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A man is lost in the forest. He has been wandering many days and nights and cannot find his way. Finally he meets another man, and says to him, "My friend, I am lost. I have been trying to find the way for many days and nights, but I cannot. Can you show me the way?"
The other man answers, "I, too, am lost. Yet I can tell you which ways I have already tried that do not lead anywhere. And we can search for a better way together."
[Rabbi Hayim of Zenze]
As one year comes to a close and another is about to begin, we use these final days of 5776 to look back on what we have accomplished and to reflect on how we have grown over the past year. We take a cheshbon ha'nefesh, an accounting of the soul, seeing ourselves for who we are and recognizing the areas of our lives and of our relationships that still need attention and work. We give thanks for the moments of happiness we have experienced, and for the opportunities we've been given to share blessings with others. And we are reminded of the many ways in which our lives have been enriched by what others have generously shared with us.
Friday evening, Cantor Hochman and I will lead our Kabbalat Shabbat service in the Chapel beginning at 6:30 pm.
And, Shabbat morning, our Spice Up Your Judaism session will be led by congregant Scott Kushner on the topic of "Personal Judaism," beginning at 10:00 am.
Torah Study will resume next week as part of our Shabbat Shuvah Shabbaton (October 8).
And, of course, our High Holy Day services begin Sunday night, with our Erev Rosh Hashanah service at 8:00 pm. Please check your tickets for the times of our other services and High Holy Day programming throughout the next two weeks.
On behalf of the Clergy, Staff and Leadership of Congregation M'kor Shalom, I want to wish you and your families a very happy, healthy and sweet New Year.
We look forward to seeing you over these holy days as we celebrate the beginning of 5777 together as a Family of Families.
Shanah Tovah,
Rabbi Jennifer L. Frenkel
If you wish to have a
Mi Shebeirach said during our Shabbat services, please
let us know by noon each Friday so we can give the names to the rabbis.
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WE CELEBRATE
The Engagement of
Jordon Koslowsky & Danielle Slutsky
daughter of Neal & Karen Slutsky
granddaughter of Thelma Slutsky
WE REMEMBER
Beverly Ritholtz
grandmother of Brian Weingart
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, September 30
6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Chapel)
Please join us for pre-service refreshments starting at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, October 1
10:00 am Spice Up Your Judaism, Celebrate Shabbat! (Boardroom)
Exploring Your Personal Judaism, led by Scott Kushner
Sunday, October 2
8:00 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Sanctuary;
webcast)
Monday, October 3
Rosh Hashanah - First Day
Offices & Schools Closed
8:30 am Rosh Hashanah Early Service (Sanctuary)
11:00 am Rosh Hashanah Late Service (Sanctuary;
webcast)
2:30 pm Tot Family / Special Needs Rosh Hashanah Service (Sanctuary)
3:00 pm Tashlich Service (Croft Farm)
Tuesday, October 4
Rosh Hashanah - Second Day
Offices & Schools Closed
10:00 am Rosh Hashanah Service (Sanctuary;
webcast)
Wednesday, October 5
12:00 noon
Achim (The Men's Group) Lunch (Off-site)
Join the men of M'kor Shalom for lunch and conversation, this month at
The Kettle & Grille in Marlton. Click here for
more information.
Social Action Cooking (Kitchen)
7:30 pm
Women's Connection Coffee & Conversation (Boardroom)
Join us for this kick-off planning meeting. Please bring your "conversation" and we'll provide the coffee and nosh. Click here for
more information.
Erev Shabbat Service (Chapel)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Shabbat Shuvah Shabbaton: Cheshbon Ha'Nefesh
Taking an accounting of your soul, your life
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 am
Led by Rabbi Frenkel. Includes a lunch break for just $5 per person. Click here for more information or to register as soon as possible.
Break The Fast with M'kor Shalom
Wednesday, October 12, following N'eelah (approx. 6:30 pm)
This year, end the fast with family and friends at M'kor Shalom. Click here for more information or to register as soon as possible. Note: Cost should not discourage anyone from attending. If you have financial concerns, contact Michelle Bross at 856-424-4220.
Sukkot Happenings:
Click the event name for more information.
Sunday, October 16, 1:00 pm (Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill)
Erev Simchat Torah & Consecration Service
Sunday, October 23, 7:00 pm
Craft Beer Festival
Sunday, October 30 - Brew Class 1:00-2:00 pm; Beer Tasting 2:00-5:00 pm
Early Bird Pricing ends this Friday, September 30!
Hosted by Achim (The Men's Group), our second Craft Beer Festival will feature 50 seasonal beers from 15 South Jersey & Philadelphia breweries. Registration is required. Must be age 21 or older; IDs will be checked. $25 Early Bird by September 30; $36 after September 30 and at the door. Click here for
more information or to
register.
Gift Gala Vendor Registration
Gift Gala Event: Sunday, November 20, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Early Bird Vendor Pricing ends this Friday, September 30!
This community event is the perfect place to sell your special inventory. Click here for online vendor registration.
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Michelle Bross
Executive Director
Congregation M'kor Shalom
850 Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4220
(856) 424-2890 (fax)
ExecutiveDirector@mkorshalom.org
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