Pesach, 14-17 Nissan 5780, April 8-11, 2020
SCHEDULE
Wednesday (AABJ&D Zoom Room):
Shacharit 7:00 AM
Sephardic Shacharit 7:00 AM
Siyum 7:30 and 8:30 AM
Last time to eat Chametz: 10:49 AM
Last time to burn Chametz: 11:54 AM
Chatzot: 12:59 PM
Mincha: 5:00 PM
Eruv Tavshelin
Candle Lighting: 7:12 PM
Kiddush should not be made before 8:11 PM
Thursday
Candle Lighting not before 8:13 PM, preparations for the second seder should not begin until this time
Friday
Candle Lighting no later than 7:14 PM
Shabbat
Havdalah 8:24 PM
Sunday
Shiur given by Joel Rich via Zoom at 10:00 AM “Loopholes And Workarounds In Halacha” (One person’s loophole is another person is another’s workaround) https://aabjd.org/zoom
For the full Pesach schedule and guidelines for davening click here.
RABBI'S MESSAGE
Pesach is the first of our שלש רגלים, our three major holidays of the year. A simple explanation or translation of the word רגלים is feet, equating the historical fact that the Jewish people used their feet to ascend to Yerushalayim to celebrate each of the three holidays. The Sfas Emes points out that the word רגלים is closely related to the word רגילות, meaning habit. The three festivals were different markers throughout the year where people were able to shake off one's lethargy and renew one’s fresh outlook on spirituality and ritual observance. Given the circumstances in which we find ourselves, there has been no greater opportunity to shake off our lethargy toward the meaning behind our practice and custom. One thing we have had plenty of over these last few weeks is time. A number of people have told me that they have taken advantage of the extra time on Shabbos to rekindle their understanding of mitzvos and increase their Torah learning. Pesach as well can be an excellent opportunity to visit areas of our learning and observance that we have truly longed for. While this Chag will be unique and quite difficult from a loneliness perspective for some of us, let us try to reawaken a thirst within us for internal and spiritual growth. Chag Kasher V’samayach to all!
- I want to reiterate that maintaining our health and safety is of utmost importance. I am sharing the below guidelines to ensure a safe Pesach. Importantly, if someone has any difficulty breathing or shortness of breath and is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, whether or not they have been diagnosed, please immediately seek medical attention or call 911 on Yom Tov and Shabbos. Click here for RCA Guidelines.
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MAZEL TOV
- Mazel Tov to Andrea & Bryan Bier on the birth of a grandson. Mazel Tov to parents Amanda & Evan Lyman and to siblings Rachelli, Dovid and Miri.
- Mazel Tov to Sheila & Robert Benrimon on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazel Tov to parents Melody & Jonathan Benrimon. Mazel Tov to the entire Benrimon and Lallouz families.
CONDOLENCES
- We extend our condolences on the passing of Dr. Esther Babad.
PESACH REMINDERS
- Don't forget to make an Eruv Tavshilin before the Chag begins. In order to allow foods prepared on Pesach to be eaten on Shabbat, the Halacha requires an Eruv Tavshilin to be made. This entails a piece of matzah and a cooked food, reciting the bracha for Eruv Tavshilin and reciting the paragraph that accompanies the bracha. The two foods are then put away and eaten at the Shabbat day meal.
- Yizkor Donation: There is a tradition to donate to a charity following the holiday in honor of the deceased. By giving charity, we are performing a positive physical deed in this world, something that the departed can no longer do. Click here to donate now..
YOUTH
- Enjoy this exciting Pesach Fun Kit. Click here to view it.
- Chol Hamoed Fun:
Monday from 4-4:40 PM: Sports trivia with leader Roey Novick!
Tuesday from 10:00-10:40 AM: Just Dance with leader Ariel Hammerman.
Please join our Facebook group AABJ&D Youth for more information and zoom links. - Join us in writing cards/letters EVERY FRIDAY to send to residents of Daughters of Israel. Click here for more information.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
- If you would like to sponsor a shiur, day of learning or week of learning please clicking here and include dedication information.
- As the financial crisis deepens, the WO/Livingston Chesed Group is in the preliminary stages of launching an ambitious project that will try to ease the financial burden on those community members who are unemployed/underemployed. As we are blessed with many talented professionals in our community, we are compiling a list of individuals who would be willing to donate their services (e.g. medical, legal, financial, IT, therapy, etc). There will be a coordinator for each service, who will act as a liaison for the service and the individual requesting it. 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, with your name, contact information and the service you could provide pro-bono.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Nechama Price will be speaking via Zoom on April 22 @8:15 p.m. The topic will be: "Two Face Characters: Will the Real Boaz Please Stand Up!" Zoom details to follow.
ADDITIONAL REMINDERS
- Check out all of the virtual happenings, including davening and online learning, at https://aajbd.org/virtual.
- Please join the Orthodox Union community for the recitation of Tehillim (chapters 20, 26, and 130) and divrei chizuk each afternoon at 1:00PM. The dial-in number is (773) 377-9170.
- Join our WhatsApp groups! Click here for a list of available groups.