September 05, 2010   26 Elul 5770
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Help us help you during your time of need

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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Funny DVDs and Videos for the Temple Library

The Caring Committee is collecting funny DVDs and Video tapes targeted toward adult audiences. These videos will be used by congregants undergoing medical treatment or difficult times to lighten their spirits. To donate, contact Sam Shapanka.

 
CARING COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP  

TEMPLE SHALOM CARING COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP

 

All entries must be submitted no later than November 15 each year.

 

SCHOLARSHIP RULES AND GUIDELINES

 

  • 1 award of $250 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 (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Medicine, etc.)
  • Applicant must submit an essay of 250 words or more:  “What does it mean to be a Caring Jew, and how     will my planned career help me to help others?”
  • 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.
  • All entries must be submitted to the Temple Office (Attention Caring Committee Chairperson) no later than November 7th.
  • The Scholarship winner will be announced at the Caring Service held in November.

APPLICATION

NAME________________________  ADDRESS_________________________
TELEPHONE___________________  COLL/UNIV________________________
DEGREE PURSUED______________  DATE DEGREE EXPECTED____________

Attach the following to this application:     

  • History of volunteer service to Temple and/or Community
  • An essay of 250 words or more: “What does it mean to be a Caring Jew, and how will my planned career help me to help others?”
  • Any other relevant information helpful to this application
Funding provided by donations to the Natalie Rubin Caring Fund

Go below to view  those who were awarded in the past
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD  
 

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 financial scholarship 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 2009 scholarship was awarded to Lara Rubinstein, at Boston University.

     Committee members felt that Lara’s work toward a BA in Psychology and her insightful essay, volunteer work with the Samaritans, and service to Temple Shalom were ideally suited to the Caring Committee Scholarship requirements. The committee believes that she will make a caring, sensitive, and compassionate psychologist when she completes her studies.

 

     The 2008 scholarship was awarded to Marissa Semler, 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 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.

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