As the next two Mondays are Yom Tov, I wanted to send you a Sunday morning message. Before you read on, I am delighted to ask you to “like” us on facebook by clicking here! Check out the following link for a fun Sukkot Video and an interesting article about what to do with your Continue Reading »
I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night and Wednesday morning as we celebrate Yom Kippur together. I wish all who are fasting a meaningful and easy fast. **Please remember to bring your bags filled with donated food items back to the Synagogue before Kol Nidrei begins. The bins will be out until October Continue Reading »
We are looking forward to seeing many of you for the Rosh Hashanah in one week from today! If you know someone who wants to join us for the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah or our community Yizkor, please have them call the office this week (732) 531-4410. Also, if you are planning on coming Continue Reading »
Good morning! If you did not yet RSVP for the Maccabeats concert at Torat El, on September 9th at 4:00PM- it is not too late! There are still tickets left. Please call the office to reserve you ticket:732-531-4410. Some of the most popular Monday Morning Messages have included video’s from this group. Come and see Continue Reading »
The summer is coming to a close, our beach days are starting to be numbered, and it is almost time for parents to send their children back to school. Many of our synagogue youth have recently returned from summer camp and are resuming their lives on the Jersey Shore. Below is an interesting article about Continue Reading »
This past week I read a wonderful and very important article that addressed the challenges facing synagogues and other Jewish institutions in America today. Noting the fact that younger generations are less inclined to join institutions than their parents and grandparents were, Dr. Steven Windmuller begins his article in by asking the following: Why are Continue Reading »
Last week, Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner, a friend and colleague, published a very painful personal reflection in response to the recent Penn State sex abuse scandal and the unprecedented ruling by the NCAA punishing the university and its football program for its role in covering up these atrocities. Judaism condemns standing idly by while someone else Continue Reading »
It happens from time to time that I find myself talking with someone who is not connected to any particular synagogue, but is interested in joining a synagogue community. My advice to them is always the same: It is important to take some time to “shul shop” and see what feels like a natural fit. Continue Reading »
The Torah teaches us that Jewish teachings, traditions, and values should always be on our minds- when we are at home, when we are going on our way, when we go to sleep at night and when we rise up in the morning (Deuteronomy 6:4-9). There’s an app for everything these days- and Jewish learning Continue Reading »
A Reminder. Don’t forget that this Friday night (July 20) is “Shabbat at the Beach!” We will be having services at Conover Pavilion, Phillips Avenue at 6:30PM. Come join us for this special service-praying alongside the beautiful ocean is a gift of living in this area, don’t miss out on this opportunity. And please be Continue Reading »