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
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
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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
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
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
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.
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.