Sunday 12/27 Shacharit: 7:45 and 8:30 am Mincha/Maariv: 4:15 pm
Monday 12/28 Shacharit: 6:25 and 7:15 am Mincha/Maariv: 4:15 pm
Tuesday 12/29 Shacharit: 6:25 and 7:15 am Mincha/Maariv: 4:15 pm
Wednesday 12/30 Shacharit: 6:25 and 7:15 am Mincha/Maariv: 4:15 pm
Thursday 12/31 Shacharit: 6:25 and 7:15 am Mincha/Maariv: 4:15 pm
Friday 1/1 NEW YEARS DAY Shacharit: 7:45 and 8:30 am Mincha/Maariv: 4:15 pm Candle Lighting: 4:10 pm Mincha/Maariv: 4:15 pm
KINS ZOOM ROOM ID 861 811 9980 Password 7614000 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 – 12:00pm STEMM – Attitude of Gratitude: The Power of Hakoras HaTov with Rabbi Shimon Feder
HALACHA OF THE WEEK:ASARAH B’TEVET ON FRIDAY For the first time in seven years, Asarah B’Tevet, the fast which commemorates the beginning of Nebuchadnezzar’s two-and-a-half-year siege of Jerusalem, occurs on a Friday. The reason that can occur on erev Shabbat, is because just like Yom Kippur, it is referred to in Tanach with the words “b’etzem hayom hazeh” [in the midst of this day] and therefore it is never postponed.
The fast begins 72 minutes before sunrise (6:02 am) and ends at tzait hakochavim (30 minutes after sundown - 4:55 p.m). At shacharit we say selichot and avinu malkeinu (as with every fast day). However, because it is erev Shabbat, beyond the special Torah reading and aneinu we do not say tachanun or avinu malkeinu.
Shabbat preparations are as usual. Bathing and haircuts are permitted, even for those who avoid these activities on other fast days [Mishna Berura 551:7]. But those who have the custom to refrain from listening to music on fast days, should also refrain from music on this Asarah B’Tevet.
Asarah B’tevet will occur on a Friday four more times in the next 20 years, in 5784, 5785, 5795 and 5798.
DVAR TORAH At the beginning of this week's parsha, Yehuda approaches the Viceroy of Egypt, "vayigash eilav Yehudah", unaware that this mighty right-hand man to Pharaoh was actually his long-lost brother, Yosef. According to Chazal, this was Yehuda's moment of greatness, as he rose to challenge the Egyptian ruler, ready to risk it all in order to save his younger brother, Binyamin.
The Vilna Gaon noted that this heroic moment is reflected in the trope on the first six words of the parsha (וַיִּגַּ֨שׁ אֵלָ֜יו יְהוּדָ֗ה וַיֹּאמֶר֮ בִּ֣י אֲדֹנִי֒).
The first three notes are "kadma, v'azla, rivi'ee" - which, when translated from the Aramaic mean "the fourth one got and and went" and refers to Yehuda who was the fourth son of Yaakov - who arose to challenge the Viceroy.
The next three notes are "zarka munach segol" - which translate to mean "he threw away his place with the treasured (nation)." This refers to Yehuda's promise to his father "If I don't bring him [Binyamin] to you, and set him before you, I will bear the blame to you forever."
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MAZAL TOV * to Josh and Shoshi Ross on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Shlomo. Mazal Tov to grandparents Howard and Linda Lichtenstein, Nanette Ross and Jack Ross. Special Mazal Tov to great grandmother Dea Dubin.
* to Mrs. Esther Cardash on the engagement of her granddaughter Chaya Bracha Cardash to Avromy Kaufman
REFUAH SHLAIMA * to Etai Rimel who is recovering in rehab * to Shifra Yehudis Orlian who is recuperating at home * to Chaim Zev ben Rivkah Tamar Zucker * to Dr. Jerry Silverman who is in the hospital * to Carol Silverman who is recuperating at home
CONDOLENCES * to Sharyl Ross and family on the loss of their father and grandfather Carl Fischman z”l. Shiva is at the Ross residence 2815 W. North Shore Avenue through Friday. Only 4 people allowed in the house at one time and everyone must wear a mask. Shiva calls can also be made by phone at 773-899-1927.
* to Jenny and Joel Jacobson and family on the passing of Jenny’s mother, Mrs. Barbara Klein, z”l. Jenny is sitting shiva in Miami Wednesday evening and through Tuesday morning. Condolence calls are by phone only, and Jenny can be reached at 713-723-5170 during the following times - 9:00am-11:00 am CDT, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm CDT, and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm CDT.
Rabbi Matanky's Sunday morning Navi Shiur is sponsored by * Daniel and Hindi Yahav in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of their grandfather Chaim Vahav z”l. Donations to our Virtual Shiurim fund were made by: * Rachel, Talya, Avigayil. Dovi and Orli Silverman in honor of Richard Silverman’s birthday. * Dr. Jerry and Carol Silverman in honor of their son Richard’s birthday. * Cynthia Levin in commemoration of the 18th yahrtzeit of her daughter Jennifer Levin Kaplan z”l.
BIRTHDAYS Mr. Robert W. Matanky (12/26) Ms. Carole Groover (12/27) Dr. Josh Hassan (12/27) Adir Matanky (12/27) Mr. Richard Silverman (12/28) Mr. Ari Nussbaum (12/30) David Yahav (12/31) Dr. Lenny Levitt (1/1)
ANNIVERSARIES Mr. and Mrs. Efrem Holley (12/26) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaplan (12/26) Rabbi and Mrs. Israel Porush (12/26) Rabbi and Mrs. Ari Zucker (12/27)
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOVIE: “Driving West Rogers Park: Chicago’s Once and Future Jewish Neighborhood,” updated since its screening three years ago at Cong. KINS, is available for viewing online at www.jndcchicago.org . Treat yourself for Hannukah to the story of the rebound of West Rogers Park!
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