May 3 — Parashat Achrei/Mevarchim Chodesh Iyyar

Rabbi Eliyahu Tal - Rabbi
Ray Morris - President

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Important Messages

  • Buying Chametz After Pesach: The Vaad of Raritan Valley has released a list of recommendations for buying chametz after Pesach and it's available on our website at https://www.etzahaim.org/news/vaad-chametz
  • New Birthday Kiddush will be implemented after Pesach. In these kiddushes, anyone who would like to donate a minimum of $36 will be a sponsor. Let us know whose birthday you would like to honor. Details soon on our website!
  • A List of Wounded Israeli Solders is available at our website at https://www.etzahaim.org/news/wounded-israeli-solders
  • Ḥumash and Ḥamin in memory of Eli Bishburg has been canceled in order to bring a special lecture by Rabbi Michael Lseri on How to Love Today, so We will Also Love Tomorrow after Minḥa on Thursday.
  • New families are moving to Highland Park If you hear of any new families moving to Highland Park, please inform the Hospitality Committee.
  • Contact our Hesed Committee at hesed@etzahaim.groups.io if you know of a member or family of a member who is in a local hospital or nursing home.

Friday

  • Shaḥarit: 6:30am
  • Minḥa and Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00pm
  • Candle Lighting: 7:38pm

Saturday -- Parashat Achrei/Mevarchim Chodesh Iyyar

  • Youth Groups for ages 3 to 8 in the Upper Classrooms: 9:30am to End of Shacharit
  • Recite Shema: by 8:47am
  • Shaḥarit: 8:45am
    • Qiddush After Services (Sponsored by the Congregation)
  • Class: 6:45pm
  • Minḥa: 7:25pm
    • Se'udah Sh'lshit (Sponsored by the Congregation)
  • Arvit and End of Shabbat: 8:27pm

Sunday

  • Shaḥarit: 8:00am
    • Followed by Breakfast and Torah
  • Yom HaShoah Class by Rabbi Tal: 6:30pm
  • Minḥa and Arvit: 7:00pm
    • Talmud — Amud HaYomi: After Minḥa/Arvit

Monday — Yom HaShoah

  • Shaḥarit: 6:30am
  • Pre-Mincha Class 6:40pm
  • Minḥa and Arvit: 7:00pm
    • Talmud — Amud HaYomi: After Minḥa/Arvit

Tuesday

  • Shaḥarit: 6:30am
  • Pre-Mincha Class 6:40pm
  • Minḥa/Arvit: 7:00pm
    • Talmud — Amud HaYomi: After Minḥa/Arvit

Wednesday — Rosh Chodesh Iyyar

  • Shaḥarit: 6:30am
  • Pre-Mincha Class 6:40pm
  • Minḥa/Arvit: 7:00pm
    • Talmud — Amud HaYomi: After Minḥa/Arvit

Thursday — Rosh Chodesh Iyyar

  • Shaḥarit: 6:30am
  • Insights on the Parasha: 6:40pm
  • Minḥa/Arvit: 7:00pm — Following Services
    • Rabbi Michael Lesri (Hebrew) on How to Love Today so We will Love Tomorrow.
    • Dinner Honoring the Rabbi

Next Friday

  • Shaḥarit: 6:30am
  • Minḥa: 7:00pm
  • Candle Lighting: 7:45pm

News and Events

Community News

NORPAC’s Mission to Washington is an annual event where we bring close to a thousand citizen activists to Washington, DC, in order to advocate for a stronger U.S.-Israel relationship with Members of Congress.

Join us on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, as we travel Washington, DC. 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, security cooperation, and more. Help us make a difference once again!

Buses will leave for Washington DC 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 at www.norpac.net  or call (201) 788-5133. Adults - $180, Full time Students - $100 (must be over 12. Those under 18 must be accompanied by Parent or legal guardian)  After March 12- adults $220, students $135

For more info, contact David Moskovic, Marc Hanfling at docdad@aol.com, Barry Wolf,Yosef Schreiber,Charles Gershbaum 


It Takes a Village of Edison/Highland Park is looking for volunteers to join our dedicated network of over 70 local members! We provide support and assistance to single moms and dads with everyday tasks such as babysitting, financial guidance, errands and more. Join us and offer your skills in support of a single parent in our community! We are particularly interested in adding handymen, plumbers, and other home maintenance professionals to our volunteer roster. Please contact Rikki Samel 732 742 4559 - no commitment needed, volunteer when and how works best for you!