The Philadelphia Community Kollel
  • Home
  • Elevate4
    • Elevate 4 Media
    • Elevate 4 Info >
      • Elevate 4 Sign Up Form
      • Elevate 4 Sponsors
      • Elevate 4 Schedule
      • ELEVATE 4 Spotlights
      • Elevate 4 Dedication Opportunities
      • Dr. David E. Epstein Memorial Grand Lecture
      • Elevate 4 Payment Page
      • Shabbos Seudos
      • Meet Our Speakers
      • Submit a Question
  • CALENDAR
    • Davening Times
    • Programs
  • About
    • About Us
    • Contact Us >
      • Contact Us
      • Sign Up (General)
      • Directions
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors and Board of Trustees
    • Kollel in the Press
    • Lost and Found
  • Archives
    • Audio Shiurim >
      • Chumash Shiur
      • Kollel Erev Archives >
        • Kollel Erev Chaburos (Adv.)
      • Halacha (Advanced) >
        • Yoreh Deah >
          • Ribbis - Interest
          • Basar Bcholov
          • Ta'aruvos
          • Maachalei Akum
          • Protecting from Danger
        • Hilchos Choshen Mishpat
        • Hilchos Shabbos >
          • Melabein
          • Ohel
          • Tochein- Grinding
          • Amira L'nochri
          • K'shira- Tying
          • Losh- Kneading
          • Borer
          • Meleches Machsheves
        • 10 Minute Basar B'chalav
        • 10 Minute Laws of Yichud
        • 10 Minute Laws of Shabbos
        • 5-Minute Halacha - Practical Loshon Hara Scenarios
      • Gemara Thursday Eve >
        • Maseches Yoma
        • Maseches Rosh Hashanah
      • Moadim >
        • Chanukah Audio
        • Misc. Lectures >
          • Annual Lectures - Pre-Shavuos
          • CLE - Continuing Legal Education
          • Legal Holidays
          • Yarchei Kallah 5773
          • Women's Rosh Chodesh Shiur
        • Pesach
        • Purim
        • Rosh Hashana >
          • 5-Minute Mussar Elul 5777
          • Eve of Inspiration Archives
          • Womens Tishrei Bake Sale Event
          • Tekias Shofar (Advanced)
        • Three Weeks/ Tisha B'av
        • Yom Tov
      • Tefilla >
        • Tefillah Basics
        • Biur Tefilla
      • ELF- Executive Learning Forum >
        • ELF Registration
      • Womens Halacha
    • Photos
    • Video Shiurim >
      • Countdown 2 Yomim Noraim
      • Guard Your Tongue Series
      • Parsha Postscripts
      • Messages from the Rosh Kollel
      • Sichas Chullin
    • Publications >
      • Menucha Vesimcha
      • Newsletters
      • Weekly Update
    • Past Events >
      • Shabbos Elevate >
        • Elevate Media
        • Elevate II Media >
          • Elevate II Sponsors
        • Elevate III Media >
          • Elevate III Sponsors
      • Annual Lectures >
        • 19th Annual Lecture Media
        • 18th Annual Lecture
        • 17th Annual Lecture
        • 16th Annual Lecture
        • 15th Annual Lecture Media
        • 14th Annual Lecture Media
        • 13th Annual Lecture
        • 12th Annual Lecture Media
      • Annual Dinners >
        • 22nd Dinner Media
        • 21st Dinner Media
        • 20th Annual Dinner Media
        • 19th Annual Dinner Media Page >
          • Power of Partners Trailers
        • 18th Annual Dinner Media
        • 17th Annual Dinner
        • 16th Annual Dinner Media >
          • 16th Annual Dinner Videos
          • Meet The Honorees
        • 15th Annual Dinner
        • 14th Annual Dinner
        • 13th Annual Dinner
        • 12th Annual Dinner
        • 11th Annual Dinner
      • Women's Bake Sale Event >
        • Bake Sale Event 2019
        • Bake Sale Event 2012
        • Bake Sale Event 2016
        • Bake Sale Event 2017
        • Bake Sale Event 2018
        • Bake Sale Event 2021
      • Eve of Inspiration >
        • Eve of Inspiration 5772
        • Evening of Inspiration 5774 with Rabbi Feifer
        • Eve of Inspiration 5775
        • Eve of Inspiration 5776
        • Eve of Inspiration 5777
        • Eve of Inspiration 5778
        • Eve of Inspiration 5779
        • Eve of Inspiration 5780
        • Eve of Inspiration 5781
      • Misc Events >
        • Siyum hashas Philly
        • Partnership Sefer Torah
      • Chanukah Events >
        • Chanukah Lectures Audio
        • Chanukah 5776
        • Chanukah 5777
        • Chanukah 5778
        • Chanukah 5779
        • Chanukah 5780
        • Chanukah 5782
        • Chanukah 5783
      • Purim Events >
        • Purim 5779 Media
        • Purim 5780 Media
        • Purim 5782 Media
        • Purim 5783 Media
      • Yeshivas Bein Hazemanim >
        • YBH Media Archive
        • YBH Pesach Shiurim Scroll
        • YBH Pesach Sponsors Scroll
        • Yeshivas Bein Hazemanim 5780
      • Sukkos Scenes >
        • Sukkos 5780 Media
        • Sukkos 5782
      • Masmid Media >
        • Masmid Banquet 5782
        • Rav Dovid Shustal, shli"ta
  • Donate Now
    • Donate with Zelle
    • Donate Now
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Amud Hayom Program >
      • Amud Hayom Sign-Up
Picture
Albert and Freda Kraftsow Shabbos of Inspiration dedicated in loving memory of
Albert Kraftsow z"l  - אברהם בן משה ז"ל             Freda Kraftsow Sacks z”l – פרידה בת האררי ז"ל
Harold Bruck z"l -אברהם העשל בן שלום ז"ל              Lillian Bruck z"l - טילא לאה בת דוד ז"ל

By their children, ​Sanford & Margery Bruck and Family


Picture
Picture
Picture
ELEVATE 4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - FINAL
To see a printable version, please click here Elevate 4 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
 
LATCHES LANE SHIUR
 For Women - 11:00 am
The Magic of Thankfulness - Bikurim and Modim D’rabanan
At Latches Lane Apartments  – Walfish Residence Apt #602, 40 Latches Lane, Merion Station
Dedicated by: Avraham and Shirley Walfish in memory of their parents
פינחס אריה בן אברהם חיים ע"ה  פרימיט בת יצחק ע"ה
חיים דוב הכהן בן אברהם משה ע"ה  חנה בת מנחם זאב ע"ה
 
FRIDAY MORNING at THE KOLLEL
Horav Elias will speak to the Yungeleit and Alumni of the Kollel
Dedicated by Drs. Howard and Nancy Haber
 
FRIDAY MORNING at Mesivta
Horav Elias will speak to the boys of the Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia.
Dedicated by Dr. & Mrs. Herb Caskey in memory of Rose and Morris Caskey and Dr. David Epstein
 
 
FRIDAY MORNING at KTA
Rebbetzin Elias will address the girls of Kosloff Torah Academy Girls High School.
Dedicated by Mr. & Mrs. David Margules in memory of our fathers Asher Zelig ben Yosef and Chaim Mordechai ben Yosef, z”l
 
FRIDAY MORNING at CTA
Rebbetzin Elias will address the girls of Caskey Torah Academy Middle School.
Dedicated by: Ari and Rebecca Adlerstein
 

FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
Likras Shabbos Seder With Refreshments - 5:30-6:00 pm
For Men and Boys - At the Kollel
Soar into Shabbos on the wings of Torah learning! Join us for a pre-mincha learning session
with Erev Shabbos “Toameha” potato kugel.
Dedicated by: The Miller Family In appreciation to the Kollel for elevating the ruchniyus of our family and our community.


MINCHA - 6:00 pm
 
Introductory Remarks - 6:15 pm - at the Kollel
Get Ready to Climb!
Set the stage for an inspiring weekend of Torah and be inspired by Rav Elias’s words before Maariv.
Dedicated by: The Rosner Family in memory of their dear son יוסף שמחה חיים בן שלמה יהודה ז"ל
 
Kabbolas Shabbos / Maariv - 6:30 pm
 
Seudas Shabbos - 7:30 pm, By Reservation Only
Join in a Shabbos table experience, sharing Torah, zemiros, and delicious food in an atmosphere of camaraderie.
drasha – HIGHER SHABBOS - Keys to tap into the ruchnius of Shabbos
NEW LOCATION: At LMS Banquet Hall, 123 Old Lancaster Rd., Bala Cynwyd
Dedicated and hosted by: Drs. Israil and Inna Pendrak in memory of Israil’s father, מנדל בן עזריאל זליג הכהן ז"ל
 
SHABBOS DAY
 

 
Shacharis - 8:15 am  at the Kollel
 
Major Mussaf Drasha - 10:15 AM
Higher Regard: Raising the honor of our mekomos hatefilla and batei medrash
With Rav Elias
Dedicated by: R’ Moshe Starkman, in honor of my dear chavrusah, Eli Miller, עמו"ש
 
Kiddush with Dvar Torah for Men and Women - 10:45 AM - at the Kollel
With Rabbi Yonasan Sasportas
Dedicated anonymously, with tremendous hakoras hatov for the wonderful
Kollel Rebbeim & Rebbetzins– past & present – in our community’s midst.
 
Shabbos Morning Womens SHIUR 10:30- 11:15 AM
Megillas Rus: Roots for Greatness, From Jordanian Princess to Eim Hamalchus
At Aish Chaim, JFCS Building, 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd
Dedicated by: Jen and Michael Willner
 
Seudas Shabbos – 12:00 pm, By Reservation Only
Join in a Shabbos table experience, sharing Torah, zemiros, and delicious food in an atmosphere of camaraderie.
Seudas Shabbos drasha - With Rabbi Elias
Daven, Work, Learn, Sleep. Repeat. Juggling our busy lives TOGETHER as a family
NEW LOCATION: At LMS Banquet Hall, 123 Old Lancaster Rd., Bala Cynwyd
Dedicated by: David and Cyndilee Kosloff, in honor of T­­ed and Phyllis Kosloff
 
Bnos -Shabbos Groups for Girls grades K-5 - 4:30-5:30 pm
At Lower Merion Synagogue, 123 Old Lancaster Rd., Bala Cynwyd 
with Mrs. Chaya Rivky Leiser
Girls K-5 come together on Shabbos afternoon for meaningful parsha, prizes, fun, games, and nosh,
while their mothers enjoy the ladies' shiur (at the Zeffren residence, see below) Bnos will provide aftercare until 6:00 pm
Dedicated by: Anonymous in memory of Stanley E. Jacobs, z”l
 
Afternoon Address for Women - 4:45 pm
Kabbolas HaTorah: Identifying Our Mission
By Rebbetzin Chaya Elias
At Zeffren residence, 111 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd
Dedicated by: the Schneider Family in memory of חי' רחל רייזל בת שרגא פייש ע"ה וחי' אידל בת שלמה זלמן ע"ה
and by Josh and Emily Small in honor of the Roshei Kollel and Rebbetzins
 
Afternoon Shiur for Men - 5:45-6:30 pm - at the Kollel
בענין לנהוג כבוד זה לזה ואיסור אונאת דברים
Rabbi Yonasan Sasportas shlit”a
Dedicated by: Mr. Natan and Dr. Rachael Matityahu - לע"נ מרדכי בן נתן ז"ל ודוריט רבקה בת לאה ע"ה
and by: Mr. & Mrs. Guy Shitrit
 
 
BOY’S ONEG SHABBOS - 5:45-6:30 pm - at the Kollel Lower Level
Led by Rabbi Ozer Pinchas Zeffren
Boys K-6 come together on Shabbos afternoon for meaningful parsha, stories and nosh,
while the men enjoy the shiur in the Beis medrash.
 
 
Mincha - 6:30 PM  - at the Kollel
 
 
SHALOSH SEUDOS and Workshop for Girls grades 5-8 – 6:00-7:30 PM
Reaching Higher with Rus by Mrs. Chaya Rivky Leiser
At the home of Mrs. Miriam Deutscher, 119 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd
Girls grades 5-8 are invited to a special gathering of learning, singing, chizuk, & fun.
Dedicated by: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wachs in honor of David Wachs’ 97th birthday
 
Shalosh Seudos for Young Professional Men – At the Kollel - 7:00 PM
Higher Commitment: How to remain a Ben Aliyah for life
With Rabbi Elias
Dedicated by: Aharon and Diane Braid
    ולעלוי נשמת אריאלה מלכה בת יעקב ע"ה לרפואה שלמה לחיה לאה בת שרה שתחי'
 
 
Maariv – 9:02 pm at the Kollel
 
 
SUNDAY
Shacharis – 7:30 am at the Kollel
 
Morning Halacha Shiur for Men - 9:30 AM Light Breakfast Prior
Higher Learning: ללמוד ע"מ ללמד וכבוד ומורא ת"ח
Fascinating, In-Depth Shiur by Rav Elias, shlit”a
For men of all backgrounds - at the New Shul, 142 Montgomery Avenue
Experience how Rav Elias interactively weaves Jewish thought
and halacha together to create a beautiful tapestry.
Dedicated by: Mr. & Mrs. Alex Perilstein, Rabbi & Mrs. Dov Goldschmidt and Mr. & Mrs. Dovid Dunoff
 
Special Kesher Session-  10:00 am – 11:30 am
At the JFCS Building, 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd
Join in a special Shabbos Elevate Edition Kesher program! Mothers and daughters (K-5) come together for our signature Kesher
 learning, workshops and craft and a short talk for the girls by Rebbetzin Elias. Refreshments will be served.
Rebbetzin Elias will also speak for the mothers – 10:45-11:15 am
The Magic of Thankfulness - Bikurim and Modim D’rabanan
Dedicated by: Russell and Chaya Lyons in memory of their beloved parents
לע"נ יהודה בן שמואל הלוי ונעכא בת ישראל ז"ל
ולע"נ שמריה' בן זאב וולף ז"ל ואשתו סוניא לאה בת חיים דוד ז"ל
 
SUNDAY EVENING
 
The Eternal Gift of Matan Torah

Keynote Culmination Address
 
Dr. David E. Epstein Z”l MEMORIAL Lecture
NEW LOCATION: At JFCS Building, 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd
The Elevate Shabbos comes to its climax with the Dr. David Epstein z”l Memorial Lecture,
where Rabbi Elias will build upon the weekend’s growth and present powerful inspiration for Chag HaShavuos.
 Join us to cap off this amazing Shabbos of Kavod HaTorah and personal growth!
7:30 pm: Mincha
7:45 pm: Greetings, Horav Biberfeld
8:00 pm: Lecture, Horav Dovid Elias
Light dessert buffet
 Dedicated by: Mrs. Cheryl Epstein and Family
The Grand Lecture, in memory of our founder, Dr. David Epstein, z"l,
will take place at the JFCS Building, 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd.
Note New Location!      May 14, 2023 at 7:45 p.m.
7:30 pm: Mincha   •    7:45 pm: Greetings, Rabbi Biberfeld
8:00 pm: Lecture, Horav Elias,
shlit”a
Picture
The Dr. David E Epstein z"l Memorial Lecture.

Dr. David Epstein, was one of the Kollel’s founders and served as President of its Board of Directors from 2002–2004. His leadership was instrumental in nurturing the Kollel from a fledgling organization into the community bastion of Torah learning that it is today. Dr. Epstein was a consummate physician, a model builder of Torah and community, and above all, a loving husband, father and son. In recognition of his integral role in the Kollel's history, the Annual Lecture is named in his memory.  We are confident that it will provide an additional source of merit for his neshama for many years to come.
For an exclusive opportunity to play an integral role in this unprecedented Shabbos of Inspiration,
​you can dedicate an event that will bring incredible achdus and inspiration to our community. 

Details can be found here: "Elevate 4 Opportunities Page". 
Sponsors of $1800 and above are entitled to dedicate a major event over the weekend.
Sponsors of $1000 and above are entitled to 2 tickets to our Friday Night seuda with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Elias.

Silver Sponsors and above receive a book autographed by Rabbi Elias.

About     Contact Us      Davening Times     Donate Now

2023 - Philadelphia Community Kollel - 364 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066 - 610-668-9557