Congregation Ohr Weekly Announcements http://www.ohrtorah.net 48 Edgemount Road Edison, NJ 08817 Rabbi Yaakov Luban – Rabbi Jeff Klein - President Rabbi Sariel Malitzky – Assistant Rabbi Parshat Chayei Sarah/Mevarchim 25 Cheshvan 5779 November 3, 2018 Candlelighting: 5:34PM MAZEL TOV The Infamous Dreyfus Affair. The video Mincha: 5:40 PM …to Miriam and David Hanfling on details the travesty which exposed the Shacharis: 7:45 & 9 AM granddaughter Frumie Rajchgod ignorance and prejudice of a nation in France Rabbi Hoffman’s Halacha B’iyun Shiur after becoming a Kallah. Mazel Tov to Frumie's in 1895. See how high-ranking officers set Hashkama up Dreyfus to take the blame for a critical Sof Z’man Krias Shma (GR”A): 10:10 AM parents Rabbi Tzvi and Deena Rajchgod, Rabbi Luban’s Moed Katan Shiur –4:35 PM to the Chosen, Shabsi and parents, Uri and security leak. An absolutely great movie! Mincha: 1:45 PM & 5:25 PM Judy Aqua and Family of New Rochelle, and Introduction by Henry Schanzer D’var Torah Shalosh Seudos speaker: Rabbi Malitzky to extended Rajchgod, Hanfling, Lehman and by Mike Samel Date: Tues. Nov 13, Time Kavesh families. Special Mazel Tov to Bubby Noon At Ohr Torah Cost for lunch $12.00 Maariv: 6:35 PM Kagan. RSVP by Nov 9th to Bella Shabbos Ends: 6:42 PM …to Fay and David Moskovic on the birth of [email protected] or 732 3171786 or MOVE CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR a son to their chidren Dr Sheemon and Mildred 732 572 1712 or Marcia 732 572 Weekday Shacharis: 5998 Sun. 7:15, 8 & 9 AM Briana Zackai. Mazel Tov to grandparents Mon. 6:20, 7:05, & 8 AM Dr. Elaine Zackai, and to the entire Moskovic CONDOLENCES Tue. & Wed. 6:30, 7:10 & 8 AM and Zackai families. We are sorry to announce the passing Thurs.&Fri.(Rosh Chodesh)6:10, 6:50 &8 AM …to Eileen Wagshul on the engagement of of Mrs. Miriam Mintz, beloved mother of Early Mincha Sun. 1:00 PM her grandson Gavi to Shayna Lerner of Jesse Mintz and Liz Nadel. Mincha/Maariv: 4:35 PM Baltimore. Mazel Tov to his parents Linda & Shiva will be observed at the Mintz Late Maariv: 7:30 & 10:10 PM Murray Sragow, his siblings & grandparents residence, 24 Edgemont Rd. until Tuesday Note that there is no 7:30 Maariv on Sundays Dan & Sarita Sragow. morning. SHIURIM -Rabbi Sauer’s Daf Yomi B’iyun shiur – after 7:15 NEW FAMILIES SHABBOS Minyan Times-Shacharis: 7AM on Sunday Shacharis This Shabbos, Ohr Torah is pleased to weekdays, 8AM on Sunday. Mincha / -Rabbi Luban’s Monday night Shiur in Sheilos welcome some of the many new families that Maariv: 5:40pm on Wednesday and Uteshuvos: 9:10 PM. have moved into our community Thursday, 4:30pm on Sunday and Monday. -Rabbi Malitzky’s Mishna Shiur for boys in 6th-8th recently. Please join us in welcoming these May the family be comforted among the grade- Between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbos in new families. YFM will be joining with the mourners of Zion & . YFM. – Cancelled this week main Minyan. YAD ELIEZER FOR HARVEY PARETZKY -Boy’s High School Shiur by Rabbi Raffi Landau between Mincha and Maariv in downstairs SPEND SHABBOS WITH THE MAGGID REFUA classroom Rabby Paysach Krohn, renowed author and As many of you may already know, Harvey Daf Yomi Scheduled speaker will be our Scholar in Residence Paretzky , Rafael Yisrael Chaim ben Shifra Daf Yomi schedule for standard time: Shabbos November 16-17. Rabbi Krohn will Chana, a long-time member of the Edison / Monday-Thursday-after 7:30 Maariv be speaking at an oneg in the Shul at 8pm, Highland Park community, is in need of a Friday -after Maariv Shabbos morning derasha (after davening at Refuah. It is important to do whatever we Shabbos -8:15 AM 11am) and during Shalosh Seudos). can to provide him with merit for a Refuah Sunday-after 8 AM Shacharis JEWISH HEROINES IN HISTORY & Shelaimah. Although there are no guarantees KIDDUSH TODAY: HOW DO WE CREATE JEWISH of which particular is the one that Kiddush is sponsored by the Shul in honor of HEROINES? would provide the merit, Rabbi Luban and the many new families that have moved into The Orthodox Forum of Edison/Highland Rabbi Rosenbaum (Silver Spring) agree that our community recently. Park presents Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman Hachnasat Kallah is a very powerful Mitzvah Kiddush sponsorship available for Nov. 24th discussing, “Jewish Heroines in History & and can be a special merit for a Choleh. Yad and December 1st. Today” on Saturday night Nov 17 at Eliezer provides the ability for one to cover SHALOSH SEUDOS 8:30 at Congregation Ohr Torah. She will the cost of weddings for needy individuals. Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Lorraine and analyze Jewish heroines of the past and The cost of sponsoring an entire wedding, Ira Spiler in memory of Lorraine’s father, discuss how OU Women’s Initiative is including a voucher for the Kallah, is $5,800. Marcus Amigo – Mordechai Ben Avraham working in support of Jewish Heroines of The goal is to raise money to sponsor a A”H. today and tomorrow. Rebbetzin Dr. Adina wedding on November 29, 2018. To partake SECURITY COMMITTEE APPRECIATION Shmidman is the director of the newly in this great mitzvah, please send a donation BREAKFAST ORIENTATION AND formed Department of Women’s Initiatives at by November 21st. REVIEW the Orthodox Union. She and her husband Tax deductible checks payable to Yad Eliezer There will be a review session and Rabbi Avraham Shmidman are Rabbi and may be given to: orientation for new security committee Rebbetzin at the Lower Merion in • Jackie Kelin, 5 Hamlin Road Edison, members to be be held Nov 11 at 9am in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The program is NJ 08817 the Shul. Breakfast will be provided. free of charge. The Orthodox Forum gladly • Deena Klavan, 305 Harrison Ave, The session is estimated to last 1-1 1/2 hrs. accepts season sponsorships, as well as Highland Park, NJ 08904 All interested in joining the team are urged program sponsorships. For more information • Aviva Siegel, 16 Edgemount Road, to attend. go online to www.orthodoxjewishforum.org . Edison, NJ 08817 FIRE DRILL th LUNCH AND LEARN One can also pay directly on their website The Shul will hold a fire drill on Nov. 10 . Showing at our Nov 13th Lunch and Learn using this link which directs you to a page REMINDER: Emergency Defibrillators are located on the upstairs wall hallway & the entry hallway downstairs . Please note the location of the new First Aid Kits mounted on the wall below/above each Defibrillator. CHEVRA HATZOLAH OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY732-456-6666 set up collecting the money for this specific Torah articles with the greater community. To Call 732-777-1940 and say you have a donation wedding. https://www.yadeliezer.org/progr sponsor an issue in commemoration of a Yahrzeit, for the Pantry. am_info.php?program_id=118 in honor of a Simcha, or for a Refuah Sheleima SHIUR BY RABBI REISMAN On some computers you need to hit the ctrl please contact business managers Avraham Rabbi Reisman will be giving a shiur for men and Gellman ( [email protected] ) or Eli Schloss women at Rabbi Horowitz' Shteible, 46 N. 8th key while clicking on this link and it will pop ([email protected] ). Avenue, HP on November 3rd, Parshas Chayei up at the top of the screen for you to click BLOOD DRIVE Sorah. Shiur starts at 4:30pm. Topic is "Put Your on (YE refua shleima campaign). Sunday, Nov 11th, we will hold our community Mind in Shabbos Mode: Shabbos and Thank you, blood drive from 9AM to 3PM, at Cong Ahavas Technological Innovations". Shabbos lamps, how Jackie Kelin, Deena Klavan, and Aviva Siegel Achim, 216 S. First Ave., HP. Donors can be as kosher was the kosher switch, shabbos modes in COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS young as 16 (with parental permission and devices will be discussed. For any questions, YAD B’YAD ISRAEL EXPERIENCE meeting weight req). Info, contact Ira Rosen at please call Marsha Eiserman 347-203-7906 . Come learn about Yad B’Yad Israel Experience, 732-318-0798 or [email protected] . S.O.S. MISHAMAR AT RPRY Yachad’s premiere summer program for teens with NEFESH B’NEFESH Save Our Saturday Nights. A Parent-Child Learning and without disabilities! Hear firsthand from Join us for an informal discussion and learn about Program in a True Beit Midrash Setting. Starting participants and meet some of the program staff! living in Israel. Upcoming Aliyah Open Houses: November 10th, Motzei in the RPRY Beit th Mon, Nov 5th, at the Luxenberg Family (17 Sunday, Nov. 4 NBN-New Jersey 50 Eisenhower Midrash from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Open to all grades! Crestwoood Dr, West Orange , NJ) at 8 PM. Drive Paramus, NJ. Retiring to Israel: All you need to bring is your Sefarim, your For further info, contact us at 212-613-8369 6:00PM, Exploring Aliyah: 8PM Chevruta and yourself! Enjoy pizza, refreshments or [email protected] . EXTREMIST TRENDS IN and raffle prizes! To sponsor an SOS Mishmar, MTJ MELAVE MALKA Where Have all the Women Gone? -- An extremist contact Rabbi Einzig at (732) 572-5052 x 203 Please join us, Nov 17, 8pm, for our annual policy originating in the most insular communities BIKUR CHOLIM: Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem (MTJ) Melave Malka has reached Israeli health clinics, banks and even Bikur Cholim Annual event: SAVE THE reception to be held at Cong Ohav Emeth, 415 US Modern Orthodox institutions - Jewish women DATE! Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 9:30 AM at the Raritan Ave, Highland Park, New Jersey. The are disappearing. Join writer and activist Pines Manor. More details to follow. Melave Malka is being dedicated in the blessed Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll Sunday November FOR WOMEN For 4th at 8pm at the home of Sara & Ari Welner (39 -Rebbitzen Eichenstein’s classes for .ה"ע memory of Rebbetzin Sheila Feinstein reservations, RSVP to Shimon (732) 246-1037. Edgemount Road), for a fascinating analysis of women: Tefillah class on Sunday, November 4 at PEACE OF MIND SHABBAT extremist trends in contemporary Judaism and 11:00 AM at the Agudah Shul; no Parsha class on Once again, the Edison/Highland Park community what you can do about it. Learn about how far this Monday, November 5. For more info, please call / will be hosting a unit of IDF combat veterans Nov practice has spread and why we must stop it. text Aviva at 732-672- 4-11th. Please join us Friday night, Nov 9th for our RSVP to [email protected] 7104 or [email protected] community dinner at RPRY. $50.00pp, $180.00 GENEOLOGY CLUB -Parsha class by Mrs. Miri Cohen: the Class will be per family. Sponsorships avail $250.00, $360.00 Next Meeting of the Genealogy Club of Central cancelled this week. and $500.00. Mail checks made out to RPRY to Jersey (GCCJ): Thursday,,November 8 at 7:00 -Shimiras Haloshon class by Mrs. Leah Judy Chanowitz, 153 North 8th Ave Highland Park, p.m. at Ahavas Achim Synagogue, 216 South First Drillman: Class on Monday, November 5th at 7:30 NJ 08904. For info contact Judy 732-777-7999 or Ave., in Highland Park. PM at the home of Ellen Smith, 407 North th [email protected] RPRY YOM LIMUD – DAY OF LEARNING 8 Avenue, Edison. For more info, please call SOFER Sponsor a Day of Learning to commemorate a Ellen at 201-410-1893 or 732-777-6787. The Sofer will be available to check your mezzuzot yahrzeit, honor a special person, celebrate a -Collecting Sheitels: Keren Kol Kallah-established and tefillin Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 10 simcha or merit a zechut for a refuah. to provide orphan and destitute kallahs in Israel a.m. at Judaica Gallery, 300 Raritan Avenue, Your loved one will be recognized on the chosen with essential needs. Donated custom sheitels, Highland Park. For questions or to make an day in the RPRY morning announcements, by some new, some gently worn, are sold to women appointment, please call 732-828-7722. email to the RPRY community network, in the in Israel who would not otherwise have the funds school’s weekly newsletter and on a Certificate of to buy a quality wig. All money raised goes COMMUNITY WIDE CONCERT Appreciation. You may submit a short narrative towards a hachnasas kallah fund which helps Community Wide Concert featuring Benny and a special photo about your loved one. needy brides in Eretz Yisrael. Sheitels can be Friedman to benefit Tomchei Shabbos of Middlesex Further information and forms available on the dropped off to Aviva, 16 Edgemount Rd, Edison County and RPRY. Motzei Shabbos, Dec 15th, RPRY website: Info Aviva Siegel (732) 572-4408 7:30PM at Highland Park High School (102 North https://www.rpry.org/support-rpry/day-of-learning [email protected] 5th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904) Tickets prices VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER -Women's Learning Initiative: Offers customized available are: -Sponsor $100 -VIP $50 KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS Torah learning partners! For a personalized study -Gen admission $36 To purchase tickets, visit The Kosher Meals on Wheels program of Jewish program of your choice, email your contact tomcheimc.org or email Family Services of Middlesex County is seeking a information to womenslearninginitiative.com [email protected] volunteer to deliver meals to homebound seniors EMPLOYMENT NETWORK OF RARITAN RABBI WEISS SHIUR in Highland Park on Thursday mornings. The pick- VALLEY Rabbi Weiss' shiur on Tehillim: for men and up of the meals is in Metuchen and interested Looking for work? We can help. Email Bob women on Wednesday nights at 8:30 pm, at parties should expect to devote two hours to this Lansey at [email protected] if you would like Eiserman home, 154 N. 10th Ave., Highland Park. important volunteer service. to receive our job postings and/or would like help For more info, please call 347-203-7906. We are also looking for substitute drivers – those with your resume and search strategies. MTA OPEN HOUSE who are not assigned to a specific route but who Please help: If you know of any professional, University High School for Boys (MTA) can be available to fill in as needed on an on-call part-time, or temporary job openings, please e- invites you to join us at our Open House on Sun, basis. These are perfect opportunities to perform mail the info to [email protected] . Nov 11th at 9:30am. 2540 Amsterdam Ave, Ny, NY mitzvot on behalf of our beloved community. RUTGERS HILLEL EVENT 10033 Register online at yuhsb.org/openhouse. call Sara Ullman at 732-777-1940 to get started Join Rutgers Hillel and American Friends of Magen Info, contact Jono Fuchs, Dir of Admissions at JFS FOOD PANTRY NEEDS ITEMS David Adom on Sunday, November 11th as we [email protected] or 212-960-5400 x6676. FOR THE “PERSONAL CARE CLOSET” remember Ezra Schwartz who was tragically killed Complimentary parking available JFS of Middlesex County is dedicated to providing in a terrorist attack in Israel on November 19, HACHNASAT essential basic items for dignity through their Food 2015. Sunday morning Nov 18th, a special Hachnasat Pantry. The Personal Care Closet provides the Ruth Schwartz, mother of Ezra Schwartz z”l, will Sefer Torah will be completed and welcomed at items needed to maintain that dignity for those give remarks followed by a presentation from Ahavas Achim, sponsored by Rachel Lefkovits. The they help. These items are not covered by funding Magen David Adom about our state-of-the-art take or grants. They are calling on you to support the lifesaving techniques implemented throughout אי״ה procession for the Torah Dedication will place on at 11am followed by a Seudat Mitzvah community with the following items: baby Israel and the world, as well as our volunteer KOL TORAH ointment, tooth brushes, soap, baby wipes, program for young adults 18-30 years of age. Kol Torah is a community-wide publication that women's personal care products, toothpaste, Come and connect with us for a meaningful relies on the generous donations of our friends shampoo, deodorant, body wash. Can you spare, brunch ($36 per person - dietary laws observed .) and family to continuously share high caliber buy or somehow provide any of these products? PLEASE HELP KEEP THE SHUL NEAT…PLEASE RETURN SIDDURIM & CHUMASHIM TO THE REAR OF THE SANCTUARY AFTER DAVENING. Our brunch and program will begin at 10:30 a.m. KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP: To sponsor Kiddush ·Text Messages : Don’t have a Smartphone or at the Eva and Arie Halpern Hillel House on the or reserve Kiddush room contact Russell Adler or don’t want to use Twitter? Get alerts via text. This Wilf Campus located at 70 College Ave, New Elie Wiesel at [email protected] involves setting up a Twitter account, but once Brunswick, NJ 08901. SHALOSH SEUDOS SPONSORSHIP: To setup, you can ignore your Twitter account. It GEMACHS sponsor Shalosh Seudos, contact Moshe Wiesel. gives you immediate alerts without Twitter blather. -Sheitl Gemach: Brayla Custom Wigs is happy to BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES ·Facebook : Facebook group @hperuv that gets announce they are also a sheitl gemach. Wigs of Contact Moshe Schneider at 732-618-4702. updated when we update Twitter account. Follow all conditions accepted. All welcome-any location TREE OF LIFE / YAHRZEIT PLAQUES : To Facebook group (don’t just “Like” it), and you’ll get for drop off/pick up. [email protected] dedicate a Yahrzeit Plaque or Leaf for the Lobby alerts about the eruv’s status via Facebook. 908-208-5738. Located in Edison, NJ Eitz Chayim Tree, contact Moish Nat by sending ·Email : Go to http://hperuv.org and sign up for -Diaper Gemach HP/Edison: Diapers, pullups, detailed email with all dedicatory wording to the email list. The email list checks the eruv’s wipes needed Email diapergemach@gmail. [email protected] . For more info, call status after 3pm once per hour and sends out an -The Edison/HP Gown Gemach, L'iluy Nishmas R' Moish at 732-759-8070 work days or 732-572- email with updates. Yitzchok Ben Binyomin Gemach Gowns for children 4132 in the evening. ·Eruv Webpage : The eruv webpage thru adult. Donations of good condition gowns SEFORIM DEDICATIONS: Book/Seforim at http://hperuv.org has the latest Twitter feed sought. Tax deduct given/pick up of gowns Dedications of all types are available contact Barry displayed on the bottom of the front page. arranged. Info/appt Sara Scott 516-526-0941. Siegel [email protected]. ·Hotline : Yes, there is still the eruv hotline. - New Kittel gemach available! If you – or HOUSEKEEPING: Housekeeping issues and However, it’s too easy to forget to call when you’re someone you know--needs to borrow a kittel, inquiries contact Lou Smith [email protected] busy preparing for Shabbat. That’s why we offer please call Jeff or Lee Ann Schein at 732-545- or 732-572-5633. push notifications through Twitter, SMS Text 9353. Four sizes avail. Kittel gemach in memory KEILIM MIKVAH HOURS :Ohr Torah Keilim messages, Facebook, and email. of Lazar Lipman ben Chaim Yitzhak. Mikvah hours are officially Sundays 7AM-10AM. We also have new webpage -Head Covering Gemach: Snoods, hats, tichels OHR TORAH YOUTH PROGRAM EVENTS : at http://hperuv.org with map of exact eruv scarves, sheitels, accessories. Call to receive or Children can register for events on OT’s website boundaries, and where you need to be careful donate. Gina Gittle Tonkonog 347-615-3294 “ohrtorah.net” or call Mayer Berg at 732-572-3429. about staying inside eruv. There have been some PARK MIKVAH REFUAH SHLEIMAH LEARNING: See the OT major changes in the eruv in the last few years: Hours: Sun-Thur hours 9PM–11PM. Starting Sun, website, www.ohrtorah.net, for various schedules · The eruv boundary is now goes along Plainfield Nov 4, Sun-Thur hours will be 8PM–10:30PM. of learning as a Z’chus for a Refuah Shleimah road and not Sutton Lane. Friday night by appt only by leaving message at FUNERAL/ SHIVA ANNOUNCEMENTS: For · The Stelton Community Center Playground is 732-249-2411 or via website or call/text 732-221- funeral and Shiva email and phone mail now in the eruv. 8155 . Motzai Shabbos, Oct 20, 27, Nov 3: announcements contact Reena Greenspan 732- · Cook/Douglas campuses of Rutgers are no 8:30PM–10:30PM; Motzai Shabbos, Nov 10, 17, 828-5642 (home) 732-678-8848 (cell), longer in the eruv. 24: 7:30–10PM. Please check [email protected] or Gene Wasserman · If eruv around Donaldson Park is down, the www.parkmikvah.org and vm at 732-249-2411 for 732-397-0130 or [email protected] playground in Donaldson is no longer in backup updates. YAHRZEIT DATABASE : To register a family If you weren’t aware of these changes, check out -Have you participated in this incredible mitzvah member in Yahrzeit database, go to ohrtorah.net the latest Interactive eruv map. campaign yet? Go to click “Register for OT Yahrzeit Notification” or Go to http://hperuv.org/status for more info about www.parkmikvah.org/donate to help raise the speak with Ralph Dessau or Gene Wasserman. getting eruv alerts, or contact David Weintraub remaining funds! LOCAL ERUV : The Eruv committee checks the at [email protected] for help. - WEBSITE: bikurcholimrv.com . Website eruv every week. However, if eruv is down, and provides info regarding Bikur Cholim services, you didn’t check the status before Shabbat, the Parsht Toldot including how to access our local hospitals on averah of carrying on Shabbat is on you. It’s Candlelighting: 4:27 PM Shabbat, how to borrow medical equipment, and extremely important to know the status of the Mincha: 4:35 PM how to get prescription medication on Shabbos eruv before Shabbat start! We have six official Ohr Torah can be found at OHR TORAH NEWSLETTER : Subscribe to ways of alerting you to eruv’s status. Ne aware http://www.ohrtorah.net. Join the email list for Announcements, go to www.ohrtorah.net and find out eruv status every week before Weekly Announcements. Announcements should E-MAIL LIST: To join OT email list, contact Gene Shabbat and Chaggim. be sent to [email protected] by 7PM Wasserman at [email protected] . · Twitter : Eruv’s official alerts are sent out via Wed. Please make sure to leave a contact/callback Twitter.Follow @hp_eruv on Twitter Get updates name and phone number. about eruv’s status as it’s been determined.

PLEASE HELP KEEP THE SHUL NEAT…PLEASE RETURN SIDDURIM & CHUMASHIM TO THE REAR OF THE SANCTUARY AFTER DAVENING.