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January 9, 2025

Vayechi

10 Tevet, 5785

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SHABBAT TIMES

Mincha/Kabalat Shabbat/Maariv: 4:30 PM

Candle Lighting: 4:47 PM


6:02 AM: Fast begins

5:37 PM Fast ends

Hashkama: 7:30 AM

Shacharit: 9:00 AM

Mincha: 4:30 PM

Havdalah: 5:50 PM

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If you are new to the community, we'd like to welcome you and make Kesher your new home. Tell us about yourself! Fill out this brief form, let us know who you are and how we can help you settle in. Email the Welcome Committee for more information or with any questions!


SAP and Tuesday Digest

Have something to share in the SAP or the Tuesday Weekly Digest? Email announcements@kesher.org by 5 PM Wednesday (SAP) or by 5 PM Sunday (Digest).

 

Rabbi

Rabbi Shafner is always available to meet with congregants or answer any questions they have and he loves doing it. Feel free to email, message, call or text him (202-867-7287) any time to meet. For immediate matters or immediate halachic questions, please text or call him, and if he does not answer leave a message and he will call you back.

 

Hospitality

Do you enjoy meeting interesting people? Almost every week, Kesher hosts guests from all around the world looking for Shabbat meals in the community. Join the Hospitality Listserv to be updated about hospitality opportunities. Email kesherhospitality@gmail.com to be added!


Kelim Mikvah

Please respect the privacy of women using the mikvah by not using the kelim (utensil) mikvah after sundown.


Sponsor Kiddush!

We provide kiddush every week for the congregation, with or without sponsors. Help support us by contributing to our kiddush fund. No donation is too small! Email info@kesher.org for more information about kiddush sponsorship.



Looking for Leiners

As a reminder to all the gentlemen in the community who attend the 9:00 AM minyan on Shabbos morning, the leining sign up is found at kesher.org/leining and we are looking for more Leiners! Signing up for even 1 Aliyah is helpful!


Support our Security

Support Kesher Israel's security programs by contributing to our Security Fund or applying to volunteer with Kesher's Community Security Service (CSS) team! Please contact security@kesher.org with any questions.

 

Submit a Name to our Cholim List

To submit a name to be included on Kesher's Misheberach List, please fill out the self-service form at kesher.org/Cholim.


Have an idea for an event?

Do you have a great idea for an event? Is there an event you would like to see happen at Kesher but don't know where to begin? Fill out our event suggestion form here and see your idea possibly come to life!  

Contact Us

Rabbi Hyim Shafner

(202) 867-7287

rabbi@kesher.org


Rachel Cohen

Community Scholar & Yoetzet Halacha 

(712) 509-8071

yoetzet@kesher.org


Judah Rose

President

president@kesher.org


Laura Kamer-Israel

Director of Operations

(202) 333-2337

info@kesher.org 

 

Alicia Rosenbaum

Programming Director

aliciar@kesher.org


Sara Sacks

Corresponding Secretary

board@kesher.org


Keeping Up with Kesher Israel/Shabbat Announcements (SAP)

announcements@kesher.org


Shabbat Meal Hospitality hospitality@kesher.org

  

Children's Programming

children@kesher.org

Ayelet Senderowicz

Social and Welcoming Committee

social@kesher.org


Amitai Diament

Educational Programming

education@kesher.org


Gabbaim

gabbai@kesher.org

 

Tali Kosowsky

Ritual Director

tali.kosowsky@gmail.com


Miriam Cleeman

chesed@kesher.org


Welfare Fund

Confidential help for community members in need. Please contact Rabbi Shafner.

  

Kesher Parents

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Lifecycle Events

MazalTov@kesher.org

  

Bereavement

Bereavement@kesher.org


Security Concerns

security@kesher.org