Heritage Congregation (Kehilas Nachlas Boruch)
7153 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago IL 60645 | 773-973-1800

Shabbos Information

This week`s Torah chapter is Vaera

This Friday, January 16 Mincha will be at 4:30 PM

Candle lighting will be at 4:27 PM

Kiddush is sponsored by Gertsberg family on occasion of Engagement

Mincha on Shabbos, January 17 will be at: 4:20 PM

Shabbos ends at 5:38 PM

Avos uBonim will be at 6:30 PM and its generousely sponsored by Avi and Jenni Berkovich

Date Parsha Kidush
December 20 Miketz Reserved
December 27 Vayigash Reserved
January 3 Vayechi Date past
January 10 Shemos Reserved
January 17 Vaera Reserved
January 24 Bo Reserved
January 31 Beshalach, Shabbos Shira Available
February 7 Yisro Reserved
February 14 Mishpotim, Shabbos Shkolim Available
February 21 Terumah Available
February 28 Tetzavveh, Shabbos Zochor Reserved
March 7 Ki Sissa, Shabbos Parah Reserved
March 14 Vayakhel, Pekudei, Shabbos HaC Reserved
March 21 Vayikra Available
March 28 Tzav Available
April 4 Shabbos Pesach Available
April 11 Shemini Available
April 18 Tazria, Metzora Reserved
April 25 Acharei Mos, Kedoshim Available
May 2 Emor Available
May 9 Behar, Behukosai Available
May 16 Bemidbar Available
May 22 Shavuos I Available
May 23 Shavuos II Available
May 30 Naso Available
June 6 Beha`aloscha Available
June 13 Shelach Reserved
June 20 Korach Available
June 27 Chukas, Balak Available
July 4 Pinchas Available
July 11 Matos, Maseh Available
July 18 Devorim, Shabbos Chazon Available
July 25 Vaeschanan, Shabbos Nachamu Available
August 1 Eikev Available
August 8 Re`eh Available
August 15 Shoftim Available
August 22 Ki Seitze Available
August 29 Ki Savo Available
September 5 Nitzavim, Vayelech Available
September 12 Rosh Hashana I Available
September 13 Rosh Hashana II Available
September 19 Ha`azinu, Shabbos Shuva Available
September 26 Sukkos I Available
September 27 Sukkos II Available
October 3 Shmini Atzeres Available
October 4 Simchas Torah Available
October 10 Bereshis Available
October 17 Noach Available
October 24 Lech Lecha Available
October 31 Vayera Available
November 7 Chaye Sarah Available
November 14 Toledos Available
November 21 Vayetze Available
November 28 Vayishlach Available
December 5 Vayeshev Available
December 12 Miketz Available
December 19 Vayigash Available
December 26 Vayechi Available
January 2 Shemos Available
January 9 Vaera Available
Kiddush reservation is not complete
until we receive your payment:
Platinum $700
Gold $500
Silver (or added) $360

Thank you!


For Venmo and Zelle donations use email: heritage@russianjews.org

All donations are tax deductible

Wheek at a Glance

Weekly Schedule
Sunday, January 11
8:15 AMShacharis
Monday, January 12
6:15 AMKollel Zichron Zev
7:00 AMShacharis
7:30 PMMasmidim
9:15 PMMaariv
Tuesday, January 13
6:15 AMKollel Zichron Zev
7:00 AMShacharis
9:15 PMMaariv
Wednesday, January 14
6:15 AMKollel Zichron Zev
7:00 AMShacharis
9:15 PMMaariv
Thursday, January 15
6:15 AMKollel Zichron Zev
7:00 AMShacharis
8:30 PMMasmidim
8:30 PMMishmor
9:15 PMMaariv
Friday, January 16
6:15 AMKollel Zichron Zev
7:00 AMShacharis
4:27 PM Candlelighting
4:35 PMMincha
Shabbos January 17
9:00 AMShacharis
11:20 AMKiddush
4:20 PMMincha
5:30 PMMaariv

Classes and Programs

Monday-Friday, 6:15 AM

A kollel is a place for advanced study of rabbinic literature and the Talmud that involves full-time study. The word kollel is Hebrew for "collection" or "gathering" of scholars. Our Morning Kollel is open from 6:15 AM to 7:00 AM.

We offer the following classes: Daf Yomi (page of Talmud a day), Amud Yomi (half page a day), In-depth study of Talmud "Makkos", Mishna Berurah (Jewish Law), Weekly Torah portion with Rashi

The Kollel is dedicated by Eli and Baila Berkovich in memory of Eli's father Zev Volf ben Meir

Monday and Wednesday nights at Heritage

We say different brochos (blessings) on different types of food we eat.
The class is taught on a beginner and advanced level (including original halachic sources).

Learn the proper blessing and become an expert in praising Hashem!

Pre-Shabbos night of learning and socializing

Come to enjoy hot cholent (Jewish traditional food) and other delicacies while getting deeper knowledge in weekly Torah portion, page of Talmud or Hebrew language.

There is a separate Mishmar Junior program for teenage boys led by Rabbi Zuckerman

Monthly gathering for women

For women, Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the new month, is considered a mini-holiday as a reward for not having been willing to participate in the sin of the Golden Calf.

Women had the ability to see beyond the very frightening situation the Jewish people experienced after Moses went up to receive the Torah and tarried on his way back.

Like the moon, becoming brighter and bigger only after it disappears completely into darkness, they knew that better times were on the way. It was impossible to them that God would leave them stranded after having just received the Torah 40 days earlier. They were willing to believe in the power of renewal and trust God no matter how difficult things seemed.

This event is organized in the beginning of every Jewish month. It is held in different locations and has different guest speakers.

For the upcoming event contact our office at office@heritagecongregation.com

As baalei teshuva, our parenting journey holds unique challenges.

"How to Talk So Kids Will Listen" is a terrific book. But as Jewish parents, we're not value-neutral. We have a specific, beautiful heritage that we want to pass on to our kids. We want to raise children who are deeply committed Jews, with a genuine love for Yiddishkeit.

Finding a blueprint for this task is tough. We often can't rely on our own parents' methods.  And we can't simply mirror our friends. They themselves might be on similar journeys.

We crave a clear, practical roadmap to raise balanced, well-adjusted children, continually inspired by their Yiddishkeit.

That's where "Spare the Child'' by Rabbi Yechiel Yaakovson comes in. This book distills Rabbi Yaakovson's decades of chinuch experience into a structured approach for raising children who find their own motivation in Yiddishkeit. It's not just about day-to-day instructions, but shaping the mindset and character of a Jewish parent.

This class meets Tuesdays, 8:45 PM

The Challenge

It’s hard to find time and develop a passion for learning when your schedule is booked tight.

The Transformation

Our unique learning method makes Talmud an enjoyable and memorable part of your day and life!

Monday and Wednesdays nights at Heritage.

Contact our office for details. office@heritagecongregation.com

Hebrew classes for all levels

From Aleph Bet to grammar. From conversational Hebrew to sacred texts

Tuesdays and Wednesday at Heritage

Contact our office for details. office@heritagecongregation.com

Celebrations and Rememberance

Births
Mazel Tov to Arie and Fruma Zaslavsky on the birth of a baby girl on November 11, 2025
Mazel Tov to Misha and Yana Vilenchuk on the birth of a baby boy on October 30, 2025
Mazel Tov to Chaim Dovid and Naomi Gertsberg on the birth of a baby boy on August 31, 2025
Bar/Bas Mitzvahs
Avigail Ruth Turetsky on January 9, 2026
Tziporah Maslovsky on December 31, 2025
Ariel Dovid Korneyev on December 25, 2025
Ariel Loberant on December 1, 2025
Gabriel Loberant on December 1, 2025
Engagements
Mazel Tov to Shmuel Vladimirskiy and Emma Eisen on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Bentzion Gertsberg and Baila Goldman on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Sholom Tzvi Gillig and Shalva Topper on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Rafael Gorelik and Hanna Sloboder on their engagement!
Birthdays
January 17 Ester Leah Volinsky
January 18 Ariel Aharon Turik
January 22 Rochel Gertsberg
Yahrzeit
January 21 Boruch ben Betzalel Levit
January 18 Sarah Chana bas Naftoli Dimarsky

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