congregation ahavas yisrael 1587 route 27, edison, nj...

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael 1587 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817

www.AYEDISON.org // Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe // President David Zelingher // [email protected]

This Shabbos: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Parshas Korach June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25

Shacharis 6:15AM 6:45 / 8:45AM 8:15AM 6:10AM 6:15 AM 6:00 AM 6:00AM

Mincha/ Candlelighting 7:00 / 8:13 PM 8:00PM 8:15PM 8:15PM 8:15PM 8:15PM 8:15PM

Ma’ariv / Havdalah 9:21PM 8:35PM 8:35PM 8:35PM 8:35PM 8:35PM

Next Shabbos: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Parshas Chukas June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2

Shacharis 6:15AM 6:45 / 8:45AM 8:15AM 6:10AM 6:15 AM 6:15 AM 6:10AM

Mincha/ Candlelighting 7:00 / 8:14 PM 8:00PM 8:15PM 8:15PM 8:15PM 8:15PM 8:15PM

Ma’ariv / Havdalah 9:22PM 8:35PM 8:35PM 8:35PM 8:35PM 8:35PM

Weekly Shiurim at AY: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs

June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25

Dirshu Daf Yomi B’Halacha 6:00AM 6:00AM 6:00AM 6:00AM 6:00AM

Nesivos Shalom Shiur 7:15PM

Hilchos Shabbos Chabura 8:25AM

Personalities of the Talmud 8:15AM

SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Dues are due July 1st

. Please resolve all outstanding balances before dues are billed. The summer is typically the shul’s “lean” months and we need everyone’s help to ensure smooth financial operation of the shul.

STEINSALTZ SHALOSH SEUDOS is this Shabbos. We will be honoring the Steinsaltz chevra - Eli Baumol and Uri Keller - who have been a big part of the AY family and larger community this past year and will be leaving to go back to Israel shortly. Gold sponsors include the Jacobi and Borell families and bronze sponsors include the Davis and Kravtiz families. Thank you to our sponsors.

THE MONTHLY AY WOMEN'S SHIUR will explore the question "When was the last time you looked up at the stars?" It will take place this Shabbos afternoon, June 20

th at 5:30PM, at home of Nechama Boxer, 12 Eardley Road in Edison. The shiur

will be given by Sharon Glaser. All women are invited to attend.

FATHER'S DAY “HERO IN A BOX”: Thank you to everyone who signed up for Father's Day Boxes this year. You've helped make this a successful fundraiser for the third year in a row! If you would still like to order a box, please speak to a member of the Sisterhood to see if any are available. Boxes will be ready for pickup this Motzai Shabbos from 10-11:00pm at the Kravitz home, 25 Lexington Avenue in Highland Park.

PERSONALITIES OF THE TALMUD will reconvene this Sunday, June 21st

, for its final session before breaking for the summer. Join us for a shiur and breakfast with the Steinsaltz chevra after the 8:15AM shacharis. Breakfast sponsorships welcome and appreciated.

BAVA KAMA CHAVURAH is on hiatus while the Summer Kollel is in session. The Chabura will resume afterwards with a new learning program. Bentzion Gelfand would like to thank Rabbi Dani Davis for giving weekly gemara shiurim, as well as Ira Gottfried, Joey Frish, and Michael Zemble for participating in weekly learning despite many other obligations.

STATEMENTS & DUES: In advance of membership dues billing on July 1st

for all members, we emailed quarterly statements this past week on both Monday and Wednesday. We urge all members to resolve outstanding balances before dues for the coming year are billed. Payment plans are available, both via the website or post-dated checks. Please speak to either David Zelingher or Michael Zemble to make arrangements.

AY SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB: We're happy to announce our next Book Club selection is "Sister of My Heart" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 21

st at 8:00PM at AY. All women college age and

up are invited. Email [email protected] with any questions.

SUMMER KOLLEL 2015: Use your long summer evenings productively! Join us at the shul for Beis Medrash style learning two nights a week 7:30-10:00PM starting Monday, June 29

th for six weeks. There will be open Beis Medrash learning,

Mincha/Ma’ariv, Chavrusa learning, and a shiur from Rabbi Jaffe. For more information, please speak to Rabbi Jaffe or Bentzion Gelfand.

The following BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & YAHRZEITS occurred over the last two weeks and/or will take place within the next week:

To have your event included, visit the AY website and update your family information.

NEW TO TOWN OR JUST VISITING? BARUCH HABAH! AY would like to warmly welcome all newcomers, visitors, or guests who are joining us for Shabbos. If Rabbi Jaffe or President David Zelingher do not get a chance to greet you personally, please come up and introduce yourself during Kiddush. We’d like to meet you!

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OUTSTANDING BALANCES: We encourage all members to redeem their pledges and tend to outstanding balances in a timely fashion. Payment plans are available for anyone who needs or would like to make monthly installment payments. Please speak to Michael Zemble to make arrangements for a payment plan.

HATZOLAH OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY is parking an ambulance in one designated spot in our parking lot. Please do not park in or in front of this spot, which is clearly marked. Hatzolah and AY thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

RECORDS UPDATE: The Gabbaim request that members input all family lifecycle events on the website. A report is run weekly of these events, which helps the Gabbaim to distribute kibbudim and aliyahs. If you require assistance entering data, please speak with Chezkie Mark. You can email the Gabbaim at [email protected].

DID YOU MISS A SHIUR? Would you like to review what you already learned? Rabbi Jaffe's Dirshu Daf Yomi B'Halacha shiurim are now available online at www.YUTorah.org. Enjoy!

EMAIL LIST: To be added to the shul's email list please send an email to [email protected].

MASTER SCHEDULER: Alec Cohen is the AY Master Scheduler. Please contact him at [email protected] or (732) 773-6075 to schedule any event or sponsorship.

MEMBERSHIP: If interested in becoming a member, please see David Zelingher or visit the shul website.

SECURITY COMMITTEE: If you have any suggestions or concerns, email [email protected].

CHOLIM: The Gabbaim ask that all names of cholim be sent to [email protected].

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEADLINE: AY strives to include all announcements in the weekly printed edition; however, we need your help to get your announcements included and formatted in time. All announcements should be submitted by Thursday noon to [email protected] for inclusion in that week’s announcements.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HATZOLAH of Middlesex County is operational. If you have a medical emergency, please call 732-640-5545. Additionally, we are always seeking additional responders and dispatchers. To apply, please visit www.hatzolahmc.org and select "Contact us/Membership.” Hatzolah stickers are available at Glatt27, Jerusalem Pizza, Mordy's, Sushianna, and Park Place Grill.

Highland Park First Aid Squad: For medical emergencies in Highland Park call 9-1-1. The Squad has been serving Highland Park for nearly 70 years 24/7. We accept volunteers from age 16 and provide free EMT training. For additional information, please call 732-985-8960, visit www.highlandparkfas.com or speak with David & Robin Loewenstein or Lawrence Margolin.

COMMUNITY SHIURIM: Rabbi Weiss: Shiur for men and women on the Parsha, focus on Emunah and Bitachon – Wed. nights at 9:15 PM at the Eiserman home, 154 N. 10th Ave, HP. // Women's Learning Initiative: Mrs. Miri Cohen’s Parsha class: Please call 206-376-9027 on Tuesday evening for status of the shiur. // Women's Learning Initiative: SemPlus shiur for post seminary girls - For more info on Wed. night class, please call 732-841-1885. // Rabbi Bassous: Women’s class on Sunday morning at 10:00 AM at Cong. Etz Ahaim. Class will be based on his new book, "The Key to a Successful Life". // Tiferes DVD for women: SUNDAY, June 28 at 8:15 PM at 16 Edgemount Road, Edison. Weekly teleconferences with topics such as shalom bayis and parenting are available to Tiferes members. For more info, please contact Aviva 732-572-4408. The Highland Park / Edison group of Tiferes is zecher l'nishmas Malka bas Shalom. // Rebbitzen Eichenstein’s classes for women: Tefillah class on Sunday, June 21 at 10:00 AM at Aguda shule; Please contact Aviva at 732-572-4408 or [email protected] for status of the Parsha class on Monday, June 22.

The YST PTA, in conjunction with Edison/Highland Park Connects, is pleased to invite all mothers to a special parenting seminar given by the world renowned chinuch expert Rebbetzin Sima Spetner. Date: July 19 - July 24. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Space is limited. Please call/email for pricing and for more information/location. For more information, please call: Rachel Silber 732-213-8611 or e-mail Sara Scott - [email protected].

Rabbi Hanoch Teller will be speaking at Ohav Emeth 415 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, on July 5th at 7pm. One hour before Mincha. He will be speaking about a book on the Holocaust that he just published titled "Heroic Children, Untold Stories of the Unconquerable." There is not charge for this event. The title of the talk will be, "Some Unknown Facts About the Halocaust and Their Compelling Lessons." If you have any questions, they can contact Steve Deutsch at [email protected].

Rutgers Hillel Annual Gala: On Monday June 22nd at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, Rutgers Hillel invites you to join us for our Gala celebration. We will be honoring community leaders Mitch Frumkin and Joseph Hollander of the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey with our Visionaries in Partnership Award; Marty ’79 and Beth Aron will receive the Rabbi Julius Funk Alumni Award; Young Alumni Award winner will be Sara (Lewis) Sideman ’08; and student Rising Stars will be recognized and celebrated. If you are able to attend, place an ad in our Gala Journal, sponsor a current student, or make a meaningful contribution, the time is now! Visit www.rutgershillel2015.eventzilla.net or email [email protected]

The 2nd Annual Raritan Valley Community Poland Pilgrimage Join us this July 12-20, 2015 with Rabbi Shraga Gross for an uplifting, inspiring and unforgettable journey through hundreds of years of Jewish history and heritage. For more information about this incredible journey contact Nitza Adler at: (732) 670 4649 or email [email protected] or Nachum and Monique Sorkin at [email protected]

The Highland Park Mikvah hours for daylight savings time: Sunday –Thursday evenings from 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday nights by appointment only. June 13, 20, 27: 10:00 – 11:30 PM. Please arrive with enough time to be out before closing time. For more info, call 732-249-2411 or email [email protected].




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Do you want to sponsor a Kiddush or Shalosh Seudos, advertise with AY, or rent the shul for a special event? Sponsorship, advertising, and shul rental rates below:

Sponsorship Full Member Price Associate Member Price Non-Member Price Details

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Main Kiddush A $ 50.00 $ 65.00 $ 80.00 Entenmann's cakes, herring, & soda Main Kiddush B $ 100.00 $ 115.00 $ 130.00 Pareve cholent w/ cakes, herring, & soda Main Kiddush C $ 180.00 $ 195.00 $ 210.00 Meat cholent w/ kugel, cakes, herring, & soda Main Kiddush D Gala Please contact Kiddush committee

Hashkama Kiddush A

$ 36.00 $ 36.00 $ 54.00 Entenmann's cakes, herring, & soda

Hashkama Kiddush B

$ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 100.00 Pareve cakes, herring, & soda + potato kugel

Hashkama Kiddush C

$ 180.00 $ 180.00 $ 225.00 Meat cholent w/ kugel, cakes, herring, & soda (includes main kiddush sponsorship)

Hashkama Kiddush Add-On

$ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 125.00 If main kiddush is already sponsored (Main Kiddush C), add-on price for extending to hashkama kiddush

Simcha Kiddush $ 18.00 $ 18.00 $ 25.00 Announcement of simcha Seudah Shlishis $ 50.00 $ 65.00 $ 80.00 Challah rolls, tuna, chips and dip, soda Sunday Morning

Breakfast $ 36.00 $ 45.00 $ 60.00

Bagels, cream cheese, orange juice Weekly Donuts &

Coffee $ 36.00 $ 45.00 $ 60.00

Entenmann's donuts and coffee from our Keurig Shabbos Kids'

Snacks $ 18.00 $ 25.00 $ 36.00 Snacks for kids in the playroom at Shabbos

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Advertising Package A

$ 25.00 $ 50.00 $ 75.00 Business card or logo with a link to your business website and an advertisement in our weekly e-mail announcements for one (1) month

Advertising Package B

$ 100.00 $ 125.00 $ 150.00 Business card or logo with a link to your business website and an advertisement in our weekly e-mail announcements for six (6) months

Advertising Package C

$ 200.00 $ 225.00 $ 250.00 Business card or logo with a link to your business website and an advertisement in our weekly e-mail announcements for twelve (12) months

Advertising Package D

$ 300.00 $ 325.00 $ 350.00

Business card or logo with a link to your business website and an advertisement in our weekly e-mail announcements for twelve (12) months AND a full page ad in our annual journal

Advertising Package E

$ 400.00 $ 425.00 $ 450.00

Business card or logo with a link to your business website and an advertisement in our weekly e-mail announcements for twelve (12) months AND a full page ad in our annual journal AND two tickets to the annual journal breakfast

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Big Room Rental (Friday night only)

$ 150.00 $ 200.00 $ 250.00 Use of large room for event or dinner

Big Room Rental (Shabbos Day

Only) $ 150.00 $ 200.00 $ 250.00

Use of large room for event or lunch Big Room Rental (Friday night and

Shabbos Day) $ 250.00 $ 325.00 $ 400.00

Use of large room for events/meals on both Friday night and Shabbos day (after regular shul's kiddush)

Back Room Rental (Friday night only)

$ 75.00 $ 100.00 $ 125.00 Use of back room (playroom) for event or dinner

Back Room Rental (Shabbos Day

Only) $ 75.00 $ 100.00 $ 125.00

Use of back room (playroom) for event or lunch Back Room Rental (Friday night and

Shabbos Day) $ 150.00 $ 175.00 $ 200.00

Use of back room (playroom) for events/meals on both Friday night and Shabbos day (after regular shul's kiddush)

Weekday Rental $ 125.00 $ 150.00 $ 175.00 Use of large room for weekday event or meal

Contact our Master Scheduler, Alec Cohen, at [email protected] or (732) 773-6075 to reserve any type of sponsorship or to rent the shul for an event. All sponsorships, advertising, and room rentals will require pre-payment from non-members before any services will be rendered or any access to the building allowed. Rooms rented must be left spotless. For advertising opportunities only, email [email protected] or call 201-741-

7526 for more information. To submit business cards, logos, or journal ads, send them to [email protected]. Visit our website at www.AYEdison.org to pay for all sponsorships, advertising, and room rentals.







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