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    March Schedule

    Filed under: Schedules

    Rabbi Herzl Kranz 

    Volume 12, Number 3

    טז אדר תש”ע
    – March 2010

    ב”ה

     

    Month of March – Davening Times

     

    Shacharis

    		  

    Mincha

    Mon, Thur: 

    Tue, Wed, Fri: 

    Shabbos, Yom Tov:

    Sundays and

    Holidays: 

    		  

    Weekdays and Sundays: 

    6:20 AM 

    6:30 AM 

    9:00 AM 

    8:00 AM 

    		  

    Feb 21 – Mar 11

    5:45 PM 
       

    Mar 12 – Mar 13 

    6:00 PM 
       

    Mar 14 – Mar 25 

    7:00 PM 
       

    Mar 26 – Apr 10 

    7:15 PM 

     

    Schedule for Shabbos, Holidays, and Special Events

     

     

    Date:

     

    Sedra or Event:

    Light

    Candles:

    Fri., Sat., or

    Yom Tov Mincha:

    Shabbos or

    Yom Tov Ends:

    Shabbos, Feb 26, 27

    Tetzaveh; Parshas Zachor

    Before 5:41 PM

    5:45 PM 

    6:42 PM 
     

    Erev Purim: Megilah reading at 7:30 PM. Refreshments after the reading of the Megilah. Children’s costume parade and contest. All parade participants will receive a prize.

    Sunday, Feb 28

    Purim; Shacharis at 8:00 AM followed by Megilah reading.

    Shabbos, Mar 5, 6

    Ki Sisa; Parshas Parah

    Before 5:48 PM 

    5:45 PM 

    6:49 PM 

    Shabbos, Mar 12, 13

    Vayakhel-Pekudei; Parshas

    Before 5:55 PM 

    6:00 PM 

    6:56 PM 
     

    Hachodesh; Monthly Kabalas Shabbos Carlbach-style Sing-Along (Maariv ends 15 minutes later).

    Tuesday, Mar 16 

    Rosh Chodesh Nisan; Shacharis at 6:15 AM.

    Shabbos, Mar 19, 20

    Vayikra

    Before 7:02 PM 

    7:00 PM 

    8:03 PM 

    Shabbos, Mar 26, 27

    Tzav; Shabbos HaGadol

    Before 7:09 PM 

    7:15 PM 

    8:10 PM 

    Sunday, Mar 28

    Search for Chometz after nightfall.

    Monday, Mar 29 

    Fast of Firstborn; Shacharis at 6:05 AM; Siyum. Biur chometz. Light candles before 7:12 PM; Mincha at 7:15 PM; First Seder.

    Tuesday, Mar 30  

    First day of Pesach; Eve: 2nd Seder.

    After 8:13 PM

    		 

    Wednesday, Mar 31 

    Second day of Pesach

    7:15 PM 

    8:14 PM 

    Shabbos, Apr 2, 3

    Shabbos Chol HaMoed Pesach

    Before 7:16 PM 

    7:15 PM 

    8:17 PM 

     

    Times for Eating and Burning Chometz (גר”א), Monday, March 29, 2010 (Source: www.myzmanim.com)

    Latest Time for Eating Chometz: 11:08 AM סוף זמן אכילת חמץ

    Latest Time for Burning Chometz: 12:10 PM סוף זמן ביעור חמץ

     

    Contact Rabbi Kranz ASAP to arrange for the sale of your Chometz before Pesach.

     

    SSJC’s new
    full-day Kindergarten is accepting applications for scholarships between now and March 15. We are very excited to be able to announce the start-up of this new affordable, academically challenging, and fun educational opportunity for individualized Jewish education for your child. Our talented teacher is highly acclaimed for her skills and abilities, experience, personality, and educational background. Please call the Shul office for further information.

     

    Classes for both men and women are offered every Shabbos afternoon; all are invited to attend:

    • Rabbi Jacob Wiener offers a Jewish studies class March 6, March 20, and April 3, one hour before Mincha.
    • Mr. Ken Horowitz offers a class on Sages of the Talmud February 27, March 13, and March 27, 45 minutes before Mincha.

     

    The Franco Foundation provides financial assistance for food, clothing, and shelter to families and individuals facing crisis within the Greater Washington & Maryland Jewish communities. We assist these families until they can finally support themselves once again. The Franco Foundation depends on the community for support. Feel free to contact Allan Franco with any questions or referrals at childrensmart@aol.com and send your tax-deductible donation to Franco Foundation, 613 Bromley Street, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

     

    Get the Shul Bulletin and up to the minute news by joining the Shul email mailing list. Simply send a blank email to:

    ssjc-subscribe@ssjc.info. You will receive a return email confirmation, with instructions for using the mailing list.

     

    Kemp Mill Employment Assistance Initiative

    Kemp Mill has been successfully managing a website that links jobseekers to important resources in the search for employment. In addition to listing dozens of openings (from accounting to transportation), http://www.jobassist.org/ allows you to post jobs and your own availability, request help with resumes and interview skills, and access useful tips on the internet, or receive job or career change mentoring. Obtain info on jobs ranging from part-time software programmer and summer babysitter to numerous private and government legal, accounting, and regulatory openings You may contact the following person if you have questions about the Kemp Mill Employment Initiative and JobAssist.org:

    Elliot Jacob 301-649-7494 ejacob@jobassist.org

     

    Mazal Tov    Great-grandfather Jack Mehlman, grandparents Tevie and Betsy Mehlman, and parents Chezkie and Rachelie Mehlman, on the birth of a boy, Alon Ephraim Mehlman.

        Jack and Bertha Spiro on the engagement of their grandson, Ari Horovits, son of Tzippy and David Horowitz, to Yael Berkowitz.

        Rabbi Herzl and Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz on the Bar Mitzvah of their great-nephew Bentzi Kranz.

     

    Refuah Shlaimah Alexander Gakner Henya Gruner Sam Morris

     

    Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz is the Point of Contact for the Kiddush Committee. Please contact Rebbetzin Kranz at (301) 649-2060 for information and suggestions on catering, scheduling, and prices for your Kiddush.

    We appreciate those who might wish to sponsor a “Shalos Seuda” for occasions such as yahrzeits, commemorations, dedications, and honors. Contact Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz if you wish to do so.

    We welcome you to join the Kiddush Club with your annual contribution of $100 to further enhance our weekly kiddush.

    For information on registration for the Nursery School, please call the school office.

    Personal lockers located in the back of the shul are available for annual rental. Call the shul office for information.

    Please ensure that your children, if not participating in a supervised group, remain quietly with you in shul. It is dangerous and disruptive for your children to run around the building without supervision.

    Please call the shul office to have events announced after services or published in subsequent newsletters.

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    Jan 26 2010

    February Schedule

    Filed under: Schedules

    Rabbi Herzl Kranz 

    Volume 12, Number 2

    יז שבט תש”ע
    – February 2010

    ב”ה

     

    Month of February – Davening Times

     

    Shacharis

    		  

    Mincha
    Mon, Thur:  Tue, Wed, Fri:  Shabbos, Yom Tov: Sundays and

    Holidays: 

    		  

    Weekdays and Sundays: 
    6:20 AM  6:30 AM  9:00 AM  8:00 AM    Jan 29 – Feb 11 5:15 PM 
        Feb 12 – Feb 20 5:30 PM 
        Feb 21 – Mar 11  5:45 PM 

     

    Schedule for Shabbos, Holidays, and Special Events

     

     

    Date:

    		  

    Sedra or Event:

    		 Light

    Candles:

    		 Fri., Sat., or

    Yom Tov Mincha:

    		 Shabbos or

    Yom Tov Ends:
    Shabbos, Jan 29, 30 Beshalach; Shabbos Shirah;

    Tu B’Sh’vat

    		 Before 5:09 PM  5:15 PM  6:10 PM 
    Shabbos, Feb 5, 6 Yisro
    		 Before 5:17 PM  5:15 PM  6:18 PM 
    Shabbos, Feb 12, 13 Mishpatim; Parshas Shekolim  Before 5:25 PM 5:30 PM  6:26 PM 
      Monthly Kabalas Shabbos Carlbach-style Sing-Along (Maariv ends 15 minutes later).
    Sunday, Feb 14  1st Day, Rosh Chodesh Adar; Shacharis at 8:00 AM.
    Monday, Feb 15  2nd Day, Rosh Chodesh Adar; Federal Holiday; Shacharis at 8:00 AM.
    Shabbos, Feb 19, 20 Terumah
    		 Before 5:33 PM 5:30 PM  6:34 PM 
    Thursday, Feb 25 Fast of Esther; Fast begins at 5:27 AM; Shacharis at 6:15 AM; Mincha at 5:30 PM.
    Shabbos, Feb 26, 27 Tetzaveh; Parshas Zachor Before 5:41 PM 5:45 PM  6:42 PM 
      Erev Purim: Megilah reading at 7:30 PM. Refreshments after the reading of the Megilah. Children’s costume parade and contest. All parade participants will receive a prize.
    Sunday, Feb 28  Purim; Shacharis at 8:00 AM followed by Megilah reading.
    Shabbos, Mar 5, 6 Ki Sisa; Parshas Parah
    		 Before 5:48 PM  5:45 PM  6:49 PM 

     

    Classes for both men and women are offered every Shabbos afternoon; all are invited to attend:

    • Rabbi Jacob Wiener offers a Jewish studies class February 6, February 20, and March 6, one hour before Mincha.
    • Mr. Ken Horowitz offers a class on Sages of the Talmud January 30, February 13, and February 27, 45 minutes before Mincha.

     

    The Franco Foundation provides financial assistance for food, clothing, and shelter to families and individuals facing crisis within the Greater Washington & Maryland Jewish communities. We assist these families until they can finally support themselves once again. The Franco Foundation depends on the community for support. Feel free to contact Allan Franco with any questions or referrals at childrensmart@aol.com and send your tax-deductible donation to Franco Foundation, 613 Bromley Street, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

     

    Get the Shul Bulletin and up to the minute news by joining the Shul email mailing list. Simply send a blank email to:

    ssjc-subscribe@ssjc.info. You will receive a return email confirmation, with instructions for using the mailing list.

     

    Kemp Mill Employment Assistance Initiative

    Kemp Mill has been successfully managing a website that links jobseekers to important resources in the search for employment. In addition to listing dozens of openings (from accounting to transportation), http://www.jobassist.org/ allows you to post jobs and your own availability, request help with resumes and interview skills, and access useful tips on the internet, or receive job or career change mentoring. Obtain info on jobs ranging from part-time software programmer and summer babysitter to numerous private and government legal, accounting, and regulatory openings You may contact the following person if you have questions about the Kemp Mill Employment Initiative and JobAssist.org:

    Elliot Jacob 301-649-7494 ejacob@jobassist.org

     

    Clothing Drive – There will be a clothing drive through Purim for people in Kemp Mill. Clothing of all sizes welcome, but concentrating on newborn – young adult. Drop off, in sealed bags, at 11713 Saddlerock Rd. by garage door. For more information, or if you or someone else you know are in need of any size clothing please call Shani at 240-274-7652 or Hildi at 301-681-8679.

     

    Mazal Tov    Gabriella Goldsmith on her marriage.

        Vic and Marcia Rosenblum and family, on their daughter Miriam’s marriage to Chaim Blum of Baltimore, MD, son of Carol Blum of Frederick, MD.

        Rabbi Jacob Wiener on the birth of two great-grandchildren.

     

    Tanchumim    Wayne Zaideman and family, on the loss of his mother, Phyllis Zaideman, ז”ל.

     

    Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz is the Point of Contact for the Kiddush Committee. Please contact Rebbetzin Kranz at (301) 649-2060 for information and suggestions on catering, scheduling, and prices for your Kiddush.

    We appreciate those who might wish to sponsor a “Shalos Seuda” for occasions such as yahrzeits, commemorations, dedications, and honors. Contact Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz if you wish to do so.

    We welcome you to join the Kiddush Club with your annual contribution of $100 to further enhance our weekly kiddush.

    For information on registration for the Nursery School, please call the school office.

    Personal lockers located in the back of the shul are available for annual rental. Call the shul office for information.

    Please ensure that your children, if not participating in a supervised group, remain quietly with you in shul. It is dangerous and disruptive for your children to run around the building without supervision.

    Please call the shul office to have events announced after services or published in subsequent newsletters.

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    Dec 23 2009

    January 2010 Schedule

    Filed under: Schedules

    Rabbi Herzl Kranz 

    Volume 12, Number 1

    טו טבת תש”ע
    – January 2010

    ב”ה

     

    Month of January – Davening Times

     

    Shacharis

    		  

    Mincha

    Mon, Thur: 

    Tue, Wed, Fri: 

    Shabbos, Yom Tov:

    Sundays and

    Holidays: 

    		  

    Weekdays and Sundays: 

    6:20 AM 

    6:30 AM 

    9:00 AM 

    8:00 AM 

    		  

    Nov 13 – Dec 31

    4:30 PM 
       

    Jan 1 – Jan 16 

    4:45 PM 
       

    Jan 17 – Jan 28 

    5:00 PM 
       

    Jan 29 – Feb 6 

    5:15 PM 

     

    Schedule for Shabbos, Holidays, and Special Events

     

     

    Date:

     

    Sedra or Event:

    Light

    Candles:

    Fri., Sat., or

    Yom Tov Mincha:

    Shabbos or

    Yom Tov Ends:

    Friday, Dec 25

    Federal holiday; Shacharis at 8:00 AM.

    Shabbos, Dec 25, 26

    Vayigash

    Before 4:34 PM

    4:30 PM 

    5:35 PM 

    Sunday, Dec 27 

    Fast of 10th of Teves; Fast begins at 5:59 AM; Shacharis at 8:00 AM; Minchah at 4:15 PM.

    Friday, Jan 1, 2010 

    Federal holiday; Shacharis at 8:00 AM.

    Shabbos, Jan 1, 2

    Vayechi

    Before 4:40 PM

    4:45 PM 

    5:41 PM 

    Shabbos, Jan 8, 9

    Shemos 

    Before 4:46 PM 

    4:45 PM 

    5:47 PM 
     

    Monthly Kabalas Shabbos Carlbach-style Sing-Along (Maariv ends 15 minutes later).

    Shabbos, Jan 15, 16

    Vaeira; Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat

    Before 4:53 PM 

    4:45 PM 

    5:54 PM 

    Monday, Jan 18 

    Federal holiday; Shacharis at 8:00 AM.

    Shabbos, Jan 22, 23

    Bo

    Before 5:01 PM 

    5:00 PM 

    6:02 PM 

    Shabbos, Jan 29, 30

    Beshalach; Shabbos Shirah;

    Tu B’Sh’vat

    Before 5:09 PM 

    5:15 PM 

    6:10 PM 

    Shabbos, Feb 5, 6

    Yisro

    Before 5:17 PM 

    5:15 PM 

    6:18 PM 

     

    Classes for both men and women are offered every Shabbos afternoon; all are invited to attend:

    • Rabbi Jacob Wiener offers a Jewish studies class December 26, January 9, January 23, and February 6, one hour before Mincha.
    • Mr. Ken Horowitz offers a class on Sages of the Talmud January 2, January 16, and January 30, 45 minutes before Mincha.

     

    Get the Shul Bulletin and up to the minute news by joining the Shul email mailing list. Simply send a blank email to:

    ssjc-subscribe@ssjc.info. You will receive a return email confirmation, with instructions for using the mailing list.

     

    The Franco Foundation provides financial assistance for food, clothing, and shelter to families and individuals facing crisis within the Greater Washington & Maryland Jewish communities. We assist these families until they can finally support themselves once again. The Franco Foundation depends on the community for support. Feel free to contact Allan Franco with any questions or referrals at childrensmart@aol.com and send your tax-deductible donation to Franco Foundation, 613 Bromley Street, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

     

    Kemp Mill Employment Assistance Initiative

    Kemp Mill has been successfully managing a website that links jobseekers to important resources in the search for employment. In addition to listing dozens of openings (from accounting to transportation), http://www.jobassist.org/ allows you to post jobs and your own availability, request help with resumes and interview skills, and access useful tips on the internet, or receive job or career change mentoring. Obtain info on jobs ranging from part-time software programmer and summer babysitter to numerous private and government legal, accounting, and regulatory openings You may contact the following person if you have questions about the Kemp Mill Employment Initiative and JobAssist.org:

    Elliot Jacob 301-649-7494 ejacob@jobassist.org

     

     

    Mazal Tov    Cantor and Mrs.Yehoshua Redfern on their son Baruch’s marriage to Chumie Schreiber, of Chicago.

        Great-grandparents Rabbi Herzl and Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz and family, and grandparents Rabbi Nachum and Mrs. Adina Greineman, on the birth of a daughter to parents Yaakov (Yankele) and Batsheva Greineman.

        Grandparents Rabbi Herzl and Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz and family, and parents Rabbi Nachum and Mrs. Adina Greineman, on the marriage of Malka Greineman to Yitzhak Shapiro.

        Grandparents Rabbi Tuvia and Feigy Grauman, and parents David and Shulamit Lesnoy, on the birth of a boy.

        Arthur and Debra Sapper and family, on the engagement of their son Mordechai to Rose Weinstein, daughter of Tamar Solnik and Rabbi Avi Weinstein of Kemp Mill.

        Bernard and Marion Muller and family, on the marriage of their daughter Tova to Josh Goldstein.

     

    Tanchumim    Dr. Alan and Esther Baldinger and family, on the loss of Esther’s mother, Hannah Bloch, ז”ל.

        Bonny Billig on the loss of her husband, and Sam Billig, on the loss of his father, Dr. Donal M. Billig, ז”ל. Don was a much-beloved long-time member of the Silver Spring Jewish Center family, and he will be sorely missed by all of us.

        

    YOUTH GROUPS: Please contact Leah Shmist at the office, or Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz, if you are interested in Shabbos youth groups for your children. SSJC is planning to reinstitute Shabbos youth groups, which will feature prayer, discussion of the weekly portion and holidays, and other subjects of importance to Jewish growth.

    Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz is the Point of Contact for the Kiddush Committee. Please contact Rebbetzin Kranz at (301) 649-2060 for information and suggestions on catering, scheduling, and prices for your Kiddush.

    We appreciate those who might wish to sponsor a “Shalos Seuda” for occasions such as yahrzeits, commemorations, dedications, and honors. Contact Rebbetzin Miriam Kranz if you wish to do so.

    We welcome you to join the Kiddush Club with your annual contribution of $100 to further enhance our weekly kiddush.

    For information on registration for the Nursery School, please call the school office.

    Personal lockers located in the back of the shul are available for annual rental. Call the shul office for information.

    Please ensure that your children, if not participating in a supervised group, remain quietly with you in shul. It is dangerous and disruptive for your children to run around the building without supervision.

    Please call the shul office to have events announced after services or published in subsequent fliers.

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