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Our overture to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is our Selichot evening program this Saturday evening. We will include study beginning at 8:30 pm, followed by dessert at 9:30 pm. At 10:00 pm we will join together for the Selichot Service, introducing melodies, themes and prayers for the coming Yamim Noraim ("Days of Awe" aka "the High Holy Days"). We will share Havdalah, the changing of our Torah covers to the white mantels of the season, and the sound of the Shofar.
Our study theme this year is "The Promise of Uncertainty - A Look at Unetaneh Tokef." Unetaneh Tokef is the High Holy Day prayer that includes "On Rosh Hashanah it is written and on Yom Kippur it is sealed...Who will live, and who will die? Who will be at ease, and who will be troubled? Who will find peace of mind, and who will be afflicted..." But then this same prayer concludes with "But teshuvah, t'filah, and tzedakah, repentance, prayer, and righteousness" can make a difference. Just what kind of a difference? Come and explore at our Selichot program and service. Rabbi Frenkel and I will be sharing some commentaries and insights from Jewish tradition about this prayer and the provocative way that it combines hope and acceptance - "the promise of uncertainty."
Unetaneh Tokef translates as "we will proclaim the awesome nature of this day." And these Days of Awe are designed to help us face the most important questions of life and of living; of fragility and stability; and of the search for transcendent meaning in an uncertain world, through which we move all too quickly. The Yamin Noraim offer so many rich opportunities to reflect on teshuvah - the turning-and-returning that allows for apology, forgiveness, pardon and atonement, and sends us into the New Year with hope. Selichot helps us to prepare to make the most of these opportunities.
This Friday night, we welcome Shabbat at our 8:00 pm service (which will also be webcast). On Shabbat morning, Torah study will be at 9:00 am, led by Rabbi Frenkel. At 10:30 am, Spice Up Your Judaism resumes, led by Carl Viniar, with snacks, schmoozing and coffee between the two study sessions (10:00-10:30 am).
Shabbat Shalom and Shanah Tovah!
Rabbi Richard Hirsh
If you wish to have a Mi Shebeirach said during our Shabbat services, please let us know by noon each Friday so we can give the names to the rabbis.
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WE CELEBRATE
The Birth of
Miriam Shoshanna Levene
granddaughter of Martin & Audrianne Levene
The Naming of
Eleanor Keenan
granddaughter of Barry & Raleigh Seliger
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, September 15
8:00 pm Erev Shabbat Service (Chapel; webcast)
Wednesday, September 20
Erev Rosh Hashanah - Offices Close at 1:00 pm
8:00 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Sanctuary; webcast)
Thursday, September 21
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 - Offices Closed
8:30 am Rosh Hashanah Family Service (Sanctuary)
11:00 am Rosh Hashanah Late Service (Sanctuary, webcast)
2:30 pm Tot Family Service (Sanctuary)
Friday, September 22
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 - Offices Closed
10:00 am Rosh Hashanah Service (Sanctuary; webcast)
6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Chapel)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please click on each event name for more information or to register for that event.
HIGH HOLY DAYS
Please refer to your High Holy Day tickets and The Source for service times.
Saturday, September 16, 8:30 pm
Tashlich Service
Thursday, September 21, 3:00 pm (at Croft Farm)
Saturday, September 30, following N'eelah (approximately 6:30 pm)
Wednesday, October 4, 6:00 pm
(sponsored by Family Programming)
Thursday, October 5, 7:00 pm
(sponsored by Women's Connection)
Sunday, October 8, 11:00 am
Monday, October 9, 6:30 pm
(sponsored by Achim,The Men's Group)
Tuesday, October 10, 5:00 pm
(sponsored by Tot Programming)
Saturday, October 28, 8:00 pm
This groundbreaking a cappella vocal band and internet phenomenon brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the M'kor Shalom stage.
Various Ticket Levels Available Now, including options for reserved seating and band Meet & Greet!
Tuesday, November 14, 2:30-9:30 pm
Early Bird Vendor Registration Deadline: September 30
This year, join us for a special
weekday shopping extravaganza! Looking to share your wares or know someone else who might be interested? Click here for
Vendor information.
Women's Israel Trip
November 1-11, 2018!
In response to overwhelming requests, M'kor Shalom is organizing a women's trip to Israel next year! Perfect for first-time or multi-time Israeli travelers. The estimated cost is $4550 per person, including transportation (land + air), tips, insurance and more. Open to female congregants (ages 21 & up) and those traveling with them. If we have enough interest, a full informational meeting will be held after the fall holidays. A deposit of $1000 would be due by December 1, 2017. If you are interested, contact
Merle Steinberg as soon as possible. Be sure to include your full name and any questions or comments.
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Michelle Bross
Executive Director
Congregation M'kor Shalom
850 Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4220
(856) 424-2890 (fax)
ExecutiveDirector@mkorshalom.org
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