It is great news and very inspiring to see many people joining weekly Shabbos services once again. Participation and attendance on Shabbat mornings is growing weekly.
As a result of a few ambitious Jews, we have started a Kiddush Fund to help the community enjoy a nicer Kiddush each week after services.
From new and interesting whiskies, scotches and bourbons weekly, a delicious hot Cholent complete with corned beef and brisket, a variety of hot kugels, salads, fresh fruits, baked goods and more, the Kiddush is a wonderful time to sit together, take a break from the busy week and enjoy great company!
We invite you to join us with your families, on any Shabbos you can attend, to enjoy a meaningful, uplifting, inspiring and filling Shabbos. See schedule below!
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Members of the Kiddush Fund Join the Kiddush fund by donating $25 a month in addition to any other giving. Click to Join the Kiddush Fund
The offices of Fair Lawn Jewish Day Camp are hustling and bustling with setting up enrollments for an amazing 2022 camp season.
Early discount rates and dates will be announced next week.
In the meantime make sure to speak with all your friends about FLJDC to earn your $100 per new family referral rebate.
Connect with other Jewish teens, discuss important relevant Jewish topics, enjoy delicious kosher snacks, volunteer and make a difference while hanging out with great friends!
Thursdays 4pm- 5pm Geared for boys and girls in grades 6th - 8th, MVP is volunteering and Mitzvah madness, while connecting with other pre-teens and having a meaningful impact!
MVP is open to all junior teens free of charge!
Not Me Not My Kid
Wednesday, October 27 7pm- 8pm
Substance abuse, the opioid epidemic and the rise of addiction in our children.
An informational for parents and/or kids.
Presented by the professionals and alumni of DYC Dynamic Youth Community Inc.
Fridays for Families
Friday, October 29
Join us for a delightful Family Shabbos Services followed by Dinner.
A time to have fun, get inspired, enjoy community spirit, song and laughter!
Family friendly, beginner's service for parents and children, followed by sit down Shabbat dinner.
An old Jewish lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young well-dressed man would leave his office building at lunch time, and as he passed the pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but he never took a pretzel.
This went on for more than seven years. The two of them never spoke. One day, as the young man passed the old lady's stand and left his quarter as usual, the pretzel lady spoke to him.
"Sir, I appreciate your business. You are a very good customer, but I have to tell you that the pretzel price has gone up to 50 cents."
WEEKLY eTORAH
This week's Torah reading details the difficult journeys of Abraham, the first Jew. Abraham travels from his homeland to Israel and immediately a nasty famine breaks out. Was it is his fault? Not really. Was it bad PR? Definitely. New Guy shows up in a country, screaming about the oneness of G‑d, and crisis strikes. Abraham leaves the famine, runs to Egypt, and Sarah, his lovely wife, is abducted. Good times.
The name of the Torah portion is the "theme" of that portion. The name of the tough-luck Torah portion which recounts this story is "Lech Lecha." In its most literal sense it means, "Go to yourself." It is a command to Abraham, the first Jew, and the rest of us as well. "Lech Lecha" entails an inner journey to discover one's essence, and to integrate that essence into our life and environment. It is a message of inner discovery that leads to movement in a positive direction.
The journey of life moves forward, but never stays on level ground.The title of the Torah portion (the supposed theme of the entire portion) is one of forward mobility toward spiritual achievement and G‑dly revelation, while the content of the portion seem decidedly negative and uninspiring. How do we reconcile the contradiction?
The journey of life is like a car that moves forward but never stays on level ground. We ride up mountains and into deep valleys. Life is similar. The objective is to see the opportunity for growth at every twist in the road, and keep on trucking.
On rare days, we coast along at the top of our game. We cruise the peaks of personal and spiritual fulfillment. Our role and place in the universe is apparent and we feel satisfied.
On the bad days, we careen out of control and into a valley of personal problems and issues. Our desire to "keep on keeping on" falters.
On most days, we sit in traffic and question if we are moving at all.
The lesson of Lech Lecha offers hope and support to those traveling through the ups and downs of life. We must recognize that the goal is forward movement. Hence, even a self-imposed pitiful state of being is a step forward in the journey. Just as Abraham needed to go to Egypt (in order to leave with great wealth), so, too, G‑d needs us to be where we are.
Although we should seek to correct the root cause of a particular downward spiral, we must also view the resulting situation as a Divine opportunity. We should not lose hope but rather pick up the pieces and continue forward.
