February 15 Ki Tisa Bulletin
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שושן פורים קטן/שבת פרשת כי תשא SHABBAT PARSHAT KI TISAH SHUSHAN PURIM KOTON 22 ADAR I - FEBRUARY 22
Sunday (2/16)
Monday (2/17)
Tuesday (2/18)
Wednesday (2/19)
Thursday (2/20)
Friday (2/21)
Earliest Talit
5:55 AM
5:54 AM
5:52 AM
5:51 AM
5:50 AM
5:48 AM
Shacharit
8:15 AM
8:00 AM
6:25 AM
6:25 AM
6:15 AM
6:25 AM
Gedolah
12:38 PM
12:38 PM
12:38 PM
12:38 PM
12:38 PM 12:38 PM
Mincha (Sun/Fri) -Maariv
5:10 PM
5:10 PM
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Shkia
5:33 PM
5:34 PM
5:35 PM
5:36 PM
5:37 PM
Tzait
6:18 PM
6:19 PM
6:20 PM
6:21 PM
6:22 PM
Haftorah is Kings I 18:1-39. We do not say " "אב הרחמים, "ל מלא- "אor ""צדקתך צדק.
Kiddush is sponsored by Sheree & Hazkiel Kor in honor of Aaron’s Auf Ruf and upcoming marriage to Leora Hirsch. May they be zoche to build a bayit neeman b’yisroel! Mazel tov to the entire family and all their friends joining us this Shabbat.
FRIDAY NIGHT CANDLE LIGHTING - 5:12 PM MINCHA - 5:15 PM TZAIT - 6:15 PM
Suedah Shlishit is sponsored by Barry Weinraub and Steven Plotnick in honor of their Siyum in respect of Mesechet Yoma. May they each continue to go ""מחיל אל חיל, from strength to strength.
SATURDAY CHUMASH SHIUR - 8:00 AM SHACHARIT YOUTH - 8:20 AM SHACHARIT MAIN - 8:45 AM LAST KRIAT SHEMA - 9:31 AM GEMARA SHIUR - 4:00 PM MINCHA - 5:00 PM SHKIA - 5:31 PM MAARIV/HAVDALAH - 6:16 PM
Ahavat Achim, Darchei Noam and Shomrei Torah proudly present “Reb Elimelech And the Chassidic Legacy of Brotherhood”, Monday, Feb. 17, 7:30 PM, at Shomrei Torah. Movie entrance fee: $10/person or $18/couple. Introductory remarks by Rabbi Hanoch Teller.
---------------BULLETIN INFORMATION TO REQUEST A BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT (BY 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY) OR DEDICATE A BULLETIN FOR $36 ($54 W/PHOTO), EMAIL [email protected]. CONGREGATION AHAVAT ACHIM 18-25 SADDLE RIVER ROAD FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-5909 201-797-0502 WWW.AHAVATACHIM.ORG Rabbi Uri Goldstein
5:25 PM
This year’s Journal Dinner is on Mon., Mar. 3, 2014, 6:30 PM, at Cong. Rinat Yisrael (389 West Englewood Ave., Teaneck, NJ) in honor of Ahavat Achim’s 36th Anniversary, and with special recognition to Norman Baron & Jack Bickel who will be the recipients of a G’millat Chesed Community Service Award! Please solicit and get your ads in as soon as possible. We also would like to collect family pictures from when you arrived in Fair Lawn, and another picture of your present day family. Please e-mail digital pictures to Andy at [email protected] or drop off photos with Joyce, 14 Kershner Pl. to be scanned and returned. Thank you! Community Wide Event Hosted by Congregation Shomrei Torah 19-09 Morlot Avenue Introductory remarks by Rabbi Hanoch Teller Monday Night February 17, 2014 Doors Open @ 7:30PM Suggested Donation: $10 per person/ $18 per couple Co-sponsored by Congregations: Ahavat Achim, Darchei Noam, & Shomrei Torah
"1
President Steven Winchester
Kiddush Information Kiddush cleanup for the month of February is Kirschenbaum, Komet, Kor, Kustanowitz, Kwestel, Lang, Latkin, Levine, Lewis & Lewissohn Kiddush setup for this Shabbat is Kirschenbaum, Levine, Schwitzer Kiddush setup for next Shabbat is Kwestel, Shanblatt, Smedresman To sponsor a Kiddush ($1000/$613/$318 plus scotch) send an email to [email protected].
Adult Education
GEMARAH SHIUR - Rabbi's Shabbat afternoon gemarah shiur takes place one hour before Mincha. CHUMASH CLASS - Gerry Halpern’s Class - Shabbat mornings at 8:00 AM.
Numbers & Info ERUV UPDATE – 201-797-0502 MIKVAH – 201-796-0350. At Shomrei Torah, weekdays 9:00 PM– 10:30 PM, Motzei Shabbat from 11/4 hours after Shabbat ends for 1.5 hours. Kaylim Mikvah: Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Gita Cooperwasserע”ה Youth Program This Shabbat Rabbi Tilonsky is visiting groups! Youth director is Avi Sonnenblick, and the youth leaders are Jason Lang & Josh Zimmerman (2nd-6th Grade Boys), Andy Freund and Deborah Riskin (Boys/Girls 1st-6th Grade), and Aliza Oppenheim (K/Pre-K). Mar. 16 – Sciencetellers for Purim! 11:15 AM -12:30 PM at the shul entitled: “The Bugs of Blackwood.” Apr. 5 – Pre-Pesach scavenger hunt, 10:30 AM at the shul! Apr. 6, 10 AM to Noon, movie brunch, pre-k/1st graders at the Brenensons', hosted by the Riskins and Brenensons. May 17 – Lag b’Omer scavenger hunt, 10:30 AM at the shul! June 4 – ICE CREAM! Join us at the Bernsteins, 4:00 PM, for the Shavuot ice cream party. Thank you to the Wechsler family for hosting a fantastic movie night for 2nd to 6th grade!
Upcoming Events Feb. 18 - Board Meeting Mar. 7 - Shabbat Across America Mar. 3 - Shul Dinner Mar. 8 - A Night of Art, 8:30 - 10 PM, at the Shul. Mar. 12 - History Club Meeting Mar. 14 - Friday Night Oneg Shabbat Apr. 6 - Pesach Kaylim Kashering, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Apr. 26 - Uri Garfunkel's Bar Mitzvah May 10 - Cholent Kiddush/Luncheon May 17 - Joshua Shanblatt Bar Mitzvah May 31 - Suedah Shlishit sponsored by Eli Zezon in memory of שלמה בין אליהו June 21 - Suedah Shlishit sponsored by Eli Zezon in memory of ברוך מפציר בין שמואל Feb 13, 2016-Ben Wechsler Bar Mitzvah Rabbi Avi Narrow-Tilonsky Mar. 8, Mar. 15, Mar. 29 April 12 Contact Info: Phone: 609-200-1284 [email protected]
PAID AD: Screening of “Expulsion and Memory: Descendants of the Hidden Jews” at Temple Beth Sholom, Fair Lawn. This documentary traces descendants of Spanish Jews forced to flee or convert to Catholicism after Queen Isabella’s edict of 1492. Exploring the history and culture of the “conversos”, and their spiritual legacy Refreshments will be served. $3.00 for non-members. RSVP required to Harry Melzer, [email protected] or 201-797-3921, ext 415, by (Sun., Feb. 16, at 5:30 PM).
A note from the History Club: The History Club has met twice - despite weather suitable for the North Pole, and lively discussions have been on books on life in Israel. Much fun has been had by sharing opinions and trading information about "Like Dreamers" and "Start-Up Nation." We will next read "The Stolen Jew," meeting on Wed., Mar. 12, 7:30 PM at the Bodoff home. All are welcome. In the meantime, check out an event will be at Temple Israel in Ridgewood, discussing "By Fire, By Water" , historical fiction about The Inquisition. This event will be free, but requires registration - contact Federation, Synagogue Leadership Initiative.
First annual cholent/luncheon kiddush is Shabbat, May 10. We need five teams of cholent makers at the shul using shul crockpots. Email Steve Plotnick at [email protected] to sponsor this event at the following levels: Meat-$180, Potato-$118, Bean-$72, & Barley-$36. Contact Andrea or Randi if interested in cholent preparation at [email protected] or [email protected]. Shirley Vann has dedicated this week’s Covenant & Conversation (used with permission of the Office of Rabbi Sacks) in memory of her beloved mother Necha bat Yitzchokע”ה. "2
IN ADAR I WE REMEMBER . . . HEBREW DATE
CANDLE EVENING OF
Osias Garfunkel
3
Louis Tabatneck
NAME
DEDICATOR
RELATIONSHIP
February 2
David Garfunkel
Father
6
February 5
Naomi Levine
Husband's Cousin
Charles Cooperwasser
10
February 9
Seymour Wigod
Uncle
Bert Vann
10
February 9
Avi Vann
Father
Pearl Iroff
10
February 9
Renee Freund
Grandmother
Elaine Goldstein
13
February 12
Mitchell Goldstein
Mother
Herman Klein
14
February 13
David Garfunkel
Grandfather
Morris N. Matkowsky
15
February 14
Charles Matkowsky
Father
Helen Garfunkel
16
February 15
David Garfunkel
Grandmother
Pearl Gelb
17
February 16
David Graber
Cousin
David Wigod
19
February 18
Seymour Wigod
Uncle
Doris Rotberg
21
February 20
Ellen Chass
Mother
Morris Levine
22
February 21
Naomi Levine/ Kenny Levine
Father in Law/ Grandfather
Avraham Schaeffer
26
February 25
Mimi Weinraub
Father
SUPPORT YOUR SHUL Donate a Sefer, etc.
Mishebayrach
Sisterhood & Men’s Club
The shul has Siddurim & Machzorim ($36) and Chumashim ($54) available to be donated. Please contact Jeff Safier at [email protected] for details.
If you’ve made a Mishebayrach you’ve pledged to give Tzedakah on behalf of those for whom you asked Hashem's blessing. Contributions to the shul are appropriate and can be made via Paypal to [email protected], or via MasterCard, Visa or Discover by sending the information to Elliot Greene (contact him at [email protected]). If paying by check please indicate on its face “Aliyah Donation.” Thank you for your generosity.
Please contact Elliot Greene at [email protected] to join the Men’s Club. To join Sisterhood, please contact Shelly Winchester at [email protected].
David Schwitzer ע”הSocial Hall
Mitzvah Cards
Please contact Steven Winchester at [email protected] to book the David
Want mitzvah cards, contact Eita Latkin at 791-8940 or [email protected]. Cost is $3 per card. Also can be ordered in bulk ten cards for $25, which you send out yourself privately.
Yahrzeit Plaques Memorialize a loved one and receive written notice of your upcoming yahrzeit every year. In addition, your loved one’s name will be mentioned during the public Yizkor we recite on Yom Kippur and in the Bulletin. Plaques are $300 for members and $350 for non-members. For more information, contact Sophie Infield at 791-5518.
Scrip Scrip is available from Men’s Club for Shop Rite, email David at [email protected]. Pay by Paypal at [email protected] or by Discover, MasterCard or Visa - email [email protected] for details.
Schwitzer ע”הSocial Hall for an event or special occasion. $250 per simcha (members) / $500 paid in advance for nonmembers, plus the cost of any additional clean up (plus a $150 security deposit refunded when the social hall is returned in the condition it started in). Private caterers must be approved in advance by the Rabbi. "3
Honoraria Contributions to acquire honoraria in memory or honor of a loved one are welcome. The available Honoraria list will be provided upon request by contacting Steven Plotnick at [email protected].
SUPPORT YOUR SHUL
AHAVAT ACHIM MISCELLANEOUS Rabbi Goldstein’s Hours Rabbi Goldstein is available to the membership by contacting him at [email protected] or by phone at 201-703-2458. For those who wish to contact him during office hours, he is at the shul every Wednesday evening after Ma’ariv until approximately 10:00 pm. Please note that the Rabbi's e-mails are forwarded to his home PC and to his blackberry. [RABBI GOLDSTEIN IS ON HIATUS] Become a Member of Ahavat Achim If you are not yet a member; please contact Aryeh Brenenson [email protected] for details on membership. Bikkur Cholim/Chesed If anyone could use a visit/assistance from the Bikkur Cholim/Chesed Committee, contact the Rabbi at [email protected] or Sara Levine at [email protected]. Personal Announcements Various life cycle events related to members are announced in the shul’s weekly bulletin (e.g., births, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and deaths), and the bulletin acknowledges travel to/from Israel for study. We also welcome new members and those who’ve moved into the community and express interest in our shul. Other personal announcements generally are not appropriate for inclusion in the bulletin, except as part of the bulletin’s dedication (a $36 cost - $54 with photo). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Shirley Vann has dedicated this week’s Covenant & Conversation (used with permission of the Office of Rabbi Sacks) in memory of her beloved mother Necha bat Yitzchokע”ה. "4
C o n g re g a t i o n A h a v a t A c h i m קהילת אהבת אחים OVER 100 FOLLOWERS ON FACEBOOK!
נא לא לדבר בשעת התפילה PLEASE NO CONVERSATION DURING SERVICES WEEKDAY DAVENING INFORMATION
שושן פורים קטן/שבת פרשת כי תשא SHABBAT PARSHAT KI TISAH SHUSHAN PURIM KOTON 22 ADAR I - FEBRUARY 22
Sunday (2/16)
Monday (2/17)
Tuesday (2/18)
Wednesday (2/19)
Thursday (2/20)
Friday (2/21)
Earliest Talit
5:55 AM
5:54 AM
5:52 AM
5:51 AM
5:50 AM
5:48 AM
Shacharit
8:15 AM
8:00 AM
6:25 AM
6:25 AM
6:15 AM
6:25 AM
Gedolah
12:38 PM
12:38 PM
12:38 PM
12:38 PM
12:38 PM 12:38 PM
Mincha (Sun/Fri) -Maariv
5:10 PM
5:10 PM
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Shkia
5:33 PM
5:34 PM
5:35 PM
5:36 PM
5:37 PM
Tzait
6:18 PM
6:19 PM
6:20 PM
6:21 PM
6:22 PM
Haftorah is Kings I 18:1-39. We do not say " "אב הרחמים, "ל מלא- "אor ""צדקתך צדק.
Kiddush is sponsored by Sheree & Hazkiel Kor in honor of Aaron’s Auf Ruf and upcoming marriage to Leora Hirsch. May they be zoche to build a bayit neeman b’yisroel! Mazel tov to the entire family and all their friends joining us this Shabbat.
FRIDAY NIGHT CANDLE LIGHTING - 5:12 PM MINCHA - 5:15 PM TZAIT - 6:15 PM
Suedah Shlishit is sponsored by Barry Weinraub and Steven Plotnick in honor of their Siyum in respect of Mesechet Yoma. May they each continue to go ""מחיל אל חיל, from strength to strength.
SATURDAY CHUMASH SHIUR - 8:00 AM SHACHARIT YOUTH - 8:20 AM SHACHARIT MAIN - 8:45 AM LAST KRIAT SHEMA - 9:31 AM GEMARA SHIUR - 4:00 PM MINCHA - 5:00 PM SHKIA - 5:31 PM MAARIV/HAVDALAH - 6:16 PM
Ahavat Achim, Darchei Noam and Shomrei Torah proudly present “Reb Elimelech And the Chassidic Legacy of Brotherhood”, Monday, Feb. 17, 7:30 PM, at Shomrei Torah. Movie entrance fee: $10/person or $18/couple. Introductory remarks by Rabbi Hanoch Teller.
---------------BULLETIN INFORMATION TO REQUEST A BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT (BY 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY) OR DEDICATE A BULLETIN FOR $36 ($54 W/PHOTO), EMAIL [email protected]. CONGREGATION AHAVAT ACHIM 18-25 SADDLE RIVER ROAD FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-5909 201-797-0502 WWW.AHAVATACHIM.ORG Rabbi Uri Goldstein
5:25 PM
This year’s Journal Dinner is on Mon., Mar. 3, 2014, 6:30 PM, at Cong. Rinat Yisrael (389 West Englewood Ave., Teaneck, NJ) in honor of Ahavat Achim’s 36th Anniversary, and with special recognition to Norman Baron & Jack Bickel who will be the recipients of a G’millat Chesed Community Service Award! Please solicit and get your ads in as soon as possible. We also would like to collect family pictures from when you arrived in Fair Lawn, and another picture of your present day family. Please e-mail digital pictures to Andy at [email protected] or drop off photos with Joyce, 14 Kershner Pl. to be scanned and returned. Thank you! Community Wide Event Hosted by Congregation Shomrei Torah 19-09 Morlot Avenue Introductory remarks by Rabbi Hanoch Teller Monday Night February 17, 2014 Doors Open @ 7:30PM Suggested Donation: $10 per person/ $18 per couple Co-sponsored by Congregations: Ahavat Achim, Darchei Noam, & Shomrei Torah
"1
President Steven Winchester
Kiddush Information Kiddush cleanup for the month of February is Kirschenbaum, Komet, Kor, Kustanowitz, Kwestel, Lang, Latkin, Levine, Lewis & Lewissohn Kiddush setup for this Shabbat is Kirschenbaum, Levine, Schwitzer Kiddush setup for next Shabbat is Kwestel, Shanblatt, Smedresman To sponsor a Kiddush ($1000/$613/$318 plus scotch) send an email to [email protected].
Adult Education
GEMARAH SHIUR - Rabbi's Shabbat afternoon gemarah shiur takes place one hour before Mincha. CHUMASH CLASS - Gerry Halpern’s Class - Shabbat mornings at 8:00 AM.
Numbers & Info ERUV UPDATE – 201-797-0502 MIKVAH – 201-796-0350. At Shomrei Torah, weekdays 9:00 PM– 10:30 PM, Motzei Shabbat from 11/4 hours after Shabbat ends for 1.5 hours. Kaylim Mikvah: Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Gita Cooperwasserע”ה Youth Program This Shabbat Rabbi Tilonsky is visiting groups! Youth director is Avi Sonnenblick, and the youth leaders are Jason Lang & Josh Zimmerman (2nd-6th Grade Boys), Andy Freund and Deborah Riskin (Boys/Girls 1st-6th Grade), and Aliza Oppenheim (K/Pre-K). Mar. 16 – Sciencetellers for Purim! 11:15 AM -12:30 PM at the shul entitled: “The Bugs of Blackwood.” Apr. 5 – Pre-Pesach scavenger hunt, 10:30 AM at the shul! Apr. 6, 10 AM to Noon, movie brunch, pre-k/1st graders at the Brenensons', hosted by the Riskins and Brenensons. May 17 – Lag b’Omer scavenger hunt, 10:30 AM at the shul! June 4 – ICE CREAM! Join us at the Bernsteins, 4:00 PM, for the Shavuot ice cream party. Thank you to the Wechsler family for hosting a fantastic movie night for 2nd to 6th grade!
Upcoming Events Feb. 18 - Board Meeting Mar. 7 - Shabbat Across America Mar. 3 - Shul Dinner Mar. 8 - A Night of Art, 8:30 - 10 PM, at the Shul. Mar. 12 - History Club Meeting Mar. 14 - Friday Night Oneg Shabbat Apr. 6 - Pesach Kaylim Kashering, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Apr. 26 - Uri Garfunkel's Bar Mitzvah May 10 - Cholent Kiddush/Luncheon May 17 - Joshua Shanblatt Bar Mitzvah May 31 - Suedah Shlishit sponsored by Eli Zezon in memory of שלמה בין אליהו June 21 - Suedah Shlishit sponsored by Eli Zezon in memory of ברוך מפציר בין שמואל Feb 13, 2016-Ben Wechsler Bar Mitzvah Rabbi Avi Narrow-Tilonsky Mar. 8, Mar. 15, Mar. 29 April 12 Contact Info: Phone: 609-200-1284 [email protected]
PAID AD: Screening of “Expulsion and Memory: Descendants of the Hidden Jews” at Temple Beth Sholom, Fair Lawn. This documentary traces descendants of Spanish Jews forced to flee or convert to Catholicism after Queen Isabella’s edict of 1492. Exploring the history and culture of the “conversos”, and their spiritual legacy Refreshments will be served. $3.00 for non-members. RSVP required to Harry Melzer, [email protected] or 201-797-3921, ext 415, by (Sun., Feb. 16, at 5:30 PM).
A note from the History Club: The History Club has met twice - despite weather suitable for the North Pole, and lively discussions have been on books on life in Israel. Much fun has been had by sharing opinions and trading information about "Like Dreamers" and "Start-Up Nation." We will next read "The Stolen Jew," meeting on Wed., Mar. 12, 7:30 PM at the Bodoff home. All are welcome. In the meantime, check out an event will be at Temple Israel in Ridgewood, discussing "By Fire, By Water" , historical fiction about The Inquisition. This event will be free, but requires registration - contact Federation, Synagogue Leadership Initiative.
First annual cholent/luncheon kiddush is Shabbat, May 10. We need five teams of cholent makers at the shul using shul crockpots. Email Steve Plotnick at [email protected] to sponsor this event at the following levels: Meat-$180, Potato-$118, Bean-$72, & Barley-$36. Contact Andrea or Randi if interested in cholent preparation at [email protected] or [email protected]. Shirley Vann has dedicated this week’s Covenant & Conversation (used with permission of the Office of Rabbi Sacks) in memory of her beloved mother Necha bat Yitzchokע”ה. "2
IN ADAR I WE REMEMBER . . . HEBREW DATE
CANDLE EVENING OF
Osias Garfunkel
3
Louis Tabatneck
NAME
DEDICATOR
RELATIONSHIP
February 2
David Garfunkel
Father
6
February 5
Naomi Levine
Husband's Cousin
Charles Cooperwasser
10
February 9
Seymour Wigod
Uncle
Bert Vann
10
February 9
Avi Vann
Father
Pearl Iroff
10
February 9
Renee Freund
Grandmother
Elaine Goldstein
13
February 12
Mitchell Goldstein
Mother
Herman Klein
14
February 13
David Garfunkel
Grandfather
Morris N. Matkowsky
15
February 14
Charles Matkowsky
Father
Helen Garfunkel
16
February 15
David Garfunkel
Grandmother
Pearl Gelb
17
February 16
David Graber
Cousin
David Wigod
19
February 18
Seymour Wigod
Uncle
Doris Rotberg
21
February 20
Ellen Chass
Mother
Morris Levine
22
February 21
Naomi Levine/ Kenny Levine
Father in Law/ Grandfather
Avraham Schaeffer
26
February 25
Mimi Weinraub
Father
SUPPORT YOUR SHUL Donate a Sefer, etc.
Mishebayrach
Sisterhood & Men’s Club
The shul has Siddurim & Machzorim ($36) and Chumashim ($54) available to be donated. Please contact Jeff Safier at [email protected] for details.
If you’ve made a Mishebayrach you’ve pledged to give Tzedakah on behalf of those for whom you asked Hashem's blessing. Contributions to the shul are appropriate and can be made via Paypal to [email protected], or via MasterCard, Visa or Discover by sending the information to Elliot Greene (contact him at [email protected]). If paying by check please indicate on its face “Aliyah Donation.” Thank you for your generosity.
Please contact Elliot Greene at [email protected] to join the Men’s Club. To join Sisterhood, please contact Shelly Winchester at [email protected].
David Schwitzer ע”הSocial Hall
Mitzvah Cards
Please contact Steven Winchester at [email protected] to book the David
Want mitzvah cards, contact Eita Latkin at 791-8940 or [email protected]. Cost is $3 per card. Also can be ordered in bulk ten cards for $25, which you send out yourself privately.
Yahrzeit Plaques Memorialize a loved one and receive written notice of your upcoming yahrzeit every year. In addition, your loved one’s name will be mentioned during the public Yizkor we recite on Yom Kippur and in the Bulletin. Plaques are $300 for members and $350 for non-members. For more information, contact Sophie Infield at 791-5518.
Scrip Scrip is available from Men’s Club for Shop Rite, email David at [email protected]. Pay by Paypal at [email protected] or by Discover, MasterCard or Visa - email [email protected] for details.
Schwitzer ע”הSocial Hall for an event or special occasion. $250 per simcha (members) / $500 paid in advance for nonmembers, plus the cost of any additional clean up (plus a $150 security deposit refunded when the social hall is returned in the condition it started in). Private caterers must be approved in advance by the Rabbi. "3
Honoraria Contributions to acquire honoraria in memory or honor of a loved one are welcome. The available Honoraria list will be provided upon request by contacting Steven Plotnick at [email protected].
SUPPORT YOUR SHUL
AHAVAT ACHIM MISCELLANEOUS Rabbi Goldstein’s Hours Rabbi Goldstein is available to the membership by contacting him at [email protected] or by phone at 201-703-2458. For those who wish to contact him during office hours, he is at the shul every Wednesday evening after Ma’ariv until approximately 10:00 pm. Please note that the Rabbi's e-mails are forwarded to his home PC and to his blackberry. [RABBI GOLDSTEIN IS ON HIATUS] Become a Member of Ahavat Achim If you are not yet a member; please contact Aryeh Brenenson [email protected] for details on membership. Bikkur Cholim/Chesed If anyone could use a visit/assistance from the Bikkur Cholim/Chesed Committee, contact the Rabbi at [email protected] or Sara Levine at [email protected]. Personal Announcements Various life cycle events related to members are announced in the shul’s weekly bulletin (e.g., births, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and deaths), and the bulletin acknowledges travel to/from Israel for study. We also welcome new members and those who’ve moved into the community and express interest in our shul. Other personal announcements generally are not appropriate for inclusion in the bulletin, except as part of the bulletin’s dedication (a $36 cost - $54 with photo). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Shirley Vann has dedicated this week’s Covenant & Conversation (used with permission of the Office of Rabbi Sacks) in memory of her beloved mother Necha bat Yitzchokע”ה. "4
