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New Torah Covers

New High Holy Days Torah Covers

Community Torah Covers

Dear {{first_name}}:

As we read in the Torah, when the Israelites built the Tabernacle, the entire community donated materials and time to build a Sanctuary for God. How blessed are we, as a community, that our Temple was built by loving hands and with gifts from the members of our community.  

Recently, we began a project to replace our everyday and High Holy Day Torah covers, which have become ripped and frayed over the years. The Design Committee chose to work with renowned Judaica artist Jeanette Kuvin Orin, who has designed ten new Torah covers for us. Between Selichot and Simchat Torah in the fall, and Passover and Shavuot in the spring, the High Holiday covers will be on our Torahs. On all other days, including Shabbat services, the other “everyday” covers will be used. We are also replacing the five wimpels (Torah belts) that are currently on our five Torahs.

Since the beginning of this project, we have been blessed to have received donations for  nine of the ten covers donated.Additionally, we  felt it was important for everyone in the congregation to have an opportunity to participate in a “community cover.”  All who wish to participate in sponsoring this community Torah cover will have their name listed on a dedication on the inside lining of the cover. There will also be a special section for students under the age of 21 to add their names by donating $18 to the project. All donations to this project will be used toward both replacing the covers and wimpels along with supporting ongoing needs in the Sanctuary through the Sanctuary Fund.

In order to ensure your name is printed properly on the inside of the Torah, all cover donations and names must be received by May 1, 2023.

The High Holy Day Torah Covers will be dedicated at our Selichot Service on Saturday night, September 9, 2023.

The Shabbat Torah covers will be dedicated on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Shabbat services.

We are excited to partner with the congregation on this project and to debut the covers in the fall. Thank you for all the ways you continue to build a sacred, safe and meaningful Jewish home at Temple Shaari Emeth.

L’shalom,
The Ritual Committee

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Every year the talented (and some not so talented) staff, try to surprise the congregation with a different theme for the Purim Family Service.

This year, we're telling you up front, tonight's schpiel will take you back to one of the last 8 decades.  Sorry to spoil the surprise!

Bring  a box of Mac & Cheese to use as a grogger and donate to Open Door after the service

In-person and streaming in the usual places

It is with great sadness we share that Barbara Gershman passed away on February 28, 2023. Barbara was the mother of Jennifer Mazzi, Scot Gershman and Allison Harper and sister of Randie Berman. She was the mother-in-law of Dave Mazzi, Anita Gershman and Ronnie Harper and sister-in-law of Edward Berman.  Barbara was the grandmother of Alex, Benjamin, Mason, Jack and Billy. 

The funeral will be on Sunday, March 5, 10:30 at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in  Iselin, NJ. 

Shiva following services on Sunday from 1-5 and Monday and Tuesday  from 5:00-8:00 at Scot and Anita Gershman’s house @  261 Crescent Ave., Jackson, NJ 08527. 

Donations can be made to  American Diabetes Association.​​​​​​

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

It is with great sadness that we share that Allen Brooks passed away on February 21, 2023. Allen was the step-father of Michelle Shapiro, step-father-in-law to Cary Waldman and step-grandfather to Hailey and Rebecca.

The funeral was private.  

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

I want to share information with you about this weekend.   You may have heard that White supremacist groups are trying to organize antisemitic activities as a “National Day of Hate” throughout this coming weekend and especially this Saturday. While neither we or our partners in the local and national Jewish community or local and national law enforcement community are aware of any specific threats, we know that these groups are hoping for increased antisemitic flier distributions, protests and graffiti. We know that this is frightening; it is completely unacceptable that the Jewish community — or any community — should be targeted by extremists spreading hate and alarm.

In response to this, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is asking everyone to join together in sharing a message of unity against antisemitism and hate.

Before the Jewish Sabbath, please be sure to let your online community know that you will not back down, and you will not be intimidated by extremists.

ADL created the above graphic to add to your #ShabbatOfPeaceNotHate posts online.  Please click here to download it so you can share it.  Or, if you’re not on social media, please forward this email to at least three friends to ensure they will raise their voices alongside you.

While we are not aware of any specific threats, either in our area or nationally, we are contiuing to be in communication with our partners in law enforcement and Jewish communities.  Temple Shaari Emeth will have an increased presence by the Manalapan Police Department, as well as by our paid security, who are all current or former local or federal law enforcement officers; and the firm is owned by two former SWAT training offers. This increased presence has been on site today and will continue through religious school and other programming on Sunday.  We constantly evaluate any potential threats.

We hope that you will join in unity to show that Antisemites do NOT intimidate us.

Stuart Brown
Executive Director

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It is with great sadness that we share that Norman Gross passed away on February 22, 2023. Norman was the father of David Gross and father-in-law of Hillary Gross. 

The funeral will be today, in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

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

Believe it or not, Temple Shaari Emeth is gearing up to celebrate Purim. You can help make the holiday sweet by sending PURIMGRAMS to others. Sending a PURIMGRAM to a friend, family member, or neighbor is a sweet way to show you care.

Proceeds from each PURIMGRAM help fund the Toby and Seth Hanover Youth Scholarship Fund, which provides over $10,000 of scholarship each year to support sending our children to Jewish camps and educational programs. The importance of Jewish summer experiences in developing strong Jewish identities as adults is well-documented and a goal of the synagogue. It also helps our students make lasting memories and friends. What a deal!

This year's Shalach Manot will include a beautiful Purim Card and a gift certificate to Bagel World.

By sending Shalach Manot you can help give a child the summer experience of a lifetime!

An initial donation of $18 includes up to 6 PURIMGRAMS, with each additional PURIMGRAM costing only $3. The PURIMGRAM will include a letter explaining that a gift was made to the Seth and Toby Hanover Youth Scholarship Fund in their honor.  The letter will list each person/family who sent them a PURIMGRAM.  In addition to sending a PURIMGRAM to an individual, you can choose to do one or more of the following:

$36 – Send a PURIMGRAM to all TSE office staff and clergy
$36 – Send a PURIMGRAM to all ELC teachers and staff
$36 – Send a PURIMGRAM to all Religious School teachers              and staff
$36 – Send a PURIMGRAM to all TSE Board of Trustee                    members
$180 – Send a PURIMGRAM to the entire congregation

Finally, you can also chose to send a PURIMGRAM to everyone who sends one to you (and be billed by the synagogue) or pay how you paid for your initial order.

Orders are due no later than February 23rd.
PURIMGRAMS will be delivered to recipients prior to Purim.

Those who live out of the area will receive their PURIMGRAM in the mail. This year, you can also send PURIMGRAMS to friends and family who are not members of Temple Shaari Emeth for $18 each (United States addresses only).

Thank you for helping to give our children the gift of Jewish Camp! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Temple office.
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Happy Purim,
Naomi Bressler, Chair of the Seth and Toby Hanover Youth Scholarship Committee

Believe it or not, Temple Shaari Emeth is gearing up to celebrate Purim. You can help make the holiday sweet by sending PURIMGRAMS to others. Sending a PURIMGRAM to a friend, family member, or neighbor is a sweet way to show you care.

Proceeds from each PURIMGRAM help fund the Toby and Seth Hanover Youth Scholarship Fund, which provides over $10,000 of scholarship each year to support sending our children to Jewish camps and educational programs. The importance of Jewish summer experiences in developing strong Jewish identities as adults is well-documented and a goal of the synagogue. It also helps our students make lasting memories and friends. What a deal!

This year's Shalach Manot will include a beautiful Purim Card and a gift certificate to Bagel World.

By sending a Shalach Manot you can help give a child the summer experience of a lifetime!

An initial donation of $18 includes up to 6 PURIMGRAMS, with each additional PURIMGRAM costing only $3. The PURIMGRAM will include a letter explaining that a gift was made to the Seth and Toby Hanover Youth Scholarship Fund in their honor.  The letter will list each person/family who sent them a PURIMGRAM.  In addition to sending a PURIMGRAM to an individual, you can choose to do one or more of the following:

$36 – Send a PURIMGRAM to all TSE office staff and clergy
$36 – Send a PURIMGRAM to all ELC teachers and staff
$36 – Send a PURIMGRAM to all Religious School teachers              and staff
$36 – Send a PURIMGRAM to all TSE Board of Trustee                    members
$180 – Send a PURIMGRAM to the entire congregation

Finally, you can also chose to send a PURIMGRAM to everyone who sends one to you (and be billed by the synagogue) or pay how you paid for your initial order.

Orders are due no later than February 27th.
PURIMGRAMS will be delivered to recipients prior to Purim.

Those who live out of the area will receive their PURIMGRAM in the mail. This year, you can also send PURIMGRAMS to friends and family who are not members of Temple Shaari Emeth for $18 each (United States addresses only).

Thank you for helping to give our children the gift of Jewish Camp! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Temple office.
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Happy Purim,
Naomi Bressler, Chair of the Seth and Toby Hanover Youth Scholarship Committee

Temple Shaari Emeth is having its first Purim Carnival, after a 3-year hiatus, and we need you to make it a success!

The Carnival is on Sunday, March 5th from 10am to 2pm, with most set-up on Saturday, March 4th, beginning at 1pm.

All volunteers will receive a special TSE Purim Hat, lunch, and, of course, hamantaschen!

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TSE's Caring Community is in need of your assistance. Members of the committee visit Jewish patients at CentraState Hospital on alternate Monday's.

Visits take approx. 90 minutes. Your flu shot and Covid vaccinations need to be current per the hospital's rules.
 
We have a brochure with several payers including the Mi Shebeirach and the Shema.

If you are interested pls contact Rich Cobin at 732 462 9006.

It is with great sadness that we share that Morton Cohen passed away on January 25, 2023.  Morton was the beloved husband of Alicia Cohen, father of Deborah Levine and Jeffrey Cohen. He was the grandfather of Courtney Cohen, Jared Cohen, Abby Levine and Lindsay Levine. 

The funeral will be at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Bloomfield Cooper Jewish Chapels in Manalapan.  Interment will be out of state. 

Shiva will be observed on Sunday, January 29 from 4:00-6:00pm, Saturday, February 4 from 7:00-9:00pm and Sunday, February 5 from 12:00-3:00pm at the home of Alicia Cohen, 12 Mackenzie Terrace, Morganville. 

Donations can be made to  St Jude Children's Research Hospital,  Shriner's Hospitals for Children or Temple Shaari Emeth.

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

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Join Temple Shaari Emeth for a special Shabbat service on Friday, January 27th at 7:30pm featuring our first Shabbat Speaker of 2023: Rabbi Josh Weinberg, Executive Director of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA). Rabbi Weinberg will discuss his Israel Engagement work on behalf of the Reform movement. Stay afterward to join him for a Q&A session at the oneg! Sponsored by The Shelley and Marc Willner Hineni Fund/Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ.

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Services are in the sanctuary and streams on the website, Facebook, and YouTube

This Week

Current week and past Bnai Mitzvah can be viewed at  shaariemeth.org/bmitzvahstream ​​​​​​​

Next Week

Join Temple Shaari Emeth for a special Shabbat service on Friday, January 27th at 7:30pm featuring our first Shabbat Speaker of 2023: Rabbi Josh Weinberg, Executive Director of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA). Rabbi Weinberg will discuss his Israel Engagement work on behalf of the Reform movement. Stay afterward to join him for a Q&A session at the oneg! Sponsored by The Shelley and Marc Willner Hineni Fund/Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ.

Rabbi Josh Weinberg serves as the Vice President of the URJ for Israel and Reform Zionism and is the Executive Director of ARZA, the Association of Reform Zionists of America. He was ordained from the HUC-JIR Israeli Rabbinic Program in Jerusalem, and is currently living in New York. Josh previously served as the Director of the Israel program for the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and as a faculty member of NFTY-EIE High School in Israel teaching Jewish History. Josh is a reserve officer in the IDF spokesperson’s unit, has hiked the Israel -trail, and came on Aliyah to Israel in 2003. Originally from Chicago, he has a B.A. from University of Wisconsin in Hebrew Literature, Political Science and International Relations, and an M.A. at the Hebrew University in Jewish Education. Josh has taught and lectured widely throughout Israel, the U.S. and Europe, as well as on Kivunim and Shnat Netzer gap-year programs. He has led numerous tours and trained tour educators for the Reform movement’s Israel experiences. In addition to being a STorahtelling “Mayven,” Josh has a passion for the environment and spends lots of time outdoors hiking and climbing, playing music and volleyball. Josh is passionate about anything connected to Israel and hopes to strengthen the connection between the Reform movement and the Jewish State. He is married to Mara Sheftel Getz, and is the proud abba of Noa, Ella, Mia, and Alma.

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It is with great sadness that we share that Shelly Glashow passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.  Shelly was the mother of Renee Glashow, Devin Glashow, Mother- in-law of Jodi Glashow and grandmother of Morgan and Reid. She was widowed by her husband Martin Glashow. 

The funeral will be January 18th in Queens.  

Shiva will be observed Wednesday, January 18th 4pm-8pm and Thursday, January 19th 10am - 8pm at 105 Aspen Lane Freehold, NJ 07728. Both nights Minyan will be at 7:00pm. 

Shiva will then be held Friday January 20th 10am-3pm, Sunday, January 22nd 10am-7pm with Minyan at 6pm, and Monday January 23rd 10am - 7pm, with Minyan at 6pm at 51 Starlight Rd Howell, NJ 07731.  

Donations can be made to  American Diabetes Association.

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