Congregation Etz Chaim
1 Lafayette Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 597-1655
office@etzchaimnj.com
www.EtzChaimNJ.com

E. Samuel Klibanoff, Rabbi
Jeff Susskind & Michael Rieber, Co-Presidents
Parshat Mikeitz | Rosh Chodesh Chanukah | December 28, 2019 | 30 Kislev 5780
SHABBAT SERVICES

Fri | Dec 27
4:18 PM | Candle Lighting
4:15 PM | Mincha

Shabbat | Dec 28
8:30 AM | Rabbi's Shiur
9:00 AM | Shacharit
9:45 AM | Teen Minyan
10:15 AM | Tot Shabbat
10:15 AM | Junior Cong
9:40 AM | Z'man Kriat Shema
4:15 PM | Mincha

Please join us for special Seudat Shlishit conversation with our very own Lone Soldier, Pinchas Grad, who will speak about his current experience in the IDF

5:22 PM | Shabbat Ends
WEEKDAY SERVICES | Dec 29 - Jan 3

Sun and Wednesday
8:30 AM | Shacharit
4:25 PM | Mincha/Ma'ariv

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri
6:45 AM | Shacharit

Mon/Tues/Thurs*
6:45 PM | Ma'ariv

*We have moved to our winter schedule. We will have Ma'ariv only on Mon - Thurs evenings at 6:45 PM. Mincha/Ma'ariv services are held at Suburban Torah (85 W. Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston) this week at 4:25 PM.
WITH MANY PEOPLE ON VACATION, PLEASE TRY TO HELP MAKE THE DAILY MINYAN
Kiddush is sponsored by Suzanne and Miles Berger and family in celebration of Kirk's aufruf and upcoming marriage to Allison Mann
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Mazal Tov to Karen and Cliff Aaron on the engagement of their daughter Lindsay to Eric Frieman, son of Janie and Adam Frieman 
Mazal Tov Ruth and Gadi Cohen on the engagement of their son Jonathan to Sasha Nussbaum of Short Hills
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS JASON PANCIS AND NICOLE BARON!
Parker's Petals Sisterhood Event

Wed | Jan 15 | 7PM

$50/Person
Light Up the Nights!

Wherever you are, take a picture of your family lighting the Chanukiah and tag 

@etzchaimlivingston  on Instagram
or
@Congregation Etz Chaim of Livingston NJ   on Facebook
and use the Hashtag  #itsECtolight

The post with the most likes will win a fabulous prize!

SPREAD THE ETZ CHAIM LIGHT WHEREVER YOU ARE!

Rabbi's Message

This Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh Teivet and Chanukah. In past years we have discussed the fact that we will use three Sifrei Torah this Shabbat. This can only happen on four possible occasions.
I would like to focus on a slightly different anomaly that occurs this Shabbat. When we say Birkat Hamazon after we eat our Shabbat meals, we will be presented with the longest possible Bentching. This is the only time of year when we add Al Hanissim, Retzei and Ya'aleh V'Yavo. While that may not seem like such a big deal to some, I think it is something definitely worth noting.
In life we tend to focus on things that are wrong, especially when they are in multiples. This Shabbat, we have the opportunity to focus on a confluence of great events and celebrations all at once. A weekly Shabbat combined with a monthly Rosh Chodesh topped off with the light of Chanukah is nothing to sneeze at. We mark these sacred events by giving thanks to Hashem for all the goodness in our lives.
So though the meal may take a little longer because of the Bentching, we should never forget the significance of all the blessings we have been given.

Shabbat Shalom, Chodesh Tov and Chag Urim Sameach!

FOR THIS WEEK'S
YOUTH HAPPENINGS

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upcoming events

Mon | Jan 6 | 5:45 PM
JTEEN UNIVERSITY: Prisoner Exchanges in Israel (Grades 8 - 12)
Dinner will be served

Shabbat | Jan 25 | Noon
NCSY Lunch at the Youth House (Grades 8 - 12)

Parshat Hashavua (Women)
Tuesday | 10:30 am

Talmud Shiur - Arvei Pesachim
Tuesday Evening | After Davening

Yiddish Class
Monday Evening | After Davening
Zumba at Etz Chaim
Monday | Wednesday | Thursday

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