Congregation Ahawas Achim B'nai Jacob & David 5777 Brochure 2016.pdfdegree in Social Work from Wurzweiler (YU), and a Masters degree in Secondary Jewish Educa on from Azrieli (YU)

Congregation Ahawas Achim B'nai Jacob & David

5777 (2016-2017)

Shul Program Brochure

“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.”

September/ Av– Elul page 8 Birthday/ Anniversary Kiddush……………………..page 45 Blood Drive………………………………...……………....page 43 Jewish Cultural Series…………………………………..page 33 Nechama Price Lecture Series……………………..page 44 New Family Kiddush…………………………………….page 43 Preparing for Rosh Hashana: 3 Part Series…………..page 7 Rav Hershel Schachter………………………............page 11 Selichot………………………………………………………..page 7 Sephardic Selichot………………………………………..page 7 Sisterhood: New Members Tea…………………….page 27 Youth: Apple Picking…………………………………….page 21 Youth: Open House……………………………………...page 21 Youth: Welcome Back Event………………………...page 21 October/ Elul‐ Tishrei page 10 David Lando Memorial Lecture…………………...page 11 Fire Side Chat: Traditionalists……………………...page 4 Friday Night Tisch….…………………………………….page 34 Lulav & Etrog Sale/ Pick‐Up………………………...page 9 Jewish Cultural Series………………………………….page 33 JRA……………………………………………………………...page 21 Men’s Club: Simchat Torah Kiddush…………….page 29 Men’s Club: Sukkah Event……………………….….page 29 Shabbat Shuva Drasha………………………………..page 9 SIR: Rabbi Zimmerman………………………………..page 13 Sisterhood: Family Photo Day……………………..page 27 Youth: Rosh Hashana Crafts………………………..page 21 Youth: Sukkah Decorating…………………………..page 21 Youth: Sukkah Hop……………………………………..page 21 November/ Tishrei‐Cheshvan page 12 Blood Drive………………………………...……………...page 43 Fire Side Chat: Baby Boomers……………………...page 4 Friday Nigh Tisch….……………………………………..page 34 Friday Night Tisch– 1‐3 Graders.…………………page 34 Jewish Cultural Series………………………………….page 33 Jewish History Series…………………………………..page 13 Nechama Price Lecture Series……………………..page 44 Shabbat Project…………………………………………..page 36

SIR: Rabbi Weinreb…..………………………………...page 15 Shabbat of Appreciation……………………………...page 43 Susie Fishbein Cooking Fundraiser……………….page 23 Youth: Baking……………………………………………...page 21 Youth: Family Outing……………………………………page 21 Youth: Lester Housing Trip…………………………..page 21 December/ Kislev– Tevet page 14 Chanukah Chagigah……………………………………..page 21 Fire Side Chat: Gen X…………...……………………...page 4 Friday Night Tisch….…………………………………….page 34 Friday Night Tisch– HS Students.…………………page 34 Jewish Cultural Series…………………………………..page 36 NJ Devils Jewish Heritage Night…………………...page 37 Rav Hershel Schachter………………………...........page 11 SIR: Rabbi Israel……………………………………………page 15 Youth: Wrapping Event………………………………..page 21 Yahrzeit Kiddush…………………..……………………..page 45 January/ Tevet– Shevat page 16 Birthday/ Anniversary Kiddush…………………….page 45 Fire Side Chat: Millennials…..……………………...page 4 Friday Nigh Tisch– MS Students.…………………..page 34 Leil Limud…………………………………………………….page 38 Sisterhood: Café Night………………………………...page 27 Youth: Roller Skating Event………………………….page 21

February/ Shevat– Adar page 18 Friday Night Tisch….…………………..………………..page 34 Leil Limud…………………………………………………….page 38 Megillah Esther Series………………………………….page 39 Madeline Kra Memorial Lecture…………………..page 17 Sisterhood: Tu B’shevat Seder..…………………...page 27 Register for Camp Shemesh………………………...page 25 Yahrzeit Kiddush…………………..……………………..page 45 March/ Adar– Nissan page 20 Men’s Club: Wine Tasting & Sale…………………page 29 Nechama Price Lecture Series……………………..page 44

Purim Chagigah…………………………………………...page 39 Queens College OU‐JLIC………………………………page 17 Rav Hershel Schachter………………………............page 11 Youth: Purim Carnival………………………………….page 21 Zayin Adar Melaveh Malkah……………………...page 40 April/ Nisan– Iyar page 22 Pre‐Pesach Q&A……………………………………..…..page 41 Shabbat Hagadol Drasha……………………………..page 41 Shabbat Hagadol Meals…………………………….…page 41 Utensil Kashering…………………………………………page 41 May/ Iyar– Sivan page 24 Annual Dinner……………………………………………..page 42 Birthday/ Anniversary Kiddush…………………….page 45 Lag Ba’omer………………………………………………..page 39 Nechama Price Lecture Series……………………..page 44 Mother’s Day Kiddush…………………..………...….page 45 Rabbi Paysach Krohn…………………………………..page 19 Rav Hershel Schachter………………………...........page 11 Sisterhood: Yom Limud L’Nashim……………..…page 27 Tanach Series……………………………………………...page 19 Yom Haatzmaut…………………………………………..page 32 Yom Yerushalayim……………………………………….page 32 June/ Sivan– Tammuz page 26 Father’s Day Kiddush…………………....………...…page 45 Graduation Kiddush…………………………………….page 45 July/ Tammuz– Av page 28 Sustaining Membership Renewal………………..page 48 Yahrzeit Kiddush……………………………………...…page 45 August/ Av– Elul page 30 Sisterhood: Jazz Night………….……………………..page 27

Congregation AABJ&D Program Brochure Index

1 Congrega on Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David Brochure 5777

Dear Friends, Welcome to our 5777 Calendar. What is a Shul? What does my Shul mean to me? I believe that at its core, our Shul is a makom teffilah. It is a place for us to daven and connect to Hashem. It is our spiritual home where we can explore, challenge and connect ourselves on a spiritual level. In addi on, our Shul is also a place where we connect to each other as friends and members of a community. This is a very exci ng me for our Shul. We welcomed 16 new member families this year including 8 families that have moved to our community and joined our Shul over this past summer. I have said in the past that our Shul membership is an extended family, and my hope is that our children feel that our Shul is their second home. This calendar is filled with opportuni es and programs for individuals and families of all ages. Our programming for this year reflects our Shul mission statement with its goal to foster our spiritual growth and connec on with Hashem. Our programming this year spans the most important areas of Orthodox life: Torah (learning), Avodah (Davening), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of chesed). I look forward to gree ng you at many of these programs as we journey and grow together through this promising year. Wishing you and your family a K va Vacha ma Tova! Eliezer Zwickler Larry Liebman Rabbi President

From the Desk of Rabbi Zwickler

Rabbi Zwickler has served as Rabbi of Congrega on AABJ&D since 2004. He received semicha from RIETS (YU), a Masters degree in Social Work from Wurzweiler (YU), and a Masters degree in Secondary Jewish Educa on from Azrieli (YU). Rabbi Zwickler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Rabbi Zwickler is Vice President of the Vaad Harabonim of MetroWest, a member of the execu ve commi ee of the Rabbinical Council of America, a member of the board of the Beth Din of America, and serves on the Rabbinic Alumni Commi ee of Yeshiva University. Rabbi Zwickler and his wife Sharon are the proud parents of Yitzy, Tziporah, Menachem and Zevi.

Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler Rabbi

Rabbi Alvin Marcus Rabbi Emeritus

Rabbi Yosef Sharbat Assistant Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan

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 Vaad 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 was a middle school Rebbe at Yeshivat Noam in Paramus for four years. He is a faculty member at JKHA/RKYHS and a member of the Vaad of MetroWest.

Rabbi Sharbat and his wife Batya are the proud parents of Yael, Moshe, Leora and Nava.

MEET THE RABBINIC STAFF

Congrega on Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David Brochure 5777 2

Darren May is currently in the semicha program in Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University. In 2016 Darren graduated from the Sy Syms School of Business suma cum laude with the dis nc on of first in marke ng. He also received a minor in business management. Before a ending Yeshiva Univer‐sity he went to Nesivos Ahron, and the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Currently he is working towards a masters in Jewish Philosophy from the Bernard Revel School of Jewish Studies, while studying as a fellow in the Katz Kollel. Addi onally, he is a symphonic and Jazz trumpet player, having played in numerous venues and con‐

cert halls around the country. He is currently engaged to Nechama Stemple from Bayswater, who he hopes with God’s help to marry in mid January.

Darren May Rabbinic Intern


Sephardic Minyan‐ 8:40 AM

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‐ 8 AM

Main Sanctuary‐ 9 AM Beit Midrash‐ 9:15 AM

Mincha/ Maariv

There is a daily Mincha/Maariv minyan at sunset.

Shacharit (Ashkenazic Minyanim )

There are two Shacharit Minyanim daily during the week and four on Sundays. (Earlier mes on Rosh Chodesh and other special occasions)

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.

Late Maariv

We also have a daily weekday late Maariv in the Sephardic Wing:

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

MINYANIM Daily Minyanim at AABJ&D

Teen Minyan‐ 9:30AM


NEW PROGRAMS

Fireside Chats Join Rabbi Zwickler along with your friends for a Fireside Chat. These chats will be divided into the different genera ons.

Tradi onalists: Born 1945 and before Chat on Sunday, October 30, 2016

Baby Boomers: Born 1946 to 1964 Chat on Sunday, November 6, 2016

Genera on X: Born 1965 to 1976 Chat on Sunday, December 18, 2016

Millennials: Born 1977 to 1995 Chat on Sunday, January 8, 2017

Cholent, Schmooze and Parsha Join Rabbi Zwickler for some Cholent, some Parsha and some schmoozing. Thursday nights at 9:30 PM featuring The Chosen Cholent and other anonymous cholents.

Lunch and Learn With Rabbi Zwickler Join Rabbi Zwickler twice a month on Tuesdays at 11:45 AM in the Shul for a lunch and learn session.

Open Office Hours with Rabbi Zwickler Have a quick ques on? Want to say hi….Stop in on Tuesday mornings from 9‐10 AM or call for an appointment for any me that works best for you.

Lunch at YU All students are invited to join Rabbi Zwickler once a month on Wednesdays at 12 PM for pizza lunch at YU. First date to be determined.

Women’s Rosh Chodesh Shiur All women are invited to join Rabbi Sharbat once a month at 8:15 PM for a Rosh Chodesh shiur in rota ng homes. For more informa on or to host please contact Rabbi Sharbat at [email protected].

Virtual Lunch and Learn With Rabbi Zwickler Join Rabbi Zwickler twice a month during your lunch break for a lunch and learn session. More details to follow. Star ng a er the chagim.

Shul Conversa on Revisited Join Rabbi Zwickler and discuss ideas aimed at enhancing the davening and shul experience.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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 info contact Steve Malech at [email protected].

Tuesday

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

Wednesday Joel Rich will lead a class on the Sefer Hachinuch/ Minchat Chinuch on Wednesdays a er the 7:30 AM minyan. Chavruta learning in the Library. The group is learning Sanhedrin at 8:45 PM.

Thursday In depth analysis 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. Virtual Access

Monday

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.

IT’S BACK!!! 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. All are invited to join Rabbi Zwickler for a weekly Parshat Hashavuah Class. Tuesday night edition at 7:45 PM. Virtual Access Navi Shiur on the Book of Malachim I given by Rabbi Sharbat at 8 PM. Virtual Access Insights into Tefillah at 8:30 PM. Led by Rabbi Zwickler. Virtual Access Young professional Chaburah Shiur given by Rabbi Sharbat at 9 PM. Community Leadership– How is it Halachically Chosen? What are its Powers? A Case Study in the Governed Withdrawing Consent led by Joel Rich. This will be a three week mini session. Each class will begin with a summary so you don’t need to commit to attend all three. Beit Midrash night will begin after the chagim.

SHIURIM The week of Torah at AABJ&D


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

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, 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 the Rabbinic Staff 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 in the Sephardic Wing.

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.


SHIURIM The week of Torah at AABJ&D

Sephardic Selichot Monday, 9/5– Erev Yom Kippur Monday– Friday 5:30 AM Sunday 7 AM

Enjoy the melodies and tunes of the Sephardic Selichot. .

YAMIM NORAIM 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.

Preparing for Rosh Hashana: a Three Part Series Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Join Rabbi Zwickler as you prepare for Rosh Hashana with insights on the Rosh Hashana machzor and themes. .

Selichot Night Motzei Shabbat, September 24 at 10:15 PM

The en re community is invited to watch an untold story on the Yom Kippur War “Adjus ng Sight:” introduced by Dr. Irwin Krasna.

Selichot Night Motzei Shabbat, September 24 at 12:00 AM

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.

The en re community is invited to

Congrega on AABJ&D on Motzei Shabbat, September 24 at

12:55 AM for Selichot.


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 7:08 PM

3 Re’eh Rosh Chodesh Elul David Amster

4 Rosh Chodesh Elul La Larry & Linda Schiffman Batya & R’ Yosef Sharbat

5 Labor Day

6

7 Sep. Cooking Class

8 9 6:57 PM

10 Sho im Bday/ Ann Kiddush Youth: Welcome Back

11 Blood Drive Youth: Apple Picking Ellen Tova Daner Linda Reva Daner

12 13 Preparing For RH

14 Rav Schachter

15 16 6:45 PM

17 Ki Teitzei New Family Kiddush

18 19 20 Preparing For RH

21 Jewish Travel Series

22 Sisterhood Hat Show

23 6:33 PM Ariel Rotenberg

24 Ki Tavo Leil Selichot

25 Youth: Open House

26 Sisterhood: New Members Tea Leora Sharbat David Gabriel Reich

27 Preparing For RH David Glazer

28 Nechama Price Lecture

29 30 6:21 PM

SEPTEMBER 2016 AV-ELUL 5776


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 Noraim. To reserve your seats or for more informa on please call the Shul office at 973‐736‐1407 or email [email protected].

Shabbat Shuva Drasha with

Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler October 8, 2016

at 4:35 PM

YAMIM NORAIM


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, Rabbi Asher Klein and Rabbi Yair Hindin 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.

Lulav and Etrog Sale Standard $45 Deluxe $60 Select $80 Deadline for orders is Thursday, 10/6. Pick up will be at the Shul on 10/13 from 7‐8 PM. Contact the Shul office at [email protected] or call 973‐736‐1407.

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.


1 Nitzavim David Lando Memorial Lecture Menachem Zwickler

2 Erev Rosh Hashana Youth:RH Cra s Maya Abecassis

3 Rosh Hashana 1 Michael Herman

4 Rosh Hashana 2

5 Tzom Gedaliiah

6 7 6:10 PM

8 Vayeilech Shabbat Shuva

9 JRA

10 Columbus Day

Emma Lando

11 Erev Yom Kippur

12 Yom Kippur Amanda Bier & Evan Lyman

13 Lulav & Etrog Sale

14 Tisch 5:59 PM Juliet Schwartz

15 Ha’azinu

16 Erev Sukkot Youth: Sukkah Dec.

17 Sukkot 1

18 Sukkot 2

19 Sukkot 3 Men’s Club: Sukkah Event

20 Sukkot 4

21 Sukkot 5 5:49 PM

22 Sukkot 6 Youth: Sukkah Hop

23 Sukkot 7 Hoshana Raba

24 Shmini Atzeret

25 Simchat Torah Men’s Club Kiddush


27 28 5:39 PM

29 Bereishit SIR: Rabbi Zimmerman

30 Fireside Chat

OCTOBER 2016 ELUL 5776– TISHREI 5777


Rav Hershel Schachter Lectures Rosh Kollel, Yeshiva University

Thursday, October 6, 2016 Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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.

ADULT EDUCATION

David Lando Memorial Lecture Scholar In Residence: Rabbi Dr. Shnayer Leiman Shabbat, October 1, 2016

Shnayer Leiman is Professor Emeritus of Jewish History and Literature in the Department of Judaic Studies at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, and also teaches at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University. He earned his doctorate from the Department of Oriental Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, and his rabbinical ordina on from the Mirrer Yeshiva in New York.



1 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Israeli Dance Class Nechama Price Lecture

2 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Jewish History Series

3 4 Tisch 5:31 PM

5 Noach

6 Blood Drive Youth: Family Ou ng Sisterhood: Family Photo Day Fireside Chat Sara & Shael Sokolowski

7 Susie Fishbein NS Event

8 Israeli Dance Class

9 Jewish History Series Asher Becker

10 11 Shabbos Project 4:23 PM

12 Lech– Lecha

Cynthia Lando

13 Youth: Gymnas cs Event

14 Jonathan Liebman

15 Israeli Dance Class Larry Rein


17 18 4:18 PM Jen Saibel

19 Vayera SIR: Rabbi Weinrib Art Show

20 Amit Chanukah Bou que Youth: Lester Housing Shira Becker

21 Jewish History Series Sisterhood Bd Mtg Yaffa & Larry Liebman

22 Israeli Dance Class

23 Youth: Baking

24 Thanksgiving

25 4:14 PM

26 Chayei Sara Shabbat of Apprecia on

27 28 29 Israeli Dance Class

30 Sep. Cooking Class

NOVEMBER 2016 TISHREI–CHESHVAN 5777


Shabbat, October 29, 2016

Rabbi Binyamin Zimmerman, a seasoned educator, author, and innovator, holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary Jewish Educa on and rabbinical ordina on from Yeshiva University. His varied educa onal background includes advanced studies in Talmud, philosophy, and Jewish thought. Inspired by his eclec c studies, Rabbi Zimmerman has developed a prac cal educa onal approach to modern ques ons of Jewish outlook and philosophy, which is expressed in his series' on the Ethics of Interpersonal Conduct and the Philosophy of Shemi a (Virtual Beit Midrash), as well as his other wri ngs. Besides his teaching and wri ng, Rabbi Zimmerman serves as the educa onal director of the Halacha Educa on Center, where he has spearheaded the crea on of a new educa onal model for teaching Jewish law and philosophy. His "From the Source; with Spirit" books are studied in schools throughout North America. Rabbi Zimmerman is also a senior lecturer for the Zomet Ins tute on topics pertaining to the interface of halacha and technology. Rabbi Zimmerman is the son of Sherry & Saul Zimmerman and grew up in West Orange.

ADULT EDUCATION

Jewish History Class: A Three Part Series Mrs. Melissa Kapus n

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Monday, November 21, 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.


Scholar In Residence: Family Shabbaton Rabbi Binyamin (Benji) Zimmerman


1 Rosh Chodesh Kislev

2 4:11 PM

3 Toldot Sisterhood: Café Night

4 5 6 Israeli Dance Class Dovid Lyman

7 Sherry Amster Selma Daner Zachary Israeli

8 9 4:11 PM

10 Vayetzei SIR: Rabbi Israel Yaffa Liebman

11 Youth: Wrapping Event

12 13 Israeli Dance Class


15 16 4:12 PM

17 Vayishlach

18 Fireside Chat

19 Sisterhood Bd Mtg

20 Israeli Dance Class Chanukah In Tanach

21 Rav Schachter Sep. Cooking Class

22 23 Tisch 4:15 PM

24 Vayeshev Yahrzeit Kiddush Chanukah: 1 Candle

25 Chanukah: 2 Candles




29 Chanukah: 6 Candles Chanukah Chagigah

30 Chanukah: 7 Candles 4:20 PM

31 Miketz Chanukah: 8 Candles Gili Man

DECEMBER 2016 KISLEV-TEVET 5777


Scholar In Residence: Rabbi Yonah Weinrib Shabbat, November 19, 2016

Renowned as a Judaica ar st, calligrapher and prolific author, Rabbi Yonah Weinrib, a musmach of Mirrer Yeshiva, shares his passion for Judaica through his illumina ons and publica ons. As a Rabbi/Ar st he has lectured and presented to diverse groups around the country and beyond and uses his ar stry and insights to highlight the beauty of Torah and Judaism. Rabbi Weinrib specializes in elaborate manuscript illumina on, combining a wide array of art techniques and media to enhance his exac ng calligraphy. He has published volumes on Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, the Jewish wedding, Haggadah shel Pesach, Hallel, the Manuscript Shiron series (Grace A er Meals), The Book of Yonah, Megillat Esther and an interna onally acclaimed edi on of Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers. His current work in progress, his magnum opus, is The Illuminated Torah on the Five Books of Moses. Rabbi Weinrib’s illumina ons, designs and wri ngs contain a fascina ng interplay of ar s c imagery and profound research based on tradi onal texts and sources, crea ng a “visual Midrash.” Rabbi Weinrib has exhibited and lectured in nearly 50 communi es across the country, and his unique signature style has been a favorite for hundreds of organiza ons and schools, enhancing their dinners and events. He has been commissioned to design presenta on awards for numerous Jewish organiza ons, as well as heads of state, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Chief Rabbi of Israel, and former Presidents Bush and Clinton. His work is found in pres gious museums, galleries and private collec ons around the world.

ADULT EDUCATION

Scholar In Residence: Rabbi Alex Israel Shabbat, December 10, 2016 Rabbi Alex Israel teaches at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi. He is a popular lecturer at campuses and communi es on three con nents. In 2013, he published his first book: "I Kings: Torn in Two" a commentary to Sefer Melakhim. Born and raised in London, Rabbi Israel was an ac ve youth leader in Bnei Akiva and was the director of the Sixth Form study centre at LSJS. He moved to Israel in 1991 and gained rabbinic ordina on from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate following several years of study at Yeshivat Har Etzion. Rabbi Alex Israel holds degrees from London School of Economics, the Ins tute of Educa on, London, and Bar Ilan University. Rabbi Israel lives in Alon Shevut, Gush Etzion, with his wife Aliza and their four wonderful children. He enjoys running, music and everything to do with contemporary Israel.



1 New Years Day

2 3 4 5 6 Leil Limud 4:26 PM

7 Vayigash

8 Asara B’ Tevet Fireside Chat

9 Miri Lyman

10 Linda Schiffman

11 12 13 Tish– HS Students 4:34 PM

14 Vayechi Youth: Roller Ska ng Rochel Becker

15 16 Sisterhood Bd Mtg

17 18 19 20 4:42 PM

21 Shemot

22 23 Evan Samuel Reich

24 25 26 27 4:50 PM

28 Vaeira Rosh Chodesh Bday/ Ann Kiddush Sh’vat

29 Yael Sharbat

30 31

JANUARY 2017 TEVET-SHEVAT 5777


ADULT EDUCATION Madeline Kra Memorial Lecture Scholar In Residence: Rachel Friedman Shabbat, February 25, 2017 A noted teacher, author and lecturer in the areas of Bible and Jewish liturgy, Rachel Friedman is Founding Dean of Lamdeinu, the center for adult Jewish learning based in Teaneck, New Jersey. She served for many years as Associate Dean and Chair of Tanakh Studies at Drisha Ins tute in New York City. Ms. Friedman has been a scholar‐in‐residence at synagogues and educa onal ins tu ons throughout the United States and abroad. She has an MA in Bible from the Bernard Revel Graduate School at Yeshiva University and a JD from Columbia University School of Law.


Queens College OU‐JLIC: Rabbi Robby & Shoshana Charnoff Shabbat, March 18, 2017

Rabbi Robby Charnoff was born and raised in New York. He spent two years studying at Yeshivat Ne v Aryeh in the Old City of Jerusalem. He subsequently a ended Yeshiva University where he graduated summa cum laude with a BA in psychology. Rabbi Charnoff received semikah from Yeshiva University’s RIETS rabbinic program as well as from R. Zalman Nechemia Goldberg of the Rabbinical High Court in Jerusalem. He obtained a Master’s Degree from the Azrieli School of Jewish Educa on and Administra on and completed YU’s Cer ficate Program in Experien al Jewish Educa on. He is also cer fied as a Chosson Teacher through Yeshiva University’s Rabbinic Programming Division. Rabbi Charnoff has been a guest lecturer at many synagogues throughout the New York area. Rabbi Charnoff is proud to be the first ever OU‐JLIC Co‐Director, Rabbi and Torah Educator at Queens College! Rabbi Charnoff coined the phrase “turning a commuter campus into a Queens College Jewish community” and he and his wife have accomplished just that. They have been instrumental in establishing consistent Shabbat and holiday programming, numerous daily learning opportuni es, exci ng events, and a warm home on campus for the 1,000+ Orthodox students at Queens College. Rabbi Charnoff is also the driving force behind the new, intensive daily women’s Torah learning program on campus, HaMidrasha at QC.

Shoshana Charnoff is co‐director and educator of OU‐JLIC at Queens College. Originally from Philadelphia, Shoshana went to Akiba Hebrew Academy for high school. Following gradua on, Shoshana studied at Midreshet HaRova in the Old City of Jerusalem for a year and a half. Shoshana graduated with honors from Stern College for Women with a BA in English Literature and also earned a teaching cer ficate from the Israeli Ministry of Educa on to teach students in the Diaspora. Shoshana is a cer fied Kallah teacher through the Na onal Council of Young Israel. While at Stern, Shoshana served as the President of the Torah Ac vi es Council (TAC), where she managed, guided, and facilitated all religious ac vity on campus, and was awarded for her excellence in communal leadership. Shoshana has also completed advanced studies at Nishmat’s Summer Ins tute Beit Midrash Program. Shoshana has worked for the Jewish Na onal Fund, Aish Hatorah and various Hebrew Schools throughout Manha an. Shoshana and her husband Robby are the parents to Aliza and Aharon Yosef.


1 2 3 Leil Limud 4:59 PM

4 Bo Asher Tanenbaum

5 6 7 8 9 Sisterhood: Tu B’shevat Seder Caleb Schwartz

10 5:08 PM

11 Beshalach Tu B’shevat

12 13 14 15 16 Register for Camp Shemesh!!!

17 5:16 PM Amanda Shapiro Israeli

18 Yitro Yahrzeit Kiddush

19 20 Sisterhood Bd Mtg

21 Megillah Series

22 23 24 5:24 PM

25 Mishpa m Shabbat Shekalim Madeline Kra Memorial SIR

26 Rosh Chodesh Adar

27 Rosh Chodesh Adar

28 Megillah Series

FEBRUARY 2017 SHEVAT-ADAR 5777


Scholar In Residence: Rabbi Paysach Krohn Shabbat , May 13, 2017

Rabbi Paysach J. Krohn is a fi h genera on mohel. He is affiliated with leading New York hospitals, such as the world‐renowned Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Rabbi Paysach Krohn has wri en a classic, authorita ve book on ritual circumcision discudding laws, rituals and customs from birth to bris, anthologized from Talmudic and tradi onal sources. Rabbi Krohn was the youngest mohel ever to be cer fied by the New York Brith Milah Board. He began his prac ce shortly before his late father, Rabbi Abraham Z. Krohn, passed away in 1966. Since then, he has performed thousands of brissen and today is performing brissen on the children of the boys he circumcised 25‐30 years ago. He has been called to perform brissen in such exo c places as Puerto Rico, Bermuda, the West Point Naval Academy, and, understandably, Israel. Mohelim throughout the United States and abroad o en call him in consulta on. He lives in Kew Gardens, NY with his wife Miriam and takes great pride in his family. Rabbi Krohn is also known throughout the Jewish world for his books and lectures. In addi on to the Bris Milah book he has wri en a series of eight books of Jewish short stories, known as the Maggid Series and well as other tles. He has lectured in ci es around the world, from Jerusalem to Johannesburg, from Montreal to Miami, in Europe, and in South America. He has a series of more than 120 tapes on topics ranging from paren ng, marriage, character development, and Torah educa on.


ADULT EDUCATION Tanach Class on Tehillim: A Three Part Series Rabbi Andrew Israeli May 2017 Rabbi Andrew Israeli is a West Orange na ve and a ended the Joseph Kushner School from kindergarten through 12th grade gradua ng the Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School in 2009. He has a bachelor’s degree from Yeshiva College and a master’s degree from the Azrieli School of Jewish Educa on. He studied at Yeshivat Torat Shraga, Gruss Kollel, and will receive his smicha from REITS of Yeshiva University in 2016. He is on the Talmud faculty at The Frisch School, na onal head advisor for NCSY, and is the head Madrich of the summer NCSY Kollel in Israel.


1 2 3 5:32 PM

4 Terumah Zayin Adar Melaveh Malkah

5 Youth: Purim Carnival Joe Amster Amanda Bier Lyman

6 7 Megillah Series

8 Tziporah Zwickler

9 Purim Chagigah

10 5:40 PM

11 Tetzaveh Shabbat Zachor Erev Purim

12 Purim

13 Shushan Purim

14 15 Jordana Bier Tanenbaum

16 17 6:48 PM

18 Ki Tisa Shabbat Parah Rabbi & Mrs. Charnoff

19 Sisterhood: Yom Limud L’Nashim Nechama Price Lecture

20 Sisterhood Bd Mtg

21 22 23 24 6:55 PM

25 Vayakhel– Pekudi Shabbat HaChodesh Discover WO Shababton Men’s Club: Casino Night

26

27 Larry Schiffman

28 Rosh Chodesh Nisan

29 Rav Schachter

Robin Amster

30 31 7:03 PM Zevi Zwickler


MARCH 2017 ADAR-NISSAN 5777

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.


YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Leining Program

September 17 October 15 November 12 December 17 January 14

Onegs

September 24 October 8

(Shabbat Shuva) November 5 December 31

September Welcome Back at the Park: September 10 Family Apple Picking‐: September 11 4th and 5th Grade Chocolate Making Event: September 16 Open House/ Carnival: September 25

October Honey tas ng and Rosh Hashanah Cra : October 2 JRA: October 9 Sukkah Decora ng: October 16 Sukkah Hop: October 22 AWESOME Simchat Torah Programming: October 24 and 25

November Family Ou ng: November 6 Joint Community Program 3rd‐5th Grade (Diamond Gymnas cs): November 13 Thanksgiving Visit to Lester Housing: November 20 Thanksgiving Brownie Baking: November 23 Thanksgiving Brownie Deliveries: November 24

December Wrapping Party (Gi Dona ons): December 11 K‐2nd Grade Social Event: December 18 Chanukah Chagigah: December 29

January 3rd – 5th Grade Joint Community Roller Ska ng Event: January 14

March Purim Carnival: March 5

Ice Cream Kiddush

September 24 October 29

November 26 December 24 January 14

Stay tuned for to our new and exci ng Motzei Shabbat format, called Motzash U'Mischak (M&M)!



1 Vayikra

2 Utensil Kashering

3 4 Rabbi Zwickler’s Pesach Q & A

5 6 7 Shabbat HaGadol Meals 7:10 PM

Eric Israeli & Jennifer Saibel

8 Tzav Shabbat HaGadol Meals

9 10 Erev Pesach Seder 1 Amanda & Alex Israeli

11 Pesach 1 Seder 2

12 Pesach 2 1st Day of Omer

13 Pesach 3 2nd Day of Omer

14 Pesach 4 3rd Day of Omer 7:17 PM

15 Pesach 5 4th Day of Omer

Lucy Sokolowski



18 Pesach 8 7th Day of Omer Sheri Liebman Rotenberg

19 8th Day of Omer

20 9th Day of Omer

21 10th Day of Omer 7:25 PM

22 Shmini 11th Day of Omer

23 12th Day of Omer

24 Yom Hashoa 13th Day of Omer

25 14th Day of Omer

26 Rosh Chodesh Iyar 15th Day of Omer

27 Rosh Chodesh Iyar 16th Day of Omer


Rachelli Lyman

29 Tazria‐Metzora 18th Day of Omer

30 19th Day of Omer

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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, Bu erflies and Metamorphis, 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.


Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School

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.

Save the Date! The Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School & Camp Shemesh Presents

Gourmet Kosher Cooking Demonstra on and Tas ng With SUSIE FISHBEIN

World Famous Cook & Author of Interna onal Bestselling Cookbooks A Fundraising Opportunity Monday, November 7, 2016

at a private home in West Orange, NJ Stay tuned for more details. Sponsorship opportuni es available.


1 Yom HaZikaron 20th Day of Omer

2 Yom Ha’Atzmaut 21st Day of Omer

3 Nechama Price Lecture 22nd Day of Omer

4 23rd Day of Omer


6 Acharei Mot‐Kedoshim 25th Day of Omer

7 Shul Dinner 26th Day of Omer

8 27th Day of Omer

9 28th Day of Omer

10 29th Day of Omer

11 30th Day of Omer

12 31st Day of Omer 7:46 PM

13 Emor Rabbi Krohn Mother’s Day Kiddush 32nd Day of Omer

14 33rd Day of Omer

15 GMM 34th Day of Omer

16 35th Day of Omer Moshe Sharbat

17 36th Day of Omer

18 37th Day of Omer Shalom Becker


20 Behar– Bechukotai 39th Day of Omer

21 40th Day of Omer Andrew Israeli

22 Sisterhood: Donor Dinner 41st Day of Omer

23 42nd Day of Omer

24 Yom Yerushalayim Rav Schachter 43rd Day of Omer

25 44th Day of Omer Danielle Bier

26 Rosh Chodesh Sivan 45th Day of Omer 7:59 PM

27 Bamidbar Bday/ Ann Kiddush 46th Day of Omer Avtalyon Becker

28 47th Day of Omer

29 48th Day of Omer

30 Erev Shavuot 49th Day of Omer

31 Shavuot 1 Batsheva Becker


MAY 2017 IYAR-SIVAN 5777

Join us for a fun summer filled with: New Longer day! 2:30 PM Dismissal Warm and experienced counselors Weekly music, cooking 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 more informa on at [email protected]


CAMP SHEMESH

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!!!

Save $100 and register before

Thursday, February 16



1 Shavuot 2 Gradua on KI

2 Robin & Dan Amster 8:05 PM

3 Nasso Bryan Bier

4 5 6 Racheli Ambinder Dan Amster

7 Be y & Zvi Lando

8 9 8:09 PM

10 Beha’alotcha Father’s Day Kiddush

11 12 Yitzy Zwickler

13 Mali & Steve Schwartz

14 15 16 8:13 PM

17 Sh’lach

18 19 20 21 Rivky Becker

22 23 8:14 PM

24 Korach Rosh Chodesh Tamuz

25 Rosh Chodesh Tamuz

26 27 28 Michele Glazer

29 Gadiel Man

Jordana Bier & Asher Tanenbaum

Rabbi Eliezer & Sharon Zwickler

30 8:14 PM

JUNE 2017 SIVAN-TAMMUZ 5777

The Sisterhood of Congrega on AABJ&D has played a vital and ac ve role in the synagogue since its incep on over 50 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.

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 will submit the receipts to these stores, and the stores will donate money to our Sisterhood. The following stores par cipate: WOXX Cleaning Clinic Emerald Cleaners Party Wine Jay’s Shoe Box

Meet the Board!

Presidents: Andrea Bier and Meredith Kellman VP: Juliet Rutner Treasurer: Naomi Goldman Secretary: Michelle Zuckerman Programming: Michal Strauss Scrip: Cheryl Munk and Adina Nass Store Plan: Julie Plotsker Welcoming: Alisha Blugrind and Batya Sharbat Bikur Cholim: Bess Adler and Fara Azar 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, Reuben’s Gla Spot and Seasons. 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. 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 for home delivery. For more informa on or to sign up for home delivery, please contact our scrip coordinator at [email protected].

SISTERHOOD


September 26, 2016 New Membership Tea

November 6, 2016 Family Photo Day

December 3, 2016 Cafe Night

February 9, 2017 Tu B'Shevat Seder

March 19, 2017 Yom Limud L'Nashim

May 22, 2017 Donor Dinner/Hat Show Bou que

August 8, 2017 Jazz Night

Stay tuned for more informa on on our Rosh Hashana, Sukkot and Shavuot Fundraisers.

There will also be a mezuzah and Tree of Life Campaign.


1 Chukat

2 Charles Lando

3 Michele & David Glazer

4 5 Joshua Schiffman

6 Larry Liebman

7 8:13 PM

8 Balak Yahrzeit Kiddush Mitchell Liebman

9 Alex Lando

10 11 17th of Tammuz

12 13 14 8:10 PM

15 Pinchas

16 17 18 19 Nava Sharbat

20 21 8:05 PM

22 Matot– Masei

23 24 Rosh Chodesh Av

25 26 27 28 7:59 PM

29 Devarim Shabbat Chazon

30 31 Erev Tisha B’av


JULY 2017 TAMMUZ-AV 5777

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. We have also hosted beer tas ngs and hope to offer more exci ng events for the community.

Meet the Board!

Men’s Club Board Adam Gindea‐President Yosef Birnboim‐Vice President Jonathan Waldstreicher‐Vice President Tully Rubin‐Secretary Lee Morreale‐ Treasurer Chaim Goldman‐ President Emeritus Zvi Kurlander‐ Head Recruiter


MEN’S CLUB

Wednesday Night Smokehouse: Ongoing Star ng a er the Chagim, the Men's Club will host a weekly dine in/take out event at the Shul. The Chosen Cholent and Smokehouse will be se ng up a weekly food truck stop for Wednesday night dinner and Shabbat order pick ups. Keep an eye out for an email with more informa on when it is up and running. Smoked briskets, The Chosen Cholent, sandwiches, corn‐dogs and more! A por on of the proceeds will be donated to the Men's Club so come on out, eat some food, and support the shul.

Beer Tas ng & Chosen Cholent Food Truck Event: October 19, 2016

Simchat Torah Luncheon: October 25, 2016 This year, the men's club will be hos ng a luncheon for Simchat Torah following our sponsored kiddush. The luncheon will be by RSVP only. Stay tuned for more details and sponsorship opportuni es.

Wine Sale Kickoff and Casino Night With a tremendously successful inaugural casino night fundraiser in 2016, the Men's Club will once again be hos ng a casino night and wine sale kickoff to restock your wine some me before Pesach. If you are interested in being involved in organizing and running the event, please reach out to Adam Gindea or Yosef Birnboim.

Locker Renewal

Support the Men's Club with a locker subscrip on! If you're interested in ren ng a locker in the Shul for the 2016‐2017 calendar year, please email Adam Gindea at [email protected]. Annual rate: $150 Three Year: $400 Locker Renewal: December 1, 2016


1 Tisha B’Av Michelle Schiffman

2

3 4 7:51 PM

5 Vaetchanan Shabbat Nachamu

6 7 Tu B’Av

8 Sisterhood: Jazz Night Evan Lyman

9 10 11 7:42 PM

12 Eikev

13 14 15 Andrea Bier

16 Henoch Becker

17 Raphael Bier

18 7:32 PM

19 Re’eh Matan Schwartz Alex Israeli

20 Eric Israeli

21 22 Rosh Chodesh Elul

23 Rosh Chodesh Elul

24

25 7:22 PM Andrea & Bryan Bier

26 Sho im

27 28 29 30 31


AUGUST 2017 AV-ELUL 5777

All 6th grade girls are invited to join our new and exci ng Bat Mitzvah program. We meet each month for some fun and friends! Every month will be based on a different theme facilitated by Sharon Zwickler and Batya Sharbat.

BAT-MITZVAH PROGRAM

Throughout the year, we will learn stories from Tanach and other Jewish sources that provide insight into the lives of our female role models. Together we will find ways to follow in their footsteps through learning, hands‐on chesed projects and other mitzvah opportuni es.

31 Congrega on Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David


YOM HAZIKARON AND YOM HAATZMAUT Monday night, May 1, 2017 Israel Memorial Day and Israeli Independence Day. Join us for a community‐wide celebra on at Congrega on Ohr Torah.

CELEBRATE ISRAEL @ AABJ&D

AIPAC POLICY CONFRENCE March 26‐28, 2017

YOM YERUSHALAYIM Wednesday night, May 24, 2017 Join us at AABJ&D for a blow out BBQ celebra ng Yerushalayim’s 50th anniversary!


JEWISH CULTURE SERIES Beginning in September, AABJ&D will be offering the community four classes on Jewish Culture. Each course in this new series will offer an opportunity to explore a topic in depth. Depending on the class, classes will meet weekly or monthly. We will begin a pilot trimester in September that will run through December. A second trimester will start in January and go through March, and our final trimester will run from April through June. Par cipants will pay a fee to cover expenses of instructors and materials. Please complete and submit the registra on form (with a non‐refundable payment as indicated) to the shul office by September 5, 2016. ALL CLASSES WILL MEET AT AABJ&D.

Israeli Dance For Women: Taught by Elyse Li , this class will meet weekly on Tuesday nights. There will be a beginners class from 7:30‐ 8:30 pm, followed by a class for intermediate dancers from 8:45‐ 9:45pm. Classes will meet on November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and December 6, 13, 20. Fee: $56 for members, $72 for non‐members

For Men: Taught by Jake Altholz, this class will meet weekly on Tuesday nights. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Classes will meet on September 6, 13, 20, 27; November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 6, 13, 20. Fee: $84 for members, $108 for non‐members

Jewish Life Around the World

Taught by Rabbi Sacha Pecaric, this course will meet 4 mes on Wednesday evenings, from 7:15‐ 8:30 pm. Classes will be September 28, October 26, November 16 and December 14.

Sephardi Cooking

Taught by Elizabeth Kurtz. Ms. Kurtz started www.gourmetkoshercooking.com in 2009. She is also the author of the best‐selling cookbook, CELEBRATE, and contributes regular cooking columns to several publica ons. Classes will meet on Wednesdays: September 14, November 30 and December 21 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Fee: $75 for members, $100 for non‐members (includes materials)

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.

October 14, 2016

NEW!!! Tisch for 1‐3 Graders November 25, 2016

NEW!!! Tisch for High Schoolers

December 2, 2016

NEW!!! Tisch for Middle Schoolers January 13, 2017

February 17, 2017

At the home of Rabbi Eliezer & Sharon Zwickler

25 Cur s Avenue

FRIDAY NIGHT TISCH


November 4, 2016

December 23, 2016

At the home of Rabbi Yosef & Batya Sharbat

12 Wessman Drive

Seniors Programming TOT was created in 1999 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.


TOGETHER ON TUESDAY


The Shabbat Project: Keeping It Together

On this Shabbat, tens of thousands of Jews across the world will come together to eat, drink, relax, dance, enjoy, debate and celebrate the 21st 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

Challah Baking Thursday night, November 10, 2016

Join us for an evening with friends and family to bake challah for Shabbat.

SHABBAT PROJECT

Havdalah Service Saturday Night, November 12, 2016 Join the community for a Havdalah service.

Shabbat Dinner Friday Night, November 11, 2016

Join the community for a beau ful and tradi onal Shabbat dinner.


JEWISH HERITAGE NIGHT

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]

Join the entire West Orange, Livingston and Springfield communities for the fourth 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.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 7 PM @ Prudential Center

Friday Night, January 6, 2017

Friday Night, February 3, 2017 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 mul ple 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.

LEIL LIMUD


Megillat Esther: A Three Part Series with Rabbi Sharbat Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Tuesday, March 7, 2017

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.

HOLIDAYS @ AABJ&D Chanukah In Tanach with Rabbi Sharbat Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Rabbinic thought on the Book of An ochus and the book of Maccabees.


Purim Chagigah Thursday, March 9, 2017 a er Megillah Reading

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

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

Sponsorship opportuni es available.

Chanukah Chagigah Thursday, December 29, 2016

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

Sponsorship opportuni es available.

Lag Ba’omer: Marshmallow Roast and Kumzitz Sunday, May 14, 2017

Zayin Adar Melaveh Malka Featuring Rabbi Yaakov Glasser Motzei Shabbat, March 4, 2017

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.


ZAYIN ADAR

Rabbi Yaakov Glasser is the David Mitzner Dean of the Center for the Jewish Future and University Life at Yeshiva University. Rabbi Glasser also serves as the Rav of the Young Israel of Passaic‐Cli on. Under his leadership, the congrega on has grown drama cally, and prides itself on the ideological and demographic diversity of its membership. Rabbi Glasser has a rich background in Jewish communal and organiza onal life, and held posi ons such as the Regional Director of New Jersey NCSY and the NCSY Interna onal Director of Educa on. In these capaci es, Rabbi Glasser worked extensively with communi es and schools across North America to create programs and implement educa onal curricula that inspire Jewish teens from across the spectrum of affilia on. A highly sought‐a er speaker, Rabbi Glasser is renowned for combining humor, scholarship and an upbeat message into his teaching. Rabbi Glasser lives with his wife, Dr. Ruth Glasser, and four children in Passaic, NJ.

Our local Chesed Shel Emes/Chevra Kadisha was established 25 years ago under the spiritual guidance of Rabbi Alvin Marcus, along with the leadership of Rabbi Shmuel Tokayer, assisted by Dr. Herbert Ennis and Avi Laub. Since its incep on, it has been running with amazing hashgocha pra s. From the moment a soul departs this world, members of our Chesed Shel Emes Society/Chevra Kadisha, along with Rabbi Zwickler, are on site to make sure that the deceased is treated with dignity and respect and to watch over him or her un l the burial. The reless involvement of the Chevra Kadisha throughout the shiva process, from providing the mourners a simple meal upon their return from the cemetery, to organizing minyanim and seeing that their needs are met is a source of comfort and support to the mourners.


Shabbat Hagadol Meals Friday Night, April 7, 2017 Shabbat, April 8, 2017 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 3!

Shabbat Hagadol Drasha Shabbat, April 8, 2017

Shabbat Hagadol Drasha with Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler.

Mechirat Chametz The Sale of Chametz Stay tuned for a complete list of dates.

Utensil Kashering Sunday, April 8, 2017 For your convenience there will be kashering of utensils (silver, cutlery etc.) taking place in the Shul kitchen from 10 AM‐1 PM with Rabbi Sharbat. Items that you wish to kasher may not be used within the last 24 hours before Kashering.

Pre–Pesach Q&A Tuesday, March 28, 2017 “What You Need To Know About Pesach 2017” 8 PM in the Beit Midrash.

Insights on the Haggadah: A Two Part Series Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Tuesday, March 28, 2017 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. Both classes at 8 PM.

PESACH PREP


Sunday, May 7, 2017

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.

51st ANNUAL DINNER

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 September 11, 2016 Sunday, November 6, 2016 9 AM– 1 PM Give the gi of life at AABJ&D!

Shabbat of Apprecia on Thanksgiving Weekend: November 26, 2016 Join our community for an incredible opportunity to give thanks to our Police Department and Fire Department. Representa ves will be joining us a er Shul to speak with our community about giving back.

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, Avi Laub and Larry Liebman at 973‐941‐5304.


CHESED @ AABJ&D

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, September 28, 2016

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 9:30– 12 PM at AABJ&D

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 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 Halacha Program, 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.


Birthday & Anniversary Kiddush Shabbat, January 28, 2017: Celebra ng January, February, March, April

Shabbat, May 27, 2017: Celebra ng May, June, July, August Shabbat, September 16, 2017: 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 24, 2017: Commemora ng Elul, Tishrei, Cheshvan, Kislev

Shabbat, February 18, 2017: Commemora ng Tevet, Shevat, Adar I, Adar II, Nissan

Shabbat, July 8, 2017: Commemora ng Iyar, Sivan, Tammuz, Av

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

Gradua on Kiddush Thursday, June 1, 2017 (Second Day of Shavuot)

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

Mother’s Day Kiddush Shabbat, May 13, 2017

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.

Father’s Day Kiddush Shabbat, June 10, 2017

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.

KIDDUSHIM

If you would like to sponsor a kiddush please contact the Shul office.


Pack 365 is the local Jewish Cub Scout Pack in the West Orange/Livingston/South Orange/Montclair area. We are Shomer Shabbat and Shomer Kashrut and are open to all. We have boys from all different Jewish affilia ons and many of the local public and Jewish day schools. We focus on ensuring the boys have a fun me as well as learning various different skills and values (e.g., woodsman skills, first aid, carpentry, civics, etc.). We do various events such as model rocket building (and launching), race car building and racing (Pinewood Derby), hikes, fire building and roas ng marshmallows, etc.

CUB SCOUT PACK 365

Aaron Spool began his scou ng connec on as a Tiger Cub. He eventually a ained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 2 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. A lifelong Scout enthusiast, Aaron was very excited to join a local Cub Pack when his children were old enough to par cipate. In Pack 365, Aaron has been a Wolf Den Leader, Bear Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, and now Cubmaster. He has one son, Sammy, in Pack 365 and his other son, Michael, earned his Arrow of Light and is now in Pack 365’s brother Boy Scout Troop 365. Besides a lifelong Scout, Aaron is a seasoned finance professional. He has a BBA from The George Washington University, an MBA from the University of Michigan, is a CPA, and a CFA charter holder. If you are interested in learning more about Jewish Scou ng, Aaron can be reached at [email protected].


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

MAKE A DIFFERENCE: DONATE

Siddur Project

Donate a siddur or Chumash book plate in honor of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one. For

more informa on please contact the Shul

office at [email protected].

Siddur $36 Chumash $54

Mezuzah Fundraiser

Stay tuned for more details...

Sponsor for a yahrzeit or happy occasion:

Monthly Torah Handouts $70 Shabbat Morning Parsha Shiur

$36 Sunday Morning Kickoff $72


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,

Herbert & Shari Faleck, Charlie & Rebecca Feldman, Max & Bernita Feldman, Rich & Debbie Finkelstein, Harold & Donna Fluss, Ben & Arden Fusman, Allen & Gail Goldberger, Amir & Michelle Goldstein, Matt & 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, Fred & Ellie Langer, Mark & Eta Levenson, Jeff & Helen Lichtman, Hilda Mann,

Ira & Karen Meislik, Jacob & Rivkie Moradi, Martin & 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, Gary & Davida Stadtmauer, Ron & Andrea Sultan, Jerry &

Sharon Volk, 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

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

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

SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP

Doron Brand a project manager at Transcon nental Steel and Rochy Brand a director of business development at Paragon Honda/Acura, have been married for 14 1/2 years. They have 3 boys who enjoy playing a variety of sports. Alex 12, Coby 10 and Ryan 7 all a end Kushner. They moved here this past June from Staten Island and look forward to star ng a new chapter in their lives.


MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS Miriam and Ari Reich have been married for 14 years and have two sons that a end Kushner. David is 11 years old and going in to seventh grade and Evan is seven years old and going into second grade. Miriam works for Sunrise Senior Living as an Execu ve Director. She is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and has an MBA in Health Care Administra on. Ari is a Special Educa on Teacher for NYC Board of Educa on. They moved from Staten island, NY and are really excited about living in West Orange.

Aharon Kestenbaum was born in Jerusalem and Hannah grew up in different ci es around the US. They met in Jerusalem when Hannah woke up to find him sleeping on her couch. Aharon and Hannah just celebrated their 6th anniversary, they were married during their IDF service. Hannah and Aharon moved to NJ with their daughters in March from Israel and moved into the community at the beginning of July.

Daniella and Steven Esses moved to Crestwood Drive in May 2016 with their children Joey (5), Teddy (4), Sheryl (2), Hanna (1) and Ben (1). Joey and Teddy are in Kindergarten and Pre‐K at Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, and Sheryl is in the 2s program at AABJ&D. Daniella is from West Orange (her parents, Helen and Jeff Lichtman, live on Stanford Ave.) and Steven is from Brooklyn. Daniella works at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, and Steven is a Body MRI Fellow in the Department of Radiology at NYU. They are very excited to be a part of the West Orange community!

Sara and Shael Sokolowski joined the West Orange community in June, moving from Riverdale, NY. They moved along with their two daughters, Lucy (3 years old) and Emmy (10 months old). Sara, who grew up in Marlboro, NJ, is a speech language pathologist specializing in children/adolescents with language‐based learning differences. Shael, a pharmaceu cal brand manager, has lived in several Jewish communi es, most recently Brookline, Mass.

Yisroel and Debra Daitchman moved onto Roosevelt Avenue in West Orange from Forest Hills at the end of July 2016. Yisroel works as an actuary at MetLife in Manha an and Debra works in the Office of Educa onal Financing at Columbia University, School of General Studies. Yisroel and Debra originally hail from Chicago and Boston, respec vely. They have one daughter named Becca and another child on the way. Becca is an aspiring 2‐year old who currently a ends preschool at Execu ve Kids of Verona. The other child, he who has not been named, is pondering when to make his grand entrance.

MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS

Debra Hauerstock and Robert Ivker and Emmanuel (Manny‐almost 9) and Yoella (Ellie‐almost 4) moved to West Orange from Tribeca at the end of June. Although Robert, a physician, had been working in West Orange for the past six years, they spent the last few years looking for the right place to which to move. They finally figured out that Robert had been commu ng back and forth everyday to the warm, welcoming and amazingly friendly community they had been searching for. They want to thank all their wonderful neighbors for making the transi on so easy. An extra special THANK YOU to Shira Hammerman for convincing her husband to move rather than renovate!!!


Nina and Josh Horowitz just moved to Nicholas Avenue from Teaneck, NJ. Josh grew up in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens and Nina is from Staten Island, NY. They have three kids who will be a ending Kushner Academy this year. Their oldest, Orly will be in first grade. They have twins, Emma and Caleb, who will be in Pre‐K. Josh works as a consultant for PWC and Nina is a high school history teacher, who has taken the year off to help se le the kids in their new environment. They feel very welcomed already and are looking forward to mee ng everyone in the community!


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 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

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

Rye Deli: 779 Mountain Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973‐564‐8146 www.ryedelinj.com

Rita’s Ices: 142 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

Phone: (973) 533‐0303 www.ritasice.com Seasons: 467 Allwood Road Cli on, NJ 07012

Phone: 973‐339‐0900 Super Duper Bagels:

498 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

Phone: (973) 533‐1703

KOSHER ESTABLISHMENTS

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

Larry Liebman President Jack Becker First Vice President Bryan Bier Vice President Andrew Yolin Vice President Shira Waldstreicher Vice President Judy Levitan Secretary Chaim Silverman Treasurer Rich Finkelstein Financial Secretary Mitch Cohen President Emeritus Rich Kelin Chairman of the Board Rivkie Moradi Vice Chairman of the Board Andrea Bier Sisterhood Co‐ President Merdith Kellman

Adam Gindea Men’s Club President

AABJ&D Board of Directors 2016 ‐2017

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 [email protected]

Rachel & David Schenkler Youth Directors [email protected]

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

Congrega on Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David

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

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Documents

Congregation Ahawas Achim B'nai Jacob & David 5777 Brochure 2016.pdfdegree in Social Work from Wurzweiler (YU), and a Masters degree in Secondary Jewish Educa on from Azrieli (YU)