September 3 - Back to Shul Shabbat at Horseshoe Lake - service begins at 6:45 PM
All are welcome to bring a picnic dinner at 6 pm
September 4 - Shabbat morning worship begins at 10 am in the Sanctuary

Life Long Learning 5770 /2009-2010

Temple Shalom’s Life Long Learning Program allows adults to explore Judaism on many levels.  Be it an opportunity for text study, Jewish book reviews, Learners’ minyans, lectures by experts in their fields or Judaism through theater and music, one can engage and be challenged in a variety of ways.

KOLOT-VOICES
Subsidized by a grant from the Irving Laurie Foundation, Kolot allows Temple Shalom to bring in special educational programs.

Shabbat Morning, November 14, 2009 at 10:00 am.
Join the StorahTeller at Shabbat morning worship.   He will provide a theatrical experience based on the Torah portion.  Following services there will be a Kiddush luncheon.  Shabbat afternoon will include a workshop led by our guest lecturer.

April 16-18, 2010  
Arnie Davidson will be Temple Shalom’s Musician & Songwriter in Residence.  On Friday evening Arnie will lead a unique service, starting at 8:00 pm.  On Shabbat morning he will do a program at Moadon Shabbat.  A special Havdalah and Adult program will be offered at 7:00 pm Saturday evening for adults.  On Sunday morning the Religious School will benefit from interaction with Mr. Davidson. 

Conscience:  The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey
Join Rabbi Joel Soffin on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 pm. He will  discuss how and when we decide to “draw the line,” using Rabbi Schulweis’ book as a starting point of discussion.  To order the book no later than October 5, contact Phylis Sapherstein at 973-584-5666 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The book costs $19.99. 

Sunday Torah Study
Join Rabi Levy at 9:00 am in the Upper Lobby.
2009:   November 1 and December 6. 
In 2010 the class will be held on February 7,
March 7 and May 2.

Talking Torah
Text study sessions on the first Tuesday of the month from noon-1:30 pm.  Bring a brown bag lunch.  Dr. Dev Smith will be the facilitator.

Rabbi’s Book Reviews
Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Rabbi Levy will lead a discussion based on
Mitch Albom’s Have A Little Faith.
RSVP to Phylis Sapherstein, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 973-584-5666 by December 3.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Book TBA

Learners’ Minyans (Services)
Gain a greater appreciation of the Friday evening or Shabbat morning service.  Knowledge of Hebrew not required.  The Learners’ Minyan takes place in
The Soffin Chapel while the congregational minyan is being held. The Learners’ Minyan is facilitated by Dr. Dev Smith.  Friday evening:  December 11, 2009 and March 5, 2010.  Saturday mornings:  Otober 17, 2009, November 14, 2009 and April 17, 2010.

Tu B’Shevat Seder-Sunday, January 31 at 6:00 pm
Join in this annual Temple Shalom event.  Celebrate the Birthday of the Trees.  There will be a special seder, including four cups of wine and four types of fruit. 

Israel Trip 2010 Informational Meeting
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 9:30 am

How Others See us, How We See Ourselves: 
A Dialogue led by Rabbi Levy
The changing roles of Jews in American society.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:30 pm.

Watch the weekly e-blasts and The Menorah
 for more information about Temple Shalom’s
educational opportunities.