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  • RSVP for Subs-for-Sukkot

    September 21, 2021 1:08 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    An Evening of Community, Celebration, Food and Music

    We hope you can join us this coming Sunday, September 26, for some or all of the planned festivities. RSVP is required for "Subs-for-Sukkot" only.

    • 5:00 pm - Subs-for-Sukkot
    • 6:00 pm - Simchat Torah Celebration
    • 6:30 pm - Sukkot Folk Concert
    Subs-for-Sukkot will include individually wrapped meat and veggie sandwiches, beverages and snacks. Join us for some or all of the fun filled activities!

    RSVP for Subs-for-Sukkot

    Look for additional information in the "This Week at Adas Emuno" email on Thursday, September 23, or under "News" on this website.


  • This Week at Adas Emuno

    September 15, 2021 12:12 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Sept. 15, 2021

    Dear Friends,
      This weekly message is arriving a day earlier than usual since Yom Kippur begins tonight.
       Books and food drive bags are available in bins on the school porch at any time.
       School families- here is a link to a PDF of our children's prayer book, so you can follow along at Thursday’s children's service (2:00 PM) if you are not to attend in-person: 
    https://adasemuno.org/resources/Documents/YK%20Children%20Siddur.pdf

      The day after Yom Kippur is already Erev Shabbat and a good opportunity to gather remotely via our Zoom Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM). 

       The next morning our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) commences (now happening via Zoom). This year we delve into the epic history that birthed our people- The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel. 

       Sunday morning religious school (9:00 AM) outside will also feature our monthly Tot program (9:30 AM).

       Sunday afternoon the annual Leonia International Day of Peace event takes place (4:30-6:00 PM) on the lawn of the Methodist Church, and I am always happy to participate in the ceremony. (The Methodist Church lawn is on Broad Avenue.)

       Mark your calendar now for our Sukkot-Simchat Torah Celebration on Sunday the 26th. We begin with a free outdoor subs-for-sukkot meal (5:00 PM) by reservation (email doriskampwhite@verizon.net), followed by an abbreviated Simchat Torah Celebration (6:00 PM), and capped off by a Sukkot Folk Concert (6:30 PM), featuring Iris Karlin, Peter Hayes, Elka Oliver, Michael Scowden and Scott Dennis! 

    Shabbat shalom,
    Rabbi Schwartz

    For Livestream Services:
    Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box. About 5 minutes before the service is set to begin, find the service that is "live" and wait for the service to begin.

  • This Week at Adas Emuno

    September 09, 2021 8:46 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Sept. 9, 2021

    Dear Friends,
      This Sabbath, in between the High Holidays, is known as Shabbat Shuva, the Sabbath of Return, and is a beautiful blend of holiday and sabbath melodies.

      This year, it also corresponds to the 20th anniversary of 9-11, and I will share a very personal story in that regard at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

      On Sunday morning we hope to see many of you bright and early for our Gathering in the Garden  along with our Religious School Opening Day (9:00 AM). Come for a song-fest, snacks, fellowship and your free t-shirt!

       Our Monday evening the Adas Emuno Book Club (7:30 PM) will discuss the epic novel As A Driven Leaf. The discussion should be enlightening (even if you did not read or finish the book).

         Finally, there are families in Leonia, including in our congregation, who continue to deal with the flooding from Hurricane Ina. If you would like to add to the contribution already made by our congregation to assist these families please let me know. 

    Shabbat shalom and shanah tovah,
    Rabbi Schwartz

    For Livestream Shabbat and Holiday Services:
    Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box. About 5 minutes before services are scheduled to begin, find the service that is "live" and wait for the service to begin.

  • High Holy Days Are Here

    September 02, 2021 8:28 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Sept. 2, 2021

    Dear Friends,
       This is the last Shabbat of the Jewish year, as well as Labor Day weekend, and the unofficial end of summer.
       Our Zoom Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 pm- an unexpected change of format) will preview the upcoming holidays. 

       High Holiday books will be handed out this Sunday from 10-12 and then anytime from a bin on the school porch.
        From the ritual committee: all reservations and choices for all services that have been received have been approved. 

        Make sure your calendar is marked for our Gathering in the Garden on the 12th (9-11AM) and our Book Club on the 13th (7:30 PM). We are reading “As a Driven Leaf” by Milton Steinberg.

      Whether in-person or via livestream,  I look forward to seeing you Monday evening and Tuesday at our Rosh Hashanah Evening Service, Morning Service, Children's Service and Tashlich!

      With warm wishes for a safe and joyful new year of peace and blessing,

    Shabbat shalom and shanah tovah,
    Rabbi Barry Schwartz

    For Livestream Services:
    Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box.
    About 5 minutes before the service is scheduled to begin, find the service that is "live" and wait for the service to begin.
       

  • This Week at Adas Emuno

    August 26, 2021 8:56 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Dear Friends,

       As we draw near the High Holydays our thoughts turn to forgiveness.
       Traditionally special prayers on this theme, called Selichot, are recited this week.
       At our Zoom Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) we'll share stories on this theme .
       Bring your most meaningful story of forgiveness- personal or historical.
     
       And on the lighter side of holiday preparation, join our two expert cooks to learn recipes, at our second Zoom Cooking Class this Sunday evening (7:00 PM ).
        You will be surprised how entertaining Chefs Gibby and Marilyn are!

       This is likely our last Zoom service (as the cantor is away) for a while.
       For upcoming Livestream Shabbat services a page guide for your home prayer book is now available:
       Here's the link (which you can print out): https://adasemuno.org/resources/Documents/SiddurPageGuide.pdf

       Reminder- send in your High Holiday service seating form now, or email Virginia or Doris.
       With capacity limits, we need to know what services you will be attending.
       High Holiday books will be handed out next Sunday the 5th from 10-12 and then anytime from a bin on the school porch.

        And our lovely Gathering in the Garden has been rescheduled for Sunday morning, Sept 12 (9-11 AM), corresponding to the first day of religious school. Volunteers are needed bright and early at 8:00 to help set up- email Annette or myself.

    Shabbat shalom,
    Rabbi Schwartz

  • This Week at Adas Emuno—A Baby Naming!

    August 19, 2021 8:28 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Aug. 19, 2021

    Dear Friends,
      Our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) will be especially joyful because we celebrate a baby naming.
      Mazal tov to Leiana Rose and to her parents Leah Ryan and Pablo Villafane!
      To add to the spirit, we welcome Peter Hayes accompanying the cantor on guitar.

      We hope to see you this Sunday at our annual Gathering in the Garden (4-6PM).
      Greet your fellow families; enjoy food, drink and music.
      And make sure to pick up  your beautiful new Adas Emuno T-Shirt!

    Shabbat shalom,
    Rabbi Schwartz

    PS Have you sent in your High Holiday seat reservations? Please do so this week!  And the deadline for Book of Remembrance entries is this Monday. You may also email Doris or Virginia with your requests.


    For Livestream Shabbat Service Option:
    Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box.
    About 5 minutes before, find the service that is "live" and wait for the service to begin.
       

  • This Week at Adas Emuno

    August 12, 2021 10:22 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Aug. 12, 2021

    Dear Friends,

      Given that this week's Torah portion contains the classic discussion of the administration of justice in our society...I thought it would be an apt time to talk about what is happening to our Supreme Court.

      I'll do so at our Shabbat Evening Service  (7:30 PM), where we very much value your in-person attendance, while also offering the Livestream option.

      By now you should have received our beautiful calendar, announcement of our Aug. 22 Gathering in the Garden, and High Holiday mailing. It's a quiet time now in the waning days of summer, but not for much longer!

    Shabbat shalom,
    Rabbi Schwartz

    For Livestream Shabbat Services:
    Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box.
    About 5 minutes before, find the service that is "live" and wait for the service to begin.

  • This Week at Adas Emuno—A Zoom Shabbat

    August 05, 2021 8:43 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Aug. 5, 2021

    Dear Friends,
      I read an interesting story about how the chapel at Camp David, the presidential retreat center, was designed.
      There's a valuable lesson for religious pluralism, which I will share at our Zoom Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).
        (Note that when the cantor is away we will continue to avail ourselves of Zoom).

       Mark your calendar now for our annual Gathering in the Garden, on Sunday, Aug. 22 (4-6 PM).
       For all ages, including a school open house, and your free Adas Emuno t-shirt!
       Details to follow. 

    Shabbat shalom
    Rabbi Schwartz

  • This Week at Adas Emuno—Zoom Returns!

    July 29, 2021 8:33 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    July 29, 2021

    Dear Friends,
      I'm a big fan of ice cream (especially chocolate) and I'm a big fan of Israel.
      So naturally I need to talk about the Ben & Jerry's controversy making headlines here and in Israel.
      I'll do so at our Zoom Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM), and even explain how the Torah portion relates to the issue too.
      For background, read this article: What the Ben & Jerry’s Decision Reveals About Israel - The Atlantic.
      For another view, read this: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/27/opinion/israel-ben-jerrys-cybersecurity.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage
       Who knew ice cream could get so complicated!

       Note that the cantor is away this week and next, and by popular request, I'll lead the service via Zoom.
       We understand that people who grew accustomed to seeing each other via Zoom are missing that, and that not everyone is ready to return to in-person services. 
       So from time to time we'll look for opportunities like this week and next.

    Shabbat shalom
    Rabbi Schwartz

  • This Week at Adas Emuno

    July 22, 2021 9:12 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    July 22, 2022

    Dear Friends,
      Do you know about The Forgotten Jewish Valentine's Day?
      I kid you not...its coming up this Saturday, and I will speak about it our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) 
      Not only that, but the Cantor will sing appropriate Jewish romantic music!

      It's certainly worth attending in person (in our humble estimation), but our services continue to be livestreamed as well. Either way, we hope to see you.

       And ready to read a classic Jewish historical novel this summer? Our Adas Emuno Book Club has chosen As a Driven Leaf  by Milton Steinberg, the epic tale of a leading Jewish sage who loses his faith during the Roman occupation of ancient Israel (based on a true story). Our Book Club meets on Sept. 16, so you have plenty of time to read it. 

    Shabbat shalom,
    Rabbi Schwartz

    For Livestream Shabbat Services
    Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streamin in the search box. At about 7:25, find the service that is "live" and wait for the service to begin.

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