September 11 th will always be A very sad day in our history
We’ve taken a moment to honor the lives Of sons and daughters and husbands and wives
Sunday you sat in our temple’s decision To create and complete a beautiful vision
There were many who have put in countless hours We thank you for your creative powers
This week’s afternoon show had a plan And boy did we get the absolute right man
Joe you had an amazing dream And those who attended know exactly what I mean
We are fortunate to have home grown voices With a plan like this we had our top choices
Leslie was Joe’s event side kick I think he made a really great pick
With Michelle in the kitchen we could not go wrong Her skillset and menus very strong
It was so good to see all the smiling faces We sat together in all the right places
Thank you all for sharing this day For coffee and cookies we hope you did stay
High Holiday Information
COVID Vaccination Policy for High Holidays: We look forward to seeing many of you during the High Holy Days. We want to make this a comfortable experience for everyone. The expectation is that all persons attending services in the sanctuary/social hall will have been fully vaccinated. Non-vaccinated persons cannot attend services in person.
If you have not yet submitted your vaccination card, please use this form to upload your card or drop it off during summer temple hours. The final day to submit your vaccination cards is tomorrow: Monday, September 19th.
Need a FREE COVID Rapid Antigen Test? We have FREE at-home tests, courtesy of Julie Goodman and the Canton Board of Health. Just stop by B'nai Tikvah office hours to pick up a pack to keep on your home shelf.
This Week at B'nai Tikvah
New Office Hours
Our current staffing structure limits office hours to: Monday (closed but feel free to leave mail in the dropbox outside the main entrance) Tues-Thurs, 9am-3pm | Fri, 9am-12pm
This Week With B'nai Tikvah Sun, Sept 18th, 11am-2pm Mahzor pickup for those not attending High Holy Day services in person Sun, Sept 18th, 2pm Canton DEI Program featuring Rabbi Gordon
(at Canton High School Cafeteria, 900 Washington Street) Sun, Sept 18th, 4pm (note time change)Sisterhood Paid Up Program Mon, Sept 19th, 12pm Lunch & Learn Adult Bnei Mitzvah Mon, Sept 19th, 8pm A Novel Group Book Club (info) Tues, Sept 20th, 11am-3pm Mahzor pickup for those not attending High Holy Day services in person Tues, Sept 20th, 7pm Social Action Committee Meeting (Library) Thurs, Sept 22nd, 8pm Grief Support Group (email Lorraine Simon) Fri-Sat, Sept 23-24, Shabbat services (see below) Sun, Sept 25th, Erev Rosh HaShanah (see full schedule & information on the High Holy Day webpage)
Daily Minyan (online) and Shabbat (in person and online)
We invite you to 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
Daily Minyan & Kabbalat Shabbat Sunday-Thursday, 7:30PM (Zoom) Scroll down or here for the August Minyan Calendar Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday, 6PM (Zoom)
Shabbat Morning 10AM: Services in the sanctuary and streaming on LiveControl & YouTube
Additional Shabbat morning offerings
Starbucks Shabbat: Saturdays at 12:00 PM [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 Menu- September (click the pic) (menu subject to change)
Simcha Shabbat- 1st Shabbat each month
Share your family's celebratory moments with the congregation by helping sponsor kiddush. More info→
Sisterhood
Sisterhood Paid Up Program From Honey to Big Money:
The Story of Candy presented by Helene Herman Sunday, September 18th, 4pm* click the pic for more information and to confirm your attendance in person or by Zoom *Note time change
Need Your Help: Build Our Community Sukkah
COME HELP BUILD THE SUKKAH And enjoy a nice Breakfast sponsored by B’NAI TIKVAH BROTHERHOOD Sunday, October 2 @9:00am Brotherhood is sponsoring "Building the Sukkah" on Sunday morning, October 2nd at 9:00. A complimentary breakfast will be served to our volunteer construction crew. Reservations are requested so that we will have enough food for the workers. Please click the flyer to the right to print it and follow the instructions. Questions? Email brotherhood@bnaitikvahma.org
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Other Classes with our Clergy
Lunch & Learn with Reb Lisa Feld
Mondays, Sept 12th, 12-1pm This year, Reb Lisa Feld will be holding a class for those who want to learn to lead parts of services and read Torah and Haftorah, culminating in an adult B'nai Mitzvah ceremony in the spring. Questions? Email Reb Lisa.
Me'ah Fall Classic- ONLINE Bible, taught by Rabbi Gordon Wednesdays, Oct 26 - Jan 18(continuing in spring)
Register Now:Join us on a fascinating journey through the narrative of the Jewish people from ancient to present times with Hebrew College's two-year Me'ah Classic program. Delve into key eras of Jewish history over four semesters: Hebrew Bible, Rabbinics, Medieval, and Modern. Learn with master teacher/scholars who bring the topics to life through dynamic and interactive text study, discussion, lecture, and readings.
Later this fall: B'nai Tikvah Sings begins Tuesday, Nov 1st More info→
Introducing: B'nai Tikvah's Journey to Spain!
Join B'nai Tikvah on a magical journey to Spain! Coming, May 2023 -- Check last week's special email introducing this amazing opportunity to experience the Land of Sepharad and origins of Sephardic Jewry... and so much more! For a sneak preview, click the pic!
SOCIAL ACTION/SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
As the High Holidays approach, and we think of chessed (doing acts of loving kindness) and tzadakah (providing for those in need), there are several ways we can choose to help in the fight against food insecurity:
* Our own BT HH food drive. Bags will be distributed on Rosh Hashanah, with flyers stating what should be provided. The filled bags need to be returned on Yom Kippur. * Jewish Family and Children's Services' (JF & CS) Bike Ride for Hunger on October 2nd. The Ride for Food, an annual cycling event, is the biggest fundraiser for Family Table each year. Visit the JF&CS Family Table Ride for Food fundraising page to join the team or to donate. Watch for details on the Project Bread Interfaith Walk for Hunger on October 23rd.
It is time for us to focus on the important, upcoming November elections! Once again, we are writing postcards to disenfranchised voters in North Carolina and possibly Georgia. Join us at the temple on September 20th, 7:00 p.m. at the temple. This is PRIOR to our committee meeting and you do not need to be a member of the committee to help. All the necessary supplies are provided.... postcards, verbiage, names and addresses, pens, postage, etc. Continue to watch Chai Lights for upcoming programs on Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness, and Transgender Remembrance Day Shabbat. Phyl Hewson, chair socialaction@bnaitikvahma.org
Jewish Family & Children's Service is here to help
JF&CS provides vital human services to help individuals and families successfully navigate transitions and overcome challenges. We can support you and your family through a range of life’s challenges related to parenting, aging, mental health, economic need, disability supports, and so much more. Click the pics below for more information.
Community News
CANTON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE PROGRAM Sunday, September 18th Join Rabbi Gordon and the other rabbis of Canton for a program introducing the High Holidays to our neighbors on Sunday, September 18 th from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Canton High School Cafeteria (900 Washington Street).
Sharon Memorial Park High Holiday Memorial Service Sunday, Oct 2nd, 10AM Rain or Shine Officiating: Rabbi Joseph Metzler & Cantor Becky Khitrik
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 Michelle & Andrew Langmead in Memory of Stacey Megalaitis General Fund Carol & Steven Bernstein in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Philip Zilman Carol Wahlen in Memory of Edward Freedman Joyce & Gordon Gilbert in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Phyllis Canter Joyce Wagner in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Frederick Wagner Rhonda Parker in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Beulah Lampert Stella & Charles Nahatis in Memory of Edward Freedman Sylvia Whitman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Irving Medverd Holocaust Memorial Chapel Fund Gloria & Lawrence Steiman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Esther Beilinki Izzy Geller Educatiton Series Irene Zack in Memory of Bernard Sohn Kiddush Fund Liron Perkins, a donation Nili Shoenig in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Harold Shoenig Nili Shoenig in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Louis Shoenig Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Judie & Marty Packer in Honor of Rabbi Loel & Patty Weiss Judy Freedman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Sadie Rosengard Myra & Bob Pransky in Honor Rabbi Loel & Patty Weiss Ruby DeBrave in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Alfred DeBrave Shirley Goldman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Sidney Klein Religious School Fund Adeline Sherman in Memory of Edward Freedman Phyllis & Elliott Richman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Edith Krantzman Ron & Linda Brenner in Honor of Bonnie & Joe Doniger Ritual Fund Eleanor Borr in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Bessie C. Miller Rubin Adult Education Fund Janet & Marshall Silberberg, Get Well Wishes to Leslie Weiner Sanctuary Refurbishment Fund Dena Kaufman, in Appreciation to The cast & Crew
Ways to Support B'nai Tikvah
B'Nai Tikvah Sisterhood is offering Torah Fund Greeting Cards. We have Mi Sherberach and Sympathy cards at $2.50 per card. Email Janet Silberberg
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The Scrip Box has the following cards available: Amazon $25 Shaw's $25, $50 American Express $25, $100 Stop & Shop $25, $50 Dunkin Donuts $25 Visa $50
Minyan List for the Week
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.
