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Shabbat/Erev Shmini Atzeret candle lighting 6:14pm

Saturday's Torah reading: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17,

Numbers 29:35-30:1

Saturday's Haftarah: I Kings 8:54-66

Candle lighting Saturday at 7:13pm

Saturday Evening Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 33:1-17

Sunday's Torah reading: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12,

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Numbers 29:35-30:1

Sunday's Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18

Havdalah Sunday at 7:11pm

Sunday's luncheon is being sponsored by the

Simchat Torah Honorees

Risa Benson, Cheryl Dorfman,

Fran Rothstein and Rabbi Margie Cella

It's not too late to make your Kol Nidre pledge here

ISRAELI DANCING IS BACK!

We are starting up again !!!!

A Little Exercise. A Little Culture

A little kibbutzimg. A lot of FUN!!

October 5, 19, 26

9:30-11:00ish

$5 for members; $8 for non-members.

What better way to start the New Year and each new week.

No experience necessary necessary.

Haftarah of the Week with Rabbi Benson

Tuesdays, 10-11am

Classes start Oct. 6th

In-person and on Zoom: Haftarah, 

Meeting ID: 816 1645 9653, Passcode: 284582. 

Coffee Talk with Rabbi Benson, Thursdays at 9:30am

Coffee talk is meeting at NSJC

Hebrew in the Torah with Ann Helfgott

Fridays at 10am

The class meets in on Zoom

Meeting ID: 837 3959 4865 Passcode: 350131

Summary of upcoming dates:

Oct. 3 & 4- Simchat Torah

October 6th- Social club

October 7th- we will recite memorial prayer commemorating Oct. 7th

October 11th- Grown Up & Me- 10:30-11:30am

October 11th- Youth & Teen BBQ- 12-2pm

October 15th- NSJC Book Club

October 16th- Family Shabbat

October 24th- Trivia Night

November 1st- Leket, Israel National Food Bank program

November 8th- Jewish Film Festival

November 14th- East Meadow Jewish Center- Rolling Stones Tribute Band

January 24th- Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues at Theatre Three

Simchat Torah

We Remember - We Still Dance!

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 & 4

Family service Saturday 10/3 at 7:30pm- Show your Jewish solidarity and spirit as we gather to celebrate the eternal gifts of the Torah and the Jewish People!  Singing, Dancing, Snacks, Activities, the Wizard, & More!

Morning service Sunday 10/4 at 9am- Honor Torah, Community, & Israel with our Honorees Risa Benson, Cheryl Dorfman, Fran Rothstein and Rabbi Margie Cella. A luncheon will follow services.

Click here for more information.

Grown-Up and Me

Sunday, Oct. 11th

10:30am - 11:30am

Play, learn, celebrate and connect.

The class meets monthly.

Click here for more info.

Click here for registration info.

Next session is on Nov. 1st.

Youth & Teen BBQ Party

Sunday, October 11 12pm-2pm

Join us for our youth & teen kickoff event, open to all in grades 4-12. Synagogue membership not required.



Click here for more info.

RSVP to principal@nsjc.org

Book Club

Thursday, October 15th at 1:30pm

Book is:  THE CAST by Amy Blumenfeld

Please make every effort to attend as the author will be in attendance.

Any questions, contact Susan Kessler at ejksfk7@gmail.com 

or 631-698-5129.

Family Shabbat

Friday, October 16th

Join us for Tot Shabbat, a dairy dinner followed by a Family Shabbat Service.

$10 for ages 12+

$5 for ages 6-11

Free for ages 5 & under

RSVP by Oct. 13th

Click here for more info.

Trivia Night

Saturday, Oct. 24th

Join us for an evening of fun,

friendly competition and great prizes.

Open to members and non-members of NSJC.

Preregistration required.

Click here for more information.

Sunday, Nov. 1st at 9:30am

Leket- Israel's National Food Bank

Join us at NSJC as we partner with Temple Isaiah for a talk by Jennifer Zweibel from Leket.

Help us reach our goal of $5400 for Israel's food bank.

Click here for more information about the program and how to make a donation.

Jewish Film Festival Double Feature

Sunday, November 8, 4:00 pm

Snow Date November 15 4:00 pm



Join us for Two Films and a Bagel and Salad Dinner

4pm- "Eleanor the Great"

5:30- bagel and salad dinner

6:30pm- "Bad Shabbos"

Click here for information about the movies.

Suggested contribution: $25

RSVP with name and phone # to robinappel@verizon.net



Advance payment is not required but please let us know by November 1.

NSJC Social Club – October Events

Join us each Tuesday* at 11 am for bagels, cream cheese, and coffee among other refreshments in the Social Hall for social interaction, dancing, and entertaining programs, including:

Oct 6 – Medicare 2027 – Enrollment period is here. Join us for a review of Medicare enrollment options and have your questions addressed.

Oct 13 – The Philosopher’s Corner – Share your views and experiences related to selected topics.

Join us later for dinner at 3:30 pm at Zan’s

Oct 20 – Pauli B Acoustic – Join us to hear a performance of rock, jazz, and folk classics.

Oct 27 – Sing Along with karaoke musical accompaniment.

* $4 for members; $5 for non-members

In memory of the October 7th attacks, participate in any or all of the following:

1. We will read from and dance with our October 7th Memorial Torah Scroll on Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the Hebrew anniversary of the attacks, this weekend on October 3rd and 4th.

2. Attend the screening and question and answer of the documentary Rita at the Suffolk Y JCC on Tuesday, October 6th.



3. Join us at evening minyan on October 7th at 8pm during which we will recite memorial prayers.  

Am Yisrael Chai!

CHAI IS BACK FOR 2026!

Community Hebrew Adult education Institute, is a 13 year old consortium of 11 LI congregations, coordinated at Dix Hills JC. The classes meet on consecutive Monday evenings from Oct. 19 to Nov. 23rd. All classes are on Zoom so you can attend from the comfort of your home. Rabbi Benson will be teaching at one of the sessions. Click here for more information about the classes and information on registering. .

Save the date for these upcoming Men's Club programs

Introducing a New Synagogue Singles Group

Are you looking to meet new people, make meaningful friendships, and become more involved in our synagogue community?

We are excited to announce the formation of a new SINGLES GROUP for adult members of our congregation of all ages. Whether you are divorced, widowed, or have never married, this group is designed to provide a welcoming environment where you can connect with others who share your values and interests. 

We are hoping to enjoy casual dinners and happy hours, concerts and day trips, and any other social events that may be of interest. This is a new group suggested by new member Beth-Lynn Mazzeo of Medford. Our plan is to be involved in music, sports, theater and other fun activities.



We are looking for interest in the group, so feel free to email me or Beth-Lynn if you would like to be involved.

Heidi Buhler heidibuhler@nsjc.org

Beth-Lynn Mazzeo  visualize1@aol.com

NY Islanders Jewish Heritage Night

Men's Club is considering participating in Jewish Heritage Night at the New York Islanders on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7PM at the UBS Arena.

Tickets range from 60 to 90 dollars. Kosher food will be available.

If anyone is interested, please contact Phil Lambert at (631) 786-4494. 

Social Action Committee

On November 1st there will be a congregation program centering on food… for those in Israel as well as those within our Suffolk community. Think about what non-perishable foods we can collect to help make Thanksgiving dinners for Long Islanders who face food insecurity. I’m looking for canned sweet potatoes, instant potato packets, canned fruits and veggies, cranberry sauce, salad dressings and other condiments, gravies, etc.

As I have asked in the past, when you do your food shopping over the next few weeks, please think about this and purchase one item to put into that metal can in our coatroom. Help me put together an abundant amount of food that will go to the JCC of Suffolk County for distribution in time for Thanksgiving.

With much appreciation,

Bonnie Samuels

Sisterhood Social Action VP

Please pay your membership dues if you haven't already.

To set up an appointment, contact Stacey Nosenchuk at 631-839-7987

NSJC Board of Trustees