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Parshat Chukat - July 12 / 13, 2019

07/12/2019 04:31:44 PM

Jul12

Click Here for the Print Version of the Bulletin
CDC Measles Outbreak Rabbinical Consensus Letter
 
Shabbat Davening Schedule
 
Friday, July 12
Candle Lighting: 8:13pm*
Mincha / Maariv: 7:00pm

Shabbat, July 13
Shacharit: 9:00am (Shema: 9:11am)
Mincha: 8:10pm
Havdalah: 9:13pm
 
Week Day Davening Schedule
Shacharit

Sun.: 8:00am
Mon. / Thurs: 6:40am
Tues. / Wed. / Fri.: 6:45am

Mincha / Maariv: 
Sun. – Thurs.: 8:15pm
 
Next Friday, July 19
Candle Lighting: 8:08pm*
Mincha / Maariv: 7:00pm
*Our members should ideally light no later than 7:25pm as that is the time we accept Shabbat at shul.

Eruv Status: The Glendale Eruv is up
 
Next Sunday - July 21st
Shiva Asar biTammuz fast day

Fast Begins: 4:19am  
Shacharit: 8am
Mincha: 8 pm  
Fast Ends: 8:55pm
Kiddush
This Shabbat: Kiddush is sponsored by Armin Nankin in honor of Hollie’s birthday

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

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:
Phil Arieff, Ben Karan, Alex Miller
Learning and Spiritual Opportunities
Shabbat Morning, July 13
½ hour before davening: Amud Yomi (Talmud Bavli - Mesechta Chullin): Phil Arieff and Ben Karan
 
10:30am: Sermon, Rabbi Wes Kalmar
 
Shabbos Morning Groups:
10:30 am: Kids Shabbos Groups
Groups for Torah for Tots will be run this week by Ellie Posner and Adina Pullin in office

We ask that adults present in the social hall take care not to disturb the groups
 
Shabbat Afternoon
Afternoon Class "Asking a Non-Jew to do things on Shabbos - Practical Applications" with Rabbi Kalmar at the home of Phyllis and Richard Robbins: 2510 W. Rochelle, at 7:10pm
 
Week Days:
Sun. - Fri.: 30 Minutes Before Shacharit: Amud Yomi: (Talmud Bavli - Chullin)
 
Announcements
Refuah Sheleimah to Rachel Cornfield - Rochel bat Chasha
Refuah Sheleimah to Eliezer ben Malka
Refuah Sheleimah to Vita Kushnir’s mother, Brochah Chaiah tzipa sarah bat Yocheved chavah
Refuah Sheleimah to Yale Tolwin - Yoel ben Sheina Leah
Refuah Sheleimah to Shoshana Elias - Shoshana Bayla Bat Dina Sarah
 
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
 
Mazel Tov to Aaron and Aviva Bergtrom on the bris and naming of their son, Oren Michael Chaim Bergtrom

Mazal Tov to Phyllis Lensky on the engagement of her granddaughter, Penina to Asher Loskove, Mazel Tov to parents, Rabbi Melech and Mrs. Judith Lensky and Mr. Michael and Mrs. Randi Loskove, of Chicago.

Backyard Update: New topsoil and seed has been added to the backyard. In 2 weeks kids can play in the backyard
 
Kids Safety Request - We ask that no kids should be playing in the parking lot and the Green Bay Ave sides of the shul for safety and security reasons. Kids may play on the cement patio area outside of the social hall.
 
Rabbi Kalmar will be away on vacation July 22 through August 1st, returning August 2nd.
 
Our ASKT office is in need of a large cabinet to store office supplies. If you have one please contact our administrative coordinator Carrie Barbakoff.

ASKT Website
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. To view past photos, go to: https://www.asktshul.org/photo_gallery.php

ASKT Calendar: 
Please ask businesses and service providers to place an ad in the new 5779 calendar! Think of all the people you do business with (e.g., accountant, housekeeper, realtor, lawyer, dentist, physician, landscaper, florist, banker, and all other types of businesses). Contact previous ad contributors and find new ones too! 
go to, to place business ads:https://www.asktshul.org/form/askt-2019-2020-calendar-ad.html
Choose to: Sponsor a month to commemorate a special event or yahrzeit: $50.00 or honor individual birthdays, anniversaries, and yahrzeits: $5 for first listing and $3 thereafter. For sponsorship requests or to send ad-copy contact asktshul@gmail.com. or go to, to place personal ads: https://www.asktshul.org/form/askt-2019-2020-calendar-ad1.html
 
Save the Date
Tisha b’av (August 10 / 11): 
Fast Begins 8:01pm (Fast at night)
Fast Ends 8:42pm
 
Annual ASKT End of Summer Picnic at Kletzsch Park: Sun., August 25, 4-7pm
 
Wisconsin Unity Shabbat - Sat, Nov. 16: 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.
 
Community Announcements
Milwaukee Chevra Kadisha: is in need of more men and women to help with the mitzvah of Taharas. There is a stipend per tahara, or you can choose to donate the money to tzedeka. If you are possibly interested: call men’s coordinator Rabbi Dovid Perlman or women’s coordinator Ilana Kastel (home: 414-449-1259).
 
Kosher Meat Klub: Closing Date: Friday, July 19th 2019 Until that time all products will be reduced for sale Except for the fresh meat and chickens There will be 20 % off on all purchases dry goods and frozen If you have any outstanding charges please contact Gittle at 414-449-5980 ext. 201 to clear this up. Please feel free to call or text Abie or Marcia, Abie: 414-403-3352, Marcia: 414-403-3621
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Each Shabbat morning from 9:00am – 1:00pm: 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:
Kaveh Shabtaie, Bruce Glaser, Dan Carriger, Brian Pack, Matt Kleiman, Paul Mendelson, Shoshana Bauer
A big thank you to Larry Appel for all his hard work towards purchasing and installing our new refrigerators!
 
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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