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21 Adar 5785 | March 21, 2025
Parasha Vayakel
Shabbat Parah
SHABBAT SHALOM
שבת שלום
DAY 533
We continue to hope and pray for the release of the hostages.
They are front and center in our minds.
May God protect them from further harm.
May God shield the soldiers of the IDF so that they too,
can return back to their loved ones, in safety and wholeness.
AMEN!
Parasha Sheet sponsored by Philip and Heather Kibel to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Philip's father, Ben Kibel z"l
Torah on Monday with Rabbi Malomet
Moses delivers instructions for the sanctuary, and the people leave without speaking. Why are they silent? Perhaps they were eager to contribute to the sacred project or maybe they were still traumatized from the recent violence following the golden calf incident. Maybe they were forgiven and happy to contribute. There are different motivations for giving. It was true then, it is true now. Give a watch.
Parasha Talk
Day 531. We pray for the release of the hostages.
Vayakhel is about the making of the sanctuary. But before that there is the donation of all the materials. There is some fascinating interpretation of why the people give, what the story is behind their giving. And specifically, the degree of intimacy in their giving. Give a watch or a listen to find out. Shabbat Shalom!
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PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF . . .
IT'S THE SEASON FOR FLU and OTHER VIRAL INFECTIONS
Feeling ill? Please stay home if you're not feeling well. Upper respiratory infections, flu, stomach viruses, covid, RSV . . . all are now appearing throughout NJ. Don't forget to wash your hands, and you are always welcome to wear a mask.
SECURITY
Remember: an unaccompanied bag can be a subject of concern. Please do NOT leave bags of any type outside or inside the Temple, which could require staff to contact HPPD.
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March 21, 2025
- 6:53 PM Candle lighting
- 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat
Sat., March 22
MILESTONE KIDDUSH
Kiddush co-sponsored by our March milestones and the Kemeny/Fishbein family to commemorate the 1st yahrzeit of Zoltan's mother, Agnes Kemeny z"l
L'chayim sponsored by Philip and Heather Kibel to commemorate the yahrzeit of Philip's father, Ben Kibel z"l
- 9:00 AM Morning Services
- 10:30 AM Torah Time and Mini Minyan
- 6:25 PM Mincha
- 7:53 PM Shabbat ends
Sun., March 23
- 8:30 AM Morning Minyan
- 10:00 AM Torah Fund Brunch
Mon., March 24
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12:30 PM Torah on Monday with Rabbi Malomet on ZOOM
Tues., March 25
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10:30 AM Sisterhood Torah on Tuesday with Rabbi Malomet IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
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4:30 - 6:30 PM Young Artists Series: MAKING AN EMBROIDERED AFIKOMEN BAG (must register in advance)
- 7:00 PM Ulpan with Morah Ilana - Intermediate Class
- 8:00 PM Ulpan with Morah Ilana - Advanced Class
Thurs. March 27
- 7:00 PM Ulpan with Morah Ilana - Intermediate Beginner Class
- 8:00 PM Ulpan with Morah Ilana - Beginner Class
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Morning minyan (in-person and on Zoom)
Sun. @ 8:30 AM
Mon. - Fri. @ 6:45 AM
Evening minyan (in person and on Zoom)
Sun. - Thurs. @ 7:30 PM
South River minyan (Federation building): 7 AM Mon.- Fri.; 8 AM Sun.
MORNING MINYAN NEEDS SOME SUPPORT!
On-line or In-person
We're grateful to our minyan "regulars" but even they sometimes can't be here. We want to be sure we have a morning minyan every day; we know those saying kaddish are especially appreciative. Morning services are egalitarian.
Using "SIGNUP GENIUS" Please sign up for an available slot; these slots are the number Sheldon anticpates will be needed to have a minyan. (If you're a "regular" please check with Sheldon to confirm whether he included you in his count.")
The dates listed are those that we know some of our "regulars" will not be present. All are welcome to join us for services any day, not just those listed. And you do not have to sign up to attend.
And of course, please consider making morning and/or evening minyan part of your normal routine!
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TORAH TIME with Dr. Marlene Herman and Ezra
10:30 AM to end of services
Food, such as cheese, pretzels and cereal will be served. Please contact the Temple office if your child has any food allergies you would like us to know.
MINI MINYAN with Leah and Gamliel
10:30 AM to end of services
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Pesach begins Saturday evening, April 12 and ends Sunday, April 20
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TEEN SHABBAT LUNCH & LEARN WITH YOSEF KAGEDAN
Next Session April 5
students can enroll at any time
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Young Artist Series
at HPCT-CAE
SESSION #2
Embroidering an Afikomen Bag
This program is open to the community, children 7+ (yes including teens!). Students will learn basic sewing, embroidery and weaving techniques and explore how they can be used to create objects used in Jewish tradition. No experience needed, open to all levels.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Questions? email Leah
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"OCTOBER 8 offers a look at the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, social media and in the streets of America beginning the day after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas. Through meticulous investigation, the film also uncovers how over decades, Hamas created sophisticated networks in America to permeate U.S. institutions and examines the tsunami of online antisemitism, propaganda, and disinformation unleashed by Iran, China and Russia – with the sole purpose of dividing American society."
Originally only playing in local theaters until March 20, it's been extended through at least March 27. Click here for ticket information.
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ALL INVITED TO SUPPORT THE TORAH FUND
"Torah Fund supports scholarships and programs in the worldwide Conservative/Masorti institutes of higher Jewish learning. The dedicated philanthropy of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, Torah Fund has raised more than $110 million in over eight decades."
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Young Adults, Leaders, and Alumni!
We invite you to explore the YALA community for Jewish young adults in their 20s and 30s. YALA strives to create fun, impactful, and relevant Jewish experiences. If you want to forge new friendships and be a part of a dynamic group of young adults, check out YALA today! HPCT-CAE offers Temple members scholarships to many youth and young adult activities.
Spring Shabbaton: April 25-27, Northrbook Il. Register early (before Feb. 27) @ USCJ.org/YalaSpring.
USCJ has scholarships available for double occupancy rooms and for travel. The general registration cost is also heavily subsidized by YALA.
If you want to attend but need additional financial support, please email Linda Tondow with requested scholarship amount.
YALA is USCJ's new initiative for young Jewish adults
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SCHWARTZMAN LIBRARY UPDATE
new Oct. 7-themed additions to our library collection
The library committee will be adding many new titles throughout the collection in the coming months. Be sure to check out the rotating displays featuring a combination of new and timely books.
Would you like to suggest a title for purchase or donate books? Monetary donations to the Library Fund can be made on-line and through the Temple office. Book donations need to be approved by the library committee. Send a list of titles and authors to Carla Herniter or Marsha Goldwasser for consideration.
As a reminder, due to our limited space please do NOT bring books to the Temple for donation; all Library book donations must be approved by Carla.
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SCREAMS BEFORE SILENCE
Never-before-heard eyewitness accounts from released hostages, survivors, and first responders.
During the October 7 attacks on Israeli towns and at the Nova Music Festival, women and girls were raped, assaulted, and mutilated. Released hostages have revealed that Israeli captives in Gaza have also been sexually assaulted.
Despite the indisputable evidence, these atrocities have received little scrutiny from human rights groups and international organizations. Many leading figures in politics, academia, and media have attempted to minimize or even deny that they occurred. In Screams Before Silence, a 60-minute, presenter-led documentary film, Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta and founder of LeanIn.org, interviews multiple eyewitnesses, released hostages, first responders, medical and forensic experts, and survivors of the Hamas massacres.
CLICK TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTARY
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Throughout the course of the war, Rabbi Malomet will be directing information to our membership with ways to help.
We will keep our website updated with Rabbi Malomet's information: https://www.hpct-cae.org/israel/
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SHOW SOLIDARITY
#WeStandWithISrael lawn signs can be ordered through the Jewish Federation of MetroWest; pickup information is on their website
Consider purchasing from Israeli vendors; visit our friend Moshe Gold's website for beautiful photography and gift cards.
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The Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant
This weekly fundraiser IS BACK! cards are available weekly. Drop off your check, payable to The Bridge, by 5 PM on Tuesday and your card will be available on Thursday.
Thank you for supporting a local Kosher restaurant while also supporting HPCT-CAE! In the last year, The Bridge has donated back to us more than $1,200!
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Annual Mattes David and Hinna Stahl Lecture in Bioethics
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 12:00PM - 1:00PM
"Is Ozempic a panacea?
The ethics of treating obesity with injectable drugs"
Presenting In-Person:
Arthur Leonard Caplan, PhD, director of the Division of Medical Ethics in NYU Langone Medical Center's Department of Population Health
Hosted by:
Dalya Chefitz, MD / Dan Housman, PhD
Dept of Pediatrics/ Institute for Health
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
112 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1st Floor Conference Room
Refreshments catered by Mauzone
Zoom information to follow
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ZOOM INFORMATION
Daily minyan and Rabbi Malomet's, including Sisterhood's Torah on Tuesday, classes via zoom:
www.Zoom.us
ID 732 545 6482
PW 636 159
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