………………………………………………………………………… CLERGY CORNER Shana Tova
Rosh Hashonah Message from Rabbi Lucas …………………………………………………………………………
Sweetness for the Holidays!
Susan Werk's Rosh Hashanah Message
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You, Too, Can Blow Shofar!!
A Tutorial from Cantor Caplan ………………………………………………………………………… Tashlich — Closer to You!
The Rosh Hashanah ceremony of throwing crumbs into flowing water symbolizes our hope that God will "cast away our sins in the depths of the sea." This year, instead of one outdoor Tashlich ceremony, we're setting up multiple ceremonies in Caldwell, West/North Caldwell, West Orange, Montville, and Verona on Sunday, Sep. 20, (2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah), and additional dates. CLICK FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER
………………………………………………………………………… Would you like to hear Shofar
right outside your home?
We're commanded to hear the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Rabbi Silverstein has ruled that hearing the Shofar over Zoom will fulfill the mitzvah/commandment. But if you really want to hear the Shofar sound "live," there are 3 ways! Find out how by reading the message under Cantor Caplan's video!CLICK HERE
………………………………………………………………………… Video Tutorial for Members!
In order to access the links for High Holy Day services, you need to be logged into your CAI account. Not sure how? It's easy! Let Member Services Assistant Allison Robinson, show you how it's done. CLICK HERE
Join us here to watch short videos created by our Committee Chairs to thank those volunteers that we are unable to honor with an Aliyah during services. CLICK HERE
ANNOUNCING THE 2020 CAI
MILLION DOLLAR WALK FOR ISRAEL! Sunday, November 1, 10 am - noon
The Israel Committee is creating a walk like no other, that will adhere to all Covid-19 precautions yet provide maximum personal and virtual participation. This walk will also raise enough funds so that our total contributions to various Israeli organizations over the past 20 years will exceed $1 million!LEARN MORE
AN EVENING WITH JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER
In Conversation about a Different Kind of Heroism: Combating Climate Change by What We Eat, with Q&A Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8 pm
Sponsored by the CAI Environmental Committee, with support from the Jerry Sepinwall Jewish Environmental Fund; Co-sponsors: The CAI Interfaith Committee, Caldwell, NJ Environmental Commission, JCC MetroWest, Caldwell Hadassah
LEARNING WITH OUR MASORTI RABBINIC LEADERSHIP FROM ISRAEL Sponsored by the CAI Israel Committee Session 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 am
Rabbi Dikla Drukman-Sherzer — The Other and I: Why did God create imperfect people? How our forefathers treated diversity? How did they see the "other"? DETAILS HERE
COURTYARD MINYAN SERVICES
There is an 18-person maximum for our outdoor services. Masks and social distancing are required at all times. Synagogue bathrooms will only be available Saturdays from 9 am -12 noon, for one-at-a-time use. Bathrooms will not be available at any other time. Please plan accordingly.
Outdoor Services Schedule:
Monday mornings at 7 am | Thursday mornings at 7 am
Thursday, September 17, 7:30 pm
Saturday morning Shabbat Services 9 am to 12 noon
The need for those less fortunate is far greater during the ongoing health crisis. Please consider dropping off bagged, unopened, unexpired food items in the foyer at the Caldwell Food Pantry, 14 Park Ave, Caldwell, from Tues-Thur, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Monetary donations will also help them to purchase items in bulk. Please make checks out to Caldwell Food Pantry; mail to Maria Burack, Human Services, 1 Provost Square, Caldwell, 07006.
CARING COMMITTEE
Our Caring Committee, in conjunction with our CAI Board, seek to become aware of needs, and to engage as many CAI volunteers as possible in conducting acts of Hesed [lovingkindness] to meet those needs. If you need assistance or would like to provide assistance, contact us by mail, caringcommittee@agudath.org, or phone, (973) 226-3600, ext. 142, and someone will reach out to you as soon as possible. Your patience is appreciated. • Volunteers Waiver: submit onlineor print • Waiver for Recipients of Help: submit onlineorprint
To comply with current urgent “physical distancing” requirements, our building is temporarily closed for our regular activities and services. Rest assured, however, the CAI community does NOT close down.
We are in frequent communication (electronically), caring for those in need, educating children, teens, and adults
via video, clergy officiating at urgent life cycle moments, as well as guidance via the internet.
Hazak hazak VeNeet'hazake – "Let us be strong by gaining strength from one another."
