Taanis Esther (Fast of Esther): Monday, March 9, 2020 Fast Starts – 6:32 AM Fast Ends – 8:07 PM (Under normal circumstances one must wait until after the megillah reading before breaking fast.) Shacharis – 6:25 AM Mincha – 6:15 PM (Machatzis HaShekel is given before Mincha in shul.) Purim Night Maariv followed by Megillas…

It is a positive rabbinical commandment to give two gifts for two needy people on Purim, one gift to each person. Even a poor person who himself subsists on charity is obligated in this requirement. This obligation can be fulfilled through any type of gift: money, food, drink, or clothing. Optimally, the gift should be…

Shabbaton this Shabbos is generously sponsored by Josh & Lisa Rothstein. Kiddush this Shabbos is sponsored by the Board of CTC in honor of Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe. Shalosh Seudos this Shabbos is sponsored by Ehoud & Shoshana Wilson for a Refuah Shelaim for their son, Itay ben Shoshana. Please contact Rabbi Yaakov Rich at 972-835-6016…

Kiddush this Shabbos is Eli & Rivka Azoulay in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Yitzchak. 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. Shabbos Schedule Friday Night, January 31st Mincha/Maariv–5:45p Shabbos…