Looking for ways to get involved with Temple Shaari Emeth’s Social Justice Initiative? Join us to help combat voter suppression without leaving the comfort of your home. We will be partnering with the RAC (Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism) to send postcards to low-propensity voters and people who may have unknowingly been purged from voter registration lists. We expect to distribute supplies and schedule a Zoom postcard writing party at the beginning of August.
Together we will write cards to remind eligible voters of Color to check their registration status, to register to vote, and or to pledge to vote. Data shows that postcard-writing campaigns increase voter turnout and help ensure that voters who have been removed from registration rolls without their knowledge can reclaim their right to vote. Research has shown that those who pledge to vote are 5 times more likely to vote.
a. Select that you are a member of a URJ Congregation b. In the drop down menu type Temple Shaari Emeth (Manalapan, NJ)
2. You will be invited to contribute $18 to offset the cost of postcard supplies and shipping. This is an optional donation.
3. You will receive a confirmation email. If after checking your spam filter, you do not have a confirmation, you should try again.
4. Please submit your request by July 27. After that date, TSE will receive a box of postcard-writing supplies. You will be asked to provide your own markers and white out. The number of supplies we receive will be based on the number of individuals in our area who have completed the form by July 27, 2020.
5. We will have packets with everything you need to write: postcards, addresses, printed labels, and instructions. We will make arrangements for contactless drop off/pickup at the temple.
6. Feel free to ask friends to participate in our campaign. This program is open to non-temple members.
Looking for ways to get involved with Temple Shaari Emeth’s Social Justice Initiative? Join us to help combat voter suppression without leaving the comfort of your home. We will be partnering with the RAC (Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism) to send postcards to low-propensity voters and people who may have unknowingly been purged from voter registration lists. We expect to distribute supplies and schedule a Zoom postcard writing party at the beginning of August.
Together we will write cards to remind eligible voters of Color to check their registration status, to register to vote, and or to pledge to vote. Data shows that postcard-writing campaigns increase voter turnout and help ensure that voters who have been removed from registration rolls without their knowledge can reclaim their right to vote. Research has shown that those who pledge to vote are 5 times more likely to vote.
a. Select that you are a member of a URJ Congregation b. In the drop down menu type Temple Shaari Emeth (Manalapan, NJ)
2. You will be invited to contribute $18 to offset the cost of postcard supplies and shipping. This is an optional donation.
3. You will receive a confirmation email. If after checking your spam filter, you do not have a confirmation, you should try again.
4. Please submit your request by July 27. After that date, TSE will receive a box of postcard-writing supplies. You will be asked to provide your own markers and white out. The number of supplies we receive will be based on the number of individuals in our area who have completed the form by July 27, 2020.
5. We will have packets with everything you need to write: postcards, addresses, printed labels, and instructions. We will make arrangements for contactless drop off/pickup at the temple.
6. Feel free to ask friends to participate in our campaign. This program is open to non-temple members.
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 orange arrow - In the 1st or second row One family per arrowed spot Where 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, but please keep convertible tops closed
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
Security will be at the site to assist in assuring that we have a fun, meaningful, and healthy start to Shabbat
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Next Week's Summer Shabbat - July 24th
Shabbarbecue in the House (Your House!)
Attend the Kabbalat Shabbat Service Virtually Then barbecue at your house, or Pick up dinner at the temple (to eat at home)
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 orange arrow - In the 1st or second row One family per arrowed spot Where 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, but please keep convertible tops closed
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
Security will be at the site to assist in assuring that we have a fun, meaningful, and healthy start to Shabbat
Next Week
Next Week's Summer Shabbat - July 24th
Shabbarbecue in the House (Your House!)
Attend the Kabbalat Shabbat Service Virtually Then barbecue at your house, or Pick up dinner at the temple (to eat at home)
It is with great sadness that we share that Evelyn Gross passed away at 3:00 AM on July 14, 2020. Evelyn was the mother of Shari Beirne & Tracy Einhorn, the mother-in-law of Michael Beirne & Scott Einhorn and the grandmother of Marisa & Meredith Beirne and Jesse Einhorn.
There will be a private funeral on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The family will not be receiving visitors for Shiva but if you would like to reach out to the family, you may send notes to:
The Beirne Family 76 Knox Lane Manalapan, NJ 07726
The Einhorn Family 53 Pennsbury Way East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Evelyn and Milton have been long time supporters of learning at Temple Shaari Emeth. If you would like to make a donation in Evelyn's memory, please consider making it to the Rabbi Aaron D. Panken Lifelong Learning Fund.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Check your email, the temple webpage, or Facebook after 5:30PM for any weather updates affecting tonight's drive-in. There is a chance of thunderstorms; but we are still planning on going forward with the service, weather permitting.
Come to TSE's First Drive-In Kabbalat Shabbat of 2020
The Service will also be streamed to the temple web page and Facebook Live
Parking opens at 6pm Park only in spots marked with orange arrow Tune your FM radio to 95.1
(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
Feel free to open your windows, but please keep convertible tops closed
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
Security will be at the site to assist in assuring that we have a fun, meaningful, and healthy start to Shabbat
Dear friends: As we come to the end of June, we conclude with a very special celebration of Gay Pride month as we welcome Rabbi Micah Buck-Yael to share words of Torah with us at our
PRIDE SHABBAT on FRIDAY, JUNE 26th, 2020 at 7:30 streamed on the Temple Website and Facebook.
Rabbi Micah Buck-Yael is the Director of Education and Training at Keshet, a non-profit organization that works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and their families in Jewish life. Before Keshet, Micah was Coordinator of Community Chaplaincy with the Jewish Family & Children’s Service of St. Louis, providing personalized support, connection, and meaningful programming for individuals throughout the St. Louis community. His work took him to hospitals, nursing care facilities, private residences, and many unexpected places!
Micah has his BA in Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, and his MA in Talmud and Rabbinic Literature and Rabbinic Ordination from The Jewish Theological Seminary. Throughout his career, Micah has advocated and educated for LGBTQ justice, leading trainings and consultations within his local community and the broader Jewish community nationwide. Micah will share words of Torah with us and our service will include special liturgy and songs to celebrate the LGBTQ community.
Shaari Emeth has always been a welcoming and inclusive community, one that believes that all people are created in the image of God. If you would like to share that sense of inclusiveness with others, consider printing a sign to place on your door for Pride Shabbat.
If you do post a sign, take a picture of you and the sign, and share it on Facebook or other social media platforms and don’t forget to tag Temple Shaari Emeth when you post.
If you want to learn more about Pride and LGBTQ issues, if you want to explore how to become an ally, or if your are interested in LGBTQ resources, here are some helpful websites:
Keshet is a non-profit organization that works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and their families in Jewish life.
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.
GLAAD has been at the forefront of cultural change, accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community.
The Reform Movement has been a leader in supporting the struggle for LGBTQ justice, dignity and equality.
Our Temple is a place where all are welcomed and cherished. Our Clergy and staff are always here to lend support, and if we can be of help in any way, just reach out.
It is with great sadness we share that Marvin Lindenbaum, husband of Barbara, father of Robin Weinstein, Larry Lindenbaum (z"l) & Jeff Lindenbaum, father-in-law of Mitch, Lauren & Ellen and grandfather of Matthew & Rayna, Steven & Robert and Danielle & Matthew, passed away on June 23, 2020.
There will be a private funeral at Beth Israel on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
To join the Shiva Minyans on Saturday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 p.m. at 7:00 p.m. please click here.
To join the minyans by phone, call 1 646 558 8656 and enter the following: Meeting ID: 929 0014 2417 Password: Shalom
It is with great sadness that we share that Neil Bergazyn, father of Eric Bergazyn, father-in-law of Meredith Bergazyn and grandfather of Lara, Ryan & Justin passed away on June 21, 2020. Neil is survived by his wife, Judy.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Jacob is also the nephew of Scott & Heather Schleiffer, great nephew of Kenneth & Lisa Bursey, cousin of Gabriella Bursey, great great nephew of Arlene Schwartz & cousin of the Weinthal family
We are sad to share that Bernard Neiderman, grandfather of Rich Wolle, grandfather-in-law of Jana and great grandfather of Briella & Gavin passed away on June 1, 2020.
Funeral services will be held privately on Wednesday, June 10 at 1:00PM and there will not be Shiva or on line services observed.
Condolences to the Wolle family can be sent to 114 Yorkshire Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
As we enter our 11th week at home, we are acutely aware of what it means to count time. We just finished counting the weeks from Pesach to Shavuot, and last week arrived spiritually to stand at Mount Sinai, to once again accept the basic human laws found in the Ten Commandments, laws which lay the foundation for the protection of human life and dignity.
Last week, our sense of time shifted, and we moved from focusing on the passing of weeks, to the passing of minutes. Over and over we witnessed the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that killed George Floyd as he was pinned under the knee of a police officer who held him down, even after he became unresponsive. These 8 minutes and 46 seconds killed George Floyd (z”l) and threw our nation into turmoil as protestors took to the streets demanding safety and equality for Black people throughout our country.
It would be easy to discount these protests, shake our heads, and cluck our tongues at the destruction we see, but that will only serve to distract us. Looting and destruction are wrong, but we must not allow it to divert us from the work that needs to be done, and the injustice that needs to be fixed. Now is the time to watch and listen with openness and curiosity, not judgment. This is a time to try to really hear what it is like to be Black in America, and what it means to be afraid when you drive to work, or go for a run, or fall asleep at night in your bed.
There is a lot of pain in our community and we want to come together to create a safe space to share our thoughts and feelings, and to find ways to become allies for those who seek justice and equality. We will be offering a few opportunities to gather on Zoom:
Community in Conversation: Living in a Broken World on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m.
An opportunity to discuss what we are experiencing, talk about how we can move forward as a nation, and to pray for healing for humanity with Rabbi Panken and Cantor Wally.
Click here to join us Meeting ID: 818 5256 2736 Password: Equality Dial in: 646 558 8656 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A Conversation for Young Adults On Race in America on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m.
An opportunity for 17-25 year olds to gather and reflect on what they are seeing, how they are feeling, and what they can do to make a difference.
Click here to join us Meeting ID: 818 5256 2736 Password: Equality Dial in: 646 558 8656
Parenting In Times of Turmoil on Wednesday, June 10th at 8:00 p.m.
Learn how you can help your children to understand and make sense of this tumultuous time, and how you can support them using conversation and listening.
Click here to join this session Meeting ID: 791 110 2020 Password: Shalom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book Discussion: So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo on Wednesday, June 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life. "Oluo gives us--both white people and people of color--that language to engage in clear, constructive, and confident dialogue with each other about how to deal with racial prejudices and biases."--National Book Review
To Dial in: 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 889 8005 0541 Password: 776874 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are links to some helpful resources:
We will be discussing community action and what we can do to support our Black neighbors and become their allies in word and action. If you would like to participate in this effort please e-mail Rabbipanken@cs.com and we will arrange a meeting to determine next steps.
In this time of brokenness, we cannot become overwhelmed. There is work that needs to be done, justice to pursue, and we must do it together. We can pray for healing, but our prayers will only make a difference if they lead us to act for healing.
As always, if you are struggling or need support, please let us know. We are here to help.
May our eyes be open to seeing, may our ears be open to hearing, and may our legs carry us forward in the pursuit of justice.
We are sad to share that Ely Cohen, husband of Miriam, father of Suzanne Wycoff & David Cohen, father-in-law of Richard & Marion and grandfather of Jacqie, Abbie, Becca, Violet & Jakob passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020.
Funeral Services will be held privately on Tuesday, May 26th.
There will be a Zoom Shiva Minyan on: Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m.
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The family will be receiving visitors virtually for Shiva over Zoom on: Wednesday, May 27th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
To join the Shiva Minyan or to visit the family on Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. please use this link and the case sensitive password:
Please note: Tonight's service can be viewed as a Facebook Live event or can be viewed on Temple Shaari Emeth's private viewing page which allows a shared experience with live interaction during the service regardless of whether you have a Facebook Account.
