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Congregation Ahavas Yisrael 1587 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817

www.AYEDISON.org // Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe // President David Zelingher // [email protected]

This Shabbos: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Parshas Mikeitz Dec 19* Dec 20* Dec 21* Dec 22** Dec 23** Dec 24 Dec 25

Shacharis 6:05AM 6:45 / 8:45AM 8:15 AM 6:00AM 6:00AM 6:15AM 6:10 AM

Candle Lighting / Mincha 4:15PM 4:05 PM 4:20PM

Ma’ariv / Havdalah 5:24 PM 4:40PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM Next Shabbos: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Parshas Vayigash Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29 Dec 30 Dec 31 Jan 1

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

Candle Lighting / Mincha 4:19PM 4:10 PM 4:25PM

Ma’ariv / Havdalah 5:28 PM 4:45PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM

*Chanukah / **Rosh Chodesh Weekly Shiurim at AY: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs

Dec 19* Dec 20* Dec 21* Dec 22** Dec 23** Dec 24 Dec 25

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

Ramban al Ha’Torah Shiur 3:35PM

Hilchos Shabbos Chabura 8:25AM

Breakfast with the Bible No shiur

Bava Kama Chabura 8:45PM

We wish everyone a Happy Chanukah! SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

THE AY SIMCHA KIDDUSH is this Shabbos and will follow the main minyan on Shabbos morning. We wish a Mazel Tov to all those celebrating a simcha with us this Shabbos! The kiddush is sponsored by the following:

Zev & Leslie Rosenberg in honor of Zev and Zeisel finishing the Philadelphia marathon. Mazel Tov!

David & Shifra Zelingher in honor of David's birthday. Mazel Tov!

The Moskowitz Family in honor of Uncle Nahum's visit. Welcome!

Chaim & Ariella Schachter in honor of Jordana’s and Zachary’s birthdays. Mazel Tov!

Jeff & Cindy Borell in honor of the Jacobi's anniversary and Bruce Jacobi's birthday. Mazel Tov!

Simcha & Dina Lax in honor of their new daughter, Chaya Rochel. Mazel Tov! (And thank you for the enhanced sponsorship!)

Bruce & Lilly Jacobi in honor of their wedding anniversary and Bruce's birthday. Mazel Tov!

The Gulko Family in honor of Shayna Nechama Gulko's birthday (sister of Chaya Milgraum) and Mordechai Reuvain Milgraum. Mazel Tov!

The Jaman Family in honor of Zoya Gomberg’s and Shana Jaman's birthdays on the same day! Mazel Tov!

The Zemble Family in honor of Jessica’s 13th birthday. Mazel Tov!

A SPECIAL MAZEL TOV goes to the shul and the membership for completing a major milestone. As of this past Monday, December 15th, the shul has completed the process of consolidating both properties, 1587 Route 27 and 9 Campbell Avenue, into one property, and receiving tax exempt status for the combined properties starting in January 2015. This laborious and sometimes excruciating process could not have been accomplished without the hard work of the Board and Mr. Daniel Lasar, Esq. We thank everyone who participated in the various stages of the Building Campaign and look forward to launching the next phase(s) in the not-too-distant future! Please stay tuned for more details.

SEUDAH SHLISHIS is co-sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Gershon Gulko (parents of Chaya Milgraum) in memory of Gershon's father, Michael Mordechai Gulko z"l, for his 20th Yahrzeit on the 4th night of Chanukah, and the Zemble Family on the 3rd Yahrzeit of Professor Dr. Marvin Knopp.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BIBLE will NOT take place this Sunday. We will resume next week, topic TBA. Breakfast sponsorships available starting at $50 and will be announced at the shiur and in the weekly announcements. For more information or to become a sponsor please email [email protected].

SPECIAL CARLEBACH DAVENING: In conjunction with the Simcha Kiddush and Shabbos Chanukah, we will having a special Carlebach style davening this Friday night with a special guest chazzan! Please join us for an enjoyable, leibedik, and ruach-filled Carlebach davening.

ASARA B’TEVES / JANUARY 1ST YOM IYUN: We are thrilled to announce a special Asara B’Teves / January 1st Yom Iyun featuring Rabbi Zev Reichman of the East Hill Synagogue of Englewood and the IBC and JSS programs at Yeshiva University. Rabbi Reichman will deliver a shiur on the topic of “Our Avodas HaShem in Teves.” Shacharis will be at 8:15AM, with the shiur following. All are welcome to attend!

YAHRZEIT BOARDS are available for purchase. We are running a special offer through the end of Chanukah: 2 plaques for $360 and 3 plaques for $500. Must pay in full by the end of Chanukah. Registration and payment must be completed before this date and can be completed on the AY website or by sending in the registration form with a check. Registration forms can be found in the shul lobby. Anyone interested in purchasing a plaque to be hung on one of the Yahrzeit boards can speak to Zev Moskowitz or send an email to [email protected] for more information.

The following BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & YAHRZEITS will take place within the next week:

Happy Birthday to Pam Birbach!

To have your event included, visit the AY website and update your family information.

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 David Zelingher 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.

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HATZOLAH OF EDISON 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.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE PLAYROOM: We need adult volunteers to oversee the playroom activities on Shabbos and ask any parents whose children frequent the playrooms to volunteer for a week. We would like to start a rotation of parents to help oversee the playroom regularly so the same parents are not responsible each and every week. If you are interested in volunteering or your children frequent the playroom on Shabbos, please email [email protected] to volunteer for a Shabbos.

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].

THE WEBSITE has new features added every day! We hope all members will utilize this great new tool! If you have not yet logged in to your account or require assistance, please speak to Chezkie Mark.

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

MASTER SCHEDULER: Alec Cohen is the new AY Master Scheduler. Going forward, 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 David Zelingher or visit the shul website.

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 Edison is now 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. Please bring your own seforim. Cost is still only $3.00 which includes, pizza, donuts, prizes and raffles.

The Sofer will be at Judaica Gallery, 300 Raritan Avenue, this Sunday, December 21, 2014 to check mezzuzot and tefillin. Store hours are 10am to 5pm. Although walk-ins are welcome, it is helpful if you call 732-828-7722 and let us know you will be coming. If you need the sofer to check mezzuzot in your home, please call the store,732-828-7722, to set up an appointment.

CNJKIDS Accepts Gifts of Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Fund- The transfer of appreciated assets allows donors to support CNJKIDS while reducing exposure to capital gains taxes. Donors are also able to claim immediate income tax deductions for these gifts. For more information on giving gifts of stocks, bonds and mutual funds to CNJKIDS, please contact CNJKIDS' Treasurer Jon Caplan at (732) 249-8600.

ORTHODOX FORUM Come hear from the Av Bet Din of The International Bet Din for Agunot, Rabbi Simcha Krauss, as headlined in the “The Jewish Week”. Chaim Saiman, Professor of Law, Villanova University, will discuss, “Evolution vs. Revolution in Jewish Law” and Rabbi Dr. Jeremy Weider, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University, will present, “A Response to the New Bet Din”. A Yom Iyun on December 25 presented by the Orthodox Forum of Edison/Highland Park will include all of this as well as a breakfast and lunch. The program follows the 8:00 Minyan at Congregation Ahavas Achim. The cost is $20/person and registration by December 20 is required by emailing [email protected] . For more information about the Orthodox Forum, sponsorships or this program visit: www.orthodoxjewishforum.org.

RPRY SCHOLARSHIP FUND BREAKFAST: The Annual Toby Mayer Memorial Scholarship Fund Breakfast will take place Sunday morning, December 28, 2014 at 9:30AM. This year's Educational Excellence Award will be presented to Mrs. Emily Menasha.The breakfast is the premier event of RPRY's annual scholarship fund campaign, which helps the Yeshiva continue its mission to provide a Jewish day school education to every Jewish child, regardless of the family's ability to pay. Please contact Yehuda Kohn at [email protected] for more information.

Dr. Moshe Schneider, Chairman of the 7th Annual Highland Park Community Kollel Breakfast, is pleased to announce that the Guests of Honor for this year’s Breakfast will be Mr. and Mrs. Chaim & Raizy Krauss. The breakfast will iy’H take place at Congregation Ohr Torah on Sunday Morning, February 1st 2015 at 9:30am. Invitations and additional information will be forthcoming. We look forward to greeting you there.

WOMEN’S SHIURIM: The Women's AMEN Group meets weekly on Sundays 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 other Cholim in the community. // Rabbi Bassous: class for women on Sunday morning at 10:00 AM at Cong. Etz Ahaim. Book to be studied: Battle Plan by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller and Sara Yocheved Rigler. // Rabbi Weiss will be giving a weekly shiur for men and women on the Parsha with a focus on Emunah and Bitachon on Wednesday nights at9:15 PM at the home of Marsha Eiserman home, 154 N. 10th Avenue, Highland Park. // Rebbitzen Eichenstein’s classes for women: No class on Sunday, Dec. 21. Please contact Aviva Siegel at [email protected] for status of Parsha class on Monday, Dec. 22. // Women's Learning Initiative: An inspiring series on the deeper meaning of the Laws of Shmiras HaLashon will be given by Mrs. Leah Drillman. Class will start on Monday evening, December 29. For more information and to join, please call Ellen Smith at 201-410-1893. // SemPlus shiur for post seminary girls: For more info on Wednesday night class, please call 732-841-1885.

Tiferes, a Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation program for women, will meet Motzai Shabbos, January10 at 8:15 PM at the home of Aviva Siegel, 16 Edgemount Road, Edison. An inspirational DVD will be shown. Weekly teleconferences with topics such as shalom bayis and parenting are also available to Tiferes members. Current series: Voices in Parenting with Mrs. Ruthie Lynn. For more info or to become a member, please contact Aviva [email protected]. The Highland Park / Edison group of Tiferes is zecher l'nishmas Malka bas Shalom.

Highland Park/Edison Connects and the Women’s Learning Initiative invite all women of the community to the inaugural Ladies Lunch and Learn program. This event is being sponsored by Jerusalem Pizza in memory of Mr. Joel Adler, A'H. It will be held on Wednesday, December 24th from 12:00-1:30 pm at the home of Elle Lieblich, 446 Harrison Ave, HP. The program will feature a screening of the inspirational Rochel Imanu Yirtzeit video. A complimentary buffet lunch will be served. Adults only. To RSVP pleasecontact [email protected] or call Elle at 520-203-6915.

MIKVAH TEA: The Highland Park Mikvah would like to invite the community to its annual “virtual tea”. Invitations have already been sent out. If you have not received an invitation or would like to be added to the mikvah mailing list, please contact Rena Klein at [email protected] Thank you.

The Edison/Highland Park Mikvah is extending its winter hours! For the months of December, January, and February, the mikvah will be open: Sunday –Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday nights by appointment only. Saturday nights in December and January 7:30 – 10:00 PM. Saturday night hours for the month of February to be announced. Please arrive with enough time to be out before closing time. For more information, call 732-249-2411 or email [email protected].









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