SUMMER TASTE OF TORAH WITH RABBI YOSSI WEISER
SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS July 15 – 16, י׳ תמוז תשע״ו פרשת חקת
July 19, & 26; August 2, 9, & 16 The Book of Samuel: King David at 7:00 p.m. An in-depth study of the turbulent life and times of our greatest king as he unified the nation and lived a life that continues to inform and inspire Judaism today. American Presidents & Israel: T A Complex Love Story 8:00 p.m. U An examination of the fascinating relationship E between American leaders, Zionism, and the State of S Israel. Beginning with McKinley and all the way D through Obama, this will be a tour de force of the wild currents surrounding America and the A Promised Land. Y S
July 20, & 27; August 3, 10, & 17 Jewish Law and Personal Autonomy at 7:00 p.m. What does Halakhah demand of us? Where is there room for flexibility and change? We will examine case studies from all four sections of Shulchan Aruch (the Code of Jewish Law). Fasten your seatbelts for a fast-paced ride through 3,500 years of Jewish jurisprudence. Studies in the Weekly Portion at 8:00 p.m. Explore the profound insights and relevance of our tradition as derived from the weekly parsha through the classical commentaries of the last 2,500 years. *All classes are at 114 East 85th Street* For more information, call 212-774-5678
8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Class with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Responsa Class- Getting Married in the 3 Weeks.
Sermon by Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz "Never Underestimate Hatred "
SHABBAT AFTERNOON IN THE FALK AUDITORIUM
7:15 p.m. Pirkei Avot Class with Rabbi Roy Feldman
Using Hotel Key Cards on Shabbat Mincha Services
Seudah Shlishit with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz The Tragic Encounter Between Jesus and Rabbi Joshua ben Perachiah
Shabbat Concludes
W E D N E S D A Y S
8:00 p.m.
9:08 p.m.
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!
CHILDREN WITH JULY BIRTHDAYS Children with July birthdays are encouraged to donate a gift to a child in need. Please bring new, unwrapped gifts to the KJ office, 125 East 85 Street, with your child's name, grade and address so that they receive an acknowledgment of their mitzvah. Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028
(212) 774-5600 www.ckj.org
Shabbat Torah Reading
Parshat Chukat: Numbers 19:1-22:1, pp. 838-854 Haftarah Reading: Judges 11:1-33, pp. 1187-1189 Today’s Daf Yomi daf is Bava Kamma 46 Shabbat Morning 7:15 a.m. Hashkama 9:00 a.m. Main Service 9:00 a.m. Sephardic Minyan 9:30 a.m. Combined Learners and Intermediate Services
MS Room 501/503 Falk Auditorium MS Beit Midrash MS Room 501/503
Congregational Kiddush in the Lindenbaum Gymnasium is sponsored by the KJ Sisterhood. Seudah Shlishit in the Lindenbaum Gymnasium is co-sponsored by Judy Abel and Michael Brill in commemoration of the yahrzeits of Judy’s mother, Shirley Abel, and Michael’s father, Gene Brill; and by Ellen and Robert Kapito in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Robert’s father, Solomon Kapito. SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES - JULY 17 17--JULY 22
At KJ, 125 East 85 Street (*Sephardic Minyan) Sunday followed by Rabbi Wieder’s Shiur 8:30 a.m. Monday and Thursday 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. Evenings 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 15 at 114 East 85 St. Candle lighting 8:08 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
8:30* a.m. 7:00* a.m. 6:45* a.m.
Friday, July 22 at 114 East 85 St. Candle lighting 8:03 p.m. Main Service 6:45 p.m.
JEWISH YOUTH CONNECTION AT KJ Our Sunday Hebrew School is accepting fall enrollments for children entering Kindergarten through Bar/Bat Mitzvah age. JYC features a cutting-edge Judaic curriculum covering Jewish holidays, traditions & heritage; family learning experiences; and one-on-one Hebrew tutoring. If you or your colleagues, neighbors and friends are considering such a program, visit www.JYC.info.
SHABBAT YOUTH GROUPS ARE IN THE RAMAZ MIDDLE SCHOOL 9:30 - 10:00 AM - EARLY DROP OFF 10:00 AM - YOUTH GROUPS Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten - Room 301 First Grade and up - Room 303 DOROT's Cemetery Visits Program Accompany a senior to visit the grave site of a loved one. Volunteer from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Wednesday, July 27. To register and for more information email
[email protected]. Volunteer escorts are needed to provide support, both physical and emotional, to make it possible for DOROT seniors to visit the cemetery.
DOROT would like to acknowledge The David Berg Foundation for generously supporting the Cemetery Visit Program.
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Fast of 17th of Tammuz-Sunday, July 24 Fast begins at 4:33 AM Morning Services at 8:30 AM Evening Services at 7:55 PM Fast Ends at 8:58 PM Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun mourns the passing of: Rachel Orbuch, mother of KJ Member Dr. Laurence Orbuch. Shiva is at the home of Drs. Iris & Larry Orbuch, 139 East 94 Street, Apt. 10CD, NYC 10128. The family welcomes visitors Saturday night from 9:30-11:45 and Sunday at 8:00 a.m. for Shacharit services. The phone number there is 212-535-3697. Shiva ends Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Dodd Pendragon (Hiltebeitel), father of KJ Member Dr. Carolyn Hiltebeitel. Notes of condolence may be sent to Dr. Carolyn Hiltebeitel & Orrin Feingold, 505 East 83 Street, Apt. 1C, NYC 10028.