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RABBI JUDAH KERBEL'S BLOG

07/02/2019 01:16:01 AM

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Check back to this page for future postings from Rabbi Judah Kerbel.

Tehillim for Ukraine - Wednesday Night After Maariv

03/01/2022 06:58:33 PM

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It is important we join together in prayer.

As we continue to experiRead more...

Tisha B'av Updates

07/15/2021 01:59:07 PM

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(A couple of things needed to be clarified from yesterday's email:Eicha will be available on Zoom motzaei ShRead more...

Important Tisha B'av Information

07/14/2021 06:58:36 PM

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Unfortunately, Tisha B'av is approaching this weekend, and I want to call attention to cerRead more...

Corrected Version - Bein Hametzarim/Three Weeks

06/28/2021 09:00:37 PM

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Please see attached for this year's Bein Hametzarim/Three Weeks guide.
This version is a corrected version Read more...

Recording of Rav Taragin's Shiur * More Pesach Info

03/14/2021 05:09:46 PM

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Chodesh tov,

I apologize in advance, but as Pesach appraoches, I want to share helpful information in as tRead more...

"Jewry Duty" for Spring/Summer

03/11/2021 10:23:50 AM

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The mishkan was the first iteration of the institutions the Jewish people have built forRead more...

Purim 5781 Guide

02/07/2021 04:44:58 PM

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Please see the attached file for a halachic guide to Purim 5781!
Please be in touch with any questions.
WiRead more...

MLK Day

01/18/2021 10:36:06 AM

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Dear QJC Family,

Today, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides around his birthday.

InasmuRead more...

Updates: Rabbi's Fund and Book Club

01/13/2021 03:52:22 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

I wanted to be in touch about the following updates:
It has been a whRead more...

COVID-19 Vaccine

01/11/2021 11:30:52 AM

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Dear QJC Family,

Baruch Hashem, progress is being made and more people are about to become elligible to takRead more...

Today's Events

01/06/2021 06:56:22 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

No matter where we stand on the political spectrum, we all want peace and justice in our sRead more...

Article I Published - Shul Post-COVID

01/05/2021 09:44:51 AM

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Dear QJC Family,

As ten months of this pandemic have gone by, it has not gotten easier with time to not be Read more...

CORRECTED EMAIL: NASCK TEAM Shabbos: Vayechi

12/26/2020 09:35:07 PM

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Shavua tov friends,

Parashas Vayechi has been established by the National Association of Chevra Kadisha as Read more...

NASCK TEAM Shabbos: Vayechi

12/26/2020 09:33:07 PM

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Shavua tov friends,

Parashas Vayechi has been established by the National Association of Chevra Kadisha as Read more...

Asarah B'Teves

12/20/2020 03:00:07 PM

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Shavua tov,

Asarah B’Tevet takes place this coming Friday. This day originally marks the siege around YerRead more...

Reminder: Shabbat Project - 8:30 Tonight

11/05/2020 08:12:28 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

This coming week, throughout the world, Jews are participating in the Shabbat Project. TheRead more...

Shabbat Project - Parashat Vayeira

11/04/2020 04:13:10 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

This coming week, throughout the world, Jews are participating in the Shabbat Project. TheRead more...

Introducing "Jewry Duty" Initiative

10/29/2020 08:06:38 AM

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Before I explain “what” I am asking for regarding daily minyan, I want to share the �Read more...

Saying Tachanun at this Juncture

10/12/2020 05:40:58 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

First, I want to thank everyone for a successful and meaningful Yamim Noraim season. With Read more...

A Message for Simchas Torah

10/09/2020 01:22:58 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

While this was included in the previous weekly email, I wanted to send a separate email toRead more...

REMINDER - Tonight: Shiur and Yizkor

10/08/2020 05:32:43 PM

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Moadim L'simcha!

Here's a reminder of the following:

My shiur for the week will take place Thursday night Read more...

Shiurim and Yizkor

10/07/2020 11:01:59 AM

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Dear QJC Family,

A few announcements:

Today (Wednesday), at 1:00 PM, I will have the honor of sharing a D'Read more...

Minyan in Auditorium

10/04/2020 08:44:29 PM

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Moed tov to all!

Minyanim this week will be held in the auditorium.
Please use the 66th Avenue entrance.
BeRead more...

Reflections on Yom Kippur and Sukkot Resources

10/02/2020 12:04:31 PM

Oct2

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Dear QJC Family, As Sukkot approaches, I am sharing some resources below, including a document that includes a guide to davening, general halachic matters that pertain to Sukkot, and a Dvar Torah - please read to the end!Read more...

Temperature Checks at the Door

09/25/2020 02:55:57 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

Please be advised that beginning tonight, anyone coming into shul for minyan will be requiRead more...

Shabbos Shuva and Davening Instructions for those at Home

09/24/2020 09:26:42 PM

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It feels like just a few weeks ago that I was sitting in my mother-in-law's artroom givingRead more...

Hataras Nedarim Outdoors

09/17/2020 03:51:41 PM

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If anyone is not able to come to shul for hataras nedarim, we will offer the option outdoors tomorrow (FridaRead more...

Yamim Noraim Resources

09/14/2020 09:51:11 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

I hope everyone is doing well as we prepare to usher in Yamim Noraim this coming Shabbos!
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HAPPENING NOW: Shiur with Dr. Erica Brown

09/13/2020 07:32:10 PM

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https://zoom.us/s/93713522296?pwd=YWZnZFJ6Z21tTVVQeWltTStQSk5Idz09
Kol tuv,

Judah KeRead more...

Selichos (Motzaei Shabbos) and Shiur with Dr. Erica Brown (Sunday night)

09/12/2020 10:01:11 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

Selichos will take place tonight at 10:15 PM, both in shul and over Zoom. Here is a link tRead more...

Reminder: Yamim Noraim Q&A on Thursday

09/09/2020 10:13:25 PM

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Just a reminder of a few items coming up:On Thursday, September 10, at 8:00 PM, I plan to Read more...

Updates: Shiur Schedule Change, Q&A, Upcoming Program

09/06/2020 09:30:25 PM

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I wanted to take an opportunity to share a couple of updates about the schedule for the neRead more...

Corrected Link for AIPAC Event

08/20/2020 08:03:48 AM

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CLICK HERE FOR CORRECTED LINK FOR AIPAC EVENT

Dear QJC Family,

Rosh Chodesh Elul begins tonight!

As the Read more...

Elul: Daily Minyanim, Upcoming Programs, and Initiatives

08/19/2020 08:17:04 PM

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Rosh Chodesh Elul begins tonight!

As the summer begins to come to a close, we are workingRead more...

Kiddush on Shabbatot

08/13/2020 01:20:59 PM

Aug13

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Beginning this Shabbos, we are excited to be able to offer a small kiddush after both minyanim. I wanted to let everyone know that this is happening and what the protocol is.Read more...

Three Weeks

07/07/2020 07:34:25 PM

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(A PDF version of this is available here. While I prepared a version of it before I began vacation, I have mRead more...

QJC Minyanim Update

06/21/2020 12:25:10 PM

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Minyanim Update
Dear Friends,

מה טבו אהליך יעקב משכנותיך ישראל
How goodly your tents, O Jacob, your dwellings, O IsraelRead more...

Minyanim and Absentee Ballots

06/07/2020 10:27:40 PM

Jun7

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Dear QJC Family, עבדו את ה' ביראה, וגילו ברעדהWorship Hashem with fear, and rejoice Read more...

Survey about Resuming Minyanim Next Week

06/04/2020 08:51:10 AM

Jun4

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Dear QJC Family, Please click here to fill out a survey regarding the resumption of minyanim at QJC.Read more...

REMINDER: Shiur and Yizkor Tonight

05/27/2020 10:36:06 PM

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Reminder for tonight:

Pre-Tikkun Leil Shavuos Shiur with Rabbi Kerbel followed by Yizkor will take placeRead more...

QJC Shavuos Reader

05/27/2020 10:01:07 PM

May27

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Dear QJC Family, I am pleased to share our QJC Shavuos Reader!Read more...

Shiur Tonight - 7:00 PM

05/26/2020 11:08:17 AM

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Good morning!

Please join me for my shiur tonight at 7:00 PM. We will begin chapter four of the Shemonah PeRead more...

Shavuot

05/25/2020 08:26:25 PM

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With Shavuot coming up, there are some programs and resources that I would like to remind Read more...

Corrected URL

05/24/2020 11:36:09 AM

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https://ramaz.zoom.us/j/93713522296?pwd=ZEJpTG0xcE9YTjMzU0dQMzdhSEFTQT09

CRead more...

TODAY: Lecture with Rabbi Shalom Hammer

05/24/2020 07:00:55 AM

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Please join us at 11:30 AM this morning.
Click here to join.

CLICK HERE - prior messages posted frRead more...

Important Update Regarding COVID-19

05/21/2020 12:24:57 PM

May21

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Dear Friends, Please see the letter in the link explaining our shul's position on recent developments.Read more...

Yom Yerushalayim and Shavuot

05/20/2020 09:55:12 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

With Yom Yerushalayim and Shavuot coming up, there are some programs and resources that I Read more...

Shiur Tonight - 7:00 PM

05/19/2020 03:18:28 PM

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Good afternoon!

Please join me for my shiur tonight at 7:00 PM. We will learn chapter three of the ShemonahRead more...

Shloshim for Mark Levine z"l

05/14/2020 09:53:25 PM

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https://ramaz.zoom.us/s/93713522296?pwd=ZEJpTG0xcE9YTjMzU0dQMzdhSEFTQT09

CLIRead more...

Shiur Tonight - 7:00 PM

05/12/2020 05:24:25 PM

May12

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Good afternoon, happy lag ba-omer!

Please join me for my shiur tonight at 7:00 PM. We will learn chapter twRead more...

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QJC Schedule

Today's Sefirah Count Is 9

היום תשעה ימים שהם שבוע אחד ושני ימים לעמר

Today's Calendar

Shacharis

: 6:30am

Daf Yomi

: 9:45am

Mincha/Maariv

: 7:25pm

Tomorrow's Calendar

Shacharis

: 6:30am

Daf Yomi

: 9:45am

Mincha/Maariv

: 7:25pm

Friday Night

Mincha

: 7:00pm

Candle Lighting

: 7:27pm

Mincha

: 7:30pm

Shabbos Day

Chovos Halevavos

: 7:15am

Shacharis

: 7:30am

Shacharis

: 9:00am

Pirkei Avos

: 6:30pm

Mincha

: 7:15pm

Havdalah

: 8:30pm

This week's Torah portion is Parshas Shmini

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Friday, Apr 25, 7:27pm

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