Young Israel of White Plains
Announcementsand Upcoming Events
Week ofDecember 23–December 29 / 23 Kislev - 29 Kislev

Erev Shabbat, December 23 (23 Kislev)
6:45a Shacharit
4:13p Candle Lighting
4:20p Mincha
4:31p Sunset
Shabbat, December 24: Erev Chanukah, Shabbat Mevarchim, Vayeshev (24 Kislev)
7:30a Shacharit HIWP
9:00a Shacharit
4:10p Mincha
5:17p Maariv
5:22p Havdalah
Sunday, December 25 and Monday December 26: Chanukah (25- 26 Kislev)
8:00a Shacharit
4:15p Mincha/Maariv
Weekday Davening TimesforDec. 27– Dec. 29(27 Kislev – 29 Kislev)
6:45a Shacharit Tues., Wed.
6:35a Shacharit Thurs.
1:30p MinchaTues. – Thurs.
8:30p MaarivTues. – Thurs.
WeeklyClasses
8:00aSundayfollowing Shacharit – Teens and Pre-teens Breakfast and Mishna study (R’Greenberg)
8:30p Sunday class with Dr, Michah Gottlieb resumes on Jan. 8, 2017
8:45p Monday Talmud Class - Boys Night Out(R’Greenberg)
8:15pTuesdayWomen’s topic in Talmud
1:00pWednesdayLunch and Learn
8:15pWednesdayNight Learning (R’Hoffman)
8:45pWednesdayfollowing Maariv– ParshatHaShavuah (R’Greenberg)

CONDOLENCES
We regret to inform the community of the passing of Saul Julius Morgan ben Moshe and Esther, father of AndrewMorgan, father-in-law of Jane and grandfather of Jesse. Shiva has concluded.
May the entire family be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

We regret to inform the community of the passing of our dear member MarthaGellerע''ה. Martha isthe mother of David ע''ה , mother in law of Rachel and grandmother of Jamie, Samara and Illana.
Shiva will be observed at thehome of Morse and JudiGeller, 277 Sycamore Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Shiva concludes onFriday, December 23.
May the entire family be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

This Week’s Events:
3rd Annual HolidayCookie Bake – Thurs., Dec. 22/ 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Holiday Cookie Bake as we bake and deliver cookies and holiday cards to local emergency responders. Grownups and children are welcome. Ice cream for participants.Location: 29 Overlook Rd.Questions? and .
Celebrate Chanukah with Chesed!!
Join YIWP as we designate a night of the holiday as a day to GIVE instead of receive. Have your child choose a new, unwrapped gift to donate to a child in need of support and drop it off at shul throughout the week of the chag. Items will be delivered to young patients at New York – Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division. Questions? Contact Joyce Kinches at 428-1202 .
Burke Chanukah Party this Saturday night Dec. 24 at 6:30 P.M.
Come join the fun in the patient dining room to celebrate Chanukah at Burke!

Upcoming Events:
Teleconference with Dalia Shulman Jan. 7, 2017 / 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Review of halachot of mikva immersion with Dalia Shulman via teleconference.
Family Dinner - Fri., Jan. 13
Please join us for a delicious Family Shabbat dinner with an exciting and interactive program! Babysitting will be available for children 4 years and under. RSVP form to follow. Questions?.
Family Learning Night – Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 25
WTA Shabbaton –January 20-21
On the Shabbat ofJanuary 20-21, WTA will be having its first-ever White Plains Shabbaton. Members of the WTA parent body, faculty and administration will join theWhite Plainscommunity for an uplifting and memorable Shabbat. The program will includeFridaynight dinner at YIWP a Shabbat morningDrashah by WTA’s Head of School, Rabbi Rami Strosberg atHIWP and potluck Shabbat lunch at people's homes. Please click here sign up or contact Miriam Rubin () to learn more.
Family Ice Skating – Jan. 21
Save the date! More details to follow.

School and Camp Events:
“Climbing the Ladder: How and Why Everything We Learn in Younger Grades Leads Up to the Moment We First Begin Learning Gemara.”- Mon., Jan.30 and Feb. 27/ 8-9 P.M.
Join Rabbi Daniel Schwechter and Westchester Day School in a 4-part series: “Climbing the Ladder: How and Why Everything We Learn in Younger Grades Leads Up to the Moment We First Begin Learning Gemara.” Each of the four sessions will be given in a private home in New Rochelle, Scarsdale and White Plains. Pleaseregister-the address will be provided upon registration.

Please sign up to give aFridayNightDvarTorah
For those who want to sign up to give a Dvar Torah b'zechuthacholim after the Fridaynight minyan, please sign up by clicking the following link

WELCOME NEW FAMILIES
If you know of any new families that are moving (or considering moving) to White Plains and/or would like to help welcome new families into our community, please contact Yonah Wolf -yonahwolf+

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Celebrating your simcha at YIWP
As you have all witnessed, celebrating a simcha at the Young Israel of White Plains is extremely special. Our newly renovatedfacilityoffers many options for celebrating special occasions with us. There is increased demand for theuseof ourfacilitiesas our community continues to grow and more people hear about the beauty of our new social hall. The Board of Trustees has determined that protocols (Facility Use Agreement) are necessary to assist those inside and outside our community in the planning and celebrating of smachot.

Please o reserve your date and to execute aFacility UseAgreementas the first step when arranging your simcha at YIWP.

The Board remains available to address any questions or concerns you may have about these new protocols.

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