Jewish Center of Teaneck 70 Sterling Place Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-833-0515 jcot.org

Journeys  Connections  Traditions The JCOT is a member synagogue of the Orthodox Union.

Rabbi Daniel Fridman BeShalach Reb Yitz Cohen, Ritual Director

12 Shevat – 19 Shevat 5780 Rabbi Josh Levine, Baal Koreh

Uri Horowitz, President

Friday, February 7

5:02 PM Candles 5:05 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat in Main Sanctuary

Shabbat, February 8

6:45 AM Hashkama Minyan Main Sanctuary Followed by in the Stein Auditorium 8:20 AM Rabbi Solomon and Bella Gopin Memorial Rambam Shiur: Techum Shabbat: Maintaining Community on Shabbat

9:00 AM Shacharit Services Main Sanctuary 9:00 AM Shacharit (Hodu) Sephardic / Moroccan Minyan in the Weiss Auditorium

Shabbat Youth Schedule (See inside for details)

Derasha: "This is my God, I Shall Beautify Him": In Tribute to Daniel Wetrin for His Masterful Work

Kiddush after davening in the Stein Auditorium sponsored by Shmuel & Martina Elhadad in celebration of Shabat Shira and in honor of Shmuel’s father Shlomo Elhadad and in memory of his mother Phreha Elhadad z’l.

4:50 PM Mincha 6:04 PM Maariv 6:12 PM

Ongoing and Upcoming Events

The Dr. Joel Dennis and Mr. Ruvin Fridman Memorial Teaneck Tanach Study Group

The Dr. Joel Dennis and Mr. Ruvin Fridman Memorial Teaneck Tanach Study Group meets Mondays at 7:45 PM. This Shiur will be discussing Sefer Shmuel.

Shabbat Youth Schedule

9:45 -11:15 Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd in room 106 10:00-11:15 Mommy and Me in room 109 The Dov Nahari a’h Youth Minyan for boys and girls grades 3rd - 5th is under the leadership of our Shlichei Beit Ha-Knesset, Boaz and Raz Ben-Chorin. The Youth Minyan will begin at 9:45 AM in room 108

New Program for 4th and 5th Graders, Sunday mornings

It is with great excitement that we are launching a new enrichment program for 4th and 5th grade students on Sunday mornings. Our new Sunday morning minyan time will be at 8:00 AM, and morning Mishnah and donuts for 4th and 5th grade students will take place from 8:45-9:25 in the Rabbi’s office. Each student should bring a Mishnah Bava Kamma. If you don't know the access code for the door, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

Middle School Seudah Shlishit with Shlichei Beit Ha-Knesset, Raz and Boaz Ben Chorin

This program held in the Upstairs Boardroom with Raz and Boaz is a perfect dose of Torah in a fun and engaging environment. Come join this new and inspirational Shabbat afternoon activity designed to provide quality and enriching Shabbat afternoon programming for our middle school students. This program will be held every other week. Returns 2/15

Mishloach Manot Planning

It's that time of year again... time to get those creative ideas flowing and plan for our shul's annual Mishloach Manot!

If you'd like to serve on this year's planning committee, please send an email to [email protected]. We will be planning together this year using WhatsApp. Hope that you will join us! Thank you

Weekly Hashkamah Minyan

All are welcome to join our weekly hashkamah minyan at 6:45 AM. The minyan open to the entire community, will end at 8:05 AM and be followed by a hot kiddush and Rambam shiur from 8:20-9:00 AM. If you are interested in the minyan, please contact [email protected].

We regret to inform you of the passing of Morris Robinson z'l, beloved father of our member Yehudit Robinson. Both Funeral and Shiva took place last week in MA.

May the Almighty Comfort the Bereaved amidst the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Davening Schedule—Week of Feb 9 to Feb 14 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14

Shacharit Shacharit Shacharit Shacharit Shacharit Shacharit 8:00 AM 7:00 AM 7:15 AM 7:15 AM 7:00 AM 7:15 AM Note new time Mishnayot Mincha/Kabbalat 7:20 PM Mishnayot Mishnayot Mishnayot Shabbat Mincha/Maariv Maariv 7:20 PM 7:20 PM 7:20 PM 5:15 PM 5:05 PM 7:30 PM Maariv 7:30 PM Maariv 7:30 PM Maariv 7:30 PM Shmuel Shiur 7:45 PM

To help grow our daily minyan, morning and evening, we are looking to expand our Daily Minyan WhatsApp group sign up to receive our updates, in case we are short a minyan. If you are interested in receiving these updates, please send your cell number to Effie Love at [email protected].

Yartzeits / Memorial Anniversaries This Coming Week

We recall with heartfelt affection the following individuals whose names are inscribed on the memorial tablets which adorn our Sanctuary, as well as in our hearts. Their yahrzeits / memorial anniversaries are being commemorated today and in the days of this coming week 13 Shevat 5780

16 Shevat Morris Kinkoulkin 16 Shevat Philip Lichtman 17 Shevat Sophie Topiol

Yahrzeit Donations

Leo & Eva Lynn Gans in memory of Leo’s mother Else Gans z’l and in memory of Eva Lynn’s grandmother Margarete Lamm z’l.

Bob & Susan Rabkin in memory of Bob’s father Hyman Rabkin z’l, his mother Fannie Rabkin z’l and his sister Beverly Lemmon z’l.

Thank You

Thank You to Avi Fried for all his efforts and dedication in getting the kiddush organized every Shabbat. We appreciate this so much.

Thank You to Daniel Rappoport for his volunteerism to the shul last week.

Thank you to Dr. Morton & Esther Fridman and Steve Dennis & Dr. Caron Rockman for their sponsorship of the Dr. Joel Dennis and Ruvin Fridman Memorial Tanach Shiur.

Thank You to Judah & Sharon Gopin for their sponsorship of the Rabbi Solomon & Bella Gopin Memorial Rambam Shiur and an enhancement of our Seudah Shlishit.

Daily Mishnayot Learning

All of Rabbi Fridman’s daily Mishnayot learning are uploaded to our website and may be found under the Adult Education tab: Rabbi Fridman Recorded Shiurim

Teaneck Yoetzet Halacha

Tova Warburg Sinensky, our Yoetzet , can be reached at 201-655-2180, or at [email protected].

You can like and follow the Teaneck Yoetzet Initiative Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TeaneckYoetzet/ for resources from Tova and information on events. This information will be included in our weekly bulletin, and on our website as well.

Community Events

Beit Midrash of Teaneck (BMT)

The Beit Midrash of Teaneck (BMT) is a unique Torah experience providing interactive learning in a Beit Midrash setting for Bergen County's male retirees. BMT is located at 70 Sterling Pl and meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings between 9:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

This coming week, on February 10 & 12, 2020, Seder begins at 9:15 am for Chavrusa learning; at 10:00 a.m., Rabbi Ronen Dvash and Rabbi Moshe Genack (Heichal) will give shiurim on Gemaras Brachos and Kiddushin respectively; at 11:00 a.m. Rabbi Larry Rothwachs (Beth Aaron) will be giving a shiur entitled, “The People’s Court: Personal Initiative & Autonomy in Settling Disputes” (Mon & Wed). At 12:00, Rabbi Hayyim Angel (Yeshiva University) will give a shiur on Sefer Amos. Source sheets are provided and can be obtained in advance by contacting [email protected]

Nechama Comfort

NechamaComfort is an organization that offers support and guidance to families who have experienced infant or pregnancy loss. We invite you to come to our monthly support group meeting (which meets the second Tuesday of each month)at the Jewish Family and Children Services 1485 Teaneck Road, Teaneck NJ 07666. This month we are meeting on Tuesday, February 11th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Women and men are both welcome. For more information about NechamaComfort, please go to nechamacomfort.org.

SINAI Schools 2020 Annual Benefit Dinner

Please join us on Sunday Evening, February 23, 2020 HONORING ** Dr Philip and Peggy Danishefsky of Englewood ** Rabbi Yehuda and Laurie Minchenberg of Passaic ** Rabbi Yosef Adler of Teaneck ** Brad Ruder President of BRAD-CORE/Humanism in Building will receive SINAI’s Community Partnership Award.

Marriott Glenpointe Hotel, Teaneck NJ Buffet Dinner 4:45 PM Program Promptly at 6:30 PM To make reservations or a donation, please visit www.sinaidinner.org or call 201-833-1134 x106.

Lamdeinu

An array of Tanakh, Talmud, Halakhah, and Yamim Noraim classes are offered for both men and women, Monday through Thursday at Congregation Beth Aaron in Teaneck, NJ, 950 Queen Anne Road. To see our full course schedule and to register, visit our website www.lamdeinu.org, or email us at [email protected]. Looking forward to learning with you soon!

CCSA Support Group

Please join us for a support group for loved ones of those struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Our support group meets every other week. For more information, please email CCSA at [email protected].

New Motzei Shabbos Women’s Shiur Series

Live Streaming Shiur from 9:30pm -10:15pm. To participate, register on www.letslearnlive.com