Recent TSE Emails

It is with great sadness we share that Judith Herling passed away on September 25, 2022.  She was the wife of Norman Herling, mother of Shari McNicholas and Marc Herling, mother-in-Law of Paul and Michele, grandmother of Michael, Alison, Daniel, Mara, Matthew, Brian and Meryl and great-grandmother of Jenna.

Funeral is on Wedesday, September 28th at 12:30 at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge. Please click on the link to watch via Zoom:  Judith Herling Funeral Zoom Link

Shiva will be at Shari’s house Wednesday night at 7 Molly Pitcher Drive, Manalapan from 6pm-9pm with minyan at 7:00 pm. 

Mattison Crossing right after services at 93 Manalapan Avenue, Freehold
(For those who wish to see Norman, this is where he will be receiving visitors. He will not be at the other shivas.)

Marc’s House: 53 Stony Hill Drive, Morganville  
Thursday 1-4:30 and 7-9 minyan at 7:45
Friday 1- 4:30, Saturday after 7:30 with minyan at 7:45
Sunday  1- 4:30 and 7-9 minyan at 7:45 and Monday 1- 4:30 and 7-9 minyan at 7:45. 

Donations can be made to Hadassah. 

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

I apologize, again, for the trouble we had with the Livestream tonight. All of our equipment and the streaming service were tested multiple times and regardless of our preparation, our stream to Vimeo, which controlled our other streams, failed.

We eventually started the stream through Facebook and on our website, but we were not able to stream to YouTube on Sunday night.

For the rest of Rosh Hashanah Services that will be streaming from Marlboro High School, we have redirected our livestream without using Vimeo, and will be streaming directly to our website, Facebook, and YouTube, as is indicated below. The full recording of tonight's service and upcoming High Holy Days services will be available on our YouTube Channel.

While technology makes so much possible; unfortunately, sometimes, it doesn't cooperate. 

Shana tova.

Stuart

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION

To watch the livestreamed services, please visit:
www.shaariemeth.org/hhdstream


or our Homepage

or Facebook

 OR

NEW YouTube CHANNEL
Please note that this is a new YouTube Channel. We are no longer able to post to the old YouTube account because of technical difficulties beyond our control.

Our congregation has developed a new normal that is stronger, warmer, and more innovative than ever. Please  make a gift  to our High Holiday campaign now.

Temple Rodeph Torah, our congregation has developed a new normal that is stronger, warmer, and more innovative than ever. Whether you are a recent member at Shaari Emeth or a seasoned congregant, you are an invaluable member of our community.

With the High Holidays arriving, we invite you to join us in our annual High Holiday campaign, an initiative to raise vital dollars for Shaari Emeth. These funds play a critical role in our operating budget, allowing us to deliver high-quality programming for our congregants today and to continue innovating and evolving for the future. 

• Provide families with learning opportunities to explore Jewish life and celebration
• Fund the Toby & Seth Hanover Youth Scholarship to enable teens to go to Israel and Jewish camps
• Support our exceptional clergy and staff
• Maintain our Temple’s beautiful facilities and enhance our building with a new lobby that honors our history and creates a welcoming space to welcome congregants and guests

To achieve our goal of 100% participation this year, we’re counting on you to contribute your time, energy and resources in a way that feels meaningful to you.  Whether it be $18,000 to sponsor a holiday service or $18 to provide a meal for the homeless in our winter shelter, your participation is critical in our goal to maintain a thriving Jewish life in Western Monmouth County. 

To give to our High Holiday campaign, please visit www.shaariemeth.org/appeal, or respond to this email with your pledge, and we will add it onto your Temple account.  If you need any additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Shana Tovah and may we be inscribed in the Book of Life.

Rabbi Melinda Panken                           Fabian Burstyn
Senior Rabbi                                           President

Watching our services on YouTube?
Do to technical issues that can't be overcome, those watching our services on YouTube should go to our new YouTube Channel

This Week's Services

Services are in the sanctuary.  All Friday night and holiday services also stream on the   website,  Facebook and YouTube.   

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It is with great sadness we share that Kimberly Myers Smith, sister of Vicky (Jared) Silvermintz, passed away on September 12, 2022.  Kimberly was the daughter of Bud and Joanne Myers and sister of Deborah Huntsman.  She was the mother of Katie Jo, Brett and Maddie, and the aunt of Ivy McDonald, Hayley Wilson, Hannah Bacon, Andy & Brooke Bacon, Audrey Bacon, Emily Rose Huntsman, Hudsyn Silvermintz and Oliver Silvermintz. She was the grandmother of Bryson, Eli, Addie, Cooper and Quinton. 

Funeral will be private. 

Donations can be made to  American Lung Association. 

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

It is with great sadness we share that Kimberly Myers Smith, sister of Vicky (Jared) Silvermintz, passed away on September 12, 2022.  Kimberly was the daughter of Bud and Joanne Myers and sister of Deborah Huntsman.  She was the mother of Katie Jo, Brett and Maddie, and the aunt of Ivy McDonald, Hayley Wilson, Hannah Bacon, Andy & Brooke Bacon, Audrey Bacon, Hudsyn Silvermintz and Oliver Silvermintz. She was the grandmother of Bryson, Eli, Addie, Cooper and Quinton. 

Funeral will be private. 

Donations can be made to  American Lung Association. 

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

Services are in the sanctuary.  All Friday night services also stream on the   website,  Facebook and YouTube.   

Watching our services on YouTube?
Do to technical issues that can't be overcome, those watching our services on YouTube should go to our new YouTube Channel

This Week's Shabbat Service 7:30PM

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

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This Saturday

Next Friday

It is with great sadness we share Bernard Gelber, father of Geri (Michael) Kaplan and Susan (Richard) Blecker, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Bernard was the husband of Zalma Gelber, the grandfather of Jared, Dana, Chad, Mia, and Adam, and the great-grandfather of nine.  

Funeral services will be private. 

A shiva minyan will be held via Zoom on Thursday, September 1, at 7:30 pm. You can click the link Shiva Minyan Link to attend the minyan. 

Donations can be made to Temple Shaari Emeth

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

Services are in the sanctuary.  All Friday night services also stream on the   website,  Facebook and YouTube.   

Watching our services on YouTube?
Do to technical issues that can't be overcome, those watching our services on YouTube should go to our new YouTube Channel

This Week's Shabbat Service 6:30PM

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

Next Week - Service at 7:30PM

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It is with great sadness we share Howard Waldman, father of Cary Waldman, father-in-law to Michelle Shapiro and grandfather of Hailey and Rebecca Waldman, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. 
 
Funeral services will be private.  
 
Donations can be made to  Monmouth County SPCA.

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

Service will be inside this Friday. t.All Friday night services also stream on the   website,  Facebook and YouTube.   

Watching our services on YouTube?
Do to technical issues that can't be overcome, those watching our services on YouTube should go to our new YouTube Channel

This Week's Service

Next Week

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TSE is again participating in the Reform Movement's Every Voice, Every Vote postcard project, this time  for Georgia's General Election. The goal is to help make sure that all U.S. citizens are registered and know how to get a ballot and vote.  

This is a nonpartisan initiative to protect democracy by making sure that every voice is heard, and every vote is counted.

If you'd like to participate again, please complete a postcard order form by clicking here. The form, which only takes a minute to complete, must be submitted by August 31st. Be sure to indicate that you are "A member of a Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) congregation" then type Manalapan and choose Temple Shaari Emeth in the dropdown.

Postcard kits will arrive mid September (script, address labels and instructions included). You will need to provide the stamps for your postcards.

Questions? Need more information? Need help filling out the form?
Stacy Goto,  sgoto7@gmail.com, 732-804-4664

By taking part in the Every Voice, Every Vote project, we can all make a difference!
The Social Justice Committee

We are excited to bring you up to date on work that has taken place at Temple Shaari Emeth over the last couple of months. As previously shared, a Design Committee was formed several months ago to consider improvements to the building and to incorporate TRT sacred items where possible.  A portion of the funds acquired from the merger were set aside to accomplish this, along with additional TSE reserve funds. The committee has been working with Mark Levin of Levin-Brown Associates, architectural and design experts for synagogues. 

Work was completed this week on two exciting projects: construction of a wall at the back of the social hall that will act as the new rear wall of the sanctuary as well as a place to install our tree of life; and installation of an interactive tablet to enhance the memorial wall and provide a better way to highlight weekly Yahrzeits.

In addition to these projects, the merger of Temple Shaari Emeth and Temple Rodeph Torah was officially approved by the State of New Jersey earlier this week:  We are officially one congregation!

NEW BACK OF THE SANCTUARY:  Construction was completed this week on the wall at the rear of the social hall. The wall creates a new back of the sanctuary, on which a tree of life will be installed that incorporates simcha plaques from both TRT and TSE.  The Design Committee will be working with our architect and designers in the coming weeks to create something that honors the legacy of both temples.

MEMORIAL WALL: Current Yahrzeits will now be displayed digitally.  The interactive Memorial will preserve the dignity and emotion of traditional Yahrzeit designs while incorporating new features and innovations that will carry us into the next generation and beyond. The memorial plaques that were previously in the middle section of the wall were relocated to empty spots. In the coming weeks we will share information about how to submit biographical information and photos as part of a virtual plaque.

Be on the lookout for updates and information on future projects as they come to fruition. These projects will include new flooring, walls, an expanded lobby, and more.   We hope you that join us in our excitement as we work to preserve our shared history while enhancing and improving our building for future generations. 
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                                                                                        The Design Committee

Join us outside this week or online. All Friday night services also stream on the   website,  Facebook and YouTube.   

Sushi Oneg will be inside, because who would want warm sushi!

This Week's Service

Next Week

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