Congregation Zera Avraham

Newsletter

The Eruv is sponsored by Mr. and Dr. Joel Unger.

Sholosh Seudos is sponsored by Rabbi and Mrs. Arthur Fine.

Please note: There is no sponsor for Sholosh Seudos for Parshas Toldos.

Krias Shema Shabbos Morning:

For those Davening  Shacharis on Shabbos at Congregation Zera Avraham please say Krias Shema before Davening, as the Shul will not make the Zman.

Shabbos Mvorchim:

On Shabbos Mvorchim Kislev, November 2^nd the Rov will speak about: One Year in Denver.

Friday Night Chumash Shiur for Men:

Rabbi Meyer Schwab will give a weekly Chumash Shiur at his home, 1410 Wolff Street, on Friday nights from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Shabbos Mvorchim Shiur for Women and Girls:

Will be held IY”H on Shabbos Parshas Chayei Soro, November 2nd at the home of Tamar Goldstein at 2:30 PM. The speaker will be Mrs. Dobbie Rosskamm.

Food for Thought:

Please find a copy of Food for Thought at the entrance of the Shul. The topic is The Joy of Rashi.

Pirchei and B’nos :

Are at their regular times. Pirchei is at the Yeshiva at 2:00 PM. Bnos is at Bais Yaakov at 2:00 PM.

Shabbos Laining:

The Shul is in the process of scheduling the Laining for after Pesach. Please let us know if you will be available to Lain a Parsha, maybe your Bar-Mitzvah Parsha 720 904-1721.

Left in Shul:

Someone left 3 dry cleaned shirts in their plastic in the hallway on the left side of the Shul. Please pick them up.

Guest Speaker:

The entire community is invited Sunday November 3rd at 7:30 PM to hear Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer.  He will be the guest speaker at the "MESHI" fund raising evening at David and Hadassah Sebbag home, 1625 Yates Street.

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.

There is a 10-minute Shiur between Mincha and Maariv. The Shiur is on Mishnayos Eruvin and Hilchos Tzedaka.

Leil Zikoron for Reb Aryeh Levin O”H:

On Thursday, November 7^th at 8:45 PM, there will be Divrei Zikoron for R’ Aryeh Levin in Shul.  The Hespedim were postponed a week to allow Mrs. Levin and her son Rabbi Baruch Levin to attend. Rabbi Yeruchem Pitter will also speak. The memorial will also be an opportunity for Chizuk and Inspiration hearing about Reb Aryeh Levin’s illustrious life.

New Gmoro Shiur:

There is an interest for a new Gmoro Shiur in Shul. We have a good Magid Shiur. Anyone interested should contact, the Rov,  Mr. Joshua Mushell or call 720 904-1721.

Boys Youth Program:

At the Yeshiva on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 7:30. If you need a Chavrusa please get in touch with Rabbi Perkowski.

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.

Missing Sforim:

From the Ezras Noshim the big Shulchan Aruch: 1. Yoreh De’oh Chelek Gimel, & 2. Choshen Mishpat Chelek Beis, printed by Achim Pollack are missing. If you know the whereabouts of these Sforim please have them returned.

Yeshiva Dinner:

Mark your calendars for the Yeshiva Dinner November 10^th. Call 303 692-8200 to make reservations.

Yarchei Kallah:

On Thursday Thanksgiving Day, November 24^th, there will be a special program. Details to follow.

Shiurim Requests:

Anyone interested in Shiurim in Gemoro, Halocho, Chumash, Musar etc. for Men or Women, please be in touch with the Rov, Rabbi Zev Beren, Mr. Gallard or Mr. Mushell.

Upcoming Events:

There will be a weekly series of Rabbi Reissman videos every Motzoi Shabbos in Shul. Details to follow.

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:

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

Yom Kippur Appeal:

We made our annual appeal for Aniyei Ircho. Pledges should be given to Josh Mushell, Rabbi Rosskamm, Tony Hamer or the Rov.  If you did not make a pledge on Yom Kippur now would be a good time to do so.

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.

Kiruv and Parnasa:

There is a need for jobs for the community of Rabbi Abramov in Aurora. Candidates are available for cooks, bus drivers, maintenance workers etc. The salary range is from $ 25,000 to $ 30,000.  If you know of any jobs please call Mrs. Hamer 303 623-0546 or Rabbi Abramov 303 751-4940.

Tzedaka-Chesed:

A Tzedaka fund has been set up to pay for the Peckmans Legal Bills. If you want to contribute please make your checks Payable Zera Avraham c/o Tony Hamer.

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 is forming a committee to help people look for employment. If interested call 720 904-1721.

Hilchos Shabbos:

“It is proper and advisable that all foods be completely cooked before Shabbos, and be maintained only on a flame covered by a Blech. The absolute requirement  of the Halacha, however, is to use a Blech for foods that are less than half cooked (in case of necessity: one-third cooked), and for  liquids that are below 160` F at the onset of Shabbos.

A piece of raw meat may be put in a crockpot immediately before Shabbos to exempt a pot from requiring a  Blech.”

                                                                                    (The Shabbos Kitchen: Pg. 57)

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

Have a Good Shabbos