Jacob Berman Community Center     מרכז קהילתי ע"ש יעקב ברמן

Weekly Bulletin: Tzav 5770    צו תש"ע
Shabbat Hagadol       שבת הגדול

Items for the bulletin should be sent to bermanshul@gmail.com 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • This Shabbat we honour visiting Bar Mitzva boy Michael Vaprinsky. Mazal Tov and welcome to the Bar Mitzva and his friends and family, including parents Mariana & Dmitri Vaprinsky (both nurses at Tel Hashomer), and grandparents Dr. Mordechai & Miriam Shrier. Mariana & Dmitri invite the congregation to Kiddush after the service.
     
  •  Rav Prof. Aryeh Frimer will deliver the annual Shabbat Hagadol drash on Shabbat between Mincha and Ma'ariv. Please bring a hagadah shel pesach.
     
  • Looking for Torah readers for Sefer Bamidbar.
    Please contact Stevie Friedlander at stevenf@netvision.net.il or call 057-776-5832.
     
  • Pesach
    • As every year, Berman members are entreated to share with the less fortunate in the Rehovot community through maot chitim charitable donations. Checks should be made out to “ Jacob Berman Community Center" with a notation that the funds are for the shul “keren tzedaka pessach”. The checks should be delivered to the Gabbaim or sent via mail to: the present economic malaise wrecking havoc on social welfare budgets at all levels, members are encouraged to both be generous and to make their donations as soon as possible.
       
    • A community member is sought to lead the תענית בכורות סיום בערב פסח.
      Please contact Jerry Kriger if interested. 
       
    • Selling Chametz:
      • Forms can be obtained from Jerry Kriger or downloaded from metz_Sale.pdf. Completed forms may be returned to Jerry Kriger after Shacharit until 28 March.
      • You can sell your Chametz on-line via Rav Yeshayahu Rotter or via Chabad
      • Alternatively, you can go to the local Rabanut


  • The 2010 Shul AGM has been scheduled for 9 May at 8 PM
     

LOST & FOUND

HOSPITALITY, COMINGS & GOINGS
The community wishes to know about new arrivals or people planning to come to Rehovot so that we can welcome them. You may send in their details for the weekly bulletin, to hospitality@bermanshul.org or to Chaya Tannor.

CALENDAR
Events of interest to the community are listed below and also at http://calendar.bermanshul.org. Google Calendar users can combine our calendars with their own. Davening times are given in the official shul Calendar available from http://bermanshul.org/calendar.pdf. Please note that the Berman Community does not take responsibility for the propriety of the non-shul events.

Upcoming events:
(Colour codes: Berman Events     Outreach/קהילה    Other events)

PERSONAL & BASEMENT
Please note that the Berman Community does not take responsibility for the Halachic propriety or kashrut of Please note that the Berman Community does not take responsibility for the Halachic propriety or kashrut of items listed.

  • Article by Susie Dym. Comments welcome. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3865192,00.html
     
  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have available for rent a beautiful modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in Rechavia, less than 100 metres from the Great Synagogue. Recently refurbished and fully furnished with large kitchen, it also has internet and parking. The apartment will be fully Kosher for Pesach including Keilim. If you are interested please call Nafti Erlanger on 052 646 0299 or email citiproperties@gmail.com.
     
  • NOW IN REHOVOT FROM MATAM CHAFETZ CHAIM IN YERUSHALAYIM: AMERICAN - STYLE MEATS - PREMIER CUTS - MEHADRIN RAV RUBIN = KASHER L'PESACH
    steal - flanken - spare ribs - pickled brisket - pastrami - corned beef - roast beef - seasoned turkey rolada - pickled turkey rolada - turkey breast seasoned with honey - stuffed turkey breast - seasoned chicken wings kishke
    AVAILABLE AT SHIVUK HODU REHOVOT 5 REHOV WEISBERG 08-9491-591  
     
  • New WebYeshiva Summer Classes: Eicha, Aggada, The Ten Plagues and More
    Registration For Rabbi Chaim Brovender's WebYeshiva Summer Semester is now open. Classes Begin on April 25th. WebYeshiva is heading into its 9th semester and is pleased to be once again offering dozens of weekly classes in a wide range of Torah topics from renowned teachers and rabbis in Israel and around the world. Join any of our live, fully-interactive, online classes and get the best of Torah learning from the comfort of your own computer. For details, contact webyeshiva3@gmail.com.
     
  • Comedy Workshop To all parents of kids 9th grade and up – Stand-up comedian Hani Skutch Freedman will be giving a comedy workshop free of charge. The workshop will look at the fundamentals of standup: writing jokes and performing jokes. We will also briefly define jokes and discuss well known comedians and their styles to help us develop ours. The possible dates for the workshop are Tuesday March 31st or Thursday April 1st. The workshop will be in English. For more information and for signing up please call Hani at 052-664-0740.
     
  • Registration is now open for the World Bnei Akiva, Camp Amichai, three-week summer camp happening here in Israel in July this year. The camp will be conducted in Hebrew with optional English chugim. Amichai is specifically aimed at Israelis, Olim and participants from abroad. For participants ending 4th to 9th grade. Dates are 5 to 25 July and it will be located in Mor BeAchziv on the Northern coast of Israel. Give your children those amazing camp experiences that you grew up with. For more info see www.campbneiakiva.net or contact Ilan Osrin Camp Director at 052 598 8240.
     
  • Home Sale - Dandoosha 
    You are invited to a home sale, Friday, March 26, between 8AM and 12noon at 49/1 Gordon St., Rehovot. For information: 0544-626663 Hagit Colb info@dandoosha.co.il 
    Hats, hair bands, barrettes, decorative pins, earrings, necklaces, and garlands for birthdays and weddings. http://www.dandoosha.co.il/ ,  http://www.facebook.com/pages/DANDOOSHA/10150100664730002