Rabbi Jacob Berman Community Center

מרכז קהילתי ע"ש הרב יעקב ברמן

Parashat Terumah 5781 פרשת תרומה תשפ"א

Candle Lighting: Friday February 19 17:09

Proper donning of masks (up to the bridge of your nose) and distancing (2 meters) is mandatory. All minyanim outside.

עטיה נכונה של מסיכות (קרי, מעל גשר האף) ושמירת מרחק של לפחות 2 מטר – חובה!

Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat/ Maariv:
17:19
Shacharit (including Zachor): [see below for additional non-Berman Zachor readings]
6:30, 8:15
Shabbat afternoon:
17:15 Mincha; Shiur; 18:01 Maariv

Havdala: Saturday February 20 18:08

Taanit Esther (NEXT Thursday February 25th) Fast starts: 5:09; fast ends: 17:54

The weekly D'var Torah may be found here

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Births:

• Mazal Tov to Myriam and Aaron Weill-Javitt on the birth of their daughter, Amelie Raquel עמאלי רחל.
• Mazal Tov to Chaya and Fred Gorsetman on the birth of a granddaughter, Anat Miriam a daughter to their children Shlomit Cohen and Yedidya Gorsetman. Mazal Tov to Aunt and Uncle Leora Gorsetman and Omri Flicker, cousins, and the entire family.

Bar/Bat Mitzva:

• Mazal Tov to Geraldine and David Leifer on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Adiel Leifer, son of Sivan and Natan Leifer of Oranit.
• Mazel Tov to Paula and Sandy Colb on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Miki, son of Hagit and Yoni Colb of Jerusalem. Mazal Tov as well to grandmother Hava Blecher, aunts uncles and cousins, and to the entire extended family.

SHUL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND REMINDERS תזכורות, אירועים ופעילויות של בית הכנסת

• Erev Shabbat Zachor קריאת זכור בזום לפני כניסת שבת There will be a Zoom reading of Parashat Zachor on Friday afternoon at 15:30, for those unable to attend a live reading on Shabbat. Hearing Parashat Zachor via Zoom before Shabbat in this exceptional year is discussed in Rabbi Frimer's guide referenced below. Zoom link here: https://zoom.us/j/91816099392?pwd=T09WVEV2cDN5dUE1UVNkNTlKcERzQT09
• Additional non-Berman Zachor readings: 1) Shabbat morning at approximately 8:40 outside Meltzer 7; Shabbat afternoon at 17:00 outside Meltzer 7. 2) At entrance to 35 Hanasi Harishon, 11:00 this Shabbat morning, if there's interest (even just one person), please text or send a Whatsapp message to 052-583-8618 if you or a family member are interested.
• Purim guide. Purim is a joyous holiday associated with various mitzvot and rituals. The guidelines here (and on the Noticeboard) by Rabbi Aryeh Frimer are meant to assist congregants and their families in the fulfillment of the various customs and mitzvot of this joyous day, and to give guidance to those not attending shul as how to best carry out the various rituals of the day - and join with the community, if only virtually, in the festivities of Purim.
• ♥♥Bermans loves Purim♥♥ Megilla Readings. Masks and distancing required at all minyanim. Several options are available which should allow everyone to find a suitable reading. In addition to readings at Berman (inside and outside, as well as live Zoom broadcasts, halachic guide, here), we bring to your attention, below, several community readings. Due to the ever-changing situation, we expect updates or modifications, and final information will appear in next week's bulletin.
  
  Purim evening, Thursday 25 February: ליל פורים
  Berman: 17:10 מנחה Mincha (outside); 17:50 Maariv and Megilla מעריב + מגילה both inside and outside:
  The inside reading will be held strictly according to “Green Pass” rules – only for those vaccinated or recovered, with registration required at these links, for men (https://xoyondo.com/dp/2DXMlGbMuTIlfxL), and women (https://xoyondo.com/dp/4gtM1QPgdZfHxhG). מגילה בתוך בית הכנסת לפי תו ירוק עם הרשמה מראש. This will be broadcast live on Zoom זום https://zoom.us/j/95945475322?pwd=eEFhUTNJUlkyUWVmcEdDUDdUcWF6dz09
  The outside reading is open to participants of all ages. If there is significant demand, a later reading will be held at 20:00. Please register on the poll at this link if you are interested. https://xoyondo.com/dp/WVLmxkR8vTvk8hC
  Additional Non-Berman outdoor venues: מניינים בקהילה
  *Ohel Kronengold (HaBrigada 20): Same times as Berman
  *Yekev (Hanassi Harishon St.): Mincha 17:05, Megilla, approx 17:45; Megilla #2, 20:45
  *Meltzer 7: Same times as Berman
  
  Purim morning Friday 26 February: פורים בבוקר
  Berman: 7:00 Shacharit and Megilla (outside). שחרית ומגילה This will be broadcast live on Zoom זום https://zoom.us/j/95548951226?pwd=clUwaHpBVk1na2d6TGFvTHVYR3V1Zz09
  9:15 Women’s reading (outside). This will be broadcast live on Zoom זום https://zoom.us/j/94602340761?pwd=V2VsaU5OaktzNFNiWjdLNlRGWWxJZz09
  If there is significant demand, a later reading will be held at 10:30. Please register on the poll at this link if you are interested. https://xoyondo.com/dp/nS56Vv4t4MJk3h5
  Non-Berman outdoor venues: מניינים בקהילה
  *Ohel Kronengold (HaBrigada 20): 7:30 Shacharit and Megilla.
  *Yekev (Hanassi Harishon St): 8:45 Only if sufficient interest (at least 10 people). Please call, text or send a Whatsapp message to 052-583-8618 if you or a member of your family would attend such a reading.  
  *Meltzer 7: Same times as Berman
  Volunteer needed – We need a volunteer to manage the camera for the Zoom broadcasts. Please contact Daniel Schwarz (cantordbsesq@gmail.com).
• Virtual Mini Minyan returns for Purim. Join us on Purim, Friday Feb 26 at 10am for a Mini Minyan Purim Zoom party! We will daven, learn about the mitzvot of Purim and sing and dance to our favorite Purim songs. Don’t forget to come dressed up! Details for the Zoom on our Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/40bhvbXNL (Join the Facebook page to view the event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/389986221084205).
• Join the Berman Community on Shushun Purim (Motzei Shabbat, February 27th, 8:30 PM) for a virtual wine tasting. (See flier on the Noticeboard). RSVP by Sunday (Feb 21) to save a spot - http://bit.ly/bermanwine. Featuring:
  *Nati Faust - Berman's wine connoisseur
  *Nir Lavi, Har Bracha Winery owner and winemaker
  *Dr. Shivi Drori, Gvaot winemaker Assaf Rosenberg, Gush Ezion winemaker
  The tasting will include 2 red and 1 white 375 ml bottles of wine:
  1 Har Bracha blend
  1 Gvaot Vinyard Dance (blend)
  1 Gush Etzion white
  Cost - NIS 100. Pay via bit using the following link (open on your phone) - http://bit.ly/wine-payment. Zoom details will be provided to registered participants.
• Virtual Purim Costume contest. Just because you may not be gathering in person this year, doesn't mean you can't show off your Purim costume to the Berman community. We will be holding a virtual costume contest for members of all ages. Winners will be sent a delicious prize. Here's how it will work:
  1. Make sure you are a member of the Berman Facebook group. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/389986221084205
  2. Share or upload your favorite Purim photo to Berman's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/389986221084205
  3. Everyone who adds a photo will be added as a participant in the contest.
  4. Three winners will be chosen randomly.
• In preparation for the imminent printing of the membership directory, members are requested to review their details in the Draft PDF Directory available in the Member Documents section, and edit their entries in the Shulcloud directory, as required. Instructions appear here. The final draft will reflect these changes. Email directory@bermanshul.org if assistance is required. The directories (electronic and printed) are provided for the exclusive, non-commercial use of members of the Berman Community Center. On no account, should access be given to non-members.
• לקראת הדפסת מדריך חברי הקהילה שתתבצע בקרוב, חברי הקהילה מתבקשים לעבור על פרטי הקשר שלהם בטיוטת המדריך אשר נמצאת כקובץ PDF באזור Member Documents, ולעדכן את פרטיהם במדריך השול-קלאוד לפי הצורך. הוראות כאן. הגרסה הסופית תכלול את השינויים הללו. נא לשלוח הודעת דוא"ל ל"directory@bermanshul.org" ככל שתזדקקו לסיוע. רשימת הטלפונים והכתובות של חברי הקהילה (הדיגיטלית והמודפסת) משמשת לצרכי קהילת בית כנסת ברמן בלבד. חל איסור מוחלט להעביר את הרשימה לאנשים שאינם חברי קהילה, ללא יוצא מן הכלל.
• Horim, Yeladim, Pizza and Learning (HYPAL)- Every Sat. night from 18:45, outside the shul. Pizza this week is sponsored by Rivki and Yair Schwarzbaum. Future sponsors are welcomed and encouraged. For last-minute updates, please join the HYPAL whatsapp group. All ages are welcome. Family units will need to maintain distance from each other, and masks are required. Please bring your own books or study materials.
• ערב הורים, ילדים, פיצה, ולימוד יתקיים במוצאי שבת מחוץ לבית הכנסת (באזור הפרגולה, פלאזה ואמפיתיאטרון), מ 18:45. פיצה השבוע בחסות רבקי ויאיר שוורצבאום. תורמים לשבועות הבאים מבורכים ומוזמנים. לעדכונים ברגע האחרון נא להצטרף לקבוצת הוואטסאפ. ערב הלימוד מיועד לכל הגילאים. משפחות צריכות לשמור מרחק אחת מן השניה, וחבישת מסיכות חובה. יש להצטייד בספרים מהבית.
• Berman's kiddush substitute discussion group (moderated by Stephen Simpson) invites you to its weekly meeting on Zoom every Wednesday at 21:00. The topic will be announced in the calendar and on Facebook a day or two before. The Zoom link and the topic for discussion will regularly appear on the live calendar.
• Berman Bidud Support Program If you, or someone close to you is in bidud (quarantine) we are here for you! As your extended Berman family, we want to send you something small to help you smile in these tough times. Fill out this form or email Sara at sarabcole@gmail.com if it's relevant for you or someone you know. Thanks!
• אם אתם או מישהו קרוב אליכם נמצא בבידוד, אנחנו כאן בשבילכם! כחלק ממשפחת ברמן המורחבת שלכם, נשמח לשלוח לכם משהו קטן כדי להעלות חיוך בתקופה המאתגרת בה אנו נמצאים. נא מלאו את הטופס פה או לחילופין שלחו אימייל לשרה בכתובת sarabcole@gmail.com במידה וזה רלוונטי עבורכם או עבור מישהו אחר שאתם מכירים. תודה רבה וחורף בריא!

HOSPITALITY and CHESED אירוח וחסד

Chesed links: If you require specific help during the Corona pandemic, please contact hospitality@bermanshul.org or for the Bikur Holim Committee, Freida Ollech at: (052) 678-2857. To report a bereavement, or to see arrangements to help the bereaved, please go to http://bermanshul.org/shiva.

קישורי "חסד": אם אתם צריכים עזרה בזמן משבר הקורונה, ניתן ליצור קשר עם ועדת חסד hospitality@bermanshul.org, או ועדת ביקור חולים אצל פרידה אולך: 052-678-2857.

• The community has been joined by a large number of new families. Even if we cannot yet greet them in the way we would like, please see their details (and pictures) here: new families.