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Parshat Ki Tisa / Shabbat Parah - March 13 / 14, 2020

03/13/2020 03:02:37 PM

Mar13

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Friday, March 13
Candle Lighting: 6:38pm
Mincha / Maariv: 6:40pm
 
Shabbat, March 14
Shacharit: 9:00am (Shema: 10:03am)
Mincha: 6:35pm
Havdallah: 7:38pm
 
Week Day Davening Schedule
Shacharit:
Sunday: 8:00am 
Mon. / Thurs.: 6:40am
Tues., Wed., Fri.: 6:45am
 
Mincha / Maariv:
Sun-Thurs  6:45 pm

Next Friday, March 20
Mincha/Maariv: 6:50pm
Candle Lighting: 6:47pm
 
Eruv Status: The Glendale Eruv is up
 
Kiddush
This Shabbat: We are 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.
 
In light of the ongoing health concerns, if you are feeling unwell, or have a cough, please refrain from attending shul or being a guest at someone's home.
 
Next Shabbat: Kiddush is sponsored by Phyllis and Richard Robbins celebrating their March birthdays, anniversary and retirement.

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: Eric Pullin and Betzalel Karan
Learning and Spiritual Opportunities
Shabbat Morning, March 14
½ hour before davening: Amud Yomi (Talmud Bavli - Mesechta Gittin):
 
10:30am: Sermon, “The Two Tablets and Covid 19 - A Plan of Action?” Rabbi Kalmar
 
Shabbos Morning Groups:
10:30 am: Torah for Tots: will be run this week in the small shul/library/office, the shomeret is Rebecca Kalmar
 
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
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 17: at 12:15pm, at the JCC, in the 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.
 
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
 
We want to welcome Rafi and Leora Massey who are visiting from Lincolnwood to look at our community.  The Masseys will be moving to the Milwaukee area in the Spring/Summer.
 
Lost and Found bin and in the coat room: Please come and claim your stuff by Monday, March 16th
 
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
 
ASKT Cholim List: We are making a new Cholim (sick) list, please submit or resubmit names for the list by Friday, March 13th
 
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 for 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.
 
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! 
 
Passover Food Drive: The annual collection of Passover food for the Community Passover Food Drive will be from Sun., March 15- Mon., March 30, 2020 Products needed, must have kosher certification for Passover, include matzo, canned gefilte fish, matzo ball soup mix and grape juice in plastic containers. A bin will be located in the synagogue lobby
 
This Week
Shabbat, March 14: Hospitality Shabbat - We are highlighting Shabbat Hospitality and have encouraged families to host others in our community for lunch this Shabbat.
 
Tues., March 17 at 12:15pm at the JCC 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 18: Torah on Tap at 8:00 pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W Lexington Blvd, Glendale
 
Save the Date
Sun., March 22 at 9:30am: Chometz Scavenger Hunt - with Rabbi Kalmar - for ages 1-9
 
Fri., April 24- Sun., April 26: YU Fellows will be in Glendale
 
Fri., May 15th – Shabbat, May 16th:  Scholar in residence Mrs Rachel Kosowsky
 
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.
 
Salute to Jewish Educators’: has been postponed
 
TAM Banquet: has been postponed
 
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

Thank you to Ariel Singer and Talia Hellman and Mazi Karan and Lauralyn Noll for all of their help putting together and organizing our beautiful Mishloach Manot.  A big thank you as well to those that helped with the packing and delivery of the Mishloach Manot.
 
Thank you to Inna Pullin, Deborah Kalmar, Robin Benedon, Ben Karan, and Steve Baruch for putting together our nighttime Purim meal.
 
Thank you to Krista and Kaveh Shabtaie, Yael and Yosef Gaines, Deborah Kalmar, Ben Karan and Steve Baruch for helping to put together the Purim Seudah.
 
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, March 13): Samuel I, 20 (Click here for Nach Yomi Inspiration Podcast)
 
Today’s Nach Yomi: (Shabbat, March 14): Samuel I, 21 (Click here for Nach Yomi Inspiration Podcast)
 
Today’s Daf Yomi: (Shabbat, March 14): Shabbat Daf 8
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