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During our MLK Shabbat Service back in January, we read together, hundreds strong, the following piece by Dr. King:
"We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action. Human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability; it comes through the tireless efforts of men and women willing to be coworkers with God, and without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally in the forces of social stagnation. If we let that happen, we will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people. For the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
It never ceases to amaze me how Dr. King's words ring true so many decades later. And yet, it continues to break my heart that we have yet to learn these important lessons from our history. Particularly over the last few weeks, I have been so overwhelmed by the growing situation along the southern border in regards to how thousands of people, seeking asylum with their families, are being treated and, in many cases, separated. The Jewish Council of Public Affairs wrote in their recent statement: "The U.S. is a nation of immigrants, and how we treat immigrants, even those who come to this country as migrants or asylum-seekers, should reflect our values of respect and fair treatment for all human beings." While it sometimes feels like our hands are tied, or that we do not know what we can do to help, there ARE ways for us to continue to stand for justice and compassion, to protest cruelty and human suffering, and to make our voices heard. On Friday, I will take some time to share what our Jewish value tradition can teach us, and how it can support us as we stand in this moment of challenge and controversy.
This weekend, we move to our summer service schedule. Friday evening, our Kabbalat Shabbat service begins at 6:30 pm in the Chapel, during which we'll be celebrating our June birthdays. Come early for some light noshing and schmoozing. Friday evening will also be a final opportunity to wish Cantor Jenkins-Adelberg well as she leaves for California. And, on Shabbat morning, I will be leading Torah Study beginning at 10:00 am.
L'shalom,
Rabbi Jennifer L. Frenkel
If you wish to have a Mi Shebeirach said during our Shabbat services, please let us know by noon each Friday so we can give the names to the rabbis.
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, June 22
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:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Chapel)
We celebrate June birthdays.
Please join us for pre-service refreshments starting at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, June 23
10:00 am Torah Study, led by Rabbi Frenkel (Chapel)
Wednesday, June 27
7:30 pm Board of Trustees Meeting (Oneg Room)
Friday, June 29
6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Chapel)
Please join us for pre-service refreshments starting at 6:00 pm.
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UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark Your Calendars!
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2018-19 Membership Forms
Membership Forms have been sent, so please check your mailbox. Please contact the synagogue office if you did not receive them or if you have any questions.
Saturday, July 28, 8:00 pm (Margate, NJ)
Wednesday, August 8, 5:00 pm
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Michelle Bross
Executive Director
Congregation M'kor Shalom
850 Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4220
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