Kiddush this Shabbos is sponsored by the Rich Family on the yahrtzeit of Shoshana bas Tzvi Eliezer, mother of Rabbi Yaakov Rich. Shalosh Seudos this Shabbos is sponsored by the Dr. Ian Neeland in honor of his wife, Yocheved, for being a true eishis chayil. 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
September 2nd
A Congregation Toras Chaim Shabbaton with Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Poupko of Jerusalem | Shabbos Parshas Shoftim, September 2-3, 2011 | Everyone is invited.
- Davening/10-15 min speech: T’shuva with the Flick of a Wrist? This brief talk, focusing on seemingly sharp contradictions in the Rambam’s position on character improvement as the goal of T’shuva , also sheds light on his understanding of the dynamics and essence of T’shuva.–7:00 PM
- Candlelighting– Not before 6:28 PM. Preferably light by 7:25 PM. In case of great need on may rely on 7:32 PM candlelighting time.
September 3rd
- Shabbos Morning Davening/Kiddush/Speech: Malchios Zichronos and Shofaros The lyrical liturgy of Rosh Hashana focuses on the ultimate truths of our Torah and our lives. This talk, drawing from the Rambam and the Maharal shows how the majestic prose of Malchios Zichronos and Shofaros delineates our Jewish identity while expressing our loftiest aspirations.–8:30 AM
- “Mommy & Me†Childcare: Children with their mothers are welcome to spend quality time in the Katz home (Directly across the easement from the Rich home, 7303 Williamswood). Please enter through the back door.–10 AM until end of davening.
- Shabbos Afternoon Before Mincha: Must Rosh Chodesh be Eclipsed for Rosh HaShana to Emerge? This talk focuses on David HaMelech’s instruction to find the meaning of Rosh HaShana in the mysterious disappearance of Rosh Chodesh from Rosh HaShana’s agenda, and delineates the dichotomy of “Tekias HaShofarâ€.–6:15 PM
- Mincha/Shalosh Seudos/Speech: Proving Prophecy while Minimizing Miracles This talk clarifies the Rambam’s view of the respective roles of revelation and miracles in authenticating Moshe’s mission and explains the Maharal’s theory of the distinct character of Sefer Devarim. (for men & women)–7:05 PM
- Shabbos Ends–8:33 PM
Weekday Schedule
- Sunday Shacharis–8:00 AM
- Weekday Shacharis–6:40 AM
- Mincha/Maariv–7:25 PM