Kehilath Israel Synagogue

Kehilath Israel Synagogue 10501 Conser Street 913.642.1880 Overland Park, KS 66212 kisyn.org

January 9, 2021 25 Tevet 5781

SHABBAT SCHEDULEBLESSING OF THE NEW MONTH SHEVAT

Torah Reading: Jeff Goldenberg Exodus 1:1-6:1 pg. 292Haftarah: Dr. William Nowack Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 pg. 1146 Intro to the Haftarah: Debbie Adamous 4:50 pm Mincha, Parsha Class, Maariv (IN PERSON)5:51 pm Havdalah.

SERVICES THIS WEEK At K.I. Shacharit Sun 9:00 am Mon - Fri 7 amMincha/Maariv (SUNDAY ONLY) - 5:05 pmMaariv ONLY Mon - Thurs 6:00 pm (Services also on ZOOM)

Friday Candle-lighting 5:03 pm (Jan 15) Kabbalat Shabbat 5:05 pm (IN PERSON)

CLASSESMonday- 7:00 pm Talmud Class with Rabbi Mandl on ZOOMWednesday- 7:00 pm Women’s Study Group with Rabbi Mandl on

ZOOMthursday- 7:00 pm ‘The Book of Genesis’ Study Class with

Rabbi Grussgott on ZOOM

PRAYER FOR HEALINGMi shebayrach avoteinu, M'kor hab'racha l'imotaynu, May the source of strength, Who blessed the ones before us,Help us find the courage to make our lives a blessing, And let us say, Amen.Mi shebayrach imotaynu, M'kor habrachah l'avotaynu, Bless those in need of healing with r'fuah sh'laymah, The renewal of body, the renewal of spirit, And let us say, Amen.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service (January 8)5:05 pm (IN PERSON)Candlelighting 4:56 pm

Weekly Kiddush ‘Check in’ on ZOOMwill be back next Sunday

Shemot

GOES

VIRTUAL

Save the Date!!!Virtual Trivia Bowl XXSaturday, February 6, 20218:00 pm - 9:30 pm on ZOOMCost: Teams of 6-$30.00 / Teams of 8-$40.00 Individual Tickets - $5.00Registration is limited so don’t wait to sign up. Register at thejkc.org/triviaTeams will consist of 6 or 8 individuals, and if you are a single or a smaller group, The J will connect you to a team. Hosted by KC native and trivia host Corey Rittmaster, you will meet virtually and test your knowledge on topics ranging from pop culture to music, science, geography, Judaica, politics and more. And, there will be prizes!Teams: After registering at this site, you will be sent an email with a quick questionnaire asking for more information. We will need your team name, team captain and teammates names and emails.Individuals: You will also receive an email, however, it will be to introduceyou to your teammates so you can choose a team name, captain, etc. and give us that info in the same questionnaire.Presented By: The J and K.I.

THIS SUNDAY MORNING PRAYERWORKS

at 11:00 am on ZOOMwith Sharon Friedman

PrayerWorks will focus on the lessons learned from Tu B'Shvat. According to its inner meaning, the holiday of Tu B'Shvat holds monumental importance among the Jewish holidays, as it discusses a very important discernment on our path to a harmonious reality: the discernment of needing to choose an environment, plant ourselves in it, invest in it, and care for the means that can grow us to become more and more optimally connected. If you are planning to join the session this month, think about the "seed" you want to plant in your personal and spiritual life for this year. For more information or link email Sharon Friedman at [email protected].

K.I. ClERGy & StAFFRabbi Moshe Grussgott, Senior RabbiRabbi Herbert Mandl, PhD, Rabbi EmeritusMarty Gorin, PresidentElizabeth Peden, Executive DirectorRachel Macek, Director, K.I. Fred Devinki Religious SchoolSam Devinki, Honorary President for LifeKehilath Israel Synagogue strives to be a warm, welcoming congregation, proud of its traditional values of learning Torah, engaging in meaningful and inspirational prayer and practices, and performing acts of loving kindness.

KOSHER SHABBAT CURBSIDE MEALS TO GO NOW AVAILABLEKosher Shabbat curbside “Meals-to-Go” will be available for purchase for Friday, January 15. Orders must be received by tuesday, January 12 at 11:00 pm deadline.Meals will be prepared by Steve Ellenberg, Ellenberg Experience Catering. Catering under supervision of the Vaad Hakashrut of Kansas City. Meals can be ordered in quantities to serve one or more individuals or a family of four. All food items will be packaged in containers suitable for warming in the oven or transfer microwaveable items to a microwave safe container before heating. Simple and clear heating instructions will be included.Order your curbside Shabbat meal and pay online with a few quick clicks at https://rabbiskc.regfox.com/shabbat-meals-to-go-monthly. Payment is accepted online and by credit card only. Convenient curbside meal pick up takes place Fridays of the week you are ordering between Noon-1:00 pm at the Jewish Community Campus theater circle drive.For questions, addtional information or to inquire about confidential financial assistance, contact Annette Fish, Administrator/Program Director, Rabbinical Association, [email protected] or 913.327.4622. This project is sponsored by the Rabbinical Association of Greater KC in partnership with The J Heritage Center, JFS, Vaad HaKashruth of Kansas City and Jewish Federation.

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ISRAEL UPDATE - JANUARy 8, 2021 Impeding Diplomacy, Iran Ramps Up EnrichmentIran has chosen escalation over negotiation in its announcement this week that it will further enrich uranium to 20% purity. This step has no peaceful purpose and is designed to alarm America and Tehran’s neighbors. The United States must not succumb to Iran’s nuclear blackmail or succumb to panic over Iran’s escalation. Washington should maintain pressure on Iran to end its regional aggression and its illicit nuclear and ballistic missile activities. While maintaining the leverage achieved through strict sanctions, the United States must lead efforts to achieve a broader and more effective deal with Iran that addresses all aspects of its nuclear program, as well as its ballistic missile program and regional aggression. K.I. partners with AIPAC, America’s pro-Israel lobby, in educating our community on issues affecting the U.S.-Israel relationship. Learn more by visiting www.aipac.org or contacting AIPAC at 202.639.5200.

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This Week’s YahrzeiTs in Loving MeMorY JANUARY AdUlt EdUcAtioN

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ExploRiNg thE sEcREts of thE tAlmUd (ViRtUAl)Mondays, Jan 11, Jan 18 & Jan 25 - 7:00 pmStudy of this central Jewish text pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, customs and history. This is the longest running Jewish class in our area, but no previous knowledge needed. Taught by Rabbi Herbert Mandl.Zoom links are emailed to class participants just prior to each class. If you do not currently receive these emails and would like to,request them at [email protected].

WomEN’s stUdY gRoUp (ViRtUAl)Wednesdays, Jan 13, Jan 20 & Jan 27 - 7:00 pmWomen choose the topics in this class. Taught alternately by Rabbis Moshe Grussgott and Herbert Mandl.Zoom links will be emailed before each class. If you do not receive our weekly emails, please request the link at [email protected].

thE Book of gENEsis (ViRtUAl)Thursdays, Jan 14, Jan 21 & Jan 28 - 7:00 pmDelve into Bereishit - the first book of the Torah, with Rabbi Moshe Grussgott.Zoom links will be emailed before each class. If you do not receive our weekly emails, please request the link at [email protected].

pARshA of thE WEEk (iN-pERsoN)Shabbat (Saturday) afternoons at the synagogueJan 9 - 4:50 pm; Jan 16 - 4:55 pm; Jan 23 - 5:05 pm; Jan 30 - 5:10 pmGain insights into the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Moshe Grussgott. Class is taught between Mincha and Maariv services.

SAVE THE DATE

22nd Annual Allan Greenberg Memorial

Kehilath Israel Synagogue

GOLF TOURNAMENT

MONDAy 06.07.2021