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Shabbat and Holiday
Service Schedule
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September 2: No Service at Or Chadash
September 9: 7:30 PM Shabbat Evening Service
September 16: 7:30 PM Shabbat Evening Service
September 23: 7:30 PM Shabbat Evening Service
September 28: 8:00 PM Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
September 29: 10:00 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
3:00 PM Rosh Hashanah Family Service
September 30: 7:30 PM Shabbat Experience
October 7: 8:00 PM Kol Nidrei/Yom Kippur Evening Service
October 8: 10:00 AM Yom Kippur Morning Service
2:00 PM Yom Kippur Family Service
3:00 PM Study Session
4:00 PM Yizkor-Neila
5:30 PM Break Fast
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Join the Shofar Choir | | |
Are you full of hot air? Do you love being in front of a crowd? Have you ever tooted your own horn (literally!)? Would you like to give thousands a chance to perform a mitzvah?
We are looking
for willing and eager people to blow the shofar on the
Days of Awe. 
Even if you don't have all these qualifications, you still could be a candidate to do this. You will get one-on-one lessons from Rabbi Forman - and gain a skill that you will have for life.
If you are interested in being a shofar blower on Rosh Hashanah,
join us for a rehearsal
Sunday, September 18
at 12 NOON.
Please RSVP by sending an email to Rabbi Forman to let him know you will attend. |
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College Financial Planning Workshop | | |
Sunday, September 18
9:00 AM
Join congregant Paul Beers as he explains the ins and outs of college finance planning. More details to follow soon. |
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Tzeddakah Letter | | |
Click here to see the thank you letter from the Jewish Foundation to the Righteous, where last year's 4th Grade Jewish studies class donated their Tzeddakah money. |
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Kids at School (College Outreach Program)
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As fall approaches, the College Student Outreach Program of Or Chadash is about to swing into full gear. The purpose of this program is to maintain a Jewish connection for our students away from home at preparatory, college or graduate schools. Students will be mailed a treat symbolic for each of the following holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Chanukkah, Purim and Passover. The Rabbi includes a delightful letter reminding students of the significance of the occasion as only he can do. Students tell us each year how much they look forward to these packages and how comforting it is to know that they are still important to our Or Chadash Family.
We create a new "Student Address List" each year, so all interested parents should send in their child's address for the coming year as soon as possible. You must submit this each year, even if there has not been a change. You will notice that there is space for an email address. The Rabbi promises to try this way of communicating with students.
Don't let your child miss out on the first mailing, which will be later this month!
Click here to complete the registration form.
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| Donations | | |
Prayer Book Fund
Paul & Maureen Weiner
Yahrzeit Fund
Evelyn Hersch, In memory of Jessie Mazzocchi
Sherrie Mazzocchi, In memory of Jessie Mazzocchi
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Upcoming Yahrzeits | |
May the memories of the following individuals be for a blessing:
September 2
(will be read on September 9)
Yetta Fetnergrandmother of Bruce Zalaznick Lawrence Glass father of Meredith Schwartz
Dena Harwin
aunt of Phil Harvey Martin Ribler father of Andrea Weinberg Morris Aaron Smith father-in-law of Connie Smith
September 9Benjamin Friedmanfather of Hilda Suchow Iris Wittenberg Willeymother of Amara Willey September 16 Don Pickell father of Chris Pickell September 23 Gussie Brodsky grandmother of Gary Brodsky Joan Ferrone mother of Gerard Tracey Barbara Wasserman mother of Glen Wasserman September 30 Sadie Eisenberg grandmother of Gary Brodsky Susan Lerman loved one of the Mahalick family Thelma Levey mother of Mark Beckman Jennifer Weller daughter of Shelly Weller Harvey Werstein father of Leslie Hann October 7 Emanuel Blumenfeld father of Ray Blumenfeld Marion Edder grandmother of Darren Loew Harold Knapp father of Jeff Knapp Angela Mazzocchi sister-in-law of Sherrie Mazzocchi Israel Rabiner great grandfather of Betsy Zalaznick Norma Schwartz aunt of Betsy Zalaznick Nathan Wagner grandfather of Susan Albrecht October 14 Lillian Cart sister-in-law of Hilda Suchow Charles Eisler father of Connie Smith Norman Fettner grandfather of Bruce Zalaznick Hyman Gorin grandfather of Debbie Weiss Regina Leon great grandmother of Betsy Zalaznick Joan Woerner sister of Alice Schwade |
| Reform Judaism Magazine | |
Click here to see the online summer edition of Reform Judaism. |
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| Rabbi's Message | |
Turning to a New Year
"Now is the time for turning. The leaves are beginning to turn from green to red and orange. The birds are beginning to turn and are heading once more toward the South. The animals are beginning to turn to storing their food for the winter. For leaves, birds, and animals, turning comes instinctively. But for us turning does not come so easily. It takes and act of will to make us turn. . . ." (Gates of Repentance, p. 372)
As we enter the season of the High Holydays, I want to wish all of you a very happy and healthy New Year. I want to express my deepest thanks for all your support over the past year, and as we begin another Jewish year together, I hope that it will be one filled with blessing, purpose and fulfillment for you and your family. In the traditional spirit of repentance and asking for forgiveness during these days: if my words or deeds have been hurtful to any of you, please accept my sorrow and regret. May this New Year bring to all of us the hopes and aspirations we desire for ourselves.
Shana Tova U'mituka - Wishing all of you a good and sweet New Year.
Shalom,
Rabbi Joseph M. Forman
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| 9/11 Memorial Service - Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:30 AM | | |
 In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Readington Township will host a Memorial service to be held at the flag pole in front of the Municipal Building. All are invited to join Or Chadash and the community for this Memorial service.
Sunday, September 11 at 8:30 AM
Readington Township Municipal Building
509 Route 523
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
For directions, please click here.
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| Important Dates to Remember | |
Sunday, September 11: Opening Day Religious School (Grades K-4)
Thursday, September 15: Opening Day Religious School (Grades 5-7)
Sunday, September 18, 9:00 AM: College Financial Workshop at Or Chadash
Sunday, September 18, 9:00 AM: Grounds Clean Up (Rain Date: Sunday, September 25) Sunday, September 18, 12:45 PM: Opening Day Religious School (Grades 8-10) Program at SSBJCC in Bridgewater. Wednesday, September 28: Rosh Hashanah 8 PM
Thursday, September 29: Rosh Hashanah 10 AM, Children's Service 3 PM
Friday, October 7: Yom Kippur 8:00 PM Saturday, October 8: Yom Kippur 10:00 AM, Children's Service 2 PM, Study Session 3 PM, Yizkor-Neila 4 PM, Break-the-Fast 5:30 PM |
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In Our Community
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Mazal Tov to...
Susan and Steve Albert, proud grandparents of Audrey Joan Albert, born August 29, 2011. Audrey is the daughter of Sue
Ellen Touma-Albert and Marty Albert. Mazal Tov as well to uncle Brian Albert.
Refuah Sh'leima (Get well) to...
D.J. Wright, Director of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Evelyne Hersch Matthew Ringel, father of Robin Lewy
Todah Rabbah (Thank You to)...
Jacob Berg, Lyra Tomljanovich and their families for ushering at the September 9 service.
Thuy Blumenfeld and her family for ushering at the Saturday September 10 morning service.
Morgan Tocci, Annie Fuhrman, Amanda Albrecht and their families for ushering at the September 23 service.
Bob Levy for being our Grill Master at our August 12 BBQ.
Ira and Estelle Breines for providing the hamburgers for our August 12 BBQ.
Harvey Gold for helping set up for the August 12 BBQ.
B'ruchim HaBa'im...We welcome our newest members and RSO families
Alan Hecht and Maria De La Hoz: Alan and Maria join us from Pittstown, NJ with their daughter Sarah (4th Grade).
Mark and Jessica Hodkinson: Mark and Jessica join us from Annandale with their children Isabella (Temple Tots) and Levi (2 Years Old).
James and Stephanie Kassanoff: James and Stephanie join us from Washington, NJ with their two children, Teddy (1st Grade) and Shane (3 Years Old). Robert and Wendy Kent: Robert and Wendy join us from Ringoes, NJ with their three children, Randy (4th Grade), Jason (2nd Grade) and Daniel (4 Years Old). Ron and Joan Melanson: Ron and Joan join us from Whitehouse Station with their twins, Ben and Sam (2nd Grade).
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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| Volunteers Needed for Grounds Clean Up | | |
We are gearing up to celebrate the High Holy Days in September and need your help!
Grounds Clean Up
Sunday, September 18th
(Rain Date September 25)
9:00 AM
It's time to weed, prune, plant, chat and eat donuts and coffee. Bring your gloves, brooms, tools and shmooze with us while we spruce up afor the High Holy Days. If you have done this in the past, then you know many hands make this work much easier.
Please click here to complete the form and let us know that are able to come and help us out.
Thank you!
Ross Weinick, Facilities Chair
Liz Tracey, Religious Practices Chair
Jeff Berg, President
Jaimee Gold, Temple Administrator |
| BBQ, Outdoor Shabbat and Joel Chasnoff Book Signing | | |
Click here to see more pictures from this event!
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| Kelsey Bornstein-Murphy - Bat Mitzvah | |
 Kelsey Ilyssa Bornstein-Murphy will become a Bat Mitzvah on September 10. Kelsey is the daughter of Jill and Matthew Bornstein-Murphy. Kelsey is in the eight grade at JP Case Middle School in Flemington. Kelsey's Torah portion is from Ki Tavo which acknowledges that God gave his people a land flowing with milk and honey along with a commandment to give back the first fruits to God and to the poor. Kelsey's Mitzvah projects included donating funds to a horse owner who could not afford veterinary care for her horse. Kelsey also donated her time to "Driving for Surviving"which is an equestrian program designed for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Kelsey enjoys horseback riding, cheerleading competitions, her family and community. |
| Kim Graybeal - Bat Mitzvah | |  Kim Graybeal will become a Bat Mitzvah on September 10. She lives in Tewksbury with her parents, Laura Senator and John Graybeal, and her brother Paul. Kim is an eighth grader at the Old Turnpike School in Tewksbury. Her interests include playing the drums, running track and cross country, and taking care of her adopted shelter cat, Penny. Kim holds a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Kim's Torah portion is Ki Teitzei, which is concerned with laws regarding the humane treatment of animals. Kim's Mitzvah Project is Common Sense for Animals, a no-kill shelter where she regularly feeds and cares for sheltered cats. Kim is looking forward to celebrating her Bat Mitzvah with family and friends!
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| Lifelong Learning | | | Jewish Life
"Finding Colleges That Fit You"
Parents and High School students are invited to attend a three-part College Planning Series.
September 12th, 2011 - "College Support for Students with Learning Differences and/or ADHD"
October 10th, 2011 - "Five Most Important Areas to Explore on Your College Visit" and "Jewish College Life"
November 14th, 2011 - "Financial Aid 101"
The programs will be held Monday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM
At the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center
775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. To learn more about this series contact: JFS at 908-725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.Org
Norma E. Roth, Pink Ribbon Journey: Stories from the Heart - Celebrating Women with Breast Cancer, Sunday, October 23, 10 a.m. Hosted by the Flemington JCC. Program fee: $10/person in advance ~ $15/person at the door
What's Jewish about Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Genetics? Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m. Hosted by the Birnbaum JCC, Bridgewater.
Click on the Jewish LIFE page or call the JCC 908-725-6994
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| High Holy Day Food Drive | |  Please bring your filled bags on Yom Kippur!
Or Chadash is proud that we are the Flemington Food Pantry's single largest contributor. Most of those contributions are brought to them from our High Holy Day food drive. Please help us continue this amazing distinction and remember that when you come to OC to bring a bag or two filled with non-perishable food. Bags will be distributed on Rosh Hashanah and collected on Yom Kippur. Please help us help our community. |
| Used Bike Drive | | |
Click here for more information!
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| Jewish Family Services | | |
 JFS is a non-profit, non-sectarian social service agency whose mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of individual, family and community life based on Jewish values. We provide our services to a diverse socio-economic client population that includes individuals, children, young adults, families and the elderly.
Additional services and programs include:
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Workers provide individual, couples, child, family and group therapy.
JFS accepts Medicare and works with most insurance providers.
Services are also provided on a sliding scale fee basis.
Contact Jerry Starr, L.C.S.W. for more information (908)725-7799 or jstarr@jewishfamilysvc.org
OLDER ADULT SUPPORT SERVICES
Geriatric Assessments Counseling
Case Management Caregiver Support
L'Chaim-Volunteer Program Information and Referral Service
Program Coordinator - Ruth Edelman (908)725-7799 or redelman@jewishfamilysvc.org
CAREER SERVICES
Career Counseling Job Seekers Support Group
Resume Preparation Job Search and Networking Assistance
Program Coordinator - Elise Prezant (908)725-7799 or eprezant@jewishfamilysvc.org
FAMILY MENTOR PROGRAM
A program for those feeling overwhelmed by everyday life.
This program is intended for: Families with children under 10,
Families with a Special Needs Child and Frail Older Adults living alone
Program Coordinator - Ruth Edelman (908)725-7799 or redelman@jewishfamilysvc.org
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Funding provided by The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
Counseling Case Management
Café Europa Home Care and Other Support Services
Program Coordinator - Elise Prezant (908)725-7799 or eprezant@jewishfamilysvc.org
Ohr Tikvah-Light of Hope Jewish Healing Services
Community presentations, support groups, individual spiritual counseling offered to address the health, wellness and healing needs of individuals living in the community.
Program Coordinator - Ruth Edelman (908)725-7799 or redelman@jewishfamilysvc.org
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
Speakers are available to the entire community on a variety of mental health related topics. Articles on mental health issues are often written by our staff and appear in local newspapers.
Contact Jerry Starr, L.C.S.W. for more information at
(908)725-7799 or jstarr@jewishfamilysvc.org
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