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, December 11, 2021 • 7 Tevet 5782 Parshat Vayigash 9:30AM Religious School
Sunday, December 12, 2021 • 8 Tevet 5782 8:00AM 1:00PM Family Table 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link
Monday, December 13, 2021 • 9 Tevet 5782 12:00PM 1:00PM Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gordon B'nai Tikvah and Zoom 1:00PM Mahjong (cold/bad weather days) 7:00PM Board of Directors Meeting 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link
Other News and Upcoming Events
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 Dec. 6, 13, 20 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 Dec. 8, 15, 22 Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 868 0444 8894 | Passcode: 183618
Saturday, December 11 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
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.
A Special Free Trip to Israel for those who are 22-26 years old
Minyan List for the Week of December 6 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 - 13th Captain: Steve Niers Leader: Steve Niers Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Stan Finer Lillian Goldberg David Singer Roberta Singer
Tuesday - 14th Captain: Janice Halpern Leader: Janice Halpern Stan Finer Ralph Halpern Carole Mikelson Susan Miller Marty Packer
WEDNESDAY - 15th Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky Julie Widrow Mike Widrow
THURSDAY - 16th Captain: Dena Kaufman Leader: Dena Kaufman Harriet Burak Stan Finer Joel Kepnes Elaine Matisoff Alan Rapoport Sharon Sagotsky Janet Silberberg
SUNDAY - 19th Captain: Andrew Langmead Leader: Sharon Frank Joe Doniger Stan Finer Paul Frank Michelle Langmead Janet Silberberg Heidi Wortzman
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.
to the Adult Education Fund Nancy Swartz in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Morris P. Swartz Cantor's Discretionary Fund Mona & Phil Rosen in Memory of Jay Wassersug
General Fund Sylvia & Irving Lipsky in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Ethel Hoffman Eleanor Chudnofsky in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Max Lande The Rudnick Family in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Solomon Rudnick Bernice Weiner in Memory of Jay Wassersug Donna & Bob Blumenthal in Memory of Ernie Kaufman
Holocaust Memorial Courtyard Fund Natalie & Ken Weinberg in Memory of Jay Wassersug Natalie & Ken Weinberg in Memory of Ernie Kaufman
Izzy Geller Education Fund Harvey Segal in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Harry Segal
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Nancy & Harvey Lewis in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Robert Siselsky
Religious School Fund Barbara Finkle in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Anna Weiner Bonnie & Joe Doniger in Memory of Jay Wassersug Bonnie & Joe Doniger in Honor of Jon Snyderman
Ritual FundBarbara Finkle in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Louis Sherman Simeon Korisky in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Lena Korisky
