Wed 28 Jul 2010
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Dear Friends,
It is very gratifying to see the number of e-mail requests we have already received from people throughout the world who would like to participate in our Services this Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Thus far, we have reserved the Dedicated Seats for those holding them who have advised us that they will join us. From now until August 5th, we will accept reservations from Supporting Members. If you would like to join The Jerusalem Great Synagogue as Supporting Members for 5771, you may fill out the form on our Website and e-mail it to us. The annual payment is 500 NIS or $180. You will then be entitled to a 10% discount on the price of up to two seats for the Yamim Noraim 5771. We will accept reservations from the public as of August 11th. If you would like to e-mail us your reservation request, please either click on "reply" to this email, or send us an e-mail to jgs@zahav.net.il Please specify the first and last name of each person, male or female, adult or child/student and whether the reservation is for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur or both.
Our next Lone Soldiers Leil Shabbat Program is scheduled for Friday evening, August 6th. If you are a Lone Soldier and want to attend the Shabbat Dinner, please register by Thursday, August 5th by clicking on the appropriate box at the website www.lonesoldiercenter.com or by contacting Daniel Charter via e-mail at: daniel@lonesoldiercenter.com
Do you have the qualifications and are prepared to make the necessary commitment to become a Member of The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir? Maestro Elli Jaffe is once again offering the opportunity to Basses, Baritones and Tenors who would like to join the Choir to audition with him. If you are interested, please contact him at ellijaffe@gmail.com
Please note that until August 8th, the Main Synagogue and the Rosenbaum Mezuzah Collection will be open for visitation Sundays-Thursdays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon. It is always best to call our office (02-923-0628 ext 4) in advance because we are unable to receive visitors if there is an event taking place in the Synagogue during those hours.
We continue to pray for the good health and immediate release of Gilad ben Aviva Schalit and the other members of the IDF still in captivity. Please add prayers for refua sheleima for those who were injured in terrorist attacks and in the War in Gaza and for Aryeh ben Sarah Leah (Chazzan Aryeh Goldberg), Miriam bat Rachel Devora (Dr. Miriam Glaubach), Amiram ben Reina (Amiram Benshimol), Chava bat Rivka (Chava Womark), Channa bat Chaya Devorah (Anna Schlesinger), Bracha Miriam bat Rachel (Miriam Sheinberg), Chaim Ariel ben Vera Devora (Ariel Sharon), Shoshana bat Miriam (Susan Shapiro), Amit Yehuda ben Malka (Dr.Amit Schwartz), Avraham Yeshayahu ben Aviva (Avraham Yeshayahu Feiner), Shai ben Rachel (Shai Peltz), Miriam Rivkah bat Adina Leah (Miriam Strasberg), Yissachar Dov ben Peshe (Bud Silver), Moshe Avigdor ben Rivkah (Martin Herzog), Penina Rivka Yoela bat Mirel (Penny Bowman), Avichai Avraham ben Sarah Miriam, Gitel Rivka bat Chaya Risa, Dovid ben Gittel (David Wachs), Michoel ben Yehudis Miriam (Michael Wachs) and Chaya Aviva Sarah bat Adel Nechama (Alexandra Morgan Talbot). May they all be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery and enjoy good health for many more years.
Guest Chazzan Yisrael Goldfriend will officiate this Friday evening (7:25 PM) and Shabbat morning, Parashat Ekev (7:55 AM) accompanied by The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir conducted by Elli Jaffe. If you are in our area, I hope you will join us.
Shabbat Shalom.
Asher Schapiro
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 30-31 – Parashat Ekev – Guest Chazzan Yisrael Goldfriend will officiate on Friday evening (7:25 PM) and Shabbat morning (7:55 AM) accompanied by The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir conducted by Elli Jaffe.
August 6-7 – Parashat Re'eh – Shabbat Mevorchim – Chief Chazzan Chaim Adler will officiate on Friday evening (7:20 PM) and Shabbat morning (7:55 AM) accompanied by The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir conducted by Elli Jaffe. Kiddush following Shabbat Morning Service sponsored by Sir Ian and Lady Gainsford in celebration of Sir Ian's 80th birthday.
August 6 – Leil Shabbat Dinner for Lone Soldiers following the Friday Evening Service
August 13-14 – Shabbat Parashat Shoftim – Guest Chazzan accompanied by The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir conducted by Elli Jaffe. Bar Mitzvah: Asaf Itzchak Ben-Or
August 20-21 – Shabbat Parashat Kee Taytzay – Chief Chazzan Chaim Adler will officiate on Friday evening and Shabbat morning accompanied by The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir conducted by Elli Jaffe
August 27-28 – Shabbat Parashat Kee Tavo – On Shabbat morning, Guest Chazzan Yaakov Motzen will officiate accompanied by The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir conducted by Elli Jaffe. Aufruf: Joel Abraham Arber Shabbat Sheva Brachot|: Michael and Linda Rosenberg
September 4 – Motzaei Shabbat – 10:30 PM The First Selichot – Chief Chazzan Chaim Adler will officiate accompanied by The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir conducted by Elli Jaffe. Admission is free.
Dates of the 5771 (2010-2011) Motzaei Shabbat Social Evening and Lecture Series: October 2, 2010; November 6, 2010; January 1, 2011; January 29, 2011; March 5, 2011.
RECENT MAJOR DONORS TO THE JERUSALEM GREAT SYNAGOGUE Our heartfelt appreciation to those who have recently made Major Gifts to The Jerusalem Great Synagogue The Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation The Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation Charmaine and Stanley Roth, Janine and Peter Lowy and their families in memory of Chazzan Tuvia Winkler z"l Fundacion Dorset LONE SOLDIERS PROGRAM – Dinner Dedications The Leo V. Berger Fund – Harvey Schwartz, President and Sigmund Kassap, Vice President Dr. Felix and Dr. Miriam Glaubach