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 most weeks. Please update any information that you may have saved.
Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov to Harvy and Sheila Levine on the birth of their new grandson Hudson James Talbot, Raphel Layal, son of Stacey Levine and William Talbot on February 11
Monday, February 14, 2022 • 13 Adar I 5782 12:00PM Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gordon Zoom Link | Meeting ID 431 181 532 | Passcode 183618 7:00PM Board of Directors Meeting ZOOM Meeting ID: 885 4348 1950 Passcode: board 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 • 14 Adar I 5782 3:45PM Religious School 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 • 15 Adar I 5782 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618 8:00PM Moral Thinking Behind Jewish Law (Halakhah) Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 868 0444 8894 | Passcode: 183618
Thursday, February 17, 2022 • 16 Adar I 5782 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618 8:00PM Grief Support Group Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 842 0706 8113 | Passcode support
Friday, February 18, 2022 • 17 Adar I 5782 5:03PM Candle Lighting 6:00PM Shabbat Services Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 978 470 037 | Passcode: 183618
Shabbat, February 19, 2022 • 18 Adar I 5782 Parshat Ki Tisa No Religious School
Sunday, February 20, 2022 • 19 Adar I 5782 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618
Monday, February 21, 2022 • 20 Adar I 5782 Presidents' Day 12:00PM Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gordon Zoom Link | Meeting ID 431 181 532 | Passcode 183618 7:30PM Daily Minyan Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779 | Passcode: 183618 8:00PM Novel Group Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 858 2848 9213 | 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. Monday 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. Wednesday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 868 0444 8894 | Passcode: 183618
Saturdays 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
World Wide Wrap-February 13, 2022 B'nai Tikvah Brotherhood and Temple Israel Brotherhood of Sharon have combined this year's World Wide Wrap being held at Temple Israel. The WWW is an instructional seminar on the Mitzvah of wrapping Tefillin. It is presented every year sponsored by the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. It will be held both, in-person (in the Sanctuary) and on Zoom. Tefillin instructions start at 8:30am followed by morning services at 9:00am. If anyone is interested in attending, please contact Marshall Silberberg for further information.
Social Action
Purim Yad Chessed provides individuals in need in our community with Kosher market and supermarket vouchers on Purim. These vouchers can be used at The Butcherie or Zayde’s Market or exchanged for other supermarket gift cards to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot l’Evyonim (gifts for the poor, not to be confused with the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot).
Last year Yad Chessed helped 900 households in this way on Purim. If you would like to help with this worthwhile endeavor and make a donation, or if you know someone in need,contact: intake@yadchessed.org or call 781-487-2693.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH BLACK HISTORY Month began in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Its purpose is to research and promote achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of African descent, Meet Pauli Murray … For People’s Rights…..Breaking barriers…. One fascinating African American woman whom you can read about is Pauli Murray, activist, lawyer, poet, and Episcopal priest. She broke records and barriers throughtout her life; and was a friend to Eleanor Rosevelt, colleague to Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and student of Thurgood Marshall. Take a few moments of your time to read about Black History Month, and some of the people who made amazing contributions, not just to the African American community, but throughout the world. Ann Hartstein and Phyl Hewson
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.
Kol Kahol is a local Jewish Bluegrass music group.
We are really looking forward to gathering with you on Saturday night (6pmET) for an evening of music and song-sharing, hosted by Kol Kahol. The event is meant to be participatory, so we’ll invite you to bring your voices, niggunim, melodies, or favorite songs as we usher out Shabbat together.
The event will be held live and streamed, so please join us in person (384 Harvard St) or online , however is right for you! Looking forward to seeing you there, P.S. For KI’s most updated COVID guidelines, please click here .
Tales of Chelm JArts TheatreWorks Presents: Tales of Chelm Online
Every Thursday in February at 8:00 PM ET
Adaptors Jesse Garlick and Dori Robinson approach classic Jewish folktales through a modern lens in Tales of Chelm, reimagined by JArts Theatreworks. Composed of four segments, Tales of Chelm utilizes innovative performance techniques, such as puppets, masks, and clowning, to tell the stories of the people of Chelm— Eastern European villagers who considered themselves uniquely wise, and whose antics have been amusing us since the sixteenth century. Learn how the town of Chelm came to be, follow along as they attempt the seemingly impossible, and discover why Jewish culture has rendered these stories immortal. Zany fun for all ages! Register to Watch
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 - 14th Captain: Steve Niers Leader: Steve Niers Harry Dietrich Linda Dietrich Stan Finer Lillian Goldberg David Singer Roberta Singer
Tuesday - 15th Captain: Joe Doniger Leader: Joe Doniger Stan Finer Gordon Gilbert Joyce Gilbert Ruth or Marshall Myers Marty Packer Cathy Stern
WEDNESDAY - 16th Captain: Howie Finer Leader: Howie Finer Sherri Finer Stan Finer Bob Pransky Julie Widrow Mike Widrow
THURSDAY - 17th Captain: Dena Kaufman Leader: Dena Kaufman Harriet Burak Stan Finer Joel Kepnes Elaine Matisoff Alan Rapoport Sharon Sagotsky Janet Silberberg
SUNDAY - 20th Captain: Andrew Langmead Leader: Sharon Frank Joe Doniger Stan Finer Paul Frank Michelle Langmead Janet Silberberg Heidi Wortzman
Zoom Meeting Info: Meeting ID: 842 0706 8113 Passcode support
The Sanctuary Refurbishment Committee Presents A Raffle Too Good to Pass-Over
Let Us Help You Make Your Passover Planning a Bit Easier 1st Prize: Seder for 10 by Zayde’s Market 2nd Prize: $60 Shaw’s and $60 Wegman’s Gift Cards 3rd Prize: $50 Roche Bros. & $25 Costco Gift Cards 4th Prize: Gary Rosenthal Kiddush Cup 5th and 6th Prizes: Lenox Seder Plates 7th Prize: Bottle of Herzog Chardonnay and Bottle of Herzog Cabernet 8th Prize: Passover Teapot and Matzah Box 9th Prize: Ten Haggadot 10th Prize: Manischewitz Kiddush Wine Tickets $25 each or 5 for $100
Drawing to be held on March 27
It's Easy to Get Raffle Tickets! · Mail a check to B’nai Tikvah and write “Passover Raffle” on Memo Line. Your ticket(s) will be mailed to you. · Stop by the Temple Office on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and see Donna. · Buy from a member of the Board of Directors (click the link or check p. 2 of bulletin) · Purchase online here : Your ticket(s) will be mailed to you. Deadline to buy tickets is March 20. Proceeds will benefit the Sanctuary Refurbishing Fund If you have any questions or would like to help sell raffle tickets, contact Leslie Pearlstein at 781-828-0694 or lkpearl@gmail.com Thank you! Sanctuary Refurbishing Fundraising Committee
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.
Adult Education Fund Rochelle Jacobs & Lisa Heveyin Memory ofWarren Foreman Al Burak Building Fund Harriet Burakin Honor of the Yahrzeit ofMuriel Merkowitz General Fund Steven Weinerin Memory ofJanet Gordon Arthur Goldbergin Memory ofWarren Foreman Joe Gordonin Memory ofWarren Foreman Holocaust Memorial Chapel Fund Cindy Luriein Memory ofJanet Gordon Cindy Luriein Memory ofWarren Foreman Joel Kessel Memorial Youth Fund Adrienne & Jerry Fleishmanin Memory ofWarren Foreman Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Leslie & Bruce Levinein Memory ofJanet Gordon Sherry & Bruce Brownin Memory ofJanet Gordon Roxy & Wayne Grayin Memory ofJanet Gordon Ellie Formanin Memory ofMarty Karas
