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EVENTS
KABBALAT SHABBAT AT MERRY HEART
Friday, June 27, 2008 at 6:15 PM, come join Rabbi Rudin at the Merry Heart Nursing Home for our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat visit. Spread the message of hope, connection to the Jewish community and healing in this very special experience. The Merry Heart is located at 200 Route 10 West, just ten minutes from the shul.
SUMMER SHUL SHABBAT SERIES
Join us for ongoing performances, discussions and a special Kiddush incorporated in Friday night and Saturday morning services. All are invited to join us!.
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM: American Jewish Sing-a-long before Friday Night Services, Celebrating the American Jewish heritage.
Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 9:30 AM: Parshat Chukkat - Torah Insights. Discussion: Beyond Sticks and Stones: American Jewish Political Lessons. An All-American Kiddush follows services featuring American Jewish favorites!
SUPERMARKET GIFT CARD SALE
Supermarket Gift Cards will be available for sale on Sunday, July 6th, 2008 at 9:00 AM in the Temple lobby. To access an order form, please click here.
SUMMER SHUL SHABBAT SERIES
July 12, 2008 at 9:30 AM: Parshat Balak - Torah Insights. Discussion: The Perfect Curse - or, the Power of Negative Thinking. Kiddush follows with a sampling of the cuisine of the Yemenite Jewish community.
SUMMER SHUL SHABBAT SERIES
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 9:30 AM: Parshat Pinchas - Torah Insights. Discussion: Three Hebrew Words Everyone Must Know. Kiddush follows services with a sampling of the cuisine of Israel.
SUMMER SHUL SHABBAT SERIES
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 9:30 AM: Parshat Mattot - Torah Insights. Discussion: I Have Put My Words in Your Mouth: Revealing God, Revealing Yourself. A Kiddush follows services with a sampling of the cuisine of the Morrocan Jewish community.
TEMPLE PICNIC – SAVE THE DATE
Save the date: July 27, 2008! More news to come.
SUMMER SHUL SHABBAT SERIES
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 9:30 AM: Parshat V’Etchanan - Torah Insights. Discussion: Tu B’Av: Judaism’s Hidden Holiday of Joy. A Kiddush follows services with a sampling of Israeli wines and other delicacies!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
…of all ages and genres! During the summer, when Shabbat comes in late, what better way to end the week and begin to welcome Shabbat with the joy of music? Share your talents with our congregation for a short early evening recital before Friday night services. If you'd like to perform for an intimate, appreciative audience, contact the Rabbi at Rabbi@templehatikvahnj.org .
INVITATION TO INVOLVEMENT
Discover the rewards of increasing your involvement in your Jewish community. We are actively looking for members interested in helping our synagogue achieve its potential as a force for justice, peace and Jewish renewal in our community and beyond! Get involved in something that you feel passionate about: social action, Jewish ritual, Israel connection, education- or share your own ideas and areas of interest. Contact the Rabbi to learn more at Rabbi@templehatikvahnj.org .
SUPERMARKET GIFT CARD SALE DAYS
As you probably know by now, July 1st is the start of the new fiscal year. That means the Gift Card program also starts over at the same time. In keeping with our policy of two pickup dates each month, the following is the Gift Card pickup schedule for the next three months. The rest of the dates will be listed in the September bulletin, as well as on the website.
July 6 (9-10) – beginning of the new fiscal year
July 20 (11-12)
August 3 (9-10)
August 17 (11-12)
Sept. 7 (9-10)
Sept. 21 (11-12)
In addition to Shop Rite and A&P, we are looking into whether we should add Acme to our list of supermarkets. If you are interested in buying Acme Gift Cards, please email GiftCards@TempleHatikvahNJ.org ASAP. Thank you.
COME HELP TEMPLE HATIKVAH HIT A FUNDRAISING HOME RUN!
On Sunday, July 20th, 2008, Temple HaTikvah will be participating in a new fundraising activity by manning the 3rd Base food stand at Commerce Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, New Jersey, home of the Somerset Patriots. We are looking for volunteers to help us make this event fun, exciting and successful! All volunteers needs to be at least 16 years of age and will need to arrive at the ball park at approximately 2:30 PM that day (game time is 5:05 PM). The Temple has the opportunity to earn a significant amount of money and the more people that we have, the greater the opportunity is for our earning potential. We are looking for 10-15 volunteers to help us run this exciting event. To sign up, or if you have any questions, contact Seth Rosenstein at srosenstein@mww.com or at 973-252-5469.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Temple Hatikvah runs on the efforts of our volunteers. Tikkun Olam starts here! We are in desperate need of volunteers. Everyone pick a place to help out. here is a list of positions that are open or in need of additional help:
- Gift Card Program Administration
- Oneg & Kitchen Committee
- Bulletin Editor(s)
- Building & Grounds Committee
- Education Committee
- Board of Trustees
- Temple Librarians (2-4)
- Media Relations Coordinator
- Rabbi’s Assistant
- Ritual Committee
- Programming Committee
If you have a special interest or talent that isn’t listed here that you are willing to donate, we will find a use for you! To get the ball rolling, send an email to helpinghand@templehatikvhnj.org, or call the temple at 973-584-1212.
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