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Congregation Ahavas Yisrael 1587 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817

www.AYEdison.org // Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe // President Bruce Jacobi // [email protected]

This Shabbos: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Parshas Vaeira Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 10 Jan 11* Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14

Shacharis 6:15AM 6:45/8:45AM 8:15AM 6:00AM 6:15AM 6:15AM 6:10AM

Mincha / Candlelighting 4:29PM 4:15PM 4:25PM

Ma’ariv / Havdalah 5:38PM 4:45PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM *Rosh Chodesh Shevat

Next Shabbos: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Parshas Bo Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21 Shacharis 6:15AM 6:45/8:45AM 8:15AM 6:10AM 6:15AM 6:15AM 6:10AM

Mincha / Candlelighting 4:37PM 4:25PM 4:30PM

Ma’ariv / Havdalah 5:46PM 4:50PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM

Weekly Shiurim at AY: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14

Dirshu Daf Yomi B’Halacha 6:00 AM No shiur 6:00AM 6:00AM 6:00AM

Nesivos Shalom Shiur 3:30PM

Breakfast with Steinsaltz 9:15AM

Hilchos Shabbos Chabura 8:25AM

Gemara Brachos Chabura 8:45PM

SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: AY would like to welcome Mezzy & Tzipora Strenger and Rabbi Dov & Rachel Gertler and their

families, who have both joined as new members of our shul.

MAZEL TOV to Yosef & Rochi Crystal upon the Bas Mitzvah of Chavi. Mazel Tov to Chavi’s brother and sisters, as well as the entire extended family!

The AY WOMEN'S LEARNING PROGRAM presents Mrs. Yisroela Joran, who will speak on the topic "Achdus and the coming of Moshiach." Join us this Shabbos afternoon, January 9

th, at 3:00PM at the home of Janet and Fred Rivenson, 19 Price Drive in

Edison. All women and girls high school age and older are invited to attend. For more information, contact Sharon Glaser at [email protected].

SISTERHOOD GIRL'S NIGHT OUT: Join the AY Sisterhood for our annual "Girl's Night Out" event on Motzai Shabbos, January 16th. We'll meet at 6:30PM at Four Season Nails (1677 Route 27, Edison) to get our nails done and enjoy a light dairy buffet with some quality time out together. All women college age and up are welcome to join us. The price is $36. Sign up on the shul website. For more information, email [email protected] or call Leah Leff at 732-439-4698.

THE ANNUAL AY JOURNAL BREAKFAST has been scheduled for Sunday February 28th

, 2016, at Ahavas Achim. This year’s honorees will be Mr. and Mrs. Avi Milgraum - Guests of Honor; Mr. Chezkie Mark - Service Awardee; and a special tribute to our youth co-directors, Mrs. Rachel Teitelbaum and Mrs. Melissa Titen. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

WEEKLY TORAH QUESTION: Each week a new question will appear in the weekly announcements and answers should be sent to the Rabbi at [email protected]. Any correct answer will be entered into a monthly raffle for a free pizza at Giddy’s Pizzeria. There is a limit of one answer per household. Rabbi Jaffe looks forward to hearing your Torah thoughts! Last week’s question was: Does a person recite a bracha on non-kosher food? Answer: It is a machlokes between the Rambam (no) and the Ra'avad (yes). This week's question is: What was miraculous about the way the hail stopped falling?

BREAKFAST WITH STEINSALTZ: Join the Steinsaltz chevra for a Sunday morning shiur and breakfast. We have started a new shiur series titled "What can we learn from the siddur?" Everyone is invited to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please speak to Bentzion Gelfand for more information.

GEMARA BRACHOS CHABURA: Join us on Monday nights from 8:30 – 10:00PM to learn the 4th

Perek of Gemara Brachos and other related sources. For an hour-and-a-half, you get Ma'ariv, learning b'chavrusa, and an interactive shiur by Rabbi Dani Davis. The chabura will meet each Monday night, same time, same place. If you would like to sponsor a night of learning and refreshments, please speak to Bentzion Gelfand.

TORAH CLASSES FOR WOMEN: Basics of Judaism - have you ever wondered what the Torah has to say about such topics as organ donation, the role of men/women, Moshiach, and life after death? AY invites all women in the community to join us on the first Tuesday night of each month from 8:00-8:30PM, as we discover the answers to these questions together. See flyer attached to the announcements email and hanging in the shul lobby for details on the upcoming shiurim and speak to Rabbi Jaffe for more information.

The following BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & YAHRZEITS will take place within the next week: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to R’ Dani Davis, Sara and Elisheva Titen, Shana Mark, Shlomo Luchins, and Elisheva Gelfand! YAHRZEITS: David Zelingher for his uncle Shalom Zelingher. To have your event included, visit the AY website and update your family information.

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SUPPORT ARYEH MARGOLIN: Aryeh is running in the Jerusalem half marathon this coming March on behalf of SHALVA, an association for mentally and physically challenged children in Israel (www.shalva.org). His personal fundraising goal is $2,800. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Go to http://www.run4shalva.org/my/aryehmargolin and donate via credit card. Or make a check payable to SHALVA and send it directly to Aryeh Margolin 22 Carmello Drive, Edison, NJ 08817. Good luck Aryeh!

NEW TO TOWN OR JUST VISITING? BARUCH HABAH! AY would like to warmly welcome all newcomers, visitors, or guests who are joining us for Shabbos. If Rabbi Jaffe or President Bruce Jacobi do not get a chance to greet you personally, please come up and introduce yourself during Kiddush. We’d like to meet you!

OUTSTANDING BALANCES: We encourage all members to redeem their pledges and tend to outstanding balances in a timely fashion. Payment plans are available for anyone who needs or would like to make monthly installment payments. Please speak to Michael Zemble to make arrangements for a payment plan.

SPONSORSHIPS are available and encouraged for Kiddush, Shalosh Seudos, Weekly Coffee/Donuts, Shiurim, and much more. The AY facility is also available for rental on Friday night, Shabbos day, and during the week. Please see the Rates Flyer attached to the weekly announcements email, on the shul bulletin board, and on the website for more information and to register.

PLEASE NOTE: The building is now internet capable and the shul has a phone line to be used in emergency situations only. The phone is located in the back of the add-on room of the Beis Knesses. The wireless network is locked and the password is available to members only and for legitimate purposes only (i.e. learning programs, room rental, etc.).

HATZOLAH OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY is parking an ambulance in one designated spot in our parking lot. Please do not park in or in front of this spot, which is clearly marked. Hatzolah and AY thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

RECORDS UPDATE: The Gabbaim request that members input all family lifecycle events on the website. A report is run weekly of these events, which helps the Gabbaim to distribute kibbudim and aliyahs. If you require assistance entering data, please speak with Chezkie Mark. You can email the Gabbaim at [email protected].

DID YOU MISS A SHIUR? Rabbi Jaffe's shiurim on the weekly parsha, as well as from the Summer Kollel and the daily Dirshu Daf Yomi B'Halacha, are now available online at www.YUTorah.org. NEW! Anyone who is interested in receiving a recording of a weekly shiur on the parsha from Rabbi Jaffe please email him at [email protected], and he will be glad to send you a link.

EMAIL LIST: To be added to the shul's email list please send an email to [email protected].

MASTER SCHEDULER: Alec Cohen is the AY Master Scheduler. Please contact him at [email protected] or (732) 773-6075 to schedule any event or sponsorship.

MEMBERSHIP: If interested in becoming a member, please see Bruce Jacobi or visit the shul website.

SECURITY COMMITTEE: If you have any suggestions or concerns, email [email protected].

CHOLIM: The Gabbaim ask that all names of cholim be sent to [email protected].

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEADLINE: AY strives to include all announcements in the weekly printed edition; however, we need your help to get your announcements included and formatted in time. All announcements should be submitted by Thursday noon to [email protected] for inclusion in that week’s announcements.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: HATZOLAH of Middlesex County is operational. If you have a medical emergency, please call 732-640-5545. Additionally, we are

always seeking additional responders and dispatchers. To apply, please visit www.hatzolahmc.org and select "Contact us/Membership.” Hatzolah stickers are available at Glatt27, Jerusalem Pizza, Mordy's, Sushianna, and Park Place Grill.

RPRY Mishmar learning program is held at RPRY every Motzei Shabbat @ 7:00 PM. Please bring your own seforim. Cost is still only $3.00, which includes, pizza, donuts, prizes and raffles.

COMMUNITY SHIURIM: Shiur for Men: Shovavim Project presents a two-part review shiur on halachos of Taharas Hamishpacha to be given Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8:00 PM by Rabbi Steven Miodownik at Congregation Ahavas Achim. All married men welcome. For more info, please contact Lynn Hanfling [email protected]. // Rabbi Yisroel Weiss' shiur for men and women on the Parsha, with a focus on Emunah and Bitachon, will be held on Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM at the Shenkman’s residence, 26 Leslie Street, Edison. // Women's Learning Initiative: Mrs. Miri Cohen’s Parsha class meets Thursday at 10:00 AM sharp at Riki Samel’s house. Please call the hotline to confirm at 206-666-8911. // SemPlus evening shiur for post seminary girls meets on Sunday evenings. Please call the hotline to confirm at 732-841-1885.

YST PTA is proud to present "The Science of Parenting from a Torah Perspective" by Rebbetzin Ruthi Lynn, a renowned expert in the field, specially trained and highly recommended by Rebbetzin Sima Spetner. The classes continue as follows: 4) 01/17 reducing negativity, increasing cooperation; 5) 01/31-picking battles; 6) 02/14-defining issues; 7) 02/21-giving consequences; 8) 02/28-giving consequences etc.; 9) 03/6-Sibling atmosphere; and 10) 03/13-Wrap up class. Recordings of each class will be available as well. This 10 part series that is open to everyone, and which began on Sunday 12/27 and continues at 10:00 AM in the 2nd floor Aguda classroom. Limited scholarships are available to YST parents. For more info and to register, please call 732-986-3153 or email [email protected] Cost: $225 for 10 sessions, or $115 for either the first 5 or last 5 classes.

Israel’s Future: Making Israel an American Issue - The Orthodox Forum of Highland Park and Edison in conjunction with AIPAC (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee) present Labriah Lee, AIPAC Northeast Regional Outreach Director on Saturday night, January 9th at 8:00pm at Congregation Ohr Torah. Labriah Lee coordinates AIPAC’s outreach program to minority leaders in the Northeast Region, including the promotion of pro-Israel citizen advocacy, recruitment for AIPAC events, and grassroots




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lobbying and political outreach. The Orthodox Forum gladly accepts season sponsorships, as well as program sponsorships. For more information go online to www.orthodoxjewishforum.org.

Please support Yaakov Siegel as he runs in the Miami Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) for Chai Lifeline on January 24, 2016. His goal is to raise $3,600. Tax deductible donations can be made at http://www.teamlifeline.org/my/61569. Checks can also be dropped off at the Siegel house, 16 Edgemount Road, Edison.

Yeshiva at the Jersey Shore, a pre-school through 8th Grade Modern Orthodox Yeshiva Day School, located in Ocean Township, NJ with an Early Childhood Center in East Brunswick, invites the community to a Parlor Meeting on January 12

th to learn about

the school's progressive, child centered approach to learning. Now in its 10th year, Yeshiva at the Jersey Shore has pioneered a groundbreaking approach to integration of Jewish studies and general studies. Transportation to the Ocean Township campus is available from Highland Park, Edison, East Brunswick and Linden. For more information and to register for this meeting, please contact Rabbi Tuchman at 732-663-2929.

Bikur Cholim: Save the date! Bikur Cholim Annual Event. Sunday, March 6th at the Pines Manor at 9:30 AM. Guests of honor: Dr. Barry and Mrs. Susan Wolf; Guest speaker: Rabbi Eli Mansour.

HP Community Kollel Breakfast: Dr. Moshe Schneider, Chairman of the Annual Highland Park Community Kollel Breakfast, is pleased to announce that we will be celebrating the Kollel’s Decade of Torah, Avodah & Gemilus Chasodim. The breakfast will iy’H take place at Congregation Ohr Torah, Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 9:30am. The Guest Speaker will be HaRav Lipa Geldwerth Shlit”a, R’M at Yeshiva Torah Temimah & Rav, Congregation Kol Torah. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Peace of Mind Program: Peace of Mind is a program that helps IDF combat veterans transition to civilian life. We thank everyone for their support in 2015. We are halfway to our goal and we need your help in 2016. Please join us for our kickoff campaign Saturday night, Jan 16

th, 8pm at the Renna house, 254 South Adelaide Ave in Highland Park. Donations can be made to American

Friends of Herzog Hospital and mailed c/o Koenigson 221 Washington Ave, Edison NJ 08817.

The Sofer will be available to check mezzuzot and tefillin this Sunday, January 10, from 10 a.m. at Judaica Gallery, 300 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park. If possible, please call ahead for an appointment. For questions or to make an appointment, call 732-828-7722.

PARK MIKVAH Event: Save the date! Cooking demonstration and food tasting with Victoria Dwek, managing editor of Ami's Whisk Magazine and author of many cookbooks in the "Made Easy" and "Secret Restaurant" series, to benefit the Park Mikvah. Motzei Shabbos, February 6 at 8:15 PM at Yael Kamelhar, 22 Perry Road. For women only. The cost of the event is $25. Space is limited. To make a reservation, please email Esther Posen at [email protected]. For more information, please call Lynn Hanfling at 732-777-0225.

The Highland Park Mikvah hours for Standard Time: Sunday–Thursday evenings 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Friday nights by appointment only. All Motzai Shabbos in January: 7:30 – 10:00. Please arrive with enough time to be out before closing time. For more info, call 732-249-2411 or email [email protected].






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