Lincoln Square Synagogue - The Shabbat Echod

The Shabbat Echod

THE ECHOD
ROSH HASHANA & SHABBAT SHUVA/PARSHAT HA'AZINU
1 - 3 TISHREI 5771 · SEPTEMBER 8 - 11, 2010

Shaul Robinson, Rabbi
Sherwood Goffin, Cantor Scott Liebman, President
Eli Kornreich, Executive Vice-President

Please call 212-874-6100, Ext 452 to inquire about the status of the Eruv for this Shabbat, 9/11.

Important notification - the eruv does not extend all the way to the Hudson River. Carrying west of the west side highway is not permitted.
Please check the Eruv map on the website.

Please see below for information on Rabbi Robinson's Shabbat Shuva Drasha.

YOM TOV/SHABBAT SCHEDULE
Except where indicated, all Beginners Services will take place at Manhattan Day School, 310 West 75th Street (bet. West End Ave & Riverside Drive)

Wednesday, Sept. 8th - EREV ROSH HASHANAH
Remember to make an Eruv Tavshillin
· Candlelighting: 7:00 pm   · Mincha: 7:05 pm

Thursday, Sept. 9th - I ROSH HASHANAH
· Beit Midrash: 7:30 am       · Main Sanctuary: 7:45 am
· Ballroom: 7:45 am       · Beginners 9:00 am
· Tashlich: 6:00 pm       · Mincha: 7:00 pm (Beginners: 6:40 pm)
· Yom Tov candles after: 8:00 pm   · Daf Yomi after Ma'ariv

Friday, Sept. 10th - II ROSH HASHANAH
· Beit Midrash: 7:30 am       · Main Sanctuary: 7:45 am
· Ballroom: 7:45 am       · Beginners 9:00 am
· Daf Yomi: 6:15 pm       · Candlelighting: 6:56 pm
· Mincha: 7:00 pm (*Fri. Mincha only at LSS*)

Shabbat, September 11th - SHABBAT SHUVA
· Hashkama Minyan: 7:45 am   · Main Sanctuary: 9:00 am   · Beginners Service: 9:15 am
· Latest Shema: 9:42 am    · Rabbi Herschel Cohen Memorial Minyan: 9:45 am
· Mincha/ Shabbat Shuva Drasha: 6:25 pm

"The courage to forgive." Rabbi Robinson's Shabbat Shuva Drasha will examine the obligation to seek - and grant - forgiveness.
We will be discussing the following questions:

· You have caused a great loss to your friend through maligning him behind his back. You fear that if you tell him what you have done, he will be so angry he will never speak to you again. How can you request forgiveness from him?
· Someone has repeatedly wronged you in the past. Every year they request your forgiveness, and promise to change. But they never do. Must you forgive them?
· Somebody who has offended you has sent around an email to all of their acquaintances saying 'if I have done anything bad to any one of you this year, please Mochel me.' You don't consider that sufficient apology. Do you have to forgive them?

And many others!
· Ma'ariv/Shabbat ends: 7:56 pm

SHABBAT KIDDUSH SPONSORS
Yasher Kochachem to the following sponsors of today's kiddushim:
· Hashkama: The Fund.
· Main: Rose & Morton Landowne, in honor of the births of Maytal Batya Leiter and Jacob Judah Schneider, and to welcome Maytal (and her parents) on her first visit to New York.
· Beginners: in loving memory of Shmuel Shoshani, and in honor of Rabbi Buchwald.
· Seudah Shelishit: The Fund.

MAZAL TOV TO
· Grandparents Judy & Cyrus Abbe, on the birth of a daughter, Sarah Esther to their children Hava & Dovid Preil. Mazal Tov to big brothers Yehudah & Chaim.

WEEKDAY SERVICES/ FELD DAF YOMI: September 12th - 17th
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, TZOM GEDALIAH
· Fast Begins: 5:21 am
· Selichot/Morning services Sunday: 6:30 & 8:00 am Daf Yomi: 7:45 am
· Mincha: 6:30 pm. Following Mincha, join us for "Reflections on Teshuva" - a communal pulpit swap. Rabbi Allen Schwartz, Senior Rabbi, Congregation Ohab Zedek, will speak at Lincoln Square Synagogue, and Ohab Zedek (118 West 95th Street) will host LSS' Rabbi Shaul Robinson (following Mincha at 6:45 pm.) A Program of the Orthodox Union
· Fast Ends: 7:42 pm
· Selichot/Morning services Monday - Thursday 6:30 & 7:15 am Daf Yomi: 5:45 am
· Mincha/Ma'ariv Monday - Thursday: 6:50 pm
· Selichot/Morning services Friday, Erev Yom Kippur: 7:00 & 7:40 am Daf Yomi: 6:15 am
· Mincha Friday: 1:45, 3:00, & 4:00 pm

Please contact the Shul Office to arrange for your final Yom Kippur seat reservations and Kol Nidre contributions.

Click here to sign our Book of Remembrance. Final Deadline - Tuesday, September 14th

Lulav & Etrog Sale! Monday Night, September 20, 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Lincoln Square Synagogue Annex, courtesy of West Side Judaica
15% of your purchases benefit Lincoln Square!

If you would like to contribute a D'var Torah for the 2010-2011 season, please contact Barry Youngerman at: barry.youngerman@rcn.com

What better way to begin the New Year than with a significant mitzvah?
Jews in the former Soviet Union can use your gently used, clean adult and children's clothing and shoes.   Please send your adult and children's clothing and shoes, as well as linens (excluding fitted sheets) and non-bulky blankets to: Judy Patkin, Action for Post-Soviet Jewry, 24 Crescent Street, Suite 306, Waltham, MA 02453-4089. Please include a note with your name and address and value of the contents to receive a tax-deduction letter. Collected items will be shipped to over dozen Jewish communities in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova. (Unfortunately, due to lack of births, no baby clothing is needed.) Mrs. Patkin can be contacted at (781)893-2331 or ActionPSJ@aol.com.

High Holiday Shiurim

Sunday, September 12th (Tzom Gedaliah)
Following Mincha at 6:30 pm, join us for "Reflections on Teshuva" - a communal pulpit swap. Rabbi Allen Schwartz, Senior Rabbi, Congregation Ohab Zedek, will speak at Lincoln Square Synagogue, and Ohab Zedek (118 West 95th Street) will host LSS' Rabbi Shaul Robinson (following Mincha at 6:45 pm.)
A Program of the Orthodox Union

Tuesday, September 14th
7:15 pm: Yom Kippur: Getting Close to G-d, Staying Close to G-d Rabbi Shaul Robinson
8:15 pm: The Power, Mystique, and History of the U'Netane Tokef prayer Rabbi Elli Ausubel

Wednesday, September 15th
7:15 pm (following Mincha/Ma'ariv): The Origins of the "Book of Life" Concept
Mrs. Elana Stein Hain
8:15 pm: Whale of a Tale: Sefer Yonah & Moby Dick Rabbinic Intern Ari Schwab
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This Fall - 2 New Courses!
(SEE SHUL WEBSITE FOR FULL SYLLABUS)
Jewish Philosophy & Belief- With a Modern Twist
Tuesdays, Oct. 12th - April 5th, 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
75-minute lecture, guest speakers

Responsa Literature- Changes in Jewish Law over Time and Place
Issues ranging from Organ Donation to Religion and State in Israel
Wednesdays, Oct. 13th - April 6th, 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
30-minute chavruta , 45-minute lecture, guest speakers

PRICES:
Full Course: By Sept. 12- $200 for members, $225 for non-members;
After Sept. 12- $225 for members, $250 for non-members.
Special 6-Class Rate (MIX AND MATCH!): $90 for members; $100 for non-members.

Register online today!

Beit Midrash: Wednesday nights, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, beginning October 13th.
Chabura (Group)/Chavruta (Pair) Learning, led by LSS members. FREE. Dinner served.
Contact rabbiea@lss.org for more details.
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THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO INSTITUTE
WEEKLY CLASSES
SUNDAY
· 9:15 am - Hilchot Rosh Hashanah Rabbi Shaul Robinson

TUESDAY
· 10:30 am - The Marilyn & Sam Isler Studies in the Weekly Portion Rabbi Shaul Robinson

Attn Parents: Wed. Sept. 15th, 8:30 pm @ MDS:

Rabbi A.Y. Weinberg, Director of Project Extreme, will speak about
"Red Flags and Possible Approaches to Difficult Situations."

   "A.Y." founded Project Extreme in 2001 with the realization that many Jewish teens were becoming alienated and failing to thrive in mainstream schools, camps and youth groups. Begun as a summer program for a handful of teens, Project Extreme now provides year-round programming to over 1200 youth in-need.   Project Extreme's programs include weekend retreats, holiday programming, Nights on the Town, Camp Extreme for Boys and Camp Extreme for Girls. A strengths based philosophy permeates all Project Extreme programming.
BEGINNERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
· High Holiday Beginners Services will continue on Yom Kippur, Friday-Saturday October 17th - 18th at the Manhattan Day School, 310 West 75th Street (Bet. West End Ave and Riverside Dr.) PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION. Tickets for LSS members $75; non-member $125.
· We are happy to announce once again that the Louis Lazar Memorial Fund is sponsoring the 50% off campaign for Beginners. Mezuzzot: $15, Tefillin: $225, Jewish books: 50% off up to $100. Expires 10/16/10
· Please reserve Wednesday September 22nd at 12:00 noon for Sukkot Shopping! Meet at Essex and Canal Streets to buy Lulavim and Etrogim at rock bottom prices!

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
· Childcare will be available both days of Rosh Hashana from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
· Please see our flyers in the lobby for full information on our High Holiday Programming and groups, including a puppet show, and a special Shofar Blowing by Rabbi Robinson.
Please see below for Shabbat Youth Programming information
· Youth Groups (Ages 3-5): 10:00-11:45 am downstairs in the Annex
· Junior Congregation (Ages 6- 12): 10:00-11:45 am downstairs in the Annex
· Visit us on the web at youth.lss.org!

d'var echod b'lev echod -
Insights into the weekly Parsha and other matters at the heart of the LSS community

D'var Torah by Mark Hus

I have long wondered why the penultimate portion of the Torah consisted of a song. Recently, it struck me that Moshe, consummate teacher that he was, realized that the best chance he had to have his message remain in the minds of the people after he was gone, was to put it into song. Moshe spent much of the book of Devarim chastising the people and urging them to follow the Torah, but he understood that after his death, sooner or later (or both), the people would "do what is wrong in the eyes of G-d to anger him with [their] deeds." (Devarim, 31:29) Since Moshe wanted to warn the people not to chose the wrong path and, at the same time, promise them that no matter how bad things got, that G-d would ultimately save them, he wrote a song on the day before he died (Devarim, 31:22), spoke it to the people(Devarim, 31:30) and taught it to them (Devarim, 31:22).
If we need proof of the fact that song is the best way to have something stick in one's mind we get it every day from radio and TV jingles. My machataynista, a teacher in St. Louis, is justifiably proud of the fact that when her students leave her first grade class they can all list, in alphabetical order, each and every one of the 50 United States - because she taught the list to them as a song. Similarly, my daughter can recite the books of the Tanach, in their proper order, because one of her teachers at MDS put that list to music for her students. And, of course, we all began our educations by learning our ABCs to a very familiar tune.

Moshe was about to die and was turning the reins over to Yehoshua. He wanted to be sure that the people remembered his message of warning and hope so he taught them a song.

After Moshe and Yehoshua, together (Devarim, 32:44) speak and teach the song to all of the Jewish people, Moshe urges them to put their hearts to the task of carefully adhering "...to this Torah. Because [the Torah] is not an empty thing, rather, it is your life, and by adhering to it[s words and message] you will extend your days on the Land that you are about to cross the Jordan River to inherit." (Devarim, 32:46-47)

Not unlike the Jewish people, who were starting a new chapter in their history, we are beginning a new year. As we do, we will be well served to carefully heed the words of Ha'azinu and try hard to build our lives based upon the blueprint that God, through Moshe, has given to all of us.

Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy new year.

L'SHANA TOVA ! SHABBAT SHALOM!!

There are many fresh fruits and vegetables on the market in local stores.
It is a great Mitzvah to buy produce from Israel, but according to Halacha they must be tithed in the proper manner. The process is very straightforward. Please see the shul website for details or speak to one of the clergy.

KESHER: LSS Community Connection
Take our survey! Please visit survey.lss.org, and fill out the Kesher Volunteer Questionnaire today!

Newly redecorated Lower Annex available for use.
2,000 square feet of party space including a toddler playroom.
Please call Eli at the Shul office to make reservations: (212) 874-6100, Ext. 251

Note that Kosher.com recently changed their web site. Even if you signed up previously, please sign up again, to insure that LSS is credited for your purchases. Be sure to enter the Synagogue ID KOSHERLSS when creating your account.

Lincoln Square Synagogue is now participating in TD Bank's Affinity Membership Program. Based on the level of participation by our members we will receive an annual contribution from TD Bank. The amount we receive will be based on the average monthly balances in TD Bank deposit accounts including checking, savings, money market accounts, Certificates of Deposits and Retirement accounts. Both existing and new accounts are eligible. At no time will LSS have access to any account information or even know who signed up.

If you already have an account at TD Bank, simply tell a Banker you'd like to sign up for the LSS Affinity Program. If not, please consider opening an account with them. TD Bank has offices at 68th Street & Broadway, at 74th Street & Broadway, and many other locations throughout the city.

CHESED OPPORTUNITIES
The Lea Segre Tomchei Shabbos Fund was established to memorialize LSS member Lea Segre by enhancing Shabbat and Yom Tov for members of our shul community. The Fund needs your help to properly implement Lea's vision by helping members of our LSS community in this difficult time. If you are aware of any LSS community member (including yourself) who could benefit from the Fund, please let us know. Contact the Fund through the office or, if you prefer, by confidential email to rabbi@lss.org

Welcome one and all to LSS!!! If you Daven regularly with our community consider joining up as a member! We would love you to become full fledged partners in our dynamic synagogue, participating in all of our activities, and enjoy all of the benefits of membership.
It is only with your personal involvement and financial support that we can continue to provide such a broad range of services, classes and programs to each and every one of you. So please contact the synagogue office and commit yourself to membership in our remarkable shul -- where your investment generates communal dividends and substantial spiritual gains, all tax-free !
· The West Side Mikvah is located at 236 West 74th Street, (between Broadway and West End Ave) Phone: 212-579-2011. See http://www.westsidemikvah.com or speak to Rabbi Robinson for more details.

Thanks to the LSS web team and YU.ORG, we are now able to post audio recordings of our recent classes on the LSS website. This is a wonderful milestone as it will further enable our membership to participate in meaningful learning opportunities (as well as increase traffic on our site.) Listen at www.classes.lss.org.LSS is seeking people willing to aid, or coordinate those who are aiding, people in our community who unfortunately are sitting Shiva. The areas of responsibility include (i) assuring the necessary items (chairs, Siddurim, etc.) are brought to the Shiva home; (ii) arranging for the Seudat Hav'ra'ah; (iii) assuring the presence of Minyanim, when required; (iv) arranging for meals during Shiva, if necessary; and (v) arranging the return of the items brought to the Shiva home.

If you are interested in helping, please speak to or contact Rabbi Robinson, Amos Alter, or Elissa Burnat. Thank you, and may your services very rarely be needed.

Search for employment opportunities on the LSS Bulletin Board

Our website (www.lss.org) attracts thousands of viewers per month.
We would like to take this opportunity to match those seeking employment opportunities with those able to provide them.

We encourage job seekers to post their availability, skills and/or links to on-line resumes. These postings can be public (with direct contact information) - or anonymous (and the shul could facilitate an introduction).

If you are looking for employment and would like to take advantage of our online bulletin board, please email alan@lss.org. Equally so, we encourage those with job openings to post their availability on our bulletin board. Check out www.jobboard.lss.org

Have you heard about "Gotta Match"? Interested in meeting a "catch"? Sponsored by the synagogues of the Upper West Side, we offer more than web dating and keep all personal information strictly confidential. Email name/phone# to GottaMatchNY@yahoo.com, and we will contact you for an interview..

If you have any questions regarding taharat hamishpacha (Jewish family law), please contact Rabbi Robinson or Atara Eis, the Manhattan Yoetzet Halacha, at 610.639.7474 or at ataraeis@gmail.com