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Rabbi Jacob Berman Community Center

מרכז קהילתי ע"ש הרב יעקב ברמן

Parashat Terumah 5775 פרשת תרומה תשע"ה

 

Candle Lighting: Friday, Feb. 20 17:09

Havdala: Saturday, Feb. 21 18:08

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kiddush this week is jointly sponsored by members commemorating Yahrzeits of their loved ones in Adar:

Yehezkiel Babkoff, in memory of his mother, Yichleh Tzirel bat Yehezkiel
Nettie Beer, in memory of her father, Kalman Orcher ben Zelik and Leah, and her mother, Elsa Orcher bat Yaakov and Olga.
Charlie Hexter, in memory of his father, Hachaver Aryeh ben Meshulem
Rhea Israel, in memory of her mother, Yehudit bat Eliyah Moshe
Steve Kronengold, in memory of his father, Nachum ben Yehuda
Jonathan Marder, in memory of his father, Daniel ben Shlomo
Tuvia Muskin, in memory of his mother Harabanit Rosa Tzipa Mushkin, and his sister, Esther Shulamit Edelman
Daniele Perl-Treves, in memory of her father, Uri ben Avrohom
Wally Rechtschaffen, in memory of his father, Avrohom ben Efriaim Mical
Greta Rosenberg, in memory of her father, Azriel ben Harav Yisrael Halevi
Sandy Sampson, in memory of his mother, Bracha bat Zeev
Shaindy Shain, in memory of her sister, Feige Sandler bat Chava and Zeev Halevi Crystal

 

Births:

  • Mazal Tov to Marilyn and Shmuel Safran on the birth of a grandson, son to their children Chana and Zev Frimer from Yerushalayim. Mazal Tov also to siblings Shira and Netanel, and to grandparents Dov and Shelli Frimer from Maaleh Adumim, and to great uncle and aunt Aryeh and Esther Frimer.
  • Mazal Tov to Tzippi and Arye Noy on the birth of a grandson, a son to their children Shlomit and Arye Fuchs of Modiin.
  • מזל טוב לאריה וציפי נוי לרגל הולדת נכד,בן לשלומית וליאור פוקס  ממודיעין.

Bar/Bat Mitzva:

  • Mazal tov to Ruth & David Drory on the Bar Mitzva of their grandson, Amichai-Yitzchak, son of Edi & Uri  Drory of Elkana
  • מזל טוב לרותי ודוד דרורי לרגל בר המצווה של נכדם עמיחי-יצחק בנם של עדי ואורי דרורי מאלקנה.
  • Mazal Tov to Tzippi and Arye Noy on the Bar Mitzva of their grandson, Yishai, son of Dvir and Nurit Yoskowitz of Kiryat Shemona. 
  • מזל טוב לציפי ואריה נוי  לרגל בר המצווה של נכדם ישי בנם של דביר ונורית יוסקוביץ. 

Engagement and Wedding:

  • Mazal Tov to Marcia Davidowitz on the engagement of her daughter Arielle Davidowitz-Neu to Avi Ambar, son of Aharon and Suzanne Ambar of Herzeliya.

Bereavement and Memorial:

  • There will be an Azkara for Mimi Hershkowitz a”h at the Rechovot cemetery this coming Wednesday, February 25th, at 4:45 PM followed by Mincha.
  • To the Bermans Family, I was deeply touched by your support, your warmth and your empathy after the passing of my dear mother. In these difficult moments, one greatly appreciates being part of this wonderful community. I thank you all for your kindness and concern. May we share " smachot " together! Sincerely yours, Nicole  Gamss 

SHUL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND REMINDERS:

  • The Berman's Community Melaveh Malka...this Saturday night! Who? EVERYONE! What? A fun, tasty, musical celebration! Where? The chadar ochel (lunchroom) of the yeshiva! Why? Because we want to! (And rosh chodesh Adar is a great excuse to celebrate). When? Sat, Feb 21st, at 19:30! How much? Ten shekels per person, or 40 for a family (of 4+). RSVP asap by Monday Feb 16th, to Sharyn Strauss (syhks13@yahoo.com) or Rivka Schmell (rivkaschmell@yahoo.com) or via the shul FaceBook group.
  • המלווה מלכה של קהילת ברמנ'ז מגיעה השבוע! מי? כ-ו-ל-ם! מה?  ערב טעים, כייפי, ומוזיקלי! איפה? בחדר האוכל של הישיבה! למה? כי בא לנו! (וכי ראש חודש אדר זה אחלה סיבה למסיבה). מתי? מוצ"ש ה21 לפברואר, ב19:30! כמה? 10 ש"ח לאדם, או 40 למשפחה. נא אשרו השתתפות בהקדם, ועד יום שני, ה16 לפברואר, לשרין שטראוס (syhks13@yahoo.com), רבקה שמל (rivkaschmell@yahoo.com)   או דרך עמוד הפייסבוק של הקהילה.  

 

  • Parents and kids' activity to prepare matanot la'evyonim for needy children. Thursday 26.02.15 at Havayot Schweitz 16:30-17:30 PM. Please sign up with Leora 050-893-6488 or by mail ronenleora@gmail.com. Please bring gifts that we will wrap and decorate for needy children. Donations of gifts or funding are welcome. Volunteers to help out at the activity are appreciated. For more information, please see this flier.
  • ביום חמישי ה-26.02.15  ז' אדר, תשע"ה בשעה 16:00-17:30 באולם האירועים בחוויות שוויץ תתקיים פעילות הורים וילדים המיועדת להמחיש לילדים את מצוות "מתנות לאביונים" ליצור נתינה חווייתית. על מנת שנוכל להיערך בהתאם נא להירשם מראש אצל ליאורה 0508936488 או במייל ronenleora@gmail.com. מה להביא? מתנות אותן נעטוף ונקשט בשמחה- כל מתנה תתקבל בברכה. תרומות של מתנות / כסף למתנות / ציוד עטיפה  - יתקבלו בברכה. תודה !  נשמח למתנדבים שיעזרו ביום האירוע. פרטים פה.

 

  • Lecture and presentation. Solution to your Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Problems. Sunday, Feb 22 at 19:30. Speakers: Philip Weiss a CPA (USA) with over 25 years experience. Phil specializes in USA income tax planning and compliance. Katherine Lapidoth Pioneer Wealth Management; Senior Wealth Manager, licensed in the USA and Israel, serving the USA community in Israel for more than 27 years. Leon Harris, Israeli CPA and a UK Chartered Accountant, head of Harris Consulting & Tax Ltd (HCAT), which provides accountancy, taxation and corporate finance services for companies, individuals, charities and trustees. Leon writes a weekly tax column in the Jerusalem Post, and other periodicals.
  • הרצאה בנושא Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (חוק מיסוי אמריאקי), תתקיים ביום א', 22.2.2015, בשעה 19:30.

 

  • Upcoming Jointly Sponsored Jan-Feb-March Birthday Kiddush- 28 Feb 2015, Parshat T'zaveh (Zachor). Last date to confirm participation - 23.2.2015 by contacting Rachel Schecter.  Cost 150 NIS per person.
  • קידוש משותף לציון ימי הולדת בחודשים ינואר, פברואר ומרץ יתקיים ב-28.2.2015 פרשת תצוה (שבת זכור). נא להודיע לרחל שכטר על השתתפות עד ה-23.2.2015. השתתפות בקידוש משותף עולה 150 ש"ח לבן אדם. 

Chesed notes (More details in website under community):

  • If you need or can offer shabbat or other hospitality, please write hospitality@bermanshul.org. List of new families here.
  • Policy regarding misheberachs for individuals who are ill, appears here. To submit names gabbai@bermanshul.org.
  • Email us if you need confidential help finding employment; if you can help others find jobs, register here. Details here.

CALENDAR

  • A PDF calendar of davening times and shiurim is available (now including March/April) for download (here).
  • The "live" calendar below gives a full schedule of official Berman events and other happenings. Click on any event to display the details. If calendar doesn't show click here
  • Members organizing private events (e.g. wedding, bar/bat mitzva, etc.) can have their event listed as an anonymous "private event" to avoid scheduling conflicts. Register here, or send your request by e-mail to bermanshul@gmail.com

PERSONAL & BASEMENT

Please note that we take no responsibility for the Halachic propriety or kashrut of items listed
  • The next lecture of the Beit Midrash Ironi Letanach will feature Ilana Friedlander (in Hebrew), Mon Feb 23rd at 20:00 in Beit Yad Lebanim.
  • המפגש הקרוב של בית המדרש העירוני לתנך יעמוד בסימן פורים ופרויקט 929 יתקיים ביום שני 23.2.15 ד' אדר שעה 20:00 המרצה: אילנה פרידלנדר. הנושא: מה בין מגילת אסתר לסרט "אישה יפה".
  • Meeting of the Rehovot Genealogy Group and the Rehovot branch of HOB (Hitachdut Olei Britannia)  Thursday 26th February at 8.30 p.m. Speaker  Prof. Daniel Wagner, on "Recent Discoveries in St. Petersburg."  Venue: Rehov Chasam 62, Rehovot - home of Jo and Yisrael Levitt. More information on the calendar, or email  bernieg@zahav.net.il  
  • ESRA Rehovot - area Chapter presents Dr. Richard (Rick) Hardiman, who will show and tell us all about​ ​"Chinese Shadow Puppets,​​”​ Tuesday. February 24, at 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Rehovot Municipal Building (at Rehovot Mall), Second Floor, Malia Hall. Join us for a fascinating evening.  Reservations required!  See Berman Calendar for details.
  • Hebrew>English translator available with a great deal of experience with IRS documentation and approved by the IRS to provide a translator's self-certification. I would be pleased to help you with translations of personal documents, payslips, 106s, etc. I also translate academic articles, letters, websites, and any other business needs. Miriam Deutscher; miriamd1@bezeqint.net 08-9451910
  • Certified Sofer. Mezuzot, tfillin, megillah, sefer torah direct from the Sofer. Chaim Linden. chaimlinden@gmail.com 052-657-6229;  20/5 Habesht, Rehovot.
  • Wall unit for sale- Four (4) meters of storage; each section 210 x 80 x 40 (HxWxD). Each section has glass doors above & wooden doors below. Can be purchased in individual sections or as a whole. Option to purchase TV stand and shelves above, as well as TV. Each unit may be detached for placement as needed. Best offer takes! For additional information or to see, please call: 054-217-1902 Elchanan Cohen famneeds@netvision.net.il.  Pictures available here
  • Part time administrative position (suitable for student) available at the Weizmann Institute. The complete job description (in Hebrew) may be viewed here.
  • ...and while we have your attention, Chodesh Tov Umevorach..and BE HAPPY..IT'S ADAR

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