ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /> <title>Young Israel of West Rogers Park</title> <style> dbody,td,th {font-family: Myriad Web, Myriad Condensed Web; font-size: 12px; color: #000000;} body {margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;} h1 {font-size: 24px; color: #000080;} h2 {font-size: 16px; color: #800000;} h3 {font-size: 14px; color: #000080;} h4 {font-size: 12px; color: #2E2E2E;} h5 {font-size: 10px; color: #000000;} .rightheader {font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #FFFF99; } .topheader {font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold; } .leftheader {font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: large; font-weight: bold; } .smallheader {font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: small; font-weight: bold; } .mediumblackheader {font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold; } .lefttext {color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;} .emphasize {font-size: 16px; color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;} .biglink {color: #000055; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;} .bigblack {font-size: 14px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;} .littlelink {font-size: 12px} .davening {font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000055; font-weight: bold; } .daveningtime {font-size: medium; color: #000055; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;} .smallitem {font-size: x-small; color: #000055; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top:6px;} .description {color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12pt} </style> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <p style="align:center" class="smallitem"> If you are unable to read this email, please click <a href="http://www.youngisraelwrp.com/_20120126.html">here</a>. </p><br /> <table width="661" border="5" align="center" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" bordercolor="#777777"> <tr> <td align="center" colspan="2" bgcolor="#DEE3E5"> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td rowspan="2"> <img src="http://www.youngisraelwrp.com/logo.jpg" height="75" width="91"> </td> <td colspan=2> <span class="topheader" align="center">Young Israel of West Rogers Park</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> <span class="smallheader">Parashat Bo</span><br /> </td> <td align="right"> <span class="smallheader">Shevat 4 / January 27-28</span><br /> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="221" align="center" valign="top" bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#EEEEDF" style="padding:0"> <span class="leftheader">In This Issue</span><br /> <table width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF99"> <tr> <td align="left"> <ul> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#zmanim">Zmanim (Times)</a> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#shul">Shul Announcements</a> <ul> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#kiddush">Kiddush & Simchas</a> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#shiurim">Shiurim (classes)</a> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#shulother">Other Announcements</a> </ul> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#community">Community Announcements</a> <ul> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#kollel">YU Torah Mitzion Kollel</a> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#communityother">Other Announcements</a> </ul> <li class="smallitem"><a href="#eruv">Eruv</a> <li class="smallitem"><a href="http://www.youngisraelwrp.com">Website</a> <li class="smallitem"><a href="http://www.youngisrael.org/content/dt_current.cfm" target="_blank">Parasha Dvar from Young Israel National</a> </ul> </td> </tr> </table> <span class="leftheader">Zmanim (Times)</span><br /> <img src="http://www.youngisraelwrp.com/shabbat.gif" width="179px" /><br /> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td align="left"> <ul class="smallitem"> <b><u>Friday, Jan. 27, 2012</u></b> <li class="smallitem">Candle Lighting 4:39 PM <li class="smallitem">Mincha/Maariv 4:49 PM </ul> <ul class="smallitem"> <b><u>Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012</u></b> <li class="smallitem">Shacharit 9:00 AM <li class="smallitem">Mincha 4:29 PM <li class="smallitem">Maariv 5:39 PM </ul> <ul class="smallitem"> <b><u>Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012</u></b> <li class="smallitem">Shacharit 8:15 AM </ul> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF99"> <tr> <td align="left" class="lefttext"> Young Israel of West Rogers Park<br /> 2706 W. Touhy Ave.<br /> Chicago, Illinois 60645<br /> (773) 501-4728<br /><br /> Rabbi Elisha Prero<br /> Ari Madoff, President </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td valign=top bgcolor="#ffffff"> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td align="right"> <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"> <input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="7024511"> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donate_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"> <img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"> </form> </td> <td class="leftheader" align="left"> And Help Us Grow! </td> </tr> </table> <table width="100%" cellspacing=0> <tr> <td class="leftheader" bgcolor="#9BFF9B"> Etz Chaim Tu B'Shevat Sale </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="lefttext" bgcolor="#9BFF9B"> The Etz Chaim (Tree of Life) has adorned our foyer wall for many years. The Tree represents a place where synagogue members and friends can share their special occasions in life with others. Many of its leaves are waiting to be engraved with Simchas, memories and gratitude. Your leaf on the Tree also provides the benefit of a donation to the synagogue.<br /><br /> Tu B'Shevat is considered the beginning of the year for trees. To encourage our tree to 'grow' we are offering a special, a leaf for a donation of only $180, a %40 savings off the usual donation of $300 if you make your donation by Tu B'Shevat, February 8.<br /><br /> Go to <a href="http://www.youngisraelwrp.com/">http://www.youngisraelwrp.com/</a> and click on 'Donate'.<br /><br /> At "Purpose" tell us what your leaf will say. And fill in the amount of your donation.<br /><br /> <b>In addition to leaves, there are also acorns, foundation stones and mini-trees.<br /> Contact <a href="mailto:suerkaplan@gmail.com">Sue Kaplan</a> for more information.</b><br /><br /> </td> </tr> </table><br /> <table width="100%" cellspacing=0> <tr> <td align="center" class="lefttext" bgcolor="#FF9D9D"> Members and Friends of Young Israel of West Rogers Park,<br /> join us after davening on Shabbat Mishpatim, Feb. 18, 2012 for...<br /><br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" class="leftheader" bgcolor="#FF9D9D"> YIWRP 2nd Annual<br /> Iron Blech & Luncheon </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="lefttext" bgcolor="#FF9D9D"> <ul> <li>Bring your family and enjoy good food and friends! <li>Vote on the contestants of our 2nd Annual IRON BLECH contest! </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="lefttext" bgcolor="#FF9D9D"> To register your cholent in this prestigious event, call Stu Singal at 773-338-4649 as soon as possible. A limited number of crock pots are available for contestants. There is no entry fee to compete. Contestants get a seat at the lunch, a vote and a chance to win!, The winner will receive a custom-designed t-shirt attesting to his/her prowess, the title of <b>Iron Blech, 5772</b>, and bragging rights.<br /><br /> To join our panel of judges, simply reserve your family's seats at lunch by going to the <a href="http://youngisraelwrp.com/">YIWRP website</a> and clicking the <b>DONATE</b> button. Make sure you enter "Iron Blech" in the Purpose box. Cost is $18 for adults, $12 for kids under 13 years old, and children under 4 eat free ($60 family limit).<br /><br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" class="lefttext" bgcolor="#FF9D9D"> HURRY! HURRY! HURRY!<br /> Reserve your seats early. Last year's event sold out!!<br /><br /> </td> </tr> </table><br /> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td align="center" class="leftheader" bgcolor="#DEE3E5"><a name="shul" />Shul Announcements</td> </tr> </table> <p align="justify" class="leftheader"><a name="kiddush" />Kiddush & Simchas</p> <ul> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">The Kiddish this week is being sponsored by Daniel Cohen and family to commemorate the first Yahrzeit of his grandmother éèÔ Ñê ÔèÑ ÐÜÙÔÕ ÓÑ (Sarah bas Harav Eliyahu Dov) which is Thursday 9th of Shevat, and in appreciation to those who came out with short notice on a cold Sunday to help make a minyan by the levaya.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">If you want to sponsor a kiddush, please contact Stu Singal at 773-338-4649.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Did you know you can sponsor <i>part</i> of a Kiddush? Birthday? Anniversary? Sponsor a cake! Just tell us the name and well handle the rest. Multiple families can share a sponsorship! We can thank you publicly in email and in announcements or you can keep your sponsorship anonymous.</p> </ul> <p align="justify" class="leftheader"><a name="shiurim" />Shiurim (classes)</p> <ul> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">The Sunday morning shiur with Rabbi Dovi Bergman of the YU Kollel Torah MiTziyon continues this week from 9:15-10:15 AM. Anyone wishing to sponsor the bagels and cream cheese should let <a href="mailto:dovi.bergman@gmail.com">Rabbi Bergman</a> know.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">The <i>Between the Lines of the Bible</i> class is on hiatus until Shabbat gets a bit longer.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">The Mishnah shiur meets Wednesday nights from 8:45 to 9:45 at the shul. All are welcome. The learning is dedicated to the memory of Rose Ann Chasman.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">If you are interested in finding a chevruta (learning partner) for a particular subject, <a href="mailto:webmaster@youngisraelwrp.com">send us an e-mail</a> with what you'd like to learn, and we'll post it in this section so that if someone else is interested in learning the same thing, you can be matched up.</p> </ul> <p align="justify" class="leftheader"><a name="shulother" />Other Announcements</p> <ul> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Young Israel thanks Hadas Rosenberg for supervising the children's playgroup. Hadas has volunteered to assist in watching the synagogue's young children in the play area on Shabbat mornings. Our children look forward to sharing many enjoyable Shabbat experiences with Hadas and the shul parents express great appreciation for her assistance. Let's help make the program a success!</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">The Fundraising Committee is planning several exciting and innovative programs. To help out on one of these programs, contact <a href="mailto:amadoff@gmail.com">Ari Madoff</a> or <a href="mailto:RichardLStein@comcast.net">Richard Stein</a>. Commit to volunteer and strengthen our shul!</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Young Israel of West Rogers Park now has a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Young-Israel-of-West-Rogers-Park/121826958126">Facebook page</a> of its own!. Become a fan today!</p> </ul> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td align="center" class="leftheader" bgcolor="#DEE3E5"><a name="community" />Community Announcements</td> </tr> </table> <p align="justify" class="leftheader"><a name="kollel" />YU Torah Mitzion Kollel</p> <ul> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">$1.4 billion Madoff-like Ponzi scheme uncovered in South Florida. Last chance to register to meet the man who blew the cover off this story! YU Torah Mitzion Kollel presents a two-part series bringing prominent Jewish professionals to Chicago. This Tuesday, January 31 with Alan Sakowitz, attorney and author of "Miles Away, Worlds Apart", shares the lessons learned from his unique life experience. Registration required, limited spots available, to make reservations contact the Kollel at 773-973-6557 or <a href="mailto:info@chicagotorah.org">info@chicagotorah.org</a>.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">YU Torah Mitzion Kollel welcomes Dr. Rona Novick, Director of Yeshiva University's Azrieli Division of Doctoral Studies as our Shabbat Shira Scholar in Residence. Join us next Shabbat for Lincolnwood Friday Oneg, 8:15pm at the home of Yechiel and Shira Gordon (6541 N. Central Park)/Seuda Shlisit at Cong KINS, 5:00pm/ and Sunday morning in Skokie at Congregation Or Torah with Rabbi Zvi Engel for the Aron and Rivka Friedman Kollel Yom Rishon.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Save the Date- Sunday Evening, March 18, 2012 join the YU Torah Mitzion Kollel for our annual dinner celebrating the achievements of our community of learning. Join us as we welcome Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University, and recognize the contributions of Dr. Michael and Darryle Gillman- Torat Chesed Award, Dr. Shmuel and Chana Goldstein-Machzikei Torah Award, and Mr. Shmuel and Miki Schreiber- Eitz Chaim Award.</p> </ul> <p align="justify" class="leftheader"><a name="communityother" />Other Announcements</p> <ul> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) has a number of programs during the month of February. For details, please see the flyer <a href="http://http://www.youngisraelwrp.com/JCFS_201202.pdf">here</a>.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Registration is now open for the Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders upcoming screening programs for young Jewish adults. The Center is now offering an expanded panel of 19 disorders. A highly subsidized screening program ($180 per person), which includes an educational presentation, dinner and screening, is available in September or November. Pre-registration is required. Contact <a href="mailto:Tarynbrickman@juf.org">Taryn Brickman</a> to learn more or <a href="http://lists.juf.org/t/261387/12415/8392/0/">visit the website</a>.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Know someone looking for work? Someone who is thinking about a year of service? Libenu Foundation is hiring staff for a new group home  a CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement)  for young Jewish adults with special needs. For more information, please see <a href="http://www.youngisraelwrp.com/cila.pdf">the flyer on our site</a>.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Ensuring that all community members have the opportunity to actively participate and be engaged in community life is a core value of Judaism and our Federation system. For individuals with physical, intellectual or mental disabilities engagement can be challenging and require additional communal support. Of particular concern is the availability of high-quality supported living options.<br /><br /> A group of interested community members are working with representatives of Jewish Child and Family Services, Keshet, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Together, they have been exploring options for the creation of sustainable solutions ensuring that our loved ones and fellow community members living with intellectual/developmental disabilities have viable housing and related support options available.<br /><br /> In order to better understand the scope of need in our community, as well as assess potential interest in participating, the group has forwarded this request to a variety of institutions within the community for distribution to their members. Please take just a couple of minutes to click on the link below and complete <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VQZ5j6C">a brief survey</a>. Your input is valuable to the process and the group looks forward to hearing from you. Thanks very much for your interest and consideration. Please feel free to forward this.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">The CRC's "Kosher Consumer" monthly newsletter can be found <a href="http://www.crcweb.org/KC_latest.pdf">here</a>.</p> <!-- <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Bnei Akiva Highlights can be viewed <a href="http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/841737/f6d34ddce7/1729507657/7834870de9/">here</a>.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Bnei Akiva Highlights:<br /><br /> Thank you everyone who attended the Yom Haatzmaut celebration! We hope Israel will celebrate many many more years of growth and prosperity! This week Sniff will meet 3:45-5:15 in Skokie and Lincolnwood, and 3:00-4:30 in WRP. We will play fun Israeli summer games with the kids and hear a little about what Yom Haatzmaut is like in Israel! Looking forward seeing you all there!</p> --> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Jewish early childhood education has a major impact on a child's Jewish identity, and JUF believes this is so important that they launched JUF Right Start, a program to make Jewish preschool and daycare more affordable. For details, <a href="http://www.juf.org/rightstart/default.aspx">click here</a>.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">The PJ Library is a free program that sends high-quality, age-appropriate Jewish books and music to families each month  with absolutely no strings attached. Not even the ones on your pajamas! (a.k.a. PJs) Families with children ages 6 months  6 years are eligible. Limited space is available - enrollment is on a first-come basis. For details, <a href="http://www.juf.org/pjlibrary/">click here</a>.</p> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">The JUF Synagogue Connections newsletter can be found <a href="http://www.juf.org/congregants/newsletter_web.aspx">here</a>.</p> </ul> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td align="center" class="leftheader" bgcolor="#DEE3E5"><a name="eruv" />Eruv</td> </tr> </table> <ul> <li><p align="justify" class="lefttext">Don't forget to check the status of the West Rogers Park eruv before every Shabbat. <a href="http://chicagoeruv.tripod.com/">(773) 743-7882</a>.</p> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" colspan="2" class="daveningtime" bgcolor="#DEE3E5"> Comments, questions, suggestions can be sent to <a href="mailto:webmaster@youngisraelwrp.com">webmaster@youngisraelwrp.com</a> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>