Weekly Bulletin

SCHEDULE

Friday: 
5:34PM: Candle Lighting
5:40PM: Mincha/Maariv in the Shul

Shabbat:
7:30 & 9:30 AM: Shacharit in the Shul 
8:30AM: In the Shul parking lot
9:00AM: Sephardic Shacharit 
9:09AM: Kriat Shema
5:20PM: Sephardic Mincha
5:35PM: Mincha
Join Rabbi Zwickler for Torah In 20 in the Main Sanctuary between Mincha and Maariv. 
5:55PM: Parking Lot Maariv*
6:25PM: Maariv inside the Shul
6:35PM: Havdalah
 

*As the temperatures get colder in order to eliminate waiting outdoors between Mincha/Maariv the parking lot minyan will daven Maariv immediately after Shkia. Please Note: While we can daven Maariv before shabbat ends no melacha should be done and Havdalah should not be made until the proper Havdalah time 

Sunday:
8:00AM: Shacharit 
8:00AM: Sephardic Shacharit 
10:00AM: Hilchot Talmud Torah with Joel Rich
5:45PM: Mincha/Maariv

Visit www.aabjd.org to join a minyan in shul, at the parking lot, or in a backyard. 

RABBI'S MESSAGE

The Mei Hashiloach explains that when Hashem described the Jewish people as “stiff necked”, the intention was not completely negative.  As with many things in life, some character traits have positive and negative aspects within them.  While Hashem was deeply disappointed with the behavior of the Jewish people in terms of the din of the golden calf, He may also have felt that our stubbornness would help us preserve and persevere as a people when faced with challenging moments throughout our history. This lesson can certainly be applied to each of us on an individual level as well.  May we try to focus on the positive elements of our character and ensure that they are dominant. Good Shabbos!

Tehillim List
We will begin to collect names to start up the weekly Tehillim list again. At this time we can only accept  names of members and or  direct family of members.  Please email the Shul office at office@aabjd.org. 

MAZEL TOVS

• Mazel Tov to Abe Cohen on his Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov to parents Elisa & Mitch Cohen, sister Molly and brother Jack.  Mazel Tov to grandparents Sol Glickman and Judy & Ari Cohen.  
• Mazel Tov to Jack Cohen on his Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov to parents Elisa & Mitch Cohen, sister Molly and brother Abe.  Mazel Tov to grandparents Sol Glickman and Judy & Ari Cohen.  
• Mazel Tov to Dana & Ethan Amzallag of Jerusalem on the birth of a daughter on Purim. Mazel Tov to grandparents Nadine & Rusty Wruble of Jerusalem, Catherine & Joel Amzallag of Paris, France; great grandmother Lorraine Rennert and the entire family.
• Mazel Tov to Renee & Moshe Glick on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazel Tov to parents Esther & Calev Glick, to great grandparents Arlene & Naftali Glick and Shirley Glickman, to the aunts and uncles, and to the entire Glick and Alexander families. 
• Mazel tov to Shira Kelin and Rafi Nemes on their recent marriage. Mazel tov to parents Sue and Richard Kelin and to grandmother Bea Taubenfeld. Mazel to Fawn and Alan Nemes of St. Louis.
• Mazel tov to Jill and Barry Geiger on the birth of a grandson. Mazel tov to parents Lakey and Josh Silverman, big brother Yosef, and big sisters Shayna and Chavi. 

YOUTH

• Parsha Sheets: Click here.
• Join us in writing cards/letters EVERY FRIDAY to send to residents of Daughters of Israel. Click here for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

• Deadline is this Sunday, March 7: AABJ&D Wine Sale- Pesach sale is happening now, click here for order form.  Get ready for the annual Men's Club Wine Sale with the AABJ&D Wine Sale Blog. Learn about different wineries and wines so you can start planning! 
• Sunday, March 7 at 10:00AM: Join Joel Rich as we begin a new topic, Hilchot Talmud Torah (Laws of Torah Study). No prior background is required for this series and each session can be attended independently.  Click here to find an online version of Sefer Madda with English translation.
• Tuesday, March 9 at 10:00AM: All women are invited to join Rabbi Zwickler for a text based Parshat Hashavuah Shiur. Click here for more info. 
• Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30PM: Nechama Price, GPATS director and our community Yoetzet Halacha, will speak on "Cup of Eliyahu, Chair of Eliyahu: Why Do We Invite Eliyahu To All of Our Celebrations?" Sponsored by Mikvah Chana, The West Orange Mikvah, Congregation AABJ&D, Congregation Etz Chaim, Congregation Ohr Torah and the Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center. Zoom details to follow. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89130682850?pwd=MmtuQjZ5L1pRam85Q1h6eEJIRXJ0Zz09, Meeting ID: 891 3068 2850, Passcode: 181249. Click here for more info. 
• Save the Date: Monday, March 15 at 8:00PM: Women's Rosh Chodesh Shiur given by Rabbi Sharbat. 
• Save the Date: Tuesday, March 16 at 8:00PM: Rabbi Zwickler's Pesach Q & A. Click here for more info. 
• Save the Date: Wednesday, March 17 at 8:00PM: Rav Herchel Schachter on  "Inyanei Pesach". This Shiur is sponsored by Sherry & Saul Zimmerman in memory of Saul’s mother, Chaya Bas Avraham. Click here for more info. 
• Save the Date: Motzei Shabbat, March 20 at 8:30PM: Rabbi Zwickler's Shabbat Hagadol Drasha

EVENT REPLAYS

• Take a minute to check out the AABJ&D Celebrates Purim video. Click here to watch now.
• To enjoy Rabbi Zwickler's Weekly WebDvar, click here. 

UPDATES & REMINDERS 

• Be sure to visit our newly revamped website at www.AABJD.org. Explore the modernized design with many new features and pages, including replays of our shiurim as well as upcoming events, zmanim, and much more.  Please also be sure to log in from the upper right corner, and then click on "My Account" to update your profile information such as contact information, family details, and yahrzeits. This information will enable us to provide you with communications and reminders that are most relevant to you.
• Please join the Orthodox Union community for the recitation of Tehillim (chapters 20, 27, and 130) and divrei chizuk each afternoon at 1:00PM.  The dial-in number is (773) 377-9170.​​​​​​
• If you would like to sponsor a shiur, day of learning or week of learning please click here and include dedication information.
• Join our WhatsApp groups!  Click here for a list of available groups.

CHESED OPPORTUNITIES

• The WO/Livingston Chesed Group is launching a project that will try to ease the financial burden on those community members who are unemployed/ underemployed. We are compiling a list of individuals who would be willing to donate their services (e.g. medical, legal, financial, IT, therapy, etc). If you are interested in joining this initiative, please fill out this form  https://forms.gle/gkMCuxWwSmwnNQsr7 or reach out to any of us at WOLivGives@gmail.com. 
• In an effort to assist individuals who are in need of job search support during this economic downturn, the Livingston and West Orange communities have revived the Jewish Job Network (JJN), including guidance in resume writing, interviewing, career counseling, networking, starting a new business, learning how to consult and job retraining.  If you are in need of assistance or if you are interested in volunteering, please go to JJN's website http://jewishjobnetwork.com.  If you have any questions on the above, please reach out to Fernand Schoppig - schoppig@fsassociates.com. 

SAFETY REMINDERS

• All members, guests, and faculty must wear masks that fully cover the nose and mouth at all times while on shul property—both during and after davening.  Masks may not be removed, even to cough, sneeze or blow your nose. This is absolutely mandatory both inside and outside the building, including the parking lot and common areas.
• In order to help ensure the health and safety of our community, we want to remind everyone of the critical importance of adhering to the calls for social distancing, including play dates or any innocuous get togethers.
• If you would like to make an appointment, please call or text him at 973 568-4469. Dr. Torin Rutner is conducting COVID testing and COVID antibody testing locally.

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