| URJ East District Shabbaton | | |
URJ East District Shabbaton
Saturday, January 29, 2011
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Temple Emanu-El
Westfield, NJ
Admission: $36
Register Here
WHO: URJ East District congregants from Maine to Virginia
WHAT:
- Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Joel Soffin
- Breakfast, Torah Study, T'filah, Lunch, Z'mirot , 24 Study Workshops, Havdalah and S'udah Sh'lishit
- A day filled with food for the body, mind, and soul
WHEN: Shabbat, January 29, 2011 (Erev Shabbat services are a bonus if you come a day early. They begin @ 7:45 PM)
WHERE: Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad St., Westfield, NJ
WHY: Shabbat... a day to refuel yourself
HOW: Just register on our website to begin the journey for a total cost of $36! (Includes a donation to MAZON)
Questions? Call us at 212.870.2900 or email us at eastdistrict@urj.org. |
| OCTY Bowl-a-thon | |
Saturday, January 29
6:00-8:30 PM
Oakwood Lanes
Washington, NJ
The event includes 2 hours of bowling and a pizza dinner. If you have children that are age eligible (8th grade-12th grade) that would like to attend, please have them RSVP no later than Jan. 22 either by sending an email to Mitch Blutfield, or by responding through the OCTY group on Facebook. The event will cost roughly $15 per person. Also, if your child/children do have Facebook and are not connected to the group, we encourage them to join in order to recieve the latest OCTY updates and event invites.
In addition, this event will be a bowl-a-thon to help support the Flemington Food Pantry, and we are asking all Or Chadash members for their help by making a pledge per pin for the average individual score of the group that attends this event. For example, if you pledge 20 cents a pin, and the average score for the group is 100 pins, then your contribution would be $20. Alternatively, you can donate a flat amount. If you are interested please email Mitch Blutfield. |
| Tu B'Shevat Pictures | |
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| Kup* O' Joe | | |
Caffeinated Conversations
....with Rabbi Forman. Drop-in for a Kup or two and we think you'll return for a refill. This informal gathering meets on Sunday mornings, from 9:00-10:00AM. No registration required. Sunday:
March 6 April 17 May 1
Childcare will be provided!
*Kup is Yiddush for Head/Mind
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Hebrew 101 (with a sprinkle of Yiddish)
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ShalomShalom means hello, good-bye, peace, wholeness. It can refer to either peace between two entities like two countries or to the well being or safety of individuals. 
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Upcoming Yahrzeits
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May the memories of the following individuals be for a blessing:
January 14 - will be read on January 21
Hannah Blumenfeld
mother of Ray Blumenfeld
Abraham Boll
father of Maxine Boll-Hughes
Morris Fetner
grandfather of Bruce Zalaznick
Joseph Sandler
father of Jeff Sandler
Victor Wolfskehl
father of David Wolfskehl
January 21
Suzanne Bacal sister of Jane SteinMax Eisenberg grandfather of Gary BrodskyFrieda Eisler mother of Connie SmithHarry Mayer Hirsch great-grandfather of Betsy Zalaznick
Pearl Marder mother of Susan Blaicher January 28 Edith Davis mother of Cyndy Bloch Beth Gold Soodik mother of Harvey Gold Albert Leon great grandfather of Betsy Zalaznick Carolyn McAllister mother of Rachel and Jordan Strauss Rae Weil grandmother of Paul Weil Leonard Weiss father of Gary Weiss February 4 Gwendolen Barrow mother of Ruth Crawford Leonard Hendler uncle of Yevette Hendler Myra Rascover great grandmother of Susan Albert Isaac Sacks loved one of the Sansevere family Ralph Sacks father of Carolyn Sansevere
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| Rabbi's Message | | |
Dear Members of Or Chadash,
The New Year is typically a time to rejoice in the renewal of the calendar year...a time when our culture goads us to resolve to commit ourselves to the best that our abilities can attain. Spirited revelry aside, it is a time when we are hopeful that we will succeed in attaining the lofty goals to which we aspire.
This New Year has been met with a sobering measure of sorrow. The very sad death of a dear friend of the Jewish world - Debbie Friedman - has added a mournful tune to every Jewish gathering. Tributes, eulogies, essays and, in the manner of Moses's brother Aaron upon learning of the death of his sons, silence. No words can capture the emotions of the loss of a very real friend who has been an inspiration to us, to our communities and, perhaps, even us us as individuals.
One day earlier another tragedy struck the Jewish world and the American people as an assassin took the lives of six innocent members of the Arizona community, attempting to assassinate Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, as well.
Our nation is in shock as the details of this tragedy emerge. While there will always be differences of opinion in the politics of how our nation should be governed, violence is not part of that debate. We all mourn these deaths and pray for the well-being of those who were injured this weekend in Tucson.
As a community we will not be uniting this week - as Or Chadash has graciously accepted an invitation to join with Woodlands Community Temple, a fellow Reform Congregation in Greenburgh, NY where members of our community will be joining with jews from the NY area and from across the country in a special musical program. I encourage you to join me there for what will certainly be a very special evening.
The following week - January 21 - I hope you will join with me as we pay special tribute to Debbie Friedman and to the citizens of Arizona who deeply need our support. Click here for more information from the URJ about Debbie. Click here to see the funeral service for Debbie streamed live on Tuesday, January 11 at 2:00 PM EST. It will be archived so you can also watch it later.
I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year and pray that the coming days will be brighter than the first weeks of our New Year. There are many exciting programs happening here at OC, and I encourage you to find one that will uplift, inspire and encourage you to make 2011 a great year for you.
Shalom,
Rabbi Joseph M. Forman
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| Get Organized for the New Year Workshop | | |
January is National Get Organized Month.
Did you make a New Year's resolution to clean your attic, basement or garage? Or do you just want a little more control over your life? Did you know that every person organizes differently? Visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners use different techniques and tools to organize their stuff. Come to find out more about your learning style and how you can navigate the world better with tips and tricks specifically designed for you. Sunday, January 23 11:00 AM - 12 NOON At Or Chadash Hosted by congregant Amara Willey of Time to Get Organized
Click here for more information about Amara and her company! |
| PJ Library Program | |
What is PJ Library?
The PJ Library program is a non-profit, community enriching program that supports Jewish culture to grow within families' own homes. Founded by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and now supported by our Bridgewater Community, this program is open to all children ages 0 to 7. Families receive free monthly mailings of books and music focusing on growing love of Judiasm and faith to God with creative educational materials.. Together families can share in teaching pride and commitment to Jewish living to our children.
Our eager, growing Bridgewater PJ Library Community also hosts early education activities and events to strengthen friendships in a purposeful and engaging environment. We welcome any and all ideas for exciting age-appropriate field trips, singers, local visitors, authors, and holiday celebrations.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN PJ LIBRARY!
So Easy...and it's Free!
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Upcoming Special Events
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Friday, January 14, 2010, Join Rabbi Forman, Liz Tracey, our Religious Practices Chairperson, Betsy Zalaznick, Educator and members of our congregation including Josh Tracey who will be participating in the Woodlands Community Temple's "Shulhouse Rocks" Shabbat Shira (Sabbath of Song). Please contact us if you would like to attend the service in Greenburgh, New York. Services will not be held in Flemington on that evening.
Sunday, January 23, 11:00 AM Get Organized for the New Year Workshop - Come to find out more about your learning style and how you can navigate the world better with tips and tricks specifically designed for you. See above for more information. Hosted by congregant Amara Willey of Time to Get Organized
Saturday, January 29, 8:45 AM URJ East District Shabbaton, Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, NJ
Saturday, January 29, 6:30-8:00 PM OCTY Bowl-a-thon at Oakwood Lanes, Washington, NJ
Sunday, January 30, 12:00 PM 2/3/4 Grade Social Event - Swimming at the Deer Path YMCA. The cost will be $10 for each child. Based on how many people attend, we may order pizza beforehand, and eat at the temple first.
Check out the OC Calendar for all upcoming events.
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Shabbat and Holiday Service Schedule
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January 14: 7:00 PM No Shabbat Service at Or Chadash - Special joint service at the Woodlands Temple, Greenberg, NY. Please let Rabbi Forman know if you are attending.
January 21: 7:00 PM Special Shabbat Music Service - Shabbat Shira with Student Cantor Rachel Harrison with tribute to Debbie Friedman.
January 28: 7:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service
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| In Our Community | |
Refuah Sh'leima (Get well) to...
Todah Rabbah (Thank You) to ...
Samantha Tracey, Jordan Sinoway and their families for ushering at the Friday, January 21 service.
In order to help us be a more caring community, please share your lifecycle events with Rabbi Forman. Feel free to click on a hyperlink to send a note and let someone know you are thinking about them.
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| Donations | | |
General Contribution Fund
George Eckelmann & Jane Engel
Faith Fuhrman
Harvey & Kathy Gold
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Barry & Karen Drill, In honor of Evan's Bar Mitzvah
Yahrzeit
Neil & Nancy Altshuler, In memory of Marilyn Altshuler
Building Fund
Barry & Karen Drill: In honor of Evan's Bar Mitzvah
Tree of Life
George Eckelmann & Jane Engel
Harvey & Kathy Gold
Childrens Prayer Books
Susan Ingram, In honor of Susan's four grandchildren
Educational Enrichment Fund
Barry & Karen Drill, In honor of Evan's Bar Mitzvah
John & Jane Griffith, In honor of Betsy Zalaznick & Rabbi Joe Forman for all they do!
Chris Hann & Leslie Werstein Hann, In honor of Rabbi Joe Forman, Betsy Zalaznick, and Rabbi Jonathan Gerard
Nulman Torah Fund
Steve & Susan Albert, In Memory of Stanley Weinstein
Lori Weinstein, In Memory of Stanley Weinstein
Youth Programs Fund
Phillip & Andrea Harvey, In appreciation for enhancing Jewish history & traditions
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Lifelong Learning
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Jewish LIFE www.ssbjcc.org Click on the Jewish LIFE page or call the JCC 908-725-6994
Stuart E. Weisberg, author of Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman, speaks Wednesday, Jan. 12 at noon at SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater.
Judith Viorst, author of Unexpectedly Eighty: And Other Adaptations, speaks Wednesday, Feb. 2 at noon at the SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater.
Stand-up Comedian Joel Chasnoff, author of The 188th Crybaby Brigade: A Skinny Jewish Kid from Chicago Fights Hezbollah, speaks Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater.
Intro To Judaism Classes:
Tuesday evenings, beginning January 4th, 2011
Temple Beth Or
Township of Washington
7:30-9:30 pm
Thursday evenings, beginning January 6th, 2011
Temple B'nai Or, Morristown
7:00-9:00 pm
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