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MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
Dear Members of Or Chadash,
Shabbat Really Satisfies! Please join us this Friday for a special Shabbat Service -- a sweet one! We are linking our prayers to confections: candies, chocolates, and snacks. Below is a mini-crossword puzzle to get you thinking about the links between some of our prayers and candies that could be associated with them. We will have candies for everyone -- and extra prizes for those who complete the crossword!
Have a great week and a sweet Shabbat,
Shalom,
Rabbi Joe Forman
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THIS WEEK
'S SCHEDULE
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Thursday April 4th - No Religious School
SHABBAT WORSHIP
A Sweet Shabbat: Linking Our Prayers to Confections
Friday, April 5th at 7:00 PM
SHABBAT MORNING WORSHIP
Bar Mitzvah of Connor Mitchell
Saturday April 6th at 10:00 AM
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Sunday, April 7th
Grades 3-6 - begin at 9:00 AM
Grades K-2 - begin at 10:15 AM
KUP O' JOE
Passover
Sunday, April 7th at 11:00 AM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
All are welcome to attend
Sunday, April 7th at 12:15 PM
View our full calendar
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SIGN UP TO BE A DOOR MONITOR
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Please sign up to be a Door Monitor for Religious School On Sunday
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BAR MITZVAH OF CONNOR MITCHELL
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Connor is in 7th grade at JP Case Middle School.
He will become a Bar Mitzvah on April 6th. He is the son of Deborah and Dan Mitchell. Connor has the Torah portion of Tazria, which discusses Leprosy and the issues surrounding the treatment of those with a disability or different appearance. Connor enjoys rock climbing, riding bikes, snowboarding and camping. Connor is a Boy Scout and a Den Chief for the Cub Scouts. Through this role, he completed his mitzvah project by leading multiple lessons and activities for the younger scouts. Connor is very proud of his role with the cub scouts and enjoyed teaching them about fitness, coding, and comedy this winter. Connor is a natural mentor with the younger kids in all of his activities. Connor is so excited about spending this special weekend with his friends and family.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN APRIL
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OC Congregational Seder
SATURDAY APRIL 20th - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Everyone is Welcome
CLICK HERE to REGISTER FOR SEDER
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OC READS
FRIDAY APRIL 26th - 7:00 PM
The Round House by Louise Erdrich
Moderated by Dr. Ed Hack
Everyone is Welcome
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Stay Green and help others Send your gently used/unwanted items to be given a second chance/worn again around the world. Your donation helps low income areas AND reduces items going to overburdened landfills. And Or Chadash raises money for our congregation.
It's a win-win-win!
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AMAZON SMILE AND OR CHADASH
Did you know that your Amazon purchases can benefit Or Chadash with a charitable donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation when you shop at AmazonSmile? Or Chadash is a registered charitable organization with AmazonSmile.
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Or Chadash every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at
smile.amazon.com
, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that the
AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to Or Chadash.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to
smile.amazon.com
from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to
smile.amazon.com
to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages..
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
How do I select Or Chadash as the charitable organization I want to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile
smile.amazon.com
, you select Or Chadash to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at
smile.amazon.com
will result in a donation.
P.S.: Don't forget to sign up for Amazon Smile and designate Or Chadash as your charity of choice!!
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Announcing a NEW raffle for the months of April, May, and June! Those who place orders each month will be eligible to win a $25 gift card! Get in on the fun!
So far this year, our scrip orders have earned Or Chadash just over $1000. We've had 24 families place orders.
There were 12 families who placed orders in each month -- January, February, and March -- to be eligible to win our first raffle. And our lucky winner is.... Lisa Tauscher! Lisa wins a $25 gift card for Lands End. Congratulations, Lisa! And thank you to all 12 of you who made the commitment to ordering each month!
Can scrip save the day? Check this out:
$500 of ShopRite scrip each month for a year = $240 earnings for Or Chadash.
50 families ordering $500 of ShopRite scrip each month for a year = adds up to $12,000 earnings for OC.
We can do this!
For April, our order deadline will be Monday, April 15. It's never too late to get in on this fundraising gem! Scrip is another name for gift cards, and when you sign up to buy them on the shopwithscrip website, every purchase you make earns Or Chadash much-needed (free) funds. There are hundreds of retailers, offering varying percentages back to Or Chadash. And Or Chadash shares the benefits with you as credit on your dues. This is truly a win-win opportunity! Take a look at the shopwithscrip website, and please contact Christine Berg with any questions:
cberg3@comcast.net.
Happy Shopping -- Happy Earning!
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SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday, April 5th - 7:00 PM
A Sweet Shabbat: Linking Our Prayers to Confections
Yahrzeits to be observed:
Joseph Ettinger
Barbara Levine
Marc Leon
Maude Albert
Saturday, April 6th - 10:00 AM
Shabbat Morning Services and Bar Mitzvah of Connor Mitchell
Friday, April 12th - 7:00 PM
How to Lead the Perfect Seder
- Why the sages wanted you to start eating right away
- Symbol of Freedom or Slavery: A Great Table Debate
- Learn which parts are essential and what you can omit
- Fun facts to share
Yahrzeits to be observed:
May Gong
Norman Halper
Carol Rosen
Stanford Bernard Speizer
Richard Landman
Bernice Sherman
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Thursday, April 4th
No Religious School
Sunday, April 7th
Grades 3-6 - begin at 9:00 AM
Grades K-2 - begin at 10:15 AM
Thursday, April 11th
7th/
8th/9th/10th Grades - 6:30 PM - 8:15PM
Sunday, April 14th
Grades 3-6 - begin at 9:00 AM
Grades K-2 - begin at 10:15 AM
Temple Tots - 11:00 AM - 12 Noon
Thursday, April 18th
7th Grade - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 21st
No Religious School
Thursday, April 25th
No Religious School
Sunday, April 28th
No Religious School
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LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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KUP* O' JOE - Adult Education:
Caffeinated Conversations
with Rabbi Forman
Join Rabbi Forman on Selected Sundays at 11 AM to 12 PM to discuss Jewish thought, practices and world events.
All are welcome.
Upcoming Spring Dates:
April 7th - Passover
More information coming soon!
*Yiddish for "head"
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SISTERHOOD
Join us on Sundays for an easy stroll from 10:15-11:00 AM. Refreshments and chat until 12 PM. All are welcome.
Upcoming 2019 Spring Dates:
April 14th
May 5th
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OR CHADASH TEMPLE YOUTH GROUP (OCTY)
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Open to all teens from 8th grade to 12th grade. This is a great group to be involved in! Meet with fellow teens for making a contribution to the community and for FUN!
UPCOMING EVENTS
(all events are from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM)
April 14: Bagel-Off Taste Test. Come for a taste test of bagels from different local bagel places. And say goodbye to the seniors!
May 19: Mitzvah Day. Save the date! Timing TBD. Our last meeting for the 2018-19 school year! Come see what OCTY is all about if you are new or curious. Come hang out with old friends if you are not new. Come say good-bye to the OCTY seniors. We'll work on the food collection bags that we hand out at Rosh Hashanah.
Any questions, please contact:
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IN THE COMMUNITY...
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center -
Jewish LIFE Program Information
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LIFECYCLE EVENTS
REFUAH SH'LEIMA (GET WELL) TO...
Fran Hack
Howard Shapiro (father of Joy Gray)
Shirley Jaffee &
Ira Jaffee
Donald Kantor
Elliot Rosen
In order to help us be a more caring community,
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HOW TO REACH US
Rabbi Joseph M. Forman (
Rabbi)
OR CHADASH OFFICE
Phone: 908-806-2122
OFFICE HOURS - please call in advance
Tuesdays: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesdays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursdays: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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