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.
Shabbat, January 15, 2022 • 13 Shevat 5782 Parshat Beshalach No Religious School 10:00AM Shabbat Morning Services Shabbat talk with Kayla Ship - virtual Trip to Israel near the end of Shabbat services 10:00AM 12:00PM Soul Stroll
Sunday, January 16, 2022 • 14 Shevat 5782 8:00AM 1:00PM Family Table 7:30PM B'nai Tikvah Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618
Monday, January 17, 2022 • 15 Shevat 5782 Tu B'Shvat MLK Day 12:00PM 1:00PM Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gordon 1:00PM 3:00PM Sisterhood Tu B'Shevat Nature Walk 7:30PM B'nai Tikvah Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618 8:00PM Novel Group Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 858 2848 9213 | Passcode: 183618
Other News and Upcoming Events
Special Shabbat Program
Join us on a virtual trip to Israel this Saturday, January 15 during Shabbat services starting at 10 am. Kayla Ship of Keshet Educational Journeys, who will be our guide for our congregation’s May trip to Israel, has selected a few sites to explore with us virtually. Her talk will begin around 11:20 am.
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. Mondays 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. Wednesdays 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 Committee
Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day with B'nai Tikvah on Shabbat, January 22nd If you are a survivor, know someone who is a survivor, or is a child of a survivor and would like your story (or loved one's story) briefly told, please contact: socialaction@bnaitikvahma.org ASAP. Or perhaps you would like to participate in the Shabbat service. Let us know that also.
Join us in the temple for this meaningful and poignant service.
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.
Mazel tov to our lead teacher/principal Michelle Langmead who will be honored as one of our community's extraordinary educators. We look forward to celebrating on Zoom on January 13th.
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.
Monday - 10th Captain: Steve Niers Leader: Steve Niers Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Stan Finer Lillian Goldberg David Singer Roberta Singer
Tuesday - 11th Captain: Janice Halpern Leader: Janice Halpern Stan Finer Ralph Halpern Carole Mikelson Susan Miller Marty Packer
WEDNESDAY - 12th Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Bob Blumenthal Donna Blumenthal Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky
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.
Adult Education Fund Robin & Stan Zoll Get Well Wishes Michelle Langmead Nancy Swartzi n Memory of Adele Levenson Nancy Swartz in Memory of Mary Morrissey Al Burak Building Fund Harriet Burakin Memory of Arhur Fleishman Harriet BurakGet Well Wishes Michelle Langmead Richard Shmishkiss & Jane Moscowin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Stanley Shmishkiss General Fund Carol & Steven Bernsteinin Memory of Arhur Fleishman Sylvia Wagnerin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Helena Wagner Eleanor Chudnofskyin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Anna Lande Carol & Ken Turkewitzin Memory of Etan Levine Carol & Ken Turkewitzin Memory of Arhur Fleishman Bernice Weinerin Memory of Lynne Evans Stanley Finerin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jack Finer Richard Levinin Honor of the Yahrzeit ofLeslie Levin Jay Cashook & Alisa Shapiroin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Sadie Cashook Jay Cashook & Alisa Shapiroin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Susan Kaplin Thelma Sandbergin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Harvey Sandberg Andrew Reichin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Mildred Chaika
Izzy Geller Education Series Marilynn Groskyin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Melvin Grosky
Joel Kessel Memorial Youth Fund Marjorie Litmanin Memory of Arhur Fleishman Adrienne & Jerrold Fleishmanin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Saul Fleishman Adrienne & Jerrold Fleishmanin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Harold Lurie Adrienne & Jerrold Fleishmanin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Rosalyn Lurie Rose & Joe Warsofskyin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Rebecca Polonsky Irma & Sheldon Zieperin Memory of Arthur Fleishman
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Elaine Matisoffin Memory of Arhur Fleishman Ellie Formanin Memory of Louis Segal Sharon & Leo Orkinin Memory of Louis Segal Ruby DeBravein Honor of the Yahrzeit of Leona Raskin Barbara & Robert Bermanin Honor Rabbi Leonard Gordon Janet & Buddy Promiselin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Esther Goldstein Holocaust Memorial Courtyard Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Leonard Fine Myra & Bob Pransky in Memory of Louis Segal Myra & Bob Pransky Get Well Wishes Zelda Baron
Izzy Geller Education Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Gloria Appleton Auster Joel Kessel Memorial Youth Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jane Fine Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Henry Fine Kiddush Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Dora Aarons
Kirshner/Pearlstein Bereavement Fund Audree & Bob Dyson in Honor of Arthur Pearlstein Sherri & Herbert Lewis in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Irving Betten Lustbader Babock Library Cathy & Ira Cohen in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Susan Slavet
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Blossom Glassman in Memory of Adele Levenson Casey & Herb Simons in Memory of Lynne Evans Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Kate Fine Harvey Weisthal Get Well Wishes Michael Wish Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Adele Levenson Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Jay Wassersug Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Paula Swartz Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Paul Alpert Judy & Ed Freeedman in Memory of Adele Levenson Judy & Ed Freeedman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Etta Sheinfeld Paul Lamb in Memory of Marilyn & Hy Lamb Sheila & Alan Levine in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Anna Levine Stan Finer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Esther Jeanette Fishman Stan Finer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jacob Adler
Religious School Fund Bonnie & Joe Doniger Get Well Wishes Michelle Langmead Donna & Bob Blumenthal Get Well Wishes Michelle Langmead Sharon & Leo Orkinin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Mildred Rokeach Bonnie & Joe Donigerin Memory of Mary Morrissey Nancy Swartzin Honor of Michelle Langmead Edith Yoffain Honor of the Yahrzeit of Yana Yoffa Benita & Edward Goldmanin Honor of the Yahrzeit of George Crosby Faye Solupin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Reuben Garfinkle Irma & Sheldon Zieper Get Well Wishes Michelle Langmead
Ritual Fund Dorothy Lennickin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Eli Burstein Dorothy Lennickin Honor of the Yahrzeit of George Crosby Mona & Phil Rosenin Memory of Mary Morrissey
Sanctuary Reburbishment Fund Janet & Marshall Silberbergin Memory of Arthur Fleishman Janet & Marshall Silberbergin Memory of Mary Morrissey Janet & Marshall SilberbergGet Well Wishes Michelle Langmead Jill & Stephen Cohnin Honor of the Yahrzeit ofJacob Cohn
