<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Shivtei Yeshurun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shivtei Yeshurun]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:56:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Groenigen Sefira Yigdal]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: D Klompsma Last Friday night’s davening concluded with a melody that carried more than just musical beauty—it carried history. A heartfelt thank-you is due to Mendy Meyer, with the support of Alex Grinberg, for bringing the Sefirot Yigdal melody of Juda Izak Vleeschhouwer to life in such a meaningful way. A Melody Rooted in Groningen This particular melody traces its origins to Groningen, the northernmost city in the Netherlands—what many Americans simply call Holland. Situated relatively...]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/the-groenigen-sefira-yigdal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f907b6356085c64050111a</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:22:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720eac_5e35102cb7f44037a09cd2681e69d41b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Expect at the Minyan This Week ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sefira Lecha Dodi. Even though it is used because we want to be less festive during this time (in Frankfurt it seems they used the "Three Weeks"  tune supposedly) it happens to be one of the nicest tunes of the whole year. Those who know it, wait for it.  The Sefirah Yigdal of Amsterdam. We introduced it last year. Even though KAJ does not sing Yigdal on Shabbos, our little Minyan has adopted this practice- at least when Alexander is here.   We are continuing with the 7:10 Zeman as done...]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/what-to-expect-at-the-minyan-this-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ead69ed06bed7d1aa26487</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:37:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zmanim Last Days]]></title><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/zmanim-last-days</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5752bd3b1a3633e6dc0f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Parsha]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:20:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720eac_4ce94971ec3243c7b3e4119e02489f7b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_496,h_574,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect on the last days of Pesach in the Davening:]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Special tune for “hama’avir Bonov” used only this night and Friday night of Parshas Beshalach. Listen here: https://youtu.be/0DDAUGBK62U?si=s_vxoSA6xsWK_ih8 2. Special tune for Adon Olam and Yishtabach used only on the seventh day of Pesach. 3. As per our KAJ Minhog, we will NOT say the Zulas of “Yom Leyabasha” on either of the two days. 4. Al Hakol will be sung joyously on Acharon Shel Pesach as it is “Matnas Yad”. (Matnas Yad is taken from the Leinin {Kol Habechor} of every Yom Tov Sheni...]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/what-to-expect-on-the-last-days-of-pesach-in-the-davening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5738974eeae096e51f9b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720eac_0caa3bbec78a4d7ca68eb1a7baae7fd5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect this yomtov:]]></title><description><![CDATA[The maravos  are absolutely stunning. An honorable way to bring in the Yom Tov.   Yigdal has tunes that are only used on Yomim Tovim  The Tal Tefillo uses a tune that is hundreds of years old and likely passed through all the small communities across Germany. (Though it is not the only Yekkishe tune for Tal, by far.  In the morning, we will be singing Brach Dodi , which is a piyut based on Shir HaShirim and is asking Hashem to see all the suffering of His people and please, quickly, “run as a...]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/what-to-expect-this-yomtov</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cca562f7044e6cf7a4833f</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:01:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zmanim First Days of Pesach]]></title><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/zmanim-first-days-of-pesach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc982c22ab00dd262a2197</guid><category><![CDATA[Parsha]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720eac_4db2249479ea4feaab279de7ad47034b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_452,h_758,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parshas Tzav]]></title><description><![CDATA[“In a holy place you shall consume it, in the courtyard of the Ohel Mo’ed” The sin offering is eaten on the grounds of the temple courtyard. The korban shelamim can be eaten anywhere in Jerusalem. The sefer Nachalas Binyamin explains the difference with the words of our rabbis: “In a place where a Baal Teshuvah stands, even a pure Tzadik cannot stand.” Although this is a form of praise to the great levels one reaches through teshuvah, the statement also contains a caveat. The Baal Teshuvah is...]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/parshas-tzav</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6f82552137e94e67f5b45</guid><category><![CDATA[Parsha]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:37:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720eac_ef3a4d119ddb49289de5b654417d000a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiddush in Beis Haknesses. Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up in Washington Heights we were  given the privilege to receive Kiddush wine Friday night and after Shabbos each week. We would then mosey on over to the Rav for benching.      As the Chazan made Kiddush the entire shul was quiet. The entire Shul also stood for this. Even those who remained seated for much of the Davening, would stand for Kiddush. It is actually the Halacha to do so,  the reason given in the name of the Sefer Kol Bo, is that this will strengthen a person's feet.     ...]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/kiddush-in-beis-haknesses-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6bb47982a6a9cdc27a724</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:04:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720eac_c8561439a5bd43ce900ac2c0204a4092~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_135,h_167,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Vayakhel]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Sefer Likutei basar Likutei   “And Moshe gathered all the congregation of B’nei Yisrael, and he said to them: 'This is what Hashem commanded: ‘Six days shall work be done, and on the seventh day holy for Hashem, a Shabbos rest.” What is the significance of Moshe gathering the people as opposed to all other commandments in the Torah, which were said to the B’nei Yisrael without specifically gathering them? The reason Moshe gathered them was to teach the commandments of erecting the...]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/copy-of-vayakhel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3a75ad0cd2535b527e91f</guid><category><![CDATA[Parsha]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:58:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Minhagim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Minhagim you will see at this minyan and their explanations: There is no Aleinu between Mincha and Kabbolas Shabbos. Anytime Mincha and Maariv are ALWAYS done together, the din is to omit Aleinu. Only the Chazan says Nekadesh at the beginning of Kedusha. This also happens to be the Minhag HaGra and the suggested Minhag in Mishnah Berurah. The reason is apparent, since “Nekadesh” is a summons to Kedusha, it belongs to the Chazan.  Lechu Neranena is recited Pasuk by Pasuk, alternating...]]></description><link>https://www.shivteiyeshurun.com/post/some-minhagim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b237d619a7028f2bc053a4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:50:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>NEIGHBOR</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>