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March 30, 2023

Nisan 8, 5783

Parshat Tzav

Erev Shabbat - March 31

Mincha/Maariv	5:55 pm
Early Candle Lighting	after 6:17 pm
Latest Candle Lighting	7:19 pm

Shabbat HaGadol - April 1

Shacharit	9:45 am
Latest Shema	10:00 am
Mincha/Maariv	7:09 pm
Shabbat Ends	8:25 pm

This week's Kiddush:

Shabbat HaGadol Washing Kiddush

Rabbi Kornfeld's Classes:

Practical Halacha

Monday - Friday @ 9:30 am

The Laws of Shabbat

Text: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch

Location: Only on Zoom

Talmud Class

Weekly class: Thursday @ Noon

Location: In Library or on Zoom

Shacharit Schedule

Sundays @ 8am, Monday - Friday @ 7am. Talmud to follow.

Please call or Text Rabbi Kornfeld @ 206-679-9117 to confirm your participation and to confirm the service will be happening.

Following Kiddush Stay for a Special Guest Speaker

Become a Better Israel Advocate!

We are fortunate to be joined by Charlotte Korchak, who will speak after Kiddush. Charlotte Korchak is the Senior Educator at StandWithUs, where she educates and trains students from around the world in Israeli history, activism, and antisemitism. Charlotte grew up in both the United States and Israel, spending her formative years living in Jerusalem during the second intifada, giving her both an internal and external perspective on Israel and the conflict.

Charlotte will introduce us to the world of Israel education and teach the basic tools needed to tackle the most common criticisms. We will discuss how to decipher when criticism of Israel is legitimate and when it becomes anti-Semitic. We will also learn how to tell Israel’s story in a compelling way and lay the foundation for effective dialogue.

Burn Your Chametz at Island Synagogue

Back by popular demand we invite you to come to Island Synagogue next Wednesday, April 5th from 9:30am-1130am and burn your Chametz in our back courtyard.

Pesach Schedule 2023 - 5783

Printable Version - Click Here

Tuesday, April 4th:

Search for chametz after 8:29pm - Followed by Bitul declaration – Follow Directions in Siddur

Wednesday, April 5th: Erev Pesach – Fast of Firstborn

Shacharit - 7:00am – Followed by Siyum for firstborns.

Latest time to eat chametz -11:00am

Latest time to burn and own chametz - 12:06pm

Recite the Bitul declaration before 12:06pm

Candle lighting 7:26pm - Prepare a flame for tomorrow also prepare eruv tavshilin before candle lighting (instructions in Siddur).

2 Blessings: 1. Lehadlik ner shel Yom Tov 2. Shehecheyanu

Mincha/Maariv – 7:26pm

Start Seder after 8:30pm – Recite Shema

Eat afikomen no later than 1:11am

Thursday, April 6th: 1st day of Pesach

Latest Shema - 9:54am

Shacharit - 10:00am

Mincha/Maariv – 7:20pm

Light Yom Tov candles after 8:31pm – from existing flame – 2 blessings

Shema & count the Omer after 8:31pm

Prepare for Seder after 8:31pm

Eat afikomen by 1:10am

Friday, April 7th: 2nd day of Pesach

Latest Shema - 9:53am

Shacharit – 10:00am

Mincha/Maariv – 6:10pm

Earliest Shabbat candle lighting – 6:25pm

Latest Shabbat candle lighting – 7:34pm

Shema and Sefirat HaOmer after 8:35pm

Shabbat, April 8th: Chol HaMoed Pesach

Latest Shema – 9:52am

Shacharit - 10:00am

Mincha/Maariv – 7:25pm

Shabbat ends 8:37pm Recite Havdalah, Omer & Shema

Sunday, April 9th: Chol HaMoed Pesach

Shacharit - 8:00am

Shema and Sefirat HaOmer after 8:41pm

Pesach To-Do List 2023 - 5783

1. Sell Chametz by Sunday, April 1^st. Sale of Chametz Form is here

2. Get a good Haggadah and follow its instructions.

3. Get enough Shmurah Matza for all adults at both Seders.

4. Get wine cups for all adults at Seder that are at least 4 ounces.

5. Matzah:

a. Three Shmurah Matzot in Seder plate.

b. Two Shmurah Matzot for each adult at Seder.

c. For the 3 times we eat Matzah at the Seder, each adult should consume at least a Kezayit - 4"x 5" piece of Shmurah Matzah within 3 minutes, reclining to the left.

6. Maror:

a. Two portions on the Seder plate.

b. Two portions for all other adults.

c. For the two times we eat Maror each adult should consume a Kezayit. If using:

1. Horseradish: 1 ounce

2. Romaine lettuce - A) Leaves - 10" x 12”-piece B) Stalk - 4" x 5" piece

Within 3 minutes

7. The Four Cups

a. It is preferable to use wine. If not, then you can use grape juice.

b. Cups filled for all at appropriate time. (See your Haggadah.)

c. The first 3 times we drink the wine, each adult should drink at least half the cup reclining to the left, without interruption.

d. For the fourth cup, each adult should drink at least 4 ounces without interruption.

8. Kashering the kitchen - Follow instructions in Vaad Guide.

9. Ensure existing flame for candle lightings.

10. On Wednesday April 5^th prepare an eruv Tavshilin before candle lighting. Follow instruction in Siddur.

Mercer Island Carpet Care

For years Mercer Island Carpet Care has been providing cleanings here at Island Synagogue. We are very thankful for the Benjamins' and their generosity to our community. If you would like your carpets and or upholstery cleaned and ready for Pesach schedule a cleaning today by calling 206-922-4385!

Sale of Chametz Form and Va'ad Passover Guide

Sale of Chametz form click here.

The Seattle Vaad Passover 5783 Guide is now available,just click here.

Click Flyer to Register!

Seattle Hebrew Academy Job Opportunity

Seattle Hebrew Academy is looking for a passionate and compassionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team! You must have a passion for teaching young children and enjoy working with families. Our school needs someone who is willing to provide guidance to students and help them succeed. The children in our Early Childhood Center range in age from 1-5 years.

Responsibilities Include: