eShabbos Parshas Vayikra 5777

eShabbos weekly

Parshas Vayikra

5 Nissan 5777

March 31 - April 1, 2017

Shabbos Timetable

Erev Shabbos Kodesh, Parshas Vayikra
Candle Lighting	7:01 pm
Mincha/Kabbalos Shabbos	7:10 pm

Shabbos Kodesh, Parshas Vayikra
Shacharis	9:00 am
Gala Hot Kiddush	11:30 am
Mishna Brura Shiur	6:50 pm
Mincha	7:00 pm
Daf Yomi (Mesechta Baba Basra, daf 69)
Maariv/Shabbos ends	8:03 pm

Shalom and hello everyone! I hope you are doing well.

We are on a roll!

Since shabbos shekalim , Ohav Sholom has seen massive crowds on shabbos for both the special Torah readings and an assortment of beautiful simchas in shul. The enthusiasm and participation level has been nothing short of remarkable.

Our daily shacharis, mincha/maariv services and shiurim are seeing increased attendance as well. Recent dinners and various programs - including last evening's Security Briefing - were all well attended and enjoyed by all. Let's keep this thing going!

In the next two shabbosos before pesach and the inevitable "Exodus" from the West Side, let's make an effort for even more excitement at Ohav Sholom with full participation at every level.

Finally, please be mindful of our annual Maos Chittim Campaign and pledge/donate today. These charitable funds must be delivered to Israel before yontif and our trusted shliach ( Robert Marcus ) is leaving early next week.

Of course, you can deliver funds to me up to and including chol hamoed pesach (as we will be making distributions for the second day's yontif as well.)

Thank you, tiskel l'mitzvos and have a wonderful shabbos!

See you in shul,

Rabbi Aaron D. Mehlman

Erev shabbos kodesh vayikra - chodesh nisan v'niflaos 5777

Run, Hide or Fight

Those are the the possible responses to an emergency situation, as we learned last night from 3 security experts. Prepare yourself for each option in advance, by thinking and practicing about what you would do. In addition - always stay alert, and check out your surroundings for potential egresses and items that could be used to protect yourself. Thanks so much to the team at Elite Investigations - we learned so much.

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Mazel tov to David & Deedy Goldstick as they celebrate their 58th Wedding Anniversary. We wish them many, many more happy & healthy years together.

Youth Groups

Shabbos youth groups for Ohav Sholom children are from 10-11:30.

Please pick your children up from groups at 11:30 at the end of davening.

For safety and decorum concerns, no children are to be unattended in the synagogue.

PESACH 2017/5777

Please join us for these important

programs & activities!

þ 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"

þ Shabbos HaGadol Drasha!

Shabbos, April 8: 10:45 am. & Delivered by Rabbi Mehlman.

þ Tefillin & Mezuzah Check!

Sunday, April 2: 9:00 AM. Same day checking & pickup!

þ Shaimos Collection & Disposal!

Sunday, April 2: 9:00 AM. $18/shopping bag - No dropoffs!

Make checks payable to: "Congregation Ohav Sholom"

þ Matza Factory Visit!

Visit the Shatzer Matzah Factory, Boro Park, Brooklyn

Contact Rabbi Mehlman for more info.

þ Sell Your Chometz!

Authorization forms are available on our website and in the shul; please sign and return by mail or fax prior to April 9^th. The Rabbi is available daily after services to complete this transaction in person.

þ Fast of the Firstborn!

Monday, April 10: A siyum mesechtah by Rabbi Mehlman will commence at 7:45 AM (Shachris 7:00 AM) to allow firstborn to eat. Refreshments to follow!

þ Burning of the Chometz!

Monday, April 10: 11:00-11:30AM. In front of the shul. No dropoffs!

Reservations close Tuesday at noon - click here to secure your spots

Save the Date

Join Ohav Sholom for our annual dinner on June 13, 2017 at the Jewish Center.
Stay tuned for honorees and details.

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