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Shomrei Emunah Weekly Bulletin
February 28, 2015
9 of Adar 5775
CONGREGATION SHOMREI EMUNAH
RABBI BINYAMIN MARWICK, RABBI
Shabbos Parshas Tetzaveh/Zachor
6221 GREENSPRING AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD 21209
RABBI DR. TZVI HERSH WEINREB, RABBI EMERITUS
Taanis Esther
Wednesday, March 4
Purim
Thursday, March 5
Fast Begins:
Shachris:
Shachris
Megilla (approx)
6:00am (MS) 6:35am
7:00am (SH) 7:35am
8:00am (MS) 8:35am
9:30am* (MS) 10:05am
Yeshiva Mordechai Hatzadik
Following the 8:00am Shachris
5:23am
6:00 (BM),
6:35 (MS)
7:15 (BM),
7:50 (MS)
8:30 (BM),
9:00* (MS)
Mincha:
5:35pm
Maariv:
6:30pm
Fast Ends:
6:45pm
Megilla:
6:45pm
Additional Maariv: 9:00pm
Additional Megilla: 9:15pm
Mincha:
Vol. 5 No. 19
410-358-8604 FAX 410-358-0664
RABBI BENJAMIN BAK, ‫זצ׳ל‬, RABBI EMERITUS (1972-1989)
Note: The shul office had been experiencing email issues
this week. If for some reason a requested item or donation
was missed we will make every effort to get it into next
week’s bulletin. Thank you for your understanding.
1:00pm, 2:00pm
3:00pm, 4:00pm
Mincha/Maariv: 5:45pm
Maariv:
7:15pm, 8:15pm
9:00pm, 10:00pm
MS - Main Shul, BM - Bais Medrash, SH - Social Hall
* Please remember to recite Kriyas Shema before this minyan.
Youth Motivation for Education
and
The Shomrei Emunah Youth Department
Present the annual
Children's Megillah Reading!!
For Children 3 – 6 years old (and their siblings)
11:00 am Purim Morning - In The Shomrei Emunah Social Hall
Come enjoy a Megilla reading JUST FOR THE KIDS!!! This is an
abridged reading that focuses on all the Hamans we can find!! Bring
your groggers, wear your costumes, and enjoy Hamentashen at the end.
(This program lasts about 15 minutes, there is no cost, and the kids have a great time!)
PURIM UPDATE FROM THE BYTF….
This week, we will be continuing our collection for Matanos La’Evyonim –
These funds will be distributed on Purim. Checks should be made out to The
Bernard Yaffe Tzedakah Fund with “Purim” in the memo area. Donations can
also be made by credit card through the Shul website. THE LAST
OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE WILL BE AT THE 4:00 PM MINCHA ON PURIM
DAY.
We will also be collecting for Machatzis Hashekel beginning this week.
Funds to be distributed to the needy here and in Israel. Thank you for your
generosity and Tizku L’Mitzvos!!!
Mazel Tov
 Malka and Samuel Esterson on the engagement of their son, Ari, to Shoshana
Gruber, daughter of Andrea and Scott Gruber of Detroit, Michigan.
 Miriam and Edward Feigelman on the recent marriage of granddaughter,
Batya Bassman, daughter of Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Bassman, Chicago, IL, to
Yisroel Meir Silver, son of Rabbi & Mrs. Dov Silver, Woodmere, NY. Also
Mazel Tov on last week’s Bar Mitzvah in Chicago of grandson, Avraham
Shalom Bassman, son of Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Bassman.
 Sherri & Gary Bauman on the engagement of their daughter, Eliana, to Josh
Hanau, son of Suzanne & Paul Hanau of Woodmere, NY.
 Terry and Sheila Klein on the birth of a granddaughter, born to Ovadia and
Fayge Bander.
 Joe & Helaine Bondar and Bernie and Esther Perlman on the birth of a
grandson, born to Shaya and Meira Bondar of Yerushalayim.
 Aharon Korb on his upcoming marriage to Toby Novograd. Mazel Tov to
Charles and Andrea Korb, Wayne and Denise Chesner, Yitz and Leah
Novograd, and to all of the grandparents, family and friends.
 David and Andrea Dolny on the birth of a boy born to David's daughter
Eliza and Scott Silver of Los Angeles, CA. Mazel Tov to Warren and Violet
Dolny of Boynton Beach, FL and to Alan and Judy Silver of Tarzana, CA.
We would like to thank our current sponsors for the Purim Carnival! Not
on the list? Be a sponsor today! Just email [email protected] or
[email protected]!
Barry and Barbara Bass
Rabbi Binyamin and Rebbetzin Dr.
Belsky’s Bedding and Mattresses
Miriam Marwick
Chanie and Boruch Bernstein
Chalavna and Malky Meth
Natan and Leah Berry
Adele and Mervyn Myers
Dov’s By The Case
Ari and Hinda Moskovitz
East Insurance Group
Dov and Shira Ocken
Elle Remodeling
Yoseph and Randi Orshan
Dr. Ari and Inbal Elman
Yair and Devorah Reiner
Josh and Jen Erez
Rosendorf’s Bakery
Avi & Ruti Feldman
Paul and Chanie Schuster
Dovid and Rivky Flamm
Elliot and Yael Schwarzenberger
Rachel and Gershon Frankel
Michael and Ayelet Shore
Dr. Bruce and Julie Freid
Miri and Jacob Slone
Jules and Nechama Freidman
Hillel and Dena Soclof
Avramie and Chomie Gross
Yaakov and Esther Spatz
Yankie and Rachel Katz
Chaim and Rebecca Spero
Issac and Chavie Klein
Dr. Ethan and Cheryl Spiegler
Shalom and Rachael Kossman
George and Brenda Strum
Yosef and Suzy Levenbrown
Tov Pizza
Josh and Simy Lewis
Sasha and Debbie Zakharin
Michael and Layne Lowenstein
Josh and Baatsheva Zaslow
Avi and Shoshana Zuckerbrod
V4 SW
Shabbos Parshas Tetzaveh/Zachor
February 28 2015/9 of Adar 5775
Mincha:
5:40pm
Shacharis: 7:00am
8:15am
9:00am
Mincha:
2:00pm
3:00pm
5:30pm
Maariv:
6:41pm
Candles:
Parshas HaShavuah:
Sof Z'man
Krias Sh'ma:
Daf Yomi:
Shiur:
Donations
5:38pm
8:30am
9:30am
3:30pm
4:30pm
 Rick and Sarah Bernard wishing Mazel Tov to Marvin and Mindy
Pazornick on the engagement of Reuben to Elizabeth Fishel.
 Moshe and Greta Lasson wishing Mazel Tov to Avrohom and Leah
Margolis on the birth of a grandson to Yoni and Bracha Grossman,
donation to the BYTF.
Memorial Donations
 Charlotte Reches in memory of her mother, Rachel Lerer, 14 of
Adar, donation to the Building Fund.
 Rick and Sarah Bernard in memory of Flora Berner, mother of Len
Berner.
 Diane Hawk in memory of her aunt, Sadie Nisilewitz, 14 of Adar,
Donation to Shomrei Emunah.
Parshas Zachor Times
Minyan
7:00am
8:15am
9:00am
During Davening
8:00am (approx.)
9:20am (approx.)
10:15am (approx.)
Following Davening
10:40am (approx.)
11:30am (approx.)
5:00pm
Location
Main Shul
Bais Medrash
Main Shul
Youth BM
Shabbos Afternoon Shiur will be given by Rabbi Marwick on the
topic: “The Minhag to Make Noise When Hearing the Name "Haman"
During Megilla Reading”
Shalosh Seudos Sponsors:
 Mike and Layne Lowenstein in memory of Mike’s mother, Marian
Lowenstein, 13 of Adar; grandfather, Otto Lowenstein 24 of
Shevat; and uncle, Ralph Meyer, 4 of Adar.
 Joe & Helaine Bondar in memory of Joe’s father, David Bondar,
11 of Adar.
Notes for this week:
 The 9:00am minyan will likely miss the Z’man Krias Sh’ma. Please
remember to recite Sh’ma before the posted time.
 Final time for Kiddush Levanah is Wednesday night, March 4th.
 Chaburah following the 8:15am davening, given by Chanina
Reischer.
Next Week: Shabbos Parshas Ki Sisa
Mincha:
5:50pm
Candle Lighting: 5:46pm
Daf Yomi
 Idie Goldsmith and Bonnie Pollak, in memory of their grandfather,
Yaakov Roth, 1 of Adar.
 Paula Minsk in memory of her mother, Mickey Katz, 14 of Adar.
 Libby Lehman in memory of her mother, Leah Speert, 15 of Adar.
Please join us for our third annual Shomrei Emunah
Mishloach Manos initiative. To participate, send an
email to [email protected] and
provide your name and we will assign you a family
to deliver mishloach manos to. This is an opportunity
to ensure that the entire Shomrei Emunah community is included in the
Purim celebration. Please see Michael Shore with any questions.
Khaver
Stein
Mother
Brother
Eugene
Fischer
Brother
Eugene
Florence
Avraham
Hannah
Joseph
Murray
Shmuel
Michael
Tzvi
Florence
Paula
Charlotte
Diane
Binyamin
William
Rachel
Dena
Libby
Fischer
Ziffer
Landesman
Lopin
Bondar
Friedman
Tarshish
Lowenstein
Atlas
Ziffer
Minsk
Reches
Hawk
Sichel
Wealcatch
Frankel
Soclof
Lehman
Brother
Aunt
Father
Father
Father
Father
Father
Mother
Father
Aunt
Mother
Mother
Aunt
Mother
Father
Father
Grandmother
Mother
9 Adar II Chana
9 Adar Leon
Boruch
10 Adar Moshe
Aryeh
10 Adar II Shmuel
10 Adar Henny
10 Adar Aryeh
11 Adar
11 Adar Dovid
12 Adar Hyman
12 Adar Leon
13 Adar II Marian
14 Adar Chaim
14 Adar Irma
14 Adar Mickey
14 Adar Rachel
14 Adar Sadie
14 Adar I Miriam
14 Adar Chaim
15 Adar Mordechai
15 Adar I Dena
15 Adar Leah
DAVENING TIMES
Shachris
Tanis Esther
Sunday
Monday
ETT: 5:45am ETT: 5:44am
6:20 (MS) 6:20 (BM)
6:50 (MS)
7:15 (BM) 7:20 (BM)
8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS)
8:30 (BM) 8:30 (BM)
9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS)
Yahrzeits
Leah
Ruth
Purim
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
ETT: 5:42am ETT: 5:41am ETT: 5:39am
6:30 (BM)
7:00 (MS)
See
Schedule
7:30 (BM)
on front
page
8:00 (MS)
8:30 (BM)
9:00 (MS)
Shusan Purim
Friday
ETT: 5:38am
6:30 (BM)
7:00 (MS)
7:30 (BM)
8:00 (MS)
8:30 (BM)
9:00 (MS)
Fischer
Fischer
Jacob
Landesman
Bentzion
Bondar
Friedman
Tarshish
Lowenstein
Atlas
Jacob
Katz
Lerer
Nisilewitz
Sichel
Wealcatch
Bruh
Neuman
Speert
This Week 3/1 - 3/5
Legal Holidays
S, Tu, W, F Mon, Thu
Rosh Chodesh
Sunday
Weekday
6:20 (MS)
6:10 (MS)
6:05 (MS)
7:15 (BM)
8:00 (MS)
8:30 (BM)
9:00 (MS)
7:15 (BM)
8:00 (MS)
8:30 (BM)
9:00 (MS)
7:15 (BM)
8:00 (MS)
8:30 (BM)
9:00 (MS)
MS - Main Shul, BM - Bais Medrash, SH - Social Hall, ETT - Earliest Talis/Tefilin
Ghatan
Kupferschmid
6:10 (BM)
6:40 (MS)
7:15 (BM)
8:00 (MS)
8:30 (BM)
9:00 (MS)
Mincha/Marriv:
5:45pm (MS)
Additional Mincha:
Sun:
12:52pm (MS)
Additional Maariv:
7:15pm (BM)
8:15pm (MS)
9:00pm (MS)
10:00pm (BM)
Shul Notes
 Aliyos If you have a Bar Mitzvah or Aufruf coming up, please
contact David Bienenstock at [email protected] to arrange your
Aliyos.
 Message From The Chessed Committee: A family in the
community is in need of Shabbos meals. Please see "take a meal"
form http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=NHYU1159 or
contact [email protected] or Rochel Katz at
[email protected] or call 410-292-4113.
 Did you know? Gifts can be made to Shomrei Emunah with a
stock donation? Shomrei has an account with Morgan Stanley and
Vanguard to accept all stock gifts. Check the donations tab at
www.shomreiemunah.org for more information or call Shira at
(410) 358-8604.
 Special Chessed Opportunities: Larry Soltz is in Tudor Heights
and would appreciate visitors. For more information contact Rabbi
Marwick at [email protected]
AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING
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PROVIDES LOVING CARE WITH
DIGNITY
7015 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE
EMAIL: [email protected]
OR CALL 410-318-8999
IMMEDIATE HIRE - Staff Accountant/Assistant Controller
– Local real estate management company seeking an
experienced professional for full-time accounting
position. Interested candidates should email resume to
Melody Wells at [email protected].
"Headlines and Table talk: Rules of engagement." The men's
Shmiras HaLoshon Chabura is studying when you can and cannot
'spread the word.' Sundays, 8:45-9:15am. Classroom 1. Shmiras
HaLoshon--It's a life changer.
Yonah (Jeremy) Bob Returns to Shomrei
Shabbat, March 14th at 5:45 p.m.
By popular demand, the Shomrei Israel Committee is bringing
back Yonah (Jeremy) Bob to share his professional updates on
"The Iranian nuclear threat, regional security challenges postGaza war, war crimes allegations, and potential Israel election
results", with time for Q & A - Shabbat, March 14 at 5:45 p.m.
(one hour before Mincha).
YOUTH NEWS
Shabbos Youth Programs
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Babysitting - Classroom 2 , Time: 9:00 - end of Shul
Beginner’s Minyan (1st-3rd Grade) - Classroom 1,9:30 - end of Shul
Younger Girls Groups (1st-3rd Grade)-Board Room,10:00-end of Shul
Older Boys Groups (4th-6th Grade) - Tower Classroom 1,10:25
Older Girls Groups (4th-6th Grade) - Kallah Room,10:00-end of Shul
Youth (Teen) Minyan - Classroom 3, 9:15
The youth department would like to remind all parents to remain
on the shul premises if your children are participating in youth
groups.
Happy Birthday to all Shomrei Youth
with February Birthdays!!
Chaya
Berger
Ayelet
Sobol
Gabriella
Eckman
Aliza
Spatz
Ahuva
Greenlinger
Dovid
Spatz
David Azriel Katz
Dov
Stein
Amalia
Lasson
Nadine
Tabbouche
Eitan
Lasson
Sara
Tarshish
Tzaki
Miller
Yair
Ziffer
Chiely
Rosenberg
Is your child’s birthday in February and not on this list? Fill out
the youth survey on the Shul web site!
Rabbi Shlomo Stein ZT”L
Avos Ubanim Program
FINAL WEEK!
Motzei Shabbos: 7:30pm in the Bais Medrash
Pizza! Soda! Raffles! Prizes!
To sponsor please contact Chaim Spero or Dov Ocken
This week’s sponsor: Mrs. Ruth Stein in memory of Shlomo
Yitzchak ben Pesach Reuven.
Yeshivas Mordechai HaTzadik
Purim Day
Immediately following the 8:00am Shachris
For 45 minutes
Sponsored by the Sichel family
Please Daven for a Refuah Sheleimah for:
Yonah (Jeremy) Bob, a former Baltimorean, is a foreign affairs lecturer
and correspondent for the Jerusalem Post. He has been speaking
professionally since 2000 in the US, Canada, and Israel. Yonah has
previously worked for the IDF Legal Division, the Foreign Ministry, and
the Justice Ministry. He has been interviewed by the BBC, Sky News,
ABC Los Angeles Radio, Russia Today, I-24 News, and several other
Israeli and American radio programs.
Menachem Mendel Yisroel ben Feiga
Chaim Sender ben Miriam Sarah
Ahuva Bas Chana Rochel
Yitzhak Meyer ben Tziviya
Yosef Yitzchok Ben Miriam
Refael Chaim Yeshaya ben Chaya Dovid Yehoshua ben Leba Malka
Yeshaya Shalom ben Malka Gittel
Chaya Rochel bas Nissel
Yonah's presentation is being co-sponsored by Dr. Chaim and Deborah
Eisenberg and Dr. Martin and Margie Koretzky, in honor of their longtime friendship with our guest speaker.
Important Note: To add a name please contact the office by email:
[email protected]. The list will be cleared every Rosh
Chodesh.
LEA R NIN G OP P O RTU NIT IE S
WI TH RA B BI M A R WI CK !
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New 35 a nd U nder Shiu r - Yesodos in
Jewish Thought Based on Letters of Gedolim
(Rav Kook, Rav Hutner and the ChaZon Ish) and
Rishonim on the Parsha (Rashi, Ramban, Seforno,
Chizkuni and more) Tuesday Nights at 8:30pm.
S h o m r ei
P o s t - Ca r p o o l
S hi u r
for
Women
a we e k l y d i s c us s i o n o f
contemporary issues con nected to the
Parsha. Mee ts T uesdays a t 9: 15am.
Please con tact R abbi M arwick w it h any
questio ns.
Thursday
Morning
Shiur
on
Contem porar y H alachic Issues at
9:15am For more informatio n conta ct
D a v i d
B i e n e n s t o c k
a t
Zeidy12@ aol.com.
“Pizza & Parsha” fo r Stu dents &
Young Pr ofessionals ages 17 -2 9 t his
program is dedicated L’ ilu i Nishmas
Gilad Schw artz . Takes p lace at
7:30pm on Th ursdays .
H alachic Themes fr om the P arsha
Shiur th is pas t week’s topi c w as:
Eati ng Before Hearin g the Meg illa h.
Shabbos Aftern oon Shiu r Topic: “The
Minhag to Make Noise When Hearing the Name
"Haman" During Megilla Reading”
The Ra v’s Mish nayos S hiur! At tent ion
Boys in 5t h, 6t h & 7th g rade. T his
week @ 4:05pm in the Ba is Medras h.
Curren tly lear ning M aseches She kalim .
Community Notes
 Keren Reva Costume Gemach is fully stocked with over 600 costumes for all ages, baby,
toddler, boys, girls and adults, $3 per costume + $5 deposit (check to JCN) for more
information and hours [email protected] or 443 858 3615
 Khal Machzikei Torah (6216 Biltmore Ave) is starting a new Morning Kollel for Baal
Habatim & Seniors led by Rabbi Nechemiah Goldstein. Daily Program: 9:30-11:30am Shiur, Chavrusa Learning & Refreshments. For more information please call: 410.358.1019
 THE MACCABEATS ARE COMING BACK, with Special Guest THE AMAZING ORTHOBOX
Beatboxing Phenomenon! Ohr Chadash Academy concert honoring Amian and Yossi
Kelemer. VIP reception prior to the concert for sponsorships of $360 and up. March 8,
2015 at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $20/$36 with sponsorships available. Go to
www.ocaconcert.com to make your purchase. Email [email protected] with
questions.
 Kef International Shipping (since 1979) Presents An Informative evening talk and discussion:
Everything You Need to Know About Aliya Shipping to Israel With Rabbi Adam Perlman
Director, Kef International Shipping March 9th: 8 pm, JCC of Greater Baltimore, Park
Heights, MD, PH Board Room, 2nd floor. For more information, please contact Adam
Perlman at: 1-866-425-5224 extension 152 (USA toll free) Email: [email protected].
 Hope and Hodah, an evening of inspiration and chizuk by Laure Gutman March 9 at 8pm in
Bais Yaakov Middle School 6200 Smith Ave. For women. $5 suggested donation for BYMS
Charity Fund.
 AMIT Sarah Ribakow/Tikvah Chapter Annual Spring Luncheon honoring Barbara Bloom.
Monday, March 9, 2015 @ 12PM. Royal Kosher Restaurant. $70 (includes lunch) contact
[email protected]/410-484-2223 for more information.
 Chol HaMoed Bus Trip to the White House with Rabbi Dovid KatzLimited to 50
participants—40 seats currently available. $60 per person—Your check is your reservation
First come, first served. To make a reservation, contact Rabbi Katz, [email protected]
 Emergency Tehillim squad: To have the whole sefer Tehillim said for an emergency
situation, please call Judy (410-358-9049) or Leah (410-764-6252). May we only share
simchas.
 Offering Shabbos & Yom Tov meal placements OHR CHONON SHABBOS
CONNECTIONS: 1-410-SHABBOS, [email protected].
 Chaverim of Baltimore is proud to announce the launch of our community shiva minyan text
alerts system. This comes after years of receiving calls for help to complete a minyan for a
levaya or shiva minyan and Chaverim disseminating the information to the community
through various means to assure proper kavod hameis. This system will enable ALL to take
part in this great mitzvah by simply texting EZRHY79124 to 313131 to
join.
 INTERESTED IN JEWISH TRAVEL THIS SUMMER? Consider touring Spain
from June 22 – July 1. Visit Madrid, Cordoba, Gibraltar, Granada,
Barcelona, Gerona and many other sites off the beaten track. Trip
includes three kosher meals, tips, five-star luxury hotels in prime locations,
expert local tour guides for sites of general interest, and the expertise of
the inspiring and brilliant Dr. Marc Shapiro. Limited spaces available.
Contact Sandy Vogel for additional information, 410-413-2306 /
[email protected].
CONGREGATION SHOMREI EMUNAH
www.ShomreiEmunah.org
6221 GREENSPRING AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD 21209
OFFICE HOURS:
Billing: Monday through Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Rentals & General Information:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
EMAIL CONTACTS:
Rabbi Marwick...................................... [email protected]
Chaim Spero, President ............................... [email protected]
Office ................................................................... [email protected]
Shira Glickman...................................................... [email protected]
Josh Zaslow ......................................................... [email protected]
Neil Klotzman ...............................................................nklotzman@gmail.com
Bulletin ............................................................... [email protected]
Chessed Committee .........................................chessed@shomreiemunah.org
If you’d like to have something placed in the bulletin, please contact the
office. Submissions received by 12pm Wednesday will be placed in the
upcoming bulletin. After this time, it will be held for the following week.