 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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Count Me In! Social Action Voter Education Program
Thursday, October 4, 7:00 pm
M'kor Shalom will be hosting a forum about the importance of voting, even in midterm elections! The program features a speakers' panel followed by discussion and refreshments. No charge. For those unable to attend in person, this event will be
webcast. Click here for
more information and to
RSVP.
Havdalah Hayride & Campfire Sing-Along
Saturday, October 6, 5:00 pm
This family-fun evening includes dinner, songs & s'mores around the campfire. Click here for
more information or to
register by September 28.
Sunday, October 14, 1:00 pm
Fine Art Auction
Saturday, October 20, 7:00 pm
M'kor Shalom will host a Marlin Art Fine Art Auction, where you will find fabulous art deals by well-known artists. $18 per person includes admission, light
hors d'oeuvres and desserts, beer and wine. Click here to
register for this Major Fundraising event by October 12.
Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 pm
Viewing of the moving documentary, "Michael Levin: A Hero in Heaven," and Q&A with Michael's mother and sister. Presented by M'kor Shalom's Education & Youth Committee and the JCRC. Recommended for adults and high school students. Click here for
more information or to
RSVP.
Sunday, October 28, 4:00 pm
M'kor Marketplace - 2018 Gift Gala & Holiday Bazaar
Early Bird Vendor Registration Deadline: September 30
Event: Sunday, November 18, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Looking to share your wares or know someone else who might be interested? Click here for
event
and
vendor information.
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HIGH HOLY DAYS
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Our service schedule is listed on your High Holy Day tickets and on our
website calendar.
High Holy Day & Operation Yellow Ribbon Food Drives
Wednesday, September 19 - At all Yom Kippur services
Kindly bring bags of non-perishable food or specifically military-requested items to the synagogue parking lot on Yom Kippur; no glass containers. Click here for
more information.
Note: Volunteers are needed to help organize in advance and on Yom Kippur; contact
Jen Kotzen.
Yom Kippur Study Session
Wednesday, September 19, 2:30 pm
A discussion on High Holy Day themes, l
ed by Rabbi Hirsh.
Break The Yom Kippur Fast at M'kor Shalom
Wednesday, September 19, approximately 6:30 pm
Following our N'eelah service, break the fast with family and friends at M'kor Shalom. $20 adults, $9 ages 6-12, FREE for ages 5 & under. Click here for more information or to register by September 12.
Note: Cost should not discourage anyone from attending. If you have financial concerns, contact Michelle Bross at 856-424-4220.
Erev Sukkot Service
Sunday, September 23, 7:00 pm
Social Happenings in the Sukkah
Click each of the Sukkot events below for more information.
Erev Simchat Torah & Consecration Service
Sunday, September 30, 7:00 pm
Simchat Torah Service (Yizkor)
Monday, October 1, 10:00 am
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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)
September 21
October 5 & 19
Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
September 28 -
Shabbat Mishpacha - We celebrate September birthdays.
October 12
October 26 -
Shabbat Mishpacha - We celebrate October birthdays.
Tot Shabbat
Torah Study, 9:00 am
September 22, & 29
October 6, 13, 20 & 27
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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Dine to Donate: Panera Bread (Marlton)
Wednesday, October 24, 4:00-8:00 pm
Dine at or take out from Panera Bread and M'kor Shalom will earn a percentage of your purchase. Show the flyer when ordering (print or on smartphone). Enter promo code "PRFUND" for online ordering and rapid delivery.
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ADULT EDUCATION
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Spice Up Your Judaism
Saturdays, 10:30 am
September 22 & 29
October 6, 13, 20 & 27
Join us at 10:00 am for schmoozing and light refreshments before our program starts at 10:30 am.
Playwright Program:
Sunday, October 14, 1:00 pm
Join us for an educational, entertaining and critically acclaimed program performed by Diane Steinbrink. Q&A will follow the presentation and dessert will be served. $10 by October 11; $15 at the door. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
"Reform Judaism" led by Rabbi Frenkel
Wednesdays, October 17 & 24, 10:30 am
Sunday Sessions with Rabbi Hirsh
Sunday, October 21, 9:30 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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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, 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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Family Supper in the Sukkah
Sunday, September 23, 6:00 pm
Subs, salads & sweets in the sukkah prior to our Erev Sukkot Service (7:00 pm). $12 per person; $6 per child ages 4-8; Free for Children 3 and under. Click here for
more information or to
register by September 20.
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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Tot Pizza in the Hut
Tuesday, September 25, 5:00 pm
Share in our Enchanted Forest-themed program in the Sukkah. $15 per family by September 21; $20 at the door. 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, October 3, 12:00 noon (off-site)
Join our standing reservation at
Short HIlls Deli for lunch and conversation. No RSVP necessary. Pay your own way.
Brisket & Craft Beer
Sunday, October 28, 4:00 pm
Brisket Dinner & Beer Tasting! 50 seasonal beers (2 oz. pours) from 15 local breweries. Delicious eats from Smoke, Sizzle & Grill. Live music. $36 per person. Click here for more information or to register.
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WOMEN'S CONNECTION
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Sukkot Social & Essential Oils
Tuesday, September 25, 7:30 pm
Socialize with a homemade nosh, and discuss the renewal of mind & body using essential oils.
Kindly bring a dairy/parve appetizer or dessert to share. $5 per person. Click here for more information and to register
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What is Pomegranate Guild?
Monday October 15, 7:00 pm
Create a beautiful Chanukah Menorah needlework piece for yourself or for gift giving. Fall treats and nosh included.
$18 per person. Click here for more information or to register by October 8 (firm deadline).
We are busy planning more exciting women's programs for next year! Contact Lisa Weiser or Beth Savitch to help plan and to share your ideas.
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WOMEN & SPIRITUALITY
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Sukkot Dinner & 25th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, September 24, 6:00 pm
Join us for dinner and a program celebrating Women & Spirituality's 25th Anniversary. $18 per person.
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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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Social Action Cooking
Volunteers age 12 & up. No experience needed.
Thursday, October 4, 7:00 pm
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Cook meals for Joseph's House shelter in Camden.
RSVP to Jonathan Maurer.
Monday, October 22, 7:00 pm - Cook meals for JFCS. RSVP to Kim Coffina.
High Holy Day Food Drive
Wednesday, September 19
, at all Yom Kippur services
High Holy Day collections are vital to the JFCS program to feed those in need. Collection bags will be available at Rosh Hashanah services.
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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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Book Schmooze: The Family Tabor
Monday, October 29, 12:00 noon
Join us for a lively discussion of The Family Tabor, a beautifully written, tensely-plotted novel about family secrets, by Cherise Wolas. Bring a dairy lunch. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
Library Web Access
Web access to our catalog is available to congregants at:
https://20031.rmwebopac.com/. See the treasures of the M'kor Shalom Library, then stop in and check out your item.
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OTHER NEWS
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Board of Trustees Meetings
Wednesdays, September 26 & October 24, 7:30 pm
All congregants are encouraged to attend.
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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