MARLBORO, N.J. (February 13, 2011) – Looking for a unique and exciting spiritual experience on a Friday night? On Friday, February 24, Temple Rodeph Torah (TRT) will again hold its progressive and cutting-edge “Rock Shabbat” Friday night service, but this time kick it off with a free Shabbat Wine & Cheese Hour beginning at 7:00 pm. Our enormously popular musical Shabbat service will then begin at 8:00 pm.
For each of the last five months, TRT has welcomed the Sabbath with this unique service that combines traditional Friday night songs with original rock and roll arrangements, bringing excitement and energy to our prayers and to our congregation and guests. The program is led by TRT’s youthful and energized Cantor Joanna Alexander and supported by New Jersey songwriter and musician Eric Komar and TRT congregants, Bruce Cooper and Charlie Pearlman, and professional drummer Kevin Werbel.
“In the span of just about an hour this service will rid your body and mind of all its tensions. It is a perfect way to end the work week,” said Cantor Alexander.
During Friday night services, Rabbi Weber and Cantor Alexander generally ask congregants to introduce themselves to others and share something “good” about their week. The Shabbat Wine and Cheese Hour will enable congregants and visitors to do just that – offering a new (and free) twist to an old TRT tradition.
For those of you who have not been able to attend this unique musical and spiritual experience, it is “must see and must hear” for people of all ages and all religions. Come ready to clap, sing, and rock. There will be special youth and teen Onegs following services. Additional dates and information will be posted at www.rockshabbatnj.com or the TRT Rock Shabbat Facebook page, www.facebook.com/rockshabbatnj.
About Temple Rodeph Torah
Temple Rodeph Torah is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, with a traditional approach to prayer. Temple Rodeph Torah, located at 15 Mohawk Drive in Marlboro, N.J., is led by Rabbi Donald Weber and Cantor Joanna Alexander and home to more than 1,000 congregants.

