Congregation Ahavas Sholom
2568 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: 252-4815
E-mail address: ahavas@beol.net
Web site: www.ahavas-sholom.org
Rabbi
Chaim Yosef Ackerman
Officers
President
Dr. David Portman
Vice Presidents
Patrick Wiesel
Dr. Phil Weinerman
Chairmen of the Board
Dr. Warren Sobol
Yhezkel Levi
Treasurer
Sanford Lefkowitz
Recording Secretary
Ellen Romanoff
Bulletin Staff
Editor
Karan Tanenbaum
Production
Natalie Berenstein
Personals
Donations
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Rabbi's Message:
"Just don't complain!"
The holiday of Purim comes with the unique challenge to celebrate and be happy. While this sounds like an easy task, we find that people have difficulty accomplishing this feat, and such a challenge has plagued our people (at least) since the time of Purim. The very last verse of Megillas Esther reports the success and adoration of Mordechai, the hero of the story of the Megilla. He is a nobleman in Achashveirosh's cabinet, a leader of the Jewish nation, and among other accolades, "accepted by most of his fellow Jews." The Ibn Ezra explains that he could not have possibly been accepted by all because there is always jealousy amongst close relatives and friends. This is astounding considering that the decimation of the Jewish nation was already signed and sealed, and if not for the righteousness and involvement of Mordechai, there would not have been a Jew around of whom to be envious, let alone a saintly one! The concept is profound in its far-reaching effects. We as human beings are vulnerable to discontent, even with overt salvation from death in our recent memories.
Knowing that we are prone to such feelings gives us an edge in dealing with them. We as a shul have much to be thankful for, yet must ask for Hashem's continued assistance in helping us be satiated with our lot. I want to mention that among numerous other programs and events of recent months, we have to come to the close of the Avos U'Banim season. Rabbi Katzman of the Kollel organized beautiful parent/child learning sessions each Motzei Shabbos, no matter what the surrounding conditions, and the sound of Torah reverberating in our halls is something of which we can all be most proud.
Let us take the celebratory nature of Purim with us into the coming months, helping us prepare for Pesach in the smoothest way possible!
Rabbi Chaim Yosef Ackerman
Personals
Mazel Tov to:
- Elaine & Harold Shindel on the birth of their new granddaughter, Hadassah, daughter of Jenny & Uri Sinowitz of Israel
- Drs. Jared & Jessica Hershenson on the birth of their daughter, Leah Yehudis
- Dr. Marc & Sharon Schramm in honor of the engagement of their daughter, Yedidah to Joe Simons
- Dr. Alan & Debbie Schlesinger in honor of the engagement of their daughter, Kaila
- Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman on the engagement of their daughter Debbie to Nadav Recca, son of Jean-Claude and Carol Recca of Atlanta
- Anne & Steve Shulman on the engagement of their son, Scott Jared to Deena Bracha Rendel, daughter of Aryeh & Shirley Rendel of Forest Hills, NY
- Rick and Sherri Cohen and family on the engagement of their daughter, Shayna Rena to Chaim Pinsker of Elizabeth, NJ, son of Avi and Rivki Pinsker. Mazel Tov also to the grandparents Marvin and Barbara Vinar and Sandy Cohen
- Rabbi Yosef & Tova Hauser on the marriage on their daughter, Leah Yocheved to Avrohom Eliezer Friedman
- Dina Cherney on the marriage of her son, Mordechai to Rachel Nagar
- Shelley & Jack Levey on the marriage of Shelley's son, Tzvi Silverman to Rivka Rochel Friedman
- Rabbi Chaim Yosef & Menucha Ackerman and Family on moving into their new home
- Dr. Jonathan & Ilana Gisser and Family on moving into their new home
- Dr. Leon & Lina Margolin and Family on moving into their new home
- Jack & Shelley Levey on the engagement of Shelley's son, Tzvi Silverman to Rivka Rochel Friedman of Los Angeles
Condolences to:
- Dr. David & Cheryl Lever on the loss of David's mother
- Ruth & Yitzchak Gold on the loss of Reb Moshe ben Ruth, A"H, father of Ruth Hazzan Gold
- The Nutis Family on the loss of their sister-in-law and aunt, Ethel Gil
- Boots Nutis, Ira & Laura Nutis and family; Sheila & Michael Cutler and family, Jodi & Eddie Karmia and family on the loss of their husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Frank Nutis, z'l
- Eli & Dina Cieplinski on the loss of Eli's grandfather, Hersh Cimet
- Rick & Sherri Cohen and Family on the loss of Rick's father, George Cohen, z'l
Thank you to:
- Ellen Romanoff for researching and writing the NewStandard article about the history of the Shul
- Sonny Romanoff, Alex Rosen, and Dan Meyers for organizing and spearheading the gathering and burial of the shaimos. Many fathers came with their children to observe and help at the graveside. Warren Sobol was there, of course the Rabbi, and his children. Shaimos was collected from Ahavas Sholom, the Torah Center, the Breslov Centre, and CTA.
- Deena Tanenbaum - donation of 15 siddurim to the Shul
- David and Eda Schottenstein for dedicating a center at Mayanot in Jerusalem in memory of Gavriel and Rivka Holzberg, a'h
Donations
Kiddush:
- Enhanced In honor of the Chevra Kadisha
- Enhanced by Dr. Marc & Sharon Schramm in honor of the engagement of their daughter, Yedidah to Joe Simon
- Enhanced by Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman in honor of the engagement of their daughter Debbie to Nadav Recca
- The Berenstein Family commemorating the Yahrzeit for Judy Berenstein, Chaya Chana Yehudis bas Yitzchak Yisroel, a'h
- Rabbi Zvi & Sara Beth Kahn in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Avi
- Dr. Leon & Lina Margolin in honor of their son, Daniel being selected Ahavas Sholom's 'Child of the Week'
- Dr. Paul & Kathy Pollack in memory of Paul's aunt, Esther Bas Zechariah
Shalosh Se'udos:
- Alex & Susan Rosen in honor of their daughter Marni's internship match at The Post Traumatic Clinic in New Haven, CT
- Matt & Mindy Cooper commemorating the 10th Yahrzeit for Matt's grandfather, Yitzchak Isaac ben Nochum Hacohen
- The Shakarchi Family in Hoda'ah to HaKadosh Baruch Hu on Ayelet and Eliezer's birthdays
- The Shakarchi Family in Hoda'ah to HaKadosh Baruch Hu on Rivqah's 10th birthday
- Andrew & Dr. Tricia Rosenstein commemorating the Yahrzeit for Andrew's father, Shlomo ben Yitzhak
- Lana & Gary Covel commemorating the Yahrzeits for Lana's parents, David Israel Bernstein and Florence Adelman
- Rick & Sherri Cohen marking shloshim for Rick's father, George Cohen
- Anonymous
- Mel Freedberg commemorating the first Yahrzeit for beloved brother, Stanley Freedberg, Shimon Tzvi ben Shapti HaKohen
- The Berenstein Family commemorating the Yahrzeit for Judy Berenstein, Chaya Chana Yehudis bas Yitzchak Yisroel, a'h
- Rabbi Zvi & Sara Beth Kahn in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Avi
- Rabbi Yosef & Tova Hauser commemorating the Yahrzeits of Rabbi Hauser's uncle, Hershel ben Avraham and Rabbi Hauser's father, Meir ben Shmuel, HaKohen
- The Berenstein commemorating the Yahrzeit for Michael's father, Yaakov Nuta ben Shmuel
- Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol commemorating the Yahrzeit for Warren's grandmother, Tova Gittel Bas Moshe
- Alex & Susan Rosen commemorating the Yahrzeit for Alex's grandmother, Bertha Feldman
- Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol commemorating the Yahrzeit for Warren's grandmother, Hadassah bas Avraham Lev
- Alex & Susan Rosen in honor of their anniversary
- Agi & Jon Hartstein commemorating the Yahrzeit for Agi's mother, Anne Neubauer
Aliyah Honors:
- Rabbi Shimon David Abrams
- Yehuda Bitton
- Dr. David Caplan
- Matt Cooper
- Dr. Jonathan Gisser
- Dr. Bruce Kay
- Rabbi Ben-Zion Mellman
- Ed Mellman
- Yehoshua Nisenbaum
- Dr. David Portman
- Jean-Claude Recca
- Nadav Recca
- Alex Rosen
- Andrew Rosenstein
- Paul Tanenbaum
- David Wachs
- Rabbi Baruch Weil
- Dr. Moshe Wilhelm
Youth Fund:
- Tuvia & Lea Schottenstein in memory of Frank Nutis and Rick Cohen's father, George Cohen
- Larry Pollak in loving memory of Frank Nutis
- Susan & Alex Rosen and Family in appreciation to Ira Nutis and Rabbi Zvi & Chaya Aviva Katz
Teen Minyan:
- Drs. David & Miriam Portman in honor of Ira Nutis
Library Book Fund:
- Ellen & Sonny Romanoff in memory of George Cohen and Frank Nutis
- Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman and Drs. David & Miriam Portman in memory of father, Dr. David Davidson
- Ellen & Sonny Romanoff in appreciation to Rabbi Ackerman, The Berkovich Family, The Berenstein Family, Drs. David & Ana Caplan, Ron & Beth Dolinger, Rabbi Josh & Aliza Finegold, Franklin Furman & Family, Sofiya & Edgar Karpovich, The Kapetansky Family, Sandy Lefkowitz, Faye & Ed Mellman, Irving & Judy Modes, Ira & Laura Nutis & Family, Drs. David & Miriam Portman, Pearson & Thea Press, Alex & Susan Rosen, Chaviva Rosenberg & Family, Boris & Luda Ryabinky, Josh & Renee Seidemann & Family, Dr. Stewart & Beverly Shapiro, Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol & Family, Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman
Shul Fund:
- Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman in memory of Dr. David Lever's mother, Ira Nutis' father, Frank Nutis, Rick Cohen's father, George Cohen, Eli Cieplinski's grandfather, Hersh Cimet
- Sanford Lefkowitz in memory of Frank Nutis
- Drs. Dan & Leslie Chase in memory of Frank Nutis
- Marcia and Allan Wool in memory of Ethel Rising
- Nat & Myra Goldman in memory of father, Ben Goldman
- Ruth & Yitzchak Gold in memory of Reb Moshe ben Ruth, A"H, father of Ruth Hazzan Gold
- Dr. Alan & Debbie Schlesinger in memory of Ruth Gross
- Dr. Bruce & Nancy Kay in memory of George Cohen and Frank Nutis
- Svetlana Vaisberg, Vladamir, Ilya and Pavel in memory of Frank Nutis
- Dr. Tricia & Andrew Rosenstein in memory of Frank Nutis
- Diane & Patrick Wiesel in memory of Frank Nutis
- Ed & Faye Mellman in memory of Frank Nutis
- Edgar & Sofiya Karpovich in memory of Frank Nutis
- The Berenstein Family in memory of Frank Nutis
- Hal Miller in memory of Frank Nutis
- Mel Freedberg in memory of Frank Nutis
- Susan Bonowitz in memory of Frank Nutis
- Faye & Ed Mellman in memory of Rick Cohen's father, George Cohen
- Celia & Eugene Cohen in memory of Rick Cohen's father, George Cohen
- Diane & Patrick Wiesel in memory of Rick Cohen's father, George Cohen
- Barbara & Marvin Vinar in memory of Joel Wolff's brother, Jay Wolff
- Susan & Alex Rosen and Family in memory of Perel Benmoshe's father and Joel Wolff's brother, Jay Wolff
- Luda & Boris Ryabinky in memory of Judy Berenstein
- Edgar & Sofiya Karpovich in memory of Judy Berenstein
- Yitzchak & Ruthie Gold in memory of Judy Berenstein
- Lyudmila Soskin commemorating the Yahrzeit for her husband, Yefim Soskin
- Dr. Sanford & Gayle Bloom commemorating the Yahrzeit for Rose Bloom
- The Berenstein Family commemorating the Yahrzeit for Judy Berenstein
- Marcia & Allan Wool commemorating the Yahrzeit for Bryna Bruce
- Herman Rosen commemorating the Yahrzeit for Fannye Nusgart
- Herman Rosen commemorating the Yahrzeit for Bertha Feldman
- Sylvia & Murray Ebner in honor of Sonny Romanoff for his help and concern
- Susan & Alex Rosen and Family wishing a refuah shelaimah to Marlene Sobol's father, Mr. Ganz and to Boots Nutis
- Susan & Alex Rosen and Family wishing mazel tov to Julie & Phil Weinerman on the birth of their granddaughter; Tova & Rabbi Hauser on Leah's engagement; Tari & Stuart Modes on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson and Dr. Rochelle & Rabbi Henoch Millen on the birth of their great-granddaughter
- Susan & Alex Rosen and Family in appreciation to Ellen & Sonny Romanoff, Kathy Pollack, Michael Berenstein and Yaakov Klein
- Thea & Pearson Press for dedicating the Chanukah stained glass window
- Hal Miller in honor of Karan & Paul Tanenbaum
- Michele & Joseph Tabak
- Rachel & Evan Albert
- Joan & Jim Goodman
- Fred E. Dauterman, Jr.
- Rochelle & Hillel Furstenberg
- Yitty & Ephraim Friedman
- Dr. Ben Gertner
- Yonah Pessin
- Faye & Ed Mellman in honor of the 100th birthday of their aunt, Mrs. Clara Weinblatt
- Barbara & Marvin Vinar wishing mazel tov to Tari & Stuart Modes on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Ari Modes, son of Bobby & Chantel Modes of Cleveland
- Barbara & Marvin Vinar wishing a refuah shelaimah to Edgar Karpovich
- Luda & Boris Ryabinky in honor of the engagement of Dina Cherney's son, Mordechai to Rachel Nagar
- Luda & Boris Ryabinky wishing mazel tov to Rabbi Zvi & Sara Beth Kahn and family on the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, Avi
- Hal Miller in honor of the birth of Drs. Julie & Phil Weinerman's new granddaughter, Gavriella Weinerman, daughter of Dr. David & Daniella Weinerman of Cleveland
- The Berenstein Family wishing a refuah shelaimah to Murray Ebner and to Susan Rosen
- Michael Berenstein in appreciation to Alex Rosen for all his work in the Shul
- Hal Miller in honor of Rabbi Shimon David & Barbara Abrams
- Hal Miller in honor of Rabbi David & Shulamit Ginsburg
- Aaron & Lisa Mellman in honor of Rabbi David Ginsburg for learning Gemara with their two eldest sons while visiting Columbus
- Faye & Ed Mellman in honor of the marriage of Leah Yocheved Hauser and Avrohom Eliezer Friedman
- Arlene & Mayer Teles in honor of Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman for their hospitality for the Kahn Bar Mitzvah
- Ruth & Buddy Adler in appreciation for Andrew Adler's first aliyah; in appreciation to the Portman Family for their hospitality and wishing all a happy Purim
- Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol in honor of the marriage of Dina Cherney's son
- Faye & Ed Mellman in honor of the engagement of Sherri & Rick Cohen's daughter and Barbara & Marvin Vinar's granddaughter, Shayna Rena to Chaim Pinsker, son of Avi and Rivki Pinsker
- Susan Bonowitz in honor of the engagement of Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman's daughter, Debbie to Nadav Recca
- The Berenstein Family in gratitude to Hashem
- Hal Miller in honor of the engagement of Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman's daughter, Debbie to Nadav Recca
- Luda & Boris Ryabinky in honor of the engagement of Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman's daughter, Debbie to Nadav Recca
- Luda & Boris Ryabinky in honor of the Sisterhood for all their hard work
- Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman in honor of the engagement of Scott Shulman, son of Anne & Steve Shulman and in honor of the engagement of Shayna Cohen, daughter of Sherri & Rick Cohen and granddaughter of Barbara & Marvin Vinar
- Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman wishing a refuah shelaimah to Murray Ebner
Building Fund:
- Cookie Zingarelli and Dottie Lawhun in memory of Frank Nutis
- Ellen & Sonny Romanoff in memory of grandfather, Herman Gross, Chaim ben Yosef Yehuda
- Ellen & Sonny Romanoff in memory of Joel Wolff's brother, Jay Wolff and Marc Levison; commemorating the Yahrzeit for father, Herbert Romanoff, Hershel ben Yosef; wishing a refuah shelaimah to Edgar Karpovich and Susan Rosen, as she prepares for surgery; in appreciation to Hashem for sending us Rabbi Ackerman; in honor of Leah Hauser's engagement and in honor of Frank, z'l & Boots Nutis
- Dr. Victor & Susan Schmelzer in honor of Patrick Wiesel & Diane Chang with thanks for their wonderful hospitality
- Marvin & Barbara Vinar in honor of Marvin having the haftarah on 2/20/10
- Ellen & Sonny Romanoff in honor of engagements of: Kaila Schlesinger, daughter of Dr. Alan & Debbie Schlesinger; Shayna Cohen, daughter of Sherri & Rick Cohen; Yedidah Schramm, daughter of Dr. Marc & Sharon Schramm; and Debbie Weinerman, daughter of Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman
- Candy Davidson
- Dr. Sheldon & Marilyn Estreicher
- Jodi & Eddie Karmia
- Dr. Irwin & Betty Keller
- Sanford Lefkowitz
- Tari & Stuart Modes
- Jerry Regosin - coat & tallis rack
- Sonny & Ellen Romanoff
- Alex & Susan Rosen - tree planters
- Herman Rosen
- David & Cathy Schwartz
- Paul & Karan Tanenbaum
- Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman
- Phyllis & Ely Zofan
- The Nutis Foundation
Building Fund Brick Campaign:
- Irving & Marcia Baker
- Rabbi Avrohom & Elisheva Berenstein
- Michael Berenstein
- Susan Bonowitz
- Myer Bornstein
- David & Sara Chay
- Sheila & Michael Cutler
- Dr. Al & Shelly Dembe
- Avrom & Marcia Epstein
- Dr. Bruce Gartner
- Nat & Myra Goldman
- Dr. Maynard & Miriam Goldmeier
- Marvin & Maxine Geenberg
- Barry & Debbie Hellman
- Evelyn Hoffman
- Edgar & Sofyia Karpovich
- Samuel Katz
- Rabbi Zvi & Chaya Aviva Katz
- Sanford Lefkowitz
- Ed & Faye Mellman
- Dr. Ehud & Sandra Mendel
- Daniel Newman & Ilana Klamka
- Rabbi Yitzchak & Esther Pessin
- Jerry Regosin
- Alex & Susan Rosen
- Andrew & Dr. Tricia Rosenstein
- Bobby & Chaya Schottenstein
- Tuvia & Lea Schottenstein
- Rustin & Yan Shenkman
- Perry & Yael Vernikoff
- Dr. David & Daniella Weinerman
- Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman
- Allan & Marcia Wool
Halachos for early Shabbos
by Rabbi David Ginsburg:
To summarize Rabbi Rosenberg's Halachos, once we move to early Shabbos we cannot light candles even one minute before the scheduled time. Lighting up to 5 minutes after the scheduled time is fine. More than 5 minutes after the scheduled time is problematic. Lighting before the scheduled time is never allowed, but there can be some leniencies regarding lighting late depending on the circumstances.
by Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg:
When Friday night descends upon us, the average orthodox Jew can be presented with many queries. For example, if one is not attending Shul Friday evening, does that individual or family have the liberty of accepting Shabbos at night fall? If the head of the household attends services Friday night, does his acceptance of Shabbos in Shul affect the family members still at home? What about guests visiting from out of town? Are they part of the larger community or viewed as independents? What about in the case of emergency? Is there room for leniency?
The questions abound and can go on and on. Although every situation often posses its own unique circumstances and therefore should be presented to the Rabbi, there are some basic guidelines which can assist you during this season of long Shabbosim.
- The Shulchan Aruch unequivocally states in chapter 263:12 if the majority of the congregation accepts Shabbos at a specific time, the rest of the community must adhere to their decision, even if it conflicts with their own interests. The Mishnah Berurah #51 comments that if there is more than one legitimate minyan or synagogue in town, each one is considered a separate entity and may therefore decide for its own congregants when to accept Shabbos. The implication is that an individual or family who frequents either synagogue or belongs to one synagogue which features an early and later minyan may begin Shabbos at either time.
- The Shulchan Aruch continues to state in #13 that a guest who comes to a community which already has accepted Shabbos must immediately desist and refrain from any non-Shabbos activity.
- The Shulchan Aruch also mentions in #4 that the earliest any individual or community may accept Shabbos is after a time period known as P'lag Ha'Mincha. Any attempt before this time to light candles with its blessing would be considered invalid and a blessing in vain.
What emerges from all the above, is that in our community it is virtually impossible during the summer months to make a late Shabbos. Being that all three Orthodox synagogues accept Shabbos earlier in the day, any individual or family is automatically swept up in the community decision. Furthermore, any guest who comes from out of town and joins us for Shabbos is affected by this acceptance.
In terms of our policy at Ahavas Sholom, we are very careful to finish Mincha prior to P'lag. This is why the times for Mincha fluctuate throughout the summer season. The Shul officially accepts Shabbos with the completion of L'cho Dodi and Mizmor Shir (sometime after P'lag) which usually corresponds to the time given for candle lighting in the bulletin. If one would attempt to light candles before the time mentioned there is a strong possibility that the act and blessing would be in vain. In terms of postponing candle lighting from its designated time, the most one could possibly wait is until the Shul recites Mizmor Shir as mentioned. The obvious problem is that one at home has no way of ascertaining when that actual moment arrives. However, it is safe to assume that the Shul will not arrive at Mizmor Shir until 20 minutes following the beginning of Mincha. Practically this allows for about a 5 minute delay for candle lighting from the time mentioned in the bulletin.
In summary, the window for candle lighting during the summer season is narrower than in the winter. Lighting too early would be a meaningless act and lighting even 10 minutes later than the time given in the bulletin, could be a violation of Shabbos.
Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, ZT"L in his Responsa Orach Chaim 3:38, does conjecture that since most communities only accept Shabbos early for personal convenience and not necessarily for the enhancement of the holiness of Shabbos, it is possible that individuals are not bound by the communal acceptance. His final conclusion is not to rule leniently in this matter. Therefore the above guidelines should be followed without hesitation or exception. Any deviation even if it appears to be "commonly practiced" is in violation of Halacha. If there is any emergency or special circumstance the Rabbi should be consulted as there could be special leniency in that specific situation.
It is also worthwhile to note that although one may begin the Friday night meal before night fall, there are those (Maharal of Prague) who insist that at least a k'zayis (olive volume) piece of challah be eaten after nightfall. The reason being that the three meals on Shabbos correspond to the manna which fell from heaven which was consumed on the day of Shabbos itself. The Mishnah Berurah 267:5 advises us to follow this practice when possible. Finally, one should be diligent to begin the Friday evening meal before the approach of sunset. If one delays too long the conflict of eating before reciting Shema in its proper time arises. Under most circumstances this can be avoided providing that Kiddush is made soon after returning home from Shul.
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