CONDOLENCES It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Yehudit Grun z’l, beloved wife of Jacob z'l; beloved mother and mother-in-law of Tamar and Josh Vogel, Ayelet and Yaron Hirschkorn, Yael and Yakov Kramer, Michal and Mordechai Ambrose; beloved grandmother of Simcha, Temima, Yaakov, Maayan, Meital, Adi, Yonatan, Ayala, Miri, Noa, Eden, Koby, and JJ.
Tamar and family will be sitting Shiva Wednesday morning through Sunday morning in Silver Spring, MD. Tamar can be reached at 202-230-6542 while in Israel and 201-214-4729 while in America. You may need to dial a leading "1" to call her American number in Israel. May the Omnipresent comfort the Vogel and Grun family among the mourners of Tziyon and Yerushalayim.
MAZAL TOV to Gali Udi, our previous bat sherut from 2017, on her engagement to Netanel Rokah.
Welcome to the Yachad Shabbaton participants and staff for the Yachad Shabbaton this Shabbat!
Sandy will be in Israel from Sunday, November 24th through Tuesday, December 3rd, returning to the office on Wednesday, December 4th. She will not be on email during that time.
Shabbat, November 23 Shabbat Parshat Chaye Sarah 7:30 a.m. Hashkama followed by Shiur with Rabbi Klapper 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 9:08 a.m. Sof Zman Kriyat Shema 10:00 a.m. Tween Tefillah/ Shabbat Morning Groups for Children 11:55 a.m. Mincha Gedola (Early Mincha) 4:00 p.m. Mincha followed by Shiur with Rabbi Cheses on the Halachik History of the Lifecycle: The Upsherin 4:20 p.m. Bnei Akiva 5:03 p.m. Maariv, Havdalah 5:45 p.m. Mishmash (in the beit midrash)
IMPORTANT INFO Parents, please make sure that no one props open the back door of the school wing. If you go by the door and see it propped, please close it. Please remember that children should be in shul, groups, or babysitting. To help keep everyone safe, we ask that children do NOT play outside in front of the building or in the parking lot. When they are playing on the back playground, please make sure your children put away toys when they are finished and pick up any plates/napkins/cups they use. We need to work together to keep our toys in good shape, and our campus litter free.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by the shul in honor of the Yachad Shabbaton, and by Marti, Jordan, Maayan and Reiut Soffer are sponsoring kiddush to thank the SHAS and YI community for their incredible love and support over the past week. "We cannot describe how grateful we are to be a part of this incredible community."
Women's Torah Circle Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle is held on Tuesdays with a new time, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This year we will study Rabbi Avraham Isaac Kook's commentary on the weekly parshah at Stephanie Kaplan's home, 9 Circle Way, Sharon. Hope to see you there!
Tzurba M'Rabanan Tzurba M'Rabanan at Young Israel of Sharon meets on Tuesday nights from 8:00-9:00 p.m. The hour consists of 30 minutes of preparation time and 30 minutes of shiur and discussion with Rabbi Cheses. Even if you can't make it every week, you can still follow the schedule by learning the material on your own. Each week will be independent of the week prior. All communication about the classes--schedule and content--happen through a whatsapp group. Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HyAxuKUGMXGLXkDTKDISQd
YIOS General Membership Meeting Young Israel of Sharon will hold a General Membership meeting on Sunday, December 1st at 8pm at YI Sharon, 100 Ames Street Sharon, MA. Please mark your calendars - all members are invited to join!
The Agenda will be: > Welcome & D’var Torah > Financial update > Committee Updates > Open issues - Open to general membership for discussion
Ma'ayan Class with Sarah Cheses Be part of an international learning effort as women from all over the world study the entire Talmud. Monday evenings at 8 p.m., Sarah Cheses will be covering the second perek of Masechet Rosh Hashanah in her class "Uncovering New Ideas about the New Moon." We will study together the complete perek, which discusses the process by which the new moon was determined in olden times. This perek is filled with history and stories, and we will learn it in the style of bekiut, focusing on the bigger picture and covering a lot of material in a short amount of time. To maximize our time together, it would be best to prepare the part of the gemara that we will be discussing before class, but not necessary. If there is interest, we can arrange for an optional chevruta time to take place before the shiur. Mondays, 8:00-9:15 pm: 11/25, 12/2, 9; at YIOS.
Parents of 5-8th graders: Israeli cooking class is back!! CHUG BISHUL 7:00-8:30pm in the shul kitchen. Future chug dates: 12/3, 12/17; $5 per class To sign up or ask questions, please contact Adi and Hodaya at sharonbnotsherut@gmail.com.
Sharon Teen Learning Initiative Introducing the Sharon Teen Learning Initiative: Join Upper and Underclassmen for high level learning. Each session will have a delicious meat dinner! Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. at Young Israel of Sharon. For more info: Miryam Shwartz, cohenm@ncsy.org.
An Open Forum on Inclusion at Our Shul December 16th from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Please join Rabbi Cheses and Nina Weinstock (inclusion chair) for a conversation about the unmet inclusion needs within our shul community and what projects can be initiated to address these needs. All are welcomed!
Chanukah Party for Adults! Save the date for the YI Adult Chanukah party! Saturday night, December 21st at 7:30 p.m.
4TH ANNUAL YIOS CHULLENT COOKOFF - SAVE THE DATE WHEN: At Kiddush on January 18th WHO: All chefs welcome – spots are limited so reserve today HOW: Teams must provide their own ingredients All prep work must be done in the YI-Sharon kitchen (Meat is optional, but you want to win, don’t you?) Can’t cook? Co-sponsor Kiddush or a team for just $36! Contact Michael Gerber at drmgerber@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Jewish Women's Yoga "Yoga is not just about flexibility or strength but is also about stability and wellbeing." Teachers Elise Cohen and Holly Broniatowski ~ jewishpoweryoga@gmail.com For beginners to experienced. This class is not recommended for pregnant women or those within 3 months post partum. Please bring a yoga mat (extras can be provided upon request). Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. through December at YIOS. Space is limited to 25 people. $5 per class. All proceeds will be donated to YIOS for a special Kiddush. Sign up HERE!
7th Annual Rofeh International Toy Drive is Underway YI Sharon is proud to announce that it will be once again a partner with ROFEH International to put smiles on sick children as part of its 7th Annual Chanukah / Holiday Toy Drive. Boston Children's Hospital, The Jimmy Fund DFCI, Tufts Floating Hospital for Children and MGH Hospital for Children will benefit from the over 1,000 toys collected by hundreds of kind and generous individuals and over 25 Jewish organizations / partners, from all walks of life. There are 3 ways to participate: 1] You can drop off UNWRAPPED NEW toys in the big box located in our vestibule. 2] Write a check made out to ROFEH/Mike Hirsh, with toy drive in the memo line. We will shop for you and send a copy of the receipt for the items purchased. 3] Order from the wish list on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/287TDRTJR41U9 .
SHAS GALA In honor of this year's SHAS honorees - Elaine Reiman, Evelyn Stramer, Dahlia Weinberg, and Leslee Rotman - you are secretly invited to a murder mystery soirée at the Norwood Space Center Speakeasy. Code word: L'Chaim! Saturday, December 14th, 8PM. Join us for food, libations, mystery, and most importantly, fun! 1920's attire encouraged! $180/couple, $100/person; Deadline to register is November 30th. To purchase tickets, please visit www.striarhebrew.org/giving/adjournal.cfm .
LECTURE SERIES IN MEMORY OF ZAMIR KLINGER'S FATHER Please join us for a motzei shabbat 4 part series lecture given by Rabbi Naftoly Bier of the Boston Kollel. Rabbi Bier will discuss issues of importance to every jew such as "Why are we here? What does God want from me? Am I really important to Him? Is life supposed to be a struggle?" Remaining dates: Saturday November 23rd at 8:30pm; Saturday December 21st at 8:30pm; 4th date TBD at the home of Zamir and Lisa Klinger, 14 Robin Road Lecture series is being given in memory of Zamir's father, Avraham Shmuel ben Kalonomous HaKohen z’l.
Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project Annual December Workshop and Dinner Celebrating Inclusion: Opening Doors to Jewish Community Featuring Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson Thursday, December 5 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton A light dinner will be served. Dietary laws will be observed. This year, we will present four exciting concurrent workshops. Seats are limited. Click the link below to see workshop choices.Please register for this free event and select your preferred workshop by Wednesday, November 20. For more information and special accommodations, please email Carissa or call 617-457-8859.
Donation Cards Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org. Include: purpose, message to recipient, and is it directed to a specific fund?
Cubbies Are Available! We have many available for adoption. Please contact Sandy: sandy@yisharon.org to choose one for your very own.
YI's Tree of Life "The Torah is a tree of life." Please consider purchasing an engraved brass leaf in honor of a special person or event. Let's fill up our beautiful Tree of Life with happy occasions. Each leaf is $100. Contact Maricia at 781-784-8192 or mshimshak@gmail.com.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates/Shabbos Lamps 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Shabbos Lamps - $50 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn/hot plate/lamp in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Mikvah Mei Ezra Membership Show your support for our mikvah by becoming a member. Become a member or friend of the mikvah here!
New Opportunity: Siddur and Chumash Donations $54 for a siddur; $72 for a chumash Please specify nameplate information. Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org.
Memorial Plaques Purchase a plaque to memorialize an individual who has passed away. The plaques will be placed on one of the Yahrtzeit boards in the Young Israel Sanctuary and the memorial lights will be lit for the Yahrtzeit and for every Yizkor service. In addition, you will be sent a Yahrtzeit date reminder card each year. The cost is $360 to be paid to the Young Israel of Sharon. You can reach Dan Shimshak to order via email or at (781)784-8192.
REFUAH SHELAYMAH
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva Lazar Aharon HaLevi ben Hadassah Chasha Sarah bat Chana Leah Leiba Golda bat Ettel Leba Bat Krindle Rifael Ephraim Ben Sima Frayda Risha Yoshepha bas Chaya Sarah Nachum ben Mindl, halevi
Dr. J. Aaron Herschfus, Yechiel Aharon ben Sarah Traina Harry Weinstein, Tzvi Elimelech ben Rivka Channah Liba bat Chaya Sarah Shlomo Yaakov ben Chasha Sarah Chana Esther bat Hinda Tsivya Miryam Ayelet bat Shoshana Ahuva Leah bas Shifra Malka Michael DeNapoli Gavriel Ephraim ben Yaffa Shira
Baruch Mordechai ben Esther Chaya Yonatan Ezra ben Leah Devorah Leah bat Bluma Elan Moshe Shmuel bat Yitzchaka Fruma Dov Zeav ben Bracha Leiba Mordechai Yitzchak ben Freidel Sussel Chana bas Batya Yaheda Rochel Esther bas Hinda Michla Minnia bas Deena
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Sharon Eruv Status
The Young Israel of Sharon is a vibrant shul with a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our ideology is inclusiveness. Young Israel exemplifies the ideals of Modern Orthodoxy: serious Torah study and practice, with an embrace of diversity; and a participatory openness to the best of contemporary culture and community.
Young Israel of Sharon, 100 Ames Street, Sharon, MA 02067 Office Phone: (781) 784-6112; Rabbi Cheses' Phone: (781) 784-6110 Questions? Please contact our Synagogue Administrator, Sandy Spector at sandy@yisharon.org.
MAZAL TOV to Cheri & Gary Sternberg and Family on the occasion of Sammy’s bar mitzvah celebrated this past Monday and this coming Shabbos morning in teen minyan.
MAZAL TOV to Hila & Aryeh Damti on Maoz becoming a Bar Mitzvah in Israel!
MAZAL TOV to Nina and Matt Weinstock on their grandson, Ian Weinstock, becoming a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat. Mazal tov to proud parents, Jesse and Amy Weinstock.
CONDOLENCES With sadness, we inform you of the death of Martin Berger z’l, beloved father of Randy (Steve) Ugent and grandfather of Leanna and Alyssa Ugent. Minyan will be observed at the Ugents' home (9 Highland Street, Sharon) through Thursday evening, November 14, at 7:30pm. The evening minyan at the Ugent shiva house will be egalitarian, Temple Israel style. Visiting hours at the shiva house are Thursday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Our sincere condolences to Randy and the extended Ugent family, to whom we say, May the All-present comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
~ Welcome to Alan Silverman, Director of Camp Moshava I.O., who will be teaching the shiur between mincha and ma'ariv on Shabbat afternoon.
~ Welcome to Jonah Weiner, a second year student at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah who is considering a career in the pulpit. He is here with his wife Emily for shabbat.
SHOUT OUT to the Maimonides School Girls Basketball team for winning all five games and winning the Shalhevet Basketball Tournament Championship! And congratulations to the Maimonides varsity boys' basketball team on their outstanding performance recently at the Glouberman tournament in Los Angeles. GO M-CATS!
Friday, November 15 6:10 a.m. & 6:50 a.m. Shacharit 4:06 p.m. Candle lighting, Mincha, Family Friendly Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv
Shabbat, November 16 Shabbat Parshat Vayera 7:30 a.m. Hashkama followed by Shiur with Rabbi Klapper 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 9:03 a.m. Sof Zman Kriyat Shema 9:30 a.m. Teen Minyan 10:00 a.m. Tween Tefillah/ Shabbat Morning Groups for Children 11:54 a.m. Mincha Gedola 4:06 p.m. Mincha followed by Shiur with Alan Silverman on “Birkat Ha-Torah: Consciousness and Subconsciousness” 4:20 p.m. Bnei Akiva 5:07 p.m. Maariv, Havdalah 5:50 p.m. Mishmash
FAMILY FRIENDLY KABBALAT SHABBAT THIS WEEK! From Rabbi Cheses: This Friday night, 11/15, we are hosting a Shabbat dinner and before the dinner there will be a family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat that is open to all. Following Mincha, there will be a "no frills" Kabbalat Shabbat option in the Beit Midrash, but I encourage everyone to stay for the spirited singing (and maybe some dancing) in the main sanctuary. I will be leading the davening and will be inviting up to the bima kids of different ages to help me with certain songs. The children at SHAS have been practicing some of these songs but I will invite up all appropriately aged students, regardless of where they go to school. After Kabbalat Shabbat, while some people read Bameh Madlikin, Rabbi Soffer will be telling a story. Once that is concluded, students will be invited to either read a book with Mrs. Saks in the 4/5 classroom, to remain in davening, or to help set up dinner. Children should not be running throughout the halls unattended. Mincha starts at 4:06 pm and Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv in the main sanctuary should conclude shortly after 5:00pm.
MISHMASH IS BACK! Kickoff for Mishmash is this Motzei Shabbat, Parashat Vayera, 16 November 2019 at 5:50 PM, 45 minutes after Havdala! Mishmash (see scheduled dates here) is Young Israel of Sharon's parent-child learning program, including Divrei Torah, refreshments, and raffle prizes. All parents and 1st to 5th grade children are welcome to participate in one on one learning between parents and children. Mishmash meets in the Young Israel Social Hall bi-weekly on Motzei Shabbat, 45 minutes after Shabbat ends, from November to March, during Standard Time. Our purpose is to learn Torah and to have fun. The current leaders are Michael Ravid and Binny Ellenbogen.
Happenings This Shabbat
IMPORTANT INFO Please remember that children should be in shul, groups, or babysitting. To help keep everyone safe, we ask that children do NOT play outside in front of the building or in the parking lot. When they are playing on the back playground, please make sure your children put away toys when they are finished and pick up any plates/napkins/cups they use. We need to work together to keep our toys in good shape, and our campus litter free.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by the shul.
YIS Mission to Israel Update We will not be going this winter but will be partnering with Shaarei Tefillah in Newton for a joint mission in February 2021. Speak to Rabbi Cheses or Danny Shimshak for more details.
Women's Torah Circle Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle is held on Tuesdays with a new time, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This year we will study Rabbi Avraham Isaac Kook's commentary on the weekly parshah at Stephanie Kaplan's home, 9 Circle Way, Sharon. Hope to see you there!
Tzurba M'Rabanan Tzurba M'Rabanan at Young Israel of Sharon meets on Tuesday nights from 8:00-9:00 p.m. The hour consists of 30 minutes of preparation time and 30 minutes of shiur and discussion with Rabbi Cheses. Even if you can't make it every week, you can still follow the schedule by learning the material on your own. Each week will be independent of the week prior. All communication about the classes--schedule and content--happen through a whatsapp group. Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HyAxuKUGMXGLXkDTKDISQd
Ma'ayan Class with Sarah Cheses Be part of an international learning effort as women from all over the world study the entire Talmud. Monday evenings at 8 p.m., Sarah Cheses will be covering the second perek of Masechet Rosh Hashanah in her class "Uncovering New Ideas about the New Moon." We will study together the complete perek, which discusses the process by which the new moon was determined in olden times. This perek is filled with history and stories, and we will learn it in the style of bekiut, focusing on the bigger picture and covering a lot of material in a short amount of time. To maximize our time together, it would be best to prepare the part of the gemara that we will be discussing before class, but not necessary. If there is interest, we can arrange for an optional chevruta time to take place before the shiur. Mondays, 8:00-9:15 pm: 11/18, 25, 12/2, 9; at YIOS.
Parents of 5-8th graders: Israeli cooking class is back!! CHUG BISHUL 7:00-8:30pm in the shul kitchen. Future chug dates: 11/19, 12/3, 12/17; $5 per class To sign up or ask questions, please contact Adi and Hodaya at sharonbnotsherut@gmail.com.
Sharon Teen Learning Initiative Introducing the Sharon Teen Learning Initiative: Join Upper and Underclassmen for high level learning. Each session will have a delicious meat dinner! Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. at Young Israel of Sharon, beginning November 19th. First topic: Using property without permission. For more info: Miryam Shwartz, cohenm@ncsy.org.
An Open Forum on Inclusion at Our Shul December 16th from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Please join Rabbi Cheses and Nina Weinstock (inclusion chair) for a conversation about the unmet inclusion needs within our shul community and what projects can be initiated to address these needs. All are welcomed!
Chanukah Party for Adults! Save the date for the YI Adult Chanukah party! Saturday night, December 21st at 7:30 p.m.
4TH ANNUAL YIOS CHULLENT COOKOFF - SAVE THE DATE WHEN: At Kiddush on January 18th WHO: All chefs welcome – spots are limited so reserve today HOW: Teams must provide their own ingredients All prep work must be done in the YI-Sharon kitchen (Meat is optional, but you want to win, don’t you?) Can’t cook? Co-sponsor Kiddush or a team for just $36! Contact Michael Gerber at drmgerber@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Jewish Women's Yoga "Yoga is not just about flexibility or strength but is also about stability and wellbeing." Teachers Elise Cohen and Holly Broniatowski ~ jewishpoweryoga@gmail.com For beginners to experienced. This class is not recommended for pregnant women or those within 3 months post partum. Please bring a yoga mat (extras can be provided upon request). Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. through December at YIOS. Space is limited to 25 people. $5 per class. All proceeds will be donated to YIOS for a special Kiddush. Sign up HERE!
7th Annual Rofeh International Toy Drive is Underway YI Sharon is proud to announce that it will be once again a partner with ROFEH International to put smiles on sick children as part of its 7th Annual Chanukah / Holiday Toy Drive. Boston Children's Hospital, The Jimmy Fund DFCI, Tufts Floating Hospital for Children and MGH Hospital for Children will benefit from the over 1,000 toys collected by hundreds of kind and generous individuals and over 25 Jewish organizations / partners, from all walks of life. There are 3 ways to participate: 1] You can drop off UNWRAPPED NEW toys in the big box located in our vestibule. 2] Write a check made out to ROFEH/Mike Hirsh, with toy drive in the memo line. We will shop for you and send a copy of the receipt for the items purchased. 3] Order from the wish list on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/287TDRTJR41U9 .
SHAS GALA In honor of this year's SHAS honorees - Elaine Reiman, Evelyn Stramer, Dahlia Weinberg, and Leslee Rotman - you are secretly invited to a murder mystery soirée at the Norwood Space Center Speakeasy. Code word: L'Chaim! Saturday, December 14th, 8PM. Join us for food, libations, mystery, and most importantly, fun! 1920's attire encouraged! $180/couple, $100/person; Deadline to register is November 30th. To purchase tickets, please visit www.striarhebrew.org/giving/adjournal.cfm .
SHAS Family Program (Geared to Ages 2-5) Sunday morning November 17, SHAS will be having a Family program geared towards prospective families and current families with children ages 2-5. "BRINGING THE CLASSROOM OUTDOORS" will be a STEM themed program highlighting the special, loving and creative ways SHAS teachers mold young minds. For more information: contact Julie Galler or Suellen Beiser.
SHAS PTO FUNDRAISER ~ BLACKER’S BAKESHOP THANKSGIVING ORDER FORM Pareve treats for your Thanksgiving feast! Traveling? Bring a delicious gift! Yum! Deadline for orders: Friday, November 15th; Pick up at: Parent Teacher Conferences @ SHAS Tues, Nov 26 4pm - 8pm and Wed, Nov 27 8am - 12pm *earlier pick up is available by request - please indicate on form. ORDER HERE!
LECTURE SERIES IN MEMORY OF ZAMIR KLINGER'S FATHER Please join us for a motzei shabbat 4 part series lecture given by Rabbi Naftoly Bier of the Boston Kollel. Rabbi Bier will discuss issues of importance to every jew such as "Why are we here? What does God want from me? Am I really important to Him? Is life supposed to be a struggle?" Saturday, November 16th at 8:30pm; Saturday November 23rd at 8:30pm; Saturday December 21st at 8:30pm; 4th date TBD at the home of Zamir and Lisa Klinger, 14 Robin Road Lecture series is being given in memory of Zamir's father, Avraham Shmuel ben Kalonomous HaKohen z’l.
TOWARDS A MORE ETHICAL MILITARY - real-life stories from Israelis. IDF Presentation at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon Join members of the Israel Defense Forces at Temple Sinai Tuesday, Nov. 19th, beginning at 9 AM for this FREE presentation. The presentation is co-sponsored by the Israel Action Committee of Temple Sinai and the Sharon Men's Club. If you have any questions, please contact Bob Soffer, Chair of Temple Sinai's Israel Action Committee and also Programs Committee Chair of the Sharon Men's Club. All are welcome.
Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project Annual December Workshop and Dinner Celebrating Inclusion: Opening Doors to Jewish Community Featuring Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson Thursday, December 5 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton A light dinner will be served. Dietary laws will be observed. This year, we will present four exciting concurrent workshops. Seats are limited. Click the link below to see workshop choices.Please register for this free event and select your preferred workshop by Wednesday, November 20. For more information and special accommodations, please email Carissa or call 617-457-8859.
Donation Cards Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org. Include: purpose, message to recipient, and is it directed to a specific fund?
Cubbies Are Available! We have many available for adoption. Please contact Sandy: sandy@yisharon.org to choose one for your very own.
YI's Tree of Life "The Torah is a tree of life." Please consider purchasing an engraved brass leaf in honor of a special person or event. Let's fill up our beautiful Tree of Life with happy occasions. Each leaf is $100. Contact Maricia at 781-784-8192 or mshimshak@gmail.com.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates/Shabbos Lamps 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Shabbos Lamps - $50 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn/hot plate/lamp in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Mikvah Mei Ezra Membership Show your support for our mikvah by becoming a member. Become a member or friend of the mikvah here!
New Opportunity: Siddur and Chumash Donations $54 for a siddur; $72 for a chumash Please specify nameplate information. Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org.
Memorial Plaques Purchase a plaque to memorialize an individual who has passed away. The plaques will be placed on one of the Yahrtzeit boards in the Young Israel Sanctuary and the memorial lights will be lit for the Yahrtzeit and for every Yizkor service. In addition, you will be sent a Yahrtzeit date reminder card each year. The cost is $360 to be paid to the Young Israel of Sharon. You can reach Dan Shimshak to order via email or at (781)784-8192.
REFUAH SHELAYMAH
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva Lazar Aharon HaLevi ben Hadassah Chasha Sarah bat Chana Leah Leiba Golda bat Ettel Leba Bat Krindle Rifael Ephraim Ben Sima Frayda Risha Yoshepha bas Chaya Sarah Nachum ben Mindl, halevi
Dr. J. Aaron Herschfus, Yechiel Aharon ben Sarah Traina Harry Weinstein, Tzvi Elimelech ben Rivka Channah Liba bat Chaya Sarah Shlomo Yaakov ben Chasha Sarah Yehudit bat Tzvetl Chana Esther bat Hinda Tsivya Miryam Ayelet bat Shoshana Ahuva Leah bas Shifra Malka Michael DeNapoli
Baruch Mordechai ben Esther Chaya Yonatan Ezra ben Leah Devorah Leah bat Bluma Elan Moshe Shmuel bat Yitzchaka Fruma Dov Zeav ben Bracha Leiba Mordechai Yitzchak ben Freidel Sussel Chana bas Batya Yaheda Rochel Esther bas Hinda Michla Minnia bas Deena
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Sharon Eruv Status
The Young Israel of Sharon is a vibrant shul with a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our ideology is inclusiveness. Young Israel exemplifies the ideals of Modern Orthodoxy: serious Torah study and practice, with an embrace of diversity; and a participatory openness to the best of contemporary culture and community.
Young Israel of Sharon, 100 Ames Street, Sharon, MA 02067 Office Phone: (781) 784-6112; Rabbi Cheses' Phone: (781) 784-6110 Questions? Please contact our Synagogue Administrator, Sandy Spector at sandy@yisharon.org.
MAZAL TOV to Sandy & Michael Spector on Jamie becoming a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat.
CONDOLENCES
Deepest condolences on the passing of Bernice Kaufman, Brona Gittel bat Aharon Leib z'l, beloved wife of Alvin Kaufman z'l; beloved mother and mother in law of David Kaufman and Amy Levine, Joel, and Robert; beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of many.
Shiva will continue in Sharon on Thursday morning at the Kaufman home (20 Goddard Road). Shacharit on Thursday and Friday morning at 6:50 a.m., Mincha/Ma'ariv on Thursday at 4:10 p.m. Open visiting hours.
David may be reached through Amy at: amy@alldesigns.com.
May the Kaufman family be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
Rafi and Eliana Bernard recently moved to Sharon from Providence. They currently both work in Brookline, and preferred to live in a suburb rather than the city. They look forward to making new friends and being a part of this community!
They may be reached at bernardeliana@gmail.com or 414-755-9253.
Scholar in Residence THIS SHABBAT:
Rabbi Yaakov Jaffe, Dean of Judaic Studies, Maimonides School
We are excited to welcome Rabbi Jaffe this shabbat and to learn from his amazing Torah. He will be speaking several times over Shabbat, including after Haskama, after Musaf in the Main sanctuary (for 15 minutes) and between Mincha and Ma'ariv on Shabbat afternoon. On Shabbat morning he will be sharing the educational vision and methodology of Maimonides School through the lens of Parshat Lech Lecha.
You can get a taste of Rabbi Jaffe's teaching here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7aC6aRkjP8&feature=youtu.be
Brief Bio: Rabbi Dr. Yaakov Jaffe serves as the rabbi of the Maimonides Kehillah, founded by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik in 1963, and as the Dean of Judaic Studies at the Maimonides School. He received his ordination and doctorate from Yeshiva University, where he holds graduate degrees in Bible, Jewish History, and Jewish Education.
Friday, November 8
6:10 a.m. Shacharit at shul
6:50 a.m. Shacharit at Kaufman Shiva
4:12 p.m. Candle lighting, Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv
Shabbat, November 9
Shabbat Parshat Lech Lecha
7:30 a.m. Hashkama followed by Shiur with Rabbi Hartman on “A White Lie: Yes or No?”
8:58 a.m. Sof Zman Kriyat Shema
9:00 a.m. Shacharit followed by Dvar Torah with SIR Rabbi Yaakov Jaffe
10:00 a.m. Tween Tefillah/ Shabbat Morning Groups for Children
4:12 p.m. Mincha followed by Shiur with SIR Rabbi Yaakov Jaffe
4:30 p.m. Bnei Akiva
5:13 p.m. Maariv, Havdalah
~ Calendars are available in Sandy's office in the boxes on the left
as you walk in. Please take 1 per family.
~ Sandy will be out of the office this Friday 11/8 & Monday 11/11 and will not be on email.
Happenings This Shabbat
IMPORTANT INFO
Please remember that children should be in shul, groups, or babysitting. To help keep everyone safe, we ask that children do NOT play outside in front of the building or in the parking lot. When they are playing on the back playground, please make sure your children put away toys when they are finished and pick up any plates/napkins/cups they use. We need to work together to keep our toys in good shape, and our campus litter free.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by Chaim & Evelyn Stramer in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary. Also, in honor of the Young Israel community for their many kindnesses during the loss of Evelyn's brother Philip and support during the week of shiva. As well, kiddush is sponsored by the Stramers in honor of Mark Leibowitz for his tireless efforts on behalf of the Tween Minyan each week.
YIS Mission to Israel Update
We will not be going this winter but will be partnering with Shaarei Tefillah in Newton for a joint mission in February 2021. Speak to Rabbi Cheses or Danny Shimshak for more details.
Women's Torah Circle Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle is held on Tuesdays with a new time, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This year we will study Rabbi Avraham Isaac Kook's commentary on the weekly parshah at Stephanie Kaplan's home, 9 Circle Way, Sharon. Hope to see you there!
Tzurba M'Rabanan
Tzurba M'Rabanan at Young Israel of Sharon meets on Tuesday nights from 8:00-9:00 p.m.
The hour consists of 30 minutes of preparation time and 30 minutes of shiur and discussion with Rabbi Cheses. Even if you can't make it every week, you can still follow the schedule by learning the material on your own. Each week will be independent of the week prior. All communication about the classes--schedule and content--happen through a whatsapp group. Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HyAxuKUGMXGLXkDTKDISQd
Misheberach List Updates
We are making sure that our Misheberach List is up to date. If you have not already emailed Sandy to confirm and have someone on this list, please email her at sandy@yisharon.org to confirm their placement on it, or ask to have them removed. Please specify the name you are emailing about. Any names not confirmed by Wednesday, November 13th will be removed.
Parents of 5-8th graders: Israeli cooking class is back!!
CHUG BISHUL
7:00-8:30pm in the shul kitchen.
Future chug dates: 11/19, 12/3, 12/17; $5 per class
To sign up or ask questions, please contact Adi and Hodaya at sharonbnotsherut@gmail.com.
"YONINA" MELAVEH MALKA, Israeli Music Sensation NOVEMBER 9, 2019, 6:30 PM at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon
Sponsored by the Sharon Jewish Community. This is the first time this Israeli musical duo will be in the Boston area. Don't miss this family event.
$18 (youth)/$25 (adults in advance) $32 (adults at the door); Children under 4 are FREE! SIGN UP HERE For more information contact Erin Statter or Julie Sohn Galler, Dir. of Institutional Advancement, Striar Hebrew Academy, 781-784-8724.
CHUG IVRIT
Chug Ivrit is back. Come meet the bnot and spend an hour conversing in Hebrew on various topics. Wednesday, November 13th, 7-8pm at the home of Roy and Lisa Schreiber, 8 Lothrup Way.
"Break Out" Shabbat in Sharon
On Shabbat Parshat Vayera (November 15/16th), which celebrates the value of "Hachnasat Orchim," we will be collaborating with the International Shabbat Project, Striar Hebrew Academy, Maimonides School and Young Israel of Sharon to facilitate Shabbat Lunch Meals across the Sharon Community. Deadline for signing up: November 8th. SIGN UP HERE Thanks for helping us build the fabric of our community.
The Break Out Shabbat Committee
Junior Yachad Shabbaton Lunch Registration
The Junior Yachad Shabbaton will take place at Young Israel of Sharon on Shabbat, November 22-23. We look forward to a wonderful Shabbat with all of our guests.
Please join us for a ruach filled lunch by signing up using the link below. RSVP by November 10th. Seats are limited! https://www.yisharon.org/event/yachadshabbatonlunch2019
Thank you to everyone who responded about housing. If you are interested in housing any of our guests or would like to help in any other way please contact Jodi Saltzman at josalt17@gmail.com or Suellen Beiser at suellenbeiser@gmail.com.
Jewish Women's Yoga "Yoga is not just about flexibility or strength but is also about stability and wellbeing." Teachers Elise Cohen and Holly Broniatowski ~ jewishpoweryoga@gmail.com
For beginners to experienced. This class is not recommended for pregnant women or those within 3 months post partum. Please bring a yoga mat (extras can be provided upon request).
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. through December at YIOS. Space is limited to 25 people.
$5 per class. All proceeds will be donated to YIOS for a special Kiddush. Sign up HERE!
The New England Inclusion Summit 2019
Registration is now open for The New England Inclusion Summit 2019. Get your tickets now!
Sunday, November 10, 2019 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
The Campus @ 384 Harvard St. Brookline, MA 02446
Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly being treated as public health priorities the world over the world over and described as a global epidemic.
New England Yachad in partnership with The Ruderman Family Foundation is gathering community leaders, organizations, parents, individuals with disabilities, clergy, and professionals around this important issue.
Throughout the day, we will collectively identify roadblocks and solutions to reducing isolation and loneliness while creating friendships through social and recreational activities. Click Here For More Information and To Register
Kristallnacht Commemoration
Maimonides School's annual commemoration of the Kristallnacht pogrom is scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the school in Brookline (ma'ariv at 7:15). This year's program is a tribute to Rabbi Isaiah Wohlgemuth, of blessed memory, whose teaching career at Maimonides spanned over 50 years. On November 9, 1938, he was a 23-year-old rabbi in a Bavarian town who saw his shul torched and plundered by rioters. Several Maimonides graduates, including the rabbi's son, will be speaking Sunday on how Rabbi Wohlgemuth impacted the Boston Jewish community.
SHAS Family Program (Geared to Ages 2-5)
Sunday morning November 17, SHAS will be having a Family program geared towards prospective families and current families with children ages 2-5. "BRINGING THE CLASSROOM OUTDOORS" will be a STEM themed program highlighting the special, loving and creative ways SHAS teachers mold young minds.
For more information: contact Julie Galler or Suellen Beiser.
SHAS PTO FUNDRAISER ~ BLACKER’S BAKESHOP
THANKSGIVING ORDER FORM
Pareve treats for your Thanksgiving feast! Traveling? Bring a delicious gift! Yum!
Deadline for orders: Friday, November 15th; Pick up at: Parent Teacher Conferences @ SHAS
Tues, Nov 26 4pm - 8pm and Wed, Nov 27 8am - 12pm
*earlier pick up is available by request - please indicate on form. ORDER HERE!
LECTURE SERIES IN MEMORY OF ZAMIR KLINGER'S FATHER
Please join us for a motzei shabbat 4 part series lecture given by Rabbi Naftoly Bier of the Boston Kollel. Rabbi Bier will discuss issues of importance to every jew such as "Why are we here? What does God want from me? Am I really important to Him? Is life supposed to be a struggle?"
Saturday, November 16th at 8:30pm; Saturday November 23rd at 8:30pm; Saturday December 21st at 8:30pm; 4th date TBD
at the home of Zamir and Lisa Klinger, 14 Robin Road
Lecture series is being given in memory of Zamir's father, Avraham Shmuel ben Kalonomous HaKohen z’l.
SHAS GALA
In honor of this year's SHAS honorees - Elaine Reiman, Evelyn Stramer, Dahlia Weinberg, and Leslee Rotman - you are secretly invited to a murder mystery soirée at the Norwood Space Center Speakeasy. Code word: L'Chaim!
Saturday, December 14th, 8PM.
Join us for food, libations, mystery, and most importantly, fun! 1920's attire encouraged!
$180/couple, $100/person
To purchase tickets, please visit www.striarhebrew.org/giving/adjournal.cfm .
Donation Cards Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org. Include: purpose, message to recipient, and is it directed to a specific fund?
Cubbies Are Available!
We have many available for adoption. Please contact Sandy: sandy@yisharon.org to choose one for your very own.
YI's Tree of Life
"The Torah is a tree of life." Please consider purchasing an engraved brass leaf in honor of a special person or event. Let's fill up our beautiful Tree of Life with happy occasions. Each leaf is $100. Contact Maricia at 781-784-8192 or mshimshak@gmail.com.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates/Shabbos Lamps
40-cup hot water urns--$100
20x24" electric hot plates--$120
Shabbos Lamps - $50
Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn/hot plate/lamp in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Mikvah Mei Ezra Membership
Show your support for our mikvah by becoming a member.
Become a member or friend of the mikvah here!
New Opportunity:
Siddur and Chumash Donations
$54 for a siddur; $72 for a chumash
Please specify nameplate information. Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org.
Memorial Plaques
Purchase a plaque to memorialize an individual who has passed away. The plaques will be placed on one of the Yahrtzeit boards in the Young Israel Sanctuary and the memorial lights will be lit for the Yahrtzeit and for every Yizkor service. In addition, you will be sent a Yahrtzeit date reminder card each year. The cost is $360 to be paid to the Young Israel of Sharon.
You can reach Dan Shimshak to order via email or at (781)784-8192.
REFUAH SHELAYMAH
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe
Faiga Rachel bat Esther
Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer
Yoel ben Rut
Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva
Sarah Rivka bat Shaina Tova
Ephraim ben Esther
Lazar Aharon HaLevi ben Hadassah
Michael ben Miriam
Zeev ben Rachel
Yakov ben Sarah
Sarah bat Reizl
Talia Necha Ahuva bat Tzina Malka
Tzina Malka bat Bayla Rivka
Chasha Sarah bat Chana Leah
Meir Tzadik Ben Beile Batya Reuven Chaim ben Sarah Ilan Ben Rut
Leiba Golda bat Ettel
Leba Bat Krindle
Rifael Ephraim Ben Sima Frayda
Dvorah bat Charlotte
Icil bat Vashti
Dr. J. Aaron Herschfus, Yechiel Aharon ben Sarah Traina
Harry Weinstein, Tzvi Elimelech ben Rivka
Channah Liba bat Chaya Sarah
Chaya Pesha bat Neshah
Shlomo Yaakov ben Chasha Sarah
Beilah bas Chaya Sarah
Moshe ben Raizel
Yehudit bat Tzvetl
Miriam bat Chaya
Moshe Nechemia ben Rivka
Chaim David Ephraim ben Chana
Binyomin Eitan ben Gitel Avigail
Chana Esther bat Hinda Tsivya
David Joseph ben Ahoova Shoshana
Miryam Ayelet bat Shoshana Ahuva
Leah bas Shifra Malka
Michael DeNapoli
Esther Miriam bat Rachel
Ilana Orly bat Batya
Baruch Mordechai ben Esther Chaya
Eliezer Yehuda ben Chana Shaindel
Refael Yaakov Tzvi ben Devorah Leah
Chizkiyahu Tzvi Aryeh ben Feiga
Susie bat Chaya Reizel
Rav Shlomo ben Tzivia
Yonatan Ezra ben Leah Devorah
Sheva bat Chanah Ita
Elchanan ben Liba Miriam
Leah bat Bluma
Miriam Perel bat Gitel
Elan Moshe Shmuel bat Yitzchaka Fruma Dov Zeav ben Bracha Leiba Mordechai Yitzchak ben Freidel
Nachum ben Mindl, halevi Sussel Chana bas Batya Yaheda
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Sharon Eruv Status
The Young Israel of Sharon is a vibrant shul with a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our ideology is inclusiveness.
Young Israel exemplifies the ideals of Modern Orthodoxy: serious Torah study and practice, with an embrace of diversity; and a participatory openness to the best of contemporary culture and community.
Young Israel of Sharon, 100 Ames Street, Sharon, MA 02067 Office Phone: (781) 784-6112; Rabbi Cheses' Phone: (781) 784-6110
Questions? Please contact our Synagogue Administrator, Sandy Spector at sandy@yisharon.org.
MAZAL TOV to Alex & Shari Mandel, and the entire Mandel Family on the occasion of their grandson Joseph becoming a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat in Newton, MA.
Welcome to our Scholar in Residence Rabbi Barry Kornblau, the director of Canfei Nesharim, the Jewish Environmental movement. He will be speaking about solar energy and other topics over the course of Shabbat. Rabbi Kornblau currently serves as the rabbi of the Young Israel of Hollis Hills-Windsor Park, in Bayside, Queens, NY. Rabbi Kornblau will be speaking three times over Shabbat. The titles are: Fri night before Ma'ariv:Sanctity, Beauty, and Urban Sprawl Shabbat Morning After Musaf:Earth's Realities, Torah Values And Law, Taking Responsibility and Action Afternoon Shiur Btw Mincha & Ma'ariv:Five Torah Environmental Paradigms – and a Song
Shabbat, November 2, Shabbat Parshat Noach 7:30 a.m. Hashkama followed by Shiur with Josh Beiser on “Noach and Theo: Reverse the Curse” 9:00 a.m. Shacharit followed by Dvar Torah with SIR Rabbi Barry Kornblau 9:54 a.m. Sof Zman Kriyat Shema 10:00 a.m. Tween Tefillah/ Shabbat Morning Groups for Children 5:21 p.m. Mincha followed by Shiur with SIR Rabbi Barry Kornblau 5:30 p.m. Bnei Akiva 6:21 p.m. Maariv, Havdalah
Don't forget to FALL BACK this Saturday night for Daylight Savings Time! ~ Calendars are available in Sandy's office in the boxes on the left as you walk in. Please take 1 per family. ~ Rabbi Cheses will be at a conference on Israel in Washington, D.C. Monday & Tuesday. ~ Sandy will be in and out of the office this coming week and out on Monday, November 11th. The best way to reach her is by email at sandy@yisharon.org.
Happenings This Shabbat
IMPORTANT INFO Please remember that children should be in shul, groups, or babysitting. To help keep everyone safe, we ask that children do NOT play outside in front of the building or in the parking lot. When they are playing on the back playground, please make sure your children put away toys when they are finished and pick up any plates/napkins/cups they use. We need to work together to keep our toys in good shape, and our campus litter free.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is cosponsored by Howard & Norma Berg and Rabbi Noah & Sarah Cheses in appreciation of a spectacular chagim season and in appreciation of all those who made it so special. In addition, Howard thanks the community for honoring him as the Chassan Beresheet.
A note about Sandy's office: Please keep in mind that Sandy's office is a fire exit. As such, it needs to be kept clear of chairs, boxes, toys, etc. It is not a coat room, nor a meeting place, either. Please do not leave coffee cups, tissues, etc. on her desk or file cabinets. Thank you.
Yamim Nora'im Survey Many members of the community expended a great deal of effort planning for the Yamim Nora’im. We hope that the minyanim, programming, and learning contributed meaningfully in creating uplifting and inspiring experiences this year. To help focus forward on continuous improvement, please complete a brief survey to provide your feedback on all of the chagim. We’ll share a summary of the results with everyone. The survey should just take 2 minutes of your time and will be open until Sun, Nov. 3rd. YIS Yamim Nora'im Survey 5780
Women's Torah Circle Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle will not be held this week, as the rabbi is out of town.
Tzurba M'Rabanan - Taught this week by Rabbi Dovid Reisman Tzurba M'Rabanan at Young Israel of Sharon meets on Tuesday nights from 8:00-9:00 p.m. The hour consists of 30 minutes of preparation time and 30 minutes of shiur and discussion with Rabbi Cheses. Even if you can't make it every week, you can still follow the schedule by learning the material on your own. Each week will be independent of the week prior. All communication about the classes--schedule and content--happen through a whatsapp group. Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HyAxuKUGMXGLXkDTKDISQd
Parents of 5-8th graders: Israeli cooking class is back!! CHUG BISHUL This coming Tuesday, November 5th, 7:00-8:30pm in the shul kitchen. Future chug dates: 11/19, 12/3, 12/17; $5 per class To sign up or ask questions, please contact Adi and Hodaya at sharonbnotsherut@gmail.com.
"YONINA" MELAVEH MALKA, Israeli Music Sensation NOVEMBER 9, 2019, 6:30 PM at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon Sponsored by the Sharon Jewish Community. This is the first time this Israeli musical duo will be in the Boston area. Don't miss this family event. $18 (youth)/$25 (adults in advance) $32 (adults at the door); Children under 4 are FREE! SIGN UP HERE For more information contact Erin Statter or Julie Sohn Galler, Dir. of Institutional Advancement, Striar Hebrew Academy, 781-784-8724.
Family Chinese Shabbat Dinner November 15th at 5:00 p.m. Don’t cook dinner on one of the earliest Shabbatot of the winter!! Enjoy dinner from the Kosher Wok after a family friendly Kabbalat Shabbat RSVP at https://www.yisharon.org/event/communitydinner2019 by November 6th. Please contact Debbie Buchman at Deborah.buchman@gmail.com with any questions.
"Break Out" Shabbat in Sharon On Shabbat Parshat Vayera (November 15/16th), which celebrates the value of "Hachnasat Orchim," we will be collaborating with the International Shabbat Project, Striar Hebrew Academy, Maimonides School and Young Israel of Sharon to facilitate Shabbat Lunch Meals across the Sharon Community. Deadline for signing up: November 8th. SIGN UP HERE Thanks for helping us build the fabric of our community. The Break Out Shabbat Committee
Junior Yachad Shabbaton Lunch Registration The Junior Yachad Shabbaton will take place at Young Israel of Sharon on Shabbat, November 22-23. We look forward to a wonderful Shabbat with all of our guests. Please join us for a ruach filled lunch by signing up using the link below. RSVP by November 10th. Seats are limited! https://www.yisharon.org/event/yachadshabbatonlunch2019 Thank you to everyone who responded about housing. If you are interested in housing any of our guests or would like to help in any other way please contact Jodi Saltzman at josalt17@gmail.com or Suellen Beiser at suellenbeiser@gmail.com.
Ma'ayan Fall Classes Visit www.maayan.org for more details and to register. ~Be part of an international learning effort as women from all over the world study the entire Talmud. This fall Ma'ayan has 2 classes on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. In Sharon, Sarah Cheses will be covering the second perek of Masechet Rosh Hashanah in her class "Uncovering New Ideas about the New Moon." We will study together the complete perek, which discusses the process by which the new moon was determined in olden times. This perek is filled with history and stories, and we will learn it in the style of bekiut, focusing on the bigger picture and covering a lot of material in a short amount of time. To maximize our time together, it would be best to prepare the part of the gemara that we will be discussing before class, but not necessary. If there is interest, we can arrange for an optional chevruta time to take place before the shiur. Mondays, 8:00-9:15 pm: 11/4, 18, 25, 12/2, 9; at YIOS.
In Brookline, Dr. Yael Jaffe will be teaching the 4th Perek of Masechet Rosh Hashana. These classes are for women only. If you cannot attend either of these classes and wish to be a part of the learning in preparation for the international siyum (and Boston's siyum on Masechet Rosh Hashana) on January 5th, email director@maayan.org to ask for an assignment of a daf for yourself or a group of friends to form your own chabura. ~ On Tuesdays, at 8 pm at Shaloh House in Brighton, Rachel Sharansky Danziger will be giving her class "The Art of Cleaving: Love Stories in the Bible." This class is for women only. ~ Wednesday mornings at 8:30 in Brookline, Sabrina Burger is giving a Parenting through the Parsha class for women. Email Director@maayan.org for location. ~ Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm, Rabbi Benjamin Samuels will be teaching "Standing on One Foot: Essential Jewish Values and Core Ideas" at Shaarei Tefillah in Newton. This class is open to women and men.
Jewish Women's Yoga "Yoga is not just about flexibility or strength but is also about stability and wellbeing." Teachers Elise Cohen and Holly Broniatowski ~ jewishpoweryoga@gmail.com For beginners to experienced. This class is not recommended for pregnant women or those within 3 months post partum. Please bring a yoga mat (extras can be provided upon request). Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. through December at YIOS. Space is limited to 25 people. $5 per class. All proceeds will be donated to YIOS for a special Kiddush. Sign up HERE!
The New England Inclusion Summit 2019 Registration is now open for The New England Inclusion Summit 2019. Get your tickets now! Sunday, November 10, 2019 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM The Campus @ 384 Harvard St. Brookline, MA 02446 Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly being treated as public health priorities the world over the world over and described as a global epidemic. New England Yachad in partnership with The Ruderman Family Foundation is gathering community leaders, organizations, parents, individuals with disabilities, clergy, and professionals around this important issue. Throughout the day, we will collectively identify roadblocks and solutions to reducing isolation and loneliness while creating friendships through social and recreational activities. Click Here For More Information and To Register
Kristallnacht Commemoration Maimonides School's annual commemoration of Kristallnacht will be a tribute to beloved teacher, Rabbi Isaiah Wohlgemuth, zt"l, who experienced the pogrom first-hand. Rabbi Wohlghemuith, who taught Judaic studies at Maimonides from 1945 to 1997, was a young rabbi in Bavaria on Nov. 9, 1938 when his synagogue was torched and his community plundered. He was interned with thousands of other Jews at Dachau for several weeks, and immigrated to the US soon after his release.
Reflecting on his impact as a teacher and role model will be former students of Rabbi Wohlgemuth Dr. Steven Bayme '67, Abraham Katz '71, Tova Katz '01 and Rabbi Asher Lopatin '82. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Maimonides School, 34 Philbrick Road, Brookline. To reserve a seat (not required) or obtain more information, write to mike@maimonides.org,
SHAS Family Program (Geared to Ages 2-5) Sunday morning November 17, SHAS will be having a Family program geared towards prospective families and current families with children ages 2-5. "BRINGING THE CLASSROOM OUTDOORS" will be a STEM themed program highlighting the special, loving and creative ways SHAS teachers mold young minds. For more information: contact Julie Galler or Suellen Beiser.
SHAS PTO FUNDRAISER ~ BLACKER’S BAKESHOP THANKSGIVING ORDER FORM Pareve treats for your Thanksgiving feast! Traveling? Bring a delicious gift! Yum! Deadline for orders: Friday, November 15th; Pick up at: Parent Teacher Conferences @ SHAS Tues, Nov 26 4pm - 8pm and Wed, Nov 27 8am - 12pm *earlier pick up is available by request - please indicate on form. ORDER HERE!
Donation Cards Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org. Include: purpose, message to recipient, and is it directed to a specific fund?
Cubbies Are Available! We have many available for adoption. Please contact Sandy: sandy@yisharon.org to choose one for your very own.
YI's Tree of Life "The Torah is a tree of life." Please consider purchasing an engraved brass leaf in honor of a special person or event. Let's fill up our beautiful Tree of Life with happy occasions. Each leaf is $100. Contact Maricia at 781-784-8192 or mshimshak@gmail.com.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates/Shabbos Lamps 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Shabbos Lamps - $50 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn/hot plate/lamp in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Mikvah Mei Ezra Membership Show your support for our mikvah by becoming a member. Become a member or friend of the mikvah here!
New Opportunity: Siddur and Chumash Donations $54 for a siddur; $72 for a chumash Please specify nameplate information. Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org.
Memorial Plaques Purchase a plaque to memorialize an individual who has passed away. The plaques will be placed on one of the Yahrtzeit boards in the Young Israel Sanctuary and the memorial lights will be lit for the Yahrtzeit and for every Yizkor service. In addition, you will be sent a Yahrtzeit date reminder card each year. The cost is $360 to be paid to the Young Israel of Sharon. You can reach Dan Shimshak to order via email or at (781)784-8192.
REFUAH SHELAYMAH
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe Faiga Rachel bat Esther Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer Yoel ben Rut Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva Sarah Rivka bat Shaina Tova Ephraim ben Esther Lazar Aharon HaLevi ben Hadassah Michael ben Miriam Zeev ben Rachel Yakov ben Sarah Sarah bat Reizl Talia Necha Ahuva bat Tzina Malka Tzina Malka bat Bayla Rivka Chasha Sarah bat Chana Leah Meir Tzadik Ben Beile Batya Reuven Chaim ben Sarah Ilan Ben Rut Leiba Golda bat Ettel Leba Bat Krindle
Dvorah bat Charlotte Icil bat Vashti Dr. J. Aaron Herschfus, Yechiel Aharon ben Sarah Traina Harry Weinstein, Tzvi Elimelech ben Rivka Channah Liba bat Chaya Sarah Chaya Pesha bat Neshah Shlomo Yaakov ben Chasha Sarah Beilah bas Chaya Sarah Moshe ben Raizel Yehudit bat Tzvetl Miriam bat Chaya Moshe Nechemia ben Rivka Chaim David Ephraim ben Chana Binyomin Eitan ben Gitel Avigail Chana Esther bat Hinda Tsivya David Joseph ben Ahoova Shoshana Miryam Ayelet bat Shoshana Ahuva
Esther Miriam bat Rachel Ilana Orly bat Batya Baruch Mordechai ben Esther Chaya Eliezer Yehuda ben Chana Shaindel Refael Yaakov Tzvi ben Devorah Leah Chizkiyahu Tzvi Aryeh ben Feiga Susie bat Chaya Reizel Rav Shlomo ben Tzivia Yonatan Ezra ben Leah Devorah Sheva bat Chanah Ita Elchanan ben Liba Miriam Leah bat Bluma Miriam Perel bat Gitel Elan Moshe Shmuel bat Yitzchaka Fruma Dov Zeav ben Bracha Leiba Nessie bat Kalman v'Kohain Mordechai Yitzchak ben Freidel
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Sharon Eruv Status
The Young Israel of Sharon is a vibrant shul with a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our ideology is inclusiveness. Young Israel exemplifies the ideals of Modern Orthodoxy: serious Torah study and practice, with an embrace of diversity; and a participatory openness to the best of contemporary culture and community.
Young Israel of Sharon, 100 Ames Street, Sharon, MA 02067 Office Phone: (781) 784-6112; Rabbi Cheses' Phone: (781) 784-6110 Questions? Please contact our Synagogue Administrator, Sandy Spector at sandy@yisharon.org.
Due to the computer blipping, all of Sandy's edits were removed. Below, please see the corrected announcements - mostly in the Condolences and Weekly Schedule section only.
MAZAL TOV on the birth of a boy to Tova (Ramelson) and Michael Koswosky. Thrilled older sister is Shani. Proud grandparents are Harley & Sharon Ramelson and Jeff & Miriam Kosowsky. Excited aunts are Tifara, Eliana & Atalia. May Tova and Michael merit to raise this little man to a life of Torah, Chuppah and Ma'asim Tovim.
MAZAL TOV to Sara & Avi Pultman, and to grandparents Wayne & Debbie Pultman and Debbie & Josh Galitzer, and the entire Pultman and Galitzer Families on Jenna becoming a Bat Mitzvah this weekend!
CONDOLENCES Deepest condolences to Efraim Shapiro on the passing of his father, Phil Shapiro, Shraga Feivel Ben Yakov Shmuel vLeah z'l, beloved husband of Marilyn; beloved father also of Ada and Rabbi Nosson Stein, Tova and Shimon Finkelman; beloved grandfather and great grandfather to many.
Efraim will be sitting Shiva with his family in Lakewood, NJ through Shabbat and then will sit at his home in Stoughton, MA (11 East Vanston Rd.) on Sunday. There will be an 8:00 am Shacharit Minyan and 5:20 Mincha Minyan at the shiva house on Sunday. Visiting hours are open ended on Sunday. Please make an effort to join. Efraim may be contacted at: woodshap1@gmail.com. May Hashem grant comfort to the Shapiro family among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
Thank you so much to Thelma Newberger-Hirsch and Stewart Hirsch for hosting over forty people who attended the Six Decades and Beyond Simchat Torah Pot Luck Luncheon at their home!
Shabbat, October 26 Shabbat Parshat Bereshit 7:30 a.m. Hashkama followed by Shiur with Rabbi Reisman 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 9:30 a.m. Teen Minyan in the Beit Midrash 9:50 a.m. Sof Zman Kriyat Shema 10:00 a.m. Tween Tefillah/ Shabbat Morning Groups for Children 5:30 p.m. Bnei Akiva 5:30 p.m. Mincha followed by Shiur with Rabbi Cheses on Halachik History of the Lifecycle: Pidyon HaBen Part III. 6:29 p.m. Maariv, Havdalah
Sunday, October 27 7:15 a.m. Shacharit at the shul 8:00 a.m. Shacharit at Shapiro Shiva Home 5:20 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv at Shapiro Shiva Home (Local Minyan at Etz Chaim)
Tween T'filah Kiddush This Week This Shabbat there will be an ice cream kiddush after Tween T'filah. Tween T'filah is for girls and boys 3rd grade through 6th grade who are not yet bat and bar mitzvah age. We sing our t'filot, perform an insightful sedra scene and enjoy yummy treats along the way. Contact Mark Leibowitz if you have questions.
Happenings This Shabbat
IMPORTANT INFO Please remember that children should be in shul, groups, or babysitting. To help keep everyone safe, we ask that children do NOT play outside in front of the building or in the parking lot. When they are playing on the back playground, please make sure your children put away toys when they are finished and pick up any plates/napkins/cups they use. We need to work together to keep our toys in good shape, and our campus litter free.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by Sara & Avi Pultman in honor of Jenna becoming a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat.
Yamim Nora'im Survey Many members of the community expended a great deal of effort planning for the Yamim Nora’im. We hope that the minyanim, programming, and learning contributed meaningfully in creating uplifting and inspiring experiences this year. To help focus forward on continuous improvement, please complete a brief survey to provide your feedback on all of the chagim. We’ll share a summary of the results with everyone. The survey should just take 2 minutes of your time and will be open until Sun, Nov 3rd. YIS Yamim Nora'im Survey 5780
Women's Torah Circle Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle is held on Tuesdays with a new time, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This year we will study Rabbi Avraham Isaac Kook's commentary on the weekly parshah at Stephanie Kaplan's home, 9 Circle Way, Sharon. Hope to see you there!
Tzurba M'Rabanan - New Night Tzurba M'Rabanan at Young Israel of Sharon will meet on Tuesday nights from 8:00-9:00 p.m. The hour will consist of 30 minutes of preparation time and 30 minutes of shiur and discussion with Rabbi Cheses. Even if you can't make it every week, you can still follow the schedule by learning the material on your own. Each week will be independent of the week prior. All communication about the classes--schedule and content--happen through a whatsapp group. Click here to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HyAxuKUGMXGLXkDTKDISQd
YIOS Book Club Our next YI Book Club meeting will take place Wednesday, October 30, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the home of the Lisses, 110 Ames Street, when we will be discussing A Woman in Jerusalem by A. B.Yehoshua. All book club books may be purchased from Amazon through the link on the YI website, which will provide Young Israel with 10% of the purchase price. We also try to ensure that there are sufficient copies available through the Sharon Public Library system for all of our book club selections. (In addition, several of our current book club members have indicated that they have library cards through the Minuteman Library System (https://www.minlib.net/our-libraries) and have been able to obtain copies of books at the Norwood, Needham, Newton and Brookline libraries among many others.) New members are always welcome.
"YONINA" MELAVEH MALKA, Israeli Music Sensation NOVEMBER 9, 2019, 6:30 PM Sponsored by the Sharon Jewish Community. This is the first time this Israeli musical duo will be in the Boston area. Don't miss this family event. Stay tuned for location. $18 (youth)/$25 (adults in advance) $32 (adults at the door) SIGN UP HERE For more information contact Erin Statter or Julie Sohn Galler, Dir. of Institutional Advancement, Striar Hebrew Academy, 781-784-8724.
Save the Date: Family Shabbat Dinner November 15th at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy dinner from the Kosher Wok after a family friendly Kabbalat Shabbat on the second early shabbat of the season. Details, Pricing and RSVP coming soon.
"Break Out" Shabbat in Sharon On Shabbat Parshat Vayera (November 15/16th), which celebrates the value of "Hachnasat Orchim," we will be collaborating with the International Shabbat Project, Striar Hebrew Academy, Maimonides School and Young Israel of Sharon to facilitate Shabbat Lunch Meals across the Sharon Community. Deadline for signing up: November 8th. SIGN UP HERE Thanks for helping us build the fabric of our community. The Break Out Shabbat Committee
Ma'ayan Fall classes are starting this week! Visit www.maayan.org for more details and to register. ~Be part of an international learning effort as women from all over the world study the entire Talmud. This fall Ma'ayan has 2 classes on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. In Sharon, Sarah Cheses will be covering the second perek of Masechet Rosh Hashanah in her class "Uncovering New Ideas about the New Moon." We will study together the complete perek, which discusses the process by which the new moon was determined in olden times. This perek is filled with history and stories, and we will learn it in the style of bekiut, focusing on the bigger picture and covering a lot of material in a short amount of time. To maximize our time together, it would be best to prepare the part of the gemara that we will be discussing before class, but not necessary. If there is interest, we can arrange for an optional chevruta time to take place before the shiur. Mondays nights: October 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2, 9; 8:00-9:15 pm, at the Young Israel of Sharon In Brookline, Dr. Yael Jaffe will be teaching the 4th Perek of Masechet Rosh Hashana. These classes are for women only. If you cannot attend either of these classes and wish to be a part of the learning in preparation for the international siyum (and Boston's siyum on Masechet Rosh Hashana) on January 5th, email director@maayan.org to ask for an assignment of a daf for yourself or a group of friends to form your own chabura. ~ On Tuesdays, at 8 pm at Shaloh House in Brighton, Rachel Sharansky Danziger will be giving her class "The Art of Cleaving: Love Stories in the Bible." This class is for women only. ~ Wednesday mornings at 8:30 in Brookline, Sabrina Burger is giving a Parenting through the Parsha class for women. Email Director@maayan.org for location. ~ Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm, Rabbi Benjamin Samuels will be teaching "Standing on One Foot: Essential Jewish Values and Core Ideas" at Shaarei Tefillah in Newton. This class is open to women and men.
Kristallnacht Commemoration Maimonides School's annual commemoration of Kristallnacht will be a tribute to beloved teacher, Rabbi Isaiah Wohlgemuth, zt"l, who experienced the pogrom first-hand. Rabbi Wohlghemuith, who taught Judaic studies at Maimonides from 1945 to 1997, was a young rabbi in Bavaria on Nov. 9, 1938 when his synagogue was torched and his community plundered. He was interned with thousands of other Jews at Dachau for several weeks, and immigrated to the US soon after his release.
Reflecting on his impact as a teacher and role model will be former students of Rabbi Wohlgemuth Dr. Steven Bayme '67, Abraham Katz '71, Tova Katz '01 and Rabbi Asher Lopatin '82. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Maimonides School, 34 Philbrick Road, Brookline. To reserve a seat (not required) or obtain more information, write to mike@maimonides.org,
Yachad Shabbaton Hosting Opportunities We are getting excited about the upcoming Yachad Shabbaton that will take place at the Young Israel of Sharon on November 22-23rd. We are once again looking for housing for Friday night for our guests for the upcoming Shabbaton. It's really easy. All you have to do is be warm and welcoming to the Yachad member, their advisor and teen counselor. The Yachad member and advisor will each need a bed and the teen counselor can sleep on the floor if you do not have enough beds. Friday night dinner, Shabbat lunch and Saturday night dinner will be provided at the Shabbaton. Shabbat morning breakfast will be provided by the host.
We are looking forward to having Yachad join our community for Shabbat and we hope you are able to help us make this Shabbaton a success. Please be in touch if you have any questions or would like to hear about other ways you can help with Shabbaton preparations. We look forward to hearing from you. Jodi (Josalt17@gmail.com) and Suellen (suellenbeiser@gmail.com)
Jewish Women's Yoga "Yoga is not just about flexibility or strength but is also about stability and wellbeing." Teachers Elise Cohen and Holly Broniatowski ~ jewishpoweryoga@gmail.com For beginners to experienced. This class is not recommended for pregnant women or those within 3 months post partum. Please bring a yoga mat (extras can be provided upon request). Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. through December at YIOS. Space is limited to 25 people. $5 per class. All proceeds will be donated to YIOS for a special Kiddush. Sign up HERE!
Myth-busting: The Truth About Family Homelessness and What You Can Do About It Temple Sinai’s Social Justice Committee is pleased to invite you to our homelessness awareness event, “Myth-busting: The Truth About Family Homelessness and What You Can Do About It.” Open to the greater Boston community, the event gathers advocates, legislators, and passionate citizens together for an evening of learning and taking action on the fight against family homelessness. October 24th, 2019 from 7:00-8:30pm; Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street Sharon, MA 02067 Adults and teens are welcome. Please RSVP to our event coordinator by 10/14, Aimee Gindin (aimee.gindin@gmail.com)
Greater Boston NCSY Fall Shabbaton November 1-2 Beth El, 561 Ward Street, Newton, MA Early Bird: $39 (before 10/17); Regular: $49 Join us Saturday night at Launch Trampoline Park For more information, contact Rabbi Yudi Riesel at yudi@ncsy.org.
Shomer Shabbat Cub/Boy's/Girl's Scout Troop 54 Fun Exploration Day with Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Ages 5-17 Sunday, October 27, 2019 Noon-4:00 p.m. $15/child The Egan Center, New England Base Camp, 411 Unquity Road, Milton, MA 02186 Tzippy Shooman 781.363.3684, functiontherapy@gmail.com
Donation Cards Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org. Include: purpose, message to recipient, and is it directed to a specific fund?
Cubbies Are Available! We have many available for adoption. Please contact Sandy: sandy@yisharon.org to choose one for your very own.
YI's Tree of Life "The Torah is a tree of life." Please consider purchasing an engraved brass leaf in honor of a special person or event. Let's fill up our beautiful Tree of Life with happy occasions. Each leaf is $100. Contact Maricia at 781-784-8192 or mshimshak@gmail.com.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates/Shabbos Lamps 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Shabbos Lamps - $50 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn/hot plate/lamp in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Memorial Plaques Purchase a plaque to memorialize an individual who has passed away. The plaques will be placed on one of the Yahrtzeit boards in the Young Israel Sanctuary and the memorial lights will be lit for the Yahrtzeit and for every Yizkor service. In addition, you will be sent a Yahrtzeit date reminder card each year. The cost is $360 to be paid to the Young Israel of Sharon. You can reach Dan Shimshak to order via email or at (781)784-8192.
REFUAH SHELAYMAH
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe Faiga Rachel bat Esther Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer Yoel ben Rut Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva Sarah Rivka bat Shaina Tova Ephraim ben Esther Lazar Aharon HaLevi ben Hadassah Michael ben Miriam Zeev ben Rachel Yakov ben Sarah Sarah bat Reizl Talia Necha Ahuva bat Tzina Malka Tzina Malka bat Bayla Rivka Chasha Sarah bat Chana Leah Meir Tzadik Ben Beile Batya Reuven Chaim ben Sarah Ilan Ben Rut Leiba Golda bat Ettel Leba Bat Krindle
Dvorah bat Charlotte Icil bat Vashti Dr. J. Aaron Herschfus, Yechiel Aharon ben Sarah Traina Harry Weinstein, Tzvi Elimelech ben Rivka Channah Liba bat Chaya Sarah Chaya Pesha bat Neshah Shlomo Yaakov ben Chasha Sarah Beilah bas Chaya Sarah Moshe ben Raizel Yehudit bat Tzvetl Miriam bat Chaya Moshe Nechemia ben Rivka Chaim David Ephraim ben Chana Binyomin Eitan ben Gitel Avigail Chana Esther bat Hinda Tsivya David Joseph ben Ahoova Shoshana Miryam Ayelet bat Shoshana Ahuva
Esther Miriam bat Rachel Ilana Orly bat Batya Baruch Mordechai ben Esther Chaya Eliezer Yehuda ben Chana Shaindel Refael Yaakov Tzvi ben Devorah Leah Chizkiyahu Tzvi Aryeh ben Feiga Susie bat Chaya Reizel Rav Shlomo ben Tzivia Yonatan Ezra ben Leah Devorah Sheva bat Chanah Ita Elchanan ben Liba Miriam Leah bat Bluma Miriam Perel bat Gitel Elan Moshe Shmuel bat Yitzchaka Fruma Dov Zeav ben Bracha Leiba Nessie bat Kalman v'Kohain Mordechai Yitzchak ben Freidel
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The Young Israel of Sharon is a vibrant shul with a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our ideology is inclusiveness. Young Israel exemplifies the ideals of Modern Orthodoxy: serious Torah study and practice, with an embrace of diversity; and a participatory openness to the best of contemporary culture and community.
Young Israel of Sharon, 100 Ames Street, Sharon, MA 02067 Office Phone: (781) 784-6112; Rabbi Cheses' Phone: (781) 784-6110 Questions? Please contact our Synagogue Administrator, Sandy Spector at sandy@yisharon.org.
