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Shomr ei Emunah Weekly BulletinDecember 1, 2012 17 of Kislev 5773 Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach Vol. 3 No. 10CONGREGATION SHOMREI EMUNAHRABBI BINYAMIN MARWICK, RABBIMessage from the President6221 GREENSPRING AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD 21209RABBI DR. TZVI HERSH WEINREB, RABBI EMERITUSIn just over a week we welcome in Chanukah with eagerness and excitement.Chanukah is a fun and joyous time when families get together—personalfamilies, school and class families and shul families as well. Here at ShomreiEmunah, we are also preparing for our family get together. This year we arechanging directions from our previous family venue (which included adults andkids) to an event geared to just for kids! This event will be directed by ouryouth department and our Youth Director, Josh Zaslow. I am sure this is going tobe a “cannot miss” event. Please see further details in this bulletin.I want to take this opportunity to focus and highlight on our Rav’s recentmessages and theme of Chessed. We have a special community in which manyexcel in this area. Many of our own members are involved directly in thesechasadim being performed. Most of them go unnoticed and are not directlyrecognized. Our chessed committee has been active for decades. A specialthank you to Adele Myers and Stefanie Olson for their years of dedication andchessed on behalf of our shul. Also, a thank you goes out to Rochel Katz, who iscurrently directing our Chesed committee. If you’re interested in gettinginvolved with our Chessed Committee, please contact me. There are numerousways in which you can be involved. Of course, if you have new ideas to share, Iwelcome you to please bring them to my attention.Shomrei Youth Chanukah Party!December 9th from 6:00-7:30pm.Magician! Activities! Raffles!Sufganiot and light refreshmentswill be served!All ages and families welcome!The Shomrei Youth prize store will be commencing during theparty as well, so all youth who have been saving their tickets, thisis your chance to exchange them for prizes!410-358-8604 FAX 410-358-0664RABBI BENJAMIN BAK, ׳ל , RABBI EMERITUS (1972-1989)זצAs our community is aware of, this Shabbos is the Ahavas YisraelShabbos. Many people within our community are involved in this selflessorganization. Almost 100% of funds donated are being directly given asassistance to those in need. It goes without saying, that one of our pastpresidents, Eli Schlossberg, devotes his daily life to ensuring those within ourBaltimore community that are in need, are cared for. Yasher Koach to him andall of the other devoted volunteers. In the spirit of this special Shabbos, Ipropose we find opportunities for ourselves to incorporate gemilus chasadimwithin our daily lives.Wishing you a wonderful Shabbos,AviScholar in ResidenceShomrei Emunah WelcomesDr. John LoikeWho will be giving theShabbos Afternoon Shiur at 3:30pmOn the Topic of:Can a Jewish Woman Serve as aSurrogate Mother?John D. Loike, PhD, is a research scientist in immunology atColumbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He isDirector of Special Programs in the Center for Bioethics atColumbia, and is the creator and senior faculty advisor forColumbia University Journal of Bioethics. He lecturesinternationally on emerging topics in Jewish Bioethics,bioterrorism, and immunology, and has written many articles onJewish biomedical ethics.Shul Notes• Shul Office Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30am - 3:30pm and Friday from 8:30am - 12:30pm.• Rabbi Marwick’s Shiurim are now available online in MP3 format. A link is available on the Shomrei Website (www.shomreiemunah.org).• Shomrei Emunah's website has been completely redone! Visit us at www.shomreiemunah.org to see our new and improved look!• Aliyos If you have a Bar Mitzvah or Aufruf coming up, please contact David Bienenstock at Zeidy12@aol.com to arrange your Aliyos.• Janet Sunness' Sunday 8:00 PM class for women on Rav Schwab on Prayer, is currently studying Shemonah Esrei.• Nesivos Shalom Shiur given by Dr. Tommy Weiss, takes place each Shabbos morning at 8:30am in the Board Room.• Shomrei Emunah's Chessed Committee is involved in Bikur Cholim, meal preparation and delivery, and various other types of assistancewithin our kehilla. In times of stress or uncertainty, there is a helping hand. The Chessed volunteers will support you in whatever way isnecessary. All you have to do is let us know by calling the shul office at (410) 358-8604 or by emailing Rochel Katz, the committee chair, atchessed@shomreiemunah.org. To volunteer for any of the categories listed above, please contact Rochel Katz, the committee chair, atchessed@shomreiemunah.org.• Shomrei's Night Kollel Meets Every Night 8:30-10. Please Come Learn in the Beis Medrash Along With Them! This Zman the night kollel willbe learning Gittin and Hilchos Shabbos For chevrusas contact rabbimarwick@shomreiemunah.org.• New Parshas HaShavuah Shiur for Men! Given by Rabbi Yonah Sklare on Wednesday nights, from 9-10pm, in the Board Room.• Rabbi Reisman’s shiur will take place this Motzei Shabbos at 7:30pm in the main shul. Sponsorships are needed, please call the shul office(410-358-8604) for details.• Shidduch Meeting December 5 from 8 - 10pm at the home of Leah Sheen 3220 Nerak Road.• Lost and Found There is a list of Lost and Found items along with who to contact posted near the bulletin board.• Melavah Malka! If you are age 21-32ish (married or single), join us for a Melavah Malka! Games, food, laughter! 8:30pm-11:30pm, at thehome of the Bernards, 2804 Cheswolde Road.V4 SW

Shabbos Parshas VayishlachDecember 1, 2012 / 17 of Kislev 5773Mincha: 4:25pm Candle Lighting: 4:25pmShacharis: 7:00amNesivos Shalom: 8:30am8:15amSof Z'man9:00amKrias Sh'ma: 9:31amMincha: 2:00pm3:00pmShiur: 3:30pm4:15pmMaariv: 5:27pm Daf Yomi: After HavdallahShalosh Seudos Sponsors:• Zev and Marcia Bitman in memory of Zev’s mother, Sarah Bitman,22 of Kislev.Notes for This week:⇒ The 9:00am Minyan will likely miss the Z’man Krias Sh’ma.Please remember to recite Shema prior to the posted time.⇒ Next week will be our monthly Carlebach Kabbalas Shabbos inthe G. Leonard Rubin Bais Medrash. It starts at (4:25pm) andfinishes in about an hour. Questions? Emailjoshgonsher@yahoo.comNext Week: Parshas VayeishevMincha: 4:25pm Candle Lighting: 4:25pmDid you know that gifts can be made to Shomrei Emunah with astock donation?That's right! Shomrei has an account with Morgan Stanley andVanguard to accept all stock gifts. Check the donations tab atwww.shomreiemunah.org for more information or call Shira at(410) 358-8604.Mazel Tov• Michelle & Tali Strum & family and Aviva & Chaim Wealcatch &family on the engagement of Reena and Ahron Leib. Mazel Tov to allof the aunts, uncles and cousins, many of whom are Shomrei families!Special Mazel Tov to grandparents William and Noemie Wealcatch,Arnold and Leila Abelow, George and Brenda Strum, and Isaac andZahava Koll.• Stuie & Lisa Schabes and Mrs. Dezi Henkin of Cleveland on theengagement of Malkie and Yitzchok. Special Mazel Tov to theGrandparents, Herbert & Retha Schabes, Arnold & Ina Shear andMrs. Emilia Siamban.Memorial Donations• Marvin and Mindy Pazornick and Family in memory of Terry Klein’sfather, Richard Klein, donation to the Building Fund.Daf Yomi• Joyce Jandorf in memory of her father, Rav Morris Klavan, 17 ofKislev.• Mrs. Margerite Shulman in memory of her sister, Elizabeth Reikes,18 of Kislev.• Tessa Lebinger in memory of her mother, Freda Gorenstein, 22 ofKislev.• Zena Haber in memory of her mother, Dora Graf, 22 of Kislev.• Zev Bitman in memory of his mother, Sarah Bitman, 22 of Kislev.Please Daven for a Refuah Sheleimah for:Rivkah bas Yehudis (Rivkah Mako)Miriam bas CeliaMoshe Avraham ben Alexandra SimoneGellah bas Leah– Greta SchlossbergRefael Danial Ben SarahYonatan Chaim ben MalkaYosef Nachum ben MalkaMiriam bas ShprintzaYeshayah Shalom ben Malka GittelYonah ben HendelAhuva bas Chana RachelShimon Asher Ben Hadassa*Please note: we have updated the Cholim list; to request a name, please emailOffice@ShomreiEmunah.org.*YahrzeitsJoyce Jandorf Father 17 Kislev Morris KlavanDvorah Klein Mother 18 Kislev Sara ReichMargerite Shulman Sister 18 Kislev Elizabeth ReikesSonia Greenspon Father 19 Kislev William LoobanMarthe Vidaver Father 21 Kislev Sam KannerLaurence Moss Father 21 Kislev Barry MossZev Bitman Mother 22 Kislev Sarah BitmanTessa Lebinger Mother 22 Kislev Freda GorensteinZena Haber Mother 22 Kislev Dora GrafPaula Minsk Grandmother 22 Kislev Sophie ParnesAdina Tarshish Father 22 Kislev Leon ZehnwirthShachrisMS - Main Shul, BM - Bais Medrash, SH - Social HallDAVENING TIMESLegal Holidays Rosh ChodeshSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday S, Tu, W, F Mon, Thu Sunday Weekday6:20 (MS) 6:20 (BM) 6:30 (BM) 6:30 (BM) 6:20 (BM) 6:30 (BM) 6:20 (MS) 6:10 (MS) 6:05 (MS) 6:10 (BM)6:50 (MS) 7:00 (MS) 7:00 (MS) 6:50 (MS) 7:00 (MS) 6:40 (MS)7:15 (BM) 7:20 (BM) 7:30 (BM) 7:30 (BM) 7:20 (BM) 7:30 (BM) 7:15 (BM) 7:15 (BM) 7:15 (BM) 7:15 (BM)8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS)9:00 (MS) 8:50 (MS) 8:50 (MS) 8:50 (MS) 8:50 (MS) 8:50 (MS) 9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS)This Week 12/2-12/6:Mincha: 4:30pm (MS)Maariv: After Mincha,7:15pm8:15pm (new)10:00pmAdditional Mincha on Sundays/Holidays: 12:40pm

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH RABBI MARWICK!• Shiur For Men 35 and Under Given by Rabbi Marwick. The Shiurmeets every other Monday, from *9:00-10:00pm to studyRamban Al HaTorah. Next meeting date is Monday night,December 3. Please contact Noam Shiman atNoamShiman@gmail.com.• *NEW TIME: Rabbi Marwick's New Parsha Shiur for Men andWomen! This Shiur takes place in the main shul on alternatingMonday evenings at *8:15pm. Next meeting date is Monday,December 10. Contact Barry Levi at blevi24@hotmail.com withany questions.• The “Shomrei Post-Carpool Shiur for Women” JoinRabbi Marwick on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 in Classroom #1for a weekly discussion of contemporary issues connected tothe Parsha. Please contact Rabbi Marwick atRabbiMarwick@shomreiemunah.org with any questions.• Thursday Morning Shiur on Contemporary Halachic IssuesThis Shiur is given by Rabbi Marwick for men in Classroom#1. Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am. For more informationplease contact David Bienenstock at Zeidy12@aol.com.• *Note New Time*: “Pizza & Parsha” for Students & YoungProfessionals ages 17-29 Join Rabbi Marwick for a weeklyTorah discussion group on Thursday nights at CongregationShomrei Emunah in classroom 3 at *7:30 p.m. This program isdedicated L’ilui Nishmas Gilad Schwartz and is funded in part bya grant from the Louise D. and Morton J. Macks Center forJewish Education through its Jewish Educational EnhancementProgram. The series for 5773 is sponsored by Morris and JaneMayer and Family.• Halachic Themes from the Parsha Shiur Join Rabbi Marwickon Thursday evenings from 10:15-11:00 p.m. This past week’stopic was “Lying for Truth: When is it Moral to Lie?”• The Rav’s Mishnayos Shiur! Attention Boys entering 5th, 6th& 7th grade. The Rav’s Mishnayos club. Place: Rav’s Office@ 3:00p.m. Topic: Maseches Shabbos. Refreshments will beprovided. The shiur will not meet this week.• Shabbos Afternoon Shiur by Scholar in Residence, Dr. JohnLoike.Rabbi Reisman’s Navi Shiur ScheduleDecember 1, 8, 15, 22, 29January 5, 12, 19, 26February 2, 9, 16March 2March 9, 16, 23, 30April 6, 13April 20, 27May 4, 117:30 PM7:30 PM8:00 PM8:30 PM9:30 PM10:00 PM10:15 PM10:30 PMUnique Chessed OpportunityWatch asNavi isbrought toLife!Single and multiple week sponsorships are needed. Please call theShomrei office at 410-358-8604 for details.Thank you to all those that responded regarding visiting foundingmembers in need of regular company. There are other Shul memberswho would welcome visitors as well. If you are available andinterested, please contact Rabbi Marwickrabbimarwick@shomreiemunah.orgY O U T HShabbos Youth Programs (Note New Times)N E W STickets will be earned for good behavior and participation, and can beexchanged for prizes.• Babysitting - Classroom 2 , Time: 9:00 - end of Shul• Beginner’s Minyan (1st-3rd Grade) - Classroom 1,9:30 - end of Shul• Younger Girls Groups (1st-3rd Grade)-Board Room,10:00-end of Shul• Older Boys Groups (4th-6th Grade) - Tower Classroom 1,10:25• Older Girls Groups (4th-6th Grade) - Kallah Room,10:00-end of Shul• Youth (Teen) Minyan - Classroom 3, 9:15We kindly request that parents do not congregate in thebabysitting room during babysitting hours. Thank you!Reminder: Make sure to save your tickets each week. We will beholding our Shomrei prize store soon!Happy Birthday to all Shomrei Youthwith December Birthdays!!Joshua Bernstein Aharon MethSammy Carter Yitzchak PosyEphraim Eagle Shira RosenbergGittel Friedman Chiely ReischerZevi Goldsmith Noam SchulmanAviva Hurvitz Meira SperlingKayla Lasson Eli TarshishYaakov Lasson Yehuda TraubIs your child’s birthday in December and not on this list? Fill out theyouth survey on the Shul web site!—————————————————————————————————————————————JFL UpdateThe JFL playoffs continue this week! Check outwww.shomreijfl.org for schedules and more.—————————————————————————————————————————————Father/Son Learning begins at 6:45pm this Motzei Shabbos.Join us for a night of learning, prizes and more! Refreshmentswill be served.FOUND!At the Job Katif event two weeks ago, someone left a pair ofladies glasses on one of the tables at the end of the evening.If they belong to you, or you know whose they are, pleasecontact Mike Lowenstein or the Shul Office.Sponsorships for Father/Son Learning are available.If you’d like to sponsor, please contact Chaim Speroor Dov Ocken.This week’s SponsorAaron Gertz sponsoring lzecher nishmas Dovid Yaakov ben Aharon.Last week’s SponsorChaim and Aviva Wealcatch

Community Notes• The Sixth Annual Winter Jewish History Lecture Series by RabbiDovid Katz Sponsored by Religious Zionists of America, BaltimoreDistrict. This year’s Lecture Series topic: “Negotiating Choppy WatersIsrael and the Jews: the New State 1949-1952”. Lecture #5 - December1 8:00pm at Ner Tamid, Topic: “Israel and its Arabs: A DemocraticPolice State?” Sponsored by Avi and Michael Glazer in memory of theirgrandparents Meyer & Esther Werblowsky and Lewis & Anna Glazer.Lectures are free and open to the public. For full list of lectures, go towww.hertzbergs.org• Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue is offering an Israeli DanceClass for women on Tuesday nights from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. All leveldancers are welcome. A $5.00 fee is charged per class.• 12 Week Motzei Shabbos Learning Program for 2nd-5th grade girlswith Morah Shoshana Kruger, “Shopping for Brachos”. Join us in ourSOTC superstore as we explore & discover the meaning of the brachoswe recite! Begins Saturday night, November 10 at 7:15 pm , in the youthbeis medrash members are free, non-members: $3 per child per week.Time will change weekly-please stay tuned for future information. Formore information, please contact Gobbie Cohn: gcohn@torahyouth.org.• Motzei Shabbos Tennis for High School Boys Baltimore Fitness & Tennis(behind Pikesville Hilton) Pizza Included Cost: $5. For additionalinformation please contact Gobbie at 443-857-4304 orgcohn@torahyouth.org• Another unique bus tour of Baltimore's Jewish History with RabbiDovid Katz. On Sunday December 2nd, 11:00 AM, R' Katz will beleading a tour of downtown Baltimore, visiting sites of famous& dramatic events that took place in Baltimore during the Civil War, withemphasis on the role of Baltimore Jewry in these events, and on theimpact of the Civil War on the Jews of Baltimore. For further info emaildr.kenneth.friedman@gmail.com.• Join The Rebbetzin Frieda K. Hirmes Women's Institute of Torah (WIT)for an inspiring video presentation from Yerushalyaim featuringRabbanit Yemima Mizrachi. The shiur entitled "Chanukah: Living in anEnlightened World" will be shown on Sunday, December 2nd at 10:30am at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion 6600 Park Heights Avenue. No Chargefor WIT Members. Non Members: $10. For more information pleasecontact WIT at 410-358-2545 or witbaltimore@verizon.net• Members of our community are developing a new mutual supportnetwork called Northwest Neighbors Connecting. With training andguidance from CHAI and the Associated, they are self-organizing, andthey need you. Primarily to aid seniors to more happily age in place, weare also working to empower anyone, any age to support each otherwith their day to day tasks. Whether its offering a ride to the grocerystore, changing someone's light bulb, or a friendly check in call - the listgoes on. If you are interested in helping create a richer culture of caringin our community, please get in touch with Risyl Edelman at CHAI.• Bais Yaakov Pre-Chanuka Mall night: This Motzai Shabbos, December1, 8-10:45. Bais Yaakov Middle School Auditorium. Interested vendorsplease call Missy Bondi or Tami Hyatt.• Please join AMIT Baltimore for "CAFE' AMIT, A Night of Israeli Flavors,"on Saturday evening, December 1, 2012 from 7:30-11:30 pm at theLakeside Clubhouse at Quarry Lake, 2525 Quarry Lake Drive. Theevent features kosher Israeli food and beverages, accordion playerYehuda Mond, vendors and featured speaker, Samy Ymar, an AMITgraduate and IDF veteran. Reservations can be made by phone at 410-484-2223 or online at www.amitchildren.org/gifts and click on EventRegistration. AMIT - Building Israel One Child at a Time.• NCSY presents the 38th Annual Isaac H. Taylor Jewish Music Festival,featuring Baruch Levine, 8th Day, and Shloime Gertner. The concert willtake place Sunday, December 30th at 7:00pm, preceded by a VIPreception at 5:30pm. Tickets are available now by calling Zahava at theNCSY office 410-358-6279 or at www.atsncsy.org.• Save the Date! Shoresh presents a fabulous NIGHT OF COMEDY.Motzei Shabbos, January 26, 2013 at 8:00PM. Special LifetimeAchievement Award presented to Rabbi Asher Stein, Fantastic ChineseAuction prizes will be available online shortly! For more information andto purchase tickets please call the Shoresh office (410) 358-8571, emailto shoresh@shoresh.com, or visit our website at www.shoresh.com• The Baltimore Israel Coalition (BIC) mission to Washington nextWednesday, Dec. 5 to advocate for Israel. There will be a session onlobbying, an update on the current situation facing Israel, and meetingswith the Baltimore area congressional delegation. Senator Ben Cardin,Cong. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, Cong. John Sarbanes, Cong. Elijah Cummingshave already confirmed their attendance. It is vital to thank our electedofficials for their past support of Israel and to lobby for continuing support inthese perilous times. Today the UN voiced its support for Palestine. It is aclear reminder that the winds of good fortune can change and attitudes ofworld bodies can shift. Today, the US demonstrated its friendship for Israel.We need to work with US elected officials to ensure that the voice andaction of friendship will be with Israel tomorrow and forever. We will leavethe parking lot of Chizuk Amuno at 9:00 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. Thebus will stop in front of the Dirksen Senate Office Building where our meetingwill be held. Cost is $20 and includes lunch. If you or anyone you know isinterested, please contact Chana Siff csiff@baltjc.org tel 410 542 4850 toregister.Rav Rimon's English Haggadah AvailableSince Chanukah is almost here, Pesach cannot be far behind. If youlike to purchase a new haggadah each year, here's an opportunityto do so and get an early start. Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon recentlycompleted his in English. It contains a halachic section, a Jewishthought section, structure of the haggadah, riddles/questions tokeep the children involved, topics for discussion, and activities. Itcan also adorn a coffee table for at least eight days.If you would like to see a copy before purchasing, please contactRabbi Marwick or Mike Lowenstein. The haggadah can bepurchased from Mike, with checks made out to the Central Fund forIsrael, earmarked Mercaz Halacha.The Shomrei Israel CommitteeAFFORDABLEASSISTEDLIVING"S"STERLINGHOSPITALITY"PROVIDESLOVINGCAREWITH DIGNITY7015 PARKPHEIGHTSAVENUEEMAIL STERLINGCARE@MSNMSN.COMOR CALL 410-318318-89998999CONGREGATION SHOMREI EMUNAHwww.ShomreiEmunah.org6221 Greenspring Avenue Baltimore, MD 21209410 358 8604 Fax 410 358 0664OFFICE HOURS:Billing: Monday through Friday 9:00am-12:00pmRentals & General Information:Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pmFriday 8:30am-12:30pmPHONE CONTACTS:Office: 410-358-8604 ext 2Rabbi Binyamin Marwick: ext 1Mr. Yosef Shpilman: ext 6EMAIL CONTACTS:Rabbi Marwick .................................................... rabbimarwick@shomreiemunah.orgAvi Greenlinger, President ........................................ president@shomreiemunah.orgYosef Shpilman ............................................................ shammos@shomreiemunah.orgRivky Carriger ................................................................... office@shomreiemunah.orgShira Glickman ................................................................... Shira@shomreiemunah.orgJosh Zaslow ......................................................................... youth@shomreiemunah.orgBulletin .............................................................................. bulletin@shomreiemunah.orgChessed Committee ....................................................... chessed@shomreiemunah.orgSisterhood ................................................................... sisterhood@shomreiemunah.org