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Announcements: Parshat Miketz December 18-December 20

SCHEDULE

Friday: 
2:00PM: Early Mincha
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 
9:35AM: Kriat Shema
4:05PM: Sephardic Mincha
4:10PM: Mincha
4:35PM: Parking Lot Maariv*
5:08PM: Maariv inside the Shul
5:18PM: Havdalah
5:45PM: Youth 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: Hilchot Talmud Torah 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

Upon hearing his brothers express regret over how he was treated, the Torah says that Yosef turned away and cried.  While on the surface Yosef may have cried because he finally heard the brothers regret their actions, the Bais Yisroel zt”l suggests that there may have been something  more to Yosef’s crying.  Upon sensing the sadness of his brothers, Yosef cried over his role in the conflict which led to his being sold to Egypt.  While his father admonished him many years earlier for antagonizing his brothers through speech, it took Yosef time  to mature until was able to acknowledge his role in the events that led to his being sold.  We tend to look back at events of the past  and observe our behavior differently when we do so some time later.  This reflection often helps us make peace with our actions of the past, and gives us strength to move forward in the future. Good Shabbos!

 

MAZEL TOVS

  • Mazel Tov to Reva and Ben Peyser on their wedding this past Sunday.  Mazel Tov to parents Bruce and Rena Schlanger, Alan and Mindy Peyser, grandparents, Gary and Florence Schlanger, Joe and Michelle Mezistrano, and to the entire Schlanger and Peyser families.
  • Mazel Tov to Daryl & Edward Shapiro on the birth of a great granddaughter. Mazel Tov to parents Aliza & Ben Niewood of Brooklyn, and grandparents Lauren & Marc Shapiro and the entire Shapiro family.
  • Mazel Tov to Bernice Yoselovsky on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson, Shimon Gadalia Chaim, this past Sunday. Mazel Tov to parents Erica & Jason David and to sister Gali. Mazel  Tov to uncles Josh and David Yoselovsky.
  • Mazel Tov to Chaim & Naomi Goldman on the birth of a grandson, Yehoshua Yechiel Dovid. Mazel Tov to  parents Akiva & Hadassah Bruck and to big sister Yocheved and big brother Elimelech. Mazel Tov to great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Goldman. Mazel Tov to great great Bubby Rachel and to the entire Bruck and Goldman family.

 

CONDOLENCES

  • We regret to inform you of the passing of Joe Napoli, our lead maintenance staff member, beloved husband of Carmel Napoli and father to Lisa and Joseph T. Joe has been a part of our AABJ&D family for over 10 years, dutifully working behind the scenes to keep our building in great shape, support our nursery school, and set up for events, Shabbat, Seudah Shlisheet and more. We will miss Joe's dedication and dependability. To read more about his life, please find his obituary here . There will be a zoom funeral service on Shabbat.  Joe's family understands we won't be able to attend.  If you would like to contribute money to Joe's family, please email the Shul office at office@aabjd.org and let us know how much and we can bill your account. We wish only the best to his wife and family.

 

YOUTH

  • Parsha Sheets: Click here. 
  • Motzei Shabbat, December 19 at 5:45PM: Join us for a fun night of MishMash, parent-child learning. Thank you to Gillian Zeldin for sponsoring Mishmash this week!  An opportunity to learn with Rabbi Zwickler and win prizes. Click here  for source sheets.  
    Zoom link here: Join Zoom Meeting, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83008781288, Meeting ID: 830 0878 1288
  • If you would like to sponsor Mishmash please email youth@aabjd.org or speak to Shifra.
  • Jr. Teens Escape The Room- Motzei Shabbat, December 19 at 6:00PM- All 6th-8th graders are invited to join Joe Amster for an exciting virtual escape the room. AABJ&D Zoom Room.
  • Youth: Bat Mitzvah Club: Sunday, December 20 at 10:00AM- All 6th grade girls are invited to join us. Please RSVP to bsharbat@gmail.com and let us know if you will be able to make it. 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

  •  The Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School is participating in the 8 days of giving challenge. We would love for the entire community to join us by bringing in canned food to donate to families in need. Please drop them off outside the main entrance of the shul. Thank you so much!
  • This Sunday, December 20  at 10:00AM: Join Joel Rich as we begin a new topic, Hilchot Talmud Torah (Laws of Torah Study). 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, December 22 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 22 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. 
  • December 22 at 8:00PM: Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy invites prospective parents to join us at our Virtual  Open House. Take a virtual tour, meet our administration, and learn about our exceptional general and Judaic academic program and initiatives. We look forward to sharing with you the JKHA difference!  Please register at  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrduyorD0tGNHxW8B6_xUdfrBZK3uvqaim.  For more information contact the JKHA Admissions Office at 862-437-8064 or  starzik@jkha.org.  
  • Wednesday, December 23 at 8:00PM: Join us for a Gemara Shiur on Mesechet Kiddushin led by Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler. Click here for more info.
  • Friday, December 25 at 10:00AM and 11:00AM: We invite the community to the inaugural virtual lectures of the RKYHS@Home program. Rabbi Dr. Sacha Pecaric will speak at 10am on "The Mystery Name of the Second Torah: An Introduction to the Secrets of God's Name in Sefer Tehillim." Ms. Norma Mintz, RKYHS Tanach Department Chair, will speak at 11am on "A Different Perspective on the Churban: Yirmiyahu's Parashat HaShabbat." Meeting ID: 663 244 7825, Passcode RKYHSLive    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6632247825 
  • Save the Date: December 27, 2020 at 9:00AM:  Join us for a TEA and TORAH featuring Adira Netzel- Abramson on “Dimensions of Kriyat Shema: Intent and Content”. This AMIT program is sponsored by Harold Dershowitz and family, l'ilui nishmat Hudos Gittel bat Aharon, Ann Dershowitz, z"l. Please come with a Hebrew/English Siddur. Registration Required and a Zoom link will be provided. To register, click here. 
  • Save the Date: December 27 at 8:00PM: Illuminating Guidance From Mesorah: Seeing Through the Fog of Galus. Join Rav Aharon Lopiansky at 8:00PM and  Rav Hershel Schachter at 8:45PM. For more info click here. 
  • Save the Date: Thursday, December 31 from 8:30-10:00PM: The Inner World Of Chassidus. From 8:30-9:00PM join Rabbi Efrem Goldberg "Connecting To Ourselves". From 9:00-9:30PM join Rabbi Reuven Brand "Searching For Meaning". From 9:30-10:00PM join Rabbi Moshe Weinberger "Our Generation and Chassidus". Click here for more info. 
  • Save the Date: January 6 at 8:15PM: Nechama Price, our community Yoetzet Halacha and Director of Yeshiva University’s Graduate Program in Advanced Talmudic Studies for Women will speak on the topic: "Dealing With Difficult Relationships: Moshe and Yitro". Click here 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

  • Click here to check out Rav Schachter's Chanukah Shiur. 
  • Did you miss Scholar In Residence Isaiah Gafni...if so click here. 
  • For anyone who missed Rachel Besser's excellent shiur, "The Earliest Chanukah", click here. 
  • To enjoy Rabbi Zwickler's Weekly WebDvar, click here. 

 

UPDATES & REMINDERS 

  • 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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