We are sad to share that Corrine Batlin Altenhaus passed away on June 26, 2022. She was the mother of Amy Altenhaus, mother-in-law of Ralph Mavis and grandmother of Sarah Potter.
Funeral will be Wednesday, June 29 @ 10:30am, graveside at Beth Israel Cemetery.
We are sad to share that Bert Stillman passed away on June 26, 2022. He was the father of Jack Stillman and Mona Kershner, father-in-law of Marcie Stillman and Robert Kershner and grandfather of Rebecca, Ben, Daniel and Rachael.
Shiva will be Wednesday 1-4pm and 6-8pm at Jack's house with minyan at 7pm.
Donations can be made to St Jude or Temple Shaari Emeth.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Join us in the sanctuary or online for all services. All Friday night services also stream on the website, Facebook and YouTube
This Week's Service
Upcoming Services
What is Shabbarbecue? Shabbarbacue, occurring on Friday, July 15th this year, is the TSE event of the year (well, one of them). The Shabbarbacue Crew grills hotdogs and hamburgers, and others sign up to bring the other components of a barbacue dinner. Kids play GAGA, Giant Connect Four, Giant Jenga ... well, you get the idea! Sign up now!
Masks required at tonight's service Several Men's Club members and others who attended the Arcadian Chorale concert last week have tested positive for Covid-19, and other Men's Club members had contact with those folks before they were sympomatic and tested. To prevent a transmission, and a larger outbreak, masks will be required at tonight's service. Those who are immune compromised and those who are uncomfortable with mask wearing are encouraged to stay home tonight and watch the livestream.
Join us in the sanctuary or online for all services. All Friday night services also stream on the website, Facebook and YouTube
This Week's Services
The Temple office will be closed on Monday, June 20th in observation of Juneteenth.
Join us in the sanctuary or online for all services. All Friday night services also stream on the website, Facebook and YouTube
This Week's Services
Upcoming Services
What is Shabbarbecue? Shabbarbacue, occurring on Friday, July 15th this year, is the TSE event of the year (well, one of them). The Shabbarbacue Crew grills hotdogs and hamburgers, and others sign up to bring the other components of a barbacue dinner. Kids play GAGA, Giant Connect Four, Giant Jenga ... well, you get the idea! Sign up now!
When filling out the form, select the option that says you are "A member of a Postcard Group", then select "Temple Shaari Emeth (Manalapan)". Postcards will be sent as a group to Ellen Finkelstein after the deadline of July 1st (even though the form says you'll get them in 1-2 weeks) and then she will distribute them.
When filling out the form, select the option that says you are "A member of a Postcard Group", then select "Temple Shaari Emeth (Manalapan)". Postcards will be sent as a group to Ellen Finkelstein after the deadline of July 1st (even though the form says you'll get them in 1-2 weeks) and then she will distribute them.
Annual Dues Raffle ...will take place just prior to Friday Night Services on June 17th where we will draw the winner who will receive their dues paid for next year!
Be sure you have entered, as you can WIN your entire Temple Dues for next year paid for you and your immediate household family!
There is still time left to enter your raffle tickets into the drawing.
We are sad to share that Annemarie Rosenow passed away on June 1, 2022. She was the mother of Ron Klug, mother-in-law of Jackie Hesslein-Klug and grandmother of Amy and Nicole.
Funeral Service will be Friday June 3rd, 2022 at 1:00p.m. graveside at Mt. Moriah in Fairview.
Visitation will be Saturday at 5pm at 31 Washington Avenue, Morganville.
We are sad to share that David A. Dorffman passed away peacefully at his home in Manalapan, New Jersey on May 31, 2022 at the age of 86.
Funeral Service will be Friday June 3rd, 2022 at Bloomfield-Cooper at 11am. Interment will follow at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Marlboro. Shiva will be observed Friday following the burial until sundown with additional visitation on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Monday, June 6, 2022 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. at the Dorffman residence.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Dorffman, his daughter, Stacy Fidlow, his son-in-law, Walter Szynalski and Grandson Henry Fidlow.
If you pay by ACH/eCheck through your bank, please check to make sure that they are mailing checks to the correct address.
Also, a reminder about how to write checks to the temple:
Please help us comply with banking rules that our bank has started enforcing. Checks should be made payable to ‘Temple Shaari Emeth’ or ‘Temple Shaari Emeth - [sub-group], or simply put the group name, such as Renaissance Group or Early Learning Center in the memo line. The bank is returning or holding checks to clear that are made payable to ‘The Renaissance Group’, for example. The words ‘Temple Shaari Emeth’ must appear on the ‘pay to the order of’ line of the check. Thank you!
Here are examples or acceptable and unacceptable checks
Halutzim: Building new Reform congregations in Israel: the case of 'Kodesh vChol' in Holon Sunday, June 5, 2022 11:30AM Click for more info and to register
Rabbi Galit Cohen Kedem is the founder and Rabbi of Congregation Kodesh V’Chol [Holy & ordinary] in Holon, Israel. For the past twelve years, this congregation has grown from 5 individuals in a living room to a community of more than 150 families.
We are sad to share that Lee Sperling passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was the mother of Alyse Gleitman & mother-in-law of Gary Gleitman, grandmother of Alex (Mallory) & Scott (Rachel) & great-grandmother of Mason, Hudson & Milo.
Funeral & Shiva will be private. The family has requested donations be made to the Tikkun Olam Fund.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
The recent integration has made Temple Shaari Emeth more than 700 families large. The community that we are building is keeping Judaism strong throughout Monmouth County and I am so excited about all of the happenings going on.
I am honored to announce the hiring of our new Assistant Rabbi, Rabbi Jonathan Falco. The decision to hire an Assistant Rabbi was made during the integration process. The Integration Team along with our Board of Trustees felt that our growing congregation was best served by the addition of clergy. As a newly ordained Rabbi of HUC-JiR's historic Cincinnati campus, Rabbi Falco is beyond thrilled to join the Temple Shaari Emeth family by serving as its new Assistant Rabbi.
Rabbi Falco at his ordination on May 21, 2022 Plum Street Temple, Cincinnati
Rabbi Falco was born and raised in Westchester County, New York. Eager to leave the suburbs for college, he left to study at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he obtained his BA degree in Jewish studies, studying with such luminaries as Deborah Lipstadt and David Blumenthal. After graduating in 2014, he decided to spend time living in Israel to improve his Hebrew fluency. After a year of splitting his time between Beth Shemesh and Jerusalem, he moved back to the U.S. to focus on serving the American Jewish community as the Engagement Associate for Hillel at the University of Delaware. Two fulfilling years later, he had the privilege of moving back to the heart of Jerusalem, this time as a rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. As part of his rabbinical training, he served as student rabbi to a number of congregations in the Midwest, ranging from Terre Haute, IN; Sioux Falls, SD; Bluefield, WV; New Iberia, LA; and Cincinnati, OH. In his spare time, you can find Rabbi Falco diving into a new book, working with his hands around or outside the house, or playing with his dog, Linus.
We will be welcoming Rabbi Falco at the first outdoor summer service on July 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Come greet him, say hello and share a Mr. Softee ice cream with him. There will be many opportunities to meet and greet Rabbi Falco in the months ahead, and there will be a special Installation service to more formally welcome him in November. Please stay close to the weekly emails and newsletter for more information.
As a community we wish a warm mazal tov to RabbI Falco on his recent Ordination and we look forward to welcoming him into the Temple Shaari Emeth community.
We are writing with exciting news about the planned improvements and enhancements to our Temple Shaari Emeth building. As you know, as part of the integration agreement between TSE and TRT, a joint working group was formed to take an inventory of the sacred items and recognition elements in both congregations and consider how best to blend them together. The Design Committee was formed several months ago to review these items and to consider general updates, improvements and enhancements that need to be made to the temple building. A portion of the funds acquired from the merger were set aside to accomplish this, along with additional TSE reserve funds. The committee has begun working with Mark Levin of Levin-Brown Associates, who specializes in design and are architectural experts in synagogues, to create the best plan. A few things are already underway that we wanted to share.
NER TAMID: Some of you may have noticed a delightful addition to our sanctuary: the Ner Tamid that lit the way for 33 years of worship, simchas and other religious ceremonies at Temple Rodeph Torah now proudly resides above the ark at Temple Shaari Emeth. Not only is it a beautiful piece of art, but also a beautiful reminder of the joy that has been added to our congregation through our new partnership.
Design Rendering
MEMORIAL WALL: There will be updates to the memorial wall in the sanctuary including a sleek, new interactive Yahrzeit Memorial that will display the current week’s Yahrzeit from both TSE and TRT instead of the current light boxes. With the digital system, the 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 currently reside in the middle section of the wall will be relocated to existing empty spots on the wall.
NEW BACK OF THE SANCTUARY: Construction will begin on a wonderful addition to the back of our sanctuary tomorrow. As mentioned above, the design committee has been working with our architect and together they have identified a meaningful way to incorporate the simcha plaques from both TSE and TRT. A wall will be constructed in front of the existing stage to create a new back of the sanctuary, on which the Tree of Life sculpture designed by artist David Ascalon will be displayed and will join the simcha plaques from both congregations together as one. This tasteful new addition will ensure that no matter where you are in the sanctuary, there will be a lovely reminder of the beauty, support and love that emanates from our congregation. Another benefit will be the addition of much needed storage behind the wall on the former stage area. A plan will enable family members to easily locate their plaques on the expanded and integrated Tree of Life. The social hall will be fully usable during construction.
There will be a section added to the TSE website where you can go to learn the latest from the Design Committee, view photos and renderings of future plans and ask questions if you have them. As well, there will be a regular column added to the newsletter and additional emails that will share updates.
We hope you join us in our excitement about this project to preserve the important histories of both congregations while enhancing and improving our building. After nearly 50 years, she deserves a bit of a face lift.
We are heartbroken. The mass-shooting in Uvalde, Texas yesterday which claimed the lives of 21 people yesterday, and the shooting in Buffalo, New York this past weekend are grim reminders of the the dangers caused by extremism, hate, and easy access to military-grade weapons. We can never stop being vigilant in protecting ourselves agaist the visible and hidden threats that confront us. The partnership that has developed in recent years between local law enforcement, FBI, the Jewish community, and national organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and Secure Communities Network allows us to constantly review and update our building operations and practices to protect our students members, and visitors.
Temple Shaari Emeth continues to partner with our local law enforcement, Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, and other local and national organizations to keep our emergency response training, equipment and procedures up to date. Most recently we had our building security and policies reviewed by the State's Department of Homeland Security, State Police, County Prosecuter's Office, and Manalapan Police. They were impressed by the security infrastructure we have in place; but, made additional suggestions, which we are implementing. We recently applied for a new $150,000 security grant which will allow us to make additional improvements to the property to furthur reduce vulnerabilities. We regularly review policies and train staff in tandem with our security consultants and law enforcement agencies. Please understand that we do not publish specific tools or practices we have in place because that information can be used by others to learn about what safeguards we have in place.
We have completed making improvement covered by a $100,000 Homeland Security Grant to enhance our physical security infrastructure. The Manalapan Police, along with police officers from other communities, have used our building for SWAT training. We continue to adjust as best practices are updated by our local, state, and national partners. Please reach out to me if you have specific questions.
Two upcoming Adult-Ed Opportunities Lifelong Learning
Halutzim: Building new Reform congregations in Israel: the case of 'Kodesh vChol' in Holon Sunday, June 5, 2022 11:30AM Click for more info and to register
Rabbi Galit Cohen Kedem is the founder and Rabbi of Congregation Kodesh V’Chol [Holy & ordinary] in Holon, Israel. For the past twelve years, this congregation has grown from 5 individuals in a living room to a community of more than 150 families.
We are sad to share that Elliot Kalman passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was the father to Neil Kalman and Merrill Lichtenstein, Grandfather to Matthew, Aaron, Emily and Cassidy Kalman, and Great-Grandfather of Mason Kalman.
Funeral services were private in Arizona.
Shiva will be at the house of Neil Kalman on Sunday from 4-10pm, Monday and Tuesday from 1-4pm and again 6-10pm. Neil's address is 34 Arie Drive, Marlboro.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
We are sad to share that Gloria Ehrlich, mother of Alan Ehrlich (Karyn) and David Ehrlich, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Gloria was the Grandmother to Lindsay (Justin) Rhine, Erin Caro, Dina Faye Ehrlich and Shelby Ryan. She was the Great-Grandmother to Asher and Chase Rhine, Romy Caro and Madeline, Hazel and Eloise Terry.
Funeral services will be private in Florida.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Join us in the sanctuary or online for all services. All Friday night services also stream on the website ,Facebook and YouTube
Join us next week to honor our ELC and Religious School teachers
The Temple Shaari Emeth Social Justice team invites everyone to join us for the launch of the RAC's Every Voice, Every Vote campaign. This is a nonpartisan initiative to protect democracy by making sure that every voice is heard, and every vote is counted.
Beginning in June Music of Perkei Avot w/ Cantor Wally
Ever wonder what our Talmudic sages were singing when they wrote Pirkei Avot? (Me too!) Journey with me to explore contemporary musical takes on the ancient words of our scholars and commentators. Continuing our series of lessons from Pirkei Avot, we will discover what secrets lie within the melodies of these Talmudic gems of wisdom.
Wednesday, May 18 7:00pm-8:30pm Tolerance and acceptance only happens when we know and understand one another. The Greater Freehold Clergy Association has always been committed to bringing our communities together in worship, action and learning. Please join us for these panel discussions and special educational opportunities where we will explore facets of Islam, Christianity and Judaism in order to understand our differences as well as our commonalities. The purpose of these programs is to build mutual understanding and acceptance.
Please note all sessions will be held on Zoom. Registration is required. Once you register, you will receive a dedicated link to use for the program. Click here to register ____________________________________________________________
Renaissance: "A Walk on the Moon": Presented by the George Street Playhouse Saturday, May 21 2:00pm-5:00pm Welcome to the summer of 1969, when Woodstock was a happening and men walked on the moon. Every year, Pearl Kantrowitz packs up her family for another summer in the Catskills, but in this new musical, one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same. Click to register
We are sad to share that Edwin Nadelman, father of Jeff Nadelman, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Ed was the husband of Vivian; brother of Phyllis Goodman; father of Jeff (Holly) and Deborah (z”l) (Bruce); and grandfather of Logan, Elyse, Jenni, and Alley.
Funeral services will be private.
The family will be sitting Shiva Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12 at Vivian’s home, 125 Fontaine Court in Monroe, 2 pm to 4 pm and again 7 pm to 9 pm each day. Minyan services will be held during the evening gatherings.
Donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or to Temple Shaari Emeth.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
We are sad to share that Elliot Rudick passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Elliot is survived by his wife, Beverly Rudick; his daughter Cheryl Rudick; and his daughter Suzanne Oliver (Joshua); and his grandsons Jeremy & Zachary.
The funeral service will take place on Sunday; May 8, 2022 at 11:00AM at Bloomfield Cooper Jewish Chapels, 44 Wilson Ave, Manalapan, NJ 07726. For those who wish to attend virtually, the funeral service will be available via Facebook Live.
*NOTE: Viewers do not need to have a Facebook account to access the livestream. However, if a viewer attempts to access the link any time before 11:00AM on Sunday, Facebook will prompt the viewer to log in (to avoid this: viewers must wait until the link is live at 11:00AM).
Shiva will be held at Beverly's home, 79 Gables Way Jackson, NJ 08527, Sunday; May 8, 2022 until Tuesday; May 10, 2022, 1:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. and at Suzanne and Joshua's home, 70 Oakey Drive, Kendall Park, 08824, on Wednesday; May 11, 2022 & Thursday; May 12, 2022, 1:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Previous Bnai Mitzvah are also available on the page.
Tuesday, May 3 4:30pm Religious School (3rd - 6th Grade) 6:45pm Confirmation Class 7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 8:30pm Religious School Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 4 10:00am Bereavement Group 11:00am Torah Study 4:30pm Religious School (3rd - 6th Grade) 6:45pm Religious School (7th Grade)
Thursday, May 5: Yom Ha'Atzmaut 7:00pm Perkei Avot ~ The Ethics of our Ancestors 7:30pm Bereavement Group 7:30pm Men's Club Meeting
Erev Shabbat, May 6 6:30pm Yom HaAtzmaut Kabbalat Rock Shabbat
Shabbat, May 7 9:00am Torah Study 10:00am Saturday Minyan 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service
Sunday, May 8 9:00am Religious School (K to 6th Grade)
Monday, May 9
Tuesday, May 10 4:30pm Religious School (3rd - 6th Grade) 6:45pm Confirmation Class 7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 8:15pm Officers Meeting
Wednesday, May 11 11:00am Torah Study 12:30pm Sisterhood Book Club 4:30pm Religious School (3rd - 6th Grade) 7:00pm Jewish Interest Book Club with Rabbi Panken
Thursday, May 12 7:00pm Perkei Avot ~ The Ethics of our Ancestors 7:00pm Sisterhood Book Club 7:00pm 4th Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation Meeting
Erev Shabbat, May 13 7:30pm Shabbat Service featuring the Choir
Shabbat, May 14 9:00am Torah Study 10:00am Saturday Minyan
Sunday, May 15 9:00am Religious School (K to 6th Grade) 9:15am 4th Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation Meeting 9:30am Sisterhood - Monthly Meeting 11:45am YOSHE Juniors: Birthday in a Bag Event! 7:30pm Social Justice Committee Meeting
We are sad to share that Anita Diamond, mother of Sharon (Neil) Rabinowitz & Kenneth (Laura) Diamond, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Anita was the grandmother of Randi & Eric, Jordan (Morgan), Alex (Ari) & Jackie (Craig) and great-grandchildren of Brady, Delilah, Noah, Zoe, Mia, Sam & Andrew.
We are sad to share that Anita Diamond, mother of Sharon (Neil) Rabinowitz & Kenneth (Laura) Diamond, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Anita was the grandmother of Randi & Eric, and the great-grandmother of Zoe, Mia, Sam & Andrew.
The funeral service will be held in Florida.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
RSVP: Stacy Goto 
