| Temple Emanuel Weekly Announcements
February 3, 2012/11 Shevat 5772
Beshalach - Exodus 13:17 – 17:16
In Beshalach, we read about several miracles as the people of Israel safely cross the Sea of Reeds, have their hunger and thirst in the desert satisfied and emerge victorious from their first battle as a free people. The Israelites continue on their journey and run short of water and food. God explains that bread will come for them from the sky.
Tot Shabbat – 7 pm
Alternative Adult Service – 7:30 pm (Chapel)
Shabbat Shira Musical Family Service with Birthday Blessings – 7:30 pm
Board Rep: Ed Krell
Greeter: Andrea Garber
Bima Guests: Mary and Elliot Ames
Shabbat Candles: Audrey Litto
Kiddush: Fred Levin
Our Shabbat Morning Torah Study group meets every Shabbat morning at 9:15 am. Newcomers are encouraged to attend. All are Welcome!
A Shabbat morning Learners’ Torah Service will be held at 10:30 am.
We Mourn…
Mildred Hanak, mother of Barbara (Bruce) Schnall
Mazel Tov to…
Gertrude and Max Pastelnick, on the birth of their great granddaughter, Maya Rose
PLEASE JOIN US FOR …
Heart Healthy Eating – Sunday, February 5 at 10 am
4th Grade Tu B’Shevat Seder – Sunday, February 5 from 9:30 am - 10:30 or 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Step up for Israel Film Series at Temple Emanuel – Tuesday, February 7
Newly Single Pizza and Schmooze – Wednesday, February 8 at 7 pm
Men’s Club Brunch – Sunday, February 12 at 10 am
Noshing for a Cause – Monday, February 13 at 7 pm
Senior Group Brown Bag Lunch – Wednesday, February 15 at 12:15 pm
Tot Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner – Friday, February 17 at 6 pm
Temple Emanuel Sisterhood BINGO – Thursday, February 23 at 7 pm
Tot Shabbat Breakfast – Saturday, February 25 at 9:15 am
Jewish Read Across America Week – beginning Sunday, February 26
Religious School Education Council Meeting– Sunday, February 26 at 10:15 am
Where Am I? Where Do I want to Be? Led by Peggy David, LCSW – Sunday, Feb. 26 10:30 am
8th and 9th Grade Israel Trip Meeting – Tuesday, February 28 at 7:45 pm
Pre-School Task Force – Wednesday, February 29 at 7:15 pm
Tot Shabbat – Bubbe, Books and Me – Friday, March 2 at 7 pm
3rd Grade Dinner and Shabbat – Friday, March 2 beginning at 6:30 pm
Purim Shpiel/Purim Carnival – Sunday, March 4 starting at 10:30 am
Purim Celebration – Wednesday, March 7
Purim Havdalah Open House – Saturday, March 10 beginning at 5 pm
Men’s Club Brunch – Sunday, March 11 at 10 am
B’nai Mitzvah Party Expo – Wednesday, March 14 at 6 pm
Tot Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner – Friday, March 16 at 6 pm
Sisterhood Retreat – beginning Friday, March 16
Bullying: What Every Parent Should Know – Wednesday, March 21 at 7 pm
Shabbat Around the World (Russia) – Friday, March 23 at 6:30 pm
Tot Shabbat Breakfast – Saturday, March 24 at 9:15 am
Temple Emanuel Charoset Throw Down – Sunday, March 25 at 9 am
How To Do Passover Interfaith Pot Luck Seder – Sunday, March 25 at 12:30 pm
Her Seder – Thursday, March 29 – 5 pm Registration/5:45 pm Seder Begins
UPCOMING/ONGOING …
JCRC’s Israel Advocacy Initiative is partnering with local synagogues and JerusalemOnlineU.com as part of a national Step Up for Israel campaign. Temple Emanuel will be hosting the film, Creation of a State, on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 pm, followed by a question and answer with Rabbi Jerry David. Open to all community members at no charge. Call (856) 751-9500 x 1117 to reserve a spot.
Temple Emanuel’s 4th Grade Tu B’Shevat Seder – Sunday, February 5 from 9:30 – 10:30 or 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Come join Temple Emanuel’s 4th Grade along with the Henry Raich Senior Group will present an Intergenerational Tu B’Shevat Seder. Please call Janis at (856) 489-0035, in the Religious School Office to RSVP and to find out further details.
Senior Brown Bag Lunch – Wednesday, February 15 at 12:15 pm. Temple Emanuel Librarian, Anne Bressman, will share her new project and speak about new additions to the Library. Bring your friends, come in from the cold and enjoy some hot tea or coffee and dessert with all of us.
Join the Social Action Committee on Monday, February 13 at 7 pm for our Annual Noshing for a Cause Event at the home of Rosie and Lee Hymerling. This year we will hear from Safety in Groups, Inc. a newly formed nonprofit agency whose mission is to provide group homes for developmentally disabled adults in a Jewish environment in South Jersey. The first group home is set to be built at the Main Street Complex in Voorhees. We hope you can join us! Please RSVP to Roberta at (856) 489-0029 x 68 or roberta@templeemanuel.org. $18 per person. Space is limited.
Temple Emanuel Sisterhood BINGO – Thursday, February 23 at 7 pm. Grab some girlfriends, warm yourself up with a hot beverage, nosh a little, kibitz a lot and win some great prizes. Join Temple Emanuel for our Be Good to Yourself BINGO. $18/Members.
Religious School Education Council Meeting – Sunday, February 26 at 10:15 am. Please join Dr. Firstenberg who will be discussing how to shape the educational opportunity that we all desire for our children and the children of our community. Our brief agenda will be goals, meeting times, mission, council membership and agenda formulation. We look forward to everyone’s open and honest contributions to the team.
“Where Am I? Where Do I Want to Be? Led by Peggy David, LCSW – Sunday, February 26 at 10:30 am. As women, we have many roles over a lifetime – newlywed, working mother, professional, stay-at-home mom – and often our expectations are different from the reality. Peggy David, practicing therapist, licensed social worker and life coach, will guide us in a discussion about where life has taken us and explore ideas for making changes to increase our personal fulfillment. For women of all ages and stages! Refreshments will be served. No charge for Sisterhood Members, $5/Non-members. Please RSVP by Feb. 21 to lindaclevitsky@gmail.com or (609) 238-0041.
Come on out and join us for our Purim Celebration!!! On Sunday morning, March 4 we will celebrate our annual Purim Shpiel. This year it is “Esther Poppins” based on the fun filled story of “Mary Poppins”. During the Shpiel we will have our Purim Pageant Parade when everyone in costume will have an opportunity to strut their stuff for the congregation. After the Shpiel stick around for our fabulous TEFTY Purim Carnival, which will include games, food and fun for everyone.
Bullying: What Every Parent Should Know – Wednesday, March 21, 7 pm. Mark your calendar for one of the most important workshops you’ll ever attend, specifically targeted for parents of young children. Dr. Alex Strauss, Board Certified Child Psychiatrist, along with a panel of experienced preschool professionals, will discuss what bullying might look like in the pre-school age child. They will discuss the emotional development of children, how to foster compassion, and strategies to deal with issues of anger and aggression in young children. Please do not miss the opportunity to learn and ask questions. Contact Jeanie or Lyn at (856) 489-0034 or jblanton@templeemanuel.org to reserve your spot.
Temple Emanuel Charoset Throw Down – Sunday, March 25 at 9 am. Temple Emanuel is on a mission – to challenge the masters of Charoset Making!! Cooks of all ages are encouraged to test their cooking skills and participate in this fun contest. Prizes will be awarded!! The winner’s recipe will appear in the April issue of The Light. Please register by March 18 to reserve a spot.
Her Seder – Thursday, March 29 - 5 pm Registration/5:45 Seder Begins. Save the Date for Temple Emanuel Sisterhood’s 20th Annual Her Seder. A community Passover gathering led by Rabbi Geri Newburge and Cantor Neil Schnitzer with music by Murray Savar. Gather with mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. Enjoy a delicious full-course meal (meat or vegetarian entrée).
Attention All Parents!! Religious School is looking for your help! Help us add that special touch to Hebrew School. Volunteer opportunities are on-going or one-time. Fundraisers, Shabbat Dinners, In-Class Programs, School Parties and more -- help us plan for next year!!! New Ideas Welcome!! For more information, please contact Jessica Chasen at Jesschasen@aol.com.
Big Al’s Yiddish Club – Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Join us for this informal conversational course taught by Al Rubin. Newcomers always invited to join. No need to pre-register. For info call (856) 489-0035.
Gift Membership! Our FREE Gift Membership Program is designed to introduce new members to our Temple family and provide them with a wide range of worship, educational and social opportunities that reflect our core values – connection, diversity, spirituality, Jewish education, social responsibility and community. For more information contact: Alex Grumbacher, Membership/Program Director at (856) 489-0029 x 15 or alex@templeemanuel.org
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