Thursday, April 03, 2008

Parshas Tazria-Parshas HaChodesh -April 5, 2008

Z’manim:

Erev Shabbos:

Candle Lighting 7:05 pm
Plag HaMinchah Minyan 5:44 pm*
Minchah 7:12 pm

Shabbos:

Hashkamah Minyan 7:15 am
Daf Yomi 7:25 am
Shacharis 8:30 am
Sof Z’man K’rias Sh’ma 9:45 am
Rav’s Shiur in P’sachi 6:05 pm
MMinchah followed by
S’udah Sh’lishis 6:55 pm
Maariv 8:15 pm

Weekday Shacharis:

Sunday:(Rosh Chodesh Nissan): 8:00 am
Monday & Thursday: 6:20 am & 7:35 am
Tues., Wed. & Fri.: 6:30 am & 7:35 am

Weekday Maariv:

Sunday-Thursday: 9:30 pm

*Candle-lighting for those attending the Plag HaMinchah Minyan is 20 minutes after Minchah and not before.


Please note that all Matzah Orders must be picked up at the Shul this Motza’ei Shabbos between 11:00 pm and 12 midnight or Sunday morning (April 6) immediately after Shacharis.



Shabbos Events:
S’udah Sh’lishis:

S’udah Sh’lishis this week is sponsored by Rabbi and Mrs. Hayim Schwartz on the occasion of the yahrzeit of his mother, Rochel bas HaRav Nosson Notta Leib.

This will be the last S’udah Sh’lishis until after Succos. The Kehilla extends its Hakaras HaTov to Geoffrey Landau for his weekly organization and preparation, and to Yaakov Avrum Wahrman for all his effort in setting up each week. And, of course, we also wish to thank all those who have assisted both before and after each S’udah Sh’lishis.


Next Shabbos, Parshas M’tzorah (April 12):
8:00 am: The Rav’s bi-weekly shiur, “Iyunim B'Halachah – Sh’mitah – Heter M’chirah: Source-Based, In-Depth.”

7:10 pm: The Rav’s annual Shabbas HaGadol Drashah.

Shabbos M’vorchim Kiddush:

The monthly Shabbos M’vorchim Kiddush has been postponed to next Shabbos, Parshas M’tzorah. The committee is still searching for additional sponsors. If you are interested
in being a sponsor, please call Yoni Platovsky (718-459-2290) or Jay Daitchman (718-263-1688).

R’fuah Sh’leimah:

R’fuah Sh’leimah to Yitz Finch, who is recovering from a perforated appendix. His Hebrew name is Yitzchak Z’ev ben Miriam Mindel.

Schedule of Shiurim:


Sunday, April 6:
8:50 am: R’ Daniel Stein’s Shiur on Pesach l’zeicher nishmas Joan Maybruch.
9:30 am: R’ Yechezkel Rosenberg’s Chavrusah Program in B’rachos.

Tuesday, April 8:
8:15 -9:30 pm: Rav’s weekly shiur for men and women this week entitled “Topics in the Haggadah.”

Next Shabbos Afternoon, Parshas M’tzorah (April 12):

7:10 pm: The Rav’s annual Shabbas HaGadol Drashah.

Community Beis Medrash Program:

Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm:

Every Monday, 9:45 - 10:15 pm: Chaburah on the Maharal led by Aaron Meltzer.
Every Tuesday, 8:15 - 9:30 pm: Rav’s weekly shiur for men and women this week entitled “Topics in the Haggadah.”
Every Wednesday, 9:45 - 10:15 pm: Chaburah on Chumash with Ramban led by R’ Mark Kutner.
Every Other Thursday, 9:45 - 10:15 pm: Chaburah on Torah and Medicine (next shiur on 4/10).

Please join us for 30 minutes one day a week before or after Maariv. As the Rav has mentioned, everybody’s participation makes a big difference and is strongly encouraged.



Women’s League:

Every Tuesday:

9:30 pm: Women’s League’s weekly Tehillim Group. Please join as the Women’s League is always searching for volunteers to participate.

Community Events:

Motza’ei Shabbos:

9:30 pm: Ahavas Yisroel & CHAZAQ present a video presentation by Rabbi Avigdor Miller, zt”l, entitled, “Sh’moneh Esrei.” The presentation, for men and women, will be held at the Shul and there is no charge to attend. A hot buffet will be served and Rabbi Miller’s CDs will be distributed free of charge. Call 917-617-3636 for more information, or e-mail ChazaqEvents@gmail.com


Monday, April 7:

8:30 pm: CHAZAQ presents world renowned lecturer, Rabbi Paysach Krohn, for men and women of all ages. The lecture will take place at the Beth Gavriel Community Center (66 – 35 108th Street in Forest Hills). Food will be served at 7:45 pm. Call 718-440-2391 for more information, or e-mail ChazaqEvents@gmail.com

Every Sunday:

9:10 am:
The Kew Gardens Hills “AMEN” group for women will meet at the home of Dovid and Ilana Goldschein, 72-10 137th Street. Please join as the group is looking for more participants.