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Black Women and the Long Struggle for Freedom – January 15th

Black Women and the Long Struggle for Freedom
January 15th @ 1pm


Temple Sha'arey Shalom & Union Public Library are proud to Sponsor: "Black Women and the Long Struggle for Freedom"

Discover how Black women in NJ were pioneers in activism before, during, and after the Civil Rights Era.

Presented by Dr. Hettie V. Williams, Professor at Monmouth University and co-author of Race and the Obama Phenomenon: The Vision of a More Perfect Multiracial Union.

To sign up, please visit this link: https://uplnj.org/event/black-women-and-the-long-struggle-for-freedom/

January Virtual Programs at Union Library

January Virtual Programs available through Union Public Library

 

Exciting Programs Sponsored by Temple Sha'arey Shalom and Union Public Library

✅ Do You Dream of Sleep? Wed., Jan. 6 at 2:00pm
Learn how to get a good night's sleep presented by Atlantic Health System.
Reserve here: uplnj.org/event/do-you-dream-of-sleep/
 
✅ Your 2021 Career: Be a Victor Not a Victim Thur., Jan. 7 @ 4:00pm
Abby Kohut shows you how to network, become a video interview expert, and inspires you to stay motivated during the Pandemic.
All attendees will receive a FREE 28-page COVID-19 Job Search Resource Guide available online.
Reserve here: uplnj.org/.../your-2021-career-be-a-victor-not-a.../
 
✅ Does Duct Tape Cure Warts? Tues., Jan. 12 at 2:00pm
Rumors about “miracle cures and solutions” are everywhere. Learn how to evaluate health websites, and avoid “bad science” found on the Internet or in the news. Presented by Dana Abbey, National Library of Medicine’
Register here: uplnj.org/event/does-duct-tape-cure-warts/
 
✅ Virtual Author Visit: Kathleen RooneyThurs., Jan. 14 @ 4:00pm
Kathleen Rooney is a founding editor of Rose Metal Press, and of Poems While You Wait in addition to the novels Miss Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk and Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey. Ask her about writing, poetry, memoir, and how she came to write a book about a pigeon!
Register here: uplnj.org/.../virtual-author-visit-kathleen-rooney/
 
✅ Black Women and the Long Struggle for Freedom Fri., Jan.15, 2021 @ 1:00pm
Discover how Black women in NJ were pioneers in activism before, during, and after the Civil Rights Era. Presented by Dr. Hettie V. Williams, Professor at Monmouth University and co-author of Race and the Obama Phenomenon: The Vision of a More Perfect Multiracial Union. * MLK Commemoration
To register go to uplnj.org/event/black-women-and-the-long-struggle-for-freedom/
 
✅ What is Jeopardy: Virtual Author Visit: Claire McNear Tues., Jan. 19 @ 4:00 pm
Claire McNear, author of Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider’s Guide to Jeopardy! dives deep behind the scenes with Alex Trebek, shares how producers put the show together, and offers tips on how to become a contestant and win.
To register go to: uplnj.org/event/virtual-author-visit-claire-mcnear/
 
✅ Mediterranean Diet: Start the New Year Right! Wed., Jan. 20 @ 2:00
Eating a Mediterranean diet may lower your risk of a heart attack, stroke, and death by up to 30 percent. Learn what it is, share recipes, and get inspired by this livable and delicious eating plan. Presented by Karen Ensle, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union.
To register go to: uplnj.org/.../mediterranean-diet-start-the-new.../
 
✅ Vision Board: Using the Power of Intention and Visualization to Achieve Your Dream
A Vision Board is a collage representing things you would like to manifest in your life. It will serve as a daily reminder to focus on your goals. During this workshop you will identify specific, measurable, achievable, and realistic short-term and long-term goals to help you re-define your future utilizing the eight areas of wellness (physical, mental/emotional, intellectual, relationships, spiritual, occupational, financial, and environmental). You will then gather pictures to place on your board to visually represent your goals for the New Year.
To get the link go to: www.uplnj.org
 
✅ Build Your Emotional Toolbox Tues., Jan. 26 @ 2:00 pm
Learn how to cope effectively with stress, retrain thoughts from negative to positive, deal with and manage anger, forgive and more. This program is presented by Diane Lang who is a therapist, life coach, and an Adjunct Professor in Psychology at Montclair State University. She has an M.A. in Counseling and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the New York Institute of Technology.
To get the link go to: uplnj.org/event/building-your-emotional-toolboxuplnj.org/event/building-your-emotional-toolbox/#rsvp-now
 
✅ Meditation Thurs., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 11:30 am
Join Bindu Bhatt for a virtual meditation session. No experience necessary. Bindu has practiced meditation for over 30 years and would like to share her insight with you.
To get the link go to: www.uplnj.org

Letter from Rabbi Renee

 

My Dear Congregants,

We are sadly aware that there was not extension for unemployment payments, longer lasting leases and that the second COVID bill promising money for Americans is in limbo. We at Temple Sha'arey Shalom are here to help our members. We learn in the Talmud, " Kol Israel zeh l'zeh", we are all responsible for one another. If you need help with money for rent or food, please call me so that I may assist you.
The COVID relief stimulus checks most likely will be received late.

We care about you and know that this is a difficult time for so many. Your email or call will be held in the greatest of confidence.

Please reach out to me by email, RabbiRenee@gmail.com or through my cell phone 516-662-4479.

We have a way to help you through these rocky times.

As well, if you have spiritual needs and would like to speak privately or would like me to create a place where we can connect on a deeper level, I am here. No one needs to suffer in silence. I am here to help in anyway I can, as are the executive committee and board. Please reach out so that I can reach back with financial, spiritual and emotional guidance.

With Love,
Rabbi Renee

Special Presentation of “The Keeper” after December 25th Service

Special Friday Night Service – December 25th!

Join us Friday Night, December 25, for the award winning movie “The Keeper” after the 6:30 pm services. The movie will begin about 7:10 pm.
 
The Keeper tells the incredible true story of Bert Trautmann (David Kross, The Reader), a German soldier and prisoner of war who, against a backdrop of British post-war protest and prejudice, secures the position of Goalkeeper at Manchester City, and in doing so becomes a footballing icon. His signing causes outrage to thousands of fans, many of them Jewish. But Bert receives support from an unexpected direction: Rabbi Alexander Altmann, who fled the Nazis. Bert’s love for Margaret (Freya Mavor), an Englishwoman, carries him through and he wins over even his harshest opponents by winning the 1956 FA Cup Final, playing on with a broken neck to secure victory. But fate will soon twist the knife for Bert and Margaret, when their love and loyalty to each other is put to the ultimate test.
 
Come for the Service, Stay for the Movie!
 

?  Please Note! The December 25th service begins at 6:30 pm! ?

 
?  Zoom Information
Meeting ID: 897 9802 8403
Passcode: 723727
 
Please click on the link below for the Friday night service booklet:

Zoom Office Hours with Rabbi Renee


On December 7 and December 10th, I will have special office hours available for counseling, to catch up, or just have a cup of coffee on Zoom.

My office hours will be 10-1 on Monday and 10-1 on Thursday.

If you need an evening appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.

All appointments are first come first serve but I am available for you.

To schedule your appointment with Rabbi, please send an email to RabbiRenee@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing you all soon. I miss you!

Scholarship for Summer Camps

Planning for Summer Camp 2021

If you have a student(s) in our Temple's Religious School and are interested in applying for a Summer Camp Scholarship, your child needs to write a letter to Rabbi Renee about the program they are interested in attending and why they want to go.

Here is information from Jewish Federation about summer camp.

1. One Happy Camper Incentive Grant - Eligible new campers can get grants to attend 175+ awesome overnight camps AND teen travel programs.
Learn More

2. Rocker Family Scholarship - Qualified Families can get funding for up to three summers, plus duffel filled with camp supplies for first-time campers.
Learn More

Get Your FREE Summer consultation!  The Jewish Federation's camp experts Tracy Levine or Gerri Russo are here to help. Please call (973) 929-2972 or Jewish Federation's website. 

Springfield’s Interfaith Clergy Association’s Annual Thanksgiving Service

Save the Date: November 23rd

Please join Springfield's Interfaith Clergy Association for their Annual Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 23rd @ 7pm.

The Service will be hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Springfield and live streamed via YouTube Live.

LiveStream Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3n65duhcqjw2zbKBSM6TQ

Donations Requested to Benefit the Springfield First Aid Rescue Squad & the NJ Food Bank.

Monetary donations will be accepted.

 

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