Congregation Ahavas Achim

Special Announcements

Neilat HaChag

On the last afternoon of Pesach, Sunday, April 20, between Mincha and Maariv, Ahavas Achim will host our annual Neilat HaChag celebration. Please join us in the Downstairs Social Hall for singing and Divrei Torah as we close out Pesach. Please bring with you to shul any packaged Kosher L'Pesach cookies, cakes, snacks, and treats that will not be eaten by you after Pesach in order to fuel our Neilat HaChag.

Are You Ready for Sefirat HAA’Omer

Join Ahavas Achim in the invigorating journey of completing Sefirat Ha’Omer together. Each night, a video will be shared in the AA Daily inspiration group, showcasing a different member of our community counting the Omer (except Shabbat and Yom Tov). Challenge yourself to jot down the name of every counter! Not already a member of the AA Daily inspiration group? To join, please scan the QR code in this week's newsletter!

If not Now, When?

Ahavas Achim and Ematai invite you to join Bassie Taubes, RN, Director of Community Outreach, Ematai, for an intergenerational discussion about healthcare proxies and having meaningful conversations with your loved ones about end of life care: for ages 20-120. This program will be held on Sunday, April 27: 9:45 a.m. light refreshments; 10:00-11:00 a.m. program. Can’t make this event? Join Bassie at Young Israel of East Brunswick on May 4 from 9:15-10:30 a.m. For realtime consult helpline call 646-599-3895 or visit ematai.org.

Young Community Minyan

Join us on Shabbat, May 3 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upstairs Social Hall for Shacharit led by your fellow young community members. Following services, join us for a hot kiddush luncheon. This kiddush will coincide with an OU-JLIC Shabbaton! Kiddush is partially sponsored by Brooke Ramos in honor of her graduation with a Masters in Social Work. If you would like to co-sponsor, please contact Yael Ziman at Ypziman@gmail.com or 732–986-0868.

Yom Hashoah Commemoration

On Shabbat afternoon, April 26 between Mincha and Maariv in the Main Sanctuary, Ahavas Achim presents our annual Yom Hashoah Commemoration. Please join us for a meaningful program in which several members of Ahavas Achim share the stories of their parents and loved ones and reflect on the Holocaust's impact on their lives. More details to follow! Please note: there will be no Seudah Shlishit in shul that Shabbat.