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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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February 13, 2015 / 24 Shevat
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
SHABBOS LUACH
CONDOLENCES
 Mrs. Rosalie Eis on the loss of her sister Mrs. Fagie Yudkowsky. Shiva will be
observed through Shabbos at 3712 W Strathmore Ave in Baltimore, MD. On Sunday,
shiva will be observed at 175 Howard Ave in Passaic NJ from 10 AM- 10 PM (Please
use the front entrance near the white fence)
MAZEL TOV
 Bella Zavin on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson Rafi, son of Sharon & Aaron Balkin in
London, England
Isabell & Leslie Sternberg on the birth of a grandson to their children Laurie & Neil
Kleid from Teaneck NJ
 Isabell & Leslie Sternberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Benjamin, To their
children Debbie & David Tyler of Teaneck NJ
 Pauline & Morty Shapiro on the birth of a granddaughter to their children Shari & Josh
Ribiat
 Emily & Edward Leibowitz on the birth of a grandson to their children Brindy & Eric
Leibowitz
 Adina & Aryeh Pearlman on the birth of a daughter
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
Rabbi Lehrfield Chumash Shiur
Daf Yomi Review / Daf Yomi
Rabbi Polakoff Pre-mincha Shiur is on the topic:
"The Meaning of Yigdal."
Mishna Yomis
Shabbos Mincha/Ends
Rabbi Lehrfield will be speaking on the topic of
“Shabbos, The 2 Loaves”
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5:25 / 5:48
This coming Shabbos, the Shabbos preceding Rosh
Chodesh Adar, we read Parshas Shekalim (in addition to the
regular Parsha of the week) to remember the Mitzvah
of Machtzis Hashekel in the time of the Beis
Hamikdash; Every Jew donated a half shekel coin, which
were collectively used to purchase the animals used for
the Korbon Tamid (daily sacrifices). These coins were
collected each year beginning from Rosh Chodesh Adar.
Rabbi Reisman’s Navi shiur 8:00 PM in the Beis Midrash
Family Learning Program
Rabbi Lehrfield Bagel & Coffee Shiur: Legends of The
Gemara 9:45 AM
Parsha Shiur 8:15 PM Beis Midrash, Rabbi Mordechai
Plotsker
Rabbi Linzer Shiur 10 AM
Rabbi Polakoff at 8:00 pm Beis Midrash:
"The Halachos of Havdala: Part II."
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
Contact the following for requests to utilize shul facilities:
Monday NEW!!
Minyanim for Smachot
Building use, other than catering
Catering
Tuesday
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:
Wednesday
SIMCHA FUND:
 Bella Zavin in honor of her grandson Rafi’s Bar Mitzvah, son of Sharon &
Aaron Balkin of London, England.
 Emily & Edward Leibowitz on the birth of a grandson to their children Brindy
& Eric Leibowitz
 Tova & Hanoch Dubitsky in honor of our granddaughter, Aderet Chaya’s
Bat Mitzvah in Israel and on the birth of our new granddaughter, Chana Eliora
(Hannah), daughter of Temimah & Ari Dubitsky
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5:05/6:14
Between Mincha/Maariv
WEEKDAY LUACH
Earliest T&T
Mincha / Maariv
Halacha of the
week
CONTACT INFO
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield
Rav Ephraim Polakoff
Zavel Pearlman
Alan Zachter
Office
Rebecca Silberman
Josh Sturm
Eruv is Up
9:31
5:10
5:20
8:30
3:15 / 4:05
4:20
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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
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
BE PREPARED
CHARITY FUND:
 Vicky & David Wortman in memory of the yahrzeit of David's father, Michael
Wortman, Menachem ben Avigdor, A"H
 Ruth Feder & Marilyn Schweitzer in memory of their beloved mother Belle
Grossman, Baila bas Eliezer Yaakov HaCohen on her yahrzeit.
 Tova Dubitsky in honor of Hanoch’s retirement from Stern College/Yeshiva
University after teaching Hebrew Language and Literature for many years
and always encouraging his students to “Speak Hebrew!”.
If you would like to include an announcement in 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
DAVENING AND SHIURIM
In honor of Shabbat Mevorchim Adar, 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, in the spirit of Chodesh Adar.
There will a weekly shiur on Parsha by Mordechai Plotsker starting this Monday at 8:15.
Any questions please contact Aryeh Pearlman
Governor Cuomo along with Borough President James Oddo, Senator Andrew Lanza,
Assembly Member Michael Cusick and Council Member Steve Matteo invite you to
participate in the NYS Citizen Preparedness Training Program. It will take place on
Sunday, February 22nd at 11 AM at the JCC. Registration is required www.prepare.ny.gov
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. Don’t forget to place your order for baskets/cards!
 JFS School- Malkie Goldzal or Debbie Burack 646-261-6576
 RJJ School- Brenda Kellerman or Chaya Padawer
 Bikur Cholim Purim Cards 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
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.
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
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]
SAVE THE DATE
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
SIBSHOPS SUPPORT GROUP
February 15th from 4:00-6:30 PM a fun and dynamic support group for siblings of
individuals with special needs. All children ages 7-12 are welcome. Workshop will take
place at the Young Israel and dinner will be served. $10 with family discount available.
RSVP to Chayale 718-686-3491 or email [email protected]
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
March 7th Rabbi Meir Goldvicht will be coming to YISI as scholar in residence. Stay tuned
for more details! Sponsorships are available.
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YOUNG ISRAEL OF STATEN ISLAND
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February 13, 2015 / 24 Shevat
Rav Yaakov Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus
Zavel Pearlman, President
Rav Yaakov Lehrfield, Rabbi
Rav Ephraim Polakoff, Assistant Rabbi
www.yisi.org
YISI LITTLE LEAGUE
COMMUNITY GEMACHS
Young Israel of Staten Island Little League registration for boys 1st- 8th grade is from
February 1 - February 22. Please make check payable to Yisi. Non-members $110/
Members $100. An email will be sent to last year’s players with information on where to
bring check or cash. Please contact Commissioner Steven Maryles at
[email protected] with any questions.
SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A special thank you to Beth Ziering and Esther Malka Garner for helping with the Tu
B’shvat program
SHMIRAS HALASHON
Will be held this Shabbos at the home of Laykie & Michael Ehrlich, 16 Filmore Ave. 3:154:15 Come and Learn 2 Halachot of Shmiras Haloshon & ways to elevate your speech
TEHILLIM GROUP
There will be a women's tehillim shabbos group following the main minyan in the women's
section. If you have a name to add to the list for a refuah please contact Chanie
Maslow at 718 477 9575 or [email protected].
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!
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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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YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be regular morning and afternoon groups this week. 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.
ALL HOUSE GROUPS MUST BE PICKED UP FROM THE YOUNG ISRAEL BY 4:00 PM.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD ASSUMING THEY ARE GOING TO HOUSE
GROUPS IF YOU HAVE NOT DOUBLE CHECKED WITH THE PARENTS HOSTING
GROUPS FOR THAT WEEK.
This week's Teen Shalishudos has been sponsored in memory of Elimelech Ben
Yeruchum Fischel Nisson Lebowitz. Tizku L’mitzvot.
Save the Date:
- YISI Yachad Shabbaton and Community Chagiga: Shabbat/Motzei Shabbat February 28,
2015. If you would like to do an amazing mitzvah and sponsor this wonderful event, and/or
if you have beds available to host visitors please contact Rebecca Silberman
at [email protected] or at 917-566-0420.
- Youth@YISI's annual Purim Carnival will take place Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 1:304:30.... Join us for a day of inflatables, games, prizes, food, novelties and so much more!
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
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
CHESED OPPORTUNITES
YISI DAY CAMP NEWS
AMIT News: PURIM cards are here! $3.00 each or 10 for $25.00. Call Aviva Brum.
Assorted greeting cards for all occasions are also always available. Please support our
children in Israel.
Though there may still be a few feet of snow on the ground, plans for YISI Day Camp 2015
are well underway. Brochures and applications are on the way to your mailbox, but you
can check out the camp website http://www.yisi.org/day_camp.php for a sneak peek!
We're looking forward to another fantastic summer with you!
The YISI Day Camp will be conducting staff interviews (including CITs, going into 10th
grade) and specialty staff on Motzei Shabbos, February 14th between 8:30 PM and 10:00
PM in the Teen Lounge. Applications are available on the shul website. If your child is in
Israel this year and is interested in working for the day camp this summer, a parent should
come down that night to fill out an application on his/her behalf. Contact Josh and Stefanie
Sturm at [email protected] with any questions.
YOUNG MARRIEDS EVENTS
The next Young Married's Minyan will be this Shabbos, February 14th, Parshas Mishpatim
at 9:30 in the teen lounge. Following davening, there will be a light Kiddush sponsored by
Jessica & Daniel Slomnicki, in honor of Daniel being misayem Masechta Yevamos.
This week's Young Married's Men's Chaburah will be with Rav Polakoff, who will be giving
Part 3 of a special Shovavim shiur on Taharas Hamishpacha, on Wednesday, February
18th. The chaburah will take place at the home of Rebecca & Effie Silberman (1038
Willowbrook Rd) at 8:30.
SAVE THE DATE - Motzei Shabbos, March 7th - will be the Young Married's (Post) Purim
Event with the Bruce James Comedy Hypnotist Show. Please RSVP
to [email protected]
TEHILLIM CIRCLE
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 718983-1849.
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/ 646-5301495
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 discreetly. If you are in need of
clothing or for any further information, please contact Rachelit after 4:30 PM at 718-9839664
AVAILABLE JOBS
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Please say Tehillim for our children seeking refuah:
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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 718-6123474. Tizku L'Mitzvos
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
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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 718-535-1937 or email
[email protected]
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 347393-6339
Shomer Shabbos Gift Importer located in Carteret, NJ, right off exit 12 of the
NJ Turnpike seeks Individual for full time office work. If you are a hard working
organized, team player please apply. Full time only. Very nice atmosphere.
We are centrally located 15 minutes from; Edison, Elizabeth, & Staten Island.
Please respond with resume to [email protected]
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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