 To help you find what you are looking for, E!Minders is organized by category (see list at left). We welcome your feedback, and will continue to work on making our communications with you as effective as possible.
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SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL PROJECTS
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Rock of Ages: The Chanukah Story, '70s style
A M'kor Shalom Theater Group Performance
Saturday, December 3, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 4, 3:00 pm
A complete telling of how the need for a fight for religious freedom had to happen. The show parodies lyrics from some of your favorite songs of the '70s - from Asbury Park, Simon & Garfunkel, the Divine Miss M and Queen to the quintessential late '70s Fever Masters, the Bee Gees. $10 Adults, $5 Seniors & Children 12 & Under. Click here for 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.
Casino Night
Saturday, December 10, 7:00 pm
Join us for high-rolling fun! Enjoy professionally-run casino games, raffles, silent auctions and food stations (BYOB). Try your hand at Texas Hold 'Em.
This FUNdraiser is open to the community, so invite your friends and go all-in for a fun evening!
$50 per person includes food, drinks and $25 in chips (Texas Hold 'Em option additional $100; pre-registration required).
Register by November 30.
Note: All winnings will be exchanged for raffle tickets; only the Texas Hold 'Em tournament is eligible for cash winnings.
Event Sponsorships are available and Prize Donations are being accepted; please contact Jill Fox.
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SHABBAT SERVICES
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Friday Evening Service Schedule
Erev Shabbat Services, 8:00 pm
(Sanctuary; webcast)
December 2
December 16
- Our Choir joins us.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
November 25
- We celebrate November birthdays.
December 9
December 23 -
We celebrate December birthdays.
December 30 -
Chanukah Shabbat: BYO Chanukiah &
Candles (7) for a communal lighting.
Torah Study, 9:00 am
(Chapel)
December 3, 10 & 17 (No session December 24 or 31)
Come 15 minutes early for schmoozing and light refreshments before Torah Study begins on the hour. All are welcome to join the conversation; no RSVP or previous experience necessary.
Tot Family Dinner & Shabbat
Friday, December 16 - Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
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SHABBAT PROGRAMS
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Spice Up Your Judaism, Celebrate Shabbat!
Saturdays, 10:00 am
This meaningful programming is designed to enrich your Shabbat experience. Everyone is welcome.
Shabbat in Song
December 3
Led by Daniella Fostater
Back by popular demand! A special Shabbat service with simple song and chant. Led by Daniella Fostater, music educator and Jewish prayer leader.
Exploring Your Personal Judaism
December 10 & 17
Led by Scott Kushner
An ongoing conversation that gets people really thinking about their own beliefs on topics such as good and evil, destiny vs. free will, ritual and tradition, the meaning of the word "God" and more of Judaism's Big Questions.
The Ritual Committee is currently exploring possibilities for Shabbat programming for the winter and spring. Please contact Carol Fisher to let us know topics that interest you and if there are any sessions you would consider leading.
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Dine to Donate: Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Monday, November 21 - All Day!
Dine-in or carry-out from Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. M'kor Shalom will earn 20% of all tracked sales - includes bar/alcohol sales.
Present the flyer or tell your server that you are dining to support Congregation M'kor Shalom! Anthony's is located at
7000 Midlantic Dr #300,
Mt Laurel, NJ 08054.
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Shop Black Friday!
Shop Cyber Monday!
Shop ANY Day!
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ADULT EDUCATION
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What is the Bible?
Thursdays, December 1, 8 & 15, 10:30 am
What exactly is "the Bible?" How did it emerge? What makes it "holy?" How do Jews & Christians read the Bible differently? Join Rabbi Hirsh for this three-part exploration and conversation series about the Jewish Bible. Click here for
more information.
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CARING COMMUNITY / HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Our Caring Community volunteers are here to help congregants in need of support.
Volunteers provide: Transportation, Meals on a short-term basis, Shopping, Telephone reassurance, Friendly visits, Shiva set-up assistance
If you or someone in your family is confined to home because of illness or injury, M'kor Shalom's Caring Community volunteers are here to help. Please contact
Jane Bloom or the
synagogue office, so our volunteers can respond to your needs.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
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New Year's Eve Family Bash
Saturday, December 31, 6:30-9:30 pm
Celebrate the new year with friends, Mitzvah-style! Our family celebration includes DJ music, dancing, games, fun fare & desserts. Adults can enjoy BYOB in a lounge setting. Open to families with ECC & Religious School-aged children, members & non-members, so invite your friends and your children's friends! Ring in 2017 early, then be home - or elsewhere ;) - to ring it in again at midnight! Click here for more information or to register.
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TOT PROGRAMMING / EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
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Friday, December 16 - Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
New Year's Eve Family Bash
Saturday, December 31, 6:30-9:30 pm
Open to families with ECC & Religious School-aged children, members & non-members. Click here for
more information.
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ACHIM (THE MEN'S GROUP)
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Achim (The Men's Group) Lunch
Wednesday, December 7, 12:00 noon
Join the men of M'kor Shalom for lunch and conversation, this month at
Herman's Woodcrest Delicatessen in Cherry Hill. No RSVP necessary. Pay your own way.
Next Up: January 4 at The Kettle & Grille (Marlton)
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WOMEN'S CONNECTION
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Stay tuned for information about upcoming Women's Connection programs.
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COLLEGE CONNECTION
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Help Wanted!
Our M'kor Shalom College Connection students are always in search of internship and employment opportunities during their school breaks and over the summer. If you have any opportunities (paid or unpaid) to share with our students, please e-mail the details to David Snyder.
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SOCIAL ACTION
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Community Mitzvah Day
Sunday, December 11
Join us for two M'kor Shalom-sponsored projects:
- Operation Yellow Ribbon of South Jersey
- M'kor Shalom Social Hall/Kitchen, 11:30 am
- Cookie baking, card making and bracelet braiding
- Good for families of all ages
- Contact Kim Coffina.
- Blanket Making for Anna Sample House
- M'kor Shalom All-Purpose Room, 11:30 am
- Make cozy, no-sew blankets for this Camden shelter
- Participants should be ages 10+
- Bring a pair of SHARP scissors
- Contact Jane Chilewich or Rolane Sunshine
IHOC Hospitality Project
Sunday, December 18 through Friday, December 30
Join us in providing food and shelter, fellowship and support for our guests from IHOC (Interfaith Homeless Outreach Council). Click here for more information or to volunteer.
Volunteer Day at 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 so the RMH staff can spend the holiday with their own families. Volunteer to share this mitzvah as a family. School-aged children are welcome if accompanied by a parent. Click here for more information or to volunteer.
Cooking for the Hungry
Thursdays, December 1 & January 5, 7:00 pm
Help prepare food for New Visions Community Services of Camden. All welcome (children 12 and older may participate, but must be accompanied by an adult). You must RSVP. Contact
Steve German to sign up.
JFCS Food Pantry
Collection: Ongoing
M'kor Shalom is now collecting food items for the JFCS Food Pantry. Place donations in the bins by the main office. For details, please contact Kim Coffina.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Community Mitzvah Day
Sunday, December 11
Stay tuned for information about this day of tikkun olam and projects to be held at M'kor Shalom. Click here for information about M'kor Shalom-sponsored projects.
JFCS Weekly
The Jewish Family & Children's Service recent newsletter highlights services available to our community.
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OTHER NEWS
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Board of Trustees Meetings
Wednesday, December 21, 7:30 pm
All congregants are welcome and encouraged to attend.
WiFi at M'kor Shalom
We improved wireless internet access, with multiple hotspots around the building. Click "mkorguest" and you're connected!
M'kor Shalom Job Bank
Remember to check our
Job Bank for listings. If you know of an opening where you work, please
download the form, fill it out and return it to the synagogue office so that the position can be posted online.
M'kor Shalom Help Wanted:
Office Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to assist in the synagogue office on Sunday mornings. Lend your support. Contact
Michelle Bross in the synagogue office.
Webcasting Team Volunteers: Help the effort to webcast our services to those who are homebound or cannot come to services in person. No experience needed. Contact
Bruce Weinger.
Call for House Committee Members: If you are interested in joining our House Committee which oversees building maintenance and policy regarding use of the facility, please contact
Paul Fishbein.
Photo Call! Send us your photos reflecting life at M'kor Shalom, including worship, study, good deeds, social events and more. Selected photos will be featured on the congregation's website,
Facebook page and lobby displays. Email photos to
MainOffice@mkorshalom.org.
M'kor Shalom Library Volunteers
Volunteers (high school age and above) are wanted to help with book and DVD check-outs and returns. Click here for
more information or to
volunteer
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M'kor Shalom Happenings On The Web
Be sure to
like us on Facebook and follow
@MkorShalom on Twitter. Tag us on Instagram!
#mkorshalom
#mkormoments. Share see your M'kor Shalom moments & photos!
Gift Shop - Always New Items!
Stop in for all your gift-giving needs - Shabbat, holidays, engagements, weddings, new baby, B'nai Mitzvah, Confirmation, graduation and birthdays. Personalized wedding Ketubahs may be ordered. We also carry a large selection of beautiful tallitot.
Library News:
New Books & DVDs Available!
Check out the brand new additions to our extensive collection of Judaic fiction and nonfiction, DVDs, audio books on CDs and children's books - all of which can be borrowed at no cost! Many t
hanks to the generosity of those who have donated to the Library Fund this past year. (Overdue books will incur late fees.
Please contact Carol Fisher with any questions.)
Gift Cards Available In The Synagogue Office
ShopRite, Acme, Short Hills Deli, Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, Panera Bread and Starbucks gift cards are always available in the synagogue office during regular office hours. CVS gift cards may be used for prescriptions as well as other items.
Please note: We no longer offer online ordering of gift cards.
Recycle Your Empty Ink Jet and Laser Printer Cartridges! Old cell phones, too!
We have collection bins in both the main office and the school office. Drop off during regular office hours. These materials will be recycled and the congregation will receive a cash rebate. A win-win opportunity!
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E!Minders
You can sign up online for any of the events listed above by clicking the registration link. If there is a fee, please pay using your Visa, MasterCard or PayPal account. If you pay by check, you will not be officially registered until your payment is received.
Thank you for using our online registration system, which will save you time and make it easier to sign up for events at M'kor Shalom. We hope you enjoy this new feature, and we also want to hear your feedback. You can send your feedback to
MainOffice@mkorshalom.org.
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