Tikkun Olam
Tikkun Olam
Adath Shalom members are actively helping to repair the world.
Chesed (Caring) Committee
Adath Shalom’s Chesed committee focuses on ‘Acts of Loving Kindness’ to help congregants and our surrounding community meet life’s challenges, bringing them our spirituality and compassion.
We work closely with the Rabbi, as well as with individual members, synagogue committees, and synagogue staff to identify needs and organize responses. We hope to lift spirits, alleviate isolation, and re-establish links among our congregational family.
If you know of any congregants who are experiencing a major life change – any circumstances needing support (e.g. surgery or an illness in the family) or a simcha (birth or expecting a child), please let us know. Our community’s joy is intrinsically connected. Any way we can reach out to offer our support, we do:
●meals ● transportation ● visits with kindness and encouragement ●
●phone calls ● personal notes ● small gifts●
We also traditionally do blood drives, toy collections for hospitalized children during holiday times, and we donate to and work at local food pantries.
It’s so important to give others the opportunity to perform this mitzvah, so please allow Adath Shalom to lend a hand! Or consider lending a hand yourself! We always welcome new volunteers. The Chesed committee only requires the time you can commit… It can be just a one-time thing or you can join us for our bigger initiatives.
For more information, please contact one of our Chesed Committee Chairs or Rabbi Rudin.
Green Team
The Green Team’s mission is to:
- Incorporate environmental stewardship into the maintenance of the Synagogue
- Promote environmental stewardship and awareness in the Adath Shalom community and beyond
- Emphasize through religious observance and in other ways the Jewish teachings and traditions to preserve and sustain the environment
- Promote actions that demonstrate our commitment
In 2013, Adath Shalom's Green Team was the first congregation in the country to earn the GreenFaith Energy Shield. The Green Team’s diverse programs have included two interfaith discussions with members of the Christian and Muslim faiths, a tour of environmentally-sensitive sites in the Ironbound section of Newark, an eco-cruise of the Hackensack River, a program explaining how to green one’s home, a program discussing the protection of New Jersey’s Highlands and an initiative to use energy-efficient lighting throughout our building.
Mitzvah Garden
Adath Shalom’s Mitzvah Garden was the idea of an 11-year-old congregant, Sam Epstein. In 2014, he approached the Green Team and the synagogue board, gaining approval to build a raised bed garden in Adath Shalom’s back yard.
Volunteers maintain the garden, growing tomatoes, beans, herbs, carrots, berries, flowers, and more! In the past, the garden has provided food to the Dover Food Pantry.
Community Opportunities
Adath Shalom members actively donate their time and money to organizations in the local community. See our Community Opportunities page for some ideas on how you can get involved!
Wed, April 14 2021
2 Iyyar 5781
Today's Calendar
Yom Hazikaron |
: 10:30a |
Support Group with Carol Berman : 6:00p |
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 14 , 2021Lomir Zingen! Let's Sing in Yiddish!
Wednesday, Apr 14th 10:30a to 11:30a
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Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021Melton Graduate Class
Thursday, Apr 15th 9:30a to 11:30a
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AprApril 15 , 2021Adult Hebrew
Thursday, Apr 15th 4:30p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021Israel Day Speaker: Artist Barbara Bortniker, "Making the Negev Bloom"
Thursday, Apr 15th 7:30p to 8:30p
Israel Day Speaker: Artist Barbara Bortniker, "Making the Negev Bloom" -
Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021Hybrid In person/zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Apr 16th 7:15p to 8:15p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 17th 9:00p to 10:00p
Win Israel Bonds, Trees and More in honor of Yom Ha'atzma'ut! Virtual games but real prizes! Log on with friends and join GM (Game Master) Max! Register below to get ZOOM log in info. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Unlocking the Torah - Spiritual Journeys
Sunday, Apr 18th 11:00a to 12:00p
Rabbi Moshe Rudin of Adath Shalom might not be the world's greatest scholar, but he is an earnest seeker after truth! Armed with imagination and determination to find the shining essence of the Torah, let's take a creative look at the weekly portion and rise to new vistas of insight and discovery in the timeless teachings. No previous knowledge necessary- just curiosity and willingness to ask questions! RSVP to Rabbi@adathshalom.net -
Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021Hebrew from Start to Mastery!
Monday, Apr 19th 4:00p to 5:00p
Hebrew is easy! Don't believe us? Try this basic, simple to follow and highly entertaining class!
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Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021
Monday, Apr 19th 6:45p to 7:45p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2021Lomir Zingen! Let's Sing in Yiddish!
Wednesday, Apr 21st 10:00a to 11:00a
A fun, easy and musical way to learn Yiddish. Taught by playwright and award winning actor and Yiddishist, Pauline Hahn. Join us on Zoom!