All boys and girls ages 2-11 are invited to join us on Thursday, October 24 from 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Social Hall for a Simchat Torah Dinner including candy bags and t-shirts. (Babysitting will be provided during Mincha/Auction.) Please RSVP to Chani & Kivi at aayouth100@gmail.com. Candy Bags are sponsored by Dovid and Tali Becker.
Teen Simchat Torah Dinner
All teens 7th grade and up are invited to join us on Thursday, October 24 after Hakafot for a delicious Teen Chinese Dinner. Thank you to Mark & Rachel Stein for sponsoring this dinner. Please email Chani & Kivi at aayouth100@gmail.com to RSVP and/or to co-sponsor this dinner.
Siyum Chumash/Mishanyot
The siyumim will take place on Shmini Atzeret morning after Mussaf in the Main Sanctuary and will include Divrei Chizuk, Kel Maleh Rachamim and Kaddish.
Simchat Torah Project: Dancing Through Tears
This project will include a presentation of a Sefer Torah cover in conjunction with World Mizrachi and will take place on Simchat Torah Night before Hakafot.
Hakafot and Kumsitz
Each of the nighttime Hakafot will be led in honor of the heroes of Simchat Torah 5785, and we will conclude with a moving kumsitz.
Simchat Torah Women's Shiur
All women are invited to a shiur by Rabbi Miodownik during the men's aliyot on Simchat Torah morning, Friday, October 25 (approximately 10:00 a.m.). The shiur will take place in the Beit Midrash. The title will be: "The Creation of Fire."
Fun Game Night at Ahavas Achim!
Join us for our 3rd annual Game Night on Motzei Shabbat, November 2. We will have games of all types including Settlers, card games, ping pong, Mah Jong plus any games you choose to bring. ALL WE NEED IS YOU! Pizza and refreshments will be served. The fun starts at 8:00 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Teens and adults are welcome. RSVP to Rachel in the shul office at secretary@ahavasachim.org or 732-247-0532. For questions, contact Rhea at rzucker123@gmail.com.
Humans of Judaism
Ahavas Achim Sisterhood presents Nikki Schreiber who will launch her book, Humans of Judaism on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Ahavas Achim. This inspirational book tells 200 Jewish stories from Nikki’s Facebook page and her Instagram accounts @humansofjudaism. To RSVP contact Rachel in the shul office: 732-247-0532 or secretary@ahavasachim.org.
Blood Drive
Ahavas Achim will hold its next Blood Drive on Sunday, November 10 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., in the Downstairs Social Hall. Appointments are recommended! Walk-ins are welcome if capacity permits. For an appointment, please register at: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/318625. Please bring photo ID. Eat well and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood!
AA Getting-to-Know-You Meals
We are so pleased that our shul has continued to grow! Now, it is time for each of us to meet new people. To participate in a Getting-to-Know-You Shabbat meal, please complete the Google form at: tinyurl.com/ahavasachimmeals by Monday, October 28. You may choose to be a host or a guest and will then be matched with others that, hopefully, you have not yet met. Then pick a date that works for the matched families to enjoy a Shabbat meal during November or December.
Mazel Tov Announcements
Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov to Debbie and Arthur Atlas on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazel Tov to the parents, Talia and Ezra Stone.
Mazel Tov to Debbie and Arthur Atlas on the birth of a granddaughter. Mazel Tov to the parents, Talia and Ezra Stone.
Mazel Tov to Rebecca Rivkin on the engagement of her granddaughter, Dahlia Rivkin to Dovie Sturm.
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Israel Advocacy
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