CHANUKAH PARTY!

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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!

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.

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.

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:

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.

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

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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?!"

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.

Sukkos at The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek

Sukkos Services will be held at:
6009 Palisade Ave
(Near the corner of 60th Street)
West New York, NJ 07093

The Sukkah will be available all Sukkos. During Chol Hamoed please call the shul for access (201-867-6859).

Schedule

First Days of Sukkos

Sunday, October 16, 2016
6:30 pm: Mincha followed by  Maariv.

Monday, October 17, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
6:15 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
6:15 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv, then Havdalah.

Shabbos, Chol Hamoed Sukkos

Friday, October 21, 2016
6:15 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv.

Shabbos, October 22, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
6:15 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv, then Havdalah.

Halachic Times

Sunday, October 16, 2016
5:55 pm: Candle Lighting
6:13 pm: Shkiya (sunset)

Monday, October 17, 2016
6:12 pm: Shkiya (sunset)
6:53 pm: Light Candles after this time.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
6:52 pm: Earlier time Yom Tov ends
7:23 pm: Later time Yom Tov ends (72).

Friday, October 21, 2016
5:48 pm: Candle Lighting.
6:06 pm: Shkiya  (sunset)

Shabbos, October 22, 2016
6:46 pm: Earlier time Shabbos Ends.
7:17 pm: Later time Shabbos 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.

Sukkos at The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek

Sukkos Services will be held at:
6009 Palisade Ave
(Near the corner of 60th Street)
West New York, NJ 07093

The Sukkah will be available all Sukkos. During Chol Hamoed please call the shul for access (201-867-6859).

Schedule

First Days of Sukkos

Sunday, October 16, 2016
6:30 pm: Mincha followed by  Maariv.

Monday, October 17, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
6:15 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
6:15 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv, then Havdalah.

Shabbos, Chol Hamoed Sukkos

Friday, October 21, 2016
6:15 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv.

Shabbos, October 22, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
6:15 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv, then Havdalah.

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. 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, Hakafos Dancing with The Torah, Torah Reading, then Mussaf. Free Kiddush Lunch afterwards.
6:00 pm: Mincha followed by Maariv, then Havdalah.

Halachic Times

Sunday, October 16, 2016
5:55 pm: Candle Lighting
6:13 pm: Shkiya (sunset)

Monday, October 17, 2016
6:12 pm: Shkiya (sunset)
6:53 pm: Light Candles after this time.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
6:52 pm: Earlier time Yom Tov ends
7:23 pm: Later time Yom Tov ends (72).

Friday, October 21, 2016
5:48 pm: Candle Lighting.
6:06 pm: Shkiya  (sunset)

Shabbos, October 22, 2016
6:46 pm: Earlier time Shabbos Ends.
7:17 pm: Later time Shabbos Ends (72).

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.

Yom Kippur Services at The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek.

Yom Kippur 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).

Schedule

Tuesday, October 10, 2016
6:30 pm: Mincha followed by Kol Nidrei, then Maariv.

Wednesday, October 11, 2016
10:00 am: Shacharis followed by Torah Reading, Mussaf, and Mincha.(Yizkor estimated at approximately 1:00 pm.)
6:15 pm: Neilah (ending prayer), followed by Maariv and Havdalah.
7:35 pm: Break-the-Fast Meal (Free)


Halachic Times

Tuesday, October 10, 2016
6:03 pm: Candle Lighting
6:21 pm: Shkiya (sunset) & Fast Begins

Wednesday, October 11, 2016
7:01 pm: Earlier time Fast Ends (based on astronomical calculation)
7:32 pm: Later time Fast Ends (based on 72 minutes after Shkiya)

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.

Rosh Hashana Services at The West New York Shul / Congregation Shaare Zedek

Rosh Hashana Services will be held at the:
William Jefferson Clinton Tower
434 62nd Street (bet. Palisade and Bergenline)
West New York, NJ 07093
Go through yard on right side of the building, use the second door on the right of the building. Go up the main staircase to the party room on the second floor.

Sunday
Mincha/Maariv 6:30 pm.

Monday and Tuesday
Shacharis 9:30 am followed by Shofar blowing and Mussaf. Free Kiddush lunch afterwards.
Mincha/Maariv 6:30 pm.

We look forward to seeing you! There is no charge!
Any questions please call the shul at 201-867-6859.

Please note 2 changes: Mincha/Maariv is 6:30. Yizkor is on Yom Kippur.