Benjamin Yudin, Rabbi Andrew Markowitz, Associate Rabbi

Shomrei Torah Shabbat Bamidbar

2 Sivan, 5777/ May 26-27, 2017

PACHIM KETANIM FROM RABBI YUDIN: IN HONOR OF PARSHAT BAMIDBAR AND THE HOLIDAY OF SHAVUOT

Not all brachot are created equal. Most brachot including brachot recited before performing a mitzvah, and before eating are Rabbinic. The Birkat Hamazon recited after eating bread and according to the Ramban, the Chinuch and the Rashba, Birkat HaTorah recited each morning by men and women, are Biblical. Rabbeinu Tam (Tosfos Brachos (11b)) is of the opinion that each new day necessitates its own Birkat HaTorah, whether one slept during the night or not. The Rosh in Teshuvos (4:1) rules that if one stays awake the entire night, he does not recite a new set of Birkat HaTorah. The Shulchan Aruch O.C. (47:11-12) cites a dispute if one sleeps during the day, should he say a new set of Birkat HaTorah; he says common practice is not to. Moreover, if one does stay awake all night, they should not recite Birkat HaTorah in the morning. The Magen Avraham disagrees and rules that one who did not sleep should recite Birkat HaTorah in the morning. We resolve the question by having a Ba’al Tefillah who slept for more than a half hour during the night. Don’t lose sight of the forest by the trees; we are thanking Hashem for entrusting us with His precious Torah on Shavuot.

Shabbat Schedule Erev Shabbat - May 26th Early Mincha 6:35pm Earliest Candle Lighting 6:50pm Candle Lighting 7:59pm

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 8:04pm

Shabbat - May 27th Morning Sof Z’man Kriyat Sh’ma 9:12am

Daf Yomi - Bava Basra 125 8:00am Shacharit

Beit Medrash 8:00am Shiur by Rabbi Michael Hoenig “Is there a mitzvah to live in Eretz Yisrael?’ Main Shul *8:40am *Starts with R. Yishmael Omer Downstairs 9:00am Shabbat Afternoon Perek in the Park- Children 5:00pm - Adults 5:35pm Sisterhoood R. Chodesh shiur 6:00pm Pre-Mincha Shiur 7:00pm with Rabbi Yudin

Mincha 7:49pm Dvar Torah at Seudah Shlishit with Bennie Kreitman

Shabbat Ends 9:08pm

Parsha/Haftorah: Artscroll: 726/1180 The Living Torah: 654/1183 Hertz: 568/582 Daf Hashavuah - Beitzah 30 ∞ Pirkei Avot 6

HAKARAT HaTOV Ba’alei Kriah Upstairs - Joseph and Elie Jarashow

Ba’al Kriah Downstairs - Daniel Kritch

Kiddush Upstairs is sponsored by Carol and Richard Geller and Deena and Daniel Jarashow on the occa-sion of Avi's aufruf and the forthcoming marriage of their children Avi and Avigayil. Youth Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Chaya and Shaya Birnbaum in honor of Yerachmiel's 12th Birth-day.

Weekly Schedule May 28 - June 2 Sun.

Shacharit 6:30,7:00,8:00am

Mincha 2:00,8:00pm

Ma’ariv 8:22,9:30pm

Shacharit

Mon. 5:45,6:30,7:45am

Tues., Fri. 5:55,6:30,7:45am

Mincha

Mon. 8:00pm

Ma’ariv Mon. 8:22, 9:30pm

SHAVUOT SCHEDULE TUES. - THURS.

Erev Shabbat, June 2

Parshat Nasso Early Mincha 6:39pm

Earliest Candle Lighting 6:54pm

Candle Lighting 8:05pm

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 8:10pm

Shabbat, June 3 Shacharit 8:00,*8:40,9:00am *Starts with R. Yishmael Omer Sof Z’man Kriyat Sh’ma 9:10am

Mincha 7:54pm

Bulletin sponsored by:

Carol Weissmann

Re/Max Properties Select.

Direct phone 201-390-6600

Carolwrealtor@gmail.com

MAZAL TOV Norman Beckoff and family on the Bar Mitzvah of his grandson Noah Beckoff. Mazal tov also to Noah’s parents Bonnie and Jason Beckoff and sisters Danielle and Simone.

Doris and Lenny Eis on the marriage of their son Ophir to Adina Katz, daughter of Carol and Stuart Katz of Chashmonaim, Israel.

Carol and Richard Geller on the aufruf of their son Avi and his forthcoming marriage to Avigayil Jara-show. Mazal tov to Avigayil's parents Deena and Daniel Jarashow and to her grandparents Barbara and Michael Epstein.

Myrna and Barry Gore on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Robin Samantha Bank. Mazal Tov also to Robin's parents, Dina and Michael Bank and to sister Taylor.

SHAVUOT SIYUM AND BBQ Let us take one Yom Tov meal off of your hands. Join us for our Shavuot Siyum and BBQ Luncheon on the second day of Chag, Thursday, June 1st. There will be delicious food, entertainment for the kids and most importantly a Siyum! Deadline for registration is this Sunday evening, May 288t, 11:59pm. Register online at www.shomrei-torah.org/event/shavuot. Questions? Contact Oren Hiller oh3007@gmail.com..

LEARNING SPONSORSHIPS

A Day of Learning & Naftali Aron Torah Enrichment Program Breakfast

May 28-Sponsored by the Naftali Aron Torah Enrichment Program in honor of Sharon and David Karpel. Mazal tov and Hatzlacha on their move to Boca Raton, Florida.

Erev Shavuot - Tuesday, May 30th

Candle L ighting 8:00pm

Mincha 8:05pm

Tikkun Leil Shavuot 11:45pm

Shavuot I - Wednesday, May 31st Shacharit 4:45, 8:00, 8:40*, 9:00am *Starts with R. Yishmael Omer

Sof Z’man Kriyat Shema 9:11am

Parent Child Learning 5:00pm

Learning with our Rabbis - children 7+ 6:00pm

Women’s shiur with Sara Markowitz 6:00pm

Daf Yomi 7:20pm

Mincha 8:05pm

Shavuot II - Wed. night -Thurs., May 31st - Jun. 1st

Candle Lighting after 9:11pm

Shacharit 8:00, 8:40*, 9:00am *Starts with R. Yishmael Omer

Sof Z’man Kriat Shema 9:11am

Yizkor 10:30am

Siyum and Barbecue Luncheon Follows Davening

Daf Yomi 7:20pm

Mincha 8:05pm

Yom Tov Ends 9:12pm

SHAVUOT LEARNING SPONSORSHIPS AND YIZKOR APPEAL

Shavuot at Shomrei Torah will be packed with Torah learning and opportunities to enjoy the Yom Tov togeth-er. There are numerous sponsorship opportunities for the learning taking place in Shul over Shavuot. Go to www.shomrei-torah.org/event/shavuot to sponsor the Tikkun Leil Shavuot learning, the Rabbi’s all night shiur, refreshments and the learning for all of Yom Tov. On the second day of Shavuot, Thursday, June 1st, those of us who have lost a loved one will be saying Yizkor. As we have done for the past few years, Shomrei Torah is asking all of our members to participate in the Yizkor appeal in advance of the holi-day. We ask that you respond as generously as you can. Our primary objective for this appeal is 100% partic-ipation, at whatever level you feel comfortable. Please make your pledge by going to www.shomrei-torah.org/shavuotyizkorappeal or contacting Dori Zofan at zofand@jcrcny.org or614-315-4870.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

To sponsor Youth Minyan Kiddush, please contact Neil Paris at neiljparis@gmail.com or 917.626.5468.

To sponsor Seudah Shelishit, please contact Esther Silvestri: 201-741-5341 or zeesysilvestri@gmail.com

NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS As Shavuot is coming closer, the children are getting excited to receive the Torah. Both classes had a special trip to the Aron Kodesh in the main shul. As we opened up the Aron, the children noticed that the Torah is dressed up with a special cover and a crown on top called the Keter Torah. We saw the yad which we use to read the Torah. The children were very excited to touch the Torah and give it a kiss. In honor of Shavout we all made edible mountains out of chocolate cake and mini cheesecakes. We also had an ice cream party before Shabbat. The Tiny Tots finished decorating and painting their mountains. They also made flowers for Shav-out using water- colored coffee filters with colored sand. The Nursery chil-dren glued brown tissue paper, colorful flowers and a Torah on their own Har Sinai mountains.

We hope you will join us for a fun-filled summer with Morah Etty, Morah Regina, Morah Rebecca, and our terrific counselors, Risa, Michael and Yoni. Call or e-mail the school office to sign up for the full or partial sum-mer. We wish you all a Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!

MIKVAH SCHEDULE The current weekday Mikva hours are 9:00pm – 10:30pm.

The Mikvah opens on Motzei Shabbat and Motzei Yom Tov approximately one hour after Shabbat and Yom Tov ends, and stays open for 1-1/2 hours. Please note that any arrival after 1/2 hour before closing time will incur a $25.00 late fee.

To obtain a current detailed schedule for the Mikvah, please check the Mikvah webpage on Shomrei-Torah.org, under Services, or call the Mikvah tape for updates and important information: 201-796-0350. Please call Dossy Brandstatter with any questions or concerns: 201-796-5839. Friday night and Yom Tov Mikvah use is by appointment only. Please call Dossy Brandstatter at the dedicated phone line, 201-401-2386, at least two days in advance. Leave a message at any time and you will receive a return call in the evening.

SCRIP NOTICE

Scrip is an excellent way to support the Shul at no additional cost to you. Scrip can now be purchased online: shomrei-torah.org/scrip, and deliv-ered to your home. For more information contact Milty Frank: 201-916-9721 or miltonius@aol.com; or David Heiser, 201-978-5347 or DBH454@gmail.com.

YOUTH DEPARTMENT NEWS

Youth Minyan will meet this Shabbat. Groups for 3-5 year olds and groups for 5-7 year olds will meet at 9:30am. Jr. Congregation for 8-10 year olds will start at 9:30am in the small classroom. Tot Shabbat will meet in the upper Beit Medrash at 10:30am.

SHIURIM SCHEDULE Fogelman Memorial Beit Medrash Learning - Mon .8:00-10:00pm- Chavrusas, plus: Wednesday with Shimon Kronenberg at 8:15pm, discussing Hilchos Shabbos.

Naftali Aron Torah Enrichment Program: Rabbi Yudin- Mon. at 9:00am.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday shiurim- will not take place due to Shavuot.

Daf Yomi: Sun. after the 7am minyan, with either Rabbi Yudin, Rabbi Markowitz or Rabbi Leifer; Mon., Tues. and Thurs. at 8pm, with Dr. Zvi Loewy.

REFUAH SHELEIMAH Yehuda Leib ben Rochel; Blimah bat Sarah; Shalva Gavriella bat Shani Aliza; Hinda bat Ruth Leah; Rick Feiner; Muttrah Fleshler, Chaim Yitzchak Yaakov ben Chava Faiga, Rav Yitzchak Itamar ben Shaindel, Baruch Shai ben Gila Maita, Tzivia Rivka bat Naomi Chedva, Yitil bat Elsha Yosefa, Penina Bat Devorah Laya and Rav Rachamim ben Shoshana.

SHOMREI TORAH LEARNING SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM To sponsor a day, month, or year of learning visit Shomrei Torah Learning Sponsorship Program or contact Mendy Aron, Mike Glass, Milty Frank or Neil Gordon.

DINNER AND BOOK SIGNING WITH RABBI YUDIN The Naftali Aron Torah Enrichment Program presents Dinner and Book Signing with Rabbi Yudin. On June 7th at 7:00pm, a dinner will be served followed by Rabbi Yudin presenting his new book, “Gateways to Great-ness.” A special Mincha will be held at 6:45pm. You can pre-order the book, which will be personalized and signed by Rabbi Yudin and delivered to you no later than the day of the program. The cost of the book is $20. There is no charge for this event with a reservation made by June 2nd . All reserva-tions made after June 2nd will be charged $18 a person. Sponsorships are available in honor of Rabbi Yudin. To order a book, sponsor and make a reservation, visit http://www.shomrei-torah.org/rabbiyudinbook or contact Mendy Aron at tuesdaystorah@yahoo.com. All payments for the book are to be made at the time of receipt.

SISTERHOOD WOMEN’S HEALTH MORNING

Join us on Sunday, June 11th from 9-10:30am for an exciting Women’s Health Morning with Talya Schmidt Ph.D, Psychologist and Trauma Specialist and Rachel Hercman, LCSW, Sex and Marital Therapist speaking on “Mindfulness and Self Compassion: A Kinder Path to a Calmer Life” and “A Loving Marital Relationship: Intimacy and Connection”; in merit for a refuah shleimah for Shalva Gavriella bat Shani Aliza. Price: $10p/p members, $12p/p not yet members. Sponsorship opportunities available. Want to pay online? Visit www.shomrei-torah.org/event/womenhealth. If you want to pay via check, or cash at the door, please reserve a spot by emailing Zissel Garber zsradapop@gmail.com or Dr. Sara Markowitz sara.markowitz@gmail.com. Walk-ins welcome.

DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM VISIT This Sunday, 5/28/17, we visit the Daughters of Miriam! Davening starts at 9 AM. Then breakfast is served, and visits with special people. Chesed hours available. Bring the family! For Information, contact Sam Hel-ler, samapprais@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

GRADUATION KIDDUSH

Congregation Shomrei Torah cordially invites all families to participate in a Kiddush honoring the graduates of the CLASS OF 2017, Shabbat Parshat Shlach June 17th, $60 per graduate,$80 for 2 graduates in the same family, $100 for 3 or more in the same family. Registration for the Kiddush is available on the Shomrei Torah website by using the link: www.shomrei-torah.org/event/graduationkiddush, or Alla Kavesh at alkavesh@gmail.com or Lina Fleyshmakher at lfleyshmakher@langan.com. Deadline to participate is June 14th.

SHOMREI TORAH GARAGE SALE ON JUNE 25th

It's that time of year again! Shomrei Torah will be hosting our Annual Garage Sale on Sunday, June 25th, from 10am-4pm. Have unwanted items? Drop them off at the garage next door to the shul at any time between now and the sale!! All proceeds go to the shul. If you have any questions please contact Stu Mentzel at 551-574-1868.

SISTERHOOD ROSH CHODESH SHIUR The Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Shiur will take place this Shabbat, May 27, 6:00pm, in our shul’s Beis Medrash. The shiur will be given by Honey Chei-fetz, who will speak about, “The Wedding and a Smorgasbord of Insights on Shavuot.” The Shiur is sponsored by Shevi Yudin for a Refuah Sheleima for all who need it.

NEW VIDEO SHIUR SERIES WITH THE OU

Come join us to hear an inspiring series of shiurim on the topic, “Why Is Yerushalayim Important to Us as Jews?” All Shiurim will take place at 8:30pm (after zman Ma'ariv).

Rebbetzin Tzipporah Heller - Tue, June 13th

Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz - Sun, June 21st

Rabbanit Shani Taragin- Tue, June 27th

Rabbi Michael Rosensweig- Wed, July 5th

PLEASE NOTE: Tachanun will not be recited from Sunday, May 28, until Shacharit on Wednesday, June 7 (13 Sivan).

RABBI YUDIN TO SPEAK EREV SHABBAT IN COMMONS Rabbi Yudin will speak after Mincha this Shabbat afternoon at the Com-mons Minyan, 54 Kingsland Court.