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.
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 Passcode: 183618
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. 1, 8, 15, 22
Saturday, November 13 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
Honoring Transgender People whose Lives were Taken by Violence
MEET JOY LADIN
Join the Social Action Committee on November 20, 2021 as we commemorate Transgender Remembrance Day. Services will take place at 10 a.m. either in person or by streaming. (see below) Joy Ladin will be our guest speaker. Joy Ladin is an American poet, essayist, author, and the David and Ruth Gottesman Chair in English at Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University. She is the first openly transgender professor at an Orthodox Jewish institution. She is also a renowned speaker on transgender issues.
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 8 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 - 15th Captain: Marvin Wolfert Leader: Marvin Wolfert Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Stan Finer Judy Hochberg Elise Wolfert
TUESDAY - 16th Captain: Joe Doniger Leader: Joe Doniger Stan Finer Gordon Gilbert Joyce Gilbert Ruth or Marshall Myers Marty Packer Cathy Stern
WEDNESDAY - 17th Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky Julie Widrow Mike Widrow
THURSDAY - 18th Captain: Dena Kaufman Leader: Dena Kaufman Harriet Burak Stan Finer Joel Kepnes Elaine Matisoff Alan Rapoport Sharon Sagotsky Janet Silberberg
SUNDAY - 21th Captain: Andrew Langmead Leader: Sharon Frank Joe Doniger Stan Finer Paul Frank Michelle Langmead Janet Silberberg Heidi Wortzman
On Thanksgiving, November 25th there will be Minyan
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 Michelle & Andrew Langmeadi n Honor of Joe Doniger Michelle & Andrew Langmead Get Well Wishes to Ken Weinberg Michelle & Andrew Langmead in Memory of Jay Dembling Michelle & Andrew Langmead in Memory of Etan Levine Michelle & Andrew Langmead in Honor of Phinn Evans Michelle & Andrew Langmead in honor of Spencer Reich Michelle & Andrew Langmead in Honor of Grace Woolner Michelle & Andrew Langmead in Honor of Emma Harris
General Fund Harriet & Alan Saksin Memory of Gale Kneller Mary & Scott Belgardin Memory of Harry Terban Mary & Scott Belgardin Memory of Germaine Israel
Holocaust Memorial Courtyard Fund Beatrice Spiroin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Sonia London Natalie & Ken Weinbergin Memory of Jay Dembling
The Izzy Geller Education Fund Marilyn Geller & Familyin Memory of Izz Arbeiter
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Ellie Formanin Memory of Suzanne Levine Linda & Stephen Asnesin Honor of the Yahrzeit of Leo Kramer
