Join the service in person (masks required) or watch at home with a glass of milk and your favorite cookies. The service is on the website, Facebook or YouTube
Save the Date Special Congregation Meeting for Current TSE Members
October 17th 7PM
Current TRT Members - There will be a Special Congregation Meeting announced for prior to October 17th. An announcement will be made soon.
Erev Shabbat, September 10 7:30pm Shabbat Evening Service
Sunday, September 19 (Tishrei 13) 9:00am Men's Club Builds the Sukkah! 9:30am Sisterhood - Monthly Meeting 11:15am Decorate the Sukkah 8:00pm Finance Committee Meeting
Monday, September 20: Erev Sukkot 5:30pm Sukkot Family Service Tuesday, September 21: Sukkot Temple Office Closed No Religious School 7:00pm Sisterhood: Soup in the Sukkah Wednesday, September 22 11:00am Torah Study in the Sukkah 12:00pm Meet the Rabbi 4:30pm 1st Day of Religious School 5:00pm Meet the Rabbi 6:45pm YOSHE Seniors: Smore's in the Sukkah 6:45pm YOSHE Juniors: Super Sukkot Celebration Thursday, September 23
1:00pm Bar Mitzvah of Eli Levin 4:30pm Pet Havdalah
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It is with great sadness we share that Paul Mark, father of Larry, father-in-law of Jamie Mark, and grandfather of Hailey and Addison, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Larry's mother is Anita Mark, Larry's sister and brother-in-law are Julie Mark and Kishor Malabade, and Paul had a sister, Iris Berman.
The funeral was today at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY.
Shiva is being held as follows: Today, Sept 9 from 3pm-7pm Friday, Sept 10 from 11-3pm Sunday, Sept 12 from 11-5pm at Anita Mark's house (Larry's mother) 3A Barton Court, Monroe Township, NJ
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
As we approach the High Holidays and the end of another chapter in our Book of Life, let’s reflect on the past year.
The year 5781 was filled with potential, hope and anxiety as we adapted to life in a world fighting a pandemic. We had our individual moments of joy and sadness and despite our social distancing, we were able to share these moments with our community. We learned that we are stronger when we face life, its simchas and its challenges together. The familiar theme of our people coming together, often against difficult odds, to overcome the challenges we face is not new. It is at the heart of our story.
In the past year we found innovative ways to celebrate Shabbat and to observe the High Holidays. We continued to celebrate the coming of age of our B’nai Mitzvah. We joined our Confirmands as they led a moving and meaningful service. We continued to celebrate the births and marriages of our congregants and their families, and comforted our bereaved loved ones as well. Through our commitment to repairing the world, we fed the hungry in our community and helped the homeless. We mobilized our volunteers to keep in touch with everyone isolated at home and to assist one another getting those difficult and coveted vaccine appointments when they were first available. We continued to educate our students in our ELC and Religious Schools, we offered outstanding Adult Education programs and created opportunities for our youth groups to remain connected. It wasn’t easy and we did have some bumps in the Zoom world, but through the tireless efforts of our clergy, staff and volunteers, we adapted, persevered and overcame the obstacles. Throughout this most difficult year we continued to contribute funds over and above our annual dues commitments.
During this truly unprecedented year a wonderful thing happened…the Reform Jewish community of Western Monmouth County became stronger and more focused with the integration of Temple Shaari Emeth and Temple Rodeph Torah. Together we are stronger. Together we will improve the world with our united and unified commitment to Torah, to justice, to Tikkun Olam and to pursuing a world of peace. And together, as a unified community, not only will we continue our customs and traditions, but we will write a new future together as we maintain and strengthen the Jewish community for generations of Jews to come.
As the new year of 5782 approaches, once again we recognize that there is still uncertainty, but there is tremendous potential and hope that we are emerging from the trials and tribulations we have faced. We continue to adapt and to navigate in an uncertain world, but now and for the unlimited future we are going to do this together and stronger!
The arrival of the High Holidays also marks the beginning of our annual Community Appeal, this year together as one united congregation. Although we are all asked to pay dues, they don’t cover the costs of all that our unified Temple provides for our community. This year our goal is to raise $150,000 so that we can continue to bring our community together in prayer, in learning and in making the world a better place. Each donation lays the foundation upon which we maintain the present and build for the future of our Jewish community.
Whether it’s donuts, s’mores or ice cream at an outdoor service; hearing beautiful voices and music at a service or ceremony; religious school and youth programming; a strong social action and Tikkun Olam effort; educational opportunities with Torah study and Lifelong Learning or the many activities offered by Renaissance, Sisterhood or Men’s Club; there is just so much going on and so much more to do!
As we launch our 5782 Community Appeal this year, consider being a part of something bigger than yourself by helping to sustain and to continue to build our vibrant Jewish community. Every single contribution makes a difference. Together we can reach 100% participation this year! Remember, we are not just supporting a “Temple”, we are supporting our “Community”.
The Religious School is sponsoring a sale of Lulav and Etrog Sets for Sukkot! Each set is only $40 and must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Each day during Sukkot, the lulav and etrog are waved in a special pattern in the sukkah to fulfill the mitzvah. This is a great opportunity to have your own ceremonial lulav (palm frond, myrtle bough, and willow branch) and etrog (citron), while supporting the Religious School and Temple Shaari Emeth.
Selichot: Stories and S'mores: Join us on Saturday, August 28th for Selichot, Stories and Smores – The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with smores around the fire where we will be joined by world renowned professional story teller, Gerald Fierst, who will start the holy days with the magic of holiday tales. At 7:30 we will celebrate Havdalah outside, take a few moments to set our intention for the holy days, we will change the Torah covers into their white ones and we will hear some of the melodies that signal that the holy days are here.
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It is with great sadness we share that Anne Chernetz, mother of Barbara Levine and Carol Hacker, mother-in-law of Murray Cole and Richard Hacker, and grandmother of Samantha, Evan and Juliette, passed away today, August 20, 2021.
The funeral will be held at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin, at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 22nd.
Barbara will be sitting shiva at her home, 118 Stokes Street, Freehold, Sunday, after the funeral until 8:00 p.m., and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be a shiva minyan each evening at 7:00 p.m.
The family requests that only those who are vaccinated attend shiva in person. If you are not vaccinated, please express condolences online at the Zoom shiva minyan on Wednesday. Masks are required for all visitors in person.
Anne spent the last three years well cared for at The Gardens at Monroe. If you would like to make a donation in her memory you may make it to: The Gardens at Monroe 189 Applegarth Road Monroe, NJ 08831
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Selichot: Stories and S'mores: Join us on Saturday, August 28th for Selichot, Stories and Smores – The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with smores around the fire where we will be joined by world renowned professional story teller, Gerald Fierst, who will start the holy days with the magic of holiday tales. At 7:30 we will celebrate Havdalah outside, take a few moments to set our intention for the holy days, we will change the Torah covers into their white ones and we will hear some of the melodies that signal that the holy days are here. - Saturday, August 28 6:30pm-8:00pm Men's Club Builds the Sukkah!: Sunday, September 12 9:00am
Dear Friends, The Hebrew month of Elul begins tonight, the evening of Sunday, August 8th, at sundown, and with it comes the opportunity to prepare and set our intention for the arrival of the Holy Days.The Maharal of Prague taught that "All the month of Elul, before eating and sleeping, a person should look into their soul and search their deeds," in order to repair the wrongs they have done. Elul brings the opportunity to begin that work with reflection and intention.
We highly recommend that you try the App. It is available at the Apple Store and on Google Play. It comes with tools to enrich the experience. Each day presents a phrase from Psalm 27, a reflection for focus, and an opportunity to write and sit quietly. The app includes all the essentials: spoken versions of the psalm, daily reminders, writing prompts, and a meditation timer. Accompanied by photographs and musical settings of the text by contemporary musicians and cantors, the Psalm 27 app will inspire and empower you to experience the High Holy Day season with intention and an open heart.
Each week we will work on our preparation as individuals and for those who choose we will also have the opportunity to gather with others for reflection on Zoom once a week on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. We will meet on August 15, 22, 29 and September 5. Each week members of the Temple Shaari Emeth and Temple Shalom Clergy will lead the discussion. Rabbi Melinda Panken, Cantor Wally Shachet Briskin, Rabbi Larry Malinger and Cantor Sarah Zemel will lead an informal reflection on what you found challenging or inspiring from your preparation that week. You may join us for however many sessions you would like.
Each year, Temple Shaari Emeth’s College Youth Committee works diligently to keep your college-age children connected to our community. We send Judaica gifts, Temple mail, interesting articles, and more throughout the year, to remind them of their family back home.
Please update information you previously submitted. Given the unique challenges that college students are dealing with during the pandemic, please include in the comments section of the form any information about school vacation dates and extended periods at home that would help the Youth Committee with their mailings
Please contact Jenine Tankoos with questions or to volunteer with the committee.
A new registration is needed, even if you signed up last year. Please submit a form for each child. Thank you.
We are so excited to join together to become one stronger and more vibrant Sisterhood. Please join today as we move forward with integrating our Sisterhoods and soon our Synagogues.
Membership is open to Temple Members who are 49 years or older. We offer free membership for the first year to those who are 49 years old. Our membership dues are $10 per person and will be accepted at our Paid up Membership Brunch, and are included as an optional charge on TSE monthly statements.
Our Season’s Calendar of Events is filled with wonderful shows, great food, lasting friendships, and just plain fun. Check out our page on the Temple Website. We will also be also sending emails to Renaissance Members for our upcoming events, and mailing our flyers to Renaissance Members who do not have an email address.
We are looking forward to meeting you and sharing good times together!
We have received alerts both locally and nationally which involved synagogue email accounts being spoofed so it appears that the recipient received an email from a synagogue email address, when in reality it is sent from a fake address.
While most of us have come across this type of scam, in these particular cases, emails that initially appear to be from synagogue addresses were used and the recipients were asked for gift cards or a bank transfer.
What you can do: Please look at the email address of the email. All Temple emails come from an email ending only in @shaariemeth.org. Emails from addresses such as shaariemeth@gmail.com, rabbi.Panken@aol.com, for example, are not legitimate email addresses. Please do not forward these emails to avoid spreading a virus. Do not click on any links in suspicious emails. The best thing to do is to permanently delete these emails.
Please note that as a general rule the goal of these culprits is to get people to disclose personal information by making it appear that an email is from somebody you are likely to trust. Please become familiar with this advice from the Federal Trade Commission on How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams.
It is with great sadness we share that Harvey Katz, father of Jeffrey, father-in-law of Meryl, and grandfather of David and Lauren, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
With more sadness we also share the passing of Susan Dratch, sister of Meryl, sister-in-law of Jeffrey and aunt of David and Lauren, on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Enjoy a kosher hot dog and a brew (or soft drink) after the service. Please join us in person in our synagogue parking lot, weather permitting, or indoors if there is inclement weather. Also streaming online, but without the dogs.
Participate in person and enjoy dogs and refreshments after the service or Watch the service online
It is with great sadness we share that Eva Schnitzler Blankenstein passed away on July 18, 2021. Eva was mother of Vivian Feinstein, the mother-in-law of Steven, and the grandmother of Danielle.
A private funeral service will be held at Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan, on Tuesday, July 20th at 9:00am, followed by interment at Beth Israel Cemetary in Woodbridge. The funeral service will also be streamed at www.shaariemeth.org/funeralat 9:00am.
Shiva will be at Vivian and Steven's home, 130 Valesi Drive, Morganville, on Tuesday and Wednesday beginning at noon each day with a Shiva Minyan at 7:00pm. There will also be shiva on Thursday from 12:00 to 5:00pm.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Yes, we know that it's hot outside - so we moved the service to a more shaded area by the trees. We will have cold water by the service or you can bring your own beverage.
Refreshments will be available at Oneg, in addition to S'mores.
Participate in person and enjoy S'mores after the service (all S'more making goods supplied) or the website, Facebook or YouTube
The next step in our joining together was celebrated this past weekend
Come be part of this historic event as we begin writing the next chapter of our Jewish community in Monmouth County.
Summer Blessing Bags Sunday, July 25, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Help support Monmouth County's homeless community! Join us once again as we come together at an indoor event (masks required) to assemble Blessing Bags -- small assortments of basic toiletries and snacks in ziplock bags. The bags will be distributed by The Blessing Bag Brigade of NJ, a non-profit organization dedicated to showing compassion and humanitarianism towards the homeless.
We are looking for individuals to donate supplies as well as volunteers to assemble bags. Our goal is to collect 500 of each item. Signup slots are available in increments of 25 and 50 for your convenience. (Quantities may also vary slightly depending upon how items are packaged. You can indicate the quantity you are donating in the comment if it is different than 25 or 50.) Donations can be purchased privately or through an Amazon Wish List link provided by the Blessing Bag Brigade. All supplies should be dropped off at the Temple by July 19th.
Please donate and/or join us for: Summer Blessing Bags!! Date and time: 10:00 AM on Sunday, July 25th In the Temple Shaari Emeth Social Hall, masks required.
Donations due to the Temple by Monday, July 19th. For more information contact Stacy Goto .
Help support Monmouth County's homeless community! Join us once again as we come together at an indoor event (masks required) to assemble Blessing Bags -- small assortments of basic toiletries and snacks in ziplock bags. The bags will be distributed by The Blessing Bag Brigade of NJ, a non-profit organization dedicated to showing compassion and humanitarianism towards the homeless.
We are looking for individuals to donate supplies as well as volunteers to assemble bags. Our goal is to collect 500 of each item. Signup slots are available in increments of 25 and 50 for your convenience. (Quantities may also vary slightly depending upon how items are packaged. You can indicate the quantity you are donating in the comment if it is different than 25 or 50.) Donations can be purchased privately or through an
It is with great sadness we share that Eugene Paris passed away on July 5th, 2021. Eugene was the husband of Suzanne Paris, and the father of Andrea Hersh and Robert Paris. He was the Father-in-law of Cory Hersh and Melissa Paris and the grandfather of Emily, Sadie, Avery, Ryan and Miles.
There will be a private funeral on Tuesday, July 6th.
If you would like to reach out to the family to share condolences you may send them to: Suzanne Paris 12 Danbury Court Jackson, NJ 08527
Or
Andrea Hersh 26 Cedar Knoll Road Jackson, NJ 08527 andrea.hersh@gmail.com
