We are sad to inform you of the death on November 2, 2019 of Mel Tolhurst, husband of Janet, father of Jill Nice, Ilene Flechner and Alana Martell, father-in-law of Ryan Nice, Jack Flechner and Sam Martell, grandfather of Samantha, Matthew, Lexi, Evan, Jude, Oliver and Asher.
The funeral will take place at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels in Manalapan on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM, followed by interment at Mount Sinai Cemetery in Marlboro.
Shiva will be held at Janet’s home, 24 Alpine Drive, Perrineville, 609-208-1810 at the following times: Wednesday, 11/6 after the funeral; Thursday, 11/7 and Friday 11/8 after 1:00 PM. There will be a Minyan service on Wednesday 11/6 and Thursday 11/7 at 7:00 PM.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
We are sad to inform you of the death on November 2 of Estelle Rozenberg, wife of Rabbi Martin Rozenberg, mother of Rabbi Robert (Cindy) Rozenberg, Karen (Doug) Berman, and Sandy Rozenberg.
The funeral will take place on Long Island on Monday, November 4, 2019.
Shiva will be held on Monday evening at The Community Synagogue (TCS) in Port Washington, New York, where Martin was Rabbi from 1963 to 1996; and then at Martin’s home in Cedar Grove.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Holy Empanada! Oneg after a special Camp Kabbalat Shabbat
Tuesday, October 29 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Post-Confirmation Class 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 6:45p Confirmation Class 7:15p Adult Choir Rehearsal 8:15p Bnai Mitzvah Business Meeting
Erev Shabbat, November 1 9:30a Parent & Me 6:30p Camp Kabbalat Shabbat & Empenada Oneg
Shabbat, November 2 9:00a Torah Study 10:30a Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Wasserman 5:45p YOSHE Seniors: Get Air
Sunday, November 3 9:00a Religious School (K-6th Grade) 11:00a Junior Choir 11:15a 6th Grade Family Program
Monday, November 4 8:00p Men's Club Monday Night Football Food and Drinks are compliments of the Men's Club! Fireside Grill & Bar, 130 South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746
Tuesday, November 5 ELC Closed 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Post-Confirmation Class 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 6:45p Confirmation Class 8:00p Board of Trustees Officers Meeting
We are sad to share that Veronica LaBrunda, mother of Chris LaBrunda, mother-in-law of Jenny Rappaport, and grandmother of Cora, Milo, and Ruby, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Ruby and Milo are students in the Early Learning Center..
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
As the weather starts to get colder we are thankful for the warmth of of homes and the good forture we have. For some, the basics of food, clothing and housing are not guaranteed. Knowing this, Temple Shaari Emeth has always provided assistance to those in need through our work with Open Door and the Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program.
Fourteen years ago, our congregation opened its doors to shelter the homeless during the coldest months of December through March through the Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program. Once again we will join with St. Peters, St. Roberts, Hope Lutheran, Faith Evangelical, St. Veronica and St. Josephs to ensure that there is a safe place to sleep every night of the week during the winter. The miraculous part of this program is that it is all volunteer driven and you too can be part of this life saving work.
Let me explain how the process works: Every Saturday night from December through March, Shaari Emeth houses the homeless and volunteers provide a hot dinner, a cold breakfast and at least one volunteer each week to host the guests and provide hospitality for them.
YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TO STAY OVERNIGHT
For Overnight Volunteers: 1) Participants are screened, tested for drugs and alcohol, and given a pass that allows them to receive a ride at 6:00 pm. that leaves from St. Peter’s in Freehold and arrives at the Temple. Any person who is ill, drunk or behaving oddly will not be allowed to receive shelter. Transportation is provided by a taxi service. No more than twelve guests are allowed on any given night.
2) Someone from the Shelter Committee will be at the Temple to welcome you and our guests. There will also be a Security Guard who will sleep in the same room with the men and remain with you overnight. Shaari Emeth Volunteers sleep in the main office and air mattresses are provided. We are looking to have two volunteers from the Temple overnight. Both men and women are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers for overnight must be 13 and over with an adult.
3) When the guests arrive there will be other Temple volunteers who provide and serve dinner and you will have an opportunity to eat with the men and get to know them. You may feel uncomfortable about doing this but it is really the most meaningful part of the night and it means so much to our guests to be treated with kindness.
4) Cots and linens are provided and the men set up their own beds. Keep in mind that the same men come once a week to the Temple and they know what to do. After dinner, the men relax, watch TV, use cell phones and typically are asleep before 10:00 p.m.
5) The men wake up at 6:30 and the volunteers set up the breakfast cart. All supplies for breakfast are provided by other volunteers. There is a Keurig available for guests to make coffee. The men will fold away their cots and clean up their bedding. You will make sure that breakfast is cleaned up and that the Temple kitchen is in order.
6) At 7:30 a.m. taxi service comes to pick the men up and return them to downtown Freehold. And you can go sleep knowing that you have made a real difference in the life of someone in need.
YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TO BRING AND SERVE DINNER OR PROVIDE BREAKFAST
Dinner and Breakfast Volunteers:
1) If you are donating breakfast a suggested list of items will be sent to you the week you are volunteering. It includes typical Continental Breakfast items. We ask that you drop off the breakfast food sometime before Saturday evening.
2) If you are donating dinner, we ask that you prepare or purchase a meal for 15 people. You’ll need to arrive at the Temple by 6:15 on the evening you volunteer. You will set up and serve dinner and you will be finished at approximately 7:30 p.m. after cleaning up. Many people bring their children to help serve. It is a great way to teach them to help those in need.
For teens who serve dinner or stay overnight with a parent, we offer community service letters.
Michael Holzer organizes the Shelter for our congregation and if you have any questions you may reach out to him at mikeholzer322@gmail.com.
Please consider volunteering. We are especially in need of volunteers who can stay over night. If you have any concerns or questions pleasereach out to me by email or call 732-462-7744.
Temple Shaari Emeth participates in the Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program's winter shelter program. You can read about the program in a previous article published in the Asbury Park Press .
You can also view this YouTube VIDEO from when the youth group prepared dinner for the men.
We are sad to share that Heddy Joy Naishuler, mother of Michele Kleeger, mother-in-law of Robert, and grandmother of Justin, Molly and Sadie, passed away yesterday, October 23, 2019.
The funeral service will be on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel (68 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039) beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Beth El Cemetery (735 Forest Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652)
Shiva will be at Home of Steven Naishuler (25 Cold Hill Road Morris Plains, NJ) as follows: Sunday: After burial service, and 5:00 p.m. -10 p.m. Monday: 5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
We are sad to share that longtime member Robert Bier, husband of Judith, father of Barry (Rhonda) Bier, Susan (Eli) Joseph, and Glenn (Susan) Bier, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 25 at noon at Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Marlboro. A meal of consolation will follow at a local restaurant.
The family will receive visitors at Judith’s home (14 Johnson Circle, Morganville) on Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Jewish Soul Yoga: (Click title to register) Nurture your body, mind and spirit as you join us on the mat for Movement for Your Jewish Soul. We will combine movement, breath work and meditation and connect it to Judaism. Each week we will focus on a Jewish theme and incorporate it into our practice. Bring a yoga mat and an open mind, and discover the many beautiful parallels between yoga and Judaism. All levels (including beginners) are welcome. - Beginning Wednesday, October 23 7:00pm-8:00pm
Introduction to Reading Hebrew: (Click title to register) A 12 session class introducing the basics of Hebrew reading and prayer reading. This class is a requirement for those interested in becoming an adult bat/bar mitzvah. - Next class: Wednesday, October 23 7:00pm-8:00pm
WHERE DID THAT JEWISH MELODY COME FROM? A HISTORY OF JEWISH MUSIC with Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin:(Click title to register) What defines inherently Jewish music? How do these melodies impact our spiritual lives? What is the “authentic” tune for my favorite prayer? Explore with our cantor the origins of the singing and chanting in which we participate at Temple Shaari Emeth, from melodies so old they could have been given on Mount Sinai along with the Torah, to recent compositions. Learn a musicological vocabulary to discuss the melodic choices we make. Together we will examine the expression of our liturgy and sacred texts through music, and what the melody choice might say about our own experience of Jewish practice. - Beginning Wednesday, October 30 7:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 22 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Post-Confirmation Class 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 8:30p Religious School Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 23 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:00p Jewish Soul Yoga 7:00p Introduction to Reading Hebrew 7:30p Ritual Feedback Meeting
Thursday, October 24 6:30p Sisterhood Membership Dinner
Erev Shabbat, October 25 9:30a Parent & Me 7:30p Shabbat Service
Shabbat, October 26 9:00a Torah Study 10:30a Shabbat Morning Service
Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Wahl Bat Mitzvah of Ronit Khromchenko
Sunday, October 27 9:00a Religious School (K-6th Grade) 9:00a Blood Drive 11:00a Junior Choir 11:00a Sisterhood Clothing Drive 11:00a Men's Club Hosted Tailgate Party Open House RSVP to Scott Edison
7:00p Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, October 28
Tuesday, October 29 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Post-Confirmation Class 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, October 30 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:00p Jewish Soul Yoga 7:00p WHERE DID THAT JEWISH MELODY COME FROM? A HISTORY OF JEWISH MUSIC with Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin 7:00p Introduction to Reading Hebrew
Thursday, October 31
Erev Shabbat, November 1 9:30a Parent & Me 6:30p Holy Empenada! Camp Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat, November 2 9:00a Torah Study 10:30a Shabbat Morning Service
Join us on Sunday for the first ever Community Day Celebration. This will be a day to enjoy TSE talent, as well as celebrate all of the great things that Temple Shaari Emeth does for the community as we host a telethon, live on Facebook, to raise money for our Annual Community Appeal. There will be performances by both Cantor Wally and Cantor Siet, and other special guests.
Please celebrate Simchat Torah with us on Sunday at 4PM. In addition to celebrating the Torah as a community, we will be giving out special Simchat Torah Apples after the service.
Saturn and the Sukkah Tonight 6:45 p.m. and After Services
Join Rabbi Panken’s husband, Glenn Cohen, for “Saturn and the Sukkah,” an opportunity to observe the planets Jupiter, Saturn, and other astronomical objects through a professional telescope, tonight from 6:45 to 7:30 pm and continuing after services.
The holiday of Sukkot is all about experiencing and appreciating nature. Viewing Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s stripes and moons with your own eyes is a natural experience like no other.
We are sad to share that Kenneth Goddard, brother of Tammy Schachet-Briskin, brother-in-law of Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin, and uncle of Channa and Micah, passed away on Kol Nidre, October 8, 2019. Kenneth is also survived by his mother, Jan Schachet, his sister, Audrey Ludwig-Sneberg, brother-in-law, Mike Sneberg, and his niece and nephew, David and Shayna Ludwig.
A memorial service will take place in San Diego, California.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Rabbi Panken will lead a text study on Fasting at 10:45AM on Wednesday: "What is the Fast that God Desires?" The study session will begin at 10:45AM in the Media Center/Library, immediately after the Early(Family) Service
While sharing Yom Kippur with us, please be aware of your surroundings and report anything that concerns you to staff, ushers, armed security, or the local police.
Please be aware that our armed security guards are trained law enforcement officers and are also trained emergency medical providers.
Please help on the High Holy Days by:
Bringing your Member Passes/Tickets
Those under 13 arriving with their parents
Having photo ID out, along with tickets
Listening to any directions from staff, ushers, and/or security
Thank you!
Service Descriptions for Yom Kippur
Early (Family) Service: is designed for those with children 3rd Grade and older: An engaging, participatory service incorporating songs learned in Religious School, with guitar music and an interactive teaching.
Morning Service: A service with Adult Choir, piano and guitar. This service incorporates more of the traditional liturgy for the holy days and includes a formal sermon.
Tot Holy Days Service: An upbeat, fun service designed for young children through 2nd Grade and their families. Junior Choir will sing and the Clergy will tell a story.
Sisterhood Clothing Drive Sunday, October 27th 11am to 1pm No early drop offs
Marvin Cotler, father of TSE member Doug Cotler, father-in-law of Elizabeth, and grandfather of Noah and Ryan, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. In addition, he is survived by Doug's brother, Gregg and his wife, Jennifer, and their children Hannah and Zev.
He was born the son of Morris and Fay Cotler (nee Tenenholz) on September 17, 1932 in Frackville, PA. Marvin attended Penn State University. He was a chairman and coach of the Maccabbi USA bowling team for 20 years. He was a host for two bowling TV shows. Marvin proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Visitation to begin at 11:30am, Sunday, October 6, 2019 with Funeral Service following at 12:30pm at WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME, 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Interment will follow at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Marvin's honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, Maccabbi USA, and Hadassah.
Shiva will be observed Sunday after the burial and Monday evening 6:30pm , with a shiva minyan service at 7:30pm each night, at the home of Gregg and Jennifer Cotler, 792 Panorama Rd Villanova, PA.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Sunday, October 13th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the home of Beth and Doug Cotler, 1 Rue Court, Millstone Township.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Erev Shabbat, October 11 9:30a Parent & Me 7:30p Shabbat Zimriya Service
Shabbat, October 12 10:30a Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Alster Bar Mitzvah of Shawn Cunha
Sunday, October 13: Erev Sukkot 9:00a Religious School (K-6th Grade) 9:00a Build Outdoor Sukkah 11:15a Decorate Sukkah on Bima 4:45p Pot-Luck Dinner in the Sukkah 6:00p Sukkot Family Service
Monday, October 14 Office Closed ELC Closed
Tuesday, October 15 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal 8:00p Board of Trustees Officers Meeting
Wednesday, October 16 9:30a ELC Parent Organization Meeting 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 3:00p Sukkot Family Fun 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:00p Introduction to Reading Hebrew
Thursday, October 17 6:00p YOSHE Minis: Sukkot Adventure 7:30p Bereavement Group 8:00p Scotch in the Sukkah
Erev Shabbat, October 18 9:30a Parent & Me 5:00p Shabbat for Tots 7:30p Instalation Shabbat
Shabbat, October 19 9:00a Torah Study 10:30a Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Blufarb Bat Mitzvah of Samara Polonet 4:00p Pet Havdalah Service in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 20 9:00a Religious School (K-6th Grade) 10:30a Community Day Celebration 4:00p Simchat Torah Family Service
Monday, October 21 Office Closed ELC Closed 9:30a Sh'mini Atzeret Yizkor Service
While sharing the Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur with us, please be aware of your surroundings and report anything that concerns you to staff, ushers, armed security, or the local police.
Please be aware that our armed security guards are trained law enforcement officers and are also trained emergency medical providers.
Please help on the High Holy Days by:
Bringing your Member Passes/Tickets
Those under 13 arriving with their parents
Having photo ID out, along with tickets
Listening to any directions from staff, ushers, and/or security
Thank you!
Service Descriptions for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Early (Family) Service: is designed for those with children 3rd Grade and older: An engaging, participatory service incorporating songs learned in Religious School, with guitar music and an interactive teaching.
Morning Service: A service with Adult Choir, piano and guitar. This service incorporates more of the traditional liturgy for the holy days and includes a formal sermon.
Tot Holy Days Service: An upbeat, fun service designed for young children through 2nd Grade and their families. Junior Choir will sing and the Clergy will tell a story.
Tuesday, September 24 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, September 25 9:30a Parent & Me 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade)
Thursday, September 26
Erev Shabbat, September 27 9:30a Parent & Me 7:30p Shabbat Service
Shabbat, September 28
Sunday, September 29: Erev Rosh Hashana No Religious School
Sisterhood Clothing Drive Sunday, October 27th 11am to 1pm No early drop offs
Whether you want to finally learn to read Hebrew, learn about the history of Jewish Music, feed your soul with Yoga, get up to date with Jewish culture, discuss Jewish literature, or participate in Torah Study, we have something for you.
September 25 has been designated as national “If You See Something, Say Something®” Awareness Day.
While sharing the Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur with us, please be aware of your surroundings and report anything that concerns you to staff, ushers, armed security, or the local police.
Please be aware that our armed security guards are trained law enforcement officers and are also trained emergency medical providers.
Please help on the High Holy Days by:
Bringing your Member Passes/Tickets
Those under 13 arriving with their parents
Having photo ID out, along with tickets
Listening to any directions from staff, ushers, and/or security
Thank you!
Service Descriptions for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Early (Family) Service: is designed for those with children 3rd Grade and older: An engaging, participatory service incorporating songs learned in Religious School, with guitar music and an interactive teaching.
Morning Service: A service with Adult Choir, piano and guitar. This service incorporates more of the traditional liturgy for the holy days and includes a formal sermon.
Tot Holy Days Service: An upbeat, fun service designed for young children through 2nd Grade and their families. Junior Choir will sing and the Clergy will tell a story.
Tuesday, September 24 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, September 25 9:30a Parent & Me 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade)
Thursday, September 26
Erev Shabbat, September 27 9:30a Parent & Me 7:30p Shabbat Service
Shabbat, September 28
Sunday, September 29: Erev Rosh Hashana No Religious School
Wednesday, October 2 9:30a Parent & Me 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, October 3 7:30p Bereavement Group 7:30p Men's Club Business Meeting
Erev Shabbat, October 4 9:30a Parent & Me 6:30p Wing & a Prayer Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat, October 5 10:30a Service at Pine Brook
Sunday, October 6 9:00a Religious School (K-6th Grade) 11:00a Junior Choir
Monday, October 7
Tuesday, October 8: Erev Yom Kippur ELC Closes at 12:30PM Office Closes at 2:00PM No Religious School
Wednesday, October 9: Yom Kippur, Yizkor No Religious School ELC Closed Office Closed
The Religious School is sponsoring a sale of Lulav and Etrog Sets for Sukkot! Each set is only $36 and must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Orders will be accepted until Sunday, 9/29 and will be available for pick-up at the Temple on Thursday, 10/10, Friday, 10/11, and Sunday, 10/13. 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.
