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Volume 11, Issue 9

September 2018—Elul/Tishri 5778/5779

SPOTLIGHT Our Mission: To be a welcoming,

caring and spirited Orthodox

congregation that enables and

inspires our members, our children

and all Jews to deepen their

commitment to live, learn and love

Torah, applying it to everyday living

in the modern world.

ד“בס

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GENERAL SYNAGOGUE FUND - used to meet the needs of the general synagogue budget

PUSHKA FUND - used at the discretion of the Rabbi and gabbai to donate tzedakah to worthy causes on behalf of BIAV

RABBI GILBERT SHOHAM LIBRARY FUND - used to acquire educational materials for the synagogue library

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND - used to cover costs outside of the congregational budget which serve to enhance the community at large

GOLDSTEIN YOUTH FUND - to provide financial assistance to BIAV youth, NCSY programs, Jewish summer camp programs and trips to Israel

BIAV BUILDING FUND - established to raise the funds for the outright purchase of the building and its refurbishment

TREE OF LIFE - donated by the Klein and Silverstein families in honor of Hyman and Sarah Zeldin. Gold leaves are available for purchase

JOSEPH & SARA MEGERMAN AND CHARLES MEGERMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND - used to provide financial assistance for children attending out-of-town

Jewish based programs

ROSE BORNSTEIN FUND - for the purchase of prayer books for use during synagogue services

IZZY BERGER MEMORIAL TORAH FUND - established as a tribute to our beloved Gabbai, to make purchases and improvements in Torah reading

SAM NUSSBAUM z”l ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - established as a memorial to provide assistance for March of the Living or other Israel experiences

SHEFFIELD CEMETERY - used to provide financial assistance for the upkeep and maintenance of our cemetery

YOUTH PROGRAMMING - to support youth activities at BIAV

MATMIDIM EDUCATION FUND - to assist in the welfare of the Matmidim Program at HBHA, under the direction of our Rabbi

TODD AND NAOMI COHN CHAZAK FUND - used to inspire and strengthen BIAV youth through inspirational role models and activities

OVERLAND PARK ERUV - to support the maintenance and upkeep of the eruv that serves our community

CONVERSION TO JUDAISM FUND - to support candidates pursuing conversion in their studies

DONATIONS AND HONORS

DONATION CARD POLICY

Donations of $10 or more will be communicated with a donation card sent to the family being recognized.

All donations, regardless of amount, will continue to be noted in the monthly Spotlight.

DONATIONS VIA CREDIT CARD

For those making donations by credit card...please consider adding 4% to your donation to offset fees charged to the shul.

General Donations Mr. & Mrs. Geoff Chambers Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cohn yahrzeit of Martha Yaskolka z"l Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Dimbert yahrzeit of K. Adler z"l for the honor of an aliyah Mrs. Shirlee Ernstein yahrzeits Reva Bernstein, Allen Ernstein, Esther Zalinsky Kaplan, William Bogdanoff z"l Mazel Tov to the Katz family on the birth of Asher Gedaliah Katz Ms. Harriet Fein yahrzeit of Sally Bresel and Yetta Goldstein z"l Mr. Douglas Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gortenburg yahrzeit of Anna Friedman z"l Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Horen Mrs. Fannie Krashin yahrzeit of Louis Krashin z"l Mr. Barry Krigel Mr. & Mrs. Morris Liebschutz Ms. Ellen Magariel in memory of Janey Fuller z"l Mr. Doug Fay & Mrs. Dana Morgen in memory of Janie Fuller z"l speedy recovery for Allan Gonsher misheberach for Steve Passer speedy recovery for Rini Gonsher condolences to Norman Heisler on the passing of his mother Mr. & Mrs. Zalman Mullokandov yahrzeit of Rakhela Abramova z"l Mr. & Mrs. Morton Rischall in appreciation for loan of Torah and Siddurim Dr. & Mrs. Bill Rosenberg in memory of Eva Heisler z"l Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Sandler For the honor of an aliyah

Mr. & Mrs. Mort Singer yahrzeit of Marguerite Davis z"l Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stavsky For the honor of an aliyah Mr. & Mrs. Davey Wajcman In memory of Norm Heisler's mother Eva Heisler z"l Mr. Josh Wajcman in honor of Davey Wajcman Matmidim Education Donation Ms. Michal Luger in memory of Efraim Chalamish z"l Nussbaum Fund Donation Ms. Michal Luger in memory of Lea Tsuria z"l Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Donations Dr. & Mrs. Bill Rosenberg Mrs. Sarah Zeldin yahrzeit of Rose Kaufman z"l Sheffield Cemetery Donation Mrs. Joyce Bratman yahrzeits of Sam Rosenberg, Michael Rosenberg and Louis Bratman z"l Tamid Perpetual Fund Donation Mr. Harry Sultanik yahrzeit of Abe Sultanik z"l

Todd & Naomi Cohn Chazak Fund Donation Ms. Rivka Anton yahrzeit of Yaakov Yeshayho Mordechai z"l Conversion to Judaism Fund Donation Dr. Aviel & Dr. Zemirah Eidelman

Note: Donations in this issue cover July 21 through August 21

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September Birthdays

1 Eliana Silver

2

Agi Sondervan-Rosenfeld

3 Leo Cohen

Dana Morgen Autumn Shemitz

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Barry Krigel

5 Phyllis Carozza Alison Heisler David Horesh Ben Kopelman

Joe Krashin

6 Leah Attias

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Coby Kopelman

9 Karen Smith

10

Norm Frank Zeva Gebhard Zelda Green

12

David Katz

13 David Robinow

14

Greg Greenberg

15 Jessica Kalendar-Rich

16

Emily Natanova Chase Scheibler

17

Nicholas Natanov

19 Esther Scheibler

20

Lisa Bernard

21 Barbara Frager

23

Henry Miller

24 Pearl Attias

Dylan Shemitz

26 Chaim White

27

Ilana Heisler

28 Michal Cohen

29

Yuriy Mullokandov

30 Sandi Isaacson

Nouri Levy Shevie Winitz

September Anniversaries

1 Zalman & Veta Mullokandov

Matt & Bonnie Siegel 4

Rabbi Daniel and Ayala Rockoff 5

David & Dana Horesh 13

Yosef & Daniella Silver 15

Albert & Lyuba Natanov 19

Steve & Joan Israelite 29

Jay & Margie Robinow

Yahrzeits

September 4—24 Elul William Bogdanoff Sala Solomon

September 5—25 Elul Abraham Alpert Freida Moyer Sol Rosenfelder

September 8—28 Elul Louis Bratman

September 11—2 Tishri Simon Smith

September 15—6 Tishri Florence Morgen Harry Rosenberg

September 17—8 Tishri Manuel Becker Eva Ivenar Joe Penner

September 18—9 Tishri Joseph Chernicoff Nathan Zeiger

September 20—11 Tishri Sidney Hershel Robinow

September 21—12 Tishri Hyman Adler Lillian Ginsberg Moris Ginsberg Alan Seidler

September 24—15 Tishri William Bergman Hyman Zeldin

September 26—17 Tishri Esther Barash

September 27—18 Tishri Ruth Percival Bergman Jankiel Sultanik

September 29—20 Tishri Walter Strass

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The next

Simcha Kiddush

will be held on

Shabbat Shuva

September 15

Parshat Vayelekh

To co-sponsor,

please contact the office at

913-341-2444 or

office @biav.org

In Our Family...

mailto:[email protected]

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Volume 11, Issue 9 Page 4 SPOTLIGHT Community Events

Friends of Sheffield will offer a High Holy Day Service

in the renovated Sheffield Chapel, September 16th, 11:00 a.m.

Rabbi Daniel Rockhoff will lead the service. You will have an opportunity to visit the graves of your loved ones. Rabbi Rockoff will be available to recite prayers.

The verse (Isaiah 55:6) states: "Seek G-d when He is to be found, call out to Him when He is near."

Our sages commented: This teaches us that there are times when G-d is to be found and times when G-d is not to be found, times when He is near and times when He is not near. When is He to be found and near? In the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

During the 10 days of repentance it is customary to give tzedekah. You may wish to contribute to Friends of Sheffield to keep the grounds pristine for future generations.

Make check payable to: Jewish Community Foundation-Friends of Sheffield

Send to: Jewish Community Foundation Attention: Antoinette 5801 West 115th St. #104 Overland Park Kansas 66211

For information to leave a legacy gift: contact Jewish Community Foundation directly: 913-327-8145.

The new website will be up and running soon for the New Year: SheffieldCemetery.com

Chevra Kadisha Instructional Workshop

Sunday October 7, 10 AM - 1 PM— at BIAV

The Kansas City Chevra Kadisha is hosting an instructional

workshop for current volunteers as well as those thinking of

joining. No charge. Refreshments and light lunch. Rabbi Daniel

Rockoff will present.

RSVP or questions to Dr Rosa Solomon, 913-341-4968

or [email protected].

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The following pages contain all the BIAV High Holiday

information:

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur schedule

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Youth Programming

schedule

Halacha Bulletins for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur

Sukkot schedule

Sukkot Youth Programming schedule

Halacha Bulletin for Sukkot

September calendar

BIAV HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION

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SELICHOT SATURDAY NIGHT, September 1 12:55 AM Monday, September 3 8:00 AM Tuesday—Friday, September 4- 7 6:00 AM

5779/2018 Rosh HaShanah & Yom Kippur Schedule ROSH HASHANA

EREV ROSH HASHANA - SUNDAY, September 9 Selichot and Shacharit (Followed by Annulment of Vows) 7:30 AM Mincha - Followed by Ma’ariv 7:20 PM Candle Lighting 7:21 PM

1st DAY ROSH HASHANA—MONDAY, September 10 Shacharit 8:30 AM Rabbi’s drasha—approx. 10:45 AM (Sanctuary doors will be closed) Shofar—approx. 11:00 AM Tashlich (Lowell & 101st St.) 5:00 PM Mincha/Torah Study/Ma’ariv 7:00 PM Candle Lighting from existing flame after 8:15 PM

2nd DAY ROSH HASHANA - TUESDAY, September 11 Shacharit 8:30 AM Rabbi’s drasha - approx. 10:45 AM (Sanctuary doors will be closed) Shofar—approx. 11:00 AM Mincha/Torah Study/Ma’ariv 7:00 PM Yom Tov Ends 8:14 PM

FAST OF GEDALIAH - WEDNESDAY, September 12 Fast Begins 5:45 AM Selichot and Shacharit 5:50 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:55 PM Fast Ends 8:01 PM

Selichot Thursday-Friday, September 13-14 5:55 AM

SHABBAT SHUVA/PARSHAT Vayelekh, September 15 Shacharit 9:00 AM Shabbat Shuva Drasha 5:15 PM Mincha/Seudah Shlishit/Ma’ariv 6:45 PM Shabbat Ends 8:07 PM

Shacharit, Sunday, September 16 7:55 AM Shacharit, Monday, September 17 5:55 AM

YOM KIPPUR

EREV YOM KIPPUR—TUESDAY, September 18 Shacharit 6:15 AM Mincha 3:30 PM Kol Nidrei 6:50 PM

Candle Lighting 7:04 PM

YOM KIPPUR DAY—WEDNESDAY, September 19 Shacharit 8:00 AM Yizkor approximately 11:00 AM Mincha 5:00 PM Neilah approximately 6:30PM

FAST ENDS 8:01 PM

Shacharit, Thursday, September 20 6:25 AM

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Childcare Schedule for Rosh Hashanah

Walking-2 Years

Drop off/Free Play in babysitting room (9-10 am)

Snack and Storytime (10-10:30)

Soft Play Room (10:30-11)

Rosh Hashanah B’Yachad (11-11:15 am)

Playtime in Babysitting Room (11:30-12:00)

Shofar and Lunch in the Babysitting Room (12:00)

Storytime (12:30-12:45)

Soft Play Room (12:45-1:15)

Play in room and pickup (1:15-1:30)

3-4 Years

Drop off/Free Play in Room (9-10am)

Snack and Storytime (10am)

Playground (10:30-11)

Tot Rosh Hashanah (11-12)

Shofar and lunch in the Babysitting Room (12-12:30

Storytime (12:30-12:45)

Playground (12:45-1:00)

Play in babysitting room and pickup (1:15-1:30)

Kindergarten-1st Grade

Drop off/Free Play in Kinder Congregation Room (9:00-10:00)

Gym (10:00-10:30)

Snack in Kinder Congregation Room(10:30-10:45)

Kinder Congregation (11-12)

Shofar and lunch in the Social Hall (12-12:30)

Special Program in the Social Hall (12:30-1)

Playground and Pickup (1:00-1:30)

2nd-3rd Grade

Learning Session (during Haftorah and Rabbi’s Speech) (10:30-11:30)

Gym (11:30-12)



Special Program in the Social Hall (1-1:30)

4th-6th Grade

Learning Session (during Haftorah and Rabbi’s Speech) (10:30-11:30)

Gym (11:30-12)



Special Program (1-1:30)

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Childcare Schedule for Yom Kippur

Walking-2 Years Drop off/Free Play in Babysitting Room (9-10) Snack and Storytime (10-10:30) Soft Playroom (10:30-11) Yom Kippur Byachad (11-11:15) Free Play in Babysitting Room (11:15-12) Lunch in Babysitting Room (12-12:30) Soft Playroom (12:30-1) Yonah Skit (1-1:30) Snack/Play in room/Stories with 4th-6th graders (1:30-2:30) 3-4 Years Drop off/Free Play in Babysitting Room (9-10) Snack and Storytime (10-10:30) Playground (10:30-11) Tot Yom Kippur (11-12) Lunch in Babysitting Room (12-12:30) Playground (12:30-1) Yonah Skit (1-1:30) Snack/Play in room/Stories with 4th-6th graders (1:30-2:30) Kindergarten-1st Grade Drop off/Free Play in Kinder Congregation Room (9-10) Gym (10-10:30) Snack and Play in Kinder Congregation Room (10:30-11:00) Kinder Congregation (11-12) Lunch in Social Hall (12-12:30) Play in Kinder Congregation Room (12:30-1) Yonah Skit (1-1:30) Playground (1:30-2) Snack , Play in Room, and pickup (2-2:30) 2nd-3rd Grade Drop off and Play in Junior Congregation Room (9-9:30) Playground (9:30-10) Snack and Board Games in Junior Congregation Room (Haftorah-Yizkor 10-10:45) Learning Session in Kinder Congregation Room (10:45-11:45) Lunch Set-Up (11:45-12) Lunch in the Social Hall (12-12:30) Skit Rehearsal in Junior Congregation Room (12:30-1) Perform Yonah Skit for Babysitting Room (1-1:30) Gym(1:30-2) Snack/Boardgames/Pickup (2-2:30) 4th-6th Grade Learning session (Haftorah-Yizkor 10:45-11:45) Lunch Set-Up (11:45-12) Lunch in the Social Hall (12-12:30) Yonah Skit Preparation (12:30-1) Perform Yonah Skit for K-1st Graders (1-1:30) Gym (1:30-2) Playground 2-2:30

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Halacha Bulletin Tishrei 5779

Yomim Noraim

Rosh Hashana 5779 Shofar will be sounded at approximately 11 AM. *It is a mitzvah for men and women to hear Shofar. If anyone will not be able to be in shul for shofar blowing, please contact Rabbi Rockoff for other arrangements. There will be a special shofar blowing for young children—see the youth schedule. I. Erev Yom Kippur: Mikva: There is an obligation for men to immerse in a Mikva on Erev YK (Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 606:4). The community mikva at KI will be open for women 9 AM-12 PM and for men 1-4 PM. $18 per person suggested donation for non-members; please bring your own towel. Please call Congregation KI to confirm times for men and women—913-642-1880. Eating: In Parashat Emor (23:23) the Torah seems to say that we begin the inuy (fasting, etc.) already on the 9th of Tishrei – "ve-initem et nafshoteikhem be-tisha la-chodesh ba-erev." Since we know, however, that the fast of Yom Kippur only begins on the 10th day, this verse must refer to some other practice which begins on the 9th. The Gemara therefore explains: whoever eats on the 9th day is considered as having fasted on both the 9th and the 10th. Most Rishonim (Medieval authorities), with the notable exception of the Rambam maintain that this mitzvah is of biblical force. The rationale is either that Yom Kippur is a Yom Tov for which we fulfill its festive character through eating on the day before. Alternatively, if we eat well the day before it will make our fast more difficult, a true affliction of the soul. In any event, it is our practice to eat well and often. Mincha: We will daven Minchah with Viduyi at 3:30 PM so that people can return home, prepare for the Yom Tov, and eat their seudah hamafseket (concluding meal). Seudah Hamafseket: The festive meal before we begin our fast should be a Yom Tov type meal for which we wash and say Birkat HaMazon. Asking Mechilah: Family members and friends should ask forgiveness from one another. People should try to reconcile any outstanding conflicts before Yom Kippur. Part of asking Hashem to be forgiving of us is for us to be forgiving of others, as well. Candle Lighting will be at 7:04 PM. The berachot are “lehadlik ner shel Yom haKippurim” and “shehechiyanu.” Women who will drive to shul after hadlakat neirot should make a verbal declaration that they are not accepting Yom Kippur with their candle lighting.

Yizkor Candle: For those who have lost an immediate relative, a yizkor candle is lit. One candle is sufficient to memorialize more than one of one’s immediate relatives. Birkat haBanim vehaBanot: We bless our children at home before we go to Shul. Kol Nidrei: We will meet in Shul at 6:50 PM for Kol Nidrei. Men wear a Tallit with a beracha. The fast begins at Candle Lighting, which is at 7:04 PM. The Talmud teaches that for Yom Kippur we must add time to the fast day at both its inception and conclusion. All activities forbidden on Shabbat are forbidden on YK. In addition, we may not eat or drink, wash, apply oils or creams to our body, wear leather footwear, or have marital relations. Hands that are soiled may be washed in cold water. Although it is permissible to wear deodorants, perfumes and colognes on YK, others may be highly sensitive to scents, especially on a fast day in close quarters. Please be mindful of this. II. Yom Kippur Day: Upon rising, we wash each hand, alternately, only up to the knuckles, three times. One may wipe their damp fingers over one’s eyes to help clear any exudent. Shacharit will begin at 8:00 AM. Yizkor will be at approximately 11:00 AM. Mincha will be at 5:00 PM. Shofar blowing will be at 8:01 PM, followed by Maariv. Men should remove their Tallit after Neilah for Maariv.

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Halacha Bulletin Nisan 5768/

Yom Kippur

Tishrei 5779

III. Motzei Yom Kippur

Havdalah: Regular Havdalah is said, but the flame

for havdalah should be lit from a candle that has

been burning continuously from erev Yom Kippur.

Kiddush Levanah: In our joyous mood after being

forgiven on Yom Kippur, we recite kiddush levanah,

weather permitting.

We end one mitzvah by beginning another. It is

proper to begin to prepare for Sukkot immediately

following the break-fast. This can be done even

symbolically by readying one’s sukkah building

supplies.

Addendum:

IV. Children: We begin to train our children in the

meaning of the awesome day of Yom Kippur early on,

each child according to their level of understanding.

Discuss with your child(ren) what Yom Kippur means

and what is means to you and to the Jewish people.

Explain the practices of the day and encourage and

entertain all questions.

When it comes to fasting, however, there is no

obligation for a child to train in the mitzvah of fasting

before 9 years old. At age 9 through 11, the child

should increasingly fast hours. Starting at age 11 for

a girl, 12 for a boy, the child should be encouraged to

fast all of Yom Kippur. If a child below age 9 is

motivated to fast some hours, they may do so in

accordance with their parent's discretion.

They should not, however, be encouraged to fast

until they arrive at a weakened state, but rather

should eat and drink after they have achieved a

modest sense of accomplishment.

Parents who bring to shul their children who are not

fasting may feed their children snacks in the shul

building. However, please feed children outside of the

minyan in a discreet place and please choose foods

that are not messy and have little fragrance so as to

be sensitive to others who are fasting.

As always, please make sure your children are

accounted for, either with you, in the babysitting

room, or with the youth program during the time

provided.

V. Eating on Yom Kippur:

For those who are ill and need to eat and for children,

the question of reciting Kiddush and birkat haMazon

emerges. Shulkhan Arukh (Orach Chaim 618:10)

states that an ill person who eats on Yom Kippur

should add ya'aleh veyavo for Yom haKippurim. The

Shulkhan Arukh does not say anything about

Kiddush. All halakhic authorities hold that our Sages

never ordained Kiddush for Yom haKippurim and

therefore it is not said even by someone who is

permitted/obligated to eat.

If you have any questions as to whether you can or

should eat on Yom Kippur and not fast, please

contact Rabbi Rockoff.

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SUKKOT SCHEDULE 5779/2018

EREV SUKKOT—Sunday, September 23 Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:55 PM Candle lighting 6:55 PM 1st DAY OF SUKKOT—Monday, September 24 Shacharit 9:00 AM Mincha followed by Torah Study and Ma’ariv 6:50 PM Candle lighting from an existing flame after 7:52 PM 2nd DAY OF SUKKOT—Tuesday, September 25 Shacharit 9:00 AM Mincha/Torah Study/Ma’ariv 6:50 PM Yom Tov Ends 7:51 PM CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT—Wednesday—Friday, Sept. 26-28 Shacharit 6:10 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:50 PM Candle Lighting Friday September 28 6:48 PM SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Shacharit 8:45 AM Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit in Sukkah 6:20 PM Shabbat ends 7:44 PM HOSHANAH RABAH, EREV SHEMINI ATZERET—Sunday, September 30 Shacharit/Hoshanot 7:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:40 PM

Candle lighting 6:44 PM SHEMINI AZERET—Monday, October 1 Shacharit (Yizkor at approx. 11:00 AM) 8:45 AM Mincha, followed by Torah Study 5:25 PM Plag Hamincha 5:47 pm Maariv, followed by Hakafot 5:50 pm Candle lighting from an existing flame after Plag Hamincha (5:47 PM) -or- after 7:41 pm SIMCHAT TORAH—Tuesday, October 2 Shacharit (including Hakafot) 9:00 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:35 PM Yom Tov Ends 7:40 PM

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Youth Schedule

Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret Babysitting: Ages walking-5 years 9:00-12:30 Shabbat B’Yachad 11:15-11:30 Tot Shabbat: 10:45-11:45 Kinder Congregation: 10:45-11:45 Junior Congregation (2nd and 3rd Grade): During Haftorah/the Rabbi’s Speech (approx.. 10:30-11:00 am) Junior Congregation (4th-6th Grade): During Haftorah/the Rabbi’s Speech (approx.. 10:30-11:00am)

Youth Schedule

Simchat Torah Babysitting: Ages walking-5 years 9:00-1pm Shabbat B’Yachad 11:15-11:30 Tot Shabbat: During Aliyot Kinder Congregation: During Aliyot Junior Congregation (2nd and 3rd Grade): During Aliyot Junior Congregation (4th-6th Grade): During Aliyot

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Halacha Bulletin Nisan 5771/?

Chag HaSukkot

Tishrei 5779

Sukkot: Mitzvot of the Holiday 1. Sukkah: The Torah commands that we dwell in our Sukkot for the seven days of Sukkot. In the Diaspora, unless one has a family custom to the contrary, we also eat in the Sukkah on Shimini Atzeret**. The Sages teach that we should strive to dwell in our Sukkah as we dwell in our homes, thus we should eat together as a family, with our Yom Tov finery. (**The bracha of “leyshev besukah” is NOT recited.) 2. Candle Lighting: Candles should also be lit in the Sukkah where we eat. It is a good idea to buy a “tornado candle,” i.e. a 72 hour yahrzeit-type candle and keep it lit in the house so that a pre-existing flame will be available throughout the holiday. The Berakhot for candle lighting on the first and second night of Sukkot is “…lehadlik ner shel Yom tov.” “Shehechiyanu” is said at candle lighting times both nights, as well. On Yom Tov, it is permissible to move the still lit candle sticks back into your house after dinner, as long as you are careful that they will not go out. On Shabbat, if one does not want to leave silver candle sticks in the Sukkah over night, you may do the following: For Shabbat, put your candle sticks on a tray and place something else, for example, a bencher or salt shaker, on the tray as well. When the candles go out, you can move the tray with the permitted item (bencher) and the muktzah item (candle sticks) back in the house. Make sure to use candles that will burn out after an hour or two, and do not last into the night. 3. Kiddush: Kiddush should be made and the meal should begin after 7:52 PM (tzeit). If necessary, for example, to accommodate small children, the elderly or ill, Kiddush can be made after 7:12 PM. The order for Kiddush on the first night is as follows: 1. Yayin – “Boreh Pri Hagafen” 2. Kiddush – “Kiddush Hayom” 3. Sukkah -- “Leisheiv ba-Sukkah” 4. Zeman – “Shehechiyanu.” Kiddush, including the “Leisheiv” berachah may be said standing, if such is your custom. The drinking, however, should be done sitting. For the second night, candles should not be lit and preparations for the 2nd day should not begin until after 7:45 p.m. The order for Kiddush on the second night of Sukkot is as follows: 1. Yayin – “Boreh Pri Hagafen” 2. kiddush – kiddush hayom, 3. zeman – “she’hekhiyanu” 4. sukkah – “Leishev.”

Remember to bless your children, if it is your custom. 5. Rain and Discomfort: On the first nights, if it is raining, we wait to see if the rain will subside. If the rain does not subside, the meal may be taken in the house. An olive’s size piece of bread should however be consumed in the Sukkah without the special “Leisheiv” berachah. On Sukkot, at all times, all meals should be eaten in the Sukkah. Aside from the first nights, however, as long as it is raining, even a light, misty rain, we may eat indoors. For most people, discomfort due to cold does not create an exemption since it can be remedied by bundling up. However, anyone who suffers distress or a malady which, for whatever legitimate reason, makes eating in a Sukkah uncomfortable is under no obligation to be in the Sukkah. Ideally, we should fully live in our Sukkah during Sukkot, even sleep. The common practice, however, in colder climates such as ours, is not to sleep in the Sukkah. For those adventurous amongst you, within whom a religious fire burns warm, make sure to bundle up if it’s cold! 6. Ushpizin -- There is a beautiful custom on Sukkot to invite both real and virtual guests to our Sukkah. Just as the four walls of our Father Abraham’s tent were open to guests, so too we affirm the value of hacnas orchim – hospitality as a fundamental to building the good society. This hospitality extends to all mankind, as we pray for God to spread the shelter of the great Sukkah of peace over the entire world and all humanity. The traditional rite found in siddurim and benchers is to invite a different Patriarch and great Biblical leader each night of Sukkot. 7. Arba Minim (Lulav and Etrog): By now many have acquired a set(s) of the four species for use on Sukkot. If we hold the Lulav (palm branch) in front of us with the spine of the branch facing us, the three Hadassim (myrtle) are to the right, and the two Aravot (river willow) are to the left, slightly lower than the Hadassim. Every man and woman and child who reaches an age of understanding should take hold of a set of Arba Minim on each day of Sukkot and make the appropriate blessing(s) and wavings. For men this is Chiyyuv (obligation), for women this is Kiyyum (religious opportunity) and for children this is chinuch (education in a life of mitzvot). If someone doesn't own arba minim, our shul owns a set which you can use during or after davening. The arba minim should preferably be put together before

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Halacha Bulletin Nisan 5771/?

Chag HaSukkot

Tishrei 5779

Yom Tov. On the first day of Yom Tov, the common custom is to recite the blessing for arba minim before Hallel, however, some have the custom to take the lulav before davening in the Sukkah. Shehechiyanu is said on the first day at the time of blessing. One can bless the arba minim from sunrise each morning. On the first day of Sukkot, sunrise will be at 7:09 minim from first light, which is approximately 5:55 AM this week. 8. Hakafot: Aveilim (mourners) do not participate in the hakafor (circles) of Hoshanot, but stand in place with their lulav and etrog. 9. Hospitality and Use of Shul Sukkah Our Shul sukkah is available for people to use. We will have a light on and equip it with chairs and a table. Please contact the BIAV Office at 913-341-2444 Last Days of Yom Tov — Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah On Simchat Torah, it is customary for every man to be called for an aliyah, as we celebrate the completion of the Torah. There will be three readings taking place simultaneously to accommodate everyone. Boys under the age of Bar Mitzvah are asked to not receive an aliyah at one of these readings, but rather to wait and participate in the Kol Hanearim for all children. Everyone is asked to wait under all readings have been concluded before going downstairs for kiddush, which the Rabbi will make for everyone.

Chag Sameach!

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Selihot

Parsha Ki TavoMincha 7:10 PM

Selichot 12:55 AM

Office Closed

Selichot 8:00 AM

Selichot 6:00 AM

Congregational Meeting8:15 PM

Selichot 6:00 AM Selichot 6:00 AM

after Mincha/Maariv -Beit Midrash Learning -

Parsha Class

Selichot 6:00 AM

Mincha/KabbalatShabbat 7:00 PM

Parsha NitzavimMincha 7:00 PM

Erev Rosh Hashanah

see separate holidayschedule

Rosh Hashanah I

Office Closed


Rosh Hashanah II

Office Closed


Fast of Gedaliah



Parsha Class




Parsha VayelekhMincha 6:45 PMSimcha Kiddush


Memorial Service atSheffield Cemetery

11:00 AM



Erev Yom Kippur


Yom Kippur (Yizkor)

Office Closed



Parsha Class


Parsha HaazinuMincha 6:35 PM

Erev Sukkot

Sukkah DecoratingYouth Program - 10:30-

11:30 AM


Sukkot I

Office Closed


Sukkot II

BIAV Youth Sukkah Hop- 3:30-4:30 PM

Hol Hamoed Sukkot I Hol Hamoed Sukkot II

Pizza in the Hut - BIAVSukkah 5:30-7:00 PM


Parsha Class

Hol Hamoed Sukkot III


Hol Hamoed Sukkot IV

Shabbat Hol HamoedSukkot

Mincha 6:25 PM

Hoshanah Rabbah


[¡¡Candle Lighting, §Observance End, Printed August 31, 2018/20 Elul 5778 for Kansas City, KS]

Mincha/Ma’ariv

September 2-7 7:25 PM September 9-14 *7:15 PM September 16-21 *7:00 PM September 23-28 *6:50 PM September 30 6:40 PM *See High Holiday schedules for special times*

Shacharit

Weekday Sunday 8:30 AM Monday-Friday 6:30 AM Rosh Chodesh 6:15 AM Shabbat 9:00 AM Unless otherwise noted—see High Holiday schedules.

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