19 Cheshvan 5787 | Oct. 30, 2026

Parasha Vayera

SHABBAT SHALOM

שבת שלום

Parashat Sheet sponsored by Hilary Glass and family to commemorate the 1st yahrzeit of Carey Glass z"l.

Torah on Monday with Rabbi Malomet Let's look carefully at the first scene in the Parasha. What do we make of the way Abraham interacts with Sarah? A close reading. Enjoy!

Parasha Talk Watch till the end. A mic drop moment, on the Akedah. What is a ram doing there anyway? But watch/listen also to our discussion of Sarah and Isaac. It's all good. Shalom al Yisrael!

SECURITY

• Stay vigilant
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Know the nearest exits
• If you see or hear something, say something
• ONLY USE THE "PARKING LOT ENTRANCE" to enter or exit the building - be sure the door closes securely behind you
• Our Security Guard reserves the right to examine all bags and packages. Ask our Security Guard to examine any item someone might have brought in or be attempting to bring in to the Temple.

An unaccompanied bag can be a subject of concern. Please do NOT leave bags of any type outside or inside the Temple, which could require staff to contact HPPD.

Flyers in this week's email - click to view or download

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THIS WEEK

@ a glance

Want to know what's happening the rest of the month?

Check our website calendar!

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Fri., Oct. 30, 2026

• 5:36 PM Candle Lighting
• 5:35 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

Sat., Oct. 31

L'chayim sponsored by Hilary Glass and family to commemorate the 1st yahrzeit of Carey Glass z"l.

• 9:00 AM services
• 10:30 AM Torah Time with Dr. Marlene Herman and Ezra Kress; Mini Minyan with Gami Nelkin in the Beit Midrash
• 5:10 PM Mincha
• 6:38 PM Shabbat ends

Sun., NOV. 1 
You CAN turn back time! DON'T FORGET TO TURN BACK YOUR CLOCK!

• 8:30 AM Morning Minyan
• 12:00 PM Bagels, Book and Author program for young children and their adults with Dr. Kerry Olitzky (pre-registration suggested but walk-ins welcome)

Mon., Nov. 2

• 12:30 PM Torah on Monday with Rabbi Malomet, on Zoom

Tues., Nov. 3

• 10:30 AM Sisterhood Torah on Tuesday with Rabbi Malomet, in person
• 7:00 PM Intermediate Ulpan with Morah Ilana (Zoom)
• 7:15 PM Sisterhood's Fall Book Discussion at the home of Barbara Parkoff
• 8:00 PM Advanced Ulpan with Morah Ilana (Zoom)

Thurs.,Nov. 5

RSVP due for Nov. 13 Young Families/Singles Shabbat Dinner

• 6:00 PM Israel Update with Moshe Gold (in-person)
• 7:00 PM Beginner Ulpan with Morah Ilana (Zoom)
• 8:00 PM Intermediate Beginner Ulpan with Morah Ilana (Zoom)
• 8:30 PM Zoom program Wandering Jews of New York City; zoom link will be sent to those who registered for Zoom Programs 2026-27

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Morning minyan (in-person and on Zoom)

Sun. 8:30 AM

Mon. - Fri. @ 6:45 AM

Evening minyan (in person and on Zoom)

Mon. - Thurs. @ 7:30 PM

South River minyan (Federation building): 7 AM Mon.- Fri.; 8 AM Sun. (no minyan on chagim)

MORNING MINYAN NEEDS SOME SUPPORT!

On-line or In-person

We're grateful to our minyan "regulars" but even they sometimes can't be here. We want to be sure we have a morning minyan every day; we know those saying kaddish are especially appreciative. Morning services are egalitarian. 

TORAH TIME with Dr. Marlene Herman and Ezra Kress

10:30 AM to end of services

Food, such as cheese, pretzels and cereal will be served. Please contact the Temple office if your child has any food allergies you would like us to know.

YOU'RE INVITED TO SERVE AS A GREETER!!

We've created a "SIGNUP GENIUS" to give everyone an opportunity to welcome everyone joining us for Shabbat and holiday services by serving as a GREETER!

Please click here to sign up for your date(s) of choice, through Dec. 27.

Click here to select the date you will serve one of our GREETERS!

SISTERHOOD

WHAT' EXACTLY IS IMPROV NIGHT???

Simple answer ... It's about joining with friends, family and community in a warm setting to relax and laugh.

You do not have to act or perform in any way. The comedy group that is coming will solicit ideas from the audience (that's our part) and create comedy sketches.

Everyone else participates by enjoying the evening.

JOIN THE FUN!

Next up: Nov. 5: The Wandering Jews of New York City

YALANET AFFINITY GROUPS

for 20 - 40 year olds

The YALANet microgrant is a way to create active networks of young adults, ages 20-40, who share the same interests and passions. A YALANet is an activity or special interest group of your choice (Shabbat dinner, outing, sporting event, game night, Jewish holiday celebration, etc).

YALANet Captains (the YALANet coordinator) will receive a $50 stipend (via an Amazon gift card) for their personal use, as well as up to $100 operational funds to run their YALANet. Each Captain is expected to run one event, with at least 6 participants (who will be required to register in advance).

If you run a Shabbat or Jewish Holiday gathering/meal, receive an extra $25 toward your expenses!

NOTE: YALANets are meant for individual users and small groups, not for synagogue or organizational groups.

USY

Please remember, scholarships are available for conventions and other programs, such as Chidush Yisroel

Early Bird USY WINTER CONVENTION pricing of $499 ends October 30, so now’s the time to lock in your spot! 

FUNDRAISING

The Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant

This weekly fundraiser IS BACK! cards are available weekly. Drop off your check, payable to The Bridge, by 5 PM on Tuesday and your card will be available on Thursday. 

Thank you for supporting a local Kosher restaurant while also supporting HPCT-CAE! In the last year, The Bridge has donated back to us more than $1,200!

Thanks to those who participate in the UCare program, Unity Bank donates to HPCT-CAE an average of $7,000 every year! Thank you to our UCare supporters!! It's the easiest and totally anonymous/confidential fundraising campaign! Click here to learn how you can become a UCare supporter!

COMMUNITY

Israeli Dance Class

Israeli dance is open to all women of the community in Ohr Torah's social hall on some Wednesday nights from 8-9PM. This is a free session for all dance enthusiasts where multiple participants teach old and new dances.

Our next class dates are: 

November 11, November 18, December 9 and December 23

For more info, email naomi.caplan@gmail.com