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Parshat Ki Tavo
Sept 16-17 (20-21 Elul)

Friday, September 16

• Candle Lighting: 6:45 PM
• ​​​​​​​Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:50 PM at shul 
• ​​​​​​​"Issues in Contemporary Tanakh Study: A Conversation With Rabbi Helfgot and Prof. Grossman" (Hebrew and English) 9:00 PM at shul

Shabbat, September 17

• Pre Shaharit Parshat Hashavuah Shiur (Hebrew): 8:45 AM
• Indoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 AM at shul 
• Youth Groups: 9:15 AM at Shul
• Post Kiddush Remarks: Lt. Roi Grossman:"The Cyber Challenges facing the State of Israel" (in English)
• "The Teshuvah of the People of Ninveh: Real or Imagined" Hebrew Shiur on Sefer Yonah at Shul by Prof. Grossman (Hebrew): 5:30 PM at shul
• Minha: 6:35 PM followed by Seudah shlishit at shul
• Maariv: 7:35 PM at shul
• Havdalah after 7:45 PM
• Pre-Selihot Kumzits: 9:30 PM at shul
• Selihot: 11:00 PM at shul

Sunday, September 18

• Shaharit: 8:15 AM at Shul
• Family Friendly Hike: 10 AM at Flat Rock Creek with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas Newborn (details below)

• Meditative Torah and Soulful Song with Rabbanit Alissa and Cantor Dov Rosenblatt on Zoom (details below)
  
  Next Shabbat: Teen Kiddush, New Member Potluck (details below)
  
  ALL TIMES FOR ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR ARE LISTED ON THE SHUL CALENDER

Kiddush

Kiddush this week is sponsored by Lauren and Avi Kelin in honor of the birth of their twin girls, Nava and Lital.
 
Kiddush Clean Up: Jenkelowitz & Zwas/Bitton

We are seeking to hire an indivdual to help with kiddush clean up for one hour each week after services. If you know someone who might be interested in this role, please contact Jonathan Dauber at jondauber@gmail.com

Announcements

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We welcome Professor Yonatan Grossman (and his son Roi) as our scholar-in-residence for Shabbat.

We also welcome a wonderful cohort of college students who are joining us for the shabbat with Prof. Grossman.

We thank Sheldon Chanales, Nathan and Shari Lindenbaum, Allison and Jeffrey Miller and the Etzion Foundation for sponsoring the Shabbat scholar-in-residence program.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY HIKE
Meet in Parking Lot of Flat Rock Nature Center
Members may find Rabbanit Alissa's contact information in the online Member Directory on the shul website if you need to reach her.


Zoom Link For Meditative Torah and Soulful Song https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4225652928?pwd=9Fiwk7iRCGa8lp4aiWjXxyDmr2F3Sx.1

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TEEN KIDDUSH
AFTER SERVICES
SHABBAT, SEPTEMBER 24
UPSTAIRS AT SHUL
All teens are invited to a special kiddush with Rabbi Helfgot

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Sign up for the potluck  HERE
If you've joined Netivot Shalom since 2020, fill out our new member questionnaire  HERE !

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ORDER ARBA MINIM BY OCT.1
COST: $45

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How will you contribute to your community?

At Netivot Shalom we are blessed to have many active committees and talented volunteers who contribute their time and talents to create and plan services and programs. How will you contribute?
 
Every contribution is valuable. Giving back to your community does not need to be a major time commitment. Committees meet just a couple of times a year to plan and you can choose your path for giving based on your unique talents and the amount of time you have available.
 
Take this quick, 3 minute survey to let us know your interests and someone will be in touch with you about next steps.

Whether you are already involved, have been waiting for an opportune time to engage, or just want to learn more, taking this short survey will help us connect you with volunteer options that are right for you.

Community

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Recording of Hamelech BaSadeh: The King is in the Field
To View The Shiur, click here and enter Passcode: K*2G!9&a

Upcoming Programs
Scholar-in-Residence: Shabbat
Pre-Selichot Kumsitz & Selichot: Saturday Night
Family Friendly Hike: Sunday
Meditative Torah & Soulful Song: Wednesday, Sept. 21
New Member Shalashudis Potluck: Shabbat, Sept. 24

 (details below)

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Netivot Shalom
811 Palisade Ave
Teaneck, NJ 07666

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Zoom Link

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4225652928?pwd=9Fiwk7iRCGa8lp4aiWjXxyDmr2F3Sx.1

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SIGN UP FOR POTLUCK HERE

Parshat Ki Teitzei
Sept 9-10 (13-14 Elul)

Join us this Shabbat to welcome Rabbbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn as our new Devorah Scholar!

Friday, September 9

• Mincha: 7 PM at shul
• Candle Lighting: 6:57 PM

Shabbat, September 10

• Indoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 AM at shul 
  
• Dvar Torah: Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn
• Youth Groups: 9:15 AM at Shul
• Mincha: 6:55 PM at Shul followed by Rabbi Helfgot's Gemara Shiur
• Shabbat Concludes: 7:57 PM

Sunday, September 11

• Shaharit: 8:15 AM at Shul followed by a short parsha shiur by Rabbi Helfgot

• Elul Introspection Circle: 8:15 PM on Zoom (details below)

• HaMelech BaSadeh: Why is the King in the Field Shiur: 7:30 PM on Zoom (details below)
  
  Next Weekend: Scholar-in-Residence, Pre-Selichot Kumsitz, Selichot, & Family Friendly Hike (details below)
  

Kiddush

Kiddush this week is sponsored by Josh Lipowsky in commemoration of the first yarzeit of his mother, Trudy, and in appreciation of Netivot's daily virtual minyan.
 
Kiddush Clean Up: Fass & Dworken

We are seeking to hire an indivdual to help with kiddush clean up for one hour each week after services. If you know someone who might be interested in this role, please contact Jonathan Dauber at jondauber@gmail.com

Mazel Tov

Mazel Tov Yeshai Rotblat on his bar mitzvah this coming Shabbat and to the whole Rotblat family!
The entire Shul is welcome for davening and kiddish at the Rotblat home at 681 Tilden Ave

Announcements

Zoom Link for Elul Introspection Circle
​​​​​​​https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2061442056?pwd=VkNydHR5L0VBa3F1R0FKd1J2cDJQQT09
 
Meeting ID: 206 144 2056
Passcode: uv4Q7A

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Sign up for the potluck  HERE
If you've joined Netivot Shalom since 2020, fill out our new member questionnaire  HERE !

____________________________________________

How will you contribute to your community?

At Netivot Shalom we are blessed to have many active committees and talented volunteers who contribute their time and talents to create and plan services and programs. How will you contribute?
 
Every contribution is valuable. Giving back to your community does not need to be a major time commitment. Committees meet just a couple of times a year to plan and you can choose your path for giving based on your unique talents and the amount of time you have available.
 
Take this quick, 3 minute survey to let us know your interests and someone will be in touch with you about next steps.

Whether you are already involved, have been waiting for an opportune time to engage, or just want to learn more, taking this short survey will help us connect you with volunteer options that are right for you.

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YCT YEMEI IYUN ON THE
BIBLE AND JEWISH THOUGHT

Registration for the 21th annual YCT Yemei Iyun on Bible and Jewish Thought in memory of  Riva Koschitsky, z"l and coordinated by our own Rabbi Helfgot, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 18-19, 2022 is now open. 

As a member of Netivot Shalom, which is a partner synagogue for the event, you are entitled to free registration. The Yemei Iyun are in person but zoom options are also available. For registration please go to:  https://www.yctorah.org/IYUN/ ​​​​​​​

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Parshat Shoftim
Sept 2-3 (6-7 Elul)

Friday, September 2

• Mincha: 7 PM at shul
• Candle Lighting: 7:08 PM

Shabbat, September 3

• Indoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 AM at shul 
• Youth Groups: 9:15 AM at Shul
• Mincha: 7:05 PM at Shul
• Shabbat Concludes: 8:08 PM
• Kiddush Levana

Sunday, September 4

• Shaharit: 8:15 AM at Shul followed by a short parsha shiur

Kiddush

Kiddush this week is sponsored by Nina and Avi Muller in honor of Hank and Micah Muller's new sister!
 
Kiddush Clean Up: Passner & Druck

Announcements

High Holiday Day Reservations
Now Open

Seats in each location will be allocated on a first-come basis. 

Registration Deadline: September 7

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How will you contribute to your community?

At Netivot Shalom we are blessed to have many active committees and talented volunteers who contribute their time and talents to create and plan services and programs. How will you contribute?
 
Every contribution is valuable. Giving back to your community does not need to be a major time commitment. Committees meet just a couple of times a year to plan and you can choose your path for giving based on your unique talents and the amount of time you have available.
 
Take this quick, 3 minute survey to let us know your interests and someone will be in touch with you about next steps.

Whether you are already involved, have been waiting for an opportune time to engage, or just want to learn more, taking this short survey will help us connect you with volunteer options that are right for you.

____________________________________________

YCT YEMEI IYUN ON THE
BIBLE AND JEWISH THOUGHT

Registration for the 21th annual YCT Yemei Iyun on Bible and Jewish Thought in memory of  Riva Koschitsky, z"l and coordinated by our own Rabbi Helfgot, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 18-19, 2022 is now open. 

As a member of Netivot Shalom, which is a partner synagogue for the event, you are entitled to free registration. The Yemei Iyun are in person but zoom options are also available. For registration please go to:  https://www.yctorah.org/IYUN/ ​​​​​​​

Community

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Parshat Ekev
August 19-20 (22-23 Menahem Av) 

Friday, August 19

• Mincha: 7 PM at shul
• Candle Lighting: 7:30 PM

Shabbat, August 20

• Indoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 AM at shul 
• Dvar Torah given by Alisa Kaplan
• Youth Groups: 9:15 AM at Shul
• Mincha: 7:25 PM at Shul
• Shiur by Shalom Holtz
• Shabbat Concludes: 8:31 PM

Sunday, August 21

• Shaharit: 8:15 AM at Shul followed by a short parsha shiur

Weekday Zoom Mincha
The Weekday Zoom Minyan has suspended meeting. Thank you to everyone who organized and sustained this minyan for two years.

Kiddush

Kiddush is sponsored by Kathy and Marty Birn on the occasion of the yahrzeit of Rose Birn.
 
Kiddush Clean Up: Jacobowitz/Perelis & J/R Bernstein
 
Reminder: Children are not allowed in the shul building during kiddush without a parent. When kiddush is outside, all food should stay outside so that those cleaning up do not need to clean both inside and outside.

Announcements

High Holiday Day Reservations
Now Open for Members

We will be holding services in 3 locations for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur:

• The Sanctuary
• The Social Hall
• Outside with a tent at 752 Carroll Place

Seats in each location will be allocated on a first-come basis. So, to ensure a seat in your preferred location, register early.

Please note, this is our current plan for locations. If plans change and you have already registered, we will reach out to you to discuss your preferences.

Members: Register Here (login required).

Early bird discounts available for members until September 1.

Registration is also now open for non-members. If you are not a member or have friends who are not members who want to attend services at Netivot Shalom for the High Holidays, please share this form with them.

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YCT YEMEI IYUN ON THE
​​​​​​​BIBLE AND JEWISH THOUGHT

Registration for the 21th annual YCT Yemei Iyun on Bible and Jewish Thought in memory of  Riva Koschitsky, z"l and coordinated by our own Rabbi Helfgot, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 18-19, 2022 is now open. 

As a member of Netivot Shalom, which is a partner synagogue for the event, you are entitled to free registration. The Yemei Iyun are in person but zoom options are also available. For registration please go to:  https://www.yctorah.org/IYUN/ ​​​​​​​

Community

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Parshat Devarim/Shabbat Hazon/Tisha B’Av
  August 5-6 ( Menahem Av 8-9)

Friday, August 5

• Mincha: 7 PM 
• Candle Lighting: 7:49 PM

Shabbat, August 6

• Indoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 AM at shul 
• Dvar Torah given by R. Helfgot
• Youth Groups: 9:15 AM at Shul
• Mincha: 6:00 PM at Shul (Note Early time to allow for Seudah Shlishit before the fast)
• Fast begins at Sunset: 8:06 PM
• Shabbat Concludes: 8:49 PM - Recite Barukh Hamavdil Bein Kodesh Le-hol
• Maariv and Kinnot at shul at 9:10 PM (Remember to switch to non-leather shoes or sneakers before coming to shul)  

Sunday, August 7 - Tisha B'Av Observed

• Shaharit and Kinnot: 8:30 AM at Shul
  
• Alternative Tisha B'Av Program: 10 AM at Shul (details below)
  Babysitting will be available for Shaharit, Kinnot and the Alternative Program
  
• Midday: 1:01 PM
• Minha at shul: 7:30 PM
• Sunset: 8:04 PM 
• Maariv: 8:05 PM
• Fast Concludes: 8:35 PM
  

Weekday Zoom Mincha
Sunday - Thursday: 7:55 PM 
Join Zoom meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/6449228392?pwd=ZFByWWhGUlN3YXo3ZjBLL3lBanptQT09 Meeting ID: 644 922 8392
Passcode: CBxje9

Tanakh shiur is on summer hiatus and will return in the fall

Kiddush

Kiddush this week is sponsored by the shul.
 
Kiddush Clean Up: Schulman and Schorer/Meiri
 
Reminder: Children are not allowed in the shul building during kiddush without a parent. When kiddush is outside, all food should stay outside so that those cleaning up do not need to clean both inside and outside.

Announcements

Tisha B’Av Learning Opportunities
A number of shiurim in English and Hebrew related to Tisha Be-Av themes are being provided by Herzog College, free of charge to the public at this link:  https://events.herzog.ac.il/31495
They will be up and available starting Saturday evening, August 6, the evening of Tisha B’Av.

Community

Modern Orthodoxy Today Lecture and Discussion
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, founder and director of Uri Le-Zedek, the Orthodox social justice organization, will be speaking in Englewood on Tuesday August 9, at 7:30 PM. The  lecture is entitled “Modern Orthodoxy Today: Addressing the Most Pressing Moral Issues of Our Time”. This will be a cutting-edge lecture with discussion, and is free to all of those  who wish to attend. RSVP is required to either dsternblu@gmail.com or  michael@mblumenthal.net. The location of the lecture will be forwarded the morning of  August 9. There will be a collation following the lecture. 
 

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SHIUR & SHMOOZE WITH

DEVORAH SCHOLAR CANDIDATE

The Netivot Shalom community is invited to a Shiur & Shmooz with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, candidate for the role of Devorah Scholar at Netivot Shalom. 

Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 8 PM the at shul.

Zoom link: 

https://pearlcohen.zoom.us/j/7442298643

Shiur Topic: "Aish Tukad B'Kirbi: What's Our Relationship with God in the Three Weeks?"

The community will then have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Board before the Board votes on her candidacy.

Parshat Pinhas
July 22-23 (23-24 Tammuz)

Friday, July 22

• Mincha: 7 PM 
• Candle Lighting: 8:03 PM

Shabbat, July 23

• Indoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 AM at shul 
• Dvar Torah given by Miriam Gedwiser
  
• Youth Groups: 9:15 AM at Shul
• Mincha: 8:00 PM at Shul
• Shiur by Michael Rogovin between Mincha and Maariv on “Shelo Asani Isha (Who Has Not Made Me a Woman): Theory and Practice”
• Maariv: 8:55 PM
• Shabbat Concludes: 9:03 PM 

Sunday, July 24

• Shaharit at 8:15 AM the shul 

Weekday Zoom Mincha
Sunday - Thursday: 8:10 PM 
Join Zoom meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/6449228392?pwd=ZFByWWhGUlN3YXo3ZjBLL3lBanptQT09 Meeting ID: 644 922 8392
Passcode: CBxje9

Wednesday, July 27
Shiur & Shmooze with Devorah Scholar Candidate: 7:30 PM (details below)

Tanakh shiur is on summer hiatus, will return in the fall

Kiddush

Kiddush this week is sponsored by Meg and Matt Rosenberg in commemoration of the yahrzeit for Matt’s father, Samuel Rosenberg.
 
Kiddush Clean Up: Gerschel & Kelin
 
Reminder: Children are not allowed in the shul building during kiddush without a parent. When kiddush is outside, all food should stay outside so that those cleaning up do not need to clean both inside and outside.

Announcements

SHIUR & SHMOOZE WITH

DEVORAH SCHOLAR CANDIDATE

The Netivot Shalom community is invited to a Shiur & Shmooz with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, candidate for the role of Devorah Scholar at Netivot Shalom. 

Wednesday, July 27 at 7:30 PM the at shul.

A Zoom link will also be available for those unable to attend in person.

Shiur Topic: "Aish Tukad B'Kirbi: What's Our Relationship with God in the Three Weeks?"

The community will then have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Board before the Board votes on her candidacy.

Community

CareOne is actively seeking volunteers to help make their Shabbat minyan on Friday nights and Shabbat morning. All the shuls in our area are participating in this effort. 

CareOne Minyan Signup 
Sign up for a Shabbat minyan- Friday night or Shabbat morning.

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Parshat Balak
July 15-16 (16-17 Tammuz)

Friday, July 15

• Mincha: 7 PM 
• Candle Lighting: 8:08 PM

Shabbat, July 16

• Indoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 AM at shul 
• Outdoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 at 275 Frances
• Youth Groups: 9:15 AM at Shul
• Mincha: 8:05 PM at Shul
• Gemara Shiur with R. Helfgot between Mincha and Maariv
• Shabbat Concludes: 9:08 PM 

Sunday, July 17

• Fast Begins at 4:26 AM
• Shaharit at 8:15 AM the shul followed by a short parsha shiur
• Mincha/Maariv at 8 PM at the shul
• Fast Concludes at 8:55 PM

Weekday Zoom Mincha
Sunday - Thursday: 8:15 PM 
Join Zoom meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/6449228392?pwd=ZFByWWhGUlN3YXo3ZjBLL3lBanptQT09 Meeting ID: 644 922 8392
Passcode: CBxje9

Tanakh shiur is on summer hiatus, will return in the fall

Kiddush

Kiddush this week is sponsored by Nelson and Carole Brenner
 
Kiddush Clean Up: Grodko/Leon & Chalmer
 
Reminder: Children are not allowed in the shul building during kiddush without a parent. When kiddush is outside, all food should stay outside so that those cleaning up do not need to clean both inside and outside.

Announcements

Community

CareOne is actively seeking volunteers to help make their Shabbat minyan on Friday nights and Shabbat morning. All the shuls in our area are participating in this effort. 

CareOne Minyan Signup 
Sign up for a Shabbat minyan- Friday night or Shabbat morning.

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Parshat Korah
July 1-2 (2-3 Tammuz)

Friday, July 1

• Mincha & Musical Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:45 PM (NOTE EARLY TIME)
  
• Candle Lighting: 8:13 PM

Shabbat, July 2

• Indoor Shaharit/Musaf: 9:15 AM at shul 
• Youth Groups: 9:15 AM at Shul
• Seudah Shlishit in honor of Avi and Erika Mandel at 5:30 PM at the shul (Please note change in location due to weather predictions. This will NOT be a pot luck)
• Mincha: 8:15 PM at Shul
• Gemara Shiur with R. Helfgot between Mincha and Maariv
• Shabbat Concludes 

Sunday, July 3

• Shaharit at 8:15 AM the shul followed by a short parsha shiu
  

Weekday Zoom Mincha
Sunday - Thursday: 8:25 PM 
Join Zoom meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/6449228392?pwd=ZFByWWhGUlN3YXo3ZjBLL3lBanptQT09 Meeting ID: 644 922 8392
Passcode: CBxje9

Tanakh shiur is on summer hiatus, will return in the fall

Kiddush

Kiddush is sponsored by the Mandel family in honor of their return back to Israel and would like to thank Netivot Shalom for welcoming us so warmly to the community.
 
Kiddush Clean Up: Clean up: Gedwiser/Bassik & Gottesman
 
Reminder: Children are not allowed in the shul building during kiddush without a parent. When kiddush is outside, all food should stay outside so that those cleaning up do not need to clean both inside and outside.

Mazel Tov

Mazel Tov to Tovah and Rochel Gidseg and the whole family on Elijah’s Bar Mitzvah this coming Monday.

Upcoming