April 19, 2008 / shabBat Hagadol/Acharei Mot/ 14 Nisan, 5768

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Mazal Tov to Yonit and Raphi Schorr upon the birth of their daughter. ~ ~ ~ ~ Chag Kasher V'sameach ~ ~ ~ ~ Shabbat HaGadol Kiddush Luncheon is sponsored by the Chasanim of Simchas Torah: Kol HaNe'arim: Ayal Shulman Chasan Torah: Rabbi Gewirtz Chasan B'raishis: Jeremy Wertheimer Our Annual YIB Pesach Supplement has been sent electronically to the YIB list; and copies are also available on the lobby table. Please Note: There will be no Seuda Shlisheet this Shabbat or April 26th ~ ~ ~ ~ YIB Chevrat Chesed "your caring community" Contact coordinators to volunteer or for assistance: Week of Shiva: Mindy Gewirtz: 617-277-7360; Week of Birth: Julie Shulman: 617-232-0704 & Mickey Nyer: 617-505-5705; Shalom Zachor: Norah Mazar: 617-232-4347 & Hilary Isaacs: 617-731-8444; Dor L'Dov: Susan Weiss: 617-232-8096; Donations & Chevrat Chesed Cards: Emily Stein: 617-566-8545 Sponsor a Chevrat Chesed Shabbat Meal: $25; Simcha (Shidduch) Connection: Mindy Gewirtz: 617-277-7360 Dor L' Dor: A new Chevrat Chesed initiative Dor L' Dor, a new Chevrat Chesed initiative chaired by Susan Weiss, will connect interested individuals with senior members of our community through phone conversation and friendly visiting. Please contact Mindy at 617-277-7360 or at mgewi...@collaborativenetworks.net if you would like to become involved. New Chevrat Chesed Committee: Chevrat Chesed is pleased to announce the formation of a new committee, an outgrowth of our Dor L~RDor and SABAH committees. Coordinated by Devora Baronofsky, the purpose of the committee is to provide comfort, caring and connection for our YI Family members who are sitting shiva, or who may be very ill or homebound by presenting them with a handmade shawl or lap robe.  Volunteers will be given yarn and patterns and receive training on how to crochet shawls or lap robes. Each person will commit to crochet or knit at least one to three shawls or lap robes a year.  Each lovingly, hand crafted shawl or lap robe is meant to wrap individuals in the caring fabric of our YI family. The shawls will have the label of YIB and the signature of the individual volunteer artisan.  We will begin by distributing to YI family members when caring and connection and healing are most needed.  The launch meeting will take place after Pesach at the home of Mindy Gewirtz. Please speak with Devora Baronofsky or Mindy Gewirtz for more details. Torah Conference Network: (TCN) at YIB in the Multi-Purpose Room: The next Shiurim with Rabbi Reisman are: May 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10:30pm The next Shiurim with Rabbi Frand are: May 1, 8, 15, 22 at 9:00pm Save the Date: The YIB Annual Dinner: Thursday, June 5th Honoring Jennifer & Amiel Weinstock The Chesed Award Ethan Berger Senior Youth Leader Awards Josh Alge & Eli Zimble The Ad Journal blanks have been mailed & are on the table in the lobby. Bnei Akiva: For more information, contact Moran and Enav: babrookline@gmail.com. New SABAH Program: (Synagogue Alliance for Connecting Brookline Elders Living at Home) Please take a flier from the lobby table. YIB Memorial Wall: If you are interested in purchasing a permanent plaque on the Young Israel Memorial Wall in memory of a dearly departed, kindly contact Kenny Wintman: 617-566-2483 or kiw2...@msn.com. The cost is $600 per name, one name per plaque. Call 1-800-980-1982 or email www.cjpseniordirect.org for a free service providing answers, resources and expert advice on eldercare. Policy re. Food in Sanctuary: Except for fruit gems, hard candy and lollipops, no food or beverages (e.g. pretzels, chips, fruit, crackers, juice or water) may be consumed in the main sanctuary or bet midrash. This applies to children and adults. We thank you for your cooperation. Shaimot: We have posted guidelines for what is and isn't shaimot in both the coat and stroller rooms. Please do not leave anything in the shaimot boxes until you have read these guidelines. A wonderful hostess gift! Make Way For Dumplings A collection of recipes from YIB. A delicious gift for any occasion! Only $15, contact the YIB office. We even mail for you! Security: Every evening after Maariv, the shul's front doors are locked. If you attend or administer a class or event, please contact Ariella at 617-734-0276 or off...@yibrookline.org to obtain a security code for that time slot. ~ ~ ~ ~