Welcome to the Or Chadash website. Or Chadash, founded in 1987 as a Reform congregation and affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, is a vibrant and growing synagogue serving Hunterdon, Warren and Somerset Counties. Or Chadash offers Friday night Shabbat Services, selected Shabbat morning services, holiday observances, adult study, community involvement and social action, and a Religious School serving pre-school through 12th grades. Read more about us...
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This past week during Religious School and Shabbat services I told the story of Honi the Wise One, who is also known as Honi the Circle Maker. In the Mishna there is a story of Honi drawing a circle and stepping inside of it. There he would recite special prayers for rain during a drought, sometimes even arguing with God. The legends of Honi relate that his prayers were answered and the rains would come. As wise as he was, Honi sometimes saw things that puzzled him. He would ask questions so he could unravel the mystery.
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Parents and kids: Come in your PJ's to say good-bye to Shabbat!
Or Chadash welcomes everyone to join us for our fourth annual PJ Havdalah, Saturday, February 20, 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Smell the spices, watch the candle shine.
Havdalah ("separate") is a brief service that marks the end of Shabbat. Children will participate in music and arts and crafts activities, enjoy pizza and other fun activities.
Join Rabbi Forman and student cantor Faryn Kates in these fun activities. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a favorite blanket and stuffed animal.
When: Saturday, February 20, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Who: Parents, kids, neighbors, friends, family,
How Much: $6 per child, $2 per adult
Registration: Required
We look forward to seeing you.
Pajama Havdalah Committee
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 Purim is in February this year!!! We don't want you to miss out on Or Chadash's custom of sending Purim goodies to all of our fellow Or Chadash families. This custom, called Mishloach Manot, has become a beloved tradition at Or Chadash. It is also our NUMBER ONE fundraiser. On top of that, Or Chadash has the highest per cent participation of ANY of the 400 other Temples participating in the Mishloach Manot program (according to Purim Project, the company that manages this program for us). We are very proud of this distinction and want to surpass our previous participation percentage.
You can participate by clicking on this Mishloach Manot link, which will take you to the Purim Project website. Soon, you will receive a letter containing your unique username and password. Use these to log onto the website and make your selections. Please return your selections by February 14, 2010. If you have any questions or you need to retrieve your password, feel free to contact Sue Parilis at sparilis@orchadash-nj.org. Even better, take five minutes out of your hectic schedule and make your selections NOW. Don’t forget to include your payment. Orders will be processed only when payment is received.
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February 2010
See Or Chadash News for more info.
For more information and to register, see Or Chadash News.
See Or Chadash News for more info.
What's it like to be Jewish on a college campus? Attend Shabbat Services at Princeton University's Center for Jewish Life, then join the students of the greater Princeton Jewish community for Shabbat dinner in the dining hall. Following dinner we will meet with some students and have a conversation about Reform Jewish life on a college campus.
See Or Chadash News for more info.
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