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Dear Members of Or Chadash:
80 years ago this Friday, the events that would become the Holocaust began. The details are complex, but the outcome was simple -- the rhetoric of Nazi Germany turned to violent and destructive action. A lesson not to be forgotten.
The following is from the United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum's website:
"On the night of November 9, 1938, violent anti-Jewish demonstrations broke out across Germany, Austria, and the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia....O
ver the next 48 hours, violent mobs, spurred by antisemitic exhortations from Nazi officials, destroyed hundreds of synagogues, burning or desecrating Jewish religious artifacts along the way. Acting on orders from Gestapo headquarters, police officers and firefighters did nothing to prevent the destruction. All told, approximately 7,500 Jewish-owned businesses, homes, and schools were plundered, and 91 Jews were murdered. An additional 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to concentration camps....
The Nazis came to call the event
Kristallnacht
("Crystal Night," or, "The Night of Broken Glass"), referring to the thousands of shattered windows that littered the streets afterwards..."
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE.
Humor is a powerful tool to deal with tragedy. It has been especially true for the Jewish people. Please join us this Friday at 7PM for a commemoration of Kristallnacht and the screening of
The Last Laugh, a documentary film on the Holocaust and humor
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Shalom,
Rabbi Joseph M. Forman
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Thursday November 8th
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
SHABBAT EXPERIENCE*
Friday, November 9th 7:00 PM
In Commemoration of Kristallnacht
(Night of Broken Glass).
Join us for a Pre-Oneg with the blessings over Candles, Wine and Challah and some light refreshments.
We will be screening the documentary film:
The Last Laugh. (See details below.)
*A Shabbat Experience at Or Chadash indicates that we will recite the traditional Shabbat blessings, but there will not be a full service. For anyone wishing to recite Kaddish, please let Rabbi Forman know before 7PM, and Kaddish will be included in the Shabbat Experience.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL -
Sunday, November 11th
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
View our full calendar
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
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Friday, November 9th 7 PM - Shabbat Experience Kristallnacht Film: "The Last Laugh" - A Documentary about the Holocaust and Humor.
Please read on for additional event details!
Sunday, November 18th, 6 PM -
Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (sponsored by the Flemington Area Faith Leaders Association) at the home of Grace United Church of Christ in Flemington at 43 Park Avenue (Flemington Women's Club). All are welcome to attend this interfaith service of Thanksgiving.
Friday, December 7th, 7 PM - Hanukkah Shabbat Family Service with Candle lighting and Latke Tasting Oneg.
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| Kristallnacht Film: The Last Laugh (A Documentary on the Holocaust and Humor) |
The Last Laugh is a feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.
When: Friday, November 9th at 7 PM
What: Join us for a Shabbat Experience* with the blessings over candles, kiddush, and challah followed by a screening and discussion of this bold film.
*A Shabbat Experience at Or Chadash indicates that we will recite the traditional Shabbat blessings, but there will not be a full service. For anyone wishing to recite Kaddish, please let Rabbi Forman know before 7PM and Kaddish will be included in the Shabbat Experience.
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WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED...
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#SHOWUPFORSHABBAT &
BEATLES SHABBAT + TEMPLE TOTS +
CONCERT
AND DINNER
Our #ShowUpFor Shabbat - Stand With Pittsburgh Solidarity Shabbat was a combination of Remembrance (with 11 Memorial Candles lit by 11 congregants and several readings) and Resilience (with a reprise of our Beatles Shabbat). Thank you to Cantor Kathy, Eric Tiber, Ricky Rainey, Matt Rainey, Ross Weinick, Robyn Wasserman and Glenn Wasserman.
At Temple Tots we read the PJ Library story Bagels From Benny and talked about Thanksgiving. Our Tots made Napkin Rings with Turkeys and the words Todah (Thanks) in Hebrew and English. Everyone was treated to delicious bagels and a schmeer!
The Mimi Conklin Upmeyer Concert Series present three concerts each fall. Organized by the
Friends of Locktown Stone Church, the final concert featured Bill Ware,
Vibraphone (of Steely Dan fame) and Matt King, Keyboard.
The event was well attended by members of Or Chadash who enjoyed dinner together at the Old Croton Bar and Grill. |
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THANK YOU
Thank you to our many contributors.
Sergey and Honeylet Wortman-Vayn for contributing a Cricut Maker to the Religious School
Two anonymous gifts of flowers with notes:
"In support of our Jewish Brethren"
To the many interfaith clergy in the Flemington area and in Texas who are friends o
f Rabbi Forman who sent words of support to him and to our community following the shootings in Pittsburgh
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SHABBAT SERVICES
November 9th, 7 PM - Shabbat Experience*
Kristallnacht Commemoration with screening of film:
The Last Laugh.
*A Shabbat Experience at Or Chadash indicates that we will recite the traditional Shabbat blessings, but there will not be a full service. For anyone wishing to recite Kaddish, please let Rabbi Forman know before 7PM and Kaddish will be included in the Shabbat Experience.
November 16th, 7 PM - Lay Led Shabbat Service with Special Guest Speaker
November 23rd - Celebrate Shabbat at Home with Family and Friends
November 30th, 7 PM -
Shabbat Services
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Hanukkah
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Thursday, November 8th
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Sunday, November 11th
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Thursday, November 15th
6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Religious School for Grades 7/8/9/10
Sunday, November 18th
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Grades 3-6
10:30 AM - 12 Noon -
Grades K-6
Thursday, November 22nd
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 25th
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 29th
Religious School for Grade 7
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LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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KUP* O' JOE - Adult Education:
Caffeinated Conversations
with Rabbi Forman
Join Rabbi Forman on Selected Sundays at 11-12 PM to discuss Jewish thought, practices and world events.
All are welcome.
Upcoming Fall/Winter Dates:
December 2nd - Report and Slideshow of Jewish Cuba.
Join Rabbi Forman to hear stories about his recent humanitarian trip to Jewish Cuba with the Central Conference of American Rabbis. If you would like to donate to this cause, please click here and include Cuba in your message.
December 16th
January 13th
More information and additional dates coming soon!
*Yiddish for "head"
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SISTERHOOD
Join us on Sundays for an easy stroll from 10:15-11:00 AM. Refreshments and chat until 12 PM. All are welcome.
Upcoming Fall/Winter Dates:
November 18th
December 9th
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OR CHADASH TEMPLE YOUTH GROUP (OCTY)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, December 7th - OCTY HANUKKAH TOY DRIVE
Stay tuned for additional details!
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IN THE COMMUNITY...
A message from Robin Wishnie, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties...
Hello Everyone,
We have slammed into the 2018 hurricane season.
When disaster first strikes, immediate aid is needed to help communities get back on their feet. Afterwards, rebuilding and strengthening resilience can take years.
But, just as with Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, Jewish Federations are there-helping make sure that the urgent needs of the most severely impacted are met.
We have opened a fund for victims of Hurricane Michael, as we have done for previous hurricanes. Please help these hurricane victims today.
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Dr. Mehnaz Afridi at the SSBJCC
The SSBJCC is hosting the following event with speaker Dr. Mehnaz Afridi. This event is free however, please
Register Here.
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LIFECYCLE EVENTS
REFUAH SH'LEIMA (GET WELL) TO...
Barbara Sansevere (mother of Joe Sansevere)
Fran Hack
Howard Shapiro (father of Joy Gray)
In order to help us be a more caring community,
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HOW TO REACH US
Rabbi Joseph M. Forman (
Rabbi)
OR CHADASH OFFICE
Phone: 908-806-2122
Stephanie Fee - Office Administrator
OFFICE HOURS
Mondays: 10 AM - 2 PM
Tuesdays: 11 AM - 3 PM
Wednesdays: 10 AM - 2 PM
Thursdays: 4:30 - 6 PM
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