Recent TSE Emails

Your Support of the Reform Movement's Slate in the World Zionist Congress Election is More Important than Ever.

Voting Starts Today.

And, don't miss the opportunity to hear about what's what in Israel from the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel.

Rabbi Philip E. Schechter Scholar in Residence
The US-Israel Relationship Under Obama, Trump and Beyond
Friday, February 28 to Saturday, February 29, 2020
Registration required for some sessions
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Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro arrived in Israel on July 21, 2011. Before arriving in Tel Aviv, Ambassador Shapiro was Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Staff at the White House, where he advised President Obama and other senior U.S. officials on all aspects of U.S. policy in the region. Prior to serving in the White House, he was Senior Policy Adviser for the Obama for America presidential campaign. He advised the campaign on Middle East policy and led then-Senator Obama's visit to Israel in July 2008.

Click for more information and to register for the weekend.

Members: $36  Guests: $54

Friday, February 28, 2020
Dvar during 7:30pm service
US-Israel Relations in an Era of Great Power Competition
Open to the public [No registration]
 
Saturday, February 29, 2020
11:00am to 12:15pm
Coffee & Torah with the Ambassador (Included for TSE Members only - space limited)
Parshat Terumah: When a Gift is More Than a Gift

12:30pm to 2:30pm
Lunch then Learn with the Ambassador:  Israel in American Elections, America in Israeli Elections

2:30pm to 4:00pm
(Interview Format) An Ambassador's Life: US-Israel Relations During the Obama Administration

4:00pm  Havdalah

PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION FOR MIDNIGHT RUN!

Donations due by Friday, February 7th!
THANK YOU!!

YOSHE SENIORS are heading into NYC to donate food, toiletries and clothing to the
homeless of NYC.

Valerie Gallin passed away on January 11, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Arthur, her son, Stuart, her daughter, Rebecca Weisel,  her daughter-in-law, Stacy, and her grandchildren Ethan, Jordan, Rina and Mordy.  

The funeral will take place on Monday at 1 pm at Beth Moses Cemetery, Pinelawn, New York.

Shiva will be held at the home of Stacy and Stu Gallin, 7 Molly Pitcher Road, Marlboro, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with a Shiva Minyan each evening at 7:00 pm.

Donations can be made in Valerie's memory to The Maimonides Institute for Medicine, Ethics and the Holocaust. 

May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world

We are sad to inform you of the death of Steven Koster on January 7, 2020.  Steven is survived by his wife, Marsha, his son Craig and Craig's wife, Joanna, his daughter Lauren Scherr and her husband, Bryan and his grandchildren, Joshua & Ari Koster and Brody & Jayden Scherr.  Steven is also survived by his sister, Sheila Kaplan and her husband, Jack and his brother, David Koster and his wife, Ampy. The funeral was held today.

The family will sit Shiva at the Koster residence, 25 Percheron Road in Manalapan (Four Seasons) following the burial on Thursday, 1/9 from 2-5PM and from 7-9PM with a Minyan at 7PM, Friday, 1/10 from 12-4PM and Saturday, 1/11 from 6-9PM with a Minyan at 7PM.  On Sunday, 1/12 Shiva will be at Lauren & Bryan Scherr's residence, 35 Stonewall Drive in Livingston from 12-6PM and on Monday, 1/13 Shiva will be at Craig & Joanna Koster's residence, 22 Concord Avenue in Metuchen from 5-8:30PM with a Minyan at 7:30PM.

The family has requested that donations in Steven's memory be made to the
Joan Dancy and PALS Foundation, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank 07701 (732-450-2677), or the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia , 321 Norristown Road, #260, Ambler, PA  19002 (215-643-5434).

May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world

Dear Friends:
Our joyful celebrations of Chanukah were truly diminished this year as each day of the holiday brought sadness, shock and anger over the continuing anti-Semitic acts perpetrated against Jews in Monsey and Brooklyn. Each day a new attack was reported, and this happened only a few weeks after the murders in the Kosher market in Jersey City. We stand with our fellow Jews knowing well that an act of savagery against one of us is truly an act of savagery against all of us.
 
The Jewish community has been victimized by senseless acts of violence and terror throughout our history.  We stand united with the Jewish community and all law-abiding citizens in America denouncing these horrific act ready to work with local partners and law enforcement officials to reduce and prevent this kind of vicious violence. Our thoughts are focused on the victims, praying for comfort and healing as they come to terms with what has happened. We must honor and respect freedom of religion and the ability to worship in peace, upon which our country is founded.
 
Mayor Susan Cohen has reached out to us to share that Manalapan Police have increased patrols around the Temple property. We have full faith and confidence that our law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels will do all they can to protect us and we have always had a strong relationship with local authorities. The leadership and clergy of Temple Shaari Emeth regularly review current security protocols because ensuring your security is of the utmost and critical importance. We continue to build upon our systems of security, continually updating our procedures and, in the past year alone, we received significant grants from the State of NJ, as well as from Homeland Security.  They are enabling us to add new elements of security within and around our building.
 
At this time, we have not been made aware of any threats to our local Jewish community. However, we ask that everyone remain vigilant and alert staff and/or authorities about any suspicious activity you witness.  Simply put, if you see something, say something. Working together we will do what is necessary to make sure that we can pray, learn, and meet in the safety of our synagogue.
 
Finally, we believe that anti-Semitism must also be fought with education. Rabbi Panken and Cantor Wally continue to work with the Greater Freehold Clergy Association and MOSAIC to build understanding, connection, and respect among those of other faiths. Our local houses of worship are a wonderful place to begin, and we hope you will come out to get to know your neighbors and give them a chance to get to know you. It is imperative now, more than ever, that while we work to secure our Synagogue, we continue to build bridges of understanding and tolerance. There is no place for hate in this world.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at any time or if you are interested in participating in interfaith opportunities please contact Rabbi Panken at rabbipanken@cs.com .
 
Though Chanukah is over, the hope it brings remains with us. The darkness of hatred can be overcome by the light of freedom, and it is up to us to light this world with tolerance, justice and peace.
 
 
L’shalom,
Rabbi Melinda Panken           Fabian Burstyn                Stuart Brown
                                               President                         Executive Director

There are new things to learn at Temple Shaari Emeth in 2020

with Marcie Stillman
Nurture your body, mind and spirit as you join us on the mat for Movement for Your Jewish Soul. We will combine movement, breath work and meditation and connect it to Judaism. Each week we will focus on a Jewish theme and incorporate it into our practice. Bring a yoga mat and an open mind, and discover the many beautiful parallels between yoga and Judaism. All levels (including beginners) are welcome.
 
First class is Wednesday, January 8th
Other dates to be announced. 
(all will be at 7PM on Wednesdays)
 
Ten Session Price:  $90/members    $120/guests

The US-Israel Relationship
Under Obama, Trump and Beyond
 
Friday, February 28 to Saturday, February 29, 2020

Registration required for some sessions
​​​​​​​REGISTER NOW

Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro arrived in Israel on July 21, 2011. Before arriving in Tel Aviv, Ambassador Shapiro was Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Staff at the White House, where he advised President Obama and other senior U.S. officials on all aspects of U.S. policy in the region. Prior to serving in the White House, he was Senior Policy Adviser for the Obama for America presidential campaign. He advised the campaign on Middle East policy and led then-Senator Obama's visit to Israel in July 2008.

Click for more information and to register for the weekend.

Members: $36  Guests: $54

Friday, February 28, 2020
Dvar during 7:30pm service
US-Israel Relations in an Era of Great Power Competition
Open to the public [No registration]
 
Saturday, February 29, 2020
11:00am to 12:15pm
Coffee & Torah with the Ambassador (Included for TSE Members only - space limited)
Parshat Terumah: When a Gift is More Than a Gift

12:30pm to 2:30pm
Lunch then Learn with the Ambassador:  Israel in American Elections, America in Israeli Elections

2:30pm to 4:00pm
(Interview Format) An Ambassador's Life: US-Israel Relations During the Obama Administration

4:00pm  Havdalah

Thank you for this opportunity to share with you about the Sisterhood of Temple Shaari Emeth’s Grand Event, Pocketbook Blingo .  This event will take place on February 6th, 2020 at Temple Shaari Emeth.  The event’s purpose is to have a fun night together as a community, play bingo and win fabulous pocketbooks.  Our goal is to raise funds for the Sisterhood and help support the members of our congregation.  This year, a portion of our proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks.  Autism Speaks is an organization that is dedicated to promoting solutions for the needs of people with autism and their families.

We are reaching out to you, in hopes of getting as many community members involved in supporting this event for a worthy cause.  The event will include around 175 attendees from the Monmouth 
County area.  Below are many ways you can help.  Whether you choose one way or a couple of ways to help, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

GRAND Prize BLINGO Sponsor ($1,300) – This sponsorship will be used to purchase the grand prize pocketbook.  Your company logo will be displayed on all marketing and event material. You will 
receive a full page ad on the back cover of the event program.    Your company will be displayed on the event Facebook page, and you will receive 2 Package C tickets (includes admission, 1 bingo pack - 3 cards/8 games, 10 raffle tickets, 1 bonus board).  Please submit your ad in a .jpeg format.

BLINGO Pocketbook Sponsor ($400) – This sponsorship will go towards purchasing bingo prizes. You will receive a half page ad in the program and you will have to opportunity to place company 
literature inside a pocketbook.   Please submit your ad in a .jpeg format.

Gift Auction Sponsor (Item Donation) – Donate an item to be part of our raffle table. Your company name be will be listed in the program.

Please make all checks payable to Temple Shaari Emeth and include “Sisterhood Blingo” in the memo line.  Donations can be mailed to Temple Shaari Emeth, Attn: Allyson Milbrod, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726.  We look forward to hearing back from you and for an exciting event.  If you have any questions, please reach out to tseblingo@gmail.com  or respond to this email.

Sincerely,

Allyson Milbrod & Stacey Feit
Event Chairs

We are sad to inform you of the death of Mr. YP Kohli on December 12, 2019. He was the father of Anisha Gizersky, father-in-law of Gene, and grandfather of Emily and Jared.

The funeral will be in India.
 
Shiva information will be sent out upon the family’s return.

May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world