Bais Medrash Zichron Eliezer invites you to our annual Chanukah Mesiba on Wednesday, December 12, at Bais Medrash Zichron Eliezer, beginning at 8:00. Please join us for a fleishig buffet, latkes and to hear Divrei Torah from our Rav. Suggested donation is $10, which includes a raffle ticket for a dinner for 2 at Le Marais and various other items which are generously donated. If you would like to donate an item or service to be raffled off, please contact Yaacov Brisman at: ybrisman@gmail.com . Additional tickets are $5 eachRead More →

This Week’s Announcements & Zemanim – Toldos Shul Announcements: -Dr. Avrumi Blaivas will be giving his Thursday night Chumash Shiur tonight at 9:15. Cholent will be served. -The White Family invites the Mispallelim of the Shul to a Kiddush this Shabbos following davening in honor of the recent birth of their daughter Michal. May we continue to share in Simchos. -Seuda Shlishis this week is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown in memory of Mr. Brown’s father, R’ Dov ben R’ Meir A”H. whose Shloshim is this week. -Please continue to be mispallel for Chanania Hillel Tzvi ben Leah Tova. Shabbos Davening and ShiurimRead More →

Forwarded at the request of the organizers: We are coordinating efforts to bring some Passaic people to some of the areas that were devastated in the recent storm and wanted to reach out to see if you can send out an email, make an announcement in shul, and spread the word as much as possible. Our goal is to help as many families as possible not only in the clean-up effort but also to feel that they are not alone – that we as K’lal Yisroel are there with them and for them. We have a van full of people leaving this Sunday morning toRead More →

Kiddush this week is sponsored by various families who were displaced by Hurricane Sandy in honor of those who opened their homes to them. If you would like to join in sponsoring, please contact Dovid Blumenthal at david@blugraphix.com. Daf HaYomi on Shabbos will be at 3:10. Mincha and Kabbolas Shabbos tonight is at 4:25. Please come on time.Read More →

This Week’s Announcements & Zemanim – Chayei Sarah – Mevorchim Kislev Shul Announcements: -Rosh Chodesh Kislev is Thursday; Shacharis and morning Shiurim begin 10 minutes earlier. -Dr. Avrumi Blaivas will be giving his Thursday night Chumash Shiur tonight at 9:15. Cholent will be served. -Seuda Shlishis this week is sponsored by the Nathan Family as a Seudas Hodaah. -Please continue to be mispallel for Chanania Hillel Tzvi ben Leah Tova. Shabbos Davening and Shiurim Schedule: Mincha and Hadlakas Neiros: 4:25 Shacharis: 8:25 Sof Zman Krias Shmah: 8:33 / 9:09 Daf Hayomi: TBA Mezuzah Shiur: 3:30 Mincha: 4:10 Maariv Motzei Shabbos: 5:30 Weekday Davening Schedule: SundayRead More →

Thank G-d, the vast majority of our community has had their power restored. Unfortunately, there are a few areas of Passaic, including downtown and parts of Third Ward that remain without power. As has been said often, and rightfully so, it is painfully difficult to celebrate others good fortune when your family is cold and without power. I understand that reality. I remain in hourly contact with PSEG and my colleagues in trying to prioritize power restoration to those without. All of my colleagues locally, in Passaic County and in the State are working hard to correct the situation. We are limited to the informationRead More →

Due to the ongoing power outage at the Shul, there will be no Minyanim this Shabbos in the Shul. As announced earlier, the Rav’s Mishna Brurah Shiur and Daf Hayomi Shiur are continuing at the Ahavas. Any changes to those Shiurim and other Shiurim will be communicated separately. If you are in need of arrangements for Shabbos meals, please contact Yaacov Brisman at ybrisman@gmail.com or the Rav at mspira@gmail.com. There is no Chumash shiur tonight. Good ShabbosRead More →

(The Brecher Family were long time residents of Passaic) Dear Family and Friends – So, here we are. Tomorrow begins the next challenge that Team Benny must overcome. While Faigie and I both wish we were able to pinch hit for Benny for the actual treatments, that part belongs to him. Our part – well that’s to do what we can to ensure that the Great Healer knows just how important Benny is to all of us. People throughout the world have asked us countless times in the past 6 months for us to call on them when we need help. We promised we wouldRead More →

This Week’s Announcements & Zemanim – Noach Shul Announcements: -Mazel Tov to the Rivkin Family on the birth of a baby girl this past Shabbos. May we continue to share in Simchos! -We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Dov Brown A”H, father of Mr. Harry Brown and grandfather of Rebbetzin Ruchie Spira. Shiva is taking place in Lawrence, NY. May we only share Simchos. -Friendly Reminder: Please try to pay up your pledges and kibbudim purchases as soon as possible. The Shul is counting on these funds to cover the budget. -Dr. Avrumi Blaivas will be giving his Thursday night ChumashRead More →

This Week’s Announcements & Zemanim – Bereishis – Mevorchim Shul Announcements: -Friendly Reminder: Please try to pay up your pledges and kibbudim purchases as soon as possible. The Shul is counting on these funds to cover the budget. -The Shul would like to thank the sponsors of Kiddush (sponsored anonymously in memory of Esther Chava bas Shimon Zev) and Candy on Simchas Torah (sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cohen). -Please help with dismantling the Shul’s Succah tonight after the 10:00 Maariv. -Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan is Tuesday and Wednesday. -Dr. Avrumi Blaivas will be giving his Thursday night Chumash Shiur tonight at 9:15. Cholent willRead More →

This week’s Davening Zemanim – Hoshana Rabah, Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah 5773 The Simchas Torah Kiddush is sponsored anonymously in memory of Esther Chava bas Shimon Zev. The Simchas Torah candy is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cohen. Sunday – Hoshana Rabbah Daf Yomi: 6:40 Shacharis: 7:30 Mincha & Hadlakas Neiros: 6:09 Monday – Shmini Atzeres Maariv: 7:10 (followed by Hakafos-Minhag Sfard) Shacharis: 8:30 Sof Zman Krias Shmah: 9:16 / 9:52 Yizkor approximately 10:30 Daf Yomi: 5:05 Mincha: 6:05 Shkia: 6:26 Tuesday – Simchas Torah No preparation for 2nd day of Yom Tov including lighting candles prior to 7:16 (50 minutes) or 7:38Read More →

Dear Mispalelim, As we have done each year, the Shul is offering all mispalelim a unique opportunity to join together to be mechabed Rabbi Spira, shlita, by participating in purchasing the Chosson Torah aliyah on Simchas Torah. Every family can participate by making a pledge (minimum of $18) to the Shul expressly to purchase Choson Torah for the Rov. Each year, more families have responded and the Rov has been truly touched by this beautiful demonstration of Hakaras HaTov. We all benefit and grow from Rabbi Spira’s leadership. This is a wonderful opportunity to express Hakaras Hatov and Kavod HaTorah in a unified way. TheRead More →

This Week’s Announcements & Zemanim – Shabbos Chol Hamoed 5773 Mazel Tov to the Day Yomi Chaburah on completing Mesechta Brachos today. Mesechta Shabbos begins tomorrow morning at 7:10am in Shul, followed by Shacharis at 8:00. It’s a perfect time to join! Mazel Tov to the Luchins Family on the birth of a baby boy on Wednesday. All are invited to a Shalom Zachor at the Luchins’ Succah this Friday night at 12 DeBell Ct. off of Bond Street. We are looking for a sponsor for Simchas Torah candy. Sponsorship is $150. Please email sponsorships@ourshul.net http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BaisMedrashZichronEliezer/post?postID=vJL 9obuf6xR8c2x1r2EFENkje-GXS2NsKZvaX3mgvvcQL0ZuKa9ujnAATzrWuBMQztvh9_sQCYz 4FasRDjM> . Seuda Shlishis this week is notRead More →

Dear Mispalelim, As we have done each year, the Shul is offering all mispalelim a unique opportunity to join together to be mechabed Rabbi Spira, shlita, by participating in purchasing the Chosson Torah aliyah on Simchas Torah. Every family can participate by making a pledge (minimum of $18) to the Shul expressly to purchase Choson Torah for the Rov. Each year, more families have responded and the Rov has been truly touched by this beautiful demonstration of Hakaras HaTov. We all benefit and grow from Rabbi Spira’s leadership. This is a wonderful opportunity to express Hakaras Hatov and Kavod HaTorah in a unified way. TheRead More →

This Week’s Announcements & Zemanim – Haazinu & Succos 5773 Shul Announcements: -The Shul expresses its tremendous hakaras hatov to the Rav and Mordechai Dresdner for serving as Baalei Tefilla during the Yomim Noraim. -Thank you to Yanky Wurtzel for once again handling the difficult task of seating arrangements. -Thank you to Dovid Blumenthal for preparing the ma’arei mekomos for the Rav’s Shabbos Shuva Drasha as well as printing out the new sheets that we used to “fall koirim.” -Dr. Avrumi Blaivas will not be giving his Thursday night Chumash Shiur tonight. -Seuda Shlishis this week is sponsored by the Rothschild Family in memory ofRead More →