Bulletin For June 26 10

YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD
2240 ALBANY AVENUE

WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
(860) 233-3084 Shabbat Parshat Balak
Web Site: http://www.YoungIsraelWH.org June 26th, 2010 14 Tamuz 5770
YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD
Kiddush This Shabbat
Shabbat Parshat Balak
8:15 AM Rabbi Sheinkopf’s Mishna Brurah Class
Sponsored by
9:00 AM Shacharit The Shul
9:04 AM Sof Zman Kriat Shma
7:15 PM Rabbi Weinberg’s Shabbat Afternoon Shiur
8:00 PM Mincha, Seudah Shlishit & Maariv
9:12 PM Shabbat Ends WOMEN’S LEARNING GROUP
At the home of Vera Schwarcz
RABBI’S CORNER 42 Seneca Road
This week we tried something that has not been done in a This Shabbat At 5:30 PM
while in YIWH (or so I am told…). We attempted to have si-
multaneous minyanim at shul and at a shiva house. It has been
the practice as of late at YIWH that when we have a mourner in GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
the community we transfer the shul minyan to the shiva house. POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
While there are certainly some nice aspects to this like the com-
munal feeling of having everyone with the mourner as well as
the idea of having a guaranteed minyan with no phone calls. On ‫ברוך דין האמת‬
the other hand, there is something to be said for continuously We regret to inform you of the passing of Mina
having a minyan at YIWH. Besides the fact that it says some- Gansel beloved mother of Harriet Rosenblit,
thing about the strength of our shul, we also get a lot of visitors grandmother of Jesse, Michael & David . Harriet
and people passing through while travelling. If someone shows will be sitting shiva until Monday morning
up unexpectedly for minyan and sees a sign on the door that they at her home, 14 Coolidge Road.
have to go to a shiva it can sometimes be hard for them to find May Hashem comfort Harriet and the Gansel &
their way or certainly to make it on time.
Rosenblit families among the mourners of Zion
I am proud to say that with some phone calls, a little co-
ordination, and only minimal difficulty we were able to ensure a and Yerushalayim!
minyan both in shul and at the shiva this week for mincha and
maariv.
‫מזל טוב‬
This new set-up may not always be possible depending
on the time of year, depending on the circumstances, and de- ‫ מזל טוב‬to Neal Rich who received his
pending on how many people from other shuls will be at the Smicha from YU. He will be continuing his stud-
shiva minyan. Nevertheless, we will continue to try and make it ies at the Kollel at REITS and a Rabbinic Intern-
happen when possible. If you have thought son the matter please ship at
approach me and let me know – I am interested in your input. Beth Aaron Synagogue in Teaneck, NJ!
Vacation
Elana and I will be away for the next two weeks. While ‫ מזל טוב‬to Akiva Weiss who received his
I am gone various people have volunteered to fulfill the duties Smicha from Chovevei Torah! He will be the
Campus Hillel Rabbi for Rutgers University!
that need to get done and I thank them all for that. In case of any
halachic questions or life cycle events or hospital/death emer- ‫ מזל טוב‬to Liron Goldberg who graduated
gencies you may contact Rabbi Yitzchok Adler (860-798-9555) from Hebrew Academy!
or Rabbi Ari Weiss (410-303-0168) who have graciously agreed
to be there for members of YIWH during this time. Thanks so ‫צאתך לשלום והצלחה‬
‫ צאתך לשלום והצלחה‬to Eric Wittenberg
much. Have a good few weeks.
Who is moving to Israel to study in the Gruss
Kollel of Yeshiva University!
Editor: Judie Patel Rabbi Brahm Weinberg 233-3084 or
E-mail: bulletin @youngisraelwh.org rabbi@youngisraelwh.org
Editors Emeritus: Sam Leichtberg & Moish Trencher
Laura Miller, President 233-2725 or
Web Site: http://www.YoungIsraelWH.org lauramiller6188@sbcglobal.net
Affiliate of the National Council of Young Israel Synagogues, Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Sponsor of
West Hartford NCSY, National Conference of Synagogue Youth, Kashrut Commission of Greater Hartford,
Mikveh Bess Israel of Greater Hartford, Eruv of West Hartford (Hotline - 860-232-6417)
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SAVE THE DATES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
UPCOMING SHUL & COMMUNITY EVENTS Susanne & David Gelb
TOTALLY TEFILLAH & TANTALIZING TOPICS In honor Vera & Jason's new grandchild Ruby Lev
MONDAYS AT 8:00 PM ‫מזל טוב‬
Rabbi Ari Weiss of Agudas Achim is teaching a class in ‫ מזל טוב‬to Rabbi Weinberg’s sister Melanie on
Pirkei Avot that rotates between homes
her recent marriage to Ryan Nemeroff.
At the home of
‫ מזל טוב‬to Lynn & Morrie Weinberg, and Rabbi
For information call: 860-233-6242
Brahm and Elana and the entire Weinberg and
ROSH CHODESH TEHILLIM GROUP Nemeroff families.
Tuesday, July 11th, at 7:30 PM ‫מזל טוב‬
At the home of Barbara Snyder ‫ מזל טוב‬to Dr. David Glahn, PhD. recipient of
BOOK CLUB this year's Society of Biological Psychiatry's 2010
Next book… A. E. Bennett Research Award
“My Father’s Paradise: for his work researching the
A Son’s Search for His Family’s Past” genetic roots of mood and
By: Ariel Sabar psychotic disorders .
CRAFT CIRCLE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
Monday evenings at 7:30 PM
At the home of Debbie Luger, 37 Miamis Road Mourning From Rosh Chodesh Av Until Tisha B’av
Between Rosh Chodesh Av (Monday July 12, 2010) and
Do you knit? crochet? embroider? mending! whatever..... Tisha B’Av there is a stricter level of mourningin accor-
Further info call Debbie Luger 233-0300 dance with the Talmudic dictum (Ta'anit 26):
or Laura Miller: 233-2725. "When the month of Av begins, we reduce our joy."
ELISHA ROSENSWEIG CLASS is on hold until August. We avoid purchasing items that bring great joy.
•
We avoid pleasure trips or other unusually entertaining
•
activities.
YAHRZEIT MEMORIAL LECTURE • We suspend home improvements, or the planting of
Sunday, July 18th at 7:30 PM at YIWH trees and flowers.
Keynote Speaker: Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg • We avoid litigation with non-Jews, since fortune is in-
"In the Aftermath of Death: auspicious at this time.
The Jewish Way of Healthy Coping" • We abstain from the consumption of meat (including
poultry) and wine. These foods are symbolic of the Tem-
The Yahrzeit Lecture is open to the general ple service, and are expressions of celebration and joy.
public at no cost. • On Shabbat, meat and wine are permitted. This
Yahrzeit Booklets, which include the names of our applies also to any other seuduat mitzvah -- for
loved ones, will be distributed at the lecture. example, at a Brit Milah or at the completion of
To participate in the Yahrzeit Booklet visit a tractate of Talmud.
• Wine from Havdallah should be given to child
http://youngisraelwh.org or Contact: • We refrain from wearing newly laundered garments,
Stu Kesler at 860-231-7519 or laundering any clothes.
or Judith Hessing at 860-233-6042 • If the "freshness" has been taken out of a gar-
ment prior to the Nine Days, it may be worn.
• Fresh clothes may be worn for Shabbat.
BUY SCRIP! BUY SCRIP! • The clothing of small children, which soils fre-
Are you buying gift cards for staff or friends? Buy quently, may be laundered during the Nine
Days.
them at Waldbaum’s using your existing Waldbaum’s • Clothes may not be laundered even if done in
gift card and everyone wins! Please remember to preparation for after Tisha B'Av, or even if
continue to use scrip. It costs nothing additional to done by a non-Jew.
you - yet it helps the Shul. Remember, if you can not •We do not bathe for pleasure.
come and get the cards we can bring it to you! Let's • It is permitted to bathe in order to remove dirt
or perspiration, or for medical reasons. This
support our Shul by buying scrip ! may be done only in cool water. Also, the body
Every dollar counts! should be washed in parts, rather than at one
Contact: Judith Hessing (860-233-6042) time.
at 18 Grenhart Street
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“Dwelling Amongst the Nations” - Rabbi Jay Kelman – Torah In Motion

Perhaps no greater question has vexed the Jewish people as that of our relationship with the nations of the
world. Should it be integration, assimilation, separation, acculturation, ghettoization; should we embrace or reject
with the world around us. For much of our history we did not have the luxury to debate this question as the nations
of the world made sure we were a nation that dwelled apart. Thankfully Jews today can choose whether they
should emphasize our similarities or differences with the nations around us. This question lies at the heart of the
struggle for the soul of the State of Israel. Is Israel mainly a western democratic secular state with some trimmings
of Jewish culture, history and tradition? Or is it a state where the complete Torah system can be put into practice,
where we are mandated to be a light unto the nations even as we adopt many democratic western values. Are we a
Jewish state or a State of (about 80%) Jews?
While we Jews might debate this question it is instructive to hear the perspective of the non-Jew. The Torah
thus spends many a verse detailing Bilaam's perception of us and what makes us tick. Often it takes an outsider to
tell it like it is. "I see this nation from the mountain tops and gaze on it from the heights; It is a nation dwelling
alone at peace not counting among other nations" (23:9). Bilaam understood that the more the Jew tries to assimi-
late the more the nations hate us. Ironic, even tragic, but a truism that history has proven time and time
again. When we dwell alone ( levadad ) then we dwell at peace ( yishkon ) but when we try to be like the nations
( bagoyim ) then we are not counted amongst them ( lo yitchasav ).
"And the land was filled with them" (Shmot 1:6) is immediately followed by "a new King who did not know
Joseph came into power". Our Sages understood the "land filling" as referring to the efforts of the Jews to become
Egyptian going so far as to abandon the mitzva of brit milah . Even the "new king" was according to many the
same King - what was new was his introduction of ant-Jewish laws. This was true in Egypt, this was true in Ger-
many, and this was true throughout our history.
Superficially it may seem that the animosity towards Jews is based on our being different thus making it dif-
ficult for us to realize the necessity for not hiding our differences. During the struggle for emancipation the nations
told us just be like them - i.e abandon your 'strange' rituals, - and we will grant you Jews equal rights. This served
as the historical background for the development of Reform Judaism seeking as they did a way to maintain Jewish-
ness without really being different. In so doing classical reform rejected a return to Zion denying the national com-
ponent of Judaism. Ironically Classical Zionism took the same basic approach, trying to fashion a nation to be like
any other - denying the religious component of Judaism. Unfortunately Jew hatred has not abated. The nations of
the world instinctively know that we Jews are different, that we are a chosen nation. They may not like us when we
are different but they surely don't like us when we are the same.
Our Sages have always taught that we must proudly remain faithful to our core beliefs even if ridiculed by
the nations. We are the descendants of Avraham Haivri so called because of his willingness to stand alone on the
"other" side of the river. This is the only way that we can even hope for respect, peace and a leading role in world
affairs. We, unlike politicians, must not to afraid to say (no hidden agendas please) that we are against parades de-
claring one's sexual orientation, that moral relativism has no place in our worldview, that we do at times limit the
rights of all people to choose, that money is a gift from G-d to be shared.
This must not mean withdrawal from the world around us. The same Avraham engaged the world teaching
a message of morality, making peace with his neighbours and praying of the welfare of those who had not learned
the beauty of a life based on ethical monotheism. As our Sages point out Bilaam did not live up to the standards of
Avraham. But deep down he understood Abraham's message. Let us actively seek to make the world around us a
better place but let us not be afraid to dwell alone if need be.
BASIC REVIEW OF LAWS OF “THE THREE WEEKS” - By Rabbi Weinberg

This week we will commence the mourning period in the Jewish calendar known as “The Three Weeks”. It is al-
ways hard to remember from year to year the various laws and customs of this period so I have outlined them here
for your use.
Aspects of Mourning from 17 Tammuz to Rosh Chodesh Av
-No weddings are held. (However, engagement ceremonies are permitted.)
-We do not listen to music.
-We avoid all public celebrations -- especially those which involve singing, dancing and musical accompaniment.
-No haircuts or shaving. (Fingernails may be clipped the week in which Tisha B'Av falls.)
-We do not say the blessing She-hechianu on new food or clothes, except on Shabbat.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
YIWH Schedule of Services It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
June 25th - July 2nd, 2010
Shabbat Parashat Pinchas
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday, June 25th
Shul handles set up & Clean up!
Shacharit 6:45 a.m.
Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
Mincha/Maariv 7:00 p.m.
or judiep@gmail.com to
Candle Lighting 8:12 p.m.
check the availability of the date
Shabbat, June 26th
you need & to make the
Rabbi Sheinkopf’s Mishna Brurah Class 8:15 a.m.
arrangements for the type of
Shacharit 9:00 a.m.
Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Sof Zman Kriat Shma 9:05 a.m.
Checks need to be received
Rabbi Weinberg’s Shabbat Afternoon Shiur 7:15 p.m.
the Sunday prior to your
On Mesilat Yesharim
Kiddush date. Send to David
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv 8:00 p.m.
Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue.
Shabbat Ends 9:12 p.m.
There are three types
Sunday, June 27th - Thursday, July 1st
of Kiddushim:
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin 4:13 a.m.
Standard for $150,
Shacharit... Sunday 8:15 a.m.
Semi-Deluxe for $250
Followed by Rabbi Weinberg’s Gemara Shiur on 9:00 a.m.
& Deluxe for $350
Masechet Chulin Perek 8
With supplements available.
Shacharit…Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:45 a.m.
Mincha/Maariv @ YIWH 8:15 p.m. For Seudah Shlishit contact
Tuesday, June 29th - Shvah Asar b’ Tammuz Stan Rutstein at 232-3369
Fast Begins - Alot Hashachar 4:06 a.m.
Kiddush Schedule
Shacharit…Tuesday 6:30 a.m.
Chatzot 12:54 p.m. Check out the Weekly Schedule on
Mincha/ Maariv @ YIWH 8:15 p.m. the Shul Website: http://
Fast Ends 9:12 p.m. www.youngisraelwh.org/
Friday, July 2nd Times from: http://www.ou.org/
Shacharit 6:45 a.m. holidays/calendar
Ner La’Maor
Lights Pat La’Orchim
Evelyn & David Hessing Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit Kiddush Supplement
In Memory of their Grandmothers Betty & Irving Wizenfeld Rabbi Brahm & Elana Weinberg
Sarah Schwimmer Betty Wizenfeld in memory of her In honor of their parents
‫שרה רבקה בת חנוך היינך ודבורה‬ Parents Tobias & Esther Spira Morrie & Lynn Weinberg
And ‫טוביה בן צבי אלימלך‬ Dr. Howard & Miriam Rosenblum
Chava Bat Bahiya ‫אסתר בת דוד הכהן‬
‫חוה בת בהיה‬ Irv Wizenfeld in memory of his father
Sam Wizenfeld Seudah Shlishit Supplement
Yayin l’ Kiddush Ve'Havdalah ‫שמואל מאיר בן יצחק הכהן‬ 12:14 ‫קהלת‬
Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah ‫”סוף דבר הכל נשמע‬
Judy Leichtberg & Batsheva ‫את האלקים ירא‬
Goldfischer in memory of their 5770 Candy Man: ‫ואת מצותיו שמור‬
father and grandfather, Bernard Kesler “‫כי זה כל האדם‬
Israel Weiss in memory of his father Anonymous
‫ישראל בן דוד‬ Sender ben Avraham Zelig
and their mother & grandmother ‫סנדר בן אברהם זליג‬
Frida Weiss
‫טויבא פרידה בת עזרא‬
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July 2nd - 9th, 2010
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday July 2nd Shul handles set up & Clean up!

Shacharit 6:45 a.m. Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
Mincha/Maariv 7:00 p.m. or judiep@gmail.com to
Candle Lighting 8:12 p.m. check the availability of the date
Shabbat, July 3rd you need & to make the
Rabbi Sheinkopf’s Mishna Brurah Class 8:15 a.m. arrangements for the type of
Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Sof Zman Kriat Shma 9:07 a.m. Checks need to be received
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv 7:55 p.m. the Sunday prior to your
Shabbat Ends 9:11 p.m. Kiddush date. Send to David
Sunday, July 4th - Thursday, July 8th Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue.
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin 4:16 a.m. There are three types
Shacharit... Sunday 8:15 a.m. of Kiddushim:
Shacharit…Monday - Thursday 6:45 a.m. Standard for $150,
Mincha/Maariv @ YIWH 8:15 p.m. Semi-Deluxe for $250
Friday, July 9th & Deluxe for $350
Shacharit 6:45 a.m. With supplements available.
For Seudah Shlishit contact
Stan Rutstein at 232-3369
Kiddush Schedule
Check out the Weekly Schedule on the Shul Website: http://www.youngisraelwh.org/

Times from: http://www.ou.org/holidays/calendar
Ner La’Maor
Frida Weiss

July 9th - 16th, 2010
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday July 9th Shul handles set up & Clean up!

Shabbat, July 10th you need & to make the
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv 7:55 p.m. the Sunday prior to your
Shabbat Ends 9:09 p.m. Kiddush date. Send to David
Sunday, July 11th - Thursday, July 15th Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue.
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin 4:22 a.m. There are three types
Shacharit... Sunday 8:15 a.m. of Kiddushim:
Shacharit…Monday Rosh Chodesh Av 6:30 a.m. Standard for $150,
Shacharit…Tuesday - Thursday 6:45 a.m. Semi-Deluxe for $250
Mincha/Maariv @ YIWH 8:10 p.m. & Deluxe for $350
Friday, July 16th With supplements available.
Shacharit 6:45 a.m.
Kiddush Schedule

Ner La’Maor
Frida Weiss

July 16th - 23rd, 2010
Shabbat Chazon Parashat Devarim
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday July 16th Shul handles set up & Clean up!

Rabbi Weinberg’s Shabbat Afternoon Shiur 7:05 p.m. the Sunday prior to your
On Mesilat Yesharim 7:50 p.m. Kiddush date. Send to David
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv 9:06 p.m. Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue.
Shabbat Ends There are three types
Sunday, July 18th of Kiddushim:
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin 4:29 a.m. Standard for $150,
Shacharit... Sunday 8:15 a.m. Semi-Deluxe for $250
Followed by Rabbi Weinberg’s Gemara Shiur on 9:00 a.m. & Deluxe for $350
Masechet Chulin Perek 8 With supplements available.
Mincha/Maariv @ YIWH 8:05 p.m.
Monday, July 19th
Shacharit…Monday 6:45 a.m.
Mincha 8:05 p.m. Kiddush Schedule
Fast Begins 8:07 p.m.
Maariv 8:30 p.m.
Reading of Megillat Eicha/Kinot 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday, July 20th - Tisha B’Av
A lot Hashachar 4:20 a.m.
Shacharit…First Minyan with Kinot 6:15 a.m.
Shacharit…Second Minyan with Kinot 8:45 am..
Chatzot 12:57 pm..
Mincha (With Tallit & Tefillin) 8:05 p.m.
Fast Ends 9:04 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21st - Thursday, July 22nd
Shacharit…Wednesday - Thursday 6:45 a.m.
Friday, July 23rd
Shacharit 6:45 a.m.


July 23rd - 30th, 2010
Shabbat Nachamu Parashat Vaetchanan
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday July 23rd Shul handles set up & Clean up!

Rabbi Weinberg’s Shabbat Afternoon Shiur 7:00 p.m. the Sunday prior to your
On Mesilat Yesharim Kiddush date. Send to David
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv 7:45 p.m. Cohen at 19 Mansfield Avenue.
Shabbat Ends 9:00 p.m. There are three types
Sunday, July 25th - Thursday, July 29th of Kiddushim:
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin 4:36 a.m. Standard for $150,
Shacharit... Sunday 8:15 a.m. Semi-Deluxe for $250
Followed by Rabbi Weinberg’s Gemara Shiur on 9:00 a.m. & Deluxe for $350
Masechet Chulin Perek 8 With supplements available.
Shacharit…Monday - Thursday 6:45 a.m.
Friday, July 30th
Shacharit 6:45 a.m. Kiddush Schedule

Ner La’Maor
Frida Weiss


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YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD

2240 ALBANY AVENUE

“Dwelling Amongst the Nations” - Rabbi Jay Kelman – Torah In Motion

BASIC REVIEW OF LAWS OF “THE THREE WEEKS” - By Rabbi Weinberg

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