Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat – 7:00pm & 7:45pm

Kidnapped Soldiers

It has been over a year since Gilad Shalit (Gilad ben Aviva), Ehud Goldwasser (Ehud ben Malka) and Eldad Regev (Eldad ben Tova) were kidnapped! Please keep them in mind.

Kiddush

{     Sponsored by Daniela & Laurence Schreiber.

Mazal Tov

{     To Ann & Charles Bartel on the birth of a grandson, to their children Sharon & David Form.

{     To Robin Bodek Rosenbaum on the engagement of her son, Jeremy, to Yael Goldmintz.

Welcome New Members

{     Ann & Leonard Holler and their daughters, Daniella & Kayla.

{     Elisheva & Joseph Ginsberg and their sons, Chaim & Efraim.

{     Sharona & Ariel Schochet and their daughters, Sara, Sivya, Eliana & Ayelet.

Keter Torah Shiurim

{     Rav Reuven Ungar of Yeshivat Shaalvim will deliver the shiur between Mincha & Ma’ariv today on the topic, “Two Aspects of the Beit Hamikdash”, as explained by Rav Soloveichick, zt”l.

–    Wednesday at 8:30pm - Rav Duvie Weiss’ Gmara shiur.

Yamim Noraim

{     Please send in your Yamim Noraim seat reservations by August 10 to guarantee a seat at the minyan of your choice.

{     Keter Torah is proud to host High Holiday explanatory services again this year. Led by Rabbi & Mrs. Dan Coleman, this outreach program will provide the opportunity to explore the significance of the high holidays and the meaning behind the prayers. Children's programs will also be available. Please help by telling your friends, family, and colleagues about this wonderful opportunity. For more information, times of services and reservations, please call the Shul office.

{     On both days of Rosh Hashana and on Yom Kippur, the programs for children in nursery through fifth grade will begin at 8:00am. Full details to follow.

Keter Torah News

{     There will be an Oneg Shabbat with Rabbi Baum for children entering grades 3-5, featuring learning, story and raffles, next Shabbat at 6:30pm at the shul.

{     The Second Annual “Elul Friday Night Oneg Shabbat” will take place on September 7 at 9:15pm and will feature Ari Greene and the BaRock Orchestra. This event is sponsored by Renee & Daniel Seidman in honor of Avi’s Bar Mitzvah.

{     Registration for the Keter Torah/Matan Bat Mitzvah Program, for girls turning 12 from November 2007 through October 2008, is in progress. For more information, please contact Debbie Baum at ydembaum@aol.com.

{     A Keter Torah social committee is in formation and is planning a major event for the fall. Please e-mail Rabbi Baum if you are interested in joining this committee or if you have other ideas.

ATARA News

{     ATARA’s annual family picnic will be held on Sunday, August 26, at 3:30pm at Sheridan Park, New Milford.

Youth News

{     KTYD is looking for group leaders for the coming year. To find out the requirements and to interview, contact Rivki at 201-923-7622 or rivki19@yahoo.com.

Torah Tots

{     Parents of small children are invited to join our Mommy and Me program on Shabbat mornings from 10:30am-11:15am in the Shul apartment. We are also looking for volunteers to help run this program.

Community News

{     Rebbetzin Tehila Jaeger will speak this Tuesday at 8:00pm at the old main shul of Bnai Yeshurun on ”Garland of Glory: Pre Rosh Hashana Inspiration”

{     A new singles database has been started by seven women from Teaneck and Englewood. Those interested should go to www.northjerseyshidduch.org to fill out a form and upload a picture.

{     Chessed Opportunity – Hachnasat Kalla. Anyone wishing to donate new, unopened household items, gifts, or Judaica should contact Atara Gruenspecht at 201-214-7577. All items will be donated to "Ten Yad", an organization in Brooklyn that provides assistance to young brides who cannot afford the necessities of starting a new home.