Congregation Toras Chaim

Far North Dallas Eruv is Up.

Rabbi Yaakov Rich — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Carrying this Shabbos is permissible. Please see eruv map for boundaries.

Shabbos Schedule Behar-Bechukosai 5772

Rabbi Yaakov Rich — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:36:29 +0000

Kiddush this Shabbos is sponsored by the Ehoud & Shoshana Wilson in honor of Ela’s 18th birthday, and her upcoming graduation from Mesorah, as well as, in honor of Itay and Galit’s visit. Mazal Tov Ela! Shalosh Seudos this Shabbos is sponsored by the shul. Please contact Rabbi Yaakov Rich at 972-835-6016 if you are interested in sponsoring kiddush or shalosh seudos in the future.

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Shabbos Schedule

Friday Night, May 18th

Mincha/Kabbalos Shabbos/Maariv–7:30 PM (NEW TIME–two week trial)
Candlelighting–8:04 PM (Should light by 7:55 PM. If great need, may rely on 8:04 PM)

Shabbos Day, May 19th

Shacharis–8:30 AM
Chumash Shiur (for men & women)–6:35 PM
Mincha/Shalosh Seudos (for men & women)–7:35 PM
Shabbos Ends–9:04 PM

Weekday Schedule

Sunday Shacharis–8:00 AM
Weekday Shacharis–6:40 AM
Mincha/Maariv–8:10 PM

Using Technology Responsibly According to the Torah

Rabbi Yaakov Rich — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:21:29 +0000

Using Technology Responsibly According to the Torah

Congregation Toras Chaim invites to a worldwide internet event on Using Technology Responsibly According to the Torah. From Ichud Rabbanim (Orthodox Rabbis United), this event will explain why and how we must take special care to preserve the kedusha in ourselves, our children, and our homes, in light of the technological connections to the outside world that we all have. Computers and mobile phones pose a great danger unless used properly.

Join us at CTC, Sunday May 20, 2012, 7119 Bremerton Ct., Dallas, TX 75252 at 6 PM Central for this worldwide event. Men and women invited.

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All-Night Shavuos Learning at CTC (2012)

Rabbi Yaakov Rich — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:39:55 +0000

Join Congregation Toras Chaim for all-night learning this Shavuos. Four unbelievable classes to keep you captivated the entire night. Each class is self-contained. Motzei Shabbos, Sunday, May 26, 2012, 12:00 AM – 5:00 AM, at Congregation Toras Chaim, 7119 Bremerton Ct., Dallas, TX 75252. Shacharis will begin at approximately 5:05 AM.

Child Labor Laws: Minors and the 39 Melachos of Shabbos (Rabbi Yaakov Rich)

Lo Sachmod (Do Not Covet): Can Halacha Legislate Emotions? (Rabbi Avraham Chaim Bloomenstiel)

Before & After: Meaning and Motivation to Birkas HaTorah (Rabbi Yaakov Rich)

Dreams & Dreamers: The Shtus Dreams Are Made Of — The Bizarre Role of Dreams in Halacha (Rabbi Avraham Chaim Bloomenstiel)

Schedule:

Mincha followed by class–8:15 PM
Ma’ariv–9:15 PM
All Night Learning–12:00 AM – 5:00 AM (All are invited to learn in classes, small groups, chavrusos, or individually.)
Shacharis–5:05 AM (approximately)

Mazel Tov to Andy & Yasmin Barnett

Rabbi Yaakov Rich — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:59:24 +0000

Mazel tov to CTC members Andy & Yasmin Barnett on the birth of a boy. Mother and baby are doing well. May they merit to raise their son to a life of Torah, Marriage and Mitzvos, and bring him to the bris of Avrohom Avinu, in the proper time.

The Shalom Zachor will take place, IY”H, this Friday 9:45 PM, at the home of Ian & Yocheved Neeland, 7318 Debbe Dr. The Bris will IY”H take place this Monday, 7:45 AM at the Barnett home, 7104 Mumford Ct., Dallas, TX 75252. Shacharis will be 6:40 AM at CTC. All are invited to share in the simcha.

Please leave divrei brocha (good wishes) for them in the comments section.