Weekly announcements

Announcements are sent via email only on Thursdays.
Event reminders are sent via Whatsapp each Monday @ Noon.
Past Announcements are available to view at any time HERE.

Table of Contents
1. Mazal Tovs & Condolences
2. Schedule & Kiddush Sponsorship
3. Shul Announcements
    a.  YIOS Adult Chanukah Party
    b. Girls Chanukah Party Grades 6-10
    c. Chill Zone for Girls - does not meet this Monday, 12/6
    d. Heritage Judaica
    e. Social Action Committee - Afghan Family Donation Request
4. Community Announcements
    a. SHAS Honorees and Ad Journal
5. Donations Received Week of 11/25 - 12/1/21

~ Mazal Tov on the news of a baby girl born to Adi and Zack Sax! Proud older sisters are Miri and Noa. Mazal Tov to the entire extended family. 

~ Mazal Tov on the news of a baby boy born to Rena and Yoni Levy. Thrilled big brothers are Jeremy and Ben.  All are invited to a shalom zachor on Friday night at 7PM at the Levy residence (62 Ashcroft Rd.).

~ Deepest condolences on the passing of Tovah Elka bat Rivka v’Dovid z'l, beloved wife of Joe Charney and beloved sister of Harry Weinstein.
May Harry be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim. 

~ Deepest condolences on the passing of Yehoshua ben Yakov Tzvi, Joshua ("Puffy) Mael.
May the Mael Family be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.

~ Deepest condolences to Holly Kilim on the loss of her grandmother, Julia bat Sara.
Holly may be reached at:  hkilim@hotmail.com 
May the Kilim/Broniatowski Family be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.

Minyan Schedule 
~ Please remember to bring your own face masks!
~ You may pick up a reflector belt from Sandy's office (in the big box) to use on Friday nights walking home from shul. Please only take 1 per person. 

Thursday, December 2 - Chanukah #4
3:55 PM Mincha/Maariv 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv (in the sanctuary) 

Friday, December 3 - Chanukah #5
6:30 AM Shacharit   
3:55 PM Candle Lighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma’ariv 

Shabbat, December 4, Parshat Miketz - Rosh Chodesh Tevet, Chanukah #6 
7:25 AM Shacharit #1 (note earlier time) In Main Sanctuary, followed by a shiur with Rabbi Saltzman: From חֲלוֹם (chalom) to שָׁלוֹם (shalom)
9:16 AM Sof Zman Kriyat Shema
9:20 AM Shacharit #2 (note later time) In Main Sanctuary  
10:15 AM Shabbat Groups for Children
10:30 AM Tot Shabbat in the Social Hall 
3:55 PM Mincha followed by Shiur with Rabbi Cheses on “The Final Verse of Maoz Tzur” 
4:59 PM Ma’ariv 
8:30 PM Adult Chanukah Party 

Sunday, December 5 - Rosh Chodesh Tevet, Chanukah #7 
7:15 AM Shacharit #1 
8:15 AM Shacharit #2 
3:55 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv 

Monday, December 6 - Chanukah #8
6:45 AM Shacharit 
3:55 PM Mincha/Maariv 
8:00 PM Some of the Greatest Hits of the Talmud with Mrs. Deborah Klapper CLICK HERE (P:100ames)
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in Main Sanctuary 

Tuesday, December 7
6:45 AM Shacharit 
9:30-10:15 AM The Haftarah Link with Rabbi Cheses on Zoom: CLICK HERE (P: 100ames)
3:55 PM Mincha/Maariv
7:30 PM Advanced Gemara with Rabbi Klapper (in Beit Midrash) 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Main Sanctuary  

Wednesday, December 8
6:45 AM Shacharit 
3:55 PM Mincha/Maariv 
No class with Rabbi Cheses this week 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Main Sanctuary 

Thursday, December 9
6:45 AM Shacharit 
3:55 PM Mincha/Maariv 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Main Sanctuary 

KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
~ Kiddush this week is sponsored by the shul.

YIOS Adult Hanukkah Party
When: Saturday Night December 4th (7th Night of Hanukkah)
Time: 8:30pm ~ Where: Virtually (Zoom link to follow) ~ Cost: $5/person 
Join us for a virtual trivia night, Mystery Maccabee, prizes & Hanukkah themed gift bag.

Please note that Chill Zone is NOT meeting on Monday, 12/6!

Heritage Judaica
Announcing the start of Heritage Judaica - Boston chapter, a free clearinghouse for surplus Judaica. Other chapters are located in the Twin Cities, Chicago, Miami and Israel.
The purpose of this group is to encourage people to donate items they do not use and get them into the hands of people who need them. Currently all communication is through a private group on Facebook, called Heritage Judaica-Boston. Feel free to join! People are encouraged to post a picture and the story of their item or request a particular object for Jewish life. We will hold pop-ups several times a year to facilitate swapping - the first one will be held Sunday, January 16th from 10 AM - 12 PM in Young Israel's Social Hall.
The group is being organized by Susie Berg.

Social Action Committee - Resettling an Afghan Family in Sharon
As you know, we are grateful to be assisting (together with a number of other local congregations) an Afghan refugee family settle in Sharon. At this time we can report that considerable progress has been made, thanks in large part to members of YI, and they are in a position to enter into a lease on a rental apartment.

While the husband has thankfully been able to start working and will be able to contribute towards costs, we are still committed to supporting this young family in landing on their feet, and to that end we are asking for financial contributions to subsidize their expected living expenses (rent, utilities, insurance, etc.).

Contributions can be made by mailing a check to the shul with donation noted as "Afghan refugee settlement" by donating HERE .
And of course, please reach out to Rabbi Cheses or Skai Bateman directly with questions.

Community Announcements

SHAS Honorees and Ad Journal
Celebrate the SHAS community and our amazing honorees all who are an integral part of the Young Israel community.
Placing an ad in the SHAS Ad Journal is a wonderful way of expressing your appreciation and hakarat hatov to our dedicated community members. The success and sustainability of SHAS greatly affects the growth of Young Israel. It is SHAS's largest single fundraising event of the year. Please help us honor Phyllis and David Schacht, Aliza Salomon, Alyssa Rosenbaum, Julie Galler and the 5th grade graduating class and help SHAS meet their fundraising goals. For more information- contact Libi Rides, Ad Journal Chair. CLICK HERE ​​​​​​​ to place your ad!

Young Israel of Sharon gratefully acknowledges donations received 11/25 - 12/1/21.

For High Holiday Appeal:
Brody, Daniel & Kayla

For Shabbat Aliyot:
Ramelson, Harley & Sharon
Strunin, Roy & Lisa

For Yahrtzeits:
Tesler, Michael

For Tribute Cards:
Pultman, Wayne & Debbie

For General Donations:
Palatinsky, Emanuel & Beila
Yudewitz, Bruce & Sharon

For the Inclusion Fund:
Plotzker, Irene

For Gen'l Tzedakah Fund:
Greene, David & Batya
Katz, David & Jill

For Local Tzedakah Fund:
Aronowitz, Jesse & Teri
Halpern, Yonatan & Danielle

For Financial Distress Fd:
Nuriyev, Daniel & Rotfeld, Lena

For Afghan Family Resettlement up to 12/1:
Getz, Debra
Katz, Shari & David
Kosowsky, Josh & Devorah
Rabbi's Discretionary Fd, Temple Sinai of Sharon

For Afghan Family Resettlement up to 12/1:
Rapalino, Otto & Emily
Ravid, Michael & Sharon
Sternberg, Eliezer & Sharona
Weiner, Harvey & Naomi
Zeitler, Bracha Leah

​​​​​​​HOW DO I.... WHO DO I...? Quick Link to Our Contacts ​​​​​​​

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.

Announcements are sent via email only on Thursdays.
Event reminders are sent via Whatsapp each Monday @ Noon.
Past Announcements are available to view at any time HERE.

Table of Contents
1. Mazal Tovs
2. Schedule & Kiddush Sponsorship
3. Shul Announcements
    a. Movie Night w/the Bnot Gr. 9-10
    b. NEYHI - Navigating the Menopausal Years
    c. YI/SHAS Family Chanukah Party
    d.  YIOS Adult Chanukah Party
    e. Social Action Committee - Afghan Family Resettlement Update
4. Community Announcements
    a. Sharon Interfaith Thanksgiving
​​​​​​​    b. The Ezra Schwartz Ballpark Inauguration in Ra'anana
5. Donations Received Week of 11/11 - 11/17/21

~ Mazal Tov on the birth of a baby boy Monday afternoon to Yoni & Yardenna (Milgram) Glazer, brother Neriya and sister Avital. Aunt Tamar, Uncle Josh, cousins Elior, Ezra, Avrami and Yishai. Uncles Jonathan, Noam and Tani. Grandparents Ken & Rebecca Milgram and Jerry & Ilana Glazer ( from Modiin). Brit Monday morning at Kever Rachel.  

Minyan Schedule 
~ Please remember to bring your own face masks!
~ You may pick up a reflector belt from Sandy's office (in the big box) to use on Friday nights walking home from shul. Please only take 1 per person. 
~ Please note that Sandy is out of the office on Tuesday, 11/23.

Thursday, November 18
4:02 PM Mincha/Maariv 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv (in the sanctuary) 

Friday, November 19
6:30 AM Shacharit (note earlier time) 
4:02 PM Candle Lighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma’ariv 

Shabbat, November 20, Parshat Vayishlach   
7:30 AM Shacharit #1 In Main Sanctuary, followed by a shiur with Rabbi Rackover in the social hall on “Revisiting Dinah: Traditional and Contemporary Approaches”
9:06 AM Sof Zman Kriyat Shema
9:15 AM Shacharit #2 In Main Sanctuary 
9:30 AM Teen Minyan in the Beit Midrash
10:15 AM Shabbat Groups for Children
10:30 AM Tot Shabbat in the social hall 
4:02 PM Mincha followed by Shiur with Rabbi Cheses on “Making SheMEtah Relevant to Me”
              Bnei Akiva to follow Mincha
5:04 PM Ma’ariv 

Sunday, November 21
7:15 AM Shacharit #1 
8:15 AM Shacharit #2 
3:58 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv 

Monday, November 22
6:45 AM Shacharit 
3:58 PM Mincha/Maariv 
8:00 PM Some of the Greatest Hits of the Talmud with Mrs. Deborah Klapper CLICK HERE (P:100ames)
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in Main Sanctuary 

Tuesday, November 23
6:45 AM Shacharit 
9:30-10:15 AM The Haftarah Link with Rabbi Cheses on Zoom: CLICK HERE (P: 100ames)
3:58 PM Mincha/Maariv
7:30 PM Advanced Gemara with Rabbi Klapper (in Beit Midrash) 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Main Sanctuary  

Wednesday, November 24 
6:45 AM Shacharit 
3:58 PM Mincha/Maariv 
7:45 PM Poetry, Piyut, and Zemirot Shabbat with Rabbi Cheses- in person in the Beit Midrash and on Zoom: CLICK HERE (P: 100ames)
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Main Sanctuary 

Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving)  
6:45 AM Shacharit #1
8:00 AM Shacharit #2
3:58 PM Mincha/Maariv 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Main Sanctuary  

Friday, November 26 
6:30 AM Shacharit (note earlier time)  
8:00 AM Shacharit #2
3:58 PM Mincha/Maariv

KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
~ Hashkama Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Evelyn & Chaim Stramer and Rabbi Barry & Shoshana Hartman in honor of Mickey & Elaine Reiman's return to synagogue after his recuperation. 
~ The Main Kiddush this week is sponsored by the shul.

YIOS Adult Hanukkah Party
When: Saturday Night December 4th (7th Night of Hanukkah)
Time: 8:30pm ~ Where: Virtually (Zoom link to follow) ~ Cost: $5/person 
Join us for a virtual trivia night, Mystery Maccabee, prizes & Hanukkah themed gift bag to enjoy!   
Sign up for Mystery Maccabee by Nov. 25th. RSVP by Dec. 1

Social Action Committee - Resettling an Afghan Family in Sharon
Social Action Update: Our family arrived in Sharon this week. We are working on getting them settled with clothing, food and employment. More updates to follow.
Please be in touch with Skai Bateman  to volunteer.

Community Announcements

Young Israel of Sharon gratefully acknowledges donations received 11/11 - 11/17/21.

For Tribute Cards:
Hertzmark, Ellen

For Rabbi's Gen'l Tzed Fd:
Berg, David & Susie

For Shabbat Aliyot:
Hartman, Rabbi Barry & Shoshana

For Financial Distress Fd:
Nuriyev, Daniel & Rotfeld, Lena
Palatinsky, Emanuel & Beila

For Yahrtzeits:
Maltzman, Edwin
Hartman, Rabbi Barry & Shoshana

​​​​​​​HOW DO I.... WHO DO I...? Quick Link to Our Contacts ​​​​​​​

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.

Announcements are sent via email only on Thursdays.
Event reminders are sent via Whatsapp each Monday @ Noon.
Past Announcements are available to view at any time HERE.

Table of Contents
1. Mazal Tovs and Condolences
2. Schedule & Kiddush Sponsorship
3. Shul Announcements
    a. Hachnasat Sefer Torah
    b. Chug Bishul w/the Bnot Gr. 6-8
    c. YI All Ages Chess Tournament
    d. Yachad/Young Israel Melave Malkah
    e. Movie Night w/the Bnot Gr. 9-10
    f. NEYHI - Navigating the Menopausal Years
    g. Social Action Committee - Afghan Family Resettlement
4. Community Announcements
    a. Maimonides Kristallnacht Commemoration - Hedy Wald presents
    b. Maimo Head of School Search Town Hall
    c. Ma'ayan Fall Classes
    d. Sharon Interfaith Thanksgiving
5. Donations Received Week of 10/28 - 11/3/21

~ Mazal Tov on the news of a baby girl born to Riva (Bergel) and Ashie Cheses. Thrilled grandparents are Randy & Steven Bergel and Nechama & Aryeh Cheses. Excited great-grandparents include Al & Estelle Limer, and Judy Bergel. At this time we also think of the late Arthur Bergel z’l. Proud aunts and uncles include Sarah & Rabbi Noah Cheses, Aviva & Scott Wasserman, Tali Cheses, Doron & Nitzan Cheses, Jake Bergel and Tori Bergel.
Baby and Mommy are doing well.
Mazal Tov notes may be shared with Randy and Steven.
May Riva and Ashie merit to raise this little light to a life of Torah, Chupah and Ma’asim Tovim. 

~ Condolences to Roy and Lisa Schreiber on the loss of their nephew, Jeremy Schreiber, Eliezer Ahron ben Fivel Gershon z'l, who passed away from ALS. First cousins include Judd Schreiber, Karen Zwillenberg and Missy Nagar.
​​​​​​​May the Schreiber family be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.

~ Condolences to Arlene Mathes-Scharf on the sudden passing of her sister,Diana Mathes, Dina Chava bat Alexander z’l. 
The funeral and burial was today (Thursday) at 1:00 pm in New York. 
Arlene will be returning to Sharon to sit Shiva at her home. Visiting hours TBD.
Minyanim will take place at the shul. 
Arlene may be contacted at:  ajms@kashrut.com
May the Mathes-Scharf family be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.

Minyan Schedule 
~ Please remember to bring your own face masks!
~ You may pick up a reflector belt from Sandy's office (in the big box) to use on Friday nights walking home from shul. Please only take 1 per person. 
~ Please note that Sandy is out of town and unavailable Friday - Monday, returning Tuesday.
~ Also, the Bnot are out of town this weekend, so Bnei Akiva will resume next week.

Thursday, November 4
5:15 PM Mincha/Maariv 

Friday, November 5, Rosh Chodesh Kislev
6:30 AM Shacharit 
5:16 PM Candle Lighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma’ariv 

Shabbat, November 6, Parshat Toldot  
7:30 AM Shacharit #1 In Main Sanctuary, followed by a shiur with Rabbi Klapper in the social hall: “Did Yitzchak Live In Avraham's Shadow, Or Under His Umbrella?” 
9:15 AM Shacharit #2 In Main Sanctuary followed by a Dvar Torah with Sofer Shel Bassel on “Why We Still Write Sifrei Torah By Hand?”
9:30 AM Teen Minyan in Beit Midrash  
9:56 AM Sof Zman Kriyat Shema
10:15 AM Shabbat Groups for Children
10:30 AM Tot Shabbat
5:16 PM Mincha followed by Shiur with Soffer Shel Bassel on “Is the Text of Every Sefer Torah in the World The Same?” 
6:16 PM Ma’ariv 
6:45 PM Tefillin Expo with Soffer Shel Bassel in the Main Sanctuary
7:30 PM Chess Tournament in the Social Hall 
Move clocks back!! 

Sunday, November 7
7:15 AM Shacharit #1 In the Main Sanctuary 
8:15 AM Shacharit #2 In the Beit Midrash 
11:00 AM Torah Dedication (see separate schedule) 
4:08 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv 

Monday, November 8
6:45 AM Shacharit 
4:08 PM Mincha/Maariv 
8:00 PM Some of the Greatest Hits of the Talmud with Mrs. Deborah Klapper CLICK HERE (P:100ames)
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in Beit Midrash 

Tuesday, November 9 
6:45 AM Shacharit 
No Live Parsha/Haftorah Shiur with Rabbi Cheses (recording will be sent out)
4:08 PM Mincha/Maariv
7:30 PM Advanced Gemara with Rabbi Klapper (in Beit Midrash) 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Beit Midrash 

Wednesday, November 10 
6:45 AM Shacharit 
4:08 PM Mincha/Maariv 
7:45 PM History and Meaning of Zemirot Shabbat with Rabbi Cheses (in the Beit Midrash)
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Beit Midrash 

Thursday, November 11
6:45 AM Shacharit 
4:08 PM Mincha/Maariv 
8:30 PM Late Ma’ariv in the Beit Midrash 

Friday November 12
6:30 AM Shacharit (note earlier time)  
4:08 PM Mincha/Maariv

SPONSORSHIPS FOR THIS SPECIAL SHABBAT & CELEBRATION
~ Kiddush this week is sponsored by the shul in honor of the new torah.
~ The Hachnasat Sefer Torah Brunch is sponsored by Marvin Berman & Ronna Finer-Berman.
~ Our Scholar-in-Residence this Shabbat is sponsored by the Chefitz Family
in memory of David Chefitz, z'l.

Hachnasat Sefer Torah
Our Hachnasat Sefer Torah this Sunday (November 7th) will include:
live music ~ a balloon artist ~ kids activities ~ Torah shaped cookies and treats ~ lunch
AND an opportunity to complete a letter with the soffer--Check your time or Sign up HERE .
If signups are full and you still want a spot, please email Rabbi Cheses .

Schedule for Torah Dedication
8:15 AM - 10:45 AM - Filling in Letters in the Main Sanctuary (requires pre-registration) 
11:00 AM - Live Music On the Front Lawn of the Shul
11:05 AM - Dancing with the New Sefer Torah On the Front Lawn
11:20 AM  Dvar Torah with Rabbi Cheses and brief remarks from Michael Gerber
11:30 AM - Bringing the Sefer Torah inside to the Ark
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM (in back of the shul)
Bagel Brunch/Lunch with spreads and salads
Hot drinks (coffee and tea)
Desserts, including Torah shaped cookies and cakes 
Balloon artist
Kids activity with Rabbi Soffer in the Sukkah 
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Filling in Letters in the Main Sanctuary (requires pre-registration) 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​YIOS Chess Tournament - Please click the picture to sign up.

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Social Action Committee - Resettling an Afghan Family in Sharon
Working with the JCRC and Catholic Charities, we are hoping to be part of a much needed effort to help resettle an Afghan family in Sharon.  At least seven congregations of different faiths are joining in this effort.  Each congregation is now assessing how many volunteers we have in order to move forward.  Families may be arriving this month.

HIAS describes the Volunteer Framework as 5 Pathways, that I found helpful to unpack the kinds of things we need to do and to find the people with expertise in these areas. Our work will be under the guidance of JCRC and Catholic Charities:

Housing; Health; Education of both Youth and Adults; Employment;
Community Connections; and Documentation/Citizenship

Roles of Volunteers:
We are seeking General Volunteers who will be focused on individual tasks similar to the ones mentioned above. Let us know if you have expertise in one of the Pathways listed by HIAS.

If you are interested in joining this effort, please email Hana Berman at rileyspt5@yahoo.com .

Community Announcements

Please RSVP to hear YI's very own Hedy Wald Weiner be honored by speaking at this very important commemoration.

Maimo Head of School Search Town Hall
Maimonides School, a core institution in our community, is conducting a search for a new Head of School. All current, alumni and prospective parents are encouraged to attend the remaining town hall meeting (in person or by Zoom) with the last of the three finalists.

The remaining meetings will take place next Monday evening from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Saval Campus, as follows:
·    Monday, November 8 with  Rabbi Yaakov Green
(Please click on his name to see his resume.)
 
The meeting will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m., so please be sure to arrive on time. For everyone’s safety, masks will be required. Maariv will take place following the meeting.
 
There will be a Zoom option for people who are unable to join in person, but the virtual option will not allow for questions or interaction with the candidate.
 
Attendance will be limited to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Therefore, responses are required for this Town Hall Meeting, whether you are attending in person or virtually. Please click here by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday to RSVP and receive the link. Maimonides will be sending out a brief survey to those attending after the candidate’s visit so that they can collect your crucial feedback.
 
Maimonides also welcomes you to submit any questions in advance. To do so, please click here  by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Ma'ayan Fall Classes
Ma'ayan is excited to announce our fall classes! Whether you prefer delving into Talmud, exploring Tanach through works of art, re-examining challenging stories in Prophets, or considering the 'grand journeys' that frame many Biblical stories, we invite you to join us as we gain new perspectives from a diverse selection of Jewish texts. Our fall offerings are on our website which provides more information about our offerings and our faculty. For more information, please visit our website ( www.maayan.org). We hope to learn with you soon!

Young Israel of Sharon gratefully acknowledges donations received 10/28 - 11/3/21.

For Rabbi's Local Tzedakah Fund:
Weisman, Evan & Fiona

For Rabbi's Gen'l Tzed Fd:
Hirsch, Stewart & Newberger-Hirsch, Thelma

For Financial Assistance Fund:
Nuriyev, Daniel & Rotfeld, Lena

For Shabbat Aliyot:
Levine, Frederick

​​​​​​​HOW DO I.... WHO DO I...? Quick Link to Our Contacts ​​​​​​​

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.