November 26 — Parashat Vayeshev

Rabbi Eliyahu Tal - Rabbi
Ray Morris - President

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Important Messages

  • The Youth Groups need supplies. Please go to our Amazon Wishlist and help us purchase them.
  • All non-vaccinated people must wear masks while inside Congregation Etz Ahaim.
  • All children in Youth Congregation and Youth Groups must be masked.

Announcements

  • Deepest condolences to Ray & Gloria Morris and family on the passing of Gloria’s sister, Jenette Schatzman. Shiv’ah was observed last week.
  • Hanukah begins this Sunday night, and we light candles each night through next Sunday night.

To Wish someone a mazel tov or make an annoucement, please go to our Mazel Tov/Annoucement Form at https://www.etzahaim.org/mazel-tov.

Friday

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat: 4:15pm
  • Candle Lighting: 4:15pm

Saturday -- Parashat Vayeshev

  • Youth Groups for Ages 3 to 8 in the Upper Classrooms: 9:30 - 11:00am
  • Junior Congregation for ages 6 to 12 in the Beit Midrash: 10am - 10:30am
  • Shacharit: 8:45am
    • Kiddush After Services (sponsored by Jack Eluz)
  • Ben Ish Chai Class: 3:15pm
  • Mincha: 4:00pm — Followed by:
    • Se'udah Sh'lshit (Sponsored by the Reichman and Tal families in honor of the Torah and those who study it.)
  • Arvit and End of Shabbat: 5:06pm
  • Avot Ubanim: 6:30pm – Includes pizza, raffle and special special Sh’mittah learning cards.

Sunday – First Night of Hanukkah

  • Shacharit: 8:00am
  • Nach Class for Women on Zoom: 10:00am
  • Children's Torah Reading Class: 3:35pm
  • Halachot Class: 3:55pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 4:15pm
  • Light Hanukkah Candles: after 4:55pm

Monday – Second Night of Hanukkah

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Halachot Class: 3:15pm
  • Mincha and Arvit: 4:10pm
  • Light Hanukkah Candles: after 4:55pm

Tuesday – Third Night of Hanukkah

Wednesday – Fourth Night of Hanukkah

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Rabbeinu Bahya: 3:15pm
  • Mincha/Arvit: 4:10pm
  • Light Hanukkah Candles: after 4:55pm

Thursday – Fifth Night of Hanukkah

Next Friday – Sixth Night of Hanukkah

  • Shacharit: 6:30am
  • Talmud: (Indoors and Zoom) 7:30am
  • Mincha: 4:10pm
  • Light Hanukkah Candles Before Shabbat Candles: 4:10pm
  • Candle Lighting: 4:13pm

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:

  • Gloria Morris (Gittel bat Leah)
  • Lita Greenberg (Tzvia Sarah bat Golda)
  • Linda Balavram (Emmunah bat Sara)
  • Lyudmila Chaya bat Riva
  • Moshe ben Rachel Monavar
  • Liba Shaindel bat Chava Sachs
  • Gershon Ben Sara
  • Chava bat Esther
  • Chaya Sarah Leah bat Shifra

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

United Hatzlah of Israel’s Miami Gala will take place at the JW Marriott Turnberry in Aventura on December 19, 2021, at 6:00pm.

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta, will be the keynote speaker at the event. The after-party concert will have performances by Gipsy Chico Castillo and Gad Elbaz.

Please join us for a memorable evening and support our heroic lifesaving volunteers in Israel. Tickets and Sponsorships.

For additional information, contact Danielle David or Rivky Meyer.

Tomchei Shabbos of Middlesex County is having a Benefit Concert Featuring Eitan Katz in Concert, Motzei Shabbat, December 25, 2021 at the Chabad of Rutgers, 170 College Avenue in New Brunswick NJ.

Doors open at 7:30pm. General Admission tickets are $36 on line and $54 at the door. VIP tickets are $100 online and $150 at the door. VIP $100 online ($150 at the door). Purchase Tickets on our website. Email Tomchei Shabbos for more information.

The Jewish Federation is hosting a program for Federation Staff, Volunteers, and Board Members on December 2nd.

All staff members, volunteers, security personel, and community leaders from all synagogues are invited to learn about today's heightened security concerns.

Learn about active threats and find out what Digital Exhaust is and the adverse effects on your organization.

For more information, see the Jewish Federation Website.

Raritan Valley Hadassah Presents Repair the Sea With Josh Keller

Josh is the program coordinator for Tikkun HaYam, a Jewish scuba diving environmental non-profit. Their college division is known as Scubi Jew. They clean up the ocean through the lens of our Jewish moral imperative, Tikkun Olam, trying to create a network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about protecting the marine environment.

Josh grew up in Highlands, NJ and was president of USY at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson. Come learn about the issues impacting the marine environment, and what you can do to aid in the mission to repair the sea. For more information on Tikkun HaYam, please visit: repairthesea.org.

Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 7:30 p.m., on Zoom.

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 ($24 at Judaica Gallery).

Details to follow for Zoom booster event, after the Yom Tovim. Learning Schedule, etc. at their Website. Email for more information.

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

Tiferes

  • Kislev DVD for women Motzai Shabbos, November 27 at 8:30 PM at the Siegel house.
    • Speakers: Rabbi Doniel Frank and Dr. Meir Wikler.
    • Topic: Our Preferences and Differences in a Harmonious Marriage
  • Current weekly teleconference for Tiferes members
    • Speaker: Mrs. Shaindy Bilgrei
    • Topic: Success in Communication

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.