December 29 — Parashat Vayigash

Rabbi Eliyahu Tal - Rabbi
Ray Morris - President

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Important Messages

  • Mabruk and Mazal Tov to Isaac Edery on the birth of a grandchild.
  • Deepest condolences to Rabbi Dr. Behzad Hakakian and family on the passing of his mother, Rahel bat Tovah.
  • Tomchei Shabbos Benefit Concert on Saturday night, December 31. Please see their website for tickets. Hakakian.

Friday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Shir HaShirim: 3:55pm
  • Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat: 4:20pm
  • Candle Lighting: 4:21pm

Saturday -- Parashat Vayigash

  • Youth Groups for Ages 3 to 8 in the Upper Classrooms: 9:30 - 11:00am
  • Recite Shema: 9:12am
  • Shacharit: 8:45am
    • Kiddush After Services (Sponsored by the Congregation)
  • Sefer Yehoshua Class: 3:25pm
  • Mincha: 4:10 — Followed by:
    • Se'udah Sh'lshit (Sponsored by the Reichman family to encourage peace and unity within Etz Ahaim)
  • Arvit and End of Shabbat: 5:15pm
  • Avot uBanim uBanot: 6:30pm - sponsored by the Weinstein family

Sunday

  • Shacharit: 8:00am
  • Women's Class: 10:00am
  • Mincha and Arvit: 4:25pm
  • Shacharit: 8:00am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 9:00am
  • Mussar: 4:05pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 4:25pm

Tuesday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Ben Ish Chai: 4:05pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 4:25pm
  • Chavruta Learning: 7:30pm

Wednesday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Ben Ish Chai: 4:05pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 4:25pm

Thursday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:40am
  • Insights on the Parasha: 3:40pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 4:25pm
  • Talmud Class in Hebrew: 7:40pm
  • Chumash and Hamin: 8:00pm

Next Friday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Mincha: 4:25pm
  • Candle Lighting: 4:28pm

Bikur Cholim of Congregation Etz Ahaim

The Regency Nursing Home is currently closed to visitors. Drivers and coordinators needed. Call (732) 572-7181 for more information. The congregation extends refua shelema wishes to:

  • Liba Shaindel bat Chava Sachs
  • Gershon ben Sara
  • Dvorah Shahala bat Sarah Parvin
  • Chava bat Esther
  • Lita Greenberg (Tzvia Sarah bat Golda)
  • Linda Balavram (Emmunah bat Sara)
  • Sara Shifra bat Yehudit
  • Sharona Bella bat Malka
  • Yosef Daniel ben Feige
  • Michaelyn Steinmetz (Nechama bat Sarah)
  • Leah Chana bat Batya Chaya
  • Leah Chava bat Shayna

If you like to add someone to this list, or merely want the Rabbi to say a Mi Shaberach on someone after Torah reading on Shabbat, please go to our webpage and fill out the form.

News and Events

Community News

Raritan Valley Hadassah Invites you to Finding Balance in the Everyday: Time Management for Jewish Women on Sunday, January 8 at 1:00pm with Dr. Shan Bloomberg LCSW on Zoom. Email Hadassah for more information.

Chug Ivrit for intermediate to advanced Hebrew Speakers on Sunday, January 15 at 11:00am. Email Rachel Weintraub for more information.

Women's Health Forum on Sunday, January 8 at 8:00pm at Congregation Ohr Torah Social Hall. A powerful panel discussion, exploring a variety of topics. Panel Participants will be Sue Brill Goldberg, MD FAAP, Sara Feigenbaum, DPT, Nicole Dietz, RNC-OB, Marninah Hersh, BScN, IBCLC, Shira Sheldon, APN and Marla Rottenstreich.

Free and open to women of all ages!

Dr. Presby Shiurim

  • Woman: Pele Yoetz (a combination of halacha and mussar shiur) on Tuesdays at 8:00pm at the Presby home, 467 Lincoln Ave in Higland Park.
  • Men/Women: Eicha on Wednesdays at noon via conference call, Dial in #605-475-6333 code 9017189
  • Men: Megillah on Thursdays at 8:00pm via conference call, Dial in #605-475-6333 code 9017189
  • Men/Women: Nach shiur on Shabbat at 3:00pm at the Presby home, 467 Lincoln Ave in Highland Park

For more info, please contact Dr. Presby.

Rebbitzen Eichenstein’s classes for women: Please contact Aviva Siegel for status of Sunday and Monday classes.

ACTT (Achieving Change Thru Torah): Checkout the new ACTT website which has been reorganized topically to provide all the ACTT material in an easy to use way. We look forward to continuing to grow in our commitment to Torah and to getting closer to Hashem.

HP/Edison Formula Gemach: How you can help us:

  • Donate Formula: Unused/unopened cans only
  • Keep us in mind when you’re shopping: We will post what formula we need on community chats. If you find, please text us - you will be reimbursed!

How we can help you:

  • We have some stock: text us to see if we have your formula
  • Let us know what type you need: we will try to find it. If we do, you’ll need to reimburse the gemach.

Text Us

Women's Learning Initiative offers customized Torah learning partners/chavrusas. For a personalized study program of your choice, email us.

Weekly Parsha shiur with Mrs. Miri Cohen on Tuesday mornings at 9:15am. For location/zoom link, please contact Leah.

Lefkovits Family Park Mikvah is by appointment only. All appointments should be made via MikvahCloud or via the MikvahCloud app. Regular services, baths and showers, are being offered. A face mask should be worn at the mikvah. For all comments and questions, please email hpmikvah@gmail.com

The Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley has arranged services in the community for your convenience over Shabbos and Yom Tov:

  • We have an account with AA Checker cab 732-545-2300 (you can reimburse Bikur Cholim at a later time)
  • We have an account with Rite aid in Highland Park to get prescriptions filled (you can reimburse with a rite aid gift card at a later time)

Wishing you and your families a Kesiva Vechasima Tova, Bikur Cholim Of Raritan Valley, 732 572 7181

The new website provides information regarding Bikur Cholim services, including how to access our local hospitals on Shabbat, how to borrow medical equipment, and how to get prescription medication on Shabbat.

The Edison/HP gown Gmach is reopening and taking appointments in our new location! We have a large selection of children’s, tee, and adult gowns. Limited boys tux also available. Donations of gowns in excellent condition (with sleeves and round collar) also accepted. Please text for more info and to make an appointment. Leiluy mishmas Yitzchak Ben binyamin.

Re-Pleat - Gemach of Outfits for Dressy Occasions: New in Edison / Highland Park! Have something to donate? Have a special occasion and need something to wear? Open by appointment only. Text us.

The Lev L’Nefesh Hachnosas Kallah Centerpiece Gemach is now open. The Gemach has a beautiful array of centerpieces/vases/props to loan out for your simchas. Please call/text for an appointment.

Kittel Gemach: Please call Jeff or Lee Ann Schein. Four sizes available.

Kittel gemach is in memory of Lazar Lipman ben Chaim Yitzhak.