Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul
Located at
556 Crown St, corner Albany Ave.
Use the Albany Ave entrance (1 flight up)
Mailing address- 383 Kingston Ave / Suite 249
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213
Email address / info@blys.org
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Daily Minyan
Shacharis Sunday @ 9:00am
Shacharis Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha @ 1:45pm
Maariv @ 9:00pm
Nightly Shiurum
Shacharis Shabbos 10:00am
Special Announcements:
Due to the current situation in Eretz Yisroel worldwide, we should try to add the following four chapters of Tehillim daily: 20, 22, 69, and 150
Rebbe
It’s now two weeks before the auspicious & holy day of Gimmel Tammuz. Everyone should ask what I can do to strengthen my connection with the Rebbe.
"You ask how you can be bound (M’Kusher) to me when I do not know you personally..."(See Hayom Yom 24th Sivan)
"...The true bond is created by studying Torah. When you study my Maamorim of Chassidus, read the Sichos, associate with those dear to me - the Chassidic community and the Temimim - in their studies and Farbrengen, and you fulfill my request by reciting Tehilim and maintaining a regular study schedule - this is what constitutes being connected - Hiskashrus”,
Hiskashrus
“even as to those who did not know or recognize [the tzaddik] during his actual lifetime but only studied the Holy Books that he left over as a blessing, and who bask in the radiance of his Torah teachings and are thereby invigorated in their service of G-d,… it is certain that they too are called his disciples,… for they believe in that tzaddik and from him they receive the light of his Torah teachings;… the branches are drawn back to their roots.”
Thursday 23rd of Sivan
Megillah Chapter 8 Pasuk 9
“And the king's scribes were summoned at that time, in the third month-that is the month of Sivan-on the twenty-third day thereof, and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded, to the Jews and to the satraps and the governors, and the princes of the provinces from Hodu to Cush, a hundred and twenty-seven provinces, every province according to its script and every nationality according to its tongue, and to the Jews according to their script and according to their tongue. ….. And Mordecai left the king's presence with royal raiment, blue and white, and a huge golden crown and a wrap of linen and purple, and the city of Shushan shouted and rejoiced”.
May we all merit “The Jews had light and joy, and gladness and honor.” Amen Now
Shabbos Schedule:
8:10pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
8:15pm 2nd Mincha
9:00pm Kabbolas Shabbos
9:15am Chassidus with Rabbi Mendel Lerman
10:00am Shacharis / followed by Kiddush
8:10pm Mincha / Pirkei Avos / Seder Nigunim
9:19pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends/ Rebbe Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 9:00pm
Grand Kiddush co-Sponsored by.
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe W. & Rebecca Bolinsky in honor of Moshe W. Uncle's Yahrzeit, Yankel ben Menachem Mendel obm 14th Sivan his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever, in honor of his parents wedding anniversary the 15th of Sivan, his father Nachum Chaim ben Menachem Mendel birthday 18th of Sivan and his mother’s Yahrzeit, 18th of Sivan, Asya bas Benzion obm her Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Gershon Meltsin, in honor of Gershon's birthday and their wedding anniversary, Mazal Tov, may you celebrate many happy, healthy, wealthy anniversaries together, Amen. In honor of Gershon
grandmother’s Yahrzeit, Meita bas Getzel, obm, her Neshama, should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Chaim B. and Sara Lotkin, in honor of their wedding anniversary, Mazal Tov, may you celebrate many happy, healthy, wealthy anniversaries together, Amen.
Mr. and Mrs. Kalman Rothman, in honor of Kalman’s brother Yahrzeit, Meir Braicha ben Leib, his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Ms. Stacy Albert, in honor of all the wonders and miracles Hashem performs with us daily
Special Announcements:
Today the 3rd, G-d instructed Moses to "set boundaries for the people around, saying, 'Beware of ascending the mountain or touching its edge...'" (Exodus 19:10-12) in preparation for the Giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai three days later. To this day, we mark the "Three Days of Hagbalah ('Boundaries')" leading to the Giving of the Torah on the 6th of Sivan.
As we are preparing ourselves for receiving the Torah, we must continue with the theme of Ahavas Yisroel, just like when we arrived at the foot of the mountain. On the 1st of Sivan of the year 2448 from creation (1313 BCE), six weeks after their exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel arrived at Mount Sinai in the Sinai Desert and camped at the foot of the mountain "as one man, with one heart" in preparation for the receiving of the Torah from G-d. On this day, however, "Moshe did not say anything to them, because of their
exhaustion from the journey."
Hayom Yom 3, Sivan: Haircutting during the Three Days of Preparation, before Erev Shavuot, was displeasing to my father. Whoever ponders the approach of Tosafot in his comment beginning "Torah etc..." (Shabbat 89a) will understand that the festival of Shavuot is an auspicious time Above. On that day G‑d confounds the "supernal accuser" of Israel, similar to His confounding the accuser during Shofar-sounding on Rosh Hashana and on the holy day of the Fast of Yom Kippur.
Hayom Yom 4, Sivan: Shavuot is an opportune time to achieve everything in improving Torah-study and avoda marked by fear (awe) of G‑d, and also to strive in teshuva concerning Torah-study, without interference by the accusing Satan - just like the time of Shofar-sounding on Rosh Hashana and the holy day of the Fast of Yom Kippur.
Shabbos Schedule:
8:01pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
8:06pm 2nd Mincha
8:51pm Kabalos Shabbos
9:15am Chasiddus with Rabbi Lerman
10:00am Shacharis
8:01pm Mincha /Pirkei Avos / Seder Nigunim
9:10pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends/ Rebbe Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Wednesday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Wednesday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Wednesday through Thursday @ 9:00pm
Grand Kiddush co-sponsored by.
Sponsors Needed
Special Announcements:
This Shabbos Parshas Behar – Bechukosai, Shabbos Mevorchim
Chodesh Sivan, Shabbos Chazak.
The only Shabbos Mevorchim on which we DO say "Av Ha’Rachamim":
It was written in response to the destruction of Jewish communities during
The First Crusade, throughout Sivan of 1096.
The importance of saying Tehilim.
Hayom Yom 24, Shevat: If you only knew - The Tzemach Tzedek said –
The power of verses of Tehilim and their effect in the highest Heavens, you
would recite them constantly. Know that the chapters of Tehilim shatter all barriers; they ascend higher and still higher with no interference; they
prostrate themselves in supplication before the Master of all worlds, and
They affect and accomplish with kindness and compassion.
Hayom Yom 25, Shevat: Studying a Parsha of Chumash with Rashi every
day (Sunday until Shaini, Monday until Shlishi, etc.), saying Tehilim every
day and the entire Tehilim on Shabbat Mevorchim - be scrupulous about all of these. It is crucial for you, your children, and your children's children.
Hayom Yom 24th Iyar; With the advent of Mashiach, there will be revealed the superior quality of the traits of simplicity and wholeheartedness found in the avoda of simple folk who daven and recite Tehillim with simple sincerity.
Shabbos Schedule:
7:56pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
8:01pm 2nd Mincha
8:46pm Kabalos Shabbos
8:30am Tehilim
10:30am Shacharis
7:56pm Mincha /Pirkei Avos / Seder Nigunim
9:03pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends/ Rebbe Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 9:00pm
Grand Kiddush co-sponsored by.
Mr. Yoni Biston, in honor of his dear mother and to thank Hashem for all the wonders and miracles he performs with us daily.
Special Announcements:
It is not too late to participate in this Shabbos Kiddush / Farbrengen honoring Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on this auspicious day of Lag Ba’Omer.
Friday 18th of Iyar - Lag Ba’Omer
We do not say Tachnun.
Students of R. Akiva stopped dying.
Yahrzeit of R. Shimon Bar Yochai. " . . . There is a custom to eat carob, because R. Shimon Bar Yochai, hiding from the Romans in a cave for thirteen years, survived on carobs from a tree outside the cave" [Sicha, Rosh Chodesh Iyar, 5742] ".
כּדאי הוא רבּי שׁמעון לסמוך עליו בּשׁעת הדחק
“Rabbi Shimon is worthy to rely upon in challenging circumstances.”
Now more than ever, in his merit we should have the Geula Now.
Zohar relates:
It once happened that the world needed rain...so they came to Rabbi Shimon...he recited the verse: "A song of ascents ...Behold, how good and how pleasant it is when brothers dwell together" (Tehilim 133:1).
As a result, the rain began to fall. (Zohar III, 59b) Was not the Rashbi hinting that harmonious, brotherly love and Jewish unity serve as the harbinger of material blessings from G-d?
Baal Shem Tov
explains that the term, rain "gishmeichem"--rain has the same root as "gashmius" -- corporeality. Thus, all physical blessings are dependent on the unity and harmony of the Jewish people.
How can we actually and practically express and reveal our Ahavas Yisroel and Jewish unity? The answer is: when Jews gather in one place "as one man with one mind," with the goal and purpose of encouraging and strengthening their harmony and -- especially increasing Jewish unity and Ahavas Yisroel; and when such a gathering is held in conjunction with a festive meal, including the toasting of "L’Chaim" on wine, this increases Jewish Unity, as the Gemara says: Great is the mouthful (of food or drink) in that it draws near those who are distant. (Sanhedrin 103b)
Mitteler Rebbe
It is known that Lag Ba'Omer was one of the Mitteler Rebbe's particularly noteworthy festivals. He and the Chassidim would go out to the fields that day, and although he did not wash and break bread, he did partake of mashkeh (strong drink), which he was not allowed to do for health reasons. Many wonders were seen at that time, most of them involving the blessing of children for childless couples, and all year long, people waited for Lag Ba'Omer.
Shabbos 19th Iyar
Yahrzeit of the Renowned Talmudist Rabbi Meir ("Maharam") of Rothenburg (1215? -1293) died in his cell in the Ensisheim fortress, where he was imprisoned for ten years in an attempt to exact a huge ransom from the Jewish community. The money was raised, but Rabbi Meir refused to have himself redeemed, lest this encourage the hostage taking of other Jewish leaders.
Gimmel Tammuz
As preparation for the auspicious & holy day of Gimmel Tammuz. Every single one must ask themselves and think deeply about what they can do to strengthen their connection with the Rebbe. (See Hayom Yom 24th Sivan)
"You ask how you can be bound (M’Kusher) to me when I do not know you personally..."
"...The true bond is created by studying Torah. When you study my Maamorim of Chassidus, read the Sichos, associate with those dear to me - the Chassidic community and the Temimim - in their studies and Farbrengen, and you fulfill my request by reciting Tehilim and maintaining a regular study schedule - this is what constitutes being connected - Hiskashrus”,
Shabbos Schedule:
7:49pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:54pm 2nd Mincha
8:39pm Kabalos Shabbos
9:15am Chassidus with Rabbi Mendel Lerman
10:00am Shacharis
7:49pm Mincha /Pirkei Avos / Seder Nigunim
8:55pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends/ Rebbe Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:45pm
Grand Kiddush co-sponsored by;
Mrs. Nira Blizinsky, in honor of her birthday Mazal Tov Mazal Tov, she should have a Shnas Hatzlacha Ubracha, for all the goodness & kindness Hashem bestows upon us. Upon the engagement of her granddaughter, Ms. Chani Rapoport, Atlantic City, NJ, to Dovi Vogel, Wilmington, DE. Mazal Tov, the wedding should take place at an auspicious time with all the Rennes Brachos.
Mr. & Mrs. Mordechai and Sheina B. in honor of the auspicious day of Lag B’Omer, honoring Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, which is a day of Simcha, Achdus-Unity, a day of blessings and miracles for all, as we all witnessed by the Rebbe’s.
The following families: Bolinsky, Bush, Edelkopf, Fadlon, Hayman, Lerman, Nemon, Orenstein, and Zirkind, in Honor & Merit of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a day of Wondrous Miracles. A day of unlimited blessings of Health, Wealth, Happiness, joy, Children, Shiduchim, Parnasa, and all blessings that one can think of, with the immediate and complete redemption Amen Now.
Dr. Binyamin Nemon, in honor of the Yahrzeit of his dear son Yisroel Levi Yitzchak ben Binyamin Mendel Ha’Levi his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Ms. Mazal Zirkind, in honor of her dear sister’s Yahrzeit, this Shabbos Yehudit bas Farcha vEphraim obm her Neshama should have the Highest Aliya ever.
Special Announcements:
Sunday 13th of Iyar
Yahrzeit of R. Yisroel Aryeh Leib Schneersohn, of blessed memory, brother of the Rebbe, passed away in 5712 -1952. He is buried in Tzefas
Monday 14th of Iyar - Pesach Sheini
We do not say Tachnun. We eat Matzah to commemorate Pesach Sheini.
Pesach Sheini was the last day the Jews ate the Matzos they took out of Mitzrayim, which had in them the taste of the Mon, 2488 [1313 BCE] (Rashi, Shemos 16:35) and thus, another reason for the custom of eating Matzah. [Siddur of R. Yaakov Emden].
"The theme of Pesach Sheni is that it's never too late. It is always possible to put things right. Even if one was impure or far away, and even when the impurity was deliberate, nonetheless, he can correct it".
[HaYom Yom, Iyar 14]
Friday 18th of Iyar - Lag Ba’Omer
We do not say Tachnun. The students of R. Akiva stopped dying.
Yahrzeit of R. Shimon Bar Yochai. " . . . There is a custom to eat carob, because R. Shimon Bar Yochai, hiding from the Romans in a cave for thirteen years, survived on carobs from a tree outside the cave" [Sicha, Rosh Chodesh Iyar, 5742] " . . .
כּדאי הוא רבּי שׁמעון לסמוך עליו בּשׁעת הדחק
“Rabbi Shimon is worthy to rely upon in challenging circumstances.”
Now more than ever, in his merit we should have the Geula Now.
Zohar relates:
It once happened that the world needed rain...so they came to Rabbi Shimon...he recited the verse: "A song of ascents ...Behold, how good and how pleasant it is when brothers dwell together" (Tehilim 133:1).
As a result, the rain began to fall. (Zohar III, 59b) Was not the Rashbi hinting that harmonious, brotherly love and Jewish unity serve as the harbinger of material blessings from G-d!
Baal Shem Tov
Explains that the term rain "gishmeichem"--rain has the same root as "gashmius" -- corporeality. Thus, all physical blessings are dependent on the unity and harmony of the Jewish people.
How can we actually and practically express and reveal our Ahavas Yisroel and Jewish unity? The answer is: when Jews gather in one place "as one man with one mind," with the goal and purpose of encouraging and strengthening their harmony and -- especially increasing Jewish unity and Ahavas Yisroel; and when such a gathering is held in conjunction with a festive meal, including the toasting of "L’Chaim" on wine, this increases Jewish Unity, as the Gemara says: Great is the mouthful (of food or drink) in that it draws near those who are distant. (Sanhedrin 103b)
Mitteler Rebbe
It is known that Lag Ba'Omer was one of the Mitteler Rebbe's particularly noteworthy festivals. He and the Chassidim would go out to the fields that day, and although he did not wash and break bread, he did partake of mashkeh (strong drink), which he was not allowed to do for health reasons. Many wonders were seen at that time, most of them involving the blessing of children for childless couples - and all year long people waited for Lag Ba'Omer.
Shabbos Schedule:
7:42pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:47pm 2nd Mincha
8:32pm Kabalos Shabbos
9:15am Chasiddus
10:00am Shacharis
7:42pm Mincha / Pirkei Avos / Seder Nigunim
8:47pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends / Rebbe’s Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:45pm
Grand Kiddush Sponsored by:
Mr. & Mrs. Baruch Bongart, in honor of Baruch's mother Yahrzeit Maryam bas Binyamin obm her Neshama, should have the highest Aliya. In honor of the birthdays of some grandchildren Kasriel Bongart & Raizel Polter Mazal Tov they should have Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha
Rabbi Lipa Shapiro, in honor of his father’s Yahrzeit, Reb DovBer ben Eliezer Lipman obm, his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Ephraim & Shoshana Bander in honor of Shoshana’s birthday, Mazal Tov you should have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha, In honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, day of wondrous Miracles. We should realize all the Blessings needed, Children, Shiduchim, and Parnasa, we should merit Wonders & Miracles Amen.
Mrs. Masha Levine in honor of her mother’s Yahrzeit, Zlota bas Chaim Tzvi obm her Neshama, should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mrs. Mazal Zirkind, in honor and merit of The Rashbi “Rabbi Shimon is worthy to rely upon in challenging circumstances.”
Special Announcements:
Iyar
Is a month of healing the Chassidic masters see this in the month’s acronym: אני יי רופאך, “I am the L‑d who heals you.”
Iyar represents the return to work - mundaneness— after the month of Nissan / Pesach. At this point, it becomes difficult to infuse our Torah-learning and mitzvah-doing with the excitement of novelty.
This is where healing comes in. G‑d says, “All the sicknesses . . . I will not place upon you, for I am the L‑d who heals you.” In other words, G‑d is giving us preventative medicine—the ability to fight apathy and to experience our divine service with passion and excitement. But although G‑d assists we must do the legwork. If we make the effort to view the world through the eyes of a child, with openness and curiosity, we can keep the forces of apathy at bay.
Iyar Recalls the Patriarchs
The accepted custom is to spell it with two yuds, serving as an acrostic for Abraham, Isaac (Yitzchak), Jacob (Yaakov), and Rachel, the patriarchs, and matriarch associated with the supernal merkavah, a Kabbalistic understanding of the divine revelation in this world.
Bais Iyar
Birthday of our holy Master and Teacher R. Shmuel, "The Rebbe MaHaRaSh", fourth Chabad Rebbe, on Tiferes SheB’Tiferes of the Omer, 5593 [1833]. “...His life and work are best summarized by his saying, “The world says if you can’t go under an obstacle, you have to go over, and I say —go over in the first place.” The simple meaning of this is that in Torah and Mitzvahs we have to “go over in the first place”: not make calculations, and when that’s not enough, you have to go above measure and limit, you go “over” —the Rebbe MaHaRaSh said, “go over in the first place”, in a way that’s above calculations and limits.” [Sicha, Tishrei 13, 5739].
This Shabbos is eight weeks before the auspicious & holy day of Gimmel Tammuz. Every single one must ask ourselves and think deeply what I can do to strengthen my connection with the Rebbe
(See Hayom Yom 24th Sivan)
"You ask how you can be bound (M’Kusher) to me when I do not know you personally..."
"...The true bond is created by studying Torah. When you study my Maamorim of Chassidus, read the Sichos, associate with those dear to me - the Chassidic community and the Temimim - in their studies and Farbrengen, and you fulfill my request by reciting Tehilim and maintaining a regular study schedule, - this is what constitutes being connected - Hiskashrus”,
Mazal Tov Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel and Chaya Lerman upon the birth of two grandsons a boy born to their daughter Mussi and Dov Lervertov Phoenix AZ. Rochel and Yossi Bogomilsky Maplewood NJ. Mazal Tov much nachas from them all your children and grandchildren
Shabbos Schedule:
7:35pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:40pm 2nd Mincha
8:25pm Kabalos Shabbos
9:15am Chasiddus with Rabbi Mendel Lerman
10:00am Shacharis
7:35pm Mincha / Pirkei Avos / Seder Nigunim
8:40pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends / Rebbe’s Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:35pm
Grand Kiddush Sponsored by:
Dr. Batya Lerner in honor of her birthday Mazal Tov Mazal Tov she should have a Shnas Hatzlacha Ubracha
Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel and Chaya Lerman in honor of the birth of their grandchildren Mazal Tov Mazal Tov much nachas from them all your children and grandchildren Amen
Special Announcements:
It is thirty-four years since the Rebbe issued an emotional call on the eve of 28th of Nissan, 5751 (April 11, 1991) to his followers, and to the world Jewish community, to increase their efforts to bring Moshiach and the ultimate redemption. Spoken in an anguished voice and couched in uncharacteristically personal terms, the Rebbe's words deeply shocked the Chassidim present in the Rebbe's synagogue and reverberated worldwide.
"How is it that the Redemption has not yet been attained?" the Rebbe cried. “That despite all that has transpired and all that has been done, Moshiach has still not come? What more can I do? I have done all I can to bring the world to truly demand and clamor for Redemption...The only thing that remains for me to do is to give over the matter to you. Do all that is in your power to achieve this thing--a most sublime and transcendent light that needs to be brought down into our world with pragmatic tools... I have done all I can. I give it over to you. Do all that you can to bring the righteous redeemer, immediately! I have done my part. From this point on, all is in your hands..."
We start learning Pirkei Avos Shabbos after Mincha. We say a Perek a week, between Pesach and Shavuos (and throughout the Summer)
Monday 30th Nissan
Yahrzeit of the famed Kabbalist Rabbi Chaim Vital (1542?-1620), author of the mystical work Eitz Chaim. Rabbi Chaim was the leading disciple of Rabbi Isaac Luria ("the "Holy Ari," 1534-1572) and the transcriber of his teachings, which form the "Lurianic" Kabbalah.
Tuesday 1st of Iyar
Yahrzeit of R. Menachem Mendel of Horodok (1788) Chassidic master Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Horodok (1730?-1788), also known as Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, was one of the leading disciples of the second leader of the Chassidic Movement, Rabbi DovBer of Mezritch. Upon the latter's passing in 1772, R. Menachem Mendel was regarded by his colleagues as the leader of the Chassidic community in Russia, and Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi considered him his rebbe and mentor. In 1777, R. Menachem Mendel led a group of 300 Chassidim to the Holy Land and established Chassidic communities in Safed and Teberias. Rabbi Menachem Mendel passed away on the 1st of Iyar of 1788 and is buried in Tiberias.
Yahrzeit of R. Shmuel Shmelke of Nikolsburg (1778) R. Shmuel Shmelke of Nickelsburg (1726-1778) was a major disciple of the second leader of the Chassidic movement, Rabbi DovBer, the Maggid of Mezeritch, along with his younger brother, Rabbi Pinchas, who served as rabbi of Frankfurt. They were among the first adherents of the Chassidic movement to hold rabbinic posts in Germany. Many Chassidic leaders of the next generation were his disciples.
Wednesday 2nd of Iyar
Birthday of the Rebbe Maharash the fourth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn (1834-1882), known by the acronym "Maharash", was born in the town of Lubavitch (White Russia) on the 2nd of Iyar of the year 5594 from creation (1834). His father, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch (the 3rd Chabad Rebbe, known as the "Tzemach Tzeddek") once remarked that Rabbi Shmuel's birthday, coinciding with the 17th day of the Omer Count, is defined by the Kabbalistic masters as Tifferet sheb'Tifferet ("Beauty of Beauty")
Shabbos Schedule:
7:28pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:33pm 2nd Mincha
8:18pm Kabolos Shabbos
8:30am Tehilim
10:30am Shacharis
7:23pm Mincha / Pirkei Avos / Seder Nigunim
8:31pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends / Rebbe’s Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:35pm
Grand Kiddush co-sponsored by.
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe W. Bolinsky in honor of Moshe W. grandfather’s Yahrzeit Bentzion ben Yitzchak Aizik, obm 4 Iyar. His Neshama Should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mrs. Dorothy Schier, in honor of the Yahrzeit of their dear son Yitzchak ben Leib obm his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchak Hanoka in honor of Yitzchak fathers Yahrzeit Professor Yaakov ben Yitzchak obm his Neshama should have the highest aliya ever.
Rabbi Dr. Mordechai & Mrs. Chana Pesha Jacobson in honor of first Yahrtzeit of Chana's mother, Esther Faiga bas Meir obm her Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. Yoni Biston in honor of his birthday Mazal Tov Mazal Tov you should have a Shnas Hatzlacha Ubracha
Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel and Chaya Lerman in honor of all the wonders and Miracles Hahsem performs with us daily, in honor of Shabbos Mevorchim - the Month of Iyar, which is an acronym for "Ani Hashem Rophecha--I am Hashem your Healer." for all those who need a Refua Shleima Now should have an immediate Refua Shleima.
Schedule last days of Pesach 5785
Friday, the last day of Chol Hamoed (April 18th 2025)
9:00am Shacharis
7:21pm Candle Lighting, Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:26pm 2nd Mincha
8:11pm Maariv
(No Shehechiyunu is said by candle lighting or Kiddush)
After the meal, there will be learning and Farbrengen in shul all night. We ask all to prepare a story or a Sicha for tonight and for Seudas Moshiach Farbrengen. It is customary to remain awake on the eve of the Seventh of Passover and spend the entire night in Torah study and joyful celebration of the great miracle of the splitting of the sea.
If you want to bring any food item for farbrengen tonight, make sure to bring before Shabbos
Shabbos Shevi Shel Pesach (April 19th, 2025)
10:30am Shacharis, Musaf / Birkas Kohanim
7:21pm Mincha
8:23pm Candle Lighting, Crown Heights
8:23pm Maariv
Sunday Acharon Shel Pesach (April 4th 2021)
10:30am Shacharis, Yizkor / Musaf / Birkas Kohanim
7:00pm Mincha followed by Seudas Moshiach
Bring Wine & Matzah for Seudas Moshiach – before Shabbos -The last day of Passover ("Acharon Shel Pesach") is particularly associated with Moshiach and the future redemption. The Haftarah (reading from the Prophets) for this day is from Isaiah 11, which describes the promised future era of universal peace and divine perfection.
Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov instituted the custom of partaking of a "Moshiach's meal" on the afternoon of the last day of Passover; in addition to the Matzah eaten at "Moshiach's meal", the Rebbe Rashab added the custom of drinking four cups of wine, as in the Seder held on Passover's first days. MOSHIACH NOW
8:24pm Maariv / Havdalah wine only, give the Rav about an hour to repurchase the Chametz before using it.
Special Announcements:
Month of Nissan,
Jewish people were redeemed from the first exile, so shall we be redeemed from this last exile. Now Amen. No Tachnun the entire month. Don’t forget to say the Nassi
Maos Chittim
Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul is collecting "Maos Chittim" (Passover funds for those in need), which is one of the most significant observances of the Passover. Please open your heart and participate in this special "Mitzvah".
Sale of Chometz
Rabbi Mendel Lerman will be available to sell the Chometz every night after.
Maariv @ 8:00 pm, or you can contact him at 917-327-9493, or e-mail info@blys.org
The Rebbe’s birthday Yud Aleph Nissan
It is not merely a personal event affecting him alone; on the contrary, the very name Rebbe is an acronym for the Hebrew words, “head of the Jewish people.” The head contains the nerve center for the entire body, allowing all its diverse organs and limbs to function together as a single whole. Similarly, a Rebbe is a comprehensive soul whose life is lived in the consciousness of others and whose efforts are devoted to tightening the connection between them. As such, the Rebbe’s birthday leader of our generation is a day that affects us all.
In honor & merit of strengthening our connection to the Rebbe, everyone should be blessed in an abundance of blessings, of health, wealth, happiness, joy, children, and Shiduchim, and if in need of a miracle, especially in the month of miracles, miracles should happen.
Farbrengen Tuesday night Maariv at 8:00 pm followed by farbrengen.
in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday
Shabbos Schedule:
7:06 pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45 pm 1st Mincha
7:11 pm 2nd Mincha
7:56 pm Kabalos Shabbos
9:15am Chassidus with Rabbi Mendel Lerman
10:00am Shacharis
7:06pm Mincha / Seder Nigunim / Maamar
8:06pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends/ Rebbe’s Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis - Sunday @ 9:00am
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:00pm
Grand Kiddush Sponsored by:
Mrs. Nira Blizinsky in honor of her mother’s Yahrzeit Malka bas Avraham obm her Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Rabbis Mendel, Gershon Lerman & family in honor of their fathers Yahrzeit Rabbi Zvi Aba ben Reb Chaim DovBer obm his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mrs. Mazal Zirkind in honor of her dear mother Yahrzeit Farcha bat Muzel v’Shaul Hai 's obm, and her grandfather and uncles Yahrzeit Shaul Hai ben Simcha vShaul, Sholomo Farage ben Muzel vShaul Hai, their Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Dr. & Mrs. Aaron and Nechama Bennish in honor of Aaron's birthday. Mazal Tov you should have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha
Mr. & Mrs. Mordechai and Sheina Fadlon in honor of Mordechai's and Sheina’s birthday Mazal Tov; you should both have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha.
Mr. & Mrs. Gershon Orenstein, in honor of his mother’s Yahrzeit Shulamis bas Eliyahu her Neshama, should have the highest Aliya ever.
Anonymous, in honor of the Yahrzeit of Shmuel ben Kalman Ha’Kohen “Sidney” Ross, his Neshama should have the highest aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Baruch Bongart in honor of the Yahrzeit of Gershon ben Meyer obm his Neshama Should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs Avraham and Devorah Hayman in honor of Devora’s mother Yahrzeit Yehudis bas Ephraim Fishel obm her Neshama, should have the highest Aliya ever.
Special Announcements:
Thursday was Chof Zayin (27th) Adar and in a few weeks is Yud Aleph Nissan the Rebbe’s Birthday
In honor of Chof Zayin (27th ) Adar & Yud Aleph Nissan. Every one of us must do something special in honor of the Rebbe, to strengthen our connection with him. The following is a quote from Hayom Yom
“You ask how you can be bound (m'kushar) to me when I do not know you personally..."
"...The true bond is created by studying Torah. When you study my Maamarim, read the Sichos and associate with those dear to me - the Chassidic community and the tmimim - in their studies and Farbrenges, and you fulfill my request regarding saying Tehilim and observing Torah-study times - in this is the bond."
This Shabbos we read Parshas Ha’Chodesh
The Shabbos before Rosh Chodesh Nisan (or on Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Nisan). This Parsha talks about the first commandments that Hashem gave us: the sanctification of the months, establishing the calendar starting from Nissan; and also, the laws of Pesach
Maos Chittim
You can give Maos Chittim (gifts of money to the needy) through Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul. Please open your heart and participate in this special "Mitzvah".
No Tachnun is said the entire month of Nissan. - From Sunday Rosh Chodesh Nissan (3-30-25), we say the daily Parshah of the sacrifice of each Nasi, after Shacharis, followed by "Yehi Ratzon". (See Siddur). On the thirteenth, we read "Zos Chanukas." (see Siddur) The first Nasi to bring sacrifices, on Nissan 1, was Nachshon ben Aminadav, of the tribe of Yehudah, who was also the first to jump into the Yam Suf.
Monday 2nd of Nissan
Yahrzeit of our holy Master, Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber, the Rebbe RaShaB, of blessed memory, fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, 5680 (1920). He founded Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim. “...This day, the Yahrzeit of the Rebbe RaShaB, is the beginning of the leadership of my saintly father in-law. This day is meritorious for everyone to accept upon themselves, with a firm commitment to go in their ways that they taught, for the entire year, and they will be blessed, as they prophesied, ‘This is the vessel to receive their blessing in the material and the spiritual.’” [Letter of the Rebbe, Adar 25, 5710]
Sale of Chometz
Rabbi Mendel Lerman will be available from Tuesday on to sell the Chometz. 917-327-9493 or info@blys.org
Shabbos Schedule:
6:59pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:04pm 2nd Mincha
7:49pm Kabolos Shabbos
8:30am Tehillim for Shabbos Mevorchim
10:30am Shacharis
6:59pm Mincha / Seder Nigunim / Maamar
7:59pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends / Rebbe’s Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:00pm
Grand Kiddush-Farbrengen- Co-sponsored
Sponsors Needed
Special Announcements:
Parshas Parah
This Shabbos we add Parshas Parah to the weekly Torah reading. Parshas Parah is read on the next to last Shabbos before Nisan (or the Shabbos before Rosh Chodesh). It teaches the laws of Parah Adumah - Red Heifer, and how it is purified. Since all Jews had to purify themselves before bringing the Korban Pesach, it is read now.
According to some Halachic authorities, it is a Torah obligation.
Parshas Parah will be read at BLYS at approximately 11:20 pm
Friday 21st Adar
Yahrtzeit of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, author of Noam Elimelech, colleague of the Alter Rebbe, 5546 [1786].
Sunday 23rd of Adar
The Mishkan was assembled and disassembled for seven days until the Chanukahs’ Ha’Mishkan, 2449 (1312 BCE) (Bamidbar Rabba).
Beginning of the Consecration of Aharon and his sons as Kohanim,
Dedication of Second Beis HaMikdash, [516 BCE]. May we merit for the rebuilding of the 3rd Bais Hamikdash Amen Now
Tuesday 25th of Adar
The 25th of Adar is the birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. On this day, 5789, the Rebbe instituted a birthday campaign by making farbrengen on one's birthday. May we all be blessed in her honor.
Thursday 27th of Adar
Rebbe suffered a stroke. 13 days before the Rebbe had the stroke, he gave out the Maamar VeAta Tzaveh, which discusses the role of Moshe Rabbeinu in
every generation. In honor of Chof Zayin (27th) Adar & Yud Aleph Nissan. Everyone should learn that Maamar, do something special in honor of the Rebbe, to strengthen our connection with him.
(The following is a quote from Hayom Yom)
“You ask how you can be bound (M’Kusher) to me when I do not know you personally..."
"...The true bond is created by studying Torah. When you study my Maamorim, read the Sichos, and associate with those dear to me - the Chassidic community and the Temimim - in their studies and Farbrengens, and you fulfill my request regarding saying Tehilim and observing Torah-study times - in this is the bond."
Shabbos Schedule:
6:51pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
6:56pm 2nd Mincha
7:41pm Kabbolas Shabbos
9:15am Chasiddus with Rabbi Lerman
10:00am Shacharis
6:51pm Mincha / Seder Nigunim / Maamar
7:51pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends/ Rebbe Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis - Sunday @ 9:00am
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 7:45pm
Grand Kiddush Sponsored by:
Rabbis Mendel, Gershon Lerman & family in honor of their mothers Yahrzeit Menucha bas Yitzchak obm her Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Leibish and Choula Nash, in honor of Choula’s father’s first Yahrzeit Moshe ben Tzion Ha’Kohen obm his Neshama should have the highest aliya ever.
Mrs. Anat Hazan, in honor of her mother’s Yahrzeit Elvira Chaya Mushka bas Avraham obm her Neshama should have the highest aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Baruch and Chana Bongart in honor of Baruch’s birthday Mazal Tov you should have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha, with all unlimited Brachos.
In honor of our father, Zaidy, and Alter Zaidy, Boruch Bongart, on the occasion of his Birthday on Shabbos. Wishing you Arichas Yomim Tovim Umutzlachim, a long good successful life, with a year of Hatzlacha and Bracha, success and blessing, filled with Joy, good health, wealth, and loads of Chassidishe and Yiddishe Nachas from all of your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! With love, The Bongart and Polter families
Dr. & Mrs. Aaron and Nechama Bennish in honor of Nechama's birthday Mazal Tov you should have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha.
Schedule
Thursday Taanis Esther (3-13-2025)
Friday Purim (3-14-2025)
Sponsorship Available
Sponsorship needed for our grand annual Purim Bash** Breaking the fast ** Bagels & Spreads ** Music ** Electric Games ** Cotton Candy ** Face Painting **
** For the entire family **
To take part in this special Zechus, a day of Wonders & Miracles with
unlimited blessings, please be in touch with Rabbi Mendel Lerman.
Machatzis Hashekel (Half a Shekel)
Thursday before Mincha, we give Machatzis Hashekel to commemorate the giving of a silver half a Shekel contributed by each Jew to the Holy Bais Hamikdash
Mattanot L’Evyonim - Purim Gifts for needy families
You can give Mattanot L’Evyonim (gifts of money to the needy)
through Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul.
Thursday Taanis Ester
5:49am Fast Begins
8:00am Shacharis (please come on time Selichos etc.)
1:45pm 1st Mincha, Machatzis Hashekel before Mincha
6:28pm 2nd Mincha - You can give Mattanot L’Evyonim (gifts of money to the needy)
through Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul.
7:28pm Maariv/Fast Ends
7:40pm Megillah Reading / There will be simultaneously Megillah reading for women with children in the big classroom.
Followed by
Breaking the Fast & Purim bash
***Fun Entertainment for the entire family***
*** Cotton Candy ***
***Electronic Games *** Face painting ***
*** Spin Art *** Food *** Nosh *** Music ***
Friday Erev Shabbos Purim Day
8:00am Shacharis
8:30am Megillah Reading
10:15am 2nd Megillah Reading
1:45pm Mincha
Purim observances include:
a) Reading of the Megillah (Book of Esther), which recounts the story of the Purim miracle.
b) Giving to the poor (gifts of money should be given to at least two poor people).
c) Sending gifts of food to friends (a list two ready-to-eat foods to at least one friend).
d) The Purim feast.
e) Reciting the Al Hanissim prayer.
Customs include dressing up in costumes and traditional Purim foods.
Friday Afternoon
6:44pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
7:34pm Kabbolas Shabbos
Shabbos Day Schedule
9:15am Chassidus with Rabbi Mendel Lerman
10:00am Shacharis / followed by Farbrengen / Kiddush.
6:44pm Mincha / Seder Nigunim / Maamar
7:43pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends / Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis - Sunday @ 9:00am
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 7:45pm
Grand Kiddush / Farbrengen co-sponsored
Mrs. Mazal Zirkind in honor of her birthday Mazal Tov Mazal Tov she should have a Shnas Hatzlacha Ubracha
Mr. & Mrs. Yoseph Ha’Kohen Shurpin, in honor of Yoseph’s father Yahrzeit Sholom ben Reb Yehuda Ha’Kohen obm, his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
