April 25, 2024 – Volume 20 Number 43 | |
Chag Pesach Sameach! Happy Passover! | |
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This week, as I was sitting at my Passover Seder tables, I could not help but think of all those who, for whatever reason, were missing this year. Between the hostages still awaiting their freedom, loved ones we have lost, those fighting for their country, and so many more reasons why people were unable to join their families.
My heart was heavy with the sheer amount of sorrow that I felt as we went through the Haggadah. And then, there was joy and lightheartedness as I listened to a group of young kids sing the four questions on the second night. I was struck with this dichotomy and realized that I can hold both these truths at the same time. The joy and sadness are both a part of our daily lives, and all the more so, a part of our holidays.
As we entered into the period of counting the Omer, the 50 days leading up to Shavuot, I pray for peace to speedily arrive in Israel and the Gaza Strip. I pray for all those who have lost a loved one to find comfort in the memories. And, I pray we take moments to find the joy and lightheartedness within everything that we do.
Kein yehi ratzon, may it be God’s will.
Salutation,
Gabi
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Dear Members and Families,
The last few days have been incredibly painful as we've witnessed our concern for Palestinians transform into hate-filled rhetoric and antisemitic attacks, particularly on college campuses. The actions unfolding at Columbia, Yale, and numerous other universities are deplorable. Let us stand united as a Jewish community, fostering open debate and free speech while unequivocally stating that violence and intimidation are unacceptable. Please be assured that I am here for you, and please convey to your college-bound children, grandchildren, or other relatives and friends, that my support extends to them as well.
With deep care,
Rabbi Jesse
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Friday, April 26th
7:00 pm: Shabbat Evening Service in person and on Livestream
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Saturday, April 27th
9:00 am: Shabbat Morning
Blessings / Torah Study in person and via ZOOM (Meeting ID: 853 3548 4859, Passcode: 58QLMa)
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THIS Monday, April 29th
10:30 am Passover Festival Service
The Temple Office and Kehillah School will be closed.
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GALA 2024 - a Greek Feast | |
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Gala 2024 - a Greek Feast Fundraiser of the Year!
Saturday, June 1, 2024 6:30 pm
The deadline to purchase a JOURNAL AD is in ONE WEEK!
Honoring Saky Yakas & Lisa Keller Yakas
Fabulous food catered by "Standing Room Only." Live music by Grateful-Bro. 50/50 raffle ... and so MUCH MORE!
Click here for the details, to RSVP, and to purchase a Journal Ad...by Friday, May 3rd!
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Sisterhood Game Night
THIS Wednesday, May 1st, 7:00 pm
Canasta or Mah Jongg … your choice. Play with old friends, and new! Invite a friend! This event is FREE, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
RSVP to Jamie Deutsch
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LAST Community Shabbat before Summer!
NEXT Friday, May 3rd
Service 6:00 pm / Dinner by RSVP 7:00 pm
Cost is $30 per adult • $10 per child (K-6) • Tots are FREE.
ONLINE RSVPs for the Dinner will close by Wednesday, May 1st, midnight. All are welcome to attend the Services at 6:00 pm.
Click here to RSVP ONLINE by Wed, May 1st!
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Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day
with speaker Yonat Assayag Arbetter
Tuesday, May 7th, 7- 8 pm, more details to follow
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Brotherhood Walking Tour of Jewish Harlem
Sunday, May 5th, 10:45 am-1:15 pm
Meet at Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street New York, NY, 10027
View important landmarks and talk about legendary people of this often-forgotten segment of Jewish history, starting with its origins as a community for the very rich, and covering its glory days as a major center of Jewish life in New York.
$25 per person, children under 18 are free. Click here for more details and to RSVP
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Mitzvah Day, including Blood Drive
Sunday, May 19th
There is something for everyone!
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9:00 am - 1:30 pm: Brotherhood Blood Drive
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9:30 am: Breakfast, sponsored by Brotherhood
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10:00 am-12:00 pm: Mitzvah Activities
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1:00 pm: Burying of the Genizah at Sharon Gardens (Ritual burial of items like prayer books and Torah scrolls that can no longer be used).
Click here to register and participate!
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SAVE THE DATE
Albert & Muriel Balik Senior Enrichment Series
This is an exciting new enrichment program that has been established in loving memory of Albert & Muriel Balik, who were TINR founding members and supporters since 1960.
The Balik Senior Enrichment Series will offer two speaker programs per year.
The first event will be a luncheon program on Monday, June 3rd, 12 - 2 pm, with Rachel Beanland, author of “Florence Adler Swims Forever,” a book which Muriel read and greatly enjoyed.
More details to follow.
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Mahjong at Mara’s, by Debra Green
Seventeen years after losing the love of her life on 9/11, Lila, a nurse’s aide, and her teenage son Dante find solace in unlikely companions— a group of Mahjong-playing octogenarians. This novel contains an endearing and diverse cast of characters set in suburban New Jersey.
Mahjong player or not I think you will enjoy this heartwarming story.
Author visit at the Scarsdale Adult School on May 3, 2024. See website for more information.
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