Arzei Darom - eNnouncements - Parashat Ki Teitzei

Mazel Tov

Mazel tov to Hannah Rose on the occasion of her becoming a bat mitzvah. Mazel tov to Hannah's parents, Nancy and Doug and to sisters, Sophie, Charlotte, and Audrey. Also mazel tov to Grandparents Howard Rose and Sandra Cate, and her husband Sheldon Madow. Mazel tov to Eli Eisenman on his recent engagement to Yael Gichtin from LA!

Mazel tov to Eli's parents Jody and Toby Eisenman.
They should be zocheh to build a bayit ne'eman B' Yisroel.

Kiddush

Kiddush this week is sponsored by Nancy and Doug Rose in honor of Hannah's bat mitzvah.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Seating

As we begin our preparations for the Yomim Noraim, it is our pleasure to present you with the pricing structure of seats for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 5778: We encourage you to make your reservations as early as possible by filling out the attached form.

Per seat for Full Members	$155
Per seat for Associate Members	$180
Per seat for non- members	$205

Please use our online form to reserve your seats:

https://www.arzeidarom.org/form/rh-yk-seat-reservation-form.html

You may also reserve seats using the Seat form, attached to this email.

Make a Yom Kippur appeal pledge: https://www.arzeidarom.org/form/yom-kippur- appeal.html

or, submit names for next year's Yizkor books: https://www.arzeidarom.org/form/yizkor-request.html

This year we will again be having assigned seats. Should anyone have any specific request please contact Jason Bernath at adlxprt@yahoo.com ;and he will do his best to accommodate all. Seating requests must be made each year as we do not keep records of past seat requests. Jason will make every effort to honor all seating requests, but they are not guaranteed.

The Youth Committee will be offering childcare for the younger children during both days of Rosh Hashanah, and during Yom Kippur. In order to help us plan appropriately, PLEASE register your child(ren) for groups. Please register your children online in order to help us to plan appropriately.

In addition, we are encouraging people to contribute to the Yom Kippur appeal in advance. If you would like to contribute to the Yom Kippur appeal now, you can do so with the online form. You will still be able to contribute on Yom Kippur night if you prefer.

In order to reserve seats, a member must be in good financial standing through the end of our Fiscal Year 2016. If you have any questions about your financial status, or to make special arrangements, please contact Ronald Goldgewert (516-551-9293, treasurer@arzeidarom.org). The reservations are being made on a first served basis, based on the date the reservation form and payment are received. Reservations received without payment will not be considered to be confirmed reservations, and the seat will not be held.

We look forward to sharing a meaningful Yom Tov together with you.

The Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur Committee

Arzei Darom
Chair Fund Campaign- Eighty Percent Raised

As we begin to wrap up the Chair Fund Campaign, we want to thank the many families who chose to be a part of this campaign. We believe that the new chairs (along with new carpet) are the next big step (and one of the last) in creating a beautiful makom tefillah/main sanctuary, that everyone can and should be proud of. To date, more than 60 families have contributed, we have raised more than $33,000, and more than 180 chairs have been dedicated.

In the coming weeks we hope to finalize the fabric for the chairs and place the chairs order. So, if you still want to be a part of this project, it is not too late. You can make a donation through the shul’s website: https://www.arzeidarom.org/form/chairfund or by speaking to Yosef Rothstein.

Thank you to the following families who have made a pledge towards the Chair Fund Campaign:

Anonymous

Joedi and Moshe Adams

Elaine and Howard Alt

Phyllis Alt

Sarah and Shlomo Barber

Rena and Jerry Barta

Sheryl and David Blass

Sarah Rindner and Robert Blum

Melissa and Lazer Borgen

Patty and Sam Borodach

Rachel and Rabbi Aharon Ciment

Ita and Rocky Cohen

Sharon and Zev Darack

Merna and Yussie Davidowitz

Rachel and Akiva Distenfeld

Gail and Richard Dukas

Myriam and Mark Einhorn

Arlene and Arthur Eis

Toby and Jody Eisenman

Toby and Lawrence Feder

Michelle and Alon Frumer

Melissa and Donny Furer

Dahlia and Boruch Goldbrenner

Aliza and Ronald Goldgewert

Stacy and Seth Goldstein

Francine and Ira Greenberg

Leah and Avi Greengart

Shira and Robert Grunstein

Dori and Jay Haberman

Elaine Silverberg and David Haldorsen

Ruth and Elli Himelstein

Stacy and Steve Katzwer

Sandra and Donny Knoll

Irina and Leonid Krimsky

Evie and Alden Leifer

Valerie and Miles Levin

Amanda and Justin Lipschick

Adina and Michael Littwin

Rani and Paul Lustiger

Hagit and Michael Niazov

Etta and Isaac Novick

Julie and Shabsi Polinsky

Yael and Steve Rabitz

Lori Fein and Marty Ramirez

Raquel and Stuart Reichman

Cheryl and Oleg Rivkin

Nancy and Doug Rose

Elana and Benjy Rosenbluth

Ellie and Yosef Rothstein

Miriam and Jack Rudman

Pnina and Aaron Safier

Arlene and Michael Sand

Shoshana and Mark Schimel

Tzippi and Andrew Schwimmer

Rebecca and Bruno Segal

Sariva and Jeff Sklar

Alyssa and Dov Strulowitz

Atara and Meir Szegedi

Ilana Sperling and Boaz Vega

Shira Silverberg and Joey Wagh

Debby and Moshe Weinberger

Debbie and Mark Weisel

Parsha & Popsicles

Summer is almost over, but children (and adults) of all ages can join us in the park this Shabbat as Rabbi Ciment teaches us about the weekly parsha for a few moments and we enjoy a cold Popsicle (or two)! Come for the Torah, enjoy the popsicles and then stay and play in the park with friends.

Time: September 2 at 4:30 p.m.
Place: Herrick Park

This year we are looking for families to sponsor Parsha and Popsicles, at a cost of $18 for a one week sponsorship. Sponsor in honor of a birthday, an anniversary, or just because it is sunny day today. If you have questions about the program or would like to sponsor a shabbat please contact Daniel Essrog at dsessrog@gmail.com or Elianna Essrog elianna.essrog@gmail.com.

Morning Seder Chabura

Crock Pot Kiddushes - Looking for Volunteers

We are underway planning the calendar for hot kiddushes. The Crock Pot Kiddush has been a very enjoyable experience over the years. Our shul has been fortunate over the years to have members volunteer their time to make delicious cholent for kiddush on Shabbos. We are looking to expand our group of volunteers so that we can have the Crock Pot Kiddush monthly, usually around Rosh Chodesh. Volunteers can be reimbursed up to $80 for ingredients. If you are interested in making cholent for the shul please contact Holly Weiss at holly.ohrenweiss1@gmail.com.

Youth Department News

New Davening and Parsha Program

New Davening and Parsha Program at 10:45am in the social hall. Featured prizes: sports tickets, Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty and more.

Mommy and Me
Mommy and Me is led by a rotating group of local moms with help from some enthusiastic middle school youth volunteers. Leading the program is easy, fun, and gets our little ones excited about Shabbat and being in shul! If you are interested in leading Mommy and Me once a month (or more!), or have any questions about the program, please email mommyandme@arzeidarom.org

PoKiZman Club meets every Shabbat at 10:15 am.
Please remind your children to be prepared to participate in davening.

Kiddush Committee News

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.

September: Borgen, Borodach, Brodsky, Cohen, Darack

For more information on anything Kiddush-related, please contact Holly Weiss at kiddush@arzeidarom.org.

Community Events

Legal Holiday shiur: Monday, September 4, 9:00 am at Rinat
Rabbi Reuven Taragin, Dean of Overseas Students and Ram at Yeshivat HaKotel, will be speaking on the topic: Tekiya versus Shemiya: Is Tekiyat Shofar aimed at Hashem or Us?

TorahWeb at Beth Aaron - Sep 4 On Monday, September 4, TorahWeb will hold an event at Congregation Beth Aaron. At 8:00 p.m., Rav Mayer Twersky will discuss “Yiras Shomayim: Balancing Love and Fear in a Feel-Good Society,” and at 8:45 p.m., Rav Hershel Schachter will speak on “Torah Learning after the Year in Israel: Prioritizing Torah and Secular Education in College.” Sessions are open to both men and women. Congregation Beth Aaron is located at 950 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck. Torah in the AM, Tue & Thu at Keter Torah

Beginning Tuesday, September 5:

9:05am - Chavura on the topic of the golden calf
9:45am - Studying Gemara Berakhot, chapter 6, with Rabbi Menahem Meier
10:50am - Study of Halakha and Thought in Rambam's Mishneh Torah; first topic: Shatnez - Rabbi Meier (Thursday only)

Rav Kook Chabura for Yamim Noraim
In anticipation of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a men's chabura is being formed to learn selected passages of Rav Kook's Orot HaTeshuva. The chabura will be lead by Rav Yishai Klein, a current member of the BPY faculty and a Ram in the boy's high school in Otniel, Israel. Learning and discussion will take place in Hebrew. We will meet Wednesday nights at 9 pm at the Klein's home at 272 Van Buren beginning on September 6. If you are interested in joining, please send a note to robert.blum@gmail.com.

Ma'ayanot Yom Iyun - Sep 24

Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls is pleased to invite the community to its annual Yom Iyun on Tzom Gedaliah, Sunday, September 24th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, at Ma’ayanot (1650 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck). The Yom Iyun will begin with a keynote shiur by Rabbi Zev Prince, Ma'ayanot Talmud and Halakha teacher, on the topic: Soles on Fire: Neilat Ha’Sandal, Baring our Souls by Uncovering our Feet, followed by additional shiurim by members of the Ma’ayanot faculty (visit http://www.maayanot.org for a full listing of shiurim). For more information or to sponsor a shiur, contact Pam Ennis at ennisp@maayanot.org or 201-833-4307, ext. 265. Men and women welcome. Ma'ayanot Adult Education Committee Events

The Ma'ayanot Adult Education Committee is pleased to offer the following learning opportunities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, classes take place at Ma'ayanot, 1650 Palisade Ave., Teaneck. Men and women are welcome for all classes. For more information contact Pam Ennis at ennisp@maayanot.org.

Intermediate level Hebrew Ulpan. The class will emphasize conversational skills and will take place on Tuesday evenings (beginning Sept. 6th) from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Instructor: Ma'ayanot Hebrew Chair, Mrs. Merav Tal-Timen; Cost: $230 for 15 sessions. To register, visit http://www.maayanot.org/community.
The Ma'ayanot Book Club will next meet on Monday, September 11th at 8:00 p.m. The discussion will be facilitated by Ma'ayanot English teacher, Mrs. Shalvi Isseroff; the book selection is: Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen; the club will meet at the home of Ellie and Amit Schwartz, Warwick Ave., Teaneck.
Ma'ayanot Thursday shiurim resume on September 14th. The first series of the year will be given by Dr. Rayzel Yaish, Ma'ayanot Director of Guidance, on the topic of Teshuva. This two-part series will take place from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sept. 14th and Sept. 28th. Visit http://www.maayanot.org/community for the complete 2017-18 Shiur Series schedule.
New! A Ma'ayanot art class taught by Ma'ayanot Art teacher Mrs. Natalia Kadish. Classes will take place on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the Ma'ayanot art room on the following dates: October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 28. Cost: $180 for 6 sessions. For more information or to register, contact Natalia Kadish at kadishn@maayanot.org.

Urgent Message from Yad Leah
Urgent Clothing Drive - Families in Israel, who rely on Yad Leah to provide them with clothing, need clothing for the coming year but our supply is running low. We are running a pre-Rosh Hashana emergency clothing drive. Please drop off clothing for the families at the 655 Rutland Ave, Teaneck garage and SHARE this message with others. Tisku l’mitzvos! Drivers Needed for Tomchei Shabbos
Urgent need, Chesed opportunity: Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County has an urgent need for drivers. Deliveries take place Wednesday night between 4-8 pm. If available please email Lkornwasser1@gmail.com. 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.

Teaneck Area Chevrutah Finder
www.teaneckchavrusa.com

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.

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