KMS Community Connections
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Weekly Events:
Motzei Shabbat, 7:00 pm: Avos UBonim - 45 minutes of learning, pizza, raffles, and prizes that you don't want to miss. At the Yeshiva Boys Division. Sign up for notifications at www.avosubonim.com.
Dirshu Mishnah Brurah with Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold. Learn the halachos of eruvin and techumin. Finish the chelek in eleven months! at YISE, 1132 Arcola Ave. Daily after maariv. For more info, contact Rabbi Reingold at 301-996-5910.
Wednesday, December 11, 6:00 pm: Moshava Alevy Summer 2020 Open House. At the Weinberg home, 25 Yeatman Court. RSVP: MoshavaAlevy.org/openhouse. Join us and receive an open house discount- $100 for new families! $50 for returning families!
Sunday, December 15, 3:00 pm: “Ma rabu ma’asecha …” Celebrating the Wonder of Hashem's Creations. Community science lecture series kick-off 5780. "Maimonides and the Big Bang" - Dr. Jeremy Schnittman, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Torah Insights from Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky, Rosh HaYeshiva of YGW. The community is invited to join us for this thought-provoking presentation at YGW Boys Campus 1216 Arcola Ave. For more information: Rabbi Scott Hillman 301-962-5111 ext 1553. shillman@yeshiva.edu.
Monday, December 23, 7:00 pm: GWCK Chanukah Celebration! GWCK invites the entire community to a gala Chanukah Celebration! Join us for inspiring words of Torah by Rabbi Michoel Frank, delicious hot Chanukah refreshments, live music, spirited dancing, a magical performance for the kids, and much more! Free admission. At GWCK, 10900 Lockwood Dr. Contact info@gwckollel.org with any questions.
Sefer Torah for Misaskim of Greater Washington – Misaskim provides families with all that is necessary for shiva. It does not, however, have its own Sefer Torah for use exclusively in shiva homes. Providing a Sefer Torah has strained the resources of our shuls, especially when there are multiple shiva homes. Rabbi and Mrs. Zvi and Esti Teitelbaum have launched a campaign to raise funds for a Sefer Torah in memory of their daughter, Chayala a"h, who was nifteres several months ago. For more information and to donate, please visit SeferTorahForChayala.com.
Newly Married? Growing Family? Just need a budget check-up? A new community resource, IZUN, provides financial education and decision-making support for young couples, growing families, and those facing changes in their financial states. IZUN provides tools and trained confidential counselors to help you examine your budget and review options to sustain financial stability. IZUN is a resource for families of all income levels that choose to take a forward look at their finances, and it has the enthusiastic support of community leaders and rabbonim. Email us at info@getizun.org, or call 240-433-3944.
The Greater DC Diaper Bank empowers families and individuals in need throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia by providing an adequate and reliable source for basic baby needs and personal hygiene products. You can donate diapers and other baby and hygiene items (see complete list below) right in Kemp Mill. The Licht home,11609 Yeatman Terrace, is an Official Diaper Bank Drop Off Location. You can leave your donation in the red bin by the front door. Please include your contact information so the Diaper Bank can let you know how much your donation is appreciated. To find out more about the work DC Diaper Bank does, visit https://greaterdcdiaperbank.org. We happily accept the following NEW and unexpired items: Diapers & Pullups (open packages happily accepted); Formula; Baby Food & Toddler Snacks; New and unopened bottles and nipples; New and unopened pacifiers; Food: non-perishable canned goods and dry goods; Pull-Ups; Wipes; Diaper Rash Cream; Tampons/Pads (we take open boxes as long as they are individually wrapped); Shampoo/Conditioner; Deodorant; Toothbrushes/Toothpaste for adults and children; Lotion for adults and babies; Adult diapers- sealed packages only; Cloth diapers; Toilet paper; Soap; We happily accept the following gently used items: Potty training seats; Baby bathtubs; WHAT WE DON’T ACCEPT: Postpartum Hospital supplies; Cribs/mattresses; Breast pumps or pump parts; Used bottles or feeding supplies; Clothes