Weekly Newsletter Vol. XX, No. 34 Adar 17, 5776 – Adar 24, 5776 February 26, 2016 – March 4, 2016 The next newsletter deadline is TUESDAY, MARCH 1st 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 MAZEL TOV Mazal Tov to Shelley and Milton Goldman on the engagement of their son Steven to Danielle Siegal Mazal Tov to Steven's sister and brother-in-law Rachel and Dan Geisler, Steven's neice Shani and nephews Aron and Meir. Mazal Tov to Steven's great uncle Martin Tapper, aunt and uncle Barbara and Marvin Goldman, all his cousins and the entire Goldman family. Mazal Tov to Danielle's parents Shira and Moishe Siegal and her siblings, Judah, Gabriel, Julia and Lara as well as her grandfather Isadore Siegal, all her aunts, uncles, cousins and the entire Siegal/Wacholder family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAZEL TOV Mazal Tov to Phil and Shira Madnick on the birth of a baby boy. A shalom zochor will take place on Friday night, February 26th at 7:45 pm at the home of Cindy and Alan Lichtbroun: 15 Redcoat Drive. The bris will take place in the shul on Wednesday morning, March 2nd after the 8:00 am shachris. Mazal Tov to the grandparents Norman and Esther Madnick and Cindy and Alan Lichtbroun and the rest of the family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Probeh Shabbatot On Shabbat February 27th, March 5th, and 12th we will be hosting the 3 finalists in our search for the next Rabbi of the Young Israel of East Brunswick. We will be providing babysitting for rabbi related events. We are asking the teens, 8th grade and older, to volunteer for these activities. (Chesed hours will be given). You may volunteer for as many or as few sessions as you'd like. Sign up with a friend! REMEMBER there are THREE SHABBATOT February 27, March 5 and March 12 Exact times to follow: Friday night oneg (children 8 and older) Shabbos lunch Shabbos shir Seuda Shlishit Melava Malka (children 8 and older) Please respond as soon as possible to get the session you'd like. Debra Tune [email protected]Thank You • Thank you to the YIEB Sisterhood for generously sponsoring the Probeh Melava Malkas. • Thank you to the Sisterhood Flower fund for the beautiful bima flower arrangements during each of the Probeh weekends. • Thank you to all our members who helped sponsor the Probeh Shabbatot. All names are listed in a flyer attached to the newsletter. • Thank you to Ryders Lane Wine and Spirits for donating the wine for the Melava Malkas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGREGATIONAL MEETING On Shabbat February 27th, March 5th and 12th we will be hosting the 3 finalists in our search for the next Rabbi of the Young Israel of East Brunswick. . Information regarding the Rabbinic candidates has been forwarded to the congregation by email. The final voting will take place at a congregational meeting on the evening of Wednesday March 16th at 8:00 PM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHUL DECORUM REMINDER At YIEB we encourage talking to everyone: HASHEM during Davening. FRIENDS during Kiddush. An Equal Hand in the Mishkan Rabbi Effy Unterman The mishkan was subsidized in two ways. Of course, open donations flooded in. But there was also a tax: “This is what they shall give…half of a shekel” (Shemot 30:13). Rav Shlomoh Yosef Zevin highlights the uniqueness of this tax. Both flat and progressive taxes share a common overall approach. They require more from those with means, and less from those without. The tax in our parsha, though, is unlike either of these. It obligated the same exact dollar amount from every individual: “The wealthy shall not increase and the destitute shall not decrease from the half-shekel” (ibid., v. 15). Presumably, this would undercut the fundraising potential of the tax. Why was it important to G-d to institute such a counterintuitive procedure? Rav Zevin suggests that, although we may have varying talents, abilities, and resources to offer in the service of G-d, not one of us has a greater portion of innate sanctity than any other. Each of us has an equal hand in the mishkan. Of course, this is true on a metaphysical level. G- d knows that His image is equal in each and every one of us. But it must be true to us as well. Esther understood that the Jews’ salvation from the maleficence of Haman would flourish out of a sense of deep unity, telling Mordechai, “Go gather together all the Jews” (Esther 4:16). Only together could they defend themselves against their foes: “They assembled together and stood up for the lives” (ibid., 9:16). Certainly, we face mighty challenges, ranging from violent hostility and political antagonism to the common hurdles of nation-building and spiritual growth. No matter the obstacle, though, we are assured of G-d’s help if we start with a true sense of ahavat Yisrael. Let the mishkan remind us of the equal importance of every individual, and let our unity arouse the ultimate salvation. Shabbat Shalom! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submit Your Mishloach Manot Order Purim is around the corner, and this is your opportunity to send Mishloach Manot to all your YIEB friends and family. For $125, include your family’s name in the baskets sent out to the entire shul membership - or send your greetings to individual families for $3.50 per family. Purim cards are also available to send to your out of town friends and family. Submit the online form at http://www.yieb.org/shalach-manot-order-form.html by March 10th. 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 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 Ki Tisa PROBEH WEEKEND We welcome Rabbi Efrayim and Rivkie Unterman, please see Newsletter for details Candle Lighting ..................................... 5:28PM Friday Mincha ....................................... 5:33PM Shkia..................................................... 5:46PM Shabbat Oneg......................................8:30PM Shabbat Shacharit........................ 8:00, 9:00AM Latest Sh’ma ......................................... 9:23AM Rabbi’s Shiur (+ Greet Rebbetzin)......4:00PM Shabbat Mincha ................................... 5:10PM Seudat Shlishit w/ shiur ......................5:25PM Shabbat Maariv ..................................... 6:29PM Shabbat Ends ....................................... 6:37PM Probeh Q&A + Melava Malka ..............8:30PM Sun Shacharit .................... 7:30, 8:30, 9:15AM Rabbi’s Gemarah shiur ...................... 9:15AM Mon/Thurs Shacharit ................... 6:20, 8:00AM Tues/Wed/Fri Shacharit................ 6:30, 8:00AM Sun – Thurs Mincha/Maariv................... 5:35PM Mon - Thurs Late Maariv ....................... 9:30PM Candle Lighting next week .................... 5:35PM · Mikvah Hours are:Saturday–Thursday 9:00 – 11:00 PM, Fri. nights by appt. only. Contact Sara Fischer by Wed. night to schedule.
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Weekly Newsletter Vol. XX, No. 34 Adar 17, 5776 – Adar 24, 5776 February 26, 2016 – March 4, 2016
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
your continued support. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
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
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.
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.
Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls invites the
community to join us in celebrating Ma'ayanot's 20th
anniversary at our Annual Dinner, which will take
place on Saturday night, March 5, 2016 at 8:30
p.m. at Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck. This
year's dinner is dedicated to the memory of Rav
Aharon Lichtenstein, zt"l, Ma'ayanot's posek from the
school's inception. For more information or to make a
reservation, please call Pam Ennis at 201-833-4307,
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
ANNUAL EVENT: Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley Annual
Event will be held on Sunday, March 6th at 9:30 AM at
the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. Guests of
Honor: Dr. Barry & Susie Wolf; Keter Shem Tov: Doron
& Sari Shalmon. Gomlei Chessed Awardees are the
Hotline Coordinators: Bonnie Borck, Dawn Botnick,
Pearl Dolinger, Toby Eleff, Raizy Krauss, Tammy
Nussbaum, Debbie Schneider, and Mina
Tiefenbrunn. Guest speaker: Rabbi Eli
Mansour. Dairy buffet brunch will be served; Birkat
Hamazon at 11:30 AM. Couvert $50 per person;
Complimentary Babysitting.
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 Mollie Reuben, Esther Tucker, and Shirley Cohen
and others at the Regency nursing home on DeMott
Lane in Somerset. For more info or an updated list of
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