It's been a great summer thank G-d! The Fair Lawn Jewish Day Camp was a great success with extra excitement this summer as kids were able to join in person to socialize, have fun and learn about Judaism.
For many children, camp was the first time in over a year of being together with other children, going on trips and having real, live, in person fun.
We are very happy to start the Jewish New Year with services in a beautiful, spacious and outdoor tent for everyone's comfort and safety.
Our community calendar has been mailed to your home, we hope you enjoy it and find it useful.
We are back to our weekly email newsletters, exciting programs and events are upcoming, we continue to have in person services everyday and on Shabbat and look forward to seeing you very soon in good health.
Shabbat Shalom!!
Sincerely,
Rabbi Mendel and Elke Zaltzman
Shabbos Times
Friday, August 27
Candle Lighting: 7:19pm Evening service: 7:20pm
Saturday, August 28
Morning service: 10:00am
Kiddush Brunch: 12pm Evening service: 7:20pm
Shabbos ends 8:19pm
Selichot: 11:00pm
Daily Services Week of August 29- September 3
Sunday Morning: 8am
Monday- Friday: Selichot 6:40am, Shacharis 7am
Evening Services: 7:20pm
High Holidays 5782
Services will be held this year outdoors in a large, beautiful tent. To guarantee a seat in the sanctuary tent, please make a reservation by clicking below. Seat reservations are currently open to the entire community.
Hebrew School enrollment is now open for the 2021-22 school year!
Our Hebrew school is the place for your child to learn and experience Jewish life in a non-judgmental, interactive, exciting and warm environment.
Hebrew reading, Jewish history, traditions, mitzvot, Israel and holidays come alive with creative, engaging and hands on lessons!
Join us for a delightful Mother/Daughter outdoor evening making your own traditional round challahs in honor of the High Holidays. Reserve your table with family and friends.
This year's Challah bake will be outdoors under our huge tent in order to keep you safe and comfortable.
Max is sitting in the living room reading the newspaper when his wife, Sadie calls in from the kitchen:
"What do you want for dinner? I've got chicken or meatballs."
Max: "Doesn't matter, Sadie. Either one is fine with me."
Sadie: "But choose which one."
Max: "No, really. Both are good."
Sadie: "Come on, Max, just choose one."
Max: "Ok, Chicken."
Sadie: (Running in from the kitchen.): "What's the matter? You don't like my meatballs?!"
WEEKLY eTORAH
A woman once complained to a marriage counselor that her husband never says that he loves her. The therapist turned to the husband for his perspective. “I told her thirty years ago that I love her,” he explained, “and if anything changes, I’ll let her know.”
In the land of Israel, during the Temple era, every farmer would take the first fruits of a tree to Jerusalem and give it to the priest, the kohen, standing next to the altar. This mitzvah, called bikkurim, was an expression of gratitude to G‑d for the abundant produce and the opportunity to live in the land of Israel.
But, in addition to handing the fruit to the priest, the farmer was obligated to make a verbal declaration. This statement was a short summary of Jewish history from the times of Jacob until the conquest of the land of Israel. The declaration emphasizes G‑d’s kindness and the miracles that affected our destiny.
While it is true that actions speak louder than words, there is an element of appreciation that is expressed more by our words than our deeds. Actions express dedication and commitment, but cannot convey warmth and emotion. When you give a gift to a friend as thanks for a favor, a well-written card strengthens the connection and generates more closeness than the gift itself.
As parents, spouses or friends, it is not sufficient to just do things for another person. Our love and care must be articulated with warmth and affection. We cannot appreciate a kindness done to us in our hearts only; we must express it with words of acknowledgement and thanks. Strong communication fuels the relationship and keeps the spark alive.
Tell those close to you how much you appreciate them every day. Set aside a few minutes to pray and thank G‑d for all of His blessings.
