 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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Theater Group Presents Shakespeare: The Musical
Two performances!
Saturday, December 7, 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 8, 2:30 pm
Join us for an original musical revue featuring songs from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows based on the works of William Shakespeare. Did you know
The Lion King echoes
Hamlet, and
The Forbidden Planet was based on
The Tempest?
$20/adult; $18/senior & student. Click here for
more information or to
purchase tickets.
Chanukah Celebration for Families with Special Needs
Sunday, December 8, 11:30 am
This inclusive program is free and open to the entire community.
Our program will begin promptly at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at 12:10 pm, and at 12:30 pm, we welcome a guest speaker for parents and caregivers, and an adaptive physical education class for our young guests. Click here for
more information, or to
RSVP.
IHOC Hospitality Program
Sunday, December 15 through Sunday, December 29
Click here for more information.
Home Improvement Meet & Greet
Sunday, January 12, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
This is a perfect opportunity for people to meet with local tradespeople to discuss your projects! Looking for local contractors, electricians, landscape designers and landscapers, painters, roofers, window/door suppliers, plumbers, handy-people, decorators, furniture finishers, home baby proof & handicap installers, plus financial loan institutions.
Please contact Merle Steinberg for more information or to refer contractors for this event.
High Holy Day Appeal 5780
If you have not already done so, we welcome your participation at any level that is comfortable for you. Click here to make your contribution online.
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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)
December 6
December 20
- College Connection & Burkett Member Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
November 22 - Shabbat Mishpacha with Ice Cream Oneg; We celebrate November birthdays. Our Junior Choir joins us.
November 29
December 13
December 27 - Chanukah Shabbat; BYO Chanukiah & Candles (6th night); We celebrate December birthdays.
Tot Shabbat
December 6 -
Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
Torah Study
November 23 (No session Nov. 30)
December 7 (webcast), 14 & 21 (No session Dec. 28)
All are welcome; no RSVP or previous experience necessary. Stay for schmoozing and refreshments at 10:00 am before our Spice Up Your Judaism program begins at 10:30 am.
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DINE & SHOP TO DONATE
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With Scrip, you can purchase gift cards to hundreds of stores and restaurants and help raise funds for M'kor Shalom at the same time - at no extra charge to you. Digital and reloadable gift cards are available in addition to traditional gift cards received via mail. (ShopRite Gift Cards remain available in the synagogue office.) Easy Enrollment:
2. Click "Join a Program" (desktop) or "Register" (mobile)
3. Enter enrollment code: 4B82B74615131
4. Follow the prompts to create your account and start shopping!
Questions? Contact our program coordinator, Maya Fair.
Maya will also be available to assist you and answer any questions outside the MainOffice on Sunday November 24 during Religious School (9:00-11:15 am).
AmazonSmile is the place to start your holiday shopping!
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ADULT EDUCATION
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Introduction to Jewish Mysticism and the Zohar
Wednesday, November 20, 10:30 am
Drawing on the Zohar and other Kabbalistic texts, this session led by Rabbi Frenkel will explore the fundamental ideas and spiritual teachings of Jewish mysticism, as well as its contemporary applications. While all are welcome to attend, this session will build on the one before. No cost for congregants; $10 per person per session for non-members (collected during class). Click here for
more information.
Liturgical Gems: The History, The Theology, The Music
Two Wednesdays, December 4 & 18, 10:30 pm
Cantor Harrison will offer us a peek into the history, the theology and some of the musical expressions of several of the siddur's most familiar prayers. No cost for congregants; $10 per person per session for non-members (collected during class). Click here for more information.
Spice Up Your Judaism - Saturdays
Join us for schmoozing and light refreshments before our weekly program starts.
November 23, 10:30 am
November 30 - No session
December 7, 10:30 am - The Ethics of Autonomy: A look at how we can understand the NJ Medical Aid in Dying Bill from the perspective of Jewish tradition; led by Rabbi Richard Address.
December 14, 10:00 am - NOTE SPECIAL TIME! (webcast) - A Healing Service (including Torah Study) led by Rabbi Frenkel and Cantor Harrison.
December 28 - No session
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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Caring Community 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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Shabbat Mishpacha (Family Shabbat)
Friday, November 22, 6:30 pm
We celebrate November birthdays. Our Junior Choir joins us. Ice Cream Oneg follows our service.
Mom's Night Out: Chanukah Cookie Decorating
Wednesday, December 11, 7:00 pm
This program is SOLD OUT! Watch your emails for details about future cookie decorating events.
There are always great things happening at our Religious School. Tell your unaffiliated friends! Contact the Religious School office for more information.
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TOT PROGRAMMING / EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
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Tot Shabbat
Friday, December 6 - Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
Join us for pizza & salad prior to our Tot service. Just $15 per family, or register for all six remaining family dinners at a discounted rate. Click here for more information or to register.
Mom's Night Out: Chanukah Cookie Decorating
Wednesday, December 11, 7:00 pm
This program is SOLD OUT! Watch your emails for details about future cookie decorating events.
Our Tot Programming Committee & PTO are always hosting fabulous events! For information or to join our committee, contact Stephanie Golden or Abby Harvey.
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ACHIM (THE MEN'S GROUP)
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Achim (The Men's Group) Lunch
Wednesday, December 4, 12:30 pm
Join our standing reservation at
Short HIlls Deli for lunch and conversation. No RSVP necessary. Pay your own way.
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WOMEN'S CONNECTION
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We are busy planning more exciting women's programs! Contact Lisa Weiser or Beth Savitch to help plan and to share your ideas.
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WOMEN & SPIRITUALITY
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Evening with Author Janet Ruth Falon
Monday, December 2, 7:00 pm
Join us at our next meeting when Janet Ruth Falon, author of the new book, In the
Spirit of the Holidays: Readings to Enrich Every Jewish Holiday, will be our featured guest speaker. No charge. For
more information or to
RSVP, contact
Sandy Fingerman.
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KESHER CLUB
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Ugly Chanukah Sweater Party
Saturday, December 14, 7:30 pm (Off-site)
Celebrate the season at our Ugly Chanukah Sweater Party! Enjoy little bites, desserts, dreidel games and be sure to wear your "finest" for our Ugly Chanukah Sweater contest! Hosted at the home of Stephanie & Andy Zinn. To RSVP and get directions, please contact
Kesher@mkorshalom.org
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We are busy planning fun social events to connect members ages 35-55! Contact Lisa Batzar or Brad Shapiro to help plan and to share your ideas.
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COLLEGE CONNECTION
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College Connection & Burkett Member Shabbat
Friday, December 20, 8:00 pm
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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Turkey Drive
Wednesday, November 20 - Monday, November 25
Help us help The Neighborhood Center in Camden and Samost Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS). We will happily accept frozen turkeys for donation in the School Lobby during regular hours. You can even take advantage of EASY Religious School drop off - your kids AND your turkey! Click here for more information.
IHOC Hospitality Program
Sunday, December 15 through Sunday, December 29
Join us in preparing/hosting a meal, participating with transportation.activities or being an overnight host while M'kor Shalom houses up to 12 homeless men in our Social Hall, providing food and shelter, fellowship and support. Donations also welcome. Click here for more information.
Social Action Cooking
Volunteers age 12 & up. No experience needed.
Monday, November 25, 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 5, 7:00 pm
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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
Jud Goldsborough or
Paul Fishbein.
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OTHER NEWS
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Board of Trustees Meetings
Wednesdays, November 20 & December 18, 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.
Send Photos! We want to see 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.
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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