Congregation Zera Avraham

Newsletter

 Volume II No. 5

The Eruv is sponsored by Martin Steinberg

Shalosh Seudos is donated 

For the refuah shleimah of Nechemia Wolf ben Chana Ita

 

Hakoras Hatov:

We would like to thank the anonymous person for the donation of the computer to the Shul.

We would like to thank Mr. Lewis Abrams for the trimming of the trees in the front of the Shul.

We would like to thank Mrs. Wershaw for seeing that there should always be tissues in the ladies section of the Shul.

Food for Thought: 

Please find a copy of Food for Thought at the entrance of the Shul. The topic is: Guidance and Direction during the difficult situation in Eretz Yisroel.

Kehilla Meeting:

,ca htmun – January 25^th at 8:15 PM for Women

A general meeting of the B’nai HaKehilla of the Shul will be held, v“ht, at 7:00 PM.  The purpose of these meetings is to try to give all the members of our community an opportunity to give voice to their ideas and concerns regarding the Shul and the Kehilla. 

The evening’s program will begin with a brief general meeting.  The members will then break into small groups, each group facilitated by one of the current members of the board of directors of the Shul or a member of the ladies auxiliary.  Participants will be asked to share their ideas about issues that relate to the good and welfare of the Shul and Kehilla.  Refreshments will be served.

All members are encouraged to attend the meeting and to be active participants.  Please think about your ideas in advance and come prepared to express them.  If you cannot attend, pass along your thoughts to a friend, or send a note to one of the members of the board or to the Rov, c/o Congregation Zera Avraham, 1560 Winona Court.  The members of the board hope that this forum will help to identify the needs of the members, will initiate continuing involvement in Shul affairs by a broad spectrum of members, and will serve as the beginning of a process that will help prepare for the selection of new members of the board at the next general election meeting.  

Shiur in Taharas HaMishpocho and Sholom Bayis for Women:

The Shiurim will take place Monday January 27^th  from 8:00 to 9:15 PM and on Tuesday January 28^th from 8:00 to 9:15 PM.  The guest  Speaker will be Rebezin Adelman There will be time for questions and answers after the classes.

Oneg Shabbos:

Shabbos Parshas Yisro January 24^th, there will be an Oneg Shabbos in the Shul. There will be panel discussion on business ethics. Anyone who has a question or idea for the panel, please let the Rov or Mr. Yehoshua Mushell know.

New Daf Yomi Shiur at 7:40 PM: 

There will be daily  Daf Yomi Shiur with Rabbi Rosskam at 7:40 PM. We would like to thank Rabbi Rosskamm for giving this Shiur especially with his hectic schedule.

T’nu Kovod LaTorah:

On Shabbos Parshas Beshalach January 18th the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Kagan will honor us with participating and speaking at the Sholosh Seudos in Shul. Please try to attend.

Grand Opening of the “The Jewish Experience” at the JCC:

Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the The Jewish Experience Resource Center at the JCC at a GALA WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION, Saturday night, January 18th at 8 pm. Join us for a festive evening of gourmet kosher wines, cheeses and desserts - a tasty kick-off for our new JCC location.

Monthly Parenting Classes for Women:

Last class by Mrs. B. Schwab was B”H very successful. The next class will be  Monday January 20^th from 8:15-9:30 PM at the home of Mrs. Adina Krausz -  1333 Vrain Street. The Rov will speak, followed by workshop/discussion group. For more information please call Mrs. Klein 303 825-1186.

Chinese Auction:

The Jewish Children’s Adoption Network directed by Dr. and Mrs. Steve Krausz, are having a Chinese Auction on Sunday February 9^th between 3:00 and 6:00 Pm at the East Side Kosher Deli. If you have any items that can be donated to the auction please call 303 573-8113.

Chesed:

Mr. Max Stein who lived in this community for many years, has been in a nursing home for the last five years. It would be a big Chesed to visit him any day of the week. It is a fifteen-minute walk from the Shul or a five-minute drive. The address is: Cambridge Care Center 1685 Eaton Street, Lakewood.

Kiruv and Parnasa:

Members of Rabbi Abramovs Congregation are looking for employment - manual or professional. If you are aware of any openings please contact Rabbi Abramov 720 231-2537 or Mrs. Ilana Hamer 303 623-0546.

Tray Gemach:

Please call Mrs. Hadassah Wasserman for more information , 303 825-2852.

Weeekly Tehilim Group for Ladies - Tuesday:

Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Mrs. Hadassah Kahns house, 1624 Xavier, 303 820-3381.

Shabbos M’vorchim Shiur for Women and Girls: 

The next Shabbos M’vorchim Shiur will be  Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, February 1^st  at the home of  Mrs. Chanie Kagan, 1632 Xavier at 2:30 PM. Speaker will be Mrs. Rochel Mishory.

Weekly Friday Night Chumash Shiur for Men:

By Rabbi Meyer Schwab at his home, 1410 Wolff Street, from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.

Motzoi Shabbos Rabbi Reissman Video:

The Shiur  this week is from 8:00 to 9:00 PM, for Men and Women. The Suggested donation is $2.50 to cover the cost. To sponsor a Shiur is $ 36.00

Women’s Shemiras Haloshon Shiur:

Women's Weekly Shemiras Haloshon group will meet in the home of Mrs. Blimi Schwartz 1645 Yates Street on Motzoi Shabbos, at 9:15 PM.

First Minyan Shachris: 

Now that Misheyakir is later, please find information about the Zmanim for the First Minyan on the Shul’s bulletin board or in the back of this newsletter.

Weekly Learning Group on Shalom Bayis - Sunday: 

On Sundays from 9:15-9:45 PM with Rabbi Sommers at the Kollel.  

Shiur for Women Tuesdays 8-9 PM in Shul: 

See information in back.

  Women of the Tanach II - Wednesday:  

The final installment of Women of the Tanach II The Famous, The Not So Famous and the Infamous, given by: Mrs. Bruria Schwab Religious Studies Principal of Beth Jacob High School will be given on January 15^th. at Bais Yaakov, 5100 W. 14th Ave, from 8:00 – 9:00 PM.  The program is presented by Denver Community Kollel. To RSVP: call Sora Simblist 720-956-1056.

Important Emergency Information: 

Please see the bulletin board for Important Emergency Information.

Mincha at the Mall:

At the University Building Monday thru Thursday 12:45PM.

Krias Shema at Night:

Those who Daven Maariv at the Shul during the week should repeat Krias Shema after dark.

Those who Daven at the Shul Friday night, please remember to repeat Krias Shema after Tzeis.

Gemilus Chasodim:

Anyone interested to do a Chesed and visit some women who would enjoy their company please call

Mrs. I. Hamer, Mrs. Mishory or Mrs. Goldstein.

Anyone interested to do a Chesed and visit some men who would enjoy their company please call Menashe Rosenberg.

Hachnosas Orchim:

Whoever is interested to have guests who would enjoy to be invited for a Seuda, or to have guests for Kiruv reasons please call Mrs. Mishory Mrs. Goldstein or Mrs. Rosskamm.

Shatnes Testing-Looking for Replacement:

I am looking for someone to replace me for Shatnez checking. I have information about whom to contact to become a trained sample-taker, or to learn b'iyun how to check a garment without sending in any samples to a lab. The latter training is more intense, expensive and time-consuming, but then the checker is not mishubad to any lab and is allowed to keep all his /her earnings, without sending a portion to the lab (as is the case with a sample taking). I would be happy to discuss these ideas with any interested party please call CHAYA MEYER @ 303 573 8189 or 303 573 1133.

Shatnes Testing- Preferred Hours:

Currently my preferred hours of checking are Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-7:30.  Please call to let me know you are coming.  No drop-offs, please.  The charge is $5 per garment.

Hilchos Shabbos:

In order to avoid the transgressions of kindling and cooking on Shabbos, the Chachomim  enacted several additional decrees. One of these decrees is referred to as Hatmanah,  or insulating. It is forbidden to insulate food in a substance which intensifies heat,  even before Shabbos, in order that it should be hot on Shabbos. An application of this would be to wrap a pot on the Blech , or an urn which is plugged in. In addition, one may not insulate food on Shabbos,  even in a material which only retains heat. Therefore, one may not wrap a hot pot in a towel on Shabbos for the first time. 

New Web Site for the Shul:

http://www.cza.org/

 

 

*Unless otherwise noted, all Shiurim are at the Shul.

Have a Good Shabbos.