Congregation Zera Avraham

Newsletter

The Eruv is sponsored by Rabbi and Mrs. Amsel.

Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Mr. Chuck Esralew.

There is no sponsor for Shalosh Seudos Parshas Beshalach.

Mazel Tov:

Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Rubin on the engagement of their son to the Abramovs in Yerushalayim.

Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Amsel on the birth of a daughter, Yehudis Yentel. There will a Kiddush in their home 1571 Winona Court, after Davening. Everyone is invited.

Weekly Friday Night Chumash Shiur for Men: 

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

Hilchos Shabbos Shiur Shabbos Morning:

Just started a new siman 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: Some Ideas for a good learning schedule.

Melaveh Malka:

This Motzoi Shabbos, the Hillel Academy PTA Melaveh Malka for Women starting at 7:15 PM at Aish/Ahavas Yisroel 9500 E. Belleview. Sponsored by Beth Jacob High School and Denver Community Kollel Women.

Motzoi Shabbos Rabbi Reissman Video: 

B”H the Shiurim are very successful. The Shiur is from 8:00 - 9:00PM, for Men and Women. The charge is $2.50 to cover the cost. To sponsor a Shiur is $ 36.00. We want to express our hakoras hatov to Reb Yehoshua Mushell for arranging this shiur.

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.

Important Emergency Information: 

Please see the bulletin board for Important Emergency Information.

Daf Yomi Shiur 7:00PM: 

For Perek Chelek in Sanhedrin, Reb Yoel Unger will give an additional daily daf yomi shiur from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

First Minyan Shachris:

Now that Misheyakir is getting later, please find information about the zmanim for the First minyan on the Shul’s bulletin board or in the back of this newsletter.  For daily zmanim information, click on the following link: East Denver Eruv  Please note that the information about the eruv on that site relates to the east side eruv, not our west side eruv.

Second Minyan Shachris:

Shachris Second Minyan will continue to start at 7:30 AM but Hodu will start at 7:35 AM.

 Yarchei Kallah:

On Wednesday December 25^th at 9:30 AM Rabbi Avrohom Abrams will give a Shiur B’Iyun

and at 10:00 AM the Rov will give Shiur in Halochos: What is the earliest time to Daven.

On Wednesday January 1^st at 9:30 Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Schwab will give a Shiur B’Iyun

and at 10:00 the Rov will give a Shiur in Halocho.

Jewish Children’s Extravaganza: 

At the Fantastic Fun Indoor Amusement Park 3085 South Broadway, Wednesday December 25^th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Next Week Shabbos M’Vorchim: 

The Rov will be attending the Agudas Yisroel Convention. The Rov will speak the following week Parshas Vaera, Shabbos Rosh Chodesh.

New Monthly Parenting Classes:

Introducing a new Monthly Parenting Class, Monday, December 30^th from 8:15-9:30 PM at the home of Mrs. Chanie Kagan 1632 Xavier Street. Mrs Bruria Schwab will speak on Parenting followed by workshop/discussion group. For more information please call Mrs Klein 303 825-1186.

Shabbos M’vorchim Shiur for Women and Girls:

The next Shabbos M’vorchim Shiur will be Shabbos Shemos, December 21^st at the home of

Mrs. Haddasah Kahn, 1624 Xavier. 2:30. Speaker will be Mrs. Meryl Krasner.

Shiur for Women Tuesdays 8-9 PM in Shul: 

December 24th, and 31st the Women's shiur in the Shul will be taught by Rabbi Rubin. Rabbi Goldstein will teach the shiur on January 7th on the subject of December 24th, and 31st the Women's shiur in the Shul will be taught by Rabbi Rubin. Rabbi Goldstein will teach the shiur on January 7th on the subject of hilchos Shabbos.

  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 Studies Principal 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

Shulchan Aruch Learning Project:

For more information please see the bulletin board.

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. 

Shachris Second Minyan during the Week:

We need some extra chizuk. Anyone able to attend will do so to great appreciation.

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. 

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 Komocha, 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 Ephraim Bulow and Michael 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.

Chesed: 

A woman at Shalom Park is in need of someone to drive her to doctors' appointments. Anyone able to volunteer to help, 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 Vayechi:

So he blessed them that day, saying, “By you shall Israel bless saying, ‘May G-d Make you like Ephraim and like Manasseh’ “- and he put Ephraim before Manasseh. (49,20) 

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

Have a Good Shabbos.