Happenings of the Chabad Lubavitch אנ"ש community of Rockland County, New York
Monday, February 26, 2018
Taanis Esther & Purim Schedule
סדר הזמנים והתפילות לימי תענית אסתר ופורים ה'תשע"ח
תענית אסתר – Taanis Esther (Wednesday)
עלות השחר/Fast Begins 5:10am
Schachris (includes Selichos) 6:45, 6:48, 8:00, 9:30am
Mincha Taanis Esther (Machtzis HaShekel) - 2:00pm, 5:20pm
Maariv/ end of fast 6:15pm
followed by
Megillah Leining at 6:30 pm
Simultaneous Children’s Program and Megillah Leining downstairs
Additional Megillah Leining 9:30pm
Purim Day – יום הפורים (Thursday)
שחרית / Schachris 7:00, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 etc.
ALL MEGILLAH LEININGS BEGIN APPROX. 30 MINUTES AFTER SCHACHRIS START
Sof Zman Krias Shma 9:19am
מנחה/ Mincha 3:00, 5:00pm
שקיעה /Sunset 5:47pm
מעריב/Maariv 8:30pm
Farbrengen לכבוד פורים following Maariv at the home of Dr.
Avrohom Polinger 23 Cortland Rd. (Forshay)
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Schedule for the Week of Parshas כי תשא starting 10 Adar / Feb. 25th
(See separate
schedule for תענית אסתר
& פורים)
שחרית Sunday 8:00, 9:00, 10:00am
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 6:48, 7:00, 8:00,
9:30am
מנחה Sun. thru Tues. 5:30 pm
מעריב Sun. thru Tues.
6:15, 8:30, 9:30pm
Friday, February 23, 2018
Yedei Chesed Melava Malka this Motzoei Shabbos
Everyone is cordially invited to the Melava Malka at our home, 6 Gel Ct., Monsey, this Motsoei Shabbos at 8:45 pm to support a night kollel for people with disabilities. Please see attached. Thank you in advance.
Rabbi Dr. & Mrs. Meir Levin
Rabbi Dr. & Mrs. Meir Levin
Shul schedule for Shabbos Parshas תצוה and Parshas זכור
Friday – ערש"ק
Licht Bentchen 5:22pm
מנחה Erev Shabbos 5:32pm
קבלת שבת/Kabbolas Shabbos 6:10pm
No Kiddush between 6:10-7:10pm (6:00-7:00pm)
שבת קודש
Rov’s Chassidus Shiur 8:45am
Sof Zman Krias Shma 9:24:45am
שחרית/Schachris 9:30am
Parshas זכור approx. 11:00am
זמן מנחה גדולה/Mincha Gedola 12:40pm
Rov’s הלכה shiur 4:30pm
מנחה/Mincha 5:20pm
Motzoei Shabbos /מעריב/Maariv 6:23pm
אבות ובנים/Avos U'Bonim 7:30pm
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Parsha Perspective
By Rabbi Yisroel Shusterman
This week’s Parsha Perspective is
dedicated in memory of Elka bas Zisel OBM
Dedicated in memory of Leah bas
Rochel OBM
This week’s Torah
portion,Parshat Tetzaveh (Shmos [Exodus] 27:20-30:10). begins
with a discussion about preparing and kindling the menorah. It then moves
on to describe the different priestly garments worn by
the Kohanim while serving in the Temple, and it concludes with
the construction of the incense altar and the laws of the daily incense
offerings.
What connection is there between these three
ideas? What is the common thread that ties them together into one Parshah?
Let’s first understand the nature of these
three things:
1. Menorah
The theme of the menorah is light. What is
light?
Light is not an entity unto itself; it is
merely an emanation from its source. The source, be it the sun or a candle, is
full of brightness, and this automatically radiates out, creating light. Light
can only exist because its source does.
2. Incense and Incense Altar
The function of incense is to create an aroma.
What is the nature of an aroma?
An aroma works very much the way light does. It
too is not an entity unto itself; rather, it is something which emanates or
wafts out from its source, and its existence is representative of that source.
What light and smell have in common, therefore,
is their authenticity. They are true reflections of their source. When you look
outside in the morning and you see sunlight, you know that the sun is in the
sky. When you walk into a kitchen and smell an aroma, you know that something
is, or was, cooking, and you might even know exactly what it is. Light and
smells don’t lie.
3. Priestly Garments
What is the nature of clothing?
Clothing, too, is not entirely an entity unto
itself. It is attached to the person who is wearing it, and is nothing more
than an extension of him.
But clothing differs greatly from light and
smell. Clothing does not necessarily represent the person wearing it. It is
possible to dress as anything, even if it’s not who you really are. Clothing
can be used in an inauthentic way.
The Profound Sandwich
This, then, is the connection between these
three ideas and why they appear in the Parshah in the order that they
do—menorah, priestly garments and incense.
The Torah sandwiches the description
of the priestly garments between the ideas of light and smell to convey a
profound and important message.
A Kohen serving G‑d in the
Temple had to dress appropriately. He had to dress in a manner fit for the King
of kings, with special garments that looked honorable and beautiful.
But this alone was not sufficient. The Kohen
couldn’t just dress this way on the outside; the garments had to be an
authentic representation of who he was as a person, beautiful and honorable on
the inside. As with light and smell, his external qualities had to mirror his
internal ones.
The same is true for us. The garments that G‑d
wants us to wear are a reflection of the way G‑d wants us to be as people.
It is very important to dress in a Jewish way,
modestly and respectably. But more importantly, we have to be modest
and respectable. We must be authentic in the way we present ourselves—not only
holy and pure on the outside, but on the inside as well.
(Excerpts from Chabad.org - from Rabbi Sholom
Kesselman)
The joyous holiday of Purim begins
this week - Wednesday night, February 28 and
continues through Thursday, March 1,
2018 (March 2 in Jerusalem).
For information about this wonderful holiday and how to observe
it, click here : http://www.chabad.org/holiday s/purim
May you have a
meaningful and uplifting Shabbos!
And Joyous Holiday of
Purim!!
If you would like to dedicate the
weekly Parsha Perspective in honor or memory of a person or occasion,
please contact Rabbi Shusterman at yshusterman@chedermonsey.or g
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Davening Times for the week of Parshas תצוה starting 3 Adar / Feb. 18th
שחרית Sunday 8:00, 9:00, 10:00am
Mon., thru Wed. 6:48, 7:00, 8:00, 9:30am
מנחה Sun. thru Thurs. 5:25 pm
מעריב 6:10, 8:30, 9:30pm
Farbrengen לכבוד ז' אדר Thursday Night after the 8:30 Maariv
Friday, February 16, 2018
Parsha Perspective
By Rabbi Yisroel Shusterman
This week’s Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Elka bas Zisel OBM
Dedicated in memory of Leah bas Rochel OBM
The Menorah and the Shulchan(Showbread Table) stood opposite each other in the outer chamber of the Mishkan(Tabernacle), and later in the Bais Hamikdosh (Temple) inJerusalem; the menorah standing against the southern wall, and the Table against the northern wall.
The Menorah was kindled every afternoon and remained lit throughout the night. The lights of the menorah symbolize the illumination provided by Torahand Mitzvot; "For a mitzvah is a candle, and the Torah is light." The spiritual illumination supplied by studying Torah and observingG-d's commandments light up the darkest and coldest nights. AsIsaiah said, "For behold, darkness shall cover the earth... and the L-rd shall shine upon you."
Both our spiritual and physical needs are provided by G-d, and both come to us via the Temple.Every Shabbat, twelve loaves of bread were placed on the Table, where they remained until the following Shabbat. Bread is the staff of life, and a metaphor for all forms of nourishment. Thus the Table symbolizes all our material needs.
The Temple serves as the portal to Heaven. As Jacob said regarding the Temple Mount: "This is none other than the house of G-d, and this is the gate of Heaven." This gateway serves a dual purpose: it is the path through which our prayers ascend to Heaven, and it is the conduit through which we receive all beneficence from Above. Both our spiritual and physical needs are provided by G-d, and both come to us via the Temple -- the spiritual needs are channeled through the Menorah, and material largess through the Table.
The Biblical commentator RabbiShmuel ben Meir (Rashbam) (grandson of Rashi 1085-1174); explains that the Menorah’spractical purpose was to provide light for the Table. After all, the royal table needs to be illuminated by a royal candelabrum!
The message is quite clear. Our Torah and Mitzvot must "illuminate" all our physical pursuits. We cannot relegate the spiritual to the synagogue or to the hour or two of the day which we dedicate to Torah study, prayer and good deeds. Our connection with G-d must be apparent even while involved in a business meeting, or when sitting down to eat.
A home whose "Table" is illuminated by its " Menorah " is truly worthy of being a sanctuary wherein G-d willingly dwells.
(excerpts from chabad.org - Rabbi Naftali Silberberg)
May you have a meaningful and uplifting Shabbos!
If you would like to dedicate the weekly Parsha Perspective in honor or memory of a person or occasion, please contact Rabbi Shusterman at yshusterman@chedermonsey.org
This week’s Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Elka bas Zisel OBM
Dedicated in memory of Leah bas Rochel OBM
The Menorah and the Shulchan(Showbread Table) stood opposite each other in the outer chamber of the Mishkan(Tabernacle), and later in the Bais Hamikdosh (Temple) inJerusalem; the menorah standing against the southern wall, and the Table against the northern wall.
The Menorah was kindled every afternoon and remained lit throughout the night. The lights of the menorah symbolize the illumination provided by Torahand Mitzvot; "For a mitzvah is a candle, and the Torah is light." The spiritual illumination supplied by studying Torah and observingG-d's commandments light up the darkest and coldest nights. AsIsaiah said, "For behold, darkness shall cover the earth... and the L-rd shall shine upon you."
Both our spiritual and physical needs are provided by G-d, and both come to us via the Temple.Every Shabbat, twelve loaves of bread were placed on the Table, where they remained until the following Shabbat. Bread is the staff of life, and a metaphor for all forms of nourishment. Thus the Table symbolizes all our material needs.
The Temple serves as the portal to Heaven. As Jacob said regarding the Temple Mount: "This is none other than the house of G-d, and this is the gate of Heaven." This gateway serves a dual purpose: it is the path through which our prayers ascend to Heaven, and it is the conduit through which we receive all beneficence from Above. Both our spiritual and physical needs are provided by G-d, and both come to us via the Temple -- the spiritual needs are channeled through the Menorah, and material largess through the Table.
The Biblical commentator RabbiShmuel ben Meir (Rashbam) (grandson of Rashi 1085-1174); explains that the Menorah’spractical purpose was to provide light for the Table. After all, the royal table needs to be illuminated by a royal candelabrum!
The message is quite clear. Our Torah and Mitzvot must "illuminate" all our physical pursuits. We cannot relegate the spiritual to the synagogue or to the hour or two of the day which we dedicate to Torah study, prayer and good deeds. Our connection with G-d must be apparent even while involved in a business meeting, or when sitting down to eat.
A home whose "Table" is illuminated by its " Menorah " is truly worthy of being a sanctuary wherein G-d willingly dwells.
(excerpts from chabad.org - Rabbi Naftali Silberberg)
May you have a meaningful and uplifting Shabbos!
If you would like to dedicate the weekly Parsha Perspective in honor or memory of a person or occasion, please contact Rabbi Shusterman at yshusterman@chedermonsey.org
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Mrs Gwen Messing to sit shiva
We regret to inform of the passing of Mrs. Beverly Schonhaut, o"h, the mother of תבלחט"א Mrs. Gwen Messing.
The levaya will take place today, Wednesday, at around 2:30 PM at Independent Lodzer Young Men on McBride Ave in Little Falls NJ 07427.
Shiva will be observed at her home, 3 Mariner Way, Monsey.
Visiting times are 9 am - 9pm.
Shiva will end on Tuesday Morning.
May we share only Simchos.
The levaya will take place today, Wednesday, at around 2:30 PM at Independent Lodzer Young Men on McBride Ave in Little Falls NJ 07427.
Shiva will be observed at her home, 3 Mariner Way, Monsey.
Visiting times are 9 am - 9pm.
Shiva will end on Tuesday Morning.
May we share only Simchos.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Mr. Naftali Yess sitting shiva
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Sharon Yess, o"h, mother of יבלחט"א Naftali Yess.
Shiva is being observed until Shabbos at 4952 Rue Mackenzie, Montreal, Quebec H3W1B5.
Sunday all day and Monday morning (until after Shachris) at the Sabol residence, 7 Woodwind Lane, Spring Valley, NY 10977.
Sunday Shachris 9:00am, Mincha/Maariv 5:25/6:05pm.
Monday Shachris at 7:45am.
Naftali can be reached until Shabbos at (514) 733-8745 or at taliyess@gmail.com
Shiva hours are 7:45am-12pm, & 4:00-8:00pm
please call during the Shiva hours only.
May we share only simchos.
Shiva is being observed until Shabbos at 4952 Rue Mackenzie, Montreal, Quebec H3W1B5.
Sunday all day and Monday morning (until after Shachris) at the Sabol residence, 7 Woodwind Lane, Spring Valley, NY 10977.
Sunday Shachris 9:00am, Mincha/Maariv 5:25/6:05pm.
Monday Shachris at 7:45am.
Naftali can be reached until Shabbos at (514) 733-8745 or at taliyess@gmail.com
Shiva hours are 7:45am-12pm, & 4:00-8:00pm
please call during the Shiva hours only.
May we share only simchos.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Davening Times for the Week of Parshas תרומה starting 26 Shvat / Feb. 11th
שחרית Sunday 8:00, 9:00, 10:00am
Mon., thru Wed. 6:48, 7:00*, 8:00, 9:30am
ראש חודש Thurs.-
Fri. 6:45, 6:48* 8:00, 9:30am
מנחה Sun. thru Thurs. 5:15 pm
מעריב 6:00,
8:30, 9:30pm
Friday, February 9, 2018
Schedule for Shabbos שקלים - Mevorchim Adar - Mishpotim 5778
Friday - ערש"ק
Licht
Bentchen 5:05pm
מנחה Erev Shabbos 5:15pm
Kabbolas Shabbos 5:55pm
No Kiddush between 6:11-7:11pm (6:00-7:00pm)
שבת קודש
תהילים
שבת מברכים 8:30am
Sof Zman Krias Shma 9:33:56am
שחרית 10:00am
Kiddush Farbrengen following Davening
Z'man Mincha Gedola 12:41pm
Rov’s הלכה shiur 4:15pm
מנחה 5:05pm
Motzoei
Shabbos /מעריב
6:07pm
אבות ובנים 7:30pm*
*אבות ובנים will remain at 7:30 until the end of the "season."
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Farbrenegn לכבוד כ"ב שבט Tonight
There will be a Farbrengen with Rav Lesches לכבוד כ"ב שבט - the Yohrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka o"h - TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, after the 8:30 Mariv. And not as previously scheduled.
Please join us.
Please join us.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Schedule for the Week of Parshas משפטים starting 19 Shvat / Feb. 4th
שחרית Sunday 8:00, 9:00, 10:00am
Mon., thru Fri. 6:48, 7:00, 8:00, 9:30am
מנחה Sun. thru Thurs. 5:05 pm
מעריב Sun. thru Thurs. 5:55, 8:30, 9:30pm
Farbrengen לכבוד כ "ב שבט WEDNESDAY after the 8:30 Maariv
Mon., thru Fri. 6:48, 7:00, 8:00, 9:30am
מנחה Sun. thru Thurs. 5:05 pm
מעריב Sun. thru Thurs. 5:55, 8:30, 9:30pm
Farbrengen לכבוד כ "ב שבט WEDNESDAY after the 8:30 Maariv
Friday, February 2, 2018
Reb Eli Amsel to sit Shiva in Monsey
Reb Eli Amsel will be sitting shiva for his sister o"h.
at 6 Underwood Road, Monsey.
Until Wednesday Morning.
בשורות טובות
at 6 Underwood Road, Monsey.
Until Wednesday Morning.
בשורות טובות
Schedule for שבת פ' יתרו ה'תשע"ח
Friday – ערש"ק
Licht Bentchen 4:56pm
מנחה Erev Shabbos 5:06pm
Kabbolas Shabbos 5:45 pm
No Kiddush between 6:10-7:10pm (6:00-7:00pm)
שבת קודש
Rov's Chassidus Shiur 8:45am
Sof Zman Krias Shma / 9:38:11am
Shacharis 9:30 am
Mincha Gedola 12:40 pm
Rov ’s הלכה shiur 4:15pm
Mincha 4:55 pm
Motzoei Shabbos / Maariv 5:59 pm
Avos U'Bonim 7:00 pm
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