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Due to stricter legal & ethical guidelines regarding dissemination of information from hospitals to Clergy, they will no longer notify us. If someone you know is ill and/or hospitalized or might like a visit from the Rabbi and/or Cantor, as well as a member of our Bikkur Cholim group, call the Temple office at 732-566-2621. 

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The Caring Committee of Temple Shalom Presents

The Annual Caring Weekend, November 21st and 23rd

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Friday evening, Nov. 21st, Shabbat services with guest speaker:

Steven Hodes, MD

Steve is a gastroenterologist here in NJ. He has always had a strong interest in spirituality and healing, particularly in metaphysics as a way of understanding the universe. His topic will be: “Dealing with adversity and illness”

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Sunday morning, Nov. 23rd breakfast program at 9:30am

The Reverend Michael Riley

Feature Writer for the Asbury Park Press

Reverend Riley is a Baptist Minister and weekly columnist for the Asbury Park Press. Born in Camden, he was raised in a trailer park. He has, along the way, endured a great deal of adversity. Rev. Riley brings to the Sunday discussion his wit, intelligence, insight, religiosity, and his strong opinions.

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These free programs are supported by the Natalie Rubin Caring Fund. Your contributions and support are greatly appreciated.

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Scholarship Awarded

In addition to sponsoring various programs throughout the year; the Service of Peace, Comfort and Healing,communicating and visiting the ill, etc., the Temple Shalom Caring Committee awards a scholarship of $500 to a deserving college student.  The student must display the attributes of a caring Jew and have a history of volunteer service to the Temple and/or the community.  In addition, the applicant must submit an essay, the topic: “What does it mean to be a Caring Jew, and how will my planned career help me to help others?”

The 2008 scholarship has been awarded to Marissa Semler, a junior at Seton Hall University.

Marissa has helped to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  She tutors 15 college level students from various cultures in English as a Second Language (ESL).  She is helping a prospective restaurant owner with grammar in preparation of a menu for the coming restaurant opening.  Marissa also volunteers to help high school students prepare for tests and specifically organizes their studies.  She has helped counsel some of them with their personal problems.  Marissa is planning a career as a caring and dedicated educator.

The Caring Committee was very impressed with Marissa’s essay and feels confident that she will have a successful career which will touch many lives in a caring and positive manner.

THE CARING COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP

• 1 award of $500 each year
• Open to all Temple members and their dependents
• To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a mental health or medical related field at an accredited US College or University
• Applicant should have a history of volunteer service to the Temple and/or the Community.
• Applicant will be interviewed by the Caring Committee Scholarship Team to be appointed by the Caring Committee Chairperson.
• Scholarship must be used within 1 year of its award.
• The Scholarship winner will be announced at the Caring Service held in December.
• This Scholarship is funded by donations to the Natalie Rubin Caring Fund

Applications may be obtained from the Temple office.