 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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Bowling Night
Saturday, March 4
It's a fabulous two-part fundraising event! Join us at Laurel Lanes (Maple Shade) for a night of bowling, food, 50/50 and fun!
Hebrew School Open House
Sunday, March 5, 9:15-11:15 am
Click here for more information.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, March 13, 2:30-7:30 pm
Give thanks for the good health you enjoy by giving blood. Please allow one hour for the donation process. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Mark Pinzur at BloodDrive@mkorshalom.org.
Jewish Ancestry & Women's Cancer
Wednesday, March 22, 7:00 pm
Learn more about cancer and genetic screening from
Generosa Grana MD, one of the leaders in Cancer Genetics and Director of MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr, Grana will also discuss the latest options and evaluations available at this important Women's Connection program. $5 per person. Open to the community. Click here for
more information or to
register.
M'korstock Unplugged
Friday, March 24
immediately following our 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat service
Enjoy dinner (BYOB) & dessert in a relaxed, coffee house setting. Live music from Philly-based folk group, Sarah & the Arrows. No charge. RSVP required by March 17; no walk-ins allowed. Click here for more information or to register.
Jukebox Sunday Night 2
Sunday, April 2, 5:45 pm
Shake, Rattle and... Rolls! A Tribute to Cantor Hochman.
Enjoy dinner, dessert and musical entertainment, with tunes from 1980-2016 performed by in-house talent. $40 per person. For more information, contact Marylee Alperin. Click here to RSVP by March 24.
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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Purim Dis-service & Shpiel
Saturday, March 11, 7:00 pm
Our clergy lead a playful service just prior to our Religious School students' performance of our Guys and Dolls-themed Shpiel. Hear stories from the Book of Esther sung to the show's famous tunes, including "A Bushel & A Peck," "Luck Be a Lady" and "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat." Come in costume and bring a box of pasta to shake (Boo, Haman!) and then donate to local food pantries.
Purim Character Brunch
Sunday, March 12, 11:15 am
A twist on our traditional Purim Carnival! Meet beloved Superheroes and Princesses at this year's big Purim happening! Enjoy carnival games, children's crafts, face painting and manicures at Vashti's Beauty Shoppe! Adults & Children can come in costume and enjoy brunch with family, friends and your favorite characters. $18 per family. Click here for more information or to register.
Chrain Gang
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 3, 4 & 5, 6:30-9:00 pm
Participate in this horseradish-making M'kor Shalom tradition of more than 20 years. Parents and children (aged 12+) are welcome (and needed!) this year
. Earn mitzvah credits!
RSVP to Jeff Fields. Sponsored by Achim (The Men's Group).
Passover Shuk
Sunday, April 9, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Purchase our Chrain Gang's home-made horseradish, kosher wines and gift shop items in time for the Passover holiday. Additional Shuk dates/times TBA.
Passover: First Seder
Monday, April 10
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SHABBAT SERVICES
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Friday Evening Service Schedule
Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
February 24 - We celebrate February birthdays.
March 10
- with Visual T'filah
March 24 - We celebrate March birthdays.
M'korstock Unplugged immediately follows (details coming soon).
March 31
Erev Shabbat Services, 8:00 pm (Sanctuary; webcast)
February 17 - with Visual T'filah
March 3 & 17
Torah Study, 9:00 am
(Chapel)
February 18 & 25
March 4, 11, 18 & 25
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 - PJ Party!
Friday, February 17 - Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
Pizza & salad dinner just $10 per family. Wear your pajamas & bring a nut-free dessert to share.
Our Tot service is always free and open to the community. You can attend the service even if you do not attend the family dinner. Click here to register
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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. Every session stands on its own, and newcomers are always welcome.
Exploring Your Personal Judaism
February 18 & 25 and March 4 & 11
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.
Conversation About God
March 18
Led by Carl Viniar
What does it mean if we think of God as the power to transform
what is into
what could be?
The Ritual Committee is currently planning Shabbat programming for the winter and spring. Contact
Ellen Krause 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: Rockhill
Thursday, March 16 - All Day!
M'kor Shalom will earn 15% of your purchase when you Dine in, Take Out or get Delivery from Rockhill (1800 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ). Mention this fundraiser or show the flyer.
Shop AmazonSmile
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ADULT EDUCATION
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The Story of Esther: Secular Saga or Sacred Story?
Thursdays, March 9, 16 & 30, 10:30 am
Led by Rabbi Hirsh
The story of Esther is associated with the holiday of Purim, but on Purim we barely have time to read the story in detail. In this course, we will look at the story more closely. 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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Hebrew School Open House
Sunday, March 5, 9:15-11:15 am
Parents and Children are invited to join us for a fun and informative morning:
- Breakfast and Meet & Greet
- Havdalah and Music
- Classroom Visitation with Fun Participatory Activities
- Dessert and Conclusion
Tell your unaffiliated friends & family. Complimentary childcare for younger siblings.
RSVP Required. For information or to RSVP, stop by the School Office or email
Merle Steinberg.
Purim Dis-Service & Shpiel
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TOT PROGRAMMING / EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
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Tot Family Dinner & Shabbat - PJ Party!
Friday, February 17 - Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
Pizza & salad dinner just $10 per family. Wear your pajamas & bring a nut-free dessert to share. Our service is always free and open to the community. You can attend the service even if you do not attend the family dinner. Click here to register for February or for our
discounted annual dinner special.
Purim Character Brunch
Sunday, March 12, 11:15 am
Click here for
more information or to
register.
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ACHIM (THE MEN'S GROUP)
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Achim (The Men's Group) Lunch
Wednesday, March 1, 12:00 noon (Marlton)
Join the men of M'kor Shalom for lunch and conversation, this month at
The Kettle & Grille,
230 N Maple Ave, Marlton. No RSVP necessary. Pay your own way.
Chrain Gang Horseradish Preparation
April 3, 4 & 5, 6:30-9:00 pm
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WOMEN'S CONNECTION
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Souper Soup Throwdown - TONIGHT!
Monday, February 13, 7:00 pm
May the best soup win! You
do not have to bring a soup; we are happy to share your smile and taste buds! BYOBB - Bring Your Own Beverage & a Buddy! $5 per person; open to ladies of M'kor Shalom and the community. Click here to
register.
Jewish Ancestry & Women's Cancer
Wednesday, March 22, 7:00 pm
Click here for
more information or to
register.
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COLLEGE CONNECTION
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School Breaks - 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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Social Justice Initiative - NEW!
Tuesday, March 7, 7:30 pm
Are you interested in issues such as intolerance and hate, immigration, women's rights, health care? Do you want to have a voice in what is happening on the local, state and federal level of government? Then join us for a special planning session on March 7 to discuss issues that are important to you and strategize ways to make an impact in our community. For more information, please contact Kim Coffina or Alice Oppenheimer.
We encourage you to check out the Reform Action Center's website at www.rac.org that provides the Reform movement's position on a variety of social issues affecting our community and the world today.
Social Action Cooking
Thursday, March 2, 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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Purim Food Drive
March 5-19
Help us keep food on the shelves of the JFCS Food Pantry. Please drop of your donations in our lobby. The M'kor Shalom collection will be delivered to JFCS on March 20.
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, February 15, 7:30 pm
All congregants are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Office Closed
Monday, February 20
- Presidents' Day
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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