AABJ&D Weekly

SCHEDULE 

Thursday (AABJ&D Zoom Room)
6:45PM:  Rabbi Zwickler Yizkor Speech *
7:00PM:  Mincha
7:15PM:  Rabbi Zwickler Pre-Shavuot Drasha *
8:01PM:  Candle Lighting
9:08PM:  Kiddush should not be made before this point
Don't forget to make an Eruv Tavshelin

* Rabbi Zwickler's Yizkor Speech is sponsored by Robin & Daniel Amster in commemoration of the 8th Yahrtzeit of 
  Daniel's mother Hanni Amster/  Chaya bas Aryeh Leib, z"l.

* Rabbi Zwickler's Pre-Shavuot Drasha is sponsored by Esti & Jason Buskin in honor of the yahrzeit of Esti's grandfather,
  Chaim ben Avraham Zev, z"l. 

Friday
For those staying up all night please note the following times
3:43AM:  Alot Hashachar 
4:22AM:  Zman Tallit 
5:28AM:  HaNetz Hachama

For more information on staying up all night please see pages 4 and 5 of the Shavuot Chronicle. Click here to view Chronicle.  

When making early Shabbat, Mincha should be davened before 6:47 PM. One may accept Shabbat anytime after 6:47 PM but should light candles first.

Candle Lighting no later than 8:02 PM 

Shabbat
9:11AM:  Krias Shema
9:11PM:  Havdalah

Sunday  (AABJ&D Zoom Room)
8:00AM: Shacharit
8:10PM: Mincha (Monday-Thursday)
 

RABBI'S MESSAGE

There are a number of reasons offered for the custom of reading Megillas Rus on Shavuos.  One of the most known is that one of the fundamental lessons of the Torah, chesed, kindness is exemplified in the Megilla through the character of Rus. Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank zt”l suggests another reason.  Megillas Rus teaches us the critical importance of Torah She’beal Peh, the Oral Law. Rus was a Moabite who converted to Judaism.  Yet, the Torah tells us very clearly in a pasuk that a potential convert from Moav cannot be accepted into the family of our people. How then was Rus accepted as a convert?  The Gemara explains that the Rabbis derived from the language of the pasuk that it is a male from the nation of Moav who is not accepted, but a female convert may indeed join our tribe.  This law is derived from the fact that the pasuk speaks in the masculine but not in the feminine. Subsequently,  Rus became the matriarch of the Davidic kingdom from which the Mashiach comes.  Without the analysis of the Gemara, we would never have accepted Rus as a convert and our history and destiny would be very different.  Rav Frank explains that it is for this reason that we read Megillas Rus on Shavuos. We are to remember as we learn Torah that without the Oral Law, we cannot understand the Written Law.  Chag Sameach to all!
 

MAZEL TOVS

• ​Mazel Tov to Jennifer & Liron Meller on the birth of a baby girl, Talya Chanah. 
• Mazel Tov to Karen & Gary Eisenberg on the birth of a grandson. Mazel Tov to parents Moshe & Alexi Eisenberg.  Mazel Tov to grandparents Ellen & David Lubel, great grandparents Sandra & Joel Gross, Sue & Ben Eisenberg and Iris & Alan Lubel and the extended Eisenberg and Lubel families.  
   

CONDOLENCES

• We honor the memory of the following members of the armed forces and security forces of the United States who were recently killed in Iraq or Afghanistan: Army 1st Lieutenant, Trevarius R. Bowman, 25, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
   

SHAVUOT

• Don't forget to make an Eruv Tavshilin before the Chag begins. In order to allow foods prepared on Shavuot to be eaten on Shabbat, the Halacha requires an Eruv Tavshilin to be made.
• Yizkor: As we approach Shavuot, we recognize how difficult it will be for those who will be saying Yizkor.  The simple routine of coming to shul and remembering our loved ones, surrounded by friends and family, has been upended. Nonetheless, Yizkor can and should be said on Shabbat without a minyan. In addition, it is customary to pledge Tzedakah in memory of departed loved ones while saying Yizkor. Please click here to contribute to the Yizkor Fund. To download the Yizkor service, click here. 
• Davening Guide: Although we can’t be together this Shavuot, we are pleased to provide you with this Complete Guide to Shavuot Davening and Times.  Click Here. 
• AABJ&D Presents: The Chronicle & Counting Up – Shavuot Edition! We are pleased to provide you with the Shavuot edition of The Chronicle & Counting Up, a collection of Divrei Torah from members of our community.  This year, for the first time, the two publications have been combined into one for your convenience.  Click here .
• Vayichan Achdut Program - Shiur Summaries     Read the shiur summaries from the Yeshivat HaKotel program of inspiring learning, featuring eight Chief Rabbis, Roshei Yeshiva, Rabbis, Teachers, and other amazing speakers from around the world. Click here for packet. 
• See Youth update below for a list of Youth Shavuot Resources. 
   

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00AM- Women's Parshat Hashavuah Shiur given by Rabbi Zwickler.
• Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00AM- Navi Shiur on "The Minor Prophets: Micha and His Prophecies" given by Rabbi Sharbat.
• Thursday, June 4 at 8:00PM- Gemara Shiur on Mesechet Kiddushin led by Rabbi  Zwickler. 
• Monday, June 8 at 8:30PM- Women's Beit Midrash Program featuring Dr. Michelle Levine on "The 'Seven' Books of the Torah: The Case of the Inverted Nuns—Lessons in Emunah"
   

IMPORTANT UPDATES

• 2020 AABJ&D Gratitude Campaign & Journal- In lieu of the annual dinner, the Shul launched a Gratitude Campaign. Please take this opportunity to support the shul while showing Hakarat Hatov. Click here for details and to place an ad in the Gratitude Journal, which will be distributed at the end of June.
• AABJ&D Presents...Front Steps Portraits: Together with Zush Photography, AABJ&D is excited to offer Front Steps Portraits.  Step outside and professional photographer Zush Heinrich will be waiting approximately 20 feet away to capture this moment in time for you and your family. Once you fill out the form Zush will be in touch with you to schedule your time slot.  After your session, we will email you the digital file of your portraits.  Click here for more info. To sign up click here. 
• Dr Torin Rutner is conducting COVID testing and COVID antibody testing locally. If you would like to make an appointment, please call or text him at 973 568-4469.
   

YOUTH

• Covenant & Conversation: Family Edition by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. Click here. 
• Youth Shavuot Learning: Does The Book Of Ruth Matter? Click here. 
• Youth Shavuot Learning: Puzzles and games. Click here.
• Chag Babayit: Youth Shavuot Edition. Click here.
• Link of Shavuot activities and learning made by youth directors all over the states!​​​​​​ Click here for Shavuot fun pack. 
• Join us in writing cards/letters EVERY FRIDAY to send to residents of Daughters of Israel. Click here for more information.
   

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING RECAP 

• Avi Laub gave a Dvar Torah.
• Ahava Podhorcer recognized the following departed members: Dr. Phil Eichler, Stan Schwartz, Rabbi Shmuel Tokayer, Beth Goldsammler, David Gruber, Linda Schiffman, Herbie Raskin, Harry Katz, Dr. Esther Babad, Abraham Jacob
• She welcomed members who have joined since May 2019: Zalina Ali & Michael Frohlich, Stephanie & Chai Brand, Paula Cohen, Jeffrey Gruber, Shani & Jeremy Gutmajer, Rachel Reichman-Hersey, Davita & Tzvi Robinson, Phyllis Novick & Murray Sternber
• Rabbi Zwickler and Andrew Yolin each discussed the events and accomplishments of the past year and what to expect going forward. 
• The uncontested slate of new members of the Board of Directors was elected.
• The Operating Budget was approved by a majority of members present and voting.

EVENT REPLAYS

• To enjoy Rabbi Zwickler's Weekly WebDvar click here.
• If you missed the Yom Yerushalayim Celebration presented by the AABJ&D IAAC, click here to watch it now.
   

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

• If you would like to sponsor a shiur, day of learning or week of learning please click 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. 
   

REMINDERS

• Check out all of the virtual happenings, including davening and online learning, at https://aajbd.org/virtual.
• Social Distancing: 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.
• 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.

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