December 9 — Parshat Vayishlach

Rabbi Eliyahu Tal - Rabbi
Ray Morris - President

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Important Messages

Friday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Shir HaShirim: 3:55pm
  • Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat: 4:10pm
  • Candle Lighting: 4:12pm

Saturday -- Parashat Vayishlach

  • Youth Groups for Ages 3 to 8 in the Upper Classrooms: 9:30 - 11:00am
  • Recite Shema: 8:53am
  • Shacharit: 8:45am
    • Kiddush After Services (Sponsored by the Shimoni, Chaves, Bishburg, Wenger and Horowitz families in honor of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Tal in celebration of their new baby)
  • Sefer Yehoshua Class: 3:15pm
  • Mincha: 4:00pm — Followed by:
    • Se'udah Sh'lshit (Sponsored by the Reichman family to foster peace, love, and fellowship among the congregation)
  • Arvit and End of Shabbat: 5:05pm
  • Avot U'Banim U'Banot: 6:30pm (Sponsored by by the Weinstein family)

Sunday

  • Shacharit: 8:00am
  • Women's Class: 10:00am
  • Children's Torah Reading Class: 3:50pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 4:10pm

Monday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:40am
  • Mussar: 3:50pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 4:10pm

Tuesday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Ben Ish Chai: 3:50pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 4:10pm
  • Chavruta Learning: 7:30pm

Wednesday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Ben Ish Chai: 3:50pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 4:10pm

Thursday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • The Doctor Edward Nawy Memorial Talmud Class: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:40am
  • Insights on the Parasha: 3:50pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 4:10pm
  • 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: 4:10pm
  • Candle Lighting: 4:14pm

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

Dr. Norman Blumenthal, director of Trauma Services, Ohel Zachter Family National Trauma Center, will be speaking on Motzei Shabbos, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM at Congregation Ahavas Yisrael. Topic: Is There a Mental Health Crisis? What Can We Do?

Chanukah Women's Learn and Connect is an exciting two part women’s learning program (as part of a series) that is coming to Congregation Ohr Torah in December, entitled Cooking & Kashrus! This is the first round of the program that received the OU Women's Initiative Challenge Grant 2022! It is designed to inspire women to learn, gain skills, connect and grow!

  • Latke lessons, Cooking Demo & Tutorial with Sylvia Fallas, Motzei Shabbat, December 10 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm RSVP Required. Email mekorfitness@gmail.com
  • Power & Purpose- A Chanukah Halacha Exploration with Rabbi Luban & Rabbi Malitzky, Wednesday, December 14 from 8:00pm - 9:15pm

Both Programs will take place in the Social Hall of Congregation Ohr Torah.

RPRY Open House will be on Sunday, December 11 at 10:00am. Parents will have the opportunity to be the students and experience the RPRY educational difference. Exciting kids program provided featuring TaleWise Science Show, crafts and more.

Sign up online

Yehuda Reich A”H was a longstanding and committed member of Etz Ahaim, and this year, RPRY is honored to announce the formation of the Yehuda Reich A”H Scholarship Fund. Please show your support by attending the RPRY Scholarship Breakfast on December 18, 9:30am. Registration and donations can be made at https://www.rpry.org

Shirim by Dr. Presby

  • Woman: Pele Yoetz (a combination of halacha and mussar shiur) on Tuesdays at 8:00pm at the Presby home, 467 Lincoln Ave, HP
  • 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 Shabbos at 3:00pm at the Presby home, 467 Lincoln Ave, HP

For more info, please contact Dr. Presby at 732-925-4828

The Bridge Turkish and Mediterraniean Grill is now opened Saturday Nights. Starting approximately 40 minutes after Shabbat.

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

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. K’sivah V’chasimah Tovah!

The 2022/2023 Highland Park First Aid Squad discount cards are now available. The cards provide discounts to many local businesses including Jerusalem Pizza, Sushiana, Bridge, Dunkin Donuts, Dairy Deluxe, China Lee, Orchid and Giddy’s Pizzeria.

There are 2 cards this year: one for $30 or both for $50. The cards may be purchased at Jerusalem Pizza, the Ahavas Achim office, or by contacting any Squad member including: Ari and Deborah Lewitter or Yossi Benedek.

Employment Network of Raritan Valley

Looking for work? We can help. Email Bob Lansey if you would like to receive our job postings and/or would like help with your resume and search strategies.

Please help: If you know of any professional, part-time, or temporary job openings, email us the information.

Rebbitzen Eichenstein’s classes for women: Contact Ricki for more information.

Mrs. Miri Coehn's Shuir: Please Concact Leah at 917-763-1848 for more information.

Upward (Formerly Tiferes)

Teleconferences with topics such as shalom bayis and parenting are available to Upward members. For more info or to become a member, please contact Aviva.

The Highland Park/Edison group of Upward is zecher l'nishmas Malka bas Shalom.

The Lefkovits Family Park Mikvah is by appointment only. All appointments should be made via MikvahCloud or via the iPhone or Android 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 the Mikvah.