Parshas Shemos, 5773

News and Announcements 
     Happy Anniversary 
     Kiddush Lunch 
     Community-Wide Farbrengen – 200 Years 
     Thank You to Phone-A-Thon Volunteers 
     Introduction to Chassidus- New Course begins this Sunday 
     Breakfast Club for Men 
     Living With Integrity 
     Save the Date – Shabbat Dinner 
     Baba Sali Hilula Dinner 
     Summer Camp Registration is Open! 
     Jewish Youth House Update 
     Mazal Tovs 
     Kiddush Committee News 
Kiddush Sponsors 
Timely Reminders 
Schedule for the Coming Week 
Shabbat L’Yisraelim 
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This week we mark the 30th anniversary of the beginning of our Shul. We began on Shabbos Parshas Shemos, the 23rd of Teves, 1983, with davening in the Lowenstein home.

This week’s kiddush will be a washing kiddush/lunch, sponsored by Gil and Tal Gold to thank Hashem for everything He has bestowed upon their family. The fleishig cholent will be especially made by Tal Gold.

In honor of the 200^th Yahrzeit of the Alter Rebbe, founder of Chabad, there will be a grand Melaveh Malkah and Farbrengen this Motzai Shabbos, 24^th of Teves, (January 5), 8:00 p.m. at Cong. Bnei Ruven, 6350 N. Whipple in Chicago. Rabbis Chaim Twersky and Moshe Yosef Unger will give Divrei Bracha, and the guest speaker will be Rabbi Sholom Wineberg, translator of “Lessons in Tanya.” There will be a separate simultaneous program for and by women. Reserve your place at http://chabadillinois.com/1708938

Thanks to the many people who helped to make the Phone-a-thon on Sunday successful!

Tal Adar, Andi Belson, Susan Bohm, Jacob Cahnman, Marsha Feenberg, Roger Feinberg, Larry Frazin, Gary Dietz, Orit Gordon, Yaakov Honorow, Stacey Hunt, Rachel Jakofsky, Mollie Jakofsky, Gila Kozlov, Carolyn Kraus, Heidi Kushner, Steve Levant, Ellen J. Levine, Ty Poders, Carolyn Reiner, Joey Richter, Gail Saunders, Ellyn Scheer, Marc Shudnow, Noach Dov Shudnow, Marla Slovin, Sandra Wolf and Marty Scharaga

The first six week Chassidus course with Rabbi Moshe Miller at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie was very enjoyable and a true learning experience for all of the participants. You are invited to attend the next course in this series.

This course will focus on the overall topic of “אין עוד מלבדו There is nothing beside Him - So how did we get to be here?”

Basic familiarity with Hebrew reading and translating required. This course is ideal for individuals who have some experience with learning Chassidus, whether it is simply attending shiurim at a Shul or a Chabad House, or even yeshiva graduates. Men and women are welcome.

This six week Chassidus course with Rabbi Moshe Miller will begin on January 6, 2013, and will meet on Sundays at 8pm at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie 4059 Dempster Street.

Tuition for this course is $60. Study materials are included, and there will be homework assignments and mini tests so you can monitor your progress and your retention of the material.

For more information please contact Dovid Lapson, [email protected], or Rabbi Moshe,[email protected], or call us.

Register online at www.skokiechabad.org/2084403.

There will be a breakfast for men at Shul on January 13, 2013, 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Rabbi Posner will discuss some interesting Halacha of Business case studies. We thank Hiam Naiditch for being the driving force behind this event, and his committee of Yehuda Leib Burgeman, Evan Loiterman, Rob Phillips, Dr. Berel Polisky, Steve Rosenberg.

Register now for the upcoming course from the Jewish Learning Institute. Living with Integrity - Navigating Everyday Ethical Dilemmas begins in a few weeks.

Are you obliged to keep all commitments? What are the responsibilities of the sandwich generation? Are the ungracious deserving of our charity? How far should we go to give the benefit of the doubt? A discussion on personal ethics and the Jewish view on laws that test the limits of our integrity.

This course meets for 6 Thursdays beginning January 31 - March 14, at 10:30 AM or 8:00 PM, or for 6 Sundays beginning February 3- March 17, at 10:30 AM.

This course is eligible for CLE credits and ETHICS credits. Fee $100.00 - tuition includes textbook.  Multiple Signups Special: 10% off with Minimum 2 signups.

Full or partial scholarships may be availble via the Dr. Reading Dallal JLI Scholarship Fund.

To register for this course go to www.myJLI.com.

On Friday, January 25, enjoy Shabbat dinner with friends, followed by an interesting presentation.

·        Do we have the basic knowledge of what the Torah expects of us in the business world, or how to conduct ourselves when it comes to money?

·        What do you know about day-to-day business ethics?

·        What happens when special situations arise, and you may need to do something questionable?

·        Has the Jewish educational system given us and our kids the tools to be good Jews in the real world?

·        Can Moses succeed on Wall Street, in the office, in the supermarket, or even in a friendly transaction between two friends?

Shalom Menorah will answer these questions and more, based on his 30 years of experience in business both in Israel and the U.S.  Shalom, who originally hails from Chicago, currently lives in Israel, where he runs his real estate and hi-tech investment company. He is on the board of the Jewish Business Ethics Center in Jerusalem.

$24/adult, and $14/child for Friday night Shabbat dinner with supervised play for children. Reserve online now for a $2 discount per person at www.SkokieChabad.org/2095522

The Hilula dinner in honor of the Baba Sali, Rabbi Yisrael Abichatzeira zt”l, on Monday, January 14, 2013 is sold out. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a l’chaim and to light a candle. If you’d like to be on the waiting list, in case of cancellations, please make sure to enter your info here: www.skokiechabad.org/2078227. The waitlist will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Maariv that evening will take place downstairs, at 7:15 p.m., instead of the usual time.

It’s time to think summer and Junior Gan Israel Day Camp, with quality programming for kids ages 1½ to 6. Options include: Tots Club, Bright Beginnings, Expanding Horizons, as well as half and full day programs, hot lunches, and transportation. Special features include private swim time at Oakton Water Playground, and sports and gymnastics with “Stretch and Grow” certified coaches, for the ultimate in fun and skill building. Go to www.JuniorGanIsrael.org, or call Mrs. Zeesy Posner, 847-677-1770.

CTEEN Shabbaton in NYC 
The National CTeen Shabbaton will take place in New York over Shabbat, February 8-10. Teens from Skokie join others from all over the country, for the greatest “high school reunion” experience! 
Last year, the Jewish Youth House had a significant contingent at the CTeen Shabbaton. Registration for this year’s shabbaton is in full swing! Click here for a video of last year's highlights; to join the group or for more info, contact Rabbi Chaim.

We extend a hearty Mazal Tov to Dave and Ruth Binter on the birth of a granddaughter Rochel Hinda, to their children Rena and Daniel Seif. May they see much Yiddishe, Chasidishe Nachas!

We extend a hearty Mazal Tov to Rabbi Sholem Ber and Rivkie Raices on the birth of a granddaughter Matil Shaina Chava, to their children Chana'le and Shmuel Cohen. May they see much Yiddishe, Chassidishe Nachas

Mazel Tov to Hershel and Rochel Leah Belkin on the forthcoming wedding of their son Yossi to Tal Weiss, of Boca Raton, Florida. May they see much Yiddishe, Chassidishe Nachas

Thank you to the salad committee of Friedman & Scheer for making our Kiddush salads. This week’s salads include egg salad, green lettuce, cucumber, pea & cashew salad, and melons with grapes.

Gil and Tal Gold to thank Hashem for everything He has bestowed upon their family

Earliest Tallis: on Mon: 6:23 am - Fri: 6:22 am * 
*) The time we are posting is primarily with our weekday 6:30 minyan attendees in mind. If someone must daven earlier, please be aware that there are other opinions of how to calculate this.

The Women’s Wednesday Halacha Class with Rabbi Posner will not meet this week or next week.

The Molad of Chodesh Shevat will be next Shabbos morning, 4:53 a.m. and 12 Chalakim

The beginning of the new Hebrew month of Shevat will be Next Shabbos.

4:13 p.m.   Candlelighting 
4:20 p.m.   Mincha and Kabolas Shabbos

9:37 a.m.    Latest Morning Krias Shma 
7:45 a.m.   Tehillim for Shabbos Mevorchim 
9:00 a.m.   Shacharis 
11:30 a.m.  Kiddush sponsored by Gil and Tal Gold to thank Hashem for everything He has bestowed upon their family 
2:30 p.m.    Rabbi Raices’ class in his home, 3534 Arcadia 
4:10 p.m.   Mincha 
followed by Gemara Megilla with Rabbi Raices, or Seudah Shlishis with Nigunim & Divrei Torah 
5:20 p.m.   Maariv and Shabbos ends

8:00 a.m.   Shacharis 
9:00 a.m.    Tanya 
4:25 p.m.   Mincha 
                  followed by “The Living Torah” 
5:07 p.m.   Maariv 
8:00 p.m.    Introduction to Chassidus with Rabbi Moshe Miller

6:30 a.m.   Shacharis 
7:15 a.m.    Gemora Makos with Rabbi Posner 
7:00 p.m.    Parashat Hashavua L’Dovrei Ivrit with Rabbi Raices 
7:45 p.m.   Maariv 
8:00 p.m.    Weekly Torah Class with Rabbi Yochanan Posner

6:30 a.m.   Shacharis 
7:15 a.m.    Gemora Makos with Rabbi Posner 
10:00 a.m.  Weekly Parsha and discussion with Rabbi B. Epstein 
2:30 p.m.    “What Page are We On in the Prayerbook?” Davening class in the home of Susan Rosenberg, 8343 Lowell 
7:45 p.m.   Maariv 
8:00 p.m.    Knit, Purl, and Parsha with Yona Posner in the Phillips home, 9040 Kildare

6:30 a.m.   Shacharis 
7:15 a.m.    Gemora Makos with Rabbi Posner 
7:45 p.m.   Maariv 
8:00 p.m.    Gemora, Mesechta Pesachim with Rabbi Raices

6:30 a.m.   Shacharis 
1:00 p.m.    Tanya Class (Women) – contact Mrs. Raices 
7:45 p.m.   Maariv

6:30 a.m.   Shacharis 
7:15 a.m.    Gemora Makos with Rabbi Posner 
4:20 p.m.   Candlelighting 
4:30 p.m.   Mincha and Kabolas Shabbos

Shabbat L'Yisraelim, provided by Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki and the Chabad Israeli Center, will meet this Shabbat at 10:00 a.m. on the lower level for Shacharit. The Tefila is followed by a complete Seudat Shabbat.

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