Sisterhood Spring Boutique
FROM THE MEN’S CLUB FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY Sunday Supper Film Screening and Lecture THIS Sunday, May 22 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Heyman Auditorium, 125 East 85th Street With special guest Ryan Mauro, National Security Analyst and Professor of Homeland Security of the Clarion Project. Professor Mauro will screen the film “The Third Jihad” and will give a briefing on Islamist activity in the US. Light supper will be served. No charge.
Sisterhood Spring Boutique
Thursday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m. in the Heyman Auditorium
Don't miss our Sisterhood Shops event in the Heyman auditorium. Everything you need for summer - entertaining, the beach, camp and, of course, a little bling! MANY new vendors. Proceeds will benefit the KJ Sisterhood, helping us to support many charities. Chairs: Joy Kleeger Elyse Efron Stacey Kanbar
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. 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 20-21, י״ד אייר תשע״ו פרשת אמור 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Class with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Responsa of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef - Tzitzit in or Out: Piety or Pretension?
Special Programming This Shabbat: RABBANIT CHANA HENKIN, founder of Nishmat
The Bayonet and the Needle: A Jewish Ballad At the conclusion of 9:00 a.m. services
Shabbat Afternoon Tea for Women, 5:45 p.m. at the home of Roselyn Weitzner, 980 5th Ave. at 79 St.
Quiet Revolution: A Personal Conversation Moderated by Yoetzet Halacha, Julia Baruch
Seudat Shlishit with MAJOR GENERAL ELAZAR STERN, Member of Knesset
Judaism for All: Reinforcing a Jewish and Democratic Israel Following 7:30 p.m. mincha
HEAR A TRUE FRIEND IN CONGRESS Guest Pulpit Speaker, Shabbat, May 28, at 9:00 a.m. Services 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.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE ORDERS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 25. GO TO CKJ.ORG TO ORDER. Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028
(212) 774-5600 www.ckj.org
Shabbat Torah Reading Parshat Emor: Leviticus 21:1-24:23, pp. 672-694 Maftir: Leviticus 24:25-27 pp. 694 Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31, pp. 1176-1177 Today’s Daf Yomi daf is Kiddushin 71
7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Shabbat Morning Hashkama Minyan Main Service Sephardic Minyan Learners Service Intermediate Service Teen Minyan
Rohr Chapel Main Synagogue Rohr Chapel KJ Library Riklis Social Hall Middle School Beit Midrash
SHABBAT AFTERNOON IN THE MAIN SYNAGOGUE 6:45 p.m. Pirkei Avot Class with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Sturgeons, Sephardim and Slander: A Fishy Halachic Debate from 1781
Mincha Services 7:30 p.m. Seudah Shlishit Presentation by General Elazar Stern Judaism for All: Reinforcing a Jewish and Democratic Israel Shabbat Concludes 8:53 p.m. Congregational Kiddush in the Heyman Auditorium is co-sponsored by Esther and Motti Kremer in celebration of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, William; and by a grateful congregation in appreciation for the dedicated service of its Building Engineer and Superintendent, Rudy Arjune, who devoted more than 33 years to what he calls “The House of the Lord.” Mazal Tov upon your retirement! Beginners Lunch in the Riklis Social Hall is sponsored by Andy Siegel in loving memory of his parents and grandparents, in gratitude to them for making him the person he is today and for being such wonderful role models for all. May their souls be elevated. Seudah Shlishit in the Heyman Auditorium is co-sponsored by Karen and Mark E. Benson commemorating the yahrzeit of Mark’s grandmother, Irene Kaplan (Shayna Leah bat Avraham Tzvi a’h); by Laurie and Dr. Eli Bryk commemorating the yahrzeit of Eli’s mother, Doris Bryk; and by Martin Zukerman commemorating the yahrzeit of his parents, Jennie and William Zukerman. SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - MAY 22 22--27 At KJ, 125 East 85 Street (*Sephardic Minyan) Sunday followed by Rabbi Wieder’s Shiur 8:30 a.m. Monday and Thursday (Lag B’omer) 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. Evenings 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 20 Candle lighting 7:52 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
8:30* a.m. 6:45* a.m. 7:00* a.m.
Friday, May 27 Candle lighting 7:58 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
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 10:30 - TOT SHABBAT KJYD CANDY SEUDAH SHLISHIT PIRKEI AVOT LEARNING WITH RABBI STEINMETZ GRADES 6-7 – THIS SHABBAT, MAY 21, AT 6:00 P.M. SIBLINGS WELCOME! This Shabbat, we are thrilled to invite you to join the Beginners Lunch following the Learners and Intermediate Services. We will have the chance to gather as a community for a traditional Shabbat lunch experience with delicious food, lively zemirot (Shabbat melodies), and words of Torah. We are glad these lunches have been so successful in creating a stronger sense of community and Shabbat spirit.
SPECIAL LAG B’OMER SOUL CYCLE With Rachel Kraus
“Bonfires and BBQs: the Mystery and Mysticism of Lag B’Omer” THIS Wednesday, May 25 @ 8:00 p.m. At the home of Marc and Suri Helwani, 200 East 79th St. Feel free to invite your friends! Please RSVP: [email protected]
CELEBRATE YOM YERUSHALAYIM, JUNE 5 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. KJ warmly welcomes all newcomers, visitors, and guests joining us for Shabbat. If the Rabbis don’t get a chance to greet you, please introduce yourself. We would love to meet you!
Sisterhood Spring Boutique
Thursday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m. in the Heyman Auditorium
Don't miss our Sisterhood Shops event in the Heyman auditorium. Everything you need for summer - entertaining, the beach, camp and, of course, a little bling! MANY new vendors. Proceeds will benefit the KJ Sisterhood, helping us to support many charities. Chairs: Joy Kleeger Elyse Efron Stacey Kanbar
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. 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 20-21, י״ד אייר תשע״ו פרשת אמור 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Class with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Responsa of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef - Tzitzit in or Out: Piety or Pretension?
Special Programming This Shabbat: RABBANIT CHANA HENKIN, founder of Nishmat
The Bayonet and the Needle: A Jewish Ballad At the conclusion of 9:00 a.m. services
Shabbat Afternoon Tea for Women, 5:45 p.m. at the home of Roselyn Weitzner, 980 5th Ave. at 79 St.
Quiet Revolution: A Personal Conversation Moderated by Yoetzet Halacha, Julia Baruch
Seudat Shlishit with MAJOR GENERAL ELAZAR STERN, Member of Knesset
Judaism for All: Reinforcing a Jewish and Democratic Israel Following 7:30 p.m. mincha
HEAR A TRUE FRIEND IN CONGRESS Guest Pulpit Speaker, Shabbat, May 28, at 9:00 a.m. Services 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.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE ORDERS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 25. GO TO CKJ.ORG TO ORDER. Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028
(212) 774-5600 www.ckj.org
Shabbat Torah Reading Parshat Emor: Leviticus 21:1-24:23, pp. 672-694 Maftir: Leviticus 24:25-27 pp. 694 Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31, pp. 1176-1177 Today’s Daf Yomi daf is Kiddushin 71
7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Shabbat Morning Hashkama Minyan Main Service Sephardic Minyan Learners Service Intermediate Service Teen Minyan
Rohr Chapel Main Synagogue Rohr Chapel KJ Library Riklis Social Hall Middle School Beit Midrash
SHABBAT AFTERNOON IN THE MAIN SYNAGOGUE 6:45 p.m. Pirkei Avot Class with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Sturgeons, Sephardim and Slander: A Fishy Halachic Debate from 1781
Mincha Services 7:30 p.m. Seudah Shlishit Presentation by General Elazar Stern Judaism for All: Reinforcing a Jewish and Democratic Israel Shabbat Concludes 8:53 p.m. Congregational Kiddush in the Heyman Auditorium is co-sponsored by Esther and Motti Kremer in celebration of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, William; and by a grateful congregation in appreciation for the dedicated service of its Building Engineer and Superintendent, Rudy Arjune, who devoted more than 33 years to what he calls “The House of the Lord.” Mazal Tov upon your retirement! Beginners Lunch in the Riklis Social Hall is sponsored by Andy Siegel in loving memory of his parents and grandparents, in gratitude to them for making him the person he is today and for being such wonderful role models for all. May their souls be elevated. Seudah Shlishit in the Heyman Auditorium is co-sponsored by Karen and Mark E. Benson commemorating the yahrzeit of Mark’s grandmother, Irene Kaplan (Shayna Leah bat Avraham Tzvi a’h); by Laurie and Dr. Eli Bryk commemorating the yahrzeit of Eli’s mother, Doris Bryk; and by Martin Zukerman commemorating the yahrzeit of his parents, Jennie and William Zukerman. SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - MAY 22 22--27 At KJ, 125 East 85 Street (*Sephardic Minyan) Sunday followed by Rabbi Wieder’s Shiur 8:30 a.m. Monday and Thursday (Lag B’omer) 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. Evenings 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 20 Candle lighting 7:52 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
8:30* a.m. 6:45* a.m. 7:00* a.m.
Friday, May 27 Candle lighting 7:58 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
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 10:30 - TOT SHABBAT KJYD CANDY SEUDAH SHLISHIT PIRKEI AVOT LEARNING WITH RABBI STEINMETZ GRADES 6-7 – THIS SHABBAT, MAY 21, AT 6:00 P.M. SIBLINGS WELCOME! This Shabbat, we are thrilled to invite you to join the Beginners Lunch following the Learners and Intermediate Services. We will have the chance to gather as a community for a traditional Shabbat lunch experience with delicious food, lively zemirot (Shabbat melodies), and words of Torah. We are glad these lunches have been so successful in creating a stronger sense of community and Shabbat spirit.
SPECIAL LAG B’OMER SOUL CYCLE With Rachel Kraus
“Bonfires and BBQs: the Mystery and Mysticism of Lag B’Omer” THIS Wednesday, May 25 @ 8:00 p.m. At the home of Marc and Suri Helwani, 200 East 79th St. Feel free to invite your friends! Please RSVP: [email protected]
CELEBRATE YOM YERUSHALAYIM, JUNE 5 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. KJ warmly welcomes all newcomers, visitors, and guests joining us for Shabbat. If the Rabbis don’t get a chance to greet you, please introduce yourself. We would love to meet you!
