Upcoming Special Shabbatot: Sat, Dec 10th:Jewish Life in Australia, featuring B'nai Tikvah member & Australian resident Vivienne Aarons, presented by Adult Ed Committee
Daily Minyan (online) and Shabbat (in person and online)
Please join us in person for Shabbat services in our newly-carpeted sanctuary (vaccines required; masking optional but recommended); or on LiveControl or YouTube. When services also are on Zoom, we will announce that in the Shabbat section below For services links, click the icons/logos below
Daily Minyan & Kabbalat Shabbat Sunday-Thursday, 7:30PM (Zoom) Scroll down to view this week's minyan calendar Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday, 6PM (Zoom)
Shabbat Morning 10AM: Services in the sanctuary and streaming on (click the logos for the links):
Additional Shabbat morning offerings
Starbucks Shabbat: Saturdays at 9AM on Zoom Enjoy an informal cup of joe while discussing various topics from the weekly parsha to current events. No RSVP needed; come regularly or pop in!
Soul Stroll: 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30AM (meet at the temple): A refreshing Shabbat alternative program. Learn more here or email to register
Kiddush & Opportunities for Support
Simcha Shabbat- 1st Shabbat each month
Share your family's celebratory moments with the congregation by helping sponsor kiddush.
Weekly Shabbat Kiddush is an important social time to gather with friends, over a light meal-- to gather with our Shabbat community we might see only on Shabbat. Wish to sponsor or contribute toward our costs? Click here; any amount is appreciated.
Kiddush Menu for November (click the pic)
In Our Community: Thanksgiving Service- Sunday, Nov 20th
Sunday, Nov 20th, 7PM at Congregational Church of Canton (1541 Washington Street, Canton)
Join Rabbi Gordon, Reb Josh, and members of the Canton faith community:
AFTER Covid Lockdown AFTER a contentious election season NOW more than ever, we need to gather together for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to affirm the power of community.
Sisterhood
Sisterhood Celebrates! Sunday, December 4th, 12pm Luncheon & Woman of Distinction presentation $18 members; $36 non-members More info→ or RSVP by Nov 25th:
More Adult Education News A Pair of Programs: Jewish Life Around the World
Sunday, December 4th, 8pm (Zoom)
The Jews of India Take a trip through India’s rich Jewish heritage with Rahel Musleah, a seventh generation descendent of a Calcutta Jewish family. She traces her roots to 17th century Baghdad. This program is free with but registration is required to receive the Zoom link: More info and to register→
Saturday, December 10th, 10am:
Jewish Life in Australia As part of Shabbat services, guest speaker-- and B'nai Tikvah member-- Vivienne Aarons will share some of her personal story about Jewish life in Australia, followed by kiddush. More info→ In person and streaming (LiveControl & YouTube)
Social Action/Social Justice News
BUSY BOX DRIVE CHANUKAH, OH CHANUKAH, LET'S LIGHT THE MENORAH... AND BRING SOME LIGHT TO A CHILD WHOSE PARENT IS UNDERGOING BREAST OR OVARIAN CANCER TREATMENT The Social Action Committee has partnered with Sharsheret so BT members can buy a toy through Amazon to deliver to a child in need. Here's how:THIS is the link to the busy box wishlist through Amazon You can order by adding the items on the wishlist to your cart (all items in the cart must be for the wishlist and not shipping to personal addresses).
When you select the item, the choice should come up to ship directly to sharsheret and each box will come in noting that it is for your fundraiser/fundraising efforts.
FAMILY TABLE: HELP FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY! The mission of Family Table is to end hunger in the Greater Boston Jewish community while serving people who need assistance regardless of religious affiliation. Its mission is to provide kosher food, creating a caring Jewish connection, and empowering people to make healthy eating a part of their daily lives. The program offers: * Nutritious groceries, including fresh produce and whole grain products * Jewish holiday and ritual items, including challah and Shabbat candles * Personal hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste, and shampoo *Healthy recipes and recipe tastings using pantry foods *Connections to programs that help families move from crisis to stability Family Table serves 100 towns across Greater Boston, the North Shore, and the South Area. To learn more about these programs and/or events in which the Social Action Committee participates, please contact: Phyl Hewson, Social Action/Social Justice Chairperson socialaction@bnaitikvahma.org
HELP SAVE LIVES AND SUPPORT UKRAINE, by Enid Cherenson As the continuing war in Ukraine becomes even more deadly with power and water shortages expected as winter sets in, direct contributions to the people of Ukraine can provide immediate assistance in fighting the Russian invaders.
My friend, Alex Dunai, a trained genealogist and well-known among Jewish genealogy organizations, has set up a GoFundMe page to purchase and deliver medicines, basic equipment like shovels, chain saws, clothing, and other essentials to combat areas.
In addition, Alex has been purchasing used 4x4 vehicles and car parts to send to eastern Ukraine to assist in medical evacuations. Watch these YouTube videos with Alex describing how these desperately needed vehicles are being repaired and sent out to save lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUXTXBIrL_M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbUfDCfU7Bs&t=58s Alex and his family could have left Ukraine at the beginning of this war. They, like many Ukrainians, have decided to stay and fight. Please help them to save lives and make a donation to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-get-suvs-for-ukraine
Donations to B'nai Tikvah
Thank you to those who have donated to B'nai Tikvah! Donations may be made online or sent directly to the office.
Al Burak Building Fund Charlotte & Howard Goldberg in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Harry Berman General Fund Bernice Weiner in Memory of Arnold Promisel Beverly Kramer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Ruth Wine Beverly Kramer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Audrey Werner Cathy Stern & Ann Hartsteinin Honor of Sherry Rosen & Bruce Brown Eleanor Borr in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Rose Chasin Eleanor Borr in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Annette Sallet Ellie Forman in Memory of Lennie Elman Evelyn Fisher in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Barnet Mason Gloria Steimanin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Max Bielinki Thelma Sandberg in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Arlene Weisman Izzy Geller Education Fund The Grosky Family in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jacob Grosky The Grosky Family in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Bernard Grosky The Grosky Family in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Goldie Grosky Kiddush Fund Dena Kaufman, Kiddush Sponsorship in Honor of the Yarhrzeit of Dorothy Shapiro Kirshner/Pearlstein Bereavement Fund Leonard Wolf in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Ida Wolf Novick/Cherenson/Finkel Memorial Arts Fund Enid Cherenson in Memory of Bernard Benson Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Harvey Lappen in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Levi Lappen Harvey Lappen in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Henry Lappen Herbert Baron in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Daisy Baron Lawrence Steiman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Ann G. Steiman Religious School Fund Barbara (Sherman) Finkle in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Arlene (Sherman) Davis Ritual Fund Ellen & Joel Euse in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Elsie Janet Gropman Rubin Education Fund Janet & Marshall Silberberg in Honor of Randy Weiner
Ways to Support B'nai Tikvah
Choose B'nai Tikvah for your Amazon shopping, and we'll receive a "kickback" from every dollar you spend doing your regular shopping!
Simply begin your shopping at smile.amazon.comand set B'nai Tikvah as your charity of choice
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TJ Maxx/Homegoods | Target | Walmart
Upcoming Yahrzeit List
2022-11-20 Sylvia Weger Aunt of Shirley Goldman 2022-11-21 Phillip Baizen Grandfather of Andrew Baizen 2022-11-21 Charlotte Kirshner Grandmother of Rebecca Baizen 2022-11-21 Charlotte Kirshner Mother of Leslie Pearlstein 2022-11-21 Alexander Pankiw Nephew of Sherry Alpert 2022-11-22 Albert Burak Father of Michelle Langmead 2022-11-22 Albert Burak Husband of Harriet Burak 2022-11-23 Sarah Glick Mother of Maxine Cohen 2022-11-23 Shirley Hartstein Mother of Ann Hartstein 2022-11-23 Robert Leo Siselsky Brother of Harvey Lewis 2022-11-24 Leonard Segal Father of Debbie Segal 2022-11-25 Harry Sadow Father of Sharon Samuels 2022-11-26 Robert Ostrow Brother of Mona Lotto 2022-11-27 Nathan Cutler Father-in-Law of Clifford Seresky 2022-11-27 Sylvia Plotkin Mother of Harriet Heyman 2022-11-27 Sonia Waldman Mother of Judith Shapiro
Minyan
Congregants commemorating a yahrzeit may wish to honor that event by leading some portion of the evening’s service. It might be as small as leading a prayer or could be leading all of Mincha or Ma’ariv. If you are interested in taking this honor feel free to call Joe Doniger at 781-910-7601 or email us at MinyanRangers@bnaitikvahma.org at least two days in advance, and we’ll help make arrangements with that night’s minyan leader. Due to the pandemic, as many people are observing a virtual Shiva week, if you inform the leader, a third Mourners' Kaddish will be included as is done in a shiva house.
Schechter Boston Open Houses Schechter Boston warmly invites you to our fall Open Houses. Please join us for a window into Schechter’s engaging, dynamic, happy, inspiring, thoughtful and elevating Jewish day school experience. Thursday, December 15, 8:00 p.m. over Zoom (the link will be shared upon registration). To RSVP, please visit ssdsboston.org/upcoming-events. If you have any questions, please email info@ssdsboston.org.
