Congregation Ahavas Yisrael 1587 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817

www.AYEdison.org // Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe // Bruce Jacobi President// Info@AYEdison.org

This Shabbos: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Parshas Mishpatim Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 9* Feb 10* Feb 11 Shacharis 6:15AM 6:45/8:45AM 8:15AM 6:10AM 6:00AM 6:00AM 6:10AM Mincha / Candle lighting 5:02PM 4:50 PM 5:10PM Ma’ariv / Havdalah 6:11 PM 5:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM

*Rosh Chodesh Adar I

Weekly Shiurim at AY: Fri Shabbos Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11

Dirshu Daf Yomi B’Halacha 6:10 AM 6:00AM no shiur no shiur 6:00AM Nesivos Shalom Shiur 4:05 PM Breakfast with Steinsaltz 9:15AM Hilchos Shabbos Chabura 8:25AM Gemara Brachos Chabura 8:45PM

SHUL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CARLEBACH KABBALOS SHABBOS minyan is this Friday night led by Srulee Hercman.

SIMCHA KIDDUSH THIS SHABBOS is sponsored by the following:

-Gelfand family: Happy Birthday to Chana, Elisheva and Avigayil! -Cindy Borell: in honor of her darling husband, Jeff's birthday on February 16th -Davis family: in honor of Chaya's birthday on February 16th -Gottfried family: in honor of Jacob learning the first aliyah for his Bar Mitzvah laining. -Jacobi family: Mazel Tov to Chevi Jacobi Rubin and Raimy Rubin of Rechovot, Israel on their 7th wedding anniversary! Mazel Tov to Yosef Jacobi on his double Bar Mitzvah birthday, Parsha Yisro! And Mazel Tov to Esther Wolgel Jacobi and Dovid Jacobi & family in Maale Adumim, Israel as Esther got her Israeli CPA! -Mark family: Happy Birthday to Shana Mark! -Moskowitz family: in honor of Zev's birthday on Feb 6th -Schachter family (Chaim & Ariella): Happy Birthday to Chaim Schachter! -Schachter family (David & Miriam): Happy Birthday to Miriam Schachter! -Titen family: Happy Birthday to Sarah Eliora & Elisheva Batya. Happy anniversary to Melissa & Bruce! Happy birthday to Bruce! -Zelingher family: in honor of Joey & Sammy's 7th Birthday, Debbie's 1st Birthday, and David & Shifra's anniversary

SHALOSH SEUDOS this Shabbos is sponsored by the Erps family to commemorate the Shloshim for Fishel's father, HaRav Zev ben Moshe Eliezer.

THE ANNUAL AY JOURNAL BREAKFAST is on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Ahavas Achim. This year’s honorees are: Mr. and

Mrs. Avi Milgraum - Guests of Honor; Mr. Chezkie Mark - Service Awardee; and a special tribute to our youth co-directors, Mrs. Rachel Teitelbaum and Mrs. Melissa Titen. We look forward to seeing everyone there. The invitations have been sent out and our website www.AYEDISON.org is ready to receive ads and reservations. If you have any questions, please email breakfast@ayedison.org.

AY WOMAN’S LEARNING SHIUR will be next Shabbos, February 13, 2016 at the home of Cindy Berger, 22 Ely Place Edison at 3:30PM. Our speaker will be Rachel Moskowitz on the topic "I'm trying, I'm trying: doing our Hishtadlus." All women and girls high-school age and older are invited to attend.

AY YOUTH program is next Saturday night, February 13, 2016 at 8 PM. Join us for a “Minute to Win It” game (see a flyer for details). Cost is $5 per person (snacks included). Register online at ayedison.org. Questions, email youth@ayedison.org.

SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB: Join us at the shul on Sunday, March 6th at 7:30pm for the next Sisterhood Book Club meeting. The book is "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" by Gabrielle Zevin. All women college age and up are welcome to join. Email any questions to Sisterhood@AYEdison.org.

WEEKLY TORAH QUESTION: Each week a new question will appear in the weekly announcements and answers should be sent to the Rabbi at gedaliahjaffe@yahoo.com. Any correct answer will be entered into a monthly raffle for a free pizza at Giddy’s Pizzeria. There is a limit of one answer per household. Rabbi Jaffe looks forward to hearing your Torah thoughts. Last week’s question was: What are the two ways in which Rus and Boaz were related? Answer: They were first cousins and they were husband and wife. This week's question is: Who in the Torah used golden mice?

SNOW PLOWING of AY’s parking lot from the recent snowfall was costly due to a large amount of snow. Donations to offset costs would be greatly appreciated.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael 1587 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817

www.AYEdison.org // Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe // Bruce Jacobi President// Info@AYEdison.org

BREAKFAST WITH STEINSALTZ: Join the Steinsaltz chevra for a Sunday morning shiur and breakfast. We have started a new shiur series titled "What can we learn from the siddur?" Everyone is invited to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please speak to Dovid Schacter for more information.

GEMARA BRACHOS CHABURA: Join us every Monday night from 8:30 – 10:00 PM to learn the 4th Perek of Gemara Brachos and other related sources. For an hour-and-a-half, you get Ma'ariv, learning b'chavrusa, and an interactive shiur by Rabbi Dani Davis. If you would like to sponsor a night of learning, please speak to Bentzion Gelfand.

The following BIRTHDAYS will take place within the next week: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Aryeh Berger, Zev Moskowitz, Shmuel Blau, Sammy, Zelingher, Joey Zelingher, Anna Zemble,

Chanie Blau, Miriam Schachter, and Audrey Rockman! To have your life-cycle 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 Bruce Jacobi do not get a chance to greet you personally, please come up and introduce yourself during Kiddush. We’d like to meet you!

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

SPONSORSHIPS are available and encouraged for Kiddush, Shalosh Seudos, Weekly Coffee/Donuts, Shiurim, and much more. The AY facility is also available for rental on Friday night, Shabbos day, and during the week. Please see the Rates Flyer attached to the weekly announcements email, on the shul bulletin board, and on the website for more information and to register.

PLEASE NOTE: The building is now internet capable and the shul has a phone line to be used in emergency situations only. The phone is located in the back of the add-on room of the beis knesses. The wireless network is locked and the password is available to members only and for legitimate purposes only (i.e. learning programs, room rental, etc.).

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 Gabbai@AYEdison.org.

DID YOU MISS A SHIUR? Rabbi Jaffe's shiurim on the weekly parsha, as well as from the Summer Kollel and the daily Dirshu Daf Yomi B'Halacha, are now available online at www.YUTorah.org. NEW! Anyone who is interested in receiving a recording of a weekly shiur on the parsha from Rabbi Jaffe please email him at gedaliahjaffe@yahoo.com, and he will be glad to send you a link.

EMAIL LIST: To be added to the shul's email list please send an email to Info@AYEdison.org.

MASTER SCHEDULER: Alec Cohen is the AY Master Scheduler. Please contact him at Alecbcohen@yahoo.com or (732) 773-6075 to schedule any event or sponsorship.

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

SECURITY COMMITTEE: If you have any suggestions or concerns, email Security@AYEdison.org.

CHOLIM: The Gabbaim ask that all names of cholim be sent to Gabbai@AYEdison.org.

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 announcements@AYEdison.org 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.

SIMPLY TSFAT will be appearing this Wednesday, February 10th at 8pm at Congregation Ohr Torah. $18 dollars at the door $50/max family. Generously sponsored by Giddy's Pizza, Judaica Gallery and Roberts Florals. Proceeds to benefit Chevra Hatzolah of Middlesex County. For more information, please call (732) 867-8135.

SUPPORT ARYEH MARGOLIN: Aryeh is running in the Jerusalem half marathon in March on behalf of SHALVA, an association for mentally and physically challenged children in Israel (www.shalva.org). His fundraising goal is $2,800. All donations are 100% tax deductible. To donate, go to http://www.run4shalva.org/my/aryehmargolin, or make a check payable to SHALVA and send it to Aryeh Margolin at 22 Carmello Drive, Edison, NJ 08817. Good luck Aryeh!

SUPPORT LAWRENCE MARGOLIN: Lawrence is raising money for children on the autistic spectrum via Lose4Autism contest. Lawrence is aiming to lose 40 pounds (over an 88-day period) and to raise $2,500. To donate, go to http://www.lose4autism.org/my/lawrencemargolin, or contact Lawrence directly. Good luck Lawrence!

RPRY Mishmar learning program is held at RPRY every Motzei Shabbat @ 7:00 PM. Please bring your own seforim. Cost is still only $3.00, which includes, pizza, donuts, prizes and raffles.

COMMUNITY SHIURIM: Shiur for Men: Shovavim Project presents a two-part review shiur on halachos of Taharas Hamishpacha to be given Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8:00 PM by Rabbi Steven Miodownik at Congregation Ahavas Achim. All married men welcome. For more info, please contact Lynn Hanfling dodcdad@aol.com. // Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb of Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem will be lecturing at Khal Chassidim on Tuesday, February 16th, at 8:30PM, followed by Maariv at 9:30pm.// Rabbi Yisroel Weiss' shiur for men and women on the Parsha, with a focus on Emunah and Bitachon, will be held on Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM at the Shenkman’s residence, 26 Leslie Street, Edison. // Women's Learning Initiative: Mrs. Miri Cohen’s Parsha class meets Thursday at 10:00 AM sharp at Riki Samel’s house. Please call the hotline to confirm at 206-666-8911. // SemPlus evening shiur for post seminary girls meets on Sunday evenings. Call the hotline to confirm at 732-841-1885.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael 1587 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817

www.AYEdison.org // Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe // Bruce Jacobi President// Info@AYEdison.org

PARK MIKVAH Event: Save the date! Cooking demonstration and food tasting with Victoria Dwek, managing editor of Ami's Whisk Magazine and author of many cookbooks in the "Made Easy" and "Secret Restaurant" series, to benefit the Park Mikvah. Motzei Shabbos, February 6 at 8:15 PM at Yael Kamelhar, 22 Perry Road. For women only. The cost of the event is $25. Space is limited. To make a reservation, please email Esther Posen at eposen@optonline.net. For more information, please call Lynn Hanfling at 732-777-0225.

YACHAD EVENT: Back by popular demand, come join Middlesex Yachad AA Youth Department, and New Jersey Yachad for a DRUM CIRCLE (check out how amazing it is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynIyz26A-64)! Join us on Sunday, February 7th from 2-4 pm at Ahavas Achaim (216 S 1st Ave). Let us know if you are able to come by February 4th.

Bone Marrow Drive: Lisa Schanzer’s mother needs a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible. She has teamed up with BeTheMatch Bone Marrow Registry to hold a drive on Feb 7th from 9AM – 3PM at Cong. Ohr Torah. If you are at least 18 years old, please come and help save a life! SCREENING REQUIRES ONLY A CHEEK SWAB.

THE SOFER will be available to check mezzuzot and tefillin this Sunday, February 7, from 10 a.m. at Judaica Gallery, 300 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park. If possible, please call ahead for an appointment. For questions or to make an appointment, call 732-828-7722.

RPRY INFORMATION NIGHT Join us for our RPRY Informational Evenings on February 9th and February 10th to learn what to expect next year at RPRY. The February 9th Informational Evening is for families of students going into Nursery (3 by 12/31/2016) and Pre-K (4 by 12/31/2016). The February 10th Informational Evening is for families of students going into Kindergarten (5 by 12/31/2016) and 1st grade. To RSVP, contact Chaye Kohl, Director of Admissions, atckohl@rpry.org or 732-572-5052 ext. 209.

YESHIVAT NETIVOT MONTESSORI in East Brunswick will be having a school tour on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 9:15AM-11:00AM. Come see our beautiful classroom where child enjoy freedom of movement, an integrated curriculum, and individual and small group lessons. Sign up on our website www.mynetivot.com or call 732-985-4626.

The JEC Alumni Network proudly invites everyone to its 4th annual Melava Malka honoring Bruriah's late principal, MRS. CHAYA NEWMAN, A”H. World-renowned guest speaker RABBI JONATHAN RIETTI will be giving a presentation entitled, “THE GREATNESS OF BEING TESTED: Infusing An Extra Dose of Emuna During Challenging Times.” Bruriah High School, 35 North Ave. Elizabeth. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH (motzei shabbos Teruma). Doors open 8:15 p.m. Event begins 8:30 p.m. followed by a catered seuda. 7:45 p.m. exclusive “Meet & Greet” reception with Rabbi Rietti for 2015-16 JEC Donors of $365+$10 cover. Open to men and women.

KOLLEL BREAKFAST RESCHEDULED: the 8th Annual Highland Park Community Kollel Breakfast HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED and will

iy’H take place SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, AT CONGREGATION OHR TORAH AT 9:30AM. We will be celebrating the Kollel’s decade of Torah, Avodah & Gemilus Chasodim.

The Orthodox Forum of Highland Park and Edison presents the documentary film, The Prime Ministers Part 2: Soldiers and Peacemakers. Based on the bestselling and award-winning book, The Prime Ministers, by Ambassador Yehuda Avner. The Prime Ministers Part 2: Soldiers and Peacemakers follows the experiences of Ambassador Avner during the years he worked for Prime Ministers Yitzhak Rabin and Menachem Begin. The program will take place on Saturday night, February 27th at 8:00pm at Congregation ETZ Ahaim. The movie is free of charge, however, the Orthodox Forum gladly accepts season sponsorships, as well as program sponsorships. For more information go online to www.orthodoxjewishforum.org.

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. In addition, please join us in honoring Ria and Tim Levart with our Keter Shem Tov Award, Chumi and Rabbi Mark Gottlieb as our Amudei Ma’ayanot Honorees, Shera and Doug Dubitsky as Parents of the Year, and Dr. Julie Goldstein as Teacher of the Year. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Pam Ennis at 201-833-4307, ext. 265.

Bikur Cholim: Save the date! Bikur Cholim Annual Event. Sunday, March 6th at the Pines Manor at 9:30 AM. Guests of honor: Dr. Barry and Mrs. Susan Wolf; Guest speaker: Rabbi Eli Mansour

The Highland Park Mikvah hours for Standard Time: Sunday–Thursday evenings 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Friday nights by appointment only. All Motzai Shabbos in January: 7:30 – 10:00. Please arrive with enough time to be out before closing time. In case of a snow storm / inclement weather, please call the mikvah at 732-249-2411 for an updated status. For more info, call 732-249-2411 or email hpmikvah@gmail.com.

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 sanctions, security cooperation, and more. Make a difference! Buses leave for Washington from our area at 6:30 AM and return between 9-10 PM. There will be briefings on the bus. All meals will be provided. Register now for the early bird discount: www.norpac.net or call (201) 788-5133. Adults - $125. Students - $75 (must be over 12. Those under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.) For more information contact Leon or Sharon Glazer.

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