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…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 8, 2023

In his famous song, “My Way,” Frank Sinatra shares: And now the end is here; And so I face that final curtain, my friend I’ll make it clear. I’ll state my…

High Holy Days Food Drive: Sept. 24-25

By templenjAF | September 6, 2023

Please support the Temple’s annual food drive during the High Holy Days, to benefit local food pantries. Note that, unlike in previous years, paper bags will not be provided.

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 1, 2023

In 1894, President Grover Cleveland followed the examples of Oregon, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York and declared the first Monday of September Labor Day, in celebration of those who…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | August 25, 2023

This Torah portion, Ki Tetze (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19) has the largest concentration of mitzvot  – commandments – of any portion; 74 out of the traditional 613 commandments are found in it. Of…

High Holy Days Services 5784

By templenjAF | August 18, 2023

We will be having both in-person and streaming services for the High Holy Days. Tickets for services must be ordered ahead of time. They can be ordered here. SCHEDULE OF…

Blood Drive on Sept. 7

By templenjAF | August 18, 2023

Please support the blood drive sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple Shalom, on Thursday, September 7, from 12:30pm to 6:30pm. Each donor will receive a pair of tickets to an…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | August 18, 2023

Our journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom in our Promised Land is an essential theme of our Torah. This collective memory shapes our liturgy, in prayers such as Mi…