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MAY 5, 2016 | The Jewish Home
Around the Community
On Wednesday of Chol Hamoed, Ashreinu held its annual trip. They headed to New England, visited the Mystic Aquarium, hiked around the Breakers Mansions, davened Mincha at the Touro Synagogue (the oldest shul in America), and then enjoyed the famous Ashreinu BBQ dinner with Rock Spot Climbing. For more info about Ashreinu programs, please email danielwaldman@gmail.com.
Kollel Tiferes Avos to Hold Annual Breakfast
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ollel Tiferes Avos is pleased to announce that its sixth annual breakfast will take place at Congregation Shaaray Tefila, 25 Central Ave, Lawrence on May 15 at 9:30 AM. All are encouraged to attend and give chizuk to the various Torah activities of this unique Kollel. Under the leadership of Rabbi Dov Bressler, and with the assistance of Rabbi Dovid Scheiner, the Kollel provides shiurim and chavrusas for Jews of all ages and backgrounds. The Kollel looks back at its accomplishments of having united Jews of all ages and occupations across the Five Towns, Far Rockaway, and Bayswater in a unifying learning experience. It has injected an air of enjoyment, interactive learning and stimulation into the regular study of the Torah. The Kollel looks ahead to accommodate the increasing number of “Chevrei Hakollel.” At the breakfast, the Kollel will be awarding its Keser Shem Tov Award to Mr. Sam Futersak for his decades of supporting Torah institutions, being at the forefront of chesed projects in the community and actively participating in the give and take of Torah dialogue and dissemination. Mrs. Chaya Robinson will accept the Zecher Olam Award in memory of her recently departed husband, Tevya Robinson, z”l, who attended Rabbi Bressler’s shiurim for thirty five years. Finally, Mr. Samuel Feigenbaum
will be recognized for his long time participation in the Shabbos and Friday evening shiurim of Rabbi Bressler. A crowning feature of the morning will be the address of Harav Uri Orlian shlita. As the incoming Rabbi of Congregation Shaaray Tefila, he has infused the neighborhood with a new zest for learning and middos tovos. The entire breakfast program will be adroitly led by Rabbi Bezalel Korn who will move the proceedings with dignity, enthusiasm and dispatch. Kollel Tiferes Avos holds sessions weekdays at Shaaray Tefila on Central Ave in Lawrence. A day at the Kollel begins with a 9:45 Shiur in Sefer Hachinuch and insights into the weekly Parsha given by Rabbi Dovid Scheiner, distinguished talmid chacham. It is followed by a daily Shiur in Mesechta Avoda Zorah given by Rabbi Dov Bressler, noted expositor of divrei Torah and Rav of HILI Beis Medresh. Simultaneously, chavrusos study the same mashecta, albeit at a more advanced and intricate level. Probing Shiurim Klalli on machshava and mussar are also presented. In addition, for those who cannot attend in the morning, shiurim in Mesechta Moed Katan are given every Tuesday at 8:00 PM and on Shabbos in Mesechta Taanis. The Kollel looks forward to the participation in the breakfast of every individual in the community.
Gesher Century Challenge – Upcoming Bike Tour to Benefit Local Yeshiva Day School Students
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egistration is now open for the upcoming Gesher Century Challenge that will take place on Sunday, July 10. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide clinical and financial support for children in our community whose learning styles challenge their ability to fully succeed in the typical classroom setting. This ride is in conjunction with the very popular Gold Coast Tour that is organized by the Huntington Bicycle Club of Long Island. It runs along Long Island’s North Shore, passing famous estate homes and properties and several cultivated vineyards. Many cyclists from our area have participated in the Gold Coast in the past several years and have found the routes to be beautiful to view and enjoyable to ride. There are several itinerary options allowing the not-yet seasoned rider to participate as well as children. Cyclists can choose between 12 miles, 25 miles, 55 miles, 70 miles, or the full 100 mile Century. Gesher’s participation in the tour allows its riders the benefits not commonly found on a large tour.
There will be a minyan for Shacharis in an appropriate setting, breakfast, kosher snacks throughout, and end of race refreshments. Gesher would like to thank Seasons for providing the end of race refreshments. Additionally, Gesher riders will have special treatment at the race, including quicker registration and separate start times. The HBC provides full SAG support throughout the event. Fundraising commitments begin at just $250. Commitments of $500 and above entitle the rider to additional incentives including a free Hincapie professional riding jersey. Gesher is currently in the process of lining up corporate sponsors to prepare the artwork for the event jerseys. All jersey orders must be received by May 16th and riders are encouraged to register ASAP. For more information about the event and about the Gesher Early Childhood Center, or to register or sponsor please visit www.GesherCenturyChallenge.com or email Gesher.Century.Challenge@gmail. com.