Parshas Vayikra 5778
Rosh Chodesh Nissan
Shabbos Hachodesh
March 16-17, 2018
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Shalom
and hello everyone! I hope you are doing well.
We look forward to greeting you this
shabbos rosh chodesh nissan
!
Join us this shabbos morning as we remove
three (!) sifrei Torah
from the aron kodesh.
We will read, 1.
parsha hashavua
2.
rosh chodesh
3.
parshas hachodesh
.
This final special reading (of a four part series) is read before or on rosh chodesh nisan, in an effort to be
m'kadesh
, sanctify, the month of nissan in accordance with the Torah's explicit command to do so.
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Obviously, true
"kiddush hachodesh,"
sanctification of the new month, requires proper witnesses of a new moon, a Jewish high court and the bais hamikdash. The “special reading” then, is
m'drabanan
, rabbinic in nature.
Regardless, it behooves all men, women, and children, to make every effort to come hear the reading of parshas hachodesh.
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Ohav Sholom expresses gratitude and mazel tov to
Pamela
and
David Neikrug
in celebration of the birth of their children,
Dafna and Ezra
! Join this happy new family as they sponsor a special gala hot kiddush immediately after davening.
May Pamela and David see much nachas from their children for 120 happy and healthy years!
Amen
.
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MAOS CHITTIM CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING
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Don't forget the needy in
Israel
this pesach!
Once again, we are privileged that the
children
of the late Rosh Yeshiva of Brisk,
Rav Meir Soloveichik,
zt'l
, will personally distribute our
maos chittim
, pesach charity funds, to the neediest families in Jerusalem, with a special emphasis on families with small children.
These families are struggling to put shoes on children's feet and adequate food on the table. Imagine the extra costs (and increased prices!) of matzoh, fish, wine, etc. incurred during Passover. Please respond generously with a check made out to
Ohav Sholom Pesach Fund
or hand deliver your cash donation directly to me, as soon as possible.
We will be sending the funds with a trusted shul member traveling to Israel for Pesach. Every penny will be distributed to the poor. Help us reach our ambitious tzedukkah goals and…
tiskel l'mitzvos
in advance!
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ACTION PACKED "SUPER" SUNDAY - MARCH 25th
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Don't forget to check your garments for
shatnez
, inspect your
tefillin
and
mezuzos
and bring your
shaimos
to shul on Sunday morning, March 25th.
These activities will be conveniently located in shul
immediately after shachris
. Please see the pesach checklist below for further details.
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1. Shatnez Testing / Tefillin & Mezuzah Check!
Sunday, March 25, 2018 @ 9:00 AM. Same day checking & pickup!
2. Shaimos Collection & Disposal!
Sunday, March 25, 2018 @ 9:00 AM. $18/shopping bag - No drop offs please!
Make checks payable to
"Congregation Ohav Sholom"
3. Sell Your Chometz!
Authorization forms are available
here
and in the shul; please sign and return by mail or fax prior to March 29, 2018. I am available daily after services to conduct this transaction in person.
4. Fast of the Firstborn!
Friday, March 30, 2018. I will G-d willing complete a siyum mesechta at
7:45 AM
(Shachris
7:00 AM
.) If you are a firstborn or have a firstborn under bar mitzvah, you must fast or participate in a siyum, in order to eat.
5. Burning of the Chometz!
Friday, March 30 @ 10:30AM-11:00AM
in front of the shul. No drop offs please!
6. Maos Chittim!
Every Jew is obligated to assist the poor for their Passover needs, which are great.
Ohav Sholom distributes funds to worthy families here and in Israel.
Please make your generous check payable to
"Ohav Sholom Pesach Fund"
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SHABBOS HAGADOL DRASHA NEXT SHABBOS
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Next shabbos is called
shabbos hagadol
, in commemoration of a great (
gadol
) miracle that occurred in Egypt
before
yetzias mitzrayim.
Prior to the Exodus, the Jewish People were asked by G-d to
identify/designate
their korbon pesach sacrifice. Egyptians were horrified that one of their deities was to be slaughtered. Since the Jews had already gained an upper hand, their oppressors were powerless to stop them and Egyptians suffered in shame and silence.
The day that miracle occurred was the 10th of Nissan and also
shabbos
, so we memorialize this
day
by proclaiming it, Shabbos Hagadol!
It is a time honored tradition for a synagogue Rabbi to deliver a drasha on
hilchos pesach
on this auspicious day and the sages called it, the Shabbos Hagadol Drasha.
The
mishna berura
cautions a Rav to focus on the many laws surrounding pesach - as they are vast and complex, and exhorts every Jew to attend a proper drasha with interest and attentiveness.
Our drasha this year will focus on the mitzvah of Korech and the lecture title is,
"Eating the Hillel Sandwich at the Seder and in Life.”
I look forward to seeing you there!
Have a wonderful shabbos,
See you in shul!
Rabbi Aaron D. Mehlman
Erev shabbos kodesh rosh chodesh parshas hachodesh 5778
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Erev Shabbos Kodesh, Parshas Vayikra
Friday, March 16, 2018
Candle lighting 6:45 PM
Mincha/Kabbalos Shabbos 6:55 PM
Shabbos Kodesh, Parshas Vayikra
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Shachris 9:00 AM
Parshas HaChodesh reading 10:30 AM
Mishna Brura Shiur 6:35 PM
Mincha 6:45 PM
Daf Yomi - mesechta avoda zara
Maariv / end of Shabbos 7:46 PM
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