Temple Anshe Hesed is a Reform Jewish congregation guided by Torah and dedicated to perpetuating Judaism and it's traditions through education, worship and social action

Friday

Shabbat evening services - 6:15pm

Saturday

Brith Sholom Shabbat morning services - 10:00am

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During inclement weather, please email the office (office@taherie.org) to confirm that someone is in the office if you want to stop by or drop something off.

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The Book of Ruth Club

In memory of one of its founding and most faithful members, Ruth Waidley.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SPECIAL MEETING

Reuven Fenton, the author, will be joining us via zoom.

WE WILL BE MEETING IN PERSON AT THE TEMPLE AND ON ZOOM.  JOIN US EITHER WAY FOR THIS SPECIAL MEETING!!!!

OUR MEETING IS:

Monday, April 28, 2025

7:30 PM

via Zoom Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88169606965

Goyhood   

by Reuven Fenton

When Mayer (née Marty) Belkin fled small town Georgia for Brooklyn nearly thirty years ago, he thought he'd left his wasted youth behind. Now he's a Talmud scholar married into one of the greatest rabbinical families in the world - a dirt-poor country boy reinvented in the image of God. But his mother's untimely death brings a shocking revelation: Mayer and his ne'er-do-well twin brother David aren't, in fact, Jewish. Traumatized and spiritually bereft, Mayer's only recourse is to convert to Judaism. But the earliest date he can get is a week from now. What are two estranged brothers to do in the interim?

So begins the Belkins' Rumspringa through America's Deep South with Mom's ashes in tow, plus two tag-alongs, an insightful Instagram influencer and a one-eyed dog. As the crew gets tangled up in a series of increasingly surreal adventures, Mayer grapples with a God who betrayed him and an emotionally withdrawn wife in Brooklyn who has yet to learn her husband is a counterfeit Jew.

For those who plan ahead, our May selection is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow  by Gabrielle Zavin.

Thanks to the many who have given us some great recommendations. We are always ready to hear others. Please forward them as well as any questions to Janice Wittmershaus at JKWittmershaus@gmail.com

Hello! 

WOW!! I have just heard about an incredible opportunity for those aged 26-50* to visit Israel. This incredible program is being created by the Reform Movement to help people to better understand Israel and to have an incredible Israel experience. The cost of the program is ONLY $600 and that includes your flight (from Toronto, NY or 6 other major cities), accommodations, tours/experiences and many of your meals.

Note – any non-Jewish spouses are also welcome to participate in the program!

In addition to the 8 day trip, you can extend your stay (based on flight availability) and spend more time in Israel.

If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak with you, please be in touch!

Shalom,

Rabbi Morais

*If you fall outside this age range but are interested in participating, please contact Rabbi Morais.

Yizkor Service

Friday, April 18th - Shabbat Evening Services

If you have photos to add to the Yizkor slideshow, please email them to the office at office@TAHerie.org. If you have previously submitted the photos, no need to send them again!

TempleHood Events

Puzzle swap! Bring the puzzles you've done before and swap them out for new ones! Leave them in the designated area in the coat room. Please bring a puzzle to take a puzzle. If your puzzle is missing up to 3 pieces, please put a post it note on the box indicating how many pieces are missing. Please don't bring puzzles missing more than 3 pieces.

Everyone is invited to join in all events offered. If you have interest in learning more about TempleHood, please reach out to any of our co-chairs:

Korlyn Morais: (814) 823-5553 / korlyns@gmail.com

Fran Shames: (732) 718-3442 / fndshames@gmail.com

Ellie Tanenbaum: (814) 323-4346 / ellietanenbaum@gmail.com

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J. Leonard Ostrow Award for High School Students and Adults

The J. Leonard Ostrow Fund was established in 1980 to emulate the life and legacy of Attorney J. Leonard Ostrow. The purpose of this fund is to perpetuate his memory and challenge another generation to emulate his contributions, encourage humanitarian efforts, and develop leadership capabilities, as exemplified by his life.

This newly revised award is now open to high school students and adults from both Temple Anshe Hesed and Brith Sholom. This unique award is a quarterly award, and may be used for a trip to Israel, other travel, or Jewish studies, which may include tuition, conferences, leadership development, or other Jewish experiences. 

The application and additional information about the award are available using the link below, with the fourth award period from April 1 – May 15, 2025, with notification by June 15, 2025.

Please contact Ina Fisher at inalfisher@gmail.com if you have any questions about the Ostrow Award.