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The prayers of Jewish tradition are arranged in a variety of ways. In the section of liturgy known as Amidah (or T'filah) three primary categories emerge: prayers of praise of God (shevakh); prayers of petition, in which we seek response from God (bakasha); and prayers of thanksgiving and gratitude to God (hoda'ah).
This week as we share the celebration of Thanksgiving, our thoughts and prayers turn to the third of these themes, gratitude and appreciation. (These same themes will be the focus of our Kabbalat Shabbat service this Friday at 6:30 pm.) Letting our attention gently rest on the many things for which we are thankful can yield a sense of perspective, something worth cultivating in these weeks following a difficult and divisive election season.
As we gather at Thanksgiving tables, many may choose to offer a moment of reflection and perhaps an invitation for those present to share something for which they are thankful. Here is one brief prayer from our Mishkan T'filah prayerbook that you may choose to share:
God of Goodness, we give thanks
For the gift of life, wonder beyond words;
For the awareness of soul, our light within;
For the world around us, so filled with beauty;
For the richness of the earth, which day by day sustains us;
For all these and more, we offer thanks.
To see additional suggestions for Thanksgiving reflections, click HERE.
Please note that our weekly Torah Study will not meet this Shabbat November 26 but resumes on December 3.
Wishing you a harvest of gratitude and Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Richard Hirsh
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, November 25
Thanksgiving observed - Offices & Schools Closed
6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Chapel)
Please join us for pre-service refreshments starting at 6:00 pm.
We celebrate November birthdays.
Saturday, November 26
No Religious School
No Torah Study or Spice Up Your Judaism
Sunday, November 27
No Religious School
Monday, November 28
7:00 pm Education & Youth Committee Meeting (Room 18)
Thursday, December 1
10:30 am
What is the Bible? (Chapel)
Join Rabbi Hirsh for the first of this three-part exploration and conversation series about the Jewish Bible. Click here for
more information.
(Passariello's)
& Virtual Tour of Cuba (Boardroom)
Meet for lunch at Passariello's in Voorhees before attending a special program held at M'kor Shalom (approximately 2:00 pm) giving us a virtual tour of Cuba's Jewish communities. Click here for
more information.
4:30 pm
Pump It Up ECC FUNdraiser (8 East Stow Road, Marlton)
Our Early Childhood Center students and friends are invited to come bounce and have dinner together. Click here for
more information or to
register.
Social Action Cooking (Kitchen)
Friday, December 2
8:00 pm Erev Shabbat Service with Visual T'filah (Sanctuary;
webcast)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Rock of Ages - The Chanukah Story, '70s style
Saturday, December 3, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 4, 3:00 pm
The M'kor Shalom Theater Group performs the incredible true story of how Chanukah came to be, told through the incredible music of the '70s! Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Holiday Gift Card MEGA Sale
Order Deadline: Sunday, December 4 (No Exceptions!)
Pick-up begins: Monday, December 19
Gift Cards make great gifts and great shopping companions! Your order raises funds for M'kor Shalom at no extra cost to you! Only one round of orders this season, so be sure to get your order in! Click here for the Gift Card MEGA Sale Order Form.
M'korstock Unplugged
Friday, December 9, immediately following our 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Live music from Solstice, Dinner (BYOB) & Dessert in a relaxed, coffee house setting. No charge. Kindly RSVP by December 5 so we may adequately prepare. Click here for more information or to register.
Saturday, December 10, 7:00 pm
Enjoy professionally-run casino games, raffles, silent auctions and high-rolling fun! $50 per person includes food stations and $25 in chips (BYOB); additional chips available for purchase at the event. Try your hand at Texas Hold 'Em (Pre-registration required). Event Sponsorships are available and Prize Donations are being accepted; please contact Cindy Weiner-Palmere. Click here for more information and to register by November 30.
Community Mitzvah Day
Sunday, December 11
Join us for two M'kor Shalom-sponsored programs, both starting at 11:30 am:
Operation Yellow Ribbon of South Jersey: We will be baking cookies, making holiday cards and braiding parachute cord bracelets for our troops serving overseas. Good for families of all ages. Contact
Kim Coffina.
Blanket Making for Anna Sample House:
Help create cozy, no-sew blankets for families of this women's shelter in Camden. Participants should be ages 10+; bring a pair of SHARP scissors. Contact Jane Chilewich.
IHOC Hospitality Program
December 18-30
Join us in preparing/hosting a meal, participating with transportation/activities or being an overnight host while M'kor Shalom houses up to 12 homeless men, providing food and shelter, fellowship and support. Click here for more information or to volunteer.
Ronald McDonald House
Saturday, December 24
We will be preparing brunch and dinner as well as hosting the evening activities (crafts, games, baking projects, etc.) for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden. Click here for
more information or to
volunteer.
New Year's Eve Family Bash
Saturday, December 31, 6:30-9:30 pm
DJ music, dancing, games & photos with Rock It Entertainment! Fun fare & desserts. Adult BYOB Lounge. Open to member & non-member families. Adults: $25; Children: $15; Children 5 & Under: Free. Click here for
more information or to
register by December 21
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Michelle Bross
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Congregation M'kor Shalom
850 Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4220
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ExecutiveDirector@mkorshalom.org
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