Congregation Ohav Emeth Announcements Parashat Vayikra April 1, 2017 Candle Lighting This Shabbat: 7:03 PM 5 Nisan 5777 Friday Mincha/Maariv Shabbat Kriat Sh ma Schedule of Services 7:10 PM 9:15 AM M A 9:51 AM Gr A Hashkama Minyan 7:00 AM Early Minyan 7:50 AM Regular Minyan 9:00 AM Teen Minyan 9:30 AM Mincha 6:55 PM Maariv 8:08 PM Shabbat Ends 8:13 PM Sunday Shacharit 6:30, 7:00, 8:00AM Mincha/Maariv 7:10 PM Late Maariv 9:45 PM Monday ~ Thursday Shacharit Monday 5:50, 6:30, 7:00, 7:20 AM Tuesday 5:55, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20 AM Wednesday 5:55, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20 AM Thursday 5:50, 6:30, 7:00, 7:20 AM Monday ~ Thursday Mincha / Maariv Mincha/Maariv 7:10 PM Late Maariv 9:45 PM Friday Shacharit Candle Lighting Mincha/Maariv 5:55, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20 AM 7:10 PM 7:15 PM NEXT ROSH CHODESH KIDDUSH FOR THE MONTH OF IYAR April 22nd, 2017 Shabbat Parashat Shmini Mevrachim Chodesh Iyar Just $25 to sponsor for any occasion office@ohavemeth.org Maot Chitim is currently being collected for Pesach. Please make checks payable to Congregation Ohav Emeth and indicate Maot Chitim in the memo section. Thank you for your generosity! Let Us Know Hospitality Rabbi Kaufman, rabbi rabbioe@aol.com Steve Deutsch, president ohavemethpresident@gmail.com Misheberach List Rabbi Kaufman, rabbi rabbioe@aol.com Announcements office@ohavemeth.org Office Felice Berk, administrator office@ohavemeth.org Mazal Tov Mazal Tov to Cheryl and Meir Gunsher on the birth of a grandson to their children, Rabbi and Mrs. Aaron Gunsher of Yerushalayim. Mazal Tov also to grandparents, Avraham and Sima Leah Cohen. **CHAMETZ-FREE ZONES** THE OE SOCIAL HALL, BACK ROOMS AND KITCHEN WILL BE CLEANED FOR PESACH THIS TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH. BEGINNING ON THIS DATE, THERE IS TO BE NO CHAMETZ IN THESE AREAS. PLEASE LIMIT, OR REFRAIN FROM, YOUR CONSUMPTION OF CHAMETZ WITHIN THE BUILDING. YOUR COOPERATION IS MUCH APPRECIATED! OE FOOD BANK CLOSED THE OE FOOD BANK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL AFTER PESACH. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY FOOD IN THE SHUL UNTIL THE FOOD BANK RE-OPENS. Schedule of Shiurim Shabbat 8:30 AM Mishnayot in memory of Danny Ravitz z l 8:45 AM Rabbi Zvi Weiss Parashat Hashavua 4:00 PM Dr. Presby s Nach Shiur Between M/M Shiur or D var Torah Sunday 9:00 AM Rabbi Botnick 8:00 PM Rabbi Klughaupt Monday 10 AM-12 PM Kollel Balabatim Program-Men 6:30 PM Rabbi Glaser s Tefilah Shiur 8:00 PM Rabbi Erlanger s Gemara Shiur on Megilah in Hebrew 8:00 PM Rabbi Lipschitz s Shiur on Parashat Hashavuah Tuesday 5:15 AM Rabbi Reisman s Chaburah on Tefillah 1:30 PM Rabbi Kaufman s Parashat Hashavua Shiur for Women 8:30 PM Dr. Presby (for Women) 9:00 PM Rabbi Kaufman s Gemara Shiur on Meseches Baba Basrah Wednesday 10 AM-12 PM Kollel Balabatim Program-Men 8:00 PM Rabbi Ziegler s Gemara Shiur Thursday 5:15 AM Rabbi Reisman s Chaburah on Tefillah 8:00 PM Dr. Presby s Gemara Shiur on Megillah Friday 10 AM-12 PM Kollel Balabatim Program-Men Shabbat Sunday Mon - Fri Daf Yomi After 7:50 AM Minyan 7:05 AM 5:05 AM MECHIRAT CHAMETZ RABBI KAUFMAN IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SALE OF CHAMETZ. HOURS AND DETAILS ARE INSIDE. MECHIRAT CHAMETZ FORM IS WITHIN THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Condolences Condolences to Melissa Krublit on the passing of her father, Dr Bruce Kastner, z l. Condolences to Mrs. Marliyn Gorlin on the passing of her sister, Mrs. Sandra Gedalowitz, a h. Condolences to Suzette Kolb on the passing of her father, Mr. Ernest Dratler, z l. Condolences to Sue Speizer on the passing of her mother, Mrs. Ruth Flax, a h. May the families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Kiddush This Shabbat 7:50 Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Allan and Helene Lockspeiser in memory of Allan s father, Norman Lockspeiser, a h, משה נחמן בן אהרן לייזר, ע ה. Main Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by OE. Mechirat Chametz Rabbi Kaufman will be available for the sale of chametz Sunday after 6:30 AM Shacharit and before and after 8AM Shacharit until 9:30 AM. He will also be available during the week before the 7:20 AM Shacharit and before and after Mincha/Maariv or by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please contact Rabbi Kaufman by email at rabbioe@aol.com. The Mechirat Chametz form is available within these announcements. We warmly welcome all newcomers to our shul and our community. If the rabbi, Rabbi Kaufman, or the president, Steve Deutsch, have not come to greet you personally, please come and introduce yourself. We d love to meet you! Mevarchim Chodesh Iyar Kiddush The next Rosh Chodesh Kiddush for the month of Iyar will take place on April 22nd, Shabbat Parashat Shmini, Mevrachim Chodesh Iyar. Just $25 to sponsor for any occasion. Please send checks and sponsorship information to the OE Office by Wed, April 19th. An Open Appeal from One of Our OE Member Families We realize there are many requests for Tzedaka, all heart wrenching. However, the rules of Tzedaka are to first help your family, then help your community, then outside the community. Here is a campaign started by longtime members of our community, who are presently struggling with the serious issue of having a family member trying to recover in rehab. They need to raise about $6,000 a month and rehab can take about a year. https://thechesedfund.com/ cause/please-help-us-afford-rehab-tosave-our-son. Please open up your hearts and help this local family keep their son in rehab. They have been generous in the past in supporting our community and never thought they would need to ask for themselves. (Please note: Rabbi Kaufman and Rabbi Kaminetzky have reviewed this issue and the great need of the family and encourage all to help in this extremely worthy and life saving effort.) If you wish to make out a check instead of contributing online, please make it out to Congregation Ohav Emeth and in the memo write Rabbi's Charity Fund. On a separate note (NOT IN MEMO) write that it is for the Rehab Campaign. Next Tefilah Shiur The next Tefilah Shiur by Rabbi Leon Glaser is scheduled for Monday evening, April 2nd at 6:30 PM. Community Happenings RPRY Announcements: *Camp Kulanu at RPRY: The amazing, magical Camp Kulanu at RPRY (the newly enhanced and renamed RPRY Day Camp) is getting even better! With enhanced programming, new activities and opportunities for campers to explore, innovate and grow, children from 18 months old to 3rd grade will not want to miss this coming summer of fun and excitement! Register today at www.rpry.org, and help spread the word. For more information, please contact cgross@rpry.org. Don't miss the opportunity to give your child the summer of a lifetime! Calling All Camp Counselors: Camp Kulanu at RPRY (formerly the RPRY Day Camp) is now accepting applications for junior & senior counselors and CITs for this coming summer. Please go to www.rpry.org. For more info, please contact cgross@rpry.org. *Sponsor a Day of Learning: Do you have an upcoming yahrzeit or simcha, a friend or loved one for whom you'd like to wish a refuah shleima or a special someone to honor? The "Sponsor a Day of Learning" program at RPRY gives you just this opportunity! Choose your day today at www.rpry.org/rpry-family/dayof-learning.html or call 732-572-5052 x214. NCSY Bring Your Own Chametz Oneg All teens are invited to a Bring Your Own Chametz NCSY Shabbat Oneg at the Waizer residence, 53 North 7th Ave, Shabbat Parashat Tzav, Shabbat Ha- Gadol, April 7, 9:15-11:00pm. Refreshments, friends, words of Torah and fun! Employment Network of Raritan Valley Looking for work? We can help. Go to www.enrv.org or contact Bob Lansey at ENRVInfo@gmail.com. We post over 100 jobs each month, and help people with their resume and search strategies. Please help: If you know of any professional, part-time, or temporary job openings, please email the information to ENRVInfo@gmail.com.
Bikur Cholim Announcements: *New Hospitality Room: Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley is thrilled to announce the new hospitality room to meet all of your needs at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital! The room is located opposite the surgical intensive care unit. For inquiries, please call the helpline at 732-572-7181. *Mother s Helpers: Bikur Cholim is looking for Mother's Helpers, grades 10 and up, to help with a special needs five year old girl. Volunteers are needed for any time, Monday through Friday. If you can help, please call Mrs. Rivka Teresh directly at 347-598-9448. *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 732-572-7181. *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 732-672-4673 or email 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, please call Bikur Cholim hotline at 732-572-7181 or fill out the volunteer form at bikurcholimrv.com. ACTT The ACTT (Achieving Change Through Torah) program helps individuals succeed in making meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. Previous ACTT module: Kiddush Hashem 1 ; Sourcebook: Living Kiddush Hashem by Rabbi Shraga Freedman. "A Powerful Segulah for Yom Hadin", speaker Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser, can be downloaded or listened to from the Audio page of the ACTT web site at: www.actt613.org/3.html. For more info, see the ACTT website, www.actt613.org, email info@actt613.org or call Phil Rosen (732) 572-8762. Tomchei Shabbos Pesach Campaign With Pesach approaching, there are families in our community for whom the thought of purchasing even the basic necessities is a crushing financial burden. Tomchei Shabbos helps ease this burden, and provide peace of mind, by ensuring that these families basic needs are met. But all of this comes at a cost. Pesach is by far our largest and costliest operation of the year. In the weeks leading up to Pesach, over 250 boxes of food are purchased, packed and distributed to needy families in the Highland Park, Edison and East Brunswick communities. Families are counting on this food but to make it happen requires your support. Help give the gift of Pesach to families in need. Donations can be made through our website at www.tomcheimc.org. Checks can also be sent to Tomchei Shabbos of Middlesex County, c/o Cong. Ohr Torah, 48 Edgemount Road, Edison, NJ 08817. NORPAC Mission NORPAC s Mission to Washington is an annual event where we bring close to a thousand citizen activists to Washington, DC, in order to advocate for a stronger U.S.-Israel relationship with Members of Congress. Join us on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. On a single-day trip you will meet with Members of Congress and their staff, and share your concerns with them about aid to Israel, Iranian threats, security cooperation, and more. Help us make a difference once
again! 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 at www.norpac.net or call (201) 788-5133 Adults - $175; Students - $125 (must be over 12.Those under 18 must be accompanied by Parent or legal guardian). Contact for more info: 732-580- 1052 AY Announcements *Team AY is once again in formation for 2017. The HP 5K will be held on Sunday May 7th, 2017 and we are looking for volunteers to help lead the team this year. *Mets Game / Celebrate Israel Night on Yom Yerushalayim on Wed May 24th, 2017 at Citi Field @ 710PM. Please join AY President Bruce Jacobi and friends in Field Box section 110. Tickets can be purchased at this URL: Mets.com/Israel Chevra Hatzolah of Middlesex County Our new emergency number is 732-456-6666. We are currently seeking responders during the daytime. EMT training will be provided free of charge. Additionally, we are also seeking dispatchers. If you live or work in the area and wish to join, please contact us at info@hatzolahmc.org or call our office at 732-993-8645. Blood Drive in Memory of Anthony Raspa Wednesday June 21 from 4-8:30 pm at Highland Park FAS, unless changed, 222 S 5th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904 Call Naomi @ 732 900 3841 with questions or to schedule an appointment. No appointment needed, but it would be helpful to reduce your waiting time. If you are not eligible to donate blood, we are also collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry that day so please bring something if you can! We look forward to meeting you under happier circumstances than when we usually meet people in our community! Highland Park First Aid Squad For medical emergencies in Highland Park call 9-1-1. The Squad has been serving Highland Park for nearly 70 years 24/7. We accept volunteers fromage 16 and provide free EMT training. For additional information, please call 732-985- 8960, visit www.highlandparkfas.com or speak with Leale Cohen, Ari and Deborah Lewitter or Yossi Benedek. Diaper Gemach Accepting Donations Donations of diapers, pull-ups, and wipes are currently being accepted for the new HP/Edison Diaper Gemach. For more information, please email diapergemach@gmail.com. For Women and Girls Rabbi Kaufman s Parashat Hashavua Shiur for Women will take place on Tuesday, April 5th at 1:30 PM. All women are invited to attend. Rebbitzen Eichenstein s classes for women will resume after Pesach. For
more info, please contact Aviva at 732-572-4408 or siegelmom@optonline.net Women's Learning Initiative: Mrs. Miri Cohen Parsha class will resume after Pesach. For more info, please call 732-966-6503. Women's Learning Initiative: Mrs. Leah Drillman Shimiras Haloshon class will resume after Pesach. For more info, please call Ellen at 201-410-1893 or 732-777-6787. SemPlus evening shiur for post seminary girls: Please call the hotline to confirm at 732-966-6503. Park Mikvah Information The Highland Park mikvah is ready to be transformed into a most beautiful, inviting facility, one which the entire community can be proud of! It is now closed; anticipated reopening before Pesach 2017. The Young Israel of East Brunswick will be extending their hours throughout the duration of Park Mikvah renovations: Saturday Thursday: 8:00 11:00 PM. Please check their website for more info regarding fees. YIEB: 193 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, 732-257-4121 or http://www.yieb.org/ mikvah.html. The YIEB mikvah strongly encourages women to prepare at home, due to the expected high volume of patrons. Pending volunteer availability, Park Mikvah will endeavor to provide transportation to or from the YIEB mikvah, as a free service. Please email Aviva at siegelmom@optonline.net to volunteer as a driver, or 2 days prior to your visit, to request a ride to the mikvah. Fundraising campaign to finance the renovations has begun! Dedication opportunities are now available! To make a donation, checks can be mailed to Park Mikvah, 36 Skyview Terrace, Highland Park, NJ 08904 or payment by credit card or PayPal via PayPal.Me/ parkmikvah. For more info, email hpmikvah@gmail.com or www.parkmikvah.org. Tiferes Weekly teleconferences with topics such as shalom bayis and parenting are available to Tiferes members. Current teleconference: Smile- A Happiness Plan for You and Your Family with Mrs. Chani Juravel, LCSW. For more info, please contact Aviva siegelmom@optonline.net. The Highland Park / Edison group of Tiferes is zecher l'nishmas Malka bas Shalom. The Women's AMEN Group meets monthly on the Sundays following the Shabbos in which one bensches Rosh Chodesh, at 9:30 AM in a downstairs classroom at Congregation Ohr Torah. The group meets in the zechus of a refuah shelaimah for Menachem Mordechai ben Ophira and the other Cholim in the community. Bikur Cholim OWLS (Overnight Women Labor Support) A complimentary service for maternity situations whereby volunteers will come to stay with your kids during the night. For more info on receiving this service or becoming a volunteer, please contact Rikki at 732-249-5116. Edison/Highland Park Gown Gemach 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 516-526-0941. Raritan Valley Hadassah Events: *Book Club: Hadassah Book Group's next book is "The People and the Books" by Adam Kirsch. The author is a literary critic, and the director of the Master's Program in Jewish Studies at Columbia University. We invite you to read this exciting book with us. Please call Gustine Matt at 732 545 3147 or email gustinematt@gmail.com if you can join us. *Support saving children at risk in Israel: Youth Aliyah Luncheon Sunday, April 30, 2017, 11:00 a.m. Congregation Ahavas Achim, 216 S. 1st Ave., Highland Park. Speaker: Ruth Grossberg, Co-chair of Hadassah's United Nations Committee Speaking on Hadassah and its work at the UN. RSVP by April 16 by sending your $36 couvert to: Maureen Arnow, 31 Marshall Dr. Edison, NJ 08817. Please show your support for Youth Aliyah by sending an additional donation to Maureen. Questions: Call Maureen Arnow 732-572- 2149, or email: mailsacks@aol.com or Bonnie Freidenreich 732-572-2568. Catering by Jerusalem Pizza. *Chicks with Sticks Knitting Group: Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. at 209 North 4 Avenue, Highland Park. If you are a beginning knitter, you are most welcome to join us. Our experienced and talented knitters are always happy to assist other group members with their questions. If you want to make arrangements to pick up some yarn or if you have completed caps and/or blankets that you would like to drop off, feel free to call or email Phyllis Pollak, Knitting Chair at 732-246-7366 or phypollak@yahoo.com
שבת שלום to all of our members and friends OE IS PEANUT AND TREE NUT FREE! NO PEANUTS OR TREE NUTS ARE PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! TRIBUTE CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM OE FOR MAZAL TOV, REFUAH SHLEIMA AND CONDOLENCES JUST $5.00 EACH CONTACT SUSAN KOLLMAR TO PURCHASE ADVERTISING RATES 2016 FULL PAGE 2 WEEKS $90 HALF PAGE 4 WEEKS $90 QUARTER PAGE 8 WEEKS $90 FULL PAGE 5 WEEKS (INCLUDES ONE WEEK FREE) HALF PAGE 9 WEEKS (INCLUDES ONE WEEK FREE) QUARTER PAGE 18 WEEKS (INCLUDES TWO WEEKS FREE) BUSINESS CARD 4 WEEKS CONTACT THE OE OFFICE FOR OTHER OPTIONS office@ohavemeth.org 732-247-3038 $180 $180 $180 $24 OE FOOD BANK IS CLOSED UNTIL AFTER PESACH! THE FOOD BANK WILL BE CLOSED AS OF TUESDAY, MARCH 28, ROSH CHODESH NISSAN. NO FOOD IS TO BE LEFT AT THE SHUL AS OF THAT DATE! THE FOOD BANK WILL REOPEN AFTER PESACH AT A DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. PLEASE DO NOT DROP ANYTHING OFF BEFORE THAT DATE! Any questions, contact Alice Gordon at chasachana@aol.com. 415 Raritan Avenue Highland Park, NJ 08904 (732) 247-3038 www.ohavemeth.org Eliyahu Kaufman Rabbi Eliezer Kaminetzky Rabbi Emeritus Steve Deutsch President G. Silverstein Editor Emeritus