Congregation AABJ&D 700 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Eliezer Zwickler, Rabbi Tel: (973) 736-1407 Fax: (973) 736-8006 Alvin M. Marcus, Rabbi Emeritus Visit our website: www.aabjd.org Yosef Sharbat, Assistant Rabbi Esther Schultz: [email protected] Naomi Yablon: [email protected] Larry Liebman, President Rabbi Zwickler can be reached via email at [email protected] Shabbat Mishpatim– 29 Shevat 5777– February 25, 2017 SHABBAT SCHEDULE Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by the members of the Kiddush Society. Candles by 5:24 PM Mincha 5:30 PM Rabbi’s Message: WEB DVAR with Rabbi Zwickler—CHECK IT OUT! Hashkomah 8:00 AM Rav Bunim of Pshischa zt”l makes successful at his first attempt, he change in the way we perceive and Rabbi’s Parsha Shiur 8:30 AM a striking observation on a pasuk tries again and does not give up grow our spiritual selves. mentioned in this week’s Parsha. until he is successful. The third Sephardim 8:40 AM -Welcome to our Scholar in He suggests that there is much to lesson is that generally speaking a Main Shul 9:00 AM Residence Rachel Friedman who is learn from a thief that is applicable thief does not have a minimum Beit Midrash 9:15 AM a respected and renowned scholar, K’Shema 9:23 AM to our spiritual lives as Torah requirement. He will steal even if teacher, and lecturer. We look observant Jews. There are three the item is minute because Chevra Shas 4:10 PM forward to learning from her over lessons that can be learned from a stealing is a part of his nature. All Shabbos. Mincha 5:00 PM thief. The first lesson is that a thief of these can serve as motivation Maariv 6:15 PM is generally not lazy. He is active for us in our lives. The awareness Rabbi Zwickler Open Office Havdalah 6:25 PM whenever the opportunity arises of how often we make excuses Hours: Have a quick question? Important Information about regardless of the time of day, the when it comes to our regular Shul Want to say hi….Stop in on Parking In front of the Shul: You stormy weather, or other challenges attendance, our learning Torah on Tuesday mornings from 9-10 AM are not permitted to park in front of nature. The thief always goes to a regular basis, and our or call for an appointment for of the shul where the lanes get work. The second lesson that can performance of even the simplest any time that works best for you. smaller and within 20ft of the be learned is that if the thief is not of mitzvot, can make a concrete corner and shul driveway as there is a sign that states no Everyone is invited to join Rabbi Zwickler for his weekly Wednesday Night Parsha Shiur at 7:45 PM. parking. You will be ticketed and towed at your own expense. We honor the memory of the following members of the armed forces and security forces of the United States who were recently killed in Iraq and Afghanistan: Army Private 1st Class, Brian P. Odiorne, 21, Ware, REFUAH SHELEIMAH: Please keep Massachusetts. these names in your tefillah: Yehudit bat Sarah CONDOLENCES Chaya bat Esther Rachael Miral Hinda bas Miriam Rivka We extend our condolences on the passing of Mrs. Rita Freilick beloved mother of Pnina Popack. Shiva was Anina Malca bas Hila observed. Alte Yentah bas Chaya Krisha Gittel Bat Esther We extend our condolences on the passing of Gisela Grebenau, mother of Mark Grebenau. Shiva will take Rachel bat Naama place Sunday through Wednesday morning at the Grebenau home, 46 Porter Road, West Orange. שושנה לאה בת דניאלה חנה Adina Chedvah bat Miriam Mady Kra Memorial Shabbaton featuring Rachel Friedman Shoshana Malka bas Chaya Zelda Devorah Baila bas Basya Founder of Lamdeinu Chana bat Devorah This Shabbat, February 24-25, 2017 Shlomo Yitzchak ben Elka Meir Ben Chana Friday Night: “Adoption and Birth in the Exodus Story” at the Rutner home, 24 Curtis Binyamin ben Reizel Avenue at 8:15 PM Yisroel Meir ben Hyla Eliezer Baruch Ben Bina Shabbat After Kiddush: How Can We Come to Know God? (free babysitting is Avraham Zev Ben Rut available for children ages preschool to 5th grade) Aharon Tzvi Hacohen ben Chaya Perel Reuven ben Rachel Post Mincha: Rising from the Valley of Doom: Ezekiel's Message of Hope Patrons: Andrea & Bryan Bier, R’ Matt & Pam Greenwood, Ethan Kra & Family, Ronald & Andrea Sultan WEEKLY SCHEDULE S/ Rosh Chodesh 1 Sponsors: Jonathan & Paula Blank, Harold & Ann Dershowitz, Yaffa Hollander, Avi & Linda Laub, Yaffa & Larry Shacharit 7, 7:30, 8 & 9 AM Liebman, Yaacov & Rivka Moradi, Gail & Mitchell Novick, Joseph & Paula Peikes, Larry Rein, Lee & Stan Saal, Sephardim 8:00 AM Robyn Shoulson, Yitz & Roberta Strauchler, Mali & Steve Schwartz, Rob Wagner & family in memory of Rob's Minchah 5:35 PM parents Bernard M. Wagner, z”l and Patricia L. Wagner, z”l both of whom prized learning above almost all else, Late Maariv 10:00 PM and greatly enjoyed numerous lectures within the Adult Ed and Fred & Ruth Wasser in Memory of Regina Wasser, M/ Rosh Chodesh 2 Tova & Howard Weiser. Shacharit 6:25 & 7:15 AM Sephardim 6:15 AM A noted teacher, author and lecturer in the areas of Bible and Jewish liturgy, Rachel Friedman is Founding Dean of Minchah 5:35 PM Lamdeinu, the center for adult Jewish learning based in Teaneck, New Jersey. She served for many years as Maariv 7:45 & 9:45 PM Associate Dean and Chair of Tanakh Studies at Drisha Institute in New York City. Ms. Friedman has been a T scholar-in-residence at synagogues and educational institutions throughout the United States and abroad. She has Shacharit 6:50 & 7:30 AM an MA in Bible from the Bernard Revel Graduate School at Yeshiva University and a JD from Columbia University Sephardim 6:15 AM School of Law. Minchah 5:35 PM Paint Nite at AABJ&D: Sisterhood invites the entire CAMP SHEMESH OPEN HOUSE & REUNION! Maariv 7:45 & 9:45 PM community for a fun evening out! Spend a morning getting a taste of the fun at Camp W "Paint with Us!" By Leba Shemesh. Returning campers and Future campers are Shacharit 6:50 & 7:30 AM This Saturday Night, February 25 at 8 PM welcome to enjoy crafts and tumbling! Sephardim 6:15 AM $36 per person This Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 10-11:30 AM Minchah 5:35 PM Sponsorship Levels: Bring your application to the open house to save $100 Maariv 7:45 & 9:45 PM $180-Picasso: 1 bottle of wine and cheese platter with the early bird special (ends 2/28). Th $72- Rembrandt: 1 bottle of wine If you have any questions about the event or camp in Shacharit 6:35 & 7:25 AM $54-Van Gogh: Cheese platter general e-mail [email protected] Sephardim 6:15 AM Minchah 5:35 PM Zayin Adar Melavah Malkah featuring Rabbi Yaakov Glasser Maariv 7:45 & 9:45 PM Next Motzei Shabbat, March 4, 2017 at 8:30 PM F Shacharit 6:50 & 7:30 AM We invite you to pay tribute to all these special people and to support their very important work. Sephardim 6:15 AM $25 per person– admission only/ Sponsorship: $72, $120, $180*, $250*, $360*, $500* Candles 5:32 PM *Includes a tribute & photo of loved one in the Scroll of Remembrance. All sponsorships include 2 admissions. Mincha 5:35 PM RSVP to the Shul office at [email protected]. For ads by Tuesday, 2/28 and for admission, Wednesday, 3/1. PAGE 2 UPCOMING EVENTS Shabbat Mishpatim– 29 Shevat 5777– February 25, 2017 JFS: Helping Your Children Thrive– 3/2– Discipline & Limit 51st Annual AABJ&D Shul Dinner- Sunday Evening, May 7, 2017 Setting, 3/16– Promoting Resiliency, 3/30– Managing Difficult Behaviors, 4/6 Sibling Rivalry. All classes from 11:30-1 PM. Legacy Award: Lee & Stan Saal $30 per session or $100 for the series. JFS Metrowest, 256 Guests of Honor: Pam & R’ Matt Greenwood Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park. RSVP to 973-637-1777. The Rabbi Alvin and Marylin Marcus Keter Shem Tov Award: Shabbat– 3/17-18-Scholar In Residence–Queens College Robin & Daniel Amster OU-JLIC: Rabbi Robby & Shoshana Charnoff. To sponsor this Young Leadership Award: Rachel & Stephen Isler event contact the shul office or Harold Dershowitz. Service Award: Kessler Minyanaires Sunday, 3/19– Special Women’s Conference “The Journey to Healing: How to Cope and Raise Awareness and Sensitivity SAVE THE DATE! Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel in NY, to speak on Sunday, for Infertility, Miscarriage and Intimacy Issues” featuring March 19 at 8 PM at AABJ&D. The event will be preceded by a private reception with Nechama Price, Dr. Talia Hindin, Reva Judas and Rivki Dani Dayan from 6:30-7:30 PM at the home of Renee & Moshe Glick. Event proceeds Chudnoff. to benefit the One Israel Fund’s Pina Chama initiative for IDF soldiers. Literally Save The Date! Motzei Shabbat, 3/25 from 9 PM–1 AM– translated as “Cozy Corner” the Pina Chama provides a comfortable rest stop for Casino Night & Annual Men’s Club Wine Sale. Israeli soldiers, to enjoy refreshments and recreation year-round, and special events for the Jewish holidays. SAVE THE DATE! The AABJ&D “Got Mitzvah” Shul & Community Involvement Fair is Order Greeting Cards/Thank You Notes for Purim scheduled for Sunday, April 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The goal of the event is to promote or Year-Round Use and Support AABJ&D an increased awareness of local chesed opportunities, and enlist new volunteers to get Greeting Cards * Thank You Notes * Personal Messages/ Order involved in our shul committees and community organizations.