Frozen Turkey Breast Donations

By templenjAF | November 3, 2023

Thursday, November 16, 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. The Matawan Municipal Food Pantry needs frozen turkey breasts for Thanksgiving. Many one- to two-person households do not want a large turkey. We…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | November 3, 2023

On Shabbat morning, October 7th, Israel was brutally attacked by the terrorist group, Hamas.  Ever since, as Israel fights for its very survival, trying to bring home the over 200…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 27, 2023

Just a few weeks ago, we read the story of Adam, the first human. We also read that it was not good for him to be alone. Hmm, do you…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 20, 2023

GOD MAKES MISTAKES?!  The Creator of the Universe makes MISTAKES?  The Law Giver, the Divine Judge, the Ruler of the World, supposedly perfect in every way, MAKES MISTAKES? But then, when…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 13, 2023

This Shabbat, we begin the cycle of the Torah reading once again with Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8). It is in this portion that we read of the first murder, when Cain…

Weekly Lunch & Learn Sessions

By templenjAF | October 11, 2023

Come study with Rabbi Malinger during weekly “Lunch & Learn” sessions being held on Wednesdays from 12pm – 1 pm. BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) – we will provide drinks…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 6, 2023

Is Shemini Atzeret a part of Sukkot or is it a distinctive holiday? One answer to this question can be found in its major liturgical distinction. On Shemini Atzeret, Jews…

Plastic Recycling Update

By templenjAF | October 2, 2023

Please see the following from the Social Action Committee.

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 29, 2023

Sefer Kohelet (The Book of Ecclesiastes) might seem like an unlikely choice of books to associate with Sukkot, Z’man Simchateinu – the time of our rejoicing. It is at times…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 22, 2023

Shabbat Shuvah is upon us – this once a year Shabbat moment during these ten days of repentance.  This is the moment when we immerse ourselves in deep reflection, examining how…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 15, 2023

What was it like before the beginning of time? Time did have a beginning, both from the point of view of science and the point of view of religion. What…

Caring Committee Scholarship

By templenjAF | September 11, 2023

Temple Shalom Caring Committee Scholarship Scholarship Rules and Guidelines 1 award of $500 Open to all Temple members and their dependents To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled in an…