NORPAC Annual Mission to Washington
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NORPAC 2025 - MISSION-IN PERSON NORPAC’s Mission to Washington is an annual event where we bring close to a thousand citizen activists to Washington, DC, to advocate for a stronger U.S.-Israel relationship with Members of Congress.
Join us on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, as we travel Washington, DC. On a single-day trip you will meet with Members of Congress and their staff and share your concerns with them about aid to Israel, Iran, antisemitism, and more. Help us make a difference once again!
Buses will leave for Washington DC from our area at 6:30AM and return between 9-10PM. There will be briefings on the bus. All meals will be provided. Register at www.norpac.net or call (201) 788-5133. Adults - $250, Full time Students - $200 (must be over 12). Those under 18 must be accompanied by Parent or legal guardian.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn Torah with Rav Eliyahu Tal. Enjoy ḥamin.
Purim Schedule
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Purim Schedule
Thursday — Ta’anit Esther/Erev Purim
Fast Begins: 5:51am
Shaḥarit: 6:30am
Class: Halacha in Depth: 2:30pm
Insights on the Parasha: 6:25pm
Minḥa/Arvit: 6:30pm
Megillah Reading after Minḥa/Arvit.
Fast Ends: 7:30pm
Tish After Megillah reading and fast.
FRIDAY — PURIM
Shaḥarit: 6:30am
Megillah Reading During Shacharit
After Services: Coffee and Halacha
Second Megillah Reading: 9:00am
Daf Yomi: 5:50pm
Minḥa: 6:50pm
Candle Lighting: 6:46pm
Purim Extravaganza on Sunday, March 9
Join our Purim Extravaganza featuring games, food, prizes, arts and crafts, and more on Sunday, March 9.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin:
Parashat Tetzaveh
Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn Torah with Rav Eliyahu Tal. Enjoy Ḥamin, a Sephardi delicacy.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Thursday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m.
On Thursday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn Torah with Rav Eliyahu Tal.
Enjoy Ḥamin, a Sephardi delicacy.
Questions & Answers: Learn with Rav Tal
Daughters of Etz Ahaim present a lunch and learn with Rav Tal. Email or bring your questions.
Rabbi Ricky Cohen on Tu B'Shevat
Thursday, February 13 at 7:30pm
Congregation Etz Ahaim
230 Denison Street, Highland Park NJ
Rabbi Ricky Cohen is a successful businessman, entrepreneur and educator.
After graduating Cum Laude from New York University, The Rabbi assumed a leadership role in what was then a small family business. By successfully combining the tools learned in the classroom, wisdom dating back thousands of years, and a strong penchant for risk taking, Rabbi Cohen helped grow the family business fortyfold, employing a team of 2,500 people.
Rabbi Cohen is a dynamic and exciting speaker and motivator. Over the last three decades, The Rabbi has educated thousands of men and women – empowering the will, inspiring the mind, and providing the skills needed for individual and career success. His workshops have been implemented by entities ranging from community organizations to industry leaders.
Tu B'Shevat Celebration at Congregation Etz Ahaim
Wednesday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy fruits, a variety of teas, and good company. Learn about Tu B'Shevat.
Daughters of Etz Ahaim: Sew Wine Bags
Daughters of Etz Ahaim Present
Sew Wine Bags
Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Believe in Yourself: A Women's Gathering
Class will be about the 10 principles of believing in yourself.
Refreshments will be served.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Shemot Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Shemot
Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Etz Ahaim
Learn Torah with Rav Eliyahu Tal.
Enjoy Ḥamin, a Sephardi delicacy.
Two Shuls, One Jew: Lunch and Learn
January 1 , 11:30 am: Learn with Rav Tal. Enjoy a light lunch (ḥalav Yisrael dairy and pareve). Thank you to Daughters of Etz Ahaim.
Help Sponsor our Annual Chanukah Extravaganza
Dear Etz Ahaim Members;
As we gear up for our spectacular Chanukah Extravaganza on December 29th, we invite you to be a crucial part of this joyous celebration! Your sponsorship can make a significant impact, ensuring a memorable event for all attendees.
WHY SPONSOR?
Showcase your commitment to community spirit.
Promote your business to a diverse audience.
Align your brand with family-friendly festivities.
Make a positive impact on our local community.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Gold Sponsor - $500
Silver Sponsor- $250
Bronze Sponsor - $100
Deluxe Sponsor - $72
Basic Sponsor - $36
Or give whatever you can afford. Your support will contribute to the success of this event and enhance the overall experience for families. To become a sponsor, click on the Be a Sponsor button below. Let's make this Chanukah Extravaganza unforgettable together!
Thank you for being a beacon of light in our community.
Warm regards,
Event Planning Committee
Chanukah Extravaganza
Join Etz Ahaim on December 29 as we celebrate Chanukah with comedian Anna Tirat-Gefen, Stump the Experts by the students of Yeshivat Mital HaShamayim, carnival games, arts and crafts, and delicious food.
Yosef and Chanukah
The Relationship between the Yosef Story and the Chanukah Story: Learn with Rav Tal at Congregation Etz Ahaim on December 25 at 10 a.m.
Shuk to the Core Israeli Vendor Fair
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The 2nd annual Shuk to the Core, Israeli Vendor Fair will be held on Motzei Shabbat, December 21 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at Congregation Ohr Torah.
Come to show your support for artists and vendors from all over Israel. Discover an array of products, including jewelry, clothing, Judaica, handcrafted goods, artisanal woodwork, sculptures, toys and games and artwork in various mediums. You'll also find kippot, designer clothing, and fragrance items.
Suggested entrance fee: $10 per person.
Your contribution goes directly to the vendors. For more information, call 516-636-1618 or click on the button below.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Vayeshev Thursday at 6:30pm
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Vayeshev
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Etz Ahaim
Learn Torah with Rav Eliyahu Tal.
Enjoy Ḥamin, a Sephardi delicacy.
Laws of Meḥitza
Learn the laws (halaḥot) of meḥitza with Rav Tal. What are the sources? What is hashkafa? Please bring your questions.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Vayishlaḥ Thursday at 6:30pm
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Vayishlaḥ
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Etz Ahaim
Learn Torah with Rav Eliyahu Tal.
Enjoy Ḥamin, a Sephardi delicacy.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Ḥayei Sarah Thursday at 6:30pm
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Ḥayei Sarah
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Etz Ahaim
Learn Torah with Rav Eliyahu Tal.
Enjoy Ḥamin, a Sephardi delicacy.
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Vayera Thursday at 6:30pm
Ḥumash & Ḥamin: Parashat Vayera
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Etz Ahaim
Learn Torah with Rav Eliyahu Tal.
Enjoy Ḥamin, a Sephardi delicacy.
Stand Together Rally — Washington DC
Together, we will:
Stand with Israel, for the hostages, and against antisemitism
Thank America, the US Military, and our civic partners and allies
Honor heroes
Strengthen our Jewish unity
This is a free, ticketed event. Tickets are available through over 200 organizational partners, including your local Federation, or other national and local organizations. If you aren’t sure where to find a ticket, click on the button below.