February 18 — Parashat Ki Tisa

Rabbi Eliyahu Tal - Rabbi
Ray Morris - President DIFF

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Important Messages

  • Purim is coming, and it's time for Etz Ahaim's Mishloach Manot packages. Like last year, we are merely asking for sponsors from $18 to $101, and we're sending all members a package. Everyone should have gotten a letter from Etz Ahaim with the form in it. If not, contact Gloria Morris to get a copy.
  • We will be doing a Siyum Mishnayot of Seder Moed l'iluy nishmat Moshe Moiz ben Rachel Monavar Z"L - father of Nati Har-Sinay, Sunday, February 13 after Arvit at Etz Ahaim. We will also have refreshments so people can make brachot l'iluy nishmato.
  • Reminder that adults and children who are fully vaccinated, or who have fully recovered from COVID-19, are not required to wear masks inside the building. All other are required to wear masks unless eating at Kiddush or Se’udah Sh’lishit.
  • All children attending Youth Groups are required to wear masks while attending the groups, regardless of vaccination status. You may attend services inside without a mask.

Friday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat: 5:15pm
  • Candle Lighting: 5:18pm

Saturday -- Parashat Ki Tisa

  • Youth Groups for Ages 3 to 8 in the Upper Classrooms: 9:30 - 11:00am
  • No Junior Congregation
  • Recite Shema: before 8:55am
  • Shacharit: 8:45am
    • Kiddush After Services (Sponsored by the Congregation)
  • Ben Ish Chai Class: 4:15pm
  • Mincha: 5:00pm — Followed by:
    • Se'udah Sh'lshit (Sponsored by Richard and Liba Shakarchi in honor of Ayelet’s 19th birthday)
  • Arvit and End of Shabbat: 6:08pm
  • Avot Ubanim: 7:15pm – Includes Pizza, Raffle, and Special Sh'mittah

Sunday

  • Shacharit: 8:00am
  • Women's Class: 10:00am
  • Children's Torah Reading Class: 5:00pm
  • Mussar: 5:00pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 5:20pm

Monday – Presidents Day

  • No Shulchan Aruch Yomi Class
  • Shacharit: 8:00am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:40am
  • Mussar: 5:00pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 5:20pm

Tuesday

  • Shulchan Aruch Yomi Zoom: 5:30am
  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Ben Ish Chai: 5:00pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 5:20pm
  • Chavruta Learning: 7:30pm

Wednesday

  • Shulchan Aruch Yomi Zoom: 5:30am
  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Ben Ish Chai: 5:00pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 5:20pm

Thursday

Next Friday

  • Shulchan Aruch Yomi Zoom: 5:30am
  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Mincha: 5:25pm
  • Candle Lighting: 5:26pm

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)
  • Gloria Morris (Gittel bat Leah)
  • Linda Balavram (Emmunah bat Sarah)

  • Sara Shifra bat Yehudit

  • 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

The Annual Clothing Giveaway is back! Come get new to you clothing for the whole family! Sunday, March 6, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Any questions or to donate clothing in excellent condition, please call or text Rivka Jaffe 732-762-0490 or Chaya Milgrum 908-812-5297.

HP Singles presents a singles event for Torah obvervant singles between the ages of 38 to 50 at Ahavas Achim on Monday, March 7, 2022 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Tickets Available. $5.00 before March 1. $10 after March 1.

Sh’nainu Shidduch Group of Edison / Highland Park presents: Three Zoom Dating Events for Orthodox Jewish Singles!

  • Mitzai Shabbos, 2/12/22 for ages 25-35
  • Motzai Shabbos, 2/26/22 for ages 33-48
  • Motzai Shabbos, 3/5/22 for ages 45+.

Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. To register and receive more info, please email the group.

Taharas Hamishpacha Review Series: The Lefkovits Family Park Mikvah is pleased to present a five part Taharas Hamishpacha review series on zoom given by Rebbetzin Chayie Chinn, veteran Kallah teacher, director of Silver Spring mikvah and certified dating coach.

For married women only

February 14, 21, 28, and March 7 from 8:00pm – 9:30pm.

Free - sponsorships welcome. Email the Mikvah for more details.

The Bildner Center presents Author Jeffrey Herf discussing his book Israel’s Moment: Support and Opposition to Establishing the Jewish State in a Virtual public talk on March 7, 7:00pm.

Advance registration is required.

Pesach is Coming Already? Time to order your OU Pesach Guide.

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.

Mission to Israel: Yom Yerushalayim and Shavuot in Jerusalem May 25, 2022 through June 7, 2022.

Every year, Congregation Ahavas Achim sponsors a community Mission to Israel. However, the whole Raritan Valley Community is invited. If you would like to be included on their email list for this trip, please send an email Lisa Goldberg.

ACTT (Achieving Change Thru Torah) has a new module:

  • Title: SHALOM – PEACE 1
  • Source Book: Artscroll’s Live the Blessing – Daily wisdom on how to live in peace with family, friends, and yourself by Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation.

Learning Schedule, etc. at their Website. Email for more information.

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

Tiferes

  • Adar DVD for women motzai Shabbat, February 19 at 8:30pm at the Siegel House.

Weekly teleconferences with topics such as shalom bayis and parenting are available to Tiferes members.

  • Current Weekly Teleconference for Tiferes Members:
    • Topic: The Heart of Chinuch
    • Speaker: Mrs. Sara Aliza Scheinberg

For more info or to become a member, please contact Aviva.

The Highland Park/Edison group of Tiferes 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.

Women's Learning Initiative Offers customized Torah learning partners and chavrusas. For a personalized study program of your choice, email your contact information to The Women's Learning Initiative.

  • Parsha class by Mrs. Miri Cohen: Please contact Leah for time, location &/zoom link for shiur on Tuesday.

Rabbi Yisroel Weiss' Tehillim Shiur for men and women on Zoom:

  • Wednesday night at 8:00pm
  • Meeting ID: 858 5198 8386
  • Password: RWTehillim
  • To join by phone: Dial 408-638-0968, enter meeting ID, use password 705203. Any questions, please contact Marsha Eiserman.