 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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M'korstock Unplugged: Hotsy Totsy
Friday, April 27
, immediately following our 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat service
Enjoy dinner and live music in a coffee house setting, featuring indie-pop trio Hotsy Totsy. $10 per person for dinner; walk-ins cannot be accommodated for dinner. Click here for more information or to RSVP by April 23.
Membership Appreciation Dinner & Service
Friday, May 4 - Dinner 6:30 pm, Service 8:00 pm
Join us for an evening celebrating YOU! The adult Choir joins our service. Dinner is $15 per person. Click here for more information or to RSVP for dinner.
Mega 50/50 Raffle & Annual Congregational Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm
Review and vote on the annual operating budget for 2018-2019. Vote on officers and members of the Board of Trustees. Honor this year's annual Service Award recipient. All congregants are encouraged to attend.
M'kor Or "Source of Light" Evening of Honors
Sunday, June 3, 5:00 pm
Tribute Book Deadline: April 25
Celebrate M'kor Shalom's shining lights: Rolane Sunshine, Harriet Uris & Judi Weinberg and Sarah Zalcmann. Live performance by the highly acclaimed Jewish Bluegrass band Nefesh Mountain. Enjoy cocktail hour, plated dinner, dessert and more. Invitations were mailed last week. If you have not yet received yours in the mail, please contact the synagogue office. Click here to RSVP online.
You are invited to place an Ad and/or Congratulatory Message in a commemorative Tribute Book to be distributed at the event. Event Sponsorships with unique VIP opportunities are also available. Click here for more information, to participate in our Tribute Book, or to become a Sponsor.
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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)
Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30 pm
April 27 - We celebrate April birthdays; followed immediately by M'korstock Unplugged.
May 11
May 25 - We celebrate May birthdays.
Tot Shabbat
Fridays, April 20 & May 18, 6:15 pm
Join us for
Family Dinner (5:30 pm) prior to our tot services.
Torah Study
(Chapel)
April 21 & 28
May 5, 12 & 19
(no session May 26)
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.
Erev Shavuot Study Session & Service
Saturday, May 19, 7:00 pm
Shavuot & Confirmation Service
Sunday, May 20, 10:00 am
Yizkor will be recited. Service will be followed by brunch for Confirmands and their families.
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SHABBAT PROGRAMS
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Spice Up Your Judaism, Celebrate Shabbat!
Saturdays, 10:30 am
This meaningful programming is designed to enrich your Shabbat experience. Every session stands on its own, and newcomers are always welcome. Come early for schmoozing and refreshments between 10:00-10:30am.
What Moves You (Jewishly)?
April 21 & May 19
Led by Carl Viniar
Meditation
April 28
Led by Rabbi Hirsh
Exploring Your Personal Judaism
May 5 & 12
Led by Scott Kushner
May 26 - No session (Memorial Day)
The Ritual Committee is currently planning Shabbat programming for the fall. Contact
Gail Donner to let us know topics that interest you and if there are any sessions you would consider leading.
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DINE & SHOP TO DONATE
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AmazonSmile
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ADULT EDUCATION
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Paradigms of Parting: Jewish Stories from the End of Life
Wednesdays, April 18 & 25, 10:30 am
Led by Rabbi Hirsh
First Thursdays: Israel's 70th Anniversary
Love Songs for Israel
Thursday, May 3, 7:00 pm
Hear and learn about Israeli songs that show the love of the country, nation and people. Discover the history and stories behind some of our most inspiring songs. We will watch performances and read the poetry of the songs in English. Maybe even a sing-a-long too!
Exodus 1947
Thursday, June 7, 7:00 pm
The Real Story: Experience the true story of the illegal immigrant ship Exodus through the stories of American crew members. This documentary film is a moving tale of a pivotal moment in Israel's history. Learn about the bravery of the crew and passengers of this famous ship that helped Israel gain her independence. This is not the Hollywood version!
Sunday Sessions with Rabbi Hirsh
Sunday, May 6, 9:30 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.
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CARING COMMUNITY / HEALTH & WELLNESS
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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
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
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Chalutzim... An Israel Adventure
Sunday, May 6, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Celebrate Israel's 70th like the pioneers who built Modern Israel. Food, crafts & more. Free & Open tot he community. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
There are always great things happening at our Religious School. Tell your unaffiliated friends! Contact Merle Steinberg for more information.
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TOT PROGRAMMING / EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
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Tot Family Dinner & Shabbat
Fridays, April 20 & May 18 - Dinner 5:30 pm, Service 6:15 pm
Join us for a pizza & salad dinner for just $10 per family. Our Tot Service is always free & open to the community. Click here for more information, or to register for our monthly dinner or annual special.
Registration is Now Open!
Click for more information on our 2018 Summer Program.
Click for more information on our 2018-2019 School Year, including Full-Day Kindergarten!
Please contact the ECC Office at 856-424-7339 for additional information.
Our Tot Programming Committee & PTO are always hosting fabulous events! For information or to join our committee, contact Stephanie Riviello.
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ACHIM (THE MEN'S GROUP)
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Achim (The Men's Group) Lunch
Wednesdays, April 4 & May 2, 12:00 noon (off-site)
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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Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 pm
We are busy planning more exciting women's programs for this year - and next! Contact Lisa Weiser and Beth Savitch to help plan and to share your ideas.
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COLLEGE CONNECTION
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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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Thursday, May 3, 7:00 pm
Volunteers age 12 & up are needed to cook meals for New Visions Shelter in Camden. No experience needed. Limited space. Click for
more information;
RSVP to Jonathan Maurer.
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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
Michelle Bross or
Paul Fishbein.
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LIBRARY NEWS
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WEB ACCESS!
We are excited to announce that
web access to our catalog of books and other items 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 by the library and check out your item. Search our collection 24/7. No login required. Contact
Irene Afek with questions.
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OTHER NEWS
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Board of Trustees Meetings
Wednesday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm - Annual Congregational Meeting; Drawing for
Mega 50/50 Raffle
All congregants are encouraged to attend.
WiFi at M'kor Shalom
We improved wireless internet access, with multiple hotspots around the building. Click "mkorguest" and you're connected!
M'kor Shalom Job Bank
If you know of an opening, please
download the form, and return the completed form to 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
[email protected].
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.
Gift Cards Available In The Synagogue Office
ShopRite, Acme, Barnes & Noble and Bed Bath & Beyond 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!
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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
[email protected].
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