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Mincha: 5:50PM Candle Lighting: 5:54PM

Kabbolas Shabbos & Maariv

Krias Shema after 6:54PM

SHABBOS FEBRUARY 20

Shacharis: 9:00AM Krias Shema before 10:01AM

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Mincha: 5:50PM Begin Shalosh Seudos before 6:13PM

** For those attending minyan, shalosh seudos should be eaten at home before coming to shul for mincha ** Motzei Shabbos: 6:55PM

Week of February 21 - 26

Shacharis: 7AM (Sunday at 8:15AM and Friday at 6:45AM)

Mincha/Maariv: 5:55PM (Thursday at 5:50PM)

FOUR PARSHAS ZACHOR READING OPTIONS

During davening: Approximately 10:20AM

After davening: Approximatey 11:00AM (in social hall with option to hear from the outdoor patio)

11:45AM (in social hall with option to hear from the outdoor patio) to allow those with young children at home to arrive after their spouse arrives home.

10 minutes before mincha: 5:40PM

DVAR TORAH FROM RABBI CLAMAN

METRICS TO MEASURE SUCCESS

This week's parsha marks a shift from the stories of Moshe's upbringing, the servitude in Egypt, the Exodus therefrom, the receiving of the Torah and its detailed mitzvos.

In Parshas Terumah, the Torah provides us with the precise details ad measurements of the various vessels of the Mishkan. For example, the Aron (Ark) is measured at "two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide and half a cubit tall" (25:10). The Mizbeach (altar) measures at "five cubits long, five cubits wide and three cubits tall" (28:1). The Shulchan (Table for the Showbread) was "two cubits long, one cubit wide and one and a half cubits tall" (25:23).

The keen observer will notice that the dimensions of Aron are all half measurements, the Mizbeach is all whole numbers and the Shulchan is a mix of the two!

The Kli Yakar offers a profound insight into this observation. The Aron is the symbol of spirituality as it housed the Luchos and was located in the Holy of Holies. Its half measurements represent that in the realm of spirituality, we must recognize that there is always room for improvement. Looking to others who have achieved more can inspire and propel us to become our best selves.

The Mizbeach is the vehicle through which atonement and peace are achieved between Hashem and Bnei Yisrael. Its complete dimensions signify the complete connection with God that can be attained through honest and complete teshuva. A half-hearted insincere appraoch to repentance will not be effective.

Finally, the Shulchan, which represents material possessions combines half and whole measurements. This conveys that we should feel complete- that we have everything we need, even with our partial/half amount. Who is wealthy? One who is satisfied with his portion (Pirkei Avos 4:1).

As we strive to transform our homes into a Mishkan and develop our personal interiority, let these dimensions be the benchmarks of our spiritual success.

Wishing you all a wonderful Shabbos!  

Rabbi David Claman

PURIM SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

In order to accommodate everyone safely, registration is required for the 1st reading on Purim night and 2nd reading on Purim day, when we are anticipating greater attendance.

*All persons must wear face masks at all times. 

*All persons must maintain at least an 6 foot distance at all times.

*Anyone experiencing fever, sinus pain, cough, reduced or altered sense of smell/taste, stuffy nose, chills, fatigue, sore throat, joint pains or diarrhea should not attend.

For specific questions, please be in touch with Rabbi Claman.

TAANIS ESTHER - Thursday, February 25

Fast Begins: 5:50AM Shacharis: 7:00AM

Mincha: 5:50PM Maariv: 6:45PM

COSTUME CONTEST FOR ALL CHILDREN WHILE

REMAINING SEATED NEXT TO PARENTS!

Megillah Reading: 7:00PM **Click HERE to register **

2nd Megillah Reading: 9:00PM (only for adults & children 8 and above, no registration required)

PURIM DAY - Friday, February 26

Shacharis: 6:45AM

Megillah Reading: 7:15AM (only for adults & children 8 and above, no registration required)

2nd Megillah Reading: 10:30AM **Click HERE to register **

Mincha & Kabbalas Shabbos: 6:05PM

MATANOS L'EVYONIM

The Rambam (Hil. Megila 2:17) teaches that "it is better for a person to increase one's gifts to the poor than to make a larger meal or give more mishloach manos (gifts to a friend), for there is no greater and more beautiful joy than gladdening the hearts of the poor... for one who gladdens the hearts of these unfortunate people is likened to the Shechina (Divine Presence)..."

For the mitzva of Matanos L'evyonim, monetary gifts to the poor for Purim, please send in your checks payable to Ahavas Sholom and earmarked "matanos levyonim" or click HERE to donate online (please note that payment is for "matanos l'evyonim").

MAZAL TOV

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Ginsburg’s Zoom class on completing

Maseches Rosh Hashana!

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Ginsburg, Sonny Romanoff, Stuart Modes, Michael Berenstein, Yitzchak Gold, Sandy Lefkowitz, Tuvia Schottenstein and Paul Tanenbaum.

MEAL TRAINS

To volunteer for the Meal Train for Kim Geiger,

click HERE

To volunteer for the Meal Train for the Lorch Family 

please click HERE

SEFER IYOV TUESDAYS at 11:00AM

Sefer Iyov with Rabbi Claman

Tuesdays at 11:00AM

Click HERE to join

SHIUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This week's Iyov class was sponsored by Andrew & Tricia Rosenstein in honor of the shloshim for Andrew's mother, Elaine Rosenstein z"l.

To sponsor a shiur in honor of a yahrzeit, birthday or

simcha please click HERE

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