Tues./Thurs.
7:30- 9:30p.m.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
This Week at Kingsway:
1) Leadership Meeting: Kingsway was privileged to host a
meeting of the leadership of Brooklyn Shuls and the OU
earlier this week. The purpose of the meeting was to share
challenges and successes we have experienced while serving
the community. This was an eye opening and validating
meeting for us, one we expect was the start of an ongoing
dialogue.
2) Tu Bishevat Celebration: Over 70 adults participated in our
first ever Tu Bishevat Seder complete with four cups of wine
and Tu Bishevat foods (and no marror). Drawing upon the
ancient seder created by the kabalists of Tzefat, the Rabbi and
Rebbetzin led us in a participatory and inspiring appreciation
of this Holiday. Royal Kedem donated the fine Israeli wines
(thanks Alice Loubaton) and the evening was sponsored by
the Adult Ed Committee.
Over 60 participants gathered for our 2nd Annual Motzei
Shabbos Fun Night. The children pounded the pizza dough,
smoothed out the sauce, and sprinkled on the cheese to their
own personal pizzas. While the pizza baked in the oven, the
children all said brachos out loud on their Tu Bishevat fruit.
Afterwards, they used their imagination to create plants,
trees, or flowers using a host of different candies and fruits.
The night culminated with the children eating the fruits of
their labor, namely, delicious deep dish pizza.
This was a great event. Thank you to the Adult Ed
Committee, to Rabbi and Esther Tokayer and to Rabbi and
Meira Schiffman for coordinating and executing this event.
3) International Ice Cream for Kiddush Shabbos: We have
Rosh Chodesh Kiddush this Shabbos, abely catered by Arthur
Pearlman and Gourmet on J. For those who are new to
Kingsway, the International Ice Cream for Kiddush Shabbos is
a tradition we started many years ago. It spices things up
during these cold winter months and is always a lot of fun. In
addition to the great Rosh Chodesh Kiddush menu, we will
have large tubs of ice cream and delicious toppings. In the
spirit of Purim, which is just around the corner and v'nahafoch
hu, please feel free to eat the ice cream first. We thank
Yonah and Smadar Meer for sponsorship of the L'chaim in
memory of Yonah's mother, Helen Meer- a"h. A reminder in
case you have not yet send in your $ for this year's Kiddushim,
to please do so. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored
and made this kiddush possible. An anticipated yasher koach
to the Rosh Chodesh Kiddush crew for early morning set-up
and logistics help.
.
President’s Corner continued…
Welcome new members: Please join us in warmly
welcoming Elie and Ariella Lasky to our Kingsway family.
We look forward to sharing in many good times together
over many happy years. Remember, though it is cold
outside, it is always warm at Kingsway. See you in shul.
Good Shabbos-Yitz Elman and Jeff Grodko- Presidium
THANK YOU
 Yitz Elman, the Rosh Chodesh Kiddush sponsors,
the "Rosh Chodesh Crew" and Arthur Pearlman of
Gourmet On J for Kiddush this Sahbbos.
 Smadar & Jonah Meer for providing the L’chaim
for the Rosh Chodesh Kiddush in loving memory of
Jonah’s beloved mother, Helen Meer ‫ע״ה‬.
 Pola & John Bradman made a donation to the
Kingsway Adult Education Program in honor of Rabbi
and Rebbetzin Tokayer for organizing and leading and
inspiring Tu B’Shevat Seder.
 Lev Gold donated a Siddur in loving memory of
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his beloved mother on the occasion of her 25
yahrzeit.
THANK YOU
Gary & Judy Abberbock wish to express
their heartfelt thanks to those Kingsway
members who contributed to the
Shulamith School For Girls of Brooklyn
and participated in the Dinner in their
honor.
Save the Date
Kingsway Jewish Center
87th Annual Dinner
May 17th 2015
Guest of Honor
Dr Freya Schnabel
Avodah Awardees
Drs. Joyce and Gerald Fruchter
YOUTH CORNER
Shabbos Groups - On Shabbos morning at 10:00
AM, regular groups will take place in the gym for 411 year olds. The 4-7 year old group will move to the
Butterfly room at approximately 10:15. The Tot Room
will be open at 10:00 AM for toddlers accompanied
by a parent.
Young Couples/Families Lunch is next week, on
2/21. Please sign up by contacting Rabbi Schiffman
by Tuesday.
Motzei Shabbos Fun Night Recap - We had a great
time this past Motzei Shabbos! For more information
see the President's Corner.
Youth Newsletter - Make sure to grab a copy of the
new Youth Newsletter for Shvat. In honor of Tu
B'Shvat, the monthly midda that we will be focusing
on in groups and during special programs, is nature.
Save the Date! The Purim Carnival will be on March
1st. See the separate blurb in the bulletin for more
details. The Purim Chagiga will be after Megilla
reading on March 4th. More details to follow.
YOUNG COUPLES/FAMILIES
LUNCHEON
NEXT SHABBOS PARSHAS TERUMAH
FEBRUARY 21ST
Join us for delicious food and another
exciting afternoon filled with programs for
the youth and adults.
Cost is $50 per family.
Please sign up online or call Rabbi
Schiffman at 718-757-4930
by February 16th.
MAZAL TOV
Linda & Andrew Katz on the birth of a
grandson born to their children Chana &
Daniel Kalai.
Presidents' Day Lox n' Learn
with Rabbi Tokayer
Mon. Feb. 16th at 9:15a.m.
in the CoatRoom Lobby
Topic
Who Needs a President? A Torah View.
The founding of the American presidency
was subject to heated debate at the
Constitutional Convention in 1787.
Drawing upon a bit of history, Halacha
and Jewish Philosophy, we will
investigate a Torah perspective towards
the institution of an elected President and
some surprising conclusions for what it
means to us today.
Sponsored by Jake and Karen Abilevitz
in memory of Jake's parents
‫בן אבא & לאה בת אברהם אליהו‬
and Karen's brother ‫בד ןועמש ןב עשוהי‬
KINGSWAY PURIM
CARNIVAL
ST
MARCH 1 – 12 – 4p.m.
Kingsway Catering Hall
Moonwalk, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Carnival
Games, Nintendo Wii Station, Costume Contest,
Prizes, and surprise guest appearances from some
of your favorite characters.
$12 KJC members - $15 Non-KJC Includes 25
Booth tickets, 3 inflatables + entertainment
Pizza & Cotton Candy for purchase
Family Packages Available
Rabbi Wolman is available for Bar
Mitzvah lessons & mezuzah
inspections.