Motzei Shabbat two hours after candle lighting FATHER & SON LEARNING Learn all of Mishnayot Rosh HaShanah!
Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 7:30pm SISTERHOOD COOKBOOK CLUB at the Hassan Home, 3012 West Jarvis Click here for more information
Monday night, February 10, 2020 – 8:30pm KINS MONTHLY WOMENS SHIUR Now that Marijuana is – Why isn’t it Permitted? at the Gershman Home , 2928 West Farwell
HALACHA OF THE WEEK: Changing the On/Off Time on a "Shabbos Clock" While the use of a "Shabbos Clock" (i.e. an electric timer) is not universally accepted [see for example the objections of Iggrot Moshe Orech Chaim 4:60], many people do use such devices to control electric lights and other appliances on Shabbat.
According to Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, not only is it permitted to use a "Shabbos Clock", but under certain circumstances, it is permitted to change the on/off times [Shmirat Shabbat K'hilchta 13:25].
Specifically, if the on/off times of the timer can be changed by merely mechanically sliding the indicator, then:
1. It is permitted to move the "off" time to a later time. For example, if the light was set to turn off at 4:00 pm, you can set it to turn off at 5:00 pm.
2. It is permitted to move the "on" time to a later time. For example, if the light was set to turn on at 4:00 pm, you can set it to turn on at 5:00 pm.
(Under no circumstances are you allowed to turn off or on a light at an earlier time!).
If when moving the indicator - you have to loosen a screw (or totally remove the indicator), then you cannot change times, unless if you first put a second such indicator in place (at the later time). Therefore, if the time it was supposed to turn off was 4:00 pm., first put a second indicator in place at 5:00 pm and only then remove the first indicator. This same procedure would also have to be followed for those timers which have push-button indicator - do not release a time before the second is in place.
DVAR TORAH The midrash [Shemot Rabbah 33:8] teaches that when the manna first appeared, precious jewels were scattered alongside. The great people ["gedolim sh'bahem"], continues the midrash, collected both the jewels and the manna; while the masses, only collected the manna.
But why didn't everyone collect the precious jewels?
Rabbi Michel Twerski of Milwaukee suggested that the answer lays in the fact that in the desert, all of a person's needs were met. Food fell from heaven, water flowed from a miraculous well, clothing did not wear out, and shelter was provided through the miracle of the clouds of glory.
When a person does not have any worries or needs; when there is nothing to buy or sell, what possible purpose can there be for jewels? And so, to the simple Jew, the jewels which appeared with the manna, were nothing more than stones mixed in with their food. But the great people understood, that even though jewels were meaningless at the moment, there would be a time when jewels could be used to build a Mishkan and adorn the vestments of the kohanim.
Concluded Rabbi Twerski that this midrash teaches us what the difference is between the masses and the leadership - it's all about perspective. A person who sees only the reality of the moment, cannot be a leader. But one who can imagine what is ahead and what needs may emerge, such a person can lead others to greatness.
MAZAL TOV * to Yehuda and Zahava Grossman on the birth of a son. Mazal Tov to grandparents Dr. Aaron and Tziril Grossman and Lyle and Ellen Wexler. The Shalom Zachor will be Friday night, 7:30-10:30pm, at their home 6625 North California. The bris will take place at KINS following musaf on Shabbat morning.
* to Danny and Alida Harris on the engagement of their daughter Marnina to Eli Frankel. Mazal tov to grandmother, Mrs Miryam Harris.
* to David and Miri Rosenwasser on the birth of a granddaughter.
* to Rabbi Yosef and Yafa Liberman on the birth of twin grandsons in Lakewood.
* to Naomi Samber on the birth of a granddaughter. The proud parents are Avraham and Miri Samber.
Donations to the Kiddush Fund were made by Larry and Sheryl Merzel and Renee Cohen in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Sheryl and Renee’s father, David Rockoff z”l.
Main Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Yehuda and Zahava Grossman in honor of the Bris of their son.
Early Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Dean and Roz Isaacs in honor of their daughter Shirah on her recent graduation from Stern College.
REFUAH SHLAIMA * to Ephraim Rimel and Itai Rimel * to Shifra Yehudis Orlian * to Joe Samuels who is recuperating at home.
Every Tuesday evening - K.I.N.S. is proud to host a kosher soup kitchen for the less fortunate. To volunteer,click here. To help fund the Soup Kitchen,click here
This week’s K.I.N.S. Shiurim are sponsored by Richard and Rachel Silverman in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Rachel’s father Barry Leib z”l.
CLASSES @ KINS
FRIDAY 7:05am - Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg
SHABBAT 8:30am - Parshat HaShavua with Rabbi Myers 3:30pm - Parshat HaShavua with Wisdom of Torah Institute The speaker this week is Dr. Esther Shkop 45 min. before mincha - Talmud Class with Rabbi Matanky 1 hour after havdala - Father and Son Learning
SUNDAY 6:30am - Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 9:00am – Sefer Shmuel Bet with Rabbi Matanky - will not meet 9:00am – Halacha with Rabbi Bresler 8:00pm – SNL for high school boys with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel 8:00pm – Night Seder with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel
MONDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 7:45pm – College Students Learning (every other week) 8:00pm – “Through the Lens of a Modern Day Posek” with Rabbi Meyers 8:00pm - Daf Hashavua Chabura with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel 8:00pm – Night Seder with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel
TUESDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 2:00pm – Chumash Shiur with Rabbi Bresler 8:00pm - Daf Hashavua Chabura with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel 8:00pm – Night Seder with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel
WEDNESDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 12:45pm - Tanach B'Shana with Emma Katz 2:00pm – Chumash Shiur with Rabbi Bresler 7:00pm - Bat Mitzvah Program with NILI 8:00pm - Daf Hashavua Chabura with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel 8:00pm – Night Seder with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel
THURSDAY 7:15am - Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 8:00pm – Night Seder with YU Torah MiTzion Kollel
Daf Hashavua Chabura: The Kollel is learning one daf of Mesechet Moed Katan each week during Night Seder. The Chabura has chavtura learning for men three nights a week in an independent and supportive environment, with Kollel rabbis available for questions and weekly wrap-ups. This is perfect for men looking for consistent Gemara learning. For more information contact DKanter@torahchicago.org.
SECURITY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
The security committee continues to look for volunteers to help with weekly Shabbat morning shmira rotations (door greeters and security camera monitoring). No experience is necessary - short training sessions will be provided. If you can assist, please email security@congkins.org.
In addition, the shul is looking for additional cell phones that can be used as emergency 911 phones. If you have any unused cell phones to donate, please email security@congkins.org
Congregation K.I.N.S. of West Rogers Park 2800 W. North Shore Ave • Chicago, IL 60645 P 773.761.4000 • F 773.761.4959 • www.congkins.org
