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Congregation Ahawas Achim B'nai Jacob & David 2015-2016 Brochure

September/ Elul– Tishrei Journey Through the RH Machzor……….……….page 7 Jubilee Sukkot Event…………………………………….page 13 Lulav & Etrog Sale and Pick‐Up…………….........page 11 Pre‐ Selichot Event featuring Rabbi Landau….page 8 Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks…………………………..page 8 Rav Hershel Schachter………………………............page 15 Selichot………………………………………………………..page 8 Shabbat Shuva Drasha………………………………….page 10 Sephardic Selichot………………………………………..page 7 Torah Tuesday Kickoff………………………………….page 5 Youth: Holiday Babysitting…………………………. page 22 Youth: Apple Picking……………………………………page 22 Youth: Sukkah Decorating……………………………page 22 Youth: Sukkah Hop…………………………..............page 22

October/ Tishrei– Cheshvan Friday Night Tisch………………………………………..page 33 JFS Lecture…………………………………………………..page 32 Jubilee Kiddush & Scholar In Residence……...page 13 Men’s Club: Scotch & Football…………………….page 30 Men’s Club: Simchat Torah Kiddush………….…page 30 Nechama Price Series………………………………….page 42 Shabbat Project ……………………………………….…page 34 Women’s Amit Shiur…………………………………...page 12

November/ Cheshvan– Kislev Friday Night Tisch………………………………………..page 33 Jubilee History Series…………………………………..page 13 Machon Hamikdash…………………………………….page 16 Shabbat of Appreciation……………………………...page 41 Scholar In Residence: Rabbi Elchonon Zohn...page 15 December/ Kislev– Tevet AIPAC Shabbat…………………………………………….page 16

Blood Drive………………………………………………….page 41 Friday Night Tisch……………………...………………..page 33 Men’s Club: Locker Renewal………………………..page 29 Men’s Club: Family Chanukah Party …………….page 30 Nechama Price Series………………………………….page 42 NJ Devils Jewish Heritage Night…………………..page 35 Rav Hershel Schachter…………………………………page 15 Sisterhood: Café Night………………………………..page 28 Yahrzeit Kiddush……………………………………...….page 45

January/ Tevet– Shevat Birthday/ Anniversary Kiddush…………………….page 47 Jewel Safren Lecture…………………………………...page 32 Leil Limud…………………………………………………….page 36

February/ Shevat– Adar I Friday Night Tisch………………………………………..page 33 Jewish History Series…………………………………...page 18 JFS Lecture…………………………………………………..page 32 Leil Limud…………………………………………………….page 36 Megillat Esther Series………………………………….page 38 Men’s Club: Super Bowl Event…………………….page 30 Nechama Price Series………………………………….page 42 Scholar In Residence: Rav Meir Goldvicht……page 17 Yahrzeit Kiddush……………………………………...….page 47 Zayin Adar Melaveh Malka……………………… ….page 37 March/ Adar I– Adar II AIPAC Convention…………………………………… …page 26 Jubilee Kiddush & Scholar In Residence……….page 13 Megillat Esther Series………………………………….page 38 Men’s Club: Wine Tasting & Sale…………………page 30 Purim Chagigah…………………………………………...page 38 Rabbi Yakov Teichman………………………………...page 18 Youth: Purim Carnival………………………………….page 22 April/ Adar II– Nisan Annual Dinner……………………………………………..page 39 Insights on the Haggadah…………………………….page 40 Mechirat Chametz……………………………………….page 40 Men’s Club: Pre‐ Pesach Dinner……………….....page 30 Pre‐Pesach Q&A……………………………………..…..page 40

Rav Hershel Schachter………………………………...page 15 Shabbat Hagadol Drasha……………………………..page 40 Shabbat Hagadol Meals…………………………….…page 40 Utensil Kashering…………………………………………page 40 May/ Nisan– Iyar Birthday/ Anniversary Kiddush…………………….page 47 Chumash Series…………………………………………..page 20 Men’s Club: Lag B’omer BBQ…………………… ...page 30 Mother’s Day Kiddush…………………..………...….page 47 Nechama Price Series………………………………….page 42 NORPAC Mission………………………………………...page 26 Scholar In Residence: Dr. David Pelcovitz…….page 18 Yom Hashoa………………………………………………..page 20 Yom Hazikaron & Yom Haatzmaut……………….page 26

June/ Iyar– Sivan Father’s Day Kiddush…………………....………...….page 47 Graduation Kiddush…………………………………….page 47 Rav Hershel Schachter………………………………...page 15 Scholar In Residence: Roy Doliner……………….page 19 July/ Sivan–Tammuz Sustaining Membership Renewal………………..page 44

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1 Congrega on Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David Brochure 5776

Dear Friends, Welcome to an overview of Congrega on AABJ&D 5776! Our programming for the year is geared towards reflec ng our Shul’s mission statement. Congrega on Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David is a vibrant, welcoming, inclusive and growing modern Orthodox congrega on that is grounded in Torah observance, and encourages ongoing commitment to spiritual growth, enhanced shul involvement, support of the State of Israel, and par cipa on in our broader local community.

It is our hope that this year will bring Hashem’s blessing to our Shul community. May we con nue to grow together and inspire each other in the year to come as we daven, learn and live our Torah centered lives, united as one Shul and one community. Thank you to Esther Schultz for her dedicated work in compiling and crea ng this brochure. Eliezer Zwickler Larry Liebman Rabbi President

Rabbi Zwickler has served as Rabbi of Congrega on AABJ&D since 2004. Rabbi Zwickler received semicha from RIETS (YU), and holds a Masters in Secondary Jewish Educa on from Azrieli Graduate School. Rabbi Zwickler is also a LCSW, holding an MSW from Wurzweiler. Rabbi Zwickler is VP of the Vaad of MetroWest, has served on Board of Federa on– MetroWest and serves on the Rabbinical Advisory Commi ee of Joseph Kushner Hebrew

Academy. Rabbi Zwickler and his wife Sharon are the proud parents of Yitzy, Tziporah, Menachem and Zevi.

Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler Rabbi Alvin Marcus Rabbi Rabbi Emeritus

Rabbi Yosef Sharbat Assistant Rabbi

R’ Yitz Richmond Rabbinic Intern

Yitz Richmond comes from Teaneck, NJ. A er studying in Kerem B’Yavneh, Yitz received a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Yeshiva University while also learning under Rav Mayer Twersky and Rav Eli Baruch Shulman. Currently, Yitz is enrolled in Semicha at YU and is also pursuing a Master’s Degree in Jewish Educa on from the Azrieli Graduate School. He's looking forward to mee ng everyone over the course of this upcoming year.

Rabbi Alvin M. Marcus served as spiritual leader of Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David from 1968 to early 1998, when he became Rabbi Emeritus. A well‐known leader in the Modern Orthodox Jewish community, he served as President of the Rabbinic Alumni of Yeshiva University and Chairman of the Educa on Commission of the Rabbinical Council of America. Rabbi Marcus is a past president of the Rabbinical Council of New Jersey and the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Metropolitan New Jersey, and was ac vely involved in the Jewish Federa on of

Greater MetroWest. A Board member of Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, other passions include chaplaincy and caring for the aged. Rabbi Marcus also served as Co‐Chairman of the V’aad HaKashrus of MetroWest. Rabbi Marcus has led our community over 40 years with his wife Marylin.

Rabbi Sharbat graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Jewish Studies with a focus in Jewish Philosophy from Yeshiva College and also holds a Master’s Degree in Jewish Educa on from the Azrieli Graduate School of Yeshiva University. He received Rabbinic ordina on from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University as well as ordina on from Rabbi Eliyahu Ben‐Haim.

Rabbi Sharbat is a middle school Rebbe at Yeshivat Noam in Paramus and a member of the Vaad of MetroWest. Rabbi Sharbat and his wife Batya are the proud parents of Yael, Moshe and Leora.

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Mincha/ Maariv

There is a daily Minchah/Maariv minyan at sunset.

Shacharit (Ashkenazic Minyanim )

There are two Shacharit Minyanim daily during the week and four on Sundays.

Monday and Thursday 6:35 & 7:25 AM

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 6:50 & 7:30 AM.

Sunday 7, 7:30, 8 & 9 AM

In the Beit Midrash of AABJ&D.

Shacharit (Sephardic Minyan)

Monday through Friday 6:15 AM

Sunday 8 AM

In the Sephardic Wing of AABJ&D.

Daily Minyanim at AABJ&D

Late Maariv

We also have a daily weekday late Maariv:

Sunday– 10 PM Monday– Thursday‐ 9:45 PM


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Sephardic Minyan The Sephardic Minyan is at 8:40 on Shabbat mornings.

On any given Shabbat, Congrega on AABJ&D provides a variety of op ons for morning services. In addi on to providing different star ng mes, each minyan features a different Shabbat experience and environment.

Shabbat Minyanim at AABJ&D

Hashkama Minyan The Hashkama Minyan is at 8 AM on

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Beit Midrash The Beit Midrash is at 9:15 AM on Shabbat

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Friday Night Carlebach Minyan September 18 October 9 November 6 December 11 January 8

February 5 March 4 April 1 May 6 June 3


Beit Midrash

AABJ&D Beit Midrash available daily from 6 AM to 11 PM as a place to learn Torah.

West Orange Kollel Monday and Tuesday 8:15–9:45 PM

Teenage boys and male adults are invited to learn with the West Orange Kollel rabbis. For more information contact Steve Malech at [email protected].

Tuesday

All women are invited to join Rabbi Zwickler for weekly Parshat Hashavuah class. Tuesday mornings at 10 AM.

The Week of Torah at AABJ&D

It’s Coming! Torah Tuesdays @ AABJ&D Beit Midrash Night

Torah Tuesday from 7:45‐9:45 PM. Come spend the night learning in our Beit Midrash together with Rabbi Zwickler and Rabbi Sharbat. Bring your chavruta or we will help you find one. Classes will begin Tuesday , September 8. All women are invited to join Rabbi Zwickler for a weekly Parshat Hashavuah class. Tuesday night edition at 7:45 PM. Insights into Tefillah at 8:30 PM. Led by Rabbi Zwickler. Young professional Chaburah Shiur given by Rabbi Sharbat and Rabbi Zwickler at 9 PM. Rambam Hilchot Teshuva led by Joel Rich.

Wednesday Joel Rich will lead a class on the Sefer Hachinuch/ Minchat Chinuch on Wednesdays a er the 7:30 AM minyan. Navi Shiur “Shmuel II: The Davidic Dynasty” by Rabbi Yosef Sharbat in the Sephardic Shul at 8:40 PM. Chavruta learning Library. The group is learning Sanhedrin at 8:45 PM.

Thursday Parsha Shiur given by Rabbi Sharbat in the Sephardic Shul at 8 PM. Gemara Shiur: Masechet Beitzah in the Beit Midrash given by Rabbi Zwickler at 8:30 PM.

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Women’s Tehillim Group at 7 PM at AABJ&D. Contact Ora Bloom at [email protected] for more informa on. Monthly Women’s Shiur at 8:05 PM given by Rabbi Yosef Sharbat in rota ng homes.

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Rabbi Zwickler’s Weekly Webdvar Watch Rabbi Zwickler’s weekly YouTube video on the upcoming Parsha.

Sunday

* Join our expanding Sunday morning Gemara Chabura a er the 8 AM minyan. We meet each week for 1 hour and cover about half an amud (page) per week. For beginners to advanced.

Sunday Morning Kickoff

Join Rabbi Zwickler and Rabbi Sharbat every other Sunday after the 8 AM Minyan for breakfast and a half hour shiur on Business & Contemporary Halacha. Sponsorship opportuni es available.

Shabbat Day

Rabbi Zwickler’s Shabbat morning shiur: Journey through the weekly Parsha with Rabbi Zwickler, Shabbat mornings at 8:30 AM. A er Hashkama Minyan, “Mishneh Brurah” (currently in hilchot brachot‐ ila). Led by Joel Rich. “The Rav in Thought and Deed” takes place in the upstairs Beit Medrash 5 minutes a er the 9:15 AM minyan concludes. We u lize the Koren/ Rabbi Soloveitchik edi on siddur to gain insight into the specifics of our regular prayers based on the insights of Rabbi Soloveitchik. Approximately 5‐7 minutes. Led by Joel Rich. Torah In 20: From after Sukkot to Pesach– Spend

20 minutes before you go home to infuse your soul with 20 minutes in Torah.

Journey through Pirkei Avot: Join Rabbi Zwickler on Shabbat a ernoons throughout the summer one hour before Mincha in the main Shul for views on ethics and interpersonal rela onships. Enjoy insights on this fascina ng topic.

One hour before Mincha– Sephardic Halacha given by Rabbi Yosef Sharbat.

One hour before Mincha– Advanced Talmud (Maakot) led by Joel Rich.

Chevra Shas: The Chevra Shas of West Orange/Essex County was established in 1948 in Newark, as an ongoing, weekly Analy cal Talmud Lecture given on Shabbat a ernoons by alterna ng dis nguished Rabbinic Torah scholars, mostly Holocaust survivors. This original group consisted of representa ves of numerous pre‐WWII European Yeshivos including Telz, Mirrer, Ponovezh and Baranovitch. In December, 1970, the group

was reestablished in West Orange by Rabbi Elchonon Person (original student of Ponovezh, Lithuania Yeshiva). A rota on of Maggidei Shiur con nued ll 1981, when Rabbi H. Witkin Z"L. became the sole Maggid Shiur un l 2004. The Chevra Shas con nues to study Talmud weekly at Congrega on AABJ&D, approximately one hour before Mincha on Shabbat a ernoons, led by Dr. Mordechai Witkin. No prior Talmudic background is necessary to par cipate in this study group, which is open to all who wish to join.

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Elul Torah Learning Elul is the Hebrew month leading up to Rosh Hashana. It is a month where we pause to examine our lives, and work to become the best version of ourselves. In an cipa on of the High Holidays our Shul will offer classes to our membership.

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The Book of Yonah: A Three Part Series Wednesday, August 12, 19, 26 at 8:15 PM

Come learn the book of Yonah as we analyze the text and understand its eternal messages and lessons led by Rabbi Yosef Sharbat.

Sephardic Selichot Monday, 8/17– Erev Yom Kippur Monday– Friday 5:30 AM Sunday 7 AM

Enjoy the melodies and tunes of the Sephardic Selichot. .

Journey Through the Rosh Hashana Machzor Monday, September 7 at 8:00 PM

Join Rabbi Zwickler for a night to be enlightened and look through the Rosh Hashana Machzor.


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The en re community is invited to Congrega on AABJ&D on Motzei Shabbat, September 5 at 12:55 AM for Selichot.

An evening with YU featuring Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

“Accep ng Responsibility: The Power of the Yamim Noraim”

Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 8 PM at JKHA/ RKYHS, 110 South Orange Avenue, Livignston, NJ

AABJ&D is proud to co‐sponsor this community wide event

Pre Selichot Event on Motzei Shabbat, September 5 at 12:00 AM

Featuring Rabbi Shlomo Landau

“Sleepless at Selichot; Waking up and Staying Awake All the Way Through Yom Kippur”

Rabbi Shlomo Landau is a mo vated, high‐energy educator who has inspired and entertained the broad spectrum of the greater Jewish community. He is the Director of Torah Links of Middlesex County, a comprehensive community outreach organiza on serving the Jewish educa onal and social needs of the diverse Jewish community. Addi onally, Rabbi Landau has been a beloved high school rebbe for over a decade. He currently teaches Judaic studies at The Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School. Rabbi Landau graduated from Telshe Rabbinical College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Talmudic Law and Theology, and later received rabbinic ordina on from the Jerusalem Bet Din. Rabbi Landau, his wife Shaindy and his mishpacha currently reside in East Brunswick, NJ.


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s High Holiday Schedule of Services The Yamim Noraim set the spiritual and emo onal tone in our lives for the year. We are fortunate to have Rabbi Zwickler, Rabbi Sharbat, R’ Yitz Richmond, Rabbi Chaim Basch as well as our wonderful Baalei Tfillah, in all of our minyanim to enhance our davening. We offer 3 Ashkenazic minyanim for the High Holidays, each of which have their own unique flavor including a choir in the Sanctuary, as well as our Sephardic minyan.

Holiday Seats Everyone is welcome to par cipate in our High Holiday minyanim. This year we will con nue to offer our newest sea ng op on for our 3rd – 5th grade children. We encourage you to take advantage of this lower cost op on to allow your children to sit with you and learn the beau ful tefilot of the Yamim Nor‐aim. To reserve your seats or for more informa on please call the Shul office at 973‐736‐1407 or email [email protected]

EREV ROSH HASHANA Sunday, September 13 Selichot/ Shacharit 5:30, 6, 6:30 & 7:30 AM Shacharit 7, 7:30, 8 & 9:00 AM Sephardim 8:00 AM Candles 6:51 PM Mincha 1:45 & 6:55 PM ROSH HASHANA DAY I Monday, September 14 Sephardim 7:30 AM Main & Upstairs 8:00 AM Shofar Blowing 10:15 AM Musaf 10:30 AM 2nd Shofar 5:40 PM Mincha 6:00 PM Tashlich 6:20 PM Rabbi’s Shiur 7:00 PM Candles A er 7:50 PM


ROSH HASHANA DAY II Tuesday, September 15 Sephardim 7:30 AM Main & Upstairs 8:00 AM Shofar Blowing 10:15 AM Musaf 10:30 AM 2nd Shofar 6:00 PM Mincha 6:35 PM Havdalah 7:48 PM FAST OF GEDALIAH Wednesday, September 16 Fast Begins 5:26 AM Sephardic Selichot 5:20 AM Selichot 5:45 & 6:35 AM Shacharit 6:25 & 7:15 AM Mincha 6:45 PM Maariv 7:25 PM Fast Ends 7:35 PM Selichot 10:00 PM

EREV YOM KIPPUR/ KOL NIDRE Tuesday, September 22 Sephardic Selichot 5:20 AM Selichot 6:30 & 7:10 AM Shacharit 6:50 & 7:30 AM Sephardim 6:15 AM Mincha 3:00 & 4:00 PM Candles 6:36 PM Kol Nidre 6:40 PM YOM KIPPUR DAY Wednesday, September 23 Shacharit 8:30 AM Sermon 11:15 AM Yizkor 11:35 AM Musaf 12:00 PM Mincha 4:55 PM Ne’ilah 6:25 PM Shofar– Maariv 7:34 PM Fast Ends 7:34 PM

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Shabbat Shuva Drasha With Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler September 19, 2015 at 5:10 PM

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EREV SUKKOT Sunday, September 27 Shacharit 7, 7:30, 8 & 9:00 AM Sephardim 8:00 AM Candles 6:28 PM Mincha 1:45 & 6:35 PM SUKKOT DAY I Monday, September 28 Hashkomah 8:00 AM Sephardim 8:40 AM Main Shul 9:00 AM Beit Midrash 9:15 AM Mincha 6:20 PM Maariv 7:10 PM Candles A er 7:25 PM

SUKKOT DAY II Tuesday, September 29 Hashkomah 7:45 AM Sephardim 8:40 AM Main Shul 9:00 AM Beit Midrash 9:15 AM Mincha 6:20 PM Maariv 7:14 PM Havdalah 7:24 PM CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Wednesday, September 30 Shacharit in BM 6:15 & 8:30 AM Shacharit in BM 7:15 AM Sephardim 6:15 AM Mincha 6:30 PM Late Maariv 9:45 PM

CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Thursday, October 1 Shacharit in BM 6:15 & 8:30 AM Shacharit in BM 7:15 AM Sephardim 6:15 AM Mincha 6:30 PM Late Maariv 9:45 PM

The Holiday of Sukkot On Sukkot the Torah commands us to wave the four species, Lulav, Etrog, Haddasim and Aravot. You can order your Lulav and Etrog though the Shul.

Lulav and Etrog Sale Standard $45 Deluxe $60 Select $80 Deadline for orders is Thursday, 9/17. Pick up will be at the Shul on 9/24 from 7‐8 PM. Contact the Shul office at [email protected] or call 973‐736‐1407.


CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Friday, October 2 Shacharit in BM 6:15 & 8:30 AM Shacharit in BM 7:15 AM Sephardim 6:15 AM Candles 6:20 PM Mincha 6:25 PM CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Shabbat, October 3 Hashkomah 8:00 AM Sephardim 8:40 AM Main Shul 9:00 AM Beit Medrash 9:15 AM K’Shema 9:48 AM Rabbi’s Shiur 5:15 PM Minchah 6:00 PM Maariv 7:07 PM Havdalah 7:17 PM

HOSHANA RABBA Sunday, October 4 Shacharit in Main Shul 7 & 9:00 AM Shacharit in BM 8:00 AM Sephardim 8:00 AM Candles 6:15 PM Mincha 6:20 PM

SHEMINI ATZERET Monday, October 5 Hashkomah 7:45 AM Sephardim 8:40 AM Main Shul 9:00 AM Beit Midrash 9:15 AM Yizkor 10:30 AM Mincha 6:05 PM Auc on 6:25 PM Maariv 6:55 PM Candles A er 7:14 PM

Maariv followed by….. HAKAFOT, FOOD AND FUN!!! SIMCHAT TORAH Tuesday, October 6 Hashkomah in BM 7:15 AM Sephardim 8:40 AM Main Shul 8:30 AM Mincha 6:15 PM Havdalah 7:13 PM

Schedule of Services

Women’s Amit Shiur

All women in the community are invited on Simchat Torah morning at 10:45 AM in the Beit Midrash of AABJ&D to hear Robyn Shoulson speak on “What was Esau's Role”.


Jubilee Sukkot Event September 30, 2015

Shul members are invited to view the completed Kol Hanearim Tallit, which is being hand embroidered by Israeli ar st, Adina Ga , and her professional staff. This ar s cally designed tallit will be presented at the Jubilee Sukkot Event where a sponsored barbecue dinner will be served. Names of Shul families children, grandchildren and great‐grandchildren are embroidered on the tallit. The children will be able to stand under the tallit during Simchat Torah and look for their names as they receive their special aliyah. Come learn about what else is in store during AABJ&D’s 50th year celebra on.

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Jubilee Kiddush & Scholar In Residence Rabbi Daniel Cohen October 16‐ 17, 2015

Jubilee History Series November 4, 11, 18, 2015 This 3 week lecture series will take a look at religious Jewish life in the Weequahic sec on of Newark during its heyday; the experience of Shul members who helped to create a Modern Orthodox shul in West Orange; and a scholar who will provide an overview of the factors that prompted Jews to leave Newark and move to the suburbs in the 1960s.

Jubilee Kiddush & Scholar In Residence Rabbi Daniel Alter March 11‐ 12, 2016

Congrega on Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob and David is celebra ng its 50th year anniversary! March 2016 marks the 50th year since the merger took place between Congrega on Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob and Congrega on B’nai David. This is a wonderful accomplishment for our shul community.

Listen to Rabbi Daniel Cohen (AABJD Assistant Rabbi 1993–1995) as he shares his memories of his two year term as Assistant Rabbi. Rabbi Cohen, who currently serves as the spiritual leader of Congrega on Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT since 2005, will also discuss mely Jewish topics. He recently published Mining for Gold: Essays on Torah in the Modern World, which addresses the four

ques ons we will be asked in Heaven, and is currently wri ng What Will They Say About You When You're Gone? Seven Principles for Reverse Engineering Your Life.

Listen to Rabbi Daniel Alter (AABJD Assistant Rabbi 1997‐2000) as he shares his memories of his two and a half year term as Assistant Rabbi. Rabbi Alter, who recently moved back with his family to New Jersey where he will be Head of School at Moriah in Englewood, NJ, will also discuss mely Jewish topics. Rabbi Alter founded a new shul DAT in Denver to a ract young families there, doubled a endance at the Modern Orthodox elementary school and founded a

high school five years ago.

Help us to recognize all of AABJ&D's Early Childhood Chairs, Youth Program Chairs, NCSY Directors and Adult Educa on Chair at our special Jubilee Kiddushes that will be organized to acknowledge these lay leaders.


Special Jubilee programs are being planned by Sisterhood, Men's Club, Early Childhood, the Youth Program, NCSY, and Together on Tuesday that will pay tribute to Congrega on AABJ&D's 50th anniversary. Please mark your calendars and plan to a end these upcoming Jubilee programs and ac vi es.

Jubilee 50 Years of AABJ&D History Shul members will be able to view video clips of interviews of selected Shul members who were involved in helping to create our Shul community throughout its 50‐year history. These video clips will be sent to Shul members through eblasts and available to view on TV monitors located throughout the Shul.

Jubilee Commemora ve Journal This journal, which is an AABJ&D historical retrospec ve, will be distributed at the 2016 Annual AABJ&D Shul Dinner, where a video of all the ac vi es and programs will be shown to dinner par cipants.

The Early Childhood and Youth Commi ees are combining efforts to create programming and ac vi es for the Jubilee Year. They include:

A combined Early Childhood and Youth Commi ee mural where children ages 2 and up will paint their ideas of love, community, hope and family and how those things intersect with the Shul.

Elementary‐age children will write new lyrics about the Shul to a well‐known song.

A five‐minute video of a montage of the school/camp kids answering ques ons about the Shul, the school, camp and the community, as well as footage of all the children pain ng the

mural and singing the song, will be produced.

Senior NCSY'ers will take a Newark bus tour led by a seasoned guide, Eizabeth Del Tufo, chairwoman of the Newark Landmarks and Historic Preserva on Commission, who was dubbed "Newark Ambassador" by historian Charles Cummings.

Sisterhood will incorporate the Jubilee Year at Cafe Night and other events they will hold during AABJ&D's anniversary year and will honor its past presidents at the 2016 donor dinner.

Men’s Club will organize a program that looks at the role sports played in bringing men together through Men’s Club.

Together on Tuesday will conduct an oral history project. Seniors will pair up and interview each other about their recollec ons of the history of West Orange and AABJ&D. These interviews will be videotaped.


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Thursday, September 17, 2015 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Rabbi Schachter, a noted Talmudic scholar, has had a dis nguished career with RIETS for nearly 50 years. He joined the faculty in 1967, at the age of 26, the youngest Rosh Yeshiva at RIETS. Since 1971, Rabbi Schachter has been Rosh Kollel in RIETS' Marcos and Adina Katz Kollel (Ins tute for Advanced Research in Rabbinics) and also holds the ins tu on's Nathan and Vivian Fink Dis nguished Professorial Chair in Talmud. In addi on to his teaching du es, Rabbi Schachter lectures, writes, and serves as a world renowned decisor of Jewish Law. A prolific author, he has wri en more than 100 ar cles, in Hebrew and English, for such scholarly publica ons as HaPardes, Hadarom, Beth Yitzchak, and Or Hamizrach. Seforim wri en include Eretz HaTzvi, B'ikvei HaTzon, Ginas Haegoz, Nefesh HaRav, MiPninei HaRav and Divrei HaRav. At age 22, Rabbi Schachter was appointed assistant to the renowned Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik zt’l. Rabbi Schachter earned his B.A. from Yeshiva College, an M.A. in Hebrew Literature from the Bernard Revel Graduate School in 1967, and was ordained that same year.

Chevra Kadisha Scholar‐In‐Residence: Rabbi Elchonon Zohn Shabbat, November 6‐7, 2015 Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, director of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens Chevra Kadisha (burial society), and founder and director of the na onal Associa on of Chevros Kadisha, is a renowned authority on Jewish burial. He is also the author of the Jewish Approach to Death.


AIPAC Shabbat, December 5, 2015 The mission of AIPAC is to strengthen, protect and promote the U.S.‐Israel rela onship in ways that enhance the security of Israel and the United States. AIPAC’s staff and ci zen ac vists educate decision makers about the bonds that unite the United States and Israel and how it is in America’s best interest to help ensure that the Jewish state is safe, strong and secure. Coopera on between the two countries is advantageous for both na ons. AIPAC urges all members of Congress to support Israel through foreign aid, government partnerships, joint an ‐terrorism efforts and the promo on of a nego ated two‐state solu on—a Jewish state of Israel and a demilitarized Pales nian state. We will be welcoming one of AIPAC’s pres gious speakers.

Machon Hamikdash Family Shabbaton with Steve Frankel Shabbat, November 14, 2015 This program will give us an incredible, hands‐on weekend of ac vi es which will engage young and old alike and provide an immersive experience that will truly make the Mishkan and Mikdash come alive for us. We will have a much richer understanding of the structures and func ons for which we pray every day. Steve Frankel is the founding director of the Mikdash Educa onal Center, a branch of Machon HaMikdash (Temple Ins tute) in Jerusalem. The center’s goal is to plant the seeds of the Mikdash in the hearts of Jews all over the world. A

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Orthodox Union Scholar‐In‐Residence: Rav Meir Goldvicht Shabbat, February 19‐ 20, 2016 Rav Meir Goldvicht, a prominent Israeli scholar, educator, and a Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University's Mazer School of Talmudic Studies, is the head of the Stone Beit Medrash Program. Rav Goldvicht joined YU as a Rosh Yeshiva at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and the Mazer Yeshiva Program. He received semicha from the renowned rabbinic authori es: Rabbi Zalman Nehemia Goldberg in 1980, and HaRav HaGaon Betzallel Zol , zt"l, chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, and HaRav Ovadyah Yosef, HaRav HaRashi of Israel. Rav Goldvicht has been a Rav at Yeshiva Kerem B'Yavneh, and has given shiurim extensively at Stern College, all over the metropolitan area, and in Israel.

Jewish History Class: A Three Part Series Mrs. Melissa Kapus n Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Melissa Kapus n holds her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law. She teaches Jewish history while working as a li ga on lawyer. In addi on to her J.D., Mrs. Kapus n holds a B.A. from Stern College with a major in Judaic Studies and a minor in American Studies, and an M.A. in Modern Jewish History from Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University.


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Chumash: A Three Part Series Mrs. Yael Goldfischer A Three Part Series in May 2016 Mrs. Yael Goldfischer, who grew up in West Orange is the Chair of Frisch’s Humash department, as well as the Director of the Israel Guidance department for women. Mrs. Goldfischer has a dual Master’s degree from Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University in Medieval Jewish History and Bible. She lectures regularly in various communi es and at Midreshet Yom Rishon. Mrs. Goldfischer and her husband, Rabbi David Goldfischer, Assistant Principal, enjoy having their students over at their house throughout the year.


Rabbi Yakov Teichman March 4‐5, 2016 Rabbi Yakov Teichman received his Smicha (Rabbinical ordina on) from Beth Medrash Govoha of Lakewood, NJ, where he studied for close to 10 years. A na ve of Los Angeles, he also studied in the Yeshiva of Philadelphia, where he developed a close rela onship with Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky Shlit"a and Rav Elya Svei Zt"l, and in Yeshivas Brisk‐ under Rav Dovid Soloveitchik Shlit"a. Rabbi Teichman grew up in the world of kashrus; he is the son of Rabbi Avrohom Teichman, the founder and director of Kehilla Kosher, an interna onally renowned hashgacha. Both informally‐ and later formally‐ as an ac ve par cipant and employee of Kehilla Kosher, he has absorbed the intricacies of kashrus from the inside track. To complete his formal training, and to adequately prepare himself for a career in Kashrus, Rabbi Teichman received extensive training from the Orthodox Union (OU Kashrus Internship Program) and the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc).

Yom Hashoa Program Wednesday night May 4, 2016 At 8:00 PM

On this solemn day, we memorialize the Six Million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, as we also strive to transmit the lessons learned from this tragic loss to the next genera on.

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Shabbat, May 13‐14, 2016 David Pelcovitz, the author and na onally recognized authority on paren ng, adolescent development, and other child‐related issues, is a faculty member at YU’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Educa on. Most recently, Dr. Pelcovitz was a clinical professor of psychology and psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and director of psychology at North Shore University Hospital‐NYU School of Medicine. He is a leading expert in family trauma, child abuse, and at‐risk youth, par cularly as these issues affect the Jewish community. For more than 20 years he has advised community agencies, schools, and families na onwide in the wake of tragedies such as school violence or large‐scale sexual abuse cases. Dr. Pelcovitz has led con nuing educa on workshops on issues faced by the Jewish community for professional staff at organiza ons, including Ohel Family and Children’s Services, Chai Lifeline, and Hebrew Academy for Special Children, as well as educa on and paren ng conferences worldwide.


Scholar‐In‐Residence: Roy Doliner Shabbat, June 3‐4, 2016 Roy Doliner co‐authored a book called “The Sis ne Secrets” He has the same sort of bizarre and eclec c background as Michelangelo. His studies include several foreign languages, including Italian, American Sign Language, French, Italian Sign Language, Hebrew, La n and sma erings of several others. He has also delved into art history, religious history, Western civiliza on, architectural history, theater and film. Learning of his Jewish heritage at a later age, he is today a passionate lecturer on Judaism and an eternal student of Torah and Talmud.

Mrs. Shifra Rabenstein Shabbat, June 25, 2016

Each summer we are fortunate to host the inspira onal Shifra Rabenstein, granddaughter of Rabbi Alvin & Marylin Marcus. All women and teenage girls are invited to hear her speak at a special Shabbat a ernoon program with a women’s only Seudah Shlishit.

Sponsorship opportuni es available.

Scholar‐In‐Residence: Rabbi Yehuda Sarna Date: TBD Rabbi Yehuda Sarna is the Execu ve Director of the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at New York University (NYU), the University Chaplain for NYU and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Administra on in the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He a ended Yeshivat Har Etzion from 1995‐1997 before earning his B.A. in English Literature and Judaic Studies from Yeshiva College. Rabbi Sarna is a 2003 graduate of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. He came to NYU in 2002 and has expanded the Bronfman Center into one of the strongest Jewish ins tu ons for college students. Since coming to NYU, he has founded the Jewish Learning Fellowship, which offers intensive courses of study for students without yeshiva backgrounds, has worked to strengthen interfaith rela onships on the NYU campus and has worked to bridge the different sects of Judaism within NYU.

Rabbi Sarna has received numerous awards for his work. In 2008, he was awarded the Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence from Hillel Interna onal. In 2009, he was an honoree at the Jewish Learning Ini a ve on Campus Awards dinner. Addi onally in 2009, he was listed as one of the "36‐under‐36" by The Jewish Week. In 2012, Rabbi Sarna received an award from Temple of Understanding with NYU's Imam Khalid La f and Chelsea Clinton for their work in, "advancing a new model of integra ng interfaith and cross cultural educa on into campus life." In 2013, he was honored by Yeshivat Har Etzion as "Alumnus of the Year."

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Friends, Great things are happening at AABJ&D for children and families in 5776! New youth directors, ac vi es and new programs. Check out our upcoming events and programs. There’s something for everyone!

Children and families are also invited to our weekly Shabbat programming.

To find out how you and your children can get more involved in our youth programming, contact us at [email protected]. L’Shana Tova U’metuka, Rachel & David Schenkler

Shabbat Morning Groups Family Havdalah Birthday Ice Cream Kiddushes Mini Shabbaton Series Family Ou ngs Special Events Rosh Hashana/ Yom Kippur Groups Sukkah Decora ng Sukkah Hop Parsha Noach Animal Ac vity Chanukah Extravaganza Purim Carnival Baking Pre–Pesach Fun Shavuot Ice Cream Party

TEEN MINYAN AND KIDDUSHES

All teens are invited to the 9:30 AM teen minyan, which gives our youth their own pla orm to conduct the services.

SHABBAT MORNINGS

Join Shabbat morning groups for an exci ng journey through the Parsha. Stories and lessons to make your children’s Shabbat experience more meaningful.

If you have a child who would like to par cipate in any of our events, but has a challenge that makes it difficult for him/her to do so, please contact Rachel & David so that we can make accommoda ons as needed.


ROSH HASHANA & YOM KIPPUR PROGRAMS

Both days of Rosh Hashana (9/14 and 9/15): 10:30 AM‐ 1 PM

Kol Nidre Night (9/22) Yom Kippur Day (9/23): 10 AM ‐ 1:30 PM

Cost: (All session are included) $25 per child‐In advance $30 per child‐At the door with no reserva ons

Contact Rachel & David to make your reserva ons now at [email protected].

SUKKAH HOP

Sukkah hop will be on Shabbat Chol HaMoed! If you are interested in hos ng a group please contact Rachel & David at [email protected]. We are also looking for parent volunteers to help. join the groups

PURIM CARNIVAL Sunday, March 20, 2016

Join us for a day filled with games, toddler room, blow up games, prizes, juggling show, pizza, popcorn and snow cones! Sponsorship opportunities available.

FAMILY APPLE PICKING Sunday, September 6, 2015 Join our Youth Department for a fun day filled with family, friends and apple picking!

SUKKAH DECORATING Sunday, September 27, 2015 Join your friends for an Erev Sukkot day at the Shul. Come hang out and make beau ful decora ons for our Shul Sukkah and for your Sukkah at home!

MISHMASH

Join us on Motzei Shabbat, 45 minutes a er Shabbat ends, for a night filled with games, fun, skits, Torah and friends!!!

November 21, 28, 2015 December 5, 26, 2015 January 2, 16, 23, 2016 February 6, 13, 20, 2016 March 5, 12, 2016

BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM

An exci ng program for all girls who will be Bat Mitzvah age this year. Classes led by Batya Sharbat and Sharon Zwickler. All classes meet at 7 PM.


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The Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School at Congrega on AABJ&D provides a warm, loving and nurturing environment where children play, socialize, explore, create and learn. Through a program designed around our expertly planned curriculum, your child will receive only the best in early Judaic and secular educa on. The joy of learning and love of Judaism are cul vated as our highly trained and experienced teachers engage their students in s mula ng and crea ve ac vi es in a professional and exci ng classroom se ng. Our nursery school program is designed as a three‐year progressive program star ng at age 2 and con nuing to age 4.


Secular curriculum:

Children learn through experimen ng, observing, exploring and ques oning. Our program provides a curriculum for all areas of children’s growth: physical, emo onal, social, linguis c and cogni ve. The goal of our curriculum is to provide children with the skills that will help them to learn and to love learning.

Our daily program includes basic educa onal training in reading and math readiness, language arts, science, indoor and outdoor supervised ac vi es geared to the development of gross and fine motor skills, story me, arts and cra s, music and song.

Our age‐appropriate themed units are focused on founda onal concepts such as shapes and colors, seasons, transporta on, the five senses, the food pyramid, dinosaurs and hiberna on.

Special events include a visit from the local fire department in connec on with our unit on fire safety, a trip to St. Barnabas Medical Center as part of our science unit on the body, and weekly dance and sports day.

The Nursery School also offers a er school enrichment programs provided by Travelin’ Tumblers and Musically Yours.

Judaic curriculum: Over the three years in our program, your child will become familiar with many Jewish themes such as the significance of Shabbat, Chagim, Torah, Mitzvot and the land and people of Israel. Through hands‐on ac vi es, arts & cra s, stories, song and imagina ve play we ins ll a constant sense of pride and love for our Jewish heritage.

Our daily program includes morning Tefilah, Brachot before ea ng, and Ne lat Yadayim and Birkat Hamazon at lunch me. Each week, the children learn about the weekly Parsha, and par cipate in a special Shabbat party. Every holiday is presented in its own dis nct way. On Rosh Chodesh there is a school‐wide gathering where the children join in song in our sanctuary. On Chanukah, we invite parents to join in our mul ‐sensory Chanukah workshop. For Pesach, the children par cipate in a Model Seder with our Rabbi, as well as a Matza Bakery right in our own school. Our celebra ons for Purim, Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Lag B’Omer, and Yom Yerushalayim are s mula ng and fun for each and every student.

We are very proud of our Chalav U’Dvash Conversa onal curriculum which gives our children early exposure to the Hebrew language. Through repe on, song, conversa on and play, our students develop a familiarity with and love for the Hebrew language which will serve as a founda on for future years of Hebrew study.

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Camp Shemesh

Join us for a fun summer filled with:

Warm and experienced counselors Weekly music and tumbling classes Great outdoor water play Field trips for 4 and 5 year olds

Extended Hours:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

NEW AFTER CAMP

ACTIVITIES!!! Contact the Shul office for our Early Bird Special!


CELEBRATE ISRAEL at AABJ&D


YOM HAZIKARON AND YOM HAATZMAUT Wednesday night, May 11, 2016 Israel Memorial Day and Israeli Independence Day. Join us for a community‐wide celebra on. AIPAC CONVENTION March 20‐22, 2016 NORPAC MISSION May 18, 2016 Celebrate Israel Parade June 5, 2016

The Sisterhood of Congrega on AABJ&D has played a vital and ac ve role in the synagogue since its incep on over 40 years ago. Through its many endeavors, it has greatly contributed to the growth of our Shul and the West Orange community. Sisterhood’s primary goal, besides offering a venue for women of all ages to socialize and show solidarity for one another, has been to help the Shul financially by dona ng funds from its projects to beau fy the Synagogue and enhance its opera ons.

Sisterhood’s many commi ees offer a variety of services to our Shul community. We provide a warm welcome to our new members, arrange visits to those who are home bound or hospitalized, and assist with meals during illness or during happy occasions such as childbirth.

Events Include: Book Club Mee ngs Holiday Flower and Candy Projects Hat Shows Bou ques Yoga Fitness Classes Monthly Events

Sisterhood Board President‐Feigy Cantor Vice President‐Shana Falda Treasurer‐Michelle Goldstein Scrip‐Judy Birnboim and Michal Stauss Welcome Commi ee‐Shira Hammerman Batya Sharbat Secretary‐Alisha Blugrind Store Plan‐Julie Plotsker Bikur Cholim –Mica Usdan


Café Night December 19, 2015 Cafe Night is Sisterhood's biggest fundraiser of the year, and is a much an cipated community event. The evening includes live entertainment, food, and and a fabulous chinese auc on! In the past we have enjoyed a delicious light dinner, catered by Herb n Spice and Simply Sushi, and relaxed with beverages from the coffee bar and cash bar. Our chinese auc on features a huge selec on of prizes, and we have had many big winners!

Donor Dinner Spring 2016 Donor Dinner is our end of year event, during which we show our apprecia on to all those who support our Scrip/Store Plan programs. Each year we honor a Sisterhood member who has shown outstanding service and dedica on to the Sisterhood efforts. The evening begins with a full bou que, featuring a diverse group of vendors, and con nues with a catered dinner and program, recognizing the contribu ons of the honoree.

Store Plan

The Store Plan is designed to help raise money for Sisterhood. Every me you shop at any of the par cipa ng stores, Sisterhood gets 5% of your sales: All you have to do is save your receipts and submit them to the Shul office. We, the hardworking women of Sisterhood, will submit the receipts to these stores, and the stores will donate money to our Sisterhood.

The following stores par cipate in the Store Plan: WOXX Cleaning Clinic Emerald Cleaners Party Wine Jay’s Shoe Box Please con nue to support these stores and remember to drop those receipts off at the Shul!

Scrip

One of Sisterhood’s major goals is to fundraise for the Shul. As such, we make a large annual pledge to the Shul which we realize by selling scrip. What is SCRIP you may ask? Scrip gi cer ficates are redeemable at several merchants, such as ShopRite, Jerusalem Pizza, WO Bake Shop and Reuben’s Gla Spot. For every $ you spend, Sisterhood gets 5%. This is a win‐win for all. Help us reach our goal of $1 million in sales. This is really doable. Just think of all the money you already spend at ShopRite. So, if all the Shul families would purchase $100/week in ShopRite Scrip, we can easily make it! Scrip is available in the Shul office or home delivery. For more informa on about our scrip program and how to sign up for home delivery, please contact our scrip coordinator at [email protected].


The AABJ&D Men’s Club holds special ou ngs and events throughout the year. It also provides members with unique opportuni es to serve the Synagogue and community by working on various fundraising projects and social events. Past events and fundraisers recently allowed the Men’s Club to purchase a movie projector and screen for the Youth Department, as well as a cardio‐defibrillator for the Shul.

Support the Men's Club with a locker subscrip on!

If you're interested in ren ng a locker in the Shul for the 2015‐2016 calendar year, please email Adam Gindea at [email protected]. Annual rate: $150 Locker Renewal December 1, 2015

Men’s Club Board

Adam Gindea‐President Yosef Birnboim‐Vice President Jonathan Waldstreicher‐Vice President Tully Rubin‐Secretary Reuben Ehrlich‐Treasurer Chaim Goldman‐Sergeant at Arms Zvi Kurlander‐Head Recruiter


Pre‐Pesach Wine Tas ng Motzei Shabbat, March 26, 2016

Come and try new wines, eat sushi and hang with friends. Admission is charged at the door.

SIMCHAT TORAH KIDDUSH Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Kiddush for the whole Shul to enjoy. Sponsorships are available and minimum dona ons are suggested per family a ending.

Family Chanukah Party Motzei Shabbat, December 12, 2015 Enjoy the 7th night of Chanukah in the Shul with your family and friends.

Scotch and Football In the Sukkah Thursday, October 1, 2015

Come join us for some scotch tas ng and football watching in the succah. You may find your new favorite scotch!

Super Bowl Event Sunday, February 7, 2016 Join us for great food, friends, and the Super Bowl!

Pre‐Pesach Dinner Thursday, April 21, 2016 Take the night off from worrying about all the chametz in your house. Be ready for Pesach the day before and grab dinner at the Shul!

Lag B’omer BBQ Thursday, May 26, 2016 Come celebrate Lag B'omer with a good ol' fashioned BBQ!


Together on Tuesday‐Seniors Programming TOT was created 10 years ago to accommodate seniors of the congrega on, 55 years and up, who are re red and looking for interes ng programs and events in which they may par cipate.

The programs are social, intellectual and educa onal. Knowledgeable speakers on Judaism Current events Poli cs The arts Par es featuring professional entertainment are held several mes a year Excursions to the theater, concerts and places of interest are offered on a regular basis One needn't be a member of the congrega on to par cipate. There are modest yearly dues and a small dona on to cover the weekly lunch.

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Jewish Family Service (JFS) of MetroWest Lectures

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 “Caregiving 101: Care Planning for Your Aging Loved One”

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 “Empty Nest – Now What?” Alyson Kaplan, MHSA, MSW, LCSW has a Master of Health Service Administra on degree with a concentra on in Long‐Term Care and a Master of Social Work degree with a Cer ficate in Aging. At Jewish Family Service of MetroWest Alyson facilitates caregiver services and coordinates the JFS MetroWest of NJ Care Consulta on, Alzheimer's Disease Family Care, and Solu ons to Senior Hunger programs in addi on to co‐facilita ng the Caregiver Support Group for those caring for loved ones with demen a in Essex and Morris Coun es. At JFS of MetroWest, Alyson provides counseling and geriatric care management to individuals, couples, and families so they receive the support they need to con nue to provide caregiving to their loved ones.


Jewel Safren Wednesday, January 6, 2016 “A New Approach to Spiritual Wellbeing”

Come see for yourself what the revolu onary new experience from the Twerski Wellness Ins tute is all about!

Bio: Jewel Safren, MSW, LSW, LCSW, has over 35 years of experience in counselling and coaching. She is recommended by Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz, Rabbi Paysach J. Krohn, Rabbi Jonathan Rie , and Rabbi Mordechai Becher. In addi on to her work with a diverse group of clients located all over the world, she also gives transforma ve classes on a variety of subjects. She lives in West Orange, NJ, with her hubby and two kids, and also has two married kids and two grandsons living in California.

Join your friends and family for a community Tisch at the homes of our Rabbis. A Friday night filled with great food, cholent, schmoozing, singing and inspiring Divrei Torah.

Friday Night Tisch

October 23, 2015 at 8:30 PM at the home of Rabbi Eliezer & Sharon Zwickler November 20, 2015 at 8:30 PM at the home of Rabbi Yosef & Batya Sharbat December 18, 2015 at 8:00 PM at the home of Rabbi Yosef & Batya Sharbat February 19, 2016 at 8:30 PM at the home of Rabbi Eliezer & Sharon Zwickler

Rabbi Eliezer & Sharon Zwickler 25 Cur s Avenue

Rabbi Yosef & Batya Sharbat 12 Wessman Drive

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The Shabbos Project October 23‐24, 2015 On this Shabbat, tens of thousands of Jews across the world will come together to eat, drink, relax, dance, enjoy, debate and celebrate the 20th Annual Shabbat Project.

On Friday night and Shabbat, hundreds of synagogues across the con nent will take part in an historic na onal Jewish event to celebrate that which unifies Jews– SHABBAT!

Everyone is invited….singles, couples, families...people of all ages. So bring your neighbors, your friends, your family, your co–workers and let’s celebrate together!


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Challah Baking Thursday night, October 22, 2015 Join us for an evening with friends and family at the JCC of MetroWest.

GROUP PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Discounted tickets to the game! Jewish Heritage night t-shirt with each ticket! Group welcome on the big screen! Access to take pictures at center ice with the Devils team photographer!

Questions? Ready to order? Contact the Shul office at [email protected]

Registration is not complete without full payment in advance. Checks are made payable to Congregation AABJ&D or to go our website , www.aabjd.org, and click on the “Payment” icon. Remember to indicate what you are paying for in the “notes” section.

Join the entire West Orange and Springfield communities for the third Annual NJ Devil’s Jewish Heritage Night. Each ticket gives you access to the new and improved NJ Devils Party Zone for the entire game! The Party Zone, located at the top of our own private section will be our exclusive area where you will be able to enjoy interactive games and an exclusive setting to watch the Devils game.

Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 7 PM @ Prudential Center

$40 per ticket pre-sale price before November 6 $50 per ticket after November 6


Leil Limud Friday Night, January 8, 2016 Friday Night, February 5, 2016 On these Friday nights, several families will open their homes for learning, followed by an Oneg Shabbat. Other community members have been called upon to lead the learning. The se ng is warm and haimesh, allowing people to gather together for Torah, z'mirot and friendship. The loca ons are sca ered throughout the West Orange area for your convenience. Our goal is to populate our community with about 10 Leil Limud loca ons each Friday night. This is our invita on to you to volunteer as HOST or to LEAD. HOSTS provide sea ng and snacks for 10–25. LEADERS prepare a talk or interac ve presenta on of about 30 minutes based on a Torah topic of your choice. Jewish History, Chagim, Parasha/Tanach, Talmud, Tefilla, Halacha, Minhagim, Zmirot…the best shiurim are those where the presenter has passion and knowledge, and lets other people in on the conversa on. This is a nice opportunity for you to share thoughts and perspec ves in an informal and friendly atmosphere. If you would like to HOST or LEAD, please contact us! Our goal is to line up interes ng Torah conversa ons in areas that are convenient to all.

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Zayin Adar Melaveh Malka Motzei Shabbat, February 13, 2016

On this night of reflec on, we include in our hearts and thoughts all those members and friends of Congrega on AABJ&D , young and old, who are no longer with us. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz

Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz is Rabbi of Congrega on Adath Israel in Elizabeth, NJ. Prior to assuming the role of Rabbi at Adath Israel, Rabbi Schwartz served as the Assistant Rabbi at the world renowned Fi h Avenue Synagogue in Manha an. He has also served as Rabbinic Intern at the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, Rosh Hakollel of Great Neck Synagogue’s summer Kollel Program, and coordinator of the Moshe Soshtain Beis HaMedrash in Woodmere. Always interested in spreading Torah, Rabbi Schwartz helped found the very popular weekly email “Internet Chaburah” and con nues to maintain it today. He is also editor of Pesach Haba m: A Guide to RIETS Publica ons, author of numerous ar cles on Jewish and Judeo‐psychological themes, and was general editor of the Shiurei

Maran HaGrid Soloveitchik series of notes on the Talmudic lectures of Rabbi Soloveitchik as recorded by Rav Schwartz’s Rebbe, Rabbi Herschel Schachter Shlita.

Rabbi Schwartz received his B.A., M.A., and Psy.D. degrees from Yeshiva University. In addi on, he received his semicha from RIETS. A graduate of three dis nct divisions of the Yeshiva University system, Rabbi Schwartz tries to personify the YU mo o of Torah U’Madda, of Torah scholarship and academic excellence. A licensed psychologist, Rabbi Schwartz is the Clinical Director of the Center for Anxiety Relief in Union, NJ. He has also served as a staff therapist at various cri cal community clinics, including the Center for Cogni ve Behavioral Psychotherapy, Bronx VA Medical Center, Tikvah at Ohel, and Pesach Tikvah in Williamsburg. He has wri en and published psychologically‐oriented ar cles spanning the Jewish lifecycle and focused on anxiety and mood‐related issues. A respected authority on Anxiety Disorders and OCD, Rabbi Schwartz has presented lectures and workshops on psychological and Judaic themes around the world.

Rabbi Schwartz’s greatest accomplishments and pride are in his family. He is married to Rebbitzen Tammy, herself a Stern College and Columbia University alumna. They are the extremely proud parents of 5 wonderful children.


Purim Chagigah Thursday, March 24, 2016 a er Megillah Reading

Fun for the whole family! Join us for a night of fun!

‐ Photo Booth & Purim props! ‐ Music entertainment! ‐ Ac vi es for children!

Megillat Esther: Chapters 6‐10 Series with Rabbi Sharbat Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Understand the Megillah in new ways as we navigate through the second half of the book and explain the marvels and mysteries of the story. Led by Rabbi Sharbat. All classes are at 8 PM.

Sponsorship Opportuni es:

$250 Megillah $180 Esther

$136 Mordechai $72 Shushan

$54 Hamentaschen A light dairy dinner will be served.


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This is the event of the year that everyone talks about, and prepares for during the en re year. Besides being our largest fundraiser, the annual dinner is our opportunity to publicly acknowledge the devo on and commitment of our honorees, the many acts of chessed performed, and the countless hours contributed towards the growth and be erment of our Shul and community. It is a me to celebrate! The Dinner Commi ee, arm‐in‐arm with dozens of volunteers, works relessly to make this dinner a financial success and ensure that our honorees are given all the Kavod and recogni on they deserve.


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Shabbat Hagadol Meals Friday Night, April 15, 2016 Shabbat, April 16, 2016 Let us do the cooking! Come and enjoy Shabbat meals at the Shul (Friday night dinner and Shabbat lunch) on Shabbat Hagadol. Bring your own wine! RSVP by Monday, April 11!

Shabbat Hagadol Drasha Shabbat, April 16, 2016

Shabbat Hagadol Drasha with Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler.

Mechirat Chametz The Sale of Chametz Rabbi Zwickler will be available the following mes: Sunday, 4/10 8 – 10 AM Thursday, 4/14 8– 10 PM Sunday, 4/17 8 – 10 AM Monday, 4/18 8 – 10 AM 8– 10 PM Tuesday, 4/19 8 – 10 AM 8– 10 PM Wednesday, 4/20 8 – 10 AM 8– 10 PM Thursday, 4/21 8 – 10 AM 8– 10 PM Friday, 4/22 7:30– 8:30 AM

Utensil Kashering Sunday, April 17, 2016 For your convenience there will be kashering of utensils (silver, cutlery etc.) taking place in the Shul kitchen from 10 AM‐1 PM. Items that you wish to kasher may not be used within the last 24 hours before Kashering.

Pre–Pesach Q&A Tuesday, April 12, 2016 “What You Need To Know About Pesach 2016” 8 PM in the Beit Midrash.

Insights on the Haggadah Join Rabbi Sharbat and learn new insights and ideas from over a dozen Haggadot to help enhance your Pesach Seder. Source packets will be available.


Zichron Dovid Bikor Cholim If you are a pa ent at Saint Barnabas Medical Center or Kessler call Zichron Dovid Bikor Cholim at 973‐941‐5304.

OHEL Chanukah Gi Drive The most meaningful Chanukah gi you may ever give, from infants to seniors. Drop off your unwrapped presents to the Shul office.

Annual Coat Drive Please donate new, clean, or gently worn coats. Dona ons will go to NJ Cares for local those in need. Let's make this coat drive a success! For more info email Laura Rogers at [email protected].

Blood Drive Sunday December 27, 2015 9 AM– 1 PM Give the gi of life at AABJ&D!

Shabbat of Apprecia on Thanksgiving Weekend November 27‐28, 2015 Join our community for an incredible opportunity to give thanks to our Police Department, Fire Department and Medical First Responders. Representa ves will be joining us a er Shul to speak with our community about giving back.

Our Youth Department will be baking and will hand deliver our special treats on Thanksgiving Day to our local first responders. Watch for more details.

Our community is known for our acts of kindness. If you wish to help with the Minyan at Kessler or to be involved with Zichron Dovid please contact Joe Rozehzadeh at 973‐941‐5304.

Chessed at AABJ&D Make A Difference!


Membership Categories: Member $50 Donor $72 Sponsor $100 Patron $180 Benefactor $250 Founder $360

Please make your checks payable to the “West Orange ERUV.” Please send your contribu on to: West Orange Eruv c/o Dr. Robert Sipzner 18 Garfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052

West Orange Eruv

West Orange Mikvah The West Orange Mikvah has been a strong and vibrant ins tu on in our community for decades. It is a place of privacy and aesthe c comforts while maintaining the highest halachic standards. A one‐ me regular visit is $10 for Mikvah members and $20 for non‐members. Annual membership fees range from $100 per individual woman to a $500 family membership. For further informa on, or to schedule an appointment, call (973) 731‐1427 or email at [email protected]. To learn more about the Mikvah, visit www.westorangemikvah.org.

Keilim Mikvah There is a Mikvah for dishes and other utensils located at the back of the synagogue, at 700 Pleasant Valley Way. Please drive all the way around. The Mikvah is located at the bo om level of the youth directors' house; door on the le .


Mrs. Nechama Price Lecture Series Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 8:30 PM at AABJ&D

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 8:30 PM at Etz Chaim

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 PM at Suburban Torah

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 8:30PM at Ohr Torah Professor Nechama Price has been an Instructor in the Bible and Judaic Studies departments at Stern College since 2004, and was recently appointed Director of Yeshiva University’s Graduate Program for Advanced Talmud Studies (GPATS), from which she earned cer fica on in 2003. Professor Price earned a Masters Degree in Jewish Educa on from Azrieli Graduate School, and an MA in Bible from the Bernard Revel Graduate School. She is also a graduate of the inaugural class of the American branch of Nishmat’s Yoetzet HalachaProgram, and currently serves as a Yoetzet Halacha (Halakhic Advisor) to the communi es of Englewood, Tenafly, Livingston, West Orange, and Long Branch NJ. Professor Price lives in Bergenfield, NJ with her husband & four children.

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Tree of Life

Opportuni es to par cipate: Leaf‐ $180

Rock ‐ $3,600 Pomegranate‐ $5,000

Tree ‐ $25,000

Dedicate a plaque in

memory of a loved one.

Yahrzeit Plaques

Purchase a Yahrzeit Plaque in memory of your loved one. For a form see our website at

www.aabjd.org.

For more informa on contact the Shul office at [email protected].

$400 per plaque

Yasher Koach to Robert Benrimon, Rob Wagner and the Beau fica on Commi ee for all of their hard work and a special thank you to Andrea & Bryan Bier for their generous dedica on.


Sustaining Membership If you are a current Sustaining Member, as we have done in the past, your generous contribu on will automa cally be renewed with the next billing cycle. If you would like to change your level of contribu on, or become a new member of the program, please contact the Shul office at [email protected] or any of the chair members, Jerry Blugrind, Barry Hammerman, Jerry Volk and Jon Waldstreicher. We thank you in advance for your par cipa on. Kol Hakavod to the par cipants in last year's program. We have with great pride listed their names below. Please note your current level and note the contribu on that accompanies that level. The contribu on amounts have not changed from last year's program.

Chaverim $180 Lew & Jamie Abrams, Harold & Deena Altman, Daniel & Robin Amster, Robert & Sheila Benrimon, Howard & Naomi Berg, Richard & Shoshana Blendon, Jerry & Alisha Blugrind, Jeff & Susan Braverman, Roger & Sara Braverman, Bruce & Debra

Buechler, Josh & Feigy Cantor, David & Shari Cherna, Michael & Elaine Cohen, Selma Daner, Gary & Karen Eisenberg, Alan & Barbara Eisenstein, Herb & Judith Ennis, Herbert & Shari Faleck, Charlie & Rebecca Feldman, Max & Bernita Feldman, Rich & Debbie Finkelstein, Harold & Donna Fluss, Ben & Arden Fusman , Allen & Gail Goldberger, Amir & Michelle Goldstein, Ma & Pam Greenwood, Barry & Shira Hammerman, Jay & Doris Hartman, Mark & Gail Hausdorff , Lee & Beth Hindin, Stephen &

Rachel Isler, Daniel & Judy Israeli, Ayal & Riva Kaynan, Rich & Susan Kelin, Steven & Anna Kirshblum, Ben & Liz Klibanoff, Fred & Ellie Langer, Mark & Eta Levenson, David & Linda Lewinter, Jeff & Helen Lichtman, Hilda Mann, Stan & Sheba Mi elman, Jacob & Rivkie Moradi, Mar n & Boni Moskovitz, Jason & Cheryl Munk, Shuli & Susan Moskovitz, Albert & Victoria Pedoeem, Sheldon & Janet Rosenberg, Moshe & Phyllis Roth, Tully & Avra Rubin, Torin & Juliet Rutner, Robert & Jewel Safren , Ken & Mindy Saibel, Norman & Sandra Samuels, Larry & Linda Schiffman, Gary & Florence Schlanger, Adam & Sandra Schneider,

Brad & Shoshana Shulman, Chaim & Debra Silverman, Robert & Linda Sipzner, Dov & Anina Slonim , Marty & Cookie Solomon, Gary & Davida Stadtmauer, Ron & Andrea Sultan, Mordecai & Michele Witkin, Stuart & Sharon Yedwab, Andrew &

Nili Yolin, Gregory & Michelle Zuckerman

Nissi'im $1,800 Bryan & Andrea Bier

Murray & Linda Laulicht Marilyn Smilowitz

Jeffrey & Esther Stock

G'dolim $1,000 Harvey Bell

Ira & Doris Kukin Sam & Lynn Pepper

William & Esther Schulder Steve & Mali Schwartz Bruce & Robyn Shoulson Howard & Tova Weiser

Edward & Sharon Zugha

Amudim $540 Jack & Debbie Becker Arthur & Ha e Dubroff Melvyn & Joan Kassenoff

Susan Lando Dov & Debra Lando

Larry & Yaffa Liebman Marv & Roz Lipsky

Michael & Bobbi Luxenberg, Ira & Karen Meislik

Bonim $360 Howard & Yonit Felderman David & Michele Glazer

Jeffery & Joanne Ingerman Joshua & Alyssa Kaplan Harvey & Shani Okin Meyer Reichman

Larry Rein Stanley & Lee Saal

Jon & Shira Waldstreicher David & Ilana Zoldan



Kiddush Society Become a Kiddush Society Member for less than $2/week!!! Be part of the 120+ families who make sure that there is a Kiddush every week. Become a member for only $100. Email the shul office at [email protected]. *If you were a past member, your account will be billed automa cally unless you contact the Shul office.

Birthday & Anniversary Kiddush Shabbat, January 16, 2016: Celebra ng January, February, March, April

Shabbat, May 21, 2016: Celebra ng May, June, July, August Shabbat, September 10, 2016: Celebra ng September, October, November, December

Join us in celebra ng your birthday or anniversary. Sponsor one occasion for $36, two occasions for $50 or three occasions for $75.

Yahrzeit Kiddush Shabbat, December 12, 2015: Commemora ng Elul, Tishrei, Cheshvan, Kislev

Shabbat, February 27, 2016: Commemora ng Tevet, Shevat, Adar I, Adar II, Nissan

Shabbat, July 9, 2016: Commemora ng Iyar, Sivan, Tammuz, Av

Sponsor one occasion for $36, two occasions for $50 or three occasions for $75.

Gradua on Kiddush Shabbat, June 11, 2016

Let's honor our graduates and salute their accomplishments! Sponsor one name for $36, two names for $50 and three names for $75.

NEW!! Mother’s Day Kiddush Shabbat, May 14, 2016

Let's honor our amazing mothers, grandmothers and special women in our lives. Sponsor one name for $36, two names for $50 and three names for $75.

NEW!! Father’s Day Kiddush Shabbat, June 18, 2016

Let's honor our amazing fathers, grandfathers and special men in our lives. Sponsor one name for $36, two names for $50 and three names for $75.

Kosher Establishments in West Orange and its Surrounding Area

Alpine Gla Caterers @ Crystal Plaza: 305 Northfield Ave.

Livingston, NJ 07039 Phone: (973) 992‐8100

www.alpinegla .com Avalon Gla : 34 South Livingston Ave.

Livingston, NJ 07039 Phone: (973) 577– 7700

Carvel: Essex Mall, 887 Bloomfield Ave.

West Caldwell, NJ 07006 (973) 575‐8441

Chocolate Works: 1170 Town Center Way

Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 740‐9090

Herb n Spice Catering:

184 South Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Phone: (973) 332‐6385

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Jerusalem Restaurant: 99 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

Phone: (973) 533‐1424 www.jerusalem‐

restaurant.com Kosher Village

@ Essex Green ShopRite: 1 Rooney Circle

West Orange, NJ 07052 Phone: (973) 736‐9374

www.shoprite.com Kosher Village @ Livingston ShopRite:

483 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

Phone: (973) 740‐2004 www.shoprite.com Reuben’s Gla Spot:

659 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052

Phone: (973) 736‐0060 www.reubensgla spot.com

Rita’s Ices: 142 S. Livingston Ave.


www.ritasice.com

Super Duper Bagels: 498 S. Livingston Ave.


Tokyo Hibachi 238 Morris Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 Phone: (973) 258‐1158 tokyohibachinj.com West Orange Bake Shop:

480 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052

Phone: (973) 243‐1300 WOXX:

478 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052

Phone: (973) 324‐8000 ww.woxxkosher.com


Adult Educa on—Harold Dershowitz, Plans and coordinates all classes, lectures, and scholar‐in‐residence programs. Cemetery Commi ee— Judy Israeli, [email protected], Chaim Silverman, [email protected] and The Shul office,

[email protected] Chessed/ Bikur Cholim—Andrea Sultan, Debra Lando and Lorraine Gold. A branch of Sisterhood that coordinates visits to

the sick & meals. Chronicle—Esther Schultz, [email protected] Chevra Kadisha— Avi Laub, [email protected] Cons tu on Commi ee‐Mel Kassenoff (chair) and Harvey Okin (co‐chair) Dinner Commi ee— Plans & coordinates the shul’s annual dinner—many volunteer opportuni es for all skills and

talents. Early Childhood—Erica Bank‐ [email protected]. Oversees our Nursery School and Summer Camp programs. Endowment Commi ee‐Rich Finkelstein, Sam Pepper, Larry Rein, Howard Weiser Finance Commi ee‐Larry Liebman, Chaim Silverman, Mitch Cohen, Larry Rein Fundraising‐Larry Rein, [email protected] Hi‐Tech‐Robert Wagner, [email protected] , Maintains all hi‐tech apparatus. Hospitality‐Cindi Dresdner, 973‐243‐2664. Provides Shabbat hospitality to newcomers and visitors to our community. House Commi ee‐Marty Solomon & Larry Levi , [email protected], llevi @levi law.com Keeps all our

buildings in p‐top shape. Inclusion Commi ee—Eta Levenson, [email protected] Kiddush Society— Helps provide the weekly kiddush and seudah shlishit. For sponsorship email Josh Cantor,

[email protected] or call the shul office. Legal Commi ee‐Bruce Shoulson & Larry Levi

There are so many things happening and ways to get involved. Below you will find a list of some of our Shul commi ees and chairpersons. Please feel free to contact them to either volunteer or inquire about their ac vi es. If you have a special skill or talent that you would like to share or an idea that you would like to discuss, contact us at [email protected].


Marke ng Commi ee‐Judy Birnboim, Barbara Flumen, Evan , Galatz, Barry Hammerman, Rivka Hindin, Zvi Kurlander, Alana Schwartz, Jon Waldstreicher, Andrew Yolin

Membership‐Welcomes and facilitates integra on of new members into our community. Men’s Club‐Adam Gindea, President‐ Provides & coordinates a variety of programs in support of the shul. Outreach‐Moshe Glick and Ira Bloom‐ Email: [email protected], Coordinates programs of interest to the non‐affiliated. Ritual Commi ee‐Larry Schiffman. Email: [email protected], Oversees the conduct of religious services. Scrip‐Michal Strauss & Judy Birnboim: [email protected] Security Commi ee‐Bruce Schlanger—Email: [email protected] Seniors Group‐Together on Tuesday‐ Email: Debbie Druce Coordinator 973‐736‐1407 x240 Seniors Services Commi ee‐Hilda Mann. Coordinates services offered to our aging members and their care‐givers. Email:

[email protected] Sisterhood‐Feigy Cantor, [email protected]. Provides & coordinates a variety of programs in support of the

shul. Tehillim ‐Ora Blum and Debbie Druce Youth‐Shira Hammerman & Cheryl Munk, [email protected]/ [email protected]

Rachel & David Schenkler, Directors, [email protected] Please note that all of our Board mee ngs are open to the membership.


Larry Liebman President Rich Finkelstein First Vice President Erica Bank Vice President Mark Hausdorff Vice President Brad Shulman Vice President Andrew Yolin Secretary Chaim Silverman Treasurer Jack Becker Financial Secretary Mitch Cohen President Emeritus Robin Amster Chairman of the Board Jerry Blugrind Vice Chairman of the Board Feigy Cantor Sisterhood President Adam Gindea Men’s Club President

AABJ&D Board of Directors 2015 ‐2016

Sura Rozenberg Camp Shemesh Director 973-736-1407 x250 [email protected]

Esther Schultz 973-736-1407 x214 [email protected]

Esterina Herman 973-736-1407 x213 [email protected]

Rabbinical Staff

Naomi Yablon 973-736-1407 x212 [email protected]

Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler Senior Rabbi 973-736-1407 x221 973-975-7248 Cell [email protected]

Rabbi Alvin Marcus Rabbi Emeritus 973-736-1407 x211 [email protected]

Rabbi Yosef Sharbat Assistant Rabbi Sephardic Minyan 646- 670-6663 [email protected]

Professional Staff

Michele Glazer Early Childhood Director 973-736-1407 x215 Aabjdnurseryschool @gmail.com

Rachel & David Schenkler Youth Directors [email protected]

Deborah Druce Seniors’ Coordinator 973-736-1407 x240 [email protected]

R’ Yitz Richmond Rabbinic Intern [email protected]


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700 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 www.aabjd.org [email protected]

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