TEANECK, N.J. — Congregation Beth Aaron will mark the end of an era this Shabbos as members gather to celebrate Rabbi Larry and Chaviva Rothwachs during their final weekend leading the synagogue before beginning a new chapter in Israel.

The Shabbos of Parshat Eikev, July 31-Aug. 1, will serve as the couple's farewell weekend after nearly 24 years at the helm of the Teaneck congregation. The community has planned a special Kiddush and other events throughout the weekend, bringing together generations of congregants to celebrate the Rothwachs family's lasting impact on Beth Aaron and the broader Jewish community.

Since arriving in Teaneck nearly a quarter-century ago, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Rothwachs have become synonymous with Beth Aaron, helping shape one of Bergen County's most active Modern Orthodox congregations.

Under Rabbi Rothwachs' leadership, Beth Aaron expanded its Torah learning programs, developed a robust schedule of shiurim and became known for thoughtful Shabbat and Yom Tov drashot that regularly drew participants from across Teaneck, Bergenfield, New Milford and beyond.

Beyond the pulpit, Rabbi Rothwachs has also influenced the next generation of Orthodox rabbis through his work as director of professional rabbinics at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University, while continuing to guide congregants through contemporary issues affecting Jewish life.

Alongside him, Chaviva Rothwachs has become a beloved presence in the community through countless acts of chesed. Whether welcoming new families, delivering homemade challah, organizing meals for families in need, hosting sheva brachot or supporting students through her work at SINAI Schools, congregants say her quiet generosity has touched hundreds of lives.

The couple has also inspired the community through extraordinary personal acts of kindness. Rabbi Rothwachs donated a kidney through Renewal in 2015, and Chaviva later became a donor herself, helping encourage many others in the Teaneck area to consider living kidney donation.

Their commitment to Israel has long been central to their leadership, from community programming and missions to supporting the Jewish state during times of crisis. That lifelong connection now becomes personal as the Rothwachs family prepares to make aliyah and Rabbi Rothwachs assumes a new leadership role with the community of Meromei Shemesh.

While this weekend marks their final Shabbos at Beth Aaron, congregants say it is less a goodbye than a celebration of nearly 24 years of Torah, friendship and community building.

As Beth Aaron gathers one last time under Rabbi and Rebbetzin Rothwachs' leadership, the congregation will celebrate not only two remarkable leaders, but a legacy that will continue to shape the synagogue and the Teaneck community for years to come.