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Parshat Vaera / Birkat HaChodesh - January 4/5, 2019

01/04/2019 12:18:21 PM

Jan4

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Shabbat Davening Schedule

Friday, January 4
Candle Lighting: 4:11
Mincha: 4:15pm 

Shabbat, January 5
Shacharit: 9:00am (Shema: 9:40am)
Mincha: 4:10pm
Havdallah: 5:11pm

Next Friday, January 11
Candle Lighting: 4:19pm
Mincha: 4:20pm

Weekday Davening Schedule
Shacharit
Sun.: 8:00am
Mon. (Rosh Chodesh Shevat): 6:30am
Tues. / Wed.: 6:45am
Thurs.: 6:40am
Fri: 6:45am
 
Mincha / Maariv: Sun.: 4:15pm
 
Mincha:
Mon.-Thurs: 1:05pm at Ohr HaTorah, 7020 N Green Bay Ave
 
Maariv:
Mon, Tues. and Thurs.: 7:30pm at ASKT
NOTE: Wed.: 7:00pm at ASKT
Eruv Status: The Glendale Eruv is up
 
Kiddush
Kiddush This Shabbat is sponsored by Ariel and Simcha Singer in honor of Ami’s birthday
 
Kiddush Next Shabbat is sponsored by Akiva and Elana Karan
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:
 
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: David Hallerman, Bruce Glaser
and Brian Pack

Learning and Spiritual Opportunities
Shabbat Morning, January 5
½ hour before davening: Amud Yomi (Talmud Bavli - Mesechta Chullin): Phil Arieff and Ben Karan
 
10:30 am: Drasha: Rabbi Wes Kalmar   

Shabbos Morning Groups
There will be Shabbos morning groups this week at 10:30am
Betzalel Karan’s group will meet downstairs in the social hall. We ask that adults present in the social hall take care not to disturb the groups
Groups for Torah for Tots will be upstairs in small shul
 
During Kiddush
Discussion led by Rabbi Wes Kalmar: "Why Our Davening is So Lousy"
 
Future Session – “What We Can Do About It”

Week Days:
Sun. - Fri.: 30 Minutes Before Shacharit: Amud Yomi: (Talmud Bavli - Chullin):
 
Tues., January 8 at 12:15pm at the JCC: Lunch and Learn, Sefer Shmuel Bet: “David – King of Israel: “The Beginning of His Reign” Class 10
 
Tues., Jan. 8 at 7:00pm at the home of Deborah Kalmar, 6737 N. Atwahl: Ladies Tehillim for Rosh Chodesh Shevat

Wed., January 9 at 12:10 pm at ASKT: Prime Prayer - Amidah Explained – Blessing 16
 
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
 
Condolences to Audrie Berman and Mark Mendelsohn on the passing of Audrie’s father, Earl Berman Shiva at the Berman-Mendelsohn residence, 2515 West Wending Drive Glendale, Wis., Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 7PM-9PM
Backyard of ASKT: For safety reasons, during the construction of the backyard kids will not be allowed in the backyard. Thank you for your patience as we work on this improvement project!

Shul Office Hours: Tues, Wed and Fri.: 10am-3pm, Monday and Thurs: 10am-1pm and 5-7pm

Sign the Petition as a Friend of Israel to ask Airbnb to reconsider its policy discriminating against Israeli residents with listings over the Green Line:
https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/867/851/514/
 
ASKT Website Exciting Updates
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 Kosher in Milwaukee is on the website - check it out at 
https://www.asktshul.org/kosher
 
ASKT Kosher in Chicago is now up on the website! check it out at 
https://www.asktshul.org/kosher-in-chicago.html
 
ASKT Bulletin is on the Website - click or go to 
https://www.asktshul.org/bulletin anytime for the latest version of the ASKT bulletin. 
 
ASKT Acceptable Kosher Symbols is on the Website - check it out
https://www.asktshul.org/kashrut.html
 
Cholent Madness is on the website check it out
https://www.asktshul.org/cholent-contest.html
 
Updated Photo Gallery on the website, check it out
https://www.asktshul.org/photo_gallery.php
 
Five Torot of ASKT - Check it out on the website
 
Milwaukee Kosher Bakery Shop:
www.milwaukeekosherbreads.com THE GLENDALE BAKE STOP is a new initiative to provide quality fresh baked goods for the Kosher consumers of Milwaukee it is hosted by Milwaukee Judaica
 
This Week
Tues., January 8 at 12:15pm at the JCC: Lunch and Learn, Sefer Shmuel Bet: “David – King of Israel: “The Beginning of His Reign” Class 10
 
Tues., Jan. 8 at 7:00pm at the home of Deborah Kalmar, 6737 N. Atwahl: Ladies Tehillim for Rosh Chodesh Shevat

Wed., January 9 at 12:10 pm at ASKT: Prime Prayer - Amidah Explained – Blessing 16
 
Next Week
Sunday, January 13th: for 6th grade and up - Hot Drinks and a Hot Topic -with Rabbi Kalmar 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm "Why Can't I ride my bike or text on my phone on Shabbat? - Are the Rabbinic Laws just taking all the fun out of life?"
 
Save the Date
Sun., January 20, 2019: Charidy.com Fundraiser - Help ASKT attempt to raise $80,000 in one day!   We need volunteers to make phone calls and be part of a committee to help make this happen.  Please email carrie@asktshul.com to volunteer.
 
March 8-10, 2019: Scholars in Residence Weekend at ASKT - Rebbetzin Smadar Rosensweig, adjunct assistant professor of Bible at Yeshiva University's Stern College for Women and Rabbi Michael Rosensweig - Rosh Yeshiva - Yeshiva University

May 26, 2019: ASKT Tailgate and Brewer’s Game vs. Phillies
 
Community Events
Wed., Jan. 9 7:30-9:30pm at WITS 3288 N. Lake Dr.: Kinnus Zikkaron in memory of Rabbi Raphael Wachsman, zt"l
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Each Shabbat morning from 9:00am – 1:00pm: Ushers needed to man 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:
Ben Karan
Mark Mendelsohn
David Hallerman
Liz Hallerman
Brian Pack
Kaveh Shabtaie
Bruce Glaser
Scott Noll
Steve Baruch
Michael Katzoff
Richard Robbins
Elisha Karan
Travis Gaines
Matt Kleiman
Bruce Peckerman
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

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.
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