Dear Friends,
As the Pesach - Passover holiday approaches, a service traditionally provided by the rabbi is the sale of Chametz.
As in previous years I will be glad to be your shliach (agent) to sell your Chametz.
If you would like me to be your shliach (agent) to sell your Chametz please fill out the form linked here: http://tinyurl.com/chametzform
Please note that all forms should be in no later than early morning on Friday, April 19, 2019 local time, wherever you are located.
This is an absolutely free service, and donations are not required or solicited. However, if you would like to donate to Rabbi Kaplan's Kimcha Depischa (food for those in need for Pesach) fund, you can do so at this link: https://sites.google.com/view/pesachfund
If you would like some general information regarding the sale of Chametz, please see this article: https://goo.gl/CzOLHd
Wishing you and yours a Chag Kosher Visomeiach - A Happy and Kosher Holiday!
With blessings,
Rabbi Dovid B. Kaplan
P.S. To be added to our email list, send an email to: WestNewYorkShul@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Monday, March 6, 2017
PURIM PARTY!
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BS"D
The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek
The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek
&
Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City
Invite You to a
••• PURIM PARTY! •••
Led By Rabbi Dovid B. Kaplan, Rabbi of The West New York Shul
• TOTALLY FREE!
• PLEASE COME IN COSTUME IF YOU DARE!
• Hamantaschen! • Graggers! •
• Story of Purim! • & More!
• THERE WILL BE A COSTUME CONTEST FOR CHILDREN!
WHEN:
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Shacharis Services at 10:00 AM
Megillah Reading approx. 10:45 AM
Party Approx. 11:30 AM
Shacharis Services at 10:00 AM
Megillah Reading approx. 10:45 AM
Party Approx. 11:30 AM
WHERE:
Congregation Mount Sinai
128 Sherman Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07307
There will also be services and a Megillah reading on Motzai Shabbos (Saturday Night), March 11, 2017 at 9:00 PM.
Light refreshments will be served.
Light refreshments will be served.
Residential Street Parking on Sherman Ave and Nearby Streets.
For more information or to sponsor, please contact The West New York Shul by responding to this email or at: 201-867-6859.
Please share this post with any friends who may be interested, and print the flyer and hang it where interested people may see.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
CHANUKAH PARTY!
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BS"D
The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek
The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek
&
Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City
Invite You to a
••• CHANUKAH PARTY! •••
Led By Rabbi Dovid B. Kaplan, Rabbi of The West New York Shul
• TOTALLY FREE!
• CHANUKAH PRESENTS WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL CHILDREN!
• Latkes! • Doughnuts! • Chocolate Coins! • Refreshments!
• Music! • Menorah Lighting! • Story of Chanukah! • & More!
• Music! • Menorah Lighting! • Story of Chanukah! • & More!
WHEN:
Thursday, December 29, 2016
First Night of Rosh Chodesh Teves!
6:00 PM
WHERE:
Congregation Mount Sinai
128 Sherman Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07307
Residential Street Parking on Sherman Ave and Nearby Streets. (Central Avenue meters are Free after 6:00 pm)
For more information or to sponsor, please contact The West New York Shul at: 201-867-6859.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Membership Meeting & Election Results
Today's membership meeting was, Thank G-d, a success.
The following officers were elected, Mazel Tov!
David Babani - President
Duved Strobel - Vice President
Itay Levy - 2nd Vice President
Rabbi Dovid B. Kaplan - Treasurer
Rebbetzin Gila Kaplan - Secretary
Yechiel Rosenberg - Gabbai
Zev Natan Stone - 2nd Gabbai
Yoshiyahu Tzvi Hersh Colon - Hospitaler
Shloime Strobel - 2nd Hospitaler.
The following officers were elected, Mazel Tov!
David Babani - President
Duved Strobel - Vice President
Itay Levy - 2nd Vice President
Rabbi Dovid B. Kaplan - Treasurer
Rebbetzin Gila Kaplan - Secretary
Yechiel Rosenberg - Gabbai
Zev Natan Stone - 2nd Gabbai
Yoshiyahu Tzvi Hersh Colon - Hospitaler
Shloime Strobel - 2nd Hospitaler.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Special Membership Meeting this Sunday, December 4, 2016
Greetings and Blessings!
In accordance with the by-laws, there will be a special meeting of the membership of “The Talmud Torah of West New York and Guttenberg” also known as “Shaare Zedek” and as “The Jewish Community Center of West New York” (henceforth referred to as the “organization”) this Sunday, December 4, 2016, at 2:00 pm promptly.
As our building is currently closed, the meeting will take place at:
Bnos Sanz of Union City, 3300 New York Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.(Please note: due to the park blocking 33rd Street at New York Avenue, it’s necessary to come down 33rd street from Palisade Avenue. The building is on the right the end of 33rd Street, behind the park.)
The purpose of this meeting is:
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting, and look forward to rejuvenating the organization with your help and support.
In accordance with the by-laws, there will be a special meeting of the membership of “The Talmud Torah of West New York and Guttenberg” also known as “Shaare Zedek” and as “The Jewish Community Center of West New York” (henceforth referred to as the “organization”) this Sunday, December 4, 2016, at 2:00 pm promptly.
As our building is currently closed, the meeting will take place at:
Bnos Sanz of Union City, 3300 New York Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.(Please note: due to the park blocking 33rd Street at New York Avenue, it’s necessary to come down 33rd street from Palisade Avenue. The building is on the right the end of 33rd Street, behind the park.)
The purpose of this meeting is:
1) To update the membership on the status of the organization and to bring to light recent happenings within the organization.
2) To elect new officers.
3) To discuss plans for the future of the organization, which include in part: fixing the building, renewing services on a steady basis, organizing events, establishing classes, and rejuvenating the aims and purposes of the organization as set forth in the by-laws.
4) To address issues regarding:
a) safeguarding and securing the organization’s funds and property.
b) stopping the erosion of, and making repairs to the organization’s building.
c) establishing a solid future for and maximizing the potential of the organization’s historic building.
b) stopping the erosion of, and making repairs to the organization’s building.
c) establishing a solid future for and maximizing the potential of the organization’s historic building.
5) Any other business to discuss.
It has been a number of years since a meeting has been held, and it is necessary to hold a meeting to fix the breaches and put the organization on firm footing.
In the past few years we have seen an influx of Jewish young professionals to the organization’s area, and this is expected to continue to grow in the upcoming years. As the only remaining Jewish Orthodox congregation serving the areas of West New York, Guttenberg, Weehawken, and North Bergen, it is necessary to rejuvenate the organization to properly serve the Jewish community of these areas. The vision of the founders and supporters of the organization was and remains to establish a permanent Orthodox Jewish community organization for future generations; as the founding documents say: “The organization has been founded as an Jewish Orthodox Institution, and shall always remain as such…” We will, with the help of G-d, bring this vision forward.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting, and look forward to rejuvenating the organization with your help and support.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Dovid B. Kaplan, Rabbi
David Babani, President
Duved Strobel, Vice President
David Babani, President
Duved Strobel, Vice President
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Monday, November 7, 2016
A Message from The Rabbi about Election Fears
Before panicking at the all the horrible things that might happen if the candidate you're afraid of gets elected, remember that G-d can work his plan through any candidate. As the oft-quoted Jewish proverb goes: "לב מלכים ושרים ביד ה -- The hearts of kings and officials are in the hand of G-d."
Go out and vote your conscience, and then relax knowing that there's a G-d watching over us, as King David wrote: "הנה, לא ינום ולא יישן שומר ישראל -- Behold, the Guardian of Israel (i.e. G-d) does not slumber nor sleep."
So take a deep breath and relax, as my father expounds: "ה' לי ולא אירא -- if Hashem (G-d) is controlling the entire universe, why should I be afraid?!"
Go out and vote your conscience, and then relax knowing that there's a G-d watching over us, as King David wrote: "הנה, לא ינום ולא יישן שומר ישראל -- Behold, the Guardian of Israel (i.e. G-d) does not slumber nor sleep."
So take a deep breath and relax, as my father expounds: "ה' לי ולא אירא -- if Hashem (G-d) is controlling the entire universe, why should I be afraid?!"
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Shemini Atzeres & Simchas Torah at The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek!
Shemini
Atzeres & Simchas Torah Services will be held at the:
Extra Ballroom
403 56th Street (corner of 56th Street & Palisade Ave)
West New York, NJ 07093
Enter through the last door on the right on 56th Street (door closest to the parking lot).
The Major Simchas Torah Celebration will take place On Tuesday, October 25, 2016. The festivities will start at around 10:45 am, following Shacharis at 10:00 am. (See full schedule below.) Please bring your friends and especially kids!
Schedule for Shemini Atzeres & Simchas Torah
Sunday, October 23, 2016
6:00 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv then Hakafos Dancing with The Torah.
Monday, October 24, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis, Torah Reading, then Mussaf / Tefillas Geshem – Prayer for Rain & Sustenence. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
Yizkor will be said at approximately 12 pm.
6:00 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv then Hakafos Dancing with The Torah.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis
10:45 am: Kiddush & Refreshments, Hakafos Dancing with The Torah, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Lunch Seuda afterwards.
6:00 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv, then Havdalah.
Halachic Times
Sunday, October 23, 2016
5:45 pm: Candle Lighting
6:03 pm: Shkiya (sunset)
Monday, October 24, 2016
6:01 pm: Shkiya (sunset)
6:43 pm: Light Candles after this time.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
6:43 pm: Earlier time Yom Tov ends
7:13 pm: Later time Yom Tov ends (72).
Please forward this message to anyone who might be interested in attending.
We look forward to seeing you! There is no charge!
Children add life to our shul and are welcome!
Any questions please call the shul at: 201-867-6859.
Extra Ballroom
403 56th Street (corner of 56th Street & Palisade Ave)
West New York, NJ 07093
Enter through the last door on the right on 56th Street (door closest to the parking lot).
The Major Simchas Torah Celebration will take place On Tuesday, October 25, 2016. The festivities will start at around 10:45 am, following Shacharis at 10:00 am. (See full schedule below.) Please bring your friends and especially kids!
Schedule for Shemini Atzeres & Simchas Torah
Sunday, October 23, 2016
6:00 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv then Hakafos Dancing with The Torah.
Monday, October 24, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis, Torah Reading, then Mussaf / Tefillas Geshem – Prayer for Rain & Sustenence. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
Yizkor will be said at approximately 12 pm.
6:00 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv then Hakafos Dancing with The Torah.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis
10:45 am: Kiddush & Refreshments, Hakafos Dancing with The Torah, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Lunch Seuda afterwards.
6:00 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv, then Havdalah.
Halachic Times
Sunday, October 23, 2016
5:45 pm: Candle Lighting
6:03 pm: Shkiya (sunset)
Monday, October 24, 2016
6:01 pm: Shkiya (sunset)
6:43 pm: Light Candles after this time.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
6:43 pm: Earlier time Yom Tov ends
7:13 pm: Later time Yom Tov ends (72).
Please forward this message to anyone who might be interested in attending.
We look forward to seeing you! There is no charge!
Children add life to our shul and are welcome!
Any questions please call the shul at: 201-867-6859.
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