YOUNG ISRAEL OF WEST HARTFORD

2240 ALBANY AVENUE

WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
860-233-3084
Web Site: www.youngisraelwh.org

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Editor: Judie Patel
E-mail: bulletin @youngisraelwh.org
Editors Emeritus: Sam Leichtberg & Moish Trencher

Rabbi Brahm Weinberg 860-233-3084 or
rabbi@youngisraelwh.org

Judith Hessing, Coordinator 860-233-6042 or
judith.hessing@gmail.com
Affiliate of the National Council of Young Israel Synagogues, Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America,
Sponsor of West Hartford NCSY, National Conference of Synagogue Youth, Kashrut Commission of Greater Hartford,
Mikveh Bess Israel of Greater Hartford, Eruv of West Hartford

to Rachel & David Levi on their recent
marriage! to parents Debbie & Steven Luger
& Menashe & Florence Levi. to siblings
Rena Luger & ELi Aroesty-Cohen, & Judith Luger;
and Philip, Julian & Annie Levi.

WOMENS SHABBAT LEARNING GROUP
This Shabbat, December 10th at 3:45 PM
At the home of Esther Glahn, 42 Brainard Road

Bon Voyage to Tamir Hessing upon her return
To Israel.

YISMACHU SHABBAT
Our First Yismachu Shabbat featuring a teen oneg
& programs with Yeshiva University (YU) students
Next Shabbat, December 17th


Condolences to Jason (Mira) Dulberg on the
passing of Jasons father, Meir Aaron ben Yaakov,
zl ; and beloved grandfather of Ben, Danielle, & Talia;
Riva, Nave, Mor Levona & Yael Shira Cohen. May
Hashem comfort Jason and the entire Dulberg family
among the mourners of Zion & Yerushalayim.
Shiva will be at Jasons home at 41 Parson Drive, start-
ing on tonight until Thursday morning. Minyans will
be at Jasons home starting Sunday morning.

Condolences to Sam (Judy) Leichtberg on the
passing of Mrs. Miriam Leichtberg zl, beloved
mother of our member Sam and his brother Josh
Leichtberg; beloved grandmother and great grand-
mother of Batsheva, Zvi, Tova, Meira, Tziyona & Ami-
tai Goldfischer, and Ari, Dari, Raeya & Liav Leichtberg.
May Hashem comfort Sam and the entire Leichtberg
and Goldfischer families among the mourners of
Zion & Yerushalayim.
SHABBAT PARSHAT VAYISHLACH
December 10th, 2011 14 Kislev 5772
Kiddush this Shabbat
Is Sponsored by
Debbie & Steven Luger
In honor of
Rachel & David Levis
Recent Marriage!
Dvar Continued on page 3
Parshas VaYishlach - Mrs. Lori Palatnik, the Rebbetzin
of The Village Shul in Toronto, Ontario.
Prayer. How do we relate to prayer? Is it
something only children do at bedtime? Is prayer re-
served for services in synagogue? Why do we pray?
Should we pray? Why is prayer considered one of the
fundamental pillars of Judaism? Many questions. Let
us look at this week's parsha and try and derive some
answers.
In VaYishlach, we find Yaakov receiving the
news that his wicked and vengeful brother, Esav,
(who, we remember from last week's parsha had
threatened to kill him), is planning to arrive with 400 of
his men.
Rashi, the foremost commentator on the To-
rah, points out that upon hearing the news, Yaakov
has three choices before him: to appease Esav
through gifts; to prepare for war with him; and to pray.
Yaakov chose to utilize all three options, but the order
in which he chose to implement them is significant--
especially, when he chose to use prayer. Rashi notes
that clearly Yaakov chose to prepare for battle first by
dividing his people, only then did he pray, and then he
sent gifts.
It seems surprising that Yaakov, one of the Fathers of
The Fathers of The Jewish People, who was con-
nected with The Almighty and fully understood the
power of prayer, would not immediately turn to G-d for
help.
Another familiar story where the Jewish People
do turn to G-d first, is the at the splitting of the Sea of
Reeds. Remember, the Egyptians were behind them
and the sea was in front of them. What did they do?
They prayed. They asked G-d to help them. And what
did He answer? "Speak to the Children of Yisrael that
they should move on." The Midrash relates that
Nachshon Ben Aminadov began to walk into the sea.
He walked deeper and deeper, and before the sea
engulfed him, it dramatically split.
And in this we find an important insight into
what prayer is all about. G-d responds to us based on
our choices. Belief in the power of prayer is also the
belief in our responsibility to make the supreme effort.
Prayers are meaningful and effective when preceded
by serious action and intent. G-d creates a situation
where we are faced with a choice, because through
that conflict and choice we have the ability to grow
and realize our true potentials. Yes, we need His help,

REMINDER
We started saying "v'ten tal umatar
Last week in each amidah

ROSH CHODESH TEVET TEHILLIM GROUP
Monday, December 26th at 8:00 PM
At the home of Eliza Katz, 24 Miamis Road
Puge z

BUY SCRIP! BUY SCRIP!
SHOP RITE, BIG Y, CROWN & STOP & SHOP
ALL AVAILABLE NOW!
Big Y Scrip (we get 6% with a check & only4% when
paying by credit card)
When you shop at any of these supermarkets, you
can use their scrip to buy many other stores scrip!
Let's support our Shul by buying scrip!
Every dollar counts!
Buy Scrip then use it like cash!
Judith Hessing is back!
Contact: Judith Hessing at 860-233-6042
18 Grenhart Street

SODA BOTTLE COLLECTION
Eliza Katz is collecting bottles, cans, and glass to raise
money for the Rabbis Fund. Please bring empties to:
24 Miamis Road; 860-680-9847
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Acknowledgment donations should be sent to
Debbie Luger at 37 Miamis Road


Sharon & David Goldfarb:
In memory of Vivian Zablotsky's Step-father
In memory of Miriam Leichtberg

Jay & Nancy Gershman:
In honor of Harvey Pava's birthday
In honor of the birth of Yosef Asher

Debbie & Steven Luger
In memory of Miriam Leichtberg
In honor of the birth of Yosef Asher

Susanne & David Gelb
In memory of Miriam Leichtberg
In memory of Irv Wizenfeld's brother-in-law
In honor of the birth of Yosef Asher

Jason Wolfe & Vera Schwarcz
In memory of Miriam Leichtberg
DOR LDOR
Dont miss this opportunity for Quality time with
your child. Come & learn in a Chavruta format with
your future. There are many books to learn from, or
use the provided materials to help you learn.
Door prizes, raffles, snacks & Refreshments!
Where: Chabad House
Time: 7:00 PM
NEXT: December 17
th
@ 7:00 PM
Grades: 1
st
8
th

Coordinator: Rabbi Jaffee

Dates for 2012
January 7
th
& 21
st
at 7:00 PM
February 4
th
& 18
th
at 7:00 PM
March 3
rd
at 7:00 PM
OUTREACH EVENT
OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Please join us on
January 7th, 2012
at the home of Betty and Irv Wizenfeld,
for an old-fashioned ice cream social,
and special guest speaker!
Bring a non-member of YIWH, and receive a raffle
ticket for the chance to win an exciting, valuable
prize! Only those who bring guests will be entered
into the raffle, so start thinking about who you will
invite. Charge is $5 per person, all guests excluded.
Feel free to contact Stacey Trencher
at staceytr@comcast.net, or 860-523-4102 with any
questions or ice cream flavor requests....

Mazal Tov to Dvorah Weiss on the completion
of her first novel!
Mazal Tov to Shimmy Trencher on successful
completing his Connecticut LCSW Licensure.
6TH ANNUAL BOYS (AND ALL OTHERS)
HOCKEY NIGHT
Saturday, December 10th
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
At the XL Center
CT Whale vs. Providence Bruins
Puge

Friday,
December 23, 2011
$18.00/adult
$8.00/child
$60.00/Family Cap

RSVP by December 16, 2011 to Steven Bernstein
Bernsteinstj@ccsu.edu or (860) 263-7669
A super, amazing, fantastic, spectacular
evening of games, food, song, and fun.
Congregation Ados Israel
Couple-Based Torah Study
and Community Involvement Program
Scholar-in-Residence Dinner
Followed by a Lecture with

Rabbi Yitzchak Blau
Friday, January 6, 2012

$18.00/adult
$8.00/child
$60.00/Family Cap

RSVP by December 30, 2011
to Steven Bernstein
Bernsteinstj@ccsu.edu
(860) 263-7669
DEC 23 & JAN 6.Come to ONE or Come to BOTH!
NOTE:
There will be
NO babysitting for
young children during
the dinner/lecture
Young Israel of West Hartford presents
TWO Upcoming Shabbat Dinners
Dvar continued from page 1
but to sit around and pray for everything in life, without ever making our effort in all areas, is to misread why the
situation happened in the first place.
Prayer is also the confirmation of the Jewish concept of The Almighty as a personal G-d. Relating to Him
should be a daily part of one's life, and not just reserved for a special occasion or a pressing situation. One doesn't
have to be in shul, and it doesn't have to be in Hebrew.
Prayer is talking to G-d. It can be in English, Chinese, Spanish, or whatever language one feels most com-
fortable. G-d understands and wants to hear our prayers. Don't make the mistake of going to synagogue and saying
hello to friends, neighbors and rabbi, and walking out, having forgotten to say hello to The Creator.
Yet G-d does not need our prayers. He doesn't need anything. He has no needs; He can only give. No, G-d
doesn't need our prayers, but we do. Through prayer we recognize our Creator and come close to Him. And, being
close to G-d is the ultimate pleasure.
When we pray, we focus on the fact that G-d is our Father, Giver of all. We ask for whatever we aspire to in
life; whatever we need. Nothing is too big, and nothing is too small. We are not bothering G-d, and we are not using
up His attention.
Rabbi Noah Weinberg once asked someone if they ever prayed. He said, "Rabbi, I pray every day." "Really,"
replied Reb Noah. "Did G-d ever answer your prayers?" "Are you kidding? He answers every prayer!" said the man.
"Sometimes the answer is yes, and sometimes it's no."
When G-d answers, "No", we should ask ourselves, what is G-d telling me? What am I to learn from this? What is
the message? And keep asking. We should fill our prayers with praise and thanks for all that G-d gives us, and ask
for things for our own lives, and for the lives of others.
But never forget the lesson of Yaakov. We must also make efforts in our own lives and know that G-d is
there, protecting us, sustaining us, and watching over us with love.


YIWH Schedule of Services
December 9th - 16th, 2011
Shabbat Parshat Vayishlach
It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
Or Seudah Shlishit!

Friday, December 9th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, December 10th
Rabbi Sheinkopfs Mishna Brurah Class
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Morning Youth Groups
Rabbis Shabbat Afternoon Class
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv
Shabbat Ends

Sunday, December 11th - Thursday, December 15th
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin
Shacharit... Sunday
Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on
Masechet Makot
Mincha/Maariv...Sunday @ YIWH
ShacharitMonday - Thursday
Mincha/Maariv ...Monday - Thursday @HHNE
Late Maariv...Tuesdays @ YIWH

Friday, December 16th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv


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Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
or judiep@gmail.com to
check the availability of the date
you need & call Fran Wittenberg
860-232-2320 to make the
arrangements for the type of
Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Checks need to be received
the Sunday prior to your
Kiddush date.
Send to David Cohen at
19 Mansfield Avenue.
There are three types
of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
Semi-Deluxe for $250
& Deluxe for $350
With supplements available.

For Seudah Shlishit contact
Stan Rutstein at 232-3369

KIDDUSH SCHEDULE
12/10 Luger
12/17 Anonymous

Ner LaMaor
Lights
Judy & Sam Leichtberg and Batsheva Goldfischer
in memory of
their parents and grandparents,
Israel Weiss
Frida Weiss
Abraham Leichtberg

Yayin l Kiddush Ve'Havdalah
Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah
Betty & Irving Wizenfeld
in memory of
Bettys Parents, Tobias & Esther Spira


Irv s father, Sam Wizenfeld




Pat LaOrchim
Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit
Fran & Gene Wittenberg
in memory of
Frans father, Tvi ben Yitchak Meir HaCohen

& Genes father, Binyamin ben Moshe


Sulement Seudan Snlsnt
Lonnu & 8urry Cordon
Gam eh hevel ureut ruach: Lacall iman vias lichal-
chaphet tachas hashomiam. Koheles 3.1
To honour our family and friends.
Barry and Donna Gordon

,,z Cundy Mun You-Dah-Man
Rubbl Mordechul velss 'udy & Sum Lelchtberg

Eundy Mun Cood Eumor Mun
Steve 8ernsteln Lebble & Steven Luger
Check out the weekly Schedule on the YIWH Website http://go.youngisraelwh.org/timesTimes from: www.ou.org/holidays/calendar
For Eruv Information: http://twitter.com/WHartfordEruv or htt:jjyounglsruelwh.orgjlndex.hjenjhomejtheeruv
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YIWH Schedule of Services
December 16th - 23rd, 2011
Shabbat Parshat Vayeishev
It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
Or Seudah Shlishit!

Friday, December 16th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, December 17th
Rabbi Sheinkopfs Mishna Brurah Class
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Morning Youth Groups
Rabbis Shabbat Afternoon Class
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv
Shabbat Ends

Sunday, December 18th - Thursday, December 22nd
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin
Shacharit... Sunday
Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on
Masechet Makot
Mincha/Maariv Sunday @ YIWH
ShacharitMonday - Tuesday
ShacharitWednesday - Thursday - CHANUKAH
Mincha/Maariv...Monday - Thursday @HHNE
Late Maariv...Tuesdays @ YIWH

Friday, December 23rd - 4th Day CHANUKAH
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv


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Shul handles set up & Clean up!
Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
or judiep@gmail.com to
check the availability of the date
you need & call Fran Wittenberg
860-232-2320 to make the
arrangements for the type of
Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Checks need to be received
the Sunday prior to your
Kiddush date.
Send to David Cohen at
19 Mansfield Avenue.
There are three types
of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
Semi-Deluxe for $250
& Deluxe for $350
With supplements available.

For Seudah Shlishit contact
Stan Rutstein at 232-3369

KIDDUSH SCHEDULE
12/17 Anonymous

Ner LaMaor
Lights
Judy & Sam Leichtberg and Batsheva Goldfischer
in memory of
their parents and grandparents,
Israel Weiss
Frida Weiss
Abraham Leichtberg

Yayin l Kiddush Ve'Havdalah
Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah
Betty & Irving Wizenfeld
in memory of
Bettys Parents, Tobias & Esther Spira


Irv s father, Sam Wizenfeld




Pat LaOrchim
Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit
Fran & Gene Wittenberg
in memory of
Frans father, Tvi ben Yitchak Meir HaCohen

& Genes father, Binyamin ben Moshe


Sulement Seudan Snlsnt
Lonnu & 8urry Cordon
Gam eh hevel ureut ruach: Lacall iman vias lichal-
chaphet tachas hashomiam. Koheles 3.1
To honour our family and friends.
Barry and Donna Gordon

,,z Cundy Mun You-Dah-Man
Rubbl Mordechul velss 'udy & Sum Lelchtberg

Eundy Mun Cood Eumor Mun
Steve 8ernsteln Lebble & Steven Luger
Check out the weekly Schedule on the YIWH Website http://go.youngisraelwh.org/timesTimes from: www.ou.org/holidays/calendar
For Eruv Information: http://twitter.com/WHartfordEruv or htt:jjyounglsruelwh.orgjlndex.hjenjhomejtheeruv
(Hotline - 860-232-6417)
WANT TO JOIN THE LISTSERVE? If you are interested in subscribing to the yiwhevents listserve, send an e-mail to
webmaster@youngisraelwh.org and he will add your name. If you are a member of the group, you can send an e-mail
to the entire group by addressing your e-mail to yiwhevents@yahoogroups.com .


YIWH Schedule of Services
December 23rd - 30th, 2011
Shabbat Mevorchim Chanukah Parshat Miket
It is easy to sponsor a Kiddush
Or Seudah Shlishit!
Friday, December 23rd - 4th Day CHANUKAH
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

Shabbat, December 24th - MEVORCHIM/CHANUKAH
Rabbi Sheinkopfs Mishna Brurah Class
Shacharit
Sof Zman Kriat Shma
Shabbat Morning Youth Groups
Rabbis Shabbat Afternoon Class
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit & Maariv
Shabbat Ends

Sunday, December 25th - Thursday, December 29th
Earliest Tallit & Tefillin
Shacharit... Sunday - CHANUKAH
Followed by Rabbi Weinbergs Gemara Shiur on
Masechet Makot
Mincha/Maariv Sunday @ YIWH
ShacharitMonday - Wednesday - CHANUKAH
Monday & Tuesday - Rosh Chodesh Tevet
ShacharitThursday
Mincha/Maariv...Monday - Thursday @HHNE
Late Maariv...Tuesdays @ YIWH

Friday, December 30th
Shacharit
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Maariv

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Shul handles set up & Clean up!
Contact Judie Patel at 236-4178
or judiep@gmail.com to
check the availability of the date
you need & call Fran Wittenberg
860-232-2320 to make the
arrangements for the type of
Kiddush you want to sponsor.
Checks need to be received
the Sunday prior to your
Kiddush date.
Send to David Cohen at
19 Mansfield Avenue.
There are three types
of Kiddushim:
Standard for $150,
Semi-Deluxe for $250
& Deluxe for $350
With supplements available.

For Seudah Shlishit contact
Stan Rutstein at 232-3369

KIDDUSH SCHEDULE


Ner LaMaor
Lights
Judy & Sam Leichtberg and Batsheva Goldfischer
in memory of
their parents and grandparents,
Israel Weiss
Frida Weiss
Abraham Leichtberg

Yayin l Kiddush Ve'Havdalah
Wine for Kiddush & Havdallah
Betty & Irving Wizenfeld
in memory of
Bettys Parents, Tobias & Esther Spira


Irv s father, Sam Wizenfeld




Pat LaOrchim
Challah rolls for Seudah Shlishit
Fran & Gene Wittenberg
in memory of
Frans father, Tvi ben Yitchak Meir HaCohen

& Genes father, Binyamin ben Moshe


Sulement Seudan Snlsnt
Lonnu & 8urry Cordon
Gam eh hevel ureut ruach: Lacall iman vias lichal-
chaphet tachas hashomiam. Koheles 3.1
To honour our family and friends.
Barry and Donna Gordon

,,z Cundy Mun You-Dah-Man
Rubbl Mordechul velss 'udy & Sum Lelchtberg

Eundy Mun Cood Eumor Mun
Steve 8ernsteln Lebble & Steven Luger
Check out the weekly Schedule on the YIWH Website http://go.youngisraelwh.org/timesTimes from: www.ou.org/holidays/calendar
For Eruv Information: http://twitter.com/WHartfordEruv or htt:jjyounglsruelwh.orgjlndex.hjenjhomejtheeruv
(Hotline - 860-232-6417)
WANT TO JOIN THE LISTSERVE? If you are interested in subscribing to the yiwhevents listserve, send an e-mail to
webmaster@youngisraelwh.org and he will add your name. If you are a member of the group, you can send an e-mail
to the entire group by addressing your e-mail to yiwhevents@yahoogroups.com .