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.
We will not be using the Zoom Links for Shabbat any more. Please update any information that you may have saved.
High Holiday Survey Reminder
The ritual committee reviewed the fall holidays at our last ritual meeting and we wanted the congregation to have the opportunity to weigh in as well. Please click on the link below to access a survey and let us know your thoughts.
All responses are due by Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
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. 1, 8, 15, 22
Saturday, November 27at 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
Learn to Read Hebrew in 5 Easy Sessions In conjunction with NJOP’s read Hebrew America/Canada program, B’nai Tikvah will be offering Hebrew Reading Crash Course, Level I. The course consists of five 90 minute classes to be held on consecutive Wednesday mornings, at 10:30am, beginning November 3, 2021. The classes will be taught by Heidi Wortzman. Location to be decided based on the Covid situation, with the possibility of either in-person or zoom classes. Registration is ongoing. LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP Contact Heidi Wortzman for more information
Minyan List for the Week of November 22 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 - 22nd Captain: Ellie Sirk Leader: Ellie Sirk Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Stan Finer
TUESDAY - 23rd Captain: Marci Shaw Leader: Marci Shaw Stan Finer Joel Kepnes Marty Packer
WEDNESDAY - 24th Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky
THURSDAY - 25th There will be a minyan tonight. This is a change from the original schedule. Captain: Harvey Levine Leader: Harvey Levine Stan Finer Frances Raboy Marty Shapiro Elissa Simon-Morrisey Lorraine Simon Joe Warsofsky Bernice Weiner & Family Edith Weiner & Family
SUNDAY - 28th Captain: Jon Snyderman Leader: Sharon Frank Stan Finer Paul Frank Janet Silberberg Jeff Weinberg
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 Harriet Burakin Memory of Lew Whitman Harriet BurakGet Well Wishes to Ken Weinberg Harriet Burakin Honor of Joe Doniger Harriet Burakin Memory of Jay Dembling
General Fund Lois & Andrew Jaynes In Honor of Baby Naming Judy & Harvey Blonder in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Mollie Blonder Barry Benson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Betty Benson Barry Benson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Pearl Benson Barry Benson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Bertja Bridnick Ellen & Joel Euse in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Kay Euse Ellen & Joel Euse in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Elsie Janet Gropman Renee Tepper in Memory of Jay Dembling Carol Green in Memory of Dunton Family Mother Wilma
Holocaust Memorial Courtyard Fund Casey Simons in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Doris Dickson Natalie & Ken Weinberg in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Florence Edgers Leslie & Arthur Pearlstein in Honor of Debbie & Mark Gladstone Leslie & Arthur Pearlstein in Honor of Nancy & Harvey Lewis
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Irma & Sheldon Zieper in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jacob Zieper Sharon & Donald Samuels in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Harry Sadow Zelda & Herb Baeon in Memory of Daisy Baron Edith Yoffa in Memory of Ed Misiph Gayle Dembling in Memory of Jay Dembling
