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.
Monday, January 10, 2022 • 8 Shevat 5782 12:00PM Adult Ed Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gordon Zoom Link Meeting ID 431 181 532 Passcode 183618 7:30PM B'nai Tikvah Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618 7:00PM Board of Directors Meeting
Other News and Upcoming Events
Special Shabbat Program
Join us on a virtual trip to Israel on Saturday, January 15 during Shabbat services starting at 10 am. Kayla Ship of Keshet Educational Journeys, who will be our guide for our congregation’s May trip to Israel, has selected a few sites to explore with us virtually. Her talk will begin around 11:20 am.
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 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 Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 868 0444 8894 | Passcode: 183618
Saturday, January 8 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
Zoom Meeting Info: Meeting ID: 842 0706 8113 Passcode support
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.
Mazel tov to our lead teacher/principal Michelle Langmead who will be honored as one of our community's extraordinary educators. We look forward to celebrating on Zoom on January 13th.
Minyan List for the Week 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 - 3rd Captain: Phil Rosen Leader: Phil Rosen Jackie Barry Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Judy Feldman Stan Finer Harvey Lewis Nancy Lewis
Tuesday - 4th 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 - 5th Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Sherry Alpert Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky Julie Widrow Mike Widrow
THURSDAY - 6th Captain: Elyse Cohen Leader: Elyse Cohen Stan Finer Elaine Matisoff Sharon Orkin Janet Silberberg Lorraine Simon Alan Rapoport
SUNDAY - 9th Captain: Jon Snyderman Leader: Harvey Lappen Stan Finer Ann Hartstein Leslie Pearlstein Janet Silberberg
The mission of Torah Fund is ensuring dedicated leaders for future generations. The organizations thus funded are:
The Jewish Theological Seminary, NY
The Zigler School of Rabbinic Studies, LA
The Schechter Institute of Jerusalem
Sermenario Rabinico Latino Americano, Buenos Aries
The Zacharias Frankel College in Potstam
You can donate to the Torah Fund by purchasing cards for sympathy, welcoming babies, Misheberah, and plain note cards for $5.00 or by sending checks to B'nai Tikavh Sisterhood, with Torah Fund in the memo.
Contact Janet Silberberg
Social Action Committee
Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day with B'nai Tikvah on Shabbat, January 22nd If you are a survivor, know someone who is a survivor, or is a child of a survivor and would like your story (or loved one's story) briefly told, please contact: socialaction@bnaitikvahma.org ASAP. Or perhaps you would like to participate in the Shabbat service. Let us know that also.
Join us in the temple for this meaningful and poignant service.
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 Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Benjamin Malin Sheryl Victorson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Henry Victorson
Bimah Enhancement Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Warren Appleton Cantor's Discretionary Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Judy Malin General Fund Bernice Weiner in Memory of Paula Swartz Bernice Weiner in Memory of Louis Segal Carol Green in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Peter Green Evelyn Fisher in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Molly Mason Gayle & Marvin Feldman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Stanley Myerow Gayle & Marvin Feldman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Winnifred Feldman Gayle & Marvin Feldman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Burnett Louis Feldman Glenda Blake in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Reuben Garfinkle Harriet & Alan Saks Get Well Wishes Dotti Gladstone Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Shirley Potter Lois Wasserman in Memory of Louis Segal Sonia Shapiro in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jennie Shapiro Sonia Shapiro in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jacob Shapiro Sonia Shapiro in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Joseph Goodman The Thomason Family in Honor of Ann Hartstein
Holocaust Memorial Courtyard Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Leonard Fine Myra & Bob Pransky in Memory of Louis Segal Myra & Bob Pransky Get Well Wishes Zelda Baron
Izzy Geller Education Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Gloria Appleton Auster Joel Kessel Memorial Youth Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jane Fine Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Henry Fine Kiddush Fund Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Dora Aarons
Kirshner/Pearlstein Bereavement Fund Audree & Bob Dyson in Honor of Arthur Pearlstein Sherri & Herbert Lewis in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Irving Betten Lustbader Babock Library Cathy & Ira Cohen in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Susan Slavet
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Blossom Glassman in Memory of Adele Levenson Casey & Herb Simons in Memory of Lynne Evans Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Kate Fine Harvey Weisthal Get Well Wishes Michael Wish Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Adele Levenson Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Jay Wassersug Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Paula Swartz Janet & Buddy Promisel in Memory of Paul Alpert Judy & Ed Freeedman in Memory of Adele Levenson Judy & Ed Freeedman in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Etta Sheinfeld Paul Lamb in Memory of Marilyn & Hy Lamb Sheila & Alan Levine in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Anna Levine Stan Finer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Esther Jeanette Fishman Stan Finer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Jacob Adler
Religious School Fund Bonnie & Joe Doniger in Memory of Lynne Evans Debbie & Mark Gladstone in Memory of Lynne Evans Harvey Malin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Frances Malin Ritual Fund Barry & Judith Freedman Caplan in Memory of Louis Segal
Sanctuary Refurbishment Fund Adrienne & David Jacobson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of George Crosby Adrienne & David Jacobson in Honor of the Yahrzeit of June Jacobson
