Chai Lights - Weekly Announcements

Mon, Nov 20, 8 pm: A Novel Group
Tues, Nov 21, 3:45 pm: Religious School
Wed, Nov 22, 12 pm: Office Closing Early
Thur, Nov 23 & Fri, Nov 24: Office Closed for Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 24, 6 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Services -  ZOOM
Sat, Nov 25, 9:30 am: No Religious School
Sat, Nov 25, 10 am: Shabbat Morning Services - In Person | LiveControl | YouTube
Sat, Nov 25, 12 pm: Starbucks Shabbat
Check the calendar for the most up to date program information and links.

Hunger remains a critical issue across Massachusetts as many
struggle with inflation and the end of pandemic era benefit programs.  
Jewish Family & Children's Service's Family Table helps provide regular
access to nutritious kosher food and emergency groceries to families in crisis. 

How to help?
The next time you shop, pick up an extra box of cereal or a can of soup, preferably low salt and kosher. Then put it in the cabinet in the lobby next to the Chapel. 
It's that EASY!

Do you want to do more? 
Become a Family Table volunteer once a month at B'nai Tikvah.
To get started, visit the Jewish Family & Children's Service's website and sign up.
Also, you can contact Ann Hartstein.

For further information on Social Action/Social Justice,
Contact: Phyl Hewson or Linda Leland, Co-Chairs

Jews and friends from around the United States gathered Tuesday in Washington to demonstrate support for Israel and to demand the release of over 200 hostages. Nearly 300,000 gathered on a clear autumn day on the National Mall. 
​​​​​​​I was proud to be a participant. 
Read article here.

Israeli and Jewish music played before and during the rally, helping to set the tone. We heard from both cultural and political leaders. Nathan Sharansky spoke about the need to again stand firm against hatred. Family members of hostages shared their thoughts and gratitude for support. Most moving to me was just the sheer number of people who came out with signs and flags, and their voices, in support of Israel. The number of young people was especially gratifying.

Here are a few pictures from the rally. Am Yisrael Chai, Marvin Wolfert 

B’nai Tikvah’s electronic Yahrzeit Board, in our foyer, scrolls through the names of all those we remember during the week of their yahrzeit on the Hebrew calendar beside an image of a flickering memorial candle. 

To view our  digital Yahrzeit board online, purchase a digital plaque, or add a photo or bio to one, please click the image above to access the online Yahrzeit Board and form.

Time to Order 2024 Mah Jongg Cards!
Standard $14 / Large $15
The Sisterhood makes $5 per card and the prices are the same everywhere so please order from us. In 2023, Sisterhood made $750!
Please make your check out to B’nai Tikvah Sisterhood.  
Send to: Carol Bernstein, 18 Newland Street, Norton MA 02766
 Questions: Cbernstein1110@gmail.com or 617-699-4852
 Note: Deadline January 19, 2024 

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Thank you to those who have donated to B'nai Tikvah! Donations may be made online or sent directly to the office.

General Fund:
Barry Benson in Honor of the Yahrzeits of Betty Benson, Pearl Benson
Bernice Weiner in Honor of Marty Packer, in Memory of Miriam Green, Get Well Wishes to Lorraine Simon
Beverly Kramer in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Audrey Werner
Evelyn Fisher in Honor of Rabbi Loel & Patty Weiss
James Mulcahey GF Donation: "Please use this donation to help my Jewish neighbors of Canton feel safe during this time."
Julie Goodman & Graeme Smith in Appreciation of Sam Evans
Nili Shoenig in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Frances Shoenig
Paul Terban in Memory of Miriam Green
Susan & Gary Fisher in Memory of Bob Kovner
Kiddush Fund:
Jane & Eric Dickstein in Appreciation of Jarret Lotto
Kirshner Pearlstein Bereavement Fund:
Susan & Noman Gotshalk in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Abram Green
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund:
Judy Freedman in Memory of Miriam Green
Religious School Fund:
Linda & Harry Dietrich in Honor of Michelle Langmead
Sharon & Leo Orkin in Honor of the Yahrzeit of Irving Rokeach