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Parshat Metzora / Shabbat HaGadol - April 12 / 13, 2019

04/12/2019 01:08:59 PM

Apr12

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Shabbat Davening Schedule:
Fri., April 12
Candle Lighting: 7:12pm
Mincha: 7:00pm

Shabbat, April 13
Shacharit: 9:00am (Shema: 9:33am)
Mincha: 7:10pm
Havdallah: 8:12pm
Weekday Davening Schedule
Shacharit
Sun.: 8:00am
Mon. / Thurs.: 6:40am
Tues. / Wed. / Fri.: 6:45am
 
Mincha / Maariv: Sun-Wed: 7:20pm at ASKT
 
Thursday, April 18
Mincha/Maariv: 7:20pm
Bedikat Chametz (search) after: 8:22 pm

Next Friday, April 19 (Erev Pesach and First Night):
Fast of the First Born begins: 4:51am
Shacharit followed by FIRST BORN SIYYUM completed by Michael Ish-Shalom and breakfast): 6:40am
Siyyum Sponsored by Stan and Phyllis Jaspan
Last Eating of Chametz: 10:35am
Burning and Nullification of Chametz by: 11:43am
Candle lighting: 7:21pm
Mincha / Maariv: 7:20pm
Followed by FIRST SEDER (should not begin before): 8:22pm
(Midnight and Afikomen eaten by 12:51am)
Kiddush Levana: The last time to recite Kiddush Levanah is the entire night following Thursday April 18th. If necessary the New Moon may be sanctified the first night of Pesach, April  19th and second night of Pesach, April 20th
 
Please Note: Mincha on Friday evenings will be at 7pm from now on until September 13th.

Eruv Status: The Glendale Eruv is up
 
Kiddush
Kiddush this Shabbat is a sit down luncheon for Shabbat HaGadol, sponsored by Stan and Phyllis Jaspan on the occasion of the yahrzeit of Stan’s father, Yosef ben Avraham Yitzchak. 

Next Shabbat: No Kiddush - Kitchen Closed for Pesach

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

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 and Brian Pack
Learning and Spiritual Opportunities
Shabbat Morning, April 13
½ hour before davening: Amud Yomi (Talmud Bavli - Mesechta Chullin): Phil Arieff, Bob Rabinoff and Ben Karan

Following davening at 11 am:Shabbat HaGadol Drasha, Shoes on the Danube, the Bones of Yosef and a Response to Anti-Semitism, by Rabbi Kalmar

Shabbos Morning Groups:
Groups for Torah for Tots will be run this week by Aviva Bergtrom
We ask that adults present in the social hall take care not to disturb the groups

Shabbat Afternoon: 6:10pm: at the home of Jerry and Debbie Wicentowski, 6998 N. Beech Tree Dr. Rabbi Kalmar's class on the Haggadah Part IV

Week Days:
Sun. - Fri.: 30 Minutes Before Shacharit: Amud Yomi: (Talmud Bavli - Chullin):
Tues. April 16: NOTE: NO Lunch and Learn
 
Announcements
Refuah Sheleimah to Rachel Cornfield - Rochel bat Chasha
Refuah Sheleimah to Chizkiyahu Nachshon Meir ben Temima Chaya Sarah Shlomit
Refuah Sheleimah to Eliezer ben Malka
Refuah Sheleimah to Vita Kushnir’s mother, Brochah Chaiah tzipa sarah bas Yocheved chavah
Refuah Sheleimah to Yale Tolwin - Yoel ben Sheina Leah

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

Please clean out your shtender of all chametz!

Selling Chometz and Maos Chittin: Rabbi Levine will be available at davening in the evenings, Sunday morning, and during the week and by appointment to sell your chometz. He will also be collecting Maos Chittin – funds to help those who are in need to have a good Pesach. There are many families in need and our congregation has always been extremely forthcoming at this time of year in the past.  Let us continue that tradition.  To reach Rabbi Levine, one can call him at (414) 352-1662.

On Friday, Erev Pesach, April 19: you may need to arrange for edible chometz in your garbage to be taken away. You can arrange for Garbage Pickup from our Caretaker Charles Greer by appointment (414) 610-7531
 
ASKT Website Exciting Updates
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS WITH ASKT: Please share your ASKT related photos by sending them to Bruce Glaser at bdglaser@gmail.com or by giving him a link to a Dropbox folder.  Bruce will archive the photos and edit and upload selected photos to ASKT's picture gallery on its website.  
To view past photos, go to: https://www.asktshul.org/photo_gallery.php
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/bulletinanytime 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 https://www.asktshul.org/five-torot.html

MKE Pesach Car Cleaning:Sunday, April 14 - Thursday, April 19: Locations: Glendale CLTC: Sunday (4/14): 8:00 AM - 6:00PM and Thursday (4/18): 9:00 AM - 6:00PM, Chabad of Mequon: Tuesday (4/16): 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Jewish Beginnings: Monday (4/15): Midday- 6:00 PM and Wednesday (4/17): Midday-6:00PM Appointment required. Contact: Arie Mandelblum, Cell: (414)-731-0849 or Email: mkepesachcarcleaning@gmail.comor follow the following link to schedule your appointment: https://forms.gle/ujAHLfqvVCFqbav17 Prices*:Sedan: $25, Mid-Size: $30, Minivan or SUV: $40, Get $5 off your total when you book for two or more cars. *10% of all proceeds will be donated to local charities *Prices subject to change upon state of vehicle
Ferrantes at the JCC – Pre-Passover Week Specials:
Sunday, 4/14 – Chinese Night (3-7pm): Kung Pao and beef broccoli, egg rolls, rice and Chinese chicken wings, Monday, 4/15 – Beef Kebabs, Tuesday, 4/16 – Brisket Dinner, Wednesday, 4/17 – Brisket Sandwich (extra seating will be available), Thursday, 4/18 – Fried Chicken Sandwich (extra seating will be available)
Passover Schedule:
Chometz Burning: Friday, April 19th from 10:00-11:30am. IT WILL NOT BE IN GLENDALE THIS YEAR. This year’s burning will be at Station 81 which is located at 4401 W River Lane in Brown Deer, WI 53223. The burn will take place behind the station and in front of the Department of Public Works (DPW). It is important for everyone who attends to know that no one can park in front of the station, all attendees must enter from the rear of the property.

Shabbat, April 20 - First Day and Second Night
Shacharit (Prayer for Dew-Tal): 9:00am
Mincha/Ma’ariv: 7:20pm
Followed by SECOND SEDER (Omer 1)
Preparation for Second Seder begins after Candle lighting: 8:22pm
Those at home recite “Baruch Hamavdil bein kodesh l’kodesh before lighting

Sun., April 21 - Second Day
Shacharit: 9:00am
Mincha: 6:30pm followed by Ma’ariv (Omer 2)
Havdalah: 8:23pm

Mon., April 22 – Wed., April 24Chol Hamoed 
Shacharit: 6:30am
Mincha/Ma’ariv (Omer 3-5): 7:25pm
 
Save the Date
Thurs., May 9: Yom Ha’Atzmaut Seudah

Sun., May 26, 2019: ASKT Tailgate and Brewer’s Game vs. Phillies
Sun., June 2, 2019: ASKT Annual Event at the Wisconsin Club - Speaker - Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel in Manhattan and director of the Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought at Yeshiva University.  His topic will be "The Most Famous Photo in Jewish History: The Enduring Allure of the Three Soldiers at the Wall"
6:30PM: Welcome Reception: Wine and appetizer reception with Guest Speaker, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik
7:30 PM: Program and Dessert Reception
Honoring: Jeanette & Bruce Peckerman, ASKT Lifetime Dedication Award and Mazi & Elisha Karan, Young Leadership Award
Program and Dessert Reception Only: $54/person
Contributions to the Annual Event of $180 or more will include 1 or more tickets to the Welcome Reception

November 16, 2019: The Wisconsin Unity Shabbat will revolve around the theme "ViAhavta LiReiacha Kamocha - Love your fellow as yourself" On Motzai Shabbat, the Jewish community will come together for Havdalah and a program followed by a comedy show "Strictly UnOrthodox" with Ashley Blaker.
 
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: Kaveh Shabtaie, Bob Rabinoff, Brian Pack, David Hallerman, Dan Carriger, Shoshana Bauer-Mendelson and Paul Mendelson
 
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.
Shayla Section:
Q: May one purchase plain unflavored seltzer or sparkling water without Passover certification or without any certification at all? 
A:  Yes
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