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News

Save the Date

1/25 Kiddush (after davening)
2/22 Kiddush (after davening)
3/13 Purim Party (after megillah)
3/30 Rosh Chodesh cooking class 

Groups is now open for all ages. Come two hours before Shabbos mincha to our social hall and enjoy our wide selection of board games; playing cards; and fiction, reference, and other non-fiction books. Or learn by yourself or with a friend, throw a ball around, or have conversations and enjoy our organic snacks. 

OUR POOL HAS REOPENED TO MEMBERS!

Women's Hours: Sunday 7:40 PM to 9:30 PM,  Tuesday 9:15 PM to 11:15 PM

Men's Hours: Sunday 9:40 PM to 11:30 PM, Thursday 9:15 PM to 11:15 PM

Cups & Crafts is in full-swing! Come join us from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. every Sunday to do the weekly craft or work on your own projects in an environment of other people doing crafts while enjoying our fine selection of organic teas. Sponsorships are available for $18.

We have a new 65" television and sound system in the social hall. Contact us regarding renting this space for events.

We are working on a game night to occur every two weeks. If you are interested, please contact us to let us know your preference for night of the week and which games you would like to play.

Shabbos afternoon youth groups are in full swing! More information in the Youth Activities tab. Sponsorships are available for $18.

The vegetable garden in front of the shul has been planted and is thriving, and is being harvested for youth groups.

We have a Berkey water filter in the social hall. Healthy and tasty.

Announcements

Mazel tov to

• Raizel Gordon on receiving the degree of Master of Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work of Yeshiva University.

• Ivy & Ari Steinfeld and Nina & Sammy Solodokin upon the birth of a grandson and son, respectively.

• Yona and George Kaposi in celebration of the birth of grandnephew in Israel, and first grandchild of Yona's brother, Zeev. The baby's Brit was on Tuesday and his name is Imri.

• Margarita & Eugene Vais, Jennifer & David Vais, and Jordyn & Samantha Vais upon Jordyn becoming a bat mitzvah.

-Please support the Building Fund to the best of your ability, We have completed the reconstruction of the lintels and parapet in the Brown Street building and now need to do the roof which has been a constant source of serious problems for the past many years and can no longer be properly patched. A new roof will be needed and, it appears, that the cost will hover around $30,000. This is the time to donate to the Building Fund so we can do this work as the school in that building is the main source of our income and this is a project we must start in the very near future.

-Click here for actions that can be taken regarding the current conflict with Hamas.

Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by

12/21

• Perry Laddin in commemoration of the yahrzeits of his in-laws: Willy Goldberg זאב בן זלמן ע"ה, and Eva Goldberg חוה בת מרדכי הכהן ע"ה.

12/14

• Sharon & Bruce Apfel

Kiddush sponsored by

12/28

• Anonymous for a רפואה שלמה for all חולי ישראל.
• Sharon & Bruce Apfel in dedication to Rabbi Fried who continuously does Chessed and to thank him for saying the Kaddish for her brother זאב אפריים בן אזיק יצחק ע"ה.
• Ida Bohmstein
• Piri Davidovitch
• Gilda & Barry Ganz in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his beloved Mother, Sara Shaina bas Feivel A”H.
• Miriam & Chaim Gelernter in memory of Chaim’s mother, Leah Gelernter, Leah bas Harav BenZion A”H on 12 Teves.
• Carol & Jan Geliebter in commemoration of the yartzeits of Jan’s uncles Benjamin Sloan and Leon Barbanell, Jan’s cousins Gary Cohen and Kimberley Cohen, and Carol’s grandfather Nathan Malkin—Naftali ben Moshe—and in appreciation for all the work that David does for the shul.
• David Geliebter in honor of Marina Meyerovich and Kaitlyn and Aaron becoming members of the YIBB and frequenting our events. And in gratitude for Neil Schwartz’s architectural diligence showing that the YIBB is below the threshold for LL97 compliance, saving George and David a lot of headaches.
• Esther & Heshy Gissinger in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Esther’s uncle ירמיהו בן יעקב ע"ה Jeremiah Cohen.
• Eta & Leon Glickman in memory of Leon’s father ראובן בן אביגדור ע"ה.
• Hanita & Joey Gottlieb
• Barbara & Marc Heinberg in honor of the bat mitzvah of their eldest granddaughter in Eretz Yisroel, Shalhevet Shaindel, daughter of Adina and Jonathan Heinberg, in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Marc's father, Avraham Yitzchok ben Beryl A”H, for the release of the hostages, and for peace in Eretz Yisroel.
• Yona & George Kaposi honoring Joey Gottlieb for his many years of dedicated work for our Young Israel and wishing both Joey and Hanita much luck in the future.
• Keith Karon in honor of the birthday of his father of blessed memory, Jerry Karon , Lazer ben Moshe A”H.
• Anne & Morton Kevelson in gratitude to the Septimus and Levoritz families for their ongoing assistance and in memory of Beryl Septimus, A"H.
• Tova & Yossi Klayn.
• Ervin and Joe Lefkowitz in memory of their mother Leah bath Moshe Dovid A”H and Joes wife Ida, Yita bat Boruch Yoel, A”H.
• Etta & Eli Lopin
• Jacob Nefoussi in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his mother אסתר בת אברהם ע"ה.
• Malky & Mel Schleifer
• Henie Septimus in remembrance of the second yahrzeit of her husband Beryl Septimus, יוסף דוב בן מרדכי ע"ה.
• Ivy & Ari Steinfeld in the merit of their cousin staying safe as he battles on the Lebanon border.
• Tsili & Lazar Tsekun for achdut and a Happy Chanukkah for all Am Yisrael.
• Rachel & Moshe Uretsky in memory of Rachel’s cousin דבורה בת הערש ע"ה Debby Miller.
• Margarita & Eugene Vais.
• Eitan Yungermann in the merit that the light of Chanukkah should illuminate the whole year for all of our people and Land.

11/30

• Anonymous in honor of Rebbetzin Sharron Russ עמו"ש, a selfless eshet chayil who dedicates her life toעבודת הקב"ה . With humility (בסתר) her love of Torat Yisroel, Am Yisroel and Eretz Yisroel naturally flows to her care of family friends/kehilla. Her endless generosity of time, effort, and energy is a role model to emulate. “Sof davar hakol nishma, et haelokim yira viet mitzvotav shimor ki ze kol haadam.”
• Sharon & Bruce Apfel in commemoration of the shloshim of Sharon’s brother זאב אפריים בן אזיק יצחק ז"ל.
• Beckie Braun & Sam Handwerger in commemoration of the first yahrzeit of Beckie’s mother, Pola Herson, Pesa Tziprah, bas Binyomin A”H.
• Carol & Jan Geliebter and Family in honor of their Anniversary, in commemoration of the yahrzeits of various family members, and in appreciation of Ari Steinfeld’s efforts in support of the November 10, 2024 rally in Washington DC.
• David Geliebter in honor of Paul Wallace and everything that he does.
• Esther & Heshy Gissinger
• Yona & George Kaposi for the safety of our IDF soldiers and brethren in Israel.
• Sofiya & Ilya Khaykin in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Sonya’s grandmother Leah bat Avraham A”H.
• Tova & Yossi Klayn in blessed memory of the fallen soldiers of the IDF.
• Etta & Eli Lopin
• Judy & Arty Racer in honor of the wedding of their grandson Brian, son of Rebecca & Matthew.
• Malky & Mel Schleifer in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Malky’s father יהודה אריה בן יעקב הלוי ע"ה.
• Henie Septimus in commemoration of the yahrzeit of her father, אלתר יום טוב ליפא ע"ה Louis Lippman and in honor of the engagement of her granddaughter Devorah, daughter of Mira & Psachya, to Avraham Lavian.
• Leah & Leonid Shekhtman in memory of Leonid’s father אהרון בן מרדכי ע"ה.
• Inna & Michael Shpilko in commemoration of the yahrzeit of her brother Leib ben Hersh Gavriel A”H.
• Tsili & Lazar Tsekun in honor of the IDF.

11/23

• Rita & Eugene Vais in commemoration of the yahrzeits of Eugene’s mother Lea Bas Meyer Ber A”H and Rita’s father Moshe Ben Shmuel A”H.

Groups sponsored by

1/11

• Sarah Baum in honor of David and his dedication to the shul.

• Margarita & Eugene Vais

• Rachel & Moshe Uretsky to keep the groups going.

1/4

• Janet & Marvin Koenigsberg in the merit that everyone should be happy and have fun.

• Rachel & Moshe Uretsky to keep the groups going.

• David Geliebter in honor of Elly Warman becoming a member of YIBB.

• Carol & Jan Geliebter to commemorate the yartzeits of Jan’s cousins Gary Cohen and Kimberley Cohen and in appreciation for David running the YIBB Chanukah events.

Seudat shilishit sponsored by

1/11

• Miriam & Chaim Gelernter in memory of Chaim’s mother, Leah Gelernter, Leah bas Harav BenZion A”H.

• Sarah Baum in commemoration of the yahrzeit of her father יעקב בן פסחיה ע"ה.

• David Geliebter in memory of Peter Yarrow, a friend and comusician of his mother.

1/4

• Yona & George Kaposi in commemoration of the yahrzeit of George’s mother Matl bat R. Shaul A”H.

• Carol & Jan Geliebter to wish Joey & Hanita Gottlieb much happiness in their new place and to commemorate 60 years of Joey coming to the YIBB for Shabbat davening and for his service to the YIBB as Gabbai.

Cups & Crafts sponsored by

1/11

• Hailey Reatz in admiration for David’s dedication and clear effort in creating a sense of community for the shul.

1/4

• Janet & Marvin Koenigsberg in the merit that everyone should be happy and have fun.

  Marina Meyerovich, Kaitlyn and Aron

• David Geliebter in gratitude to Hailey Reatz being instrumental in the preparation for our Chanukkah party and seeing the potential of the YIBB and helping us to achieve it.

• Carol & Jan Geliebter to commemorate the yartzeits of Jan’s cousins Gary Cohen and Kimberley Cohen and in appreciation for David running the YIBB Chanukah events.