5 Cheshvan 5787 | Oct. 16, 2026

Parasha Noach

SHABBAT SHALOM

שבת שלום

Shabbat announcements sponsored by the Kolb/Feldman families in honor of the AufRuf and upcoming wedding of Ari Kolb to Reese Feldman. 
Mazel Tov!

Parashat Sheet sponsored by Ami Petter-Lipstein and family to commemorate the yahrzeit of her father, Phil Petter z"l.

Torah on Monday with Rabbi Malomet Our first class of the year. We focus on some key moments in the story, with digression on Umberto Cassuto, the renowned Italian born 20th century biblical commentator. Enjoy!

Parasha Talk We engage in a robust conversation about the decline of human civilization before the Flood. And then we pivot to the Tower of Babel story. This is a story not about storming heaven but about God's desire for individuals, cultures, and nations to be differentiated and individuated. We have a great time. Enjoy!

SECURITY

• Stay vigilant
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Know the nearest exits
• If you see or hear something, say something
• ONLY USE THE "PARKING LOT ENTRANCE" to enter or exit the building - be sure the door closes securely behind you
• Our Security Guard reserves the right to examine all bags and packages. Ask our Security Guard to examine any item someone might have brought in or be attempting to bring in to the Temple.

An unaccompanied bag can be a subject of concern. Please do NOT leave bags of any type outside or inside the Temple, which could require staff to contact HPPD.

Flyers in this week's email - click to view or download

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THIS WEEK

@ a glance

Want to know what's happening the rest of the month?

Check our website calendar!

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Fri., Oct. 16, 2026

• 4:30 PM Musical Tot Shabbat
• 5:58 PM Candle Lighting
• 6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

Sat., Oct. 17

Kiddush and L'Chayim sponsored by the Kolb/Feldman families in honor of the AufRuf and upcoming wedding of Ari Kolb to Reese Feldman. 
Mazel Tov!

• 9:00 AM services
• 10:30 AM Torah Time with Dr. Marlene Herman; Mini Minyan with Gami Nelkin in the Beit Midrash
• Following services: Teen Shabbat Lunch & Learn in the Board Room
• 5:30 PM Mincha
• 6:56 Shabbat ends

Sun., Oct. 18

• 8:30 AM Morning Minyan
• 9:30 AM Judaism in Song - Leonard Cohen; with Rabbi Ron Isaacs; begins with a light breakfast (Cost at the door is $20)

Mon., Oct. 19

• 12:30 PM Torah on Monday with Rabbi Malomet, on Zoom
• 7:00 PM Bowling with Men's Club and Peace of Mind @ Circle Bowl; includes dinner

Tues., Oct. 20

• 10:30 AM Sisterhood Torah on Tuesday with Rabbi Malomet, in person
• 7:00 PM Intermediate Ulpan with Morah Ilana (Zoom)
• 8:00 PM Advanced Ulpan with Morah Ilana (Zoom)

Wed., Oct. 21

Sisterhood Shopping @ Boscov's Fundraiser

Thurs.,Oct. 22

• 7:00 PM Beginner Ulpan with Morah Ilana (Zoom)
• 8:00 PM Intermediate Beginner Ulpan with Morah Ilana (Zoom)
• 8:30 PM Jewish Scholars Series: From Democracy to Dictatorship: how German Jews Responded to the Rise of Hitler. Zoom program - link will be sent to all who registered for Zoom Programs 26-27

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Morning minyan (in-person and on Zoom)

Sun. 8:30 AM

Mon. - Fri. @ 6:45 AM

Evening minyan (in person and on Zoom)

Mon. - Thurs. @ 7:30 PM

South River minyan (Federation building): 7 AM Mon.- Fri.; 8 AM Sun. (no minyan on chagim)

MORNING MINYAN NEEDS SOME SUPPORT!

On-line or In-person

We're grateful to our minyan "regulars" but even they sometimes can't be here. We want to be sure we have a morning minyan every day; we know those saying kaddish are especially appreciative. Morning services are egalitarian. 

TORAH TIME with Dr. Marlene Herman and Ezra Kress

10:30 AM to end of services

Food, such as cheese, pretzels and cereal will be served. Please contact the Temple office if your child has any food allergies you would like us to know.

FALL MAZEL TOTS - TOT SHABBAT

Fri., Oct. 16 4:30 PM

YOU'RE INVITED TO SERVE AS A GREETER!!

We've created a "SIGNUP GENIUS" to give everyone an opportunity to welcome everyone joining us for Shabbat and holiday services by serving as a GREETER!

Please click here to sign up for your date(s) of choice, through Dec. 27.

Click here to select the date you will serve one of our GREETERS!

Volunteer Opportunities

Minyan Leadership & Haftarah Reading 

Don't feel you have the skills?

WE WILL HELP YOU GAIN THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE

We are reaching out to our community to see who might be interested in taking on some meaningful roles in our services.

·   Are you interested in leading the morning or evening daily minyan?

·   Are you interested in reading Haftarah on Shabbat morning?

·   Would you like to learn how to lead minyan or chant the haftarah?

If you are interested in participating in any of these opportunities, please reach out to SPENCER BROOKS.

Thank you for helping strengthen our community and our tefillah experience.

Mitch Rosen & the Religious Committee

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MEN'S CLUB

 WHAT GOES UP

MUST COME DOWN

Thank you to all who helped put up and take down our Sukkah:

Rafi Footerman; Ira Kizner; Marty Golden; Larry Klioze; Spencer Brooks; Len Seader; Eliott Freidenreich; Jeff Schulman; Philip Kibel; David Cohen; Roy Marantz; Rich Zirin; Marc Weinstein; Nate Kean; Sammy Kean; Steve Polinsky; Craig Artel; Naomi Kennedy; Stephanie Dickstein; Ira Cohen; Jerry Trub; Walter Nagel

SISTERHOOD

Women’s League calendars are now for sale.

They are handy for keeping appointments and include info about Shabbat and Holidays. They make a nice gift. Selling for $11 each. If you’re interested, please respond. Sisterhood buys them from WL so we need to order them.

Thanks

EMAIL RACHEL OR TERRY: Rachel Terry 

YALANET AFFINITY GROUPS

for 20 - 40 year olds

The YALANet microgrant is a way to create active networks of young adults, ages 20-40, who share the same interests and passions. A YALANet is an activity or special interest group of your choice (Shabbat dinner, outing, sporting event, game night, Jewish holiday celebration, etc).

YALANet Captains (the YALANet coordinator) will receive a $50 stipend (via an Amazon gift card) for their personal use, as well as up to $100 operational funds to run their YALANet. Each Captain is expected to run one event, with at least 6 participants (who will be required to register in advance).

If you run a Shabbat or Jewish Holiday gathering/meal, receive an extra $25 toward your expenses!

NOTE: YALANets are meant for individual users and small groups, not for synagogue or organizational groups.

YALA

For young adults in their 20s and 30s

USY

Please remember, scholarships are available for conventions and other programs, such as Chidush Yisroel

Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss)

Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) combines rigorous, accredited academics with something just as valuable: the chance to become more independent, confident, curious, and ready for what comes next. 

You’ll learn to think critically. Manage life away from home. Find your voice. And discover what you’re capable of. And, along the way, Israel becomes your classroom. 

Arrive at Muss a typical high school student. Leave ready to change the world. 

With semester, mini-mester, and summer programs to choose from, there’s a Muss experience that can fit your schedule. Grants, scholarships, and financial aid can help make it fit your family’s budget, too.  

LEARN MORE ABOUT MUSS

The Jewish Federations of North America

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Where the Future Takes Shape

Nov. 8 - 10, 2026

Washington, DC

The Jewish community stands at an inflection point. Rising antisemitism is reshaping civic life. Israel faces years of recovery. Jewish engagement is evolving faster than institutions can adapt. The 2026 General Assembly is where we address the defining challenges of our time.

CLICK HERE to learn more or register

FUNDRAISING

The Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant

This weekly fundraiser IS BACK! cards are available weekly. Drop off your check, payable to The Bridge, by 5 PM on Tuesday and your card will be available on Thursday. 

Thank you for supporting a local Kosher restaurant while also supporting HPCT-CAE! In the last year, The Bridge has donated back to us more than $1,200!

Thanks to those who participate in the UCare program, Unity Bank donates to HPCT-CAE an average of $7,000 every year! Thank you to our UCare supporters!! It's the easiest and totally anonymous/confidential fundraising campaign! Click here to learn how you can become a UCare supporter!

COMMUNITY