happenings around town 25 Elul 5777/September 16, 2017–Shabbat Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeiech This weekend— September 15-17 Mrs. Sharon Richter to speak at Ohr HaTorah Sunday, September 17 at 8:30pm | Cong Ohr HaTorah Dr. Yael Ziegler as our Scholar-in-Residence All women are invited to prepare for Rosh Hashanah with This Shabbat, September 15th and 16th |Cong. Beth Mrs. Sharon Richter, Associate Principal of SAR Academy. Abraham. Friday night at 9:30pm: Ruth and Lot: The Topic: "Talking to Kids about Teshuva". Importance of Good Choices; Shabbat morning after main minyan (approximately 11:30): Avinu Malkeinu: Shirat HaYam Annual Chaim Lifeline Shabbaton and Shirat Haazinu; Pre-Mincha at 5:15pm: The Lottery, The Sunday, September 17| 8:30pm | at the home of Tova & Goats and Avraham's Sons. All presentations are open to Shai Gerson, 118 Maiden Lane, Bergenfield, NJ. men and women and will take place in the main shul. As we approach the Yomim Noraim, women and girls are invited for an evening of Teshuva, Tefillah and Tzedakah. Emunah of America Annual Shabbat Tea Teshuva: words of inspiration by Rabbi Duvie Weiss. Shabbat, September 16 | 4:00pm |Cong. Rinat Yisrael Tefillah: on behalf of Cholei Yisroel, and Tzedakah: the event The annual tea will be honoring “Our Women- The Quiet will provide an opportunity to make possible the 5th annual Heroes. Guest Speaker: Nina Kampler will speak about Chai Lifeline Teaneck 6th Grade Shabbaton. The event will “When Bad Things Happen to Good People.” Nina Kampler is be For more information please contact Faigy Ort at: 201- a lawyer, real estate advisor and business development 960-7758. expert. Nina and her husband Dr. Zvi Marans live in Teaneck and are very active members of their Jewish community. Chesed Opportunity Nina has begun speaking and writing about coping with There is a young family in the community whose father/ tragedy in the aftermath of losing a child by suicide. Funds husband is very sick and the mother/wife could use some raised by the Emunah Tea will provide treatment and help with their children, ages 5 and 1.5. The father would intervention for children in need, including art, drama, and appreciate if men can visit him and learn with him or watch animal therapy, and traditional counseling. For more TV. For details, please email Lisa Rothschild at information and to RSVP please contact Tamara Berkowitz at [email protected] [email protected] or Ronnie Faber at September 18 and beyond [email protected] or go to: https://www.emunah.org/ BMOB Youth Dept. Magic Show donate/?Page=Tea Sunday, September 17| 11:30am | BMOB, 371 S. Prospect Pre-Selichot Kumsitz at Beth Aaron Ave., Bergenfield. The BMOB youth department is proud to Motzaei Shabbat, September 16 | 9:30pm present a magic show this Sunday with the famous Ben The program of music, singing, and divrei Torah will feature Cohen. Cost is $10 per child/$28 family max. Everyone is Meir Kreitman, guitarist for “Kol Mevakesh” and former invited. director of “Berman Beats” a cappella; Ari Mandelstam of “Y Women’s Only Fitness Class -studs A Cappella;” and Rabbi Larry Rothwachs. The program Pre-Yom Tov New Women's Only Zumba Class! Monday will be followed by a “Mussar Schmooze” at 12:05am and night | 8:00-8:45pm | Avenue Event Space, 1382 Queen Selichot at 12:51am. Anne Road, Teaneck. Only $10! Please sign up at Yad Eliezer Pre-Selichot Melava Malka teaneckfit.com/class-schedule. Or email Motzei Shabbat, September 16 | 9:15pm at the home of [email protected] Shani and Bruce Tager, 422 Edgewood Avenue, Teaneck. Yomim Noraim Mikvah Hours for Men Please come to hear about the range of programs and The Teaneck Mikvah will be open for men's use on Erev services that Yad Eliezer offers throughout Israel. Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur. Men will have access NJ Friendship Walk to 12 preparation rooms, 2 express changing areas, and 3 Sunday, September 17 | Votee Park in Teaneck mikvaot. One of the three mikvaot will close at 1:00pm on 10:00am registration, 11:00am Walk, 11:30am Walk Erev Rosh Hashana in order to prepare it for immediate post celebration. For more information, go to Rosh Hashanah use. Kindly enter through the Main Entrance www.NJFriendshipwalk.com of the Mikvah. Mikvah hours are as follows: Erev Rosh Young Israel presents Slovie Jungreis-Wolfe Hashanah, Wednesday, September 20: 5:30am - 3:00pm. Sunday, September 17 |7:30pm |868 Perry Lane Erev Yom Kippur, Friday, September 29: 4:30am - 3:00pm. As a wonderful preparation for Rosh Hashana, Young Israel Please be considerate and adhere to the closing times. of Teaneck is proud to present acclaimed speaker Slovie Fees:$25 per person, $54 per family. Kindly shower at home Jungreis-Wolfe on the topic of "Raising a Child with Soul", and bring your own towels. Please call the Mikvah at 201- This event is free and open to the community. 837-8220 or email us at [email protected] with any questions. Program (IFLP). The IFLP is intended to help people with unexpected expenses (collapsed roof, unusual car repair, Kapparos to support Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County i.e.). If interested, please contact Robert Hoenig at Sunday September 24th| Tzom Gedalia [email protected] Two locations: Congregation Keter Torah, back parking lot from 9:45am- 12:30pm. and Congregation Ahavat Torah in CAN YOU USE FREE FOOD ONCE A WEEK? Englewood from 10am-12pm. Shearit Haplate of Bergen County is our only local kosher food rescue and distribution organization. If you think this Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls annual Yom Iyun on would help you and your family, please email us at Tzom Gedaliah, Sunday, September 24th, from 9:30 am to [email protected]. If you would like to volunteer 12:30 pm, at Ma’ayanot (1650 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck). 2hrs/week to help Shearit HaPlate pick up or repack food The Yom Iyun will begin with a keynote shiur by Rabbi Zev donations, please email us at [email protected] and Prince, Ma'ayanot Talmud and Halakha teacher, on the topic: we would be happy to put you to work ASAP! If you would Soles on Fire: Neilat Ha’Sandal, Baring our Souls by like to donate catered leftovers from a special gathering or Uncovering our Feet, followed by additional shiurim by event, small or large, please call for pick-up Danny Chazin members of the Ma’ayanot faculty (visit www.maayanot.org 201/835-5338. For more information about our not-for- for a full listing of shiurim). For more information or to profit organization and for donation opportunities please sponsor a shiur, contact Pam Ennis at [email protected] visit www.shpbc.org or visit our Facebook page. or 201-833-4307, ext. 265. Men and women welcome. Project YECHI Tablecloth Gemach The Teaneck Orthodox Retiree Association (TORA) next event Project Yechi helps to provide financial support for families Tuesday September 26 | 12:00pm | Cong. Beth Abraham, fighting illness. Please email [email protected] for details. Second Lunch and lecture event. Rebbetzin Peshi Neuburger will speak on: "Mizmor 27: Undertones of Atonement". Note Teaneck Simcha Gemach has folding tables, cocktail tables, that Psalm 27 is L'Dovid Hashem Ohry. Being that this date chairs and coat racks (w/ hangers) available for loan. falls between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, and that we Contact [email protected]. recite this psalm twice daily throughout Elul and most of Chatan and Kallah Gemach Tishrei, the topic is very timely. Cost is $10 for those who Please donate new or unopened gifts to needy couples. make a reservation before Rosh Hashana, and $15 for those We will accept (in original box) household, Judaica, who just show up. Everyone is welcome to come. To make a engagement or wedding gifts that perhaps are not your reservation or to join the TORA mailing list, please send an taste but others can use. Drop off at Carrie Cooper, 1060 email to Michael Karlin at [email protected]. Note that you do Windsor Road. Carrie can be reached at 201-801-9028 or not have to be a resident of Teaneck, Orthodox, or retired to at [email protected]. attend this event or to join TORA. Bat Mitzvah Dress Gemach Mrs. Chani Juravel to speak Do you have a gorgeous Bat Mitzvah dress that no longer Wednesday, September 27 |8:30pm |Cong. Beth Abraham fits, hanging in your closet? Teaneck Bat Mitzvah Gown/ She will be speaking on "Teshuva; The Strength in Being Dress Gemach now accepting dresses in excellent Real." All women are welcome to attend. condition. Current styles only please. Happy to pick up or SAVE THE DATE! GREAT BIG CHALLAH BAKE! you can drop off. For more info contact Renee at Wednesday, October 25, Factory 220 in Passaic. More [email protected] information to follow. The event is sponsored by Jewish Medical Equipment Gemach Journeys of Northern New Jersey and the Jewish Federation The Rinat Chaim Gemach lends and delivers medical of Northern New Jersey. Come help promote the power of equipment throughout Bergen County. For more women! information or to contact the Gemach visit our website Ongoing/Miscellaneous www.rinatchaimgemach.com. Or you can email [email protected] Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County Volunteers needed to pack | Wednesdays | 6:00pm NORTH JERSEY SHIDDUCH GROUP Please only reply if you are willing and able to make a serious We are part of a group of volunteer, New Jersey commitment. Contact Sara Walzman at matchmakers that would like to help Jewish singles of all [email protected] ages and hashkafa levels find appropriate matches.