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Anshei Lubavitch Congregation 10-10 Plaza Road, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410

201-794-3770 www.fairlawnchabad.com Rabbi Levi Neubort Associate Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein

Bulletin for: Friday/Saturday, Dec 4-5, 2015 / Kislev 22-23, 5776 Shabbos Torah Portion: Vayeishev

Shabbos Candle lighting Friday at 4:11 pm Shabbos ends Saturday at 5:14 pm

The Parshah in a Nutshell “Vayeishev” Genesis 37:1–40:23

Jacob settles in Hebron with his twelve sons. His favorite is seventeen-year-old Joseph, whose brothers are jealous

of the preferential treatment he receives from his father, such as a precious many-colored coat that Jacob makes for

Joseph. Joseph relates to his brothers two of his dreams which foretell that he is destined to rule over them,

increasing their envy and hatred towards him.

Simeon and Levi plot to kill him, but Reuben suggests that they throw him into a pit instead, intending to come

back later and save him. While Joseph is in the pit, Judah has him sold to a band of passing Ishmaelites. The

brothers dip Joseph’s special coat in the blood of a goat and show it to their father, leading him to believe that his

most beloved son was devoured by a wild beast.

Judah marries and has three children. The eldest, Er, dies young and childless, and his wife, Tamar, is given in

levirate marriage to the second son, Onan. Onan sins by spilling his seed, and he too meets an early death. Judah is

reluctant to have his third son marry her. Determined to have a child from Judah’s family, Tamar disguises herself

as a prostitute and seduces Judah himself. Judah hears that his daughter-in-law has become pregnant and orders her

executed for harlotry, but when Tamar produces some personal effects he left with her as a pledge for payment, he

publicly admits that he is the father. Tamar gives birth to twin sons, Peretz (an ancestor of King David) and Zerach.

Joseph is taken to Egypt and sold to Potiphar, the minister in charge of Pharaoh’s slaughterhouses. G-d blesses

everything he does, and soon he is made overseer of all his master’s property. Potiphar’s wife desires the handsome

and charismatic lad; when Joseph rejects her advances, she tells her husband that the Hebrew slave tried to force

himself on her, and has him thrown into prison. Joseph gains the trust and admiration of his jailers, who appoint

him to a position of authority in the prison administration.

In prison, Joseph meets Pharaoh’s chief butler and chief baker, both incarcerated for offending their royal master.

Both have disturbing dreams, which Joseph interprets; in three days, he tells them, the butler will be released and

the baker hanged. Joseph asks the butler to intercede on his behalf with Pharaoh. Joseph’s predictions are fulfilled,

but the butler forgets all about Joseph and does nothing for him.

ס״דּב

This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by Marnin and Gilad Rand and their

families in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of their father Nissan A"H.

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JOIN US for another thought-provoking and

stimulating evening at your weekly Torah Class.

This week: "THE MIRACLE OF THE OIL" What the Greeks Misunderstood

Monday evening, December 7 at 8:00 pm.

Zmanim for Shabbos, Dec 5 Eastern Standard Time

Earliest Tallis 6:07 AM Latest Morning Shema 9:26 AM Earliest Mincha (Gedola) 12:10 PM Plag Hamincha 3:29 PM Earliest Evening Shema 5:05 PM

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This Week’s Schedule: During Chanukah we say “Al Hanisim” during the Amidah and during the Grace after Meals.

We say Hallel each morning. Chanukah Menorah (Chanukiah) lighting is after 5:05 pm on weekdays.

On Friday Erev Shabbos we light before Shabbos candles, using oil or candles that will burn for at least

1-1/2 hours. On Saturday Motzei Shabbos we light AFTER Shabbos ends, after Havdalah.

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Tehillim Reading 8:00 am

Chassidus Class 6:00 am 9:15 am 6:00 am 6:00 am 6:00 am 6:00 am 6:00 am

Shacharis 6:15 am 9:30 am* 9:00 am* 6:15 am 6:15 am 6:15 am 6:15 am 6:15 am

Rabbi Neubort’s

Morning Drasha 11:25 am

Kiddush 12:10 pm

Gemorah @

2-31 Summit Ave

3:15 pm

Mincha Class:

Shulchan Aruch 1:40 pm 1:40 pm 1:40 pm 1:40 pm

Mincha 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 1:45 pm 1:45 pm 1:45 pm 1:45 pm 4:15 pm

Rabbi Neubort’s

Evening Drasha 4:40 pm

JLI: Journey of

the Soul 7:30 pm

Weekly Torah @

the Table 8:00 pm

Maariv 4:30 pm 5:14 pm 9:15 pm 9:15 pm 9:15 pm 9:15 pm 9:15 pm 4:30 pm

Machsheves

HaChassidus 8:00 pm

*Latest Shema is now 9:26 AM. Be sure to recite the Shema at or before that time (even at home).

Announcements

Appreciation: Thank you to all who helped prepare this week’s Kiddush.

Join us this Shabbos at 8:00 am for Shabbos Mevorchim Tehillim.

This week’s Tehillim reading is dedicated to the protection of

our brothers and sisters around the world.

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“Chassidus in the Morning”

Monday thru Friday at 6:00 AM (except on Yom Tov) In the MAIN SHUL

NOW LEARNING:

“Divine Speech”

Chassidic insight into the relationship

between intellect, speech, and emotion.

Followed by Shacharis at 6:15 AM

“Weekday Maariv Services”

Sunday thru Thursday at 9:15 PM (except on Yom Tov)

In the MAIN SHUL

(Monday also 9:15 PM, after Torah class)

Be a part of it !

Come and help to build our minyan.

Begin and End Your Day the

Kosher Way:

“Torah at the Table”

THIS WEEK: “THE MIRACLE OF THE OIL”

What the Greeks Misunderstood

In a secular environment, should I keep my beliefs private, or should I strive to be a “light unto the nations?” In a most curious fashion, this question comes

up in the story of Chanukah, and the key to the answer is found in the oil.

Monday evening, Dec 7 at 8:00 pm.

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“CHANUKAH FIRE SAFETY” When celebrating Chanukah Fair Lawn’s Fire Marshal reminds residents not to neglect fire safety. There are increased fire hazards associated with this festival due to the presence of lit candles and following is some simple, yet important advice to prevent a fire. • Place the menorah on a level, fire-retardant surface. • Menorah should be out of reach from children and pets. • Never place a menorah near curtains, drapes, or under a combustible cabinet. • A lit menorah should never be left unattended. • The aforementioned also applies to Shabbos and Yahrzeit candles. • Electric menorahs should not be used if wiring insulation is frayed or broken. • When cooking latkes, don’t leave heated oil unattended. • Keep children at a safe distance in case of splattered hot oil. • If cooking oil catches fire, turn off the gas or electric range and cover the pan with its lid, if at no risk to yourself. Never throw water or a wet towel on an oil fire, as that will cause the hot oil to splatter on you or ignite something nearby. For further information: Call Fire Marshal Jay Bender 201-794-5408 or email at: FireMarshal@FairLawn.org

Chag S’Meyach ! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chassidic Insights for Parshah Vayeishev

From the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Chapter 38, Sentences 28-30: Judah named him Peretz…. Judah named him Zerach: (Peretz is the ancestor of Moshiach.) In the Kabbalistic work Sefer HaBahir, Zerach ("shining") is

associated with the sun, which shines constantly, and Peretz ("breaking through") is associated with the

moon, which experiences periods of "brokenness" and rebirth.

Metaphorically, the sun represents the completely righteous, whose light shines consistently, without

interruption or fluctuation. The moon represents the penitents, who have done wrong but change their

ways and return to God. Much like the moon, penitents are in a perpetual process of rise and fall,

diminished light and increased light.

Yet because of their challenges, the penitents reach a higher spiritual level and achieve what the

consistently righteous cannot. Thus, Peretz, who is associated with the moon and is therefore the

archetype of repentance, precedes Zerach and is the firstborn, since the accomplishments of the

penitents surpass those of the consistently righteous.

Volunteers Needed !! Volunteers needed to assist at our Chanukah Party and Town Hall

Menorah Lighting. Please speak to Rabbi Neubort ASAP !

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Chanukah Activities: See attached flyer for details.

Chanukah “Magic” Party on Sunday, Dec 6, at 2:30 PM.

Menorah Lighting at Borough Hall on Tuesday, Dec 8 at 6:30 PM.

Chanukah Observances Oil & Cheese

Chanukah commemorates an oil-based miracle—which explains why we eat oily foods to commemorate it.

Some eat fried potato pancakes, a.k.a. latkes, while others eat sufganiyot—deep-fried doughnuts. Some eat

both. Most survive the holiday.

Yes, food can be dangerous. One of the greatest Maccabee victories was the result of feeding the enemy

cheese—so we also eat dairy foods on Chanukah. Again, we survive.

Chanukah Gelt

During Chanukah it is customary to give gelt (money) to children, so that we can teach them to give some of it

to charity—and just to keep things festive and happy. Some have the admirable custom of gelt-giving each

weeknight of Chanukah. They survive this, too.

Dreidelen.

The Greek oppressors outlawed Torah schools, so the children would study in the forests, posting a sentry to

alert them of Greek patrols. When the alert came, the children would hide their texts and start playing with

dreidels (spinning tops).

We, too, play dreidel games on Chanukah to commemorate the courage of these heroic children. The four

Hebrew letters on the dreidel are an acronym for “Nes Gadol Hayah Sham”—a great miracle happened there.

So playing dreidel keeps us mindful of the Chanukah miracles even during fun and games.

The Prayers

Each day of Chanukah we thank G‑d by reciting the complete Hallel in the morning prayer service. We also

insert a special prayer of thanksgiving, V’al Hanissim, in the prayers and in the Grace after Meals. Every

morning we read from the Torah about the inauguration offerings brought in honor of the dedication of the

Tabernacle—reminiscent of the Maccabean rededication of the defiled Temple.

Shabbat Chanukah

On Friday afternoon, light the menorah before lighting the Shabbat candles. The Friday night Chanukah

candles must burn for at least 1½ hours—so you may need more oil or larger candles. On Saturday night,

light the menorah after dark, after the Havdalah ceremony.

For information on the history of Chanukah, and other details, go to: http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/102911/jewish/What-Is-Hanukkah.htm

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Announcing our newest JLI Class: (Continuing Sunday, Dec 6th, 7:30 PM !!)

Journey of the Soul: An Exploration of Life, Death, and What Lies Beyond

Journey of the Soul explores the mysteries surrounding the spiritual dimension of our existence—our destiny that continues even after we’ve shed our earth-bound body suit.

Journey of the Soul will inspire you to remain focused on the parts of life that really matter; it will assist you in becoming more in touch with yourself, with your soul, and with your spiritual dimension; and it will help you discover a newfound relationship with your loved ones who are no longer here with us in body.

THIS WEEK: The End Game: What is the final destination on this voyage? Is death permanent? Does

Judaism believe in resurrection? Is it possible that we may one day be reunited with our loved ones?

For more info, or to register, contact RabbiBergstein@FLChabad.com _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Haftorah in a Nutshell for Vayeishev Amos 2:6-3:8

This week's haftorah contains an allusion to the sale of Joseph by his brothers, an incident discussed in this week's

Torah reading. Amos opens with a rebuke to the Jewish People. G-d had been patient with them notwithstanding

their transgression of the three cardinal sins -- sexual impropriety, idolatry and murder. Their fourth sin, however,

crossed the line -- the mistreatment of the innocent, widows, orphans and the poor.

G-d reminds the Jewish people how He lovingly took them out of Egypt and led them through the desert for forty

years and settled them in the Holy Land. There, He bestowed the gift of prophecy on some and inspired others to

become Nazirites. Yet the Jewish people did not respond appropriately, giving wine to the Nazirites and instructing

the prophets not to prophesy. Amos then goes on to describe G-d's punishment for the errant behavior: "And the

stout-hearted among the mighty shall flee naked on that day, says the L-rd."

The haftorah ends with an admonition from G-d, one that also recalls His eternal love for His people: "Hearken to

this word which the Lord spoke about you, O children of Israel, concerning the entire nation that I brought up from

the land of Egypt. 'Only you did I love above all the families of the earth; therefore, I will visit upon you all your

iniquities…'" As opposed to other nations to whom G-d does not pay close attention, G-d's love for His nation

causes Him to punish them for their misdeeds, to cleanse them and prod them back onto the path of the just. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Good Shabbos and a Happy Chanukah to all!!

light up the nightJoin us for a Grand Menorah Lighting

tuesday, december 8 · 6:30 pmat the Fair lawn borough hall

anshei lubavitch invites you to

cotton candy · hot cocoa · hot latkes · Judah the macabeechanukah craFts For kids

anshei lubavitch www.fairlawnchabad.com · 201-794-3770$100 to be a sponsor of this event

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With Master illusionist

alex Mehl!

a magical chanukah

B”H ansHei luBavitcH presents...

sunday deceMber 6, 20152:30 – 4:45

2:30 - 3:45 pm: carnival & Workshops3:45-4:30 pm: Magical show!

4:30 - 4:45 pm: Grand Menorah lighting & raffle

$5. per person $20 · max per family · $100 to be a sponsor of this event

anshei lubavitch • 10-10 plaza road, Fair lawn201—794-3770 www.fairlawnchabad.com