Congregation Adas Emuno

This Week at Adas Emuno—The Active Time of Year

October 10, 2024 8:53 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Oct. 10, 2024

Dear Friends,
The Sabbath and Yom Kippur coincide this year.
We ask that you arrive promptly if not early for our Shabbat Evening/ Kol Nidrei Service (8:00 PM).
The same for our Shabbat and Yom Kippur Morning Service (10:00 AM).
Our Afternoon-Yizkor- Neilah Service begins at 4:30 PM and concludes with the blast of the shofar at about 6:30 PM.
For the first time since the pandemic, we are bringing back our break-the-fast, to which you are cordially invited.
Again, our sincere thanks to all our readers, ushers, and those who work to prepare for the holidays.

And we hope the next two Fridays are also marked on your calendar- Shabbat Sukkot on the 18th with pizza-in-the-hut (6:00 PM) and festive service (7:00 PM), and Shabbat Simchat Torah on the 25th (7:00 PM), when we celebrate with the Torah, welcome our new students and members, and are assisted by our 7th graders! And don't forget our Sukkot Havdalah on Saturday night the 19th (8:00 PM) with music and snacks under the stars.

Shabbat shalom and shanah tovah,
Rabbi Schwartz

Helping Hurricane Victims

October 09, 2024 10:49 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Shalom All,

As we've said before, sometimes we don't know which way to turn when it comes to helping those in need. So, at this time, we're keeping it to the southeastern coast of the United States. Hurricane Helene was, according to reports, the worst of the worst. And now, some of the same people who are still cleaning up from that storm are about to be hit by Milton.

I have come to trust Charity Navigator when deciding which organizations to work with/help. At the bottom is their link, where they name and "star" [grade] groups that they recommend for just this situation. Please click on the link, read through, and choose an organization that talks to you; then, please, send a donation. Another year, another Mitzvah.

Shana Tova V'Gmar Chatima Tova.
Plus a meaningful and easy fast,

Todah Rabah,
Annette

https://www.charitynavigator.org/discover-charities/where-to-give/hurricane-helene-2024/#charity_list

This Week at Adas Emuno—Shanah Tovah!

October 02, 2024 8:55 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Oct. 2, 2024

Dear Friends,
The Jewish New Year arrives tonight, amidst such travail for Israel and our people.
We look forward to being together at Evening (8:00 PM), Morning (10:00 AM), Children's (2:00 PM) and Tashlich (3:30 PM) services.

Thank you to all those involved in the reading of Torah, Haftarah, and the sounding of the shofar, as well as our ushers and security.

The Shabbat after is called Shabbat Shuva, and at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) I will sadly reflect on repentance and the first anniversary of Oct. 7.

We'll reflect on these themes as well at our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) and Religious School service (9:00 AM).

On Oct. 7 itself (3:30 PM) I am leading a virtual presentation on antisemitism in America for a number of Florida communities, and you are invited to attend (see link below).

With warm wishes for a new year of blessing for our community, country, Israel and the world.

Shabbat shalom and Shanah Tovah,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno—High Holy Days Information

September 26, 2024 8:36 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 26, 2024

Dear Friends,
This is the last Shabbat of the Jewish year 5784.
As we stand before the New Year, a bit of humility is in order.
We learned a lesson in that from a religious leader quite recently, though you might have missed it.
I'll talk about how a little humility can go a long way at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Humility is often in short supply in the political arena as well.
At our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) we'll see how that impacted non-Christians in the early years of the republic.

A reminder about the upcoming Holidays- though we no longer utilize tickets, for security purposes it is important for us to know the names of family guests you are bringing- please email Virginia vegitter@aol.com to inform us.
And if you are planning to view from home via our livestream, books can be picked up from a bin on the school porch beginning on Sunday.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

September 19, 2024 9:20 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept.19, 2024

The installation of our newly elected board, with Marshall Jacobowitz as president, will take place at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).
Congratulations to all our trustees, who give so generously of their time to the congregation.

The installation of George Washington as our nation's first president gave rise to an exchange of letters with the Touro synagogue of Newport, Rhode Island.
This historic correspondence is the subject of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) on American Jewish history.

Confirmation class and Youth Group commence this Sunday.

Two important community events to take note of regarding Oct. 7:
On this Saturday night (7:00 PM), members of Kibbutz Azza, one of the settlements that was attacked, will speak of their experience, at Temple Avodat Shalom in River Edge.
On Monday evening, Oct. 7 (7:00 PM) the Jewish community as a whole will gather in Tenafly; registration a must by Oct. 1- jfnnj.org/october7.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

September 12, 2024 8:43 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 12, 2024

Dear Friends,
The anniversary of 9-11 felt different yesterday. In part I think that has to do with the coming elections, and in part with the coming anniversary of Oct. 7.
I'll reflect on this at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

We're off and running at our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM)
If you're interested in American Jewish history it’s not too late to join us.

Religious school is off and running too. Both the School Open House and Gathering in the Garden were well attended and lovely. We have room—encourage families to check out our school and shul!

Two important community events to take note of regarding Oct. 7:
On Saturday night, Sept. 21 (7:00 PM), members of Kibbutz Azza, one of the settlements that was attacked, will speak of their experience, at Temple Avodat Shalom in River Edge. Contact office@koldorot.org for more information.
On Monday evening, Oct. 7 (7:00 PM) the Jewish community as a whole will gather in Tenafly; registration a must by Oct. 1- jfnnj.org/october7.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

September 05, 2024 8:27 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 5, 2024

Dear Friends,
September is here and we are off and running!

1. Shabbat Evening Service on Friday (7:30 PM)
2. Shabbat Morning Torah Study on Saturday (10:00 AM)
3. Religious School on Sunday (9:00 AM)
4. Open House for the school (11:00 AM)
5. Gathering in the Garden (4-6 PM)
6. Poetry Garden (6:00PM)
7. Book Club on Monday (7:30 PM)

Amidst the welcome back from summer our hearts are heavy this week, as we mourn the death of six young Israelis held hostage for so long: Hersch Goldberg-Polin (23), Eden Yerushalmi (24), Ori Danino (25), Almog Sarusi (25), Alex Lubnov (32), and Carmel Gat (40).

May their memory be for a blessing, and may we take this time to recommit to our heritage and our community.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 29, 2024 8:09 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 29, 2024,

Dear Friends,
What does the Torah says about the ethical issues facing Israel in Gaza right now?
Well, it’s more complicated than you might think, as we'll explain at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

It’s Labor Day weekend already, believe it or not (we always say that!), and the unofficial end of summer.
So keep in mind that next week:
1.Torah Study begins on the 7th (10:00 AM)
2. Sunday School begins on the 8th (9:00 AM)
3. Open House for the school (11:00 AM)
4. Gathering in the Garden (4-6 PM)

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 22, 2024 8:13 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 22, 2024

Dear Friends,
It's not normal practice for me to talk about a particular politician from the bimah, unless there is a greater issue at stake.
In the case of Governor Josh Shapiro there is definitely one, and it is of great importance.
We'll bring it to the fore at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Allow me to add that all summer long we have immensely enjoyed the lovely voice and melodies, some new, some old, of cantorial soloist Suzy. Come see for yourself!

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 15, 2024 10:21 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 15, 2024

Dear Friends,
The Sabbath after the 9th of Av (which was marked on Tuesday) has a special name, Shabbat Nachamu- Sabbath of Comfort.

I'll explain the enduring significance of this, with the help of three episodes in the life of the great sage Yochanan ben Zakkai, who was an eye witness to the destruction of the Temple, and arguably the most underappreciated leader in Jewish history.

Cantor Suzy will add special music appropriate to the occasion, at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz