Chai Lights - Weekly Announcements

Sunday, August 18, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Family Table
Wednesday, August 21, 6:30 p.m., Ritual Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 21, 7:00 p.m., Kitchen Team Meeting
Friday, August 23, 6:00 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat Services (Zoom) 
Saturday, August 24, 9:00 a.m., Starbucks Shabbat
Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning Services (In Person/LiveControl/YouTube)

Check the calendar for the most up-to-date program information and links

Candle Lighting: Friday, August 23, 7:14 p.m.
Havdalah: Saturday, August 24, 8:14 p.m.

It is the custom to blow the shofar each weekday during the month of Elul. We would like to hear the shofar each evening between the mincha and ma’ariv services on Zoom beginning Tuesday night, September 3. The pattern of notes is Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah, Tekiah Gedolah. If you have a shofar and would be willing to blow for us a few times, please sign up here.

Join B’nai Tikvah on Sunday, September 15 at 10 a.m. as we host Prof. Matthew Sienkiewicz, Ph.D., to explore antisemitism on campus and what we can do to combat this horrifying trend.

Register now

​​​​​​​Learn more about Dr. Sienkiewicz

Information for the High Holy Days is now available on the B’nai Tikvah website. Click here to learn more about the schedule of services; mahzor and materials pick-up; bimah flowers and so much more.

Our Religious School and teen group are both growing! Learn more about our program and help us spread the word about this warm and engaging environment.

There are so many ways our B’nai Tikvah community can help make the world a better place. Did you know there is a bin in the coat room where you can drop off used eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones? These get refurbished and distributed to those in need.

We can help with food insecurity by picking an extra box of kosher, unsweetened cereal or a can of (preferably low-salt) soup and dropping it in the marked bin in the lobby. This supports Family Table, which is sponsored by Jewish Family and Childrens’ Services.

Additionally, watch for information on our special events, including Jewish Jeopardy event in November and much more!

— Social Action/Social Justice Team Co-Chairs Phyl Hewson and Linda Leland

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

General Fund
Josh Blumenthal—In honor of Donna Blumenthal, Natalie Weinberg, Janice Halpern, and Ann Hartstein
Donna Blumenthal—In appreciation of cards and donations in honor of my retirement

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Martin and Judith Packer—In honor of Mona Rosen
Michael and Idriane Wish—In honor of the yahrzeit of Florence Wish
Judy Freedman—In honor of the yahrzeit of Edward Freedman

Religious School Fund
Dena Kaufman—In memory of Beth Brizel
Louis and Barry Bernstein—In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Director, Haley Director, and Mr. and Mrs. David Fogel