Shabbat ShalomFRI., Dec. 21

Kabbalat Shabbat 4:15 p.m.Candle lighting 4:16 p.m.

SAT., Dec. 22Services 8:45 a.m.Learning Minyan with Dr.Jerry Langer

9:15 - 10:00a.m.

Mincha, SeudahShleesheet 3:45 p.m.

Shabbat Ends 5:17 p.m.

WINTER RECESSDec. 23 - 27No classes

SUN., Dec. 23NO TALMUD FOREVERYONE with RabbiMordecai Schwartz

MON., Dec. 24NO TORAH ON MONDAYwith Rabbi Malomet

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***EVENING MINYAN*** 5:30 p.m.

Men's Club Evening ofComedy, Food & Dance

6:00 p.m.

TUES., Dec. 25TEMPLE OFFICE CLOSED

MORNING MINYAN 8:30 a.m.

NO TORAH ON TUESDAYwith Rabbi Malomet

NO INTERMEDIATEHEBREW with Morah IlanaRozettNO ADVANCED HEBREWwith Morah Ilana Rozett

THURS., Dec. 27NO HEBREW READINGFOR BEGINNERS withMorah Ilana Rozett

NO BEGINNERS'

14 Tevet, 5779Parshat Vayechi

Dec. 22 - 28, 2018

IN THIS ISSUE

YOUTH MEN'S CLUB MILESTONE KIDDUSH

FILM SERIES EDUCATION RESOURCES

SAFETY/SECURITY COMMUNITY

SISTERHOOD TORAH SPARKS

MEN'S CLUB

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE Payment must be received in the Temple office by Monday Morning

Mon., Jan. 21, 2:00 - 8:00 PM (Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. Holiday)

HEBREW with MorahIlana RozettNO HALAKHIC MIDRASHwith Rabbi MordecaiSchwartz

--------------------------------------------------------DAILY MINYAN

MORNINGSSun. & Tues. - 8:30 a.m. Mon., Wed - Fri. 6:45 a.m.

EVENINGSSun., Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

SOUTH RIVERSun. 8:00 a.m.Mon. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.6:55 a.m. on days when the Torah is read

--------------------------------------WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please let the Temple office know if youknow of anyone who is in the hospital

HIGHLAND PARK FOOD PANTRY is always in need of basic staples,

such as tuna, peanut butter & cereals.(no matzah)

Misplaced flyers sent out in thismonth's mailing? No problem! They're

posted on our website.

www.HPCT-CAE.org

732-545-6482

YOUTH

SHABBAT Lunch, Learn & re'Lax Jan. 5 - Middle School, 12 noonJan. 12 - High School, 12 noon

Feb. 2 - Lower Elementary, 11:30 AMFeb. 23 - Upper Elementary, 12 noon

Visit the Temple website for details . . . Contact Matt Nover if you have any questions and to register your student.

*************YOUTH SERVICESEvery Shabbat and Yom Tov, 10:30 AM for ages 1 (Torah Time with Dr.MarleneHerman and Ezra Kress) through 6th grade (teen-led under the guidance ofSherri Lerner).

Abayudaya Kippot and Challah Covers

Cantor Mike Weis, will be travelling to Ugandain January 2019 under the auspices of theCantors Assembly on a mission of solidaritywith the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda.

One highly significant and visual way ofsupporting this community, that survives

largely through subsistence agriculture, is by purchasing one of theirbeautiful kippot or challah covers, embroidered by local craftspeople.

Your order will help to directly support thesecraftspeople, as well as to fund essential servicesincluding access to clean water, health care,education and housing.

All orders must be received and paid in full byJanuary 10. CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDERFORM. Checks must be made payable toCANTORS ASSEMBLY.

Checks should be sent to Linda in the HPCT-CAE office and madeout to "Cantors Assembly" with the words "Abayudaya Kippot" in thememo line. PLEASE NOTE: THE ONLINE ORDER FORM MUSTHAVE BEEN SUBMITTED PRIOR TO SENDING THE CHECK.

Items will be ready for pickup from Linda (in the Temple office,)beginning Tues., Feb. 9.

Please contact Cantor Weis if you have any questions.

FILM SERIES

Click here for the full FILM SERIES brochure.

SISTERHOOD

Mah Jongg cards now available, through Dec.29. Contact Mindy Golden.

Jan. 20, 10 AM: Winter Book Discussion, Waking Lions, byAyelet Gundar-Goshen. RSVP to Lynette by Jan. 13. (Discussion held at a private home.)

EDUCATION

NO CLASSES THIS WEEK EXCEPT LEARNING MINYAN

Jerry LangerLearning Minyan - 9:15 AM - 10 AM, two Saturdays/month: Dec. 22.

Rabbi Eliot MalometTorah on Monday Torah on Tuesday

Rabbi Morecai SchwartzTalmud for Everyone - Sundays Halakhic Midrash -Thursday evenings , through Jan. 17

Morah Ilana RozettHebrew Reading for Beginners - Thursdays Hebrew Ulpan for Beginners - Thursdays Ulpan - Intermediate - Tuesdays Ulpan - Advanced - Tuesdays

SAFETY & SECURITY

ENTER THE TEMPLE THROUGH THE PARKING LOT ENTRANCE

For security purposes, during routine Temple officehours (Mon. - Fri., 9 AM - 5 PM) AND ON SHABBAT weask that you enter the building through the parking lotentrance (the So. 3rd Ave. entrance will be locked.) SECURITY - BE PREPARED!Everyone has a role in keeping us all safe. Be aware of yoursurroundings. Click here for a helpful safety tip, brought to you by theHPCT-CAE Security Committee.

SAFETY & SECURITY TIPS: Included are tips for cyber security andpersonal safety. Click here for your copy.

MILESTONE KIDDUSH

Jan. 12 is our next Milestone Kiddush! Celebrate your specialmilestone, birthday, anniversary or other simchas by being part of theKiddush ($36). Contact the Temple office.

UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVEJUDAISM

USCJ's new online magazine, Journeys, has been created to inspireyour path. Each issue's content will seek to energize, stimulate and inspireyour connection with this wonderful authentic and dynamic Judaism.

"Torah Sparks" direct from the Conservative Yeshiva (CY) in Jerusalem! Each week CY sends out a combination of Divrei Torah from CY facultyand alumni, great ideas for Shabbat table conversations and links to theirweekly Haftarah commentary and Daf Shevui" - a chance to learn a page ofTalmud every week with a master Talmud teacher.

RESOURCES

Hebrew Free Loan of NJ - serving the Jewish communities of TheHeart of NJ (Middlesex/Monmouth counties) and GreaterMetroWest. Visit their website for information on how they can helpin times of financial need (including debt consolidation, homeimprovement, starting or expanding a business, building your Jewishfamily through help with IVF or adoption.)

Jewish Family Services' senior nutrition program meets at HPCT-CAE Wed. and Fri. Visit their website for more information.