Parshas Vayakel/Pekudei /Parshas HaChodesh, March 20-21, 2020
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Parshas Vayakel/Pekudei Parshas Hachodesh March 20-21, 2020
Mincha/Kabbolas Shabbos
Earliest Shabbos Candle Lighting and Kabbolas Shabbos after this time. Mincha should be said before this time: 5:52p *“Mincha” Tehillim, Pitum Haketores & Ashrei 6:10p *Yedid Nefesh 6:30p Candle Lighting by 6:43p
Please Note: There is a limited number of printed announcements (with Lekutei Pshatim and Business Weekly available for pickup at the shul building). Instructions for safe pick up are as follows: The announcements are located in an open box at the bottom of the stairs by the parking lot entrance. There is no need to touch the door. Entrance to the parking lot is through the alley only.
Frank & Susan Kleinerman on the occasion of the recent wedding of Harry and Esther.
Rabbi & Mrs. Mark Weiner on the occasion of the recent wedding of Yosef and Leah.
Mr. & Mrs. Moti Ninio on the occasion of the birth of their daughter.
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Neikrug on the birth of a daughter.
Prior to Shabbos, Rabbi Cohen will be telling a story to the children at 3pm on Friday. The story will be available on the conference line (516-606-5382 code 668029#) and livestreamed at www.adasyeshurun.com/live.
The Rov will be saying a Dvar Torah at 3:15pm on the above conference call number.
We will be davening ‘Mincha’ together on the conference line at 6:10pm. This will consist of Tehillim, Pitum Haketores and Ashrei. Following Mincha at 6:30pm, we will sing together Yedid Nefesh.
The Rov recommends that people daven Kabbolas Shabbos and then daven Maariv following the meal. This will allow Shema to be said at ideal time.
Shabbos morning davening is regular. The Rov recommends that ‘laining’ including Parshas Hachodesh be read from a Chumash.
Only the first Yekum Purkan is said as we are all davening without a minyan. This Shabbos is Shabbos Mevarchim. Rosh Chodesh Nissan will be on Thursday and the Molad is Tuesday 10:14am and 11 Chalakim Jerusalem time.
If anyone has yahrzeit during the month of Nissan, a Keil Maleih should be said this Shabbos.
Pitum Hakteores is said following Mussaf as noted in the siddur.
This Shabbos we should try to ensure to uphold the Halacha as best as we can. Included is eating Shalosh Seudos after davening Mincha.
Everyone is reminded to make this a special, happy Shabbos.
Liquid (pourable) or foam soap and hand sanitizers are permissible.
Rabbi Cohen will be giving the Daf Hashavuah Shiur Sunday at 7:15am. At 10:30am Rabbi Cohen will give a shiur for men and women on the topic of, “Getting Ready For Pesach”. Both Shiurim will be livestreamed and on the conference call line.
Situational Information
With the current situation, we need to try as hard as we can to strengthen ourselves in our Teffilos.
During Shacharis and prior to Mincha, we should say פטום הקטורת(pg. 16 in the Hebrew only Artscroll siddur and pg. 36 in the English siddur) the two paragraphs from תנו רבנןuntil מפני הכבוד.
Tehillim should be said following all three tefillos, specifically chapters קל and קמב (130 & 142).
It is crucially important that we all follow the directives and advice of the medical professionals and the Psakim of the Rabbomim that all Social Distancing be held to completely. This is true Sakanas Nefashos. Everyone is reminded that the Rabbomin have explicitly forbade all private minyan.
Yeshurun is here for you. If there is something that you need, or if you know of someone who may need help, please let us know. We will try to help. Please contact the office if you would like to join the many volunteers.
Many members of the community are already struggling financially because of the impact of the Coronavirus. A team of Baalei Batim has been tasked with raising funds to help these families in need. The Chicago Chesed Fund, The Chicago Center & Agudah are all working in unison, with this team, on the fund. If you feel that it is appropriate to receive funds, call 224-534-9867 or email CJEAF@jewishchicago.info and request a survey. If you are not comfortable please contact Rabbi Cohen directly.
If you are able to donate to the Shul’s Tzedaka fund, it is anticipated that there will be greater need in the coming weeks. Donations can be made via the Maos Chittim page at https://www.adasyeshurun.com/form/kimcha
Agudath Israel of Illinois is offering free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years and younger during the current school closures in an effort to assist families in the community during this trying time. The meals are available at Yeshiva Ohr Boruch 2828 W. Pratt Ave. Enter through the alley off of California and exit to Pratt Ave. Monday through Friday. Daily pickup between 10am-12pm. More information at www.jewishchicago.info/food-pickup-delivery
There is a city wide information website at https://www.jewishchicago.info/. This site contains centralized Jewish Chicago information including information about shopping and other resources.
Shul Information:
The Shul office is open remotely during the hours of 11-4. Email and voicemail will be checked regularly. The shul’s mailboxes will also be checked regularly if you wish to leave anything.
Rabbi Cohen can be reached at home 773-262-5413. If he is not available, please leave a message and the Rov will call you back as soon as he can. The Rov will also be maintaining regular calling hours of 2-3:30pm and 10:30-11:00pm calls can be made through the Shul office at 773-465-2288. Please be aware of the Rov's time, as he is trying to maintain his regular learning schedule while also making himself available to the Kehillah.
Rabbi Cohen can be emailed at Rabbi@adasyeshurun.com. Please note the following regarding emailing the Rabbi: The Rov’s email is set up to receive emails only from members and only from email addresses that are in the shul’s system, with only one address available per member.
If you want the Rov to reply to your email, you must include your name and phone number. The Rov is not able to view any links. If your email does not go through, please email RabbiZevCohen@adasyeshurun.com and it will forwarded to the Rov. Please also email the office so that your email can be added.
The building is fully locked down. If you need access for any reason or if you see something suspicious please call the security hotline 773-888-3050.
If you would like to receive calling post calls with updates, please either email the shul office (office@adasyeshurun.com) or call (773-465-2288) to opt in. Even if you have been receiving calling posts, please let the office know that you would like to be included.
All shiurim will be available using the call in line 515-606-5382 access code 668029#. Shiurim archives are available online at www.adasyeshurun.com/listen and podcasts at google play and itunes.
The Rabbi Israel Prero z”l Daf Yomi Shiurim (6am) will be on the new Daf Yomi Conference line 425-436-6378 access code 337786#. The evening Daf Yomi will be recorded to be added to the email distribution please email Torah@adasyeshurun.com.
From Alderman Debra Silverstein: The 50th Ward special garbage pickup is currently still scheduled for before Pesach. However, given our uncertain times, the situation may change. If you signed up last year, you should receive a sticker in your mailbox before Pesach. For questions, or to be added to the list, call 773-262-1050.
