Thursday, December 15, 2011 – 19 Kislev 5772
Preview for Shabbat Vayeshev
MINYAN ASSURANCE NEEDED

Friday morning, December 16th, 7 AM, the Yahrzeit of Rosalie Millman, Joel is requesting your assurance for the minyan your help to assure a minyan
Leslie Adler has her mother’s Yahrzeit, your help to assure a minyan on Tuesday, December 20th @ 7:45 PM is requested
PLEASE, DO NOT ASSUME THAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL RESPOND AND COME HELP OUT – YOUR HELP IS REALLY NEEDED
NEXT CONGREGATIONAL ISRAEL TOUR

1. Depart EWR: December 18, 2012

2. Return to EWR: January 1, 2013

3. The itinerary & application is available: www.israeltours.com/rmallach2012.php

Torah on Tap – TONIGHT!

UPCOMING EVENT REMINDERS:

A. Sunday, December 18: Religious School

1. 9 AM: Morning Minyan

2. 7 PM: Step Up For Israel – Documentary film #4 of 5 followed by discussion

3. 7:45 PM: evening minyan

B. Tuesday, December 20th, 5:45 PM (meet in Sanctuary to begin) Temple Hanukkah Hasmonean Hotdog Feast

C. Morning Minyan times for Hanukkah: 6:45 AM on 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/27 & 12/28

D. NOTE: MONDAY, December 26TH = FEDERAL HOLIDAY – MORNING MINYAN WILL START AT 9 AM

E. Monday, January 2, 2012: NOTE morning minyan will be at 9 AM on this day

F. Thursday, January 5, 2012 @ 8 PM: Coffee & Clergy Corner at Barnes & Noble session

G. Friday, January 6 @ 6:30 PM: SHABBATis4U – Services led by Nitzanim & Kohavim, January Birthday blessing, Yahrzeit list is read, dinner by prior RSVP to follow services – NO LATE SERVICE Monday,

H. Monday, January 16th, 10 – 11 AM: Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association Martin Luther King Day Commemoration, Townhall, 2nd Floor

I. Sunday, January 15th, 7 PM: Step Up for Israel concluding film & discussion

J. Thursday, January 19th @ 7:45 PM: Torah on Tap

K. Sunday, February 5th @ 9 AM: World Wide Wrap – Come RAP with us with Tefillin, Talit, special breakfast & guest speaker – all sponsored by your Men’s Club – open to all, male & FEMALE, Teffilin help and practice pairs are available

L. Sunday, February 19th @ 8 PM: TBAY 3rd Annual A Night of Comedy, featuring Rabbi Rob Alper & Rev. Susan Sparks

You can also visit my website at: http://ridinrebbe.com/

For updated information go to: http://www.tbaynj.org/

II. December 16, 2011 – 21 Kislev: Shabbat Vayeshev on

Candle Lighting Time: 4:12 PM
8 PM Shabbat Services –
1. Kiddush Soloist: Cantor Nadel

2. Sermon Theme: Tim Tebow A Humbler Yosef?

3. L`kavod Shabbat – Special Honors

a. Responsive Readings:

b. Open Ark for Aleinu:

4. Bima Officers: Nate Rajs & Laurie Gerstein

5. Oneg Shabbat: Sponsored by Women’s League

II. Saturday, December 17, 2011 – 21 Kislev: Shabbat Vayeshev

A. 9:30 AM: Shaharit L`Shabbat in the Sanctuary:

1. Shabbat Coordinator: Karen Levine

2. Baal Tefillah Preliminary Service (Prayer Leader): Larry Horwitz

3. Baal Tefillah Shaharit: Cantor

4. Dvar Torah: Rabbi

5. Baal Koreh (Torah Readers): Ken Melman

6. Baal Maftir (Haftorah Reader): Karen Levine

7. Gabbayim (Torah Proctors):

8. Baal Tefillah Musaf: Cantor

9. Special Aliyot

IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ALIYAH, PLEASE LET US KNOW!!!!!

a. Congregational Aliyah:

b. B`nai Mitzvah Anniversary Aliyah:

10. Bima Officers Scheduled: Nate Rajs & Laurie Gerstein

11. The Kiddush luncheon following services is sponsored by EAC

B. 10:30 AM: Youth Services ARE in session

1. Grades 4 – 6 are in the Chapel

2. Mini-Minyan, grades K – 3 are in the Youth Lounge

C. 10:30 AM: “BABYSITTING & BLESSINGS” IS IN SESSION

Next Shabbat: Shabbat Miketz

Shabbat Shalom!

Thursday, December 8, 2011 – 12 Kislev 5772
Preview for Shabbat Vayishlakh
MINYAN ASSURANCE NEEDED
1. Marlene Freeman has her father’s Yahrzeit, your help to assure a minyan on Sunday, December 11th @ 7:45 PM is requested
2. Friday morning, December 16th, 7 AM, the Yahrzeit of Rosalie Millman, Joel is requesting your assurance for the minyan
3. Leslie Adler has her mother’s Yahrzeit, your help to assure a minyan on Tuesday, December 20th @ 7:45 PM is requested
4. PLEASE, DO NOT ASSUME THAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL RESPOND AND COME HELP OUT – YOUR HELP IS REALLY NEEDED

UPCOMING EVENT REMINDERS:

A. Sunday, December 11: Religious School
1. 9 AM: Morning Minyan
2. 7:45 PM: evening minyan

B. Thursday, December 15th, 7:45 PM: Torah on Tap
C. Sunday, December 18th, 7 PM: Step Up For Israel – Documentary film #4 of 5 followed by discussion
D. Tuesday, December 20th, 5:45 PM (meet in Sanctuary to begin) Temple Hanukkah Hasmonean Hotdog Feast
E. Morning Minyan times for Hanukkah: 6:45 AM on 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/26, 12/27 & 12/28
F. January 2, 2012: NOTE morning minyan will be at 9 AM on this day Thursday,
G. January 5, 2012 @ 8PM: Coffee & Clergy Corner at Barnses & Noble session
H. Friday, January 6 @ 6:30 PM: ShabbatTis4U – Services led by Nitzanim & Kohavim, January Birthday blessing, Yahrzeit list is read, dinner by prior RSVP to follow services – NO LATE SERVICE Monday,
I. Monday, January 16th, 10 – 11 AM: Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association Martin Luther King Day Commemoration, Townhall, 2nd Floor
J. Sunday, January 15th, 7 PM: Step Up for Israel concluding film & discussion
K. Thursday, January 19th @ 7:45 PM: Torah on Tap
L. Sunday, February 5th @ 9 AM: World Wide Wrap – Come RAP with us with Tefillin, Talit, special breakfast & guest speaker – all sponsored by your Men’s Club – open to all, male & FEMALE, Teffilin help and practice pairs are available

You can also visit my website at: http://ridinrebbe.com/

For updated information go to: http://www.tbaynj.org/

II. December 9, 2011 – 14 Kislev: Shabbat Vayishlakh – LEN IS IN THE HAUS – Len Hausman will be accompanying cantor on acoustic guitar

A. Candle Lighting Time: 4:11 PM
B. 8 PM Shabbat Services –
1. Kiddush Soloist: Cantor Nadel
2. Sermon Theme: Yaakov & President Roosevelt

3. L`kavod Shabbat – Special Honors
a. Responsive Readings:
b. Open Ark for Aleinu:
4. Bima Officers: Steven Yoselovich & Roberta Gersh
5. Oneg Shabbat: Sponsored by Women’s League

II. Saturday, December 10, 2011 – 14 Kislev: Shabbat Vayishlakh

A. 9:30 AM: Shaharit L`Shabbat in the Sanctuary:

1. Shabbat Coordinator: Nate Rajs
2. Baal Tefillah Preliminary Service (Prayer Leader): Larry Horwitz
3. Baal Tefillah Shaharit: Cantor
4. Dvar Torah: Rabbi
5. Baal Koreh (Torah Readers): Ken Melman
6. Baal Maftir (Haftorah Reader):
7. Gabbayim (Torah Proctors):
8. Baal Tefillah Musaf: Cantor
9. Special Aliyot

IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ALIYAH, PLEASE LET US KNOW!!!!!
a. Congregational Aliyah:
b. B`nai Mitzvah Anniversary Aliyah:

10. Bima Officers Scheduled: Steven Yoselovich & Roberta Gersh
11. The Kiddush luncheon following services is sponsored by EAC
B. 10:30 AM: Youth Services ARE in session
1. Grades 4 – 6 are in the Chapel
2. Mini-Minyan, grades K – 3 are in the Youth Lounge
C. 10:30 AM: “BABYSITTING & BLESSINGS” IS IN SESSION

Next Shabbat: Shabbat Vayeshev

NEXT POTENTIAL CONGREGATIONAL ISRAEL TOUR
There have been inquiries about the next potential congregation Israel tour, such an event depends on several factors:
1. Currently exploring departure dates for the end of December, 2012
2. Having a nucleus of participants to make it viable – 20 adult minimum
3. Having a chairman to organize
If anyone is interested, please let me know and we can discuss the possibilities (NOTE: HAVE GOTTEN MANY RESPONSES, INTEREST IS CLEARLY GROWING… it is looking better & better, but REALLY do need a chairman…)

Shabbat Shalom!

Friday, November 25, 2011 – 28 Heshvan 5772
Preview for Shabbat Toldot
SERMONIC THEME FOR TONIGHT:
The True Story of the 1st Thanksgiving – Or the Art of Satire: South Park’s Thanksgiving vs. Art Buchwald’s Le Grande Thanksgiving

MINYAN ASSURANCES NEEDED
Sunday evening, 11/27, 7:45 PM & Monday morning, 11/28, 7 AM, Miriam Gershwin & Aaron Gary have Yahrzeitim
Monday evening, 11/28, 7:45 PM, Carol Berger has a Yahrzeit
Friday morning, December 16th, 7 AM, the Yahrzeit of Rosalie Millman, Joel is requesting your assurance for the minyan

SERMONIC OPPORTUNITIES
Friday, December 30th, 8 PM
Saturday, December 31st, 9:30 AM
LET ME KNOW

UPCOMING EVENT REMINDERS:

A. Sunday, November 27: NO Religious School
1. 9 AM: Morning Minyan – WITH NO SCHOOL – WE NEED YOUR HELP – PLUS ITS ROSH HODESH
2. 7:45 PM: evening minyan

B. Thursday, December 1, 8 PM: Coffee & Clergy Corner – Springfield Barnes & Noble: Rabbi Mallach & Reverend David Knecht, Holy Cross Lutheran Church – will lead a topical discussion on issues that we all face – OPEN TO ALL
C. Friday, December 2nd, 6:30 PM: SHABBATis4U
a. Services led by Kitah Zayin & Vav
b. NO LATE SERVICE
c. December birthday blessings
d. Yahrzeit list is read

D. Saturday, December 3rd, 9:30 AM: Anniversary of the B`nai Mitzvah of Ari & Ben Scherzer
E. Sunday, December 4th, 7 PM: Step Up For Israel – Documentary film #3 of 5 followed by discussion
F. Thursday, December 15th, 7:45 PM: Torah on Tap
G. Sunday, December 18th, 7 PM: Step Up For Israel – Documentary film #4 of 5 followed by discussion
H. Tuesday, December 20th, 5:45 PM (meet in Sanctuary to begin) Temple Hanukkah Hasmonean Hotdog Feast
I. Morning Minyan times for Hanukkah: 6:45 AM on 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/26, 12/27 & 12/28

You can also visit my website at: http://ridinrebbe.com/

For updated information go to: http://www.tbaynj.org/

II. November 25, 2011 – 29 Heshvan: Shabbat Toldot

A. Candle Lighting Time: 4:14 PM
B. 8 PM Shabbat Services –
1. Kiddush Soloist: Cantor
2. Sermon Theme: see above

3. L`kavod Shabbat – Special Honors
a. Responsive Readings: Esther Avnet, p. 23
b. Open Ark for Aleinu: Genya Mallach
4. Bima Officers: Pam Kornspan & Barbara Eglow
5. Oneg Shabbat: Sponsored by Women’s League

II. Saturday, November 26, 2011 – 29 Heshvan: Shabbat Toldot – Birkat HoHodesh

A. 9:30 AM: Shaharit L`Shabbat in the Sanctuary:
1. Shabbat Coordinator: Peter Shewitz
2. Baal Tefillah Preliminary Service (Prayer Leader): David Glass
3. Baal Tefillah Shaharit: Cantor
4. Dvar Torah: Rabbi
5. Baal Koreh (Torah Readers): Ken Melman
6. Baal Maftir (Haftorah Reader): Karen Levine
7. Gabbayim (Torah Proctors): ?
8. Baal Tefillah Musaf: Cantor
9. Special Aliyot

IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ALIYAH, PLEASE LET US KNOW!!!!!
a. Congregational Aliyah: Bob Modlinger in celebration of his birthday
b. B`nai Mitzvah Anniversary Aliyah:

10. Bima Officers Scheduled: Pam Kornspan & Barbara Eglow
11. The Kiddush luncheon following services is sponsored by April & Bob Modlinger in honor of Bob’s birthday
B. 10:30 AM: Youth Services ARE NOT in session
1. Grades 4 – 6 are in the Chapel
2. Mini-Minyan, grades K – 3 are in the Youth Lounge
C. 10:30 AM: “BABYSITTING & BLESSINGS” IS IN SESSION

Next Shabbat: Shabbat VAYETZE

NEXT POTENTIAL CONGREGATIONAL ISRAEL TOUR
There have been inquiries about the next potential congregation Israel tour, such an event depends on several factors:
1. Currently exploring departure dates for the end of June, 2012
2. Having a nucleus of participants to make it viable – 20 adult minimum
3. Having a chairman to organize
If anyone is interested, please let me know and we can discuss the possibilities (NOTE: HAVE GOTTEN MANY RESPONSES, INTEREST IS CLEARLY GROWING… it is looking better & better, but REALLY do need a chairman…)

Shabbat Shalom!

Thursday, November 17, 2011 – 20 Heshvan 5772
Preview for Shabbat Haye Sara

TONIGHT – Thursday, November 17th, 7:45 PM: Torah on Tap

¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association’s Annual Thanksgiving Service
Monday, November 21, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Donations Requested to Benefit the Springfield First Aid & Rescue Squad
& Non-Perishable Goods for the NJ Food Bank
Hosted by Temple Sha`arey Shalom

UPCOMING EVENT REMINDERS:

A. Sunday, November 20:
1. 9 AM:
a. Religious School
b. Morning Minyan
c. Kitah Zayin Student/Parent Seminar
2. 7 PM: Step Up For Israel – Film & Discussion #2
3. 7:45 PM: evening minyan

B. Monday, November 21st , 7:30 PM: Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Community Service – hosted by Temple Shaa`rey Shalom

C. Thursday, November 24th – MORNING MINYAN TIME = 9 AM
D. Thursday, December 1, 8 PM: Coffee & Clergy Corner – Springfield Barnes & Noble: Rabbi Mallach & Reverend David Knecht, Holy Cross Lutheran Church – will lead a topical discussion on issues that we all face – OPEN TO ALL
E. Friday, December 2nd, 6:30 PM: SHABBATis4U
a. Services led by Kitah Zayin & Vav
b. NO LATE SERVICE
c. December birthday blessings
d. Yahrzeit list is read
e. Shabbat dinner to follow the services – an RSVP is needed – contact the office: office@templebethahmyisrael.com

F. Saturday, December 3rd, 9:30 AM: Anniversary of the B`nai Mitzvah of Ari & Ben Scherzer

You can also visit my website at: http://ridinrebbe.com/

For updated information go to: http://www.tbaynj.org/

II. November 18, 2011 – 22 Heshvan: Shabbat Haye Sara

A. Candle Lighting Time: 4:19 PM
B. 6:00 PM: Early Childhood Program Pizza Party
C. 6:30 PM: Early Childhood Program Kabbalat Shabbat program
D. 8 PM Shabbat Services –
1. Kiddush Soloist: Elana Neher in honor of her Bat Mitzvah
2. Sermon Theme

3. L`kavod Shabbat – Special Honors
a. Responsive Readings:
b. Open Ark for Aleinu: Harold & Debra Neher
4. Bima Officers: Jeff Scherzer & Doug Chester
5. Oneg Shabbat: Sponsored by Debra & Harold Neher in honor of Elana’s Bat Mitzvah

II. Saturday, November 19, 2011 – 22 Heshvan: Shabbat Haye Sara

A. 9:30 AM: Shaharit L`Shabbat in the Sanctuary: Bat Mitzvah of Elana Neher
1. Shabbat Coordinator: Al Eglow
2. Baal Tefillah Preliminary Service (Prayer Leader): David Glass
3. Baal Tefillah Shaharit: Cantor Nadel
4. Dvar Torah: Elana Neher
5. Baal Koreh (Torah Readers): Ken Melman & Elana Neher
6. Baal Maftir (Haftorah Reader): Elana Neher
7. Gabbayim (Torah Proctors): ?
8. Baal Tefillah Musaf: Elana Neher
9. Special Aliyot

IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ALIYAH, PLEASE LET US KNOW!!!!!
a. Congregational Aliyah:
b. B`nai Mitzvah Anniversary Aliyah:
c. Neher family

10. Bima Officers Scheduled: Jeff Scherzer & Doug Chester
11. The Kiddush luncheon following services is sponsored by Debra & Harold Neher in honor of Elana’s Bat Mitzvah
B. 10:30 AM: Youth Services ARE NOT in session
1. Grades 4 – 6 are in the Chapel
2. Mini-Minyan, grades K – 3 are in the Youth Lounge
3. 10:30 AM: “BABYSITTING & BLESSINGS” IS IN SESSION

Next Shabbat: Shabbat Toldot

NEXT POTENTIAL CONGREGATIONAL ISRAEL TOUR
There have been inquiries about the next potential congregation Israel tour, such an event depends on several factors:
1. Currently exploring departure dates for the end of June, 2012
2. Having a nucleus of participants to make it viable – 20 adult minimum
3. Having a chairman to organize
If anyone is interested, please let me know and we can discuss the possibilities (NOTE: HAVE GOTTEN MANY RESPONSES, INTEREST IS CLEARLY GROWING… it is looking better & better, but REALLY do need a chairman…)

Shabbat Shalom!

Thursday, November 10, 2011 – 13 Heshvan 5772
Preview for Shabbat Vayera

Shabbat Vayera – November 11 & 12, 2011:
1. Scholar in Residence Shabbat – Galeet Dardashti – IT WILL BE A PHENOMENAL PRESENTATION
a. Erev Shabbat, Friday night, November 11th, 8 PM: as a renown vocalist, she will lead the Kabbalat Shabbat section of the services introducing and teaching the melodies of the ancient Iranian Jewish community, plus a special Haskiveinu &Yigdal during the Maariv section
b. Shabbat, Saturday, November 12th, 9:30 AM: as an anthropologist, she will teach on the history of this ancient method of prayer from the Iranian Jewish community during the service as a Dvar Torah, and during the Kiddush Luncheon will present Jewish Liturgical Melodies from the Pulpit to Pop
2. Friday night services, November 11th will also include:
a. Special Blessing/Recognition of our Veterans – Veterans, please attend and where attire that signifies that you are veteran (if you have such) & a presentation of Colors by our local JWV chapter
b. Dedication of the Rabbi Rueben Levine Memorial Sculpture

¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association’s Annual Thanksgiving Service
Monday, November 21, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Donations Requested to Benefit the Springfield First Aid & Rescue Squad
& Non-Perishable Goods for the NJ Food Bank
Hosted by Temple Sha`arey Shalom

UPCOMING EVENT REMINDERS:

A. Sunday, November 13:
1. 9 AM:
a. Religious School
b. Morning Minyan
2. 7:45 PM: evening minyan

B. November 11 & 12, 2011:
1.
a. 6:30 PM: Shabbat Dinner – by prior RSVP
b. 8 PM: Services begin
2. Friday night services, November 11th will include:
c. Special Blessing/Recognition of our Veterans – Veterans, please attend and where attire that signifies that you are veteran (if you have such) & presentation of Colors by JWV
d. Dedication of the Rabbi Rueben Levine Memorial Sculpture

C. Thursday, November 17th, 7:45 PM: Torah on Tap
D. Friday, November 18th:

1. 6:30 PM: Kids Kabbalat Shabbat program
2. 8 PM: late service

E. Saturday, November 19th, Bat Mitzvah of Elana Neher

F. Monday, November 21st , 7:30 PM: Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Community Service – hosted by Temple Shaa`rey Shalom

G. Thursday, December 1, 8 PM: Coffee & Clergy Corner – Springfield Barnes & Noble: Rabbi Mallach & Reverend David Knecht, Holy Cross Lutheran Church – will lead a topical discussion on issues that we all face – OPEN TO ALL

You can also visit my website at: http://ridinrebbe.com/

For updated information go to: http://www.tbaynj.org/

II. November 11, 2011 – 15 Heshvan: Shabbat Vayera – Scholar in Residence Shabbat – Galeet Dardashti – IT WILL BE A PHENOMENAL PRESENTATION

A. Candle Lighting Time: 4:24 PM
B. 6:30 PM: Shabbat Dinner with our scholar – prior RSVP needed
C. 8 PM Shabbat Services – Kabbalat Shabbat led/taught by Galeet Dardashti
1. Kiddush Soloist: Lesley Brooks
2. Sermon Theme
a. Special Blessing/Recognition of our Veterans – Veterans, please attend and where attire that signifies that you are veteran (if you have such)
b. Dedication of the Rabbi Rueben Levine Memorial Sculpture

3. L`kavod Shabbat – Special Honors
a. Responsive Readings:
b. Open Ark for Aleinu:
4. Bima Officers: Pam Kornspan & Sue Blanco
5. Oneg Shabbat: Sponsored by the Women’s League

II. Saturday, November 12, 2011 – 15 Heshvan: Shabbat Vayera

A. 9:30 AM: Shaharit L`Shabbat in the Sanctuary:
1. Shabbat Coordinator: Doug Chester
2. Baal Tefillah Preliminary Service (Prayer Leader): David Glass
3. Baal Tefillah Shaharit: Lesley Brooks
4. Dvar Torah: Galeet Dardashti
5. Baal Koreh (Torah Readers): Len Hausman
6. Baal Maftir (Haftorah Reader): Ken Melman
7. Gabbayim (Torah Proctors): ?
8. Baal Tefillah Musaf: David Glass
9. Special Aliyot

IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ALIYAH, PLEASE LET US KNOW!!!!!
a. Congregational Aliyah:
b. B`nai Mitzvah Anniversary Aliyah:

10. Bima Officers Scheduled: Pam Kornspan & Sue Blanco
11. The Kiddush luncheon following services is sponsored by the Adult Education Committee
B. 10:30 AM: Youth Services ARE NOT in session
1. Grades 4 – 6 are in the Chapel
2. Mini-Minyan, grades K – 3 are in classroom # 2
3. 10:30 AM: “BABYSITTING & BLESSINGS” IS IN SESSION

Next Shabbat: Shabbat Haye Sara & the Bat Mitzvah of Elana Neher

NEXT POTENTIAL CONGREGATIONAL ISRAEL TOUR
There have been inquiries about the next potential congregation Israel tour, such an event depends on several factors:
1. Currently exploring departure dates for the end of June, 2012
2. Having a nucleus of participants to make it viable – 20 adult minimum
3. Having a chairman to organize
If anyone is interested, please let me know and we can discuss the possibilities (NOTE: HAVE GOTTEN MANY RESPONSES, INTEREST IS CLEARLY GROWING… it is looking better & better, but REALLY do need a chairman…)

Shabbat Shalom!