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Davening Times |
Sunday, December 4
Shacharit - 6:45 & 8:30am
Mincha & Ma'ariv - 4:15pm
Daily Services
Shacharit M, Th - 6:35 am
Shacharit T,W,F - 6:45 am
Mincha / Ma'ariv - 4:15 pm
Late Ma'ariv M-Th - 9:00 pm |
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Dues & Donations | |
You can pay your dues and make donations on-line using your credit card!
Credit Card Payments
Please select the desired option (i.e., a fund contribution, dues payment or Kol Nidre pledge payment) from the drop-down menu under the heading "Donation Information." |
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Adult Ed Booklet | |
Please click here for the Adult Education Booklet for 5772 - a detailed description of all of our adult education opportunities. |
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Weekly Classes | |
Daf HaShavuah with the Rabbi
Sundays, 7:30 am
Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern
Women's Tehillim & Tehillim Study
with Rabbi Morgenstern
Mondays, 9:30 am
at the home of Vicki Bienenfeld
Talmud Themes
Mondays, 9:00 pm
Rabbi Sol Froimowitz
Mishnah in the Morning
Tuesday mornings following services, Hersh Wolf
The Code of Jewish Law and Jewish Life
Wednesday mornings following services, Rabbi Morgenstern
Genesis: Creation, Temptation and Redemption
Wednesdays at 8:15 pm,
Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern
Rabbi Frand "On the Torah"
Thursdays, 9:00 pm
The Rabbi Dr. Walter Wurtzberger Memorial Lecture Series
Rabbinic Perspectives on the weekly Parshah
Friday mornings following services, with bagels and lox breakfast,
Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern
Mishnah Berurah
Shabbat mornings following Hashkama minyan
Sefer Shoftim Shiur
Shabbat afternoons, 40 minutes before mincha,
Richard Bienenfeld |
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Mini-Courses | |
Understanding the Haftorah:
The Weekly Haftorah in Context
Gerry Adler
Green Gallery at 8:30 pm
11/1, 11/15, 12/13 and 1/17
We read a Haftorah weekly without focusing on its historical context. Who was the prophet who spoke the words of the Haftorah, when did he live and to what events was he reacting? Why did Chazal choose this particular portion from the Prophets for this particular Parsha - are there connections beyond the one given by ArtScroll? We will also expand on a theme inherent in that week's Haftorah, exploring how that theme is treated in Tanach. The dates, prophets and themes we will discuss are set forth below. |
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Deliver Kosher Meals to
Homebound Older Adults | |
The YIS Sisterhood is
looking for volunteers to
deliver kosher meals to
homebound older adults.
Monday - Friday
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Meal Pick-Up &
Container Drop Off:
Sinai Free Synagogue
Deliveries will be made in
Southern Westchester.
Volunteers can participate weekly, monthly or
as-needed.
If interested, please contact Caron Gelles at 668-4350. |
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Rabbi Morgenstern's
Office Hours | |
Rabbi Morgenstern maintains regular office hours to meet and consult with members. The schedule of office hours is as folllows:
Mon.: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wed.: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Thur.: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri.: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Rabbi Morgenstern's schedule is subject to change, so it is best to schedule an appointment.
If these times are not convenient, please contact Sharon to arrange a meeting. |
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About YIS | |
YIS History
Our Rabbi
Eruv Map - Revised and updated with Google maps!
Mikvah - Please call 472-0946 to make an appointment.
Click on the link below for a handy guide for whom to contact for any matter concerning YIS.
YIS Contact Guide |
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Torah Reader
Hersh Wolf
Kiddush Sponsor
Our Simchat Torah Chattanim:
Marc Bengualid, Daniel Katz & Ari Raskas
Seudah Shlishit Sponsor
Young Israel of Scarsdale
Friday Morning Shiur Sponsor
Young Israel of Scarsdale
Friday, December 2
Shacharit................................................................6:45 am
Candle Lighting.......................................................4:09 pm
Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat.....................................4:15 pm
Family Shabbat Dinner............................................5:30 pm
Rabbi Rosenblatt Lecture........................................6:45 pm
Shabbat, December 3
Hashkama................................................................8:00 am
Main Shul.................................................................9:00 am
Sephardic Minyan....................................................9:00 am
Latest Kriat Shema..................................................9:23 am
Teen Minyan............................................................9:30 am
Youth Program.......................................................10:15 am
Sefer Shoftim Shiur.................................................3:20 pm
Mincha.....................................................................4:00 pm
Shabbat Ends..........................................................5:13 pm
Please join us as we welcome our Scholar-in-Residence,
Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt.
A special thank you
to all our Mishpacha and Bayit family sponsors
and
warmest thanks to Bruce and Cindy Miller and Family and
Russell and Diane Miller and Family,
YIS Mehadrin min HaMehadrin sponsors,
for generously contributing towards the sponsorship of our
Community Shabbat with Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt,
in honor of the RJC Community and
in memory of their father, Shephard Miller.
Rabbi Rosenblatt will address the community on several occasions over the course of Shabbat. Please see the schedule below.
Community Shabbat Dinner:
The World Turned Upside Down: Who's Got a Ticket to Heaven
Shabbat Morning Drasha:
Modern Orthodoxy's Challenge: The 3 R's
Teen Minyan:
How to be Rich
Post-Kiddush Lecture:
If We Really Loved our Kids
The YIS Youth Department will run a lunch and program for children in Nursery through 4th grade concurrently with the post-kiddush lecture.
Seudah Shlishit:
In the Company of the Chasidic Masters |
MAZEL TOV
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Judith & Andrew Levine on the birth of a granddaughter, Lila Rose, and to the parents, Hayley & Joshua Levine and brother Wesley. |
| DIVREI TORAH & MORE (Click on the Links) | | |
Parashat HaShavuah
Ya'akov's Vows, Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom addresses five problems presented by the vows Ya'akov makes after his dream.
Israel and Jewish News
Is Judaism a Religion?, Lawrence Grossman reviews Professor Leora Batnitzky's new book, How Judaism Became a Religion.
VeTain Tal Umatar - From the Daily Halacha
At Maariv of Monday night Dec. 5th, in Chutz L'eretz we begin to include Vetain Tal Umatar into the Shemonah Esrei in the beracha of "Boraich Aleinu". If one became aware, after one completed the bracha Mevaraich Hashanim, that one omitted Vetain Tal Umatar one should wait to insert it right before Ki Ata Shomeah of "Shema Koleinu".
If one already completed the beracha of "Shomeah Tfilah", one may insert it before saying "Retzei". If one already began "Retzei" one must return to the bracha of "Boraich Aleinu", which is the proper place for Vetain Tal Umatar. If one already completed the Shemonah Esrei and stepped backward, then one must repeat the entire Shemonah Esrei. Shulchan Aruch with Mishna Brurah 117:5 see also Bi'ur Halacha
It is advisable to repeat 101 times (Chasam Sofer OC:20) [at the very least 90 times]: Ve'et Col Minei T'vuata Letova Vetain Tal Umatar so as to make the inclusion of Vetain Tal Umatar habitual and fluent, thus eliminating any future doubt as to whether one included Ve'tain Tal Umatar in the Shemonah Esrei or not.
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| PARSHA SUMMARY FROM TORAH.ORG | | |
1st Aliya: Ya'akov experiences the famed prophecy of "Jacob's Ladder".
2nd Aliya: Ya'akov arrives in Charan, encounters Rachel, and contracts with Lavan for her hand in marriage.
3rd Aliya: Lavan switches Leah for Rachel forcing Ya'akov to negotiate another 7 years of service for Rachel. Leah gives birth to Reuven, Shimon, Levi, and Yehudah. Rachel marries off Bilhah to Yakov who gives birth to Dan and Naftoli. Leah marries off Zilpah to Ya'akov, and she gives birth to Gad and Asher.
4th Aliya: Rachel contracts with Leah for Reuven's mandrakes, after which Leah gives birth to Yisachar and Zevulen. Rachel finally gives birth to Yoseph, and Ya'akov approaches Lavan to negotiate a proper salary for continued service.
5th Aliya: Ya'akov's uses his vast knowledge of nature and husbandry to amass a fortune in sheep and cattle. After 6 years he decides with Rachel and Leah to flee from Lavan.
6th Aliya: They flee and Lavan catches them. Hashem (G-d) intervenes and Ya'akov, while confronting Lavan for his years of duplicity, unwittingly curses Rachel.
7th Aliya: Ya'akov and Lavan separate and Ya'akov arrives at the border of Canaan in 2205. |
| LUNCH 'N' LEARN 12:30-1:30PM | |
Wednesday, December 7
White Plains Host: Eugene & Hinda Farber
Farber, Papparlardo and Carbonari
200 East Post Road, White Plains
To sponsor, please contact Howie Yudin: HowieYudin@aol.com
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Wednesday, December 14 - First NYC Session
West Side Host: Alan Wildes
Cushman Wakefield
1290 Avenue of the Americas (bet 51st & 52nd) - 7th Floor NY NY 10104
RSVP to Michelle Mean: 212.841.7945
To sponsor, please contact Alan Wildes: lavewildes@gmail.com. |
| SNL BABAYIT - THE CHANUKAH EDITION | |
Three weeks of learning in honor of Chanukah!
Beginning Monday, Dec. 5 and concluding Tuesday, Dec. 20,
the first night of Chanukah
Through the Scarsdale Night of Learning BaBayit Initiative, couples and families get to learn with a member of the YIS Educational Team in an individualized and personal way.
All you have to do is pick a 1/2 or 1 hour time-slot on Tuesday or Wednesday night between the hours of 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm.
Educational Team: Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern, R' Eytan London, Ms. Miryam Spiegel & Boruch Lehrfeld.
To register e-mail us at IWantToLearnWithYou@yisny.org or contact Boruch Lehrfeld 738-1868. |
| GENESIS: CREATION, TEMPTATION AND REDEMPTION | |
Wednesdays at 8:15 pm
In the Library
Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern
Next Class: December 7
An In-depth study of the Book of Bereishit - we will explore and uncover the various layers of intent and understanding of each verse and chapter of the beginning of the book of Genesis. We will analyze the mysterious development and creation of the world and mankind as well as examine the nature of the human condition and the purpose we play in the perfection of the world. We will do this through the close reading and study of the classical early Biblical commentaries as well as some outside readings and sources. |
| MONTHLY JEWISH ROUNDTABLE | | |
First Meeting
December 19 at 8:00 pm
At the home of Steve and Caron Gelles
The YIS Adult Education department is launching a new Monthly Jewish Ideas Roundtable which will focus on reading and discussing academic and popular works on various Jewish topics. The topic will be "Might vs. Right."
We will study the Story of David and Batsheva through an investigation of Professor Uriel Simon's article "That Man is You! A king Sins, a Man Repents, and a Father is Punished" (click here to download) and Professor Moshe Greenberg's article "Rabbinic Reflections on Defying Illegal Orders" (click here to download).
Rabbi Morgenstern will participate in facilitating the discussion.
We're looking forward to launching this project and hope that you can join us for what promises to be an exciting and stimulating endeavor. |
AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE MARCH 4-6, 2012
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Join the YIS Delegation to the AIPAC Policy Conference, March 4-6, 2012!
As Iran approaches nuclear weapons capability and Egypt chooses Islamicist leadership, we must each ensure the US always stands with Israel.
Register by this Friday, December 2, before the prices rise by $100.
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BUY-COTT ISRAEL WEEK
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November 28th through December 4th
BUY-COTT ISRAEL WEEK!
BUY-COTT Israel Week is a national program dedicated to buying all things Israel. Please review the details about this initiative (click here), share with your friends and Shop Israel.
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| SISTERHOOD ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE | | |
Sunday, December 11th
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Greene Gallery
Why donate? Did you know that ...
*1 out of 3 people will need blood in their lifetime?
*In the metropolitan area alone, close to 2,000 donations are needed every day for patients in 200 local hospitals?
*Although 60% of the adult population is medically eligible to donate, only 5% do? In our local area, only 2% donate.
*One pint of blood can be separated into 5 components, each helping a different person? You can save up to 5 lives with one donation.
Blood donors truly save lives. Please make a pledge to give blood when and where it's needed most ... now, in our own community.
To schedule an appointment, please contact:
Barbara Simon - 472-8335 or BarbaraRSimon@aol.com
Reyna Gentin - 725-2701 or reynagentin@optonline.net
Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged.
Please read carefully:
Donors must be in general good health, between 17 (or 16 with parental permission) and 75 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and must NOT have donated blood after 10/16/11. Photo ID is required. Visit www.nybloodcenter.org or call 1-800-688-0900 for more information. |
SISTERHOOD CHANUKAH BOUTIQUE
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Sunday, December 11th
10 am to 3 pm
This year we are welcoming back Hello Doily, Krazy Keepas, Tablecloths 'n More, Jilly Jems as well as many new and unique craft and jewelry vendors. As usual, Prime Time pizza will be available at lunch time. Bring the kids and enjoy!
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GIFT OF CHANUKAH
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Give the Gift of Chanukah.
A Special Families Feeding Families Project Sponsored by UJA- Federation
Please donate a new, unwrapped gift for a child, teen or senior.
Gifts can be dropped off from Monday, November 28 through
Thursday, December 15. |
COLLEGE FORM - PACKAGES FOR CHANUKAH
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If you have a child in college, the Young Israel of Scarsdale would like to keep in touch with him or her. Please fill out the college form (click here) so that your child will receive a special Chanukah package from the shul.
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| TEEN MINYAN | |
Ba'al Koreh: Ethan Katz and Daniel Schub
Thank you to Kevin Ebrahimoff, Martin Fried, and Mr. Kenny Smigel for our exciting new kiddush of franks in blankets, beef burritos, potato puffs and chicken wings.
Anyone who is interested in laining, please email gabimweinberg@gmail.com. |
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Areyvut - Westchester Mitzvah Clowning Training Program
Sunday, December 11
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Young Israel of New Rochelle
Find out what all the buzz is about...Join Areyvut at the Young Israel of New Rochelle for the start of our Westchester Mitzvah Clown Training Program. The training will be immediately followed by a friendly visit to United Hebrew.
For pricing and sponsorship information, contact an Areyvut staff member at (201) 244-6702 or info@areyvut.org. Advanced registration is required. |
| CENSTAR ENERGY - YIS AFFINITY PROGRAM | | |
CenStar Energy has developed an affinity program through which YIS members who select CenStar as their energy service company (and several have already done so) will save 3%-10% on gas and electric supply bills.
At the same time, 50% of these savings will be rebated to YIS and help defray its energy costs.
For more information, click here or contact Centstar Energy at 914-665-1200. |
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