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May 14, 2018
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specialevents SPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL PROJECTS
RaffleMega 50/50 Raffle & Annual Congregational Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm 
Review and vote on the annual operating budget for 2018-2019. Vote on officers and members of the Board of Trustees. Honor this year's annual Service Award recipient, Celestine Berg. All congregants are encouraged to attend.
Win up to $12,000 in our Mega 50/50 Raffle! Only 500 tickets will be sold; $50 each. Purchase your tickets now. 

MkorOr M'kor Or "Source of Light" Evening of Honors
Sunday, June 3, 5:00 pm
RSVP by Friday, May 18  
Celebrate M'kor Shalom's shining lights: Rolane Sunshine, Harriet Uris & Judi Weinberg and Sarah Zalcmann. Live performance by the highly acclaimed Jewish Bluegrass band Nefesh Mountain. Enjoy cocktail hour, plated dinner, dessert and more. Invitations were mailed last week. Click here for more information or to RSVP online.
Event Sponsorships with unique VIP opportunities are also available. Click here for more information, to participate.

unpluggedM'korstock Unplugged 
Friday, June 8 , immediately following our 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 
Details on this musical evening TBA.  

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ServicesSHABBAT SERVICES
Friday Evening Service Schedule
Click here for a pdf of our Shabbat service schedule.

Erev Shabbat Services, 8:00 pm (webcast) 
May 18
June 1 - Installation Shabbat/Shabbat of Thanks;
We celebrate the Installation of our Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, and honor our enhanced contributing members 
June 15 - M'kor Cares Shabbat;  
We celebrate our Caring Community volunteers 

Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
May 25 - We celebrate May birthdays.
June 8 - M'korstock Unplugged immediately follows; more information TBA.
June 22 - We celebrate June birthdays.
June 29 - Summer services begin, weekly through August 31 
 
Tot Shabbat
Friday, May 18, 6:15 pm
Join us for
Family Dinner (5:30 pm) prior to our tot services. 
 
TorahStudyTorah Study, 9:00 am (Chapel) 
May 19 (no session May 26)
June 2, 9, 16,& 23
June 30 - 10:00 am; Summer schedule begins
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.

ShavuotErev Shavuot Study Session & Service
Saturday, May 19, 7:00 pm
Yizkor will be recited.

ConfirmShavuot & Confirmation Service
Sunday, May 20, 10:00 am
Yizkor will be recited. Service will be followed by brunch for Confirmands and their families.

shabbatprogramsSHABBAT PROGRAMS
SpiceUpSpice Up Your Judaism, Celebrate Shabbat! 
Saturdays, 10:30 am
This meaningful programming is designed to enrich your Shabbat experience. Every session stands on its own, and newcomers are always welcome. Come early for schmoozing and refreshments between 10:00-10:30am. 

What Moves You (Jewishly)?
May 19 & June 16
Led by Carl Viniar

May 26 - No session (Memorial Day)

Exploring Your Personal Judaism
June 2 & 9
Led by Scott Kushner

June 23 through August 25 - Summer schedule TBA


The Ritual Committee is currently planning Shabbat programming for the fall. Contact Gail Donner to let us know topics that interest you and if there are any sessions you would consider leading.
  
dineshopDINE & SHOP TO DONATE
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AdultEdADULT EDUCATION
FirstThursFirst Thursdays: Israel's 70th Anniversary   
Exodus 1947
Thursday, June 7, 7:00 pm
Experience the true story of the illegal immigrant ship Exodus through the stories of American crew members. This documentary film is a moving tale of a pivotal moment in Israel's history. Learn about the bravery of the crew and passengers of this famous ship that helped Israel gain her independence. This is not the Hollywood version!
 

BookLunchBook Discussion & Brown Bag Lunch:
The Weight of Ink
 
Monday, June 11, 12:00 noon 
Join us for a lively book discussion and lunch, sponsored by our Library Committee. Bring your own non-meat lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided. The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish is an amazing journey into the lives of two women separated by hundreds of years. Click here for more information or to RSVP


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.
 
caringcomm CARING COMMUNITY / HEALTH & WELLNESS
MkorCares M'kor Cares Shabbat
Friday, June 15, 8:00 pm
We celebrate our Caring Community volunteers. More information TBA. 

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.

rs RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Hebrew High School Graduation 
Monday, May 14, 7:30 pm

Shavuot & Confirmation Service
Sunday, May 20, 10:00 am

Yizkor will be recited.
 
    

There are always great things happening at our Religious School. Tell your unaffiliated friends! Contact Merle Steinberg for more information.
tot TOT PROGRAMMING / EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
selznick ECC Seminar with Dr. Selznick 
Friday, May 18, 9:30 am 
Advice and Q&A with child behavioral psychologist, professor and author, Dr. Richard Selznick. No charge; kindly RSVP. 
 
TotShabbat Tot Family Dinner & Shabbat
Friday, May 18 - Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
Join us for a pizza & salad dinner for just $10 per family. Our Tot Service is always free & open to the community. Click here for more information, or to register for our monthly dinner.

Summer Camp & School Registration is Open
Click for more information on our 2018 Summer Program.
Click for more information on our 2018-2019 School Year, including Full-Day Kindergarten!
Please contact the ECC Office at 856-424-7339 for additional information.  
 

Our Tot Programming Committee & PTO are always hosting fabulous events! For information or to join our committee, contact Stephanie Riviello
achim ACHIM (THE MEN'S GROUP)
MensLunch Achim (The Men's Group) Lunch
Wednesday, June 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.   

WCWOMEN'S CONNECTION
We are busy planning more exciting women's programs for next year! Contact Lisa Weiser and Beth Savitch to help plan and to share your ideas.

collegeCOLLEGE CONNECTION
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.

socactionSOCIAL ACTION
ADL Walk Against Hate
Sunday, June 3, 9:00 am 
M'kor Shalom has formed a team to join in the Anti-Defamation League's Walk Against Hate, at Philadelphia's Navy Yard. This event celebrates diversity and challenges bigotry. $25/adult; $10/child.For more information and to register, visit WalkAgainstHate.org. When registering, you can search by Team Name (Congregation M'kor Shalom) or Captain's Name (Kim Coffina). After this walk, you will have plenty of time to get ready for M'kor Or "Source of Light" Evening of Honors at 5:00 pm. 

Social Action Cooking
   
Thursday, June 7, 7:00 pm
Volunteers age 12 & up are needed to cook meals for New Visions Shelter in Camden. No experience needed. Limited space. Click for more information; RSVP to Jonathan Maurer. 
   
HOUSE COMMITTEE
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
LibraryLIBRARY NEWS
Book Discussion & Brown Bag Lunch: The Weight of Ink
Monday, June 11, 12:00 noon
Click here for more information and to RSVP.

WEB ACCESS!
 
We are excited to announce that web access to our catalog of books and other items is now available to congregants at: https://20031.rmwebopac.com/. Use this site (from any device - desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone) to see the treasures of the M'kor Shalom Library. Then stop by the library and check out your item. Search our collection 24/7. No login required. Contact Irene Afek with questions.
OTHER NEWS
Board of Trustees Meetings
All congregants are encouraged to attend.     
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm
Annual Congregational Meeting and Drawing for Mega 50/50 Raffle
Wednesday, June 27, 7:00 pm

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
If you know of an opening, please download the form, and return the completed form to the synagogue office so that the position can be posted online.

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.

GiftCardsGift Cards Available In The Synagogue Office

ShopRite, Acme, Barnes & Noble and Bed Bath & Beyond 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!

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.