Going forward, we will have hybrid (in-person and streaming) Shabbat Morning Services. If you come in-person, we ask that you sign up to come to services by Thursday morning. You can sign up for multiple weeks all at once or You can do it on a week to week basis. www.bnaitikvahma.org/shabbat_services For those attending any services in person: If you have not already done so, please submit your proof of vaccine online or email a copy to the office.
If you do not submit your card beforehand, you MUST bring it with you.
Sunday, February 20, 2022 • 19 Adar I 5782 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618
Monday, February 21, 2022 • 20 Adar I 5782 Presidents' Day [Office open from 10:30-1:30] 12:00PM Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gordon Zoom Link | Meeting ID 431 181 532 | Passcode 183618 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618 8:00PM Novel Group Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 858 2848 9213 | Passcode: 183618
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 • 21 Adar I 5782 3:45PM No Religious School 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618 8:00PM Social Action Meeting on Zoom Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 748 2322 3868 | Passcode: 8FtgvP
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 • 22 Adar I 5782 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618 8:00PM Moral Thinking Behind Jewish Law (Halakhah) Zoom Link ID: 868 0444 8894 | Passcode: 183618
Thursday, February 24, 2022 • 23 Adar I 5782 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618
Friday, February 25, 2022 • 24 Adar I 5782 5:12PM Candle Lighting 6:00PM Shabbat Services Zoom Link Meeting ID: 978 470 037 | Passcode: 183618
Rabbi Gordon's Lunch & Learn In Person and on Zoom Jewish Storytelling from Rebbe Nachman to the Coen Brothers
The Hasidic revolution involved a return from Judaism’s longtime focus on law (halacha) to the Jewish storytelling (aggadic) tradition. Hasidic stories range from fairy tales about lost princesses to stories of wonder-working rabbis. How did the medium impact the message? Why stories? How does this tradition continue in new forms today? Our class will conclude with watching the Coen brother’s film, "A Serious Man" (2009). All readings will be distributed in class and on line. No prior knowledge assumed. Monday from Noon to 1:00 PM Zoom Link - Meeting ID 431 181 532 Passcode 183618
Rabbi’s Wednesday Evening Class Zoom Only The Moral Thinking Behind Jewish Law (Halakhah) Starting with the Mishnah (220 C.E.), our class will read classics of Jewish Law, asking what ethical ideals underpin specific legal rulings. All texts will be read in English; no prior experience assumed. Texts will be screen shared in class. Wednesday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 868 0444 8894 | Passcode: 183618
Saturdays at 12:00 PM Enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing various topics ranging from the weekly parsha to current events. This informal group meets on Zoom. No RSVPs are needed; come regularly or just pop in on the occasional Shabbat. Zoom Link
Social Action
Purim Yad Chessed provides individuals in need in our community with Kosher market and supermarket vouchers on Purim. These vouchers can be used at The Butcherie or Zayde’s Market or exchanged for other supermarket gift cards to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot l’Evyonim (gifts for the poor, not to be confused with the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot).
Last year Yad Chessed helped 900 households in this way on Purim. If you would like to help with this worthwhile endeavor and make a donation, click the pic above or click here.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH BLACK HISTORY Month began in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Its purpose is to research and promote achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of African descent, Meet Pauli Murray … For People’s Rights…..Breaking barriers…. One fascinating African American woman whom you can read about is Pauli Murray, activist, lawyer, poet, and Episcopal priest-- and who also taught at Brandeis University. She broke records and barriers throughtout her life; and was a friend to Eleanor Rosevelt, colleague to Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and student of Thurgood Marshall. Take a few moments of your time to read about Black History Month, and some of the people who made amazing contributions, not just to the African American community, but throughout the world. Ann Hartstein and Phyl Hewson
Israel Trip NEW Dates and Itinerary! The Israel Trip will now take place May 10 - 22, 2022 Check out the new itinerary and let the office know if you would like to be added to the trip.
Tales of Chelm JArts TheatreWorks Presents: Tales of Chelm Online Every Thursday in February at 8:00 PM ET
Adaptors Jesse Garlick and Dori Robinson approach classic Jewish folktales through a modern lens in Tales of Chelm, reimagined by JArts Theatreworks. Composed of four segments, Tales of Chelm utilizes innovative performance techniques, such as puppets, masks, and clowning, to tell the stories of the people of Chelm— Eastern European villagers who considered themselves uniquely wise, and whose antics have been amusing us since the sixteenth century. Learn how the town of Chelm came to be, follow along as they attempt the seemingly impossible, and discover why Jewish culture has rendered these stories immortal. Zany fun for all ages! Register to Watch
Kol Kahol
Kol Kahol is a local Jewish Bluegrass music group.
We are really looking forward to gathering with you on Saturday night, March 12th (7:30-9:30ET) for an evening of music and song-sharing, hosted by Kol Kahol. The event is meant to be participatory, so we’ll invite you to bring your voices, niggunim, melodies, or favorite songs as we usher out Shabbat together.
The event will be held live and streamed, so please join us in person
(384 Harvard St) or online, however is right for you! Looking forward to seeing you there, P.S. For KI’s most updated COVID guidelines, please click here. More info HERE
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.
Monday - 21st Captain: Marvin Wolfert Leader: Marvin Wolfert Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Stan Finer Judy Hutchburg Elise Wolfert
Tuesday - 22nd Captain: Marci Shaw Leader: Marci Shaw Stan Finer Joe Kepnes Marty Packer
WEDNESDAY-23rd Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky
The Sanctuary Refurbishment Committee Presents A Raffle Too Good to Pass-Over
Let Us Help You Make Your Passover Planning a Bit Easier 1st Prize: Seder for 10 by Zayde’s Market 2nd Prize: $60 Shaw’s and $60 Wegman’s Gift Cards 3rd Prize: $50 Roche Bros. & $25 Costco Gift Cards 4th Prize: Gary Rosenthal Kiddush Cup 5th and 6th Prizes: Lenox Seder Plates 7th Prize: Bottle of Herzog Chardonnay and Bottle of Herzog Cabernet 8th Prize: Passover Teapot and Matzah Box 9th Prize: Ten Haggadot 10th Prize: Manischewitz Kiddush Wine
Tickets $25 each or 5 for $100 Drawing to be held on March 27
write “Passover Raffle” on Memo Line. Ticket(s) will be mailed to you. · Stop by the Temple Office on Tues, Weds, or Thurs, 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and see Donna. · Buy from a member of the Board of Directors
(click the link or check p. 2 of bulletin)
· Deadline to buy tickets is March 20. Proceeds benefit the Sanctuary Refurbishing Fund If you have any questions or would like to help sell raffle tickets, contact Leslie Pearlstein at 781-828-0694 or lkpearl@gmail.com Thank you! Sanctuary Refurbishing Fundraising Committee
Thank you to those that have donated to B'nai Tikvah. You can donate online at: www.bnaitikvahma.org/payment.php or send your donation directly to B'nai Tikvah.
Al Burak Building Fund The Statsky-Frank Familyin Memory of Warren Foreman General Fund Thelma Sandbergin Honor of the Yahrzeit of James Sandberg Thelma Sandbergin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Moses Shapiro Blossom Glassmanin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Milton Glassman Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Alissa Leonardin Memory of Janet Gordon David & Nancy Bayerin Memory of Janet Gordon The Woolner Familyin Memory of Janet Gordon Janet & Buddy Promiselin Memory of Elaine Aarons Janet & Buddy Promiselin Memory of Janet Gordon Religious School Fund Bonnie & Joe Doniger Honor of Sheila & Harvey Levine Debbie & Mark Gladstone Honor of Sheila & Harvey Levine Phyllis & Elliott Richman Memory of Janet Gordon
More Programs in our Community
Suicide Loss in the Jewish Community:
An Evening of Learning Wednesday, March 2nd, 7:00- 8:15 p.m. on Zoom Suicide affects so many of us in the Jewish community. Are you interested in understanding suicide loss as an important mental health issue? Have you or someone you know lost a friend or family member to suicide? Click the pic for information & registration
