Pico Shul Blog Shul News: Shabbat Info, Sweets & Spirits, Hoshana Rabba Shmini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Oh My!

THIS SHABBAT ⢠CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT ⢠October 3, 2015 ⢠20 Tishrei 5776community announcementsUrgent: Rent Help Needed for Community Members Due to unforeseen circumstances, a few members of the community have approached Rabbi Yonah about loans or grants for rent this month. if you are in a position to help please email Rabbi Yonah ASAP. Shabbat schedule 6:19 PM Candle Lighting 6:30 MINCHA AND KABBALAT SHABBAT AT BOOKSTEIN'S! 9:45 AM Morning Services Begin Kiddush in Sukkah Following Services 2:00 PM Bikur Cholim - Visit assisted living facility after Kiddush5:30 PM Learning w/Rabbi in the Sukkah 6:30 PM Mincha, Third Meal, Ma'ariv & Musical Havdalah in Sukkah NEED HADASIM or ARAVOT?Are your willow and myrtle branches hurting? We have some extra that you can purchase - contact Rabbi YonahThank you!Thank you Abby and Shimon Weiss for Co-Sponsoring Kiddush last week in memory of Abby's grandmother, of blessed memory. WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKWHAT's GOING ONSweets and Spirits: Pico Shul Oneg Tonight! 10pmYou are invited to keep the festive celebrations going with a dessert and drinks at the Enchanted-Forest-Sukkah of Sarah Tikvah & Avi Almogue. Contributions of a Sweet or a Spirit to enhance the celebration are welcome, and please check with the hosts regarding kashrut or allergies when you arrive.Find the party--->Front lawn of 8845 Alcott Street, between Robertson & Livonia Shabbat ScheduleFri. 10/2, 6:30 pm Special Kaballat Shabbat in the Bookstein SukkahSat. 10/3, 9:45 am Special Chol HaMoed Shabbat Sukkot Services with Hallel. (Reminder- No lulav and etrog).12:15 pm Kiddush in the Sukkah.5:30 pm Mincha at Pico Shul, followed by Third Meal, Mariv and Havdallah in the Sukkah.HOSHANA RABBAH, SHEMINI ATZERET AND SIMCHAT TORAHEAT. READ. DANCE.Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are the two-day finale of the holiday season. The mitzvah is to rejoice.We say to God, "I love you. Can I have one more day with you to celebrate life?"We say to the Torah, "I love you. Can I have this dance?"We say to each other," I love you. Can we sing and feast together?"Prayer times and events below! Chag Sameach! Hoshanah Raba & Shemini Atzeret On each day of the Sukkot festival, after the recitation of hallel or after musaf, a Torah scroll is removed from the ark and brought to the bimah (where the Torah is read). The chazan and congregation say the first four Hoshanot responsively. They then circle the bimah holding the lulav and esrog and recite the longer Hoshana prayer for the respective day of the Festival, as they appear in the Siddur. Musical Hoshanah Rabah Services, Sunday, Oct 4th @ 8:30am - Services led by Yehuda Solomon with Happy Minyan at B'nai David Judea Congregation Beis Midrash 8906 W. Pico Blvd. In the spirit of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, the special prayers of Hoshanah Rabbah with musical instrument accompaniment. Bring an instrument! Sun. 10/4, 6:00 pm Mincha followed Shemini Atzeret Evening Services and Hakafot. Dancing with Torahs around the Bima for Men and WomenIt is our custom to take the Torah's from the Ark and circle the bimah seven times on the night of Shmini Atzeret. These Hakafot last about 20 minutes. Shemini Atzeret Services - Mon. 10/5, 9:45 am Services with Hallel at Pico Shul followed by standing kiddush at the Bookstein's Sukkah. Simchat Torah Mon. 10/5 & Tues 10/66:00 pm Afternoon & Simchat Torah Evening Service Hakafot & Dancing 10:00 pm Tuesday Night, after your meal Midnight Chulent Tisch11:45 pm -> Tuesday 1:30 Simchat Torah Morning, L'Chaims, Kiddush, Dancing, AuctionTues. 10/6 9:45 am Morning Services at Pico Shul Morning Services are followed by Festive Lunch Kiddush and Auction, and then Hakafot and Dancing with Torahs around the Bima for Men and Women - Then we read the end and beginning of the Torah. 6:00pm - 7:15 pm Mincha and Neilas HaChag (Final celebrations!) --> Havdala Click here to participate in the Simchat Torah auction! Other upcoming eventsCreating the Foundation for a Successful Marriage For Engaged and Newlywed CouplesSundays, October 18th, 26th, Nov. 1st, 2015 ⢠8:00-9:30pm Mazel Tov! You are engaged to the love of your life, you are walking on "Cloud 9" and have to slap yourself twice a day just to be sure you are awake and not dreaming! Rabbi Yonah and Rachel Bookstein and Pico Shul have been teaching this 3 part seminar for over a decade to help couples build towards the successful marriage they want and deserve. This works! Includes three, ninety-minute classes with Rabbi Yonah, PLUS a one hour one-on-one counseling session w/ Rebbitzen Rachel Bookstein.refuah listYou can add names here.If any names can be removed from this list, please let us know.Follow Rabbi YonahRead Rabbi Yonah's regular blogs via The Huffington Post and Jewish Journal and prolific Twitter stream. You can also explore Rabbi Yonah's Website and Facebook Page for articles, opinion and Torah insights. GIVE BACKSponsor kiddushSponsor Kiddush, Third Meal, and other programming at Pico Shul in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone, or just because you want to give back to the community. SPONSOR A KIDDUSH HERE TOMCHEI SHABBOSTomchei Shabbos Needs volunteers for packing and delivery. Every week Pico Shulâs #6 route brings food to 3-4 families in our neighborhood. Volunteer with us. other ways to get involvedThere are many ways to get involved in Pico Shul: Bikur Cholim, Pico Shul Sisterhood, Menâs Group, Jews By Choice, Welcoming Committee, holiday events, social events, and more! Check out our website or visit our Facebook page for more information.