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.
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 Passcode: 183618
Monday, November 15 10:00 AM - Medicare Information and Communication
7:30 PM - Evening Minyan
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 Passcode: 183618
8:00 PM - A Novel Group: The Sweetness of Forgetting
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 431 181 532 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
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’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
Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise visibility of transgender people and address issues members of that community face. During this week transgender people and their allies take action to educate the public about transgender people by sharing stories and experiences, and by advancing advocacy around the issues of prejudice.
The week culminates on November 20, which is Transgender Remembrance Day. (TDOR). This is an annual observance that honors the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Join the Social Action Committee for Shabbat Services on November 20th when our guest speaker will be Joy Ladin, who will discuss her personal experience being transgender and Jewish.
In addition, we need folks to participate in the service. Please contact Phyl Hewson: lovesmusicphyl@gmail.com if you would like to participate in the actual service by taking either a Hebrew or English part. Ann Hartstein, Phyl Hewson Social Action Co- chairs
Israel Trip NEW Dates and Itinerary! The Israel Trip will now take place May 11 - 23, 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 - 8th Captain: Jon Snyderman Leader: Harvey Lappen Stan Finer Ann Hartstein Leslie Pearlstein Janet Silberberg
TUESDAY - 9th Captain: Marvin Wolfert Leader: Marvin Wolfert Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Stan Finer Judy Hochberg Elise Wolfert
WEDNESDAY - 10th Captain: Joe Doniger Leader: Joe Doniger Stan Finer Gordon Gilbert Joyce Gilbert Ruth or Marshall Myers Marty Packer Cathy Stern
THURSDAY - 11th Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky Julie Widrow Mike Widrow
FRIDAY - 12th Captain: Dena Kaufman Leader: Dena Kaufman Harriet Burak Stan Finer Joel Kepnes Elaine Matisoff Alan Rapoport Sharon Sagotsky Janet Silberberg
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 Burak in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Albert Burak
Cantor's Discretionary Fund Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Harry Terban Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Jay Dembling Selma & Norman Blacker in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Nathan Weiss
General Fund Barbara & Harold Bloom in Honor of the Yahrzeit of May B. Porter Barbara Ennis in Honor of Dena Kaufman Beverly Kramer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Audrey Werner Evelyn Fisher in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Barnet Mason Gloria & Lawrence Steiman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Max Bielinki Harvey Lappen in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Levi Lappen Marilyn & David Slutsky in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Elsie Slutsky Sharon Men's Club in Memory of Sheldon Tandler
Holocaust Memorial Courtyard Fund Frances Raboy in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Bertha Portnoy Myra & Bob Pransky n Memory of Marvin Tobin Myra & Bob Pransky in Memory of Ethel Keimach
Joel Kessel Memorial Youth Fund Kimberly & Peter Lurie in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Milton Wittenberg Rose & Joe Warsofsky in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Benjamin Warsofsky
Kirshner/Pearlstein Bereavement Fund Susan & Norman Gotshalk in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Abram Green
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Gloria & Lawrence Steiman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Anna G. Steiman Judie & Marty Packer in Memory of Harry Terban Judie & Marty Packer in Memory of Jay Dembling Shirley Goldman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jeanette Samick Klein
Religious School Fund Debbie & Mark Gladstone in Honor of Janice & Ralph Halpern
Ritual Fund Dr. Bruce & Sherry Rosen-Brown in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Beatrice Brown Dr. Bruce & Sherry Rosen-Brown in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Esther & Martin Menachem Dr. Bruce & Sherry Rosen-Brown in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Michael Brown
