Take a Selfie: Self Care During COVID with Alison Glaser
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 PM
This interactive, hands-on workshop will emphasize the importance of self care and avoiding burn-out. Participants will explore their own personal strategies as well as challenges they face in practicing effective self-care. Participants will develop action plans for enhancing and prioritizing the practice of self-care in their personal and professional lives.
Tuesday, December 1st 8:00 Take a Selfie: Self Care During COVID with Alison Glaser
This interactive, hands-on workshop will emphasize the importance of self care and avoiding burn-out. Participants will explore their own personal strategies as well as challenges they face in practicing effective self-care. Participants will develop action plans for enhancing and prioritizing the practice of self-care in their personal and professional lives.
Sunday, December 13 11:00 am Jewish and Democratic: Threats and Challenges to Israel’s Democracy with Anat Hoffman
In recent years, authoritarian regimes have been gaining strength worldwide, mostly following financial and social crises. Although our country has managed to keep its democracy intact, we must remain aware and be vocal about its violations. Attacks on the courts and especially Israel’s Supreme Court, have increased. There are also more and more attacks - from the highest government offices - against Israeli journalists, and even against the Attorney General’s office, and other safeguards of democracy. During this webinar, we will scrutinize the different threats and challenges to Israel’s democracy. One of them, the Supreme Court Override Bill, could remove all power from the Supreme Court. While the Knesset is not fully functional, this can open a Pandoras box for extremist behaviors and indoctrination. It is imperative to understand where seemly harmless actions can lead and what we can do about them.
Anat Hoffman, an Israeli born in Jerusalem, serves as the Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) since 2002.
Come Home to Israel and Let Israel Come Home to You December 19th to 23rd 5:00 to 6:00pm each night Visit Israel from your Home
Join the incredible Keren Hananel, (Keren has lead multiple trips for TSE) as she takes us on a five day tour through Israel including explorations of some newer sights that have only opened during the pandemic.
December 19: Explore Northern Israel: The Golan heights and Mt. Hermon
December 20:The Story of Caesarea and Recent Archaeological Findings
December 21: Jerusalem
December 22: Kumran (sight of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Ein Gedi and its Ancient Synagogue
December 23: Southern Israel: Sde Boker, Ben Gurion’s House, Ben Gurion’s Grave and Ovdat
The last night of the tour will include a “Banquet” from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with the opportunity to purchase an Israeli meal to be picked up at the Temple prior to the event, enjoyed with some shmoozing.
Thursday, November 26 ELC and Temple Office Closed
Erev Shabbat, November 27 ELC and Temple Office Closed 7:30p Shabbat Service
Shabbat, November 28 9:00a Torah Study 7:30p Havdalah with Rabbi Panken and Micah
Sunday, November 29 No Religious School
Monday, November 30
Tuesday, December 1 (Kislev 15) 8:00p Take a Selfie: Self Care During COVID -- Alison Glaser CLICK TO REGISTER
Wednesday, December 2 11:00a Torah Study 8:15p Officers Meeting
Thursday, December 3 7:00p Men's Club Meeting
Erev Shabbat, December 4 6:30p Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat, December 5 9:00a Torah Study
Are you ready for a Doughnut Truck - mini gourmet doughnuts, milkshakes topped with doughnuts, hot chocolate, coffee, loads of fun! Not your usual Chanukah celebration and not only because we're having an outdoor service in December!
Scott Schleiffer and Megan Meyer Married on November 14, 2020
Scott is the son of Lois Schleiffer Brother of Danielle Scheiffer and Heather Schleiffer Uncle of Isabella and Jacob Grandson of Laura and Gerald Bursey Nephew of Lisa and Kenneth Bursey Cousin of Gabby Bursey Nephew of Arlene Schwartz Cousin of Lisa, Cliff, Jason & Jessica Weinthal
Dear Congregants, I hope this email finds you and your family safe and well. As you know we will not be able to house the homeless this season due to the pandemic. But there is still something we can do! Chanukkah Blessing bags!!
Date and time: 11:00 AM on Saturday, Dec. 12th at Temple Shaari Emeth, outside.
Donations due to the Temple by Friday, December 4th.
Join us as we come together to spread Chanukah warmth and comfort to Monmouth County's homeless community. This will be a socially distant, outdoor event where we will assemble 250 Blessing Bags (small assortments of basic toiletries and snacks in a ziplock bag). 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 volunteers to help assemble bags as well as individuals willing to donate supplies. Our goal is to collect 250 of each item in increments of 24 or 25. (Quantities can vary depending upon how items are packaged.) Donations can be purchased privately or through the Amazon wishlist link provided by Blessing Bag Brigade (found on the sign-up genius website above). All supplies must be dropped off at the temple by December 4th..
Scott Schleiffer and Megan Meyer Married on November 14, 2020 Scott is the son of Lois Schleiffer Grandson of Laura & Gerald Bursey Nephew of Arlene Schwartz Cousin of Luisa, Kenneth & Gabby Bursey and Lisa, Cliff, Jason & Jessica Winthal
Sunday, November 22 11:00am “The Terazin Story – A Short History of Suffering and Deception” With Pavel Batel
Pavel Batel, the founder of Terezin Private Tours, graduated from the Military Academy "The West Point of the East" in Prague with a diploma in history. His work protecting politicians and Hollywood celebrities eventually brought him to the Terezin concentration camp, and thereafter he has dedicated his life to Holocaust studies and research. For the past fifteen years he has scoured archives and traveled the world to transcribe the last testimonials of survivors and preserve the legacy of their stories and wisdom. Pavel was invited on Yom Ha Shoa (Holocaust Memorial Day) to Israel, where on a live broadcast he presented forgotten Terezin and Auschwitz hero Fredy Hirsch (one of the main characters in his third novel).
Terezín, a former prison north of Prague, Czechoslovakia was converted into a transit ghetto-camp. Terezín, or Theresienstadt, as the Germans called it, was a Nazi propaganda site used for deception. It was unique in that it did not fit the definition of a concentration camp or a ghetto; it was used both as a way-station for those being sent to other camps farther east and as a place to house specific populations of Jews. Pavel will discuss the artists, children, musicians and suffering that characterized Terezin.
Tuesday, December 1st 8:00 Take a Selfie: Self Care During COVID with Alison Glaser
This interactive, hands-on workshop will emphasize the importance of self care and avoiding burn-out. Participants will explore their own personal strategies as well as challenges they face in practicing effective self-care. Participants will develop action plans for enhancing and prioritizing the practice of self-care in their personal and professional lives.
Sunday, December 13 11:00 am Jewish and Democratic: Threats and Challenges to Israel’s Democracy with Anat Hoffman
In recent years, authoritarian regimes have been gaining strength worldwide, mostly following financial and social crises. Although our country has managed to keep its democracy intact, we must remain aware and be vocal about its violations. Attacks on the courts and especially Israel’s Supreme Court, have increased. There are also more and more attacks - from the highest government offices - against Israeli journalists, and even against the Attorney General’s office, and other safeguards of democracy. During this webinar, we will scrutinize the different threats and challenges to Israel’s democracy. One of them, the Supreme Court Override Bill, could remove all power from the Supreme Court. While the Knesset is not fully functional, this can open a Pandoras box for extremist behaviors and indoctrination. It is imperative to understand where seemly harmless actions can lead and what we can do about them.
Anat Hoffman, an Israeli born in Jerusalem, serves as the Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) since 2002.
Come Home to Israel and Let Israel Come Home to You December 19th to 23rd 5:00 to 6:00pm each night Visit Israel from your Home
Join the incredible Keren Hananel, (Keren has lead multiple trips for TSE) as she takes us on a five day tour through Israel including explorations of some newer sights that have only opened during the pandemic.
December 19: Explore Northern Israel: The Golan heights and Mt. Hermon
December 20:The Story of Caesarea and Recent Archaeological Findings
December 21: Jerusalem
December 22: Kumran (sight of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Ein Gedi and its Ancient Synagogue
December 23: Southern Israel: Sde Boker, Ben Gurion’s House, Ben Gurion’s Grave and Ovdat
The last night of the tour will include a “Banquet” from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with the opportunity to purchase an Israeli meal to be picked up at the Temple prior to the event, enjoyed with some shmoozing.
Thursday, November 19 2:00p Renaissance: 6 Great Stories by Six Great Performances
Erev Shabbat, November 20 7:30p Shabbat Service
Shabbat, November 21 9:00a Torah Study
Sunday, November 22 11:00a “The Terazin Story – A Short History of Suffering and Deception” With Pavel Batel 5:00p Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00p Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service
Monday, November 23
Tuesday, November 24
Wednesday, November 25 ELC Closes at 12:30PM 11:00a Torah Study
Thursday, November 26 ELC Closed
Erev Shabbat, November 27 ELC Closed 7:30p Shabbat Service
Are you ready for a Doughnut Truck - mini gourmet doughnuts, milkshakes topped with doughnuts, hot chocolate, coffee, loads of fun! Not your usual Chanukah celebration and not only because we're having an outdoor service in December!
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.
Given this year's unique challenges that college students are dealing with, please include information in the comments section of the form about school vacation dates and extended periods at home.
Please contact Anisha Gizersky 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.
Thursday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. Coping with COVID Melissa Rottemberg
The pandemic comes with tremendous stress and anxiety. In this session we will look at techniques that can help us to manage our emotions as we live in a time of unknown. How can breathing, boundaries and routines help us to cope? How do we manage our relationships and foster healthy ones? How do we identify unhealthy coping strategies and replace them with more constructive ones? How do we manage our negative thoughts and bring positive energy into our minds.
Sunday, November 22 11:00am “The Terazin Story – A Short History of Suffering and Deception” With Pavel Batel
Pavel Batel, the founder of Terezin Private Tours, graduated from the Military Academy "The West Point of the East" in Prague with a diploma in history. His work protecting politicians and Hollywood celebrities eventually brought him to the Terezin concentration camp, and thereafter he has dedicated his life to Holocaust studies and research. For the past fifteen years he has scoured archives and traveled the world to transcribe the last testimonials of survivors and preserve the legacy of their stories and wisdom. Pavel was invited on Yom Ha Shoa (Holocaust Memorial Day) to Israel, where on a live broadcast he presented forgotten Terezin and Auschwitz hero Fredy Hirsch (one of the main characters in his third novel).
Terezín, a former prison north of Prague, Czechoslovakia was converted into a transit ghetto-camp. Terezín, or Theresienstadt, as the Germans called it, was a Nazi propaganda site used for deception. It was unique in that it did not fit the definition of a concentration camp or a ghetto; it was used both as a way-station for those being sent to other camps farther east and as a place to house specific populations of Jews. Pavel will discuss the artists, children, musicians and suffering that characterized Terezin.
Tuesday, December 1st 8:00 Take a Selfie: Self Care During COVID with Alison Glaser
This interactive, hands-on workshop will emphasize the importance of self care and avoiding burn-out. Participants will explore their own personal strategies as well as challenges they face in practicing effective self-care. Participants will develop action plans for enhancing and prioritizing the practice of self-care in their personal and professional lives.
Sunday, December 13 11:00 am Jewish and Democratic: Threats and Challenges to Israel’s Democracy with Anat Hoffman
In recent years, authoritarian regimes have been gaining strength worldwide, mostly following financial and social crises. Although our country has managed to keep its democracy intact, we must remain aware and be vocal about its violations. Attacks on the courts and especially Israel’s Supreme Court, have increased. There are also more and more attacks - from the highest government offices - against Israeli journalists, and even against the Attorney General’s office, and other safeguards of democracy. During this webinar, we will scrutinize the different threats and challenges to Israel’s democracy. One of them, the Supreme Court Override Bill, could remove all power from the Supreme Court. While the Knesset is not fully functional, this can open a Pandoras box for extremist behaviors and indoctrination. It is imperative to understand where seemly harmless actions can lead and what we can do about them.
Anat Hoffman, an Israeli born in Jerusalem, serves as the Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) since 2002.
Come Home to Israel and Let Israel Come Home to You December 19th to 23rd 5:00 to 6:00pm each night Visit Israel from your Home
Join the incredible Keren Hananel, (Keren has lead multiple trips for TSE) as she takes us on a five day tour through Israel including explorations of some newer sights that have only opened during the pandemic.
December 19: Explore Northern Israel: The Golan heights and Mt. Hermon
December 20:The Story of Caesarea and Recent Archaeological Findings
December 21: Jerusalem
December 22: Kumran (sight of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Ein Gedi and its Ancient Synagogue
December 23: Southern Israel: Sde Boker, Ben Gurion’s House, Ben Gurion’s Grave and Ovdat
The last night of the tour will include a “Banquet” from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with the opportunity to purchase an Israeli meal to be picked up at the Temple prior to the event, enjoyed with some shmoozing.
Erev Shabbat, November 20 7:30p Shabbat Service Streaming from the sanctuary
Shabbat, November 21 9:00a Torah Study
Sunday, November 22 11:00a “The Terazin Story – A Short History of Suffering and Deception” With Pavel Batel 5:00p Board of Trustees Meeting (Ends at 6:30p) 7:00p Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service
Monday, November 23
Tuesday, November 24
Wednesday, November 25 ELC Closes at 12:30PM 11:00a Torah Study
Thursday, November 26 ELC Closed Happy Thanksgiving Day
Erev Shabbat, November 27 ELC Closed Temple Closed 7:30p Shabbat Service
Elections can be challenging times for our country, and this year has been especially difficult for many. Voting makes us feel empowered, but waiting for the results, and potentially accepting a leader who was not our choice may lead to a sense of powerlessness and anxiety. In this time of rhetoric from all sides, hopefully we can all find a way to be messengers of peace and patience, knowing that the results from this election may not be clear by the end of Tuesday night.
In the early days of our country, Jews were not always granted the right to vote. It is a blessing that today we have the right to express our choices and play a part in shaping our government. I hope that you will go out and vote today if you haven't already. It is a mitzvah to vote and a Jewish obligation to play a role in participating in governance wherever we live.
To help you create a sense of intention, I offer you this prayer for voting:
As I cast my ballot I thank the Source of Life that I have a vote and voice. May my vote be counted faithfully along with all those who have voted, and may it play a part in bringing peace, justice and compassion to our country.
Grant wisdom, fairness and empathy to whomever we elect so that we may establish a good government that will bring healing and peace to our land, to Israel and to all the world.
May You give a listening heart to whomever we elect and may it be good in Your eyes to raise for us a worthy government that will bring our citizens together in mutual respect and understanding. May those who lead our country be imbued with the understanding that we are all created with Your Divine spark, worthy of being heard, worthy of being cared for.
In this very strange and uncertain time, may we find in ourselves the patience to wait, for every vote to be counted and every voice to be heard, affirming our acceptance of the democratic principals upon which the United States was founded.
Just as I have participated/Just as I will participate in the election, so may I aspire to do good works and to repair the world through what I say and what I do. We all play a part in building a future for our children. May that be a future based on cherishing and caring for all human life and this beautiful planet upon which we live.
As Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel taught, "The world stands on three things: on justice, on truth and on peace." May our nation and our elected leaders exemplify this teaching, and may our country always shine as a beacon and an example of what democracy can be.
Let us say, amen.
If you need any support or help, please know that we at the Temple are here for you and don't hesitate to reach out.
Wednesday, October 28 11:00a Torah Study 8:00p Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, October 2 4:00p Blood Drive
Erev Shabbat, October 30 7:30p Shabbat Service
Shabbat, October 31 10:00a Torah Study
Sunday, November 1 4:00p YOSHE Seniors: Fall Bingo
Monday, November 2
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 4 11:00a Torah Study 8:15p Officers Meeting
Thursday, November 5 ELC Closed
Erev Shabbat, November 6 6:30p Drive-in Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Shabbat, November 7 10:00a Torah Study
Sunday, November 8 11:00a “Broadway Musicals of the 1920’s: When Jews became America’s Songwriters” with John Kenrick Click for more info and to register
Come watch Monday Night Football with the Men’s Club at our 1st BonFire & Football gathering.
Instead of holding MNF at Fireside Grill like we’ve done the past few years, we’ve chosen to hold an outdoor event to be more “socially-distant responsible” while the weather is still decent.
Come watch Arizona take on Dallas Monday, Oct 19th. We will have a projector set up outside on the lawn for us to watch the game outside along with a bonfire for ambiance and some warmth. Kickoff is at 8:15 but the fire will be blazing by 8 pm, so bring your own folding chair or seat.
We will have beer available and individually wrapped chips and snacks, but feel free to bring your own stash of whatever suits your fancy in terms of food and drink.
The temple will be open for restroom facilities but you’ll need a mask if heading inside or when outside and near others.
Temple Shaari Emeth is sponsoring a workshop – Safeguarding Our Votes in 2020. The workshop will share information about the unique aspects of the upcoming election, including protecting against COVID-19 and the mechanics of voting. The workshop will be conducted using Zoom.
This workshop is part of a series of activities being coordinated by the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism (the “RAC”). The workshop will be delivered by our state organization, RAC-NJ. This effort is part of Temple Shaari Emeth’s 100% Voter Commitment. This effort is non-partisan and geared towards protecting everyone's ability to vote.
Please note that the deadline to register for the election is today (October 13th), 2 days before this workshop.
It is with great sadness that we share that Rowena Bluthal passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Rowena was the mother of Evette Witt, Bennett Weingarten and Miles Bluthal, the mother-in-law of Dave and Michelle and the grandmother of Hannah, Dylan, Jojo and Liz.
There will be a private funeral on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 1:00PM at Beth Israel Cemetery. The family will be sitting Shiva at Evette's home, 166 Ocean Avenue in Middletown, NJ on Wednesday after the funeral. They will also be sitting on Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th and you can call the family at 718-360-3226 if you have any questions about the timing of Shiva. There will be social distancing with masks.
To dial in by phone: 1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 828 0948 3033 Passcode: 858533
Please submit by Wednesday to be part of the Simchat Torah Service
Calling all TSE. During the Simchat Torah Family Service we always have parades with the Torah. We invite groups of people to come and walk with the Torah around the Sanctuary. We call up people from different towns, leaders of the congregation or those who have been to Israel to come lead the parade. This year, we will create a virtual Hakafa using pictures of our congregants which will be included during the service. Here is all you need to do to participate:
Choose a category - you can choose more than one if applicable, and make a sign to hold with the name of your category on it. Use white paper with dark lettering. If you are choosing to do Israel please find a fabulous picture of yourself in a scenic spot in Israel.
Here are the categories:
Israel (Send a picture of yourself in Israel)
Board Members Past and Present/Committee Chair
Teachers (not just TSE teachers)
Three and four generations family
M Towns: Manalapan, Marlboro, Millstone, Morganville, Monroe
Freehold, Jackson, Shore, Colts Neck, Howell, Old Bridge, Aberdeen, East Brunswick
Florida, Arizona, New York -- Any town you live in that is NOT in NJ!
If you have a Torah at home, for example a stuffed Torah toy or that consecration Torah you received in Kindergarten, hold it up in your picture as well. Also included is a make your own flag. You can color it and hold it up for the picture as well.
Calling all TSE. During the Simchat Torah Family Service we always have parades with the Torah. We invite groups of people to come and walk with the Torah around the Sanctuary. We call up people from different towns, leaders of the congregation or those who have been to Israel to come lead the parade. This year, we will create a virtual Hakafa using pictures of our congregants which will be included during the service. Here is all you need to do to participate:
Choose a category - you can choose more than one if applicable, and make a sign to hold with the name of your category on it. Use white paper with dark lettering. If you are choosing to do Israel please find a fabulous picture of yourself in a scenic spot in Israel.
Here are the categories:
Israel (Send a picture of yourself in Israel)
Board Members Past and Present/Committee Chair
Teachers (not just TSE teachers)
Three and four generations family
M Towns: Manalapan, Marlboro, Millstone, Morganville, Monroe
Freehold, Jackson, Shore, Colts Neck, Howell, Old Bridge, Aberdeen, East Brunswick
Florida, Arizona, New York -- Any town you live in that is NOT in NJ!
If you have a Torah at home, for example a stuffed Torah toy or that consecration Torah you received in Kindergarten, hold it up in your picture as well. Also included is a make your own flag. You can color it and hold it up for the picture as well.
Stay after the service to shake a lulav in the Sukkah! Get a Cookie after your Lulav Shake! Please review Drive-in Guidelines below
Feel free to picnic at socially distanced tables in and around the Sukkah. Enjoy a freshly made vanilla or chocolate milkshake with fresh whipped cream. Shake the Lulav.
Drive-in Parking Details for this Friday
Here's the deal on the drive-in Service Parking opens at 6pm
If watching services from your car Park only in spots marked with orange arrow - In the 3rd row or further back Tune your FM radio to 95.1
If watching while sitting in a lawn chair (that you bring) Sit only in spots marked with an orange arrow - In the 1st or second row One family per arrowed spot Wear a mask Park on other side of parking lot (by playground)
(Please note: The radio station can only be tuned in while in a circumference of the service. You must access via our webpage or Facebook Live to listen and watch at home.)
We are asking everyone that joins us to observe the following guidelines: Please stay in your car or lawn chair
Feel free to open your windows and put your convertible top down
Wear a mask if you step out of your car
Bathrooms will have limited availability (One person at a time) (Please go at home before coming to the temple)
Service printout will be available to view on your mobile device or you can print out at home before coming to the Drive in Service (will be available on website before service.
Security will be at the site to assist in assuring that we have a fun, meaningful, and healthy start to Shabbat
Simchat Torah - Next Friday
Calling all TSE. During the Simchat Torah Family Service we always have parades with the Torah. We invite groups of people to come and walk with the Torah around the Sanctuary. We call up people from different towns, leaders of the congregation or those who have been to Israel to come lead the parade. This year, we will create a virtual Hakafa using pictures of our congregants which will be included during the service. Here is all you need to do to participate:
Choose a category - you can choose more than one if applicable, and make a sign to hold with the name of your category on it. Use white paper with dark lettering. If you are choosing to do Israel please find a fabulous picture of yourself in a scenic spot in Israel.
Here are the categories:
Israel (Send a picture of yourself in Israel)
Board Members Past and Present/Committee Chair
Teachers (not just TSE teachers)
Three and four generations family
M Towns: Manalapan, Marlboro, Millstone, Morganville, Monroe
Freehold, Jackson, Shore, Colts Neck, Howell, Old Bridge, Aberdeen, East Brunswick
Florida, Arizona, New York -- Any town you live in that is NOT in NJ!
If you have a Torah at home, for example a stuffed Torah toy or that consecration Torah you received in Kindergarten, hold it up in your picture as well. Also included is a make your own flag. You can color it and hold it up for the picture as well.
Stay after the service to shake a lulav in the Sukkah! Get a Cookie after your Lulav Shake! Please review Drive-in Guidelines below
Feel free to picnic at socially distanced tables in and around the Sukkah. Enjoy a freshly made vanilla or chocolate milkshake with fresh whipped cream. Shake the Lulav.
Drive-in Parking Details for this Friday
Here's the deal on the drive-in Service Parking opens at 6pm
If watching services from your car Park only in spots marked with orange arrow - In the 3rd row or further back Tune your FM radio to 95.1
If watching while sitting in a lawn chair (that you bring) Sit only in spots marked with an orange arrow - In the 1st or second row One family per arrowed spot Wear a mask Park on other side of parking lot (by playground)
(Please note: The radio station can only be tuned in while in a circumference of the service. You must access via our webpage or Facebook Live to listen and watch at home.)
We are asking everyone that joins us to observe the following guidelines: Please stay in your car or lawn chair
Feel free to open your windows and put your convertible top down
Wear a mask if you step out of your car
Bathrooms will have limited availability (One person at a time) (Please go at home before coming to the temple)
Service printout will be available to view on your mobile device or you can print out at home before coming to the Drive in Service (will be available on website before service.
Security will be at the site to assist in assuring that we have a fun, meaningful, and healthy start to Shabbat
Simchat Torah - Next Friday
Calling all TSE. During the Simchat Torah Family Service we always have parades with the Torah. We invite groups of people to come and walk with the Torah around the Sanctuary. We call up people from different towns, leaders of the congregation or those who have been to Israel to come lead the parade. This year, we will create a virtual Hakafa using pictures of our congregants which will be included during the service. Here is all you need to do to participate:
Choose a category - you can choose more than one if applicable, and make a sign to hold with the name of your category on it. Use white paper with dark lettering. If you are choosing to do Israel please find a fabulous picture of yourself in a scenic spot in Israel.
Here are the categories:
Israel (Send a picture of yourself in Israel)
Board Members Past and Present/Committee Chair
Teachers (not just TSE teachers)
Three and four generations family
M Towns: Manalapan, Marlboro, Millstone, Morganville, Monroe
Freehold, Jackson, Shore, Colts Neck, Howell, Old Bridge, Aberdeen, East Brunswick
Florida, Arizona, New York -- Any town you live in that is NOT in NJ!
If you have a Torah at home, for example a stuffed Torah toy or that consecration Torah you received in Kindergarten, hold it up in your picture as well. Also included is a make your own flag. You can color it and hold it up for the picture as well.
