Congregation Adas Emuno

This Week at Adas Emuno

September 15, 2022 8:12 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 15, 2022
Dear Friends,
Across the river Yeshiva University just appealed a ruling to the Supreme Court. It's an intriguing case about religious freedom, which I'll discuss at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

We have resumed in-person Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM). This year we are probing the weekly Torah portion with the help of a wonderful new book, The JPS Jewish Heritage Torah Commentary, and you are welcome any time.

Religious school has also resumed, and this week Confirmation Class convenes, examining some of the most prominent debates in our society today through a Jewish lens.

Leonia's annual International Day of Peace takes place this Sunday on the lawn of the Methodist Church (4:30-6:00 PM), and I am honored to participate as I do every year.

An important new documentary airs this Sunday on PBS (8:00 PM)- Ken Burns' The U.S. and the Holocaust.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno—Welcome Student Cantor Joe Flaxman!

September 08, 2022 8:47 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 8, 2022

Dear Friends,
With the unofficial end of summer, it's back to school and much more:
1. Friday- we welcome our new student cantor Joe Flaxman!
2. Saturday- the return of in-person Torah study!
3. Sunday- the start of a new religious school year!

At our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) I will note a sad 50th anniversary that should not be forgotten- the tragic massacre of eleven Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics.

Everyone is welcome each week or any week to our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM). This year we will probe the weekly Torah portion with the help of a wonderful new book, The JPS Jewish Heritage Torah Commentary.

We kick off the new school year by gathering in the sanctuary for a Religious School Service (9:00 AM), as we do each week, and parents are always welcome to join us.

Join us for a timely discussion of Phillip Roth’s novel Nemesis at our Adas Emuno Book Club (7:30 PM) on Monday evening (7:30 PM).

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno—Things Are Picking Up

September 01, 2022 9:16 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 1, 2022

Dear Friends,
This week's Torah portion is the clarion call to justice in society, and also dramatically expresses the principle that no one is above the law.
We'll discuss this in light of what is happening in our country right now, at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Although this Labor Day weekend is a quiet unofficial end of summer at the Temple, please note that next week begins with a bang:
1. Friday the 9th- we welcome our new student cantor Joe Flaxman!
2. Saturday the 10th- the return of in-person Torah study!
3. Sunday the 11th- the start of a new religious school year!
4. Monday the 12th- Adas Emuno Book Club!

Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 25, 2022 8:13 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 25, 2022

Dear Friends,
Can someone please explain to me what is going on in Israel politically?
Israel is now facing its 5th election in 3 years!
You are welcome to hold forth at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).
I might add a few comments as well :)

For some late summer reading, try our Adas Emuno Book Club pick, Nemesis, by Phillip Roth. Set in Newark in the late '40s during an outbreak of polio, it is eerily relevant to our pandemic present. The Book Club meets to discuss it on Sept. 12.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 18, 2022 8:18 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 18. 2022

Dear Friends,
The week before last, while in Copenhagen, I had the opportunity to meet with the chief rabbi of Denmark.
It was a fascinating conversation about his family and community, including details about the rescue of the Jews of Denmark during the Holocaust which I did not know
I'll share this conversation at Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Thanks again to everyone who made our Gathering in the Garden such a big success- it was so good to see so many people in person!

For some late summer reading, try our Adas Emuno Book Club pick, Nemesis, by Phillip Roth. Set in Newark in the late '40s during an outbreak of polio, it is eerily relevant to our pandemic present. The Book Club meets to discuss it on Sept. 12.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno—Student Cantor Karlin Reflects on Her Two Years

August 11, 2022 8:09 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 11, 2022

Dear Friends,
At her final service as our student cantor Iris Karlin will offer some personal reflections on her unique two year experience with us (pandemic challenges notwithstanding!) at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

As I mentioned at our wonderful tribute service to Iris in July, this is not a final good-bye, as Iris and her family will continue to be part of our congregation, and we certainly look forward to further special musical occasions with her.

On Sunday we hope you will drop by at our Annual Gathering in the Garden and Open House (4-6PM). So many of us have not seen each other on a regular basis, or even at all...so even if it is for a quick hello and some refreshments, we'll be glad to see you!

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 04, 2022 8:54 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 4, 2022

Dear Friends.
What exactly is Tisha B'Av, the mournful Jewish day of remembrance that commences this evening?

The cantor will explore this through words and music at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Please note that next week, at the cantor's final Shabbat service with us, Iris will offer some reflections on her two years with us.

And we hope to see everyone at our annual Gathering in the Garden next Sunday the 14th (4:00-6:00 PM).

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno

July 29, 2022 11:06 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

July 28, 2022

Dear Friends,

As I a devotee of all things outer space related I'm not about to let the awe inspiriting first photos from the James Webb Telescope go uncommented upon!

At our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) we'll celebrate these most remarkable glimpses into the furthest and earliest reaches of the universe. An under- the -heavens oneg will follow.

Calendar reminders:
Friday, Aug. 12- Cantor Karlin will offer remarks at her last Shabbat service with us
Sunday, Aug.14- our annual Gathering in the Garden and Open House for prospective families (4-6PM)

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno

July 21, 2022 10:53 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

July 21, 2022

Dear Friends,
Zealotry is a big problem these days...
This week's Torah portion begins with one zealous act and ends with another.
I'll explore these little remembered but controversial and consequential stories at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live

This Week at Adas Emuno—Link to Service Honoring Student Cantor Iris Karlin

July 14, 2022 9:04 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

July 14, 2022
Dear Friends,
And now for something completely different:
Last week (July 7) was World Chocolate Day!
Even I, a confessed chocoholic did not know that...until Google alerted me.
So I got to wondering if there is any special connection between Jews and chocolate...and discovered that a whole book had been written about it!
I'll share what I know at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

We are sorry that the marvelous tribute service to our student cantor last week could not be livestreamed, due to internet issues beyond our control. But a recording of the July 8 service can be found at YouTube site,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_GZ5lFrFkk

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Services:
Find all our recorded services on YouTube at "Adas Emuno Streaming" and use this direct link once the service has started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg/live