Congregation Zera Avraham

Newsletter

Volume II No. 3

The Eruv is sponsored by Rabbi and Mrs. Daniel Krausz.

Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Rabbi and Mrs. Zev Beren

Please Note: There is no sponsor for Shalosh Seudos Parshas Beshalach

Mazel Tov:

To Mr. And Dr. Lewis Abrams and their children Rabbi and Mrs. Avraham Bender on the birth of Triplets!!!

To Mr. & Mrs. David Fine on the Bris of their grandson.

Food for Thought:

Please find a copy of Food for Thought at the entrance of the Shul. The topic is: Guidance and Direction - The Difficult Situation in Israel.

Kehilla Meeting:

,ca htmun – January 11^th for Men

,ca htmun – January 18^th for Women

A general meeting of the B’nai HaKehilla of the Shul will be held, v“ht, at 8:15 pm.  The purpose of these meetings is to try to give all the members of our community an opportunity to give voice to their ideas and concerns regarding the Shul and the Kehilla.  The evening’s program will begin with a brief general meeting.  The members will then break into small groups, each group facilitated by one of the current members of the board of directors of the Shul or a member of the ladies auxiliary.  Participants will be asked to share their ideas about issues that relate to the good and welfare of the Shul and Kehilla.  Refreshments will be served. After the sessions end, the regularly scheduled video presentation will be shown. All members are encouraged to attend the meeting and to be active participants.  Please think about your ideas in advance and come prepared to express them.  If you cannot attend, pass along your thoughts to a friend, or send a note to one of the members of the board or to the Rov, c/o Congregation Zera Avraham, 1560 Winona Court.  The members of the board hope that this forum will help to identify the needs of the members, will initiate continuing involvement in Shul affairs by a broad spectrum of members, and will serve as the beginning of a process that will help prepare for the selection of new members of the board at the next general election meeting.

Grand Opening of the “The Jewish Experience” at the JCC:

Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the The Jewish Experience Resource Center at the JCC at a GALA WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION, Saturday night, January 18th at 8 pm. Join us for a festive evening of gourmet kosher wines, cheeses and desserts - a tasty kick-off for our new JCC location.

Chesed:

Mr. Max Stein who lived in this community for many years, has been in a nursing home for the last five years. It would be a big Chesed to visit him any day of the week, it is a fifteen-minute walk from the Shul or a five-minute drive. The address is: Cambridge Care Center 1685 Eaton Street, Lakewood.

Kiruv and Parnasa:

Members of Rabbi Abramovs Congregation are looking for employment - manual or professional. If you are aware of any openings please contact Rabbi Abramov 720 231-2537 or Mrs. Elana Hamer 303 623-0546.

Chinese Auction:

The Jewish Children’s Adoption Network directed by Dr. and Mrs. Steve Krausz, are having a Chinese Auction on 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 let us know.

T’nu Kovod LaTorah:

On Parshas Beshalach the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Kagan will attend the Sholosh Seudos in the Shul. Please try to attend.

Daf Yomi Shiur 7:00PM:

Reb Yoel Unger gives an additional daily Daf Yomi Shiur from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Daf Yomi just started Mesechtas Makos.

Monthly Parenting Classes for Women:

Last class by Mrs. B. Schwab was B”H very successful. The next class will be  Monday January 20^th from 8:15-9:30 PM at the home of Mrs. Adina Krausz -  1333 Vrain Street. The Rov will speak, followed by workshop/discussion group. For more information please call Mrs. Klein 303 825-1186.

Hakoras Hatov:

We would like to thank the anonymous person for the donation of the computer to the Shul.

We would like to thank Mr. Lewis Abrams for the trimming of the trees in the front of the Shul.

We would like to thank Mrs. Wershaw for seeing that there should always be tissues in the ladies section of the Shul.

New Tray Gemach:

There is a new Tray Gemach. Please call Mrs. Hadassah Wasserman 303 825-2852 for more information.

Yarchei Kallah:

B’H the two Yarchei Kallahs were very successful. The Rov spoke about the earliest time for Tallis and Tefilin. 

Reb Aron Yehuda Schwab spoke about Yeshu Hanotzri.

Rabbi Avrohom Abrams spoke about the Davening with a Minyan in Shul.

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 is from 8:00 - 9:00 PM, for Men and Women. The charge is $2.50 to cover the cost. To sponsor a Shiur is $ 36.00

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.

First Minyan Shachris:

Now that Misheyakir is later, please find information about the Zmanim for the First Minyan on the Shul’s bulletin board or in the back of this newsletter.

Weekly Learning Group on Shalom Bayis - Sunday:

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

Shiur for Women Tuesdays 8-9 PM in Shul:

See information in back.

  Women of the Tanach II - Wednesday:

The final installment of 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 will be given on January 15^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.

Important Emergency Information:

Please see the bulletin board for Important Emergency Information.

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.

Shulchan Aruch Learning Project:

For more information please see the bulletin board.

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.

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 Bo:  

You Shall Not Leave Any Of It Until Morning,(12:10)

You Shall Not Break A Bone In It. (12:46) 

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

Have a Good Shabbos.