A SUMMER OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY

Torah in Denver~ featuring ~

Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman & Rabbi Dani Rapp

July 1 – August 15, 2012 • 5772

East Denver Orthodox Synagogue

198 South Holly Street, Denver, CO 80246

DAT Minyan 6825 E Alameda Avenue

Denver, CO 80224

Welcome

Dear Friends,

This summer, we are thrilled to partner with the East Denver Orthodox Synagogue, the DAT Minyan and RIETS alumnus Rabbi Asher Klein to bring you “A Summer of Yeshiva University Torah in Denver.” Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman and Rabbi Dani Rapp are both accomplished Talmidei Chachamim and Jewish leaders who will bring a high level of Torah scholarship and inspiration to Denver. It is our wish that our learning this summer will serve להגדיל תורה ולהאדירה, (to enjoy the splendor of Torah), and continue to strengthen the relationship between your community and Yeshiva University.

B’Yedidut,

Rabbi Kenneth BranderThe David Mitzner DeanYeshiva University Center for the Jewish FutureRabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary

Our Scholars in Residence

Rabbi Daniel Z. FeldmanJuly 1 – July 15

Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman is an instructor of Talmud in the Mazer Yeshiva Program of Yeshiva University, as well as an instructor in the Sy Syms School of Business, and serves as the Executive Editor of the RIETS initiative of YU Press. He is an alumnus of Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh and received his ordination (Yoreh Yoreh and Yadin Yadin) from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, where he was a fellow of the Bella and Harry Wexner Kollel Elyon.

Rabbi Feldman is the author of “The Right and The Good: Halakhah and Human Relations” (Jason Aronson, 1999; expanded edition, Yashar Books, 2005), and “Divine Footsteps: Chesed and the Jewish Soul” (Yeshiva University Press, 2008) as well as three volumes of Talmudic essays entitled Binah BaSefarim, which have been published with the approbations of R. Avraham Schapira, R. Ovadiah Yosef, R. Natan Gestetner, R. Zalman Nechemiah Goldberg, R. Asher Weiss. and others.

Rabbi Feldman is the co-editor of nine volumes of Talmudic essays and Jewish Thought and serves on the editorial board of Tradition, and has also written for publications such as Jewish Action and the Oxford Handbook of Judaism and Economics He is a frequent lecturer in locations across America and abroad.

Rabbi Feldman is the spiritual leader of Ohr Saadya of Teaneck, NJ, where he resides with his wife, Leah, and their children.

Rabbi Dani RappJuly 15 – August 15

Rabbi Dani Rapp is associate dean of Judaic studies and a visiting assistant professor of Talmud for the Irving I. Stone Beit Midrash Program. Rabbi Rapp received his BA, cum laude, from Yeshiva College in 1990. In 1995, he received his juris doctor from Columbia University School of Law, where he was twice named a Harlen Fisk Stone scholar for academic excellence and was articles editor of the Columbia Business Law Review.

He spent two and a half years studying at Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh in Israel and was ordained at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, receiving Yadin Yadin semichah. Rabbi Rapp is a dayan (judge) at the Beth Din of America. He has lectured on a wide range of topics, with a focus on the interface between halachah and the modern world.

Sunday, July 1 • 7:10pmIntro to Bein Adam L’Chaveiro At the Home of Nathan & Rachel Rabinovitch, 151 S. Olive St.

Monday, July 2 • Friday, July 6 • Monday, July 9 • Wednesday, July 11 • Friday, July 13Hilchos Shabbos At EDOS, after Shacharis

Tuesday, July 3 • 7:10pmLying for the Sake of Peace (Matan) At the Home of Rabbi Leib and Yona Zalesch, 315 South Newport Way, Denver 80224

Thursday, July 5 • 9:15pm • EDOSKavod HaBriyos

Friday, July 6 • 9:15pm OnegLast Laugh before the 3 Weeks: Humor and Judaism At the home of Asaf and Inbal Shraiber, 312 S Magnolia Street

Shabbos, July 7 • DAT ShabbosMaariv: the Optional Prayer? Tefila Shiur

Embarrassing People in Public SHAWL (6:50pm) • Denver Academy of Torah

Sunday, July 8 • 7:45pm • DATLet’s Talk some Lashon Hara

Monday, July 9Priorities in Tzedaka At EDOS, after Maariv

Tuesday, July 10Taking Interest on Interest and other Topics of Interest Downtown Lunch & Learn • Kark and Brooks •11:30-1:00

Taking Revenge and Bearing a Grudge (Matan) At the Home of Mark Brooks & Terry Samuel, 7055 E. Bayaud Ave • 7:00PM

Wednesday, July 11What are you doing in My Room? The Laws of Bikkur Cholim At EDOS • After Maariv

Thursday, July 12Judging People Favorably Seniors Lunch & Learn @ the East Side Kosher Deli • 12:30pm

You Can’t Say that at a Shiva House! Guidance on Nichum Aveilim At the Home of Jonathan & Lisa Perlmutter, 55 South Dexter St • 7:00pm

Shabbos, July 7 • EDOS ShabbosKeeping the Peace: How to Restore the Beis Hamikdash Pre-Minchah Shiur • 7:00pm

Rabbi Feldman’s Shiurim

Sunday, July 15 • 7:00pm • Panel discussion @ DATThe Big Tent of Orthodoxy - Juggling Inclusiveness and Integrity

Rabbi Rapp’s Shiurim

The Laws of Geirus At EDOS, after Maariv

Conversion 101Monday, July 16

Who is a Jew? Wednesday, July 18

Conversion of Fetuses Thursday, July 19

Adoption of Non-Jewish Children Monday, July 23

Who is Qualified to Sit on a Conversion Beis Din? Wednesday, July 25

Rabbis, Women and the Mikveh Monday, July 30

Converting Hemopheliacs Monday, August 6

Nullifying Conversions Wednesday, August 8

Kollel vs. University

Is Kollel Study an Ideal? Sunday, August 5 • 6:45pmAt the Home of Aryeh & Dorit Fischer, 131 S. Olive St

Is University Study an Ideal?Thursday, August 9Hosted by Rabbi Asher and Dr. Jessica Klein,7304 East Cedar Ave • 7:15pm

Practical Halacha At DAT, before Mincha

Shaatnez Wednesday, July 18

Tevilas Keilim Wednesday, July 25

Maaser Kesafim Wednesday, August 8

Monday, July 16 • Wednesday, July 18 • Thursday, July 19 • Monday, July 23 • Wednesday, July 25Halachos of the 9 Days At EDOS, after Shacharis

Monday, July 30 • Wednesday, August 1 • Monday, August 6 • Wednesday, August 8Rambam’s Hilchos Teshuva At EDOS, after Shacharis

Tuesday, July 17 • 7:00pmThe Fall of Avshalom (Matan)At the Home of Ari Shohat & Anna Levin-Shohat, 7390 E. Bayaud Ave.

Friday, July 20Oneg At the Levi Home, 144 S Jersey St

with Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman, Rabbi Dani Rapp, Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, Rabbi Marc Gitler and Rabbi Daniel Alter, moderated by Rabbi Asher Klein

Shabbos, July 21 • EDOS Shabbos Pirkei Avos: Is there such a thing as a light mitzvah?Pre Mincha (7:00pm)

Sunday, July 22 • 7:00pmThe Agunos of 9/11 At the Home of Noah & Arinn Makovsky, 112 S. Olive Str.

Tuesday, July 24 • 7:00pmCan you Sacrifice One Jew to Save Many? (Matan) At the Home of Graeme & Irit Bean, 184 S. Pontiac St.

Thursday, July 26 • 7:00pmTales out of Beis Din At the Home of Elan & Hadassa Penn, 368 S. Pontiac Way

Shabbos, July 28 • DAT ShabbosWhy do we Pray? Tefila Shiur before Davening

The Exile of the 10 Tribes: Can they Return? SHAWL (6:45pm) • Denver Academy of Torah

Sunday, July 29 • Tisha B’AvWords of Inspiration More info to come

Shacharis and KinnosAt EDOS • 8:30am

Tuesday, July 31 • 7:15pmCharity in an Agricultural Based Society At Ekar Farms

Thursday, August 2Playing God: The Withdrawal of Medical Care At the Home of Jonathan Fishman, Jonathan and Kim Fishman, 105 S Oneida St • 6:45

Yibum and Chalitza - Does it Still Happen? EDOS • After Maariv

Shabbos, August 4 • EDOS ShabbosRejoicing at the Misfortune of your Enemy Pre Mincha Pirkei Avos Shiur • 6:45pm

Divrei Chizuk V’hisorerus Melava Malka at the Home of Scott and Debbie Friedman • 10:00pm

Tuesday, August 7 • 7:15pmThe Israeli Census (Matan) At the Home of Aaron Segall & Cheryl Miller, 518 S. Magnolia Lane

Thursday, August 9 • 12:30pmHonoring the Previous Generations Seniors Lunch and Learn @ the East Side Kosher Deli

Friday, August 10 • 12:00pmLitigating in Beis Din Lunch and Learn hosted by Hogan Lovells, 1200 17th St # 1500For more information, call (303) 899-7300

Shabbos, August 11 • DAT ShabbosWhat is Kavana? Tefila Shiur before Shacharis

Shiur with Dr. Chaya RappSHAWL • Denver Academy of Torah

Modern Orthodoxy: The Final FrontierShalosh Seudos Shiur

Monday, August 13 • 7:00pmReasonable Goals for the Year Ahead At the Home of Rob and Debbie Friedman

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Rabbi Yaakov Glasser

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Mrs. Nechama PriceJudaic Studies Faculty,

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Rabbi Steven WeilExecutive Vice President, OU

Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb

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VIDEO TO BE SHOWN IN BOTH EDOS AND DAT MINYAN, PLEASE SEE SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DETAILS

Kansas City Summer ExperienceTen men and women will become a part of the Kansas City BIAV Jewish community for a month, spending their days working at a variety of exciting internships, and dedicating their nights to energizing and learning Torah with the Jewish community.

Chicago Lay Leadership Summer ProgramStudents will spend their summer immersed in Torah and Avodah, spending half their days learning with the Yeshiva University Torah Mitzion Kollel of Chicago and working the other half of their day at meaningful internships in their chosen fields.

South Bend Summer ExperienceTwo students will join the South Bend, Indiana Jewish community for three weeks, spending their days interning at the Steel Warehouse Company, and dedicating their nights to Torah study and community outreach.

Atlanta Beit MidrashEight men and women will engage and inspire the greater Atlanta Jewish community while engaging in serious Torah study under the guidance of Rabbis Jeremy Wieder, Michael Broyde and Adam Starr.

Houston Pre-Med Internship ProgramFour pre-med men and women from Yeshiva University will become a part of the Houston Jewish community for a month, where they will intern at the prestigious University of Texas’ MD Anderson Cancer Center during the day, while dedicating their nights to energizing and learning Torah with the Jewish community.

Los Angeles High School Connection Ten men and women will spend nine days inspiring and learning Torah with high school students in the Los Angeles area, participating in the YULA High School Shavuot program and running programs at both Shalhevet and YULA throughout the trip.

Stamford Community KollelFour men will invigorate and experience the warmth of the Young Israel of Stamford and greater Stamford communities by learning with and running programs for the community under the guidance of Rabbis Michael Taubes and Elly Krimsky.

A Summer of Torah with Yeshiva University in DenverBased in the EDOS and DAT congregations, Rabbis Dani Rapp and Daniel Z. Feldman will join the Denver community as extended scholars in residence, teaching Torah to men, women and children of all ages.

Counterpoint Israel: Dimona, Arad, Kiryat Malachi, Kiryat Gat, and Beer ShevaThis July, students will spend five weeks enlivening the summer for hundreds of Israeli teens living in the Negev, giving them the opportunity to learn Jewish values, develop their English skills and participate in workshops such as art, fashion and break-dance. Yeshiva University students are returning to Dimona for the fifth summer and to Arad for the second, and are inaugurating camps in Kiryat Gat, Kiryat Malachi, and Beer Sheva for teenagers-at-risk. With Support from Keren L’Yididut, the Jewish Agency, the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey and Delaware, Repair the World, and Sharon & Avraham Blumenthal.

Haiti Disaster Relief MissionRun in partnership with the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Yeshiva University students will work to repair medical clinics and teach displaced children and orphans in temporary schools. Through this program, participants will have a unique opportunity to learn about Haitian culture,understand the current humanitarian crisis, and perform meaningful service for a nation in need. Additionally, students will learn about the Jewish imperative to be involved in the welfare of humanity through dynamic Torah learning sessions. With Support from Repair the World

Germany Close Up: Established in October 2007, Germany Close-Up is an initiative created to enrich transatlantic dialogue and provide Jewish American students with an opportunity to experience modern Germany. The purpose of the program is to bring Jewish American students to Germany, in order for them to gain their own perspective on Germany – its past, its present, and its future. Students will meet with the Jewish communities of Berlin and Leipzig while experiencing Berlin’s multicultural life, visiting former East Germany, the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, in addition to many other key historical sites and cultural venues.

CJF Summer Programs 2012

CJF Summer Programs 2012