The following messages were sent on 02 February 2007:

[1] Re: upcoming Taharas haMishpachah shiurim for men

[2] shiv'a for Frances Lochak a'h'

 

The following messages were sent on 04 February 2007:

[3] funeral/l'vaya for Murray Budow a'h'

[4] shiv'a for Murray Budow a'h' [UPDATED]

 

The following message was sent on 07 February 2007:

[5] Y "Jewish Voices": Rabbi M. Becher (13 Feb 2007)

 

The following message was sent on 09 February 2007:

[6] Mazal Tov!

 

The following message was sent on 12 February 2007:

[7] funeral/l'vaya and shiv'a for Henry W. Hocherman a'h' [UPDATED]

 

The following messages were sent on 14 February 2007:

[8] Kashrus alert re Hunt's Thick&Rich Pasta Sauce

[9] Aish "Project Inspire" lecture (22 Feb 2007)

[10] funeral and shiv'a for Marvin Stiskin a'h'

 

The following message was sent on 15 February 2007:

[11] upcoming community events

 

The following messages were sent on 16 February 2007:

[12] Kiddush, Kiddush!

[13] please help AMIT pack Purim baskets! (17&18 Feb 2007)

 

The following message was sent on 19 February 2007:

[14] Taharas haMishpachah shiur for men (20 Feb 2007)

 

The following messages were sent on 21 February 2007:

[15] Aish "Project Inspire" lecture: "Kiruv -- Facing the Spiritual Holocaust" (22 Feb 2007)

[16] Youth events this weekend (24&25 Feb 2007)

[17] now online: Tue. night's shiur by Rabbi Herman (was "Taharas haMishpachah shiur for men (20 Feb 2007)")

 

The following message was sent on 25 February 2007:

[18] Mazal Tov!

 

The following message was sent on 26 February 2007:

[19] latest Shul newsletter now online

 

The following message was sent on 27 February 2007:

[20] pre-Purim Shabbos luncheon for HSers (03 Mar 2007)

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[1]

> ...scheduled to begin in the JEC Reibel Beis Medrash at 8:30PM....Rabbi Avrohom Herman will give the next shiur ... on Feb. 6th, and concentrate on matters of hashkafah; and the foci will be ... to quote the title of Rabbi Herman's talk, "Remaining Close From a Distance: Maintaining a loving relationship at all times."  If you can, please join us!  Thank you. <

Thanks to a simchah scheduled for Feb. 6th, Rabbi Herman has rescheduled his shiur for two weeks from that date, i.e. Tuesday night, Feb. 20th, at the same time and, i'y'H', in the same location.  Thank you.

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[2]

Dr. Aaron Lochak is sitting shiv'a for his mother a'h' (whose l'vayah occurred earlier today) through Thursday morning at the house of his sister, Iti Kryksman, 1594 East 26th Street (between Ave. P and Kings Highway) in Flatbush, NY (ZIP: 11229-1708; tel#: 718-692-0914).  Sincerest condolences to the entire mishpachah, including the Lochak and Kryksman families.  May we have the opportunity to share better news in the future and witness the era of "bila hamaves lanetzach."

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[3]

The funeral and l'vaya for Mr. Budow a'h' will take place at 11AM today, Sunday, February 4th, at Bais Yitzchok Chevra Thilim.  Further details will be sent when available.

 

Sincerest condolences to the mishpachah, including the Budow family.  May we have the opportunity to share better news in the future and witness the era of "bila hamaves lanetzach."

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[4]

Each son of Mr. Budow a'h' will sit shiv'a in his own home through Friday noontime: Ira will sit at 1495 Buck Creek Drive in Yardley, PA (ZIP: 19067-4053; tel#: 215-321-7824), and Lenny will sit at 12 Warren Place in Plainview, NY (ZIP: 11803-3719; tel#: 516-681-8515).

 

Once again, sincerest condolences to the mishpachah, including the Budow family.  May we have the opportunity to share better news in the future and witness the era of "bila hamaves lanetzach."

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[5]

The next lecture in our local Y's "Jewish Voices" series will i'y'H' take place this coming Tuesday evening, Feb. 13th, at 8PM.  Rabbi Mordechai Becher will speak on "Torah and the Environment."  There is no fee for attendance, and all community members are invited.  Thank you!

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[6]

Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Saul Weiner and Rivka G. Weiner on the engagement of son Yoni to Leora Deutcher.  May we continue to hear and pass on good news!

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[7]

The funeral and l'vaya for Mr. Hocherman a'h' will take place today, Monday, Feb. 12th at Adath Israel, beginning at 11AM.  His mother Chana, wife Brenda, and sons D.J., Matthew, and Jason will sit shiv'a through Wednesday evening at the house of Erica Sauerhoff, 136 Wilder Street in Hillside, NJ (tel#: 908-355-1492; ZIP: 07205-3028); Brenda and the children plan to then travel back to their Florida home, 1030 NE 165th Terrace in North Miami Beach (tel#: 786-274-1081; ZIP: 33162-3805).  Davening times in Hillside are as follows:

and the Hocherman residence in Florida will be open for visitors as follows:

 

Sincerest condolences to the entire mishpachah, including the Hocherman family and close friends Marvin Rosenzweig and Ira Heller.  May we have the opportunity to share better news in the future and witness the era of "bila hamaves lanetzach."

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[8]

The following alert was posted on 12 Feb 2007 by COR, the Kashruth Council of Canada (and can be found on their Website):

 

The Organized Kosher Certification (Circle K) has asked us to notify the public of the following:

Hunt's Thick & Rich Premium Pasta Sauce

Four Cheese

680 ML

was erroneously labeled with the OK symbol.

The product is NOT certified by the OK and is NOT kosher.

 

Please note that the current list moderator maintains a private mailing list for Kashrus-related messages -- if you would like to join it, please respond to him.  Thank you.

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[9]

The JEC and Aish HaTorah's Project Inspire will present a lecture by Rabbi Moshe Zeldman for the greater Elizabeth/Hillside community on Thursday evening, February 22nd, at the home of Tova and Ira Shulman, 231 Exeter Way in Hillside, beginning at 8PM.  Rabbi Zeldman intends to explain a lot about the mitzva of kiruv, including its source(s), what it's all about, and why it is/should be quite an urgent issue for us -- his talk is entitled "Facing the Crisis of the Spiritual Holocaust – Kiruv: What is the Mitzva?"  For more information and to register, please contact Tova at 908-355-2301; Chanan Friedman by e-mail or at 646-402-2738; or Rabbi Matt Tropp by e-mail or at 908-337-7755.  Thank you!

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[10]

The funeral for Mr. Stiskin a'h', husband of Jackie of Horizon Wigs on Jersey Avenue, will take place tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 15th, at Menorah Chapel at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Road in Vauxhall, NJ, beginning at 11:30AM.  Jackie will sit shiv'a through Sunday at her home, 330 W. Jersey Street #7K (the Hayes House) in Elizabeth, NJ (tel#: 908-354-6932; ZIP: 07202-1884).

 

Sincerest condolences to Jackie and the Stiskin, Rose, and Faranello families.  May we have the opportunity to share better news in the future and witness the era of "bila hamaves lanetzach."

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[11]

As we noted last month, dates in February (this year, Shvat and Adar 5767) are prime times for community events -- a number of wonderful events have already occurred, yet there are many more to consider! In chronological order, here's a quick listing:

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[12]

This coming Shabbos, please join us after the Main-Shul Mussaf for this month's Shabbos M'var'chim Chodesh Adar Kiddush in the JEC Levy Auditorium.  A big THANK YOU to all its sponsors!  In appreciation of their respective donations, we have posted the list of sponsors on the Shul Website.

 

If you would like to sponsor/upgrade any future Kiddush (sponsorship details can be found in the most recent issue of HaMagid, our newsletter) in honor of someone, to commemorate someone, or for any other excellent reason, please contact Sarah Karp at 908-352-2679 or Vivi Singfer at 908-558-0878.  Thank you!

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[13]

The AMIT Havtacha Purim Mishloach Manos Project is packing its Purim baskets this weekend on the second floor of our local Y.  Packers of all ages (above 6th Grade) are welcome on motzoei Shabbos (Feb. 17th) from 7:30PM to 10PM and on Sunday from 9AM through 1PM.  Anyone who is delivering for AMIT on Purim day (March 4th) can pick up his or her baskets on Sunday (Feb. 18th) between 1PM and 3PM; please be prompt!  Any questions, please call Lois Schlar at 908-451-5775.  Thank you!

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[14]

Gentle reminder: tomorrow, Rabbi Avrohom Herman will give the second of two shiurim for married (and about-to-be-married) men on issues related to Taharas haMishpachah.  Scheduled to begin in the JEC Reibel Beis Medrash at 8:45PM (please note the change in time), Rabbi Herman will speak on "Remaining Close From a Distance: Maintaining a loving relationship at all times."  If you can, please attend!  Thank you.

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[15]

Gentle reminder: the JEC and Aish HaTorah's Project Inspire will present a lecture by Rabbi Moshe Zeldman for the greater Elizabeth/Hillside community this coming Thursday evening, February 22nd, at the home of Tova and Ira Shulman, 231 Exeter Way in Hillside, beginning at 8PM.  Rabbi Zeldman intends to explain a lot about the mitzva of kiruv, including its source(s), what it's all about, and why it is/should be quite an urgent issue for us -- his talk is entitled "Facing the Crisis of the Spiritual Holocaust – Kiruv: What is the Mitzva?"  Limited babysitting is available by contacting Ashley Shulman at 908-370-9444.  For general information, please contact Rabbi Matt Tropp at 908-337-7755.  Thank you!

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[16]

Our active Youth Department has a great weekend planned for both kids and parents!  To wit:

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[17]

> ...[on Tuesday, Feb. 20th], Rabbi Avrohom Herman will give the second of two shiurim for married (and about-to-be-married) men on issues related to Taharas haMishpachah...[specifically,] Rabbi Herman will speak on "Remaining Close From a Distance: Maintaining a loving relationship at all times.".... <

This hour-long shiur, which utilized classic Torah sources (both ancient and recent, some well-known and some deserving greater publicity) in order to suggest how a husband should act during times of physical separation in order to enhance and deepen the wonderful relationship which marriage can be, is now available (together with an accompanying handout) via the Torah audio/video section of the shul's Website.  Enjoy!

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[18]

Heartiest congratulations to Susan and Dr. Lester Eckman on the birth of granddaughter Gavriella Tzvia to their children, Issy & Robin Eckman.  May we continue to hear and pass on good news!

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[19]

HaMagid Volume 2, Issue 1 has been mailed to all Shul members.  (If you believe you should have received this newsletter but as yet have not, or if you would like to become a Shul member in order to enjoy this and so many more benefits, please reply to this message.)  We mailed this issue to you as opposed to [only] sending it electronically because we are interested in your feedback about our new format.  The newsletter is now available electronically -- please consult the listed instructions in order to properly print it.  In the future, we may again ask listmembers whether they want to receive a given issue electronically or via the mail.  Thank you, and enjoy!

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[20]

As outlined in the online flyer, our Youth Department is putting together a special event for young men and women of HS age this coming Shabbos P'T'tzaveh/Zachor: a pre-Purim luncheon in the Halpern Cafeteria after davening in the Main Shul, to be followed by a shiur and a Teen Center & featuring a guest speaker.  If you are interested, please RSVP to Elie Bodner at 917-583-5963 (if possible, by tonight, Feb. 27th).  Sponsorships are available at the $18, $36, and $50 levels.  Thank you!

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