A Message from Rabbi Micah Peltz

It’s hard to believe what can happen from one Shabbat to the next. Last Friday we were preparing for a joyous end to the holiday season, and this Friday that joy seems quite far away. Our hearts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters Israel. The atrocities that Hamas committed on Israeli men, women and children (children!) are beyond appalling. What is also appalling is the false moral equivalencies and "both sideism" that some seek to make. There are no two sides to this story. Hamas massacred innocent civilians. There is no excuse for that, and anyone who is making excuses for this terrorist organization simply doesn’t know the difference between right and wrong. I am grateful to President Biden and other leaders for making that clear in remarks this week. As the situation continues, and inevitably gets more difficult, we must continue to acknowledge and encourage that clear-eyed support, no matter where it comes from. But as we prepare for Shabbat this week, I want to express my pride in our community for coming together during this time.

A Message from Executive Director, Ron Safier

Our hearts are broken as we continue to hear about the devastating news coming from Israel. As the tragic events in Israel weigh heavy on our hearts, the safety and security of our entire Temple Beth Sholom community continue to be our top priority. We have been briefed and are in close contact with local and national law enforcement agencies, including JFED Security, the Cherry Hill Police Department, NJ State Police, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security, about social media posts urging solidarity for Hamas today. At this time, law enforcement agencies are not reporting any threats against the South Jersey community and are advising us to proceed with our daily activities as we normally do. Law enforcement agencies are asking us to be mindful of the high volume of misinformation flooding social media in this time of crisis.

We continue to take proactive steps that are both visible and not visible to our TBS community. Our private, armed security is extra vigilant at this time, will be on-site for additional hours, and we have requested an increased police presence from the Cherry Hill Police Department for today and throughout the weekend. This is in addition to our security protocols that are in place throughout the year. I am happy to discuss with you all of our security measures, so feel free to call me, email me, or stop by my office.

I wish you a peaceful Shabbat.

This Weekend

Mazal Tov to:

Erica & Marc Zelmanowicz and Robin & Larry Kaufman on the naming of their daughter and granddaughter Gemma Leighton

Minna & Jerry Siegel on the aufruf of their son Nathaniel Siegel & Rachel Paikoff

FRIDAY

7am - Minyan - In-person/Zoom
6:15pm - Kabbalat Shabbat - Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash/Livestream
6:06pm - Candle Lighting

SATURDAY

9:30am - Morning Shabbat Services - Main Sanctuary/Livestream
Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
10:30am - Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School So-Shul Networking for 5th and 6th Graders
11am - Project Yahad Shabbat Family Service for families who have members with special needs with special guest, Sheldon Low - Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash
After Kiddush (approximately 12:45pm) - Conversation with guest, Judah Lindemann, AIPAC Regional Synagogue Initiative Director - Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash/Livestream
6pm - Minha, Ma'ariv & Havdallah - Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash/Livestream

SUNDAY

8am - Minyan - Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash/Zoom
9am - Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School
11:15am - HaMakom Hebrew High School
12:30pm - Young Members Group Skating Party - Details here

For Israel resources and updates visit: tbsonline.org/we-stand-with-israel

Live from Israel - Update on the Current Crisis

Each session we will be joined by speakers from Israel who will share timely updates.

Next session: Tuesday, October 17, with Betsalel Steinhardt, Ramah Israel Institue Director at 12:30pm (In-person/Zoom)

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Upcoming Family & Student Shabbat Services and Programs

Shabbat, October 21 at 10am

Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School Mishpaha Minyan - Shabbat morning mishpaha (family) service for Kindergarten - First Grade and their families. Details here

Friday, October 27 at 6pm

Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School Oneg Shabbat - Friday evening family Shabbat celebration hosted by Gan and Aleph (kindergarten and first grade classes). Details here

Shabbat, October 28 at 10am

Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School Shabbat Family Service - Shabbat morning service hosted by Dalet, 4th Grade, for students in grades 2-6 and their families. Details here

Shabbat, November 4 at 10am

Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School Shabbat Family Service - Shabbat morning service hosted by Gimmel, 3rd grade, for students in grades 2-6 and their families. Details here

Important Schedule Changes

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

TBS Dr. Jeffrey Kramer Bioethics Initiative with Dr. Micahel Raucher

This session has been postponed. We will advise of new dates as soon as possible.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20-22

The Scholar in Residence Weekend with Betsalel Steinhart

This event has been canceled as Betsalel is currently in Israel and is unable to attend.

More Upcoming Events

Young Members Group Skating Party

Enjoy and afternoon of skating and making new friends with the TBS Young Members Group!

Sunday, October 15 at 12:30pm

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Happy Song Music Class

Weekly interactive music session with Music Play Patrol. Each session includes a special Shabbat Celebration with TBS clergy and educators. For newborns to Age 3 with a parent or caregiver.

Weekly, on Thursdays, at 10am until October 26

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