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YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD
2240 ALBANY AVENUE

WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
860-233-3084
Web Site: www.youngisraelwh.org

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Editor: Judie Patel
E-mail: bulletin @youngisraelwh.org
Editors Emeritus: Sam Leichtberg & Moish Trencher

Rabbi Brahm Weinberg 860-233-3084 or
rabbi@youngisraelwh.org

Judith Hessing, Coordinator 860-233-6042 or
judith.hessing@gmail.com
SHABBAT MEVORCHIM
PARSHAT VAERA
January 21st, 2012 26 Tevet 5772
Kiddush this Shabbat
Is sponsored by
Juanita & Yitz Moss
On the occasion of the Yahrzeit of
Juanitas father,
Yaakov Shmuel Lieberman

to Lissie & Dor Markush on the birth of a
baby boy! to grandparents, Evon &
Charles Epstein of Englewood, NJ, and Aviva & Dan
Markush of Sherman Oaks, CA; great-grandparents
Shirley Drexler, and Ruti & Aryeh Markush from
Petach Tikvah; Aunts & Uncles, Lali & Robyn Epstein,
and Nufar, Omer, Barr & David Markush. May he
grow LTorah, LChupah, u'L'Maasim Tovim!

to Rabbi Mordechai & Dvorah Weiss on the
engagement of their granddaughter
Sarit Klugerman to Tuvia Newman of Beit Shemesh,
Israel. to parents, Rabbi Tzvi & Yaffa
Klugerman, and Yael & Rachel Newman. to
the entire Weiss, Klugerman, & Newman families.

WOMENS SHABBAT LEARNING GROUP
Shabbat, January 21st at 4:00 PM
At the home of Carolyn Ganeles
83 Brewster Road

ROSH CHODESH TEHILLIM GROUP
Next Tehillim Group will meet on
Tuesday, January 24th at 8:00 PM
Rosh Chodesh Shvat
At the home of Edie Perew, 41 Miamis Road

TODAH RABAH
Our Ice Cream Social was a big success!
Many thanks to our dynamic speaker, Rabbi Blau,
our wonderful Rabbi Weinberg, our very capable
chairpeople, Shayne Kesler and Stacey Trencher,
and our gracious hosts, Betty and Irv Wizenfeld;
and a special todah rabah to our anonymous donor.
Rabbis Corner
By now you have received your invitations to the
YIWH Gems and Jewels Gala Dinner. It is very excit-
ing to be able to have this event. The committee is
doing a wonderful job and they deserve so much
thanks. I urge you to support this important event
and to honor the Cohens and Lugers who are such an
integral part of who we are as a shul. The shul has
not had a dinner in many years and the fact that we
are having one is such a positive step in the right di-
rection, in the direction of our ever growing and ever
brighter future together.
On another note: Oftentimes we get in the
habit of asking for things and forgetting to acknowl-
edge them when they are done! I dont often thank
and congratulate people enough for coming to min-
yan at YIWH. I really appreciate all those of you who
have made an effort to come to either Shacharit, Min-
cha/Maariv, and the Late Maariv minyan during the
week. Every persons presence helps a great deal.
I must say that while some days during the
winter months getting a minyan for Mincha/Maariv is
a real struggle, bli ayin hara, this has been a relatively
easy winter season. I know how hard it is when the
minyan is so early because many of you are still at
work. In past years almost every day was hard but
this year, bh, we often have a minyan without even
making calls. Yasher koach and thank you to those
who come! I really hope that this continues for the
rest of the winter and beyond. The hour is getting
later by the week and if you are ever around during
that time or can make the time to come it would be
appreciated and can only strengthen us further.
While the Tuesday night 9pm Late Maariv minyan got
off to a bit of a shaky start, I must say that most
weeks we tend to get a minyan. It involves sending
reminder emails and tapping people of the shoulder
and asking them to come but overall it seems to be
working. Thanks to all who have made the effort.
Being a shul with strong minyanim is very im-
portant. It speaks volumes about the type of shul we
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Affiliate of the National Council of Young Israel Synagogues, Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America,
Sponsor of West Hartford NCSY, National Conference of Synagogue Youth, Kashrut Commission of Greater Hartford,
Mikveh Bess Israel of Greater Hartford, Eruv of West Hartford
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BUY SCRIP! BUY SCRIP!
SHOP RITE, BIG Y, CROWN & STOP & SHOP
Buy Scrip then use it like cash!
Let's support our Shul by buying scrip!
Every dollar counts!
Contact: Judith Hessing at 860-233-6042
18 Grenhart Street

SODA BOTTLE COLLECTION
Eliza Katz is collecting bottles, cans, and glass to raise
money for the Rabbis Fund. Please bring empties to:
24 Miamis Road; 860-680-9847
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Acknowledgment donations should be sent to
Debbie Luger at 37 Miamis Road

Vera Schwarcz & Jason Wolfe:
Mazal Tov to Dor & Lissie Markush on the birth of
a baby boy
DOR LDOR
Come & learn in a Chavruta format with your child.
At Chabad House Grades: 1
st
8
tt
This Motzaei Shabbat - January 21
st
@ 7:00 PM
February 4
th
& 18
th
at 7:00 PM
March 3
rd
at 7:00 PM
Rabbi Weinbergs SEFER MELCAHIM CLASS
continues Tuesday nights
at 8:00 PM
Late Maariv at 9:00 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL DINNER @ YIWH
Sunday, January 29th at 6:30 PM
Come & create & eat a fabulous dinner.
Open to all 5th - 8th Graders
RSVP Carolyn Ganeles - ganeles@sbcglobal.net

YIWH GEMS & JEWLS GALA DINNER
The YIWH Dinner Committee is excited
to inform you that on
Sunday, March 11, 2012,
we will be honoring
Tsion and Anita Cohen, and
Steven and Debra Luger,
at our Gems and Jewels Gala Dinner
to be held at Beth El Temple,
with Rabbi Baruch Hilsenrath
as the keynote speaker.

SAVE THE DATE
HHNE LADIES NIGHT
Monday, March 5th at 6:00 PM
Flyer and more information to follow

BOOK CLUB MEETING
We have a long and varied list to choose from.
Thank you to all who contributed suggestions!
We've decided to start with
The Invisible Bridge--Julie Orringer.
Next meeting at the end of February.
Followed by
Jerusalem Maiden --Talia Carner
and The Lost Wife -- Alyson Richman
HOUSE COMMITTEE UPDATE
The House Committee has been busy and we
would like to update the Congregation about the follow-
ing.
Firstly, thank you to all for participating in our
highly successful chair campaign. We exceeded our
goals.
The chair order has been put on temporary hold for now
due to the water damage sustained in the social hall from
the recent storm. We currently have a pending claim
with our insurance company that may allow us to rethink
the project downstairs and perhaps allow us to look at
ordering a different type of chair.
Our outside shingle roof is showing signs of fa-
tigue. Some small leaks have developed necessitating
repairs. The board has approved the work getting
done. We are likewise moving forward with planning
for some significant upgrades to the Sanctuary. A gener-
ous sponsor has agreed to replace all the carpeting up-
stairs. We are also pricing needed repairs and painting to
our ceiling and walls. A committee is being formed that
will research these projects and make recommendations
to the board regarding materials used and cost.. In turn
these plans will be presented to the Congregation. We
likewise need to look into repairs for our outside front
portico which has deteriorating columns.
The House committee will keep the Congregation
aware of these projects with periodic updates.
Barry Gordon
Correction
to Helen Weisel on the birth of a great
grandson, Itai Shalom. to Itais parents
Chaya & Raanan Eichler, & grandparents Aviva &
David Eichler; and the entire Weisel and Eichler
families. May Itai grow LTorah, LChupah,
u'L'Maasim Tovim!
Reaching Higher By Rabbi Jay Kelman www.torahinmotion.org
Moshe was frustrated. Having been coerced by G-d to redeem the Jewish people things were not going his
way. In fact the conditions of the Jewish people worsened leading Moshe to cry out, "O Lord, why do you mistreat
Your people? Why did you send me? As soon as I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he made things worse
f or t he s e pe opl e a nd Y ou ha v e not s a v e d y ou r pe opl e " ( 6 : 2 7 ) .
Moshe Rabbeinu's innate sense of justice could not allow him to tolerate the mistreatment of others. On
three occasions, the Torah describes his interference in disputes in which he had no part, coming to right the
wrongs he was witnessing. If that meant killing an Egyptian who was attacking a fellow Jew so be it. Yet despite
his position as a member of the royal family he was forced to flee for his life. Seeing the suffering of his people,
the injustices of this world all around him he would live out his years quietly, tending to the flock of his esteemed
father in law in the vicinity of "G-d's mountain in the Horeb area" (3:1). He begrudgingly had to accept the fact that
he would be unable to bring justice to an unjust world. As a man of 80 he was in the words of the Meshech
Chochmah ( Dvinsk , 1843-1926) "an old man with the fear of death facing him and the passion of his spirit was al-
ready lost" (see his commentary on 6:14). No wonder he resisted G-d's entreaties to lead his people through the
wilderness to the land of Israel . This would be a job for younger leaders with longer futures ahead of them.
Yet with G-d refuting every excuse Moshe could find and with His guarantee of ultimate success Moshe
changes his mind and is no doubt excited as he "gathers the elders of Israel" (4:29). The people believed (4:31) and
redemption was on its way. A reinvigorated Moshe along with his official spokesman Aharon (what good politi-
cian doesn't have a savvy spokesperson) bravely go to Pharaoh declaring G-d's demand to Let My people leave so
they can sacrifice to me in the desert (5:1). Pharaoh unimpressed by the demands of an unknown deity decides to
teach the Jews a lesson increasing the burden on the Jewish people. Moshe clearly has no stomach for the ups and
downs of leadership, especially one he never really wanted and vents his frustration at G-d.
G-d was unimpressed'. G-d spoke to Moshe and said to him, I am Hashem. I revealed myself to Abraham, Isaac, and
Jacob as G-d, but by My name the lord, I was not known to them (6:2). The Midrash understands G-d to be lament-
ing the complaining of Moshe as compared to the purity of faith of the patriarchs. They too faced many an obsta-
cle and yet did not question G-d's ways. Yet G-d instead of getting angry at Moshe, understanding that his frustra-
tion was an expression of pain for the suffering of the Jewish people, reassures him with the four expressions of
redemption culminating in the promise that I will bring you (Israel) to the land regarding which I raised My hand
swearing the I would give it to Abraham , Isaac and Jacob (6:8).
Yet astoundingly after all this Moshe is apparently still not convinced. Then Moshe spoke before G-d say-
ing: Even the children of Israel will not listen to me, how can I expect Pharoah to listen to me (6:12)? Moshe did not
become Moshe Rabbeinu overnight. It took many, many years of hard and dedicated work for Moshe, channelling
his burning passion, his impatient temperament to become the Ish HaElokim , the man of G-d that is his epitaph.
To underline the humanity of Moshe, that he "in his perfectly ordinary human nature, subject to all failings
and weaknesses, to all the limits and requirements of human beings" (Rav Shimson Raphael Hirsch 6:14) the Torah
gives a detailed lineage of Moshe tracing not only his parents and grandparents but his aunts uncles and cousins.
Mohse was one of us. Unlike us however he dedicated every fiber in his body, to serve his Creator and his people.
He, unlike us spoke to G-d face to face an experience that enabled him to put the mission of man into its proper
perspective. Nonetheless we can and must follow the model of Moshe Rabbeinu, Moshe our teacher in constantly
growing and reaching new heights. We often cannot comprehend the ways of G-d, the injustice of this world, the
suffering of the Jewish people. We, like Moshe can challenge, question and even argue with G-d. But ultimately,
regardless of age or status we must accept our mission to bring justice and righteousness into the world. We too
can become ish HaElokim .
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are and the importance that we place on davening together as a community. We have done well and I think we
can do even better. If you dont come on a regular basis, it would be great if you could designate even one or two
days a week to come to either Shacharit, Mincha/Maariv, or Late Maariv. We invite both men and women to join
us: Your presence will enhance our experience and make us stronger. It is not just about getting a minyan of ten
men, it is about creating a lively and inspiring atmosphere for our prayers. I believe that by coming you will not
only be helping us but that you will gain so much from it as well. I know that it is a struggle to make the time and
to fit minyan in to your ever increasingly hectic lives but it can have a great impact and set an amazing example for
our children about our choices and priorities. Shabbat Shalom Rabbi Weinberg

YIWH Schedule of Services
January 20th - 27th, 2012
Shabbat Mevorchim Parashat Vaera
It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday, January 20th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, January 21st - Shabbat Mevorchim
Rabbi Sheinkopfs Mishna Brurah Class
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Morning Youth Groups
Rabbis Shabbat Afternoon Class
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv
Shabbat Ends

Sunday, January 22nd - Thursday, January 26th
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin
Shacharit... Sunday
Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on
Masechet Makot
Mincha/Maariv Sunday @ YIWH
ShacharitMonday, Tuesday & Thursday
Shacharit...Wednesday Rosh Chodesh Shevat
Mincha/Maariv...Monday - Thursday @HHNE
Late Maariv...Tuesdays @ YIWH

Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

6:45 a.m.
4:32 p.m.
4:37p.m.

8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:38 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:05 p.m.
4:20 p.m.
5:33 p.m.

6:18 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

4:35 p.m.
6:45 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
4:35p.m.
9:00 p.m.

6:45 a.m.
4:41 p.m.
4:46p.m.

Shul handles set up & Clean up!
Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
or judiep@gmail.com to
check the availability of the date
you need & call Fran Wittenberg
860-232-2320 to make the
arrangements for the type of
Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Checks need to be received
the Sunday prior to your
Kiddush date.
Send to David Cohen at
19 Mansfield Avenue.
There are three types
of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
Semi-Deluxe for $250
& Deluxe for $350
With supplements available.

For Seudah Shlishit contact
Stan Rutstein at 232-3369

KIDDUSH SCHEDULE
1/21/12 Moss
1/28/12 Newman

Ner LaMaor
Lights
Judy & Sam Leichtberg and Batsheva Goldfischer
in memory of
their parents and grandparents,
Israel Weiss
Frida Weiss
Abraham Leichtberg

Yayin l Kiddush Ve'Havdalah
Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah
Betty & Irving Wizenfeld
in memory of
Bettys Parents, Tobias & Esther Spira

Irv s father, Sam Wizenfeld

Pat LaOrchim
Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit
Fran & Gene Wittenberg
in memory of
Frans father, Tvi ben Yitchak Meir HaCohen

& Genes father, Binyamin ben Moshe

pplement Seudan Snlsnt
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To honour our family and friends.
Barry and Donna Gordon

5772 Can Man You-Dah-Man
Rabbi Moechai Weiss J am Leichtbeg

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January 27th - February 3rd, 2012
Shabbat Parashat Bo
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, January 28th
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Ends

Sunday, January 29th - Thursday, February 2nd
Shacharit... Sunday
Masechet Makot
ShacharitMonday - Thursday

Friday, February 3rd
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

6:45 a.m.
4:41 p.m.
4:46p.m.

8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:35 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:10 p.m.
4:25p.m.
5:42 p.m.

6:14 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

4:45 p.m.
6:45 a.m.
4:45p.m.
9:00 p.m.

6:45 a.m.
4:49 p.m.
4:54p.m.

860-232-2320 to make the
Kiddush date.
of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
& Deluxe for $350


KIDDUSH SCHEDULE
1/28/12 Newman

Ner LaMaor
Lights
in memory of
Israel Weiss
Frida Weiss
Abraham Leichtberg

in memory of


Pat LaOrchim
in memory of


onna a oon
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Han Man oo Hmo Man
(Hotline - 860-232-6417)

February 3rd - 10th, 2012
Shabbat Parashat Beshalach
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday, February 3rd
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

habbat, February 4th
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Ends

Sunday, February 5th - Thursday, February 9th
Shacharit... Sunday
Masechet Makot

Friday, February 10th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

6:45 a.m.
4:49 p.m.
4:54p.m.

8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:33 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:20 p.m.
4:35p.m.
5:51 p.m.

6:08 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

4:55 p.m.
6:45 a.m.
4:55p.m.
9:00 p.m.

6:45 a.m.
4:58 p.m.
5:03 p.m.

860-232-2320 to make the
Kiddush date.
of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
& Deluxe for $350


KIDDUSH SCHEDULE

Ner LaMaor
Lights
in memory of
Israel Weiss
Frida Weiss
Abraham Leichtberg

in memory of


Pat LaOrchim
in memory of


onna a oon
; - , . 3.1


Han Man oo Hmo Man
(Hotline - 860-232-6417)

February 10th - 17th, 2012
Shabbat Parashat Yitro
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, February 11th
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Ends

Sunday, February 12th - Thursday, February 16th
Shacharit... Sunday
Masechet Makot

Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

6:45 a.m.
4:58 p.m.
5:03 p.m.

8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

6:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

5:05 p.m.
6:45 a.m.
5:05p.m.
9:00 p.m.

6:45 a.m.
5:07 p.m.
5:12 p.m.

860-232-2320 to make the
Kiddush date.
of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
& Deluxe for $350


KIDDUSH SCHEDULE

Ner LaMaor
Lights
in memory of
Israel Weiss
Frida Weiss
Abraham Leichtberg

in memory of


Pat LaOrchim
in memory of


onna a oon
; - , . 3.1


Han Man oo Hmo Man
(Hotline - 860-232-6417)

February 17th - 24th, 2012
Shabbat Mevorchim Parashat Mishpatim
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, February 18th - Shabbat Mevorchim
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Ends

Sunday, February 19th - Thursday, February 23rd
Shacharit... Sunday
Masechet Makot
ShacharitMonday - Wednesday
ShacharitThursday - Rosh Chodesh Adar

Friday, February 24th - Rosh Chodesh Adar
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

6:45 a.m.
5:07 p.m.
5:12 p.m.

8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:24 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:40 p.m.
4:55 p.m.
6:09 p.m.

5:51 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

5:15 p.m.
6:45 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
5:15p.m.
9:00 p.m.

6:30 a.m.
5:16 p.m.
5:21 p.m.

860-232-2320 to make the
Kiddush date.
of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
& Deluxe for $350


KIDDUSH SCHEDULE

Ner LaMaor
Lights
in memory of
Israel Weiss
Frida Weiss
Abraham Leichtberg

in memory of


Pat LaOrchim
in memory of


onna a oon
; - , . 3.1


Han Man oo Hmo Man
(Hotline - 860-232-6417)

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