Recent TSE Emails

Dear  {{first_name}},
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On a recent Friday night and on Facebook, we asked our community the following question: What is the first word/phrase that comes to mind when you think of Temple Shaari Emeth? As you can see in the graphic, the answers were diverse and wide ranging, representing the multitude of ways TSE meets the needs of our congregation. 

Our Temple is committed to supporting our community in every stage of life, from joyous Brit Milahs to educational opportunities for our Renaissance learning groups.  As we look ahead to this upcoming new year, our goal is to make this Jewish experience available to every person in our vibrant community. In order to do so, we rely on your continued support as dues alone do not cover all of our operating expenses. 

With your partnership, we can:

• Develop top-tier interactive and educational experiences at the Early Learning Center and Religious School
• Provide a safe environment for our congregation and guests with increased security
• Sustain our vibrant and diverse community
• Provide families with learning opportunities to explore Jewish life and celebration
• Maintain and beautify our Temple’s facilities 
• Pursue the ideals of Tikkun Olam through our social justice work
• Ensure that every family can be a part of our community, regardless of financial means

 
Your gift allows us to accomplish more than what we can with dues alone. This year, we hope to have the entire congregation participate in our Annual Appeal. Can we count on your support of Temple Shaari Emeth? 
 
To make a gift to our Annual Appeal, please click here, or respond to this letter with your pledge or gift. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Stuart Brown, Executive Director, sbrown@shaariemeth.org or 732/462-7744.  Shana Tovah and we wish you a healthy and happy new year.

L'Shalom,

Fabian Burstyn, President   

Rabbi Melina Panken

Together, we can ensure a Jewish future for generations to come.

Kaity Francese to Adam Aptaker 
Married on September 9, 2023

Adam is the son of Sharon and Jeff Aptaker 

Danielle Feinstein to Ross Kitsis 
Married on September 3, 2023
Niagra-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Danielle is the daughter of Vivian and Steven Feinstein 

Selichot Block Party ON - RAIN or SHINE - Followed by Torah Cover Dedication and Service 

Wood-fired Pizza, (Hard) Cider Tasting, Honey Tasting, Apples & Honey, Personal Confessions, Learning with the Rabbi 

Toddler and Children Activities
Apples & Honey with Rabbi Falco, Apple Printing with Miss Lori and more.

Toddler Playland and Giant Slide
(weather permitting)

and the music by
​​​​​​​ the wonderful Cantor Wally

With great sadness we share that Michael Elman, brother of TSE member Liz Feldman, passed away yesterday, September 2nd.  In addition to Liz, Michael is survived by his loving parents, Stanley and Natalie Elman, his sister, Susan, and his children Gabriela, 23, Isabella, 22, and Rebecca, 18.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5th, at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, 44 Wilson Ave 527 N, Manalapan.

Shiva will be held at the home of Liz and Rob, 21 Walden Court, 
Old Bridge, following the funeral until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. There will be a Shiva Minyan at 6:30 p.m. each evening.

Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, the National Kidney Foundation or Temple Shaari Emeth.

May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world

Are you ready for the High Holy Days?

Visit www.shaariemeth.org/hhd

Please consult the  service schedule  for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur service locations.  The Erev Rosh Hashanah and Second Day Rosh Hashanah will be held at Temple Shaari Emeth, while most other services will be at Marlboro High School, 95 N Main St, Marlboro.  Services will also streamed live for those who prefer to worship from home.

In order to create a safe environment we will be putting certain protocols in place.  All services are available in-person for TSE members or guests who are family members of TSE members.

Please click here to let us know which services you plan on attending.

We are making a limited number of tickets available to non-members who would like to attend the Yizkor Service. Click here to reserve tickets (non-members only).

Everyone is welcome to watch livestreams of all services.

Click to reserve book(s) if you would like to have as part of your livestream service experience.

Click to volunteer as an usher during services.


For those TSE/TRT members who are either looking to attend services elsewhere or a looking to have others attend our services (that are members of other congregations), please complete the following: Click for Reciprocity Request
 
Please complete the following if you would like to have a loved one listed in our Memorial Book:  Click for Memorial Book

CORRECTION: SHIVA MINYAN WILL BE AT 8PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening.  (Original email was 7pm)


It is with sadness we share Hillary Gross, wife of David Gross, passed away yesterday. 

Funeral is  August 7th at Bloomfield Cooper in Manalapan at 11:00am. 

Shiva will be Monday after the interment, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:00-9:00 with Minyan at 8:00pm each night, at Susan and David Sobin, 
7 Chesterfield Drive, Jackson.

Donations can be made to  American Cancer Society, American Kidney Fund or Rabbi Panken's Discretionary Fund.

May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world

It is with sadness we share Heather Bari Gottlieb, daughter of Bruce and Carol Gottlieb, passed away on July 30th. 

There will be a memorial service on Thursday, August 3 @ 11am at Bloomfield Cooper in Englishtown. 

Shiva will be at the home of Bruce and Carol, 1 Caufield Court, Freehold (the Riviera Community; for GPS directions put in 176 Jackson Mills Road)
Thursday after the service with Minay at 7pm, Friday from 12-6 and Sunday from 12-8 with Minayn at 7pm.  

Donations can be made to  American Cancer Society.

May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world

Services are in the sanctuary and streams on the website, Facebook, and YouTube

6:3O PM TONIGHT
SERVICE INSIDE BECAUSE OF WEATHER FORECAST
SNOW CONES WILL BE FRESH!

NEXT WEEK

IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY

High Holy Days Information will be sent out later this month

So, what is this Shabbarbeque they keep talking about?

During July and August TSE takes our music-filled services outside (weather permitting) followed by one of our famous summer Onegs.  Shabbarbeque kicks off the Summer Shabbat Series this year.  There is no cost and we'll have hamburgers, hot dogs and all of the fixings.  All we ask is that you REGISTER ; so that we can make sure that there is enough for everyone.

In addition to the special Oneg, we'll have giant connect four, gaga, super Jenga .........  Join us for for a spiritual, meaningful service and enjoy a nice summertime dinner with us.

Scroll down to register for Shabbarbecue

Services are in the sanctuary and streams on the website, Facebook, and YouTube

This Week

One Week Away! - Register Now

It is with sadness we share that Shirley Koopersmith, sister of Carl Rosencrown and sister-in-law of Ruth Rosencrown, passed away at 96 years young.   

May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world

This new Constitution has been approved by our Board of Trustees. Enclosed for
your review is the proposed updated Constitution, and a copy of the existing
Constitution for comparison purposes. We are sending these to you for your
review.

The  updated, constitution will be voted on at the April Congregation Meeting on June 4th, which begins at 7:00 p.m.; and we hope that you will support the updated constitution then.    

You must be at the Congregation Meeting in person or on Zoom to vote.

Click here to join the meeting on Zoom

Meeting ID: 830 8790 2417
Password: temple
 
Those attending in person
 will enjoy refreshments and dessert

Click to view/download Agenda & Minutes 


Click to view/download
Proposed ​​​​​​​Constitution

Services are in the sanctuary and streams on the website, Facebook, and YouTube

This Week

Zoom Session
6PM
Click here to register



In Person at TSE
7PM

It is with sadness we share that Frances Kisaday Viola, passed away.  She was the mother of Jeff Viola and mother-in-law of Bonnie Kass-Viola. 

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 25 from 4-8pm at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd in Manville, NJ. The funeral will be on Friday, May 26 at 9am at the Ketusky Funeral Home. 

May God console those who mourn in Zion, Jerusalem and throughout the world