Weekly E-Newsletter
June 9 and Beyond

Special Shabbat Date, Ride For Hunger, ARZA Vote,
Jewish College Scholarship, J
ewish Camp Scholarships, and more! 
Week at a Glance

Tuesday, June 9
12:30 pm Preschool Dismissal

Wednesday, June 10
9:15 am Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony
Noon Fantastics Graduation

Thursday, June 11
9:15 am Moving Up Ceremonies for Little Sprouts, Rising Stars, Big Shots
9:45 am Preschool Family Fun Brunch
7 pm Men's Club Awards Dinner

Friday, June 12

8 pm Shabbat Service

Saturday, June 13
10 am Shabbat Morning Service and Bat Mitzvah of Grace Goldberg

Sunday, June 14
9 am Team Tzedek Meeting (Off-site)
Family Promise
Simchas

Is there a special occasion in your family?  Let us know and we'll share it with our Barnert Family!
Green Tip for the Week

Hidden Charge

If you leave your cellphone charger plugged in all the time, up to 95% of the energy it consumes will go to waste.  You can tell that the charger is using electricity because it feels warm.  Always unplug your charger when it's not in use. (Reprinted from: 1001 Ways To Save the Earth, by Joanna Yarrow)
Gift Cards
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Gift cards... They're not just for the food shopping anymore.

Shoshana's Place 
Women of Barnert
Gift Shop

Chanukah menorah, dredels star

Shoshana's Place, The Women of Barnert Gift Shop, has a wide range of gift cards, jewelry, and ritual items.
    

For Gift Cards call Amy Lynn at (201) 891-3993.

 

For "personalized" shopping assistance call Marian
(201) 847-1903.
 

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Happy Special Birthday!

Birthday Cake
While we know that every birthday is special, the following people are turning 1, 13, 18, 21, and each decade after beginning with 30:   
Sara Dunn
Griffin Kulick
Amanda Kroll
Charles Mason
Ian Swain
Save the Date!
We Honor A Special Barnert Temple Person

Shabbat Candles
On June 12 - BIG SURPRISE - we are honoring Zackery Griffin for his 20 years of service - don't tell him!
Services will be at 8 pm. 
5th Annual JFS Wheels for Meals
A Bike Ride to Fight Hunger
Sunday, June 14 
JFS Wheels for Meals

Enjoy a family-friendly cycling event supporting JFS in its efforts to help feed the hungry in Bergen County.

Your participation is what will make the difference in many people's lives.  This multi-distance, family-friendly cycling and walking event welcomes participants at every level. Bring your non-riding friends and family members for a casual walk. Food, beverages and entertainment will be provided, as well as a chance to win prizes.  Meet at Jewish Home of Rockleigh, Rockleigh, NJ.  Click here for full information or contact Rich Brookler at rbrookler@yahoo.com or Debbie Ungerleider at dlynunger@yahoo.com.   

World Zionist Congress Vote Is In:
Reform Judaism Won!
ARZA is 40% of the US Delegation.  
Thanks to the Barnert Community, the vote for the World Zionist Congress delivered a huge victory for Reform and Progressive Judaism.  40% of the United States delegation will be comprised of representatives from ARZA, the Association of Reform Zionists of America.  Good work, Barnert Community! 
$1,000 Jewish College Scholarship Fund
college

The Sara and Max Goldsammler Scholarship Fund is open to any current or collegiate bound Jewish student.

Students fill out a simple application and write a short essay in order to apply.  Three scholarships are being awarded; $1,000, $500 and $300, based on their essay. The application can be found at saramaxfund.com.  The deadline for applications is August 2.
"One Happy Camper" Incentive Grants for Jewish Summer Camp Available
Jewish Federation of NNJ
Jewish camp is a transformative experience that makes a lasting impact on the campers, their families and their communities. 
Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is proud to partner with The Foundation for Jewish Camp on the One Happy Camper Initiative, offering incentive grants (up to $1,000* off first summer at non-profit Jewish overnight camps) and BunkConnect discounts* (40-60% off specific sessions at Jewish camps).  Register while they last!  Contact Melissa Levine, Jewish Camp Coordinator at melissal@jfnnj.org
to find the best opportunities for your family, or visit www.jfnnj.org/jewishcamp for more details!  *For eligible campers; restrictions apply.