October 16 — Sukkot Schedule

Rabbi Eliyahu Tal - Rabbi
Ray Morris - President

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Important Messages

  • Thank You Daughters of Etz Ahaim for Sponsoring our Shabbat Kiddush this year.
  • Lulav and Etrogim are available from Rabbi Shimoni. Pick them up at 431 Raritan Ave, Highland Park NJ
  • Joint Learning Initiative and Siyum in Highland Park. This initiative is sponsored by Congregation Etz Ahaim in conjunction with other Orthodox Synagogues in the Raritan Valley. See our webpage for more details.
  • 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.
  • Hesed Committee is looking for Volunteers Can you cook? Can you purchase a bottle of grape juice or a bag of rolls at the bakery? The Ḥesed committee is looking for people who can cook or shop for births or sad occasions. Email hesed@etzahaim.groups.io with your name and the contact information of your choice.

Erev Sukkot — Wednesday, October 16

Don't forget to make an Eruv Tavshillin

  • Shaḥarit: 6:30am
  • Coffee and Halacha: 7:30am
  • Minḥa and Arvit: 6:00pm
  • Candle Lighting: 5:57pm

First Day of Sukkot — Thursday, October 17

  • Children's Program: 9:30am to 11:00am
  • Recite Shema by: 9:20am
  • Shaḥarit: 8:45am
    • Followed by Kiddush: 11:15am
  • Daf Yomi: 4:15pm
  • Class: 5:15pm
  • Minḥa and Arvit: 6:00pm
  • Candle Lighting: after 6:43pm (No cooking until candle lighting)

Second Day of Sukkot — Friday, October 18

  • Children's Program: 9:30am to 11:00am
  • Recite Shema by: 9:20am
  • Shaḥarit: 8:45am
    • Followed by Kiddush: 11:15am
  • Daf Yomi: 4:15pm
  • Class: 5:15pm
  • Minḥa and Arvit: 6:00pm
  • Candle Lighting: before 5:54pm

Shabbat Sukkot — Saturday, October 19

  • Shaḥarit: 8:45pm
    • **Followed by Kiddush Sponsored by the Daughters of Etz Ahaim
  • **Class: Navi: 4:35pm
  • Minḥa and Arvit: 5:25pm
  • Shabbat Ends: 6:39pm