Dr. Dovid Lieberman to Be Scholar-in-Residence at Beth Aaron This Shabbat
On Shabbat, September 16 and 17, Dr. Dovid Lieberman will be the Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Beth Aaron. On Friday evening at 9:15 p.m., his topic will be “If God Was Your Therapist.” Following the Main Minyan on Shabbat, he will discuss “Harmony in the Home,” and at 5:30 p.m., the theme will be “How Free Will Works: The Blueprints to Take Charge of Your Life, Health and Happiness.” Following the 6:35 p.m. Mincha, his topic will be “Successful Relationships with Difficult People.” For more information on Dr. Lieberman, go to http://drdavidlieberman.com.
Blending the wisdom of Torah with cutting-edge research, Dr. Lieberman’s writings and lectures captivate both scholar and layman alike, and are enjoyed by people at all levels and from all backgrounds. He is a leader in the fields of human behavior and interpersonal relationships whose research and writings have established him as a remarkable force of influence across a spectrum of fields and industries. His 11 published books, which include two New York Times bestsellers, have been translated into 27 languages, selling more than three million copies worldwide. Dr. Lieberman has appeared on more than 300 programs and, as a motivational speaker, given more than 900 talks for more than 240 organizations in over 140 cities. A frequent guest expert on national television and radio shows, he has been interviewed for, and featured in, leading newspapers and magazines around the globe.
Congregation Beth Aaron is located at 950 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck.
Gun Violence Prevention Advocate Tells ‘A Mother’s Story’ for NCJW Study Group
Lois A. Schaffer, a gun violence opponent, talks about the pain of losing a child to gun violence in her book “A Mother’s Story.” The NCJW study group will take place on Tuesday, September 27, at 1p.m. at The Shops of Riverside Conference Center, Lower Level, Hackensack. Admission, payable at the door, is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. For more information, please visit http://www.ncjwbcs.org.
J-ADD to Hold 14th Annual Walk-A-Thon
J-ADD will hold its 14th annual walk-a-thon on Sunday, October 30, at Van Saun Park in Paramus. The day will also feature a carnival, life-size games, prizes and refreshments.
Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Register today at www.wizathon.com/j-add-walk-a-thon/ or contact Stephanie Shapiro at [email protected], and help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.j-add.org.
Rena Ariel to Speak in Memory of Slain Daughter Hallel
This Shabbat, Shmuel, Judy and Ari Davidovics of Englewood will be hosting the Ariel family. Tragedy struck the family, including their two surviving daughters, 8 and 4, a little over a month ago when their 13-year-old daughter Hallel Yaffa was murdered in her bed in her home by a terrorist. Rena Ariel will be speaking about “Emunah in the Face of the Unfathomable.”
The schedule will include Friday night between Mincha and Maariv at East Hill Synagogue, Shabbat morning at Shomrei Emunah at 9:30 a.m., The Benaroya Sephardic Center after Torah reading and Congregation Ahavath Torah at seudah shlishit.
Yesh Tikva Offers Phone Lecture Series
Just in time for the holidays, Yesh Tikva will offer a holiday recharge phone lecture series. The first will be held on September 14 and will be for women only. This lecture, given by Yoetzet Shoshana Samuels, is entitled “Finding New Meaning at the Mikvah.” The second lecture will be given by Dvora Entin, LCSW, on September 21 and is entitled “Strengthening Your Relationship During Fertility Challenges.” The final lecture in the series will be given on September 28 by Dr. Daniel Hoffman, PhD ABPP, and is entitled “Facing Another Rosh Hashana With Empty Arms.” The lectures will be given from 8:30-9:30 on each of the Wednesday evenings. The format will be a 30-minute lecture followed by a 30-minute Q&A. RSVP to www.yeshtikva.org.
Bergenfield Shuls to Host Women’s Shiur With Rebbetzin Elisheva Kaminetsky
Congregations Ohr HaTorah and Beth Abraham will sponsor a shiur this Shabbat, September 17, at 5 p.m. at Ohr HaTorah, at 36 Rector Court. The speaker is the always inspiring Rebbetzin Elisheva Kaminetsky. Her topic is “Listening to the Shofar’s Message.”
Rebbetzin Kaminetsky is the director of religious guidance and a Tanach teacher at the Stella K. Abraham Girls High School in Long Island. A kallah teacher and popular lecturer, Kaminetsky holds a BA from Stern College, and an MA in education from Azrieli Graduate School at Yeshiva University. She attended the Michlalah Seminary in Israel, and is married to Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky, who is Menahel of DRS High School in the Five Towns. They live in Woodmere with their six children. Rebbetzin Kaminetsky, as well as her husband, grew up in Teaneck.
