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Shabbat and Holiday
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October 21: 7:00 PM Simchat Torah/Consecration Family Service
October 28: 7:30 PM Shabbat Evening Service
November 4: 7:30 PM Shabbat Outreach Service
November 11: 7:30 PM Shabbat Experience |
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The Anatomy Professor By Victor Sloan | |
Click here to read The Anatomy Professor by congregant Victor Sloan published in The Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Copyright Society of General Internal Medicine. May not be reprinted without permission. |
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Kids at School (College Outreach Program) High Holy Day Package | |
Click here to complete the form if you have a child in college and you have not yet registered them to receive Or Chadash greetings throughout the year. |
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Thank You for Bears Made on Mitzvah Day 2011 | |
Dear Members of Or Chadash,
On behalf of the children and families in the Children's ER, I would like to thank you for your donation of teddy bears. The children loved them.
Thanks again,
Lisa Kelly
Child Life Specialist |
| Donations | | |
Educational Enrichment Fund
John Graybeal & Laura Senator, in honor of Kim Graybeal becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Chris & Leslie Hann, in honor of Betsy for her generosity during hurricane Irene
Prayer Book Fund
Paul & Diane Beers
Evelyne Hersch
Stuart Oxenhorn & Robin Schutz
General Contribution
Vladislav & Alla Fishbeyn
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Steve & Susan Albert, in honor of Rabbi Forman & Kathy Gohr's 9/11 Presentation in Readington
John Graybeal & Laura Senator, in honor of Kim Graybeal becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Robert & Phyllis Levin
High Holy Day Appeal
Larry & Beatrice Abrams
Myles & Caryn Albert
Ray Blumenfeld & Audrey Hackel
Steven & Kim Caniano
Brian & Carol Coriell
Chris & Leslie Hann
Rusty Johnson & Beth Borowsky
James & Stephanie Kassanoff
Russ Lazarek & Yevette Hendler
Susan Ingram
Robert & Shirl Levy
Elizabeth Lewy
Sherrie Mazzocchi
Richard Melton
Stuart Oxenhorn & Robin Schutz
Stephen & Diana Propper
Jeffrey & Ellen Rosen
Joseph & Carolyn Sansevere
Ken & Cindy Stoter
Glenn & Eve Wasserman
Mark & Kristina Witzling
Bruce & Betsy Zalaznick
Eric & Naomi Zwerling
Yizkor
Larry & Beatrice Abrams
Steve & Susan Albert
Paul & Diane Beers
Kurt & Susan Blaicher
Jon & Lori Blutfield
Carl Christensen & Debbie Beer-Christensen
Craig Erkkila & Ruby Halper-Erkkila
Gregg & Jean Frankel
John Graybeal & Laura Senator
Chris & Leslie Hann
Phillip & Andrea Harvey
Alan Hecht & Maria Jose De La Hoz
Evelyne Hersch
Andy & Michele Korfin
Russ Lazarek & Yevette Hendler
Susan Ingram
Brian & Susan Lehrer
Robert & Shirl Levy
Elizabeth Lewy
Jim & Mary Clare Lewy
Sherrie Mazzocchi
Ron & Joan Melanson
Richard Melton
Stuart Oxenhorn & Robin Schutz
Chris & Melissa Pickell
Stephen & Diana Propper
Andrew & Jane Stein
Ken & Cindy Stoter
Hilda Suchow
Vincent Tevere & Roni Holzberg
Glenn & Eve Wasserman
Paul & Meredith Weil
Paul & Maureen Weiner
Gary & Debbie Weiss
Richard Willey & Meridith Sigel-Willey
Bruce & Betsy Zalaznick
Eric & Naomi Zwerling |
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Upcoming Yahrzeits | |
May the memories of the following individuals be for a blessing:
October 7 (will be read on October 14)
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 October 21 Marion Chervin mother of Kim Caniano Seymour Hersch husband of Evelyn Hersch father of Sherrie Mazzocchi Jack Kluft uncle of Betsy Zalaznick Meryl Weil mother of Paul Weil October 28 Benjamin Cohen grandfather of Paul Weil November 4 Selma Bland mother of Beatrice Abrams Helen Gordon grandmother of Robin Lewy Joan K. Weinstein mother of Susan Albert November 11
Blanche Margaret Erkkila
mother of Craig Erkkila
Joseph Hendler
father of Yevette Hendler
Jerome Marrus
father of Alan Marrus
T. Tony Spitzberg
grandfather of Jim Kassanoff |
| Israeli Wine Tasting | | |
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, November 19
at 5:30 PM
Join Or Chadash for some appetizers and a trip through Israeli Wine Country!
Congregant Barry Drill will be on hand to present various wines from Israel.
Stay tuned for more details! |
| Recruiting for Americorps | | |
Looking to make a
difference in your
community and gain new skills?
Looking for help paying off
a student loan or for
future studies?
Looking to receive a
modest living allowance?
Looking to meet n
ew people?
JFS is now recruiting AmeriCorps members
AmeriCorps is an incredible opportunity to be part of a national movement that will make a difference in your life and in the lives of those
around you. It is an intensive commitment to national
service that will challenge you to put your skills and ideals to work while helping others
in our community.
If you:
- Are interested in working
with families, seniors citizens
or children including those
with disabilities
- Are committed to completing a term of service of up to one year from a minimum of 300 hours/year to 900 hours/year
- Are over the age of 18
- Have a high school diploma or equivalency, or are working towards
a GED
- Have your own transportation and can serve in the Somerset, Hunterdon or Warren County areas
- Are a US citizen or Permanent Resident of the US
- Pass federally required background checks
AmeriCorps may be for you!
To learn more about JFS' AmeriCorps program, contact:
Elise Prezant, JFS Program Manager 908-725-7799 or
email Or apply online at www.americorps.gov
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| Rabbi's Message | |
Dear Members of our Or Chadash Community,
 This week our Jewish calendar reminds us of the joys of living as we celebrate the festival of Sukkot - known as Zman Simchateinu, the season of our rejoicing. These days - and especially in America -- Sukkot is perhaps one of the least understood of the major festivals despite it being the origination of our Thanksgiving. We all joke that the Jewish holidays are early or late but never on time. But most of all, they all come at once. I often wish that we could spread them out a bit. In truth, though, they are all interrelated. We move from the sense of renewal that Rosh Hashanah brings us to the introspective time of Yom Kippur - a day to reflect on our values, our deeds and our hopes. Days later we turn to Sukkot to awaken us to the finite nature of our lives and the urgency of getting on with whatever commitments we intend to fulfill in the year ahead. If we expect to change, now, our tradition and the holiday of Sukkot urge, is the time to make that transformation - no matter how challenging. As part of our High Holyday season we express gratitude for our many gifts and rejoice in the abundance of our blessings.
I spoke this Yom Kippur morning about our synagogue and the wonderful community that Or Chadash is able to boast - for a myriad of reasons. Among them I enumerated the learning that takes place within the walls of 149 Foothill Road. I am well aware that Jewish learning takes place in realms that extend far beyond the physical limits of our building. Moreover, I encourage it!
Many in our community were able to view and discuss the critically acclaimed animated videos I previewed at our Yom Kippur study session. I have shared them with students of our religious school and invite all of you to see them, as well. They can be seen on-line here. These videos challenge us to reconsider our sense of the fundamental purpose of forgiving and offer us a realistic manner in which we might repair the relationships we need to mend. I urge you to spend ten minutes watching each of them.
And while you're on the web, please take a moment to view the installation of Cantor Ross Wolman, one of our former student cantors, at his new synagogue, congregation B'nei Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Chicago. Ross invited me to speak at this joyous simcha. The Shabbat service is terrific. Feel free to watch the entire service -which begins just after the 30-minute mark. My remarks begin at the 90-minute mark. Or Chadash has been an integral part of the education of so many of the Jewish leaders coming out of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion - School of Sacred Music in NY. It is something that we can all take pride in and celebrate.
Wishing you a season of rejoicing.
Shalom,
Rabbi Joseph M. Forman |
| Important Dates to Remember | |
Sunday, October 23: 9:00 AM New Member Breakfast Monday, October 24: Texas Hold Em Tournament at SSBJCC in Bridgewater. See below for more information and link to register. Sunday, October 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Congregational Trip to Brooklyn
Saturday, November 19: 5:30 PM Israeli Wine Tasting at Or Chadash |
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In Our Community | |
Refuah Sh'leima (Get well) to...
Condolences to...
Robin, Dave, Leah and Aiden Lewy on the death or their father and grandfather, Matthew Ringel.
Debbie Beer-Christensen and Carl, Emily and Jamie Christensen on the death of their step father and step grandfather, Morton Kail.
Todah Rabbah (Thank You to)...
All our ushers and parking attendants during the High Holy Days
Liz Tracey, Religious Practices Chair, for all her work preparing for the High Holy Days
Kristina and Mark Witzling for orchestrating our honey bear program
Our shofar blowers: Rob Goldstein, Sharon Katzman, Josh Witzling, Victor Sloan, Debbie Beer-Christensen
Debbie Davis, our Kol Nidre cellist
Robin Sparr-Rothman, our guest cantor
Sherrie Mazzocchi, for planning our Break the Fast
Teaching Assistants for preparing new member decorated gift bags (challah, apples, honey)
Grounds Clean Up Crew
Darren Loew and Gary Peckman for organizing our Sukkah build, as well as all of our Sukkah builders
Eve Wasserman for organizing the delivery of our food from the High Holy Days food drive to Flemington Food Pantry
Eve Wasserman, Wendy Kent, Cindy Lehrer and John Sarinick for delivering the 128 bags to the food pantry
Amanda Albrecht, Thuy Blumenfeld and their families for ushering at the Friday, October 21 service.
Annie Fuhrman, Amy Rosen and their families for ushering at the Saturday morning, October 22 service.
Mazel Tov...
Justin Propper who was presented with the Senator's Trophy by former Freeholder, now Assemblyman, Erik Peterson. The Senator's Trophy goes to an older 4-H member who has a record of community service and leadership.
Erika Lewy and Taylor Beckman for being selected to participate in the New Jersey Teen Prevention Education Program at Hunterdon Central High School.
George Eckelmann and Jane Engel for being honored at this year's Butterfly Bash Gala for their support of the Anderson House.
Rachel Albrecht and Rachel Podgorski, the newest members of the Or Chadash Temple Youth Leadership.
Nisim Parliyan for running in the New York City Marathon.
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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| High Holy Day, Religious School Opening Day Pics | | |
Click here to see more pictures from the start of 5772! |
| Welcome to our newest Religious School students | | |
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| In appreciation of our 8th-12th Grade Families | | |
We would like to honor and recognize the families and students (listed below) as they are affirming the importance of Jewish education by enrolling their children in our 8th, 9th and 10th as well as our 10th, 11th and 12th grade programs at Or Chadash. Although our students are very mature, they are not the "driving" force in the family. We say todah rabbah, thank you, to the parents of our students, too. During these most holy days of the year, as we take time to look inward, we want to also take a moment to recognize and acknowledge this most treasured partnership. Or Chadash and the greater Jewish community are all the beneficiaries of your on-going commitment to the Jewish education of your children. Yasher Koach - May you go from strength to strength.
Rachel Albrecht, daughter of Steven & Susan Albrecht
Kelsey Bornstein-Murphy, daughter of Matthew Murphy & Jill Bornstein-Murphy
Michael Brodsky, son of Gary & Jodi Brodsky
Charlee Carter, daughter of Matthew Carter & Cheryl Platt
Evan Drill, son of Barry & Karen Drill
Katie Eckelmann, daughter of George Eckelmann & Jane Engel
Erica Fuhrman, daughter of Joe Fuhrman & Faith Fuhrman
Emily Goldring, daughter of Richard & Lisa Goldring
Austin Goldstein, son of Robert & Julie Goldstein
Paul Goral, son of Bob & Danielle Goral
Kimberly Graybeal, daughter of John Graybeal & Laura Senator
Paul Graybeal, son of John Graybeal & Laura Senator
Zack Hann, son of Chris & Leslie Hann
Matthew Harvey, son of Phillip & Andrea Harvey
Megan Kahle, daughter of Robert & Annette Kahle
Aaron Lewy, son of Jim & Mary Clare Lewy
Aiden Lewy, son of David & Robin Lewy
Erika Lewy, daughter of Jim & Mary Clare Lewy
Brianna Lifshitz, daughter of Edward & Cheryl Lifshitz
Rachel Podgorski, daughter of Ed & Carolyn Podgorski
Joshua Propper, son of Stephen & Diana Propper
Emma Roberts, daughter of David & Randi Roberts
Megan Sansevere, daughter of Joseph & Carolyn Sansevere
Samantha Schwade, daughter of Robert & Alice Schwade
Rachel Strauss, daughter of Joe Strauss
Erica Tevere, daughter of Vincent Tevere & Roni Holzberg
Craig Tiber, son of Chris & Melissa Tiber
Samantha Tracey, daughter of Gerard & Liz Tracey
Benjamin Weil, son of Paul & Meredith Weil
Rachel Weil, daughter of Paul & Meredith Weil
Matthew Weinberg, son of Paul & Andrea Weinberg
Abigail Weinick, daughter of Ross & Susan Weinick
Lexi Zubek, daughter of Donna Zubek
Click here to view this year's syllabus!
Betsy Zalaznick
Educator |
| Reform Movement Condemns Israel Mosque Burning | |
Monday, October 3, 2011, the leaders of the Reform movement condemned an arson attack on a mosque in the Israeli Arab village of Tuba Zangaria, and announced the establishment of a fund that would be used to rebuild the mosque. Click here to read the article.
President of the Union for Reform Judaism Rabbi Eric Yoffie said, "We condemn these acts of hatred in the strongest possible terms. They are inexcusable and do not reflect Jewish values at any time, and are especially reprehensible during these, our high holy days. We stand by the State of Israel in her commitment to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice swiftly and to provide safety and religious freedom to all Israeli citizens."
Now is the time to demonstrate that we can help build a more inclusive, pluralistic, democratic Israeli society, especially in the face of criminal actions against an Israeli place of worship.
Join ARZA, in cooperation with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), The Central Conference of Reform Rabbis (CCAR) The Israel Reform Movement (IMPJ) and the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC), in raising money to help refurbish the desecrated mosque.
Click here to donate online, or send a check to ARZA, 633 Third Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10017with the notation "Tuba Zangaria Mosque Fund."
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Sincerely,
Rabbi Daniel Allen
Executive Director, ARZA
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| Paul Goral - Bar Mitzvah | |
 Paul Goral will become a Bar Mitzvah on October 22, 2011. His Torah portion is B'reshit. It is from the first book of the Bible called Genesis. It reflects on the time when God created heaven and earth. This inspired Paul to take care of God's creations for his Mitzvah project. He held a food drive in his neighborhood and donated the food to the Flemington food pantry. Paul cleaned up several roadsides in his community of trash and recyclables. He also volunteered at Rolling Hills nursing home. Paul's mother and father, Danielle and Robert Goral, are so proud of Paul, as well as his two brothers, Casey and Jeremy, and sisters, Jessica and Victoria. |
| Lifelong Learning | | | Jewish Life
JCC will be holding its Second annual 5K Run/Walk Sunday, October 16. The sanctioned and certified course begins and ends at the JCC. Click here for more information.
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.
"Finding Colleges That Fit You" - Parents and High School students are invited to attend a three-part College Planning Series. November 14th, 2011 - "Financial Aid 101" 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
Click on the Jewish LIFE page or call the JCC 908-725-6994
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Texas Hold'Em Tournament - Monday, October 24 | | |
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC
775 Talamini Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Doors Open 6:30pm, Tournament Begins 7:25pm.
To register call 908-725-6994 x201 or visit link below
Fee: $125.00 Entry fee Per Person includes a great dinner, snacks, drinks and start-up chips.
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 17TH AND GET AN EXTRA 1,000 CHIPS!
Prizes include:
- 2 sets of Jets tickets
- Giants Tickets
- Rutgers Tickets
- A night at the Trump Taj Mahal
- A night at the Bridgewater Marriott
- iPad 2
- Olympus Cameras
- Visa Gift Cards...
Click here for more information and to register for this event!
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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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