AABJ&D Weekly

SCHEDULE

Friday: 
5:45PM: Candle Lighting
5:50PM: Mincha/Maariv in the Shul and in the Shul parking lot (under the big tents in rain or shine)

Shabbat:
7:30 & 9:30 AM: Shacharit in the Shul 
9:00AM: Sephardic Shacharit 
10:00: Krias Shema
5:00PM: Mincha
5:35PM:Sephardic Mincha
6:35PM: Maariv
6:45PM: Havdalah

Sunday:
8:00AM: Shacharit
5:45PM: Mincha/Maariv

* Learning today is sponsored by Karla Gross and family in commemoration of the 17th Yahrzeit of her beloved husband, Larry Gross/ Yehuda Aryeh ben Yehoshua, z”l. 

Visit www.aabjd.org to join a minyan in shul, at the parking lot, or in a backyard. 

RABBI'S MESSAGE

Noach’s three sons, Shem, Cham , and Yafes are listed by the Torah out of age order.  Cham was the youngest of the sons but was listed in between his two brothers, why was that the case?The story is told that a beloved follower of the Kotzker Rebbe zt”l was observed by his friends as struggling with his faith.  When a number of Chasidim asked the Rebbi what to do for him, the Rebbi told them to bring him closer and support him.  The Rebbi explained his reasoning by referring to the order of the sons of Noach found in the parsha.  Shem and Yafes saw clearly that Cham was struggling, and therefore tried to bring him close to them in order to strengthen him.  The Torah recognizes their efforts by placing the name of Cham in between his brothers even though he was the youngest.  This idea can serve as a lesson for us to offer support to others when we sense they may be struggling. Good Shabbos!

MAZEL TOV

• Mazel Tov to Jeremy Segal on his Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov to parents Rachel & Joel Segal and younger brother Adam. Mazel Tov to grandparents Judy & Dennis Weiss. Mazel Tov to Uncle Josh, Aunt Yael and family & Uncle Jared.
• Mazel Tov to Naomi & Howie Berg on the birth of a granddaughter, Lily Ella. Mazel Tov to parents Dana & Itai Abelski. Mazel Tov to Anni and Sheps Abelski and special Mazel Tov to great grandmother Riva Bell.  Mazel Tov to all of the Abelski and Berg family.
• Mazel Tov to Judi Fusman on her engagement to Alon Kosowsky-Sachs. Mazel Tov to parents Arden and Benjamin Fusman and sisters Lior, Hana, Raquel and Eden. Mazel Tov to grandparents Roy and Karmela Waldman. Mazel Tov to Alon’s parents Seth and Elka and siblings Bezalel and Yehudit, Yair and Dror of Sharon, Massachusetts.
• Mazel Tov to Esther & David Moskowitz on the engagement of their daughter Alexandra Moskowitz to Avi Baron of Teaneck. Mazel Tov to siblings Max, Joseph, Renee and Lucky. Mazel Tov grandparents Max & Sylvia Moskowitz, Israel Yashar And Rachel Yashar, Deborah Baron, Todd and Chana Baron, Gabi, Eliav and Kobe, Rav Gershon And Tamara Baron, Barbara and Robert Brown.
• Mazel Tov to Jeremy & Shani Gutmajer on the birth of a daughter, Mia Pearl (Miriam Penina). Mazel Tov to big brother Jacob. Mazel Tov to grandparents Anna & Cliff Gutmajer and Eve Thaler. 

CONDOLENCES

• We extend our condolences on the passing of  Roxane Gamoran, beloved sister of Sheba Mittelman. The funeral took place in Israel. Shiva is taking place in Netanya, Israel through Tuesday morning, October 27. Sheba can be reached by phone at +972-52-869-0959 on Sunday and Monday between 9:30 am - 4 pm, NJ time. Please note the time difference is 6 hours starting Sunday. Messages also can be sent to shemesh1277@gmail.com. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Sunday, October 25 at 9:00AM: Sunday Morning Kickoff Is Back! You Bring Breakfast.... We Will Bring Torah. Join Rabbi Zwickler for breakfast and a shiur and start your week off with some Torah. Click here for more info. 
• Sunday, October 25 at 10:00AM: Join us as we continue our Zoom series of shiurim and continue with the first book of The Rambam’s Mishna Torah, Sefer Madda.  We will discuss a quote from Jim Rohn- “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”  Would the Rambam agree based on what we’ve seen in Chapter 5 and what we’ll cover in Chapter 6?  Can you think of examples (positive and negative) where this has applied? No prior background is required for this series and each session can be attended independently.  Click here to find an online version of Sefer Madda with English translation.
• Monday, October 26 at 8:30PM: Know someone looking to move? Invite them to the virtual Discover West Orange! Click here for more info. 
• Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00AM: All women are invited to join Rabbi Zwickler for a text based Parshat Hashavuah Shiur. Click here for more info. 
• Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00PM: All men and women are invited to an interactive text-based shiur via Zoom on Sefer Amos and Hoshea led Rabbi Yosef Sharbat. Click here for more info. 
• Thursday, October 29 at 7:30PM: Join us for a Gemara Shiur on Mesechet Kiddushin led by Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler. Click here for more info.
• Motzei Shabbat, October 31 at 7:45PM: RKYHS invites all 8th graders and their parents to join us at our Virtual Open House. Experience RKYHS during an inspirational evening as we highlight the vast opportunities for students, demonstrate our values, and define our difference. Learn about the dynamic and innovative academic and Judaic programs, first-rate educational initiatives and co-curricular opportunities. Please register at www.rkyhs.org/RKYHSOpenHouse  by October 26th to receive Open House materials. For more information, please contact Allison Lyons at alyons@rkyhs.org.   
• Save the Date! Sunday, November 1 from 9:00AM-1:00PM: Blood Drive at AABJ&D- By appointment only: Link: https://donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/52211. For more info: Jason Munk (917-596-4483). Click here for more info. 
• Save the Date! Sunday, November 1 and November 15: Sisterhood presents....Fall photos with Zush. Fore more info click here. For more info click here. To sign up click here. 
• Save the Date! Sunday, November 18 at 3:00PM: Men's Club family paintball event. Click here for more info. To sign up click here. 
• Save the Date! Wednesday, November 18 at 8:15PM: Women's Beit Midrash Program featuring Tova Warburg Sinensky  "Watercolors & Family Relationships: Can We Craft Our Own Religious Responsibilities?"  Tova Warburg Sinensky is a graduate of Nishmat’s first U.S. Yoatzot Halacha cohort and has worked as a Yoetzet since 2013, currently serving as the Yoetzet Halacha for Teaneck, Atlanta and Greater Philadelphia. She has been involved in the field of Jewish education for over fifteen years teaching Gemara, Halacha, Jewish Philosophy, coaching beginning teachers and creating curricula, educating kallot, and consulting on intimacy education for high school students. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Stern College Honors Program with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the Azrieli Graduate School and holds a certificate from Yeshiva University’s Graduate Program for Advanced Talmudic Studies. This Shiur is sponsored by  Rivkie & Yaakov Moradi in memory of Yaakov’s mother Chana bat Miriam and Yaakov.  

IMPORTANT UPDATES

• Important safety reminder: 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.
• Now You Can Order Scrip Online – A Simple Way You Can Contribute To The Shul!  Order today - it’s quick and user-friendly, with all of your favorite stores included. Click here to see for yourself   https://www.aabjd.org/scrip. Click here for more info.
• 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

• Parsha Sheets: Click here. 
• We can't wait to see the 5th grade girls Shabbat afternoon in the parking lot! 4:15- 5:00PM! (advance registration was required) For more info click here. 
• SAVE THE DATE: Our first Mishmash of the year will be Nov 7th over Zoom! More details to follow
• Join us in writing cards/letters EVERY FRIDAY to send to residents of Daughters of Israel. Click here for more information.
   

EVENT REPLAYS

• Adult Ed Lecture featuring Sam Kean, click here if you missed it.
• Check out the most recent Nechama Price lecture. Click here to view now. 
• Did you miss Dr. Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow...click here to view now. 
• To enjoy Rabbi Zwickler's Weekly WebDvar click here. 
   

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.

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

To view and print the announcements go to https://www.aabjd.org/weekly. Click the share button at the top and then hit print.