May 15 — Parashat Behar-Bechukotai

Behzad Hakakian - Rabbi
Ray Morris - President

Visit our Website at https://etzahaim.org for the latest news

Important Notices

  • Due to the threat of the Corona Virus, the building is closed. No services are being held in the building.
  • We have compiled a list of Corona Virus resources for you on our webpage. Please go to https://www.etzahaim.org/covid19 to see these resources.
  • Please attend our classes and services on Zoom. We would like to offer more classes. If you would like to lead a class, please get in contact with David Weintraub. We'll put it on the webpage and let other people in the community know about it.

Friday

  • Candle Lighting/Shabbat Begins: 7:49pm

Saturday - Parashat Behar-Bechukotai

  • Latest Shema: 8:40am
  • Shabbat Ends: 8:51pm

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Next Friday

  • Candle Lighting/Shabbat Begins: 7:56pm

News and Events

On Sunday, May 17, at 10:00am, Rabbi Bassous will be leading a Arayat via Zoom with our Congregation. Please join the Hakims in memory of Millie. You can join via Zoom, or by phone.

To join on Zoom, click on this link.

To join by phone, dial the number below. You will be asked for a Meeting Number and a Password. These are listed below. Just dial these in via your phone's keypad.

  • New York Phone #: (929) 205-6099
  • Israel Phone #: 03-978-6688
  • London Phone #: 020-3481-5240
  • Meeting ID: 889 3052 8340
  • Password: 970798

The following events and news items can be found on our webpage at http://etzahaim.org

Bikur Cholim of Congregation Etz Ahaim

  • Seeking volunteers to visit the Regency Nursing home on DeMott Lane in Somerset. For more info, contact Rahel Baruh.
  • Drivers and coordinators needed. Call (732) 572-7181 for more information.

The congregation extends refua shelema wishes to:

  • Avishai ben Esther
  • Avraham Leiv ben Sara Maya
  • Avraham ben Sara
  • Linda Balavram (Emuna bat Sarah)
  • Clara bat Rachel
  • Cochavit bat Victoria
  • David ben Farha
  • Ephraim Yechezkel ben Devorah Miram (Fred Weissman)
  • Esther bat Liba
  • Galina bat Riva
  • Gittel bat Leah
  • Bradley Greenberg (Yehuda Dovid ben Tzvia Sarah)
  • Lita Greenberg (Tzvia Sarah bat Golda)
  • Keren bat Orly
  • Liba Shaindel bat Chava
  • Lidia bat Paulina
  • Miriam Devorah bat Bracha
  • Penina Rachel bat Bracha
  • Perla bat Leah
  • Rosa bat Rachel
  • Shaul ben Regina
  • Velvel ben Chana
  • Yehuda Reich (Yehuda ben Hermina)
  • Lilas Saltiel (Leah Saltiel)
  • Sheva bat Merel
  • Yaakov Chaim ben Sarah
  • Zimbul bat Vida

Community News

Sue Redlich would like to thank everyone for participating in the Emunah Mother’s day fundraiser. Due to your generosity, Emunah was able to raise $5,600! Much appreciation to Rebecca Rivkin, Ellen Smith, and Debbie Teitz for all their help.

Rebbitzen Eichenstein’s tefilla class for women will take place on Zoom. Sunday morning 11:00am.

Woman's Learning Initiative: Parsha class by Mrs. Miri Cohen will take place on ZOOM on Thursday mornings. Please email womenslearninginitiative@gmail.com to receive a link and time. Call Aviva at 732-572-4408 or 732-672-7104 if you have any questions.

Shavuot Flowers in Support of Hatzolah: Cost is $36. All proceeds will go to Hatzolah of Highland Park/Edison. Please respond by text to Michal Geiger at 917-232-4808 by Thursday, May 21st with the name and address of your recipient. Delivery can be made to your home or to the home of the person of your choice in Highland Park, Edison, or East Brunswick.

You may pay by dropping off cash or check to 38 Edgemount Road or with Zelle to 917-232-4808 (if it prompts you for the recipient name after putting in the phone number, type Michal Geiger).