BNEI MITZVAH

Bnei MI TZVAH

SERVICE TIMES & DATES TO REMEMBER THIS SEASON

SAT - SUN, MAR 27 - APR 4

Passover — Schedule on pp. 29-30

MON - TUES, APR 12 -13

Rosh Chodesh Iyar Morning Services | 7:00 AM

WEDS, APR 14

Yom Hazikaron

THURS, APR 15

Yom Ha’Atzmaut Morning Services | 7:00 AM

FRI, APR 30

Lag Ba’Omer

MON, MAY 10

Yom Yerushalayim Morning Services | 7:00 AM

WEDS, MAY 12

Rosh Chodesh Sivan Morning Services | 7:00 AM

SUN - TUES, MAY 16 -18

Shavuot — Schedule on p. 37

MON, MAY 31

Memorial Day Morning Services | 8:30 AM

THURS - FRI, JUN 10 -11

Rosh Chodesh Tammuz Morning Services | 7:00 AM

SUN, JUN 27

Fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz Fast begins | 4:15 AM Morning Services | 8:00 AM Evening Services | 8:05 PM Fast ends | 9:07 PM

MON, JUL 5

Independence Day (observed) Morning Services | 8:30 AM

SAT, JULY 10

Rosh Chodesh Av Morning Services | 9:00 AM

SAT NIGHT - SUN, JUL 17 -18

Tisha B’Av Fast begins | 8:24 PM Morning Services | 8:30 AM Evening Services | 8:00 PM Fast ends | 8:58 PM

Shabbat & Service Schedule on page 48

MaTaN Mother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah Program

BY RACHEL KRAUS

KJ launched the annual Mother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah program in January. Now in its 16th year, this was the inaugural Zoom edition! Developed by MaTaN, the Sadie Rennert Women’s Institute for Torah Studies, this experiential based learning program, taught by Rachel Kraus, KJ’s Director of Community Education, focuses on women throughout Jewish history spanning from the time of the Torah through to contemporary personalities.

Each unit involves chavruta-based learning, guided discussions, activities and interactive experiences that foster an environment of curiosity, questions and connection to our heritage. With over 40 participants, each mother-daughter pair received a box, delivered to their home, which was full of surprises and supplies to bring each teaching unit to life.

Throughout the program, both mothers and daughters learn with each other, from each other, and about each other. The principles, lessons and meaning derived from this course are intended to enhance participants’ connection to Jewish identity, inspire understanding and personal connection with what it means to become a Bat Mitzvah, and strengthen ties to our past in order to secure our Jewish future. To learn more contact rachel@ckj.org.

SCHEDULING YOUR FAMILY’S BAR OR BAT MITZVAH

If you are making a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at KJ between September 2021 and June 2022, please contact Riva Alper in the synagogue office at 212-774-5670 to reserve specific rooms for your services, celebratory meals, and other functions. If your child attends Ramaz, and whether or not you are a member of KJ, Riva Alper must be notified directly of your plans. Reserving a date with Ramaz does not imply that it is reserved at KJ.

MI TZVAH

EITAN BINSTOCK

Mazal Tov to Yaira Singer and Matthew Binstock upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Eitan, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on March 13-14, Shabbat Parashat Vayakel-Pekudei. On Sunday, he will deliver a Dvar Torah entitled The Torah as Song as part of a celebratory musical program. Eitan is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandparents Dr. Adina and Michael Singer.

KATE SERPHOS

Mazal Tov to Abbe and Michael Serphos upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Kate, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on April 11. Kate will lead a Women’s Shacharit service and deliver a Dvar Torah, The Transformative Power of the Omer. Kate is a sixth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

DYLAN KOTULSKI

Mazal Tov to Amy and Absalom Kotulski upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Dylan, on June 5, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on Shabbat Parashat Shlach, at which time he will lead a family service and deliver a D’var Torah. Dylan is a seventh-grade student in the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandparents Shirley and Stephen Harrison.

Fathers & Sons Bar Mitzvah Program

During the first program at Met Council, we were joined by ten pairs of fathers and sons who packed 630 food packages to supply NYC Holocaust Survivors with 2,520 meals.

We were joined by another eight pairs of fathers and sons virtually for our Torah component, led by Rabbi Meyer Laniado. He explained that tzedakah is our duty and responsibility to sustain and maintain both the physical wellbeing and morale of others in our society. He pointed out that in the packages were multiple types of food, cookies, and treats, as our goal is to do more than offer basic sustenance. It is to bring a smile to the survivors’ faces and help them feel cared for and dignified.

To learn more, please contact Rabbi Meyer Laniado at rml@ckj.org. Upcoming Programs

MARCH 7 | 10:00 AM

The Year in Israel Experience with Rabbi Steinmetz, a Ramaz Alum currently studying in Israel, and an Israeli Rebbe

MARCH 21 | 10:00 AM

Exploring Prayer with Rabbi Lookstein and Cantor Berson

APRIL 25 | 10:00 AM

Sofer Workshop with Rabbi Joey Mizrachi and Rabbi Daniel Kraus

MAY | DATE TBD

Hike and Jewish Leadership Workshop with Rabbi Laniado

CONGREGATION KEHILATH JESHURUN 212-774-5600 | ckj.org

SYNAGOGUE OFFICIALS Haskel Lookstein Rabbi Emeritus Chaim Steinmetz Senior Rabbi Meyer Laniado Associate Rabbi Rabbi Daniel Kraus & Rachel Kraus Directors of Community Education Rabbi Dr. Jeremy Wieder Scholar-in-Residence

Chaim Dovid Berson

Cantor Dr. Benjamin Zalta Hazzan Leonard Silverman Executive Director

OFFICERS OF THE CONGREGATION David Lobel President Elias Buchwald Senior Vice President Jonathan Wagner Vice President Dr. Nicole Agus 2nd Vice President Sidney Ingber 3rd Vice President Wendy Greenbaum 4th Vice President Dr. Larry Baruch Secretary Robert Schwartz Treasurer David Sultan Assistant Treasurer Morris Massel Executive Secretary Eric Gribetz Financial Secretary Evan Farber Recording Secretary Robyn Barsky Administrative Secretary

LIVING PAST PRESIDENTS Fred Distenfeld Chaim Edelstein Eric Feldstein Stanley Gurewitsch Joel Katz

AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS Sharon Garfunkel President, Sisterhood Roberta Stetson President, Sisterhood Dr. Mark Meirowitz President, Men’s Club Caroline Bryk President, Kesher Liora Schulman President, Kesher Ariel Stern President, Kesher

OFFICE STAFF Riva Alper Administrator

Dina Farhi

Executive Assistant Esther Feierman Director of Communications and Programming Menucha Parry Director of Member Affairs Aryana Bibi Ritholtz Youth Director Freddie Rodriguez Superintendent Sy Yanofsky Comptroller

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I SHABBAT SCHEDULE

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MARCH WEEKLY PARASHA CANDLE LIGHTING FRIDAY MINCHA SHABBAT MINCHA SHABBAT ENDS

19-20 Vayikra 6:48 PM 6:45 PM 6:55 PM 7:44 PM 26-27 Tzav (haGadol/Erev Pesach) 6:56 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:52 PM

APRIL

2-3 Shabbat Pesach 7:03 PM 6:45 PM 7:10 PM 8:00 PM 9-10 Shemini 7:10 PM 6:45 PM 7:15 PM 8:07 PM 16-17 Tazria-Metzora 7:18 PM 6:45 PM 7:25 PM 8:15 PM 23-24 Acharei Mot/ Kedoshim 7:25 PM 6:45 PM 7:30 PM 8:23 PM 30-1 Emor 7:32 PM 6:45 PM 7:40 PM 8:32 PM

MAY

7-8 Behar/Bechukotai 7:40 PM 6:45 PM 7:45 PM 8:40 PM 14-15 Bamidbar 7:47 PM 6:45 PM 7:50 PM 8:47 PM 21-22 Naso 7:53 PM 6:45 PM 8:00 PM 8:55 PM 28-29 Beha’alotkha 7:59 PM 6:45 PM 8:05 PM 9:02 PM

JUNE

4-5 Shelah 8:04 PM 6:45 PM 8:10 PM 9:07 PM 11-12 Korach 8:09 PM 6:45 PM 8:15 PM 9:12 PM 18-19 Hukkat 8:11 PM 6:45 PM 8:15 PM 9:14 PM 25-26 Balak 8:13 PM 6:45 PM 8:15 PM 9:16 PM

JULY

2-3 Pinchas 8:12 PM 6:45 PM 8:15 PM 9:15 PM 9-10 Matot/Masei 8:11 PM 6:45 PM 8:15 PM 9:12 PM 16-17 Devarim 8:07 PM 6:45 PM 8:10 PM 9:08 PM 23-24 Va’Etchanan 8:02 PM 6:45 PM 8:05 PM 9:01 PM 30-31 Eikev 7:55 PM 6:45 PM 8:00 PM 8:54 PM

AUGUST

6-7 Re’eh 7:47 PM 6:45 PM 7:50 PM 8:45 PM 13-14 Shoftim 7:39 PM 6:45 PM 7:40 PM 8:35 PM 20-21 Ki Tetzei 7:29 PM 6:45 PM 7:30 PM 8:24 PM 27-28 Ki Tavo 7:18 PM 6:45 PM 7:20 PM 8:13 PM

I MORNING SERVICES

DAYS MAIN SEPHARDIC

Sun Mon & Thurs

8:30 AM 8:30 AM 7:15 AM 7:15 AM Tues, Wed, & Fri 7:30 AM 7:15 AM Rosh Chodesh Weekdays 7:00 AM 7:15 AM Shabbat 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

I EVENING SERVICES

MAIN WITH SEPHARDIC

Mar 14 – Jun 11 6:45 PM Jun 13 – Jul 15 6:50 PM Jul 18 – Aug 31 6:45 PM