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Young Israel of Greater Cleveland
March 2015 Monthly Newsletter-Adar/Nisan 5775
From the Rabbi’s Shtender
Dear Member,
Our shul has been buzzing with much activity in the past few weeks. Our very successful Trivia Night was
enjoyed by all in attendance. On Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim (& Shekalim) we had the pleasure of hosting Rabbi
Chaim Eisenstein as our Scholar in Residence. Rabbi Eisenstein’s presentations were all well received and much
enjoyed. A special thank you to Josh & Hena Klarfeld for hosting our guest, as well as hosting the Oneg Shabbos.
Our upcoming Paint Night for young couples promises to be a great success. We hope you will come and join us
for our upcoming Purim Party. Our committee is working hard to put together a very meaningful and fun evening.
One of the highlights for me on Purim is our Megillah reading in shul, which is done by our young baalei
kriah under the guidance of Dr. Jeffrey Lautman. Jeff puts a lot of time, energy and effort into making our Kriah
by our young baalei kriah very professional, smooth and enjoyable. This year our young men will be our baalei
kriah at all of our minyanim, allowing more young men the opportunity to participate. Thank you, again, Jeff for
your devotion to the boys and our shul. Many thanks, as well, to Dr. Yosef Rudolph for all his effort in this project.
I look forward to seeing you on Purim.
Rabbi Naphtali Burnstein
Time Table/Shacharis Times/Shiurim Schedule
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Power of Prayer/Daniel Haas Fund/JECC Camp Incentive Program
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Purim Schedule and Halachos
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Purim Party
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Tributes/Mevorchim Sponsors/Mark Your Calendar/YI Notables
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Trivia Night Winners and Kudos
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Mazel Tovs
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REMEMBER TO SPRING FORWARD AND CHANGE
YOUR CLOCKS ONE HOUR AHEAD SATURDAY NIGHT
MARCH 7, 2015
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TIME TABLE– March Zemonim
Vayikra
Rosh Chodesh
Shabbos
HaChodesh
March 20-21
29 Adar/1 Nisan
Earliest 6:23 pm
Latest 7:20 pm
Earlier 6:10 pm
Later 7:25 pm
Tzav
Shabbos HaGadol
March 27-28
7/8 Nisan
Ki Sisa
March 6-7
15/16 Adar
Vahakhel-Pekude
Shabbos Parah
March 13-14
22/23 Adar
Candlelighting
6:04 pm
7:12 pm
(Stone) Mincha Erev
Shabbos
(HAC) Mincha Erev
Shabbos
6:10 pm
7:00 pm
6:10 pm
7:00 pm
6:10 pm
6:15 pm
Hashkoma Stone
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:00 am
Shacharis
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
(Stone) Boys/Girls Groups
(Stone) Childcare group
(HAC) Junior Congregation
10:15-11:15 am
10:30-11:30 am
10:30-11:15 am
10:15-11:15 am
10:30-11:30 am
10:30-11:15 am
10:15-11:15 am
10:30-11:30 am
10:30-11:15 am
10:15-11:15 am
10:30-11:30 am
10:30-11:15 am
Mincha
5:50 pm
7:00 pm
7:05 pm
7:15 pm
Earliest 6:29 pm
Latest 7:28 pm
Earlier 6:15 pm
Later 7:30 pm
Ma’ariv
7:06 pm
8:14 pm
8:21 pm
8:29 pm
Motzei Shabbos
7:14 pm
8:22 pm
8:29 pm
8:37 pm
Latest time for krias shema
(am)
Latest time for Shacharis
(am)
9:44 am
10:37 am
10:31 am
10:24 am
10:42 am
11:37 am
3/15-3/19
7:20 pm
11:31 am
3/22-3/26
7:30 pm
11:26 am
3/29-4/2
7:35 pm
Weekday Mincha
(week of…)
3/8-3/12
7:15 pm
Shacharis Schedule:
HAC:
S 7:20 am
M & Th 6:40 / 7:10 am
T-W-F 6:45 / 7:20 am
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Shabbos, March 21
Stone: 8:00/9:00 am
HAC: 9:00 am
Stone Syn:
S 7:15/8:00/ 8:30 am
M & Th 6:40 / 7:50 am
T-W-F 6:45 am/ 7:50 am
Shiurim Schedule
WEEKDAY
R’ Naphtali Burnstein (Stone Syn):
Mishne Brura, M - F 7:20 am (Stone Syn)
Mishne Brura, S - Th 10:00 pm (JLC)
Daf Yomi, S - F 8:50 am
Halacha class for women M 8:30 pm
(Deena Israeli’s home)
SHABBOS
R’Aharon Dovid Lebovics (HAC) Parsha
Insights, 8:30 am
R’ Sherman Frankel (Stone Syn) Chumash, 8:30 am
R’ Moshe Berger (Stone Syn) Shiur following
Hashkoma minyan
Gemara, for men, W 8:00 pm
Dr. Jeffrey Lautman (Stone Syn) Shiur following
Hashkoma minyan
Yorah Deah for men, W 9:15 pm
R’ Yankel Cohen (HAC) Shiur, 1 hour before Mincha
R’ Moshe Berger (Stone Syn):
R’ Moshe Berger (Stone Syn) Shiur at Shalosh Seudos
Sun. 9-10:15 am Parshas Hashavua for men and women
Tues. 7:30 pm Parshas Hashavua for women
Wed. 12:30 pm Sefer Shemos for women
Dr. Abba Spero (Stone Syn):
Wed. 11:00 am Chumash
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We say many Brochos every day. Some are part of our regular tefilos, others revolve around eating and drinking,
while others are said prior to performing a mitzvah (putting on Talis and Tefillin, or bentsching licht for Shabbos and
Yom Tov).
We do not, however, recite a bracha before fulfilling the mitzvah of Tzedakah. There are many reasons that are
suggested. Allow me to suggest one. Tzedakah must be performed promptly, without any delay whatsoever. If
someone needy requests help from us, we have no time for meditation. The needy person needs help without
delay and should not be made to wait while we prepare ourselves to perform the mitzvah, and certainly should not
be sent away to return at a later time.
We might ask why did our sages not formulate a bracha for this special mitzvah and simply specify that it should
be said quickly and without meditation?
The answer is obvious: That kind of bracha is hardly worth saying.
Daniel Haas Scholarship Fund
We wish to remind our members of a longstanding fund which exists at Young Israel, established 31 years ago by the
Haas family to perpetuate the memory of their beloved son, Daniel, who was killed in the service of the Israel Defense
Forces. Students who are planning to attend an Israeli study program (year or summer) may apply for a grant.
Contact the Young Israel office for more information on application requirements. We also encourage members to
make donations to this fund in honor or in memory of a loved one, in order to continue to make the grants possible.
Mussar Vaad
A new Mussar Vaad has been formed for men and women. It is a wonderful opportunity to help
refine our character. The Vaad will be led by Rabbi Yisroel Gelber, under the supervision of
Rabbi Leib Keleman, both experts in the field.
For additional information, please contact Adam Gardin at 216-224-2883.
MISHNA YOMI PROGRAM
The Mishna Yomi Program begins Maseches Ohalos on Shabbos, March 21, 2015
Important Reminder
All food items brought into the shul building must bear an approved kosher
symbol. No homemade food items can be brought into the shul.
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PURIM – 2015 / ‫ע"ה‬
Fast of Esther- Ta’anis Esther is observed on Wednesday, March 4. The
fast begins at 5:45 am and ends at 7:02 pm. Although the fast does not
technically begin until morning, a person should have in mind before
retiring for the night the possibility of awakening before daybreak to eat.
Giving of the Half Shekel - Our custom is to give 3 coins to charity before Mincha on
Ta’anis Esther. This is done in commemoration of the half shekel donated to the Beis
Hamikdash each year during the month of Adar. Since it is mentioned 3 times we give 3
coins each. These coins should be the half-denomination in the country in which it is given
(e.g. 3 half dollars in the U.S.), or the equivalent. The coins need not be silver. If this
practice was not observed on Ta’anis Esther, it may be done on Purim day preferably
before the morning reading of the Megillah. A plate will be put out at all minyanim, with all
monies going to charity.
Shabbos Zachor - On the Shabbos before Purim (this year February 28), a second Torah is
used for the reading of "Parshas Zachor". The Torah commands us to remember the nation
of Amalek that attacked the people of Israel immediately after their exodus from Egypt.
Since Haman was a descendant of Amalek, this portion is read on the Shabbos immediately
preceding Purim. According to many opinions, both men and women are obligated to hear
this special reading. A second reading of "Parshas Zachor" will take place (at the Stone
Synagogue and the Hebrew Academy Branch) immediately after the conclusion of
davening, for those who may have missed the first reading.
Purim Day - On Purim everyone is required to observe four mitzvos.
1) Hearing the reading of the Megillah both at night and in the morning. Although it is
important to educate children about all the mitzvos of Purim, particularly the mitzvah of
hearing the Megillah, those children who cannot sit through the entire reading and will
disturb others should not be brought to shul for the Megillah reading. (Please look on the
next page for specific times and locations for the Megillah readings).
2) Mishloach Manos - On Purim day at least two ready-to-eat food items are given to
another person.
3) Matanos L'evyonim - On Purim day, gifts (money, food etc.) are given to at least two
needy people. Please send in your "Matanos L'evyonim" donations to the office
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PURIM…(Continued from page 4)
(please specify that the donation is for Matanos L'evyonim) before Purim. All monies
collected will be distributed to local people in need (through Matan B'sayser) and needy
people in Israel, on Purim day.
4) Seudas Purim - on Purim day, a festive meal is eaten. In order to fulfill the obligation of a
"Purim Seudah" one must wash and eat bread and preferably include meat at this meal. It is
important to start the seudas purim early enough so that most of the meal is observed on
Purim day (and not the night after)
*Additionally, al Hanissim is added to the Shemoneh Esrai and Birkas Hamazon on Purim. If
Al Hanissim is inadvertently omitted, the davening or benching does not have to be
repeated.
PURIM SCHEDULE 2015/5775
Wednesday, March 4, Ta’anis Esther
Fast begins: 5:45a.m.
Shacharis:
Stone Syn 6:30/7:40 am
HAC 6:30/7:00 am
Mincha:
Ma’ariv:
5:55 pm at both branches
6:55 pm followed by Megillah reading at 7:05 pm at both branches
☺☺ Purim party at the Stone Synagogue following Megillah ☺☺
See flyer p. 6 for information
Second Megillah reading at the Stone Synagogue at 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 5, 2015, Purim Day
Shacharis followed by Megillah:
Stone Synagogue: 6:30/8:00 am
HAC 6:30/7:30 am
Megillah reading will begin approximately 30-35 min. after the beginning of Shacharis
Late morning Megillah reading at the Stone Synagogue 9:30 am (no Shacharis at this time)
Rabbi Burnstein invites men to his home for an open house, 3:30-4:30 pm,
23794 Wendover Drive in Beachwood.
Mincha: Stone Syn 4:30 pm/HAC 3:15 pm followed by a 20 minute Shiur.
Maariv: 9:00 pm at both branches
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Young Israel’s 2nd Annual Trivia Night
Was a huge success
22 teams competed and the winners were…..
1st Place: Barely Legal
Steve & Beth Baker
Phil & Kim Setnick
Yoav & Yael Taub
2nd Place: The Quizzards of Cleveland
David & Donna Feldman
Alan & Uriel Goldman
Ross & Diane Wilkoff
3rd Place: The Grenadines
Billy & Sheri Sax
Dan & Batia Shamir
Warren & Marlene Sobol
The program could not have happened without the talented and
tireless efforts of :
Marilyn Schachter, David Seiger, & Ezzie Goldish, co-chairs
And the following volunteers:
Shimon Berger, Dovid Bloom, Stephanie Bloom, Shawn Fink, Chaya Fixler,
Sheila Freund, Maggie Gerber, Sara Goldman, Bonnie Klarfeld, Honey Levitin,
Marvin Moskowitz, Shani Polster, Andreia Schwartz, Leslie Seiger, Leah Seiger,
Jonah Seiger, Jacob Seiger, Marlene Sobol, Lynda Steiner
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TRIBUTES
Library Fund
In Memory of:
Kurt Heubner (father of Teri Lautman) from Asher
& Leatrice Rabinsky
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, March 1, Stone Synagogue
Bnei Akiva Carnival
Shabbos, March 7, Stone Synagogue
Scott & Ilana Wolfson are sponsoring Kiddush
in honor of their son, Noah’s Bar Mitzvah
Thank you to the following Mevorchim Kiddush sponsors at Stone Synagogue on Feb. 14:
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Harry & Marcy Tesler in honor of the birth of their twin
grandchildren
In commemoration of the following Yahrzeits:
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Joseph & Shelley Edelstein -- Joseph’s mother
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Sandy & Bernice Gale—Sandy’s father & Bernice’s mother
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Irene Marocco--mother
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Harold & Debbie Polster—Harold’s father & Debbie’s father
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David & Leslie Seiger—David’s father
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Kenny & Ruth Wieder—Kenny’s father & Ruth’s father
Meshullam & Elene Feigenbaum—Meshullam’s father & mother
Mendy & Becki Gecovich—Mendy’s father
Morris & Tova Mandel—Morris’ brother
David & Sarah Rothner—David’s father
Ivan & Marilyn Soclof—Marilyn’s mother
Bea Wieder—husband
Hakoras Hatov to the sponsors of our very interesting and successful Shabbos
at the Stone Synagogue with our Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Chaim Eisenstein:
Gold—Raanan & Daphne Soclof
Silver—Josh & Henna Klarfeld, Alan & Lisa Schabes,
Mendy & Marilyn Schachter
Bronze—Mark & Miriam Berkowitz
Refuah Shelaima to:
Marilyn Schachter (Miriam Zelda bas Fraida Gittel)
Welcome New Members:
Akiva & Nava Diamond
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Yosef & Miriam Koval, parents, and Murray & Malka Leah Koval, grandparents, on the birth of a girl
Akiva & Nava Diamond on the birth of a boy
Simcha and Nikki Schlanger on the birth of a girl.
Fred & Norma LaBrie, great grandparents and Lisa Adler, grandmother, on the birth of a girl to Menachem & Miryam
Sandman of Florida
Amir & Edna Jaffa, parents, and Mendy & Ita Klein, grandparents on the marriage of Shani to EBY Schabes of
Chicago.
Alan & Debbie Erenrich on the engagement of their daughter to Rebecca, to Daniel Saleman of Queens
Nachum & Yael Tesler, parents and Harry & Marcy Tesler and Zev & Leah Kushner, grandparents, on the birth of
twins (boy & girl)
Nachum Tesler on receiving his license as an independent clinical counselor
Abe & Shoshana Socher on the birth of twin grandchildren (boy & girl). Parents are Anna and Emmanuel Sanders of
New York.
Reuven & Naomi Dessler on the birth of a granddaughter. Parents are Rabbi & Mrs. Tzvi Yoel Dessler
Harold & Edith Shachter on the marriage of their daughter, Hedva, to Don Zeevi of Detroit
Avner & Devora Freund on the birth of a grandson. Parents are Dovid & Rivkie Freund of N.Y.
Rabbi Yankel & Ruth Cohen on the engagement of their granddaughter, Michelle Respler to Scottie Schames of Los
Angeles. Parents are Don & Tzippy Respler of Teaneck, N.J.
Alvin & Arlene Jaffe on the Bas Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Shuli Frenkel. Parents are Jonathan Frenkel & Tova
Jaffe of Silver Spring, Md.
Jake & Rochel Koval on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Nosson Goldman. Parents are Rabbi Yoel & Ahuva
Goldman.
Herschel & Debby Berger, grandparents, and Helen Berger, great grandmother, on the engagement of Yehuda
Taragin to Daniella Rose of Ramat Beit Shemesh. Parents are Yonatan & Rochel Taragin of Ramat Beit Shemesh.