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Andrew Markowitz, Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, Rabbi Emeritus
Shomrei Torah Parshat Bereishit - Shabbat Mevarchim
27 Tishrei, 57780/ October 26, 2019
HAKARAT HaTOV Ba’al Kriah Upstairs– Daniel Krich
Ba’al Kriah Downstairs– Rabbi Shmuel Leifer
Kiddush Upstairs– Sponsored by the Fogelman family in honor of Tamar becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Beit Medrash Kiddush- Sponsored by Ann and Joel Pogolowitz to commemorate the 20th Yahrzeit on Sim-chat Torah of Joel's father, Maurice Pogolowitz- Moshe Chaim ben Yitzchok Aaron ז''ל, and by Robin and Alvin Stern to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Alvin’s father, Meir ben Binyomin ז''ל. Kenny Frank Youth Minyan Kiddush– Sponsored by the Pavel family.
Thank you to all those who enhanced our Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah with their davening and lein-ing: Gideon Bannett; Elli Bloom; Jonathan Karp; Daniel Krich; Josh Lipschitz; Rabbi Markowitz and the Shom-rei Singing Sensations; Ari Mayefsky; Naftali Rosenberg.
Rebecca and Ari Ashkenas for sponsoring the Youth Hakafot and dinner on Simchat Torah, in honor of the kids and the Grossers.
Malvina and Mikhail Abraizov for sponsoring the Women's Shiur on Simchat Torah in memory of Mikhail's mother, Golda Abraizov ז''ל.
Thank you to the Shomrei Torah Kiddush Crew of Janusz Legutko, Shalom Silbermintz, and Mikki Friedman for their tremendous work in planning and executing this year's Simchat Torah Kiddush. The kiddush would not have been possible without our kiddush helpers: Sam and Yishai Barkhordari; Michael, Belana, and Dan-ielle Dworkis; Neil Paris; Leah and Naftali Rosenberg; Scott Tropper; Sam Ulrich; and Michael Zim-balist. We would also like to thank the Shomrei Torah Catering Panel of 8th Day Caterers, Maadan, Madison Cater-ers, and Petaks who each supplied some of the delicious kiddush we all enjoyed on Simchat Torah.
Thank you to Ariella Krich, Avigayil Markowitz, Mimi Markowitz, Ella Markowitz, Atara Pickett, and Sivan Sher for the help in making the babkas for the Simchat Torah Kiddush.
Early Mincha On Shabbos Is 5:00pm
PACHIM KETANIM FROM RABBI MARKOWITZ: In Honor of Parshat Bereishit Every Friday night, we read the verse from our Parsha,”VaYechal Elokim Bayom Hashvii- Hashem finished creating the world on the 7th day.” What does the Torah mean that Hashem finished ON the seventh day? Isn’t the whole idea of Shab-bos that HaShem didn’t create anything on the seventh day? Rashi gives two answers to this question. 1. HaShem stopped at the exact moment that the seventh day began. Humans cannot do that and therefore, we must stop a few minutes be-fore.2. Rashi shares a second answers, “Baah Shabbos baah menucha- when Shabbos come, rest comes with it.” What does Rashi mean by this? The Pardes Yosef answers: When the Mishna, lists the melachos that are prohibited on Shabbos, it lists them as 40 minus one. Just say 39! He posits that the 40th “melacha” is menucha-rest. There are 39 melachos that are prohibited and a 40th that is encouraged. HaShem concluded creation on the day 7, but not through ordinary creation, rather through meneucha. In fact, recent research has shown that rest is an important component to creativity. If our brains don’t shut down for a certain amount of time, they operate at levels that stymie our creativity. Shabbos is a gift that allows us to not only recharge, but to be “creative” in areas that we may not take advantage of the rest of the week: learning Torah, spending time with family and having meaningful conversations.
Parsha/Haftorah: ArtScroll. 2 / 1130; Hertz. 2 / 21; Living Torah 2 / 1051
Shabbat Schedule Erev Shabbat - October 25
Candle Lighting 5:44pm
Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat 5:49pm
Shabbat - October 26
Morning
Sof Z’man Kriyat sh’ma 10:00am
Daf Yomi - Nidah 3 8:15am Shacharit
Downstairs Beit Medrash 8:15am Shiur by Scott Sears: "Don't Listen to Bob Barker" Main Shul 9:00am Shabbat Afternoon Pre-Mincha Shiur 4:45pm -With Raizi Chechik, Scholar-in-Residence Mincha followed by Seudah Shelishit 5:36pm Seudah Shelishit Speaker: Rabbi Avi Hochman Havdalah 6:50pm
Weekly Schedule Oct. 27 - Nov. 1 Sun.
Shacharit 6:30,7:00,8:00am
Mincha 2:00,5:40pm
Ma’ariv 6:02, 9:00pm
Shacharit
Mon. 5:50,6:30,7:45am
Tues., Wed. (R. Chodesh) 5:50,6:30,7:45am
Thurs. 5:55pm
Fri. 6:05,6:30,7:45am
Mincha
Mon. - Thurs. 5:40pm
Ma’ariv Mon. - Thurs. 6:02,9:00pm
Erev Shabbat - November 1
Parshat Noach
Candle Lighting 5:35pm
Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat 5:40pm
Shabbat, November 2
Shacharit 8:15, 9:00am
Sof Z’man Kriyat Sh’ma 10:04am
Mincha 5:27pm
LEARNING SPONSORSHIPS
A Day of Learning October 26 - Sponsored by Honey and Ralph Cheifetz to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Honey’s mother, Malka bat Rav Yitzchak Mordechai ז''ל. October 28 - Sponsored by Golda and Michael Breban to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Golda's father, Avrom Dov ben Yaakov ז''ל.
MAZAL TOV Amy and Joshua Fogelman on Tamar becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Mazal Tov also to Tamar ’s sisters, Sho-shana, Naomi and Ariella, and to Tamar’s grandmother, Sandra Fogelman.
President: Jeff Cohen; Executive Board: Oren Hiller, Larry Bravman, Boruch Hersh, Rachel Krich, Dori Zofan, Mikki Friedman, David Heiser, Jeff Schultz 19-10 Morlot Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410 - 201-791-7910 - www.shomrei-torah.org
CONDOLENCES Michael Friedman, on the passing of his father, Ben Friedman ז''ל. Michael will be sitting shiva at his home, 7-08 3rd Street, through Tuesday morning, October 29th. Michael can be reached at 201-280-4995. Minyanim are as follows: Sunday Shacharit at 8:00am; Monday and Tuesday Shacharit at 7:45am. Sunday and Monday Mincha / Maariv at 5:40pm. Gail Hochman, on the passing of her mother, Regina Wolovits ז''ל. Gail sat shiva in Cleveland Tuesday night and Wednesday. Gail will sit shiva in Fair Lawn at the Hochman home, 4-20 Lyncrest Ave., from Thurs-day at 10am until Monday morning.
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE THIS SHABBAT
Our Scholar in residence this Shabbat Bereishit will be Ms. Raizi Chechik, currently Head of School at Man-hattan Day School. She is a creative and dynamic educator with over two decades of school leadership expe-rience and a passion for learning and teaching. She is a gifted speaker and thinker who has lectured interna-tionally on topics of education and Jewish studies. The schedule for her lectures is as follows: Friday Night Oneg @ 8:30pm in the Ballroom: “Letters Floating In The Air: The Amazing Story Of The Women Who Printed The Talmud” Shabbat Morning Drasha (Following 9am Minyan) @ 11:00am (Approx): “ East Of Eden: A Reflection On New Beginnings.” Shabbat Afternoon Lecture @ 4:45pm: “Reaching Toward The Infinite: A Conversation On Cultivating Spir-ituality In Our Children, Grandchildren and.....Ourselves.”
SOLIDARITY SHABBAT In partnership with Jewish Federation and in solidarity with shuls around the country, we encourage all our members, men and women, to come to shul this Shabbat morning, as a memorial to the tragedy in Pittsburgh just one year ago. Try to encour-age unaffiliated friends and neighbors to come as well! Rabbi Markowitz will make special mention of this memorial occasion during services.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES [email protected]
To sponsor Seudah Shelishit- Esther Silvestri at 201-741-5341 or [email protected].
REFUAH SHELEIMAH Eliyahu ben Batsheva; Ruvain Ephraim ben Chaya Leah; Mordechai ben Chaya Malka; Shimon Simcha ben Penina Yehudit; Shlomo Eliyahu ben Fayala; Tzvia Rivka bat Naomi Chedva; Zehavah Aranka Goldie bat Pessya; Yosef Daveed ben Raizel and Malka Ziesel bat Penina.
SHOMREI TORAH LEARNING SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM To sponsor a day, month, or year of learning visit www.shomrei-torah.org/learning or contact Mendy Aron, Mike Glass, Milty Frank or Neil Gordon.
YOUTH DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE Kenny Frank Youth Minyan will take place this Shabbat. Junior Congregation (ages 7-8) will meet at 9:30am in the Junior Congrega-tion room. Ahuvim (age 5) and Chaveirim (age 6) will meet at 9:30am in the first class-room on the left. Metukim (ages 3-4) will meet at 9:30am in the middle classroom.
Early 9:00am dropoff for all ages is available in the first classroom on the left.
Don't forget to bring your Mitzvah Ticket Pouch to shul! And make sure to bring all of your saved up tickets for Prize Week this Shabbat! Tot Shabbat (ages 0-3) will meet this week.
SCRIP NOTICE Scrip is an excellent way to support the Shul at no additional cost to you. Scrip can now be purchased online: shomrei-torah.org/scrip, and delivered to your home. For more information contact Milty Frank: 201-916-9721 or [email protected]; or David Heiser, 201-978-5347 or [email protected]
LEARN TO PLAY CHESS AT SHOMREI TORAH
Calling all kids, ages 5-12, here’s your chance to learn to play chess at Shom-rei Torah. Ten Sunday classes, starting this Sunday, October 27th, from 11am-12pm, renowned coach Mordechai Krasnerman is offering a ten-week chess class for beginners and intermediate players. You may remem-ber Mordechai as the final contestant eliminated from Shomrei Torah’s tourna-ment with grandmaster Boris Gulko. Mordechai has been teaching chess for over ten years in after-school programs, camps, private schools, yeshivas, elementary schools, and privately. Your children will learn the basics of the game, special moves, and overall chess strategy to improve their play. Shom-rei Torah members can join the class at a discounted rate of $100 for the ten classes (Non-members may also participate for $150). Register now at https://www.shomrei-torah.org/, as space is limited and reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. It’s your move!
MIKVAH SCHEDULE The current Mikvah hours are Sunday – Thursday, 8:00pm – 9:30pm. Currently, the Mikvah opens on Motzei Shabbat and Motzei Yom Tov approximately 1-hour after Shabbat and Yom Tov ends, and stays open for 1-1/2 hours. Beginning Motzei Shabbat November 9 and during the entire season of Parent Child Learning (through March 7), the Mikvah opens on Motzei Shabbat approximately 1-1/2 hours after Shabbat ends, and stays open for 1-1/2 hours. Any arrival after 1/2 hour before closing time will incur a $25.00 late fee. For further details, see Mikvah webpage on Shomrei-Torah.org, under Services or call the Mikvah tape for updates and information: 201-796-0350. Please call Dossy Brandstatter with any questions or concerns: 201-796-5839. For a Friday or Yom Tov night appointment, please call 201-401-2386.
FIDDLER IN YIDDISH The Naftali Aron T.E.P. will be going to see Fiddler On The Roof in Yiddish on Wednesday, November 6 ( Matinee). You do not have to know Yiddish to feel the raw emotions of this Show. A Brunch will be served at Shomrei Torah and transportation by Coach Bus will be provided. All this for just $90. If you are interested in joining the group please contact Mendy Aron at [email protected].
SISTERHOOD UPDATES Sign up at https://www.shomrei-torah.org/event/karaoke for the Sisterhood Kickoff Event - Karaoke Melave Malka on Saturday night Nov. 2 at 8:00pm. The evening will include your favorite singable songs from the 1960s-2000s, dinner, drinks and dessert. Admission is free if you already paid your 2019-2020 dues. If you are not yet a member you can pay your dues at the event sign-up page. This event is open to all women - friends and family are welcome. Please contact Brittany Ricklis ([email protected]) or Esther Lefkowitz (917-972-4893) with any questions.
MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS SERVICE STARTED
Congregation Shomrei Torah proudly launches the Dr. David Thaler Members Helping Members Group, the “Legacy Pillar” of The Women’s Institute for Leadership, Learning & Legacy." David Thaler, was the go-to person for those who needed direction in addressing life’s challenges and he took great joy in sharing his expertise with the community. We are building on his legacy by capitalizing on the skills and capabilities of our members to help other members in need. Life has its share of ups and downs but living within the Shomrei Torah community means you’re not alone. Over 20 Shomrei Torah members have offered their services pro-bono to help members in need in discreet and mean-ingful ways. Please CLICK HERE to read more about the expertise of each volunteer. Renee Nussbaum has generously agreed to lead this initiative and can be reached at 201-403-8018 or [email protected]. Please contact her if you need help with education and learning disabilities, career guid-ance and financial support, health and wellness, legal services, home planning and organization, or home repair.
LOCAL YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Oct. 28 - Monday @ 7:30pm: Yeshivat Noam. 70 W. Century Rd., Paramus. 201-261-1919, x287 Oct. 29 - Tuesday @ 7:30pm Ben Porat Yoseph 243 E. Frisch Ct., Paramus. 201-845-5007, x16 Oct. 30 - Wednesday @ 7:30pm: Moriah School 53 S. Woodland St., Englewood.. 201-567-0208, x322 Nov. 3 - Sunday @ 9:00am. Maayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls 1650 Palisade Ave., Taneck. (201) 833-4307 x 255 Nov. 3 - Sunday @ 7:00pm. Heichal Hatorah High School for Boys 70 Sterling Place, Teaneck. 201-335-0633 Nov. 3 - Sunday @ 7:00pm. Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey. 666 Kinderkamack Rd. , River Edge. 201-986-1414, x338 Nov. 4 - Monday @ 7:30pm. Yeshivat He’atid 1500 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck. 201-374-2272, x300 Nov. 6 - Wednesday @ 7:30pm. Yavneh Academy 155 N. Farview Ave., Paramus. 201-262-8494, x335 Nov. 9 - Motzei Shabbat @7:45pm. Naaleh High School for Girls 745 Grove St., Ridgewood. 201-468-8333 Nov. 10 - Sunday @ 9:00am Frisch Yeshiva High School West 120 Century Rd., Paramus. 201-267-9100 Nov. 10 - Sunday @9:30am. MTA– Yeshiva U. High School for Boys 2540 Amsterdam Ave., New York City. 212-960-5337 Nov. 17 - Sunday @ 9am. Torah Academy of Bergen County, 1600 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck. 201-837-7696, x607
SHIURIM SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 1 Naftali Aron Torah Enrichment Program: Monday– Rabbi Markowitz: 8:50am- Personal Growth; 9:05am- Gemara Pesachim. Tuesday– Rabbi Yudin at 8:45am; Rabbi Markowitz on Teshuva at 9:15am. Wednesday–Rabbi Greene at 8:45am; Rabbbi Markowitz on the Parsha at 9:15am. Thursday– Rabbi Greene at 9:00am. Mondays 7:30pm- Women’s Tehillim Group. Register with Myrna Gore [email protected] to be emailed about weekly group location. Mondays 8:30pm - Beginner’s Parsha with Rabbi Yudin. Tuesday evening 9:15pm - Gemara Megillah Chaburah with Rabbi Marko-witz Wednesday 1:00pm –Lunchtime Learning Women’s shiur with Rabbi Yudin.
Daf Yomi: Sunday after the 7am minyan, with either Rabbi Markowitz, Rabbi Yudin, or Rabbi Leifer; Mon-Thurs. at 8 pm, with Rabbi Zvi Loewy.
NATEP- ROSH CHODESH LUNCH & LEARN The Rosh Chodesh Lunch & Learn Program is sponsored by Sharon and Michael Glass in memory of the Yahrzeit of Michael's father Howard Glass Yitzchak Zvi ben Yichael Michal A"H. This NEW program will begin on Rosh Chodesh Cheshvon, Tuesday, October 29. Lunch will be served at 12:30pm, followed by a Shiur given by Rabbi Markowitz on, “Hidden Fig-ures- Women in Tanach.” This program is free when you make a reserva-tion Men and women are invited to attend. Contact Mendy Aron at [email protected] with your reservation
COMMUNITY EVENTS November 6– Wednesday @ 7:30pm. Program on limiting viral out-breaks in our school community and creating a healthier winter season for all our families. Conducted by Tamar Prager, Public Health Analyst and Nurse Practitioner. BEN PORAT YOSEPH. 243 E. Frisch Ct., Paramus, NJ.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS Welcome to the following new members: Sam and Yishai Barkhordari; Rebec-ca and Bud Coulson; Stacie and Yosef Geffner; Leah and Yakov Kauf-man; Esther and Rafi Lefkowitz; Yael and Avi Rozenfeld; Shiri and Oded Sher.
