AABJ&D Weekly

Friday
5:00PM: Early Mincha in the Shul parking lot (no access to the building)
7:00PM: Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv in the Shul 
7:00PM: Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv for backyard minyanim or 8:15PM for those that are davening b'zman (please check the time with your specific minyan)
8:11PM:  Candle Lighting

Shabbat
7:30 & 9:30 AM: Shacharit in the Shul 
9:00AM: Sephardic  Shacharit in the Shul 
9:19AM: Krias Shema
6:00PM: Mincha in the Shul 
9:09PM: Maariv in the Shul 
9:19PM: Havdalah

Sunday 
8:00 & 9:00AM:  Shacharit
10:00AM:  Join Joel Rich as we continue our series of Zoom shiurim in which we study the first book of The Rambam’s Mishna Torah, Sefer Madda, click here for more info. Click here for source sheet.
8:15PM:  Mincha/Maariv

*To sign up for Minyanim in the Shul or to view all of the guidelines please click here. 

RABBI'S MESSAGE

Over the millenia, as the Jewish people have journeyed through this exile, we have faced Anti- Semitism at some point in virtually all of our experiences.  This past week we witnessed another episode with the shocking words of a professional football player.  While so many in America have correctly spoken up against racism and hate over these last few months, few if any of those voices were heard denouncing the sickening posting praising the thoughts of Hitler yim”sh.  It is noteworthy and disappointing that the voices raised were overwhelmingly Jewish.  Bilaam was correct, we are a nation who dwells alone.  At this time of year, let us focus on settling our internal communal and personal squabbles, and recognize that we truly need each other.

Yesterday we began the period of the “Three Weeks”; a time dedicated to national mourning for the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash and our exile from our beloved homeland. The Torah in Parshas Pinchas relates the directives as to how the land of Israel was first divided among the tribes of the Jewish people.  It is interesting to note that this process took place in the desert, before the people ever entered the land.   One may wonder if it would not make more sense for the appropriation to take place after the people arrived in their homeland, where each tribe could actually see the land that they would possess. Rav Yaakov Shimshon Mishtipoka zt”l explains that when assets are divided there tends to be disagreement and bitterness on some level.  Hashem wanted the Jewish people to experience this challenge in the desert so that they would not fight once they arrived in the land. These past four months have reminded us of the fragility of life and the essential need for community.  May these three weeks serve as a unifying time for our community and the Jewish people.

MAZEL TOV

• Mazel Tov Eitan Hammerman on his Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov to parents Shira & Barry Hammerman. Mazel Tov to siblings Ariel, Aliya, and Dalia.  Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi Howard & Sarah Alpert and Dr. Marc & Vivian Hammerman.
   

CONDOLENCES

• We extend our condolences on the passing of Irwin Luxenberg, beloved father of Michael Luxenberg.Due to current conditions and concern for older family members, in-person visits for shiva are difficult to conduct. You can reach Michael at  Michael.luxenberg@yahoo.com  or 973-610-5757.
• 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 Specialist, Vincent S. Ibarria, 21, San Antonio, Texas

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Sunday, July 12 at 8:00PM: The Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School Fundraiser: Israeli Cooking Series. Join us for a three week cooking series led by the Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School teachers, and learn how to create Israeli specialties. $15 per class or $30 per series- You will receive the recipes, access to the zoom class, and the class recordings.  Sponsorship opportunities available. Click here for more info. Click here to sign up now. 
• Monday, July 13 at 8:45PM: Join Rabbi Zwickler for a three week series (July 13, 20, 27) on  "Three Weeks Of Mourning And Hope"-  Perspectives on History, Nationhood, and The Future of the Jewish People.  Click here for more info. 
• Tuesday, July 14 at 10:00AM: Women's Parshat Hashavuah with Rabbi Zwickler. Click here for more info. 
• Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30PM: Navi Shiur with Rabbi Sharbat. Click here for more info. 
• Thursday, July 16 at 7:30PM: Gemara Shiur, Kiddushin with Rabbi Zwickler. Click here for more info.  Please note the new time. 

IMPORTANT UPDATES

• Calling all Graduates! While we are unable to have our annual graduation kiddush, we are still celebrating AABJ&D 2020 graduates! If you have a graduate in your family, please sign up today to receive a special graduation delivery. Sponsorship opportunities available.  Click here for more information.  Click here to sign up now.   
• By popular demand, the monthly Women's Beit Midrash lecture series is expected to return this fall. Feel free to send speaker suggestions. In addition, women interested in Chavruta-style learning should contact Cheryl Munk at  cherylmunk2@gmail.com  to be connected with other women interested in this type of learning.
• Sisterhood Flower Fundraiser- AABJ&D presents BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS by Barry Geiger of Midtown Florist. Purchase for yourself, as a gift, for Shabbos, a simcha, or refuah. Donate any amount (on the bottom of the form) towards bouquets to be delivered to our local nursing homes. Order deadline for Shabbat delivery is Wednesday at 8:00PM. For more info click here. To sign up click here. 
• 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.
• If you would like to sponsor a shiur, day of learning or week of learning please click here and include dedication information.

YOUTH

• For parsha sheets click here.  
• Thursday, July 16 at 7:00PM: Youth Trivia Night. Click here for more info. 
  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. 
• If you missed Rav Hershel Schachter this past week, click here to watch now. 

CHESED OPPORTUNITIES

• 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. 
• 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).  JJN is an informal volunteer organization serving the Jewish community in our local area.  The support includes guidance in resume writing, interviewing, career counseling, networking (including LinkedIn), 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. The volunteers we seek are people with knowledge/experience in the above areas, including those with contacts in their respective fields who will be able to connect job seekers for industry or position specific advice and potential job placement. We look forward to working with you. If you have any questions on the above, please reach out to Fernand Schoppig  - schoppig@fsassociates.com.  We hope we can help those in need.

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, 27, 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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