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Dear Members of Or Chadash:
The 2019 Kickoff Meeting of the Or Chadash Social Action Committee is scheduled for Thursday, January 17th at 7 PM at Or Chadash.
Social Action for Reform Judaism consists of three basic elements: Education Programs, Deeds of Loving Kindness, and Advocacy for Specific Issues. One of a Reform synagogue's most important missions is to work toward fixing social injustices. This is your opportunity to work with us on such issues as the environment, voting rights, hunger, immigration, affirmative action, and more.
Our meeting will focus on discussions to further define the issues we wish to address and to formulate and implement our action plan.
All are welcome to attend and participate and be part of the solution. We hope to see you there.
Shalom,
Joe
Rabbi Joseph M. Forman
THIS WEEK
'S SCHEDULE
SHABBAT WORSHIP
Friday, January 11th - 7:00 PM
Musical Guest Appearance -
Max A. Kasler, Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist
6th GRADE FAMILY BAR/BAT MITZVAH WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 12th - 3:45 - 5:30 PM
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Thursday, January 10th
6:30 - 8:15 PM - Grades 7/8/9/10
Sunday, January 13th
9:00 AM - 12 Noon - Grades 3-6
10:15 AM - 12 Noon - Grades K-2
KUP O' JOE: WHY GENESIS WAS WRITTEN - AND WHAT IT REALLY MEANS
Sunday, January 13th - 11 AM
Religious Action Center TRIP MEETING
Countdown to the L'Taken Weekend at the RAC in Washington, D.C.
Pre-trip Meeting for chaperones, parents and students
Sunday, January 13th - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
View our full calendar
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| SPECIAL MUSIC SERVICE THIS FRIDAY |
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January 11th at 7 PM - Please join us for
Shabbat Services and Musical Guest
Appearance - Max A. Kasler
Since the early age of 5 music has always been
an intregal part of Max's life. Max began song leading at his hometown congregation in fourth grade which has lead him to writing Jewish Choral music in 2017 after deciding he wanted to expand his work further than liturgical music for congregations.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN JANUARY
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January 17th at 7 PM -
Our Social Action Committee will be holding a
meeting on January 17th at 7PM. The committee
focuses on advocacy, deeds of loving kindness
and educational programs.
If you are interested in learning more,
please contact:
Larry Abrams (labrams04@earthlink.net) or
Faith Fuhrman (mumzythree@hotmail.com)
January 25th at 7 PM -
Special Music Service for Shabbat Shira:
Freedom Shabbat - Celebrating Songs from
the
Civil Rights era featuring
K.G. and the
Shabbat Band*
For generations Jews have celebrated freedom and liberation from tyranny and oppression. So, when the Civil Rights movement started in the 60s, it was natural that Jews would join African Americans in their march for freedom. Prominent Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel joined Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he marched from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama on March 21, 1965.
After the historic march Heschel said, "It felt like my legs were praying."
This year we will celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 21st. The following
Friday we will celebrate Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song, at 7PM. On this Shabbat, communities around the world celebrate with services filled with music, commemorating Miriam's crossing of the Red Sea dancing with her companions, timbrel in hand. This year at Or Chadash we will celebrate with songs of Freedom from the 60s, when Martin Luther King, Jr. marched for the freedom of all people.
We hope you will join us on Friday, January 25th for our tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you would like to be a part of the "Shabbat Band", please contact me. We will have a rehearsal on Sunday, January 20th. Stay tuned for more details.
Many Bles-sings,
Cantor Kathy Gohr
*The Shabbat Band is YOU!
If you would
like to join the band,
please let
Cantor Kathy
know.
You can play the tambourine, the
saxophone or the xylophone!
Guitarist are always welcome.
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AMAZON SMILE AND OR CHADASH
Did you know that your Amazon purchases can benefit Or Chadash with a charitable donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation when you shop at AmazonSmile? Or Chadash is a registered charitable organization with AmazonSmile.
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Or Chadash every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at
smile.amazon.com
, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that the
AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to Or Chadash.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to
smile.amazon.com
from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to
smile.amazon.com
to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages..
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
How do I select Or Chadash as the charitable organization I want to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile
smile.amazon.com
, you select Or Chadash to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at
smile.amazon.com
will result in a donation.
P.S.: Don't forget to sign up for Amazon Smile and designate Or Chadash as your charity of choice!!
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| OR CHADASH CHESED (Caring) COMMUNITY |
OR CHADASH CHESED (Caring) COMMUNITY
Our outreach to the congregation includes:
- Rides to services, meetings or Religious School
- Phone calls to sick or homebound congregants
- Get well, sympathy and new baby cards and emails
- Visits to congregants in hospitals, rehab and assisted living
- Meals to those returning from a hospital stay or recovering from an illness
- Meals to those in mourning
- Relevant programs (e.g., résumé writing, aging parents)
Let us know how we can help. Contact Rabbi Joseph Forman at
rabbi@orchadash-nj.org or Leslie Hann at (908) 310-7129 or hannclan@comcast.net
Our small committee could use your help in as big or small a way as you are able. We find that people who give get as much out of the experience as those who receive. Please contact Leslie to be added to the Chesed email list. There is no obligation. You just respond to the need when you can.
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| WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED |
OR CHADASH CROCK-POT SHABBAT was held last Friday, January 4th
Jenna Lifshitz, Brianna Lifshitz and Austin Goldstein surprised us with
a Sunday morning visit.
We love when our graduates stop by Or Chadash!
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SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday, January 11th at 7PM - Shabbat Services and Musical Guest Appearance - Max A. Kasler
Yahrzeits to be observed:
Morris Fetner
Friday, January 18th - Celebrate Shabbat at Home with Family and Friends
Yahrzeits to be observed:
Seymour Tuschak
Ruth Tauscher
Betty Levison
Frieda Eisler
Suzanne Bacal
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Thursday, January 10th
6:30 - 8:15 PM - Grades 7/8/9/10
Sunday, January 13th
9:00 AM - 12 Noon - Grades 3-6
10:15 AM - 12 Noon - Grades K-2
Thursday, January 18th
No Religious School
Sunday, January 20th
No Religious School
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LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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KUP* O' JOE - Adult Education:
Caffeinated Conversations
with Rabbi Forman
Join Rabbi Forman on Selected Sundays at 11 AM to 12 PM to discuss Jewish thought, practices and world events.
All are welcome.
Upcoming Winter Dates:
January 13th: Why Genesis Was Written and What It Really Means
February 3rd
February 24th
March 10th
More information and additional dates coming soon!
*Yiddish for "head"
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SISTERHOOD
Join us on Sundays for an easy stroll from 10:15-11:00 AM. Refreshments and chat until 12 PM. All are welcome.
Upcoming 2019 Winter Dates:
February 10th
March 3rd
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OR CHADASH TEMPLE YOUTH GROUP (OCTY)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(all events are from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM)
February 3: Souper Bowl. Come put together soup kits for the Family Success Center.
February 24: Cookie Packages. Come put together cookie mixes for the Family Success Center.
March 17: Purim Carnival. Save the date! Volunteer to help run a game, work in the Prize Room, or help in Esther's Salon. Enjoy a free snack and great community time.
April 14: Bagel-Off Taste Test. Come for a taste test of bagels from different local bagel places. And say goodbye to the seniors!
May 19: Mitzvah Day. Save the date! Come out to Or Chadash to lend a hand to make our community better for all.
Any questions, please contact:
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IN THE COMMUNITY...
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center -
Jewish LIFE Program Information for December
What is a Bias Incident or Crime and How to Respond, Wednesday, January 9, 6:30 PM, Conference Center of Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg.
E-mail Peppy Margolis for more additional information and to register: peppy.margolis@raritanval.edu
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Irma Horowitz Film Series, Thursday, January 10, 6:30 PM at the JCC, Bridgewater. Enjoy three short films by students of the Ma'aleh School of Television, Film and the Arts in Jerusalem. Discussion to follow each film: The Gravedigger's Daughter, Paperock, Home Made. Fee: $28/person includes falafel dinner.
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Jewish LIFE is thrilled to welcome to our community, world-renowned therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Sunday, January 13, 11:30 AM at the JCC, Bridgewater. Dr. Ruth is the author of the graphic novel, The Amazing Story of Dr. Ruth. Don't miss this opportunity!
Fee includes brunch: $18/Person.
Call 908-725-6994 x9018 to register.
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Aryeh Green, My Israel Trail: Finding Peace in the Promised Land, Sunday, January 27, 12 PM at the Flemington Jewish Community Center.
Fee: $10/Person.
Call 908-782-6410 to register.
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Coming in February...
WishMakers
, a Tulip Winery Film, Thursday, February 7, 7 PM at the JCC, Bridgewater. WishMakers is the story of the Tulip Winery that was established in a residential, adult special needs community, the Village of Hope in Israel's Jezreel Valley. Discussion with filmmaker Cheryl Halpern to follow screening. Fee: $10/Person. Call 908-725-6994 x9018 to register.
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Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough Film Series presents Who the Jew are You?, Saturday, February 9, 7 PM at Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough
. Suggested donation $5/person. Call 908-722-0674 to register.
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LIFECYCLE EVENTS
REFUAH SH'LEIMA (GET WELL) TO...
Barbara Sansevere (mother of Joe Sansevere)
Fran Hack
Howard Shapiro (father of Joy Gray)
SHELOSHIM FOR...
Robert F. Hagan, Sr. (father of Sue Parilis) d. December 10th, 2018
In order to help us be a more caring community,
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HOW TO REACH US
Rabbi Joseph M. Forman (
Rabbi)
OR CHADASH OFFICE
Phone: 908-806-2122
Stephanie Fee - Office Administrator
OFFICE HOURS
Mondays: 10:15 AM - 2:15 PM
Tuesdays: 11:15 AM - 3:15 PM
Wednesdays: 10:15 AM - 2:15 PM
Thursdays: 4:30 - 6 PM
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