Congregation K.I.N.S. Israel Solidarity Mission February 12-15, 2024
Join us in a Solidarity Mission to Israel, beginning Monday evening, February 12th, and ending Thursday evening, February 15th.
This three-day mission will include visits to communities in "otef Aza" ("the Gaza envelope"), military bases, families who lost loved ones, chesed opportunities, and more.
The cost of the mission will be $1100, which will include all land arrangements, buses, meals, and hotel - based on double occupancy (add $300 for single occupancy). Participants will be responsible to make their own airline reservations, but the trip is arranged so you can leave on Sunday and return on Friday morning for Shabbat. For a tentative itinerary,click here.
If you are interested in participating in this mission, please sign-up ASAP byclicking here. Space is limited and the trip is quickly filling up!
DVAR TORAH Prior to the Exodus from Egypt, G-d told Moshe: "Please speak into the ears of the people and a man shall ask from his neighbor, and a woman shall ask from her neighbor utensils of silver and gold" [Exodus 11:2].
The Gerrer Rebbe -the Beis Yisrael asked the following question: Why did G-d have to encourage the Jewish people to take gold silver, using the word "please"? Since when has it EVER been necessary to ask someone to "Please take money"?
The answer is that the Jews instinctively knew that wealth is not only a blessing, but also a tremendous challenge. Would they be able to withstand the temptations of wealth and retain their dependence on G-d!? That is why G-d had to say, "PLEASE take the money" - because the Jews knew that this gift was fraught with danger.
In fact, added the Gerrer Rebbe, this also explains why G-d specifically used the word "v'Yishalu" (they should borrow) and NOT "v'Yikchu" (they should take). Because G-d wanted to remind the Jews, that all material possessions are on loan from G-d. Nothing truly belongs to us, except for our own faith and trust in G-d!
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HALACHA OF THE WEEK: Nefilat Apaim On weekdays, Tachanun is recited after the Shemona Esrei of both Shacharit and Mincha, and according to Ashkenazic custom, the opening paragraph is recited “b’Nefilat Apayim” [lit. “falling on one’s face”]. (Sefardim do not do “nefilat apayim” and therefore, HaRav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, ruled that an Ashkenazi davening in a Sephardi shul should not do it as well [Ishay Yisrael chapter 25, note 1].)
Typically, “nefilat apayim” is performed by leaning one's forehead on one’s left arm – while facing towards the right “in the direction” of the Shechina” [Rama, Orech Chaim 131:2; Mishna Brurah note 4]. However, if one is wearing tefillin on the left arm, the right arm is used instead out of respect for the tefillin [Rama, ibid.].
Nevertheless, the Vilna Gaon always used his left hand, even when wearing tefillin on that arm. But the Chofetz Chaim ruled that one should not deviate from the accepted practice of the shul me [Mishna Berurah ibid. note 6].
Interestingly, Rav Moshe Feinstein would put his arms together (for Shacharit tachanun) and fall on both of them, primarily on the right (as per the Rama). This way he followed both customs [Igrot Moshe Orech Chaim vol. 5 20:19; see also Aishel Avraham [Butchach] end of chapter 131).
Of course, a left-handed person who wears tefillin on his right hand should always cover the face with the left arm [Ishay Yisrael 25:8, note 32].
The Magen Avraham [131:2] writes that one should make sure to have one’s arm covered so that there will be a separation between the head and the floor (see Livushai Srad). While the Mishna Brurah [131:3] and Aruch Hashulchan [131:7] explain the reason is because a bare arm is not considered a covering.
Although the Shulchan Aruch [131:2] requires that tachanun be recited while sitting (due to Kabbalistic reasons – see Bet Yosef 131), the Magen Avraham [131:5] writes that the Rivash and Maharil permit one to stand for nefilat apayim. Therefore, while sitting is preferable, when it is not possible, one may be performed nefilat apayim even while standing [Aruch Hashulchan Orech Chaim 131:5].
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MAZAL TOV * to Sam and Tirza Kahan on the engagement of their daughter Zahav to David Ashendorf. * to Jon and Ilana Dress on the birth of their daughter, Shalva Bat-Tzion. * to Ari and Sarah Roffe on the birth of a son. Mazal Tov to grandparents, William and Maureen Russman. * to Howard and Shoshana Benditzson on the engagement of their granddaughter. Shaina Steinhart, daughter of Michelle and Yaakov Steinhart, to Shmuelly Flug.
CONDOLENCES *to Barry and Phyllis Smith on the loss of his brother, Dr. Samuel Smith z’l. The funeral was in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Shiva information will be soon forthcoming. SPONSORS @ KINS To sponsor a Kiddush, Seuda Shlishit, or to donate to the Kiddush Fund or Learning Fund please click here.
Seudah Shlishit at KINS Northis sponsored by the Silverman and Leib families in commemoration of the 13th yahrtzeit of their husband, father and grandfather, Barry Leib, Beryl Shlomo Ben Isser z”l.
This Week of Learning is sponsored by Dr. Shmuel and Chana Goldstein in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Shmuel’s father, Dr. Allen Goldstein z’l, ר אברהם בן מנחם משה.
Parent/Child Learning is sponsored by Jon and Ilana Dress in honor of the birth of their daughter, Shalva Bat-Tzion.
Donations to the Kiddush Fund were made by * Dr. Avy and Yisraela Dachman in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Yisraela’s mother, Frieda bas Yisrael. * Eva Gertzfeld in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of her husband, Gedalia HaCohen ben Yechiel Michel HaCohen z’l. * Howard and Shoshana Benditzson in honor of the engagement of their granddaughter, Shaina Steinhart, daughter of Michelle and Yaakov Steinhart, to Shmuelly Flug.
DAILY & WEEKLY SHIURIM DAF YOMI – Mon.-Fri. after 6:25 Shacharit; Sunday - 6:45am PARSHA PERSPECTIVE – RECORDED Sunday-Friday
AMUD HASHAVUA - Mondays 1:00-2:00pm will not meet 1/22
MONDAY NIGHT SEDER - Mondays 8:00-9:00pm
FROM THE DAYAN'S DESK - Mon. 8-9pm - will resume 2/5
ANNIVERSARIES Dr. Shlomo & Stefanie Engelson (1/23)
Congregation K.I.N.S. of West Rogers Park Main: 2800 W. North Shore Ave & North: 3003 West Touhy • Chicago, IL 60645 P 773.761.4000 • F 773.761.4959 • www.congkins.org
AMUD HASHAVUA - Mondays 1:00-2:00pm 
MONDAY NIGHT SEDER - Mondays 8:00-9:00pm
PARSHAT HASHAVUA - Tues. 12:30-1:30pm - 
SEFER MELACHIM - Wed. 1:00-2:00pm - 
SEMICHAS CHAVER PROGRAM - 
SHABBAT WOMEN'S SHIUR - Shabbat 3:00pm
TALMUD CLASS – 
SEFER YESHAYAHU - Sundays 9:00am