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Weekly Newsletter Vol. XX, No. 33 Adar 10, 5776 – Adar 17, 5776 February 19, 2016 – February 26, 2016
The next newsletter deadline is
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd at 11:59PM
All submissions must be emailed to [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS - MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-4PM
Evening hours are available on an appointment basis. Please e-mail
[email protected] or call 732.254.1860x1 during regular
office hours to schedule an appointment.
REMINDERS from YIEB President and Vice President -The Sanctuary DOORS WILL BE CLOSED WHEN the
RABBI or a guest speaker IS SPEAKING from the
pulpit. THE NOISE FROM OPENING AND CLOSING THE
DOOR IS DISTRACTING to those listening to the
speaker. - FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE SANCTUARY
Newsletter volunteer
We are in need of a volunteer who is willing to edit
the newsletter starting March 1st. If we do not have a
volunteer, there will be no Newsletter as of March 1st.
Please contact Jeff Chustckie or Lou Safren to
volunteer. Thank you!
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MAZEL TOV
Mazal Tov to Shelley and Milton Goldman on the
engagement of their son Steven to Danielle Siegal
Mazal Tov to Steven's sister and brother-in-law Rachel
and Dan Geisler, Steven's neice Shani and nephews
Aron and Meir.
Mazal Tov to Steven's great uncle Martin Tapper, aunt
and uncle Barbara and Marvin Goldman, all his
cousins and the entire Goldman family.
Mazal Tov to Danielle's parents Shira and Moishe
Siegal and her siblings, Judah, Gabriel, Julia and Lara
as well as her grandfather Isadore Siegal, all her
aunts, uncles, cousins and the entire
Siegal/Wacholder family.
Mazel Tov to Sara and Phil Englard on the upcoming
Aufruf of Shmueli Englard at Mincha. Mazel Tov also
to his brother Eli Englard.
Mazal Tov to Batsheva and Paul Goldman on the B’not
Mitzvah of their daughters Sara and Eliana. Mazal Tov
to their brothers Brian, Justin and Joshua. Mazal Tov
to their Grandparents Barbara and Marvin Goldman
and the rest of the Goldman family, especially Steven
Goldman on his engagement to Danielle Siegel. Also,
Mazal Tov to Sara and Elilana’s other Grandparents,
Tema and Jack Furmansky, who were just honored at
the Young Israel of Deerfield Beach Dinner, and all of
the Furmansky family. Mazal Tov to all the aunts and
uncles who came from near and far to celebrate with
us.KIDDUSH SPONSOR
Batsheva and Paul Goldman in honor of the B’not
Mitzvah of their daughters Sara and Eliana. We
welcome everyone to join in our simcha.
TEEN KIDDUSH SPONSOR
Iva and Steven Dyckman in honor of the 2nd
anniversary of Jordan Dyckman’s bar mitzvah
SEUDAH SHLISHIT SPEAKER
Bea Rosenbaum
CONDOLENCES
We regret to inform you of the passing of Edith Moses
a'h, Mother of Nancy Tepper.
The funeral took place yesterday, Thursday, February
18th, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Sol Levinson Funeral
Chapel in Baltimore.
Nancy will be sitting shiva in Baltimore.
May the family be comforted among the mourners of
Zion and Jerusalem
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SEUDAH SHLISHIT SPONSOR8
This week's Seudat Shlishit is sponsored by The
Rosenbaum Family in memory of Bea's father's fifth
Yartziet - Oscar Friedfertig (z"l), Reb Yehoshua ben
Shlomo Zalman ha Levi.
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
Let us share our treasures with you. Call Kathy
Brody 908-227-5395 or Brina Herskovits 390-
4955. The following is a more direct link to the Gift
Shop site to preview items as we continue to update.
http://www.yieb.org/yieb-sisterhood.html
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
On Shabbat February 27th, March 5th and 12th we
will be hosting the 3 finalists in our search for the next
Rabbi of the Young Israel of East Brunswick. The
details and schedules of the Probehs will be
presented at a congregational meeting on
Thursday February 18th at 8:00 PM. That evening
we will also be informing the membership of
the final selection process that will
take place on Wednesday March 16th at 8:00 PM
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SHUL DECORUM REMINDER
At YIEB we encourage talking to everyone:
HASHEM during Davening. FRIENDS during Kiddush.
Save the Date
Tuesday, May 24th- Yachad Dinner- off site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CAMP KESHET IS BACK! We're baaaaaaaaaack!! The folks at Camp Keshet
have been preparing for an AMAZING 2016
season!! Did your children have the Best. Summer.
Ever! last year and can't wait for summer to start
NOW? Good news...we've made step one really
simple: send in an application to reserve their spot! If
you have any questions about camp, call us at 732-
613-9393 or send an email [email protected] -
and get your kids' summer planned now!
HURRY! Early-Bird "leap month" rates expire Friday,
March 11th (Rosh Chodesh Adar II).
Bnei Akiva this shabbat
at EB! Teens are invited
to a shabbat lunch at
Rachel Seigal's home.
Bnei Akiva snif will be at 4:15 PM.
Bnei Akiva Ve'Zach will be at 5:45
PM -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purim is coming up! Get your wristband orders in for
the Tri Synagogue Fest ASAP. We're looking for
volunteers to help out on the carnival day. Teens and
adults are invited to use this link and sign
up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4eafad2
fa3fd0-purim1
Reminder: If your teen enjoyed our Friday night dinner
on February 5th and still hasn't sent in $10 please
remember to do so.
Shabbat Shalom!
CHINUCH/ADULT EDUCATION
Guidelines for Lifecycle events can be downloaded
from our website www.yieb.org under the dropdown
menu; Member Area/Guidelines (logged-in members
only).
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MEN’S BOOT CAMP: THIS Motzay Shabbat February
20th, 7:30-8:30 PM at YIEB
This men's only class will be taught by NASM-certified
Personal Trainer, Rabbi Schwarzberg. It will offer:
- A Leaner, More Muscular Body
- Improved Strength
- Improved Speed
- Improved Overall Athleticism
Open to Men of all ages and fitness levels!
Cost: $15/session or $25 for both!
Space limited. If you're interested, please email Steve
Lang at [email protected]
Lunch N Learn at Giddy's
Please join Rabbi Weinstein for a 2 part Lecture
Series: Monday, February 22nd, 12:00-12:45 PM
Every Day. Daily Daf Yomi Series. Join DAF YOMI
every morning with Rabbi Weinstein:
Monday through Friday After 1st minyan
(approximately 7:10-7:45am) and Sunday morning
after 1st minyan (approximately 8:10-8:45am).
Shabbat morning. Following 1st minyan led by a
rotation of presenters. Currently learning Masechet
Gittin. Even if you have never learned Talmud, joining
this class is a good way to gain an interest in the
Talmud.
Jay Weinstein, Rabbi
732.354.5912 (cell)
732.254.1860 x2 (office)
Yair Jablinowitz, Editor
Jeff Chustckie, President
Yaakov Wasser, Inaugural Rabbi
(1979-2009), Retired
Shabbat Tetzaveh Candle Lighting ................................................. 5:20PM ......................................................................... ......................................................................... Friday Mincha ....................................... 5:25PM Shkia ..................................................... 5:38PM Shabbat Shacharit ........................ 8:00, 9:00AM Latest Sh’ma ......................................... 9:28AM Shabbat Mincha ................................... 5:15PM Shabbat Maariv ..................................... 6:21PM Shabbat Ends ....................................... 6:29PM Sun Shacharit .................... 7:30, 8:30, 9:15AM Mon/Thurs Shacharit ................... 6:20, 8:00AM Tues Shacharit (Purim Katan) ..... 6:30, 8:00AM Wed/Fri Shacharit ........................ 6:30, 8:00AM Sun – Thurs Mincha/Maariv ................... 5:25PM Mon - Thurs Late Maariv ....................... 9:30PM Candle Lighting next week .................... 5:28PM · Mikvah Hours are:Saturday–Thursday 9:00 – 11:00 PM, Fri. nights by appt. only. Contact Sara Fischer by Wed. night to schedule.
YIEB Mikvah 732.257.4121. YIEB Eruv status 732.254.1860 X6
Monday Nights, 7:45pm. Ladies Tehillim Group
meets for reading Tehillim and reciting Refuahs.
Please join us for this most important Mitzvah. The
one hour is time well spent. Readings are in English or
Hebrew. Our many thanks go to the women who
steadfastly partake in this Mitzvah.
Tuesday Nights, 8:00pm. Talmud Topics Series.
Join Rabbi Shlomo Landau on Tuesday nights for 30
minutes to explore the most interesting Daf Yomi
topics studied during the week. Varied and colorful
issues discussed with no prior knowledge needed.
Can’t make it in person? Do Daf Yomi online!
http://ouradio.org/daf http://www.dafyomi.org/
Tuesday Nights, 8:30pm. YIEB & Highland Park
Kollel. Join Rabbi Nusbaum on Tuesday nights to
learn Gemara. The current topic is Muktzeh.
Wednesday Nights, 8:30pm. In Depth Talmud Class.
Given by Yaakov Weinstein. In this week’s class we
will discuss “God’s Seal is Truth”.
TANACH SHIURIM SERIES
Please join the final 4 of 6 Shiurim on "King David",
on Tuesdays Feb 23rd through Mar 15th at
8:00pm, broadcast live
from Israel to the YIEB Social Hall or your home via
the internet taught by Harry Amdurer.
Shiur #3: "King of Israel", Feb 23rd at 8:00pm
Shiur #4: "Temptations of Kingship", Mar 1st at
8:00pm
Shiur #5 "Precocious Princes", Mar 8th at 8:00pm
Shiur #6 "A King's Legacy" Mar 15th, at 8:00pm
Email [email protected] to confirm registeration.
Support Adult Ed programming by becoming a
Contributor ($180), Supporter ($100) or Friend (any
amount). Program sponsorships also available.
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YAHRTZEITS
11 Adar Barbara Goldman for
her Grandfather, Moshe
Ben Shmuel Dovid
(Morris Luftig) on 2/20/2016
12 Adar Phyllis Denenberg for her Brother,
Baruch Nisim Ben Yaakov (Barry Neil
Green) on 2/21/2016
12 Adar Barbara Cumsky for her Father, Yosef
Menachem Ben Moshe (Joseph
Salomon) on 2/21/2016
12 Adar Milty Heumann for his Mother, Dvorah
Bat Moshe Hacohen (Dorothy
Heumann) on 2/21/2016
12 Adar Richard Fried for his Mother, Sarah
Riva Bat Yitchak Asa (Regina D. Fried)
on 2/21/2016
13 Adar Charles Rothenberg for his
Grandmother, Gita Leba Bat Moshe
Chaim (Leah Rudner) on 2/22/2016
13 Adar Mitchell Mond for his father, אייציק
on (Otto Mond) אשר בן יצחק
2/22/2016
14 Adar Sylvia Kirshner for her Husband,
Yaakov Ben Pinchas (Jacob Kirshner)
on 2/23/2016
16 Adar Larry Haber for his Grandfather,
SHMUEL BEN DAVID HALEVI (Sam
Haber) on 2/25/2016
16 Adar Iris Wininger for her Father, Beryl
Dovid Ben Yisroel Hacohen (Benjamin
Wernikoff) on 2/25/2016
17 Adar Jack Silverman for his Mother, Fraydel
Bat Yehuda (Laura Frances Silverman)
on 2/26/2016
17 Adar Kathy Brody for her Sister, Mira Bat
Binyamin (Millicent Saltman) on
2/26/2016
DEDICATIONS
Members of the Shul and others are invited
to honor a friend or relative, celebrate a
milestone event or memorialize a loved one
by dedicating Chumashim or Siddurim.
Contact Lori Small [email protected]
Chumashim - $50 - Siddurim - $30 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PERMANENT MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR
DEPARTED LOVED ONES
On the walls of the Main Shul are mounted 11 tablets
bearing memorial plaques, representing a permanent
and dignified memorial to loved ones. AT YIEB, now in
its 38th year, we keep the lights lit on either side of
the plaque each year during the full month of the
Yahrtzeit and also when we recite Yizkor on Yom
Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot. The
cost of a plaque is $360. To purchase, please contact
Lori Small at [email protected]. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BIKUR CHOLIM/SHIVA DIVISION
Thank you to the many members of the community
for their ongoing support and assistance to families
during Shiva. Suggested donations of $10 to aid a
particular family during the week of Shiva may be
sent to Julie Katz, 20 Rebel Run Drive (payable to
Bikur Cholim-YIEB.) Please indicate the family name
in the memo section of your check). Recipient
families will be informed of your donation. For further
information on how you can help and support a
particular family or for general Bikur Cholim
information, please contact Julie Katz, Karen Stern,
Miriam Rosenblum or Suri Moskowitz. Thank you for
your continued support. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SHUL PARKING LOT
Please do not park nor stand in Fire Lanes.
It is essential we allow for passage of
emergency vehicles. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
BAR MITZVAH PROJECT
Ethan Thurm, son of Tammy and Donny , is dedicating
his Bar Mitzvah to raising money for an Haztolah
ambucycle. Ethan's cousin, Ezra Schwartz zk"l was
murdered in a terrorist attack in Israel last month. We
would like to honor Ezra's memory with this incredible
act of chessed. Ezra did the same for his bar mitzvah
and if Ezra could do it, we can do it for Ezra. We have
set up a link so people can contribute directly to the
cause. https://israelrescue.org/InHonorOfEzra
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MIKVAH MEMBERSHIPS
Membership has its privileges. The mikvah now offers
an exciting new opportunity to support this important
community resource, annual membership!
Friend-$180.00 Sponsor - $540.00
Member - $250.00 Leader - $1,000.00
Donor - $360.00
Membership levels of $250.00 and above entitle you
to one year's use of the mikvah. Beginning July 1st
online payment will be accepted on yieb.org. An email
will go out when the system is ready to accept
payments. For more information contact Debbie
Wasserman at [email protected]. _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NORPAC MISSION
Join us on our annual Mission to Washington event to
support the U.S.-Israel relationship on Wednesday,
May 18 2016. On a single-day trip you will meet with
Members of Congress and their staff, and share your
concerns with them about foreign aid to Israel, Iran
sanctions, security cooperation, and more. Make a
difference ! Buses leave for Washington from our
area at 6:30 AM and return between 9-10 PM .There
will be briefings on the bus. All meals will be
provided.
Register now for the early bird
discount: www.norpac.net or call (201) 788-5133
Adults - $125
Students - $75 (must be over 12.Those under 18
must be accompanied by Parent or legal
guardian).For more information
contact :Esther Kosoffsky [email protected]
HELPING HAND COMMITTEE
Have you ever been locked out of your car;
Had to pick up your sick child at school while your
newborn was sleeping’ or needed to check on your
parents who were home alone? Were you fortunate
enough to get help? Would like to pay the favor
forward? Family and friends aren't always around,
and there are time when members in our community
need a helping hand. We are forming a committee of
volunteers who would be willing to help out when
someone has an unexpected emergency situation. If
you are interested in helping, please contact either:
Debbie Chustckie at [email protected]
Bobbie Cumsky at [email protected]
Brina Hershkovits at [email protected]
Thanking you, The Helping Hand Committee ______________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PINE HILL COURT PARKING
1. Follow residential street speed limit (25MPH).
2. Park on one side ONLY. Parking on both sides
blocks entrance for emergency, utility,
sanitation, and adult care vehicles, limits
visibility, and can be dangerous for residents.
3. Watch out for children waiting for the school bus.
4. Do not park by the entrance to the street as it
blocks the entrance into the development and
school bus stop.
5. Do not block driveways and mailboxes. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STORK CLUB
The Stork Club helps to arrange a week of meals to be
delivered to families after the birth of a baby. Please
contact Allison Platschek (516-641-2437) or Debbie
Wasserman ([email protected]) if you
would like to provide a meal for a family.
Thank You!
SALUTE!!!!!!!!
Please remember that ALL liquor brought into the
Shul must be in compliance with either the CRC http://www.crcweb.org/LiquorList.pdf or Star-K
http://www.star-k.org/5_27LiquorList.pdf
recommendations. If you have any questions please
contact Michael Gardner.
LOST & FOUND
Box in YIEB office for lost and found. Please claim
your lost keys, glasses, etc or call Andrea.
CANDY BAGS Candy bags for your special Simcha must
be ordered from the YIEB Sisterhood.
Please call Shelley Goldman
908.421.1103 for further information. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Used ink cartridges are still being collected for our
Early Childhood Program. Please drop off in office. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Community Announcements
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(YIEB does not endorse the Kashrut of any non-YIEB
event or listing appearing in the Newsletter)
MEALS ON WHEELS WANTED: Jumpers and Drivers for Meals on Wheels
two hours once a month. Call Sarah Naus
732.257.5378 or Sarita Sragow 732.257.2081.
Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls invites the
community to join us in celebrating Ma'ayanot's 20th
anniversary at our Annual Dinner, which will take
place on Saturday night, March 5, 2016 at 8:30
p.m. at Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck. This
year's dinner is dedicated to the memory of Rav
Aharon Lichtenstein, zt"l, Ma'ayanot's posek from the
school's inception. For more information or to make a
reservation, please call Pam Ennis at 201-833-4307,
ext. 265. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
RPRY Mishmar learning program is held at RPRY
every Motzei Shabbat @ 7:00 Pm. Please bring your
own seforim. Cost is still only $3.00 which includes
pizza, donuts, prizes and raffles.
Looking for Bikur Cholim Volunteers
The Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ’s Caring
Initiative seeks to help Jews in our community reach
out to other Jews in times of crisis and need and offer
light, comfort and hope by visiting Jewish patients in
near-by area hospitals. Volunteer commitment is as
little or as much as you desire. Training includes
completing the hospital volunteer training program
and training conducted by either Jewish Federation or
the congregation. Contact Lori Bernard, Caring
Initiative Coordinator, The Jewish Federation in the
Heart of New Jersey, 732.588.1808 The Prime Ministers Part 2: Soldiers and
Peacemakers, The Movie
The Orthodox Forum of Highland Park and Edison
presents the documentary film, “The Prime Ministers
Part 2: Soldiers and Peacemakers”. Based on the
bestselling and award-winning book, The Prime
Ministers, by Ambassador Yehuda Avner, The Prime
Ministers Part 2: Soldiers and Peacemakers follows
the experiences of Ambassador Avner during the
years he worked for Prime Ministers Yitzhak Rabin
and Menachem Begin. The program will take place on
Saturday night, February 27th at 8:00pm at
Congregation ETZ Ahaim. The movie is free of charge,
however, the Orthodox Forum gladly accepts season
sponsorships, as well as program sponsorships. For
more information go online
towww.orthodoxjewishforum.org.
Black History Month program at East Brunswick
Library
On Feb. 21st at 2 p.m., East Brunswick Library will be
hosting a very special program about the Van Wickle
Slave Ring which operated out of Old Bridge Village in
what is now present-day East Brunswick.
Simply Tsfat will be appearing at Congregation OT
Simply Tsfat will be appearing Wednesday, February
10th at 8pm at Congregation Ohr Torah. $18 dollars
at the door $50/max family. Generously Sponsered by
Giddy's Pizza, Judaica Gallery and Roberts Florals.
Proceeds to benefit Chevra Hatzolah of Middlesex
County. For more information, please call (732) 867-
8135. PLEASE NOTE
The 8th Annual Highland Park Community Kollel
Breakfast HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED and will iy’H take
place SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, AT CONGREGATION
OHR TORAH AT 9:30AM.
We will be Celebrating the Kollels Decade of Torah,
Avodah & Gemilus Chasodim.
JUST A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM JEWISH FAMILY
SERVICES OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY:
•JFS is seeking volunteers for Kosher Meals on
Wheels in the Edison/Highland Park area, and office
workers to perform various office tasks in the
Milltown Office. Please contact Phyllis Freed, Vol.
Coord. at 732-777-1940 ext 154 if interested.
•JFS Kosher food pantries still in need of donations.
Please bring non-perishable, unexpired food to either
the Milltown or Monroe offices (Milltown - 32 Ford
Ave., 2nd Fl, or Monroe Twp - 1600 Perrineville Rd,
suite 52). Food needed: tuna, pasta sauce, cereal (hot
and cold), juice, dry milk packets, soup, rice, diapers -
all sizes, diaper wipes, canned vegetables, canned
fruit, beans, macaroni and cheese. __________________________________________________________________________
CHEVRA HATZOLAH OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
SEEKS DISPATCHERS AND RESPONDERS
Responders:
"Tomorrow's Technology for Today': We are looking to
get a few first-responders to become EMTs. These
individuals would carry a two-way radio, AEDs, Epi-
Pens, oxygen/trauma equipment, etc., and would be
dispatched by Hatzolah in Edison. The responders
need to be male, 18 yrs old, shomer torah umitzvos,
and of a proper hashkafa. The EMT course is free,
and runs Tuesday and Thursday nights near Deal from
6pm - 10:30pm, from July - December. If there are
people who are doctors, nurses (male), etc., who are
interested in responding, they are able to as well. They
just need to take some in-house training in certain
skills such as splinting, etc. Day and night members
are both needed. Preference given to those are can be
both. Since the class is starting next month, concrete
answers need to be given on attendance, ASAP.
Dispatchers:
Additionally, we are seeking male or female people to
do dispatching. Available shifts are 12am-
6am Sunday-Shabbos, Sunday 6am - 9pm, and Friday
from 9am - Licht Benching. Shifts may be divided, but
a minimum straight period of at least 3 hours is
required. Requirements for dispatching is CPR/First
aid at minimum, but dispatchers may be doctors,
nurses, etc. Those that pay for their training, and
remain in good standing for at least a year are eligible
for reimbursement.
Fishel Erps, Executive Director
Chevra Hatzolah of Middlesex County
LL: (732) 993-8645 C: (347) 539-6380
E-Mail: [email protected] CHAI LIFELINE
A fund has been established at Chai Lifeline in
memory our dear friend, beloved wife, mother and
daughter and sister, Martha Davidovich. Contributions
to this fund will pay for direct services needed by
victims of ovarian and breast cancer and their
families. If you have any questions please call, Brina
Herskovits 732.390.4955. Thank you for your support.
To make a donation go to:
www.chailifeline.org/martha __________________________________________________________________________ The Highland Park First Aid has, once again, come out
with a new DISCOUNT CARD. There are 3 different
cards, with over 20 different businesses on the card,
including: Giddy's Pizzeria, Park Place and Glatt 27.
The discount cards are good through May 2016 (next
year) and can be used over and over again. The cards
can be purchased at Giddy's Pizzera and cost $40 for
and 2 cards/$50 for any 3 cards (mix or match).
The family of our dear friend and Highland Park
resident Howard Beyer, Z"L has created The Howard L.
Beyer Memorial Fund at ELEM/Youth and Distress in
Israel, connecting Howard's dedication to issues of
troubled youth and his abiding commitment to Israel.
ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel is the country’s
leading nonprofit organization serving 20,000
troubled young people and an additional 100,000
youth who use ELEM online annually. These teens
face tremendous challenges including domestic
violence, drug and alcohol addiction, neglect, bullying,
homelessness and prostitution, in addition to the
stressors of living in Israel. ELEM's programs, located
in 40 cities, provide a safe space for Israeli youth and
help them to recover, reinvigorate, and reimagine a
positive future for themselves, their family and their
country. All gifts in Howard's memory will be
acknowledged both by ELEM and the Beyer family.
Participate at www.ELEM.org or go to ELEM at 270
Madison Ave., NY, NY 10016
Bone Marrow Drive:
Lisa Schanzer’s mother needs a bone
marrow transplant as soon as possible. She has
teamed up with BeTheMatch Bone Marrow Registry to
hold a drive on Feb 7th from 9AM – 3PM at Cong. Ohr
Torah. If you are at least 18 years old, please come
and help save a life! SCREENING REQUIRES ONLY A
CHEEK SWAB
BIKUR CHOLIM: SAVE THE DATE!
Bikur Cholim Annual Event. Sunday, March 6th at the
Pines Manor at 9:30 AM. Guests of honor: Dr. Barry
and Mrs. Susan Wolf; Guest speaker: Rabbi Eli
Mansour
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The Edison/Highland Park gown Gemach, L'iluy
Nishmas R' Yitzchok Ben Binyomin, is open for
business! The Gemach houses a wide selection of
gowns for children, pre-teen, teens and adults. Please
note the Gemach is still looking for donation of gowns
in very good condition. Tax deduction is given and pick
up of the gowns can also be arranged. For more
information and/or to schedule an appointment
please call Sara Scott at 516-526-0941.
BIKUR CHOLIM
BIKUR CHOLIM IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR
HOMEBOUND VISITING: We are looking for adults and
11th graders and older who would be interested in
volunteering to visit homebound people in our
community. Please call Bikur Cholim at 732-572-
7181. Tizku l'mitzvot!
Bikur Cholim: Save the date! Bikur Cholim Annual
Event. Sunday, March 6th at the Pines Manor at 9:30
AM. Guests of honor: Dr. Barry and Mrs. Susan Wolf;
Guest speaker: Rabbi Eli Mansour
BIKUR CHOLIM: VISITORS WANTED--Bikur Cholim is
seeking volunteers to visit Mollie Reuben, Esther
Tucker, and Shirley Cohen at the Regency nursing
home on DeMott Lane. If you are able to help out,
please call Rahel Baruh at 732-672-4673 or
email [email protected]. Tizku l'mitzvot!
COORDINATORS AND DRIVERS NEEDED FOR BIKUR
CHOLIM TRANSPORTATION: The Bikur Cholim
Transportation Committee coordinates rides to and
from medical appointments. The coordinator
matches requesters with an available driver. Each
coordinator serves for two weeks at a time. To
volunteer to coordinate or drive, contact the Bikur
Cholim hotline at (732) 572-7181 or fill out the
volunteer form on the website bikurcholimrv.com
NEW BIKUR CHOLIM WEBSITE. Bikur Cholim of
Raritan Valley is launching its new
website: bikurcholimrv.com Please be sure to use
the .COM website and not the old .org website. Please
update your bookmarks and web site links to use the
new .COM address. The new website provides
information regarding Bikur Cholim services, including
how to access our local hospitals on Shabbat, how to
borrow medical equipment, and how to get
prescription medication on Shabbat. We hope you
will find it useful. We welcome your feedback! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ACTT: "The Secret to More Powerful Prayer" with
Rabbi Heshy Kleinman can be downloaded from the
Audio page of the ACTT web site at:
www.actt613.org/6.html. The current ACTT module is
“Kavanah during Davening”. Source book: Praying
with Meaning by Rabbi Kleinman. For more info on
ACTT, email [email protected], see www.actt613.org,
or call Phil Rosen (732) 572-8762.
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Collecting Sheitels: Donated custom sheitels, some
brand-new, some gently worn, are sold to women in
Israel who would not otherwise have the funds to buy
a quality wig. All the money raised at the sale goes
towards a hachnasas kallah fund which helps needy
brides in Eretz Yisrael. Sheitels can be dropped off by
Aviva, 16 Edgemount Road, Edison. For more info,
please see contact Aviva Siegel (732) 572-4408
[email protected] _____________________________________________________ Blood Donors Needed
Those 76 and over can donate with a doctor’s note.)
You must weigh at least 110 lbs. and meet other
requirements. Most medications will not keep you
from donating. People with diabetes and blood
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eat before you come and bring ID and proof of age.
Help us keep the blood supply at a healthy level. Bad
weather can cause cancellations of blood drives and
keep donors away--but patients’ needs remain the
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Walk-ins welcome! Appointments will get priority.
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