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Tuesday, February 19 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:15p Sisterhood Ladies Night Out 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 6:45p Confirmation Class 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 20 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (2nd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:00p Children of Abraham: An Interfaith Conversation 8:00p YOSHE Seniors: Creative Service Practice
Thursday, February 21 6:30p YOSHE Minis: Cooking with kids! (filled to capacity) 7:30p Bereavement Group 2018-19 7:30p Board of Trustees Meeting
Erev Shabbat, February 22 Religious Action Center Trip 9:30a Parent & Me 7:30p Shabbat Service
Monday, February 25 Return from Religious Action Center Trip
Tuesday, February 26 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 27 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (2nd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 8:00p YOSHE Seniors: Creative Service Practice
Thursday, February 28
Erev Shabbat, March 1 9:30a Parent & Me 6:30p Sing-a-Long Kabbalat Shabbat followed by Empenada Oneg
SUPPORT THE TOBY AND SETH HANOVER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND BY SENDING TREATS TO FRIENDS
Celebrate Purim by sending MISHLOACH MANOT GIFT BASKETS to your Shaari Emeth friends and family. Each gift basket contains NUT-FREE goodies, beautifully wrapped and hand delivered to the homes of those you choose. Proceeds from each basket will provide scholarships for our students to attend Jewish camps and educational programs.
You can choose to send to as many names as you wish; The cost is only $36 for your first 3 baskets and then $10 for each additional basket. In addition, you can select the reciprocity option. Reciprocity allows you to automatically send a basket to whoever sends you one; and then you are automatically charged for each of these baskets. Orders marked with reciprocity alone will not be processed; you must make at least one selection from the list. And, you can send to groups of people, including clergy and staff, teachers, and more.
Wednesday, February 13 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (2nd-6th Grade) 4:30p 3rd Grade Family Program 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:00p Finance Committee
Thursday, February 14
Erev Shabbat, February 15 9:30a Parent & Me 5:00p NFTY Convention 7:30p Shabbat Service
Tuesday, February 19: Purim Katan 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:15p Sisterhood Ladies Night Out 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 6:45p Confirmation Class 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 20 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (2nd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:00p Children of Abraham: An Interfaith Conversation 8:00p YOSHE Seniors: Creative Service Practice
We are sad to share that Stephen (Steve) Rosen, husband of Francine, passed away earlier today. In addition to Francine, Steve is survived by daughters, Stacey (Anthony) Menzorio and Lisa (William) Buchan; son, David Rosen; brother Kenneth (Janice) Rosen; and four grandchildren, Michael, Danielle Menzorio, Willaim, and Brandon Buchan.
The funeral service will be tomorrow, February 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels (44 Wilson Avenue, Manalapan, NJ 07726). Following the funeral service there will be a commital service from beginning at 12:30 p.m. Beth Israel Cemetery (1000 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07067).
Shiva will be at the Rosen's home (56 Whirlaway Road, Manalapan) Monday after the service until 5:00 p.m.; and Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Shiva Minyan on both Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m..
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
SUPPORT THE TOBY AND SETH HANOVER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND BY SENDING TREATS TO FRIENDS
Celebrate Purim by sending MISHLOACH MANOT GIFT BASKETS to your Shaari Emeth friends and family. Each gift basket contains NUT-FREE goodies, beautifully wrapped and hand delivered to the homes of those you choose. Proceeds from each basket will provide scholarships for our students to attend Jewish camps and educational programs.
You can choose to send to as many names as you wish; The cost is $15 for each basket. In addition, you can select the reciprocity option. Reciprocity allows you to automatically send a basket to whoever sends you one; and then you are automatically charged for each of these baskets. Orders marked with reciprocity alone will not be processed; you must make at least one selection from the list.
And, you can send to groups of people, including clergy and staff, teachers, and more.
We are sad to share that Virginia Einhorn, mother of Scott Einhorn, mother-in-law of Tracy, and grandmother of Jesse, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019.
There will be graveside service tomorrow, February 7, 2019 at New Montefiore Cemetery (1180 Wellwood Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704) at 11:00 a.m..
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Join the Men's Club for the second annual darts and pool tournament!
When: Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: Locals Bar and Entertainment in Manalapan. 300 Gordon's Corner Road (Next to Jersey Strong)
Details: Drinks and appetizers included along with prizes for the winners of each tournament. If you're not into darts or pool, feel free to just come and hang.
We are sad to share that Frances Schneiderman, mother of Alissa Shaw and Alissa's sister, Jill Yaras, mother-in-law of Steven, and grandmother of MollyJo and Ryan, passed on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
The family will have the memorial service in Florida. They will be sitting shiva at Alissa and Steven's house (11 Pheasant Drive, Marlboro) on Tuesday, 2/5, and Wednesday, 2/6, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a minyan at 7:00 pm each night.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
We are sad to share that Trudy Novick, mother of Michele Kornbluh, TSE bookkeeper, mother-in-law of David, grandmother of Jessica and husband Braden, Laura and husband Scott, great-grandmother of Daniel, Kira and Amelia, passed away today, February 1, 2019.
The funeral service will be at Bloomfield-Cooper, Manalapan, on Sunday, February 3rd at 11:00 am followed by interment at Beth Israel Cemetery Woodbridge.
Shiva will be observed at the Kornbluh home, 18 Wintergreen Drive, Manalapan (Four Seasons), Sunday after the funeral, Monday 2/4, Tuesday 2/5, Wednesday 2/6, Thursday, 2/7 until 8:00pm, and Friday 2/8 until noon. Minyans will be each evening (except Friday) at 7:30pm.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Wednesday, January 30 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (2nd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:00p Rabbi Panken's Book Club If All the Seas Were Ink by Ilana Kurshan
Thursday, January 31 7:30p URJ Baseline Study Results - for Board
Erev Shabbat, February 1 9:30a Parent & Me 6:30p Wok & Roll Kabbalat Shabbat
(This includes 1 hour at Escape Room, dinner and drinks at San Marzano)
Register by: February 12, 2019 Contact: Allyson Milbrod with any questions
We will start this exciting night at The Amazing Escape Room which is an activity where we can work together to solve problems, uncover clues, and crack codes in order to progress as a team. Teamwork is critical to succeeding! Games are challenging and very mentally stimulating, but don’t require physical exertion. Each room has a theme, so the atmosphere is fun and full of thrills. You’ll also have to work fast as you’ll only have 60 minutes to complete the room!
Followed by dinner where we will have appetizers, pizza, beverages and wine.
Join the Men's Club for the second annual darts and pool tournament!
When: Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: Locals Bar and Entertainment in Manalapan. 300 Gordon's Corner Road (Next to Jersey Strong)
Details: Drinks and appetizers included along with prizes for the winners of each tournament. If you're not into darts or pool, feel free to just come and hang.
We are sad to share that Paula Diamond, mother of TSE member Mindy Diamond Gelfond, mother-in-law of Steven Gelfond, and grandmother of Zachary and Naomi, passed away earlier today, January 27, 2019. Paula is also survived by her husband, Jerry, daughter, Alyse Kraus, son-in-law, Eddie Kraus, and grandchildren Beth and Sam Kraus.
The funeral service will be held graveside at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 1:30pm.
Shiva will be observed at Paula and Jerry’s home in “The Ponds”, 353 Harrier Drive., Monroe Township, 3 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with a Minyan at 7:30 each night.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Rabbi Panken's Book Club Wednesday, January 30th 7PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. If All the Seas Were Ink by Ilana Kurshan
This memoir is a tale of heartache and humor, of love and loss, of marriage and motherhood, and of learning to put one foot in front of the other by turning page after page. Kurshan takes us on a deeply accessible and personal guided tour of the Talmud, shedding new light on its stories and offering insights into its arguments—both for those already familiar with the text and for those who have never encountered it. For people of the book—both Jewish and non-Jewish—If All the Seas Were Ink is a celebration of learning—through literature—how to fall in love once again . .... read more
Tolerance and acceptance only happens when we know and understand one another. The 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 that each session will be held in a different house of worship as listed below.
The Holocaust: How Our Faith Traditions Understand and Learn from this Dark Period in History Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 7:00 p.m. at Temple Shaari Emeth 400 Craig Road, Manalapan, NJ 732-462-7744
People of the Book: Our Sacred Texts and How We Read Them March 13, 2019, 7:00 p.m at The Islamic Center, Bait Wali-e-Asr 235 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ (When entering the Islamic Center shoes are removed and guests are requested to dress modestly i.e. long pants/shirt, and a head cover/hat) Space is limited. Please RSVP to freeholdinterfaith@gmail.com
Welcoming the Stranger: How our Faiths Respond to the Immigrant April 10, 2019, 7:00 p.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine 61 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ
The panel at each session will be: Fatima Jaffari is the Educator at the Imam-a-Zamana Foundation in Freehold Rev. Monsignor Sam Sirianni is the Pastor at St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold Rabbi Melinda Panken is the Rabbi at Temple Shaari Emeth in Manalapan Rev. Jonathan Elsensohn is the Minister of the First Baptist Church of Freehold All are active participants of the Freehold Clergy Association
Introducing Temple Shaari Emeth's New Lifelong Learning Sunday Series One Sunday each month at 11:15 am - Enjoy a light brunch and learn about topics of Jewish culture, arts, and history FREE for members/$5 for guests
Rabbi Panken's Book Club Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi
Lyrical and evocative, Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians. In a series of letters, Yossi Klein Halevi explains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties and move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish homeland and help ensure that it succeeds as a morally responsible, democratic state in the Middle East..... read more
Monday, January 28
Tuesday, January 29 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 6:45p Confirmation Class 7:30p Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 30 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (2nd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade) 7:00p Rabbi Panken's Book Club
Thursday, January 31 7:30p URJ Baseline Study Results - for Board
Erev Shabbat, February 1 9:30a Parent & Me 6:30p Kabbalat Shabbat
We are sad to share that Mary Ann Bono, mother of Daniel Bono, mother-in-law of Fara, and grandmother of Hannah and Jacob, passed away on January 12, 2019. In addition, she is survived by Daniel's father, Joseph, and Daniel's brothers, Bartholomew and Christopher, and two more grandchildren, Aidan and Mathilda. Mary Ann's two siblings, C. Raymond, married to Cecelia Moxley, and Karen L., married to George McKenna, also survive her.
Mary Ann was a teacher for West Mifflin North High School and Abington High School. Later, she was a substitute teacher for various high schools throughout Berks County. She enjoyed book club and her needlework group, and was also an avid bridge player. Above all, she loved her family and loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world
Introducing Temple Shaari Emeth's New Lifelong Learning Sunday Series One Sunday each month at 11:15 am - Enjoy a light brunch and learn about topics of Jewish culture, arts, and history FREE for members/$5 for guests
Sunday, January 20 No Religious School 4:00p Community MLK Celebration
Monday, January 21: Tu B'Shvat ELC Closed Office Closed MLK Day
Tuesday, January 22 4:30p Religious School (3rd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (8th-9th Grade) 6:45p Confirmation Class 8:30p Religious School Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 23 9:30a Parent & Me 11:00a Torah Study 4:30p Religious School (2nd-6th Grade) 6:45p Religious School (7th Grade)
Thursday, January 24 7:30p Bereavement Group 2018-19 7:30p Board of Trustees Meeting
Erev Shabbat, January 25 9:30a Parent & Me 6:30p Tu B'Shevat Family Service & Seder
Rabbi Panken's Book Club Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
If All the Seas Were Ink by Ilana Kurshan
This memoir is a tale of heartache and humor, of love and loss, of marriage and motherhood, and of learning to put one foot in front of the other by turning page after page. Kurshan takes us on a deeply accessible and personal guided tour of the Talmud, shedding new light on its stories and offering insights into its arguments—both for those already familiar with the text and for those who have never encountered it. For people of the book—both Jewish and non-Jewish—If All the Seas Were Ink is a celebration of learning—through literature—how to fall in love once again. Read more ......
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