CYIR Weekly Update

Parashat Bamidbar | 26 Iyar 5768 | May 30-31, 2008

In this Issue:

Torah Related Items and Rabbinic Resources

LAST CALL - CYIR Sponsors Yerushalayim Tiyul/Day Trip - "JERUSALEM TODAY" - Sunday, June 1st (Erev Yom Yerushalayim

CYIR/NCYI Announce Shalosh Regalim Campaign for Gush Katif Evacuee Families

Current and Upcoming Events

Good and Welfare

Torah Related Items and Rabbinic Resources

a) Divrei Torah Bulletin for this Shabbat: Please find NCYI’s Divrei Torah Bulletin for Bamidbar written by Shlomo Z. Mostofsky, NCYI President, by clicking this link.

b) Torah Mitzion, the organization that has established Religious Zionist Kollelim throughout the world, has produced a Shmittah Educational Kit, in conjunction with the Jewish Agency for Israel, and Mahut - Beit Midrash L'Morim. The kit contains lesson plans on a CD-ROM which employ profound and challenging texts in twelve units - each covering a different aspect of Shmittah. Each unit includes a written lesson plan for the rabbi/teacher/counselor as well as a comprehensive source sheet for participants. The CD can be purchased for NIS 40 from Torah Mitzion - office@torahmitzion.org; 02.620.9020.

c) Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, Rosh Yeshiva of Ateret Cohanim in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem and the rabbi of Bet El, will respond to all SMS messages on any issue regarding halacha or hashkafa. SMS messages can be sent by Rabbanim to Rabbi Aviner at 052 365 3028. Service available only in Israel.

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LAST CALL - CYIR Sponsors Yerushalayim Day Trip - "JERUSALEM TODAY" Sunday, June 1st

Visit and view the sites of strategic interest in today’s “battle” for Yerushalayim:

• Ma’ale Adumim
• E1
• Abu Dis
• Mount Scopus
• Ramat Rachel
• Bethlehem
• Gush Etzion
• Har Homa
• Gilo

Special Guest Guide: Eve Harow
Date: Erev Yom Yerushalayim – June 1st, 2008
Time: 8:45 – 16:00
Point of Departure and Return: Heichal Shlomo, Jerusalem
Price: NIS 120 per person - includes light lunch

RSVP: mush@youngisraelrabbis.org.il / 02-625-4983 Ext.111

*Please note the tiyul is taking place on erev Yom Yerushalayim due to traffic restrictions on the actual date .

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CYIR/NCYI Announce Shalosh Regalim Campaign for Gush Katif Evacuee Families

CYIR: Council of Young Israel of Rabbis in Israel and NCYI: National Council of Young Israel unveiled plans this week for the establishment of an international Shalosh Regalim Campaign in order to help the families of Gush Katif enjoy the Yom Tov of Shavuot, and to enable them to have the same sense of Simchat Yom Tov that other Jews are able to experience.

People are urged to join CYIR and NCYI in sponsoring a family for Shabbat Parashat Naso and Shavuot, the long holiday weekend. "Over 1,000 families need our help, at a cost of between $180 and $250 per family" said Rabbi Pesach Lerner, Executive Vice President of National Council of Young Israel. "The more we can give them for the 'weekend,'” observed Rabbi Lerner, "the more they will have as “leftovers” and other meals for the rest of the week."

Click here to donate NOW!!

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Current and Upcoming Events

SAVE THESE DATES:

Sunday, June 1 (27 Iyar) – Erev Yom Yerushalayim Day Trip: JERUSALEM TODAY (SEE STORY ABOVE).

Thursday, June 5 (2 Sivan) - Hachnassat Sefer Torah by the Jerusalem Municipality in honor of the 40th year of Jerusalem 's reunification. Please contact Daniel Meyer, CYIR's Director of Programming, for more information.

Tuesday, June 5 (2 Sivan) - Rav Mayer Lichtenstein will speak on the topic of
The Ten Commandments.The shiur will take place at BEIT AVI CHAI - 44 King George Street, Jerusalem at 6PM. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday, September 5 (5 Elul) – CYIR Celebrates 18 Years of Service to Israel by honoring its Founders, Leaders and Builders at a Friday morning brunch in Jerusalem. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE.

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