SHABBOS SCHEDULE

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2

5:41 pm Candle Lighting

5:46 pm Mincha/Maariv

Toras Chaim—Michael Abramson

6:29 pm Krias Shema (earliest)

SHABBOS NOVEMBER 3

8:25 am ‘Hilchos Chanukah’—R’ Cohen

8:45 am Shacharis

9:30 am Krias HaTorah—Conrad Saks

9:53 am Krias Shema (latest time)

10:15 am Birkas Hachodesh

10:30 am ‘A Torah Perspective on the Massacre in Pittsburgh’—R’ Cohen

11:15 am(ish) Kiddush

11:25 am ‘Yizchak and Rivka; Exploring the Shidduch’—Deborah Wosner

11:30 am What does Hashem want from you?—Michael Abramson

11:30 am ‘Finding True Love Part 1’—R’ Cohen

5:00 pm ‘Why Bad Things Happen to Good People Part 2– Dedicated in

memory of Peter Weintraub’—R’ Markman

5:15 pm Mincha

5:45 pm Seudah Shlishis—’Finding True Love Part 2’ —R’ Cohen

6:40 pm Maariv

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

SUN NOVEMBER 4—FRI NOVEMBER 9

7:00/8:00 am Sun Shachris

6:00/7:30 am Mon-Fri Shachris

5:30 am Earliest Tallis

8:56 am Latest Shema

9:50am Latest Shachris

12:04 pm Earliest Mincha

4:40 pm Mincha/Maariv

1 Halacha in Kitzur Shulchan Aruch be-

tween Mincha and Maariv

9:00 pm Maariv

4:35 pm Candlelighting (Toldos)

4:40 pm Fri Mincha/Maariv

KIDS’ PROGRAM:

Come join us each Shab-

bos! The program is coordi-

nated by Miryum Cohen.

Children under 5, Daven

and play in the annex with

Morah Jackie.

Boys - Play games from 8:45

-10am and then daven

and learn Parsha with

Elchonon Cohen from 10-

11. Girls - play from 9-10,

daven from 10-10:20, have

Kiddush, and then learn

Parsha until 11

The Community Shul 1417 S. Doheny Dr.

rabbicohen@thecommunityshul.com

miryum@thecommunityshul.com

424.354.4130

thecommunityshul.com

Rabbi Cohen: 424.666.2326

Rabbi Moshe Cohen Community Rabbi

Justin Levi President

Jonah Light Vice President

Ed Ryaboy Gabbai

Miryum Cohen Community Director

Education Team

Michael Abramson

Avraham Gordon

Ben Elterman

Women’s Programming

Rebecca Levi

Aviva Stepen

Cookie Richards

Yehudit Garmaise

Beth Firestone

Joanie Ziff

Rbtzn Yehudit Cohen

Chessed Team

Galit Kashanian-Gol

Evey Leibow

Social Chair

Joshua Shapiro

The Boxenbaum Family Outreach Center

A place where people grow by living meaningful Torah lives.

Service OFF this Shabbos, November 3

Parshas Chayei Soro

Shabbos Mevorchin

Candlelighting: 5:41 PM | Shabbos ends: 6:43 PM

November 3, 2018 — 25 Cheshvan 5779

Chayei Soro – The Shidduch Crisis

Breishis 24:50 ....and they said" it was the hand of HaShem"

R Yosef Dov Soleveitchik of Brisk (1820 - 1892 ) the author of the

Beis HaLevi was one of the greatest Torah scholars in Europe.

He traveled extensively throughout Europe. During these trips he would

often stay at the homes of families in the community. On one such occa-

sion his sudden appearance in the home of a family where he was plan-

ning to spend the night, caused the young daughter of the family to be-

come frightened and she began to cry. Rav Yosef Dov turned towards her

and tried to calm her with comforting words:

"Do not be afraid. One day you will be married to a big talmid chochom

and you too will have guests staying in your home!" Many years passed,

and the son of Rav Yosef Dov was ready to get married. The Rebbetsin

went on a journey to look for a shidduch for her son. Precisely at that time

when she was gone, the mother of the child who had burst into tears

came to visit the Soleveitchiks. "Does the Rov remember the time that he

stayed in our house ? she inquired. "Of course!" answered the Rov. "And

does the Rov remember that our daughter burst into tears?". "Yes! I also

remember that" continued the Rov “And does the Rov also remember

that he promised her that she would be married to a big talmid chochom?

“Yes!” replied the Rov “Well, as the Rov's son is ready for marriage and my

daughter is also now ready for marriage I cannot think of a more suitable

talmid chochom for her!” R. Yosef Dov did not hesitate a moment. He

immediately sent a telegram to his wife asking her to return home. As

soon as she returned home the engagement was announced!!

Good Shabbos,

Rabbi Cohen

SPONSORSHIPS

KIDDUSH

In the merit of all of those who contributed to sponsoring Kiddush this

week, may all the single Jewish men and women find their Zivugim.

SEUDAH SHLISHIS

Liane Pritikin is sponsoring Seudah Shlishis in honour and memory of her

mother, Yehudis Nechama bas Hirsch, on her 14th yahrzeit. May her

Neshama have an Aliyah!

LEARNING

Learning this week is sponsored by Aviva Zeltzer for “Hakaras Hatov to all

the Community members who supported and davened for me while I was

sick, and in honour of my Hebrew birthday.”

Jon and Adinah Sher are sponsoring learning this week in honour of

Adinah’s grandfather’s yartzheit, Rabbi Moshe Ginidi Hacohen A”H. (27

Cheshvan) May his Neshama have an Aliyah!

SECURITY

We are still looking for a sponsor for Security this week.

To sponsor, please contact the office after Shabbos.

THE RETURN OF THE TEEN MINYAN!

Richard and Beverly Horowitz are sponsoring Teen Minyan this week!

THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’

We will be switching the clocks back an hour this Motzei Shabbos, please

note the time changes in davening.

COMMUNITY SHUL CLASSES

SEFER SHOFTIM: Jewish Adolescence: Meet Yiftach and Shimshon—Two of the most flamboyant

personalities in Torah. 6 week series, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 Sunday mornings,

taught by Elchonon Cohen at 9:45 AM in the Seminar Room. For Women Only! ON this Sunday

HILCHOS SHABBOS AND HILCHOS LASHON HARA: Judith Cohen will be teaching a six week

series, on ‘The Laws of Shabbos and the Laws of Proper Speech’. Wednesdays 7:30-8:45 pm, in the

Seminar Room.

KITZUR & COFFEE Taught by Rabbi Cohen on Sunday at 9am in the seminar room on

‘The Laws of Chanukah’. ON this Sunday

KIRUV KOLLEL WITH MICHAEL ABRAMSON On Sundays at 8:45 am in the li-

brary. We will cover Gemara, the Six Constant Mitzvahs, Hilchos Kiruv, the hala-

chos of money, and dikduk. Basic Hebrew reading skills required. ON this Sunday

JEWISH HISTORY: Justin Levi’s Don’t know much about History class is a hit! Sundays, 7:30 PM in

the Seminar Room. (Coed). OFF this Sunday

GEMARA Rabbi Cohen’s 6:50 am Gemara class is learning Gemara Sotah—21a

“Women and Torah Learning”.

RAMBAM: Join Dr. Arnie Ross, Dr. Michel Mazouz, and Marshall Jaffe for a 7:30

am Rambam class in the Seminar Room.

MISHNA BRURA Rabbi Cohen’s 8:30am Mishna Brura class will be learning “Laws

of Chanukah”.

The Best Pirkei Avos Class in the City—Bar None! Come and hear Howard

Witkin as he analyzes and explains with clarity and relevance the classic work

“Ethics of the Fathers”. Thursday at noon in the Library.

SHABBOS DAY LEARNING

WOMEN’S EXPLANATORY SERVICE Led by female leaders in the community,

this special women’s explanatory service will take place EVERY OTHER WEEK from

10:30-11:25am. OFF this Shabbos.

Deborah’s Dvar: Shabbos morning at 11:25 in the seminar room, taught by Deb-

orah Wosner. ON this Shabbos.

What does Hashem Want From You?: Come hear the direct answer! Taught by

Michael Abramson at 11:30 on Shabbos morning in the library. This week: “What

does Hashem ask of you?” ON this Shabbos

The Genius Teachings of Rav Yaakov Weinberg: Rabbi Markman will be teach-

ing a new series on the life and teachers of Rabbi Yaacov Weinberg, the Rebbe

and older brother to Rabbi Noach Weinberg. Each week class will be one hour

before Mincha. ON this Shabbos

BE SECURE: In light of the tragic attack in Pittsburgh last Shabbos, we are re-

examining our security procedure and protocols. In the past, we have consulted

with top security teams and LAPD and they had assured us that we had taken the

necessary precautions to ensure the safety of people in our shul. These precautions

are now under review.

Please daven for Zivugim for the following single men and women: Binyamin

Moshe ben Reiza Chaya, Shoshana bas Golda, Talia Chaya bas Leah, Leah Sharone

bas Yehudit Nechama, Matanya Rivka bas Sara, Delaram Talia bat Juliet, Emanuel

ben Juliet. Amir Meir ben Mahin Deborah, Yakov Jakie ben Mahin Deborah, Yosef

ben Mahin Deborah, Devorah bas Sarah Basia, Avraham ben Leah, Freydl Masha Bat

Miriam, Hadas Avital Bat Miriam, Meira bat Leah, Yosef Avrahum ben Bayla, Dona

bas Chaya Sara, Esther bas Rivka, Zohara bat Nu-ara, Yehudas Leiba bas basha

rochel, Avigayil bat Freida Shifra, Devorah bat Sara Basya, Yaeli Rivka bat Esther

Emuna, Batsheva Bina bat Esther Emuna, Arielle rivka bas tamar mindle, Leah bracha

bat Chaninah, Sharleen Chaviva bat Sarah, Shira Esther bat Leah, Nechama Emunah

bat Sarah,Yehudit Dina bas Yasfa Geula, Rivka Gila bas Marta Rachel, Rachel Chana

bat chava Kala, Sophia Danielle bat chava Kala, Eliana Zena bat chava Kala, Ariel

Sarah bat chava Kala, Doba Rickel bas Malka Baila, Moshe Peyman ben Pari, Yehudis

Shoshana bas chana Chaya, Shoshana bas Hadassa, Ada bas Channah. Liora Shira

bas Gittel, Esther bas Leah, Leah Michal bas Stacy, Leah Bracha bat Chanina, Liorit

bas Sulka, Rivka bas Chava, Tali bat Malka, Yael Tovah bas Heshah Miriam, Atara

Yaffa bas Devorah, Michal bas Malka, Donna bat Deborah, Penina bat Sarah, Rachel

bat Malka, Hadar bat Sigalit Sigal, Esther Sheila bat Shoolamit, Karin bat Zahava,

Miriam bas Ada, Netta bat Nava, Bella Bat Shahla Sipora, David Ben Shahla Sipora,

Tanya Sarah Chaya bat Mina, Avigail Bas Freida Shifra, Ilana bat freidel, Daniella

Shaina bat sara, Aviva Rut bas Chana, Rivka Basia Bas Rochel Leah, Aharon Ben

Chana Aviva, Bella Bas Chana Aviva, Ora bas Nasrin, Dorin sarah bas Nasrin, Ora bas

shahla, Orah bas sorour, Yossef Ben sorour, Devorah bat Yosef v’ nazila, Elsa Sarah

bat Pari, Orah bat Rachel, Leya bat Faygie Ruchel, Tamar bat Faygie Ruchel, Shosha-

na bat Faygie Ruchel, Joseph Israel bat Faygie Ruchel, Libah Bina bat Batya.

THANK YOU

-Bijan Ghanouni for donating extra fruits & vegetables to the shul.

-Daniel Suriel for delivering last week’s Tomchei Shabbos route.

-Moshe Neiman for delivering this week’s Tomchei Shabbos route.

-Thank you to Beth Firestone, Joanie Ziff, Miryum Cohen, Judith Cohen, and

Ilana Tatarsky who made the women’s event on Shabbos such a success and to

the 40 women who showed up on Sunday morning to hear Chani Juravel speak.

MAZEL TOV -Heather Spiro on the marriage of her daughter, Sarah to Shimmy Katz.

-Mark and Karen Sarto and Ben and Elianna Sarto on the naming of their son

Yosef Gershon Meir.

Chanukah Halachic Bulletin

Mishne Brure “al hanisim” is added in shemone esrei before “v’al kulam”

Aruch HaShulchan the correct text is “v’al hanisim”

In bentching it is added before “v’al hakol…” If skipped, it may be said if you have not yet said shem HaShem in the next brocho. If totally forgotten it may be said after shemone esrei or in the HaRachaman section of the bentching.

It is not said in the “brocho m’ain shalosh.”If he did say it in “m’ain shalosh” it is not a hefsek.