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Weekly Newsletter Vol. XX, No. 37 Adar II 8, 5776 – Adar II 15, 5776 March 18, 2016 – March 25, 2016
The next newsletter deadline is
MONDAY, MARCH 21st 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
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONDOLENCES
We regret to inform you of the passing of Toby Siegel,
a”h mother of Phyllis Friedman. Phyllis is
sitting shiva at her father’s house at 7 Deborah Drive
in Edison. Visitors are welcome to pay a Shiva call:
Friday, March 18th. from 12:00-3:00 PM and
Saturday night after Shabbat: 8 PM – 10 PM
May the Mourners be Comforted Among the Mourners
of Zion and Yerushalayim
To the Congregation:
We are pleased to announce that the Young Israel of
East Brunswick membership has selected Rabbi Effy
Unterman to be our next Rav. We wish him and his
family congratulations. We want to take this
opportunity to publicly thank Rabbi Zirkind and Rabbi
Selengut for participating in the search process and
wish them Hatzlacha Rabbah in their careers.
Further details about the hiring process will be
forthcoming in the next few weeks from the Shul
Administration.
Sincerely,
Jeff Chustckie Moshe Strauss
President YIEB Michael Goldrich
Co-Chairs YIEB
Rabbinic Search Committee
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THANK YOU
A special thank you and Kol Hakaovod to the Rabbi
Search Co-Chairs: Michael Goldrich and Moshe
Strauss and to those on the Rabbi Search Committee:
Leslie Adams, Ruth Bash, Hadar Bram, Michele Falk,
Devorah Pava, Joseph Shmulewitz, Jack Stroh, Ethan
Wasserman, and Yaakov Weinstein for all your hard
work, the endless hours, the numerous emails, the
utmost professionalism and your tireless
commitment. The success of this process was due to
your visions and relentless determination.
Please see the flyer attached to the newsletter for all
of the shul volunteers who gave of their time and help
for this Rabbi Search Process.
Jeff Chustckie
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SEUDAH SHLISHIT GUEST SPEAKER
Gabay Sason
Shabbat Afternoon with Rabbi Weinstein,
one hour before Mincha at 5:45 PM
Title: Purim Graggers & Grumpy Old Men
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SHUL DECORUM REMINDER
At YIEB we encourage talking to everyone:
HASHEM during Davening. FRIENDS during Kiddush.
Kiddush Nosh Sponsors
February 7, 2016 – March 19, 2016
Birthday:
Ruth & Alan Bash: Ruth Bash
Hadar & Harris Bram: Gavriel Bram
Iva & Steven Dyckman: Jordan Dyckman
Phyllis & Morris Friedman: Laila Friedman
Phyllis & Morris Friedman: Phyllis Friedman
Miriam & Yomi Greenstein: Kayla Greenstein
Lisa & Andrew Gross: Layla Gross
Jan & Alan Hader: Alan Hader
Brina & Zvi Herskovits: Moshe Shimshon Lesser
Brina & Zvi Herskovits: Yehoshua Lesser
Claire & Art Kagel: Sara Kagel
Julie & Steve Katz: Jenny Katz
Julie & Steve Katz: Rachel Katz
Sarah & Joe Naus: Joe Naus
Sarah & Joe Naus: Rena Gabriella Holland
Sarah & Joe Naus: Zev Holland
Kimberly & Harry Newmark: Rachel Newmark
Kimberly & Harry Newmark: Tony Newmark
Nancy & Leon Paley: Joel Paley
Myra & Elliot Pludwinski: Eitan Pludwinski
Jane & Marc Pomerantz: Dori Saypol
Jane & Marc Pomerantz: Dylan Saypol
Jane & Marc Pomerantz: Joshua Saypol
Jodi & Steven Reich: Alison Reich
Jodi & Steven Reich: Steven Reich
Miriam & Howard Rosenblum: Miriam Rosenblum
Rene Schloss: Shira Schloss
Amanda & Judah Shechter: Amanda Shechter
Cheryl & Aaron Shmulewitz: Sophie Hannah
Shmulewitz
Sarita & Dan Sragow: Atara Nina Leah Sragow
Sarita & Dan Sragow: Yonaton Shimon Sragow
Karen & Chayim Stern: Meir Yaakov Hyman
Elyse & Avi Tuchman: Avi Tuchman
Elyse & Avi Tuchman: Zachary Tuchman
Ava Waisbord: Ivan Bohm
Michele Wegodsky: Melanie Wegodsky
Iris & Jon Winninger: Russell Winninger
Tema & Tony Winston: Eden Winston
Tema & Tony Winston: Nadav Winston
Joelle & Yshai Yavin: Yedidya Yavin
Anniversary:
Sara & Bruce Fischer: Sara & Bruce Fischer
Shelley & Milton Goldman: Shelley & Milton Goldman
Ruth & Evan Katz: Ruth & Evan Katz
Suri & Steve Moskowitz: Suri & Steve Moskowitz
Jane & Marc Pomerantz: Jane & Marc Pomerantz
Jodi & Steven Reich: Jodi & Steven Reich
Miriam & Howard Rosenblum: Elana & Brahm
Weinberg
Yahrzeit:
Marion & Michael Bernstein: Selma Bernstein
Shelley & Milton Goldman: Milli Goldman
Lori & Scott Noah: Jacob Weinberg
Bea & Ralph Rosenbaum: Oscar Friedfertig
Karen & Chayim Stern: Harry Stern
Other Events of Note:
Shelley & Milton Goldman: Milton's Aufruf
anniversary
Elaine & Neal Machtiger: Elaine & Neal's first date
Jay Weinstein, Rabbi
732.354.5912 (cell)
732.254.1860 x2 (office)
Gary Spiewak, Editor
Jeff Chustckie, President
Yaakov Wasser, Inaugural Rabbi
(1979-2009), Retired
Shabbat Vayikra – Parshat Zachor
Candle Lighting .................................... 6:51PM Friday Mincha ....................................... 6:56PM Shkia ..................................................... 7:09PM Shabbat Shacharit ........................ 8:00, 9:00AM Latest Sh’ma ....................................... 10:04AM Extra Reading Parshat Zachor .. apx11:20AM Shabbat Mincha ................................... 6:45PM Shabbat Maariv ..................................... 7:52PM Shabbat Ends ....................................... 8:00PM Sun Shacharit ..................... 7:30, 8:30, 9:15AM Mon Shacharit .............................. 6:20, 8:00AM Tues Shacharit ............................. 6:30, 8:00AM Wed – TAANIT ESTHER Fast Begins: ....................................... 5:34AM Shacharit.................................... 6:15, 8:00AM Mincha ................................................ 6:45PM Maariv ................................................. 7:45PM Megillah – Main shul .......................... 7:45PM Downstairs – grogger lite .................. 7:45PM Late Reading (Downstairs) .............. 10:00PM Fast Ends: ........................................... 7:54PM Thurs – PURIM Shacharit (w/megillah) ............. *6:00, 8:00AM [*Earliest t & t is 6:05AM] Megillah only .................................... 11:00AM Mincha ................................................ 5:00PM Maariv ................................................. 8:30PM Fri Shacharit (Shushan Purim) .... 6:30, 8:00AM Sun – Thurs Mincha/Maariv ................... 6:55PM The weekday “maariv only” 9:30PM minyan is on hold for the late Spring & Summer .......................................................................... Candle Lighting next week .................... 6:58PM · 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
Thank You
I want thank the YIEB community for being there for
me during the difficult time during my mom passing
back in January. I want to apoligize for not writing this
sooner, I want thank the following people that helped
during my absence for shalosh seudis: Michele and
David Falk, Alvan and Jacob Small and Lou Safren.
Now I want to thank Rabbi Weinstein for giving me
the strength and guidance and Rabbi Wassar for
helping me. If I left anyone out please forgive me.
Thank you.
Marc Gable
Thank You
For the past 27 Years, we have been blessed to be
part of the YIEB family. East Brunswick is a very
special and unique community where everybody is so
very giving and caring. We want to thank everyone for
helping and supporting us at this very difficult time.
Special thanks go out to Rabbi Weinstein, Julie Katz,
Karen Stern and their committee, for seeing to all our
needs.
Thank you again. May we continue to be there for
each other in good times as well as in not such good
times.
Zvi and Brina Herskovits
Purim is around the Corner!
Please see attached Purim Schedule
Megilla Reading at Home?
If you or someone you know needs someone to come
to your house on Purim to read Megilla, please speak
to Rabbi Weinstein or Mark Koslowe
Kids, join our new youth director
this Sunday, 11:00-2:00, for
the Tri Synagogue Fest! There will
be games, crafts, & food!
Adults & teens, if you want to help out, please sign
up: bit.ly/1Xu1jmP
Purim Night (This Wednesday):
There will be a special program for ages 2-9 during
the first Megila reading, stay tuned for details.
Costume contest during Purim Chagiga:
Separate contests for elementary & middle school.
Every kid will win a prize!!!
Exclusively High School: Glow in the dark party &
costume contest for grand prize of $25 visa gift card.
Time and details to follow.
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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/30e0d4eafad2fa3f
d0-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!
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
Shalach Manot trays for Purim are in our showcase
now for a statement presentation! Call Kathy Brody
908-227-5395 or Brina Herskovits 390-4955 to
purchase. The following is a more direct link to the
Gift Shop site. http://www.yieb.org/yieb-
sisterhood.html
MAXIMIZE YOUR SIMCHA!
After the Simcha is over, there is usually a good
amount of leftover food. We are happy to distribute
that food to families who could benefit from it. What a
beautiful way to end your Simcha by performing this
Mitzvah. Please contact Barbara Goldman at
[email protected] in order to make these
arrangements. Thank you!!!
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SAVE THE DATE
Annual Larry Schacht Baseball Outing
Sunday, April 17
Yankees vs. Mariners
1:00 PM game at Yankee Stadium
Chartered bus leaving from YIEB at 10:30 AM, and
returning at approximately 6:00 PM.
Cost per person (children and adults) is $20. That
cost does not include food, for which participants
should make their own arrangements.
Space is limited, and will be allotted first-come, first-
served based on registration on the YIEB website.
Please see Aaron Shmulewitz with questions
Save the Date
Tuesday, May 24th- Yachad Dinner- off site
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SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 5, 2016/ YIEB MARCHES IN
ISRAEL DAY PARADE
Proudly march in YIEB’s “Cluster Marching Group” in
this year’s Israel Day Parade on June 5th. YIEB will
join in marching formation with Yashar Lachayal &
East Brunswick’s Tri-Synagogue Alliance. If you’re not
already planning to march with a participating school,
here’s your chance to march in a group! Adults & kids
welcome! We’re planning chartered bus
transportation (more info to follow). This year’s
parade theme is "Israel: Sight, Sound & Spirit”. Join
thousands of marchers on NYC’s 5th Avenue! Wear
beautiful custom-designed T-shirts, display colorful
banners & props; wave flags & streamers & march
proudly up 5th Avenue in solidarity with The State of
Israel, Medinat Yisrael. The parade will be broadcast
live on TV & streamed on the web. Show your spirit &
support of Israel! Creative work on the group’s parade
banner design is about to begin. If you would like to
volunteer to help with this project, please contact Judy
Goldrich or Cheryl Shmulewitz ASAP at
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CAMP KESHET IS BACK! HURRY...EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXPIRES ON MARCH
11th. With incredible summer experiences for kids of
all ages (2-14), Keshet offers the fun, friendships, and
positive Jewish messages that will remain with your
kids for years to come. Now's the time to sign up your
child(ren)!
We have an incredible summer planned for Keshet
and TLC campers - and can't wait to tell you all about
it! Come and meet our director, Allison Schechter, at a
special parlor meeting on Monday, March 14th at
8:30pm at the Young Israel of East Brunswick. You'll
have the chance to learn everything you need to know
about why Summer 2016 will be your child's BEST.
SUMMER. EVER! Register at the parlor meeting and
we'll honor the early-bird rate!
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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).
Lunch N Learn at Giddy's
Please join Rabbi Weinstein for a 3 part Lecture
Series: Monday, March 28th, April 4th and April 11th,
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.
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”.
Support Adult Ed programming by becoming a
Contributor ($180), Supporter ($100) or Friend (any
amount). Program sponsorships also available.
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YAHRTZEITS
14 Adar II Alan Lichtbroun for his
Uncle, Avraham ben
Menachem Mendal
haLevi (Alan Krichmar) on 3/24/2016
15 Adar II Sylvia Berger for her Father,
Mordechai Yehuda Ben Yitzchak
(Julius Uncyk) on 3/25/2016
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].
Mikvah News
Watch this space for details about upcoming exciting
mikvah events, including a post Purim fitness
program featuring Marla from Mekor Fitness and our
first annual MENu event just in time for Mother's Day.
Stay tuned for more information _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
A congregant’s jacket has been accidentally
switched. The wrong size was taken and the wrong
size left over last weekend. Anyone who accidentally
took the wrong jacket, please contact Andrea Weber,
our Office Manager: 732-254-1860 ext. 1
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 ************
(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. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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 lifeguards and counselors for RPRY day
camp. Please call Cindy at (908) 309-8818. ______________________________________________________________
History of the Shanghai Ghetto.
Sunday March 27, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Young Israel of
Aberdeen, 479 Lloyd Rd,Aberdeen. Join us to watch
the award-winning documentary Shanghai Ghetto that
chronicles the story of Jewish refugees fleeing
NaziGermany. Hear speaker Henry Meisel's
personalaccount of life in Shanghai. Enjoy a
sumptuous buffetdinner from Kosher Chinese Express
of Manalapan. $15 if you RSVP by March 20 to
Eleanorat 732-566-1928 or
[email protected], orpay $20 at the door. ______________________________________________________________
Coming to America: Stories
Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.
The East Brunswick Public Library's Harry Potter
Alliance Chapter is hosting a night of storytelling at
the library. Listen to East Brunswick community
members share their immigration stories. Highlights
will include the journey to America and first
experiences in their new country. Enjoy coffee,
snacks, and socializing at this coffee house event.
The United States of America is sometimes described
as a giant melting pot of people from all over the
world. Most of our families have roots in countries
other than America.
If you are interested in speaking at this event and
sharing your story, please email:
[email protected] with a brief
description of what you'd like to talk about.
TORATHON is BACK
Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2016 1:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Enjoy a “taste of Torah” at our afternoon extravaganza
of learning, fun, good company, a little nosh, and a
rich, fulfilling Jewish experience.
So far, the following Rabbis are participating:
Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer
Temple Bnai Shalom - East Brunswick
Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, Chaplain,
Stein Hospice, at the Oscar and
Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living,
Somerset
Rabbi Jay Kornsgold
Beth El Synagogue, East Windsor
Rabbi Nathan Langer
Jewish Hospice Services
Rabbi Benjamin Levy
Cong. Etz Chaim, Monroe Township
Jewish Center
Rabbi Lisa Malik
Temple Beth Ahm, Aberdeen
Rabbi Joel Mishkin
Cong. Beth Ohr, Old Bridge
Rabbi Michael Pont
Marlboro Jewish Center
Rabbi Ellie Shemtov
Kol Am, Freehold, NJ
Rabbi Jay Weinstein
Young Israel of East Brunswick
Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky
Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe
Registration is at 12:30 p.m. The first class session
starts at 1:00. With the support and generosity of The
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
Need some info? Talk to Phyllis Greenberg (732)257-
1523 or call Linda Benish at (609)426-8727. Cost:
$5.- and canned food for the Old Bridge Food Bank. ______________________________________________________________
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
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
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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
HOMEBOUND VISITATION: Seeking adults and 11th
graders and older who would be interested in
volunteering to visit homebound people in our
community. For more info, please call Bikur Cholim
at 732-572-7181.
NURSING HOME VISITATION: Seeking volunteers to
visit at the Regency nursing home on DeMott Lane in
Somerset. For more info, please call Rahel Baruh at
732-672-4673 or email [email protected].
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Drivers and
coordinators needed. Coordinate rides to and from
medical appointments - match requesters with an
available driver. Each coordinator serves for two
weeks at a time. To volunteer to coordinate or to
drive, please call Bikur Cholim hotline at 732-572-
7181 or fill out the volunteer form on the website
bikurcholimrv.com
NEW WEBSITE: bikurcholimrv.com. 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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: Keren Kol Kallah - established to
provide orphan and destitute kallahs in Israel with
essential needs. 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
pressure controlled by medication can donate. Please
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
same. For an appointment call 800-933-2566 or
732-325-8207 or go to http://tinyurl.com/ebjc08816
Walk-ins welcome! Appointments will get priority. _____________________________________________________ J-Serve 2016
J-Serve is a day where our local teens, grades
six through twelve, come together to volunteer for the
community, as part of the International Day of Jewish
Youth Service. The day will begin with two Israeli
soldiers speaking about their experiences. This will be
followed by the opportunity for each teen to give back
to the community in different ways, by choosing from
a variety of volunteer projects. We will have projects
both on and off site, which range from creating
blankets for Elijah's Promise to running a PJ Library
event for children.
J-Serve is an incredibly important day in our
community, because it teaches teenagers from a
young age, the importance of uniting to give back to
their community. Not only do they participate in
meaningful projects which directly help those in need,
they have a unique opportunity to bond with other
teens from across Middlesex and Monmouth
Counties.
J-Serve: Sunday, April 10, 2016. Time: 1 - 4
pm. Location: Solomon Schechter Day School. Teens
can either register directly at:
Jewishheartnj.org/JServe or they can contact Sara
with any questions at [email protected]
/732.588.1836. We are also looking for some adult
chaperones to join us for the day. If you are interested
in coming along with some of your local teens please
reach out to Sara!” _____________________________________________________
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you to the following individuals who made the entire Rabbi search process and the Probeh Shabbatot such a huge success. All your hard work is truly appreciated by the entire congregation. Probeh Catering: Barbara Goldman (chair), Ellen & Marc Gable, Jodi Liebov , Suri Moskowitz & Miriam Rosenblum who planned & executed the 3 beautiful Onegs, Seudat Shlishits, & Melava Malkas. Also thank you to Michele Falk, Leah Finkelshteyn, Simi Fogel, Mike Gardner, Karen Glantz, Batsheva and Paul Goldman, Miltie Goldman, Julie Katz, Bruce Schaeffer & Shulie Stroh Babysitting: Debra Tune & Lisa Huppert, Ahuva Strauss, Meira Strauss, Adina Falk, Dalia Adams, Shelli Leibov, Hannah Grayman, Danielle Pasternack, Batsheva Leah Weinstein, Danielle Gardner, Jennifer Felder, Nili Lang, Alana Weisssman, Ellie Shron. Bimah Flowers & Sisterhood help: Debbie Chustckie, Barbara Elem, Barbara Goldman, Rama Koslowe, Elaine Machtiger, Lisa Salomon, Leslie Schwartz, Judy Silber. Contract Committee: Aron Adams, Mendy Bohm, David Falk, Mike Gardner, Shelly Goldman, Aaron Shmulewitz. Community Info Brochure: Jeff Moskowitz & Nancy Tepper Election Committee: Joe Naus, Ariela Grayman, Sandy Lang, Amanda Schechter. Friday Afternoon Community Tours with Rabbi/ Rebbetzin: Hadar Bram and Devorah Pava.
General Help: Alan Bash, Andy Gross, Miltie Goldman, Judy Goldrich, Suri Moskowitz, Steven Goldman, Yaakov Kagel, Mark Koslowe, Josh Shron and Lou Safren. Probeh Meals: Debbie Chustckie, Michele Falk, Ellen Gable, Barbara Goldman, Batsheva Goldman, Miltie Goldman. Probeh Sponsorships: David Falk Teen Schmooze: Iva Dyckman & Michele Falk Thank you to the Gabbaim who organized all the davening and laining: Mendy Bohm, Mark Koslowe and Howie Rosenblum, Mike Gardner and Paul Goldman. Thank you, to those who participated in the davening & laining in the Main Sanctuary: Probeh #1:
'Laining: Yaakov Applbaum, Friday Night: Jonah Bash Shacharit: Steven Reich, Maftir: Aaron Adams, Mussaf: Avi Tuchman
Probeh #2 'Laining: Ethan Wasserman, Friday Night: Menachem Landa Shacharit: Jeremy Shechter, Maftir: Jack Stroh, Mussaf: Jeff Perlman
Probeh #3 'Laining: Saul Landa, Friday Night: Tony Newmark Shacharit: Simcha Shron, Maftir: Chaim Stern Mussaf: Jacob Seigel
Please thank Miguel, our custodian, for his help as well. We sincerely apologize if we left anyone out of this exhaustive list. Debbie & Jeff Chustckie
PURIM SCHEDULE 2016/5776
Ta'anit Esther (Fast of Esther, Wednesday, 3/23)
5:34 AM Fast Begins
6:15 & 8:00 AM Shacharit
6:45 PM Mincha
Leil Purim (Wednesday Night, 3/23)
7:45 PM Maariv followed by Megillah Reading
(Upstairs: Gragger Friendly & Downstairs: Gragger Lite)
7:54 PM Fast ends
9:00 PM Purim Chagigah (Social Hall)!
10:00 PM (Late) Megillah Reading (Downstairs)
Purim Day (Thursday, 3/24)
6:00 AM Shacharit & 1st Megilla reading (~6:30 AM)
8:00 AM Shacharit & 2nd Megilla reading (~8:30 AM)
11:00 AM 3rd Megilla reading
5:00 PM Mincha
8:30 PM Maariv (if you drank at home...don’t drive to shul!)
MATANOT LA’EVYONIM
A check (made out to Od Yosef Chai or Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund) or cash can be placed in the tray designated Matanot La’evyonim all before 12:00 PM on Purim day.
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Larry Schacht Memorial Fund Young Israel of East Brunswick
193 Dunhams Corner Road East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
March 15, 2016 Dear Members: We are very happy to announce that the 20th annual YIEB Larry Schacht Memorial baseball outing will be on Sunday, April 17, as we go to see the Yankees host the Seattle Mariners in a 1:00 PM game at Yankee Stadium. Larry Schacht was a member of our Shul, and the brother of Al Schacht, a former major league pitcher and coach who was most famous as the “Clown Prince of Baseball” from the 1930’s onward. When Larry passed away, he made a bequest to our Shul to be used to foster a love of Judaism and sports in our youth. Each year, his bequest has enabled a YIEB group to attend a baseball game. We plan to leave by chartered bus from YIEB at 10:30 AM, and we would anticipate returning at approximately 6:00 PM. The outing is open to children from first grade upward, as well as to adults. To help defray the cost of the event (and so as to enable the fund to benefit more children in future years), the cost per person (children and adults) is $20. That cost does not include food, for which participants should make their own arrangements. Space is limited, and will be allotted first-come, first-served based on registration on the YIEB website. We hope to see you at the game. Play Ball! Milty Heumann Aaron Shmulewitz
ASHMULEWITZ/999.0001/1801807
HOUSE FOR SALE Attractive 4-bedroom home with a new roof and three-car garage.
The home sports an addition with quality built-ins, skylights and picture
windows. The custom kitchen is modern, bright and airy.
The master bedroom has built-in furniture, a vaulted ceiling and skylight.
The finished basement offers ample recreational room, as well as storage
space, including a cedar closet.
Best of all, this home is 2 blocks from Young Israel.
The listing price is $574,999.
I can be reached at 732.651.5956