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Parshat Mishpatim / Shabbat Shekalim / Birkat HaChodesh -- Feb. 21 / 22, 2020

02/21/2020 04:38:57 PM

Feb21

 
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Click Here for Today's Mishna Study
 
Shabbat Davening Schedule
Friday, Feb. 21
Candle Lighting: 5:12pm
Mincha / Maariv: 5:15pm
 
Shabbat, Feb. 22
Shacharit: 9:00am (Shema: 9:23am)
Mincha: 5:10pm
Havdallah: 6:12pm
 
Week Day Davening Schedule
Shacharit: Sun.: 8:00am
Mon. / Thurs.: 6:40am
Wed., Feb. 26 (Rosh Chodesh): 6:30am
Tues. / Fri.: 6:45am
 
Mincha/Maariv:  Sun.: 5:15pm
Mon.-Thurs.: Mincha at Ohr Hatorah: 1:05pm
Maariv at ASKT: 7:30pm

Next Friday, Feb. 28

Mincha/Maariv: 5:25pm
Candle Lighting: 5:21pm
 
Eruv Status: The Glendale Eruv is up
 
Kiddush
This Shabbat: Kiddush is not yet sponsored
Cholent competition: Mount Cholementjaro vs. CholentUmadda
 
Next Shabbat: Kiddush is a Sit Down Meat Kiddush Lunch Sponsored by Deborah Kalmar to commemorate the yahrtzeit of Dr. Martin Kalmar

If you would like to celebrate, commemorate, dedicate or give thanks - please let us know and help the shul continue to have great kiddushes. Consider sponsoring part of a kiddush with friends.  Please contact Judy Baruch, jsbaruch@gmail.com  To view the kiddush menu options (https://www.asktshul.org/kiddushsponsorship)

Kiddush WhatsApp group for Kiddush Insider info - Find out what will be served for kiddush in the upcoming week. To join, please email carrie@asktshul.com
 
Seudah Shlishit Duty: Mark Pittleman and Aaron Bergtrom
Learning and Spiritual Opportunities
Shabbat Morning, Feb. 22
½ hour before davening: Amud Yomi (Talmud Bavli - Mesechta Gittin):
 
10:30am: Sermon, “The Sapphire Brick and Success for Our Kids”, Rabbi Kalmar
 
Shabbos Morning Groups:
10:30 am: Torah for Tots: will be run this week in the small shul/library/office by Rebecca Kalmar, the shomeret is Jesse Miller
 
Torah for Tots Room for kids age 1-5 only during 10:30 am and the end of davening on Shabbat mornings - Please make every effort to keep this space free of noise and older kids so that the program can proceed uninterrupted. 
 10:30am: Older kids (age 6 through 4th grade) group: will be run this week in the social hall by Moshe Karan, Aryeh Karan and Jonathan Crawford
We ask that adults take care not to disturb the groups

12:30pm: After Kiddush discussions in social hall:
Led by Ely: Teen selected Q&A discussion
Led by Tamar: “ נעשה ונשמע: (We Wiil Do and We Will Listen) - What Did We Get Ourselves Into?”
Led by Natan:  “How to Tell Someone Something They Don’t Want to Hear”
Led by Shayna:  “ The Trolley Problem - an Ethical Dilemma”

D’var Torah at Seudah Shlishit by Shayna

Week Days:
Sun. - Fri.: 30 Minutes Before Shacharit: Amud Yomi: (Talmud Bavli - Gittin)

Daily Mishna Study - Following Shacharit on weekdays we are studying the Mishna, Tractate Bava Basra.  To study along with us go to our website here.

Daily Nach Yomi: (Click here for Nach Yomi Inspiration Study)

Tues., Feb. 25: NOTE: NO Lunch and Learn
 
Announcements
Refuah Sheleimah to Rachel Cornfield - Rochel bat Chasha, to Eliezer ben Malka, to Yale Tolwin - Yoel ben Sheina Leah, to Shoshana Elias - Shoshana Bayla Bat Dina Sarah, Judy Baruch - Brocha Leah bat Basha 
 
Carrie Barbakoff, Administrative Coordinator has fractured her wrist, please bear with her as she continues the healing process
 
Mon-Wed., Feb 24th-26th:  Rabbi Kalmar will be away at the YU Rabbis conference
 
Bikur Cholim: Volunteer to be involved in this important mitzvah! If you know of someone who could use some help or visitation, let our Bikur Cholim committee help out. Please contact Rabbi Kalmar: rabbikalmar@asktshul.com
 
Proposed Mission Statement: “Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah is an Orthodox synagogue welcoming a diverse Jewish population.  We aim to foster prayer, learning, personal growth, a sense of community and a strong love of the State of Israel In accordance with Torah principles and Jewish law.”
The Executive Committee, Co-Presidents, Ben Karan and Steve Baruch and Rabbi Kalmar invite feedback which will be discussed at the next Executive board meeting. NOTE: Before the Mission Statement becomes official, the Mission Statement must be approved by the full Board of the congregation.

Shalach Manot: Purim is 3 weeks away, however Shalach Manot sales are in full swing! If you have not received an email from Ariel Singer and the Mishloach Manot Committee you can contact Ariel at 518-859-6745 or email at arielewarren@gmail.comOrders are due by February 25th!
 
World Zionist Elections: This is your opportunity as an American Jew to vote once every five years in the World Zionist Congress elections.  Click on this link to vote: https://www.zionistelection.org/election/2a3b7a80-ba00-42ec-957e-c0375167a065
These elections will make the difference in strengthening our values in Israel and around the world. It is your opportunity to bring much needed funds to the projects in the United States that we care about deeply: Tuition dollars for gap-year students learning in Yeshivot and Midrashot in Israel (MASA), Fighting BDS on U.S. College Campuses, and Shlichim in Our Schools and Communities.  To see all the slates you can click here https://www.zionistelection.org/election/2a3b7a80-ba00-42ec-957e-c0375167a065#slates The slate associated with the OU/YU/RCA/Daati Leumi community is number 4 - Orthodox Israel Coalition - Mizrachi - Vote Torah.
 
Need A Few Good Men - winter minyan commitment schedule and are looking for men to sign up for individual minyanim - morning or evening, out of the 11 weekly weekday minyanim that we have.  Please help the shul keep a timely consistent minyan and help those saying kaddish to have a minyan.   To sign up - you can go to this link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pijO6eC7LdSundAmJGTyvjSdoLmOa9QnZeU3soObCuM/edit?usp=sharing 
Thank you and Kol HaKavod to those who have signed up already!
 
This Week
Fri. Feb. 21- Sun., Feb. 23: YU / ASKT Fellows Weekend
Friday Night, Feb. 21 starting at 5:15 pm: Mincha, followed by Teen friendly Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv, followed by Shabbat Dinner For teens (8th-12th grade) and fellows This is a special opportunity for the teens of ASKT to have Shabbat together! NOTE: dinner costs $10.00 per teen, please go to: https://www.asktshul.org/event/ftdinner to pay online for dinner
 
Fri., Night Feb. 21: Oneg at ASKT at 8:00-9:30pm: for Adults and Kids:
Discussion Topic for adults: “Is Tikkun Olam All It’s Cracked Up to Be?” -- led by Rabbi Kalmar in social hall
8:15 - 8:45pm: Fellows with teens and pre-teens - in library: Session 1: “Tikkun Olam - Is it Our Job to fix the World?”
8:55 - 9:25 - Fellows with teens and pre-teens - in library: Session 2: “Tikkun Atzmi - fixing myself?”
 
Shabbat Afternoon, Feb. 22: 4:00 pm: Chavrusa Learning for pre-teens/teens with Fellows.
 
Motzei Shabbat Program, Feb 22, 7:30 pm - 9:30pm:
7:30pm: Basketball for pre-teen and teen boys - at Bader Hillel, 7:30pm: Improv Night pre-teen and teen girls - at ASKT, 9:00 pm: Nosh at ASKT for kids/fellows, 9:30pm: pick up at ASKT
 
Sunday, Feb. 23: 10:00 am -  Pre-Purim Children’s program - with Fellows (Tamar/Ely/Natan). Young group: Ages 4-6 yrs old. “Interactive Purim Play”
School age group: 7 yrs old to 12 yrs old. “The Mitzvot of Purim & The Story of Purim?”
 
Sun., Feb. 23 at 8:00pm: Men’s Meat Midrash: a class for Men delving into the deeper meanings of mysterious Midrashim, entitled: “Beating Back the Yetzer HaRa with a Club and an Amein”- with Meat to eat - at the home of Chanan Posner 7023 N Rockledge Ave
 
Save the Date
Monday, March 9: Purim Night: Megillah Reading: 7:20pm, Second Megillah 9:00pm

Tues., March 10 at 6:00pm: Purim Seudah at ASKT, a Masquerade Party including face painting, balloons and magic show. Meat meal catered by Hannah’s kitchen (with vegetarian option) RSVP by Tues., March 3 for early bird pricing:
$18 per adult, $12 per child (age 5-10), $7 per child (age 1-4),
After March 3: $20 per adult, $14 per child (age 5-10), $7 per child (age 1-4)
To RSVP and pay online go to: https://www.asktshul.org/event/annual-purim-seudah-at-askt-a-masquerade-party-.html

Shabbat, March 14: Hospitality Shabbat - We will be highlighting Shabbat Hospitality and encouraging families to host others in our community for lunch on Shabbat. If you would like to host or be hosted please email asktshul@gmail.com
 
Wed., March 18: Torah on tap at 8:00 pm
 
Community Announcements
Kosher Delivery Service from Chicago: Shimon Porush will pick your order up for you and deliver it to your home. Restaurant deliveries are also an option. Shimon’s Phone: (414) 405-0499, Email: spk732@gmail.com, Delivery Fee: $20, plus tips are greatly appreciated Instructions: 1. Get in touch with Shimon (via phone or email) so that you can coordinate pick-up and delivery 2. Call the store: Jewel Osco: (847) 328-9791, Hungarian: (847) 674-8008, Romanian: (773) 761-4141, Mariano’s: (847) 763-8801, Shallots: (847) 677-3463, 3. Place an order under your name. 4. Pay the grocery store by credit card.

Sunday March 15: 3-5pm  CJL Salute to Jewish Educators’ This year, Steven Baruch, our member and Co-President and Former director of the Coalition for Jewish Learning is being honored with the Lifetime Impact Award.  Our member, Jodie Honigman is also being honored with a GIFT award.
To RSVP for the event go to: https://app.mobilecause.com/f/267f/n?vid=52c7k
To purchase an ad by February 25th for the 2020 Salute to Jewish Educators Tribute Book, Go to https://app.mobilecause.com/f/16hx/n?vid=52c7p, If you prefer to pay by check, please contact Tziporah Altman-Shafer at TziporahA@MilwaukeeJewish.org or call (414) 963-2718 with ad size, ad content and your contact information.
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Each Shabbat morning from 9:00am – 10:00am: Ushers needed to welcome and watch at the front doors of our synagogue. If you are interested in being an usher email: asktshul@gmail.com
 
Thank You
Thank you to the following people for being ushers this Shabbat:
Bob Rabinoff
 
Donation Opportunities
Aliyah: Please consider making a donation in honor of receiving an aliyah to the Torah.

Amazon Smiles: When you make your regular purchases on Amazon.com have The AmazonSmile Foundation donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Click this link to activate amazon smiles: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1572032

ASKT Donation Cards: If you would like to send a card, wishing a mazel tov, condolences, happy birthday, or get well to someone, you can do this via the shul by contacting Carrie Barbakoff, Administrative Coordinator at ASKT via email: carrie@asktshul.com. Please send / drop off all donations for cards at ASKT

Tree of Life: To honor the memory of Lorraine Cohen, her loving family has donated a beautiful Tree of Life plaque to ASKT. Leaves can be purchased and inscribed to honor a person, recognize a special occasion or to remember a special loved one. Top leaves in brass: donation of $360 Bottom leaves in bronze: $180. Rocks at the base of the tree: $1800. If you would like to purchase a leaf or a rock to be inscribed please contact: Jeanette Peckerman via email: jcp815@wi.rr.com or by phone: (414) 351-3866.

ASKT Legacy: If you would like to learn more about making a Legacy commitment for the future of our shul!  Contact Carrie Barbakoff to find out how.
 
Safety of ASKT - The front door to ASKT is locked at all times for the safety and security of our members, guests and staff. If it is not Shabbat or Yom Tov please push the ring doorbell and someone will answer the door. If it is Shabbat or Yom Tov we have a security guard and an usher who will let you in. If it is Shabbat or Yom Tov and no one is present please use the lower level entrance.
 
Nach Yomi: (Friday, Feb. 21): Judges 20 (Click here for Nach Yomi Inspiration Podcast)
 
Today’s Nach Yomi: (Shabbat, Feb. 22): Judges 21 (Click here for Nach Yomi Inspiration Podcast)
 
Today’s Daf Yomi: (Shabbat, Feb. 22): Berachot Daf 50
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