TJC Weekly  Chadashot  (Newsletter)
          
Week of November 11
            

Friday, November 9  - Candle Lighting is 4:28pm
6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Sanctuary

Saturday, November 10 - Parashat is Toldot
8:30am
Bible BaBoker - Guest Facilitator is Rabbi Adam Feldman - please note time change for this Shabbat only.

Adult Library
9:30am
Shabbat Morning Services
Rabbi Feldman will be teaching about key prayers throughout the morning service.
Sanctuary

No Shabbat School 

10am
Havurah Minyan
Adult Library
4pm
Shema Yoga with Eleni Litt   read more
Youth Lounge

 Todah Rabah To
Eileen and Bob Garber for sponsoring the Kiddush.

Yasher Koach to those reading Torah and Haftarah this Shabbat
Polly Strauss
Donna Gabai
Mindy Langer
Bob Lebeau
Adam Scheer
Sunday, November 11
9am
Morning Minyan 
Adult Library
9am
No Religious School or Adult Hebrew


The Religious School and Main Offices are closed.

7pm
Finance Committee Meeting
Adult Library
 
Monday, November 12 - Veterans Day Observed

The Jewish Center's Offices Are Closed.


Tuesday, November 13
4pm
Religious School

7pm
Examining Racism
Youth Lounge
7pm
EC Meeting
Adult Library

Wednesday, November 14
7:00am
Morning Minyan
Beit Midrash
12:15pm
Adult Ed: Talmud Study Group
Adult Library
1:30pm
Yiddish Reading Group
Adult Library
4pm
Religous School and TIchon

8pm
Torah on Tap
Kixx Sports Bar in Kingston

Thursday, November 15
9:30am
JCW - Nosh & Drosh
Bon Appetit - Princeton Shopping Ctr
10am
55Plus Lecture - Brexit and the British Constitution -  read more
Social Hall
7pm
School and Youth Programming Committee Meeting
Youth Lounge
7:30pm
LaShir Rehearsal
Choir Room
7:30pm
Religious Affairs Committee Meeting
Adult Library
8pm
Great Minds Salon: Cultivating Mindfulness with Cathy Bailey  read more
Social Hall

Friday, November 16 - Candle Lighting is 4:22pm
6:15pm
Zamru -  snacks followed by Service and a vegetarian potluck dinner
Social Hall
6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Adult Library
MEN'S CLUB

Please join Rabbi Feldman and members of The Men's Club for:
Torah on Tap
Wednesday, November 14 @ 8pm
Kixx Sports Bar in Kingston
ADULT PROGRAMS
Mitzvah of the Month
Sponsored by TJC Mini Mitzvah Corps & Social Action Committee - Warm Clothing Drive

Sat. November 10 * 8:45am - Adult Library
Bible BaBoker - This week's Guest Facilitator is Rabbi Adam Feldman
Join us every Shabbat for a discussion of the weekly Torah portion. Through lively exploration of the Torah's many wonderful (and often challenging) stories and themes, we look to understand how we may apply its life lessons to ourselves in the present. 
New participants are always welcome regardless of any prior background.

To be added to the BBB mailing list or for questions, contact Michael Goldin mmgold18@yahoo.com

Sun. Nov. 11 - Nassau Presbyterian - READ MORE
Central NJ Interfaith Stitchers for Peace
Dedicated to crafting, hope, healing, and peace one stitch at a time. People of all faiths, and those who profess no faith are welcome.  
More upcoming dates:
12/9 - The Jewish Center
The times are roughly 2-4:30pm, but may vary.

Wed. November 14 * 12:15pm 
Talmud Study Class
Talmud text studied in translation. For more information contact Neil Litt neillitt@outlook.com

Wed. November 14 * 1:30pm
Yiddish Reading Group
Yiddish is alive and well. Join this class in reading Yiddish literature orally.  For more information, contact Ziona Silverman 732-329-1069

Sat. Nov. 17 * 10:00am - Adult Library
Kulanu Minyan
A lay-led, all-ages, youth-friendly, davening-focused service, that is simultaneously serious and relaxed, formal and informal. The name is intended to suggest that the service is "by us" "for all of us" - and that "us" is diverse.   read more

Sat. Nov. 17 * 4:00pm - Adult Library 
Mindful Prayer / Meditation Minchah led by Ruth Goldston
More upcoming Dates: 10/20, 11/17 and 12/1 in the Adult Library 
The Shabbat afternoon service, Minchah, is a wonderful time to slow down and savor your prayer experience. We use mindfulness meditation techniques to focus on words, texts and ideas associated with both the service and next week's Torah reading.
     
Sun. November 18 - No Class on November 11 * 9:00-10:00am, 10:00-11:00am & 11:00-noon
Adult Hebrew on Sundays (Intermediate, Advanced & Beginners)
For placement and further information regarding registration fee, email Edna at edna.bryn@gmail.com or by phone at (609) 716-1164. 
READ MORE

Sat. Nov. 24 * 10:00am - noon - Adult Library
Havurah Minyan 
The Havurah meets twice a month from 10-12 and then joins the rest of the congregation for kiddush. On the 2nd Shabbat of each month there is a "traditional service" and on the 4th Shabbat there is a "study service". 

MORE UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS 

Tues.  11/13
7:00-9:00pm
Examining Racism - Looking Inward First
A two-session, interactive workshop - attendance at both required - we will explore our feelings about concepts such as white privilege and white supremacy and focus on how implicit bias acts as the social glue that keeps racism in place.
Open to TJC members -no registration fee - call The Jewish Center's main office to register or email vgarrison@thejewishcenter.org

Wed. 11/14
8pm
Men's Club - Torah on Tap - Kixx Sports Bar

Thurs. 11/15
9:30am
JCW: Nosh and Drosh
Drop in for a morning of schmoozing, discussion, connecting and inclusion. The format will include a combination of guest leaders and self-guided discussions.

Bon Appetit in the Princeton Shopping Center
Thurs. 11/15
8pm
Great Minds Salon with Cathy Baily speaking about Cultivating Mindfulness: The Path to a More Joyful, Effective Life
READ MORE
Sun. 11/18
10am
Congregational Information Session 
Social Hall
Tues. 11/20
7:30pm
TJC Book Club - The Book of Separation -  Tova Mirvis
The book is the author's memoir of the first year after leaving her Orthodox community and husband.

Tues. 11/27
7:30pm
Creation and Cosmology: Sacred and secular Perspectives with Panelists: David Spergel and Rabbi Adam Feldman 
READ MORE
YOUTH EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE

Hanukkah at The Jewish Center
Wednesday, December 5
Young Family Musical Program
Congregational Dinner  
Candle Lighting and Singing
Musical Program for the Congregation

We will be collecting toys, children's pajamas and other items to distribute as gifts for children in need.

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW

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Community Celebration in Palmer Square 
Thursday, December 6 @ 5:30 p.m.
We will be co-sponsoring the Candlelighting and treats for all!

YOUNG FAMILIES


SOCIAL ACTION

Munchies for Mensches

Volunteers needed to bake or buy, assemble, and deliver trays of goodies to thank those "mensches" in our community who protect, support, and serve us all year long: police officers, fire fighters, and hospital workers.
  • Bake or Buy goodies and drop off at TJC from December 19 - December 20 during office hours. (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.).
  • Help Assemble Trays - December 21 from 9 a.m. - Noon
  • Help Deliver - Pick up trays December 21 for delivery on December 24 or December 25.
Please sign up below to give us an indication of how many goodies and people we can expect, and if we have the deliveries covered.
 
HOWEVER,  WE WILL NOT TURN AWAY BAKED GOODS OR PEOPLE TO HELP ASSEMBLE TRAYS!
Thanks in advance for helping to thank the "Mensches" in our community!
 
For any questions contact:  Lew Gantwerk at  lgantwerk@verizon.net

To Sign up CLICK HERE
     
      Casseroles for TASK

Please support the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
 
By preparing a vegetarian/fish/dairy casserole
And dropping it off at TJC

Your contribution of a casserole will make 
a difference in someone's life.
  • Follow one of the recipes listed below, check the website for additional recipes (www.thejewishcenter.org/Participate-With-Us/Social-Action)or use your own recipe.
  • Aluminum tins and pre-printed labels are available in the TJC office or use your own disposable tin.
  • After you bake your casserole, BE SURE TO COVER WITH SEVERAL LAYERS OF ALUMINUM FOIL. Freeze.  Then put the casserole in a plastic bag and bring to TJC's dairy freezer (kitchen on the left).
  • To make sorting easier for our deliverer, print a label (www.thejewishcenter.org/Participate-With-Us/Social-Action), mark the checkoff box for "Tuna," "Bean/Lentil," Pasta/Cheese" or "Other" and tape to your casserole.
Questions:  Contact Deborah Marinsky  debmarin@gmail.com  609-306-1405
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COMMUNITY EVENTS

 THREE OVER NINETY: ART EXHIBITION 

Roslyn Dayan, Martha Kingsley and Naomi Reich have been in Hannah Fink's mixed media art classes for more than three decades.  Each artist has a unique talent and mode of expression that continues to develop  into their 90's. 

Exhibition runs through November 30    read more
Rutgers Jewish Film Festival
Through Nov. 11, 2018

The Bildner Center Presents 
The Rutgers Jewish Film Festival

Featuring:
Award-winning international films * Israeli films * Comedies
Film directors and speakers * Engaging discussions



There will be a collection bin at The Jewish Center or you can go to PPP website and donate:

Princeton Clergy Association
THANKSGIVING
COMMUNITY SERVICE

Princeton University Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
November 22, 2018

COMMUNITY PARTNERS



We Thank Our 
Community Partners



  • Borden Perlman
  • Capri Kosher
  • Classical Catering
  • FunSense Gym

  • Heidi Joseph - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Fox & Roach Realtors 

  • J-Dogs
  • Orlands Memorial Chapel
  • Bob Weber, Weblications
To learn how your business can become a community partner and help sustain The Jewish Center, please contact KTurkewitz@TheJewishCenter.org.

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