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B’nai Shalom e-Happenings
Oct 2 through Oct 9
Wishing Everyone an Easy and Meaningful Fast
WEEKDAY SERVICE TIMES
Sunday
9:00am
Mornings
Monday to Friday
7:00am 9:00am on Federal holidays and Yom Tov
Evenings
Sunday to Thursday 8:00pm
HOLIDAY AND SHABBAT SERVICES TIMES
Date
Day
Service Times
Notes
Oct 3
Fri
6:10pm
Mincha and Kol Nidrei Services
Yom Kippur
Oct 4
Sat
9:00am
Main Service in Maron Hall led by Rabbi Robert Tobin and
David Lipsitz
10:00am
Alternative Service in the Gruhin Sanctuary led by Jeffrey
Kirschenbaum
HIGH HOLIDAY YOUTH PROGRAMS
9:00am-1:30pm: Babysitting in Room 10
10:00am-11:00am: Early Childhood (2–5 yrs) Lipka Chapel
10:00am-11:00am: Club Shabbat (1st–5th gr) Rooms 2 & 4
10:00am-11:00am: Kadimah (6th–8th gr) Rooms 6 and 8
11:00am: Torah Drama in the Lipka Chapel: Performers will
re-enact interpretations of Bible stories
12:00-1:00pm: Tashlikh with Rena Casser for children
participating in youth services
6:00pm
7:00 pm
7:05 pm
12:00-1:30pm: Games and Activities
2:00pm: Visit to Assisted Living Residence; Join B’nai
Shalom youth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum as they visit
Brighton Gardens. Help to bring some holiday ruach (spirit)
and melodies to the residents
3:30pm: Rabbi’s Shiur; Rabbi Tobin will lead a study session
on “A Blessing or a Prayer? What do we need in our lives?”
4:40pm: Mincha in Maron Hall
NEW: The Bible Players Special Event; A funny, Torah–
based performance for kids. Being held in the Gruhin
Sanctuary.
Ma’ariv
Final Shofar Blast/Conclusion of Fast
All are invited to join Rabbi Tobin for a communal
MAZAL TOV
EVENTS
Date
Oct 3
Oct 9
Oct 12
Day
Fri
Thurs
Time
11:00am
Sun
7:00pm
Event
Mommy and Me Class
Kiddush Luncheon In The Sukkah
Sukkot Event With Our Own Janice
Colmar
Sukkah Hop
Notes
Oct 19
Sun
7:00pm to
9:00pm
Oct 23Oct 25
Thurs
- Sat
-
Lamazal Tov
International Shabbos Project
2014 Gala – We hope everyone enjoyed the Gala. Photos, movies and the Ad Journal can
be found on our website at http://www.bnaishalom.net/gala.php.
FOR THE COMPLETE ELUL AND TISHRE GUIDE - Click HERE
MOMMY AND ME – Mommy and Me Class continues on Fridays at 11:00am on October 3, 24 and
31. Join Tami Rager for a movement class for babies accompanied by their parents and caregivers.
Learn, play, dance and smile with your baby and others. Rabbi Tobin joins the group for challah and
blessings to get ready for Shabbat. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Leslie
Gleaner at 973-731-0160 ext. 207 or e-mail [email protected]. Click HERE for the flyer
with more details.
BLOOD DRIVE – Please help maintain our blood supply by giving blood on September 30 between
4:00 and 7:00pm. Click HERE for the flyer with more details.
PROJECT ISAIAH - B’nai Shalom’s Social Action Committee asks you to participate in project Isaiah
this Yom Kippur make sure there is food on someone else’s table. Share your food with the hungry,
please bring your non-perishable foods to the shul before kol nidre services at 6:10pm Friday,
October 3. The Kosher food pantry has requested some specific items that are most needed at the
food pantry, including: cereal, shelf -stable milk, tuna, soup, peanut butter, and canned vegetables
and fruit. All must have a hechsher, (kosher label), and not be outdated. Click HERE for the flyer.
KIDDUSH LUNCHEON IN THE SUKKAH – Thursday, October 9 following Sukkot services. Sisterhood
invites all to join us for lunch in the Sukkah. Please RSVP ASAP and consider a family sponsorship
for $36. Click HERE for the registration flyer or contact Anne Spring at
[email protected] or 973-736-2252.
SUKKAH HOP - enjoy Chol Hamoed Sukkot by visiting sukkot of B'nai Shalom members on Sunday,
October 12 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. If you have a sukkah and would like to be one of the host
families, please let Leslie Gleaner know asap. Also rsvp if you would like to participate as a guest.
We need to know how many people will be joining us, so that we can be prepared. Click HERE for
the flyer.
SCOTCH IN THE SUKKAH – Join the Men’s Club for the first-ever scotch tasting in our Sukkah on
October 12. If you are not a Men’s Club member now is your chance to join. Please RSVP to Ari
Kampel at [email protected] by Wednesday, October 1. Click HERE for the flyer.
SISTERHOOD SPECIAL SUKKOT EVENT WITH OUR OWN JANICE COLMAR - Sunday, October 12 at 7
PM. Let's talk about "In-laws and Outlaws." What can we learn about family relationships from
the Talmud and Tanakh? Join us in B'nai Shalom's sukkah (weather permitting) with our "ushpizin"
(guests) and enjoy each other's company. Light dessert will be served. Please RSVP to Anne Spring
by Sunday, October 5, at [email protected] or 973-736-2252. Click HERE for the flyer.
SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION - Join us on Thursday Evening, October 16, 2014 6:00 pm. Hakafot,
dancing with the Torahs, our homemade Sweet treats and fun festivities. The celebration continues
on Friday morning, October 17 9:00am. More hakafot, dancing, everyone gets an aliyah, followed
by a Delicious Deli Luncheon. Click HERE for the Thursday flyer. Click HERE for the Friday luncheon
flyer.
LAMAZAL TOV - B’nai Shalom’s LAMAZAL TOV program combines childbirth education classes with
the Jewish traditions involved in welcoming a baby. Classes are Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9 and
Nov. 16. The program is taught by Nicole Bartfeld, Certified Labor Doula and Lamaze-trained
Childbirth Educator and Rabbi Robert Tobin. Click HERE for the flyer.
A MAYORAL CANDIDATES’ FORUM - Come and Meet the Candidates for West Orange Mayor: Mr.
Eldridge Hawkins; Mr. Joseph Krakoviak; Mr. Robert Parisi (incumbent); and Mr. Rodolfo Rodriguez
on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:00pm at B’nai Shalom. Click HERE for the flyer.
INTERNATIONAL SHABBOS PROJECT - The International Shabbos Project, one of the most
ambitious Jewish identity initiatives ever undertaken, is a unique, international grassroots Jewish
identity movement that unites all Jews to keep one Shabbat together. Hundreds of partners from
across the world are helping to coordinate, the International Shabbos Project, taking place in
October. Be part of it today! Click HERE for the flyer.
SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP – A new year requires a new registration form and $40 dues. Please
consider joining even if you think you may not attend activities as your dues support great causes
in our community and beyond. You can also invite friends who do not belong to B’nai Shalom to
join with you! If you send in the form with your dues before October 27, you will receive 5 free
raffle tickets at our Paid Up Membership Dinner on Monday, Nov. 10 (save the date). We suggest
you visit www.wlcj.com for a wealth of information from and about Women’s League which is also
supported by your dues. Please click HERE for the 2014-2015 membership form.
USE SHOP RITE SCRIP FOR YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING – Sisterhood sells Shop Rite scrip, which is a
Shop Rite gift card that we buy at a discount and sell to you at face value. It only costs you a little
of your time to help us raise funds to support our activities and outreach programs. For your
convenience we can keep a credit card number on file for you, and then you just make a phone call
to arrange for more scrip. Click HERE for the flyer with our saleswomen’s names and phone
numbers.
SISTERHOOD BOOK REVIEWS – Start reading! Saturday, November 1 at B'nai Shalom after services
and lunch will be our first review, Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson, moderator TBD. Click
HERE for our book review schedule.
STEP UP FOR ISRAEL ADVOCACY SUMMIT - Sunday, November 2 from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Our synagogue
is a cosponsor of this event. Let us know if you plan to attend and if you would like to represent
B'nai Shalom at this worthwhile summit. Details coming soon.
B'NAI SHALOM JUDAICA SHOP -- NEW Israeli gift shop merchandise! Beautiful mezzuzot and
menorahs of Israeli limestone. Tzedakah boxes for kids and adults. Come see our new Rosh
Hashana items to grace your holiday table. Just call Anne Spring (973-736-2252) or Carol Golub
(973-228-4669) and we'll meet at your convenience. Abby and Veronica will let you in to browse as
well. Click HERE for the flyer.
EDUCATION
TEEN TORAH READING – is held Wednesdays at
7:30pm during the school year. Registration
forms and additional information are available
at www.bnaishalom.net under Education.
ONGOING EVENTS AND OTHER ITEMS
TALMUD CLASS WITH RABBI MAYER
RABINOWITZ – is held Thursdays during the
school year. Additional information and
registration forms are available on-line at
www.bnaishalom.net under Education
THE 2014-2015 TORAH FUND PIN: Mishpachah - ‫ משפחה‬Family (again). The
silver and gold toned Torah Fund Pin for 5775 (2014-2015) is here! Women’s
League felt there was much more to do with Mishpachah, so they kept the
theme the same, but the pin is different. Donations in any amount are
gratefully accepted, but with a donation of $180 or more to support the
Jewish Theological Seminary and its affiliates, you can become a Benefactor
and receive this gift in recognition of your generous support. Donations may
be paid off in installments. To donate and order, please contact Donna Burkat
at [email protected] 973-736-9253. Click HERE for the flyer with
more information about the pin. Donations in any amount are gratefully
accepted.
SUKKAH BRICK PROGRAM
ALL OCCASION CARDS TO
ONE HAPPY CAMPER
SUPPORT TORAH FUND
PROGRAM (CAMP INCENTIVE
Click HERE for the flyer.
Click HERE to see card
PROGRAM)
selection.
Please click HERE for more
information.
EXPERIENCE ISRAEL THROUGH
ENHANCE THE KIDDUSH!
YAD L’YAD: HELPING HAND
CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM'S
PLURALISTIC LENS | TAGLITContact us at
Sisterhood Mitzvah Committee
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL
Please click HERE for more
[email protected]
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information
Facebook page.
E-MAILS
Rabbi Tobin
[email protected]
Rabbi Asekoff, Emeritus
[email protected]
President (Noel)
[email protected]
Shul office (Abby)
[email protected]
Programming (Leslie)
[email protected]
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