Sorry. Rav Weinberger's shiur on Judging People Favorably will take place at 9 p.m. at 35 Willow Road in Woodsburgh.

Reminder: Young Israel of Woodmere High School Program is having a 3 on 3 tournament tomorrow, January 1, 2003 from 1:30 to 4:30PM for all high school students at the Young Israel. Price : $15 per team. RSVP : JTYKCOHEN@... Come and spend your day off with your friends. Have some fun too.

Congregation Beth Sholom regrets to inform you of the passing of Barbara Goldstein, beloved mother of our esteemed member, Ann Pollack. Shiva will be observed at the Pollack residence, 33 Merrall Drive, Lawrence, NY 11559, through Wednesday morning, January 8th, 2003. As of now, there will be no minyon at the Pollack residence. It is our fervent hope and prayer that the Al-mighty comfort the mourners together with all other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Kenneth N. Hain Dr. Gilbert Klaperman, Rabbi Emeritus Danny Hiller, President Gary Miller, Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Rosenberg, Committee Chairman

There will a minyan for mincha and Yom Kippur Kotton at 3:50 PM this afternoon at the Agudath Israel of LI 1121 Sage Street, Far Rockaway. For information please call 212-720-5572.

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE for the CONCERT EVENT OF THE YEAR!!! THE HAMSA BOYS - "an orthodox pop sensation" as seen in New York Magazine, December 2002 opening act THE DANIEL FRIEDMAN BAND "A HAFTR High School Sensation" Saturday Night, January 4, 2003 7:30 PM HAFTR High School Auditorium Proceeds from refreshments to fund purchase of ambulance in Israel - a HAFTR High School Project Tickets: seating by section only: Orchestra $36.00 Mezzanine $25.00 Rear Mezzanine For more information, please call Leslie Rappaport at 516-569-3370.

Following is the Aish Kodesh schedule for Shabbos parshas Va'erah, January 3rd and 4th. Remember to join us for Rav Weinberger's hashkafa shiur motzai Shabbos at 7:10 p.m. and for the melaveh malka with the Havdala Band at 8 p.m. FRIDAY Candles at 4:21 p.m. Mincha/Kabbolas Shabbos at 4:31 SHABBOS Hashkama Minyan at 7:15 a.m. Daniel Fink's shiur on Rabbeinu Bachayei at 8:15 a.m. Shachris at 8:45 a.m. Mincha'Seudah Shlishis at 4:10 p.m. Ois Shabbos at 5:40 p.m. MOTZAI SHABBOS Rav Weinberger's shiur at 7:10 p.m. Havdala Band Melaveh Malka at 8 p.m.

We have finalized the plans for the visit of the Kalover Rebbe, shlit'a, to Aish Kodesh for a number of days begining with next Shabbos, Shabbos parshas Bo, January 10-13th. The highlight of the Rebbe's visit will be a Friday night tisch that will be held by in the Aish Kodesh social hall at 8:30 p.m. All are invited to join us. The Rebbe shlita will be remaining with us through Monday night, January 13th and will be available for private meetings on motzai Shabbos from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. through 2 p.m, and from 5:30 through 10 p.m., and on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 10 p.m. To make an appointment to see the Rebbe, please send an email to: aishkodesh@... with your name and contact information, or call 516 569 8189 and leave a message. In either case, someone will get back to you. To answer a few FAQs: The Rebbe does speak English. The Rebbe does make appointments with women. Each appointment will be for up to 20 minutes which is why, in order to minimize waiting time, we are scheduling specific appointments. The Rebbe's visit to Aish Kodesh is a tremendous zechus for our shul and the community and whoever would like a bracha, would like to discuss personal situations or is in need of aitzas, should be certain to avail himself or herself of this wonderful opportunity.

CONGREGATION BETH SHOLOM, LAWRENCE, NEW YORK THE CBS SISTERHOOD IS COLLECTING CERTAIN ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT TO TERRORIST VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION CENTERS IN ISRAEL. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF WHAT IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 1) CD'S- MODERN/ POPULAR/HEBREW/ENGLISH. NEW/ SLIGHTLY USED/DOWNLOADED WITH APPROPRIATE LABEL DESIGNATION ACCEPTABLE. 2) NEW OR GOOD CONDITION HAND HELD VIDEO GAMES AND CARTRIDGES. (GAME BOYS) 3) NEW MEN'S WHITE SHORT SLEEVE UNDERSHIRTS. 4) NEW BABY CLOTHES. 5) ART ACTIVITIES & NEW GAMES FOR KIDS IN SMALL BOXES. 6) NEW HAIR ACCESSORIES & WATCHES FOR CHILDREN. 7) NEW SLIPPERS FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN (ISOTONER). PLEASE BRING ALL ITEMS TO THE SHUL FOR COLLECTION BY JANUARY 15, 2003. Congregation Beth Sholom 390 Broadway Lawrence, New York 11559 Phone: 516-569-3600 Fax: 516-569-3105 email: BethSholom18@... on the web at http://www.congregationbethsholom.org webmaster: jaglaw2000@...

THE CONGREGATION BETH SHOLOM WEBSITE HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR JANUARY 2003. THE SITE IS UPDATED OFTEN. COME AND VISIT AND DOWNLOAD OUR WEEKLY SCHEDULE. HTTP://congregationbethsholom.org. Joe Grob, Webmaster Congregation Beth Sholom email: jaglaw2000@... Congregation Beth Sholom 390 Broadway Lawrence, New York 11559 Phone: 516-569-3600 Fax: 516-569-3105 BethSholom18@...

We regret to inform you of the passing of Joseph Blaustein, beloved father of our esteemed member, Norman Blaustein. Shiva will be observed at the Blaustein residence, 12 Herrick Drive, Lawrence, NY, through Thursday morning, January 9th, 2003. Shacharis- Sunday- 8:00AM Monday - Thursday- 7:00AM Mincha- 1:30PM Maariv - 8:00PM It is our fervent hope and prayer that the Al-mighty comfort the mourners together with all other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Kenneth N. Hain Dr. Gilbert Klaperman, Rabbi Emeritus Danny Hiller, President Gary Miller, Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Rosenberg, Committee Chairman

The TorahWeb Foundation, in conjunction with Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst, Congregation Beth Sholom and Young Israel of Woodmere Proudly Presents a Leil Iyun for the Five Towns Jewish Community: Orthodoxy in a World of Social Change Sunday, February 9, 2003 Loaction: Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst (corner of Broadway and Spruce, Cedarhurst) 8:00 pm - Rabbi Michael Rosensweig: The Hashkafic Framework of Social Change 8:45 pm - Rabbi Mayer Twersky: Absolute Truth & Alternate Life Styles audio from past yemei iyun available at: http://www.torahweb.org/audio color flyer available at: http://www.torahweb.org/yomIyun.pdf

Rav Weinberger's shiur in Chasidus will take place at Aish Kodesh this evening at 8 p.m. It will also be available live by teleconference at 1 888 726 0804, pin # 15116, *6. Rav Weinberger is currently teaching the Torah and history of the Kedushas Levi of Berditchev. Each shiur, although part of a series, is self-contained. Men and women are invited.

1. WOMEN's SHIUR. Rav Moshe Weinberger, morah d'asrah of Aish Kodesh, will be continuing his series of shiurim for women on the topic of Dan L'kaf zchus (Judging others favorably). The next shiur will take place tomorrow evening, Januray 7th, at the Joszef residence, 351 Edward Avenue, Woodmere, at 9 p.m. The shiur will also be available live by teleconference at 1 888 726 0804, pin # 15116, *6. (Apologies for last week; we messed up and the shiur was not available). Each shiur, though part of a series, is self contained. 2. KALOVER REBBE. We are privileged to welcome the Kalover Rebbe shlit'a, who will be at Aish Kodesh from this Shabbos through Tuesday evening, January 14th. The Rebbe will be holding a tisch on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. in the social hall. Everyone is invited to attend this event which promises to be a very special evening of Torah, zemiros, dancing and inspiration. Men and women are invited. The Rebbe will also speak at Seudah Shlishis following mincha on Shabbos (men only). The Rebbe will be seeing people by appointment from motzai Shabbos through Tuesday evening at the following times. Motzai Shabbos from havdalah to 10:30 p.m. Sunday morning from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and from 5 until 10:30 p.m. Monday from 5 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Tuesday evening from 5 until 10:30 p.m. If you are interested in taking advantage of this unique opportunity to spend time with this great Tzaddik, please send an email to aishkodesh@... with your contact information and someone will be in touch. Many timeslots have already been reserved so please act as quickly as possible. 3. ARON RAZEL. Aish Kodesh is pleased to announce the return engagement of Aron Razel on motzai Shabbos, February 1st, Rosh Chodesh Adar I at 8:30 p.m. Aron Razel, who has been featured in the last two Shlomo Carlebach Yahrtzeit concerts in Yerushalayim, is one of the most popular musicians in that genre in all of Israel. His most recent CD, Redemption Time, (Zman Ha'geulah) is the number 1 selling CD in its category in Eretz Yisrael. He has just released a CD featuring 11 beautiful songs from Reb Shlomo that are largely unknown. Aron made his major US debut at Aish Kodesh last June at a hugely successful melaveh malka concert and we are happy to have him back. As with all our musical events, the evening will feature a combination of holy music and divrei chizuk (words of inspiration) from our Morah D'asrah, Rav Moshe Weinberger. Men, women and children are invited. (Separate Seating). Admision is $15, $10 for students and $5 for children 12 and under. 4. Long Term Save the Date. Motzai Shabbos, March 15th. An evening of music and Torah with Avraham Rosenblum and the Diaspora Band. Details to follow.

The KBYT Sisterhood proudly announces its Rosh Chodesh Shevat Shiur By renowned Speaker Rabbi Paysach Krohn Topic: Conquering Jealousy; Mind Over Matter Monday, January 6, 2002 at 8 PM at the Red Shul 391 Oakland Ave.(Corner of West Broadway), Cedarhurst All women of the community are invited to attend (Five Dollar Donation suggested.)

Make your plans: HEBREW ACADEMY OF FIVE TOWNS AND ROCKAWAY (HAFTR) HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS RAMBAM, OTHER SCHOOLS AT ANNUAL REGIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HAFTR High School continues a tradition started by its 1984 Class: The Scott Satran Memorial Tournament. The four-game series honors the memory of Scott Satran Z"L who died of cancer on March 25, 1987, at the age of 20 years. Scott was a dedicated member of the basketball and hockey teams at the High School: The Tournament is devoted to sharing memories of Scott's friendship, passion for competitive basketball, and sportsmanship. Scott was from Oceanside and many families and alumni warmly remember his courageous struggle. The entire community is invited to cheer on our local athletes from HAFTR, RAMBAM, and HANC. This Year's Scott Satran Memorial Tournament will feature the following high school teams: · Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) "Hawks" · RAMBAM (Lawrence) · Hebrew Academy of Nassau Country (HANC) · Beitler (Montreal) · RTMA of NJ (JEC) · Hebrew Academy of Greater Washington (HAGW) Schedule WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH--HAFTR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( 33 WASHINGTON AVE., CEDARHURST ) 6:00 RAMBAM VS MONTREAL 7:30 RTMA VS HANC 9:00 HAFTR VS WASHINGTON THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, HAFTR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( 33 WASHINGTON AVE., CEDARHURST ) 6:00 HANC VS MONTREAL 7:30 RTMA VS WASHINGTON 9:00 HAFTR VS RAMBAM FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 AT HAFTR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( 33 WASHINGTON AVE., CEDARHURST ) 10:00 am --HANC VS WASHINGTON 11:30 am -- HAFTR VS MONTREAL 1:00 -- RTMA VS RAMBAM SATURDAY, JANUARY 11- #6 SCHOOL (CORNER OF CHURCH AND PENINSULA BLVD, LAWRENCE ) 7:00 FIFTH PLACE GAME 8:30 THIRD PLACE GAME 10:00 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Ring In the New Year for the Yeshiva of South Shore! Do you have an old cell phone that has no value to you? It can mean a donation to the Yeshiva of South Shore. Please either 1) give your old cellphone to a South Shore student near you, 2) drop off your old cell phones at the Yeshiva or 3) contact Shmuel Katz at (516)374-7363 ext.141 You can help a local Yeshiva in a very unique way.

The Young Israel of Woodmere is pleased to announce that Rabbi Kalman Topp will begin a four part series entitled "Men Are From Lakewood, Women Are From Flatbush". The shiurim will take place on four consecutive Tuesday nights, beginning TONIGHT, January 7th, at 8:15pm at YIW, 859 Peninsula Blvd, Woodmere. The first lecture will be on "Does a Person Have a Bashert?" Men and women are invited to attend.

ANTIQUES AND GOODS & SERVICES LIVE AUCTION SAVE THE DATE: Saturday Evening, February 8, 2003 7:00pm Viewing, 8:30pm Auction Event at HASC Gymnasium, 321 Woodmere Boulevard, Woodmere, NY 11598 MANY FINE ANTIQUES INCLUDING FURNITURE, STERLING SILVER, ART OBJECTS, JEWELRY, ETC. FROM ESTATES AROUND THE WORLD Also to be auctioned are unique and exciting GOODS AND SERVICES including Camp Tutitions, WEDDING, BAR AND BAT MITZVAH SIMCHA Packages, Health Club Memberships,Vacation packages, SPORTS EVENTS, VACATION PACKAGES and much much more! For More Information Contact JSPECTOR@... Or call 516 569-0383 Benefiting The Children Of KULANU and Kulanu Torah Academy An affiliate of the 5-Towns Community Chest

Jewish Time From the Parsha Perspective with Rabbi Ari Kahn Highly acclaimed Author and Senior Lecturer at Aish Ha Torah - Jerusalem and Director of Foreign Student Programs at Bar-Ilan University Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 8:00 - 9:00 PM at the Young Israel of Oceanside 150 Waukena Ave Oceanside, NY 11572 516-764-1099 Refreshments will be served.

The Joseph Hagler Motzei Shabbos Father/Son Learning Program at the Yeshiva of South Shore is still in Full Gear with great Ruach! Join this amazing program today and start your week with a "bren!" With 11 weeks remaining, there are more than 130 sets of fathers and sons learning every Saturday night at Yeshiva of South Shore's Bais Medrash. Every week there are exciting raffles with loads of prizes and of course each boy enjoys a great nosh! Attending ten weeks qualifies you to become a member in the Esser Club, every Esser Club member receives a beautiful Sefer! This week's program begins 6:25 at 1170 William Street. REMAINING WEEKS Motzei Shabbos Bo 6:25 PM Motzei Shabbos Bishalach 6:30 PM Motzei Shabbos Yisro 6:40 PM Motzei Shabbos Mishpatim 6:45 PM Motzei Shabbos Terumah 6:55 PM Motzei Shabbos Tetzaveh 7:05 PM *Special Purim Koton Program Motzei Shabbos Ki Sisa 7:15 PM Motzei Shabbos Yayakhel 7:20 PM Motzei Shabbos Pekudei 7:30 PM Motzei Shabbos Vayikra 7:35 PM Motzei Shabbos Tzav 7:45 PM