Congregation Zera Avraham

Newsletter

The Eruv is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Bulow

Sholosh Seudos is sponsored by  Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Mushell.

Mazel Tov:

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Zev and Mrs. Leah Cohen on the Bris of their son.

Weekly Friday Night Chumash Shiur for Men:

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

Hilchos Shabbos Shiur Shabbos Morning:

Will be starting a new Simon on the Halochos of Bishul. Now would be a good time to join the Shiur.

Food for Thought:

Please find a copy of Food for Thought at the entrance of the Shul. The topic is Chizuk in T’filah – especially now with the situation in Eretz Yisroel.

Motzoi Shabbos Rabbi Reissman Shiur:

Last Motzoi Shabbos the Rabbi Reissman video was again a success. About 20 people attended even though it was Chanukah. Somebody sponsored the large screen tv and video machine.This week the Shiur will be sponsored again by an individual so the Shiur will be free for the community. The Shiur is from 8:00PM to 9:00PM. For Men and Women. Last weeks video was about some of the specialties of Loshon Hakodesh.

Changes in the Motzoi Shabbos Schedule:

Father and Son Learning Program 7:00 to 8:00 PM

The Rabbi Reissman Video 8:00 to 9:00 PM

Women’s Shemiras Haloshon is at 7:30 PM.

Don’t forget to say V’sain Tal Umotor:

New Weekly Learning Group on Shalom Bayis:

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

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.

Chesed-Employment -- Tzadaka Pointer:

The highest form of Tzedaka is to help keep someone free of financial support by helping him find a job, or giving him business or work to do. (Yoreh Deah 249:6). We all try to give Tzedaka daily. Yet, we also all know someone without a job or out of work, especially with the economy on the downside. Why not try to the highest form of the Mitzvah (in addition to V’ahavta L’reacha Comocha, and other Mitzvos) by making a few calls or doing some legwork to help your friend or neighbor in this regard.

The Shul has formed a committee to help people look for employment. Some of the members are Mr. Bulow and Mr. Ferenstein. If you or someone you know are looking for employment please call them.  If you are  interested in joining the committee please call 720 904-1721 or email ebulow@attbi.com.

Shiur for Women Tuesdays 8-9 PM in Shul:

On Tuesday December 10, Rabbi Goldstein Hilchos Shabbos Class. CANCELLED

Women of the Tanach II:

Denver Community Kollel Presents: Women of the Tanach II  The Famous, The Not So Famous and the       Infamous, given by: Mrs. Bruria Schwab Religious StudiesPrincipal of Beth Jacob High School When. Wednesday December 11 – January 15^th Where: Bais Yaakov 5100 W. 14th    Ave. Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm Cost: $18 for six part series To RSVP: call Sora Simblist 720-956-1056

Shachris Second Minyan during the Week:

We need some extra Chizuk. Whoever can attend would be greatly appreciated.

Mincha-Maariv during the Week:

Now that the times for Davening are early, we need extra Chizuk. Whoever can participate in the Minyan would be greatly appreciated.

Mincha at the Mall:

At the University Building Starting November 4^th, 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.

Tfilah against Ayin Horah:

Please find a copy of these Tfilos at the entrance of the Shul.

  Lost and Found:

Lost, perhaps lent, during the last 12 months:  Perpetual calendar Hebrew Dates to English Dates with all the Parshios, Yomim Tovim etc, Black cover. Format: approx. 5" x 8" x 1" thick.  Please return to Feivel Gallard 303-825-5811.

Found one nice Womans glove in Shul.

Chesed:

A woman at Shalom Park is in need of someone to drive her to doctors' appointments. Anyone able in helping please call 303-825-5811.

Looking for a way to help Eretz Yisroel:

Looking for a way to help Eretz Yisroel and clean out your closest, here’s your chance. We are collecting clothing for newborns thru 4 year olds, new and near new quality. The clothing will be taken to Eretz Yisroel by Celia Feder and distributed by BAMBI, an organization well known for their help to families in need. The first shipment will be taken in January. All clothing must be dropped off no later than January 7^th to be included in this first shipment.  This will be a continuous project that will allow Celia to take suitcases full of clothing with her during her trips to Eretz Yisroel. For additional info call: Celia 303 623-3215 (7-11 pm)

Drop off locations: There is no need to call, just leave the package at the home closest to you.

Westside: Celia Feder: 1400 Utica Street - Aviva Polter: 5100 West 17^th Avenue.

East Side: Dorit Fischer: 7369 East Byers Avenue - Michelle Teitelbaum:  5735 E. Cedar Avenue.

Southeast: Anne Steinberg: 9331 Riviera Hill Drive.

More Help for Eretz Yisroel:

N’eshe Chasdei Shlomo, a Chesed organization in Yerusholaim, started in memory of Dr. Shlomo Prenzlau,O”H is collecting unused household and gift items for needy Kallahs, e.g. tablecloths, linens, towels, platters, dishes, cutlery, pots, Challah covers and knives etc. For drop off please contact Mrs. Miriam Joseph 303 825-4394.

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.

Parshas Mikeitz

"And ( Yosef) took and sent portions to them from before him; and Binyamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. And they drank, and became inebriated with him." (Braishis 43:34)

Rashi comments that this was the first time the brothers drank wine, since they had sold Yosef. The question arises, though: Why did the brothers drink wine on this day, if they were still not aware of the presence of Yosef? The Kav Chain answers this question, by explaining that it was jealousy that caused the brothers to sell Yosef in the first place. At this time, Binyamin had received gifts five times greater than theirs, yet, the brothers did not feel jealousy. This was a sign to them that they had corrected the original  fault that had caused them to sell their brother. Overcoming this fault was a reason to celebrate and drink wine again. In our lives, too, overcoming our shortcomings and faults is a real reason for joy and happiness. (Mayanah Shel Torah)

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

Have a Good Shabbos and a Happy Chanukah.