AABJ&D Weekly

SCHEDULE 

Friday (AABJ&D Zoom Room)
6:30PM:  Mincha
6:40PM:  Words from Rabbi Zwickler
6:50PM:  Kabbalat Shabbat led by  Steve Schwartz*
8:07PM:  Candle Lighting
8:10PM:  Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv for backyard minyanim that are davening b'zman

* Kabbalat Shabbat is sponsored by Lydia, Norman and Craig Eckstein in commemoration of the 22nd Yahrzeit of Lydia's beloved father, Abraham Marson, Yosef Chaim Avraham Lazar ben David on the 14th of Sivan.

Shabbat
9:10AM:  Krias Shema
6:00PM:  Mincha
9:07PM:  Maariv
9:17PM:  Havdalah

Sunday  (AABJ&D Zoom Room)
8:00AM: Shacharit
10:00AM: Join Joel Rich as we continue to study the first book of The Rambam’s Mishna Torah, Sefer Madda. Click here for source sheet. No prior background is required for this series and each session can be attended independently.
11:00-11:30AM- Youth: Alef-Bet Yoga. Click here for more info. *Please note different Zoom link. 
7:35PM: Mincha 
8:00PM:  An Armchair Conversation- Healing Together: Moving Forward In A Broken World featuring Mayor Robert Parisi, Pastor Doug Adams and Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler. Click here for more info. 

RABBI'S MESSAGE

What’s in a name? The nasi of the tribe of Naftali was named Achira ben Aynan.  The Torah informs us that he was the last Nasi, prince of a tribe, to offer a Korban at the inauguration of the Mishkan.  This is perplexing since the tribe of Naftali was never listed as the last tribe, why would the nasi of this tribe be last to offer a korban?  Rav Chanoch of Alexander zt”l explains that what transpired here is linked to the name of Achira’s father, Aynan.  The word Aynan contains the word Ayin which means eye, meaning that Achira was a “tov ayin”,  had a good eye, a kind eye, and allowed others to go before him.  What an important lesson for us about life in general when it comes to the way we judge others, and a critical observation given our current climate.  

-This week has been quite difficult for all of us as Americans.  We are reminded that we must look at every human being as being created in the image of God, and deserve to be treated as such. We are also reminded that like everything in life, we can never paint with a broad brush.  We have all been moved by policemen throughout the country kneeling with peaceful protestors.  May our country and all of its inhabitants be blessed by Hashem with peace and respect.

Over the last week, I have been in touch with my friend Pastor Douglas Adams of the Joy Church here in West Orange. I invited Pastor Adams to join me in conversation this Sunday night at 8pm on the Shul’s Zoom room.  I invited his membership as well, we look forward to a deep conversation about healing our community of humanity during this time.  Mayor Parisi has graciously accepted our invitation to join us as well. Please join us this Sunday night at 8pm.  Click here for more info. 

-After twelve long weeks of davening without a minyan, this Shabbos we return to Teffila Betzibur with the start of backyard minyanim.  Please be mindful of our neighbors and our personal safety when participating in a minyan.  

-The time has finally come for us to return to gathering together in Tefillah.  You should have received the email from Rabbi Zwickler regarding backyard Minyanim. As we will begin the process of returning to communal prayer with the commencement of a first phase, this Friday night June 5th, in various backyards throughout our community. While we are excited about this development, we remain cautious as the challenge of COVID-19 spread is still present. For more info  click here .  You can go to   https://aabjd.org/minyan   to add your minyan to the list. 

MAZEL TOVS

• Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Marcus on the engagement of their grandson Joseph Marcus to Gabrielle Reich. Mazel  Tov to parents  Chany & Shye Marcus and Lisa & Michael Reich.
• Mazel Tov to Dov Levitan on his marriage to Shifra Schroff.  Mazel Tov to parents Judy & Ari Levitan and Devorah & Chaim Schroff.  Mazel Tov to grandparents Joanne & Irwin Asher, Shirley & Phil Levitan, and Judy & Stuart Schroff. Mazel Tov to Dov and Shifra’s siblings and to the extended Levitan, Schroff and Asher families.
• Mazel tov to Jason Wien on his engagement to Maya Ivgi. Mazel Tov to parents Meryl & Steve Wien and Leron & Yizhaq Ivgi. Mazel Tov to grandparents Rebbitzen Sylvia Avrech and Rutie & Amram Azrad. Mazel Tov to siblings Kerry Bell, Adam Wien, Danielle Ivgi and Joseph Ivgi.
• Mazel Tov to Daryl & Edward Shapiro on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Eytan Shapiro of Boca Raton, Fl. Mazel Tov to parents Orly & Evan Shapiro and siblings Talia, Itamar, and Asaf. Mazel Tov to Aunt Lauren & Uncle Marc Shapiro and family.
• Mazel Tov to Mark & Eta Levenson on the birth of a grandson this past Wednesday. Mazel Tov to parents  
  Hadassa & Emanuel Korn in Florida. Mazel Tov to aunt Jessica & David Mirsky and cousin Elliot. Mazel Tov to great grandfather Dr. Irwin Krasna. A Private Bris will be held in Florida this Wednesday.

CONDOLENCES

• We extend our condolences on the passing of Ann Dershowitz, beloved wife of Harold Dershowitz, mother of Aliza and Daniel Reishtein, Adina and Simcha Shapiro and Shira and Avi Schmidman, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. Zoom Info: People can join the zoom until 3:00PM New York time (10:00PM Israel time) https://zoom.us/j/98874006098. Harold can be reached by phone at 914-339-2577. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Monday, June 8 at 8:15PM- 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"
• Tuesday, June 9 at 10:00AM- Women's Parshat Hashavuah Shiur given by Rabbi Zwickler.
• Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30PM - Navi Shiur: New Series on "The Minor Prophets: Micha and His Prophecies" given by Rabbi Sharbat.
• Thursday, June 11 at 7:30PM- Gemara Shiur on Mesechet Kiddushin led by Rabbi  Zwickler. 

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. SAVE THE DATE: Join us for an Evening of Gratitude on June 30. Stay tuned for more information. 
• By popular demand- additional dates added!!! 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

• For 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.

EVENT REPLAYS

• To enjoy Rabbi Zwickler's Weekly WebDvar click here.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

• Don't forget to make your 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 .
• Come join us for a fun and unique experience and at the same time providing needed financial assistance to those in need. Join Gabriel Geller, Manager of Wine Education at Royal Wine as we taste our way through a unique selection of exceptional White, Rose and Red wines on Tuesday evening June 16th at 9 pm.  All participants will pick up their wine samples to taste in their own home during the presentation. All funds raised will go to AABJ&D Mitzvah Fund earmarked for Covid 19 Relief. Click here for more info or contact Jaicky Tammam with any questions.
• 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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