Shavuot at KJ on Saturday, June 11
KJ TEENS END OF SCHOOL CELEBRATION Tuesday night, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. All community teens, regardless of synagogue affiliation, are invited to join KJ TEENS to celebrate the end of school at Mocha Burger (496 La Guardia Place). Participants bring their own money to cover the cost of dinner and transportation. To help with travel, KJ Teen Program Coordinator Dr. Steven Ritholtz will be on the Northwest corner of 86th Street and Lexington Avenue at 6:30 p.m. sharp to chaperone teens downtown via subway. For more information and to RSVP email Steven at [email protected]
JLI Strength and Struggle Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Explore lessons in character through the study of six stories from the books of the Prophets. See how these stories are full of timeless answers to our innermost questions about life. $79 per person/$135 per couple. Taught by Rabbi Elie Weinstock. Try the first class for free! No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Visit www.myjli.com to register.
MARTINIS AND MATZAH BALLS! Friday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.
In the Heyman Auditorium Be a part of this fantastic Friday Night Live tradition co-sponsored by KJB and NJOP. Welcome Shabbat with a Carlebach Beginners service led by KJB Chazan Shilo Kramer followed by a catered dinner with NJOP's Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald, Rabbi Elie Weinstock, and Rabbi Daniel & Rachel Kraus. Featuring delicious food, great people, terrific energy, and, oh yes, a martini bar! $40 per person includes full Martini Bar RSVP: www.CKJ.org/FNL MAIN SYNAGOGUE MEMORIAL PLAQUES AND CEMETERY PLOTS The sale on Memorial Plaques in the Main Synagogue and Cemetery Plots on the KJ grounds at Beth El in Paramus has been extended through the end of June. To order plaques for deceased loved ones (or to reserve for yourself after 120 years of health and blessing), visit www.CKJ.org/plaques To purchase burial plots at Beth El, visit www.CKJ.org/burialplots. If you would like to speak with someone about either opportunity, please contact Hattie Murphy in the Synagogue Office at (212) 774-5653 or [email protected]. Prices sharply increase in July, so take advantage of the dramatic savings.
SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS May 27-28, כ אייר תשע״ו פרשת בהר 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Class with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Responsa of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef When is the Right Time to Daven Shavuot Night?
THIS Shabbat HEAR A TRUE FRIEND IN CONGRESS Guest Pulpit Speaker ROBERT MENENDEZ During 9:00 a.m. Services in the Main Synagogue Robert Menendez is the senior United States Senator from the State of New Jersey. First appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2006, he was also the Chair of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from 2013 - 2015. Senator Menendez gave an electrifying keynote speech at AIPAC Policy Conference this year, and has been an ardent supporter of the US-Israel relationship.
Shavuot at KJ on Saturday, June 11 9:15 p.m. Dairy Shavuot dinner following 8:05 p.m. Main Synagogue services. Dinner is followed by Tikun Leyl Shavuot. Opening class at 11:30 p.m. with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz speaking on the topic Cyrus, Maimonides and Eddie Jacobson: Harry Truman's Recognition of Israel as Seen Through Halachic Sources All-Night Learning, Delicious Treats, and Sunrise Minyan at 5:00 a.m. Highlighting KJ's Shavuot Dinner are the Divrei Torah given by Ramaz students of all ages. Please encourage your children to participate and let Youth Director Aryana Ritholtz know that they are interested by contacting her at [email protected] $40 for adults $35 for Juniors (12-18) $20 per child (2-11) \
Make dinner reservations online at www.CKJ.org/shavuot
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028
(212) 774-5600 www.ckj.org
Shabbat Torah Reading Parshat Behar: Leviticus 25:1-26:2, pp. 696-706 Maftir: Leviticus 25:55-26:2 pp. 706 Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27 pp. 1176-1177 Today’s Daf Yomi daf is Kiddushin 78 Shabbat Morning 9:00 a.m. Main Service 9:00 a.m. Sephardic Minyan 9:30 a.m. Combined Learners and Intermediate Service
SHABBAT YOUTH GROUPS ARE IN THE RAMAZ MIDDLE SCHOOL PLEASE REFER TO POSTED SIGNS FOR LOCATIONS AND AFTERNOON OPEN GYM/PARK INFORMATION 9:30 - 10:00 AM - EARLY DROP OFF 10:00 AM - YOUTH GROUPS
Main Synagogue Rohr Chapel
CELEBRATE YOM YERUSHALAYIM, JUNE 5
Riklis Social Hall
SHABBAT AFTERNOON IN THE MAIN SYNAGOGUE 7:10 p.m. Pirkei Avot Class with Rabbi Roy Feldman
Developing Divine Instincts
Mincha Services
7:55 p.m.
Seudah Shlishit with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Tragedy and Creativity: An Unusual Talmudic Passage About Rabbi Akiva
Shabbat Concludes
9:00 p.m.
Young People’s Minyan meets NEXT Shabbat, June 4 9:15 a.m. in the Gottesman Center Congregational Kiddush in the Heyman Auditorium is sponsored by Karen and Mark E. Benson commemorating the 5th yahrzeit of Mark’s father, Jack Benson (Yaakov ben Yitzchak HaKohen z”l). Seudah Shlishit in the Heyman Auditorium is co-sponsored by Karen and Mark E. Benson commemorating the 5th yahrzeit of Mark’s father, Jack Benson (Yaakov ben Yitzchak HaKohen z”l); by Nava and Dan Bettinger commemorating the 20th yahrzeit of Dan’s mother Gloria Bettinger; by Jane and Robert Katz commemorating the 20th yahrzeit of Bob’s father, Dr. Harry W. Katz (Hershel Ben David HaKohen); by Sasha and Gene Salamon commemorating the yahrzeit of Gene’s mother, Renay Salamon; and by Joel Yunis commemorating the yahrzeit of his mother, Martha Yunis. SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - MAY 29 29--JUNE 3 At KJ, 125 East 85 Street (*Sephardic Minyan) Sunday followed by Rabbi Wieder’s Shiur 8:30 a.m. Monday (Memorial Day) 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. Thursday 7:15 a.m. Evenings 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 27 Candle lighting 7:58 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
8:30* a.m. 8:30* a.m. 7:00* a.m. 6:50* a.m.
Friday, June 3 Candle lighting 8:04 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
Morning Tefillah Chagigit at 8:30 am in the Main Synagogue Special morning service including Hallel with a bracha led by Rabbi Feldman followed by celebratory breakfast. Israel Day Parade from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fifth Avenue from 57th to 74th Streets, rain or shine. Screening of Above and Beyond at 7:00 p.m. in the Heyman Auditorium. This acclaimed film by Producer Nancy Spielberg tells the story of brave Jewish Americans who filled the ranks of the fledgling Israel Air Force in the 1948 War of Independence. 7:00 p.m. in the Heyman Auditorium We invite the community to make use of newly installed, drop-down Baby Changing Stations in restrooms throughout the first three floors of our building. Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun mourns the passing of: Dr. Celia Blumenthal, KJ Member, daughter of Jean Blumenthal, and sister of Dr. George Blumenthal, Rachel Epstein, and Dr. Samuel Blumenthal. Shiva is at the home of the deceased, 47 East 87 Street Apt. 6A, NYC 10128. The family welcomes shiva visitors Saturday Night: 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, Monday and Tuesday:10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The phone number there is 212-410-9505. David Gottesman, brother of KJ Member Renee Etra. The family welcomes shiva visitors from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at the home of Renee & William Etra, 164 East 93rd Street, NYC 10128. The phone number there is 212-427-0101. Edna Ranow Hoffman, mother of KJ Member Elisabeth Doft. Notes of condolence can be sent to 733 Park Avenue, Apt. 19, New York, NY 10021. Jerry Lieberman, father of KJ Member John Lieberman. Shiva ending Monday morning, May 30, is at the home of Dr. Andrea Thau & John Lieberman, 145 East 84th Street (corner of Lexington Avenue), Apt. 3D, NYC 10028. The family welcomes visitors on Saturday night from 9:30 - 11:00 p.m. and all day Sunday. Shiva concludes with Monday morning's Shacharit service at 9:00 a.m. The phone number there is 646-590-8332.
JLI Strength and Struggle Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Explore lessons in character through the study of six stories from the books of the Prophets. See how these stories are full of timeless answers to our innermost questions about life. $79 per person/$135 per couple. Taught by Rabbi Elie Weinstock. Try the first class for free! No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Visit www.myjli.com to register.
MARTINIS AND MATZAH BALLS! Friday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.
In the Heyman Auditorium Be a part of this fantastic Friday Night Live tradition co-sponsored by KJB and NJOP. Welcome Shabbat with a Carlebach Beginners service led by KJB Chazan Shilo Kramer followed by a catered dinner with NJOP's Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald, Rabbi Elie Weinstock, and Rabbi Daniel & Rachel Kraus. Featuring delicious food, great people, terrific energy, and, oh yes, a martini bar! $40 per person includes full Martini Bar RSVP: www.CKJ.org/FNL MAIN SYNAGOGUE MEMORIAL PLAQUES AND CEMETERY PLOTS The sale on Memorial Plaques in the Main Synagogue and Cemetery Plots on the KJ grounds at Beth El in Paramus has been extended through the end of June. To order plaques for deceased loved ones (or to reserve for yourself after 120 years of health and blessing), visit www.CKJ.org/plaques To purchase burial plots at Beth El, visit www.CKJ.org/burialplots. If you would like to speak with someone about either opportunity, please contact Hattie Murphy in the Synagogue Office at (212) 774-5653 or [email protected]. Prices sharply increase in July, so take advantage of the dramatic savings.
SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS May 27-28, כ אייר תשע״ו פרשת בהר 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Class with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Responsa of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef When is the Right Time to Daven Shavuot Night?
THIS Shabbat HEAR A TRUE FRIEND IN CONGRESS Guest Pulpit Speaker ROBERT MENENDEZ During 9:00 a.m. Services in the Main Synagogue Robert Menendez is the senior United States Senator from the State of New Jersey. First appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2006, he was also the Chair of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from 2013 - 2015. Senator Menendez gave an electrifying keynote speech at AIPAC Policy Conference this year, and has been an ardent supporter of the US-Israel relationship.
Shavuot at KJ on Saturday, June 11 9:15 p.m. Dairy Shavuot dinner following 8:05 p.m. Main Synagogue services. Dinner is followed by Tikun Leyl Shavuot. Opening class at 11:30 p.m. with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz speaking on the topic Cyrus, Maimonides and Eddie Jacobson: Harry Truman's Recognition of Israel as Seen Through Halachic Sources All-Night Learning, Delicious Treats, and Sunrise Minyan at 5:00 a.m. Highlighting KJ's Shavuot Dinner are the Divrei Torah given by Ramaz students of all ages. Please encourage your children to participate and let Youth Director Aryana Ritholtz know that they are interested by contacting her at [email protected] $40 for adults $35 for Juniors (12-18) $20 per child (2-11) \
Make dinner reservations online at www.CKJ.org/shavuot
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028
(212) 774-5600 www.ckj.org
Shabbat Torah Reading Parshat Behar: Leviticus 25:1-26:2, pp. 696-706 Maftir: Leviticus 25:55-26:2 pp. 706 Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27 pp. 1176-1177 Today’s Daf Yomi daf is Kiddushin 78 Shabbat Morning 9:00 a.m. Main Service 9:00 a.m. Sephardic Minyan 9:30 a.m. Combined Learners and Intermediate Service
SHABBAT YOUTH GROUPS ARE IN THE RAMAZ MIDDLE SCHOOL PLEASE REFER TO POSTED SIGNS FOR LOCATIONS AND AFTERNOON OPEN GYM/PARK INFORMATION 9:30 - 10:00 AM - EARLY DROP OFF 10:00 AM - YOUTH GROUPS
Main Synagogue Rohr Chapel
CELEBRATE YOM YERUSHALAYIM, JUNE 5
Riklis Social Hall
SHABBAT AFTERNOON IN THE MAIN SYNAGOGUE 7:10 p.m. Pirkei Avot Class with Rabbi Roy Feldman
Developing Divine Instincts
Mincha Services
7:55 p.m.
Seudah Shlishit with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Tragedy and Creativity: An Unusual Talmudic Passage About Rabbi Akiva
Shabbat Concludes
9:00 p.m.
Young People’s Minyan meets NEXT Shabbat, June 4 9:15 a.m. in the Gottesman Center Congregational Kiddush in the Heyman Auditorium is sponsored by Karen and Mark E. Benson commemorating the 5th yahrzeit of Mark’s father, Jack Benson (Yaakov ben Yitzchak HaKohen z”l). Seudah Shlishit in the Heyman Auditorium is co-sponsored by Karen and Mark E. Benson commemorating the 5th yahrzeit of Mark’s father, Jack Benson (Yaakov ben Yitzchak HaKohen z”l); by Nava and Dan Bettinger commemorating the 20th yahrzeit of Dan’s mother Gloria Bettinger; by Jane and Robert Katz commemorating the 20th yahrzeit of Bob’s father, Dr. Harry W. Katz (Hershel Ben David HaKohen); by Sasha and Gene Salamon commemorating the yahrzeit of Gene’s mother, Renay Salamon; and by Joel Yunis commemorating the yahrzeit of his mother, Martha Yunis. SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - MAY 29 29--JUNE 3 At KJ, 125 East 85 Street (*Sephardic Minyan) Sunday followed by Rabbi Wieder’s Shiur 8:30 a.m. Monday (Memorial Day) 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. Thursday 7:15 a.m. Evenings 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 27 Candle lighting 7:58 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
8:30* a.m. 8:30* a.m. 7:00* a.m. 6:50* a.m.
Friday, June 3 Candle lighting 8:04 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
Morning Tefillah Chagigit at 8:30 am in the Main Synagogue Special morning service including Hallel with a bracha led by Rabbi Feldman followed by celebratory breakfast. Israel Day Parade from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fifth Avenue from 57th to 74th Streets, rain or shine. Screening of Above and Beyond at 7:00 p.m. in the Heyman Auditorium. This acclaimed film by Producer Nancy Spielberg tells the story of brave Jewish Americans who filled the ranks of the fledgling Israel Air Force in the 1948 War of Independence. 7:00 p.m. in the Heyman Auditorium We invite the community to make use of newly installed, drop-down Baby Changing Stations in restrooms throughout the first three floors of our building. Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun mourns the passing of: Dr. Celia Blumenthal, KJ Member, daughter of Jean Blumenthal, and sister of Dr. George Blumenthal, Rachel Epstein, and Dr. Samuel Blumenthal. Shiva is at the home of the deceased, 47 East 87 Street Apt. 6A, NYC 10128. The family welcomes shiva visitors Saturday Night: 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, Monday and Tuesday:10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The phone number there is 212-410-9505. David Gottesman, brother of KJ Member Renee Etra. The family welcomes shiva visitors from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at the home of Renee & William Etra, 164 East 93rd Street, NYC 10128. The phone number there is 212-427-0101. Edna Ranow Hoffman, mother of KJ Member Elisabeth Doft. Notes of condolence can be sent to 733 Park Avenue, Apt. 19, New York, NY 10021. Jerry Lieberman, father of KJ Member John Lieberman. Shiva ending Monday morning, May 30, is at the home of Dr. Andrea Thau & John Lieberman, 145 East 84th Street (corner of Lexington Avenue), Apt. 3D, NYC 10028. The family welcomes visitors on Saturday night from 9:30 - 11:00 p.m. and all day Sunday. Shiva concludes with Monday morning's Shacharit service at 9:00 a.m. The phone number there is 646-590-8332.
