Friday, March 13, 2020
17 Adar 5780
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Update #2 from Rabbi Adam Scheier
As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and the fear associated with this pandemic, I would like to update you on further precautions the Shaar is taking to maintain a safe environment for all.
The following programs/classes are canceled.
Les programmes/séances suivants sont annulés

  • Crêpes party de Pourim
  • #Talmud with Rabba Abby Brown Scheier
  • CPR Heimlich Manoeuvre Course
  • Tuesday Bridge Club
  • Tuesday Night Learning
  • Krav Maga
  • Open Gate Day Program
  • End-of-life Narratives with Rabba Rachel Kohl Finegold
  • Film Presentation: The Unorthodox
  • Conférence de Dr. Elie Haddad
  • An Evening with Elana Horwich
OUR SHAAR FAMILY

Mazal tov to:

Amanda Bindman and David Kovac , daughter of Cathy Rosenzweig and Mark Bindman , on their marriage on March 8, 2020.

Julie Matlin and Daniel Koffler, and Carol Koffler on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter and granddaughter Samantha Koffler, on March 10, 2020.

Send your announcements to bulletin@theshaar.org
SPONSORSHIPS

Breakfast on March 16 sponsored by Simone Whiteman in observance of the yahrzeit for her husband Dr. Gabriel Whiteman.

Breakfast on March 17 sponsored by Joseph Kracauer in observance of the yahrzeit for his wife Leah Kracauer.

Breakfast on March 18 sponsored by Drs. Oro and Michel Librowicz in memory his cousin Marysia (Myriam) Wajdengarden.

Book your kiddush/breakfast sponsorship, contact  snagus@theshaar.org
CONDOLENCES

We extend our condolences to the family of

Phillip Batist , father and father-in-law of our members Gerald and Lynn Batist

Aura Leah Mendelson , sister and sister-in-law of bulletin members David and Deanna Mendelson

LIFE AND LEGACY INITIATIVE
Be remembered forever by Congregation Shaar Hashomayim with a gift in your will, trust, retirement account or life insurance policy.
New Initiative for Grandparents and Grandchildren
The Shaar is excited to introduce  G2: Global Intergenerational Initiative ! This program has been carefully designed for grandparents and their pre-teen grandchildren to connect, explore and strengthen their relationship with each other, their family, their local Jewish community, and Israel. 
 
We will embark on a journey filled with engaging sessions, featuring hands-on activities, meaningful discussions and memorable adventures (this program can be done virtually and/or in person, so   long-distance grandparents and grandchildren can participate together.). The program will culminate in an eight-day trip to Israel in December 2020. This program is open to children who will be in grade 5 or 6 as of September 2020.

For more information please contact Rabba Rachel at 514.937.9474 ext. 174 or at  rkf@theshaar.org
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Shabbat Youth Programs
Join our youth staff each Shabbat morning at  10:30 AM  for games, prayers and snacks!
Tot Shabbat  (Kindergarten and under)
in the Paperman Lobby (Gift Shop)
Children under age 2 must be accompanied by an adult
Rock Shabbat  (Grades 1-4)
in the Bronfman Youth Lounge
ISRAEL CORNER WITH OUR SHINSHINIT
Each week, Ayala Dahan (our Shinshinit at the Shaar) brings us an “Israeli of the Week” – someone we may not know about, who is doing great things in the world.

Rabbi Avraham Isaiah Herber is the founder of Matnat Chaim (Hebrew for “Gift of Life”), a non-profit organization that encourages individuals to donate a kidney to a stranger. Rabbi Avraham was himself a kidney patient. When he was having dialysis treatments in hospital, he met Noam, also a kidney patient, and they became good friends. Rabbi Avraham ended up receiving a kidney transplant, but Noam passed away before a donor was found. This experience stayed with the rabbi long after Noam's passing, and he decided to help others with the same need. Matnat Chaim has already helped 797 patients (and counting) by finding the right donor for the right patient.  
THE SHAAR BULLETIN
SPRING/SUMMER 2020
DAILY SERVICE TIMES

MORNINGS
Shabbat, Sundays, Legal Holidays – 8:45 AM 
Monday - Friday – 7:30 AM
Weekday Rosh Chodesh/Chol Hamo'ed – 7:15 AM
Sunday Rosh Chodesh/Chol Hamo'ed – 8:30 AM

Kiddush following morning services on Shabbat. Breakfast following services, except Sundays.
 
EVENINGS
Sunday to Thursday - 7:00 PM
SHABBAT / HOLIDAYS

 FRIDAY & SHABBAT, MARCH 13 & 14
Parashat Ki Tisa, Shabbat Parah
Candle Lighting - 6:41 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:45 PM
Mincha/Ma'ariv - 6:50 PM
Havdalah - 7:46 PM

FRIDAY & SHABBAT, MARCH 20 & 21
Parashat Vayakhel/Pekudei
Shabbat HaChodesh
Candle Lighting - 6:45 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:50 PM
Mincha/Ma'ariv - 7:00 PM
Havdalah - 7:55 PM