Important Messages

It is a tradition before Shabbat Shirah to put out food for the birds. Remember to do so before candle lighting.
Please Help With Minyanims Next Week The Rabbi and his family are going to be out of town for a few days.
Next Ḥumash and Ḥamin on February 8 at 7:00pm. Contact Leora Wenger at etz@leoraw.com for more information and to help sponsor.
New families are moving to Highland Park If you hear of any new families moving to Highland Park, please inform the Hospitality Committee.
The Wooden Main/Front Door should be used only when security is present. When the guard is not there or once he has left, that door must remain locked and the downstairs side door used instead.
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: 4:50pm
Candle Lighting: 4:50pm

Saturday -- Parashat Beshalach/Shabbat Shirah

Youth Groups for ages 3 to 8 in the Upper Classrooms: 9:30am to 11:00am

Recite Shema: by 9:11am

Shaḥarit: 8:45am
- Qiddush After Services (Sponsored by the Congregation)
Talmud — Amud HaYomi: 3:40pm
Class: 4:00pm
Minḥa: 4:40pm — Followed by:
- Se'udah Sh'lshit (Sponsored by the Reichman in honor of Tu B'Shvst) Topic: What if you go to multiple Rabbis about a Halachah Issue and Get Different Advice?
Arvit and End of Shabbat: 5:39pm

Sunday

Shaḥarit: 8:00am
Women's Class: 10:00am
Minḥa and Arvit: 4:50pm

Monday

Shaḥarit: 6:30am
Talmud — Amud HaYomi: 7:45am
Shulḥan Aruḥ Class
Minḥa and Arvit: 4:50pm

Tuesday

Shaḥarit: 6:30am
Talmud — Amud HaYomi: 7:30am
Minḥa/Arvit: 4:50pm

Wednesday

Shaḥarit: 6:30am
Talmud — Amud HaYomi: 7:30am
Minḥa/Arvit: 4:50pm

Thursday

Shaḥarit: 6:30am
Talmud — Amud HaYomi: 7:45am
Minḥa/Arvit: 4:50pm

Next Friday

Shaḥarit: 6:30am
Talmud — Amud HaYomi: 7:30am
Minḥa: 4:55pm
Candle Lighting: 4:58pm

Bikur Ḥolim of Congregation Etz Ahaim

The Regency Nursing Home is currently closed to visitors. Drivers and coordinators needed. Call (732) 572-7181 for more information. The congregation extends refua shelema wishes to:

Asher ben Mazel
Yacov Gideon ben Miriam
Liba Shaindel bat Chava Sachs
Gershon ben Sara
Dvorah Shahala bat Sarah Parvin
Chava bat Esther
Jacob Krief (Yacov Gideon ben Miriam)
Lita Greenberg (Tzvia Sarah bat Golda)
Linda Balavram (Emmunah bat Sara)
Sara Shifra bat Yehudit
Sharona Bella bat Malka
Yosef Daniel ben Feige
Leah Chava bat Shayna
Keren Noar bat Chana

If you like to add someone to this list, or merely want the Rabbi to say a Mi Shaberaḥ on someone after Torah reading on Shabbat, please go to our webpage and fill out the form.

News and Events

Community News

N'shei Agudah invites all women of the community to a challah event with Mrs. Suri Juraslowitz, the world famous Challah Lady. Tuesday, February 6th at 7:15pm at the Agudath Israel Social Hall, 1131 Raritan Avenue. Suggested donation $18. Sponsorships available. For reservations go to https://forms.gle/WbkqRXTVEYCv592w5

Renowned Speaker and Storyteller, Rabbi Hanoch Teller at Congregation Ohav Emeth Shabbat Feburary 3.

Friday night dinner at the Bridge 6:00pm. Lecture by Rabbi Teller. $55/person. To register go to https://www.ohavemeth.org/form/Rabbi%20Hanoch%20Teller%202024
Drasha at 7:50 and 9:10 minyan.
Seudah Shlishit and Dvar Torah after Mincha 4:30 pm.
Motzai Shabbat, Rabbi Hanoch Teller Movie special at 8:00pm with introduction by Rabbi Teller.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

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!

Highland Park/Edison/East Brunswick Solidarity Mission to Israel, February 26-29

Highland Park/Edison/East Brunswick Solidarity Mission to Israel, February 26-29 World Mizrachi has found that one of the most impactful things we can do is provide a BBQ for our soldiers. The BBQ is a time when the soldiers can step away from their duties and relax from the stress of battle. As well, it becomes a great opportunity to speak with our heroes and give chizuk. The cost of a BBQ is significant.

Please consider supporting our chayalim by making a donation toward a BBQ. Donations can be made via check made out to Congregation Ohr Torah or by Zelle to payohrtorah@gmail.com. "Mission BBQ" should be put in the memo line of the check or Zelle payment.

The Lefkovits Family Park Mikvah is excited to present An Evening of CommUNITY 2.0 with Shaindy Plotzker for Women and Girls on Sunday, February 11 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the YST Boys School, 71 Ethel Road West, Piscataway Doors open - 6:30pm, Program begins - 7:00pm

Mystical Zionism's Surprising Origins: Rav Kook's Early Decades By: Prof. Yehuda Mirsky (Brandeis University) on January 31 at 7:00pm

Presented by the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University. Free and open to the public. Advance registration is required.

Bikur Cholim is looking for more male volunteers to visit seniors and also looking for more seniors to visit. Please contact Cindy Baruch at 908-309-8818 or cindy.baruch@verizon.net

Shomer Shabbat Scouting is available for boys and girls of all ages. If you are interested, contact Steve Springer.

Rebbetzin Eichenstein Classes for Women

Please text Nechama at 347-909-2755 for information.