I am very excited and proud to have my Bar Mitzvah at MRT. I worked very hard on my prayers and Torah portion. I made a lot of friends at MRT and learned a lot too. The teachers made learning fun, the cantor had a lot of patience teaching me Hebrew and the rabbi was always so kind when she explained what my Torah portion means. My sisters Rebecca and Sammi also helped me and are great role models since they both became Bat Mitzvah’s at MRT. Some of my hobbies include playing flag football, playing basketball, video games and the Miami Dolphins. I also like to swim, watch movies, go on vacations and eat cinnamon bread. My future plans are still unknown but I know I can accomplish anything I work hard at thanks to the journey I had at Monmouth Reform Temple.
There are members of our Congregation who are very sensitive to scents and fragrances. MRT strives to provide a “Scent Free” environment in our building. The MRT community asks that you avoid wearing scents of any kind when coming to our synagogue and please inform your guests who visit with us.
TZEDAKAH BOX
Parker Family Health Center in Red Bank
The Parker Family Health Center, which is a free medical clinic in Red Bank, provides care to those people who might otherwise not be able to access medical care. Now celebrating its 25th year providing free medical care for the underserved and uninsured of Monmouth County, the Parker Family Health Center offers primary care as well as fourteen specialties. It serves as an initial health care access point and provides referrals for specialty care, one of the most significant hurdles for the uninsured, through a network of specialists who volunteer regularly at the clinic.
Margie and Rob Wold are matching donors.
Tzedakah donations (cash or check payable to MRT) can be placed into the lobby Tzedakah box, sent to the MRT office, or made through our website by clicking HERE.*
*If paying by check or online,please make sure to add a note to your payment specifying that the funds should be directed towardsParker Family Health Center.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Ritual Committee Meeting-On Zoom
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7 pm
Finance Committee Meeting-On Zoom
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7 pm
Investment Committee Meeting-On Zoom
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 8 pm
Adult Ed Committee Meeting-On Zoom
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4 pm
Cantor Search Committee Meeting-At MRT
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:45 pm
Cantor Celebration Committee Meeting-On Zoom
Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting-At MRT and On Zoom
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
MRT Meditation Sessions
MRT offers two opportunities to meditate together each week.
Boker Tov- Friday, October 17th at 8:00 am.This is MRT’s long-standing Friday morning meditation session consisting of a short reading, 18 minutes of silent meditation, a tiny bit of discussion, and then Kaddish.
Lilah Tov- Monday, October 20th at 9:00 pm. Transition peacefully into sleep with this short and meaningful meditation session. We will start with a reading, 18 minutes of meditation, and then a quiet recitation of a portion of the bedtime Shema.
Each session is a way to inject a little bit of peace into your week and will help you feel calm and centered and connected with your community. If you are new to meditation, these sessions can be a gentle introduction to the practice with a Jewish twist. I hope you will join us.
Both sessions can be accessed via Zoom by following the link below:
The Adult Education Committee has just completed its annual MRT Adult Education Program Brochure for 2025-26. This provides information and a schedule of educational opportunities at Monmouth Reform Temple.
You may access the brochure HERE or by going to our temple website: monmouthreformtemple.org. At the top, click on “Adult Jewish Learning” and then “Programs and Schedules”. We hope you will take advantage of these wonderful educational offerings that our temple provides for you.
Thank you.
Maddy Kalb and Brenda Tuller
Co-Chairs Adult Education Committee
Sisterhood
Mahjong, Wednesdays, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
We will be playing Mahjong in the MRT social hall every Wednesday from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.
The MRT Sisterhood team will walk in Long Branch Sunday, Oct 19th
The MRT “Sisters and Friends” will once again be participating in the Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk.
Please note: We will be walking in Long Branch ( Not Point Pleasant ).
Start Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: North Bath Beach, Long Branch
Brunch Afterwards on the Boardwalk.
Our DREAM TEAM is not limited to just Sisters or temple members. Men are invited to walk with us.
Weather Permitting
Please join us as together we help to create more birthdays. We would love to have you join us, but you can also lend your support by donating to our team fundraising efforts.
Instructions below. Many thanks!
Ways to join or support our team…
1. If you want to sign up or donate or walk with us, use this link. It will take your to MRT Sisterhood Team Page, Willa Siegel is the Team Captain.
From this point, you can make a contribution to the team, or join the team ( and join us on our walk October 19th in Long Branch).
There are no registration fees, no entry fees and no fundraising minimums to participate!
The event is Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 and we walk on the Long Branch Boardwalk about 3 miles (5k).
2. You can also donate to the Sisterhood Team in one of these ways: ( we will make the donation to ACS) :
– Send or bring a check to the temple office. Make the check out to “MRT Sisterhood” and add the memo “For the Breast Cancer Walk”.
OR
– Use Zelle to send money to the Sisterhood Account and add the memo “For the Breast Cancer Walk”.
Our engaging MRT Sisterhood offers many activities and programs throughout the year to its members. We are also a member of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), the umbrella organization of Sisterhoods nationwide. WRJ offers a multitude of educational and social programs to explore and participate in. Feel free to visit http://www.wrj.org to subscribe for updates from WRJ via weekly e-mail.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop
Your MRT Sisterhood Judaica Shop has a selection of beautiful and meaningful gifts for the home, the holidays, special occasions and for the young people in your life.
Below is a catalog showing many of the items we have available. To order any items or visit the shop, contact Racielle Lande hilande0110@gmail.com
Please help us keep our mi shebeirach list current.
If you or a loved one have been included on the Mi shebeirach list and you would like for yours or their name to continue to be read, please let us know as soon as possible so we know to keep the name on the list.
We appreciate your help in keeping the list up to date.
Mi Shebeirach
If you are in need of pastoral care or would like to add a name to our Mi Shebeirach list to be read at Shabbat services, please contact Rabbi Edelman, Cantor Clissold or the temple office.
Please note: Names added to the Mi Shebeirach list will be read aloud during Shabbat Services for two weeks. If you would like to continue to have the name read, you must recontact the temple at the end of the two week period. As always, when you attend Shabbat services, you are welcome to announce the name of a loved one in need of healing.
Yahrzeits
May our loved ones’ memories forever be a blessing
The names of your loved ones will be read during Shabbat services for Yahrzeit, Shiva & Shloshim.
Names to be read on Friday, October 17, 2025
Shabbat Service at 7:00 PM
*Harry Braunstein, *Ruth Brenner, Richard Brown, Maxine Byck, Theodore Canbria, Bernard Cohen, Jim Cook, Eric Davis, John Clifford Devine, David Doctorow, *Diane Feigus, Dora Friedman, Larry Ginsberg, Rabbi Regina Jonas, Rose Kardane, Sidney Katz, *William I. Klatsky, Harold Langer, *Gerald G. Silverman, Sheldon Spizz, Fred Steinberg, *Murray Weiss, Murray Wenig, Sean Woods
Names to be read on Friday, October 24, 2025
Shabbat Service at 7:00 PM
*Phil Alter, *Leo Bernstein, *Sandy Brandwene, Albert Tomlinson Chandler, *Samuel George Coppersmith, Ruth Teitelbaum Failer, *Harry Fryman, Ethel Ladov Gilstein, Irving Greenberg, Ida Hoffman, Henry Hoffman, *Henry Jacobi, William Joseph, Samuel Kramer, *Joan Lansky, Mildred Melnick, Carolyn Schindler, Stephen Schwirck, *George Weinberg, *Tess Weiss, Frank Welton
*Names with an asterisk have memorial plaques. To order a memorial plaque, please email or call Jordana in the MRT office. Purchasing a plaque ensures that Kaddish will be said, in perpetuity, at temple services during the week of the anniversary of that person’s death.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS :
Monday-Wednesday: 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10 am – 2 pm
HOWEVER, if the need arises, our clergy and staff are always available to you. Please contact anyone with their information below.
We strive for a “No Conflict” schedule here at MRT. Please contact the office before scheduling any temple events. This way, each event will be on the calendar, and we can all participate in them.
When making payments or donations to MRT, please consider using PayPal in lieu of checks. It’s a safe, easy way to send money.
Simply go to the donation page of our website (https://monmouthreformtemple.org/donate/) and follow the instructions. Don’t forget to include the reason for your payment by clicking “Add a Note” once you are logged onto PayPal. Thank you!
New! Easy Payment Options
In addition to check, credit card, and PayPal, MRT is now accepting donations/payments via Venmo and Zelle.
You can either scan the QR codes or click the links below.
Very Important: When making your payment, please be sure to include a note indicating what the payment is for. Thank you for your support!
