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Tisha B'Av 5777 Schedule – Congregation Etz Chaim

תשעה באב תשע"ז

Erev Tisha B'Av – Monday July 31st

Mincha – 6:30pm

Eating must end before 8:12pm

Ma'ariv/Eicha/Kinot – 8:40pm

Tisha B'Av Day – Tuesday August 1st  

Shacharit/Kinot I – 6:00am

Shacharit/Kinot with Explanation – 8:00am

Theme: From Chilul Hashem to Kiddush Hashem

Chatzot – 1:01pm

Kamtza and Bar Kamtza for Kids w/Rabbi Rosenberg – 1:30pm

Yizkereim Video – Rabbi Weissmandel and Rabbi Schonfeld (The Kindertransport) – 2:30 – 3:30pm

Rabbi Moshe Hauer Video – Being Frum, Being Honest

 3:30 – 4:45pm

Special Program: How YOU Can Change the World

Daniel Rothner, Founder Areyvut - 6:00pm

Mincha (with Talit and Tefillin) /Ma'ariv – 7:30pm

Fast ends – 8:53pm

Consult the Rav with ANY concerns about fasting.

Know and watch for the signs of dehydration – See Below

"Those who mourn the destruction of Yerushalayim shall merit to see her rebuilt."

 

 

The Danger of Dehydration on Tisha B’Av

Dehydration can be life-threatening, and must be regarded with the utmost of seriousness by any Jew who fasts on Tisha B’Av.  By recognizing the symptoms of the various stages of dehydration, and acting responsibly, we hope to all complete the fast in a safe and meaningful way.

The first thing to remember is not to engage in activities that will increase the likelihood of dehydration.  For many people, the wisest course of action is to stay indoors, in an air-conditioned environment, and avoid strenuous activities that can contribute to dehydration.  Finishing the fast is more important than going to shul to hear Eicha or Kinos, which can be said at home. 

Nursing mothers are especially advised to stay indoors, and their husbands are urged to help with childcare so that their wives can minimize their exertion.

Below are the symptoms associated with the various stages of dehydration, in ascending order of seriousness:  (My thanks to Dr. Robert Silverman for his help in preparing these guidelines.)

  1. Mild

                        Increased thirst, decreased urination, dry mouth

  1. Moderate

                     Headache, Irritability, Lightheadedness when sitting or standing (goes away when lying down), extreme thirst, dry appearance inside the mouth and the eyes don’t tear, decreased urination—urine is dark amber or brown. 

THOSE WHO ARE FRAIL OR HAVE SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL PROBLEMS SHOULD BREAK THEIR FAST AND SEEK TREATMENT

  1. Nausea, weak rapid pulse

THOSE WHO ARE ELDERLY OR HAVE CHRONIC MEDICAL PROBLEMS SHOULD BREAK THEIR FAST AND SEEK TREATMENT

  1. Severe – Life-threatening

                        Altered behavior  (confusion, severe fatigue), no urination, feeling faint even lying down, fainting, cold clammy skin, or hot dry skin.

IMMEDIATELY BREAK YOUR FAST AND SEEK TREATMENT!

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Etz Chaim is a vibrant congregation known for the passion and decorum of its prayer, the breadth and creativity of its programming, its devotion to Israel, and its warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Congregation Etz Chaim is, first and foremost, a makom tefillah, a shul where davening with fervor is complemented by an absolute insistence on proper decorum. Whatever the background, dress, or level of knowledge of worshippers, all feel welcome in a joint effort to create a heartfelt and harmonious tefillah. Yet we recognize that this attitude is a goal for which we must constantly strive, and whose achievements can never be taken for granted.

Parent-Child Learning takes place every Motzaei Shabbat during the winter about 1 hour after havdalah. Come and enjoy Torah, Pizza, and a cool raffle. Contact Rabbi Saul Erlbaum for more information or to sponsor an evening of learning.

Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg has been Rav of Etz Chaim for more than two decades, before which he served as Associate Rabbi of the Riverdale Jewish Center. A musmach of Yeshiva University, Rabbi Rosenberg has also served as an officer of the Vaad HaRabbonim of Queens and the Rabbinic Alumni of Yeshiva University, as well as a member of the Executive Board of the Rabbinical Council of America.

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