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    Shul News

  • PROJECT CHIZUK

    Posted: Wed, 09/16/2009
    Boruch Hashem, in the past few months, Project Chizuk has helped numerous individuals with their job searches and many people have successfully found new positions. Unfortunately, there are still many of our friends and neighbors still looking for a job. Project Chizuk can only help if the jobs database continues to remain updated and current. Our website, http://www.projectchizuk.com has a link for "More Direct Access Jobs." It can be viewed at: https://sites.google.com/site/projectchizukresources/Home/direct-access. It is vitally important that this site be kept as up-to-date as possible. DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE OPENINGS LISTED ON ITS WEBSITE? If your company’s open positions can be found on the internet, and you are in the position to pass on a resume, please send the link to: so we can let local job seekers know about the positions. Job seekers will not contact you directly, and our coordinator will only contact you if we have a candidate whom we think is a fit and whom our professional job placement specialist has already met. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT JOBS? Everyone is asked to please post individual positions to whenever you are in a position to pass on a resume to anyone who can help a qualified candidate get an interview. If you know of an open position, you can also browse resumes of candidates and see their qualifications on http://www.projectchizuk.com, if you are signed up as an employer/volunteer.

  • Yamim Noraim Reservations

    Posted: Mon, 09/14/2009
    General Reservations will be accepted starting September 7th. Links for all the reservation forms are available below. Because of the new seating configuration, no seats in the Main Shul from last year were saved. Seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis.

    Although we appreciate the financial burdens of our members, nevertheless, for the well being of our Shul, we are continuing last year’s policy - reservations will only be accepted when all outstanding Shul balances, including Yamim Noraim reservations, have been paid in full. Balances may be charged to a credit card by calling or emailing the office. Credit cards are also accepted online here.
    You can also make arrangements to automatically charge a portion of your balance monthly.
    To reserve seats, you must first pay any outstanding balance.

    If you cannot pay your outstanding balance, please make arrangements to privately speak to Howie Penner so that we can agree on a plan acceptable to you and the Shul.

    For your convenience, Mr. Penner will also be available in the shul office Wednesdays and Sundays, starting September 2nd, between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. If these times are not convenient, please call him at home, 973-777-5799.
    Please don’t wait until just before Yom Tov to clear your account; make your reservations early.

  • Welcome New Members

    Posted: Fri, 08/27/2010
    Welcome to our new members: Havah Bilovsky; Rabbi Nosson & Mrs. Sarah Adler; Meir & Toba Shifrin; Joshua & Zahava Eisenberg; and Al & Devora Farrell.

  • Welcome New Members

    Posted: Fri, 08/20/2010
    Welcome to our new members: Mr. Hershel Goldwater; Rebecca Kabat; Rachel Bell; Megan Michaels; Pinchas & Chana King; Gedalia & Peshy Applegrad; and Ron & Shalva Shacham.

  • Non-perishable food items

    Posted: Fri, 03/26/2010
    Non-perishable food items will be collected in the shul lobby through Monday morning and then will be available for purchase after pesach.

  • “Last Chance” Chometz selling

    Posted: Fri, 03/26/2010
    “Last Chance” Chometz selling hours with Rabbi Eisenman: • Sunday March 28th- 10 am to 12 noon and 9:30- 10:30 pm • Monday March 29th – final sale: 9:30 am to 10:15 am.

  • Wine Orders

    Posted: Fri, 03/26/2010
    The wine orders are ready. Please pick them up Sunday or Monday at Shoppers Vinyard - 875 Bloomfield Ave. Clifton.

  • Shabbos Hagadol Meals

    Posted: Fri, 03/19/2010
    We are no longer taking reservations for the pre-Pesch meals.

  • Wine

    Posted: Fri, 03/12/2010
    The shul is selling wine at reduced prices. Forms can be found in the lobby. Completed forms must be submitted this week.

  • Pre-Pesach Meals

    Posted: Fri, 03/12/2010
    Shabbos HaGadol Meals. Friday Night -- March 26; seudah will begin at approximately 8:10 pm. Shabbos Day-- March 27; seudah will begin at approximately 11:00 am.
    Members: Adults: $18, Children (3-9): $12, Maximum per family: $80. Non-Members: Adults: $21, Children (3-9): $15. All prices are per meal.
    Click here for reservations.

  • Refuah Sheleima

    Posted: Fri, 02/19/2010
    Refuah Shleima to Marc Iskowitz, Moshe ben Dina, who broke his hip and is recuperating after surgery

  • Refuah Sheleima

    Posted: Fri, 02/19/2010
    Refuah Shleima to Bina Lacob, Bina bas Avrohom, who broke her ankle and is recovering at home.

  • Refuah Sheleima

    Posted: Fri, 02/12/2010
    Refuah Shleima to our member and friend Marc Iskowitz, Moshe ben Dina, who broke his hip and is recuperating after surgery.

  • Purim Greetings

    Posted: Mon, 02/08/2010

    Our Shul is again making available to its members and friends the means to send Purim greetings and good wishes to others in the Passaic-Clifton community.

    We hope that you will make generous use of this service and thus support the Shul.
    Please download this form:

    Purim Greetings Form

    Put a check to the left of the family you would like greetings sent to.

    You may add any names (and addresses) not found on this list.

    The cost is $1.50 for each greeting.

    Use the last page to add up the requested names and calculate your donation.

    Include the list and your check and return to the Ahavas Israel office no later than February 15th. (Please try to send it in earlier).

    You may automatically reciprocate to anyone sending greetings to you by checking the reciprocity box on page 8, for which you will be billed later.

  • Refuah Sheleima

    Posted: Fri, 02/05/2010
    Refuah Shleima to our member and friend Marc Iskowitz, Moshe ben Dina, who broke his hip on Wednesday and will be in the hospital recuperating for a while.

  • Welcome New Member

    Posted: Fri, 02/05/2010
    Welcome to our new member Chava Janovsky.

  • Refuah Sheleima

    Posted: Fri, 01/15/2010
    Refuah Shleima to Rabbi Shmuel Landesman (Chaim Shmuel ben Naomi Etta) who was released from the hospital this Friday afternoon and is convalescing at his sister’s house in Hylan Park. You can call or text him at 973-856-2070.

  • Refuah shleima

    Posted: Fri, 12/04/2009
    Refuah shleima to Yitz Lapides and Veria Weinberg who are recuperating at home. Both would appreciate visitors.

  • Welcome Rav Teller

    Posted: Fri, 11/20/2009
    Welcome to our special guest Rabbi Hanoch Teller.

  • Refuah Sheleima

    Posted: Fri, 11/20/2009
    Refuah Sheleima to Yitz Lapides who is recuperating from surgery at Daughters of Miriam and Veria Weinberg who is now at home. Both would appreciate visitors.

  • Refuah Sheleima

    Posted: Fri, 11/06/2009
    Refuah Sheleima to Yitz Lapides and Veria Weinberg who are both recuperating from surgery at Daughters of Miriam. Both would appreciate visitors.

  • Arbah Minim

    Posted: Tue, 09/29/2009
    Rabbi Blumenfeld will be selling esrogim in the Shul lobby on the evenings of Tues, Wed and Thurs, Sept 29th, Sept 30th and Oct 1st, from 7:00 – 10:30 pm. The Rav will be available to answer questions, etc. on Tues (9:30 – 10:30) and Wed and Thurs (9:00 – 10:00). Rabbi Blumenfeld will donate 10% to the Shul.

  • Aseres Y’emi Teshuva Minhagim

    Posted: Fri, 09/18/2009
    1. We do not say Shir HaMaalos Mimamakim after Yishtabach 2. We do not change the brocha Sim Shalom 3. We add a ‘heh’ in Oseh Hashalom in Kaddish

  • Lulav and Esrog Sale

    Posted: Mon, 09/14/2009
    Rabbi Blumenfeld will be selling esrogim in the shul lobby on the evenings of Tues, Wed and Thurs, Sept 29th, Sept 30th and Oct 1st , from 7:00 – 10:30 pm Rabbi Eisenman will be available to answer questions, etc. on Tues (9:30 – 10:30) and Wed and Thurs (9:00 – 10:00). Rabbi Blumenfeld will donate 10% to the Shul.

  • Yomim Noraim seats

    Posted: Fri, 09/04/2009
    Reservations should now be made for Yomim Noraim seats. Please see the letter received in the mail or contact the office for further information.

  • Inspirational Women’s Shiur

    Posted: Fri, 06/19/2009
    When: Sunday, June 21
    Where: Ballroom
    Sunday, June 21st, there will be a special Inspirational Women’s Shiur, "Olam Hafuch-Our Mixed Up World", with speaker Shifra Rabenstein at 8pm in the Ballroom.

  • Shavous Schedule

    Posted: Wed, 05/27/2009

    Thursday Night:

    Chavrusa Learning and Nosh will be Available the Entire Night
    12:00 AM: Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg* will speak on "Fascinating Controversies in Mikvah Law"
    1:00 AM: Dr. Alexander Kushnir will speak on "Bechira and Neuroscience: How can we have free will when our brain makes the choice?"
    These first two shiurim will be held in the Main Shul and are open to men and women.
    1:00 AM: Rabbi Eisenman will begin learning the sugya of "Chalav Yisrael; Fact and Fiction"; shiur is for men only and will be in the shiur room.
    4:45 AM: First Shacharis

    Shabbos Afternoon - Second Day Yom Tov:

    5:45 PM: Mrs. Mindy Lidsky will speak on the topic of "Not Just Cheesecake in the ballroom for women only."
    7:30 PM: Neilas Hachag; Rabbi Hillel Goldberg will speak on "Little Known and Very Moving Stories about Torah Greats of Generations Past."

    We need Sponsors for the Neilas HaChag and for the Nosh on Shavous Night!
    We need five $180 "cheesecake" sponsors!
    Sponsorships for the learning are also available for $36 each

    * Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, Ph.D. is executive director of the Intermountain Jewish News

  • Special Yom Yerushalim Shabbbos Program

    Posted: Tue, 05/19/2009
    When: Shabbos Day, Parshas Bamidbar, May 23
    Shabbos Day, Parshas Bamidbar, May 23. Before Mussaf (approx. 10:00 AM): Rav Hershel Schachter, Shlita, Rosh Yeshiva and Rosh HaKollel of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elachanon. 5:00 PM: Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblum, noted Lecturer and columnist. 6:15 PM: Special Q&A Forum with Rabbis Rosenblum and Eisenman. 7:40 PM: Mincha followed by Shalosh Shiddush, Rabbi Rosenblum speaking. Please call the shul office: 973-777-5929 for more information.

  • Volunteers Needed!!!

    Posted: Thu, 05/14/2009
    The annual Shul dinner is on Sunday June 7, honoring Mr. & Mrs. Eliezer (Evan) Ringer, Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Moshe (Marty) Rothenberg and Rabbi & Mrs. Eliezer Zuckerman. Please submit your reservations and ads to the office or the website. We are seeking volunteers to assist in soliciting ads at minyanim throughout the week. Please contact Chaim Markowitz if you can assist.

  • Shabbos HaGadol 5769 – Shabbos April 4, 2009

    Posted: Thu, 04/02/2009
    Drosha will begin at 5 pm and is open to men and women.
    As I have mentioned, the last part of the Drosha will deal with a mature subject matter - parental discretion is advised.
    As I prepare for hours and hours for the Drosha, and place much thought and effort into its construction and presentation, please adhere to the following guidelines:
    1. Please be on time- it is disturbing to me when people swagger in late. Please note, although everyone is always welcomed all of the time, I do ask that you do your best to be there on time.
    2. Please attempt to stay to the very end of the Drosha, although I do not expect everyone to agree with the Drosha, however, I do hope that people will stay until the end of the Drosha. If you have to leave early I will understand, however, please do your best to stay until the end of the Drosha.
    3. The outline for the Drosha- is as follows: from 5 pm to approximately 6 pm- I will deal with the classical Jewish sources. From 6 until whenever (we will make our own Minyan for Mincha if I go past 6:45 pm) I will deal with the ‘Mussar’ part of the Drosha.
    4. As indicated, I put much time and effort into making a quality presentation as all of you are very precious to me and therefore you deserve nothing less. I will attempt to be:
      • Funny
      • Provocative
      • Thoughtful
      • Bold and brazen
      • Out of the box
      • Non-conventional
      • Controversial
      • Intriguing
      • Original
      • Challenging

  • Chometz Sale Hours & Form

    Posted: Thu, 04/02/2009
    CHOMETZ SALE HOURS- ONLY IN THE RABBI'S STUDY IN THE SHUL
    April 2, 5, 6, & 7
    Daily: 11 am - 12 noon & 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm (except for Tuesday which will be 9:30 pm to 10:15 pm)
    Note: No hours on Friday, April 3
    ALL SALES ARE ONLY IN THE RABBI'S STUDY IN THE SHUL!
    Prior to coming to the office (at the times listed) please fill in and sign the form.
    Please note:
    The only reason that tablets and medications etc… are listed in the form is if you have any supplemental non necessary quasi medication, you should sell those. Also, those perfumes which are totally alcohol based should (unless there is a great need) be included in the sale.

    Click here for the Chomez Sale Form

  • Discounted Pesach Wine Orders

    Posted: Fri, 03/20/2009
    Congregation Ahavas Israel is now enabling you to cut your Yom Tov expenses, honor the Shabbos & Yom Tov and help support the Shul at the same time. For Pesach, you can purchase your wine, grape juice and alcoholic beverages through the shul at below retail prices.

    Download and complete the attached wine order form(s) and drop off with payment in the shul mailbox (to the left of the first set of doors upon coming into the shul building). Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card and checks are accepted (sorry, but you can’t charge your shul account).

    Order Form - By the Bottle
    Order Form - By the Case



    Allow one week for processing, so don’t leave this to the last week before Pesach.

    For questions or more information, please contact Steve or Leah Burnes at 973-470-9100 or email to .

    All orders can be picked up at your convenience at the Shoppers Vineyard, 875 Bloomfield Ave. in Clifton. You will be notified when your order is ready via your choice of communication - email, fax or phone message.

    Don’t wait until the last minute to order you Yom Tov liquor. It takes about one week to process the order, so do it now.

    Chag kosher v’someach
    Steve and Leah Burnes
    Spirit Project Co-chairpersons

  • Tzeischem l’shalom

    Posted: Fri, 03/13/2009
    Tzeischem l’shalom to Chaim and Dvora Cohen

  • Send Purim Greetings

    Posted: Sun, 02/22/2009
    This year, we will celebrate Purim, IY”H, on March 10th. Our Shul is again making available to its members and friends the means to send Purim greetings and good wishes to others in the Passaic-Clifton community. We hope that you will make generous use of this service and thus support the Shul.

    Please use print out the form and put a check to the left of the family you would like greetings sent to. You may add any names (and addresses) not found on this list. The cost is $1.50 for each greeting.

    Use the last page to add up the requested names and calculate your donation. Please return the completed list and your check to the Ahavas Israel office no later than Thursday February 26.

    You may automatically reciprocate to anyone sending greetings to you by checking the reciprocity box on page 8, for which you will be billed later.

    In the merit of these greetings, may we be privileged to see achdus in Am Yisroel, peace in Eretz Yisroel and a freilicha Purim for Klal Yisroel.

    N’shei Ahavas Israel
    President: Rochel Leah Markowitz

  • Renovation Completed!

    Posted: Fri, 01/23/2009
    When: Shabbos Jan 23-24
    We will be davening begining on Shabbos Parshas Vaeira (Jan 23-24) in our newly renovated shul.

  • Yom Kippur Kotton

    Posted: Wed, 11/26/2008
    When: Thursday November 27th at 12:45 pm
    Where: Beis Medrash
    This Thursday November 27th at 12:45 pm (note new time) there where be a Yom Kippur Kotton Minyan for Mincha in the Beis Medrash. This will be the only Minyan for Yom Kippur Kotton

  • Community Jobs Message

    Posted: Sun, 10/05/2008
    The following message is provided as a community service in order to help members of our community during these uncertain times. The networking groups and information listed below are not affiliated with Ahavas Israel. __________________________________________________________________________ There are many people in town who have lost their jobs due to the poor economy.

    You can help them in any one, or all, of several ways, depending on the level of commitment you want to make.

    1. passaicjobschevra yahoo group
    This yahoo group is subscribed to by a large number of people. If you know of a job and know the person to contact, you can post the job to the chevra - even if you choose not to join. Send information about the position and contact information to .
    Additionally, you can tell the chevra (via e-mail) to include you on a list of helpers - and identify how you can help, how people should contact you,etc
    If you want to join the group use the following link below: (http://us.groups.yahoo.com/group/passaicjobschevra/join)
    2. Passaic Clifton Chevra - LinkedIn group
    If you are already on LinkedIn, make yourself available for searches, requests for information etc. This particularly helps people targeting specific companies. Built into LinkedIn is the ability to control whether your e-mail is available and whether you accept a connection or a request.
    To join, use the following link: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/830777
    3. Actively provide contacts and networking opportunities
    Below is a list of the positions sought. Keep these handy so that when speaking to a colleague, supplier, neighbor or other contact, you identify a useful contact for networking so you can make the connection. To find out more about any individual listed here, or to set up time to meet them before making a recommendation, contact . The moderators will provide you with contact information, a resume or bio for the person.
    • Dir / VP Financial Planning & Analysis
    • IT Auditor or Business Analyst or Tech Writer
    • Market/Valuation Risk Analyst
    • CIO (medium size co.) or Sr. IT Delivery or Project Manager (large co.)
    • Technical Program Manager, Solar Energy / Alternate Energy
    • CFO / COO
    • Office manager / administrator in religious organization
    • Freelance Public Relations/Marketing
    • Operations Manager, Director of Operations
    • Graphic Designer / Desktop Publisher
    • Office manager
    To get your name added to this list, use the same e-mail as above, attach your contact information, your resume or bio, and the job title that best describes what you are looking for.
    Coordinator for this networking effort:
    Dubby Pollak
    973-777-4631 (H)
    201-566-4946 (M)

    http://www.linkedin.com/in/dubby

  • Calendar Correction: 10/6 & 10/7

    Posted: Sun, 10/05/2008
    The October calendar has a mistaken time listed for late Mincha on Monday 10/6 and Tuesday 10/7. The correct time should be 6:15.

  • Voter Registration Deadline: 10/14

    Posted: Sun, 10/05/2008
    The deadline to register to vote in this year's election is October 14. Application is available at: http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/form_pdf/co-vrf-forms/passaic-voter-reg-form-092608.pdf

  • Now Available on CD

    Posted: Fri, 10/03/2008
    Droshos for Rosh Hashanah- 5769 Day One – Service with a Smile Day Two – It’s All About Me Both Droshos on one CD Sponsorships Available $180 $100 $54 $36

  • Men’s Shabbos Shuva Drasha

    Posted: Sun, 09/21/2008
    When: October 4
    Where: Main Shul
    October 4, - 4:45 pm in Main Shul

  • Woman’s Shabbos Shuva Drosha

    Posted: Sun, 09/21/2008
    When: September 27, - 5 pm
    Where: Ballroom
    This Shabbos - September 27, - 5 pm in the ballroom

  • Daily Afternoon Kollel Center: 4:00 - 7:00 PM

    Posted: Wed, 09/03/2008
    Where: Beis Medrash
    Beginning today, Rosh Chodesh Elul- Every afternoon between the hours of 4 to 7- an elite group of Talmedei Chachamim (Torah Scholars) gathers in our Beis Medrash to learn Torah. This elite group which is made up of area Rabbanim and Rabbeim will meet every afternoon Sunday through Thursday- to learn and grow in learning. What a Zechus (merit) for us to have this elite group in our Beis Medrash continuing the Kol Torah (the Sound of Torah) throughout the day! In order to facilitate and assist this wonderful group of Torah learners, we are moving Mincha downstairs to the Shteibel. All Mincha minyanim which meet between the hours of 4-7 will take place in the Shteibel. Now its your turn! If you have three minutes or three hours, don't sit at home, come down to the Kollel and learn Torah!!

  • Weddings in Shuls and in Conservative and Reform Temples, Part 1

    Posted: Fri, 08/22/2008
    Shiur is available on CD in the Beis Medrash or by calling the shul office.

  • Important Community Announcement Regarding November Elections

    Posted: Thu, 08/21/2008
    This November, in addition to the presidential and senate election, registered voters in Passaic will choose a Mayor and one of seven Council Members on the City Council. This is a highly significant election. It will have a lasting impact on our quality of lives and the taxes we pay. If you have not yet registered to vote, or if you have recently changed your address within the community, please do so as soon as possible. Voter Registration Applications (for Passaic County Residents) are available here: http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/form_pdf/co-vrf-forms/passaic.co.voter-form-071008.pdf Or feel free to reply to this message () and we can email or postal mail it to you. Any child who has recently turned 18 should also be registered to vote. Completing the registration form will take less than three minutes; it will have a vital impact on issues confronting the community. Just a few years ago, one candidate lost his election by only 11 votes. Your vote could be the one to make the difference on behalf of issues vital to your friends, neighbors and the community. The ability to affect government locally and statewide is the direct result of voting. The success of our political leaders is the result of the community’s commitment to vote.

  • Tisha Bav Schedule

    Posted: Fri, 08/08/2008
    When: Sunday August 10th
    On Tisha B'Av, this Sunday August 10th, there will be two Minyanim for Shacharis: first Minyan at 6 AM - Kinos without explanation, second Minyan at 8 AM - Kinos with explanation.
    Mincha: 1:37, after the 8:00 Shacharis, 3:00, 6:00, & 7:20.
    Maariv: 8:40 & 9:14 only.
    Fast ends 8:52.

    The break-fast is being sponsored by Jeff Ringer in memory of Raizel bas Eliezer Yakov HaCohen.

  • Contemporary Halacha Shiur

    Posted: Fri, 07/25/2008
    When: Sunday July 27, 10 AM
    Where: Ballroomo
    Rav Eisenman's Sunday Morning Contemporary Halacha Shiur will be on the topic of, "Laws of the Three Weeks." This Sunday morning, July 27th / 24 Tammuz, at 10 a.m. in the ballroom. Men and women are invited. A light breakfast will be served. Sponsorship is available.

  • New Shiur For Women

    Posted: Fri, 07/25/2008
    When: Tuesday July 29th, 8:45
    Where: Polseh
    Rav Eisenman will be beginning a new shiur for women this Tuesday, July 29th, at 8:45 in the polesh. This week's shiur will be focusing on the Three Weeks. Rav Eisenman will be answering questions on any subject after the shiur. All women are invited.

  • Sh’va Asar B’Tammuz

    Posted: Fri, 07/18/2008
    When: Sunday July 20, 2008
    This Sunday (7/20) is Sh'va Asar B'Tammuz. The fast begins at 3:52 a.m. and ends at 9:08 p.m. Break-the-fast refreshments will be served after the 8:55 Ma'ariv, co-sponsored by Eliezer and Sarah Ringer. More sponsorships are available. Please speak to Howie Penner.

  • Tefillos

    Posted: Wed, 07/16/2008
    Please include AKIVA YEHUDAH BEN AIDEL FREIDA in your tefillos for a refuah shleimah. He is a two year old child who is in critical condition.

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