September 3, 2010/25 5770

Nitzavim/Va’yelech  Deuteronomy 29:9 - 31:30

In Parashat Nitzavim, Moses continues his farewell speech to the people. He tells the Israelites that "you are standing" (in Hebrew "nitzavim") this day before God to conclude the covenant. This covenant binds the Israelites to God and God to the Israelites and was made not only with those present that day but also with all Israel, past, present and future. In Parashat Va’yelech, Moses informs the Israelites that he is 120 years old and therefore too old to continue as an active leader. Moses reminds the people that God has already told him that he would not live to enter the Promised Land. Moses publicly announces that Joshua will be the next leader of the people.

Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service – 6 pm

IMPORTANT HIGH HOLY DAY INFORMATION

Tickets requested by our members for the High Holy Days are in the mail.  If you have not requested your tickets, please contact Roberta at roberta@templeemanueel.org or (856) 489-0029 x68.  Please take care of this promptly, as Rosh HaShanah begins on Wednesday, September 8.  If your children are not yet registered for school, for High Holy Day Enrichment or if you are in need of babysitting for the High Holy Days, please contact Cindy in the Religious School office at cindy@templeemanuel.org or (856) 489-0035.

THIS WEEKEND…

Join the Clergy for Torah Study Shabbat Morning at 10 am in the Library.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR …

Big Al’s Yiddish Club – Thursdays at 7:30 pm

Selichot – Saturday, September 4.  Program at 7 pm, Service at 10 pm

Rosh HaShanah – Wednesday, September 8 – Friday, September 10

Back to School Sunday – Sunday, September 12

Fall Softball – September 12 through October

Young Adults/Families – Thursday, September 16 at 6 pm

Yom Kippur – Friday, September 17 – Saturday, September 18

BBQ in the Hut – Friday, September 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Mini Golf at the Golf Farm – Sunday, September 26 at 3 pm

Baby Boomer/Empty Nester Book Club Evening – Saturday Evening, October 2

Interfaith Program – Sunday, October 3 

Senior Group Fall Shabbat Dinner – Friday, October 8

Annual Party Showcase – Sunday, October 17 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Expectant Parents 101 – October 10 – November 18 at 7:30 pm

UPCOMING/ONGOING …

Back to School Sunday – Sunday, September 12 from 9 am – 1 pm.  Learn all that Temple Emanuel has to offer.  Meet with the Temple’s Committees, Youth Groups, Clubs and More…  Parents drop off your kids and join us for breakfast.  Bring friends to check out our wonderful Temple.  For more information contact Alex at (856) 489-0029 x 15 or alex@templeemanuel.org.

Fall softball begins on Sunday, September 12th at 9:30 am. It is free, no cost to synagogue members, and is open to anyone that wants to play (16 and older). Games will be at the Rosa school in Cherry Hill. Teams will be formed at the field. Games will be played each week (September 12) through October. This is a perfect time to get "new players", young and old to come out for the love of the game. Come out and play, even if you haven't in a long time, we take ALL ages.   Questions?   Contact Earle Goldstein at earle1461@yahoo.com.

for Happy Hour.  For more information or to RSVP contact Alex at alex@templeemaneul.org by September 15.

BBQ in the Hut – Dinner and Sukkah Decorating. Friday, September 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm.  Join us for this family friendly welcome to the holiday at this BBQ and decorating of the congregational Sukkah.  This is a free event.  Please RSVP to Cindy at cindy@templeemanuel.org.

Baby Boomer/Empty Nester Mini-Golf at the Golf Farm – Sunday, September 26 at 3 pm.  Come out and join the Baby Boomer/Empty Nester group for Mini-Golf at the Golf Farm followed by Pizza in the Temple Emanuel Sukkah.  For more information or to RSVP contract Paula Levine at palevine56@hotmail.com.

Baby Boomer/Empty Nester Book Club Evening – Saturday Evening , October 2.  Looking for a good book to read?  Join the Baby Boomer/Empty Nesters Book Club.  The selection we will be discussing is My Father's Paradise by: Ariel Sabar.  RSVP information will be sent out soon.  For any questions, contact Paula Levine at palevine56@hotmail.com.

We are placing our FINAL order for bricks to be added to our brick walk at the Religious School Entrance.  If you would like to add a brick to our walk, please contact Holly at (856) 489-0029 x 18 or hfriedman@templeemanuel.org for ordering information.  The cost of a brick is $136 each.

We are very proud of the many interfaith families that are very much a part of our Temple Emanuel family.

We are seeking creative ways to engage our families, to have them meet one another and discuss common interests and shared concerns.  The Interfaith Program, will take place on Sunday, October 3 at 7 pm.   This program will be facilitated by Rabbi Jerry David and Stephanie Ross. For questions or to RSVP contact Stephanie at schleper247@comcast.net or Roberta at roberta@templeemanuel.org or (856) 489-0029 x68.  We look forward to hearing from you, about you, and having you let us know how we can help your family build Jewish memories to last a lifetime.

Senior Group Shabbat Dinner – Friday, October 8, 2010 at 6 pm.   Join your friends and family for a wonderful Shabbat dinner without any of the work.  Vegetarian Dinner is available upon request.  Our Senior Bus Service will provide transportation for this event.  Please call Jean at (856) 489-0029 x 19 to arrange for pick-up.  For more information about the dinner please contact Roberta at (856) 489-0029 x 68.

Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding or Simcha?  Sisterhood’s Annual Party Showcase is where you want to be!  We bring you the best in DJ’s, caterers, photographers, invitations and more!  Sun. October 17 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.  If you are a vendor and wish to participate, please contact:  Lucy Schwarz at (609) 636-8642 LucySchwarz08@comcast.net.

Expectant Parents 101:  Oy Vey!  We’re having a baby!  A series of interactive, informational and fun workshops for couples (or singles) who are expecting a baby.  Series will run from October 10 through November 18 at 7:30 pm.  Please call Jeanie at (856) 489-0034 for more information or e-mail at jblanton@templeemanuel.org.

Big Al’s Yiddish Club – Thursdays at 7:30 pm.  Join us for this informal conversational course.  New-comers always invited to join.  Taught by Al Rubin.  Please call Cindy for more information at (856) 489-0035.

Free 60th Birthday Membership!  What is the FREE Gift Membership Program?  It is a program in honor of our 60th Birthday to bring in new members and strengthen current members’ ties to Temple Emanuel.  The free membership is valid during the July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 fiscal year.  Regardless of which month the gift membership begins it will expire June 30, 2011.  For more information contact:  Alex Grumbacher, Membership/Program Director at (856) 489-0029 x 15.

Gift Cards (also known as SCRIP) are available for grocery stores, bookstores, restaurants, department stores and more. For a complete list pick up the current order form at the Temple, or contact Paula Levine at palevine79@hotmail.com.  Orders are placed weekly. You can purchase Shop Rite scrip in the Temple Office. All purchases help fund our Temple Sisterhood and ultimately our synagogue.  We also now have SCRIP in $20 denominations for Short Hills Deli.

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