AABJ&D Weekly

SCHEDULE

Friday: 
4:13PM: Candle Lighting
4:20PM: Mincha/Maariv in the Shul

Shabbat:
7:30 & 9:30 AM: Shacharit in the Shul 
8:30AM: In the Shul parking lot
9:00AM: Sephardic Shacharit 
9:22AM: Krias Shema
4:05PM: Sephardic Mincha
4:10PM: Mincha
4:35PM: Parking Lot Maariv*
5:06PM: Maariv inside the Shul
5:16PM: Havdalah
5:45PM: Parent- Child Learning (MishMash)

*As the temperatures get colder in order to eliminate waiting outdoors between mincha/maariv the parking lot minyan will daven maariv immediately after Shkia. Please Note: While we can daaven maariv before shabbos ends no melacha should be done and Havdalah should not be made until the proper Havdalah time 

Sunday:
8:00AM: Shacharit
8:00AM: Sephardic Shacharit 
10:00AM: Sefer Madda with Joel Rich
4:20PM: Mincha/Maariv

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

RABBI'S MESSAGE

The Gemara tells us that one should be very careful not to run out of shul, as doing so is disrespectful. The only exception to this rule is if one is running to do something immediately, so that the person will be able to return to shul as quickly as possible.  Rebbi Tzadok Hakohein of Lublin zt”l observes that the Torah describes Yakov as leaving B’eer Sheva, but later describes him as moving with alacrity after his dream on Har Hamoriah.  What caused this change in his step?  Rebbi Tzadok explains that as Yakov left home, he had a considerable amount of concern as to whether he would be successful on all counts.  Once Hashem appeared to him in his dream, Yakov was reassured that he would return to Eretz Yisrael and could look forward to a great future for his descendants in the land.   The next morning he proceeded on his journey with a newfound sense of confidence and excitement.  We all wish that our success would be guaranteed when we begin a journey or endeavor in a new project.   While in our lives little appears certain, if we trust in Hashem we can remain confident that on a spiritual level, we are not alone on any of life's journeys. Good Shabbos!

YOUTH

• Parsha Sheets: Click here. 
• Mishmash this week is at 5:45PM: Learn over Shabbat, login to zoom Saturday night, hear from Rabbi Zwickler and answer questions/give Divrei Torah and receive prizes! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83008781288, Meeting ID: 830 0878 1288. Click here for source sheets for young learners. Click here for source sheets for mature learners.   If you would like to sponsor Mishmash please email youth@aabjd.org or speak to Shifra.
• Save the Date: December 13th: Candle making. 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• This Sunday, November 29 at 10:00AM: Join Joel Rich as we continue our Zoom series of shiurim and continue with the first book of The Rambam’s Mishna Torah, Sefer Madda. "What the Rambam  Had To Say About Lashon Hara". 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.
• Tuesday, Decmber 1 at 10:00AM: All women are invited to join Rabbi Zwickler for a text based Parshat Hashavuah Shiur. Click here for more info. 
• Tuesday, December 1 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. 
• Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00PM: Back by popular demand....Rabbi Zwickler's weekly Parsha Shiur: The evening edition. Click here for more info. 
• Thursday, December 3 at 8:00PM: Join us for a Gemara Shiur on Mesechet Kiddushin led by Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler. Click here for more info.
• Save the Date: Wednesday, December 9 for the Women's Beit Midrash program featuring Rachel Besser "The Earliest Chanukah." Mrs. Besser is a teacher and department chair at Yeshivat Frisch where she teaches Tanach and Jewish philosophy. A graduate of Stern college, she received her Masters from Hunter College in English Literature. She lives with her husband and children in Clifton NJ. The shiur is sponsored by Shari and Herb Faleck in memory of Avraham Chaim Ben Zvi z”l,  beloved father; and by Barbara and Joel Rich in commemoration of the first yahrtzeit of Barbara’s brother, Shmuel Yosef Ben Reuven z”l. Click here for more info. 
• Save the Date: Saturday Night, December 12 at 8:00PM- Join the AABJ&D Sisterhood for a virtual Chanukah themed Escape The Room Event with Bagels & Lock Studios. 
• Save the Date: Sunday, December 13 at 12:00PM: Scholar In Residence Isaiah Gafni. Click here for more info. 
• Save the Date: Wednesday, December 16 at 8:00PM: Rav Schachter. Look out for more info. 
• Save the Date: January 16- Virtual Mixology Evening. Featuring Jewish Mixologist, Dammara Kovnats Hall, and lots of fun!  Event open to all men and women, singles and couples!  A fundraiser event that benefits the West Orange Mikvah. Click here for more info. 

EVENT REPLAYS

• To enjoy Rabbi Zwickler's Weekly WebDvar, click here. 
• Women's Beit MIdrash: Tova Warburg Sinensky. Click here to view now. 
• Don't miss out on Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff's lecture, click here to view now. 

UPDATES & REMINDERS 

• Coat Drive from NOW through Sunday, November 29: Donate your unwanted and clean coats to help others stay warm.  All coats will be donated to NJ Cares. Click here for more info. 
• Check out all of the virtual happenings, including davening and online learning, at https://aajbd.org/virtual.
• 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.
• 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.​​​​​​
• If you would like to sponsor a shiur, day of learning or week of learning please click here and include dedication information.
• Join our WhatsApp groups!  Click here for a list of available groups.

CHESED OPPORTUNITIES

• The WO/Livingston Chesed Group is launching a project that will try to ease the financial burden on those community members who are unemployed/ underemployed. We are compiling a list of individuals who would be willing to donate their services (e.g. medical, legal, financial, IT, therapy, etc). 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. 
• 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), including guidance in resume writing, interviewing, career counseling, networking, 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.  If you have any questions on the above, please reach out to Fernand Schoppig - schoppig@fsassociates.com. 

SAFETY REMINDERS

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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