Congregation Zera Avraham

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The Eruv is sponsored by Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchak Polter in Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Yehuda 

and in Honor of the Community for all their help. 

The Eruv is also sponsored by Mr. & Dr. Yoel &Barbara Unger

Sholosh Seudos is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Avrohom Grossman.

Mazel Tov:

Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchak Polter on the occasion of the Bar-Mitzvah of their son Yehuda. The community is invited to a dessert reception at the Yeshiva 1555 Stuart Street, from 8:00 to 10:30PM.

Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Krausz on the birth of a grandchild.

Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Gabioff on the birth of their daughter Sara.

Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Meir & Mimi Mark  on the birth of a grandchild.

This Moitzoi Shabbos Rabbi Reissman Shiur:

The weekly series of Rabbi Reissman videos begins this Motzoi Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach November 23^rd from 7:00PM to 8:00PM in Shul this week. From next week on 8:00 to 9:00PM. For Men and Women.

Food for Thought: 

Please find a copy of Food for Thought at the entrance of the Shul. The topic is Feeling the Pain of Our Brothers in Eretz Yisroel.

Gemilus Chasodim:

Anyone interested to do a Chesed and visit those who would enjoy the company can call Mrs. I. Hamer to find out more, 303 623-0546.

Chanukah Dinner:

Mark your calendars for the annual Chanukah Dinner November 25^th at 6:30PM at Hillel Academy. Please call the school at 303 333-1511 to make reservations.

Shiurim for Women :

Please note: All Shiurim for Women include young ladies Post Seminary.

Shabbos M’vorchim Shiur for Women and Girls:

The next Shabbos M’vorchim Shiur will be Shabbos Chanukah, November 30^th  at the home of Mrs. Aliza Bulow, 4634 West 14^th Ave. 2:30. Speaker will be Mrs. Debbie Werther.

Shiur for Women Tuesdays 8-9 PM in Shul: 

Rabbi Rubin gives Chumash Shiur 3 weeks out of the month and Rabbi Goldstein gives a Hilchos Shabbos Shiur on the fourth week. See dates in the back.

Daily and Weekly Shiurim:

Can now be found in the back of the newsletter.

Krias Shema at Night:

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

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

Yarchei Kallah: 

Next Thursday Thanksgiving Day, November 28^th, there will be a special program after Mincha-Maariv. At 5:15 the Rov will give a Shiur on Hilchos Chanukah, and 5:45 Rabbi Rubin will give a Shiur in Lomdus on Inyonei Chanukah.

Lost and Found:

Found car key in Shul call 720 904-1721.

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.

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.

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 great.

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.

Mincha at the Mall: 

At the University Building Starting November 4^th, Monday thru Thursday 12:45PM. To register please e-mail   Mr. Joshua Mushell at: joshua.mushell@morganstanley.com 

Six Part Series on Women of the Tanach for Women and Ladies: 

Denver Community Kollel Presents: Women of the Tanach Given by: Mrs. Bruria Schwab Religious Studies Principal of Beth Jacob High School When. Wednesday Oct 23rd – Nov 27th 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

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:

Just as one may not cook on Shabbos, similarly, one may not put cooked items on the flame, because this, too, resembles cooking. It is permitted, however, to return  cooked food to the stovetop, if the following five conditions are met:

1)      The food item is completely cooked.

2)      The stovetop is covered with a Blech.

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

4)      One’s grip has not been released from the pot, it was always under one’s physical control.

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

Have a Good Shabbos