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SHABBOS MEVORCHIM CHODESH NISSAN
This week is Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Nissan and Parshas HaChodesh. We bentch Rosh Chodesh Nissan this Shabbos. Rosh Chodesh is one day, this coming Thursday (we omit Tachanun for the whole month of Nissan). This is also the last of the four special Maftir leinings this time of the year, known as Parshas HaChodesh. The Maftir is read from Sefer Shemos 12:1-20. This is always read the Shabbos before Rosh Chodesh Nissan (or if Rosh Chodesh is on Shabbos, it is read that Shabbos). It contains the first Mitzvah given to the entirety of the Jewish people, while still in Egypt.
TWO MINYANIM FRIDAY NIGHT
Now that we have turned the clocks one hour ahead, we will begin to offer the option of an “early Shabbos.” The first Minyan each week will be approximately 15 minutes before Plag (this week starting at 5:30). We accept Shabbos once we say “Mizmor Shir L’Yom HaShabos.” According to Rav Moshe Feinstein, ZT”L, since we are doing this primarily for convenience, women are not obligated to take in Shabbos when their husbands do in shul, and they can light at the regular time. The second Minyan, as usual, will begin Mincha approximately 15 minutes before Shkiah, this week at 6:45pm.
KIDDUSH
Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Rachel Malk in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Daniel. May he continue to grow in Torah, Yiras Shamayim, and Middos Tovos!
SHALOSH SEUDOS
Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Russell & Nancy Cowan L’Ilui Nishmas Naomi Berger-Davidson - Naomi Bas Max, ZT”L, Jane Stoetzel - Charna Bas Matityahu, ZT”L, and Bernard Cowan - Baynish Ben Shlomo HaCohen ZT”L.
GUEST SPEAKER SHALOSH SEUDOS
Rabbi Boruch Brull’s experience as a popular rebbe for 38 years, as well as Ahavas Yisrael’s co-founder (along with Rabbi Elozer Isbee) has provided him with the experience, sensitivity and dedication for helping others. As Executive Director of Ahavas Yisrael, Rabbi Brull’s days never seem to have enough hours. Offering financial and emotional support to hundreds of individuals and families in need, he works with Rabbanim and local organizations to help those in need navigate through their challenges. Baltimore is fortunate to have Ahavas Yisrael, a truly multi-faceted organization with Rabbi Boruch Brull at its helm.
MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda and Sara Kraft on the birth of a baby girl. May they merit to raise her to a [ben] Torah, Chuppah, and Ma’asim Tovim!
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid and Sara Bracha Starck on the birth of a baby girl. May they merit to raise her to a [ben] Torah, Chuppah, and Ma’asim Tovim!
MONDAY MORNING SHACHRIS
Please note that this Monday morning the 6:45 minyan and the Neitz minyan will merge and start at 6:36am. On Thursday, they will go their separate ways, not to be reunited until late October.
SPRING BLOSSOMS
It is customary to make a bracha on the blossoms of fruit trees beginning on Rosh Chodesh Nissan (this Thursday). The blessing should be made when the blossoms are visible, but before any fruit has come forth. The blessing could be found in the Artscroll Siddur on page 228.
PESACH GUIDES
We have 50 copies (first come, first served) of the OU’s annual guide to Pesach products (and much more info). They can be found in the front lobby – get one while they last!
MECHIRAS CHOMETZ FORMS
You can pick up a form on the table in the front lobby. Please check your emails for the link to fill it out online.
NOTICE
All personal seforim must be removed from the Beis Medrash by the 7th of Nissan, March 25th.
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