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CONGREGATION EITZ CHAYIM OF DOGWOOD PARK

661 Dogwood Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552
www.ecdp.info

May 18-25, 2012–26 Iyar-4 Sivan 5772
Shabbat Parshat Behar\Bechukotei
Shabbat Mevorchim Sivan

SCHEDULE OF DAVENING/RABBIS SHIURIM

Friday, May 18, 2012
Shacharit........................ 6:45 am
Candle Lighting............... 7:50 pm
Mincha/Maariv................. 7:00 and 7:55 pm

Shabbat, May 19, 2012
Shacharit........................ 7:30 & 9:00 am
Parsha Shiur................... 8:15 am by Rabbi Menchel
Latest Shema.................. 9:12 am
Youth Groups................. 10:00 am
Daf Yomi........................ 6:40 pm
Mincha............................ 7:40 pm
Seudat Shelisheet........... 8:05 pm
Maariv............................ 8:50 pm
Shabbat Ends................. 8:59 pm

Sunday, May 20, 2012
Earliest Tallit/Tefilin.......... 4:35 am
Daf Yomi........................ 45 Minutes before Shacharit - by Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow
Shacharit........................ 7:50 am
Breakfast & Shiur............ 8:30 am Yom Yerushalayim-Topic-"The Source of the Sanctity of Jerusalem"
Mincha/Maariv................. 7:55 pm

Weekdays- May 21-25, 2012
Tuesday Rosh Chodesh Sivan
Daf Yomi........................ 45 Minutes before Shacharit - by Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow
Shacharit........................ 6:25 am Tue Rosh Chodesh
...................................... 6:35 am Mon & Thu
...................................... 6:45 am Wed & Fri
Parsha Shiur................... 8:45 pm Wed by Rabbi Alpert
Maariv............................ 9:30 pm Mon-Thu

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAZAL TOV to Jonah Maryles on his Bar Mitzvah. Mazal Tov to Jonah's parents, Rena and David Maryles, and to Jonah's siblings Kevin, Alex, Isaac, and Leo.
A special Mazal tov to resident grandparents Helen and Moish Schiowitz and grandparents Koppy and Sarah Maryles, great grandmothers Sally Appel and Rose Schiowitz, to resident Aunt and Uncle Amy and Dov Kesselman, and to all of the resident great-aunts and great uncles, cousins, and all of the family and friends who have gathered for the occasion.

WE WELCOME to the community Rabbi Pinchas and Marie Rosenthal and family, who have moved into their new home at 629 Dogwood Avenue.

KIDDUSH SPONSORS: There will be a Kiddush following the 9:00 Shabbat morning minyan. The following families have graciously sponsored the Kiddush:
Sheryl and Zev Cohen and family in memory of Zev’s mother, Leah bas Sholom Shachner, who’s second yarzeit will be on 14 Sivan.
Rabbi Gary and Beaty Menchel in commemoration of the Yahrzeit which takes place today (Shabbat) of Rabbi Menchel's father, Mr. Irwin Menchel, A"H, Yisrael Yitzchak ben Dovid, A"H.
The Penn Family Lezecher Nishmas Ira's father, Eliezer Hirsch ben Binyamin, whose yahrzeit will take place on Erev Shavuous and in honor of Raizel and Ira's 10th Wedding Anniversary.
Wendy and Stuart Riback in honor of our daughter Elana's graduation from Teachers' College.
Rena and David Maryles in honor of their son Jonah Maryles’ Bar Mitzvah

LIBRARY DONATION: 18 Koren Siddurim and 18 Koren Chumashim have been donated in Loving Memory of Betty Reich A"H, Sarah Bracha bat Moshe HaCohen & Esther Yehudit, mother of Loraine Stein, on the occasion of her 10th yahrzeit. These books were donated by a group of Loraine's good friends.

THERE WILL BE A BOARD MEETING Tuesday May 22, 2012 at 8:30 pm at ECDP.

 

YOUTH DEPARTMENT NOTICES

BNEI AKIVA LAST WH SHABBAT EVENTS OF THE YEAR: SNIF will we in the Kiddish Room of YIWH an hour before the last mincha (5:45-6:45). SEUDAH SHLISHIT- Will be in the Kiddish Room at 7:20 for all teens (7th-12th grade)

WH LITTLE LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY MAY 20th:
10:45: Kindergarten on Corner Field
11:00: 4th/5th grade girls: Rubin plays Lefkowitz on Field #22
1st/2nd/3rd grade girls on Field #1
2:00: 4th/5th grade girls: Lefkowitz plays Wengrofsky on Field #2
1:30: 3rd/4th grade boys: Lovy vs. Rosman on Field #1, Kupchik vs. Rothbort on Field #2
3:15: 5th/6th grade boys: Strauss vs. Silbiger on Field #2
1st/2nd grade boys: Kahn/Grossman vs. Berger/Kletenik on Corner Field
1st/2nd grade boys: Lubin/Eckman vs. Goldschmiedt/Rosenbaum on Field #1
4:15: 5th/6th grade boys: Silbiger vs. Schlager on Field #2
Please check the league blog at whll2012.blogspot.com for playing time changes and weather reports before game time.
Don't forget to bring water for your children, and sunscreen as necessary. Hatzlacha to all the players!
No Games on Sunday, May 27th (Shavuot) or June 3rd (Israel Day Parade); regular games anticipated IY"H for June 10, 17, and 24 Please e-mail yiwhlittleleague@hotmail.com with any questions.

SHAVUOS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Youth Groups will be held on both days of Yom Tov:
"10 Flavors - 10 Toppings - 10 Commandments"
All youth are invited to join us for our Mega-Ice Cream Sundae Party on 1st Day of Yom Tov (Sunday morning) at 10:30 am
Tikkun Leil Shauos:
Eitz Chayim presents...YOUTH MIDNITE BARBECUE
Our Tikkun Leil Shavuos this year at Eitz Chayim will feature a Midnite Barbecue for the youth! and a Full Slate of Learning throughout the night for youth OF ALL AGES!
New this year!
10:30-11:45 - Pre-Teen Learning for Boys and Girls at Eitz Chayim
Boys with Rabbi Elliot Plotnick - Topic: "Did we really choose the Torah?
Girls with Ariella Friedman - Topic: To be announced
Teens & Collegiate Learning and have been arranged and will take place throughout the night!
Tikkun Yom Shavuos:
A very special learning program designed for our younger Youth Grades 1-3rd Boys and Girls - - First Day of Yom Tov (Sunday) at 5:00pm at Eitz Chayim Learning program with Rabbi Elliot Plotnick
Grades 4-6th-  Second Day of Yom Tov (Monday) at 5:00pm at Eitz Chayim A very special Parent - Child Learning Program with Rabbi Schwalb

Learning, Food and Fun for Both Days of Yom Tov!

Don’t miss an amazing Yom Tov with Eitz Chayim!!

ECDP YOUTH DEPARTMENT is looking to form a Youth Board! Board Members will be involved in suggesting and planning events and many other behind the scenes activities.  If interested, please email Rabbi Plotnick at youth@ecdp.info.

COMING SOON: Oneg Shabbat Afternoon Groups! AND End of the Year Celebration and Awards Banquet

HOMEWORK HELPERS: In order to arrange the best help for your child’s individual needs, Homework Helpers is now a "by request" service. Please contact Jesse Gordon (text: 516-754-8311, email: jdgordon725@gmail.com) or Rebecca Gordon (text: 516-404-7765, email: rgordon330@gmail.com). Please provide your child’s grade, the subject he or she needs help with and preferred weeknights and times.

FOR MORE INFO on any events, please email youth@ecdp.info or call or text 516-770-9899.

 

SISTERHOOD NOTICES

SISTERHOOD’S PRE-SHAVUOS BAKE SALE Wednesday, May 23rd 8:00-10:00 pm at the home of Huvi Cohen 807 Howard Avenue. If you would like to bake, please contact Shira Beer at beershira@gmail.com 516-965-9603

SISTERHOOD BRUNCH: The Sisterhood is holding its brunch on June 10, 2012 at 9:45 am at ECDP. Please join us for a delicious brunch featuring how to make your own sushi by Wing Wan. The cost for the brunch is $36 and Sisterhood dues are $25. Please RSVP to Rachel Hanuka at myska43@yahoo.com or 516-485-1189. We hope to see you there!

 

SHUL NOTICES

ECDP BUILDING BLOG: Check the blog at ecdpblog.blogspot.com for photos and info on the progress of the construction--including some photos of the flooring and basement steps being poured. Any questions or comments call Sully Diamond at 347-236-7386.

ECDP DEDICATION BLOG: The dedication blog has been updated; please check it out at ecdpdedications.blogspot.com. Many thanks to all those who have generously contributed to date. Additional sponsorship opportunities remain outstanding. Any questions or comments call Sully Diamond at 347-236-7386.

MEMO FROM THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: If you know of a new person that recently moved into the neighborhood or someone who just wants to find out more information about joining our shul please email juappel@optonline.net so they can be contacted by a membership committee member. Please send their name, address, phone number and/or email address to juappel@optonline.net.

LIBRARY NOTICE: There are a number of seforim that have been requested to be added to the Shul's Library. If you would like to donate seforim in honor of a loved one, in honor of a Simcha or in memory of a loved one, please contact Michael Sojcher at michael@NeshomaOrchestra.com or 917-846-2271.

COURTESY TO OUR NEIGHBORS: Please make sure not to park your cars in any way that blocks our neighbors' driveways.

JCC PARKING: There is no parking in the JCC driveway. You are subject to towing as you are on private property. Thank you for your cooperation.

WEST HEMPSTEAD FOOD BANK: We know that there are many people in need, and we have the means to help. The West Hempstead Food Bank, which has been operating for a year, provides food on a totally confidential, anonymous basis. Food is available for everyday as well as for Shabbat. If you would like to obtain access to the food bank, please contact Rabbi Schwalb or call 917-656-1173. The food bank is not interested in knowing who you are, only that we can provide food to you and your family. For more information go to www.whfoodbank.org.

SIMCHA SCHEDULING. In light of several recent simcha scheduling conflicts, please make sure when planning a simcha that you notify and check with the Shul and West Hempstead community calendars. The shul calendar is maintained by Sully Diamond 516-486-1724. The WH Community Calendar is now being maintained by Wendy Pusateri, in the office of the Young Israel of West Hempstead. Please contact Wendy at 516-481-7429 (ext 2) or by email at calendar@yiwh.org to coordinate the date and times.

YAHRTZEIT PLAQUES. If you would like to order yahrtzeit plaques in our shul, please contact Gail Hay at 516-414-1626 or gailhay555@aol.com.

 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

YOM YERUSHALYIM CELEBRATION: There will be a community wide Yom Yerushalyim celebration on Saturday, May 19 at 9:30 pm at Young Israel of West Hempstead. It will feature the Rambam Choir, a short film: Israel Inside: How a small nation makes a big difference. Light Refreshments will be served. Admission: Free opportunity to give to Israel Tzedakah.

SPECIAL BREAKFAST HONORING OUR FORMER MEMBER MR. LEONARD BEDELL, A”H: Kollel Tiferes Avos is having a breakfast on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at 9:30 am at Congregation Shaaray Tefila in the Five Towns. At that breakfast, there will be a memorial tribute for our former member Mr. Leonard Bedell, A”H. Lenny attended the kollel on a regular basis for a number of years. If you are interested in attending the breakfast or placing a sponsorship in his honor, please speak to Rabbi Schwalb.

BLOOD DRIVE: Save The Date! There will be a blood drive at Congregation Anshei Shalom of West Hempstead on Tuesday June 5th from 5:15 PM -11:15 PM. If you would like to make an appointment please call Shira or Jenny Deluty at (516) 314-0662, Walk-ins welcome. Please make every effort to come and donate blood. Tizku Le'mitzvot, We especially need O-, B- and A.

THE SIMCHA CONNECTION sponsored by YIWH Sisterhood, invites all singles to register on our database at www.yiwh.org/simchaconnection. It takes five to ten minutes to complete the form. The database can only be viewed by the committee and allows them to search for potential matches based on specific criteria such as age, hashkafa, etc. If you have any questions, please email simchaconnection@yiwh.org.

THE WEST HEMPSTEAD FOOD BANK is now making available cards which can be given to your Shabbat hosts and/or used for any other occasion. All proceeds from the sales of the cards, which indicate that a donation has been made to the Food Bank, will be used to purchase food. Cards are being sold in packages of 5 for a minimum $25 donation. To obtain the cards or for more information, please contact Amy Zehnwirth at amyzehn@gmail.com.

 

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