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Upcoming Events
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March 15
General Member Meeting at 7:30 pm
(All members welcome)
March 23
Men's Club Pre-Pesach "Man-Seder"
March 26-28
AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC
March 30
Pre-Passover program with seniors at
Federation housing -
7:00 pm
May 18
Sisterhood Event:
Paint
with
Me
at
Etz
Chaim
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Kiddush Sponsor
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Kiddush this Shabbat is being sponsored by the Etz Chaim Community
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Parshat Zachor
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This Shabbat takes its special name from the additional Torah portion that is read on Shabbat morning.
The reading of Zachor - remembering what Amalek did to our people as they left Egypt - is a biblical obligation that applies to us all. This is the only reading that is considered "M'Deoraita."
We will have a second reading of Zachor at the conclusion of services so that we can accomodate everyone to be able to fulfill this Mitzvah.
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Matanot L'Evyonim
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One of the Mitzvot of Purim is to give money to those in need on the actual day of Purim.
As always, I will be facilitating the performance of this most important Mitzvah for the community.
Please give your funds to me by this Sunday, Purim Day, and I will take care of the rest.
Monies will be distributed on Purim both here and in Israel. You can make checks payable to "Etz Chaim Benevolent Fund" or to "Yad Eliezer."
Thank you and Tizku L'Mitzvot.
Rabbi Klibanoff
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Message from the Rabbi
Parshat Tetzaveh
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Israel Baseball? Really?
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have been swept up in the groundswell of support for the the Israeli National Baseball team who are currently demolishing their opponents in the World Baseball Classic. They have already secured their berth to play in the next round in Tokyo by going 3-0 in the group stage of the competition. The team was ranked 38th in the world heading into the
tournament. Everyone seems to be taken by this Cinderella story team with its quirky Jewish mascot and its unlikely success.
Or maybe it is watching a bunch of rugged baseball players all putting on Kippot while the Hatikvah was played after their victory. This team has feel-good written all over it.
Who knows what will happen in the next round (it may be over by the time you read this) as they may have to face more formidable opponents like Japan or Cuba.
Unlikely? Yes. Unbelievable? well, normally I would say yes, but during this time of year, anything can happen. Chazal teach us that the month of Adar is a good time for our people. We believe that a certain amount of "Luck" or good fortune or Mazal is readily available for us to take advantage of during this month. After all, it was the unlikely victory over Haman and his evil decrees that took place during this time. It is Purim so anything can happen.
So while we enjoy this wonderful Purim holiday which is meant to bring Jews closer to one another through its various Mitzvot and observances, this year we have one more way through which we can bond and feel pride in belonging to the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
Play Ball!
Shabbat shalom and Chag Purim Sameach
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Purim 5777 Schedule
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Thursday, March 9
(Taanit Esther observed)
Fast Ends - 6:38 pm
Motzaei Shabbat - Saturday, March 11
Ma'ariv - 6:50 pm
Megillah Reading - 7:00 pm
Evening Megillah reading will be followed by an amazing extreme Yo-Yo Show for the kids at 8 pm!
Second Megillah Reading - 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 12
Shacharit/Megillah Reading - 8:30 am
Megillah reading will be followed by our Purim Carnival & Mega-Raffle!
Second Megillah Reading - 10:15 am
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Lecture Series with
Rabbi Pesach Sommer
Sunday, March 19th
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Please join us for the second part of our exciting lecture series by Rabbi Pesach Sommer
God or Torah -
Which Comes First?
A Religious, Intellectual, and Psychological Investigation
into the Challenges of
Biblical Criticism
The lectures will be given on the following Sunday mornings at 9:15am following
Shacharit:
March 19, April 2nd.
The class is open to men and women
Breakfast will be served
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Men's Club Man's Seder
March 23
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to lead your own
Pesach Seder?
Are you looking for ways to make your Seder more
fun and inspirational?
Are you looking to get out for a night with your buddies?
Well, look no more!
Please join the Etz Chaim Men's Club
on
Thursday, March 23rd from 7:30-10:30
for the Man's Seder!
Rabbi Klibanoff will lead and teach us how to enhance the whole Seder experience.
Together with your friends, we will eat, drink, study and gain the tools necessary to take our "Seder Game" to the next level.
We will also be collecting Chesed items including:
Gently worn suits to be donated to those in need, u
nopened chametz food products to be donated to a local food pantry and donations to Pesach funds.
Suggested Donation $50
RSVP is a must so we can properly order food.
Sponsorships Available:
Kadesh Sponsor - $1,000
Maggid Sponsor - $720
Motzi-Matzah Sponsor - $500
Shulchan Orech Sponsor - $360
Hallel Sponsor- $180
Nirtzah Sponsor $72
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Pre-Passover Shabbat Dinner Survey
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Please let us know
if you are interested in a
Pre-Passover Shabbat Dinner
Friday, April 7
We are ready to start planning but would like to make sure there is enough interest, so we ask you to drop us a line now.
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General Meeting for Etz Chaim Members
Wednesday, March 15
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A general meeting for members will be held Wednesday night, March 15th, at 7:30 PM
(all members are welcome)
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Etz Chaim Israel Mission
May 22-28
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This coming May,
we will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
Congregation Etz Chaim is proud to announce that we will be in Jerusalem to mark this historic event with a Shul mission.
Highlights of the trip include:
The dedication of the new Ammunition Hill Museum with the Prime Minister of Israel;
A march to the Old City of Jerusalem with hundreds of thousands of people;
A guided tour of Mt. Herzl cemetery to pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Jerusalem;
Day trip to the Negev to witness the revitalization and growth in the region;
A unique Shabbat Yerushalayim experience;
Memories to last a lifetime
-and so much more.
We are planning to leave
Monday, May 22nd and return
Sunday morning,
May 28th.
The anticipated cost of the mission per person (including regular airfare and based on double occupancy) is approximately $2500.
This will be an
opportunity
of a lifetime to visit Israel with your friends from Shul to mark this historic Milestone.
For more information, or to sign up,
In light of most recent events at the UN Security Council, it is now more important than ever that we visit Israel,
OUR HOMELAND!
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Ambassador Dani Dayan,
Consul General of Israel in NY Speaks At
Congregation AABJ & D in
West Orange
March 19 at 6:30pm
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Substitute Teachers Needed at JKHA
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Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy is looking for permanent substitute teachers for the remainder of this school year and for the coming 2017-2018 school year.
Please submit resumes to [email protected] or call Sheree Bohbot at 862-432-8716 cell
862-437-8015 work
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AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE 2017
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Sunday March 26 - 28, 2017
The Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
MAP
Act now to join thousands of other pro-Israel activists for three of the most important days impacting Israel's future!
For more information on Policy Conference,
click here.
The AIPAC Policy Conference is the pro-Israel community's preeminent annual gathering. The event attracts more than 16,000 community and student activists from all 50 states, members of Congress, and countless Israeli and American policymakers and thought leaders. Over three jam-packed days, Policy Conference participants choose from hundreds of informative sessions and participate in the pro-Israel community's largest and most important advocacy day.
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Mission to Washington
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Come be a part of Etz Chaim's delegation to speak with Members of Congress to advocate for a stronger
U.S.-Israel relationship.
Talking points and training provided.
Register Here
Special Early Bird Discount until March 13
Contact Eliane Levy at 973-422-1705
for more information.
Mission attendees are bused (or can come on their own) to Washington in the morning, and arrive at the Washington Convention Center where they attend a brief plenary session with presentations by Congressional leadership.
Afterwards, individuals converge to their assigned groups - usually of 4 to 6 people - and meet with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss this year's talking points regarding pressing legislation on U.S.-Israeli concerns.
Transportation home provided.
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The History and Meaning of Prayer
Tuesdays, 10:30 am
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When did the siddur get compiled?
Who chose what
to include?
Why were certain prayers chosen?
What do they mean?
Join us to answer these questions and more
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Updating
Cholim list
Prayer for the Ill
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