Mazal tov to Roy & Lisa Schreiber on the engagement of their daughter Melissa to Yisrael Nagar son of Eliyahu and Ayala Nagar of Hod HaSharon, Israel. May this young couple merit to build a bayit neeman b’yisrael!
Welcome to the players, coaches, families and spectators to the 3rd Annual Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament. May you have sunny skies and lots of home runs!
Special Guest this Shabbat Sharon Community Police Officer, Sgt. Leavitt is coming to shul to this Shabbat to speak to the congregation after Musaf about situational awareness. This is in response to the suggestion at the end of the last security meeting.
Shabbat May 18- Parshat Emor 7:30 a.m. Hashkama followed by shiur with Rabbi Saltzman: לֶחֶם - Make Bread not War 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 9:30 a.m. Teen Minyan in the Social Hall 10:00 a.m. Groups for Kids and Tween Tefillah 7:30 p.m. Mincha followed by community Seudat Shlisheet with the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament 8:50 p.m. Ma'ariv, Havdalah
Sunday, May 19 (Pesach Sheni) 7:15 a.m. Shacharit 8:00 a.m. Shacharit 7:43 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv at shul
Weekday Schedule for May 20 - May 23 Shacharit: Monday & Thursday 6:00 a.m. & 6:50 a.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 6:10 & 6:50 a.m. Mincha/Ma'ariv: Monday-Thursday: 7:43 p.m. at Young Israel Friday, May 24 6:10 a.m. & 6:50 a.m. Shacharit 7:00 p.m. Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv 7:49 p.m. Candle lighting
There will be a community seudat shlisheet to celebrate the Baseball Tournament participants and volunteers at 7:30 p.m. Please come and enjoy.
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 week is sponsored by Ari & Ruth Schwartz and Family in honor of the Ezra Schwartz Baseball Tournament's participants, and as a thank you to Rabbi Cheses, the YIOS Board of Directors, the shul and the Sharon community for their participation and support.
Kiddush is also being co-sponsored by Friends of Adam Shain to wish him good luck in the Sharon School Committee elections, which are taking place this Tuesday May 21st! Thanks for all your dedication and good luck Adam!”
SHOUT OUT! A special Mazal Tov and Congratulations this Shabbat in honor of Rabbi Dr. David Saltzman for successfully defending his Ph.D. dissertation, and to Jodi and the kids for putting up with David. From his friends.
Celebration Kiddush to celebrate your May and June simchas is coming on May 25th! Be a sponsor here! Deadline is Tuesday, May 21st. Graduation Kiddush is separate from this and will be held on 6/15! See below for more info.
Bnei Akiva Bnei Akiva information for this Shabbat, May 118h, Parshat 'Emor' is as follows: Between Mincha and Ma’ariv 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Drop off at the Mercaz. We hope to see your children there! ~ Noam, Michal and the Madrichim
3rd session of the חוג בישול ישראלי- Israeli cooking class Wednesday evenings 7-8:15pm, weekly, for middle schoolers Our next meeting will be Wednesday 5.22 Other dates are: 5.29, 6.5, 6.12 $6 a class for 6 classes, or $20 up front RSVP to sharonbnotsherut@gmail.com
Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle with Rabbi Cheses will not be held this coming Tuesday, but will resume the following week.
Tuesday Night Torah Come join us for Tuesday Night Torah, chevrutah learning from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., each Tuesday night in the Beit Midrash.
YIOS General Membership Meeting Thursday, 5/23 The Young Israel of Sharon will hold a General Membership meeting on Thursday May 23rd at 8:10 pm (immediately after Maariv) at YI Sharon, 100 Ames Street Sharon, MA. Please mark your calendars - all members are invited to join!
The Agenda will be: > Board Elections - See the proposed slate below > Financial update > Security committee progress report > Open issues - Open to general membership for discussion
The board proposed slate (below) was developed through a combination of the desire of current board members to continue serving, those who expressed interest, and those we asked. Rabbi Cheses has reviewed and approved this slate. We are still finalizing a few positions, and will share updates when available. If you would like to get involved, we are building committees to support many of these roles - let us know!
Please note that in addition to the slate proposed by the board, members may nominate themselves for board positions and be included in the May 23 vote. Instructions for additional nominations can be found by referencing Article IV of the Revised Constitution and By-laws adopted August 30, 2015, which is on the YI web site.
Proposed slate for YI Sharon 2019 – 2020 Board Officers: President – David Greene; Vice President – Erin Statter Corresponding Secretary – Josh Rosenthal; Recording Secretary – Josh Levin Treasurer – Michael Gerber; Past President – Naomi Korn Gold
Directors:Financial Secretary – Avi Traum; Director of Chesed – Sharon Lerner; Director of Education – Ami Blaskowsky; Director of Fundraising – TBD Director of House – Zach Kogan; Director of Inclusion - Nina Weinstock; Director of Membership - Dani Halpern; Director of Programming – Rebecca Raub; Director of Publicity/Marketing – TBD; Director of Security – Ken Milgram; Director of Youth and Family – Lisa Klinger; SHAS Liason - Zach Homa
Volunteer for CSS! CSS shmira team are looking for several new candidates willing to volunteer to help keep our shul and congregants safe. All interested, please speak to Alex Liberman or Ken Milgram
Upcoming Security Drill We will be holding a security evacuation drill this spring. We will NOT be announcing the specific date. Our goal is to make sure we are prepared, and to test procedures to make any improvements. Rest assured that our security team has a protocol - during the drill please follow all instructions given by CSS team members. Group leaders will be trained prior to the drill (and will be given a short advance warning that morning) so they are prepared to usher the children to safety and (in the case of an evacuation) to meet up in a safe location with their parents.We suggest that parents speak with their children in the near future to tell them the drill is coming; most are more used to this than we are, participating in drills at school. For security reasons, please do not share that a drill is coming with anyone outside the community; we also ask in advance that you do not share details of the drill (procedures, safe spaces, etc) with anyone outside the community.
YIOS Book Club Our next YI Book Club meeting will take place Wednesday, May 22, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the home of the Lisses, 110 Ames Street, when we will be discussing The Lake on Fire by Rosellen Brown. All book club books may be purchased from Amazon through the link on the YI website, which will provide Young Israel with 10 percent 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. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there!
Lag B’Omer Celebration 5/23/19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ YI. Free Community wide bon fire with a drum circle, pita making, s’mores, and other activities. RSVP to www.yachad.org/newengland . Questions? Contact Nira Shain at shainn@ou.org, or 617.209.6799, Ext. 8
Young Israel of Sharon Upcoming Scholars-in-Residence Winter/Spring 2019 Friday-Saturday, May 24-25, 2019 - NEW DATE! Rabbi Oren Simchi, the new Israeli Shaliach at Maimonides School, will be joining us on Shabbat Parshat Shmini and will be teaching in Hebrew!
Ezra Schwartz Pavilion Groundbreaking On Sunday, June 2nd from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., please join the community for the groundbreaking of The Ezra Schwartz Pavilion, at the Ames Street Park. There will be kosher pizza for purchase from Zaydes and lots of activities for the kids.
Young Israel of Sharon Graduation Kiddush 2019 The YI graduation celebratory kiddush will take place on Shabbat morning, June 15, 2019. We would love to include your graduate's photo on a graduation display board that shabbat. Photos may be submitted using any of the following options: Upload digital photo via the online reservation form. Minimum file size 1MB. Attach digital photo to email to dena_z@hotmail.com. Minimum file size 1MB. Submit hard copy photo to Dena Zyroff (2 Summer Street). Photos may not be returned. Deadline for photos no later than Wednesday, June 5.
Each family is asked to contribute $25 towards the cost of the kiddush. Here is the link to sign up and pay for participating. If you have any questions please email Shari Katz at sk71@comcast.net or Marcia Spellman at mespellman@verizon.net.
Ma'ayan's Post Pesach Program June 3rd Dr. Avivah Zornberg 7:30 pm @ Beth-El in Newton. For more information visit www.maayan.org.
Be Generous - For FREE! Shop through the link below and help fund Young Israel of Sharon!
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 Purim is just around the corner! Let us 'dress up' our Tree of Life and place more leaves on it in honor of a special person or occasion. Each leaf is $100. Contact: mshimshak@gmail.com or 781-784-8192.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn or hot plate in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Memorial Plaques Memorial plaques are available for purchase to commemorate the memory of your loved one. Please contact Dan Shimshak at 781-784-8192 with any questions or to order.
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe Faiga Rachel bat Esther Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer Yoel ben Rut Barry Mosher Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva Sarah Rivka bat Shaina Tova Ephraim ben Esther Tova bas Chana 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
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 Rachmael ben Elke Leiba Golda bat Ettel
7th Annual Walk for Rofeh with Rofeh International Sunday, May 19, 2019 Team up with your school, office, place of worship, friends or family! Walk together to raise awareness and funds that help thousands in medical crisis. www.walk.rofehint.org; mhirsh@rofehint.org; 617.566.1900
"Generations in Israel" - AMIT New England Program AMIT New England is celebrating "Generations in Israel" on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 6:30pm at Maimonides School in Brookline. The keynote speaker will be Ariel Burger, author of "Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom". Catering by Andrew will provide a buffet supper. Admission fee is $86 per person. The "Generations in Israel" campaign is an investment in the future of Israel. AMIT is the #1 educational network in Israel, providing cutting-edge, Jewish values-based education. RSVP online www.AMITChildren.org/NewEngland, or call Robbie Pearlstein 410-484-2223.
Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park Join us on Thursday, June 13th, for 6th annual Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park. Anyone who purchases tickets for this promotion through the link below will receive a limited-edition Red Sox baseball cap with ‘Champions’ in Hebrew! Be sure to arrive early to see the Mensch on Jersey St. and to hear a Jewish Choir sing the National Anthem. Individual tickets can be purchased via the link below and for more information on group tickets of 20 or more please contact Gennifer Davidson at 617-226-6285 or via email atgdavidson@redsox.com . CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
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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 Stephanie and Moshe Kaplan and the entire Kaplan Family on the occasion of their daughters, Leah and Shaindle, becoming b'not mitzvah this weekend.
Shabbat May 11, Parshat Kedoshim 7:30 a.m. Hashkama followed by shiur with Rabbi Klapper 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 9:45 a.m. Tefillat Nashim in Beit Midrash 10:00 a.m. Groups for Kids and Tween Tefillah 7:35 p.m. Mincha followed by Shiur with Rabbi Cheses on “Rav Ahron Lichtenstein’s View of Religious Zionism in America” 8:42 p.m. Ma'ariv, Havdalah
Sunday, May 12 7:15 a.m. Shacharit 8:00 a.m. Shacharit 7:35 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv at shul
Weekday Schedule for May 13 - May 16 Shacharit: Monday & Thursday 6:00 & 6:50 a.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 6:10 & 6:50 a.m. Mincha/Ma'ariv: Monday-Thursday: 7:35 p.m. at Young Israel Friday, May 17 6:10 a.m. & 6:50 a.m. Shacharit 7:00 p.m. Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv 7:43 p.m. Candle lighting
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.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this week is sponsored by Moshe & Stephanie Kaplan in honor of the b'not mitzvah of Leah and Shaindle.
Bnei Akiva Bnei Akiva information for this Shabbat, May 11th, Parshat 'Kedoshim' is as follows: Between Mincha and Ma’ariv 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Drop off at the Mercaz. We hope to see your children there! ~ Noam, Michal and the Madrichim
Last Tefillat Nashim of the Year This Shabbat! All women and girls are invited to Tefillat Nashim on Shabbat Parshat Kedoshim, May 11th at 9:45 a.m. Join in the singing and davening while supporting those who have prepared to lead. If you want to lead, leyn, or share a d'var torah, please contact Rachel Levine at Rachel.levine2@verizon.net. Hope to see you there!
Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle with Rabbi Cheses Join us for some interactive and inspiring Torah study every Tuesday morning, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Topic: Insights into the Weekly Parsha based on Drash David, the commentary of Rabbi David Hofstater. Held at the home of Stephanie Kaplan, 9 Circle Way, Sharon. Contact Stephanie Kaplan (stephkap.sk@gmail.com) to join the group email list or to host a week of learning.
Tuesday Night Torah Come join us for Tuesday Night Torah, chevrutah learning from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., each Tuesday night in the Beit Midrash.
YIOS General Membership Meeting Thursday, 5/23 The Young Israel of Sharon will hold a General Membership meeting on Thursday May 23rd at 8:10 pm (immediately after Maariv) at YI Sharon, 100 Ames Street Sharon, MA. Please mark your calendars - all members are invited to join!
The Agenda will be: > Board Elections - See the proposed slate below > Financial update > Security committee progress report > Open issues - Open to general membership for discussion
The board proposed slate (below) was developed through a combination of the desire of current board members to continue serving, those who expressed interest, and those we asked. Rabbi Cheses has reviewed and approved this slate. We are still finalizing a few positions, and will share updates when available. If you would like to get involved, we are building committees to support many of these roles - let us know!
Please note that in addition to the slate proposed by the board, members may nominate themselves for board positions and be included in the May 23 vote. Instructions for additional nominations can be found by referencing Article IV of the Revised Constitution and By-laws adopted August 30, 2015, which is on the YI web site.
Proposed slate for YI Sharon 2019 – 2020 Board Officers: President – David Greene; Vice President – Erin Statter Corresponding Secretary – Josh Rosenthal; Recording Secretary – Josh Levin Treasurer – Michael Gerber; Past President – Naomi Korn Gold
Directors:Financial Secretary – Avi Traum; Director of Chesed – Sharon Lerner; Director of Education – Ami Blaskowsky; Director of Fundraising – TBD Director of House – Zach Kogan; Director of Inclusion - Nina Weinstock; Director of Membership - Dani Halpern; Director of Programming – Rebecca Raub; Director of Publicity/Marketing – TBD; Director of Security – Ken Milgram; Director of Youth and Family – Lisa Klinger; SHAS Liason - Zach Homa
Yom Ha’atzmut Community Event 5/9/19, 5:30-7:00 p.m. @ YI. Daglanut, Art Project (elementary ages), Chidon HaTanach/Tanach competition (middle and high school) and a free Israeli style Dinner for all.
Will You Be My Neighbor Event Third Annual "Will You be My Neighbor" info session for families considering a move to Sharon. Hosted by the Chai Center in Brookline, Sunday, May 12th with Chinese Dinner. Please help us spread to word! Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1012945805571099/
Upcoming Security Drill We will be holding a security drill this spring. We will NOT be announcing the specific date. Our goal is to make sure we are prepared, and to test procedures to make any improvements. Rest assured that our security team has a protocol - during the drill please follow all instructions given by CSS team members. Group leaders will be trained prior to the drill (and will be given a short advance warning that morning) so they are prepared to usher the children to safety and (in the case of an evacuation) to meet up in a safe location with their parents.We suggest that parents speak with their children in the near future to tell them the drill is coming; most are more used to this than we are, participating in drills at school. For security reasons, please do not share that a drill is coming with anyone outside the community; we also ask in advance that you do not share details of the drill (procedures, safe spaces, etc) with anyone outside the community.
Learn about Striar Hebrew Academy: Present and Future Hear inspirational words by Rabbi Marc Baker of CJP, Rabbi Noah Cheses, and SHAS's incoming Head of School Rabbi Soffer. Learn more about those that make SHAS a special place.Get to know the Board of Trustees. Understand updated trends in enrollment and finances. We look forward to partnering with you and planning for our future! Please join us for an informational session, Tuesday Night, May 14th at 7:45pm at Striar Hebrew Academy, 100 Ames Street, Sharon. OPEN TO ALL!
Join Us for Shabbat Meals at YI for the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament! Only a few seats left! The 3rd annual Maimonides Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament ( ESMBT) May 16-19! The ESMBT was created in memory and in honor of Ezra, in order to celebrate his life and his passion for friends, fun and baseball. We look forward to having as many people participate in the Tournament. We are planning another beautiful and inspiring weekend of competitive baseball and a special shabbaton where we can remember Ezra together. Please visit the ESMBT website and read more about Ezra and see more pictures from ESMBT 2017 and 2018. Game and weekend schedule are posted on the schedule page. We would appreciate if you would consider making a donation to the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament. There is a Paypal/ credit card link on the sponsor page of the website. Shabbat Dinner 5/17 at the Shul; Shabbat Lunch 5/18 at the Shul; and Sunday BBQ 5/19 at the Schwartz's. Sign Up Here for Meals
YIOS Book Club Our next YI Book Club meeting will take place Wednesday, May 22, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the home of the Lisses, 110 Ames Street, when we will be discussing The Lake on Fire by Rosellen Brown. All book club books may be purchased from Amazon through the link on the YI website, which will provide Young Israel with 10 percent 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. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there!
Lag B’Omer Celebration 5/23/19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ YI. Free Community wide bon fire with a drum circle, pita making, s’mores, and other activities. RSVP to www.yachad.org/newengland . Questions? Contact Nira Shain at shainn@ou.org, or 617.209.6799, Ext. 8
Young Israel of Sharon Upcoming Scholars-in-Residence Winter/Spring 2019 Friday-Saturday, May 24-25, 2019 - NEW DATE! Rabbi Oren Simchi, the new Israeli Shaliach at Maimonides School, will be joining us on Shabbat Parshat Shmini and will be teaching in Hebrew!
Ma'ayan's Post Pesach Program June 3rd Dr. Avivah Zornberg 7:30 pm @ Beth-El in Newton. For more information visit www.maayan.org.
Be Generous - For FREE! Shop through the link below and help fund Young Israel of Sharon!
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 Purim is just around the corner! Let us 'dress up' our Tree of Life and place more leaves on it in honor of a special person or occasion. Each leaf is $100. Contact: mshimshak@gmail.com or 781-784-8192.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn or hot plate in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Memorial Plaques Memorial plaques are available for purchase to commemorate the memory of your loved one. Please contact Dan Shimshak at 781-784-8192 with any questions or to order.
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe Faiga Rachel bat Esther Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer Yoel ben Rut Barry Mosher Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva Sarah Rivka bat Shaina Tova Ephraim ben Esther Tova bas Chana 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
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 Rachmael ben Elke Leiba Golda bat Ettel
7th Annual Walk for Rofeh with Rofeh International Sunday, May 19, 2019 Team up with your school, office, place of worship, friends or family! Walk together to raise awareness and funds that help thousands in medical crisis. www.walk.rofehint.org; mhirsh@rofehint.org; 617.566.1900
"Generations in Israel" - AMIT New England Program AMIT New England is celebrating "Generations in Israel" on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 6:30pm at Maimonides School in Brookline. The keynote speaker will be Ariel Burger, author of "Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom". Catering by Andrew will provide a buffet supper. Admission fee is $86 per person. The "Generations in Israel" campaign is an investment in the future of Israel. AMIT is the #1 educational network in Israel, providing cutting-edge, Jewish values-based education. RSVP online www.AMITChildren.org/NewEngland, or call Robbie Pearlstein 410-484-2223.
Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park Join us on Thursday, June 13th, for 6th annual Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park. Anyone who purchases tickets for this promotion through the link below will receive a limited-edition Red Sox baseball cap with ‘Champions’ in Hebrew! Be sure to arrive early to see the Mensch on Jersey St. and to hear a Jewish Choir sing the National Anthem. Individual tickets can be purchased via the link below and for more information on group tickets of 20 or more please contact Gennifer Davidson at 617-226-6285 or via email atgdavidson@redsox.com . CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
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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 Ari and Ruth Schwartz on Avi becoming a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat!
CONDOLENCES Deepest condolences to Lena Rotfeld and Daniel Nuriyev on the passing of her mother Nora Rotfeld, Chana bat Binyamin z'l, beloved wife of Sergey Rotfeld, and beloved grandmother of Tomer and Michal Nuriyev.
Shiva will be held at the Rotfeld-Nuriyev residence, 69 Pleasant Street. Sharon, MA. Visiting hours are open. Minyanim at the shiva house will be as follows during the hours of 10-1 and 4-6: May the Rotfeld and Nuriyev families be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
Friday, May 3 6:10 a.m. Shacharit at shul 6:50 a.m. Shacharit at shiva house (69 Pleasant St) 7:00 p.m. Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv 7:28 p.m. Candle lighting 8:30 p.m. Oneg Shabbat at the Vogel's
Shabbat May 4- Parshat Acharei Mot 7:30 a.m. Hashkama followed by shiur with Rabbi Saltzman on: לַעֲזָאזֵל - Scapegoat, Joseph’s Coat, Satan Antidote 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 10:00 a.m. Groups for Kids and Tween Tefillah 5:30 p.m. Bnei Akiva 7:28 p.m. Mincha followed by Shiur with Rabbi Rackover, The Spiritual Journey from Pesach to Shavuot: Medieval Martyrs, Contemporary Mourning and Timeless Journey. 8:33 p.m. Ma'ariv, Havdalah
Sunday, May 5 (Rosh Chodesh) 7:15 a.m. Shacharit at Shiva House (69 Pleasant St.) 8:00 a.m. Shacharit at shul 7:28 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv at shul
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.
Oneg Shabbat! All are invited to an Oneg Shabbat at Josh & Tamar Vogel's home, 19 Pine Road, Sharon, this Shabbat from 8:30-10 p.m. in honor of the birth of their son, Yaakov Chaim.
KIDDUSH Kiddush this week is sponsored by Ari and Ruth Schwartz in honor of Avi becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Bnei Akiva Bnei Akiva information for this Shabbat, April 6th, Parshat 'Achrei Mot' is as follows: Between Mincha and Ma’ariv 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Drop off at the Mercaz. We hope to see your children there! ~ Noam, Michal and the Madrichim
Last Tefillat Nashim of the Year! All women and girls are invited to Tefillat Nashim on Shabbat Parshat Kedoshim, May 11th at 9:45 a.m. Join in the singing and davening while supporting those who have prepared to lead. If you want to lead, leyn, or share a d'var torah, please contact Rachel Levine at Rachel.levine2@verizon.net. Hope to see you there!
FREE Items for You!
Reflective Belts The OU has generously provided our synagogue with reflective belts that may be worn while walking to and from shul. Please take what you need for your family. They are located just inside Sandy's office on the left.
Koren Haggadot There are Koren Haggadot available for purchase at $5/each. Please email Sandy (sandy@yisharon.org) if you are interested.
Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle with Rabbi Cheses Join us for some interactive and inspiring Torah study every Tuesday morning, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Topic: Insights into the Weekly Parsha based on Drash David, the commentary of Rabbi David Hofstater. Held at the home of Stephanie Kaplan, 9 Circle Way, Sharon. Contact Stephanie Kaplan (stephkap.sk@gmail.com) to join the group email list or to host a week of learning.
Tuesday Night Torah Come join us for Tuesday Night Torah, chevrutah learning from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., each Tuesday night in the Beit Midrash.
YIOS General Membership Meeting Thursday, 5/23 The Young Israel of Sharon will hold a General Membership meeting on Thursday May 23rd at 8:10 pm (immediately after Maariv) at YI Sharon, 100 Ames Street Sharon, MA. Please mark your calendars - all members are invited to join!
The Agenda will be: > Board Elections - See the proposed slate below; > Financial update; > Open issues - Open to general membership for discussion
The board proposed slate (below) was developed through a combination of the desire of current board members to continue serving, those who expressed interest, and those we asked. Rabbi Cheses has reviewed and approved this slate. We are still finalizing a few positions, and will share updates when available. If you would like to get involved, we are building committees to support many of these roles - let us know!
Please note that in addition to the slate proposed by the board, members may nominate themselves for board positions and be included in the May 23 vote. Instructions for additional nominations can be found by referencing Article IV of the Revised Constitution and By-laws adopted August 30, 2015, which is on the YI web site.
Proposed slate for YI Sharon 2019 – 2020 Board Officers: President – David Greene; Vice President – Erin Statter Corresponding Secretary – Josh Rosenthal; Recording Secretary – Josh Levin Treasurer – Michael Gerber; Past President – Naomi Korn Gold
Directors:Financial Secretary – Avi Traum; Director of Chesed – Sharon Lerner; Director of Education – Ami Blaskowsky; Director of Fundraising – TBD Director of House – Zach Kogan; Director of Inclusion - Nina Weinstock; Director of Membership - Dani Halpern; Director of Programming – Rebecca Raub; Director of Publicity/Marketing – TBD; Director of Security – Ken Milgram; Director of Youth and Family – Lisa Klinger; SHAS Liason - TBD
Yom HaShoah Book talk: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom A Book Talk with Rabbi Ariel Burger. 5/7/19, 8:00-9:00 p.m. @ YI
Yom Hazikaron Community Event 5/8/19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. @ YI. Tekes Ma’avar (transition ceremony) followed by Mincha and musical Ma’ariv/Tefillah Chagigit from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Intended for adults and kids grade 3 and above
Yom Ha’atzmut Community Event 5/9/19, 5:30-7:00 p.m. @ YI. Daglanut, Art Project (elementary ages), Chidon HaTanach/Tanach competition (middle and high school) and a free Israeli style Dinner for all.
Will You Be My Neighbor Event Third Annual "Will You be My Neighbor" info session for families considering a move to Sharon. Hosted by the Chai Center in Brookline, Sunday May 12th with Chinese Dinner. Please help us spread to word! Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1012945805571099/
Learn about Striar Hebrew Academy: Present and Future Hear inspirational words by Rabbi Marc Baker of CJP, Rabbi Noah Cheses, and SHAS's incoming Head of School Rabbi Soffer. Learn more about those that make SHAS a special place.Get to know the Board of Trustees. Understand updated trends in enrollment and finances. We look forward to partnering with you and planning for our future!
Please join us for an informational session, Tuesday Night, May 14th at 7:45pm at Striar Hebrew Academy, 100 Ames Street, Sharon. OPEN TO ALL!
Join Us for Shabbat Meals at YI for the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament! Only a few seats left! The 3rd annual Maimonides Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament ( ESMBT) May 16-19! The ESMBT was created in memory and in honor of Ezra, in order to celebrate his life and his passion for friends, fun and baseball. We look forward to having as many people participate in the Tournament. We are planning another beautiful and inspiring weekend of competitive baseball and a special shabbaton where we can remember Ezra together. Please visit the ESMBT website and read more about Ezra and see more pictures from ESMBT 2017 and 2018. Game and weekend schedule are posted on the schedule page. We would appreciate if you would consider making a donation to the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament. There is a Paypal/ credit card link on the sponsor page of the website. Shabbat Dinner 5/17 at the Shul; Shabbat Lunch 5/18 at the Shul; and Sunday BBQ 5/19 at the Schwartz's. Sign Up Here for Meals
YIOS Book Club Our next YI Book Club meeting will take place Wednesday, May 22, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the home of the Lisses, 110 Ames Street, when we will be discussing The Lake on Fire by Rosellen Brown. All book club books may be purchased from Amazon through the link on the YI website, which will provide Young Israel with 10 percent 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. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there!
Lag B’Omer Celebration 5/23/19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ YI. Free Community wide bon fire with a drum circle, pita making, s’mores, and other activities. RSVP to www.yachad.org/newengland . Questions? Contact Nira Shain at shainn@ou.org, or 617.209.6799, Ext. 8
Young Israel of Sharon Upcoming Scholars-in-Residence Winter/Spring 2019 Friday-Saturday, May 24-25, 2019 - NEW DATE! Rabbi Oren Simchi, the new Israeli Shaliach at Maimonides School, will be joining us on Shabbat Parshat Shmini and will be teaching in Hebrew!
Parent Workshop with Child Behaviorist Jeanine K. Fitzgerald Thursday, May 2, 7:45-9:30pm at SHAS in the Mercaz Differentiating Between Bullying and Peer Conflict: Strategies to Build Resilience The evening will focus on children's emotional intelligence, differentiating between bullying and peer conflict and strategies to build resilience and how to support your child at home For parents with children of all ages.
Ma'ayan's Post Pesach Program June 3rd Dr. Avivah Zornberg 7:30 pm @ Beth-El in Newton. For more information visit www.maayan.org.
AIPAC New England Leadership Dinner Sunday, May 5, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston $300/person; $200 for Club Members; Advanced Registration Required Business Attire ~ Dietary Laws Observed Register at events.aipac.org/nedinner
Be Generous - For FREE! Shop through the link below and help fund Young Israel of Sharon!
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 Purim is just around the corner! Let us 'dress up' our Tree of Life and place more leaves on it in honor of a special person or occasion. Each leaf is $100. Contact: mshimshak@gmail.com or 781-784-8192.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn or hot plate in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Memorial Plaques Memorial plaques are available for purchase to commemorate the memory of your loved one. Please contact Dan Shimshak at 781-784-8192 with any questions or to order.
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe Faiga Rachel bat Esther Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer Yoel ben Rut Barry Mosher Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva Sarah Rivka bat Shaina Tova Ephraim ben Esther Tova bas Chana 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
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 Rachmael ben Elke Leiba Golda bat Ettel
7th Annual Walk for Rofeh with Rofeh International Sunday, May 19, 2019 Team up with your school, office, place of worship, friends or family! Walk together to raise awareness and funds that help thousands in medical crisis. www.walk.rofehint.org; mhirsh@rofehint.org; 617.566.1900
Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park Join us on Thursday, June 13th, for 6th annual Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park. Anyone who purchases tickets for this promotion through the link below will receive a limited-edition Red Sox baseball cap with ‘Champions’ in Hebrew! Be sure to arrive early to see the Mensch on Jersey St. and to hear a Jewish Choir sing the National Anthem. Individual tickets can be purchased via the link below and for more information on group tickets of 20 or more please contact Gennifer Davidson at 617-226-6285 or via email atgdavidson@redsox.com . CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
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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.
Friday April 26- Shevi’i Shel Pesach 7:30 a.m. Hashkama 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 5:50 p.m. Mincha (before plag) 6:11 p.m. Plag Mincha, candles should be lit before this time for those families taking in Shabbat early 6:11 p.m. Truncated Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv 7:20 p.m. Candles should be lit before this time for families accepting Shabbat at regular time.
Shabbat April 27 – Acharon Shel Pesach 7:30 a.m. Hashkama 8:45 a.m. Shacharit (with Shir HaShirim) 10:30 a.m. Yizkor 7:20 p.m. Mincha, Shiur with Josh Vogel 8:24 p.m. Ma'ariv, Havdalah 8:51 p.m. Hametz may be eaten after this time.
9:30 p.m. Hametz that was sold will have been acquired by this time, iy”H
NOTE: All major grocery stores are non-Jewish owned and Chametz may be bought immediately after the close of Pesach.
Sunday, April 28 7:15 a.m. & 8:00 a.m. Shacharit 7:20 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv at shul
GROUPS Over Pesach, there will be groups for toddlers in the front class room and tween tefillah in the back modulars, both starting at 10am.
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.
KIDDUSH will resume after Pesach.
Bnei Akiva will resume after Pesach.
FREE Items for You!
Reflective Belts The OU has generously provided our synagogue with reflective belts that may be worn while walking to and from shul. Please take what you need for your family. They are located just inside Sandy's office on the left.
Koren Haggadot There are Koren Haggadot available for purchase at $5/each. Please email Sandy (sandy@yisharon.org) if you are interested.
Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle with Rabbi Cheses Join us for some interactive and inspiring Torah study every Tuesday morning, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Topic: Insights into the Weekly Parsha based on Drash David, the commentary of Rabbi David Hofstater. Held at the home of Stephanie Kaplan, 9 Circle Way, Sharon. Contact Stephanie Kaplan (stephkap.sk@gmail.com) to join the group email list or to host a week of learning.
Tuesday Night Torah Come join us for Tuesday Night Torah, chevrutah learning and yummy snacks, from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., each Tuesday night in the Beit Midrash.
Last Tefillat Nashim of the Year! All women and girls are invited to Tefillat Nashim on Shabbat Parshat Kedoshim, May 11th at 9:45 a.m. Join in the singing and davening while supporting those who have prepared to lead. If you want to lead, leyn, or share a d'var torah, please contact Rachel Levine at Rachel.levine2@verizon.net. Hope to see you there!
Join Us for Shabbat Meals at YI for the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament! Only a few seats left! The 3rd annual Maimonides Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament ( ESMBT) May 16-19! The ESMBT was created in memory and in honor of Ezra, in order to celebrate his life and his passion for friends, fun and baseball. We look forward to having as many people participate in the Tournament. We are planning another beautiful and inspiring weekend of competitive baseball and a special shabbaton where we can remember Ezra together. Please visit the ESMBT website and read more about Ezra and see more pictures from ESMBT 2017 and 2018. Game and weekend schedule are posted on the schedule page. We would appreciate if you would consider making a donation to the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament. There is a Paypal/ credit card link on the sponsor page of the website. Shabbat Dinner 5/17 at the Shul; Shabbat Lunch 5/18 at the Shul; and Sunday BBQ 5/19 at the Schwartz's. Sign Up Here for Meals - Deadline 4/30/19
YIOS General Membership Meeting Thursday, 5/23 The Young Israel of Sharon will hold a General Membership meeting on Thursday May 23rd at 8:10 pm (immediately after Maariv) at YI Sharon, 100 Ames Street Sharon, MA. Please mark your calendars - all members are invited to join!
The Agenda will be: > Board Elections - See the proposed slate below; > Financial update; > Open issues - Open to general membership for discussion
The board proposed slate (below) was developed through a combination of the desire of current board members to continue serving, those who expressed interest, and those we asked. Rabbi Cheses has reviewed and approved this slate. We are still finalizing a few positions, and will share updates when available. If you would like to get involved, we are building committees to support many of these roles - let us know!
Please note that in addition to the slate proposed by the board, members may nominate themselves for board positions and be included in the May 23 vote. Instructions for additional nominations can be found by referencing Article IV of the Revised Constitution and By-laws adopted August 30, 2015, which is on the YI web site.
Proposed slate for YI Sharon 2019 – 2020 Board Officers: President – David Greene; Vice President – Erin Statter Corresponding Secretary – Josh Rosenthal; Recording Secretary – Josh Levin Treasurer – Michael Gerber; Past President – Naomi Korn Gold
Directors:Financial Secretary – Avi Traum; Director of Chesed – Sharon Lerner; Director of Education – Ami Blaskowsky; Director of Fundraising – TBD Director of House – Zach Kogan; Director of Inclusion - TBD; Director of Membership - Dani Halpern; Director of Programming – Rebecca Raub; Director of Publicity/Marketing – TBD; Director of Security – Ken Milgram; Director of Youth and Family – Lisa Klinger; SHAS Liason - TBD
Yom HaShoah Community Events Next Thursday is Yom HaShoah and we are participating in the South Shore Jewish Community Memorial on Wednesday night at Temple Sinai at 7 PM. As part of that gathering, each shul will read a list of family members killed in the Holocaust. If you have family members who were killed and you would like their names read, PLEASE EMAIL RABBI CHESES RIGHT AWAY WITH THE NAMES (rabbi@yisharon.org). May these names serve as a blessing.
Yom HaShoah v'HaG'vurah - Remembering the Holocaust and the Bravery 5/1/19, 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St, Sharon, MA. Special service will include candle-lighting, reading of the names, and testimonies from survivors. This is a free event and open to the entire community. Yom HaShoah Book talk: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom A Book Talk with Rabbi Ariel Burger. 5/7/19, 8:00-9:00 p.m. @ YI
Yom Hazikaron Community Event 5/8/19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. @ YI. Tekes Ma’avar (transition ceremony) followed by Mincha and musical Ma’ariv/Tefillah Chagigit from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Intended for adults and kids grade 3 and above
Yom Ha’atzmut Community Event 5/9/19, 5:30-7:00 p.m. @ YI. Daglanut, Art Project (elementary ages), Chidon HaTanach/Tanach competition (middle and high school) and a free Israeli style Dinner for all.
YIOS Book Club Our next YI Book Club meeting will take place Wednesday, May 22, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the home of the Lisses, 110 Ames Street, when we will be discussing The Lake on Fire by Rosellen Brown. All book club books may be purchased from Amazon through the link on the YI website, which will provide Young Israel with 10 percent 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. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there!
Lag B’Omer Celebration 5/23/19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ YI. Free Community wide bon fire with a drum circle, pita making, s’mores, and other activities.
Young Israel of Sharon Upcoming Scholars-in-Residence Winter/Spring 2019 Friday-Saturday, May 24-25, 2019 - NEW DATE! Rabbi Oren Simchi, the new Israeli Shaliach at Maimonides School, will be joining us on Shabbat Parshat Shmini and will be teaching in Hebrew!
Ma'ayan's Post Pesach Program Ma'ayan's post-Pesach program 2 exciting 5 week long classes for women. Starting Monday, April 29 @ 7:30 pm an online class with Karyn Spero "Lenses, Framework and Insight in Pirkei Avot". Tuesday, April 30 @ 8 pm @ Shaarei Tefillah in Newton: Yoetzet Halacha Sarah Cheses teaching a class on Medical Ethics. June 3rd Dr. Avivah Zornberg 7:30 pm @ Beth-El in Newton. For more information visit www.maayan.org.
AIPAC New England Leadership Dinner Sunday, May 5, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston $300/person; $200 for Club Members; Advanced Registration Required Business Attire ~ Dietary Laws Observed Register at events.aipac.org/nedinner
Be Generous - For FREE! Shop through the link below and help fund Young Israel of Sharon!
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 Purim is just around the corner! Let us 'dress up' our Tree of Life and place more leaves on it in honor of a special person or occasion. Each leaf is $100. Contact: mshimshak@gmail.com or 781-784-8192.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn or hot plate in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Memorial Plaques Memorial plaques are available for purchase to commemorate the memory of your loved one. Please contact Dan Shimshak at 781-784-8192 with any questions or to order.
Kaila bat Gitel v'Moshe Faiga Rachel bat Esther Rachmeil Schlomo ben Meyer Yoel ben Rut Barry Mosher Aaron Yankel ben Rosa Riva Sarah Rivka bat Shaina Tova Ephraim ben Esther Tova bas Chana 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
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 Rachmael ben Elke Leiba Golda bat Ettel
7th Annual Walk for Rofeh with Rofeh International Sunday, May 19, 2019 Team up with your school, office, place of worship, friends or family! Walk together to raise awareness and funds that help thousands in medical crisis. www.walk.rofehint.org; mhirsh@rofehint.org; 617.566.1900
Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park Join us on Thursday, June 13th, for 6th annual Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park. Anyone who purchases tickets for this promotion through the link below will receive a limited-edition Red Sox baseball cap with ‘Champions’ in Hebrew! Be sure to arrive early to see the Mensch on Jersey St. and to hear a Jewish Choir sing the National Anthem. Individual tickets can be purchased via the link below and for more information on group tickets of 20 or more please contact Gennifer Davidson at 617-226-6285 or via email atgdavidson@redsox.com . CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
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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 Tamar & Josh Vogel on the birth of a baby boy. Excited older siblings are Simcha and Temima. Thrilled grandparents are Alan & Cheryl Vogel and Yuhudith Grun. We also think about Jacob Grun z'l at this time. The bris will be in Newton on Pesach. May Tamar and Josh merit to raise this little light to Torah, Chupah and Ma'asim Tovim.
Friday April 19- Erev Pesach 5:45 a.m. Shacharit followed by Siyum by Mitch Klausner and Avi Traum for Bechorim 6:50 a.m. - Shacharit followed by Siyum by Josh Vogel for Bechorim 10:05 a.m. - FINISH EATING HAMETZ BY THIS TIME (according to the Magen Avraham) 11:25 a.m. -- DISPOSE OF AND NULLIFY ALL HAMETZ BY THIS TIME, using the daytime Nullification Formula found in most Siddurim
Pesach 7:12 p.m. - Candle Lighting, Mincha, Ma'ariv 8:14 p.m. - Begin the Seder after this time 12:43 a.m. - Eat Afikoman preferably by this time.
Shabbat April 20 – First Day of Pesach 9:00 a.m. - Shacharit 7:12 p.m. - Mincha, Insights into Hagaddah with Returnees from Israel Study 8:15 p.m. - Ma'ariv, Sefirat Ha-Omer, Candle Lighting After this time, Second Seder 12:43 a.m. - Eat Afikoman preferably by this time
Sunday April 21 – Second Day of Pesach 9:00 a.m. - Shacharit 7:12 p.m. - Mincha, Shiur with Rabbi Cheses on Buying Fresh Fish at Non-Kosher Establishment on Pesach and Beyond 8:17 p.m. - Ma'ariv, Sefirat Ha-Omer
Friday April 26- Shevi’i Shel Pesach 7:30 a.m. Hashkama 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 5:50 p.m. Mincha (before plag) 6:12 p.m. Plag Mincha, candles should be lit before this time for those families taking in Shabbat early 6:12 p.m. Truncated Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv 7:20 p.m. Candles should be lit before this time for families accepting Shabbat at regular time.
Shabbat April 27 – Acharon Shel Pesach 7:30 a.m. Hashkama 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 10:30 a.m. Yizkor 7:20 p.m. Mincha, Shiur with Josh Vogel 8:24 p.m. Ma'ariv, Havdalah 8:51 p.m. Hametz may be eaten after this time. 9:30 p.m. Hametz that was sold will have been acquired by this time, iy”H.
NOTE: All major grocery stores are non-Jewish owned and Chametz may be bought immediately after the close of Pesach
GROUPS Over Pesach, there will be groups for toddlers in the front class room and tween tefillah in the back modulars, both starting at 10am.
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.
KIDDUSH will resume after Pesach.
Bnei Akiva will resume after Pesach.
Looking for Fire Watch Volunteers! Especially 7-9 AM this Friday! We need eyes in charge of the fire out back for the burning of the chametz on Friday morning, April 19th, from 7 -10 a.m. If you can help, please email Sandy at sandy@yisharon.org with the times you are available.
Pesach Prep Please clean out your cubbies and the tops of the cubbies. Remove all food and chametz, and make sure there aren't any crumbs in them. The kitchen is cleaned and locked for Pesach.
KVH Pesach Info The KVH has updated their website with latest general and local Pesach information. There is a comprehensive KFP dairy list including many items which can be found at local markets. As in the past, Fresh Box Farms has a full line of leafy greens which require no washing or checking including romaine which many Poskim have approved for Maror.
Pesach Dumpster The Pesach Dumpster is being picked up Friday, April 19th at noon and is a service that YI provides so that you may dispose of your remaining chametz AFTER your last trash pickup. It will be located behind the kitchen, back by our other dumpsters. Only include chometz and not general garbage. Also, do not put trash overflowing the normal dumpster or next to the dumpster, or ANYTHING in the recycling container. This is a service YI provides, but we are charged by weight. If people use it as a spring cleaning and dump their household garbage, we incur additional costs.
Pesach Sedarim Hosting In the tradition of my chesed mentor, Cookie Gebler, z'l, the Chessed Committee of Young Israel has traditionally made sure that everyone in our shul has a place to be for a Pesach Seder. If you would like to be hosted or are willing to host a member of our community please let Cyna Reisman know at cynareisman@gmail.com. We are here to help.
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The OU Passover Guides have arrived and are in Sandy's office for you to take.
Reflective Belts The OU has generously provided our synagogue with reflective belts that may be worn while walking to and from shul. Please take what you need for your family. They are located just outside of Sandy's office under the fire extinquisher.
Koren Haggadot The Koren Haggadot have arrived! NCYI has provided 1 haggadah per shul family. Please take one from Sandy's office. They are in the boxes located to the left of the exit door. There are a few available for purchase at $5/each. Please email Sandy (sandy@yisharon.org) if you are interested.
Women's Tuesday Morning Torah Circle with Rabbi Cheses and Tuesday Night Torah will resume after Pesach.
Last Tefillat Nashim of the Year! All women and girls are invited to Tefillat Nashim on Shabbat Parshat Kedoshim, May 11th at 9:45 a.m. Join in the singing and davening while supporting those who have prepared to lead. If you want to lead, leyn, or share a d'var torah, please contact Rachel Levine at Rachel.levine2@verizon.net. Hope to see you there!
Join Us for Shabbat Meals at YI for the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament! Only a few seats left! The 3rd annual Maimonides Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament ( ESMBT) May 16-19! The ESMBT was created in memory and in honor of Ezra, in order to celebrate his life and his passion for friends, fun and baseball. We look forward to having as many people participate in the Tournament. We are planning another beautiful and inspiring weekend of competitive baseball and a special shabbaton where we can remember Ezra together. Please visit the ESMBT website and read more about Ezra and see more pictures from ESMBT 2017 and 2018. Game and weekend schedule are posted on the schedule page. We would appreciate if you would consider making a donation to the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Tournament. There is a Paypal/ credit card link on the sponsor page of the website. Shabbat Dinner 5/17 at the Shul; Shabbat Lunch 5/18 at the Shul; and Sunday BBQ 5/19 at the Schwartz's. Sign Up Here for Meals - Deadline 4/18/19
Young Israel of Sharon Upcoming Scholars-in-Residence Winter/Spring 2019 Friday-Saturday, May 24-25, 2019 - NEW DATE! Rabbi Oren Simchi, the new Israeli Shaliach at Maimonides School, will be joining us on Shabbat Parshat Shmini and will be teaching in Hebrew!
YIOS Book Club Our next YI Book Club meeting will take place Wednesday, May 22, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the home of the Lisses, 110 Ames Street, when we will be discussing The Lake on Fire by Rosellen Brown. All book club books may be purchased from Amazon through the link on the YI website, which will provide Young Israel with 10 percent 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. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there!
Community Wide Yom HaShoah Service Yom HaShoah v'HaG'vurah - The Day of Remembering the Holocaust and the Bravery Wednesday, May 1st, 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St, Sharon, MA. Special service will include candlelighting, reading of the names, and testimonies from survivors. This is a free event and open to the entire community. Sponsored by: Adath Sharon Sisterhood, Ahavath Torah, B'Nai Tikvah, Temple Beth David of the South Shore, Temple Beth EMunah, Temple Chayai Shalom, Temple Israel, Temple Sinai, and Young Israel of Sharon. For more information, contact Dina Rosenbaum at d.rosenbaum@comcast.net
AIPAC New England Leadership Dinner Sunday, May 5, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston $300/person; $200 for Club Members; Advanced Registration Required Business Attire ~ Dietary Laws Observed Register at events.aipac.org/nedinner
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Donation Card Update Should you wish to send a donation card in memory of, or in honor of someone, please email Suellen Beiser at cards@yisharon.org.
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 Purim is just around the corner! Let us 'dress up' our Tree of Life and place more leaves on it in honor of a special person or occasion. Each leaf is $100. Contact: mshimshak@gmail.com or 781-784-8192.
Hot Water Urns/Hot Plates 40-cup hot water urns--$100 20x24" electric hot plates--$120 Checks payable to Young Israel of Sharon. Please put urn or hot plate in the memo! Contact: Amy Fistel at 781-784-0085.
Memorial Plaques Memorial plaques are available for purchase to commemorate the memory of your loved one. Please contact Dan Shimshak at 781-784-8192 with any questions or to order.
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7th Annual Walk for Rofeh with Rofeh International Sunday, May 19, 2019 Team up with your school, office, place of worship, friends or family! Walk together to raise awareness and funds that help thousands in medical crisis. www.walk.rofehint.org; mhirsh@rofehint.org; 617.566.1900
Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park Join us on Thursday, June 13th, for 6th annual Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park. Anyone who purchases tickets for this promotion through the link below will receive a limited-edition Red Sox baseball cap with ‘Champions’ in Hebrew! Be sure to arrive early to see the Mensch on Jersey St. and to hear a Jewish Choir sing the National Anthem. Individual tickets can be purchased via the link below and for more information on group tickets of 20 or more please contact Gennifer Davidson at 617-226-6285 or via email atgdavidson@redsox.com . CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
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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.
