Weekly Newsletter Vol. XX, No. 36 Adar II 1, 5776 Adar II 8, 5776 March 11, 2016 March 18, Shabbat Pekudei

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1 Weekly Newsletter Vol. XX, No. 36 Adar II 1, 5776 Adar II 8, 5776 March 11, 2016 March 18, 2016 The next newsletter deadline is TUESDAY, MARCH 15th at 11:59PM All submissions must be ed to OFFICE HOURS - MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-4PM Evening hours are available on an appointment basis. Please officemanager@yieb.org or call x1 during regular office hours to schedule an appointment. REMINDERS from YIEB President and Vice President -The Sanctuary DOORS WILL BE CLOSED WHEN the RABBI or a guest speaker IS SPEAKING from the pulpit. THE NOISE FROM OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR IS DISTRACTING to those listening to the speaker. - FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE SANCTUARY MAZEL TOV Mazel Tov to Debbie and Irv Schaulewicz on the birth of a grandson. Mazel Tov to the parents, Shani and Daniel Finn, and their siblings. Mazel Tov to Daniel s parents, Amanda and Paul Finn of London. Mazel tov to Goldie Todfeld and the entire Finn and Schaulewicz families MAZEL TOV To Julie and Steve Katz on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazel tov to proud parents, Rachel and Mikki Friedman, big brother Chase and the entire Katz/Friedman families. Probeh Shabbatot On Shabbat February 27th, March 5th, and 12th we will be hosting the 3 finalists in our search for the next Rabbi of the Young Israel of East Brunswick. We will be providing babysitting for rabbi related events. We are asking the teens, 8th grade and older, to volunteer for these activities. (Chesed hours will be given). You may volunteer for as many or as few sessions as you'd like. Sign up with a friend! REMEMBER there are THREE SHABBATOT February 27, March 5 and March 12 Exact times to follow: Friday night oneg (children 8 and older) Shabbos lunch Shabbos shir Seuda Shlishit Melava Malka (children 8 and older) Please respond as soon as possible to get the session you'd like. Debra Tune debraht1311@gmail.com Thank You Jay Weinstein, Rabbi (cell) x2 (office) Gary Spiewak, Editor Jeff Chustckie, President Yaakov Wasser, Inaugural Rabbi ( ), Retired Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make this Shabbat a success. Thank you to all our members who helped sponsor the Probeh Shabbatot. All names are listed in a flyer attached to the newsletter. Thank you to the YIEB Sisterhood for generously sponsoring the Probeh Melava Malkas. Shabbat Pekudei PROBEH WEEKEND We welcome Rabbi Dovid & Ariella Zirkind please see Newsletter for details Candle Lighting... 5:43PM Friday Mincha (Rosh Chodesh)... 5:48PM Shkia... 6:01PM Shabbat Oneg... 8:45PM Babysitting... 8:45-10:30 Shabbat Shacharit... 8:00, 9:00AM Latest Sh ma... 9:10AM Rabbi s Shiur (+ Greet Rebbetzin)... 4:20PM Babysitting... 4:20-5:20PM Shabbat Mincha... 5:25PM Seudat Shlishit w/ shiur... 5:40PM Shabbat Maariv... 6:44PM Shabbat Ends... 6:52PM Probeh Q&A + Melava Malka... 8:45PM Babysitting... 8:45-10:15 SUN-2AM MOVE CLOCKS FORWARD 1 HR Sun Shacharit... 7:30, 8:30, 9:15AM Rabbi s Gemarah shiur... 9:15AM Mon Shacharit... *6:20, 8:00AM [*Earliest t & t is 6:21AM] Tues/Wed/Fri Shacharit... 6:30, 8:00AM Thurs Shacharit... 6:20, 8:00AM Sun Thurs Mincha/Maariv... 6:50PM Mon - Thurs Late Maariv... 9:30PM Candle Lighting next week... 6:51PM The weekday maariv only 9:30PM minyan is on hold for the late Spring & Summer Mikvah Hours are:saturday Thursday 9:00 11:00 PM, Fri. nights by appt. only. Contact Sara Fischer by Wed. night to schedule. YIEB Mikvah YIEB Eruv status X LATE MAARIV SERVICE + CLOCK CHANGE: Kindly be advised that with the change of the clocks this coming Sunday (3/13), the Late Maariv service will be suspended (with the exception of a Taanit or Purim, etc.) until before Rosh Hashana. Regular Mincha/Maariv services will continue to be conducted b'zman. Thank you. Thank you to the Sisterhood Flower fund for the beautiful bima flower arrangements during each of the Probeh weekends Thank you to Ryders Lane Wine and Spirits for donating the wine for the Melava Malkas. Thank you to Royal Wine Corp for the grape juice donation CONGREGATIONAL MEETING On Shabbat February 27th, March 5th and 12th we will be hosting the 3 finalists in our search for the next Rabbi of the Young Israel of East Brunswick.. Information regarding the Rabbinic candidates has been forwarded to the congregation by . The final voting will take place at a congregational meeting on the evening of Wednesday March 16th at 8:00 PM SHUL DECORUM REMINDER At YIEB we encourage talking to everyone: HASHEM during Davening. FRIENDS during Kiddush. The Pursuit of Excellence Parshat Pekudei 5776 Rabbi Dovid Zirkind There are many names used to describe the Tabernacle constructed in Sefer Shemot, yet in this final chapter the Torah chooses to refer to it as the Mishkan Ha eidut the Tabernacle of Testimony. (Shemot 38:21) Sensitive to the significance of this enigmatic description, Rashi offers two interpretations. First, he notes that in addition to its simple meaning, Mishkan can be read as mashkon collateral. In the same way that collateral is taken and returned repeatedly by a collector, the Mishkan and subsequently the Beit HaMikdash, were destined to be built and destroyed, taken and returned. Second, addressing the word Eidut Testimony, Rashi suggests that the very presence of a completed and fully operational Tabernacle was testimony to G-d having forgiven his people for the sin of the Golden Calf. At first blush, the two explanations could not be more different from one another. Is it possible that the very expression that symbolizes the achievement of forgiveness (eidut) also foreshadows the Mishkan s inevitable destruction (mashkon)? If indeed this is a moment to celebrate how far the people had come in atoning for their sins, why hint at failures in the distant future? Within the paradox of these two ideas lies the key to perseverance. If we hold ourselves to a standard of perfection unreachable, if we demand that everything we invest in must be complete today and last forever, then we will never allow ourselves to celebrate the small gains and the imperfect milestones of our lives. The Mishkan was not perfect, it certainly was not forever, but it was the most amazing accomplishment this fledgling nation had ever set out to accomplish. Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, once said: Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. In highlighting the Mishkan s present and future, Rashi teaches us that while it may not have been perfect, what the Jewish People accomplished was quite excellent indeed. To read the final chapter in this amazing saga is to remind ourselves, even with grand aspirations for our personal futures, the hard work that got us here should never be forgotten

2 Dor L'Dor This Week! Join us at YIEB for the final Dor L'Dor of the season from 7:15--8:00 p.m. on Saturday night for parent/child learning, door prizes, and a raffle of toys and games! Just $2.00 per child. The abbreviated schedule will allow you plenty of time to get the kiddies home and return for the probeh Q&A at 8:30 p.m. Please contact Joshua Fogel or Jeffrey Taub with questions or to sponsor Purim is coming up! Get your wristband orders in for the Tri Synagogue Fest ASAP. We're looking for volunteers to help out on the carnival day. Teens and adults are invited to use this link and sign up: d0-purim1 Reminder: If your teen enjoyed our Friday night dinner on February 5th and still hasn't sent in $10 please remember to do so. Shabbat Shalom! SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Let us share our treasures with you. Call Kathy Brody or Brina Herskovits The following is a more direct link to the Gift Shop site to preview items as we continue to update. MAXIMIZE YOUR SIMCHA! After the Simcha is over, there is usually a good amount of leftover food. We are happy to distribute that food to families who could benefit from it. What a beautiful way to end your Simcha by performing this Mitzvah. Please contact Barbara Goldman at bgoldman731@aol.com in order to make these arrangements. Thank you!!! Save the Date: Sunday March 13th, 12 Noon at YIEB YIEB s Israel Advocacy Committee Presents: Ever thought about buying or investing in property in Israel? Now s your chance to learn from an expert! Attend a relaxed, informal educational session led by Shelly Levine of Tivuch Shelly, the premier real estate agent & developer in Israel, who will share tips, strategies, & detailed information about various residential projects in Israel. Bring family & friends; learn about the benefits & features of Israeli home ownership in American-style, American friendly neighborhoods: Single Family Villas, Terraced Cottages, Apartments & Townhouse in some of the best-selling communities sought after by the Anglo community in Israel. March 13, 2016 at 12:00 Noon, at YIEB. Free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact: IsraelAdvocacy@yieb.org Disclaimer: Neither YIEB nor YIEB Israel Advocacy Committee makes any endorsement for any product/service referred to in this meeting notice, nor has any financial interest in same; this information does not constitute an offering of sale SAVE THE DATE Annual Larry Schacht Baseball Outing Sunday, April 17 Yankees vs. Mariners Please see Aaron Shmulewitz with questions Save the Date Tuesday, May 24th- Yachad Dinner- off site ---- SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 5, 2016/ YIEB MARCHES IN ISRAEL DAY PARADE Proudly march in YIEB s Cluster Marching Group in this year s Israel Day Parade on June 5th. YIEB will join in marching formation with Yashar Lachayal & East Brunswick s Tri-Synagogue Alliance. If you re not already planning to march with a participating school, here s your chance to march in a group! Adults & kids welcome! We re planning chartered bus transportation (more info to follow). This year s parade theme is "Israel: Sight, Sound & Spirit. Join thousands of marchers on NYC s 5th Avenue! Wear beautiful custom-designed T-shirts, display colorful banners & props; wave flags & streamers & march proudly up 5th Avenue in solidarity with The State of Israel, Medinat Yisrael. The parade will be broadcast live on TV & streamed on the web. Show your spirit & support of Israel! Creative work on the group s parade banner design is about to begin. If you would like to volunteer to help with this project, please contact Judy Goldrich or Cheryl Shmulewitz ASAP at IsraelAdvocacy@YIEB.org CAMP KESHET IS BACK! HURRY...EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXPIRES ON MARCH 11th. With incredible summer experiences for kids of all ages (2-14), Keshet offers the fun, friendships, and positive Jewish messages that will remain with your kids for years to come. Now's the time to sign up your child(ren)! We have an incredible summer planned for Keshet and TLC campers - and can't wait to tell you all about it! Come and meet our director, Allison Schechter, at a special parlor meeting on Monday, March 14th at 8:30pm at the Young Israel of East Brunswick. You'll have the chance to learn everything you need to know about why Summer 2016 will be your child's BEST. SUMMER. EVER! Register at the parlor meeting and we'll honor the early-bird rate! CHINUCH/ADULT EDUCATION Guidelines for Lifecycle events can be downloaded from our website under the dropdown menu; Member Area/Guidelines (logged-in members only) Every Day. Daily Daf Yomi Series. Join DAF YOMI every morning with Rabbi Weinstein: Monday through Friday After 1st minyan (approximately 7:10-7:45am) and Sunday morning after 1st minyan (approximately 8:10-8:45am). Shabbat morning. Following 1st minyan led by a rotation of presenters. Currently learning Masechet Gittin. Even if you have never learned Talmud, joining this class is a good way to gain an interest in the Talmud. Monday Nights, 7:45pm. Ladies Tehillim Group meets for reading Tehillim and reciting Refuahs. Please join us for this most important Mitzvah. The one hour is time well spent. Readings are in English or Hebrew. Our many thanks go to the women who steadfastly partake in this Mitzvah. Tuesday Nights, 8:00pm. Talmud Topics Series. Join Rabbi Shlomo Landau on Tuesday nights for 30 minutes to explore the most interesting Daf Yomi topics studied during the week. Varied and colorful issues discussed with no prior knowledge needed. Can t make it in person? Do Daf Yomi online! Tuesday Nights, 8:30pm. YIEB & Highland Park Kollel. Join Rabbi Nusbaum on Tuesday nights to learn Gemara. The current topic is Muktzeh. Wednesday Nights, 8:30pm. In Depth Talmud Class. Given by Yaakov Weinstein. In this week s class we will discuss God s Seal is Truth. TANACH SHIURIM SERIES Please join the final 2 of 6 Shiurim on "King David", on Tuesdays Feb 23rd through Mar 15th at 8:00pm, broadcast live from Israel to the YIEB Social Hall or your home via the internet taught by Harry Amdurer. Shiur #5 "Precocious Princes", Mar 8th at 8:00pm Shiur #6 "A King's Legacy" Mar 15th, at 8:00pm aewinston@gmail.com to confirm registeration. Support Adult Ed programming by becoming a Contributor ($180), Supporter ($100) or Friend (any amount). Program sponsorships also available. YAHRTZEITS 1 Adar II Mark Lazar for his Father, Yisroel Yitzchak Ben Zvi (Irving Lazar) on 3/11/ Adar II Alan Lichtbroun for his Grandmother, Soybel Golde (Sophie Krichmar) on 3/11/ Adar II Jack Schemo for his Father, Yehudah Ben Moshe (Leon Schemo) on 3/11/ Adar II Chayim Stern for his Father, Tzvi Yisrael Ben Zalman Yehuda (Harry Stern) on 3/13/2016 בער Mother, 3 Adar II Brina Herskovits for her (Beatrice פאיה בלומה בת דוב Hohenemser) on 3/13/ Adar II Richard Fried for his Father, Moshe Leib Ben Yitzchak (Lawrence Fried) on 3/15/2016 DEDICATIONS Members of the Shul and others are invited to honor a friend or relative, celebrate a milestone event or memorialize a loved one by dedicating Chumashim or Siddurim. Contact Lori Small plaques@yieb.org Chumashim - $50 - Siddurim - $30 PERMANENT MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DEPARTED LOVED ONES On the walls of the Main Shul are mounted 11 tablets bearing memorial plaques, representing a permanent and dignified memorial to loved ones. AT YIEB, now in its 38th year, we keep the lights lit on either side of the plaque each year during the full month of the Yahrtzeit and also when we recite Yizkor on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot. The cost of a plaque is $360. To purchase, please contact Lori Small at plaques@yieb.org. BIKUR CHOLIM/SHIVA DIVISION Thank you to the many members of the community for their ongoing support and assistance to families during Shiva. Suggested donations of $10 to aid a particular family during the week of Shiva may be sent to Julie Katz, 20 Rebel Run Drive (payable to Bikur Cholim-YIEB.) Please indicate the family name in the memo section of your check). Recipient families will be informed of your donation. For further information on how you can help and support a particular family or for general Bikur Cholim information, please contact Julie Katz, Karen Stern, Miriam Rosenblum or Suri Moskowitz. Thank you for your continued support.

3 SHUL PARKING LOT Please do not park nor stand in Fire Lanes. It is essential we allow for passage of emergency vehicles. BAR MITZVAH PROJECT Ethan Thurm, son of Tammy and Donny, is dedicating his Bar Mitzvah to raising money for an Haztolah ambucycle. Ethan's cousin, Ezra Schwartz zk"l was murdered in a terrorist attack in Israel last month. We would like to honor Ezra's memory with this incredible act of chessed. Ezra did the same for his bar mitzvah and if Ezra could do it, we can do it for Ezra. We have set up a link so people can contribute directly to the cause. MIKVAH MEMBERSHIPS Membership has its privileges. The mikvah now offers an exciting new opportunity to support this important community resource, annual membership! Friend-$ Sponsor - $ Member - $ Leader - $1, Donor - $ Membership levels of $ and above entitle you to one year's use of the mikvah. Beginning July 1st online payment will be accepted on yieb.org. An will go out when the system is ready to accept payments. For more information contact Debbie Wasserman at dwasserman1209@yahoo.com. Mikvah News Watch this space for details about upcoming exciting mikvah events, including a post Purim fitness program featuring Marla from Mekor Fitness and our first annual MENu event just in time for Mother's Day. Stay tuned for more information NORPAC MISSION Join us on our annual Mission to Washington event to support the U.S.-Israel relationship on Wednesday, May On a single-day trip you will meet with Members of Congress and their staff, and share your concerns with them about foreign aid to Israel, Iran sanctions, security cooperation, and more. Make a difference! Buses leave for Washington from our area at 6:30 AM and return between 9-10 PM.There will be briefings on the bus. All meals will be provided. Register now for the early bird discount: or call (201) Adults - $125 Students - $75 (must be over 12.Those under 18 must be accompanied by Parent or legal guardian).for more information contact :Esther Kosoffsky chefesther@yahoo.com HELPING HAND COMMITTEE Have you ever been locked out of your car; Had to pick up your sick child at school while your newborn was sleeping or needed to check on your parents who were home alone? Were you fortunate enough to get help? Would like to pay the favor forward? Family and friends aren't always around, and there are time when members in our community need a helping hand. We are forming a committee of volunteers who would be willing to help out when someone has an unexpected emergency situation. If you are interested in helping, please contact either: Debbie Chustckie at chustckie@aol.com Bobbie Cumsky at cumsky@aol.com Brina Hershkovits at bhersko@ymail.com Thanking you, The Helping Hand Committee IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PINE HILL COURT PARKING 1. Follow residential street speed limit (25MPH). 2. Park on one side ONLY. Parking on both sides blocks entrance for emergency, utility, sanitation, and adult care vehicles, limits visibility, and can be dangerous for residents. 3. Watch out for children waiting for the school bus. 4. Do not park by the entrance to the street as it blocks the entrance into the development and school bus stop. 5. Do not block driveways and mailboxes. STORK CLUB The Stork Club helps to arrange a week of meals to be delivered to families after the birth of a baby. Please contact Allison Platschek ( ) or Debbie Wasserman (dwasserman1209@yahoo.com) if you would like to provide a meal for a family. Thank You! SALUTE!!!!!!!! Please remember that ALL liquor brought into the Shul must be in compliance with either the CRC or Star-K recommendations. If you have any questions please contact Michael Gardner. LOST & FOUND Box in YIEB office for lost and found. Please claim your lost keys, glasses, etc or call Andrea. CANDY BAGS Candy bags for your special Simcha must be ordered from the YIEB Sisterhood. Please call Shelley Goldman for further information. Used ink cartridges are still being collected for our Early Childhood Program. Please drop off in office. Community Announcements ************ (YIEB does not endorse the Kashrut of any non-yieb event or listing appearing in the Newsletter) MEALS ON WHEELS WANTED: Jumpers and Drivers for Meals on Wheels two hours once a month. Call Sarah Naus or Sarita Sragow RPRY Mishmar learning program is held at RPRY every Motzei 7:00 Pm. Please bring your own seforim. Cost is still only $3.00 which includes pizza, donuts, prizes and raffles. Looking for lifeguards and counselors for RPRY day camp. Please call Cindy at (908) History of the Shanghai Ghetto. Come on Sunday March 27, 2016 at 4:00 PM to Young Israel of Aberdeen, 479 Lloyd Rd, Aberdeen. Join us to watch the Shanghai Ghetto documentary of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. Hear speaker Henry Meisel's personal account of life in Shanghai. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner from Kosher Chinese Express in Manalapan. $15 if you RSVP by March 13 to Eleanor at or eedelstein404@gmail.com, or pay $20 at the door. Coming to America: Stories Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. The East Brunswick Public Library's Harry Potter Alliance Chapter is hosting a night of storytelling at the library. Listen to East Brunswick community members share their immigration stories. Highlights will include the journey to America and first experiences in their new country. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and socializing at this coffee house event. The United States of America is sometimes described as a giant melting pot of people from all over the world. Most of our families have roots in countries other than America. If you are interested in speaking at this event and sharing your story, please dobbysfavoritesock@gmail.com with a brief description of what you'd like to talk about. Looking for Bikur Cholim Volunteers The Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ s Caring Initiative seeks to help Jews in our community reach out to other Jews in times of crisis and need and offer light, comfort and hope by visiting Jewish patients in near-by area hospitals. Volunteer commitment is as little or as much as you desire. Training includes completing the hospital volunteer training program and training conducted by either Jewish Federation or the congregation. Contact Lori Bernard, Caring Initiative Coordinator, The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, JUST A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY: JFS is seeking volunteers for Kosher Meals on Wheels in the Edison/Highland Park area, and office workers to perform various office tasks in the Milltown Office. Please contact Phyllis Freed, Vol. Coord. at ext 154 if interested. JFS Kosher food pantries still in need of donations. Please bring non-perishable, unexpired food to either the Milltown or Monroe offices (Milltown - 32 Ford Ave., 2nd Fl, or Monroe Twp Perrineville Rd, suite 52). Food needed: tuna, pasta sauce, cereal (hot and cold), juice, dry milk packets, soup, rice, diapers - all sizes, diaper wipes, canned vegetables, canned fruit, beans, macaroni and cheese. CHEVRA HATZOLAH OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY SEEKS DISPATCHERS AND RESPONDERS Responders: "Tomorrow's Technology for Today': We are looking to get a few first-responders to become EMTs. These individuals would carry a two-way radio, AEDs, Epi- Pens, oxygen/trauma equipment, etc., and would be dispatched by Hatzolah in Edison. The responders need to be male, 18 yrs old, shomer torah umitzvos, and of a proper hashkafa. The EMT course is free, and runs Tuesday and Thursday nights near Deal from 6pm - 10:30pm, from July - December. If there are people who are doctors, nurses (male), etc., who are interested in responding, they are able to as well. They just need to take some in-house training in certain skills such as splinting, etc. Day and night members are both needed. Preference given to those are can be both. Since the class is starting next month, concrete answers need to be given on attendance, ASAP. Dispatchers: Additionally, we are seeking male or female people to do dispatching. Available shifts are 12am- 6am Sunday-Shabbos, Sunday 6am - 9pm, and Friday from 9am - Licht Benching. Shifts may be divided, but a minimum straight period of at least 3 hours is required. Requirements for dispatching is CPR/First aid at minimum, but dispatchers may be doctors, nurses, etc. Those that pay for their training, and remain in good standing for at least a year are eligible for reimbursement. Fishel Erps, Executive Director Chevra Hatzolah of Middlesex County LL: (732) C: (347) fishel.erps@hatzolahmc.org CHAI LIFELINE A fund has been established at Chai Lifeline in memory our dear friend, beloved wife, mother and daughter and sister, Martha Davidovich. Contributions to this fund will pay for direct services needed by victims of ovarian and breast cancer and their families. If you have any questions please call, Brina Herskovits Thank you for your support. To make a donation go to:

4 The Highland Park First Aid has, once again, come out with a new DISCOUNT CARD. There are 3 different cards, with over 20 different businesses on the card, including: Giddy's Pizzeria, Park Place and Glatt 27. The discount cards are good through May 2016 (next year) and can be used over and over again. The cards can be purchased at Giddy's Pizzera and cost $40 for and 2 cards/$50 for any 3 cards (mix or match). The family of our dear friend and Highland Park resident Howard Beyer, Z"L has created The Howard L. Beyer Memorial Fund at ELEM/Youth and Distress in Israel, connecting Howard's dedication to issues of troubled youth and his abiding commitment to Israel. ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel is the country s leading nonprofit organization serving 20,000 troubled young people and an additional 100,000 youth who use ELEM online annually. These teens face tremendous challenges including domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, neglect, bullying, homelessness and prostitution, in addition to the stressors of living in Israel. ELEM's programs, located in 40 cities, provide a safe space for Israeli youth and help them to recover, reinvigorate, and reimagine a positive future for themselves, their family and their country. All gifts in Howard's memory will be acknowledged both by ELEM and the Beyer family. Participate at or go to ELEM at 270 Madison Ave., NY, NY The Edison/Highland Park gown Gemach, L'iluy Nishmas R' Yitzchok Ben Binyomin, is open for business! The Gemach houses a wide selection of gowns for children, pre-teen, teens and adults. Please note the Gemach is still looking for donation of gowns in very good condition. Tax deduction is given and pick up of the gowns can also be arranged. For more information and/or to schedule an appointment please call Sara Scott at BIKUR CHOLIM HOMEBOUND VISITATION: Seeking adults and 11th graders and older who would be interested in volunteering to visit homebound people in our community. For more info, please call Bikur Cholim at NURSING HOME VISITATION: Seeking volunteers to visit at the Regency nursing home on DeMott Lane in Somerset. For more info, please call Rahel Baruh at or rbaruh@yahoo.com. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Drivers and coordinators needed. Coordinate rides to and from medical appointments - match requesters with an available driver. Each coordinator serves for two weeks at a time. To volunteer to coordinate or to drive, please call Bikur Cholim hotline at or fill out the volunteer form on the website bikurcholimrv.com NEW WEBSITE: bikurcholimrv.com. The new website provides information regarding Bikur Cholim services, including how to access our local hospitals on Shabbat, how to borrow medical equipment, and how to get prescription medication on Shabbat. ACTT: "The Secret to More Powerful Prayer" with Rabbi Heshy Kleinman can be downloaded from the Audio page of the ACTT web site at: The current ACTT module is Kavanah during Davening. Source book: Praying with Meaning by Rabbi Kleinman. For more info on ACTT, info@actt613.org, see or call Phil Rosen (732) Collecting Sheitels: Keren Kol Kallah - established to provide orphan and destitute kallahs in Israel with essential needs. Donated custom sheitels, some brand-new, some gently worn, are sold to women in Israel who would not otherwise have the funds to buy a quality wig. All the money raised at the sale goes towards a hachnasas kallah fund which helps needy brides in Eretz Yisrael. Sheitels can be dropped off by Aviva, 16 Edgemount Road, Edison. For more info, please see contact Aviva Siegel (732) siegelmom@optonline.net Blood Donors Needed Those 76 and over can donate with a doctor s note.) You must weigh at least 110 lbs. and meet other requirements. Most medications will not keep you from donating. People with diabetes and blood pressure controlled by medication can donate. Please eat before you come and bring ID and proof of age. Help us keep the blood supply at a healthy level. Bad weather can cause cancellations of blood drives and keep donors away--but patients needs remain the same. For an appointment call or or go to Walk-ins welcome! Appointments will get priority.

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