Temple Emanuel Weekly Announcements - May 25, 2007

Friday, May 25, 2007 – 9 Sivan 5767

 

Naso, Numbers 4:21-7:89

The special role of the Levites is explained in this week's Torah portion, Naso. Parashat Naso opens with God instructing Moses to take a census of two families of the tribe of Levi, the Gershonites and the Merarites. The census counts only males age thirty to fifty.  God also instructs Moses to teach Aaron a special three-part blessing, which Aaron and the priests are to use to bless the people of Israel. The blessing is found in Numbers 6:24-26:

May God bless you and keep you!
May God deal kindly and graciously with you!
May God bestow favor upon you and grant you peace!

Shabbat Evening Service – 8 pm

 

Ushers: Alexander Fridman, Alec Fritsch, Berta Muchnik

Bima:  Paula Levine

Ark Doors: Janet Arnold

Candlelighting:  Janet Walder and Heidi Kopelson

Kiddush: Kevin and Michael Walder, Alana and Jay Kopelson

 

Our Condolences to…

Ruth Samuel and family on the death of her brother, Harold Wallerstein

 

Barbara Pachter, Marsha Morrow and Linda Slipyan-Steingard on the death of their father, Victor Pachter

 

Shabbat Morning Services will be held tomorrow at 10:30 am when KEVIN ANDREW WALDER, son of Janet and Michael Walder will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.  Havdalah Services will be held at 6:15 pm when ALANA ANN KOPELSON, daughter of Heidi and Jay Kopelson will be called to the Torah for her Bat Mitzvah.

 

Please join us for our monthly Family Shabbat Service that will be held at 7:30 pm.  Tot Shabbat will be held at 7 pm in the Chapel.  An Alternative Service will be held at

7:30 pm in the Chapel.

 

Torah Study will be held tomorrow morning at 9:15 am in the Library. Bring a friend. Enjoy coffee, camaraderie and good conversation in a casual environment.

 

Are you a Baby Boomer?  Mark your calendar and join Rabbi Jerry and Peggy David on Sunday, June 3^rd as we explore The Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ and share a meal at Malaga in Trenton.  Call Jane at (856) 489-0029 x15 for more information.

 

Mark your calendar for our Sunday, June 3^rd Mitzvah Day sponsored by the Social Action Committee.  A Blood Drive and Flea Market will be part of this important event.  Register online for the blood drive at www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate. Sponsor code is 6C31 or call (856) 489-0029 x10.  Check out the info table at the Oneg for more information and for recipe forms for our upcoming cookbook.

 

The Delaware Valley Jewish Choral Festival will be held at Temple Emanuel on Wednesday, June 6 at 7 pm.   Hosted by Kol Emanuel, there will be more than 15 Choirs performing.  Contribution is $8 per person.  Refreshments will be served following the concert. 

 

Men’s Club Golf Outing will be held on June 6 at the Ramblewood Country Club.  For more information, please call Steve Ehrlich at (856) 424-6669 or [email protected].

 

The Henry Raich Senior Group will hold a brown bag lunch and discussion on Wednesday, June 20 at 12 Noon.  Rabbi David will be the guest speaker.  Refreshments will be served.

 

Yiddish Class with Al Rubin will continue on Thursday evening, May 31 at 7:30 pm in the Library.  You can join this fun group any time.  For more information, call Al at 856-278-7313.

 

Our Caring Community Committee is looking for volunteers to assist in getting members to Services, doctor’s appointments and food shopping.  Contact Robin [email protected] or Adrienne [email protected] or email the Caring Community at [email protected] to volunteer.

 

If you know of any friends or family that may be interested in our Temple or religious school, and would like some more info about our services and programs, call Jane at (856) 489-0029 x15 and she will be happy to contact them.  Tell your friends and neighbors about Temple Emanuel and ask them to join you for Shabbat. A Prospective Member Open House will be held on Wed. June 27 at 7 pm.

 

Do you have a pre-school age child? We have many offerings available at Temple Emanuel.  Contact (856) 489-0034 for information about our pre-school program, Toddler Territory and infant programming. There are still openings at Kamp Kayeetz, our summer program for 2-5 year olds old. For more info on how your pre-schooler can have a fun time at Temple Emanuel, call Jeanie at (856) 489-0034 x22.

 

Our Tree of Life is a beautiful addition to our Temple. Leaves and rocks can be purchased for any simcha or life cycle event or just to honor a loved one. Spots can be reserved as well. Call Irene Strauss at (856) 489-0029 x12 for more information.

 

Did you know those Gift Cards (also known as SCRIP) are available for more than just grocery stores? And – Sisterhood has them! We have bookstores, restaurants, department stores and much more available. For a complete list of available stores and gift card denominations, please pickup the current list and order form at the Temple, or contact Jessica Chasen at [email protected] or (609) 929-4726. Orders are placed weekly for any cards we don’t have in stock today.  For our past supporters, don’t worry – you can still purchase Shop Rite and Stop & Shop in the Temple Office as before. All purchases help fund our Temple Sisterhood and ultimately our synagogue. Thank you for your support.

 

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