Sisterhood News
I am sure you all enjoyed our Sisterhood Service on January 27 . Many thanks to Joyce Bivone and Audrey Rosenblatt for chairing the event. A special note of gratitude to Cantor Josephson for providing lovely musicality to the evening's prayers. The delicious "Sundaes on Friday" was a wonderful treat, ending the night on a sweet note. Our appreciation to all of you who participated both in word and deed as we celebrated the theme, "In Praise of Women." Book Club was held on January 19 . This selection was "The Art of Raising in the Rain." It proved to be a fan favorite. Be sure to follow the bulletin and your Book Club e-mail as we will soon be posting the group's next choice. Try and join us. It truly makes for a fun relaxing "Night Out." Look for your Mishloach Bag forms in this Bulletin. This Purim activity is Sisterhood's primary fund-raiser this year. It is a lovely way to acknowledge your friends, neighbors and children's teachers as well as anyone else that you might care to send a tasty seasonal "hello." The goody bags will be distributed on March 4th. Speaking of March 4th, please get ready for a terrific, fun-packed Sisterhood Breakfast. It will be pleasing to both your taste buds as well as your brain cells. Yes, 2, 2, 2 treats in one!!!! Save the date, circle it on your calendar, write it in your iPhone....MARCH 4th. Sisterhood will be sponsoring many special events this upcoming spring. We will enjoy a Lower East Side Walking tour of NYC on April 22 . It will be good exercise and most educational. Bring your family and friends. Back by popular demand, it appears we will also offer Mah Jongg lessons at the Temple. Instructions will be held on Sunday afternoons in March or April. Stay tuned for more information as to dates. Oh my goodness! So much fun to be had! Be part of the action and join us at our next Board Meeting which will be on February 1 at TAS, 7:30 PM. We are waiting for YOU!!!!
Co-Presidents
Joyce Bivone Liz Lawton
Sisterhood@tsholom.net
COMEDY NIGHT IS COMING!! COMEDY NIGHT IS COMING!! COMEDY NIGHT IS COMING!! COMEDY NIGHT IS COMING!! Have you guessed by now? Comedy Night is coming in March, March 17 to be exact. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the greatest comedians to ever grace our stage. See the flyer in this bulletin for details. There is still time to get discounted tickets. Don’t wait too long! Your spouse will be annoyed if you have to pay full price when your friends got a bargain. Keep him/her happy and order your tickets early. We have 3 fabulous comedians this year, with appearances on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and NBC’s Friday Night, as well as appearing at most of the major comedy clubs in the city. It will be a show to remember. But, FIRST, there’s the 18th yearly edition of JEWPARDY on January 29. Hosted as always by Jerry Trebeck- Markowitz, it’s always lots of fun. If you haven’t made it to JEWPARDY before, shame on you. What’s wrong with you? Show up on the 29 and all will be forgiven (and you’ll get a good breakfast). Then, come join us for one of our monthly card nights – Monday, February 6 or Monday, March 5 in the Youth Lounge. Whether you play poker or just want to kibitz, the doors open at 8 p.m. On March 3, the annual Brotherhood Passover Wine Sale begins. Watch for the list of wines available this year. And in case you were not aware of it, if you are looking for something not on this year's list, we can most likely order it for you. Just ask. And of course on March 17 , we will have Comedy Night. Or did we already mention that? Lastly, in case you forgot already, COMEDY NIGHT is March 17 !! Order your tickets now!!
Steve Berman
Brotherhood@avodatshalom.net
Youth Group
The Youth Group has been busy these past few
weeks. NFTY Homecoming was on November 26th in Edison.
There was a Havdallah service before the dance. The
teens partied the night away while dressed as cavemen and
women.
On December 2nd, SHATY had its second monthly
dinner. The teens ate with the congregation, and then
played some games of Pictionary and Charades to end the
night. Our next Shabbat Dinner and event is January 6th
at 6:30 pm. This time SHATY will be having a taste of
Israeli foods.
Also, some of the teens will be attending
NFTY's Winter Kallah. The retreat is from Monday to
Thursday, from December 26 to 29, and will take place at
Camp Harlam.
Please contact Marla Compa for any information
about Youth Group.
Mishpacha/Young Families News
Remember, Families Come In All Different Sizes and Ages
Mishpacha/Young Family Events are open to members and non-members. All you have to be is young at heart!
Active Adults
The rescheduled walk at the Closter Nature Center was held
Sunday, November 12. Attendance was underwhelming.
Nonetheless, a good time was had by all attendees.
Future plans include a trip to Atlantic City and a trip to
the Jewish Museum in Philadelphia.
Len Lawton
Calling All Seniors!
Temple Avodat Shalom has a group of mature adults that meets every other week on Wednesday mornings to participate in lectures, discussions and programs chosen by them, for them. This Retirees Plus group will be meeting from 10 AM to noon on January 11 and 25. All are welcome to attend and join in. For info, call Estelle Friedberg or the Temple office.