Shabbos Nitzavim Vayelech

September 3^rd-September 4th/25 Ellul

 

Friday September 3rd	Shabbos	Weekdays	Weeknights
Shacharis      6:03v/6:30/7:10 am     Candles (for zman minyan) 7:09 pm   Plag                                6:05 pm Plag Mincha                    5:50 pm Zman Mincha                   7:10 pm ONLY 2 MINCHAS   Repeat krias shema after    8:15pm	Shacharis   Hashkama                          7:15 am   Main Shul (Lipner)              8:45 am   Parent Child (Taber-in SH)  9:10 pm        SZKS            9:40 am   Non-Mevorchim Shiur           5:00 pm Daf/Chumash Rashi             6:00 pm Mincha                                  7:00 pm Maariv                                   8:07 pm Shabbos ends                       8:15 pm Melave Malka                      11:00 pm Drosho(Rabbi Shafier)        11:45 pm Selichos                               12:50 am	Sunday Selichos/Shacharis      5:25 am Sunday Shacharis  6:50/8:00/8:45 am   Selichos/Shacharis   Mon        5:36v/6:50/8:00 x2/9:15 am (NOTE CHANGE FROM CALENDAR)   Tue                          5:37v/6:00/6:45 am     Wednesday   (Erev Rosh Hashana)      Selichos/Shach   4:28v/5:00/5:50/7:10 am (ADD’L MINYAN NOT ON CALENDAR)  Hataras Nedarim/Eiruv Tavshilin Candles                                  7:00 pm Mincha                                    7:00 pm	Mincha      Sun, Mon              1:45, 7:00 pm    Mon-Tue                       7:00 pm   Late Maariv S-T      9:05 pm Later Maariv M,T   10:00 pm

FROM OUR RAV:

                              

L'chvodchem hayikarim loy"t – Shalom rav uveracha merubah.

 

As some of you may be going away for Yom Tov, I'll take this opportunity to wish you all on behalf of myself and Peshi - kesiva vachasima tova le'alter lechaim tovim v’aruchim. May we all merit to accomplish a complete teshuva and may all our prayers be answered in a good fashion.

 

Please note there will only be two mincha minyanim this Friday, September 3^rd. There will not be a 7:00 minyan.

 

Mazel tov to Aviva & Menachem Lipner and family on the bar mitzvah of Dovid. Mazel tov to the grandparents Hertzel & Naomi Lipner and Rabbi Benjy & Bernice Mandel.  Mazel tov to the great grandparents Rabbi Joseph & Pepa Karasick. Taaleh maaloh maaloh bemaalos hatorah vehayira.

 

Mazel tov to Miriam & Mark Taber and family on the bar mitzvah of Ephraim. Taaleh maaloh maaloh bemaalos hatorah vehayira.

 

Mazel tov to Caren & Michael Graber and family on the birth of a boy earlier this week. Mazel tov to the grandparents Annie & Alan Weinberg and Bracha & Bernie Graber. The shalom zachar will iy”h take place at the home of the Rauzmans, 91 Sussex Rd., Bergenfield between Maiden and Quincy, on Friday night at 9pm. Tegadluhu letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim vetachnisuhu lebriso bezmano uveito.

 

Mazel tov to Devora & Yosef Korn and family on the birth of a boy earlier this week. Mazel tov to the grandparents. The shalom zachar will iy”h take place at the Korn’s, 440 South Prospect Ave., Bergenfield at 9:15 pm. Tegadluhu letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim vetachnisuhu lebriso bezmano uveito.

 

Mazel tov to Ofra & Steven Parmett and family on the birth of a granddaughter, a daughter to Avrohom and Brocha Parmett, in Israel. Tegadluha letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim.

 

Mazel tov to Sima & Daniel Weingarten and family on the birth of a granddaughter, a daughter to Dina and Hillel Weingarten. Tegadluha letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim.

 

Mazel Tov to grandparents Priva and Simmy Safier and to greatgrandfather, Arnold Safier on the birth of Vita Leah, daughter of Talya and Yoni Safier. Tegadluha letorah lechupa ulemaasim tovim.

 

We extend a warm welcome to our new affiliate members: Rabbi Steven & Yael Weil (Malky, Kayla, Josh, Racheli, Benjy, Atara & Rafi) 1678 Hanover St. Teaneck, 201-836-4970, weil@ou.org, littleweils@yahoo.com; and Avrom & Ayelet Forman, (Ahuva, Shaya, Dovi, Didi & Ami) 621 Churchill Rd., Teaneck, 201-833-4475, FormanAA@optonline.net.

 

SHABBOS SHIURIM-ELLUL PREPARATIONS:

 

Following hashkomo, Rabbi Dr. Aaron Ross will give a shiur on Ramban al Hatorah.

 

The mitzvah of shofar comes and goes quickly.  This Shabbos we will prepare for the mitzvah at the annual non-Shabbos Mevorchim Hachodesh Shiur for women at 5:00pm and at the shiur for men following mincha.

 

Chumash Rashi/Seuda Shlishis with Rabbi Neuburger at 6:00pm in the Social Hall.

 

High School Boys will meet with Rav Tanchum Cohen for seuda shlishis this week.

 

Please join us at our annual melaveh malka at 11 pm where we will hear some divrei torah from Rav Tanchum Cohen and me in preparation for selichos.

 

Please join us for the preparatory drosho leading up to selichos. This year we will hear from Rabbi Benzion Shafier from the Shmuz on “Rosh Hashana:  Issues of the Day”.

 

Please join us this Sunday morning at 9:30 am as we bring back to our shul Rav Ami Cohen for a delightful and informative presentation full of hands-on replicas and their stories -  to the young and younger on shofaros - where they come from and how they are made.

 

Please reserve Monday Sept.  6th for the Torah Web evening in our shul featuring Rav Mayer Twersky on What Do You Mean "No"? Surrendering to the Will of Hashem at 8:00 pm; and Rav Mordechai Willig (NOTE CHANGE) at 8:45 pm on What Does Hashem Want From Men? And From Women? TorahWeb is serviced on an entirely voluntary basis and we are grateful to the roshei yeshiva who come to speak and the administrative staff who organize the events.

 

We are extremely grateful once again to Rabbi Avie Schreiber and Seth Lebowitz and all the sponsors and contributors for the third volume of Ohel Avrohom. I have no doubt that it will enhance everyone's Yom Tov.

 

Thank you to Pnina & Shimmy Kanarek, Margi & David Saks and Esther & Shmuel Shayowitz for sponsoring the Ellul shiurim.

 

On Erev Rosh Hashana the mikva will be open for men from 4:30-3:30 pm. (see back for details)

 

Anyone needing shofar blowing at home should please contact me or Shimmy Stein.

 

WEEKDAY SHIURIM:

 

The Monday night shiur will iy"h resume after Yom Tov due to conflicts with smachos of members and talmidim b"H.

 

No Tuesday night shiur this week.  It will resume on the 14^th.

 

Thank you to the following families for sponsoring the learning and shiurim in shul this week: Sharon & Fred Lisker in commemoration of the 1st Yahrzeit of Fred's father, Menachem Mendel ben Yitzchak; our Rav and Peshi l’ilui nishmas Yehudis bas Harav Mordechai, Peshi’s mother; and the Wiesel and Giller families l’ilui nishmas Aryeh ben Dovid HaLevi, Is & Tzippy’s father. For future sponsorship opportunities contact Dov Adler:  dov.adler@us.pwc.com or Josh Gelernter at Josh.Gelernter@ey.com. For future Torah sponsorship opportunities contact Dov Adler:  dov.adler@us.pwc.com or Josh Gelernter at Josh.Gelernter@ey.com.

 

 

FROM ADULT ED:

 

Daf yomi on Shabbos (A’Zara 21) after hashkama and one hour before mincha.

 

FROM THE SISTERHOOD:

 

The Sisterhood would like to thank Rachel Mandel for organizing the Women's Seuda Shilishit. Thank you to Rebbetzin Neuberger for sharing some thoughts of Torah.

 

Thank you to Yaeli Sokolic for designing and formatting the beautiful Shana Tova card.

 

The Sisterhood welcomes Chani Juravel on Wednesday, Sept. 15th at 8:30 PM to our shul for a talk on "Defining Our New Year: Process vs. Outcome." 

 

Save The Date: Sisterhood Opening Event, Motzei Shabbat October 23rd.

 

FROM THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT:

 

We are excited to welcome all of our children back to groups this Shabbos.  We have expanded our programming this year and added more groups, games, learning, and fun! We will now have groups for the following grades:  Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade Boys, First Grade Girls, Second-Third Grade Boys, Second-Third Grade Girls, Fourth-Fifth Grade Girls, Fourth-Fifth Grade Boys, Mishna and Mussaf Group. Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten groups will be held in the shul basement youth center.  All other groups will be meeting in the Youth Center.  The Fourth-Fifth Grade Boys Mishnayos Group will begin learning at 10:15.  Any boys who wish to arrive before then will have supervised free-play time.  The boys in this group will be learning Mesechas Makkos this year, followed by a quick snack and Mussaf. We look forward to an amazing year!

 

For future MIBREISHIT sponsorships, please contact Adam Lowensteiner at adam.lowensteiner@gmail.com.

 

This year, the Yom Kippur lunches for children in grades N-5th grade are FREE if sent in by Monday, Sept. 13. to:  Margi Saks,  25 Highgate Terrace,  Bergenfield, NJ 07621. Forms submitted late are subject to a $10 fee/child. Please  include your child's grade. Any questions, margi.saks@gmail.com.

 

We are beginning to make plans for this year’s Succah Hop, which will take place on the first day of Succos, Thursday, Sept. 23rd. Looking for volunteers to host and to chaperone. 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS, CHESSED, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

The Teaneck Mikvah will be open for men on Erev Rosh Hashana and Erev Yom Kippur. Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, Sept 8th: 4:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Erev Yom Kippur, Friday, Sept 17th: 4:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Fees: $20 per person, $50 per family. Please consider showering at home before you come to the mikvah so as to reduce waiting time. Kindly bring your own towels.

 

*Hosting a Simcha in your home?  The Teaneck Simcha Gemach has folding tables, cocktail tables, chairs and coat racks (w/ hangers) available for loan.  Contact Teanecksimcha@yahoo.com

 

*Down the Aisle Kallah Gift G'mach is beginning to accept donations at 65 Lee Place, Bergenfield. Thanks to your generous donations we have already helped numerous kallahs set up their homes. Please leave packages in front of the garage door.

 

*The Teaneck Baby serves the Teaneck/Bergenfield area and its surroundings. We have Formula, Diapers, Toys, Baby Gear and Clothing up to size 4T for girls and boys. It is open to anyone in Bergen County regardless of financial status. If you would like to receive items anonymously through the gemach, email jrfleisher@gmail.com with the items you need and they will be put out on the front porch for you to pick up. If you would like to help the Teaneck Baby Gemach in any way, call Rachel Fleisher at (201) 837-2058

 

*Are you single and interested in being invited for a Shabbos meal?  Or, are you married and interested in helping singles meet over a Shabbos meal?  Please contact Esther-Malka Stromer at ems5984@aol.com for further information.

 

*Women’s Ahavas Yisrael Chaburas on Wednesdays at 9:30 am. (contact Sharon Lynn).

 

*Weekly Parsha Shiur given by Rabbi Roberts on Thursdays at 8:00 pm followed by Maariv at 9:30 pm at Yeshiva Gedolah, 1443 Palisades Avenue.

 

*The Bnai Yeshurun Beis Medrash program is pleased to announce the Kollel boker shiur  on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 6:20 am beginning August 24^th. Magid shiur Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky. Tuesday and Wednesday: Meseches Pesachim, Friday: Hilchos Bassar b'chalav. Shacharis to follow. For further information contact Bnai Yeshurun office, 201-836-8916 Jackie Feigenbaum or Henry Orlinsky. Jackie Feigenbaum- jbf53@att.net or Henry Orlinsky-henryo@645plaza.com

 

*On Motzei Shabbat Sept. 4, the first night of selichot, there will be a program run by Migdal Oz/The Etzion Foundation at Maayanot. 10:30 pm (Women only) Erev Shira V’Hitorerut. 12:00- Divrei Torah-Mrs. Dena Block will speak on The Power of Giving- A Deeper Look into the Meaning of Tzedaka (for men and women.) 12:45- Selichot with a minyan.

 

*Sunday, September 5th: Midreshet Yom Rishon 9:30 am Shiur #1: Mrs. Nechama Price, Shiur #2: Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff. All shiurim take place in Schottenstein Center, 560 W. 185th St. Kollel Yom Rishon Shiur #1:  Rabbi Elchanan Adler, 10:30 am Shiur #2 Rabbi Aharon Kahn. This week, all shiurim will take place in Furst 501 (500 West 185th St., on Amsterdam Ave.)

 

*Legal Holiday Shiur on Labor Day, Monday, September 6 after the 8:00am Shacharit: (at approximately 9:15) at Rinat Yisrael. Rabbi Baruch Simon will speak on “Shirat HaLeviim and its Message on Rosh Hashanah”.

 

*The Jewish Learning Experience will be hosting a FREE High Holiday service, which will be taking place at the Torah Academy of Bergen County at 1600 Queen Rd Teaneck,  and at Congregation Ahavath Torah at 240 Broad Ave., Englewood. Rosh Hashanah: Thurs., Sept 9, and Fri., Sept. 10 - both at 10:00 AM (including Shofar blowing, and followed by Kiddush)  Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre service: Friday, Sept. 17, 6:30 PM; morning service (including Yizkor): Saturday, Sept. 18, 10:00 AM. Please contact Rabbi David Pietruszka at  201-966-4498 or rabbip@jle.org.

 

*Sunday morning, Sept. 12, after the 8:00am Shacharit: (at approximately 9:05) Rabbi Michael Rosensweig will speak on Inyanei Yom Kippur.

 

*Join Team Sharsheret at the NYC Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Sunday, September 12th.  Help us build the largest community team for the sixth consecutive year!  To register, visit www.komennyc.org, choose "Race for the Cure", "Join A Race Team", and then select Sharsheret. 

 

*Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School invites the community to join us for a Yom Iyun on Sunday, September 12, 2010, Tzom Gedaliah, from 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM.  Keynote speaker, Mrs. Rivka Kahan, Principal of Ma’ayanot, will speak on “Free Will and Predestination in the Life of Shaul” followed by shiurim by our distinguished faculty.  For more information, call 201-833-4307.

 

A group of families from the community have been making monthly visits with their children to visit the elderly residents of the Rockleigh Jewish Home.  This is an excellent opportunity to brighten the day of the residents of the home, to educate our children in the mitzvah of bikur cholim, and the kids also have a good time playing games with the seniors.  Each child that attends will receive a prize.  Our next visit will be on Sunday September 12 (Tzom Gedalya) between 10:45 and 11:45. 

 

*Nusach S'fard minyan established (2nd year) for Yomim Noraim on Teaneck/Bergenfield border area. Although geared to serious davening, the minyan will feature kid friendly environment (with strong attempts to keep the noise level down), tefillah that is not rushed, and lively niggunim. Play area to be provided for children.  PERFECT FOR CHINUCH OF TEFILLAH. Contact Mordy Book at mordybook@yahoo.com if interested in attending, to ensure reservation.  No charge for seats.

 

Fall 2010 recruitment is underway for Bergen Reads volunteers. Bergen Reads combats illiteracy by matching volunteers who serve one hour per week during the school year as reading buddies to public school children in grades K-3 who need extra help with their reading skills. This year 120 volunteers volunteered their time as Reading Buddies. Our volunteers represent the full spectrum of Jewish affiliation and share the common values of chesed and tikkun olam.  Each volunteer commits to one hour per week; no prior experience is necessary and training is provided. To receive a Bergen Reads application, visit our website at: www.ujannj.org/bergenreads. Questions? Contact Sharon Rifkind, JCRC Associate Director at 201-820-3947 or sharonr@ujannj.org.

 

This year we are excited about the 10th ANNUAL GREATER TEANECK SIMCHAT BEIT HASHOEVA and look forward to everyone participating as they have in the past. This year's Teaneck Community-wide Simchat Beit Hashoeva is scheduled for Sunday September 26th at 6:45pm at Keter Torah.

 

If you have an announcement to add to the Shabbos announcement sheet e-mail it by 10 AM Thursday to: announcements@bethabraham.org

Important email addresses - announcements@bethabraham.org; cholim@bethabraham.org; president@bethabraham.org; administrator@bethabraham.org; youthdirector@bethabraham.org; bethabraham-subscribe@yahoogroups.com; teaneckshuls-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.