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.