1) Yamim Noraim – NOW IS THE TIME

 2) Shabbat Schedule

3) Singles Event THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

4) Kiddush Sponsor / Mazal Tov

5) Thank You, Goodbye & Hello

6) Motzei Shabbat Concert & Musical Slichot

7) Torah Dedication Celebration

Upcoming Classes

9) Save the Date – Friday Night Tish

1) Yamim Noraim – NOW IS THE TIME

 The Yamim Noraim are practically here, and now is the time to reserve your space. After this week, seats can no longer be guaranteed. This year we will once again have Yehuda Katz and Aharon Razel serve as ba’alei tephilla. Children’s programming will be provided free of charge. A sit-down kiddush/lunch will be provided on the second day. Fewer seats are being offered than in years’ past to insure great comfort. To make a reservation, go to http://www.facebook.com/l/;shirhadash.wordpress.com/membership/. There you will see three options — Full Membership, Yamim Noraim Seats Only and Complimentary Seats for Students, New Olim and Soldiers (discounts on the first two options also exist for those with financial need — contact shirhadash613@gmail.com with questions). FOR THOSE NOT IN NEED OF YAMIM NORAIM SEATS, but interested in supporting the shul nevertheless, membership support is gratefully appreciated. Use the same links above to make a donation.

2) Shabbat Schedule / Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech

 Candles 6:10 PM Mincha 6:35 PM Kabalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv with AHARON RAZEL 6:45 PM Followed by Singles Sushi Social 7:30-8 PM Shacharit 8:30 AM Musaf with AHARON RAZEL 10:15 AM Kiddush 11:00 AM

As one can see from the above schedule, Aharon Razel will be joining us for tephillot this Shabbat. We are pleased to announce that this visit will be the first of many, as Aharon has graciously agreed to serve as one of our permanent ba’alei tephilla, dovening for us about once every other week.

3) Singles Event

Singles in their 20’s & 30’s are invited to participate in a singles sushi social to take place immediately following Ma’ariv. A Friday night ‘kiddush’ of sorts, this event will afford you an excellent opportunity to catch up with old friends before the new year, as well as make new ones. [Please note that this event is not meant to replace dinner but rather precede it with some light refreshments.]

4) Kiddush Sponsor

The kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by Art Levitt in celebration of his forthcoming marriage next week to Edith Rivkah. Mazal Tov!

5) Thank You!

We honor this Shabbat the hard work and excellent leadership provided the past two years by our gabbaim, Avigdor Fuld and David Lewis. Thank you. We are grateful for your sacrifice and look forward to your continued guidance. At the same time, we welcome the new gabbaim for next year (next week!) – Avi Dzik, Yonah Engel and Jason Gardner. If you have questions about the shul, would like to volunteer to lein or read haftarah (perhaps a bar mitzah portion?), or otherwise need the services of our gabbaim, they can be reached via our Facebook group (see above) or at the following e-mail addresses: avidzik@aol.com, yonahe@netmedia.net.il or cjg@0http://www.facebook.com/l/;15.net.il.

6) Motzei Shabbat Concert & Slichot

Slichot begin THIS Motzei Shabbat in our Shabbat facility (the Yehuda HaLevi School), and then continue each morning afterwards starting Monday at 7:45 AM in our weekday space (Cheyl Nashim #4). This year’s pre-slichot concert is sponsored in partnership with Yedid Nefesh and will feature Binyamin Nakonechny.

Welcome & Doors Open 10:45 PM Pre-Slichot Concert 11:00 PM (10 NIS Donation Requested) Musical Slichot Begin 12:15 PM Chatzot & 13 Midot 12:35 PM All are invited to bring their own musical instruments and their OWN Selichot book.

7) Torah Dedication Celebration

Next Thursday morning – September 17th – Shir Hadash will celebrate a new Torah for our community dedicated by Martin Feder and Family. The event will take place first in the down beit knesset at Yehuda HaLevi, followed by dancing the Sefer Torah to Shir Hadash’s facility upstairs. All are invited for this wonderful celebration. Slichot 7:45 AM (Downstairs Beit Knesset) Shacharit 8:15 AM (Downstairs Beit Knesset) Escorting the Torah Upstairs 8:45 AM Divrei Torah & Reading of the Torah 9:00 AM Refreshments

Upcoming Classes

All of the below will take place at the Lurie home, HaGadna 14, in Katamon.

THIS Sunday Night for Men and Women: Dr. Moshe Kuhr, author of a wonderful book on the Maharal, will speak on the life and works of the Maharal and their relevance to Teshuva — in commemoration of the 400th yahrzeit of the Maharal.

TONIGHT – and for the next four Wednesday nights – Shira Smiles will provide insights into the New Year, Teshuva, the Chagim and beyond. 8:30 PM. 20 NIS suggested donation.

9) Save the Date – Shabbat Shuva

 Tish Join Naftali Abramson in our first Friday night tish of the year — Friday night, September 25 at the Pear home, HaPalmach 54/3. Our hope is to host a Friday night tish once a month. To suggest speakers and help organize, please e-mail shirhadash613@gmail.com.

1) Shabbat Schedule

 2) Mazal Tov & Kiddush Sponsor

 3) Welcome Rabbi and Rebbetzin Trugman

 4) Shabbat HaGadol Meals

 5) Passover Food Drive

6) Upcoming Class for Women

1) Shabbat Schedule

 Please note that summer daylight savings time will have begun. Parshat VaYikra Candles 6:15 PM Mincha 6:35 PM Kabalat Shabbat 6:50 PM Shacharit 8:30 AM Kiddush 11:00 AM Shabbat Ends 7:32 PM

2) Mazal Tov & Kiddush Sponsor

Mazal tov to Shira Garfinkle on the occassion of her becoming a bat mitzvah this week. The kiddush is sponsored by her mother, Jody, in celebration of the event. Congratulations.

3) Welcome Guests

 We welcome to shul this Shabbat Rabbi Avraham and Rebbetzin Rachel Trugman. Rabbi Trugman will serve as the guest ba’al tephilla Friday night and deliver the d’var Torah on Shabbat morning. In addition, Rabbi Trugman will give a shiur for men, while Rebbetzin Rachel Trugman gives one to women, Shabbat afternoon at the Lurie home (HaGadna Street #14) at 5 PM. At 6:30 PM, all are invited to a seudat shlishit at the Lurie home with Rabbi Trugman, followed by a musical havdallah.

4) Shabbat HaGadol Meals

 We are planning to offer communal meals on both Friday night and Shabbat morning of Shabbat HaGadol (next week), both as a means to strengthen our community as well as ease the cooking and kashering burden prior to Pesach. The Friday night meal is designed for the ‘Next Generation’ of Shir Hadash, those singles and young couples/families between the ages of 20-40. The Shabbat lunch is designed for the general community and open to all (including those who may have already participated in the Friday night dinner). The cost for each meal is 55 NIS per adult (30 NIS for children 5-12, 10 NIS for under 5). The meals will take place in our weekday location, Cheyl Nashim #4, so seating space is limited. First come, first served. Reservations may be made by making an on-line payment here, and noting in the ‘Notes’ section of your payment how many people (include children) will be attending and for which meal(s) you are reserving.

Click here to reserve and make payment: https://www.litrom.com/default.asp?artst_id=1162

5) Passover Food Drive

We will be collecting food all next week for needy families in Jerusalem. There will be two bins — one for non-perishable kosher l’pesach food items, and one for non-perishable non-kosher l’pesach food items. Food from the first bin will be distributed FOR Pesach, while the chametzdik food from the second bin will be ’sold’ and distributed to needy families after Pesach. The collection bins will be stationed at our weekday facility, Cheyl Nashim #4, beginning on Sunday from 8 – 4 daily.

6) Upcoming Class for Women

Shira Smiles Spring Series begins Tuesday, March 31st at 8:30 PM. It then breaks for Pesach and picks up on Tuesdays April 21, May 5, 12, 19 and 26. All at the Lurie home, HaGadna 14.

SHABBAT SHALOM

קונצרט לקרן משפחה אחת- טופס הזמנת ברכה לתוכניה (נא לפקסס ל-02-539-9011..- או לשלוח ל-info@onefamilyfund.org ONE FAMILY CONCERT PROGRAM GREETING ORDER (Please fax to (972)- (0)2-539-9011, or email to info@onefamilyfund.org ) Name______________________________________________שם Organization/Company_______________________________________ארגון/ חברה Address______________________________________________________________כתובת Phone__________________________מס’ טלפון Fax_______________________מס’ פקס Email_________________________________________________כתובת אלקטרונית 1.Name Greeting +2 tickets NIS 500/ US$125 1. ברכה שמית + 2 כרטיסים Will provide a food package to a victim’s family for Pesach מספק חבילת מזון למשפחה נפגעה לפסח 2.Quarter Page Sponsorship + 2 tickets NIS 1600/ US$400 + 2 כרטיסים חסות רבע עמוד.2 3. Half Page Sponsorship + 2 tickets NIS 2400/ US$600 + 2 כרטיסים חצי עמוד חסות.3 4. Full Page Sponsorship + 4 tickets NIS 4000/ US$1000חסות עמוד מלא +4 כרטיסים .4 5. Inside Cover Sponsorship + 6 tickets NIS 6000/ US$1500 + 6 כרטיסים חסות כריכה פנימית.5 6. Back Cover Sponsorship + 8 tickets NIS 10 000/ US$2500 פרסום כריכה אחורית+ 8 כרטיסים .6 You will be issued a tax deductible receipt for your contribution יונפק לכם קבלה מוכרת במס הכנסה עבור תמיכתכם Please circle your choice: נא לסמן את בחירתכם: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Greeting text: (Names and titles up to 6 words e.g. “David and Sarah Cohen, Toronto”) מלל לברכה שמית עד ל6- מילים (לדוגמא: “דויד ושרה כהן, תל אביב”) מלל:________________________________________________________Text: Advertising text: מלל לפרסומות: _________________________________________________________________________ Please email or fax forms and graphics as detailed above by March 12, 2009 and post checks to the order of “One Family Fund” to 28 Rachel Imenu, POB 8573, Jerusalem, Israel 93228. For any questions, please call 02-539-9000 נא לפקסס או לשלוח את הטופס וגרפיקה בדאר אלקטרוני כמפורט לעיל עד ל-12.3.09 ולשלוח המחאות לפקודת “קרן משפחה אחת” בכתובת רח, רחל אמנו 28, ת.ד. 8573, ירושלים, 93228 לבירורים, אנא התקשר למספר 02-539-9000 או לפלפון 054-664-4101. ____________________________ Signature חתימה

1) Shabbat Schedule & Guest Ba’al Tephilla
2) Welcome Guests
3) Kiddush Sponsor
4) Upcoming Women’s Programming
5) Fundraising Event – Girls Night Out

1) Shabbat Schedule – Parshat Mishpatim / Shekalim

The ba’al tephilla for Friday night dovening will be Aharon Razel, one of the most creative musicians with the sweetest of voices in Israel today.  A guest ba’al tephilla Shabbat morning will be Rabbi Yisroel Cohn.

Candles 4:49 PM
Mincha 5:14 PM
Kabalat Shabbat 5:30 PM
Shacharit 8:30 AM
Kiddush 11:00 AM
Shabbat Ends 6:07 PM

2) Welcome Guests

We welcome to shul Shabbat morning a group of visiting students participating in the B’nai Akiva year program.  This group, composed of youth from the Southern Hemisphere, will have just arrived in Israel and this will be their first Shabbat in Jerusalem.

3) Kiddush Sponsor

The kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by Zisman Harrison in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his father, Micha’el Ben Rivka, z”l.

4) Upcoming Women’s Programming

Both at the Lurie home, HaGadna 14, in Katamon:

THIS SHABBAT, Ilana Friedman will give a shiur in honor of Parshat Shekalim at 4:00 PM.

Wednesday Evening, February 25th, Yehudit Kotler will lead a laughter workshop in honor of Adar, an excellent way to learn techniques to increase one’s positive outlook and simcha.

5) Fundraiser Event

A cocktail reception (with wine and hors d’oeuvres) followed by cabaret performance, replete with song, drama & humor for/by women – starring Ruth Beloff, Chana Cohen and Shir Hadash’s own Andrea Simantov. 

All proceeds – 120 shekels per person – earmarked to assist our dear friend and matchmaker Gittel Nadel as she recovers from life-saving spinal surgery. Unable to work for several months, the weight of the associated medical expenses have left her in an untenable situation. Gittel has been a catalyst in raising funds for others over the years and now it is her turn to accept a small gesture of love and gratitude in her hour of need.

Tuesday, February 24 at 8:00pm, in the Kol Rina “Bomb Shelter” (i.e., Shir Hadash’s former Nachla’ot location) on Beer Sheva Street in Nachlaot.  For more information, please call 050-665-6963 or e-mail jerusalembride@yahoo.com.

SHABBAT SHALOM

1) Shabbat Schedule & Special Guests

2) Kiddush Sponsor

3) Chaim Dovid Melava Malka / Concert – DON’T MISS IT!

4) Upcoming Events in the Neighborhood

1) Shabbat Schedule & Special Guests Parshat Beshalach / Shabbat Shira

 We welcome to shul Friday night a group of first time visitors to Israel from the Milwaukee Jewish community. Many of these visitors will also be experiencing their first Kabalat Shabbat, so please join us and help make the dovening an inspiring experience.

We also welcome to shul Rabbi Arnie Singer, the founder of Tel Aviv Torah and author of Deep Waters, as the guest ba’al tephilla for Kabalat Shabbat.

 Candles 4:37 PM

 Mincha 5:02 PM

 Kabalat Shabbat 5:15 PM

 Shacharit 8:30 AM

 Kiddush 11:00 AM

 Shabbat Ends 5:55 PM

 2) Kiddush Sponsor

 The kiddush this week is sponsored by David and Rena Lewis in honor of the recent birth of a baby girl. Mazal Tov!

3) Chaim Dovid Concert

THIS MOTZEI SHABBAT all are invited to celebrate Shabbat Shira and Tu B’Shevat by attending a live concert in the gym with the inspiring Chaim Dovid. Great music, Inspiring Stories and Lively dancing. 8 PM this Saturday Night – Inside Shir Hadash’s Gym at the Yehuda HaLevi School, HaTzfira 29. Only 20 NIS! In the spirit of Tu B’Shevat, we will be collecting old batteries at the door to dispose of them in an environmentally conscious way.

4) Upcoming Events in the Neighborhood

A) Looking for an evening out this Thursday night? One of our regular ba’alei tephilla, Aharon Razel, will be playing at the Yellow Submarine at 8 PM to celebrate 10 years since the release of his groundbreaking album, Sneh Bo’er.

B) A 3-part seminar on Women at Midlife by Rebbetzin Rochel Trugman begins this Sunday, 10:30am-Noon at the home of Shir Hadash member, Ashira Dror – Shalom Aleichem 6/6. For information and to register, contact Rebbetzin Trugman at 08-9265247 or trugman@netvision.net.il.

C) ANGER INTO POSITIVE ACTION, a multi-session workshop designed to explain different psychological underpinnings of anger and to provide practical tools to resolve it. Wednesdays 6 – 8 PM in the German Colony, led by Shir Hadash member Chaya Sara Brand-Farkas LMSW. For Info and Registration, call 563-5878 or e-mail 2chayasara@gmail.com. 10% discount for Shir Hadash members. SHABBAT SHALOM

1) Shabbat Schedule – Naftali Abramson & Special Guests 2) Kiddush Sponsor 3) Mazal Tov! 4) Baruch Dayan HaEmet 5) Tu B’Shvat Melava Malka Concert with Chaim Dovid 1) Shabbat Schedule & Special Guests The guest ba’al tephilla this Friday night will be Naftali Abramson (just back from the army and time in Gaza). Whenever he joins us, the place is packed and the dovening amazing, so be sure not to miss this week’s Kabalat Shabbat. We also welcome to shul this Friday night a group of first time Jewish visitors to Israel from the U.S. city of Milwaukee (as part of the outreach organization Rabbis without Walls). Candles 4:31 PM Mincha 4:56 PM Kabalat Shabbat 5:10 PM Shacharit 8:30 AM Kiddush 11:00 AM Shabbat Ends 5:50 PM 2) Kiddush Sponsor The kiddush this week is sponsored by Ken and Janet Wilson in celebration of the recent engagement of their son Gabriel to Amy Jochelson. We welcome to shul Amy’s parents visiting from Australia. Mazal Tov. 3) Mazal Tov Congratulations to Rena and David (our Gabbai) Lewis on the birth yesterday of a baby girl. May she merit a life of Torah, Chupah and Ma’asim Tovim. Those interested in preparing a meal for Rena and David for when they return from the hospital should be in touch with Rachel Pear at 054-782-1102. 4) Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet As mentioned last week, David Moss is sitting shiva for his mother, z”l, at 14 Dan Street in Baka. The daily Shacharit minyan is at 7:45 AM, with Mincha at 5 PM and Ma’ariv at 5:35 PM. May David be comforted amongs the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 5) Melava Malka with Chaim Dovid Internationally acclaimed Jewish musician Chaim Dovid will lead a special musical Melava Malka concert inside the Yehuda HaLevy gym on February 7th, Motzei Shabbat Parshat Beshalach (Shabbat Shira), at 8 PM. The cost is just 20 NIS! This will be a wonderful event just before Tu B’Shevat, so please mark your calendars and tell all your friends.

1) Shabbat Schedule
2) Kiddush Sponsors
3) Refuah Shlema – Volunteers?
4) Accidetnal Zionist Additional Book Presentation
5) Yehuda Katz (& Guests) Pre-Chanuka Concert
6) Yehuda HaLevi Open House for Parents

1) Shabbat Schedule

Candles 3:56 PM
Mincha 4:21 PM
Kabalat Shabbat 4:35 PM
Shacharit 8:30 AM
Kiddush 11:00 AM

2) Kiddush Sponsors

The expanded kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by:
Harvey and Judy Kasten in appreciation for Harvey being Chattan Bereishit;
Harold and Marci Rapp  in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary;
Marcia and Steve Gardner in appreciation for Steve being chosen Chattan Torah, to honor the recent arrival of another grandchild, Daniel Eliyahu Gardner, and in memory of Marcia’s mother, Rose Danzig, z”l.

3) Refuah Shlema

We extend our sincerest wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to Dr. Jay Wohlgelernter, who due to a recent injury will be immobile for several months.  Those interested in helping out during this time — volunteer babysitting, keeping company in the evening, preparing meals — should call Rena Lewis at 0523786741 to coordinate their activities.

4) Lecture and Book Signing – The Accidental Zionist

For those who missed the launch of Rabbi Pear’s book, an additional presentation will be made this Tuesday night at 7 PM at the AACI building, 11 Pinsker Street.  Discounted copies of the book will be available for purchase (think Chanuka gifts).

The book, of course, is also still available at local Judaica stores like Hevruta, Pomeranz and JBC, as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada.  See www.accidentalzionist.com for more information.

5) Pre-Chanuka Concert

All are invited to a pre-Chanuka concert next Motzei Shabbat (December 20th) with Yehuda Katz of Reva L’Sheva and his special guest, Roi Levy, of the band Shoteh HaNevuah.  The concert  will be held in our Shabbat hall (Yehuda HaLevi School) and will begins at 8 PM.  50 NIS General Admission; 40 NIS for Shir Hadash Members, students, soldiers and pensioners.

6) Yehuda HaLevi School Open House

Parents of children entering first grade next year are invited to open house programs for Yehuda HaLevi this next Friday, December 19th school from 8:30am to 10:30am at the school, and on Sunday, January 4th at the Goldfarb family home, Kaf Tet B’November 24, at 8:15 PM

Shabbat Shalom

1) Shabbat Schedule / Parshat VaYetzei

Candles 3:55 PM
Mincha 4:20 PM
Kabalat Shabbat 4:35 PM
Kabalat Shabbat will be led this week by Aharon Razel.  Click here to hear his music.

Shacharit 8:30 AM
We welcome to shul this Shabbat morning members of the Memphis, Tennessee group led by Rabbi Joel Finkelstein.

Shabbat Ends 5:14 PM

2) Upcoming Book Launch Events

Rabbi Pear would like to extend his heartfelt gratitude for all the support he has received from the community with regards to his new book, The Accidental Zionist.  Not only are local sales quite brisk, but in the U.S. — where the book has only been available a couple of weeks — the book has already skyrocketed to the top of Amazon.com’s bestseller lists, including becoming #1 in its Jewish Philosophy section, #1 in its Israel section, #3 in its Philosophy of Religion section and #4 in the overall Judaism section.  Here is the Amazon link for anyone interested: http://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Zionist-Pornographer-Wrestler-Chainsaw/dp/0981503209/ref=pd_ts_b_2?ie=UTF8&s=books

For those who missed the previous book signing event for the book, please note that a number of additional events are being held in the near future, including one at the AACI building at 11 Pinsker Street, Tuesday evening, December 16th at 7 PM.

3) Upcoming Concert

Save the Date: Yehuda Katz & friends will appear in concert at Shir Hadash Saturday night, December 20th.