 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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Shabbat Across America
Saturday, March 2
Share the warmth of our M'kor Shalom community in each other's homes with Havdalah potluck dinner.
Start time and potluck dishes will be determined by each host. If you are interested in hosting, please let us know by February 15. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by February 22. Click here for more information or respond to host/attend.
Author on the Road: Keith Gessen
Sunday, March 3, 3:00 pm
The Library & Adult Education Committees of M'kor Shalom
in conjunction with the The Katz JCC Bank of America Festival of Arts, Books, and Culture welcome author/journalist Keith Gessen (A Terrible Country). Enjoy the author presentation, Q&A and book signing.
$10 advance purchase ($15/door). Click here for
more information or to
purchase tickets.
Book Plates Fundraising Campaign
With changes to M'kor Shalom's High Holy Day services planned for 5780/2019, it is also time to purchase new High Holy Day prayerbooks. Book Plates (in both Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur volumes) may be purchased in honor of any simcha or in memory of a loved one. $54 per set. Purchase for a l
oved one, B'nai Mitzvah, birth, naming, marriage, etc. For
more information or to
purchase sets, contact the synagogue office at 856-424-4220 or
make your purchase online at mkorshalom.org.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, March 18, 2:30-7:30 pm
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SHABBAT SERVICES
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Friday Evening Service Schedule
Click here
for a pdf of our Shabbat service schedule.
Erev Shabbat Services, 8:00 pm
(webcast)
February 15
March 1 & 15
Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
February 22 -
Shabbat Mishpacha (Family Shabbat); We celebrate February birthdays.
March 8 & 22
March 29 -
Shabbat Mishpacha (Family Shabbat): We celebrate March birthdays.
Tot Shabbat
Fridays, February 15 & March 15, 6:15 pm
(Family Dinner 5:30 pm; RSVP)
Purim Dis-Service & Shpiel
Wednesday, March 20, 7:00 pm
(Meal Before the Shpiel 6:00 pm; RSVP required for dinner.)
Torah Study, 9:00 am
February 16 & 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Come 15 minutes early for schmoozing before our program begins on the hour. All are welcome; no RSVP or previous experience necessary.
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DINE & SHOP TO DONATE
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ADULT EDUCATION
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Tradition! Tradition!
Wednesdays, February 13 & 20, 10:30 am
Cantor Harrison leads a topical discussion: Challenging and Honoring Our Notions of Tradition When It Comes to the Music of the Synagogue.
Sunday Sessions with Rabbi Hirsh
Sunday, February 24, 9:15 am
"It Ain't Necessarily So...You Can't Always Believe What You Read in the Bible."
Uncovering the Hidden Meanings of the Prayerbook: The Architecture of Our Liturgy
Wednesdays, March 6, 13 & 20, 10:30 am
Led by Rabbi Hirsh
Spice Up Your Judaism
Saturdays,
10:30 am
February 16 & 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Join us at 10:00 am for schmoozing and light refreshments before our program starts at 10:30 am.
Note: Class handouts and materials are often available in advance, along with recommended reading. Look for the new "Adult Education Courses" shelf in the M'kor Shalom Library.
To share programming ideas, contact Gail Donner and Art Treiman with your suggestions. New committee members always welcome.
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CARING COMMUNITY / HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Caring Community Volunteers provide: Transportation, Meals on a short-term basis, Shopping, Telephone reassurance, Friendly visits, Shiva set-up assistance, more
. 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/FAMILY PROGRAMMING
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The Magic of Purim
Sunday, March 17, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meal Before the Shpiel
Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 pm
Families are invited to join us for a pizza dinner prior to our 7:00 pm Purim Service & Shpiel. Click here for more information or to register.
There are always great things happening at our Religious School. Tell your unaffiliated friends! Contact Merle Steinberg for more information.
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TOT PROGRAMMING / EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
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The Magic of Purim
Sunday, March 17, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a magic show featuring Joe Holiday, games and prizes, crafts, good food, and great company! Wear your favorite costume or dress in red, black, or white. $20 per family; Sponsor opportunities available. Click here for
more information, to
become a sponsor or
purchase tickets.
Tot Family Dinner & Shabbat
Fridays, February 15 & March 15
Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
Please join us for pizza & salad dinner prior to our Tot Shabbat service (6:15 pm). Dinner is just $10 per family. Click here for more information or to register.
Our Tot Programming Committee & PTO are always hosting fabulous events! For information or to join our committee, contact Stephanie Riviello.
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ACHIM (THE MEN'S GROUP)
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Achim (The Men's Group) Lunch
Wednesday, March 6, 12:00 noon (off-site)
Join our standing reservation at
Short HIlls Deli for lunch and conversation. No RSVP necessary. Pay your own way.
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WOMEN'S CONNECTION
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We are busy planning more exciting women's programs! Contact Lisa Weiser or Beth Savitch to help plan and to share your ideas.
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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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Putting A Stop To Gun Violence
Wednesday, February 27, 7:00 pm
M'kor Shalom welcomes Shani Nuckols, head of the South Jersey chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
She will discuss the organization's focus on gun violence and hate crimes, firearm suicide and unintentional child gun deaths, and suggest ways to get involved. Bring a friend to this important program. Free & open to the community. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
Operation Yellow Ribbon
Sunday, March 24, 11:30 am
Help prepare care packages for our troops overseas by
baking cookies, making paracord bracelets and making Thank You cards. We will also be collecting donations of gift cards for Netflix, PlayStation and Xbox, as specifically requested by military members. This is a free, family-friendly event
. Click here for
more information or to
volunteer.
Social Action Cooking
Volunteers age 12 & up. No experience needed.
Monday, February 25, 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 7, 7:00 pm
Cook meals for Joseph's House shelter in Camden.
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HOUSE COMMITTEE
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Help make our house your home!
Get involved with our House Committee. We welcome anyone with ideas and/or skills to help us with many projects to keep our House beautiful and functioning smoothly. Contact
Michelle Bross or
Paul Fishbein.
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LIBRARY NEWS
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Author on the Road: Keith Gessen
Sunday, March 3, 3:00 pm
Library Web Access
Web access to our catalog is available to congregants at:
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Kimmel Center Presents Sing Hallelujah
Wednesday, February 20, 8:00 pm (Philadelphia)
Cantor Harrison and a few M'kor Shalom Choir members will participate in this musical event. Save 15% with code MK15. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
JCRC 50th Middle East Institute
Sunday, March 17, 7:00 pm
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey celebrates 50 years with a special program honoring M'kor Shalom members Allison & David Snyder with the Israel Advocacy Award.
Keynote speaker: Ambassador Dennis Ross. Click here for more information or to register.
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OTHER NEWS
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Board of Trustees Meetings
Wednesday, February 20, 7:30 pm
All congregants are encouraged to attend.
Offices Closed
Monday, February 18 - Presidents' Day
WiFi at M'kor Shalom
Click "mkorguest" and you're connected!
M'kor Shalom Job Bank
M'kor Shalom Help Wanted:
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.
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 Happenings On The Web
Be sure to
like us on Facebook and follow
@MkorShalom on Twitter. Tag us on Instagram!
#hineiniatmkorshalom #mkorshalom
#mkormoments. Share 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.
Gift Cards Available In The Synagogue Office
ShopRite, Acme, Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond and Short Hills gift cards are always available in the synagogue office during regular office hours.
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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