Benjamin Yudin, Rabbi Andrew Markowitz, Associate Rabbi

Shomrei Torah Shabbat Vaetchanan - Shabbat Nachamu

13 Av, 5777/ August 4 - 5, 2017

PACHIM KETANIM FROM RABBI YUDIN: In Honor of Parshat Vaetchanan and Shabbat Nachamu This Shabbat is known by the opening words of the Haftorah. Why however does the Navi Yeshayah (40:1) repeat the term Nachamu? The Medrash, Yalkut Yeshayah (445) teaches, we sinned doubly, we were pun-ished doubly, and hence will be comforted and consoled doubly. What might this mean? Rav Yaakov Neiman zt’’l suggests an insightful answer. The Jewish people have a double responsibility. Firstly, to serve Hashem by living by His Torah, and in addition as stated by Yeshaya (42:6) to serve as an Ohr La-Goyim as a light- beacon and example to the rest of the world. When Israel leads an exemplary life both man to G-d and man to man, this has a positive effect on mankind and elevates society. When we are honest and act benevolently, it is good for us and raises the barometer for all of society. We sinned doubly by not living up to the Torah stand-ards and by not positively influencing society. In the future we will have rectified both, hence a double consola-tion.

Shabbat Schedule Erev Shabbat - Aug. 4 Early Mincha 6:30pm Earliest candle lighting 6:45pm Candle Lighting 7:51pm

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 7:56pm

Shabbat - Aug. 5 Morning Sof Z’man Kriyat Sh’ma 9:29am

Daf Yomi - Sanhedrin 20 8:00am Shacharit

Beit Medrash 8:00am Shiur by Leon Zharnest: “Segulahs” Main Shul 8:45am Downstairs 9:00am Shabbat Afternoon Perek in the Park- Children 5:00pm - Adults 5:35pm Pre-Mincha Shiur 7:00pm with Rabbi Royde Mincha 7:39pm Dvar Torah at Seudah Shlishit with Rabbi Royde Shabbat Ends 8:58pm

Parsha/Haftorah: Artscroll: 958/1196 Hertz: 755/776 The Living Torah: 884/1225 Daf Hashavuah - Beitzah 40 ∞ Pirkei Avot 4

HAKARAT HaTOV Ba’al Kriah Upstairs - Avi Geller Ba’al Kriah Downstairs - Gideon Bannett

Thank you to all those involved in helping plan and set up and host the Traveling Chasidim Shabba-ton: Rabbi and Sara Markwotiz, Rabbi and Shevi; the Cohen, Lenik, Mayefsky, Lamm, Schwartz and Zharnest families, and Janusz.

Welcome to the families here from Traveling Chasidim: the Royde, Deutsch, Kohn, Bineth, Goodman and Lefkowitz families.

Weekly Schedule August 6 - 11 Sun.

Shacharit 6:30,7:00,8:00am

Mincha 2:00,7:45pm

Ma’ariv 8:07,9:00pm

(Note change in Ma’ariv time)

Shacharit

Mon., Thurs. 5:45,6:30,7:45am

Tues. Wed., Fri. 5:55,6:30,7:45am

Mincha

Mon. - Thurs. 7:45pm

Ma’ariv Mon. - Thurs. 8:07,9:00pm

Erev Shabbat, August 11th

Parshat Eikev

Early Mincha 6:23pm

Earliest candle lighting 6:38pm

Candle Lighting 7:43pm

Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 7:48pm

Shabbat, August 12th Shacharit 8:00,8:45,9:00am Sof Z’man Kriyat Sh’ma 9:32am Mincha 7:30pm

Bulletin sponsored by Carol Weissmann-Re/Max Properties Select: direct 201-390-6600 or Carolwrealtor@gmail.com

THERE WILL BE A

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

THIS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH

AT 8:30PM.

LEARNING SPONSORSHIPS A Day of Learning August 11-Sponsored by the Mortkowitz & Yehaskel families in memory of Esther Mortkowitz l'zecher nish-mat Chaya Esther bat Tzvi ז''ל.

DON’T MISS THE FAIR LAWN MIKVAH KICKOFF EVENT! For almost three decades the Fair Lawn Mikvah has helped enhance and elevate the Kedusha and Tahara of our community. The renovation, beautification, and upkeep of our Mikvah is the responsibility of all of us. To help raise the much needed funds for the upkeep and future renovations of our community Mikvah, there will be a kickoff event on Sunday, August 13th, 7pm, at Shomrei Torah. The evening will include a delicious fleishig buffet dinner catered by Ma'adan and a night out with Soul Farm. The event is free with a sponsor-ship. The level of sponsors are as follows: $350 per person, $500 per couple, and $1000 for a couple which will include your name on a plaque at the entrance of the Mikvah. Please join us for an evening out while supporting our Mikvah and don't delay in making your reservation since we are limited to 75 people at the kickoff event All three sponsorship options will also enable you to attend our Mikvah Gala Evening which is being planned for November 5th. For more information please contact Dossy Brandstatter at 201-401-2386 or email mikvahfairlawn@gmail.com. To RSVP and sponsor online, visit www.shomrei-torah.org/event/mikvahkickoffevent. We look forward to the success of this, our major fundraising event for the Fair Lawn Mikvah.

SHABBAT NACHAMU SIMCHA KIDDUSH SPONSORS Malvina & Mikhail Abraizov – in honor of Shabbat Nachamu; Esther Apter, in honor of my new granddaugh-ter Amalya Hodaya Brander born to my children Miriam and Rabbi Tuvia Brander; Rebecca & Ari Ashkenas, in honor of Rabbi and Sara Markowitz on the birth of Noa Yemima and in honor of Jeff Cohen on his upcom-ing presidency; Judi & Arthur Goldberg, in honor of our granddaughter’s forthcoming Bat-Mitzvah; Arlene Glassman, in honor of everyone at Shomrei Torah and wishing all a Shabbat Shalom; Nechama & Aryeh Hersh, to celebrate buying and moving into our new home; Gail & Willie Hochman, commemorating the birth of our granddaughter, Esti Hochman; Deena & Daniel Jarashow, in honor of Avi Geller's birthday and the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah; Kaila & Ari Iserovich, in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Ari's grandfather, Shmuel ben Yisroel ז''ל; Beth & Alan Levin, in honor of Beth’s birthday; Lillie & Stu Mentzel, in honor of Stu’s birthday; Brittany & Josh Ricklis, in honor of Sarah's third birthday.

SHABBAT NACHAMU PROGRAM WITH THE TRAVELING CHASIDIM This Shabbat we are once again privileged to host the Traveling Chasidim. Join us in the following events to enjoy their words, their singing and their inspiration. Friday Evening: Inspirational Kabbalat Shabbat following Mincha at 6:30pm Tisch at 9:30pm at Shomrei Torah Shabbat Morning: The Traveling Chasidim will lead Mussaf in the Main Shul Shabbat Afternoon: •The Chasidim will join us at Perek in the Park •The Pre-Mincha Shiur will be given by Rabbi Royde at 7pm, followed by Q and A. Seudah Shlishit: For men in the shul following z’man Mincha at 7:39pm- Dvar Torah by R' Royde and singing by the Traveling Chasidim For women in the downstairs of the Shul at 7:00pm Everyone is encouraged to stay through Havdallah! Havdalah: Rockin’ Inspirational Musical Havdalah in the shul at 9:00pm.

CONDOLENCES Jeffrey Packard, on the passing of his father, William Packard. Shiva will be observed through Sunday morn-ing August 6th at the Packard home, 13-11 Bellair Ave., Fair Lawn. The family requests no visitors between 1-2pm or after 9pm (except after Shabbat until 11pm). Shacharit Sunday morning, Aug. 6th is at 8:00am.

HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS: Please submit your seat reservation using one of the following methods: Complete and submit the online form with your payment at www.shomrei -torah.org/hhseats. Complete and mail the form found in the lobby, along with payment. Same seats as last year deadline has been extended to Aug 15. If you have any questions, please call the shul voice mail, 201-791- 7910, and select option 5. High Holiday Seats.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

To sponsor Youth Minyan Kiddush, please contact Neil Paris at neiljparis@gmail.com or 917.626.5468.

To sponsor Seudah Shelishit, please contact Esther Silvestri: 201-741-5341 or zeesysilvestri@gmail.com

MIKVAH SCHEDULE The current weekday Mikva hours are 9:00pm – 10:30pm.

The Mikvah opens on Motzei Shabbat and Motzei Yom Tov approximately one hour after Shabbat and Yom Tov ends, and stays open for 1-1/2 hours. Please note that any arrival after 1/2 hour before closing time will incur a $25.00 late fee. To obtain a current detailed schedule for the Mikvah, please check the Mikvah webpage on Shomrei-Torah.org, under Services, or call the Mikvah tape for updates and important information: 201-796-0350. Please call Dossy Brandstatter with any questions or concerns: 201-796-5839. Friday night and Yom Tov Mikvah use is by appointment only. Please call Dossy Brandstatter at the dedicated phone line, 201-401-2386, at least two days in advance. Leave a message at any time and you will receive a return call in the evening.

SCRIP NOTICE

Scrip is an excellent way to support the Shul at no additional cost to you. Scrip can now be purchased online: shomrei-torah.org/scrip, and deliv-ered to your home. For more information contact Milty Frank: 201-916-9721 or miltonius@aol.com; or David Heiser, 201-978-5347 or DBH454@gmail.com.

YOUTH DEPARTMENT NEWS Youth Minyan is on summer break. We will keep you posted as to when it will return.

Groups for 3-5 year olds and groups for 5-7 year olds will meet at 9:30am.

Jr. Congregation for 8-10 year olds will start at 9:30am in the small classroom.

Tot Shabbat will meet in the Youth Minyan room at 10:30am.

SHIURIM SCHEDULE Fogelman Memorial Beit Medrash Learning - Mon - Thurs.: 8:00-10:00pm, Chavrusas. Wednesday with Shimon Kronenberg will resume in September.

Naftali Aron Torah Enrichment Program: Rabbi Yudin- Mon., Tue. and Thurs. at 9:00am; Rabbi Markowitz- Tue. and Thurs. at 9:35am.

Wednesday 12:45pm - Women’s shiur with Rabbi Yudin will resume August 9th.

Wednesday 8:15pm - Shiur with Rabbi Markowitz will resume in September.

Thursday after Mincha - Fogelman Memorial Beit Medrash Parsha Shmooze– See below for Shiur, Beer and BBQ.

Daf Yomi: Sun. after the 7am minyan, with either Rabbi Yudin, Rabbi Markowitz or Rabbi Leifer; Mon., Tues. and Thurs. at 8pm, with Dr. Zvi Loewy.

REFUAH SHELEIMAH Yehuda Leib ben Rochel; Blimah bat Sarah; Shalva Gavriella bat Shani Aliza; Hinda bat Ruth Leah; Rick Feiner; Muttrah Fleshler, Chaim Yitzchak Yaakov ben Chava Faiga, Rav Yitzchak Itamar ben Shaindel, Baruch Shai ben Gila Maita, Tzivia Rivka bat Naomi Chedva, Yitil bat Elsha Yosefa, Penina bat Devorah Laya, Rav Rachamim ben Shoshanna, Lyuba Chaya Ahava bat Yosefa and Blima Shoshana bat Faiga Miriam.

SHOMREI TORAH LEARNING SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM To sponsor a day, month, or year of learning visit Shomrei Torah Learning Sponsorship Program or contact Mendy Aron, Mike Glass, Milty Frank or Neil Gordon.

BEIT MEDRASH LIBRARY Please return Shul seforim/books. We are looking to organize the Beit Medrash and we need your help. If you have borrowed any of the Shul's seforim, please return them as soon as you can. If you would like to help in organizing the seforim please see Rabbi Markowitz.

NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS This week the children eagerly participated in Mitzvah Week. They learned about the importance of being kind to others and performing mitzvot. We played Hide and Seek and Hot Potato and we made sure to say "good job" when our friends were the winners. The children made picture frames with pictures of their best friends and made friendship bracelets on Friendship Day. Both bunks decorated tzedakah boxes to bring home and we wrote our very own siddur to use as well. Dr. Jason Lizzack visited with us this week to teach us about proper dental hygiene and taking care of our teeth. The children had so much fun taking turns brushing the teeth of Dr. Lizzack's "pet," Coconut the Crocodile. Taking care of our bodies is a mitz-vah too! We all enjoyed Music with Morah Karen who played her ukulele and the piano. We played "Red Light, Green Light", "Four Corners", and "Duck, Duck, Goose" during Sports with Michael. We ended the week with a special Shabbat Party and a visit from Rabbi Markowitz! Shabbat Sha-lom.

The Leah Sokoloff Nursery School is excited to welcome Esther Feil as our Educational Consultant. Esther was the founding Early Childhood Di-rector at Yeshivat Noam where she is currently the Director of Admis-sions. She also served as the Early Childhood Director at the Moriah School and as the founding director of our own Leah Sokoloff Nursery School. Esther will be working with our teachers to develop an individual-ized and differentiated curriculum to maximize each child's learning experi-ence. For information regarding registration, please e-mail lsns-preschool@gmail.com.

DAF YOMI FOR CHILDREN AVAILABLE IN SHUL LOBBY We thank the Israel Ministry of Education for sending us their Children's Daf Yomi newsletter- Talmud Yisraeli. The newsletter will be available every week. Make sure to pick one up for your child from the stand in the lobby.

SHIUR, BEER & BBQ

This coming Thursday, August 10th shiur, beer and BBQ will be at the home of Howard and Caren Eisenstadter, 8-20 Susan Pl. Mincha will be at 7:45pm, followed by shiur, beer and BBQ.

NCSY'S SUMMER GIRLS LEARNING INITIATIVE Join us 7:15pm on Thursday nights for NCSY'S Sum-mer Girls Learning Initiative. SGLI is an opportunity for high school girls who are home for the summer to spend time with other girls their age and have some exciting Torah learning experiences from dynamic pre-senters from our local Yeshivot. SGLI is sponsored by NCSY and supported by Bruriah, Frisch, Maayanot and Yeshiva University High School for Girls. The session on August 10th will be in the youth building of Con-gregation Beth Abraham, 406 New Bridge Rd, Bergenfield. The featured presenter is Mrs. Leah Silver.. $5 suggested donation includes the food. For more information please con-tact Dr. Aliza Frohlich at afrohlich613@gmail.com.

DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER IN THE IDF? If you have a family member currently serving in the IDF, please send Rabbi Markowitz (andrew.markowitz@gmail.com) his or her name (both in Hebrew and English) for tefillah and how they are referred to, as well as a picture in their uniform if possible Thank You.

WIN 4 BOX SEAT TICKETS TO A YANKEE GAME VALUE $900.00

A chance to win 4 Box seats to a Yankee vs Oriole game on September 14, total face value approximately $900. $10 for 1 chance, $18 for 2 chances and $25 for 3 chances. No more than a total of 100 chances. Contact Milty Frank at miltonius@aol.com or Mendy Aron at tuesdaystorah@yahoo.com to enter.

YIZKOR BOOKLET LISTINGS BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL AUGUST 27 Please note that our Yizkor booklet campaign has commenced and we, re-spectfully, request your prompt response. The deadline for receipt of the names and payment is Sunday, August 27, but please make every effort to submit your listings as soon as possible. Due to extreme time con-straints, we are unable to extend this deadline. You can sign up by visiting www.shomrei-torah.org/yizkorbooklet or by filling out a paper form found in the lobby and return with payment to the lockbox outside the shul office.

Robert and Leah Isler would like to thank the Shomrei Torah family for the comfort provided following the loss of Robert's brother. A special thanks to Rabbis Yudin and Markowitz for their guidance, Shevi for her generosity, and Sam Heller for all he does.

CHAMAH PARLOR MEETING

On Wednesday Night, August 16th Chamah will be hosting a parlor meeting at the home of Debbie and Dima Yuster 8-32 Susan Place at 8pm. Chamah is an organization that works diligently in providing extensive services such as med-ical, food and religious education to Jews in the former Soviet Union, Eretz Yisrael and NYC. Refreshments will be served. Ma'ariv to follow.