Congregation Etz Chaim
1 Lafayette Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 597-1655
office@etzchaimnj.com
www.EtzChaimNJ.com

E. Samuel Klibanoff, Rabbi
November 23, 2019
25 Cheshvan 5780
PARSHAT
CHAYEI SARAH
Shabbat Mevarchim
SHABBAT SERVICES

Fri | Nov 22
4:16 PM | Candle Lighting
4:20 PM | Mincha followed by Lecture from Rabbi Bernstein.
Community Shabbat Dinner at 5:45pm.

Shabbat | Nov 23
8:30 AM | Rabbis's Shiur - Given by Rabbi Bernstein
9:00 AM | Shacharit
*No 9:45 Teen Minyan this Shabbat
10:15 AM | Tot Shabbat - 1st Grade and under - (Beit Midrash, downstairs)
10:15 AM | Junior Cong (Upstairs Classrooms)
9:13 AM | Z'man Kriat Shema
4:15 PM | Mincha
5:18 PM | Shabbat Ends
WEEKDAY SERVICES | Nov 24 - 29

Sun
8:30 AM | Shacharit
4:20 PM | Mincha/Ma'ariv

Mon - Wed
6:45 AM | Shacharit

Thurs - Fri (Rosh Chodesh - Thanksgiving)
8:30 AM | Shacharit

Mon - Thurs
6:45 PM | Ma'ariv

*We have moved to our winter schedule. We will have Ma'ariv only on Mon - Thurs evenings at 6:45 PM. Mincha/Ma'ariv services are held at Suburban Torah (85 W. Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston) this week at 4:20 PM.
Rabbi's Message
Avraham Avinu lived a spiritually meaningful life. He certainly had his challenges and his ten tests, but he is the father of our people. Success always comes with sacrifice and setbacks. I think it is fair to say that despite Avraham's legacy setting that we read about during these weeks, we do find that his personal family life was troubling to stay the least.

After the Akeidah, Avraham returns alone - without Yitzchak. Soon after, we learn that Sarah Imeinu has died and that he was not there at the time. In fact, once the burial of Sarah is completed, we hear very little of Avraham in the Torah narrative even though he lives for many years after.

Rav Soloveitchik Z"L writes that Avraham could only be Avraham Avinu as long as he had a partner in Sarah Imeinu. Once she was gone, his "Career" (as it were) was in essence over.

We all try to create legacy and meaning in our lives. We have to make certain that we appreciate and recognize all those who make it possible for us to accomplish those goals. Don't forget to tell them before it's too late.

Shabbat Shalom
Welcome to Rabbi Isaac and Yael Bernstein
We are pleased to welcome Rabbi Isaac and Yael Bernstein with their daughter Leeba this Shabbat to Etz Chaim

Rabbi Bernstein will be speaking after Friday night Davening before the community dinner on the topic:

“Let’s Be Honest: Who Really Wants Moshiach?”

Rabbi Bernstein will also be giving the Shabbat morning Parsha Shiur at 8:30am.

Rabbi Issac Bernstein is originally from Skokie, IL. After spending two years in Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh, he attended Yeshiva University where he graduated with a BA in Jewish Studies with a concentration on Jewish Philosophy and History. Isaac is currently studying for Semicha at RIETS. Isaac, along with his wife Yael and daughter, live in Teaneck, NJ where they serve as the Teaneck NCSY City Directors. Yael, originally from Hollywood, FL, is currently finishing her Masters at the Wurtzweiler School of Social Work. 
Kiddush is sponsored by the entire Halpern family in honor of the 6th Yahrtzeit of
Sam Halpern, z”l
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Mazel Tov to Andrew and Barbara Hutter & Andrew and Michelle Rosenbaum on the occasion of the aufruf of Adam Rosenbaum and his upcoming marriage to Melissa Hutter .

The aufruf will take place during Mincha this Shabbat
Etz Chaim Men's Club
TAILGATE PARTY
Sun | Dec 8 | 12 - 4PM

What's better than spending an afternoon with your friends watching a football game, having a catch, eating great food and responsibly enjoying a drink, all while at Shul? It doesn't get much better!

Bring your kids, bring your friends, and let's make it a great day!

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
Mon | Dec 16

Circling the Sun

by Paula McLain
FOR THIS WEEK'S
YOUTH HAPPENINGS

In honor of Parsha Toldot, Yoni will be making a special red lentil cholent for Teen Minyan!" #BirthrightSale 

upcoming events

THIS SHABBAT | Nov 23 | 12 PM
NCSY Lunch at the Youth House (65 Shrewsbury Dr.) Grades 8-12 

Sun | Nov 24 | 10 AM - 1 PM
KIDS Pack Donations for Yad Leah

Tues | Nov 26 | 5:45 PM
JTEEN UNIVERSITY: "After Life" (Grades 8 - 12)
ETZ CHAIM YOUTH BUDDIEZ PROGRAM STARTING THIS WEEK!
COME TO SHUL, GET REWARDED!
CHECK OUT THE BULLETIN BOARD FOR MORE INFO
Parshat Hashavua (Women)
Tuesday | 10:30 am

Talmud Shiur - Arvei Pesachim
Tuesday Evening | After Davening

Yiddish Class
Monday Evening | After Davening
Zumba at Etz Chaim
Monday | Wednesday | Thursday

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