JLI’s Journey of the Soul: An Exploration of Life, Death, and What Lies Beyond Taught by Rabbi Elie Weinstock Beginning Monday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 203 at the Ramaz Middle School, 114 East 85 Street. Examine the transition of the soul into the hereafter and the emotional journey and rituals that help the soul and those closest to it prepare for this new reality. RSVP to 212-774-5678. "In-Depth Talmud" with Rabbi Roy Feldman Mondays at 9:00 a.m., starting October 19 in the Major-Ward Beit Midrash at 125 East 85 Street Hone your textual skills, sharpen your analytical abilities, and unlock the text for relevance and meaning. Jewish Values and the Israeli Palestinian Conflict with Yossi Klein Halevi in the Main Synagogue, 125 East 85 Street Tuesday, November 10, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A multidenominational conversation presented as part of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America’s iEngage series Register at www.shalomhartman.org/NYcollaborative KJ members should use code CKJ15 to register for free. "iLearn at KJ" Taught by Rabbi Daniel & Rachel Kraus Tuesdays, starting October 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the Major-Ward Beit Midrash at 125 East 85th Street Join a discussion on Jewish fundamentals as well as the important issues facing contemporary Judaism. "Navigating Nach" With Rabbi Hayyim Angel Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Rohr Chapel at 125 East 85th Street Co-sponsored by KJ and the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals. Join our journey through the nineteen books of the Bible from Joshua through Chronicles. First up: books of the prophets (Nevi'im) Kesher “Living Room Learning” with Rabbi Roy Feldman at the home of Rachel and Rabbi Roy Feldman Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at 205 East 95th Street
Why US: What it Means to be the Chosen People?
Instead of in a formal classroom, study relevant topics in Jewish law, philosophy, Talmud, and Tanakh in the relaxed environment of a Kesher member's living room.
SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 16-17, ד׳ חשון תשע״ו פרשת נח
Shabbat Renewal: A Comprehensive Resource for Kidney Donors and Recipients Guest Presentation by Rabbi Ari Sytner Director of Community Initiatives at YU’s Center for the Jewish Future
“The Noach Dilemma: To Save a Life or Save the World?” Men’s Club Am HaSefer Book Discussion Club with Dan McMillan “How Could This Happen: Explaining the Holocaust” at the conclusion of Main Synagogue services and a hot kiddush
Bulow Shabbaton in Memory of Norman Bulow October 30-31 With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter
Reserve Now at WWW.CKJ.ORG 6:45 p.m. Friday Night Dinner and 8:30 p.m. Presentation “Is There a Place for Jews in the Diaspora?” Professional Childcare provided throughout dinner and presentation. Advance dinner reservations are required, but the community is invited to the lecture, gratis. Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter will also speak at the conclusion of 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Services in the Main Synagogue “On Taking Seriously the Notion of Jewish Peoplehood” Rabbi Dr. Schacter will teach a 4:25 p.m. Shabbat afternoon class in the Main Synagogue "Rabbinic Justifications for Living in the Diaspora: Are they Compelling?" Donate generously to the Terror Relief Fund by making donations to the KJ Benevolent Fund and earmarking them “Terror Relief.” Donate online at WWW.CKJ.org/pay or send a check. It is imperative that we help families like the Henkin family, who now have to raise 4 orphans. Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028
(212) 774-5600 www.ckj.org
Shabbat Torah Reading Parshat Noach: Genesis 6:9 - 11:32 pp. 31 - 53 Haftarah Noach: Isaiah 54:1 - 55:5 pp. 1131 - 1132 Today’s Daf Yomi daf is Nazir Shabbat, page 56
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Shabbat Morning Main Service Sephardic Minyan Learners Service Intermediate Service Teen Minyan
Main Synagogue Rohr Chapel Major-Ward Beit Midrash Riklis Social Hall Middle School Beit Midrash
SHABBAT AFTERNOON IN THE MAIN SYNAGOGUE “Tower of Babel: Classical and Contemporary Scholarship” Shiur with KJ Rabbinic Scholar Rabbi Hayyim Angel 4:45 p.m. in the Main Synagogue Mincha Services - Main Synagogue 5:45 p.m. Seudah Shlishit Presentation by Mendy Reiner
Founder and Chairman of Renewal
“The Story and Impact of Renewal” Shabbat Concludes
6:49 p.m.
Shabbat Sponsors Congregational Kiddush in the Heyman Auditorium is co-sponsored by Helene and Michael Hartig commemorating the yahrzeit of Michael’s mother, Phyllis Hartig; and by Lu and Dr. Michael Schulder and Lynnette Gruenhut commemorating the yahrzeit of Michael’s and Lynnette’s father, Paul Schulder. Beginners Kiddush is co-sponsored by Pamela and George Rohr in honor of the yahrzeit of George's mother, Sara bat Yekutiel Yehudah, a'h; and by Sonya Finkel and Dr. Howard Levy in celebration of their upcoming marriage. Seudah Shlishit is co-sponsored by Steven Davenport commemorating the yahrzeit of his mother, Ann Davenport; and by Pamela and George Rohr commemorating the yahrzeit of George’s mother, Sara bat Reb Yekutiel Yehudah, a'h. SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - OCTOBER 18 18--23 At KJ, 125 East 85 Street Sunday - followed by Rabbi Jeremy Wieder’s Shiur 8:30 a.m. Monday & Thursday 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 7:30 a.m. Evenings 6:00 p.m. For Sephardic service times, contact
[email protected] Friday, October 16 Candle lighting 5:56 p.m. Main Service 6:10 p.m.
Friday, October 23 Candle lighting 5:46 p.m. Main Service 6:00 p.m.
Guest Scholar Irit Kohn
President, The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists
NEXT Shabbat, October 24 Speaking following Shabbat morning services in the Main Synagogue, 125 East 85th Street
SHABBAT&YOUTH GROUPS 9:30 AM SHEMINI ATZERET SIMCHAT TORAH YOUTH GROUPS
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Early Drop Off Toddler Middle School Room 501 Pre-K to 7th Grade Middle School Room 405 Nursery Middle School Room 406 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups Pre-K TOT SHABBAT AT 10:30 AM INMiddle 403 MIDDLE School SCHOOL Room ROOM 501 Nursery School Room Kindergarten MiddleMiddle School Room 405406 Pre-K School Room Grades 1-2 Boys and Girls MiddleMiddle School Room 504403 Kindergarten Middle School Room 405 Grades 3-4 Boys and Girls MiddleMiddle School Room 505 Grades 1-4 Boys and Girls School Room 504-505 Grades 5-7 Boys MiddleMiddle School Room 401401 Grades 5-7 Boys School Room Grades 5-7 Girls School Room Grades 5-7 Girls MiddleMiddle School Room 402402 Open Gym in the Ramaz Lower School, 125 East 85 Street: Boys and girls in grades 1-4 play from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Boys and girls in grades 5-8 play from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
KJBL MEETS THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Season Premiere of "Friday Night Live!" with Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski of Chabad of the UES "Israel is the Holy Land: How Do You Define Holy?" Next Friday night, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. Chazzan Shilo Kramer leads a Carlebach service followed by a delicious, catered Shabbat dinner of great food, friends, and terrific energy. $40 per person. RSVP at WWW.CKJ.ORG KJ Sisterhood Presents: A Tasting with Kim Kushner author of The New Kosher Cookbook Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. at 125 East 85 Street Please join us for a cooking demonstration with tasting menu and wine. Spots are Limited. RSVP at WWW.CKJ.ORG $75 per person Contact
[email protected] with questions.
KJ Annual Dinner: “Homecoming!” Saturday Night, December 5 125 East 85 Street GET LISTED! RSVP TODAY!
[email protected] Chaired By Wilma & Kenneth Aschendorf, Yaira & Matthew Binstock, and Rhonda & Jeffrey Luxenberg