Weekly Email
Thursday, October 21, 2010 13 Cheshvan 5771
STISY Tackles Homelessness: Join other 9th - 12th Graders this Sat. Oct. 23, 3pm-7:30pm at Bridge's 2nd Annual Teens Tackle Homelessness: A Conference on Homelessness for High School Students. Transportation will leave and return to TSTI. To register or for more information, email thorwitz@tstinj.org.
TSTI'S CARING COMMUNITY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Please join us for a training and orientation session open to all TSTI and Caring Community members on Mon. Nov. 8 at 7pm. This is a wonderful way to learn more about the Caring Community, meet some new friends, and enjoy some tasty refreshments. If you are interested or want more information, click here and contact Ellen Blake at citygirl15@verizon.net or Judy Epstein atJde60@@aol.com.
For more about these and other items, log on to TSTI.org.
TIKUN OLAM... REPAIRING THE WORLD
Bring One: Hunger exists in our community every day. Due to the great need,we will be collecting non-perishable food at TSTI on an ongoing basis all throughout the year. Please drop a can in our collection bins each time you come to Temple.
Clothing Needed for STISY's Annual Midnight Run on Sat. Dec. 4: Large or extra large clothing, hats and gloves, new underwear and socks, and newtoiletries. Collection bins are in the Religious School Lobby now through Dec. 3.
Transportation is available for congregants who need a ride to services and temple events. Contact Alice Forman at (973)736-3467 if you need a ride or if you can offer a ride to others.
LOOKING AHEAD...
Shabbat, Scholar and Supper: Please join us Fri. Nov. 12 when Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein will speak on Gonzo Judaism: A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith. Worship services begin at 6pm, followed by dinner. Pre-registration with fee required for dinner by Nov. 5. To register or for more information, email Tracy Horwitz.
Women's Connection Book Discussion and Dessert: Join us on Mon. Nov. 15 at 7:30pm. Led by Rabbi Cohen, we will be discussing The Sacrifice of Tamar by Naomi Ragen. This event is free to members. RSVP to Sue Brand at suebrobj@aol.com.
Shop for the holidays while supporting our preschool! TSTI Iris Family Center's Scholastic Book Fair will feature hundreds of wonderful children's books, as well as housewares, jewelry and a raffle. Shop Sun., Nov. 14 through Wed., Nov. 17. Proceeds benefit cultural arts programming for preschool students. For information, contact Erica Barton: erica.barton@gmail.com.
Family Fun at the Circus: Special discount for TSTI family and friends at the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 21. Get ringside seats for $59 at the 4:30pm show at Lincoln Center. To order your tickets, click on Order Online or call 888-541-3750. Enter promotion code SHAREY. For more information click here.
Annual TSTI Blood Drive: The committee is now forming to organize the Irv Soloway TSTI Blood Drive, held during Chanukah Mania on Sun., Dec. 5. To join the committee, please email by clicking on Marla Ostroff or Jamie Ostroff.
WEEKLY PARASHA
Parasha Vayera
Genesis Chapters 18:1-22:24
This parasha contains several well-known stories in the life of Abraham and Sarah. It begins with a visit to Abraham by three "angels" who tell him that Sarah will give birth to a child despite her advanced age. Sarah laughs at this possibility, but in time gives birth to Isaac.
God prepares to destroy the wicked city of Sodom. Abraham fails in his negotiations with God to save the righteous people. Lot and his wife are spared, but Lot's wife is turned into a pillar of salt as she looks back while they are fleeing.
Sarah demands that Abraham banish Hagar and Ishmael so that Isaac will be Abraham's only son. Abraham is reluctant, but God tells him to obey Sarah. With God's help, Hagar and Ishmael survive their hardship in the wilderness.
God commands Abraham to sacrifice Isaac as an act of faith. Abraham binds his son and is prepared to kill him, but sees a ram caught in the brambles near by and replaces Isaac with the ram.
Shabbat Schedule
Fri., Oct. 22
Shabbat Service 6pm
Sat., Oct. 23
Torah Study 8:15am
Minyan Service
Gross Bet Midrash 9:15am
Shabbat Service Celebrating the B'nai Mitzvah of Molly Greenstone and Jake Ruderman 10:15am
Shabbat Service Celebrating the Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Gibbons 10:30am
Schedule
Fri., Oct. 22
5th Grade Shabbat Dinner 7:30pm
Sat., Oct. 23
STISY Homelessness Symposium 3pm
Sun., Oct. 24
Adult Education 9am
Preschool Pizza Party 5pm
Mon., Oct. 25
STISY Board Meeting 7pm
Finance Committee Meeting 7:30pm
Tues., Oct. 26
Preschool Board Meeting 7:30pm
Wed., Oct. 27
Jewish Meditation Group 11am
Religious School Board Meeting 7:30pm
Recognition Committee Meeting 7:30pm
TSTI Family News
Mazel Tov to...
The Greenstone, Gibbons and Ruderman families on the B'nai Mitzvah of their children
Share your family's news with our Clergy and with members of Caring Community. Please let us know of your family's life cycle events or if you or someone you know is ill or in need of assistance from Temple. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU, BUT PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CLERGY HAS HEARD THE NEWS! Contact Sunny Seglin at 973-763-4116
Do you have a new address, phone number, email? Let us know so we can stay in touch.
SEND A
TSTI TRIBUTE TO ACKNOWLEDGE LIFE CYCLE EVENTS
Call 973-763-4116 or email tributes@tstinj.org for information on the Funds available and for Acknowledgment Cards to be sent. It's an easy way to show you care!
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