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Affiliate of the National Council of Young Israel Synagogues, Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Sponsor of West Hartford NCSY, National Conference of Synagogue Youth, Kashrut Commission of Greater Hartford,
Mikveh Bess Israel of Greater Hartford, Eruv of West Hartford
YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD
2240 ALBANY AVENUE
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
www.YoungIsraelWH.org
Shabbat Mevorchim
Parshiot Behar-Bechukotai
May 20, 2017 24 Iyyar 5777
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by
The Young Israel of West Hartford
in honor of Yom Yerushalayim
Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by
The Heart, Mind, and Soul Group
Rabbi Tuvia Brander [email protected] Editors: Judie Patel and Lauren Weiss [email protected]
MAZEL TOV
To Debbie & Steven Luger on the birth of a granddaughter, Lily Anna Levi, Chaia Sima. Mazel tov to parents Rachel (Luger) & David Levi, aunt and uncle Rena & Eli Aroesty, and the entire Luger and Levi families.
To Laura & Stuart Miller on the birth of a Granddaughter, Sadie Belle, Yocheved Hodayah. Mazel tov to parents Tova (Miller) & Cameron Berns and the entire Miller and Berns families.
To Dr. Zev Davidovics on being presented the Early Career Investigator Award at the DDW conference.
The Young Israel welcomes the Shabbaton participants
from the Heart, Mind, and Soul Group.
CHOLIM LISTS
As Rosh Chodesh is upon us, our weekday Cholim
list will reset. If you would like David Goldfarb to
continue reciting a name, please contact him.
SHABBAT AFTERNOON CLASS
Explorations in the Significance and Identity of Yerushalayim
By Rabbi Tuvia Brander 7:00 PM
TEHILIM
The next Tehilim meeting will take place on Sun-day, May 28, for Rosh Chodesh Sivan. 7:30 PM at the home of Judie Patel (100 Lawler Road).
UPCOMING EVENTS
YOM YERUSHALAYIM
Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 P.M. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem with food, bonfires, and fun at Young Israel...and don’t forget the ice cream truck!
SHAVUOT SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE:
RABBI YOSEF BRONSTEIN
Wednesday, May 31-Thursday, Jun. 1
SHAVUOT BBQ LUNCHEON
Thursday, Jun. 1 - 2nd Day of Shavuot Join us after davening for a Shavuot BBQ Luncheon! $15/person, with a family maximum of $55. No charge for children under 3. RSVP at youngisraelwh.org/bbq.
GRADUATION KIDDUSH
Shabbat, Jun. 17 Come celebrate all of our graduates with a special Kiddush! Contact Judie Patel at [email protected] with graduate(s) information or to be a sponsor. Please include graduate name, school, grade, and degree. Suggested contribution of $36.
YOUNG ISRAEL ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
DESSERT RECEPTION
Tuesday, Jun. 27, 7:00 PM Where fundraising is a laughing matter!
THE LAUFER SEFIRAH CHALLENGE
Sunday morning, Jun. 4 Special celebratory breakfast for all those who com-plete the count with a bracha. RSVP to [email protected].
Graciously sponsored by Audrey & Leon Laufer.
BARUCH DAYAN HA’EMET
Condolences to Bruce Hessing on the passing of his mother, Gloria Hessing z’l.
May the Almighty comfort the Hessing family among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
SUNDAY MINYAN
Please note that all Sunday minyan davening will take place upstairs, as the Heart, Mind, and Soul Group will be meeting.
WEEKLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY MORNING GEMARA SHIUR Join Rabbi Brander for a light breakfast as we ex-plore the tractate of Horayot Sunday mornings imme-diately after davening.
PONDERING THE PARASHA
Explore the weekly Parasha over lunch with Rabbi Brander. Wednesdays 11:30-12:30 PM at the JCC. This class will be recorded; if you are interested in receiving the link, email [email protected].
SHABBAT MORNING CHAYEI ADAM CLASS
Travel through the Halakhic work, Chayei Adam, with Rabbi Avi Robinson. Shabbat mornings at 8:15 AM.
WOMEN’S SHABBAT AFTERNOON
MISHNAH CLASS
Join Jo Bruce in examining the tractate of Bava Kamma. This week at 6:00 PM.
YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD YOUTH DEPARTMENT
SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS
Groups meet weekly on Shabbat from 10:15 AM-11:15 AM. Children ages 5 and under are invited to Junior Groups on the carpet downstairs. Children Grades 1-5 are invited to partake in our Junior Congregation, also downstairs.
NCSY SPRING REGIONAL SHABBATON
Friday-Sunday, May 26-28 Grades 8-12 are invited to NCSY New England’s Spring Regional Shabbaton. Register at newengland.ncsy.org.
KIDZ CLUB: FUN IN THE PARK! Sunday, Jun. 11, 4:30-6:00 PM
Eisenhower Park (13 Sheep Hill Drive) Join the Young Israel Kidz Club for games, crafts, and snacks in the park. RSVP to [email protected].
BOOKKEEPER’S CORNER
SCRIP UPDATE
Crown Market cards are now reloadable. In order for us to account for these purchases, the initial card must be bought through the shul; however, it can then be reloaded at the store and will automatically connect to us.
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With many different honors and checks coming into the office, please be sure to indicate in the memo in English what payments are for. As always, Maria can be reached by email at [email protected] for any questions you may have.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A great way to mark an occasion, celebrate a simcha, or commemorate a loved one is through an acknowledgment to Young Israel. Please send all acknowledgements to Young Israel so that they may be processed, cards may be sent out, and notices may be placed in the weekly bulletin.
BUY SCRIP
Buy Young Israel of West Hartford Scrip! Scrip can even be used for online purchases! Please contact Daniella Robinson by phone at 516-286-0185 (cell) or 860-578-9515 (home).
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
HHNE’S 3RD ANNUAL 5K UNITY COLOR RUN
Wednesday, Jun. 7, 7:30 PM HHNE
Please join HHNE and celebrate our diverse commu-nity at the 3rd Annual 5k Color Run! All are welcome. Sign up as individuals or groups. Contact Mena Fiore at [email protected] or 860-231-0317.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Phyllis & Sid Ulreich
To Sally & Steve Malech in memory of Doreen Jacob. To Laura & Stuart Miller in memory of Eva Miller. To Debbie & Steve Luger in honor of the birth of a new granddaughter. To Laura & Stuart Miller in honor of the birth of a new granddaughter.
Vera Schwarcz To Debbie & Steve Luger in honor of the birth of a new granddaughter.
BOOK CLUB
Like Dreamers: The Story of the Israeli Para-troopers who reunited Jerusalem and Divided a Nation By Yossi Klein Halevi
Parashat Bechukotai begins by describing the blessings and rewards that God promises to bestow
upon Benei Yisrael if they faithfully observe His commands. Many commentators have noted a jarring sen-
tence included among these magnificent promises: “ve-lo tig’al nafshi etkhem” – “I will not be repulsed by
you” (26:11). It seems peculiar, at first glance, that God would promise not to be “repulsed” by Benei Yisrael as
He speaks of the great rewards they will receive for complying with His laws. This promise becomes especially
striking when we consider the immediately preceding phrase, in which God promises, “I will make My dwelling
among you.” If Benei Yisrael have reached the level at which God wishes to “reside” among them, do we need
to be told that He will not be “repulsed”?
Rav Shimon Schwab, in his Ma’ayan Beit Ha-sho’eiva, suggests that this promise reflects the challenge
posed by the great blessing of closeness. Sensing that we are in God’s presence can be an intimidating feeling,
as we recognize our many faults and deficiencies, and realize that God is carefully observing and keenly aware
of everything we do. Indeed, one of the impediments to embracing Torah observance is the fear of the im-
mense pressure and anxiety that comes with a close relationship with God. Many people prefer simply distanc-
ing themselves from God, rather than live with this constant awareness of His presence and close involvement
in their lives, which can result in a great deal of stress and anxiety. God therefore assures us that even as He
resides among us, “ve-lo tig’al nafshi etkhem” – He will not be “repulsed” by our mistakes and faults. Aware of
the human being’s innate state of imperfection, God promises to continue loving and cherishing us and our
relationship with Him, as long as we are sincerely trying to serve Him properly. When we work to be worthy
of His presence, then He assures us that this close relationship will be one of joy, fulfillment and comfort, and
not one characterized by tension and anxiety.
D’VAR TORAH
RABBI DAVID SILVERBERG
Sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Rabbi
Young Israel of West Hartford Schedule of Services
May 19 - 26, 2017
Shabbat Mevorchim Parshiot Behar-Bechukotai
Friday, May 19 - Erev Shabbat
Shacharit 6:45 a.m.
Earliest Candle Lighting 6:37 p.m.
Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00 p.m.
Calendar Candle Lighting 7:50 p.m.
Shabbat, May 20
Shabbat Morning Chayei Adam Class 8:15 a.m.
Shacharit 9:00 a.m.
Sof Zman Kriat Shma 9:07 a.m.
Youth Programming 10:15 a.m.
Shabbat afternoon class 7:00 p.m.
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit 7:45 p.m.
Maariv and Shabbat Ends 8:59 p.m.
Sunday, May 21 - Thursday, May 25
Earliest Tallit and Tefillin 4:25 a.m.
Shacharit…Sunday 8:15 a.m.
Shacharit...Monday and Thursday 6:40 a.m.
Shacharit...Tuesday and Wednesday 6:45 a.m.
Mincha and Maariv 7:55 p.m.
At the Young Israel of West Hartford
Friday, May 26 - Erev Shabbat
Shacharit - Rosh Chodesh Sivan 6:30 a.m.
Earliest Candle Lighting 6:42 p.m.
Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00 p.m.
Calendar Candle Lighting 7:57 p.m.
It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
or Seudah Shlishit!
To sponsor a Kiddush,
please contact Rafi Gasner
All payments must be received by the
Young Israel office the Sunday prior
to your Kiddush date.
Payments may be made online.
To sponsor Seudah Shlishit,
please contact Steve Luger
Please send checks to Young Israel
of West Hartford or Steve Luger.
Next week’s Kiddush is sponsored
by the Bruce family in honor of Gavi’s
Bar Mitzvah.
To view upcoming Kiddushes, go to
youngisraelwh.org/Kiddush.
Check out the weekly schedule on the Young Israel of West Hartford website youngisraelwh.org/times Be sure to check out our Facebook page to keep up with all Young Israel happenings!
Ner La’Maor - Lights Betty & Irving Wizenfeld
in memory of
Betty’s Parents, Esther & Tobias Spira טוביה בן צבי אלימלך אסתר בת דוד הכהן
Irv ‘s Parents, Dina & Sam Wizenfeld
שמואל מאיר בן יצחק הכהן דינה אתל בת נחמן
Pat La’Orchim Esther & David Glahn
In memory of David’s mother, Beverly
Yayin l’ Kiddush Ve'Havdalah Audrey & Leon Laufer
In memory of Audrey’s parents, Norma & Herman Holtz
חיים לב בן אברהם נחמה בת אבא
Leon’s parents, Sara & Jacob Laufer יעקב בן מכאל חיה שרה בת ליפה
Sustainability Supplement
Juanita & Yitz Moss
Seudah Shlishit Supplement The Braunshweiger Children
5776 Candy Man You-Dah-Man
In honor of “Big Gene” and in memory of
Michelle Daman Wasserman
Ann & Jeremy Pava
Handy Man Good Humor Man
Edie & Sid Perew Rena & Eli Aroesty