August 2017 Light

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August 2017 Av/Elul 5777
From the Rabbi’s Study
by Jerome P. David, D. D.
It is told of Rabbi Levi Yitschak of Berditchev that he once summoned all of
the Jews of the community to assemble in the town square the next day, at
noon, because he had an announcement of the greatest importance to make.
He ordered that all the merchants were to close their shops, that all the
mothers were to bring their infants, and that everyone, with no exceptions,
was to be there to hear the announcement. The people wondered what the
announcement could be. Was a pogrom imminent, or a new tax? Was the
rabbi going to leave? Or perhaps he was seriously ill? Did he know the time
when the Messiah would come, and was he going to reveal it? At noon, the
entire community was present, with no exceptions, and everyone
waited with baited breath to hear what the rabbi would announce. Precisely
at twelve, the rabbi rose and said: “I, Levi Yitschak, son of Sarah, have
gathered you here today in order to tell you …that there is a God in the world.”
and closed their shops to hear? Had the rabbi convened them only to tell them something that
everyone already assumed? But then, as they thought about it, they began to say to themselves:
“Indeed, what could be more important than to know that there is a God in the world.”
that there is a God in the world.
During these High Holy Days, open up your hearts and your minds and let God in.
Your clergy team, along with Murray Savar, look forward to seeing you and greeting you during
richest happiness.
In this edition:
Letter from the President............2
Cantor Neil....................................3
Rabbi Isaacs...................................3
Shabbat...........................................4
High Holy Days............................5
Executive Director.........................6
Prime Timers..................................6
Senior Group..................................6
Youth Engagement.......................7
Sisterhood.......................................8
Pre-School.....................................10
Religious School..........................11
Caring Community.....................12
Social Action................................12
Mindful Matterz..........................13
Calendars......................................14
Emunah.........................................15
Donations................................16-21
In Memoriam...............................22
Memorial Plaques.......................22

Professional Letter from Staff, Temple Board Emanuel’s & Group President, Contacts Jessica Manelis
As the summer winds down and everyone is beginning to
think about going back to school, my responsibilities as
president will start to heat up. Given the time of year, I
thought it would be appropriate to take advice from some
of my teacher friends and let you know what you can expect
from me as your president for the next three years and what I
expect from you as my congregants.
You can expect me to be passionate, dedicated and loyal to
Temple Emanuel. You can expect me to work collaboratively
with my board, who are just as passionate, dedicated and loyal.
You can expect that we are always going to make decisions
You can expect me to be enthusiastic about everything I do.
You can expect me to make myself available if you ever have any questions or concerns about
anything “TE.”
You can expect to see me on Fridays at Shabbat evening services. And you can expect to see me
snagging a black and white at the oneg.
You can also expect that you may not see me on Fridays at Shabbat evening services, because I might
have other plans.
can expect that my cell phone will go to voice mail between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., because I am
making and eating dinner with my family. You can expect me not to read or answer your emails on
shabbat.
And you can expect to not see me on the bimah on Erev Rosh Hashanah, because I have a tradition of
having dinner with my parents and sister, often the only time we are all together during the High Holy
Days.
You can expect me to listen and work hard at helping you get the most out of your TE experience.
And, you can expect me to say “hi” to you if I pass you in the hallway.
I expect you to get involved: join a committee, attend a program, participate in a mitzvah project, or
I expect you to make a new friend. I expect you to bring your existing friends and share the fabulousness.
I expect you to let me know when you have a question or concern about anything “TE.” All that
bottled-up negative energy is bad for your soul.
I expect you to realize my enthusiasm is contagious.
I expect you to remember that my fellow board members and I are volunteers. We have families. We
have friends. We have jobs. We own businesses.
And, I expect you to say “hi” back.
I think if we can all work towards these expectations for the next three years, we are going to get along
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Jessica Manelis
Jessica@templeemanuel.org

Dear Congregant,
This may be the middle of the summer, but it is the beginning of an exciting
new time at Temple Emanuel. Our sanctuary and social hall are being
renovated, promising a beautiful and bright future for our congregational
family. I know that, in addition to making our bimah accessible to all, this will
enhance our worship experiences in so many ways and add to the enjoyment
of our various celebrations.
One of the greatest things that our TE community has to celebrate this year is
the arrival of Rabbi Gidon Isaacs as our new Assistant Rabbi. In addition to his
obvious scholarship and his experience in Jewish education, Rabbi Isaacs is a
enrich our Jewish lives and be a wonderful addition to our community. I look
forward to sharing our sacred work and the bimah with him. Please join me in welcoming him, along
with his wife, Wendy, and their sons, Natan and Yadin.
Cantor Neil Schnitzer
cantorneil@templeemanuel.org
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Welcoming Rabbi Gidon Isaacs
We are pleased to announce that Rabbi Gidon Isaacs has begun as our new
Assistant Rabbi. Rabbi Isaacs was ordained from Hebrew Union College
in May and relocated to Voorhees with his wife Wendy and their two sons,
Yadin (10) and Natan (8).
Before his rabbinic ordination, he worked in several other Jewish institutions
and brings with him a caring spirit in which he hopes to make a difference
and bridge connections with our members to truly make Temple Emanuel
#feelslikehome to everyone. Here’s how you can meet Rabbi Isaacs:
Sunday, August 13, 2017 2:00 pm You Can Meet Pepper too!
Connolly Dog Park 605 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
down to Connolly Dog Park in Voorhees to get a chance to meet some of the Isaacs family. RSVP to
Rachel Thomas at rachel@templeemanuel.org.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 7:00 pm Meet & Greet Social
rachel@templeemanuel.org.
Saturday, August 26, 2017 8:00 pm Havdalah Meet & Greet
only 20 spots open. You must RSVP to Rachel Thomas at rachel@templeemanuel.org.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 9:00 am Pre-School Parents Meet & Greet
Temple Emanuel 1101 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
our other Pre-School Parents and Rabbi Isaacs for bagels and coffee. Contact Jeanie Wood for more
information.
Sunday, September 10, 2017 11:00 am Lunch & Family Tile Painting
Temple Emanuel 1101 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
lunch and tile painting workshop, where you can meet Rabbi Isaacs and our new Director of Youth
Engagement, Yana List. $36/family - RSVP online
@techerryhill www.templeemanuel.org
Cantor Neil Schnitzer & Rabbi Gidon Isaacs
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Professional Celebrate Shabbat Staff, Board at Temple & Group Emanuel! Contacts
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Celebrate Shabbat at TE
August 4 & 5 | 13 Av 5777 | Parsha Va-et’chanan: Deut 3:23-7:11
Friday, 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service-August Birthday Blessing
Moses pleads with God to let him enter the Land of Israel with the people, but God once more refuses
his request. Moses orders the Children of Israel to pay attention and follow the laws given by God in
as cities of refuge. The covenant at Sinai and the Ten Commandments are recalled. Once again, the
people are exhorted to heed God’s commandments. Moses speaks the words of the Sh’ma, the credo of
Judaism, and commands Israel to show their love for Adonai and keep God’s laws and ordinances.
Moses warns the people not to commit idolatry by worshiping the gods of the nations they will conquer
in Israel.
August 11 & 12 | 20 Av 5777 | Parsha Eikev: Deut 7:12-11:25
Friday, 6:00 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat
Friday, 7:30 pm Open House Sha-BBQ
Moses tells the Israelites that if they follow God’s laws, the nations who now dwell across the Jordan
River will not harm them. Moses reminds the people of the virtues of keeping God’s commandments.
He also tells them that they will dispossess those who now live in the Land only because they are
idolatrous, not because the Israelites are uncommonly virtuous. Thereupon, Moses reviews all of the
honey if the people obey God’s commandments and teach them to their children.
August 18 & 19 | 27 Av 5777 | Parsha R’eih: Deut 11:26-16:17
Friday, 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service-August Anniversary Blessing
God places both blessing and curse before the Israelites. They are taught that blessing will come
through the observance of God’s laws. Moses’ third discourse includes laws about worship in a central
place; injunctions against idolatry and self-mutilation; dietary rules; and laws about tithes, debt
August 25 & 26 | 4 Elul 5777 | Parsha Shof’tim: Deut 16:18-21:9
Friday, 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Laws regarding both sacred and secular legislation are addressed. The Israelites are told that in every
dealing they should pursue justice in order to merit the land that God is giving them. The people are
warned to avoid sorcery and witchcraft, the abhorrent practices of their idolatrous neighbors. God tells
them that should an Israelite unintentionally kill another, he may take sanctuary in any of three
designated cities of refuge. Laws to be followed during times of peace and times of war are set forth.

Usher for High Holy Days at TE
The High Holy Days are a special time of year. Our Temple Emanuel congregation gathers
Each year, we ask many members to assist during these High Holy Day services by being
ushers. The ushers help make sure that everyone who joins us has a meaningful and spiritual
service.
services by serving as an usher. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Stephen
Thanks,
Mike Firstenberg, Ritual Vice President
Temple Emanuel High Holy Day Schedule
Selichot
Saturday, September 16
7:00 pm Dinner and Program
10:00 pm Evening Service
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 20
8:00 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Thursday, September 21
8:45 am Early Morning Service
12:15 pm Late Morning Service
12:30 pm Teen Service
3:30 pm Family Service
3:30 pm Tot Service
4:45 pm Tashlich Service at Croft Farm
Friday, September 22
10:00 am Second Day Morning Service
(with NEW Prayer Book)
2:00 pm Just For You Service
In Support Of Special Needs
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Register for tickets, babysitting and enrichment at
www.templeemanuel.org/hhrequestform
Yom Kippur
Friday, September 29
8:00 pm Kol Nidre Service
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Saturday, September 30
8:45 am Early Morning Service
12:15 pm Late Morning Service
12:30 pm Teen Service
3:00 pm Family Service
3:00 pm Tot Service
3:00 pm Adult Study
4:15pm Afternoon Service
5:00 pm
6:30 pm Family Havdalah Service
Congregation Break fast will
immediately follow Havdalah Service
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Babysitting & Enrichment (K-3) will be
offered both days of Rosh Hashanah
and Yom Kippur.
Enrichment/Service (4th-6th) are offered
on Yom Kippur.
Celebrate the High Holy Days at TE!
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Senior Group Prime Timers Remarks from Marc
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Mah Tovu
Hashanah in September. We have January 1 and we have July 1. I like to think of
even more NEW things to celebrate. In July, two NEW members joined our TEam.
Rabbi Gidon Isaacs and Yana List will be great additions to an already great staff.
Both will bring NEW ideas and NEW excitement. Our NEW program book was
completed and should already be on your coffee table by the time you are reading
this. Our NEW school year is being planned which will include some NEW
curriculum. In most years, this would have been enough, Dayenu, but this year
under renovation. The ceiling in awaiting NEW ceiling tiles, the walls are awaiting NEW paint and the
been built. The wiring for our NEW sound system has been laid and our NEW lectern has been ordered.
I have no doubt that when you enter our NEW prayer space your response will be similar to Balaam
worship and says:
Mah Tovu-- How fair are your tents, O Jacob, your dwellings, O Israel!
I through Your abundant love, enter your house; I bow down in awe at Your Holy Temple.
Prime Timers
Italian restaurants in South Jersey? Who knew?
Marc Rothstein, Executive Director
Well, really, everyone knew. Neither of the Prime Timers’ next lunch destinations are exotic for this
“L” is for LaScala’s Fire on
Thursday, Aug. 17, in the Promenade, and “M” is for Marcello’s in Evesham on Thursday, Sept. 14.
(That is the second Thursday of the month, instead of the third Thursday, because of Rosh Hashanah.)
As usual, please contact Myra and Barry Gross at 856-863-1302 no later than the day before the lunch
if you are planning to attend. They welcome suggestions for restaurants representing the rest of the
alphabet, as well as suggestions for other Prime Timers events, such as concerts, plays and tours.
The Henry Raich Social Club
August is our month for rest. We hope you are enjoying a pleasant summer, whether traveling, visiting
with family and friends, or just having a lovely staycation.
We have already begun planning our programs for 2017-2018. Be sure to watch for announcements in
We kick off our season on Wednesday, Sept. 13, with a brown-bag lunch featuring Rabbi Gidon Isaacs
as our guest speaker. His topic will be announced later this summer. Please remember to mark your
calendars, and be ready to pack your lunch and join us as summer ends and we begin a new season.
We forgot to list
Murray Sarvar,
our Accompanist, in our 2017-2018
Program Book. Murray is a vital part of
Temple Emanuel and we apologize for
the omission.

Hi everyone,
I am thrilled to join the Temple Emanuel
family this month. I just started in
the congregation, and it already
#feelslikehome. As the new Director of
Youth Engagement, I am excited about
bonding, and fun. We have an amazing
group of young Jewish leaders charged
the planning process with them. I am new to the
community, and as I learn my way around, I would love
expertise.
I grew up in the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community,
attending Perelman Jewish Day School, Robert Saligman
Middle School (now part of Jack M. Barrack Hebrew
Academy) and Akiba Hebrew Academy (now Barrack). After
in education and biology at Swarthmore College in 2014 and
State University in 2016. I worked as a biology teacher before
I decided to make the transition to professional Jewish life.
in school and professionally. In high school, I was the world
news editor and advice columnist for the Hebrew language
were infamous for missing deadlines), and frequently read
Torah and led services. In college, I served on the board of
directors of Hillel for three years, and I loved participating
in Jewish life. I managed the kosher kitchen and baked
challah every Friday. Please join me for baking in the kitchen
at TE. Since college, I have also taught religious school in
Conservative and Reform Jewish congregations.
Outside of work, I spend a lot of time practicing yoga and
to bring that to my position here. My favorite recipes are
cheesecakes, but I take requests. I also love playing with my
cat, Hermione (I love Harry Potter), and spending time with
my family and friends.
Thank you for the warm welcome here at Temple Emanuel.
Upcoming Youth
Engagement Dates
TEFTY Board Retreat
Saturday, Aug 26-Sunday, Aug 27
Messy Maccabiah
Sunday, August 27 2:00 pm
NFTY Leadership Training Institute (LTI)
(Congregation Beth Or, Maple Glen, PA)
Family Tile Workshop
Sunday, September 10 11:00 am
Youth Engagement
Yana List
Director of Youth Engagement
yana@templeemanuel.org
Rosh Hashanah Teen Service
Thursday, September 21 12:30 pm
Yom Kippur Teen Service
Saturday, September 30 12:30 pm
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the cultural and religious experience of the congregation with social, religious and
well as many Tikkun Olum projects, locally, nationally and internationally. Temple
Emanuel Sisterhood membership contributes to, as well as receives support from,
the Women of Reform Judaism. Sisterhood stretches the membership fees as far as
directly to our scholarship fund
to help members in need attend
events. Donations of $18, $36,
$54, $72 can be made using the events registration
link on the TE website or by contacting the
If these reasons alone are not compelling, maybe
the words of our members will convince you to
join TE Sisterhood and become an active member.
In the words of our members:
Temple Emanuel Sisterhood
“Sisterhood allows me to connect with other
Jewish women and connect with my Temple
family. It helps me feel connected and feel like I am
part of something bigger.”
“Sisterhood is a great group of interesting and
kind women, ready to go the distance for one
another and for the Temple.”
“Sisterhood’s greatest accomplishment is having a
welcome, open environment for women of
ALL ages and stages.”
Upcoming
Sisterhood Dates
Trip to the National Museum of
American Jewish History
Sunday, Aug 6 12:45 pm
Book Club: On Turpentine Lane
by Elinor Lipman
Sunday, Sept 10 6:45 pm
Casserole Cooking: All are welcome
Monday, Sept 11 3:00 pm
Sisterhood relies solely on volunteers. A huge thank you to
our event chairs and their committees for very successful
spring and summer events: Wendi Lyons (Laughter Yoga),
Kim Levin (Closing Event), Bev Volpe (Summer Sizzler), and
Betsy Bocher (NMAJH tour). Your time, talent and effort is
greatly appreciated.
“Whoever is happy will make others happy, too.” Anne Frank
Lauren Waite
Temple Emanuel Sisterhood President
smileyctrs@comcast.net
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Trekkers: Walking Group
Cooper River Park
Tuesday, Sept 12 6:00 pm
Paid Up Membership Brunch:
The Word Mavens
Questions about Sisterhood membership?
Contact Lauren Waite, Sisterhood President
or Sheila Stern, Sisterhood Vice President of Membership

To the Men of Temple Emanuel,
I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer and is enjoying some fun
Annual Kick-Off
Meeting, followed by Sukkah Building, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24
the summer, meet some new faces, and get an overview of the programs
and events planned for the year. If you are not yet a member of our
only gets better as we have more active and engaged
members join us.
I am also excited to announce the kick-off of our Men’s
Health & Wellness Challenge, which will be
Club initiative.
Have a great rest of the summer, and please feel free to
reach out to me with any questions.
Sam Dutkin
Upcoming
Men’s Club Dates
Kickoff Brunch & Sukkah Building
Scotch & Steak in the Sukkah
Monday, Oct 8 6:00 pm
The September 16 Adult Scavenger Hunt has been
postponed. Please check the TE Events emails and
the calendar atwww.templeemanuel.org for a
rescheduled date.
Temple Emanuel Baby Boomers
Our next Book Group get together will be Saturday night , August 26 at 7:00 pm.
Our Selection is “The Physician” by Noah Gordon.
Please join us for another fun evening of appetizers, desserts and good conversation. A
Paula Levine PALevine56@hotmail.com
Men’s Club | Up & Comers | Baby Boomers | In Memoriam
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After a “buzzy” summer at Kamp Kayeetz (the theme was bugs), we are
preparing for another great school year. The teachers have spent the summer
updating the curriculum. We are incorporating more STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, art and mathematics) activities.
garden. We have even more crops this year, and have a lot of plans that
involve our garden harvest. Many of the vegetables were grown from seeds
Megan Karetny for the
We will welcome our students back for a full day on Tuesday, September 5. We are excited
that the High Holy Days are later, because it gives our morot (teachers) the opportunity to incorporate
these special times into their plans. The sweet New Year will be celebrated creative
curriculum style. This learning method allows children to engage through learning centers
that give them hands-on experiences.
The Pre-School at Temple Emanuel
Since utilizing parents as partners is so important to our pre-school, we look forward to Back
to School Night on Monday, September 11. Our teachers will have the opportunity to set the
stage for the year of learning ahead. The quickest way to bring a smile to your face is to visit
our pre-school wing, so stop by soon.
Dates to Remember
Aug 28 and 29: Teacher In-service
Sept 5: First day of pre-school
Sept 11: Back to School Night
Sept 20: 11:45 am dismissal for Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sept 21 and 22: Rosh Hashanah
Sept 29: 11:45 am dismissal for Erev Yom Kippur
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In addition to our building being under construction, we are updating and
making some changes in our Religious School that will create a new energy and
excitement in our program for both students and staff. Here is a synopsis of what
will be happening. If you have any questions, please speak with Dr. Rena.
• Exciting new changes and updated programs for students in grades 7
through 12. Color games, social activities and special events are already
in the works. Information will be forthcoming, but Tuesday nights
promise to be lots of fun.
• We are happy to have Rabbi Gidon Isaacs, and our new Director of
Youth Engagement, Yana List, join our Tuesday evenings.
• A new twist on our fall programming introduces:
o “Sleep in the Sukkah” for 4th & 5th graders, an updated version of Mini Shabbaton
o “Shul at the Pool” for our 6th graders: dinner, services & swimming at Coco Key Water Park
o New Mitzvah Projects for our 7th graders are being scheduled so they can hands-on
see the difference that Tikkun Olam makes on a daily basis
o “Night at the Museum” for 8th graders, a special overnight program at NMAJH in Philly
L’Taken Social
Justice Seminar has had a strong impact on many of our teens, and we strongly encourage
participation at this event.
• New Madrachim Program will be available for our teens this year to facilitate their
involvement in our Religious School
• High Holy Day Enrichment Programs for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for preschoolers
through 3rd grade. Programming and services for 4th-6th grades as well as a teen service run
by our TEFTY kids. Babysitting will also be available during adult services with prior
registration. Info will be included with ticket information.
• This is Israel’s 70th birthday year, and we are preparing a “Family Lego Project” that will
culminate in a special display for our building. We hope all of our Religious School families
will join in the fun and be a part of this school-wide birthday celebration.
• In addition to all the great changes for our older students, our littlest congregants will also be
seeing some fun changes in programming. Just wait to see what we have coming.
Wishing you joy,
happiness and a love of learning,
Dr. Rena Alpert
Director of Education
rena@templeemanuel.org
Dates to Remember
Sept 10:
Sept 10:
Sept 12 & 13: First days of Tuesday/Wednesday Hebrew Programs
Sept 12:
Sept 17: 2nd Grade Family Ed
Sept 19 & 20: NO SCHOOL (Rosh Hashanah)
Sept 21 & 22:
Sept 24: 4th grade Siddur presentation
Sept 24: 7th grade trip to Liberty Museum
Sept 30:
The Religious School at Temple Emanuel
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Social Action at Temple Emanuel
There are many ways to get involved with the Social Action at Temple Emanuel.
You can volunteer for one hour, one day, or you can get involved in an ongoing project.
Cathedral Kitchen
High Holy Day Dollar Drive
Help set up and serve meals in Camden, NJ. We will be collecting $1 per person on Yom
August 23, September 27, October 25, November
22, December 27, January 24, March 28, April 25, past year, we donated to Temple families in need,
May 23, June 27.
Project Sarah, and Lotem in Israel.
School Supplies Collection
August & September: Collect school supplies for
students in the Dudley School in Camden and in
our own neighborhoods.
Women Of The Wall (WOW)
Please help us support Women Of The Wall
in Israel by purchasing WOW Hamsah Sculptures,
and WOW Tallit.
Social Action & Caring Community
High Holy Day Food Drive
Bags are distributed on Rosh Hashanah and we
in the parking lot will collect the donations which
will be taken to be taken to a local food pantry.
For more information contact
Robin Rubin
Vice President of Social Action
Temple Emanuel’s Caring Community
Caring Community provides sustenance, comfort, and support to our Temple Emanuel families.
We are here when you need us, doing mitzvot to improve lives, striving to ease the burdens of
congregants facing challenges, whether momentary or long-term. We deliver chicken soup and meals
to those feeling under the weather. We help with groceries, and assistance during funerals and Shiva,
making calls to those who are ill and visiting home-bound congregants. Our ability to help directly
Temple Emanuel is very dear to my heart so I want to keep this wonderful
tradition of the Caring Community with the same passion and care that went
before me. We should, of course, care for and help one another because
Temple Emanuel is our extended family. Also, I want everyone to know how
special they are to our temple.
If you know somebody in need due to sickness or hospitalization, please let
them.
I invite anyone in our congregation who would like to be part of the Caring
Community team to contact me at kweisman1@verizon.net or call 856-816-
0761. We could always use a helping hand. Lastly, I want to thank Paula
Levine for her outstanding work she did before me.
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Katie Weisman
kweisman1@verizon.net 856-816-0761

THE DATING GAME: Rating Your Relationship Health
By Lindsey Katz
We all strive for healthy and happy relationships. However, how many people actually
know what a healthy relationship looks like? It can be tricky. After all, relationships come
in many forms. Nonetheless, there are some factors that are essential for healthy, successful
relationships. These include, but are not limited to, communicating properly and setting
boundaries.
Healthy communication means that all parties are open and honest. A mutual understanding
of each others needs and expectations is fundamental. Some helpful steps for healthy
communication are:
Willingness to Compromise. Although it is perfectly normal to have disagreements while in a
consider each others point of view.
Showing Support. Being there for each other is essential. Expressing reassurance and
encouragement will help build each other up and provide a stable foundation.
healthy relationship. It is best to be open and talk about it. All parties should feel as if they are
heard without judgment.
Mindful Matterz
Respect. Any healthy relationship requires mutual respect. By establishing respect, each
respect each others privacy. A common misconception is that successful relationships require
Establishing boundaries is a good way to keep your relationship healthy and secure. By
setting boundaries together, it becomes possible to better understand the type of relationship
that is desired. Boundaries are not meant to feel like a trap or like “walking on eggshells.”
Creating boundaries is not a sign of secrecy or distrust, but rather one of feeling comfortable
within the relationship.
Boundaries should not limit life outside the relationship. This means it is acceptable to:
• Go out with your friends without your partner.
• Participate in activities and hobbies you like.
• Keep passwords, PINs and other vital information to yourself.
•Respect each others individual likes and needs.
Unhealthy relationships are often based on power and control. In the early stages, it may be
easy to brush off these behaviors as no big deal. However, possessiveness, insults, jealousy,
accusations, yelling, humiliation, pulling hair, pushing or other abusive behaviors are,
at the root, attempts for power and control. Remember that abuse is always a choice and
respect should be required. There is no excuse for abuse of any kind. Signs of an unhealthy
relationship include: abusive language, yelling, threats, physical force, secrets, lies, an
alone and deserve to get help. Please get on touch with Mindful Matterz co-chairs Judith
Feldman, LCSW, at jaf214@comcast.net or David Rubenstein at rubenstein4@verizon.net.
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August 2017 & September 2017 Calendars at TE
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Tish’a B’Av
7:00 pm Membership Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
7:00 pm Up & Comers Committee Meeting
Friday, August 4, 2017
7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service: Birthday
Blessings
Saturday, August 5, 2017
9:00 am Torah Study on Parsha Vaetchanan
Sunday, August 6, 2017
12:45 pm Sisterhood trip to National Museum
of American Jewish History in Philadelphia
Monday, August 7, 2017
Tu B’Av
7:00 pm Social Action Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
7:00 pm Education Committee Meeting
Friday, August 11, 2017
6:00 pm Open House Shabbat Service
6:00 pm Tot Shabbat
7:00 pm ShaBBQ
Saturday, August 12, 2017
9:00 am Torah Study on Parsha Eikev
Sunday, August 13, 2017
2:00 pm
Monday, August 14, 2017
3:00 pm Casserole Cooking
7:00 pm Executive Board Meeting
7:00 pm Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
7:30 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
7:00 pm RSVP: Meet & Greet w/ Rabbi Isaacs
Thursday, August 17, 2017
12:30 pm Prime Timers Monthly Munchers
Friday, August 18, 2017
7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service:
Anniversary Blessings
Saturday, August 19, 2017
9:00 am
Monday, August 21, 2017
6:45 pm Ritual Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Rosh Chodesh Elul
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Rosh Chodesh Elul
3:00 pm Cathedral Kitchen
Friday, August 25, 2017
7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Saturday, August 26, 2017
9:00 am Torah Study on Parsha Shoftim
7:00 pm Baby Boomer Book Club
7:30 pm RSVP: Havdalah Meet & Greet
Monday, August 28, 2017
9:00 am Pre-School In-Service
Friday, September 1, 2017
7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service: Birthday
Blessings
Saturday, September 2, 2017
9:00 am Torah Study on Parsha Ki Teitzei
Monday, September 4, 2017
Labor Day – Building Closed
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
9:00 am Pre-School Parents Meeting & Greet
with Rabbi Isaacs
7:00 pm Membership Engagement Meeting
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
7:00 pm Education Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Up & Comers Committee Meeting
Friday, September 8, 2017
10:30 am Pre-School Shabbat
6:00 pm Tot Shabbat: Back to School
7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Saturday, September 9, 2017
9:00 am Torah Study on Parsha Ki Tavo
9:00 am Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Weiss
Sunday, September 10, 2017
9:00 am First Day of Religious School
11:00 am Tile Workshop & Meeting and Greet
with Rabbi Isaacs and Yana List
6:45 pm Sisterhood Book Club
Monday, September 11, 2017
3:00 pm Casserole Cooking
6:00 pm Pre-School Back to School Night
7:00 pm Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
4:15 pm Religious School
6:00 pm Sisterhood Trekkers
6:45 pm High School
7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
12:00 pm Senior Brown Bag Luncheon
4:15 pm Religious School
7:00 pm Education Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 14, 2017
12:30 pm Prime Timers Monthly Munchers
7:00 pm Mindful Matterz Meeting
Friday, September 15, 2017
9:30 am Pre-School Tea Party
10:30 am Pre-School Shabbat
7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service: Installation
of Rabbi Isaacs
Saturday, September 16, 2017
9:00 am Torah Study on Parsha
Nitzavim-Vayeilech
10:30 am
of Alex Dreyer & Josh Seidman
7:00 pm Selichot Dinner & Program
Sunday, September 17, 2017
9:00 am Religious School
9:00 am Sisterhood Brunch
12:00 pm Fall Festival
Monday, September 18, 2017
6:45 pm Ritual Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
No Religious School or High School
7:30 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Erev Rosh Hashanah
8:00 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Rosh Hashanah
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Friday, September 22, 2017
10:00 am Second Day RH Service
2:00 pm Just For You Service
7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Saturday, September 23, 2017
9:00 am
Sunday, September 24, 2017
9:00 am Religious School
9:00 am 4th Grade Siddur Presentation
9:15 am
Monday, September 25, 2017
7:00 am Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
4:15 pm Religious School
6:45 pm High School
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
3:00 pm Cathedral Kitchen
4:15 pm Religious School
7:00 pm House Committee Meeting
Friday, September 29, 2017
Erev Yom Kippur
10:30 pm Pre-School Schabbat
8:00 pm Kol Nidre Service
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Yom Kippur
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Gidon B. Isaacs
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Neil M. Schnitzer
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Jessica K. Manelis
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Marc L. Rothstein
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