We Stand Together With Ukraine

By templenjAF | March 4, 2022

The Social Action Committee of Temple Shalom asks that you direct your TZEDAKAH donation to helping the people of Ukraine. It’s very simple to donate! Just click on one or more…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | March 4, 2022

When I had the opportunity to travel and noticed construction going on, sometimes it’s hard to tell: is the building going up or is it coming down? Are the workers involved…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 25, 2022

Over the last few weeks, we have been reading weekly Torah portions outlining the plan for the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) – the temporary Ark that accompanied the Children…

WTS/Brotherhood Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner

By templenjAF | February 22, 2022

Friday, March 4, 2022 Immediately following Kabbalat Shabbat services that begin at 6:30 pm Full course buffet meal, plus dessert $22/adult,  $10/kids 13 and under RSVP REOUIRED: Register here (no later…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 18, 2022

This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35), is famous for the Golden Calf incident. On this day, many centuries ago, women said no, and men didn’t listen. Thy men…

“Nosh of Judaism” Class

By templenjAF | February 14, 2022

An abbreviated “Introduction to Judaism” course Thursdays, Mar 3 through May 26, 2022 –  7:30pm – 9:00pm A special 10-session online program taught by five leading Rabbis, including our own Rabbi Malinger Topics…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 11, 2022

Is it permissible to interrupt someone?  According to an article by Kira Bindrim in 2017 in the online magazine, Quartz, “There are times when it’s okay to interrupt someone.  If…

Brotherhood Super Bowl Pool Fundraiser

By templenjAF | February 5, 2022

SUPERBOWL POOL FUNDRAISER Fundraiser Benefitting Temple Shalom Brotherhood Sunday February 13 PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2/11/2022 Boxes are $20 each Limit 2 boxes per household (may allow more based…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 4, 2022

Recently, I spoke with a member of our Temple Shalom family on the phone who said to me something so interesting. She said, “Rabbi, I’ve rearranged the furniture in my…

Diaper Drive

By templenjAF | January 28, 2022

The Temple Shalom Social Action Committee is sponsoring a Diaper Drive, as a fundraiser for the Central Jersey Diaper Bank. They will be collecting diapers, wipes, and formula. You can…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | January 28, 2022

This week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), contains 53 commandments! One of them is the command to establish ‘Arei Miklat’ – Sanctuary Cities. These cities are for refuge for a…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | January 21, 2022

Have you heard the one about how Jewish space lasers caused the California wildfires? A joke? Unfortunately, not. A few years ago, we read that Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in…