A Message from Rabbi Wexler

In my d’var Torah at the Annual Meeting last night I spoke about the menorah, because our Torah portion this week begins with instructions for the Aaron and kohanim to light the menorah in the Tabernacle daily. Last night I spoke about the flames of the menorah, but today I am thinking about the structure of the menorah itself. Why isn’t the menorah just one large lamp? Why seven branches? Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi suggested that the branches “represent the diverse souls of Israel.” Each is important in its own right, just as our individuality within community brightens the whole. Each one of the seven lights shines in its own uniqueness. In fact, the only thing that can make a menorah treif (ritually impermissible) is if the lights are not all on the same level–precisely even–so that each light is distinguished but also so that no light is perceived as greater or more essential than the other. 

A Message from Executive Director, Ron Safier

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Meeting last night either in-person or via the livestream. Below are excerpts of my report, and pre-recorded videos from myself, our Treasurer, Marc Oppen, and the Presidents of Hazak, Alvin Stern, Men’s Club, Mike Perlow, and Sisterhood, Sherrie Cohen, can be viewed by clicking here.

Thank you to all of you who are here this evening, and to those of you who are watching via the livestream. Each and every one of you has a part in the growth of our synagogue.

We very much appreciate the generous contributions of all of our donors, our Plus Givers, our corporate sponsors, our Life and Legacy participants, and the membership of our congregation at large. We could not do what we do without you, and we truly thank you for all your financial support.

This Weekend

More Upcoming Events

Kesher goes to Six Flags Great Adventure on Sunday, June 11 at 10:30am Details Here

Social Action 'Cook for a Friend' on Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30pm Details here

Hazak Program, People, Policies and Passports with Special Guest Buntzie Ellis Churchill on Thursday, June 15 at 1:00 pm Details here

Men's Club: Trenton Thunder Game on Thursday, June 15 at 7pm Details here

RESCHEDULED: Young Members Group Potluck Shabbat on Friday, June 16, 5:30pm Details here

Happy Song Music Class - Summer session begins Thursday, June 22 Details here

Men's Club: End of Year Margaritas & Tacos on Thursday, June 22 at 6pm Details Here

Save the Date: Wine and Cheese Shabbat on Friday, June 23 at 5:45pm

Save the Date: Special Shabbat Guest: Yizhar Hess on Saturday, July 1 at 9:30am

Informational Meeting: TBS Israel Experience with Rabbi Lindemann

Informational meeting will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, June 27 at 7:30pm.

Trip dates: March 9 - 22, 2024

Includes Round-trip Flights, hotel accomodations, guided sightseeing, and much more.

For more information, contact Rabbi Lindemann, 856-751-6663, reblindy@aol.com