Congregation Zera Avraham

Newsletter

Volume II                                                                    No. 7

The Eruv is sponsored this week Liuli Nishmas Shendel Brocho bas Ozer.

Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by the Rabbi Leizor Rosen.

There are no sponsors for the Eruv for 8 weeks. 

Please note there is no sponsor for Sholosh Seudos for Parshos Ki Siso & Vayikahel Pekudei.

Mazel Tov:

Mazel Tov Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Melamed on the occasion of the Bar-Mitzvah of their son Avrohom.

The community is invited to a Kiddush after Davening.

Hakoras Hatov:

A big Hakoras Hatov to George and Hermine Blau for purchasing Sifrei Kodesh to be given as a gift in the name of the Shul to every Bar Mitzvah boy.  Their generosity is a zechus for the Shul.  May they enjoy the benefits that come from each of these young men as they learn from these Sforim throughout their lives.

Yarchei Kallah from, the Agudas Yisroel of America in Yerusholaim:

We are pleased to invite you to take part in a very unique Torah event.The Torah Projects Commission of Agudath Israel of America will be sponsoring its third Yarchei Kallah Yerushalayim, which will take place Monday evening February 17th / 15 Adar through Thursday February 20th / 18 Adar in Yerushalayim IrHakodesh.  Air and land packages are available at very special prices.  The Yarchei Kallah includes three intensive days of learning in the Avira D'machim of Eretz Yisroel.  We will be privileged to hear Divrei Chizuk from Gedolei Yisroel including Harav Aaron Leib Steinman, Harav Mechel Yehuda Lefkowitz, The Klausenberger Rebbe, Harav Nosson Tzvi Finkel; Shiurei Iyun from Harav Asher Arieli, Harav Boruch Dov Porvarsky, Harav Mechel Silber; and shiurim in Halacha and Hashkafa from Harav Yosef Efrati, Harav Yitzchok Weinberg, Harav Usher Weiss, Harav Yitzchok Zilberstein and Harav Pinchos Friedman. For a reservation application or further information about the Yarchei Kallah please call 212-797-9000 x251. This is a Torah experience you will never forget.

Hilchos Shabbos Shiur Women-Tuesday:

The next few Shiurim will be given by Rabbi Elchonon Joseph.

Shabbos Shel Shtikah:

Next Shabbos Parshas Terumah, Shabbos morning, the Shul will observe a Shabbos Shtika from the Brochos until after Anim Zemiros.

Shabbos Parshas Tzaveh:

Rabbi Meyer Schwab will speak at the Sholosh Seudos.

Sholosh Seudos:

This Shabbos’ Sholosh Seudos is being sponsored by Rabbi Leizor Rosen in honor of a Yarzheit. Rabbi Wasserman will give the D’vrei Torah.

Oneg Shabbos Correction in Date: 

Shabbos Parshas Teruma February 8^th, there will be an Oneg Shabbos in the Shul. There will be panel discussion on business ethics. Anyone who has some questions or ideas for the panel should let the Rov or Mr. Yehoshua Mushell know.

Sunday - Nefesh HaChaim Shiur:

There is a Shiur in Nefesh Hachaim Sundays 8:15 - 9:15 PM in the Kollel. Last Sunday the Shiur started Shaar Beis which discusses Inyonei Tefillah. Now would be a good time to join the class.

Eruv Sponsorship:

The Eruv is inspected once a week by Rabbi Yisroel Rosskamm and Rabbi Shlomo Rosenberg.  They alternate "sides" every week so that each Rabbi ends up inspecting the other Rabbi's work every week as well.  The inspectors must brave bad weather, mean dogs and curious goyim as they make their rounds.  It is not an easy job.  This is a good opportunity to publicly express our Hakoras Hatov to Rabbi Rosskamm and Rabbi Rosenberg for their efforts in our behalf.  When a person sponsors the Eruv through their donation of $36 to place a message on the Eruv Hotline, they are helping pay for the cost of these inspections.  We have an inspection every week, but we don't have a sponsor every week. Just think......... what if we didn't have an Eruv every week, Ch'V?!!! Please consider sponsoring the Eruv once during the course of a year in addition to your Eruv dues.  It is possible to have more than one full sponsor a week.  To sponsor the Eruv, write your name on the list at Shul or call Feivel Gallard, 303-825-5811.  The number for the Eruv Hotline is 303-767-ERUV (3788). Sponsorship is open for 8 weeks and now would be a great time to reserve an Eruv Sponsorship.

Keshet of the Rockies:

This Sunday February 2^nd at the BMH at 6:30 PM there will be a gourmet kosher Chinese dinner with music. For reservations please call 303 321-2151.

Shabbos M’vorchim Shiur for Women and Girls: 

This  Shabbos M’vorchim Shiur will be at the home of  Mrs. Chanie Kagan, 1632 Xavier at 2:30 PM.

Speaker will be Mrs. Rochel Mishory.

New Web Site for the Shul:

http://www.cza.org/ .  Anyone wishing to have his or her name added to our email list in formation, please send an email with your full name to ephraim@cza.org.

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

New Daf Yomi Shiur at 7:40 PM:

There is a daily Daf Yomi Shiur with Rabbi Rosskam at 7:40 PM. 

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, for this week only the shiur will be at 7:30 PM - Please Note Time Change.

   Women of the Tanach III - Wednesday:

The final installment of Women of the Tanach III The Great, The Gracious and The Greatful, given by: Mrs. Bruria Schwab Religious Studies Principal of Beth Jacob High School will be given on Wednesdays January 29^th thru March 5^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.

First Minyan Shachris:

First Minyan for Shachris on Monday and Thursday will be at 6:10 AM and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:20 AM.  First Minyan on Sunday will be at 6:30 AM. Misheyakir is at 6:16 AM this Monday and Thursday. The Rov advises that it is better to put on Tallis and Teffilin with the Brochos after Yishtabach (Chazan before Yishtabach).

Weekly Learning Group on Shalom Bayis - Sunday: 

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

Weekly Tehilim Group for Ladies - Tuesday:

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

Shiur for Women Tuesdays 8-9 PM in Shul: 

Rabbi Rubin will give a Chumash shiur on January 28th, and February 4th.  

Rabbi Goldstein will give a shiur in hilchos Shabbos on February 11th.

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.

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.

Tray Gemach:

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

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.

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

Have a Good Shabbos.