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WE NEED YOUR INPUT:

The Futures Committee is hard at work planning events the congregation will enjoy. We are currently looking into the possibility of a congregational bus trip or two.

As this is a big undertaking, we would like to know of your interest. Please send your response to the synagogue office or by e-mail to editor@cong-ahavatachim.org.

Please number in order of preference (#1 = First choice) and/or write in your

suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

__ Jewish Theological Seminary, NYC

__ The Jewish Museum, NYC

__ Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC

__ National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia

__ Holocaust Museum, Washington DC

__ Other ________________________

Name __________________________

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Dear Member,

To properly observe the Passover festival, every Jewish family is required to sell their chometz.

The process is simple – fill out the enclosed form making Rabbi Klein your agent or representative. Rabbi Klein will, in turn, sell the leavened products stored away in designated closets and rooms to a non-Jew. In this way, every Jew fulfills the required “mitzvah” not to have leaven (chometz) in his/her possession.

It is customary to contribute to a special Passover Fund call Moat Hittim. The proceeds are then distributed by the Jewish Community Center for use by Jews in need. Please make your contribution payable to CONGREGATION AHAVAT ACHIM and send your check with the enclosed form, no later than Friday, April 11, to:

Howell Jewish Community Center

P.O. Box 344

Howell, NJ 07731

PASSOVER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AND SERVICES

Thursday, April 17 Service – 9:00 AM

Fast of First Born

Search for Chometz

Saturday, April 19 First Seder (sundown)

Sunday, April 20 Service – 9:00 AM

Second Seder (sundown)

Monday, April 21 Service – 9:00 AM

Saturday, April 26 Service – 9:00 AM

Saturday, April 26 Eve. Service & Yizkor 8:30 PM

Sunday, April 27 Service – 9:00 AM / Yizkor approx. 10:30 AM

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scrip - Help Support Our Synagogue

Dear Synagogue Member,

We are participating in a powerful fundraising opportunity called eScrip.

What is eScrip?

eScrip is a hassle-free way for our synagogue to raise funds through everyday purchases made at eScrip merchants.

How does it work?

eScrip and hundreds of merchant partners have created a system that rewards customer loyalty by

contributing a percentage of purchases to your chosen group. You shop the way you like to shop for

groceries, clothing, travel and entertainment. It’s simple and convenient, all you need to do is register your grocery club card and debit/credit card(s).

Here are a few of the many merchants that participate in eScrip

American Airlines Flight Certificates 3% Club Cruise up to 5% DiscountedNewspapers.com 20%

Dream Dinners up to 8% Eddie Bauer 5% eScrip.DriversEd.com 5%

eScrip Visa up to 2% Final Wrap 10% Goldspeed.com 5%

Linens ‘n Things 4% Magazines & More 10% Office Max 2%

Orvis 10% Outdoor Kids up to 5% Peninsula Beauty Supply up to 3%

Pep Boys 4% Private Education Network 5% Sierra Trading Post 5%

Rewards Network Dining & Hotels up to 5% Shutterfly (Picture Studio for eScrip) 10% The Perfect Grape 5%

Vehicle Donation to Any Charity (VDAC)

Question you may have…

What about airline miles and other rewards associated with these cards?
You will continue to earn airline miles, special bonuses, and other rewards associated with these cards. The eScrip donation you earn has nothing to do with the other benefits that you currently receive. This is the beauty of registering all the cards you frequently use.

Will participation in the eScrip program prevent me from getting my usual club card discount at the cash register- even if I pay with a check or cash?
No, all club card discounts remain in place and run in conjunction with our program.

What about privacy and security of my personal information?
ESI places a tremendous value on the relationships it has with eScrip program participants across the country. Safeguarding personal information is one of our highest commitments. ESI will not license, sell, exchange or distribute any specific information about its eScrip participants to any third parties who are not directly involved in the eScrip program. By participating in the eScrip program, you are authorizing ESI to use information relating to your registered card transactions for the limited purposes of processing rebates to your designated organization and providing cumulative reports to your organization. No purchase details are given to ESI for the eScrip program. For additional information read our privacy policy.

So - Simple Registration-Register Today!

Log on to www.escrip.com and go to "sign up", or see our fundraising coordinator for details.

Designate our group to receive contributions. Our Group ID is 500006560. Register your grocery club cards from a participating merchant -- and your debit, ATM and credit cards if you wish. That's it! Visit eScrip merchants to shop. It's automatic! We can potentially receive hundreds of dollars from your participation alone!

If you have any additional questions, please give Casey a call in the synagogue office at 732-367-1677.

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A number of years ago a fund was established in the name of the Dubrovsky Family to encourage our young people to go to Israel. Donation was made with the interest accrued to be available for disbursement to the recipients. For a trip of ten days or less, $250.00 will be given. Trips over ten days, $500.00 will be given. These monies will be given if eligibility as outlined

below is followed, and funds are available.

To be considered for monies from this fund, applicants should write to the synagogue office.

ELIGIBILITY FOR DUBROVSKY FUND MONEY FOR A TRIP TO ISRAEL:

1. Member family in good standing of Congregation Ahavat Achim for a

minimum of three years.

2. Applicant is a dependent as per IRS rules.

3. Not a family trip.

4. Participation with an organized Jewish group or school.

5. Each applicant eligible only once.

6. Upon return, provide an article for the Shalom, and speak to one or both of our youth groups about the experience in Israel.

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Last Updated April 1, 2008

106 Windeler Road • P.O. Box 344 • Howell, New Jersey 07731 • Phone: (732) 367-1677 • Fax: (732) 367-1307