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August 6, 2018
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SpecialEventsSPECIAL EVENTS/SPECIAL PROJECTS
BBBBQBeach Blanket Barbecue
Wednesday, August 8, 5:00-7:00 pm
An enjoyable evening of dinner (something for everyone!), music, crafts, basketball, Kona Ice Truck and fun. Our backyard barbecue is open to congregational and prospective member families - tell your unaffiliated friends and family! No charge; RSVP ASAP. Click here for more information or to register
 
DinnerHKFCongregational Dinner (Off-site at Hong Kong Fusion)
Friday, August 17, immediately following our 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Join fellow congregants for a Chinese-Thai dinner (fixed menu) at Hong Kong Fusion in Cherry Hill. Immediately following our 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat service (approximately 7:30 pm), we'll head to the restaurant for a group dinner outing. $25 per person. BYOB. RSVP required by August 10.
 
MemberFormsMembership Renewal Form &  
Religious School Registration Forms
Complete Forms are due!
Kindly return your completed forms and initial payment as soon as possible. If you need the forms or have any questions, please contact the synagogue office. As always, our Financial Secretary is available to discuss any financial concerns you may have.  
 
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ServicesSHABBAT SERVICES
Friday Evening Service Schedule
Click here for a pdf of our Shabbat service schedule.

Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
August 10  
August 24 - We celebrate August birthdays.  
August 31 
   
Erev Shabbat Services, 8:00 pm
September 7 & 21 
 
Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
September 14
September 28 - Shabbat Mishpacha - We celebrate September birthdays.
 
TorahStudySummer Torah Study/Spice Up Your Judaism, 10:00 am (Chapel) 
August 11, 18 & 25 
Come 15 minutes early for schmoozing and light refreshments before Torah Study begins on the hour. All are welcome to join the conversation; no RSVP or previous experience necessary.

HHDHIGH HOLY DAYS
Our service schedule is listed on your High Holy Day tickets and on our website calendar. The holy days begin in early September, so be sure to return your Membership Forms if you have not done so already.

selichotSelichot Program & Service
Saturday, September 1, 8:30 pm
We usher in the High Holy Day Season with an evening of study, discussion, prayer and music. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Family Tashlich Service at Croft Farm
Monday, September 10, 3:00 pm (off-site)
We symbolically cast off our sins by tossing bread crumbs into the river, together as a M'kor Shalom family. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bread) to this short 15 minute service at Croft Farm on Borton's Mill Road in Cherry Hill. No RSVP necessary. 
 
shuvahShabbat Shuvah Shabbaton
Saturday, September 15, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Join in extended Torah Study and conversation with our clergy. Light refreshments will be provided. No charge; kindly RSVP by September 7.

HHDdrivesHigh Holy Day & Operation Yellow Ribbon Food Drives
Wednesday, September 19 - At all Yom Kippur services
Kindly bring bags of non-perishable food or specifically military-requested items to the synagogue parking lot on Yom Kippur; no glass containers. Click here for more information.
Note: Volunteers are needed to help organize in advance and on Yom Kippur; contact Jen Kotzen.

ykstudyYom Kippur Study Session
Wednesday, September 19, 2:30 pm
A discussion on High Holy Day themes, l ed by Rabbi Hirsh.   
 
BreakFastBreak The Yom Kippur Fast at M'kor Shalom
Wednesday, September 19, approximately 6:30 pm
Following our N'eelah service, break the fast with family and friends at M'kor Shalom with a buffet of bagels, spreads, sweets and more. $20 adults, $9 ages 6-12, FREE for ages 5 & under. Click here for more information or to register by September 12.
Note: Cost should not discourage anyone from attending. If you have financial concerns, contact Michelle Bross at 856-424-4220. 
 
Lulav & Etrog Sale 
Have your own Lulav & Etrog to use in your Sukkah! $50 per set. No sets will be ordered without payment and no extra sets will be ordered. To order yours, or if you have any questions, contact the synagogue office.


dineshopDINE & SHOP TO DONATE
 
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AdultEdADULT EDUCATION
Spice Up Your Judaism
Saturdays, September 8, 22 & 29, 10:30 am
Weekly schedule TBA. Join us at 10:00 am for schmoozing and light refreshments before our program starts at 10:30 am.


Note: Class handouts and materials are often available in advance, along with recommended reading. Look for the new "Adult Education Courses" shelf in the M'kor Shalom Library.   
 
To share programming ideas, contact Gail Donner and Art Treiman with your suggestions. New committee members always welcome.
 
caringcomm CARING COMMUNITY / HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our Caring Community volunteers are here to help congregants in need of support.
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.

rs RELIGIOUS SCHOOL/FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Beach Blanket Barbecue
Wednesday, August 8, 5:00-7:00 pm
Our summer fun barbecue is open to congregational and prospective member families. Click here for more information or to register.   
 
Registration Forms for 2018-2019  
We ask that you complete and return your forms as soon as possible, as we are finalizing our classes, teachers and the curriculum. Religious School tuition is included on the synagogue Membership Forms. For more information, contact the Religious School Office at 856-424-4304 or stop by during regular office hours.     
 
Family Supper in the Sukkah
Sunday, September 23, 6:00 pm
 

There are always great things happening at our Religious School. Tell your unaffiliated friends! Contact Merle Steinberg for more information.
tot TOT PROGRAMMING / EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
School Registration is Open
Click for more information on our 2018-2019 School Year, including Full-Day Kindergarten! Contact the ECC Office at 856-424-7339 for additional information.   
 
Tot Pizza in the Hut
Tuesday, September 25, 5:00 pm 
 

Our Tot Programming Committee & PTO are always hosting fabulous events! For information or to join our committee, contact Stephanie Riviello
achim ACHIM (THE MEN'S GROUP)
MensLunch Achim (The Men's Group) Lunch
Wednesday, September 5, 12:00 noon (off-site)
Join our standing reservation at Short HIlls Deli for lunch and conversation. No RSVP necessary. Pay your own way.    
 
Hoagies, Wings, Cigars & Scotch in the Sukkah
Thursday, September 27, 6:30 pm 

WCWOMEN'S CONNECTION
Sukkot Social
Tuesday, September 25, 7:30 pm


We are busy planning more exciting women's programs for next year! Contact Lisa Weiser or Beth Savitch to help plan and to share your ideas.

WomenSpirit WOMEN & SPIRITUALITY
Supper Program in the Sukkah
Monday, September 24, 5:00 pm


collegeCOLLEGE CONNECTION
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.

socactionSOCIAL ACTION
Social Action Cooking   
Thursday, September 6, 7:00 pm
Volunteers age 12 & up are needed to cook meals for shelters in Camden. No experience needed. Limited space. RSVP to Jonathan Maurer.   
 
High Holy Day Food Drive
Wednesday, September 19 , at all Yom Kippur services
High Holy Day collections are vital to the JFCS program to feed those in need. Collection bags will be available at Rosh Hashanah services. 
   
HOUSE COMMITTEE
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 Michelle Bross or Paul Fishbein
LibraryLIBRARY NEWS
WEB ACCESS 
Web access to our catalog is now available to congregants at: https://20031.rmwebopac.com/. Use this site (from any device - desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone) to see the treasures of the M'kor Shalom Library. Then stop in the library and check out your item. Search our collection 24/7. No login required. Contact Irene Afek with questions.
OTHER NEWS
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, August 22, 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
If you know of an opening, please download the form, or contact the synagogue office so that the position can be posted online.

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.

Photo Call! Send us 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.

GiftCardsGift Cards Available In The Synagogue Office

ShopRite, Acme, Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond and Short Hills gift cards are always available in the synagogue office during regular office hours.  

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!

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.