Rabbi Jacob Berman Community Center

מרכז קהילתי ע"ש הרב יעקב ברמן

Parashat Vayikra 5780 פרשת ויקרא תש"ף

Candle Lighting: Friday March 27 18:36
Havdala: Saturday March 28 19:35

Kiddushim and minyans are cancelled, but the shul is here for you, so please read on.

Mazal Tov to Debbie Fass and Haim Haviv on Erez becoming a Bar Mitzva, and Mazal Tov to Jen and Max Schrutt on the Bat Mitzva of their daughter Arielle

Bar/Bat Mitzva:

• Mazal Tov to Debbie Fass and Haim Haviv on the Bar Mitzva of their son Erez. "The Haviv-Fass family invites you to join them in spirit in their very, very tiny but very, very joyful home-bound celebration of Erez's Bar Mitzva (and Galia's 13th birthday). Mazal Tov as well to the Schrutt family on the occasion of Arielle's Bat Mitzva. We thank you all for supporting the directives of the Health Ministry and look forward to the opportunity to share our simcha with the community in the future."
• Mazal Tov to Jennifer and Max Schrutt on the Bat Mitzva of their daughter, Arielle. Mazal Tov as well to Richard Harris and Gerri Harris, maternal grandparents and Bruce and Nora Schrutt, paternal grandparents. "The Schrutt family would like to express their gratitude to the Berman family for all of their support and love, and for creating such a warm community to belong to. In these uncertain and challenging times, perspective becomes clear. We are so proud of Arielle for raising $613 for Pantry Packers to feed those in Israel who are in need, and we pray for good health and bosorot tovot for all. Mazal Tov to the Fass/Haviv family and may we merit to share a kiddush/simcha in the future."

Army Induction- Tzahal:

• Bracha Ve'hatzlacha to Itai Schiff on his upcoming induction to חיל הים. We wish him a fulfilling service, and safe return home!
• דרך צלחה לאיתי שיף אשר יגויס בשבוע הבא לחיל הים. אנו מאחלים לו שרות משמעותי ומוצלח, שיצא לשלום ויחזור לשלום.

SHUL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND REMINDERS תזכורות, אירועים ופעילויות של בית הכנסת

• Summer time starts tonight, March 26/27. Please remember to move your clocks one hour forward.
• Updated Berman coronavirus portal, with important links and information, may be found here. The page contains a newly updated list of virtual Berman shiurim and virtual events. If you have other links to include, please send them to penninasafer@gmail.com. For general recommendations, please see the Ministry of Health website in Hebrew and English.
• ניתן למצוא עדכוני נגיף הקורונה הקשורים לבית הכנסת וקישורים לאירועים ושיעורים ורטואליים כאן. להנחיות כלליות, אנא היכנסו לאתר משרד הבריאות בעברית או באנגלית.
• Lost and found. A Megillat Esther (on parchment) was found in the yeshiva Beit Midrash. If it is yours, please write to bermanshul@gmail.com.
• Mutual help. We are living through unprecedented times. We are forced to self-isolate and are unable to see our friends, family members, and loved ones, out of a need to protect everyone's health and safety. Our shul had to close its doors, which is extremely challenging and difficult given what a warm and loving community we are blessed to be a part of. We might not be able to physically see each other but that doesn't mean that our community shouldn't stay connected during this lonely time. Even just a short phone call once a day goes a long way in keeping our community strong and united. If you would like to connect with a shul member - whether it be with someone who is around your age group, younger, or older, and possibly even create a friendship in the process - please fill out this form and we will pair you with a fellow shul member for daily chats and check-ins. In addition, if you require more specific help, please contact hospitality@bermanshul.org or Freida Ollech (Bikur Holim Committee) at: (052) 678-2857.
• Maot Hittim. The Zedaka Committee wishes to remind those who have not yet sent their donations for Maot Hittim to do so as soon as possible. This year it is more critical than in previous years. Please be generous and send your contributions this week, so we can reach out to people before the chag. We take this opportunity to wish all our members excellent health, and chag kasher v’sameach and pray that we return to better times soon. Rivka Kronengold, Freida Sarfati-Ollech, Sandy Sampson, Jerry Kriger, Rebecca Krausz. For donations online by bank transfer directly to the shul account (preferred): Account name: Jacob Berman Community Center, Bank Mizrahi T'fahot, Branch 434, (Rehovot), Account no. 514880. Make sure it is specified on the online form that the donation is for Maot Hittim, and send an email to accounts@bermanshul.org with details of the transfer. Checks should be made out to “Jacob Berman Community Center". Make sure they are marked on the back “Maot Hittim”. The checks should be delivered to the mailbox of members of the zedaka committee, Jerry Kriger, Rivka Kronengold or Rebecca Krausz.
• וועדת הצדקה מזכירה לחברי הקהילה שטרם שלחו את תרומתם למעות חיטים לעשות זאת בהקדם. השנה הצורך הוא דחוף במיוחד לאור המצב, נא לפתוח את לבכם. נא לשלוח את תרומתכם עוד השבוע כדי שנספיק לחלק לנזקקים לפני החג. אנו מודים לכם מקרב לב על נדיבותכם ומאחלים לכם בריאות טובה וחג שמח וכשר. תפילותינו שנגיע בהקדם לימים טובים יותר. חברים ואורחים המעוניינים לבצע העברה בנקאית יכולים לבצע העברה ישירה לחשבון הבנק של בית הכנסת: שם המוטב: מרכז קהילתי ע"ש יעקב ברמן, בנק מזרחי-טפחות, סניף 434 (רחובות), מס' חשבון: 514880. חשוב לציין בטופס שהתרומה היא למטרת מעות חיטים ולשלוח מייל ל accounts@bermanshul.org עם פרטי ההעברה. למי שיכול לתרום רק עם שיק, יש לרשום המחאות לפקודת ״מרכז קהילתי ע״ש יעקוב ברמן״. חשוב לכתוב בגב ההמחאה ״מעות חיטים״. את ההמחאות יש להעביר לתיבת הדואר של חברי ועדת הצדקה רבקה קרוננגולד, גרי קריגר, או רבקה קראוס.
• Bermans shiurim online. Shiurim that have gone online include: Gemmara- David Kessler, Tanach- Eitan Ronen, Daf Yomi- Yisrael Levitt and Charlie Hexter, Gemmara- Yakar Kanai. Please see the COVID19 page for information and Zoom links.
• Birchat Ha-Ilan may be recited from Rosh Hodesh Nissan. Many orange, lemon and kumquat trees in gardens and on roadsides are in flower now; olive trees will flower in around 10-14 days.You can get close to the tree, just keep a 2 meter distance from any people :-). ברוך אתה ה' א-לוקינו מלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁלֹּא חִסַּר בְּעוֹלָמוֹ כְּלוּם וּבָרָא בוֹ בְּרִיּוֹת טוֹבוֹת וְאִילָנוֹת טוֹבוֹת לֵיהָנוֹת בָּהֶם בְּנֵי אָדָם
• Halachot of Pesach in light of Coronavirus. The current pandemic has triggered many Halachic questions regarding this year's observance of Pesach. Please see the Noticeboard for a document from the Halacha Committee ["Guidelines from Berman Vaad Halacha"] addressing several of these issues, namely: Selling Chametz, Tevilat Keilim, Burning Chametz, and haircuts and shopping in preparation for Yom Tov.
• Important Kashrut Information for Pesach 5780: (Compiled by Rabbi Aryeh Frimer; Aryeh.Frimer@biu.ac.il; 054-7540761)
  Mechirat Chametz online
  Rabbanei Tzohar (forms in several languages, including English): https://www.tzohar.org.il/?page_id=16852
  Kipa Website (Hebrew): Form: https://www.kipa.co.il/passover/sell.asp
  Chabad Form in Hebrew מכירת חמץ אונליין https://he.chabad.org/holidays/passover/sell_chometz.htm ; or
  http://www.chabad.org.il/Articles/Article.asp?ArticleID=2049&CategoryID=450 and in English:
  https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/sell_chometz.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AscCfAKwlJKEa28IfMoku2v8JMpV7urda4bpURU3a4J9eyCn5pz1WhoC1BMQAvD_BwE
  Medicine List for Pesach
  (1) Kupat Holim Clalit Medicine List מדריך תרופות כשרות לפסח תשע"ט קופ"ח כללית
  https://www.clalit.co.il/he/medical/pharmacy/Documents/kosher_medicines_2020.pdf
  To search for a specific medicine: https://www.clalit.co.il/he/koshermedicines Alternatively, you can call 03-7471818 and state the name of the medicine. The answering system will tell you whether the medicine is Kosher for Passover.
  (2) CRC (Chicago Rabbinical Council) Policy on Medicines and Cosmetics can be found on page 5 of the Full CRC Passover List: http://www.crcweb.org/Pesach2020.php
  General Policy: http://www.crcweb.org/Passover/5780/cRc%20Pesach%20Book%202020.pdf page 3 and 77
  A list of Nutritional supplements, Baby Formulae and Milk substitutes is found in the Full CRC Passover List on page 85.
  Some of the important highlights from the CRC Guide are as follows:
  - All pill medication (with or without chametz) that one swallows is permitted without special hashgacha. Vitamins and Food supplements do not necessarily fall under this category.
  - Liquid and chewable medications that contain kitniyot are permitted for one who is ill.
  - All varieties of body soaps, shampoos and stick deodorants are permitted for use on Pesach regardless of their ingredients.
  - All types of ointments, creams, nail polish, hand lotions, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, foot and face powders, and ink and paint may be used regardless of their ingredients.
  -Lipstick, mouthwash and toothpaste which contain Chametz should not be used.
  -Alcohol products produced in the USA do not contain grain alcohol.
  OU Passover Guide: https://oukosher.org/passover/passover-guide/
  Chag Kasher ve-Sameach חג כשר ושמח

HOSPITALITY and CHESED אירוח וחסד

Chesed links: shabbat hospitality (if you would like invitations or to volunteer to host), contact info. and details of new families, policy for MiSheberachs for the ill. For additional details regarding Chesed activites, please see our website, under community.

קישורי "חסד": אירוח בשבת; מידע ופרטי התקשרות של משפחות חדשות בקהילה; "מי שברך" לחולים (מדיניות כאן). לפרטים נוספים היכנסו לאתר בית הכנסת בעמוד "קהילה".