April 23, 2016 15 of Nisan 5776 Pesach Vol. 6 No. 31

Shomre i Emunah Week ly Bu l le t in

CONGREGATION SHOMREI EMUNAH RABBI BINYAMIN MARWICK, RABBI

6221 GREENSPRING AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD 21209 RABBI DR. TZVI HERSH WEINREB, RABBI EMERITUS

410-358-8604 FAX 410-358-0664 RABBI BENJAMIN BAK, RABBI EMERITUS (1972-1989) , ל׳זצ

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Message from The President

When speaking to people about Pesach, one receives many different reactions. Some people are frazzled from the seemingly never-ending cleaning process. Some people are worried about the cost of the Yom Tov. How much the food costs, how much clothes will cost. Will there be enough food for the meals? All the cleaning for Yom Tov, all the cooking, baking, and digestive struggling! How much weight will I gain if I take a walk around the block, while holding a bottle of wine and eating shmurah matzah?

What can help us get back to the Simchas Yom Tov?

We can do it by remembering how Pesach is described – Z’man Cheirusainu, the time of our freedom. We recite in the Hagaddah that a person is obligated to see him or herself as if he or she were redeemed from Mitzraim. It doesn’t just mean the physical redemption from Mitzraim. We are referring to the transformation that took place in the Jewish nation as we went from being a nation of slaves to becoming the am hanivchar, the chosen nation. I saw a beautiful explanation from the Michtav Me’Eliyahu. There are times in a person’s life, where they are so downtrodden, they are so dejected, they are in such a bad spiritual state, that they can’t even recognize the signs that Hashem is sending. That was the state of the Bnei Yisroel in Mitzraim. They couldn’t even recognize the messengers of Hashem. That is why we recite in the Hagaddah, “Ani v’loh Malach, I, and not an angel.” Hashem assures us that when the Bnei Yisroel are in that state, I will come personally and take care of them. I will redeem them. Not filtered through the help of Malachim, but Hashem Himself will reach out to us and redeem us from our slavery, from our troubles.

We all need to take the opportunity to realize that Pesach is a time of transformation for all of us. A time to let the troubles of the daily world slip away and take the time to appreciate the beauty of what Pesach represents - a time to bond with family, a time to reconnect with Hashem, a time to truly appreciate the freedoms that we have but may not recognize, a time to realize that Hashem is here and ready to help us. And if we can’t recognize it when He sends his Malachim, his angels, then Hashem will take care of us Himself.

May this coming Yom Tov be filled with all the brachos and opportunities of Z’man Cheirusainu. May it be that time when we recognize and appreciate the freedoms that we have and see the hand of Hashem through the daily messages and signs that are all around us. We are now living at a time when we should be able to see the Yad Hashem in all that is around us; we just need to open our eyes.

Rebecca and I wish you a Chag Kasher V’Sameach! Chaim

Welcome New Members Aron and Leah Yehuda

Nethaniel Shabatai

Mazel Tov Joel and Sharlene Pleeter on the engagement of their daughter

Devora to Zach Sanfield from Los Angeles. Mazel Tov also to his parents Phillip and Judy Sanfield and to the grandparents Bennett and Bernice Pleeter, Julian and Barbara Goldberg, and Merrill and Phyllis Broad.

Emily and Gary Honick and Shani and Mark Polster of Cleveland, on

the birth of a granddaughter born to Elana and Eitan Polster of Columbus, OH. Mazel Tov to the great-grandparents, Marta and Zoltan Fried, Harvey Honick, Deborah and Harold Polster, and Shelley and Eddie Kleinman, and to the many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Hershel and Sarah Schabes on the birth of a grandson born to David

and Rena Schabes.

Security Vest Project for Yishuv Eli

Within the first two weeks, our members have stepped forward and

donated funds for 10 vests for our sister city of Eli. We thank you very

much. Kol Hakavod!

In a partnership with the One Israel Fund, Shomrei Emunah has

embarked on a fundraising campaign to purchase 12 vests (at a cost

of $1,450 per vest) for the Emergency Response team members. These

volunteers are not on-duty soldiers, but simply regular community

members with wives and children, who live on the settlement and who

respond to emergency calls on a moment's notice.

The standard Emergency Response vest they wear is heavy and clumsy,

making tactical first response very difficult. Today there are much

lighter and better designed response vests available. Eli’s security

chief has requested that these new vests be procured for his team, to

help them better perform their life saving work.

We ask you to join in this life saving effort. Your participation will help

these brave men be more prepared to continue to guard the lives of

the settlers of Israel.

Checks can be made out to the Shomrei Israel Fund, marked “Eli.”

May Hakadosh Baruch Hu reward your generosity with much bracha

and hatzlacha, and may we see the day that peace will replace war,

and we will celebrate together with the rebuilding of the Beis

Hamikdash. Thank you.

Rabbi Binyamin Marwick Mike Lowenstein Binyomin Berger

A new youth group is forming for boys on

Shabbos afternoons in between Pesach and

Shavuos. Stay tuned for more details!

Pesach Schedules are available in the lobby

DAVENING TIMES Mincha/Marriv:

This Week 4/25-4/27

6:15pm (MS)

7:40pm (MS)

Next Week 5/1-5/5

6:25pm (MS)

7:50pm (MS)

Additional Maariv:

9:00pm (MS)

MS - Main Shul, BM - Bais Medrash, SH - Social Hall, ETT - Earliest Talis/Tefilin10:00pm (BM) 10:00pm (BM)

Shachris Chol Hamoed 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5 5/6

Mon Tue Wed Thur Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

ETT: 5:15a 5:14a 5:13a 5:12a ETT: 5:08am ETT: 5:07am ETT: 5:05am ETT: 5:04am ETT: 5:03am ETT: 5:02am

6:10 (BM) 6:20 (MS) 6:20 (BM) 6:30 (BM) 6:30 (BM) 6:20 (BM) 6:30 (BM)

6:40 (MS) 6:50 (MS) 7:00 (MS) 7:00 (MS) 6:50 (MS) 7:00 (MS)

7:15 (BM) 7:15 (BM) 7:20 (BM) 7:30 (BM) 7:30 (BM) 7:20 (BM) 7:30 (BM)

8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS) 8:00 (MS)

8:30 (BM) 8:30 (BM) 8:30 (BM) 8:30 (BM) 8:30 (BM) 8:30 (BM) 8:30 (BM)

9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS) 9:00 (MS)

Yahrzeits

Pesach April 23-30 2016/15-22 of Nisan 5776

See Davening and Learning Schedules available in the Shul

Lobby for specific times

Please Daven for a Refuah Sheleimah for:

Yeshaya Shalom ben Malka Gittel

Ahuva Bas Chana Rochel

Chaya Rochel bas Nissel

Dina Miriam bas Esther

Devorah Sara bas Basya

Refael Chaim Yeshaya ben Chaya

Zissel bas Shaindel

Chaya Bracha bas Miriam Tova

Bunam Eliyahu ben Leah Miriam

Yaakov Mordechai ben Chana

Chaim Yaakov Dovid ben Avigayil

Noah Yitzchak ben Chana

Chaya Masya bas Tova

Important Note: To add a name please contact the office by email:

Office@ShomreiEmunah.org. The list will be cleared every Rosh Chodesh.

Donations Ethan and Cheryl Spiegler with much thanks and appreciation to

Rabbi Marwick and all those who offered comfort, support,

meals, and much more during my recent shiva, donation of Eli

Security Vest.

Memorial Donations Naftoli and Ellen Edinger in memory of Dr. Spiegler’s mother,

donation to Shomrei Emunah.

Cheryl Spiegler in memory of her mother, Doreen Mirvis, 17

of Nisan, donation to Shomrei Emunah.

Howard Blumenfeld in memory of his mother, Ethel Lipschultz-

Blumenfeld, 20 of Nisan, sponsorship of R’ Sklare’s shiur.

Daf Yomi Scott Ference in memory of his wife, Judy Ference, 18 of

Nisan.

Barry Levi in memory of his mother, Ruth Levi, 26 of Nisan.

Sandy Guttenberg Father 16 Nisan Max Lowy

Judith Scheuer Father 17 Nisan Herman Wetterhahn

David Wolf Mother 17 Nisan Jane Wolf

Cheryl Spiegler Mother 17 Nisan Doreen Mirvis

Charlotte Reches Brother 17 Nisan Gerald Lerer

Scott Ference Wife 18 Nisan Judy Beth Ference

Alan Taragin Grandfather 18 Nisan Hillel Mihaly

Eugene Fischer Father 18 Nisan Zev Yehuda Fischer

David Neuman Mother 19 Nisan Sarah Neuman

Dena Soclof Mother 20 Nisan Sophie Bernstein

Howard Blumenfeld Mother 20 Nisan Ethel Lipschultz-Blumenfeld

Toby Pollack Father 21 Nisan Avrohom Yisroel

Moshe Lasson Mother 21 Nisan Nanette Macht

Morton Rapoport Father 22 Nisan Aaron Rapoport

David Bienenstock Grandfather 23 Nisan Yaakov Sikora

Gerald Goldfeder Grandfather 23 Nisan Edward Goldfeder

Hal Caine Mother 25 Nisan Shirley Fuchs

Florence Ziffer Father 25 Nisan Leo Simon

Judy Rosenblatt Father 25 Nisan Aaron Turk

Miriam Wohl Mother 25 Nisan Roberta Cohen

Barry Levi Mother 26 Nisan Ruth Levi

Robert Allen Mother 26 Nisan Eva Allen

Gershon Frankel Mother 26 Nisan Rebecca Frankel

Henry Reches Father 28 Nisan Saul Reches

Marsha Sober Mother 28 Nisan Blanche Kravetz

Sandy Vogel Mother 28 Nisan Sylvia Sophie Listernick

If anyone is interested in having a Plag Mincha Minyan for Erev Shabbos please contact Alan Taragin at altcpa@comcast.net

Erev Pesach Early Mincha Minyan

Will take place at 2:00pm in the Bais Medrash.

Books by Rabbi David Fohrman Rabbi Fohrman's books are available for purchase in the shul office. All three titles are available at $25 each. To purchase or for more information call the shul office at 410-358-8604.

Y O U T H N E W S

Shabbos Youth Programs Babysitting - Classroom 2 , Time: 9:00 - end of Shul

Beginner’s Minyan (1st-3rd Grade) - Classroom 1, 9:30 - end of Shul

Younger Girls Groups (1st-3rd Grade)-Board Room, 10:00 - end of Shul

Older Boys Groups (4th-6th Grade) - Tower Classroom 1,10:25

Older Girls Groups (4th-6th Grade) - Kallah Room,10:00-end of Shul

Youth (Teen) Minyan - Classroom 3, 9:15. Hot kiddush following davening dedicated in memory of Gilad Schwartz.

The youth department would like to remind all parents to remain on the shul premises if your children are participating in youth groups.

Happy Birthday to all Shomrei Youth with April Birthdays!!

Is your child’s birthday in April and not on this list? Fill out the youth survey on the Shul web site! —————————————————————————

Note: Youth Groups will not take place on the first days of Yom Tov, and will resume for the second days.

Shul Notes Aliyos If you have a Bar Mitzvah or Aufruf coming up, please

contact David Bienenstock at Zeidy12@aol.com to arrange your Aliyos.

Message From The Chessed Committee: A family in the

community is in need of Shabbos meals. Please see "take a meal" form http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=NHYU1159 or contact office@shomreiemunah.org or Rochel Katz at rachelk8@gmail.com or call 410-292-4113.

Did you know? Gifts can be made to Shomrei Emunah with a

stock donation? Shomrei has an account with Morgan Stanley and Vanguard to accept all stock gifts. Check the donations tab at www.shomreiemunah.org for more information or call Shira at (410) 358-8604.

Special Chessed Opportunities: Larry Soltz is in Tudor Heights

and would appreciate visitors. For more information contact Rabbi Marwick at rabbimarwick@shomreiemunah.org

Dalia Friedman Tammy Lerner

Elimelech Friedman Kayla Schnur

Mayer Goldsmith Miriam Spatz

Netanel Klein Elana Spern

Dov Lasson Kayla Spern

Bernard Yaffe Tzedakah Fund – Maos Chittim Campaign

The BYTF will be continuing to collect funds for Maos Chittim.

Local Donations to help members of our community, by

writing a check to the Bernard Yaffe Tzedakah Fund, with a

notation for the Pesach Fund in the memo space, and placing

it in the bowl marked Ma’os Chittim/Local Families or by

dropping it off at the Shul office.

Old City Fund by writing a check to the Bernard Yaffe

Tzedakah Fund, with a notation for Old City Fund and placing

it in the bowl marked “Ma’os Chittim/Old City Fund,” by

dropping off a check at the Shul office or by credit card

through the Shul website. We are hoping for confirmation

that the funds donated will be matched and will keep you

posted as to matching details.

Tzidkas Yosef Naftali: Donations can be made by writing a

check to the Bernard Yaffe Tzedakah Fund, with a notation for

TYN and placing it in the bowl marked “Ma’os Chittim/

Tzidkas Yosef Naftali,” by dropping off a check at the Shul

office or by credit card through the Shul website. The first

$1000 of donations to this fund will be matched dollar for

dollar. For more details, see the information on the table in the Shul

Lobby.

Women's Shiur

Janet Sunness will be giving a weekly class at 8:00 PM Sunday

nights for women at Shomrei on The Teachings of Rav Schwab,

cosponsored by WIT. The shiur is currently studying Shema. The

shiur will not meet this week and resume after Pesach.

Affordable Assisted Living

"Sterling Hospitality" Provides Loving Care with

Dignity

7015 Park Heights Avenue Email: sterlingcare@msn.com

or call 410-318-8999

Community Notes Ohr Chadash Academy invites the entire community to celebrate

Israel's 68th birthday on Yom Ha’atzmaut and embark on an Israeli adventure. Travel the land and experience the sights: Climb up Masada, Visit the Kotel, Make candles in Tzfat, And much much more....May 12th at 5:30 pm at Congregation Shomrei Emunah. Event is free and food is available for purchase. Sponsorship is a v a i l a b l e f o r $ 6 8 . P l e a s e c o n t a c t ocapta@ohrchadashbaltimore.org for more information.

Chol Hamoed Concert Monday April 25th, at Goucher College at 6:45 PM.. (Baruch Levine & Simcha Leiner) For tickets please visit TACONCERT.COM or call 410-627-8103 Chol Hamoed Outing- at "Players" (519 Old Westminster Pike • Westminster, MD 21157) Wednesday April 27th. (3rd day Chol Hamoed) 1PM-5PM, call T.A. 410-484-6600 x314 for details

Boys and Girls sign up for JEWISH CARING NETWORK Sefira programs. Boys: Midos -a- Thon, Girls: Chesed For Chaya. and earn great prizes. Sign up forms are here in shul. Or call Jewish Caring Network 410-602-6075

Bikur Cholim of Baltimore’s third annual Bikur Cholim Bike-a-thon and Family BBQ event is set for Sunday, July 17, 2016 and it promises to be the best one ever. - NEW EXCITING ROUTES - MORE CHALLENGING RIDE-42 MILES IS NOW 50! - 25 MILE ROUTE IS ALL NEW - TRAINING THROUGHOUT MAY AND JUNE - FREE CAMELBAK PODIUM WATER BOTTLE (register before Pesach) - CHALLENGING INCENTIVE PRIZES - FATHER-SON REGISTRATION - NEW FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES AND MORE - REGISTER NOW AT www.bikercholim.org Last year’s bike-a-thon was a tremendous success with over 195 riders and $110,000 raised! Thanks to you: our cyclists, sponsors, and volunteers. Let’s make this year a brand new record breaking event! Early Registration Incentives. Amazing Limited Time Offer: Anyone who registers before Pesach will receive a FREE CamelBak Podium water bottle - you must register before Pesach in order to receive this free gift! In addition, those who register before Pesach will be entered into a raffle drawing to receive a delicious, free Tov Pizza pie on Motzei Pesach - the winner can walk right in and skip the long line to receive your free pie (pick it up on Motzei Pesach 5776 | April 30, 2016)! To register, see our promotional video, sponsor, and learn more about Bikur Cholim of Baltimore go to Bikercholim.org. For any questions or clarifications email us at bike4bikur@gmail.com. Remember the double benefit: Great exercise and helping Bikur Cholim, the organization that helps all who are in need when the need is greatest. Bikur Cholim is truly a mission of kindness-Help us Help.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

WITH RABBI MARWICK!

Shomrei Post -Carpool Shiur for Women a weekly

discuss ion of contemporary issues connected to

the Parsha. Meets Tuesdays at 9:30am . Please

contact Rabbi Marwick with any quest ions . This

shiur will be on break unti l after Pesach.

Thursday Morning Shiur on Contemporary

Halachic Issues at 9:15am. For more information

contact David Bienens tock at Zeidy12@aol .com.

This shiur will be on break unti l after Pesach.

“Pizza & Parsha” for S tudents & Young

Professionals ages 17-29 this program is

dedicated L’ i lui Nishmas Gilad Schwartz and

sponsored by the Mayer Fami ly. Takes place at

7:30pm on Thursdays . This shiur will be on

break unti l after Pesach.

Halachic Themes f rom the Parsha Shiur

Thursdays at 10:15pm. This shiur will be on

break unti l after Pesach.

Shabbos Afternoon Shiur/Shabbos Hgadol

Drasha will be given by Rabbi Marwick on the topic: “It’s

the Thought that Counts” in Halacha and Hashkafa.

The Rav’s Mishnayos Shiur ! Attent ion Boys in

5th, 6th grade. The shiur wi l l take place in Rabbi

Marwick’s off ice at 5 :45pm. Learning Maseches

Rosh Hashanah. The Mishna Club wil l resume

after Pesach.

If you’d like to have something placed in the bulletin, please contact the office. Submissions received by 12pm Wednesday will be placed in the upcoming bulletin. After this time, it will be held for the following week.

CONGREGATION SHOMREI EMUNAH

www.ShomreiEmunah.org

6221 GREENSPRING AVENUE

BALTIMORE, MD 21209

OFFICE HOURS:

Billing:

Monday through Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

Rentals & General Information:

Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

EMAIL CONTACTS:

Rabbi Marwick ........................................rabbimarwick@shomreiemunah.org

Chaim Spero, President ................................. president@shomreiemunah.org

Office ...................................................................... office@shomreiemunah.org

Shira Glickman ........................................................ shira@shomreiemunah.org

Josh Zaslow ............................................................. youth@shomreiemunah.org

Bulletin ................................................................... bulletin@shomreiemunah.org

Chessed Committee ........................................... chessed@shomreiemunah.org

Ben Zabludowski .............................................. shammos@shomreiemunah.org