Shabbos Schedule
Parshas Tzav - Shabbos HaGadol
Friday Candle Lighting … 7:04 PM -- Plag HaMincha: 6:02 PM -- Krias Shema after 8:12 PM
Shabbos Day ... Netz Hachamah: 6:32:50 a.m. -- Earliest Mincha: 1:30 PM -- Sunset: 7:23 PM -- Havdalla (50 minutes)…8:13 PM
Shul minyanim are suspended until the Covid-19 crisis has abated b’ezras HaShem
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Please observe social distancing wherever you are.
If you need something done, such as an errand, while you are isolated or quarantined, or you have a medical update, please let the Rav (rabbi@tzminyan.org) or Rebbetzin (rebbetzin@tzminyan.org) know.
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Weekday Shiurim next week (April 5 - 10):
All of Rabbi Chatzinoff’s Shiurim can be accessed LIVE via the internet on Zoom, “Rabbi Chatzinoff's Shiurim” -- https://zoom.us/j/3091122709
Regular weekday Shiurim resume after Pesach.
This week --
Sunday, April 5 - “Shabbos HaGadol” on Zoom
8:45 a.m. … Shiur -- Halacha: Chatzi Shiur and Chametz
8:30 PM ... Drasha (for men & women) --
Haggadah: Manual for a Jewish Life
Monday, April 6 - 8:30 PM … “How To Run Your Seder like a Pro”
and on Chol HaMoed … Sunday, April 12 - 8:45 a.m. … Shiur in Inyanei Chol HaMoed
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Look for daily Hilchos Tefillah b’Tzibur on CTZ Minyan WhatsApp (if you are not on that WhatsApp chat, please text the Rav at 516-661-0675)
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Mechiras Chametz
Rabbi Chatzinoff is available to arrange for the sale of your chametz, which you can do by completing his form and returning it to him at office@tzminyan.org by Tuesday. If you do not have the form, please email the office and request it.
PESACH SCHEDULE BELOW
Parshas Tzav - Shabbos HaGadol
Friday Candle Lighting … 7:04 PM -- Plag HaMincha: 6:02 PM -- Krias Shema after 8:12 PM
Shabbos Day ... Netz Hachamah: 6:32:50 a.m. -- Earliest Mincha: 1:30 PM -- Sunset: 7:23 PM -- Havdalla (50 minutes)…8:13 PM
Shul minyanim are suspended until the Covid-19 crisis has abated b’ezras HaShem
********
Please observe social distancing wherever you are.
If you need something done, such as an errand, while you are isolated or quarantined, or you have a medical update, please let the Rav (rabbi@tzminyan.org) or Rebbetzin (rebbetzin@tzminyan.org) know.
…………………………..
Weekday Shiurim next week (April 5 - 10):
All of Rabbi Chatzinoff’s Shiurim can be accessed LIVE via the internet on Zoom, “Rabbi Chatzinoff's Shiurim” -- https://zoom.us/j/3091122709
Regular weekday Shiurim resume after Pesach.
This week --
Sunday, April 5 - “Shabbos HaGadol” on Zoom
8:45 a.m. … Shiur -- Halacha: Chatzi Shiur and Chametz
8:30 PM ... Drasha (for men & women) --
Haggadah: Manual for a Jewish Life
Monday, April 6 - 8:30 PM … “How To Run Your Seder like a Pro”
and on Chol HaMoed … Sunday, April 12 - 8:45 a.m. … Shiur in Inyanei Chol HaMoed
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Look for daily Hilchos Tefillah b’Tzibur on CTZ Minyan WhatsApp (if you are not on that WhatsApp chat, please text the Rav at 516-661-0675)
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Mechiras Chametz
Rabbi Chatzinoff is available to arrange for the sale of your chametz, which you can do by completing his form and returning it to him at office@tzminyan.org by Tuesday. If you do not have the form, please email the office and request it.
PESACH SCHEDULE BELOW
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Pre-Pesach Preparation - Shiur and Q&A - watch recording here:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/2td-cb2vzV9OBc_8zHrcBokdJ7_6X6a8hnMd_fFfyhsneMO-6nrJEkpGOwYVpg7F
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Pre-Pesach Preparation - Shiur and Q&A - watch recording here:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/2td-cb2vzV9OBc_8zHrcBokdJ7_6X6a8hnMd_fFfyhsneMO-6nrJEkpGOwYVpg7F
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Heilige Kehilla,
Good Chodesh!
I hope and pray that you and your families are managing well, and doing your best to remain in good spirits during these difficult and turbulent times. My thoughts and heartfelt tefillos are with all those in need of refu'os v'yeshu'os, and we all should continue to daven for Rachamei Shomayim to share only besuros tovos b’ezras Hashem.
Here are some important instructions and guidelines concerning various pre-Pesach topics -- as agreed upon by many local Roshei Yeshivos and Rabbonim who have been conferring for many hours every day and working in unison.
I. TEVILLAS KEILIM
1) Nature of the Utensil
A. Newly acquired (metal and glass) utensils that were previously owned at any time by a non-Jew, must be properly toveled in a kosher mikvah before use (regardless from whom the kli was actually purchased). Contrary to a popular misconception, even a single use of the kli is prohibited before tevilla (Rema, Y"D, 120:8). Wood, stone, rubber, and plastic (according to most Poskim), do not require tevilla. Earthenware vessels (כלי חרס) also do not, but- according to most contemporary Poskim - porcelain (china) should be immersed without a bracha. Generally china does not require tevillah.
Only those utensils used in the preparation and/or serving of food require tevilla.
According to the vast majority of Poskim, electrical appliances do require tevilla (Shu"t Igros Moshe, Y"D, 1:57; Shu"t Minchas Yitzchak, 2:72; Shu"t Shevet HaLevi, 2:57).
B. If one is in a situation wherein he finds it very difficult to properly perform tevillas keilim, one should then try to use disposable utensils whenever possible -- relying on Rav Moshe Feinstein zt"l and Rav Pesach Eliyahu Falk zt”l that disposable aluminum utensils do not require tevilla. Disposable aluminum pans and baking tins that are typically discarded after use, do not require tevilla even if they are used multiple times. Hence, for this year, in particular, the use of disposable utensils is highly recommended.
2) Location of the Tevilla
A. One may immerse the kli in an ocean, a natural spring or well, or a kosher mikvah under active supervision.
The utensil must be completely immersed together with its attached handle, even if the handle is made of wood or plastic.
B. In light of the current coronavirus crisis, it is ideal to perform tevillas keilim in the ocean or bay (or natural spring or well...) this year-- if it is feasible, practical, and fully safe to do so. One should first wet his hand, then fully submerge the entire kli in the calm ocean water (not in a wave), without any part remaining above the water's surface.
C. If necessary, keilim mikva'os may be used, provided that the following guidelines are strictly adhered to:
a. While chlorine has been added to the Far Rockaway and Kol Save keilim mikva'os to minimize any virus-related risks, it is crucial that hands (and utensils) be washed and cleansed thoroughly (with soap/disinfectant) both before AND after use. All surfaces should be wiped down carefully.
b. ONLY ONE PERSON MAY USE THE MIKVAH AT A TIME. Absolutely no congregating, schmoozing, or lingering should take place in the environs of the mikvah. If you arrive to see someone in the midst of tovelling keilim, please wait patiently in your car until you see the person exit.
c. To minimize the time (and in consideration of others), all utensils should first be prepared at home, removing all chatzitzos-- wrapping, labels, stickers, adhesives, and glue.
d. Under no circumstances may an individual in quarantine, or one exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms, use the keilim mikva'os-- even if all the aforementioned precautions are followed.
D. If none of the above options are practical, or there are additional extenuating circumstances, contact me regarding other options.
II: MECHIRAS CHAMETZ
1) Due to the necessary restrictions of social distancing currently in place, changes have been implemented in carrying out the "mechiras chametz" authorizations forms (שטרי הרשאה) this year. I simply cannot have in-person meetings with people to arrange for the Mechirah, and filling out and returning the form is the only option.
2) There are means of strengthening your appointment of me as your shaliach to sell, beyond e-mailing the form back to me (e.g., calling as well), and if you desire to do so, you should let me know.
3) The actual sale of all the chametz to the non-Jew will take place in person (with a proper בית דין), and will be performed with all the requisite kinyanim - while we (the Rabbanim of the Beis Din) will of course maintain crucial safety precautions. There will be a mechira on the mornings of both י׳׳ג and י׳׳ד ניסן, and the chametz will be bought back from the non-Jew approximately one hour after Pesach ends.
III: BI'UR CHAMETZ
1) PLEASE NOTE: There will be no public burnings of chametz this year. (Please do your utmost to ensure that we avoid any and all Chilul Hashem-- we must abide fully by the rules, regulations, and restrictions outlined by our local authorities.)
2) It is the overwhelming opinion of local Rabbanim, including myself, that the ten pieces you collected from your bedikas chametz (performed the night of erev Pesach), should be flushed down the toilet on the morning of erev Pesach, as a fulfillment of the mitzvah of Bi'ur Chametz ("תשביתו"). That is followed by the recitation yet again of the nusach of Bittul Chametz ("׳׳כל חמירא). The remainder of the chametz in your possession shall be placed in your outdoor garbage cans (and declared hefker), then moved to the front of your home to await the next garbage pickup. We are as yet unsure whether there will be a last-minute pre-Zman curbside pickup by Sanitation.
IV: TA'ANIS BECHORIM
1) In light of the mandated social distancing, we naturally cannot celebrate a siyum together physically the morning of erev Pesach in the typical manner. While it is certainly preferable if each individual can make a siyum on his own, one may indeed join with another person's siyum celebration even via a live "Zoom" conference, and even over the phone. We will have our Siyum celebrated via Zoom in my Shiur Room by R’ Yosi Wittmann on Erev Pesach in the morning.
A. A minyan is not required at the siyum, and in its absence, Kaddish will not be recited.
B. Upon joining (listening in to...) a siyum -- thereby exempting himself from fasting – a Bechor should not just sit down afterward to his regular breakfast. Rather, he should try his best to eat something extra, something special in honor of the siyum.
2) People should not be fasting. If one is unable to join a siyum, he should contact me.
Additional halachos, directives, and guidelines will IY"H be forthcoming as we get closer to the upcoming Chag HaPesach, "Z'man Chei'ru'seinu."
B'ezras Hashem, our truly incredible Kehillah will continue to learn, daven, and care for their families each and every precious day. We will continue with the larger Five Towns/Far Rockaway community to display achdus and remarkable and bountiful acts of chesed, arousing the rachamei Shamayim merubim that will bring us the ultimate nechamah and a geulah sheleimah!
Stay strong, fortify your emunah and bitachon, and lift up your spirits as a loving Eved Hashem who firmly believes that the ultimate geulah is nearly here, and that HKBH loves and treasures us far more than we can ever imagine. We will b’ezras Hashem join together in eating the Korban Pesach this year with Mashiach Tzidkeinu in the Beis HaMikdash - Amen!
Beyedidus,
Rabbi Pinchas Chatzinoff
Good Chodesh!
I hope and pray that you and your families are managing well, and doing your best to remain in good spirits during these difficult and turbulent times. My thoughts and heartfelt tefillos are with all those in need of refu'os v'yeshu'os, and we all should continue to daven for Rachamei Shomayim to share only besuros tovos b’ezras Hashem.
Here are some important instructions and guidelines concerning various pre-Pesach topics -- as agreed upon by many local Roshei Yeshivos and Rabbonim who have been conferring for many hours every day and working in unison.
I. TEVILLAS KEILIM
1) Nature of the Utensil
A. Newly acquired (metal and glass) utensils that were previously owned at any time by a non-Jew, must be properly toveled in a kosher mikvah before use (regardless from whom the kli was actually purchased). Contrary to a popular misconception, even a single use of the kli is prohibited before tevilla (Rema, Y"D, 120:8). Wood, stone, rubber, and plastic (according to most Poskim), do not require tevilla. Earthenware vessels (כלי חרס) also do not, but- according to most contemporary Poskim - porcelain (china) should be immersed without a bracha. Generally china does not require tevillah.
Only those utensils used in the preparation and/or serving of food require tevilla.
According to the vast majority of Poskim, electrical appliances do require tevilla (Shu"t Igros Moshe, Y"D, 1:57; Shu"t Minchas Yitzchak, 2:72; Shu"t Shevet HaLevi, 2:57).
B. If one is in a situation wherein he finds it very difficult to properly perform tevillas keilim, one should then try to use disposable utensils whenever possible -- relying on Rav Moshe Feinstein zt"l and Rav Pesach Eliyahu Falk zt”l that disposable aluminum utensils do not require tevilla. Disposable aluminum pans and baking tins that are typically discarded after use, do not require tevilla even if they are used multiple times. Hence, for this year, in particular, the use of disposable utensils is highly recommended.
2) Location of the Tevilla
A. One may immerse the kli in an ocean, a natural spring or well, or a kosher mikvah under active supervision.
The utensil must be completely immersed together with its attached handle, even if the handle is made of wood or plastic.
B. In light of the current coronavirus crisis, it is ideal to perform tevillas keilim in the ocean or bay (or natural spring or well...) this year-- if it is feasible, practical, and fully safe to do so. One should first wet his hand, then fully submerge the entire kli in the calm ocean water (not in a wave), without any part remaining above the water's surface.
C. If necessary, keilim mikva'os may be used, provided that the following guidelines are strictly adhered to:
a. While chlorine has been added to the Far Rockaway and Kol Save keilim mikva'os to minimize any virus-related risks, it is crucial that hands (and utensils) be washed and cleansed thoroughly (with soap/disinfectant) both before AND after use. All surfaces should be wiped down carefully.
b. ONLY ONE PERSON MAY USE THE MIKVAH AT A TIME. Absolutely no congregating, schmoozing, or lingering should take place in the environs of the mikvah. If you arrive to see someone in the midst of tovelling keilim, please wait patiently in your car until you see the person exit.
c. To minimize the time (and in consideration of others), all utensils should first be prepared at home, removing all chatzitzos-- wrapping, labels, stickers, adhesives, and glue.
d. Under no circumstances may an individual in quarantine, or one exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms, use the keilim mikva'os-- even if all the aforementioned precautions are followed.
D. If none of the above options are practical, or there are additional extenuating circumstances, contact me regarding other options.
II: MECHIRAS CHAMETZ
1) Due to the necessary restrictions of social distancing currently in place, changes have been implemented in carrying out the "mechiras chametz" authorizations forms (שטרי הרשאה) this year. I simply cannot have in-person meetings with people to arrange for the Mechirah, and filling out and returning the form is the only option.
2) There are means of strengthening your appointment of me as your shaliach to sell, beyond e-mailing the form back to me (e.g., calling as well), and if you desire to do so, you should let me know.
3) The actual sale of all the chametz to the non-Jew will take place in person (with a proper בית דין), and will be performed with all the requisite kinyanim - while we (the Rabbanim of the Beis Din) will of course maintain crucial safety precautions. There will be a mechira on the mornings of both י׳׳ג and י׳׳ד ניסן, and the chametz will be bought back from the non-Jew approximately one hour after Pesach ends.
III: BI'UR CHAMETZ
1) PLEASE NOTE: There will be no public burnings of chametz this year. (Please do your utmost to ensure that we avoid any and all Chilul Hashem-- we must abide fully by the rules, regulations, and restrictions outlined by our local authorities.)
2) It is the overwhelming opinion of local Rabbanim, including myself, that the ten pieces you collected from your bedikas chametz (performed the night of erev Pesach), should be flushed down the toilet on the morning of erev Pesach, as a fulfillment of the mitzvah of Bi'ur Chametz ("תשביתו"). That is followed by the recitation yet again of the nusach of Bittul Chametz ("׳׳כל חמירא). The remainder of the chametz in your possession shall be placed in your outdoor garbage cans (and declared hefker), then moved to the front of your home to await the next garbage pickup. We are as yet unsure whether there will be a last-minute pre-Zman curbside pickup by Sanitation.
IV: TA'ANIS BECHORIM
1) In light of the mandated social distancing, we naturally cannot celebrate a siyum together physically the morning of erev Pesach in the typical manner. While it is certainly preferable if each individual can make a siyum on his own, one may indeed join with another person's siyum celebration even via a live "Zoom" conference, and even over the phone. We will have our Siyum celebrated via Zoom in my Shiur Room by R’ Yosi Wittmann on Erev Pesach in the morning.
A. A minyan is not required at the siyum, and in its absence, Kaddish will not be recited.
B. Upon joining (listening in to...) a siyum -- thereby exempting himself from fasting – a Bechor should not just sit down afterward to his regular breakfast. Rather, he should try his best to eat something extra, something special in honor of the siyum.
2) People should not be fasting. If one is unable to join a siyum, he should contact me.
Additional halachos, directives, and guidelines will IY"H be forthcoming as we get closer to the upcoming Chag HaPesach, "Z'man Chei'ru'seinu."
B'ezras Hashem, our truly incredible Kehillah will continue to learn, daven, and care for their families each and every precious day. We will continue with the larger Five Towns/Far Rockaway community to display achdus and remarkable and bountiful acts of chesed, arousing the rachamei Shamayim merubim that will bring us the ultimate nechamah and a geulah sheleimah!
Stay strong, fortify your emunah and bitachon, and lift up your spirits as a loving Eved Hashem who firmly believes that the ultimate geulah is nearly here, and that HKBH loves and treasures us far more than we can ever imagine. We will b’ezras Hashem join together in eating the Korban Pesach this year with Mashiach Tzidkeinu in the Beis HaMikdash - Amen!
Beyedidus,
Rabbi Pinchas Chatzinoff
Pesach Schedule:
Tuesday, Apr. 7 … Bedikas Chametz (after 8:16 PM)
Wednesday, Apr. 8 … Erev Pesach -- 7:30 a.m. - SIYUM with R’ Yosi Wittmann https://zoom.us/j/3091122709
Sof Zman Achilas Chametz … 10:46 a.m. * Biur Chametz by 11:51 a.m.
Earliest Mincha ...1:30 PM * ERUV TAVSHILIN *
Candles … 7:27 PM (Kr”Sh & Seder after 8:17 PM) * Chatzos … 12:57 a.m.
Thu., Day 1 --
Netz -- 6:24:50 am -- Candles after 8:19 PM -- Shkiah 7:28 PM - Krias Shema & Sefira after 8:19 PM *Sefirah - 1*
Fri., Day 2 --
Netz -- 6:23:16 am -- Candles 7:11 PM -- Shkiah 7:29 PM - Krias Shema & Sefira 8:20 PM *Sefirah - 2*
SHABBOS --
Netz -- 6:21:42 am -- Shkiah 7:31 PM -- Havdala (50 Mins) 8:21 PM *Sefirah - 3*
Sun. Chol Hamoed --
Netz -- 6:20:09 am -- Shiur - 8:45 am -- Shkiah 7:32 PM -- K"S and Sefira 8:22 PM *Sefirah - 4*
Mon. Chol Hamoed --
Netz -- 6:18:36 am -- Shkiah 7:33 PM -- K"S & Sefira 8:23 PM *Sefirah - 5*
Tue. Chol Hamoed --
Netz -- 6:17:04 am -- Candles 7:15 PM -- Shkiah 7:34 PM -- K"S & Sefira 8:24 PM *Sefirah - 6*
Wed., Day 7 --
Netz -- 6:15:32 am -- Candles after 8:25 PM -- Shkiah 7:35 PM -- K"S & Sefira 8:25 PM *Sefirah - 7*
Thu., Day 8 --
Netz -- 6:14:01 am -- Shkiah 7:36 PM -- Havdala -8:26 PM - *Sefirah - 8* Chametz acquisition should be complete after 9:00 PM.
Tuesday, Apr. 7 … Bedikas Chametz (after 8:16 PM)
Wednesday, Apr. 8 … Erev Pesach -- 7:30 a.m. - SIYUM with R’ Yosi Wittmann https://zoom.us/j/3091122709
Sof Zman Achilas Chametz … 10:46 a.m. * Biur Chametz by 11:51 a.m.
Earliest Mincha ...1:30 PM * ERUV TAVSHILIN *
Candles … 7:27 PM (Kr”Sh & Seder after 8:17 PM) * Chatzos … 12:57 a.m.
Thu., Day 1 --
Netz -- 6:24:50 am -- Candles after 8:19 PM -- Shkiah 7:28 PM - Krias Shema & Sefira after 8:19 PM *Sefirah - 1*
Fri., Day 2 --
Netz -- 6:23:16 am -- Candles 7:11 PM -- Shkiah 7:29 PM - Krias Shema & Sefira 8:20 PM *Sefirah - 2*
SHABBOS --
Netz -- 6:21:42 am -- Shkiah 7:31 PM -- Havdala (50 Mins) 8:21 PM *Sefirah - 3*
Sun. Chol Hamoed --
Netz -- 6:20:09 am -- Shiur - 8:45 am -- Shkiah 7:32 PM -- K"S and Sefira 8:22 PM *Sefirah - 4*
Mon. Chol Hamoed --
Netz -- 6:18:36 am -- Shkiah 7:33 PM -- K"S & Sefira 8:23 PM *Sefirah - 5*
Tue. Chol Hamoed --
Netz -- 6:17:04 am -- Candles 7:15 PM -- Shkiah 7:34 PM -- K"S & Sefira 8:24 PM *Sefirah - 6*
Wed., Day 7 --
Netz -- 6:15:32 am -- Candles after 8:25 PM -- Shkiah 7:35 PM -- K"S & Sefira 8:25 PM *Sefirah - 7*
Thu., Day 8 --
Netz -- 6:14:01 am -- Shkiah 7:36 PM -- Havdala -8:26 PM - *Sefirah - 8* Chametz acquisition should be complete after 9:00 PM.