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Shabbat Davening Schedule
Friday, Feb. 28
Candle Lighting*: 5:21pm
Mincha / Maariv: 5:25pm
*after candle lighting, Recite Tehillim 130 on behalf of Coronavirus victims
Shabbat, Feb. 29
Shacharit: 9:00am (Shema: 9:16am)
Mincha: 5:20pm
Havdallah: 6:21pm |
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Week Day Davening Schedule
Shacharit:
Sun.: 8:00am
Mon. / Thurs.: 6:40am
Tues. / Wed. / Fri.: 6:45am
Mincha/Maariv:
Sun.: 5:25pm
Mon.-Thurs.: Mincha at Ohr Hatorah: 1:05pm
Maariv at ASKT: 7:30pm
Next Friday, March 6
Mincha/Maariv: 5:35pm
Candle Lighting: 5:29pm |
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| Eruv Status: The Glendale Eruv is up |
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| Kiddush Levanah: The final time for the sanctification of the New Moon of Adar is the entire night of Sunday March 8th |
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This Shabbat: Kiddush is a Sit Down Meat Kiddush Lunch Sponsored by Deborah Kalmar to commemorate the yahrtzeit of Dr. Martin Kalmar ob’m
Next Shabbat: Kiddush is not yet sponsored
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 |
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| Seudah Shlishit Duty: Simcha Singer and Travis Gaines |
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| Learning and Spiritual Opportunities |
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Shabbat Morning, Feb. 29
½ hour before davening: Amud Yomi (Talmud Bavli - Mesechta Gittin):
10:30am: Sermon, “When the World Gets Tougher - Give of Yourself”, Rabbi Kalmar
Shabbos Morning Groups:
10:30 am: Torah for Tots: will be run this week in the small shul/library/office by Aviva Bergtrom, the shomer is Elisha Karan
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 Paul Mendelson
We ask that adults take care not to disturb the groups
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., March 3 at 12:15pm at the JCC’s reading room: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kalmar David and Batsheva, a study of the book of Samuel II. To catch up on previous classes go to our website here.
Wed., March 4 at 7:30pm: Ladies Tehillim for Rosh Chodesh Adar at the home of Deborah Kalmar |
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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
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
Condolences to Becky and Bob Michels on the passing of Becky’s mother, Carmen Carrillo, o'bm
Proposed Mission Statement: “Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah is an Orthodox synagogue welcoming a diverse Jewish population. We foster prayer, learning, personal growth, a sense of community and a strong love of the State of Israel, all 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: Volunteers are needed for delivering shalach manot. If you are available please contact Ariel Singer at 518-859-6745 or email at arielewarren@gmail.com.
Matanot L'evyonim: Please contact Rabbi Kalmar at rabbikalmar@asktshul.com to donate and fulfill the important mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim (Funds for those in need) on Purim Day. There are many people in need in our community and this is a day for helping them!
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! |
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Tues., March 3 at 12:15pm at the JCC’s reading room: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kalmar David and Batsheva, a study of the book of Samuel II. To catch up on previous classes go to our website here.
Wed., March 4 at 7:30pm: Ladies Tehillim for Rosh Chodesh Adar at the home of Deborah Kalmar |
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Taanit Esther – Monday, March 9
Fast starts: 5:49am, 6:30am: Shacharit, Fast ends: 7:22pm
Purim Evening – Monday, March 9
6:25pm: Mincha, followed by Maariv, 7:20pm: Family Fun Megillah Reading with the Purim Characters Voices, followed by break fast
9:00pm: Second Megillah reading on Purim night
Purim Day – Tuesday, March 10
6:15am: Shacharit and First day time Megillah reading
(Megillah reading about 6:45am)
9:45am: Second day time Megillah reading, 5:15pm: Third day time Megillah reading, 5:45pm: Mincha, 6:00pm: Purim Seudat Mitzvah (see below for details)
7:30pm: Maariv
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) |
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Shabbat, March 14: Hospitality Shabbat - We will be highlighting Shabbat Hospitality and encouraging families to host others in our community for lunch on Shabbat. There will be a minimalist kiddush that week in shul. If you would like to host or be hosted please email Rabbi Kalmar at rabbikalmar@asktshul.com
Wed., March 18: Torah on tap at 8:00 pm
Fri., May 15th – Shabbat, May 16th: Scholar in residence Mrs Rachel Kosowsky |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Thank you to the following people for being ushers this Shabbat:
Bob Rabinoff |
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| Thank you to: Matt and Mara Kleiman and Sara and Ben Karan for hosting the YU fellows, to Betzalel and Yaffa Karan for cooking and hosting the Friday night dinner, to Laura Karan, Yaffa Karan and Yael Gaines for helping to coordinate the YU fellows weekend and to Inna Pullin and Travis Gaines for cooking for the YU fellows weekend. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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