YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD

2240 ALBANY AVENUE

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

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Rabbi Brahm Weinberg 860-233-3084 or
rabbi@youngisraelwh.org
Judith Hessing, Coordinator 860-233-6042 or
judith.hessing@gmail.com


to Ariel Dvorah Pinchover on her Bat
Mitzvah! to proud parents Gayle & Moshe;
siblings Zack, Lisa & Matti; proud grandparents
Evelyn & Bob Harris, and Yosef Pinchover; and
proud aunts, uncles and cousins!

to Jesse Frankfurter son of Eliza Katz on his
recent Bar Mitzvah!!! to proud
grandparents, Joan & Richard Katz; and Aunts
Rebecca & Debbie.


BUYING WINE FOR PASSOVER?
YIWH is hosting a wine tasting at the home of
Ann & Jeremy Pava
36 Colony Road, West Harford
on Monday, March 19th at 7:30 PM.
We are excited to have Skyview Wines from
Riverdale NY return for a second year. The deadline
for ordering is Friday, March 23rd;
Delivery will be Sunday, April 1st
The Shul will receive 20% of all sales!
Any questions please call:
Lenny Margulis 860-231-0146

SHMURAH MATZAH SALE
We will be ordering shmura matzah again for Pesach
- this is both a service to the community and a small
fundraiser. Orders must be in by
March 25. If you would like Steve Luger to remind
you of your last year's order, please email him -~
swluger2@yahoo.com
Rabbis Message
Every time we take out the Torah from the
Aron Hakodesh, from the ark in the synagogue, we
say the words vayehi binsoa haaron vayomer
Moshe kuma Hashem and when they lifted
the ark, Moshe said arise Hashem - the special
prayer Moshe would say when the Ark would
travel with the Jews in the desert. Based on the up-
side-down nun letters that surround these verses in
the Torah, the Talmud tells us that this section of
the Torah is a book unto itself. The message in the
creation of a special book of the Torah from G-d dis-
cussing the movement of the Aron is that one must
have guidance, instruction, and understanding from
G-d to make the Torah a moving force.
Tomorrow night we will honor two couples
who have been a moving force in our shul, two cou-
ples who, thus, help to make Torah and Jewish life a
moving force in our community. They take their
cues from on High, but their impact is felt here on
earth. This Shabbos we take the opportunity to say
thank you to the Cohens and the Lugers for helping
to make Young Israel of West Hartford the vibrant
place that it is.
My experience here over the last two and a
half years would not have been the same without
Tsion, Anita, Steve, and Debbie. You are truly spe-
cial to me, to Elana, to Joseph, and to our shul. I
learn so much from the four of you and through the
hard work and love that you put in to your jobs,
families, and community on a daily basis you inspire
me to continue in my own work on behalf of our
wonderful shul. Thanks for all you do!
Mazal tov to the honorees and their families.
Mazal tov to our shul: A great place that we call our
second home. A great place that helps us to grow as
Jews, as friends, and as people. To many more years
together!
Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Brahm Weinberg


SHABBAT PARASHAT KITISSA
March 10th, 2012 16 Adar 5772
Kiddush this Shabbat
In honor of
Gems & Jewels Dinner
&
The Guests of Honor
Tsion & Anita Cohen &
Steven & Debra Luger

Editor: Judie Patel
E-mail: bulletin @youngisraelwh.org
Editors Emeritus: Sam Leichtberg & Moish Trencher
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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Rabbis Tuesday night Melachim class at 8:00 PM
Followed by Late Maariv at 9:00 PM


WOMENS SHABBAT AFTERNOON LEARNING
Next regular Womens learning group will take
place on Shabbat, March 17th

HHNE HAT SHOW
Monday, March 26th at 6:00 PM
At the home of Fran Wittenberg
36 Whetton Road

SPECIAL PASSOVER FLOWERS FROM ISRAEL
HAGH 8th Grade Trip to Israel Fundraiser
Enhance your Seder table or that of your host with
gorgeous flowers from Israel.
To order, complete the form by March 30th &
Send to the HAGH office.
Your orders may be picked up from Stacey
Trenchers home, 99 Brewster Road,
from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on April 5th.
20% of proceeds to benefit the
HAGH Trip to Israel.
YIWH GARAGE SALE
YIWH is planning to have a garage sale sometime in the
spring/early summer. Barbara and Michael Snyder
have graciously agreed to host this event on their front
lawn. Start setting aside your stuff for the sale.
More information forthcoming.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Acknowledgment donations should be sent to
Debbie Luger at 37 Miamis Road

In Memory of Irv Wizenfelds mother, Dina Wizenfeld
Tsion & Anita Cohen
Susanne & David Gelb
BUY SCRIP! BUY SCRIP!
SHOP RITE, BIG Y, CROWN & STOP & SHOP
Every dollar counts!
Let's support our Shul by buying scrip!
When you shop at any of these supermarkets, you
can use their scrip to buy many other stores scrip!
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
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YIWH BOARD PROGRAM NOTE

March 2012/Adar 5772

The Board of the Young Israel of West Hartford is so very proud to celebrate the value of (and
values of) our honorees, Anita & Tsion Cohen, and Debbie & Steven Luger. You have been, and
very much actively are, extraordinary pillars of our community.

Tomorrows Gems and Jewels Gala Dinner marks a special occasion for celebration, reflection,
and rededication. Like our honorees tonight, jewels are precious, enduring and rare. Like our
spiritual leader Rabbi Weinberg, jewels delight us with universal appeal and spectacular bril-
liance. And like our own congregation, the source of a jewels sparkle and enchantment are its
many beautiful facets.

Looking around at the individuals and institutions which make up our community we feel im-
mense humility and appreciation. Looking back at our communitys history of continuous
achievement gives us inspiration and courage. Looking forward we stand united, confident in a
future of only Strength to Strength, of bigger and better chapters still yet to come. This vision
is possibly only because of you because of your efforts, your donations of time and money,
your passion, commitment, and dedication. We salute you, and are deeply grateful for your par-
ticipation in this dinner.

True, we all have given, but we all have benefited a thousand times more. And while tonight we
celebrate contributions of all kinds to our synagogue, especially the quiet, tireless, and reso-
lute actions of our honorees, we must also specially recognize the unparalleled and incredible
team that verily has made tonight possible:

The leaders of the YIWH Dinner Committee have apparently bent the laws of nature in an effort
to make the dinner a success. Shayne Kesler, Harriet Rosenblit, and Fran Wittenberg as well as
their wonderful dinner committee have put in countless hours planning in dozens of meetings,
in seeking out donations, in sometimes blindly soliciting door to door in rain and shine. We all
owe them a permanent debt of gratitude for their impossibly ambitious and heroic efforts, al-
beit labors of love in their own minds. They are directly and entirely responsible for everything
this dinner has accomplished. Our sincerest thanks and admiration.

Tomorrow night we celebrate, reflect, and rededicate. Indeed, lets celebrate the amazing hon-
orees we are privileged to call friends. Lets reflect on the significance of this gathering as it
reveals the vast potential of our congregation. And lastly lets rededicate ourselves to continue
working together, for each other, and towards our bright, tangible, communal future. May we
always carry with us the optimism and perspective we are blessed to share tonight,

Sincerely, The Board of the Young Israel of West Hartford


YIWH Schedule of Services
March 9th - 16th, 2012
Shabbat Parashat KiTissa
It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
Or Seudah Shlishit!

Friday, March 9th - SHUSHAN PURIM
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, March 10th
Rabbi Sheinkopfs Mishna Brurah Class
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Morning Youth Groups
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv
Shabbat Ends
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

Sunday, March 11th - Thursday, March 15th
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin
Shacharit... Sunday
Mincha ...Sunday at Beth El
Maariv after the Dinner @ Beth El (at approximately)
ShacharitMonday - Thursday
Mincha/Maariv...Monday - Thursday @YIWH

Friday, March 16th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv


6:45 a.m.
5:33p.m.
5:39 p.m.


8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:07 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:20 p.m.
6:34p.m.



6:19 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
5:45 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
6:45 a.m.
6:40 p.m.


6:45 a.m.
6:40 p.m.
6:45 p.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
3/24 Trencher

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


ppeme Seudan Snlsnt
; - , . 3.1
To honour our family and friends.
Barry and Donna Gordon

5772 Cady Ma You-Dah-Man
Rabbi Mordechai Weiss Jdy & am Leichberg

Hady Ma Good Hmor Ma
eve Bersei Debbie & eve Lger
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YIWH Schedule of Services
March 16th - 23rd, 2012
Shabbat Mevorchim Parashat Vayakhel- Pekudei - Parah
It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
Or Seudah Shlishit!

Friday, March 16th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, March 17th - Shabbat Parah
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, March 18th - Thursday, March 22nd
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin
Shacharit... Sunday
Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on
Masechet Makot
ShacharitMonday - Thursday
Mincha/Maariv...Sunday - Thursday @YIWH

Friday, March 23rd
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv


6:45 a.m.
6:40 p.m.
6:45 p.m.


8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:40 p.m.
6:25 p.m.
7:42p.m.


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

6:45 p.m.
6:45 a.m.


6:45 a.m.
6:48 p.m.
6:53 p.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
3/24 Trencher

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


ppeme Seudan Snlsnt
; - , . 3.1
To honour our family and friends.
Barry and Donna Gordon

5772 Cady Ma You-Dah-Man
Rabbi Mordechai Weiss Jdy & am Leichberg

Hady Ma Good Hmor Ma
eve Bersei Debbie & eve Lger
Check out the weekly Schedule on the YIWH Website http://go.youngisraelwh.org/timesTimes from: www.ou.org/holidays/calendar
For Eruv Information: http://twitter.com/WHartfordEruv or hp://yogisraewh.org/idex.php/e/home/he-erv
(Hotline - 860-232-6417)
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YIWH Schedule of Services
March 23rd - 30th, 2012
Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Parashat Vayikra - HaChodesh
It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
Or Seudah Shlishit!

Friday, March 23rd
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, March 24th - Shabbat HaChodesh
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, March 25th - Thursday, March 29th
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin
Shacharit... Sunday
Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on
Masechet Makot
ShacharitMonday - Thursday
Mincha/Maariv...Sunday - Thursday @YIWH

Friday, March 30th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv


6:45 a.m.
6:48 p.m.
6:53 p.m.


8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:53 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:50 p.m.
6:35 p.m.
7:49 p.m.


5:55 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

6:45 p.m.
6:55 a.m.


6:45 a.m.
6:56 p.m.
7:01 p.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
3/24 Trencher

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


ppeme Seudan Snlsnt
; - , . 3.1
To honour our family and friends.
Donna and Barry Gordon

5772 Cady Ma You-Dah-Man
Rabbi Mordechai Weiss Jdy & am Leichberg

Hady Ma Good Hmor Ma
eve Bersei Debbie & eve Lger
Check out the weekly Schedule on the YIWH Website http://go.youngisraelwh.org/timesTimes from: www.ou.org/holidays/calendar
For Eruv Information: http://twitter.com/WHartfordEruv or hp://yogisraewh.org/idex.php/e/home/he-erv
(Hotline - 860-232-6417)
WANT TO JOIN THE LISTSERVE? If you are interested in subscribing to the yiwhevents listserve, send an e-mail to
webmaster@youngisraelwh.org and he will add your name. If you are a member of the group, you can send an e-mail
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