Congregation Zera Avraham

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The Eruv is sponsored by Mr. And Dr. Yoel Unger

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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:

This shiur has 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 Chizuk in T’filah – especially now with the situation in Eretz Yisroel.

Motzoi Shabbos - Rabbi Reissman Video:

Last week, the motzoi Shabbos Rabbi Reissman video was again a success - about 30 people attended. An anonymous person sponsored the large screen video machine -Tizku L’Mitzvos. The Shiur is from 8:00 - 9:00PM , for Men and Women.  Last weeks video was explaining the calendar. 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.

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 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 .

Yarchei Kallah:

On Wednesday December 25^th and Wednesday January 1^st in the AM there will be Yarchei Kallah Shiurim. Details to follow.

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.  This is a good opportunity to get away from your spouse.

Shiur for Women Tuesdays 8-9 PM in Shul:

December 17th, 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

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:

Those interested in having guests who would like to be invited for a seuda, or for Kiruv reasons please call Mrs. Mishory Mrs. Goldstein or Mrs. Rosskamm.

Shachris Second Minyan during the Week:

We need some extra Chizuk.  Attendance by available members of the community would be greatly appreciated.

Mincha-Maariv during the Week:

Now that the times for Davening are early, we need extra Chizuk. Please come and show your support for the Shul and Ha-Kadosh Boruch Hu.

Mincha on the Mall:

Daily minyanim are being held at the University Building (Champa and 16th) Monday thru Thursday at 12:45 PM .  Since Jews remain a minority in Denver, this minyan too needs extra Chizuk

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 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. You may also email ebulow@attbi.com.

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.

Hilchos Shabbos:

We have learned that in order to return a food to the stove, 5 conditions must be met.

1)   The stovetop is covered with a Blech

2)      The food item is completely cooked

3)      The food is still warm

4)       Ones’ grip has not been released from the pot, it was always under ones ’ physical control 

5)      Upon removing it initially, there was intent to put it back

    While all of these conditions are required lechatchillah (in the first place), b’de’eved (ex post facto) there are some exceptions regarding the last two conditions. For instance, if while rearranging the pots on the Blech  before Shabbos, one inadvertently placed it on the counter,  he may put it back. This is provided that the other conditions are present, and that the food is needed. 

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

Have a Good Shabbos.