Schedule
B”H
Congregation Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath
SHABBOS PARSHAS MISHPATIM/SHEKALIM
25 Shevat 5772, February 18, 2012
SHABBOS SCHEDULE
Friday, February 17
Candle Lighting for Shabbos: 5:18 pm
Nusach Sefard Kabbolas Shabbos Minyan in Portable: 5:20 pm
Mincha: 5:25 pm
Shabbos, February 18
Hashkoma Minyan: 7:45 am
Shacharis: 8:30 am
Nusach Sefard Minyan: 8:40 am
Latest Shema: 9:47 am
Mincha: 5:20 pm
Ma’ariv: 6:17 pm
Conclusion of Shabbos: 6:22 pm
Shabbos Classes
Navi Class studying Trei Asar with Rivy Poupko Kletenik will not meet
Mussar in Hebrew Class studying Michtav M’Eliyahu with Rivy Poupko Kletenik will not meet
“Law & Order: The Covenant in its Literary, Historical and Philosophical Context” Textual Study with Gilah Kletenik 4:00 pm
Gilah Kletenik is the Congregational Scholar at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun and a Talmud Instructor at the Ramaz Upper School. She was featured as one of the young leaders reimagining Jewish life in The Jewish Week’s “36 under 36″ and is a recipient of The Covenant Foundation’s inaugural Pomegranate Prize for emerging Jewish educators.
Class in Gemara Sanhedrin with Rabbi Moshe Kletenik: Following Mincha
Youth Schedule
Teen Minyan: 9:15 am in the old Beis Midrash
Yavneh Program for 3½-5 year olds in Portable A: 9:40 am until after Mussaf
Yavneh Program for K-2 grades in the Yavneh building: 9:40 – 10:30 am
Junior Minyan for 3-6 grade boysand girls: 9:40 – 10:45 am
Torah Tots for 1½-3½ yr. olds in Torah Tots room: 10:15 am to end of services
Mommy & Me infants up to 1½ yr. olds in Torah Tots room: 10:15 am to end of services
Kiddush Sponsored By:
Jerry Barrish, Richard Berger, Martin Bernstein, Marc Kravette, Scott Mail, Skip Rosen and Vulvel Zayats
Welcome New Members:
Rene & Beloria Levy; Yaakov & Faigy Murray and Piera Willner
Shabbos Hospitality
If you need or know of someone who needs a place to stay or eat in Seward Park on Shabbos please contact Bracha Swigard at (206) 722-9002.
Capitol Hill Minyan
Capitol Hill Minyan meets every Shabbos and Yom Tov for evening and morning services. Shabbos morning Shacharis: 9:00 am. Services are held at 1501 – 17th Avenue – Council House lower level, West entrance
Weekly Discussion Group: Idea of the Week - Weds. 5:30 pm at Tougo Coffee Co. 1410 18th AVE 98122
WEEKDAY DAILY TIMES – February 19 – 23
Shacharis
Sunday: 7:30 & 9:00 am
Monday (President’s Day): 7:30 & 9:00 am
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 6:50 & 7:45 am
Thursday (Rosh Chodesh): 6:30 & 7:30 am
Mincha
Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 pm
JULIES BCMH PROGRAM CORNER
Hi everyone! Short and sweet this week but LOTS to share about the next 2 ½ months: Seattle NCSY’ers are off to LA and Vegas for their mid-winter shabbaton and they are missed already; Dr. Marc Kravette and his band of merry men are bringing us a spectacular DAIRY Kiddush this Shabbos; YAC’s swan song for the season will take place on Saturday night, March 3rd, 8:00 pm (location to be determined); Sisterhood is getting us ready for Purim with a Melava Malka on Saturday night, March 3rd, 8:00 pm, at Rivkah Isseroff’s for mask-making with Sherry Feuer, featured guest speaker is Mrs. Shirley Edelstone and delicious refreshments; BCMH Megilla Readings and Purim Party will take place on Wednesday night, March 7th (times to be determined); BCMH Annual Dinner, Sunday, March 11th (Make your reservations today!); The Hyman Family is hosting a Siyyum on the first anniversary of David’s yahrzeit on Wednesday night, March 14th, after 7:00 pm. Mincha/Ma’ariv, in the BCMH Volotin Social Hall, RSVP’s a must: siyyum4rd@gmail.com by or before Friday, March 9th; “Pesach Learn-In” will take place on Sunday, March 18th, 10 am – 1:00 pm with fabulous speakers and workshops; Seattle Va’ad is hosting pre-Pesach Shabbos meals on March 30th and 31st (details will be made available soon). Reservations are to be made with the Va’ad only – contact them NOT BCMH front office; the Seattle Mikvah Association will be hosting a Spa Day also on Sunday, April 22nd, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm at a top secret location! More info will be available soon (I could so go for a massage right after Pesach!); Special Guest Speaker, Gil Hoffman of The Jerusalem Post will be here on Shabbos day, April 28th.
Whew! That’s a lot of info and I’m thrilled to see a full calendar! Wishing you all an awesome Shabbos!
BCMH ANNOUNCEMENTS
The BCMH Office will be CLOSED on Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s Day.
SAVE THE DATE: BCMH ANNUAL DINNER, MARCH 11 2012 AT BCMH
Extravagant Buffet & Cocktail Bar, Decadent Desserts
Founders Tribute Award to the original Yavneh Congregants: Ben & Cecilia Willner; Irving “Schicky” & Frieda Feinberg; Louis Willner; Sandy Sidell; Abraham & Mirla Traub; Sarah Bush; Rivkah Katsman; Max & Jean Willner; Charles & Rose Jassen and Ruth Samter.
Young Leadership Award: Dena Phillips
Cocktails at 5:00 pm in the BCMH Lobby. Buffet at 6:00 pm in the Volotin Social Hall.
To make reservations, place an Ad in the Dinner Journal or have your name engraved on your seat in the BCMH sanctuary, please visit www.BCMHSeattle.org
ADVANCED TALMUD STUDY GROUP WITH RABBI KLETENIK
MONDAY, FEB. 20, 8:00 PM
The advanced Talmud Study Group will study Kiddushin including analysis of commentaries in the BCMH Beis Midrash
BCMH SISTERHOOD MALAVA MALKA, MOTZI SHABBAT, MARCH 3RD AT 8:00 PM
Looking to learn more about the month of Adar? In search of a costume for Purim? Join us as we celebrate the month of Adar with Special Guest Speaker, Mrs. Shirley Edelstone. Also, ‘Make your own Purim Mask’ led by Sherry Feuer. At the home of Rivkah Isseroff, 7118 55th AVE S, Seattle, 98118. Food sponsored by the BCMH Sisterhood. For more info, contact Sasha Mail at 206-721-5841.
SAVE THE DATE: Y.A.C. (Young Adults Community) IS BACK, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 8:00 PM
Please come join other young adults (ages 22 – 32) for pizza from Island Crust and a talk with Rabbi Kletenik. The topic is “Worth the Gamble?: A Halachic Perspective on Horseracing, Poker, Company Pools and the Lottery”. Event is free! Any questions? Location to be announced.
Check out all of the new items available in the BCMH Sisterhood Gift Shop. If you don’t see something you are looking for, contact Rhonda Rubin at 722-9993.
The Shiva committee is looking for a volunteer to help with delivery of chairs and siddurim and other things whenever there is a funeral. If interested, please contact Debbie Barber or Eva Genauer.
To view the Synagogue Tribune, please go to www.bcmhseattle.org and click on Services at the top and then The Tribune.
To advertise your business in the Shul’s weekly bulletin or Tribune, please contact Stuart Kaufman at 725-1584.
VIEW ERUV MAP
To view a map of the boundaries of the BCMH Eruv, please click on the following link: http://bcmhseattle.org/
BCMH YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTE:
The NCSY Teen Lounge Schedule:
Wed. Nights 7-9 pm for grades 6-8 / Thur. Nights from 8-10 pm for Grades 9-12
Cost is free! For more info or to sign up for NCSY go to www.seattlencsy.com
HELP UPDATE THE YOUTH PROGRAMS EMAIL LIST!
BCMH Youth Programs is updating its email list! If you are a parent who has joined the shul in the past year (or a member who has recently had a new baby!) and would like to receive emails about upcoming BCMH programs for your child’s age group, please email hljacobson2003@yahoo.com with your name, email address, and names and ages of your children. If you are already on our list but your contact information has changed, please let us know as well!
COMMUNITY INTEREST
COMMUNITY WEEKLY CLASSES
WOMEN’S ISRAELI DANCE CLASS – MONDAYS
Mondays from 8:00 – 9:30 pm at the Torah Day School. Cost is $6 per person. For more information, call Ruth Fast (206) 725-0930.
WOMEN’S TEHILLIM GROUP, TUESDAY EVENINGS
The Tuesday night Women’s Tehilim group will be meeting at the home of Lysa, 6025 Seward Park AVE S, at 8:15 pm until further notice. Adina Almo is on maternity leave. I will let you know when it is back at Adina’s house. Join women in our community each week reciting Tehilim for those in need of Refuah Shelema.
RABBI CHAIM WEISS PROVIDES A WEEKLY TALMUD CLASS
The class is studying Tractate Brachos. The class is held Thursday nights at 8:00 pm at Rabbi Weiss’ home – 5222 S. Holly St. Please contact Rabbi Weiss atweiss@nyhs.com for more information.
LUNCH AND LEARN, THURSDAYS, 12 NOON – 1:00 PM
With Rabbi David Fredman at Island Crust Cafe.
SUNDAYS “ONLINE OR LIVE” MUSSAR CLASS, “Change Your Thinking”: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Contact Rabbi Fredman at (206) 251-4063 or rabbifredman@seattlekollel.org
TORAH PHONE, A 24/7 LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Contact the Seattle Kollel for toll free number and access codes. Listen to Dial-A-Daf, Dial-A-Shiur or Mishna-On-The Phone. For Washington and Oregon
TOTALLY ONLINE FOR CHILDREN
Hebrew School for ages 8 – 11 years. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program for ages11-13 years. Sign up at www.TOTALLYONLINE.ORG and enter coupon code SK13 and receive a 25% discount. Hebrew School $99 / Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program $149 – Program offered by The Afikim Foundation & the Seattle Kollel.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEATTLE KOLLEL INTEREST
206-722-8289 info@seattlekollel.org www.seattlekollel.org
* - Matan - Mother & Daughter Bat Mitzvah Program, Feb. 5 – Mar. 4 for ages 11-14. Contact Shaindel Bresler for more information (206) 779-4373
* - KOLLEL U, Feb 13 – Mar 22 (Late Winter Session). Go to info@seattlekollel.orgfor more info
▪ Jewish Things That Go Bump in the Night, Monday’s, 7-8 pm with Rabbi Fredman
▪ 48 Ways to Wisdom, Monday’s, 8-9 pm with Rabbi Fredman
▪ Double Play, Monday’s, 7:45-8:45 pm with Rabbi David
▪ To The Source-Contemporary Questions, Wednesday’s, 7:45-8:45 pm with Rabbi Bresler
* - Presidents Day Learning Programs, Feb. 20 at the Kollel
* – Reserve the Date: June 3, Seattle Kollel Annual Dinner
* – Reserve the Date: July 31, 2012 – August 5, 2012, NY Siyum Hashas Seattle Kollel Trip
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE INTEREST
Maimonides Society for Medical Professionals, Monday, March 5
“The Rebirth of Bulgaria’s Jewish Community: How a Neuro-Ophthalmologist from Sofia is Leading a Jewish Renaissance”
Medical professionals are invited to join us for a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding a vital, flourishing Jewish culture and community in Eastern Europe following the fall of communism. Dr. Alexander Oscar, President of the Sofia, Bulgaria Jewish community and a practicing neuro-ophthalmologist, will speak to the Maimonides Society of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.
Maimonides Reception and Presentation, Monday, March 5, 2012 * 6:30-8:00 pm
Within Sodo | 2916 Utah Ave S | Seattle, WA 98134
$18 per person / $25 after February 27* Register Today!
Hors d’oeuvres and wine reception. Dietary laws observed. Street parking is available. For questions or to register by phone, please call 206-443-5400.
*While this is a no-minimum-gift event, there will be an opportunity to make a gift to the 2012 Jewish Federation Community Campaign.
NCSY INTEREST
For details and deadlines on all NCSY programs, or for scholarship information send an e-mail to Ari Hoffman thehoffather@aol.com. For up to date information and updates visit www.seattlencsy.com
“THE Q” An Evening for us Grownups – AT EB – Sat. Feb. 25, 8:30 pm
Everyone 21+ is invited to “The Q” first annual trivia night featuring great food, boutique brews and an open bar. Test your grasp of trivia and win great prizes while playing “The Q” the new, super fun and entertaining game show for grownups. “From history to pop culture, everybody’s an expert at something”. Your ticket purchase entitles you to request an NCSYer to babysit your kids for free! But book now while supplies last. First-come, first-serve. $36.00 per person or make your own team with a table of 8 and get a $5.00 discount on admission per person. Purchase tickets at www.seattlencsy.com. For more information please call Ari at206-295-5888 or e-mail at thehoffather@gmail.com .
NCSY is pleased to announce The Exciting Future of Hebrew High!!!http://conta.cc/AwA5s5
The NCSY teen lounge schedule:
Wed. Nights 7-9 pm for grades 6-8 / Thur. Nights from 8-10 pm for Grades 9-12
Cost is free! For more info or to sign up for NCSY go to www.seattlencsy.com
NYHS DINNER & AUCTION – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Don’t miss the NYHS Gala Dinner & Auction on Sunday, February 26 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Seattle. Doors open at 4:30 pm for both Silent and Live auctions, art exhibit and gourmet dinner. Join us in celebrating with the NYHS community and our honorees, Iris and Steven Schwartz. RSVP online at www.nyhauction.com. We appreciate the generous support of our community and hope you’ll join us at the Gala. Please rsvp, donate items, and place a tribute all online atwww.nyhsauction.com or call 206-232-5272. Thank you. Chairs Jack DeLeon (deleon6123@gmail.com) and Julie Varon (julievaron@gmail.com)
KOSHER FOOD BANK EVENT
Wednesdays, Feb. 29, Mar. 28-Passover, May 2 & June 6, 5:00-6:30 pm
JFS is offering a special Food Bank opportunity for families who keep a kosher kitchen. A representative from Seattle’s Va’ad HaRabanim will be on-site earlier in the day to oversee the setup of the food items to be offered. Expect to take home 20 pounds or more of groceries including perishables.
Polack Food Bank located at the JFS Main Office, 1601 16th AVE, Seattle, 98122. Advance registration required for each event. Contact Jana Prothman,jprothman@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3174.
SEATTLE HEBREW ACADEMY INTEREST
Thursday, March 1st, Promoting Positive Relationships: Part III “Helping Kids Navigate Relationships” for parents only. Event begins at 7:00 pm in the Seattle Hebrew Academy Auditorium, 1617 Interlaken Drive E, Seattle, WA 98112 – RSVP to (206) 323-5750 /awillner@sha613.org
Learn about different tools Project DVORA uses with youth when teaching them about Healthy Relationships. Presented by Michelle Lifton & Jackie Smith from Project DVORA, Jewish Family Service
EZRA BESSAROTH INTEREST
Go to: ezrabessaroth@msn.com for more info.
Purim Bazaar on Sunday, March 4
Save the date for the Ezra Bessaroth Ladies Auxiliary Purim Bazaar coming on Sunday, March 4th. Enjoy your favorite Sephardic delicacies and a wide array of kosher wines, arts and crafts, kid’s games. Inflatable Bouncing fun. Kids – come and make your own Shalach Manot bags and more
SEPHARDIC BIKUR HOLIM INTEREST
Call 206-723-3028 or for more info or email sbholim@gmail.com
Sephardic goodies available for purchase! Our dedicated ladies have just finished baking up a fresh batch of their delectable Borecas, Spinach Bolemas, Biscochos and Panderas for sale. To purchase and set up a pick up time please contact Selma Amon at 206-721-0533
REMEMBERING OUR DEAR FRIEND, DAVID HYMAN Z”L
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 21 ADAR
Following 7:00 pm Mincha in the BCMH Volotin Social Hall, 5145 S Morgan Street
The Hyman Family requests that you please join them for a siyyum on the first yahrzeit of
Raphael Dovid Feivel ben Yosef, z”l. This event is free and open to the entire community. RSVP’s are essential since an accurate head count is necessary! Please respond no later than Friday, March 9th at:
siyyum4rd@gmail.com
Questions? Please contact Julie Greene, BCMH Program Director, 206-721-0970 orjulie@bcmhseattle.org
JEWISH IN SEATTLE/WOMEN’S PHILANTRHOPY EVENT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 5:30-8:45 PM
Save the Date: Wednesday, March 14 for “Turn The Page 2012: Women of Character, A Celebration of Resilience and Renewal” with Special Keynote speaker Gilah Kletenik, Congregational Scholar at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York. At the Mercer Island Community Center. Details/Registration:www.JewishInSeattle.org/
SEATTLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL – MARCH 15-25
The Seattle Jewish Film Festival offers a very special chance to screen some of the finest Jewish themed motion pictures from around the world. The Festival will be running from March 15 – 25. This year’s film selection will feature a celebration of Sephardic life. The actual program (dates/times) will be announced shortly. More information at http://www.
SEATTLE MIKVAH INTEREST
THE SEATTLE MIKVAH COMMITTEE encourages your financial support. Please make donations to:
1.) The Seattle Mikvah General Fund to ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of The Seattle Mikvah and Keilim Mikvah (for utensils).
2.) The Mrs. Etkin Kallah Gift Fund, which was recently established in memory of Mrs. Cecillia Etkin, for brides using the Mikvah for their pre-marriage visit. Please indicate your intent on the memo line and send to:
The Seattle Mikvah
C/o Congregation Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath
5145 South Morgan Street, Seattle, Washington 98118
For more information, please contact: Rena Berger, Mikvah Chair- 206-721-0238.
VA’AD WEEKLY EMAIL INFO
The Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle has a weekly email that provides kosher information and alerts. If you would like to be included, please contact Avital at the Va’ad office (206) 760-0805
KLINE GALLAND INTEREST
Kline Galland Hospice Services-Available 24 hours/7 days a week / Call 206-805-1930 or 206-725-8800
Senior Nutrition Luncheon on Tuesdays at 11:15 amat Kline Galland, 7500 Seward Park AVE S. Enjoy a hot, kosher lunch. $3.00 donation for seniors 65 or older. Call Joanne Angel if you have questions at 725-8800
Polack Adult Day Center: For the Young at Heart / for more info, please call Joanne Angel at 725-8800
APPLICATIONS FOR TEEN ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP INFO
The first two deadlines to apply for an Israel Scholarship have passed! Subsequent application due dates are the following: April 19, 2012 and July 25, 2012 which must be at least three months prior to the teen’s date of departure as scholarships cannot be awarded on a retroactive basis.
For questions or to submit an Israel Scholarship application, please contact Annie Jacobson at AnnieJ@JewishInSeattle.org or call 206-774-2243. Israel scholarships through the Jewish Federation are need based, but a wide variety of criteria is considered when reviewing each application.
To be eligible for a Teen Israel Scholarship, teens must be a permanent resident of Washington State, participate in an Israel program from the summer after ninth grade through high school graduation, select an Israel program that is an education youth/peer program and seek additional sources of scholarship funding.
Those who are granted a scholarship must complete volunteer service upon returning from Israel and must also write blog posts for, and submit photos to the Jewish Federation. Israel Scholarship awardees are granted on average between $1,000 and $3,000 toward their Israel program. For more information and to download the scholarship application, go to www.JewishInSeattle.org/
…………………………
