Jewis Congregation of Kinnelon, NJ 
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September 05, 2010   26 Elul 5770
 

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Jewish

Congregation

of Kinnelon
 


We are a 70 family Reform congregation in northwestern NJ.  All are welcome to learn, worship and socialize with us.


91 Kinnelon Road
Kinnelon, New Jersey
  just 1 mile from Route 23 South

Our Mission  

The JCK was established for the purpose of maintaining a synagogue where religious observance and divine worship may take place in accordance with the precepts and tenets of Reform Judaism; where Jewish consciousness may be fostered and strengthened through social and civic activities, community service and educational pursuits; where its members will be provided an environment for their spiritual and social needs; and where Jewish knowledge and traditions are shared with one another and extended to the next generation.

Our Vision  

The Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon (JCK) welcomes individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and practices who have a common goal of preserving and fostering Jewish identity, pride and community.

We invite all our members to share in the joy of passing traditions from generation to generation and to enrich their lives through religious, educational, social and community involvement.

We celebrate the special warmth of being a small, inclusive congregation.

 
Paper Shredding Event  
An opportunity to securely Shreddershred and destroy all your extraneous and 
confidential paper records!

Northern New Jersey residents will have the opportunity to securely dispose of personal household documents in a Shredding Day on Sunday, September 26, from 1-4 pm at 91 Kinnelon Road, 1 mile south of Route 23 in Kinnelon, NJ. The event provides residents and small businesses an opportunity to securely dispose confidential papers. Security Shredding of Morris Plains will be shredding all material onsite, so that participants can have the assurance that documents have been disposed of confidentially in a secure manner, helping to prevent identity theft. Cost will be $8 per box. Sponsored by the Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon. Please contact the JCK office at 973-838-5566 for more information.

Food for Thought: The Rabbi's Message  

May-June 2010

Identity and Bias

I’ve just read an editorial by Kathleen Parker in the Washington Post about Supreme Court Nominee, Elena Kagan: “Elena Kagan is miles away from mainstream America” on 5/12/10. It was brought to my attention by a cousin who is very active in politics. She pointed it out to me for a few reasons: one, I went to high school with Elena Kagan (she’s three classes ahead of me but our school ran from 7th-12th grade) and to Princeton with her; and two, because the opinion piece implies that Kagan can not possibly represent middle America as a liberal New York Jew... more

The President's Message  

May-June 2010


I don’t get out much.

However, when I do, it sometimes makes me think of home. Our family recently ventured into the wilds of Manhattan to attend the bat mitzvah of my sister’s eldest daughter. The service was held in a small Reform synagogue near Greenwich Village. As often occurs when I’m in charge of travel arrangements, we arrived waaaaaay too early and had a chance to look around... more

From the Blackboard of the JCK School Director  
School Registration Due for Fall  


Closed for Summer


Every child needs to be registered ASAP to allow us adequate time to formulate our schedules for September and to order textbooks and supplies. The completed registration forms must be accompanied by:

· A deposit in the amount of $100 for registration
· Completed Registration form
· Completed “Tell Me More” form
· Completed Authorization for Emergency Medical and/or Surgical Treatment Form

Forms can be found on the JCK School section of our Web site, http://www.jckinnelon.org/study/preschool/

The balance of tuition is due by August 1, 2010:

Tuition 5771

K-2nd Grade: $500
3rd – 7th Grade: $825
Choices: $250

All outstanding prior obligations to the JCK need to be satisfied before the first day of school.

Send to:

Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon
91 Kinnelon Road
Kinnelon, NJ 07405

JCK Students' Blog  

Students have a new blog!   See it at http://jckschool.edublogs.org/

 
What's New in Reform Judaism  
 
Upcoming Events  
Why We Charge Non-Members for High Holiday Tickets  

The Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon is a small synagogue serving a number of communities throughout our area. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services do not stand in isolation from the rest of our synagogue programs, they are part of the larger mission of creating a place for Jews to connect with their heritage and pass that heritage on to future generations. Our existence is supported primarily by dues from our membership families and individuals. The actual cost of supporting the synagogue requires additional funds beyond these dues. Fundraising is a year-round effort and helps but is not enough to meet our needs. Therefore, we simply cannot afford to offer High Holy Day services without your financial support.

To purchase* tickets for the holidays please contact our office: jckinnelon@verizon.net

*We do offer to credit the cost of your High Holiday ticket purchase towards our membership dues, and additionally extend a 50% discount towards the first year's membership dues. Membership dues include tickets for the High Holidays.

If you are interested in becoming a member or know someone who is, please have them contact our membership chairperson, Susan Mittler at suefried@optonline.net or our rabbi, Rabbi Helaine Ettinger at rabbihelaine@msn.com or our Education Director, Batyah Hancock at morahbatyah@yahoo.com

High Holiday Schedule  


Blowing Shofar
Wednesday, September 8 – Erev Rosh Hashanah
7:30 PM Evening Service at OLM

Thursday, September 9 – Rosh Hashanah
10:00 AM Morning Service at OLM

Friday, September 10 – Rosh Hashanah
10:00 AM Morning Service at OLM

Friday, September 17 – Kol Nidre
7:30 PM Evening Service at OLM

Saturday, September 18 – Yom Kippur
10:00 AM Morning Service at OLM
1:30 PM Yizkor Service at OLM
5:00 PM Adult Study and Discussion at St. David’s
6:00 PM Afternoon and Closing Service at St. David’s

 

  


Jewels of Elul


 

Rabbi Helaine's New Blog  

Rabbi Helaine has a blog discussing "This I Believe" as well as other topics. 

Catch the newest topics at http://rabbihelaine.wordpress.com/

The JCK is on Facebook!  
 If you have a Facebook account, see the newest photos and writings on the wall at the JCK on Facebook
You'll Plotz for Our Plots!  

Located at Beth Israel Cemetery
Near Rt. 1, Rt. 27 and GSP
Woodbridge, NJ
Gravesite

Real estate prices are down,

now is the time to buy!

We have 4 graves in a family plot

JCK Asking $6,000 for all 4

Call  973-838-5566

Congregational Yahoo Group  

A Yahoo group now exists for our congregation.  If you are not getting the mails, or if your e-mail address is incorrect in the directory, please send me an e-mail at jckwebmistress@gmail.com  

Thank you. 

Jody Goldenberg
JCK Webmistress

 
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