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Parshat Chayei Sara / Birkat HaChodesh - Nov. 2/3

11/02/2018 01:14:22 PM

Nov2

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Shabbat Davening Schedule
Fri., Nov. 2
Candle Lighting: 5:24pm
Mincha: 5:25pm

Shabbat, Nov. 3
Shacharit: 9:00am (Shema: 10:01am)
Mincha: 5:20pm
Havdallah: 6:24pm

Weekday Davening Schedule
Shacharit
Sun.: 8:00am
Mon.: 6:40am
Tues./Wed.: 6:45am
Thurs. and Fri. (Rosh Chodesh Kislev): 6:30am
 
Mincha / Maariv: Sun.: 4:25pm
 
Mincha:
Mon.-Thurs: 1:05pm at Ohr HaTorah, 7020 N Green Bay Ave
 
Maariv:
Mon-Thurs.: 7:30pm at ASKT
 
Next Friday, Nov. 9
Candle Lighting: 4:15pm
Mincha: 4:20pm
Eruv Status: The Glendale Eruv is up

NOTE: Saturday night, November 3rd daylight savings time ends and we move our clocks back at 2am
 
Kiddush
Kiddush this Shabbat is not yet sponsored
 
Kiddush Next Shabbat is co-sponsored by Sara and Ben Karan, Chana and Joel Eckhardt, Kenny and Robyn Karan, Eliezer Smilivici, and Phil and Yaffa Arieff
 
We are in need of a sponsor for future kiddushes - 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.  You can contact Judy Baruch,
jsbaruch@gmail.com
 
Cholent Madness 5779:
Week 1: Cholent A vs. OK…it is Flat Cholent
 
Contact Rabbi Kalmar if you are interested in participating in the 2018-2019 cholent contest. Compete for your chance at eternal Cholent glory and your name on the ASKT Cholent Cup!  This year the shul will once again be supporting the purchase of cholent for those who advance to the second round.  Email Rabbi Kalmar if you would like to enter - and make sure to come up with your own original cholent name. 
rabbikalmar@asktshul.com
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: Steve Baruch, Dan Carriger, Joel Eckhardt, Stan Wynn

Learning and Spiritual Opportunities
Shabbat Morning, Nov. 3
½ hour before davening: Amud Yomi (Talmud Bavli - Mesechta Chullin): Phil Arieff and Ben Karan

10:30am: Sermon: Rabbi Wes Kalmar "It's Not Normal" - in the Presence of HaKodesh Baruch Hu"  - Responses to the Shooting in Pittsburgh

Shabbos Morning Groups
There will be Shabbos morning groups this week at 10:30am
Rabbi Betzalel Karan will lead a group in the small shul
 
Following Kiddush, this Shabbat, Nov. 3
Rabbi Kalmar will be leading a discussion - "Talking to our children (Pre-school through college ages) and ourselves about last Shabbat's horrific events"
 
Shabbat Afternoon Class
4:15pm: Rabbi Levine will give a class at the home of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Levine, 2217 Green Tree Rd.
 
Week Days:
Sun. - Fri.: 30 Minutes Before Shacharit: Amud Yomi: (Talmud Bavli - Mesechta Chullin): Rabbi Wes Kalmar
 
Tues., Nov. 6 at 12:15pm at the JCC: Lunch and Learn, Sefer Shmuel Bet: “David – King of Israel: “The Beginning of His Reign” Class 4
 
Wed., Nov. 7 at 12:10 pm at ASKT: Return of Prime Prayer - Amidah Explained - Blessing #12 with Rabbi Kalmar
 
Announcements
Refuah Sheleimah to Rachel Cornfield - Rochel bat Chasha

Refuah Sheleimah to Nachshon Meir ben Temima Chaya Sarah Shlomit
 
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
 
Welcome Lieutenant  Chris Eichhorn, a member of the Glendale Police Department who has been hired to protect our synagogue this Shabbat morning.
 
Take time to meet our new Playtime Supervisor
Last week many of you had a chance to meet our new playtime supervisor Lia Hutchins.  She will be hanging out in the social hall with kids when they are not in groups between 10 am and 1 pm on Shabbat mornings.  If you have not met her yet - please take some time to introduce yourself and make her feel welcome.

Backyard of ASKT: For safety reasons, during the construction & repair of the fence & backyard kids will not be allowed in the backyard, & it is cordoned off. Thank you for your patience as we work on this improvement project!

Shul Office Hours: Mon and Wed-10am-3pm, Tues: 10am-1pm and 5-7pm
 
Carrie Barbakoff will be away on vacation from Thurs., November 8 through Mon., November 12, returning Tues., November 13.
 
ASKT in the News Webpage: is up and running at the ASKT website - please click or go to  
https://www.asktshul.org/askt_in_the_news  to read previous articles featuring ASKT history news and members.
 
ASKT Bulletin is on the Website - click or go to 
https://www.asktshul.org/bulletin anytime for the latest version of the ASKT bulletin.
 
Tues., Nov. 6: Remember to vote! It’s important!

WITS Wednesday Night Beis Medresh Program  - for 4th grade - 8th grade boys  6 pm - 7:15 pm  45 minutes of learning and 30 minutes of shmoozing/snacking. Questions? Ask Rabbi Kalmar
 
This Week
Sun., Nov. 4 at 10:30am: Stone Dedication for Betty Koren o'bm, wife of Seymour Koren and mother of Allen and Michael (Tova) Koren. Second Home Cemetery, 3705 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53220
Tues., Nov. 6 at 12:15pm at the JCC: Lunch and Learn, Sefer Shmuel Bet: “David – King of Israel: “The Beginning of His Reign” Class 4
Wed., Nov. 7 1 at 12:10 pm at ASKT: Return of Prime Prayer - Amidah Explained - Blessing #12 with Rabbi Kalmar
 
Upcoming
Fri., Nov. 16 from 9:30am-noon: High school students from Winneconne High School will be at ASKT for a HERC program

Mon., Nov. 19th at 7:45 pm: Next ASKT Beit Midrash - Our first evening was a great hit so we are doing it again.  Come join us for a Rashi/Parsha skills class - Rashi: Rabban Shel Yisrael or learn with a friend or your kids. 
 
Save the Date
Sun., Nov. 18: ASKT Bucket Raffle!   2pm-4:30pm: preview of raffle prizes, 4:30-6:00pm: open bidding, 6:00pm: raffle prize winners announced. Grand Prize: autographed Packers football
There will also be a 50/50 raffle!!
Buy tickets before Nov. 15 for early bird packages:
$80 buys $100 in tix
$100 buys $130 in tix
$125 buys $175 in tix
Go to:
https://www.asktshul.org/event/asktbucketraffle to purchase tickets
 
Community Events
Sun., Dec. 9 at 4:00pm: Grand Torah Celebration: Kohl Family Synagogue and Peck Hall of Ovation Jewish Home. The celebration will include escorting the new Torah into the building.
 
Thank You
Thank you to all those who played football and ate hot dogs last week at our annual flag football game.  That was rough!
 
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

ASKT is participating in SCRIP: SCRIP is now available through ASKT, give tzedakah while doing your regular shopping (groceries, gas, online shopping, etc)!
1. Go to ShopWithScrip.com and select Join a Program.
2. Enter our organization’s enrollment code: 76FAFF8961L28
3. Link your bank account to enroll in online payments and place your first order.
Have a question? Contact our coordinator Sima Sendyk at:
simafarekas@gmail.com
 
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.
We join the Pittsburgh community in mourning for the 11 slain last Shabbat:
Joyce Feinberg – Yiddis Bultcha bat Aba Menachem.
Jerry Rabinowitz – Yehudah ben Yechezkel
David Rosenthal – Dovid ben Eliezer
Cecil Rosenthal – Chaim ben Eliezer
Irving Younger – Yitzchok Chaim ben Menachem
Dan Stein – Daniel Avrom ben Baruch
Rose Mallinger – Raizel bast Avrohom
Richard Gottfried – Yosef ben Chaim
Bernice Simon – Beila Rochel bat Moshe
Sylvan Simon – Zalman Shachna ben Menachem Mendel
Mel Wax – Moshe Gadol ben Yosef
Thu, April 25 2024 17 Nisan 5784