Temple Emanuel Weekly Announcements

November 15 - 17 Cheshvan     Vayera - Genesis 18:1 – 22:24

Abraham is told that Sarah will give birth to a son. As was promised, Sarah becomes pregnant. Abraham and Sarah have a son whom they name Isaac and on the eighth day of his life he is circumcised. Sarah wants Hagar and Ishmael thrown out of their home so that Ishmael will not have any part of Isaac's inheritance. Hagar and Ishmael are cast out into the wilderness. Ishmael nearly dies but his cry is heard and an angel of God reassures Hagar that Ishmael will live to become a great nation.   God decides to test Abraham and commands him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Because of Abraham's willingness to obey God's command, the promise of a great nation described as numerous as the stars in heaven and the sands of the seashore is repeated.

Come As You Are Shabbat – 6 pm

Shabbat Evening Service/Social Action/Green Shabbat – 8 pm

Candle Lighting: Amy Bodofsky and Sheri Shaffer

Kiddush:  Elliot & Shari Rose Bodofsky and Hal & Ryann Shaffer

Bima Guest:  Stephanie Ross and Rhea Brekke

Ark Doors:  Polly Katz and Family

Mazel tov to…

Amy and Elliot Bodofsky on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Shari Rose

Sheri Shaffer and Hal Shaffer on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Ryann

Susan and Ed Heffernan on the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kammy Dawn Heffernan to Terrence Scott Ryan

Samuel Friedman on his special birthday

Harold Rayden on his 91st birthday

Susan Katz on the birth of her granddaughter, Allison Renee Hogan

Georgia and Jay Petkoff on their birth of their grandson, Mason Andrew Petkov

Karen and Joe Borish on the birth of their grandson, Jonah Schottenstein

Barbara and Richard Robbins on the engagement of their son, Arion Peter to Heather T. Sachs

We mourn the passing of …..

Marshall Gerson, husband of Judy Gerson

Shay Jeffer, uncle of Debra (Sanford) Gips

This weekend…

Our Shabbat Morning Torah Study group meets every Shabbat morning at 9:15 am. Newcomers are encouraged to come.  Coffee is served – what could be better? 

A Shabbat Morning Service will be held tomorrow at 10:30 am when Shari Rose Bodofsky, daughter of Amy and Elliot Bodofsky will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah.   A Havdalah Service will be held at 5 pm when Ryann Shaffer, daughter of Sheri Shaffer and Hal Shaffer, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. 

Plan to join us for …

Big Al’s Yiddish Club – Thursdays at 7:30 pm

Temple Tales – Thursday, November 20, 6:30 – 7:15 pm

Ruth Messinger, President of AJWS – Friday, November 21 at 8 pm

Become A Star – Temple Emanuel Idol – January 10, 2009

UPCOMING/ONGOING …

Thanksgiving Food Drive – Want to Help?  Please fill bags with non-perishable Thanksgiving food items or turkeys, and return them to the religious school by 11/24.  We will be “cramming the van” in the Acme parking lot on Sunday, 11/23.  Please join us as we package the food Monday, 11/24 at 7 pm.

Weekly Torah Study with Rabbi Geri Newburge and Rabbi Debbie Cohen.  Tuesdays, starting November 4th - December 16th from 1 pm – 2 pm using the new Torah: A Women’s Commentary.

Post B’nai Mitzvah Study Group with Rabbi Jerome P. David, Tuesdays 12–1 pm, starting November 11 – December 9th.  This class is open to our adult learners who have completed their Adult B’nai Mitzvah ceremony.  It is a unique class, which explores Jewish issues, values and liturgy with Rabbi David.

Introductory Hebrew with Michele Susson, Tuesdays starting October 28th, noon to 1 pm.  Experience prayers in a new way, be a great role model for your children, learn to read Hebrew and begin to build basic prayer skills. Textbook fee.  For more info, contact Cindy at cindy@templeemanuel.org 

Hebrew in our prayers with Cantor Neil Schnitzer – Tuesdays noon to 1 pm, November 4 through May 12.  We will use our new prayer book to learn or relearn and discuss the meaning of our prayers.  Please contact Cindy at (856) 489-0035 or cindy@templeemanuel.org.

Save the Date for Temple Emanuel Idol – January 10, 2009.  This exciting, interactive event is for adults 21 years and older.  Babysitting will also be available.  For more information contact Felice and Barry Friedman at felicef@comcast.net.

Temple Emanuel Henry Raich Senior Group Brown Bag Lunch – Join us to hear Joe Strip speak about his experiences related to The Nuremberg Trials on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at noon.  Please bring a brown bag lunch and we will supply cookies and beverages. 

Join Rabbi Richard Levine – Mondays, 7:30 – 9pm, and November 3, 10, 17, 24.  Talmud is a Reform Book, too with Rabbi Richard Levine.  Join Rabbi Levine in studying Talmud, its rich history and its significance today.  Text study, humor and discussion will make his classes more meaningful and enjoyable.  No Hebrew is required – everybody is encouraged to participate.  To register, please contact Cindy Schiffman at (856) 489-0035, or by emailing Cindy@templeemanuel.org.  There is no fee.

Men’s Club Annual Sunday Health Brunch – Sunday, November 16.  Three physicians will speak about issues relating to men (and women) and their health.  We will have a Gastroenterologist, an Oncologist, and an Internist who specializes in Vitamin D.  Brunch and speakers start at 10 am, a Men’s Club work meeting starts at 9:15 am.  All (men and women) are invited to attend.  Free to Men’s Club members, $5 for guests.  For more information, please contact dchasen@aol.com.

Temple Tales – Thursday, November 20.  Bring your favorite 2-5 year old to the Temple library from 6:30 – 7:15 pm for Temple Tales, a monthly story time sponsored by Sisterhood.  Our special guest reader will be Rabbi Cohen.  Kids can come dressed in their pajamas and join us for cookies and milk after the story.  Please RSVP to Jeanie in the Pre-School Office at jblanton@templeemanuel.org.

Big Al’s Yiddish Club is back.  Join a lively group of people for Yiddish learning and fun on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Library. 

Try Something New! – Yoga & Jewish Meditation – Thursdays at 7:30 pm.  Wear comfortable clothes and have fun.  Register by calling (856) 489-0035 or e-mailing cindy@templeemanuel.org.

Do you have a preschool-age child? For information about our Pre-School program, Toddler Territory and infant programming, call Jeanie at (856) 489-0034 or jblanton@templeemanuel.org.

Please make sure we have your e-mail address.  If you are not currently receiving e-mails from Temple Emanuel, please send your e-mail address to mayda@templeemanuel.org. 

Gift Cards (also known as SCRIP) are available for more than just grocery stores. We have bookstores, restaurants, department stores and much more available. For a complete list of available stores and gift card denominations, pickup the current list and order form at the Temple, or contact Paula Levine at palevine79@hotmail.com.  Orders are placed weekly for any cards we don’t have in stock. You can purchase Shop Rite scrip in the Temple Office. All purchases help fund our Temple Sisterhood and ultimately our synagogue.

Please visit our Web site at www.templeemanuel.org  to learn about all that Temple Emanuel has to offer. Check out the calendar for daily activities, and to plan for future dates.