Tekiah! Teru'ah! Shevarim! When we hear those calls, we know the sounds that will follow. They are heard each morning during the month of Elul, which is where we are now. This is the month that we begin to hear the call of the shofar, as a way of preparing ourselves for the Yamim Nora'im/High Holidays to come.
The symbolism of those calls this year might be: Tekiah: Awaken from your quarantine nap! Teru'ah: Arise and act; break the unhealthy habits of the past! Shevarim: Shatter your complacency through personal transformation!
As we approach a very different kind of holidays this year, Cantor and I will continue to suggest ways to stay connected or reconnect to Jewish thought, prayer, and text. We may not be together as we usually are, but we will be together, and will learn, pray, and forgive one another.
More later this week; take care, Rabbi Pivo
East Brunswick Jewish Center 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Sunday, October 19 @ 1:00p.m.: "Afterlives: Recovering the lost stories of Looted Art."
An untold number of artwork was stolen during World War ll. This exhibition chronicles the layered stories of these objects. To register for this program, please CLICK HERE.
Hazak
Thursday, October 23 @ 12:00 p.m.: Come on out for some good food and great company, followed by an engaging and thought-provoking discussion led by Rabbi Larry. To register, please CLICK HERE.
Sisterhood's Paid-Up Karaoke Brunch
Sunday, October 26 @ 11:00 a.m.: If you have not yet become a member of Sisterhood, here is your chance. Join Sisterhood for a fun Karaoke program and good eats in the Kroll Ballroom. CLICK HERE to register.
PJP - "The Shtetl" Series
Sunday, October 26 @ 1:00 p.m.: "The Shtetl: A Jewish Universe"
This is a talk to help us create an image of a Shtetl. It's life, structure, people, traditions, and more. We will try to understand the uniqueness of the Shtetl in our history and its influence on Jewish identity. To register for this event please CLICK HERE.
Men's Club Hike
Sunday, October 26 @ 2:00 p.m.: Come on outside and catch the cool breeze with Men's Club. Let's get active in nature and take a good hike through the trails of a local East Brunswick Park. All are welcome! To register please CLICK HERE.
