Events
Tishrei Thank Yous
We cannot thank enough all the people who helped out with the holiday season. Without so many helping hands, it would not be possible to do everything. So thank you to: the Alt family, Barta family, Joel Blaiberg, David Blass, Blech family, Jason Bernath, Patty and Sam Borodach, Rabbi Aharon Ciment, Rachel Ciment, Rocky Cohen, Sharon and Zev Darack, Distenfeld family, Mark Einhorn, Jody Eisenman, Epstein family, Goldbrenner family, Ron Goldgewert, Greengart family, Grunstein family, Haberman family, Lenny Hanauer, Yitzchak Handel and Malka Kahn, Emma Horowitz, Steve Kirshner, Sandra and Donny Knoll, Eliezer Kolatch, Stuart Krupnik, Miles and Valerie Levin, Rami Levin, Mittan family, Shabsi Polinsky, Stuie Reichman, Elana Rosenbluth, Ellie Rothstein, Shoshi Ryp, Carlos Sarue, Schwimmer family, Rebecca Segal, Segal family, Shira Silverberg, Ezra Stone, Marty Strazynski, Strulowitz family, David Tyler, Holly Weiss, Mathew and Alex Krupnik, Adam Darack, Alon and Tal Kolatch, Zephania Rothstein, Zvi Strazynski, Logan, Cody and Mckenzie Wagh.
Also a special thank you to Paulie, our shul's caretaker. The chagim involve a tremendous amount of effort and place a significant burden on our building. But Paulie made certain that by the time the next chag rolled around the shul was ready.
Board Meeting - Nov 9
The next Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 9 at 8:45 p.m. in the Social Hall. All are welcome to attend.
Save The Date - Pink Shabbat - Nov 12
We are organizing a Pink Shabbat at Arzei Darom on November 12. If you
would like to help plan this event, please speak to Rebecca Segal.
Dedication Opportunities
My Fellow Member:
A dream of a strong and vibrant community in the South of Cedar, that
started to take shape in 2001, took a big step forward in 2008 when we
moved into the building. Recently, we've continued to push that dream
forward with the installation of the mizrach wall, the aron kodesh,
the bimah, the amud, and the Rabbi's shtender.
As we continue to grow as a community and to build our beautiful shul,
adding piece by piece, we cannot help but recognize the significant
contributions so many have made over the past decade. We must offer
our thanks to everyone involved for helping to enhance such a
wonderful and welcoming community.
As we inch ever closer, we want to give everyone who is currently a
part of our shul an opportunity to participate in the completion of
our shul. Understanding that this is both a tzedakah and a commitment
to our future, we hope to find opportunities for everyone to
participate. In the near-term a permanent donor wall in the lobby
listing the dedications is planned. The attached dedication page
lists remaining opportunities for dedications.
Please consider being a part of this. Be a part of creating something
amazing. Be a part of building a communal home, a Mikdash Katan, for
our children, our families and our friends.
If you are interested in contributing to the shul's continuing
construction, please contact one of our committee members, Donny
Furer, Carlos Sarue, Ben Ryp, or Akiva Distenfeld. You can also join
with another family to dedicate an item together. If you want help
finding another family to work with, please contact any of our
committee members. In addition, arrangements can be made to pay for a
dedication over a period of time.
Sincerely,
Yosef Rothstein
President, Arzei Darom
Welcoming Committee
As new families move in, we would like to welcome them to our community.
If you hear of a new family moving in, please let Aliza Goldgewert ( agoldgewert@verizon.net) know, so we can reach out to them.
Also, if you would like to help the committee with welcoming new families to the community, please contact Aliza Goldgewert.
Youth Department News
Want to host a playgroup in your home? Send an email to youthdirector@arzeidarom.org.
Mommy and Me
Mommy and Me next Shabbat 11/5
Mommy and Me typically meets every other Shabbat at 10:30 am in the right side classroom. To get involved (or serve as the occasional back up for Shira) send an email to shirasilverberg@gmail.com. Leading Mommy and Me is very easy and we have lots of enthusiastic 5th and 6th graders to help out and sing the songs.
PoKiZman Club meets every Shabbat at 10:15 am.
Please remind your children to be prepared to participate in davening.
Kiddush Committee News
Families interested in sponsoring a kiddush and/or seudat shlishit should contact Holly so that she can reserve the date on the shul calendar.
Please also let Holly know if you would like to participate in an upcoming Crock Pot Challenge which generally takes place around Rosh Chodesh.
We've been doing these for a year and are always seeking new families to take the challenge.
Kiddush clean up is on a rotating basis, based on your last name.
While we recognize that everyone in your group may not be available each Shabbat, we ask that you pitch in if you are assigned in that month so that the same people are not doing the clean-up each week.
We all like kiddushes and we all make plans for lunch after shul so please be respectful of your fellow congregants by helping out during your assigned month if you are in shul. We also ask that you please watch your children during Kiddush to the extent possible, and to place their finished items in the garbage cans provided.
October: Brodsky, Carman, Darack, Furer, Goldgewert
For more information on anything Kiddush related, please contact Holly Weiss at kiddush@arzeidarom.org.
The L'chaim Fund
Arzei Darom is grateful for the contributions toward our communal kiddushim's availability of whiskey and other mashke. Together this fund ensures that our members, guests and new South of Cedar neighbors, can share a friendly l'chaim at kiddushim and avoid having short supply from week to week. If you are interested in joining in this effort, please speak to Jay Haberman. Suggested contribution: $100 or donation of 1-2 bottles.
Thank you to the many families who have already contributed: Barber, Blaiberg, Cohen, Distenfeld, Einhorn, Eisenman, Furer, Haberman, Horowitz, Kirschner, Leifer, Levin, Niazov, Polinsky, Ramirez, Rothstein, Rubinstein, and Shore families.
Gabbai's Corner
Upcoming Yartzeit? Having a simcha? Do you know of a visiting Ba'al Tefilah? Please email our gabbai Dr. David Blass for all of your davening/leining related issues at rituals@arzeidarom.org.
Learning Opportunities
Rabbi Ciment's Shabbat and Sunday morning shiurim.
Rabbi Ciment leads a number of shiurim for the greater Arzei Darom community as follows:
Masechet Kiddushin: Shabbat mornings starting at 8:15 am.
Sifsei Chaim, 20 minutes before mincha on shabbos afternoons
Shiur on the Rambam at 7:50 am Sunday Mornings (bring your own coffee)
(Please check weekly announcements for possible cancellations.
We are always looking for opportunities to strengthen our connection to Torah. The more Torah in the shul, the better, so let us know if you have any other suggestions.
A number of Hebrew and English seforim are missing from our library. If you have any of them, please return them so that other members will have the ability to use them as well. If you are currently using one of the seforim, and need to continue to use it, please contact Rebecca Segal so that we can keep track of where our seforim are. Thank you.
Meals for Community Members
As a community, we offer assistance with meals to families with new babies, families sitting shiva, and families who need a little help for various reasons, such as a medical emergency. If you are interested in volunteering to help make meals in the future, please contact Adrianne Mittan at agemittan@gmail.com.
And if you are in need of our assistance, whether it is for good news or less fortunate news, you can contact Adrianne directly, or speak to Rabbi and Rabbanit Ciment, or Yosef Rothstein.
Chesed Opportunities
Bikur Cholim List
If you know of someone who would like to be put on the bikur cholim list, please email the name of the person (English and Hebrew w/ Mother's name), and whether or not they are accepting visitors (if so, please include location) or phone calls (if so, please include phone #) and any other details which the person is interested in sharing with the community.
The email address is bikurcholim@arzeidarom.org.
Bikur Cholim Volunteers
Arzei Darom is looking for bikur cholim volunteers to visit the patients at CareOne on Shabbat. For those who have volunteered in the past, the visits are gratefully appreciated. Please volunteer and encourage your children to join you for this great mitzvah. Please e-mail Susan Taubes at bikurcholim@arzeidarom.org, so she can add your name to the rotation list and we can have an organized schedule each Shabbat.
Social Hall Rentals & Simchas
Having a party? Need space for a simcha? Know someone who is? Arzei Darom's social hall is available for rent at reasonable prices. Please send an email to hallrentals@arzeidarom.org for further information.
In addition, if you are having a simcha, e.g. a bar or bat mitzvah, you can reserve a shabbat by contacting Valerie Levin or Yosef Rothstein, and asking to have your simcha added to the Arzei Darom calendar.
Questions when planning your simcha?
Speak to Yosef Rothstein, Miles Levin (Gabbai Rishon) or Valerie Levin.
Rinat Events
THIS SUNDAY, October 30 at 8:00pm at Rinat Yisrael - "The Power of Partnership: Escaping Yemen" - a dramatic program featuring American Jewish Committee leader Dan Pincus
in conversation with Mohammed Al Samawi, a human rights activist who recently escaped the war in Yemen with the help of Jewish friends.
Next Friday night Nov. 4, Pre-maariv shiur at Rinat Yisrael: Rav Doron Perez, Director General of World Mizrachi will be speaking.
Next Sunday, November 6, at 8:00pm, at Rinat Yisrael, Dr. Efraim Zuroff (Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Israel) and Ruta Vanagaite (noted Lithuanian author) will be speaking on: "Traveling With My Enemy: Combating Holocaust Distortion in Eastern Europe".
Sunday Time at Yeshivat Noam - Oct 30 & Dec 4
Sunday October 30th and December 4th 10:00am - 12:00pm - come with your 3 and 4 year olds and spend a fun, exciting morning together.
Build, paint, create, schmooze, explore, nosh and sing!!!! Children and parents will love it!!!! 70 West Century Road, Paramus, NJ. For more information, contact Esther Feil at 201-261-1919 x 220
BPY Open House - Nov 1
Prospective parents are cordially invited to Ben Porat Yosef's Open House on Tuesday, November 1st at 7:45 PM. Experience our interactive sessions; learn about our innovative educational approach and programs in both general and Judaic studies, and meet our administrators, faculty, and parents. Come to experience the exceptional "BPYenvironment". RSVP appreciated, but not required. For information contact Ruth Roth: ruthr@benporatyosef.org, or 201-845-5007, x16. To RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/BPYOH2016.
Yavneh Open House - Nov 3
Yavneh Academy cordially invites prospective parents to a dynamic and interactive open house program on Thursday evening, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. Join us to learn about our stimulating Judaic and general studies programs, forward thinking technology initiatives, and warm and inspiring environment. Please RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/YavnehRSVP. For more information or questions, contact Judy Friedman at judy.friedman@yavnehacademy.org.
Heichal HaTorah Open House - Nov 6 & Nov 12
Heichal HaTorah invites all parents to our Open House for Prospective Parents on November 6, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Yeshiva, 70 Sterling Place, Teaneck, NJ 07666. All 8th grade talmidim are invited to a Melava Malka for Prospective Talmidim, Motzei Shabbos, November 12, 2016 at 8:30 PM at the Yeshiva.
To sign up to our Open House please go to: http://heichalhatorah.org/openhouse/.
Heichal HaTorah is dedicated to providing a classic yeshiva education and a rigorous general studies program with excitement, warmth and a passion for growth. For more information, please contact Rav Aryeh Stechler, Rosh Yeshiva at 201.335.0633 x 1 or ras@heichalhatorah.org.
Ma'ayanot Open House - Nov 6
Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls invites all 8th grade girls and their parents to our Open House on Sunday, November 6th. Registration at 9:00 AM; Program begins at 9:30 AM; Academic Fair and lunch at 12:00 PM. Register online at: http://www.maayanot.org. For more information contact Mrs. Nina Bieler, Director of Admissions, at 201-833-4307, ext. 255 or admissions@maayanot.org. Ma'ayanot is located at 1650 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey.
TABC Open House - Nov 6
Torah Academy of Bergen County (TABC) cordially invites all prospective parents and students to our Open House on Sunday, November 6th. Registration and breakfast begin at 9:15; Program and Academic Fair 10am - 1pm. The Open House will take place at TABC, 1600 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck. Pre-register at http://tabc.org - open house registration. For further information, contact Donna.hoenig@tabc.org or call 201-837-7696. Applications are now being accepted and can be filled out online at tabc.org - online application.
RYNJ Open House - Nov 6
RYNJ welcomes your family to join our family at our Open House on Sunday evening November 6th at 7:00 PM. Experience the environment created by our dynamic administration, warm faculty and dedicated parent body. Register at RYNJ.org.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Tamar Kahn, Director of Admissions, at welcome@RYNJ.org or 201.986.1414.
Yeshivat Noam Open House - Nov 7
Please join Yeshivat Noam for a wonderful, informative Open House evening on Monday evening, November 7th at 7:30PM. Our administration, faculty and parents are excited to meet and talk with you about the excellence, innovation and inspiration that makes Yeshivat Noam a special place for children. Please register at http://yeshivatnoam.org. If you would like further information, please contact Esther Feil, our Director of Admissions at efeil@yeshivatnoam.org or 201-261-1919 ext 380.
NJ Great Big Challah Bake - Nov 9
The New Jersey Great BIG Challah Bake is coming!!! WHOO HOOO!! Come join us for a special evening of achdut, inspiration and fun as Rochie Pinson leads us in making challah on Wednesday evening, November 9 at 6:30 at Factory 220, Passaic, NJ. Please note that there will be NO walk ins this year so please register on line at http://bit.ly/2016challahbake.
JEC Open House- Nov 9
Please save the date for the Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy (also fondly known as the RTMA boys high school division) Open House on Wednesday evening, November 9 at 7:15 PM at the main JEC Campus - 330 Elmora Avenue in Elizabeth NJ. Join us to find out why RTMA students and faculty live and learn "Above the Code" and how students are inspired and empowered to succeed in their studies and lives. There will be opportunities to meet with faculty, current students and parents, as well as experience a day in the life of an RTMA student. Delectable refreshments catering to both student and parental palates will be served. Pre-registration is appreciated at http://RTMA.TheJEC.org.
Yeshivat He'Atid Open House - Nov 9
Yeshivat He'Atid invites all prospective families to our Open House on Wednesday night, November 9th @ 8pm. The event will take place at Yeshivat He'Atid, 1500 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck. You can register here: http://www.yeshivatheatid.org/open-house or email Rav Yair Daar (admissions@yeshivatheatid.org) for more information.
Frisch Open House - Nov 13
The Frisch School, located in Paramus, NJ, invites all 8th graders and their parents to our Open House on Sunday, November 13th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (Kindly register at http://www.Frisch.org/openhouse). Come and experience the innovative formal and informal educational opportunities provided to our students that foster their individualized intellectual and religious growth.
YUHSB - MTA Open House - Nov 13
Yeshiva University High School for Boys (MTA) cordially invites all prospective parents and students to our Open House on Sunday, November 13th. Registration begins at 9:00am; Program will begin in the historic Lamport Auditorium at 9:30 am.
The Open House will take place on our Manhattan campus, 2540 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY.
Complimentary parking will be available in Yeshiva University Lot E, located on Amsterdam Ave. between 182nd and 183rd streets.
Pre-register at http://www.yuhsb.org/openhouse. For more information, please contact our Director of Admissions, Avi Matanky, atamatanky@yuhsb.org, or call (212) 960-5400 x6676. Applications are now being accepted at
http://www.yuhsb.org/apply!
Bruriah Open House - Nov 13
The Bruriah High School Open House will take place on Sunday, November 13 beginning at 9:00 at the JEC's Bruriah Campus - 35 North Avenue in Elizabeth, NJ. Join us and witness firsthand how Bruriah students are inspired and empowered to "Make Their Mark" in all aspects of their studies and lives. There will be opportunities to experience the renowned Bruriah classroom as well as meet with faculty, current students and parents! A buffet lunch with a meet and greet will follow. Pre-registration is appreciated at http://Bruriah.theJEC.org.
Teaneck Mikvah Association Event - Nov 14
Please join the Teaneck Mikvah Association on Monday, November 14th, 2016 at our Seventh Annual Women's Event, held at Keter Torah at 7:15 PM. This year's "Night Out With Friends" will feature words of inspiration from Raizy Mendelsohn - Co-Director of the Chabad Jewish Center of Wyoming. Couvert is $72. Sponsorships are available. Register online at http://teaneckmikvah.com/event. Join in on social media with #teaneckwomensevent !
Post-Election Forum - Nov 16
"It's Over.
Now What?
Interpretting the Election Results
with Jeff Mendelsohn, CEO Israel Seminar
Wednesdsay, November 16, 2016, 7:30 pm
Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck
Pre-register at jfnnj.org/itsover
For more information, contact Natalya Taleysnik, (201) 820-3944 or natalyat@jfnnj.org
Lamdeinu Fall Schedule
School is back in session and so is Lamdeinu!
Gear up for the Yamim Noraim with our Early Fall Schedule beginning Monday September 12.
Dean Rachel Friedman will be teaching Parshanut HaMikra Bereishit: Avot ve-Imahot on Mondays. Tuesday mornings will feature a special three-part High Holiday Series taught by Dr. Chaviva Levin and Dean Rachel Friedman. R. Daniel Fridman is teaching Masekhet Kiddushin on Tuesday afternoon as well as Parashah and Haftarah Pointers on Thursday afternoons. We are pleased to welcome R. Dr. Yitzhak Berger on Wednesday mornings teaching the timely topic of Yonah In the Garden of Eden. Finally, R. Hayyim Angel is returning to Lamdeinu on Wednesday afternoons to teach Readings of the High Holidays: Torah and Haftarot.
And looking ahead, join us Wednesday morning November 1 for a celebration of Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan.
Check out http://www.lamdeinu.org for more details and to register for classes.
Ma'ayanot Education Series
The Ma'ayanot Continuing Education Committee is pleased to offer TWO fall semester
Ulpan classes open to the community. Advanced Beginners is for students who can read Hebrew & have rudimentary conversational skills and want to become more proficient.
Advanced Intermediate is for students who have proficient Hebrew conversational skills and want to advance in vocabulary and oral expression. Classes will take place on Tuesday evenings (beginning Sept. 6th) from 7:30 - 9:00 at Ma'ayanot (1650 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck). For more information contact Pam Ennis at ennisp@maayanot.org or 201-833-4307, ext. 265.
Bikur Cholim of Bergen County seeking volunteers
Bikur Cholim of Bergen County (BCBC) provides support, facilities, and services to ease the burden of families during trying times. We partner with our families to relieve some of the stress and effects of illness, with compassion and concern.
BCBC is a volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization, guided by the RCBC. We are currently looking for men and women who would like to join our volunteer core of sensitive and caring individuals, so that we can expand our services to those in need. We are looking for volunteers to help with: meal preparation, driving the elderly or ill to local doctor appointments, visiting people in need, or giving respite to a caregiver. As we expand, we are also looking for people with organizational expertise to oversee new projects.
Please visit our website at bikurcholimbergencounty.org and visit our VOLUNTEER PAGE or email volunteer@bikurcholimbergencounty.org to sign up to help our efforts.
For any questions call us at 201-579-3066.
Mikvah appointments now available online!
Appointments may now be booked online for the Teaneck Mikvah (http://www.teaneckmikvah.com). You must make an online appointment to use the Mikvah on Friday night or Yom Tov, other times walk-ins are welcomed. If you have a special circumstance, please call Miriam Feman at the Mikvah, 201-837-8220, and she will do her best to accommodate your needs. The Keylim Mikvah is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Please call the Mikvah, 201-837-8220, with any questions.
Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County
Tomchei Shabbos is desperately seeking drivers for Wednesday night deliveries.
Please contact Chani Schmutter 201-833-2320 or email chaniruth@att.net, if you are able to help out.
We have many opportunities for volunteers to help out, with anything from deliveries to administrative assistance.
For more information, click here.
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