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Kensington Shabbat Service
Friday, May 11; 10:30 AM
Shabbat Service
Friday, May 11; 7:00 PM
Minyan Shabbat Service
Saturday, May 12; 9:00 AM
Minyan Torah Study
Saturday, May 12; 9:30 AM
Ethan Cohen Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 12; 10:00 AM
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL &
ADULT LEARNING SCHEDULES
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Wednesday, May 9
No Religious School
Saturday, May 12; 5:30 PM
MRTSY Shul-In
Sunday, May 13; 9:30 AM
Religious School Resumes
Tuesday, May 15; 9:30 AM
Study Group Class
with Rabbi Pearlman
Please Note: The deadline to apply for the MRT Sisterhood College Scholarship is Tuesday, May 15.
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DEADLINE APPROACHING
TUESDAY, MAY 15
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Sisterhood College Scholarship
Application must be submitted no later than May 15
Sisterhood will award a temple senior with a $500 college scholarship in 2012. The program, which began in 2008, is designed to honor students who have demonstrated a commitment to MRT and other community organizations. The scholarships are not based on need or academic standing and all MRT seniors are eligible to apply.
We are specifically looking for students who have shown a commitment to Judaism and have been active in our synagogue and their community. Students who have achieved Confirmation status will be included among the top candidates. Participation in temple activities such as youth group, religious school and ritual services as well as volunteer contributions to community organizations will be considered.
Please click here to download the application form
Awardee will be announced on June 1st, at MRT's First Friday Shabbat Services
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MRT MEETINGS
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Monday, May 14; 7:30 PM
Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 15; 6:15 PM
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 15; 7:15 PM
Annual Congregational Meeting
Thurday, May 17; 7:00 PM
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MRT CARES
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Lobby Tzedakah Box to benefit
the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education
The Lobby Tzedakah collection for May benefits the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education, formerly known as the Center for Holocaust Studies, at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The center offers education about historical issues of the Holocaust and genocide, eliminates racism, anti-Semitism and all forms of prejudice and creates programs and activities regarding these crucial issues. Rabbi Sally Priesand is our matching donor for this month. Please give generously!
If there's a project you think needs our support and for which you want to become a matching donor, please contact Jeff Horn.
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DRIVERS NEEDED
FOR MRT MEMBERS
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There are temple members who would like to come to services and/or events at MRT. If you are willing to commit to driving one to six times a year, please contact Helaine Rothman by email or call 732-842-7639.
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MRT QUICK LINKS
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Social Action Network
From the Green Team
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IN THE COMMUNITY
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Click here for the Jewish Heritage Museum's schedule of events and exhibits.
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PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE
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When attending services and all other events at MRT remember that there are members who are highly sensitive to fragrances. Please refrain from wearing scents of ANY KIND such as colognes, perfumes, after shave, and scented lotions. Thank you.
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THIS SUNDAY, MAY 13; 9:30 ~ 12:00 Noon
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Mother's Day Plant Sale & Pickup
Additional potted flowers (suitable for Mother's Day giving) and individual 6/8 packs from flower flats will also be available for sale.
For assistance ask for
Jill Austin or Nadine Vicenzi.
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THIS SUNDAY, MAY 13; 8:30 ~ 11:30 AM
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Brotherhood Is Cooking!!! MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
 All you can eat
Eggs, Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Bagels,
Whitefish Salad, Juice, Coffee - The works!
Treat Mom to a great breakfast out!
Adults $8, Children $4
Come before Religious School,
Or while the kids are in class!
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Interview With First Female Rabbi
Click here to watch an incredible interview of Rabbi Sally J. Priesand with Frank Reynolds, ABC News.
Throughout the month of May, you can find additional information about women rabbis on the URJ website including Rabbi Pearlman's article as a guest blogger.
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FRIDAYS AT 11:00 AM FROM MAY 18 ~ JUNE 22
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Mommy, Daddy & Me Class at MRT
Join us for this Special Class... with a Jewish Twist
 A great way to bond with your baby and meet other parents in a warm, relaxed & fun environment. A 45 minute class filled with Jewish songs, nursery rhymes, parachute play, bubbles and some free time for parents to meet and chat.
Featuring Lori Schwartz, guitarist and singer, with a wonderful and enthusiastic way with babies and small children.
When: Every Friday at 11:00 am from May 18 ~ June 22
Ages: Infant up to 2 years
Introductory Price: $60 for all 6 sessions
To enroll, please contact the MRT office
or email Greta Wrigley.
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MRT Religious School Family Field Day
& End of Year Picnic
BBQ Lunch Served at 12:00 Noon
  Three legged races * Water Balloon Toss * Sack Race
"Fill the Bucket" * and more....
It's a Color War
- Parental Participation Required!! (LOL)
- Parents - Please arrive by 10:45 to meet up with your children
- A Fun way to end the school year.
- Come and show your kids how it's done!!
Parents and Kids Wear Your Team Color; bring your Assigned Food Item...and get ready to rumble!
RSVP your family head count by May 13th to
Lisa Sussman
Volunteers needed to set up the meal and run the fun:
Please lend a hand - respond to Lisa Sussmano
Lisa Sussman
Thanks to The Family Engagement Task Force,
Sisterhood & Brotherhood
for the planning and financial support!
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SATURDAY, MAY 12 AT 9:30 AM ~ 5:00 PM
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The URJ East District Spring Kallah
You are cordially invited to the attend:
Strengthening Our Congregations: A Leadership Workshop
on the Challenges Facing Today's Congregations
The URJ East District Spring Kallah
Shir Ami, 101 Richboro Road, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
The fee for this event is $36 which includes a
light breakfast, lunch and a donation to MAZON.
With special guests:
Rabbi Richard Address
Congregation M'kor Shalom
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell
Union Rabbi East District
Joy Friedman
Campaign for Youth Engagement Organizer
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Our Brotherhood and Sisterhood provide many opportunities to meet with other congregants. Sisterhood-sponsored events provide something for everyone. There are monthly book clubs and speakers, Supper in the Sukkah, the Purim Party, as well as the wonderful Apple Cake & Honey and Sh'lach Manot fundraisers. Brotherhood meets monthly followed by a friendly game of poker. They excel in the kitchen serving up a great "Tail-gate Party" at the Monday night Minyan and Football or serving a gourmet Home-cooked Breakfast on Mother's Day.
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The MRT Religious School begins with Kindergarten. Grades K-3 meet on Sundays from 9:30am-12pm. Grades 4-7 meet on Sundays and Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. We are proud of our High School program which meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:15pm-8pm.
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Our enriching Adult Education program provides various forums for learning. The annual Shabbat Kallah/Scholar-in-Residence weekend always features a timely topic by a celebrated lecturer. More informal yet very popular Tuesday morning Study Group with Rabbi Pearlman and Film Festivals are ways to be a part of the MRT community and expand your knowledge.
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The MRT Social Action Network is busy all year round with various special events such as our Mitzvah Day, our Gan Mazon, a Bone Marrow Drive, as well as weekly Shabbat services at local nursing homes.
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 The First Fridays of the month at MRTare family-friendly with “Schmooze before” and a Pot-Luck dinner after a short Shabbat service.
Rabbi Pearlman and Cantor Clissold will lead a short service which will include the Celebration blessings for Birthdays and anniversaries.
Our next First Fridays will begin in Fall 2011.
Please contact the temple office for more information!
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