Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Sunday, August 31 2008

Rosh Chodesh Elul. We do not blow the Shofar or say “Ledovid Hash-m Ori…” on the first day of Rosh Chodesh; we begin on the second day. Hallel, KirI’as Hatorah, and Mosaf are said.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Shabbos, August 30 2008

Bentch Rosh Chodesh Elul. The Haftorah is Yishayahu (ND)(54). It’s one of the seven Haftotos of consolation. Av Harachamim is not said. Perkei Avos is learned: Perek 5. One should remember to add Ya’alei Ve’Yavo in Maariv.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Friday, August 29 2008

Parshas Re’aeh, Candle Lighting: 7:14

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Thursday, August 28 2008

It is Yom Kippur Katan. The service of Yom Kippur Katan is said on this day as Rosh Chodesh falls out on Sunday and Monday.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - August 27

26 Menachem Av

Some communities have a minhag to check sifrei Torah weekly to make sure that the sefer is perfectly kosher. Especially during Elul, we review the sifrei Torah to ascertain whether they are in need of any repair.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - August 26

25 Menachem Av

We begin preparations for the days of Elul. It is suggested that a person begin to prepare a calendar to chart a course of teshuvah for each day of Elul.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - August 25

24 Menachem Av

Today is the yahrzeit of R’ Ephraim Zalman Margulies, known as the Mateh Ephraim who was niftar in the year 5558.
He is quoted as saying that the ikar chiyuv of drinking on Purim is to be happy, like it says in the pasuk, “yayin yesamach levav enosh – wine gladdens the heart of the person.”

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Sunday, August 24 2008

23rd of Av. From chaf Gimel Av to the end of the month, it’s known as Sof Chodesh.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Shabbos, August 23 2008

The Haftorah is Yishayahu (MT) (49). It’s one of the seven Haftoros of consolation. Perkei Avos is learned: Perk 4

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Friday, August 22 2008

Parshas Eikev, Candle lighting: 7:25

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Thursday, August 21 2008

Many people begin to prepare and go through the year with a Cheshbun Hanefesh in preparation for Elul.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Wednesday, August 20 2008

Some say that this is the day the Ner Mearavi was distinguished and therefore, some people fast.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Tuesday, August 19 2008

Reminder: That as the nights become longer after Chamishe Asar B’Av, we increase our learning at night.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Monday, August 18, 2008

7:00 PM
Shemiras HaLashon Shiur, Second Perek
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Monday August 18, 2008

The Sefarim cite that some people are accustomed to fast on, because Ner Mearavi went out.

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Sunday, August 17, 2008

9:00 AM
Halacha Shiur Basar B’Chalav
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Shabbos, August 16, 2008

5:45 PM
Pirkei Avos Shiur, Chapter 4
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Friday, August 15, 2008

6:00 AM
Review of Talmud Kiddushin, Second Perek
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Thursday, August 14, 2008

9:00 PM
Maariv
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY
Followed by taped lecture on Self-Esteem

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Wednesday, August 13, 2008

6:30 AM
Shacharis
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY
Followed by Halacha Shiur on Tu B’Av

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Tuesday, August 12, 2008

8:00 PM
Shiur in Mesilas Yesharim
Followed by Question-and-Answer period
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

8:00 PM
Shiur in Mesilas Yesharim
Followed by Question-and-Answer period
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Monday, August 11, 2008

7:00 PM
Shemiras HaLashon Shiur, Second Perek
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Tisha B'Av - Sunday, August 10, 2008

Tisha B’Av
8:00 AM Shacharis
Followed by comprehensive explanation and inspiring commentary on the entire Kinos by Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser.
1:40 PM Mincha
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Shabbos, August 9, 2008

11:00 AM
Shiur in Aggadata Mesechta Gittin
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser - Friday, August 8, 2008

6:00 AM
Review of Talmud Kiddushin, Second Perek
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi dovid Goldwasser - Thursday, August 7, 2008

6:30 AM
Shacharis
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY
Followed by Halacha Shiur on Hilchos Tisha B’Av

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

9:00 PM Maariv at
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY Followed by Siyum celebration Mesechta Gittin by Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser Schedule for Monday, August 4, 2008

11:00 AM
Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser will be speaking in Belmar, New Jersey
on the topic of Parenting

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser Schedule - Sunday, August 3, 2008

9:00 AM
Shiur on the Halachos of the Nine Days
at Khal Bais Yitzchak, 2016 Avenue L (between Ocean Ave. and E. 21st Street)
Brooklyn, NY