Weekly Bulletin

SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 25th- Taanit Bechorim
7:00PM: Mincha/Maariv
Bedikat Chametz after 7:55PM 
10:00PM: Mechirat Chametz Form Deadline: Form for those who will be home for Pesach and Form for those who will be away by Pesach. 

Friday, March 26th
Burn Chametz by 11:48 AM (In the AABJ&D parking lot from 9:00AM-11:48AM)
Candle Lighting: 6:57PM
Mincha/Kabalat Shabbat: 7:00 PM (Main Shul/ Parking lot)

Erev Pesach- Shabbat Hagadol, March 27th 
Shacharit:
7:00 AM Beit Midrash
7:15 AM Sephardic Minyan
7:30 AM Main Shul/ Parking Lot
10:33AM Last time to eat Chametz

Mincha: 5:30 PM- Parking Lot
Sephardic Mincha: 6:50PM
Mincha:  6:55PM- Main Shul
Sephardic Maariv: 7:30PM
Maariv: 7:40 PM- Main Shul and Parking lot
Candle Lighting after 7:57PM
Do not start preparing for the seder or make Kiddush before 7:57PM

Pesach 1- Sunday, March 28
Shacharit:
7:30AM Main Shul
8:30AM Parking lot
9:00AM Sephardic
9:30AM Main Shul

Sephardic Mincha: 7:05PM
Mincha: 7:05 PM- Main Shul and Parking lot
Sephardic Maariv: 7:35PM
Maariv 7:40 PM (Main Shul and Parking lot)
Candle Lighting 7:58PM
Do not start preparing for the seder or make Kiddush before 7:58 PM

Pesach 2- Monday, March 29
Shacharit:
7:30AM Main Shul
8:30AM Parking lot
9:00AM Sephardic minyan
9:30AM Main Shul

Sephardic Mincha 7:00 PM
Mincha 7:05 PM- Main Shul and Parking lot
Maariv 7:55 PM- Main Shul and Parking lot
Havdalah 8:00 PM

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Click here to sign up for Pesach Davening in the Shul parking lot

RABBI'S MESSAGE

-Three  important reminders for this exciting Shabbos.

1.The last time Chametz can be eaten on Shabbos morning is at 10:33am.

2.Don’t forget to say “Kol Chamira” - nullifying all chametz in your possession by 11:48am on Shabbos morning. This is recited after having completely removed any leftover chametz.  

3.No preparations for the Seder are permitted on Shabbos.  This includes warming up food and setting the table.  Please wait until 7:57pm, when Shabbos is over to start preparing for the Seder.

-The fourth part to the order of the Seder is “yachatz”, in which we split the middle Matzah into two pieces.  One piece remains for the eating of Matza and the other part is “Tzafun”, “hidden away”, as the afikoman to be eaten later.  The Chasam Sofer explains that the symbolism of Yachatz is that the Seder night is divided into two parts.  The first part focuses on that which happened in Mitzrayim and the redemption that resulted.  The second part of the night which is represented by the hidden Matzah corresponds to the future redemption, the nature of which remains hidden to us at this time.  The focus of the seder night should be about the tradition that we are passing to the next generation. It is about the tradition of a people who have experienced a redemption from slavery, yet who await to be redeemed once again. May we merit to see the fulfillment of the promised redemption in our time before our very eyes.

-Good Shabbos! And Chag Kasher V’samayach

MAZEL TOVS

• Mazel Tov to all of our members who completed the Mesechet Pesachim of the Daf Yomi cycle this past week. 

YOUTH

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

UPCOMING EVENTS 

• Save the Date: Wednesday, April 7 at 8:00PM: Yom Hashoa Program 
• Save the Date: Tuesday, April 20 at 8:00PM: Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy invites prospective parents to join us at our Virtual  Open House.  Take a virtual tour, meet our administration, and learn about our exceptional general and Judaic academic program and initiatives. We look forward to sharing with you the JKHA difference!  Please register at  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-GurDssHNYVdYXlnxm4W9UNvtrjLAQ0.  For more information contact the JKHA Admissions Office at 862-437-8064 or  starzik@jkha.org
• Save the Date: Wednesday, April 28 at 8:15PM: Join us for the next Women's Beit Midrash program. Our speaker will be Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt, an acclaimed writer and former Life editor at the Forward whose work has also appeared in publications including the New York Times, Tablet, Moment, and Haaretz. The shiur is being sponsored by Dori and Rich Sobin on the occasion of the 10th yahrtzeit of their granddaughter Gabriella Sarah bat Kalman Zev and Chaya Elana; and Rachel and Avi Klein in memory of Rachel’s maternal grandparents, Sally and Al Feigen. More information about the shiur and Zoom details to follow.

EVENT REPLAYS

• Did you miss Rabbi Zwickler's Annual Pesach Q & A.... click here to view it now. 
• Did you miss Rabbi Zwickler's Shabbat Hagadol Drasha... click here to view it now. 
• Did you  miss Rabbi Sharbat's Greatest Hits On The Haggadah...click here to view now. Click here for the source sheets that were used during the Shiur. 

UPDATES & REMINDERS 

• Camp Shemesh: Registration is open! Registration forms can be found at https://www.aabjd.org/camp-shemesh. Space is limited so sign up today. Early bird deadline is April 19th. For more information please reach out to campshemesh@aabjd.org.
• Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School: Registration is open! Registration forms can be found at https://www.aabjd.org/nursery-school. Space is limited so sign up today. For more information please reach out to alizam@aabjd.org.
• 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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