June 4 - Parashat Sh'lach

Rabbi Eliyahu Tal - Rabbi
Ray Morris - President

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Important Messages

  • Etz Ahaim Covid Guidelines Updates: See our webpage for more information.
  • All Classes Now Are Indoors: All classes at Etz Ahaim take place once again at Congregation Etz Ahaim. Please wear a mask if you’re not fully vaccinated and practice social distancing. Although covid infections have been going down, there have been multiple confirmed cases in Middlesex County. All classes are still on Zoom for those who prefer to take them remotely.

Friday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm
  • Candle Lighting: 8:05pm

Saturday -- Parashat Sh'lach

  • Shacharit: 8:45am (Hodu)
  • Mincha: 5:40pm — Followed by:
    • Class with Rabbi Tal
    • Arvit
  • Shabbat Over: 9:14pm

Sunday

  • Shacharit: 8:00pm
  • Nach Class for Women on Zoom: 10:00am
  • Children's Torah Reading Class: 6:20pm
  • Halachot Class: 6:40pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 7:00pm

Monday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 8:00am
  • Halachot Class: 6:40pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 7:00pm

Tuesday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 8:00am
  • Halachot Class: 6:40pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 7:00pm

Wednesday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 8:00am
  • Halachot Class: 6:40pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 7:00pm

Thursday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 8:00am
  • Halachot Class: 6:40pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 7:00pm
  • Talmud Class in Hebrew: 7:40pm

Next Friday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • talmud: 8:00am
  • Mincha: 7:00pm
  • Candle Lighting: 8:10pm

News and Events

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:

  • Lyudmila Chaya bat Riva
  • Moshe ben Rachel Monavar
  • Liba Shaindel bat Chava Sachs
  • Chava bat Esther
  • Sarah Leah bat Shifra
  • Nili Feda bat Yaffa
  • Avraham ben Sarah

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.

Community News

Dr. Presby's Shabbat Nach Shiur: June 5 at 4:00pm and Tuesday night woman's shiur June 8th at 8:00pm at 467 Lincoln Avenue, Highland Park.

For more information, please contact Dr. Presby at 732-572-6231 or 572-925-4828.

Rabbi Reisman will be speaking for men and women on Eruvin in Contemporary Times on Shabbat, June 5th at 7:00pm at Khal Chassidim, 46 North Eigth Avenue.

Topics will include eruv construction in summer homes and bungalow colonies, how the Third and Fifth Amendments affect eruvim in the United States, and how to read an eruv map in Google street view. For more information, please contact Marsha Eiserman.

Sh’nainu Shidduch Group of Edison/Highland Park presents a Speed Dating event for Orthodox Jewish Singles ages 40-55 on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Congregation Ohav Emet, Highland Park. Couvert $25. The event will take place outdoors in a tent. Lunch will be served. Proof of covid-19 vaccination or negative covid test (within 72 hours of the event) required. For more info and to reserve a spot, please email us.

Rebbitzen Eichenstein’s Classes for Women:

  • Sunday, June 6 at 10:30am Tefiilla class at Aguda
  • Monday, June 7, 8:00pm Parash class at Congregation Ohr Torah

Please email Aviva for more information.

Tiferes

  • Tammuz DVD on Motzai Shabbos, June 12 at 10:00pm at the Siegel house. For women only. Weekly teleconferences with topics such as shalom bayis and parenting are available to Tiferes members. Current teleconference: Pleasant Parenting featuring Mrs. Liba Rabinowitz.
  • Weekly teleconferences with topics such as shalom bayis and parenting are available to Tiferes members.
  • Current teleconference: Pleasant Parenting featuring Mrs. Liba Rabinowitz.

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.

Lefkovits Family Park Mikvah

The Mikvah is currently by appointment only. All preparations should be done at home. No showers or baths at the mikvah.

All appointments must be made via our appointment page

Women's Learning Initiative

  • Offers customized Torah learning partners/chavrusas! For a personalized study program of your choice, email your contact information to womenslearninginitiative@gmail.com

  • Parsha class by Mrs. Miri Cohen will take place on Zoom on Tuesday mornings. Please text for the time and zoom link.

ACTT

  • Current Module: The Six Constant Mitzvos 2
  • Source Book: Artscroll's Constant Connection -- Deepening Your Emunah through the Six Constant Mitzvos by Rabbi Yitzchak Coopersmith

Rabbi Yisroel Weiss' Tehillim Shiur for Men and Women:

On Zoom:

  • Wednesday night at 8:00pm
  • Meeting ID: 858 5198 8386
  • Password: RWTehillims
  • To join by phone:
    • Dial 408-638-0968
    • Enter Meeting ID
    • Use Passcode 705203.

Any questions, please contact Marsha Eiserman 347-203-7906.