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, 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
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
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 - 6th Captain: Phil Rosen Leader: Phil Rosen Jackie Barry Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Judy Feldman Stan Finer Ed Goldman Harvey Lewis Nancy Lewis
Tuesday - 7th Captain: Marci Shaw Leader: Marci Shaw Herb Baron Zelda Baron Gayle Feldman Stan Finer Leslie Holmes Harriet Lavine Sherri Lewis Marty Packer Sheryl Victorson
WEDNESDAY - 8th Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Bob Blumenthal Donna Blumenthal Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky
We have all witnessed the alarming rise in antisemitism over the last few years, and the crimes against Jewish people, religious institutions, and property. But to work towards solutions we must first understand what the issues are: Simply put, "antisemitism is any belief or behavior that is negative towards Jews, just because they are Jewish!" This can take on many forms, many of which we will be addressing. Among them are: prejudice, discrimination, religious bigotry, scapegoating, racism, hate crimes, defamation, and stereotyping.
The state of MA just passed a law that genocide education will be taught in all middle and high schools. But while this should cover study of the Holocaust, it would not be exclusive to it. We are hoping to be able to do more......
Most important: If you see something, say something. Many Jewish organizations, including the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) keep track of the number and types of these occurrences. www.adl.org
Ann Hartstein, Phyl Hewson Co-Chairs, Social Action Committee socialaction@bnaitikvahma.org
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.
Accessibility Fund Eleanor Borr in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Rose Chasin Eleanor Borr in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Donald Borr Dena Kaufman in Memory of Lew Whitman to the Adult Education Fund Eleanor Borr in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Annette Sallet Robin & Stan Zoll in Honor of Nancy & Harvey Lewis
Al Burak Building Fund Phyllis & Neil Lerner in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Samuel Lerner
Bimah Enhancement Fund Sheila & Harvey Levie in Honor of Natalie & Ken Weinberg
Cantor's Discretionary Fund Bobbie & Ira Abramson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Neil Martin Cramer Phyllis & Neil Lerner in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Bessie Marcus Goldman
General Fund Dorothy Lennick in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Lee Crosby Ron Weiss in Honor of the Yahrzeit of David Cooper Barbara Bloom in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Annie Lea Bloom Barbara Bloom in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Lester A. Porter Charlotte & Howard Goldberg in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Dora Robinson Beverly Kramer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Hannah Kramer Naomi & Mayer Rubenstein in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Victor L. Lee Naomi & Mayer Rubenstein in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Bernard Rubenstein Linda & Samuel Kaplan in Memory of Sheldon Tandler Noah Rossen in Honor of Rabbi Leonard Gordon Marjorie & Peter Okane in Memory of Harry Terban Barry Caplan in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Lorimer "Lori" Caplan
Holocaust Memorial Courtyard Fund Ellen Myers in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Leonora Marcus Sheila & Sheldon Nierman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Allan A. Nierman Sheila & Sheldon Nierman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Freda Markowitz Sheila & Sheldon Nierman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Albert Makowitz
Joel Kessel Memorial Youth Fund Brenda Kessel in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Barnet Kessel Audrey & Richard Kradin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Melissa Kradin Audrey & Richard Kradin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Bernard Kradin Judy & Joel Kepnes in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Ida Kepnes Judy & Joel Kepnes in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jean Rosenberg Rose & Joseph Warsofsky in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Rose Warsofsky Brenda Kessel in Memory of Lew Whitman
Kirshner/Pearlstein Bereavement Fund Adrienne & David Jacobson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Lee Crosby
Rabbi's Discretionary FundArthur Simon in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Leo (Hersh) Simon Phyllis & Elliott Richman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Harry Krantzman Benita & Ed Goldman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Lee Crosby Judy & Ed Freeedman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Samuel Sheinfeld Phyllis Hewson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Anna Weiner Phyllis F. Lerner in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Manuel Goldman Neil Lerner in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Mary Swadlick Harvey Lappen in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Henry Lappen
Religious School Fund Faye Solup in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Herbert Solup Phyllis Moore in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jerome Parrnes
Ritual Fund Thelma Sandberg in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Gussie Bennett
