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Elliott Tepperman Senior Rabbi Ariann Weitzman Assistant Rabbi & Director of Congregational Learning Stuart Brown Director of Operations Craig Levine and Richard Freedman Co-Presidents Jane Susswein and Leslie Weber Editors Shabbat Handout
August 31 - 25 Elul NITZAVIM VA-YELECH
Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 Deuteronomy 31:1-30 Haftarah Isaiah 61:10
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YAHRZEITS
All those observing a yahrzeit are encouraged to accept the honor of the second aliyah.
Lois Kuritsky remembered by Amy Bard & Stuart Kuritsky and family (25 Elul) Eugene Orloff remembered by Denis Orloff (25 Elul) William Slapo remembered by Charlotte Schwartz and family (26 Elul) Kurt Weinberg remembered by Joan & Roger Streit (26 Elul) Edward Schneider remembered by Alma Schneider (27 Elul) Jerry Markovitz remembered by Nancy Markovitz (28 Elul) Sid Gross remembered by Larry, Nancy, Elisabeth and Isabelle Star (29 Elul) Jack Perzley remembered by the Helfman/Sheps family (29 Elul) Seymour Yates remembered by Eric, Barbara & Gwen Schwimmer (29 Elul) Ruth L. Schuman remembered by Debbie Wohl (1 Tishrei) Come celebrate at the kiddush with Sharon and Richard Freedman in honor of Maya becoming a Bat Mitzvah. TONIGHT - S’LICHOT SERVICE at 8 pm. S’lichot is a unique experience on the Jewish calendar. It helps prepare one’s spirit for the upcoming High Holy Days. Hearing the shofar in the still of the night is an experience not to be missed. S’lichot is on the highly recommended list for those experiencing the Holy Days for the first time. NEW THIS YEAR!! Second Day Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 6. Potluck New Year’s lunch (dairy/vegetarian) at 1 pm after services at Bnai Keshet. RSVP on the website (www.bnaikeshet.org).
WELCOME TO BNAI KESHET Bnai Keshet is a diverse, family-friendly community with a lively mix of tradition and innovation. Whatever your interests, age, family structure, or level of Jewish practice or knowledge, you’ll find a home here, as well as programs that engage your mind, nourish your spirit, and make a difference at home and in the world. Bnai Keshet is fortunate to be served by two outstanding rabbis: Elliott Tepperman, Senior Rabbi, and Ariann Weitzman, Assistant Rabbi & Director of Congregational Learning. JOIN US FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS EREV ROSH HASHANAH Wednesday September 4 at 8 pm at the Central Presbyterian Church on Park Street, Montclair. High Holy Days begin. Please check the BK website for a complete schedule of services. Members: Please go to the new BK website (www.bnaikeshet.org) to download the schedule, sign up for service participation, and register for child care. Guests/Non-Members: High Holy Days information is available (including child care, if needed) on the new BK website. There is no charge to attend services, but we ask that you reserve in advance. Additionally, a contribution is encouraged so we may continue to invite the community to join us in the future. SEND ROSH HASHANAH HONEY GREETINGS Rosh Hashanah greetings and organic/fair-trade honey sticks will be sent to each BK member and staff. To participate in our Honey Pot Fundraiser please go to the BK website (www. bnaikeshet.org). SHABBAT SHUVA POETRY READING Saturday, September 7 at 10 am. Bring your favorite poem to share with the congregation. Sukkot Activities HELP BUILD THE SUKKAH Sunday, September 15 at 9 am. Kabbalat Shabbat in the Sukkah September 20 at 6pm followed by DINNER IN THE SUKKAH at 7 pm. All are welcome. Prospective member coffee and conversation Saturday September 21 at 5:30pm SUKKAH HAVDALAH, CAMPFIRE AND SLEEPOVER Saturday September 21 from 7:00pm to 8:00am Sukkot is all about the outdoors. Bnai Keshet invites everyone to take this to heart. Come to Havdalah in the sukkah and stay for hot dogs and s‘mores over a campfire, songs, guitars, stories and even a sleepover (rain or shine).
PLEASE RETURN DUES & BET MIDRASH (SCHOOL) REGISTRATION FORM-either the paper form you received in the mail or online at: http://bkfiles.org/ BKDues2013 (There is one form for both school and shul this year!) JOIN OUR BK CHOIR We will be rehearsing Tuesdays September 3 and 10 at 8pm and the Thursday before Yom Kippur, September 12 at 8pm at BK. We are singing Ein Keloheinu and Priestly Blessing for Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre and Enosh for Yom Kippur. Questions? Email Tom Jeszeck at thomas.jeszeck@verizon.net. INTERGENERATIONAL TROPE CLASS Starting in the Fall, Mondays at 7:15 pm. Get ready for an upcoming family simcha or just prepare to be a part of our Torah chanting crew! Contact Rabbi Ariann to join! BK READS 2013-2014 Continuing this fall, join us at 12:45 pm (after Kiddush) on Saturdays at Red Gables. The first book will be The Golem and the Jinni, by Helen Wecker (October 12). Helen Wecker’s first novel is a blend of Jewish and Arab mythology and historical fiction. It is about two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. For a complete list of BK Reads 20132014 see the BK website at: www.bnaikeshet.org. TWO CATS NEED A NEW HOME. Please contact BK member Barry Jackson at jazzebras@yahoo.com.
Each Week WEDNESDAY MEDITATION MINYAN at 8 am. Led by Rabbi Elliott. FRIDAY MORNING MINYAN at 7:30 am. TALMUD STUDY CLUB Most Saturdays at 12:45 pm. New members welcome.
And More! MEMBERSHIP To join Bnai Keshet, or find out more about us, please contact Cheryl Marshall-Petricoff at cmpetricoff@verizon.net or the BK office at 973746-4889. HESED IS HERE Helping those in need: meals, shiva preparation, rides to BK, rides to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, visits, phone calls, help with simchas. Any specific need a congregant has, we are here. Remember: It is a mitzvah to let others know you need help!! Contact Lori Becker at loribecker13@gmail.com. SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE ON OUR WEBSITE Want to familiarize yourself with the melodies for our service? Site is on the right side of the BK web page (www.bnaikeshet.org).
RRC News JOIN THE FIRST RECONSTRUCTIONIST MOVEMENT TRIP TO ISRAEL May 14-21, 2014. The RRC is offering a unique journey to Israel with “off the beaten track” programs. Deepen your connection to Judaism as you experience life in Israel today. Learn from leading academics, Israeli thinkers, and political activists in a unique series of stimulating and provocative programs. Take part in a progressive Jewish conversation—an intellectual, spiritual, and political dialogue that will build your knowledge, challenge your perspectives, and broaden your understanding of Israel. Learn more at www.rrc.edu/Israeltrip.
MetroWest News JCC BOOK GROUP Monthly meetings on Thursdays at 7:30 pm at JCC West Orange. Coming up in the fall, immerse yourself in the world of Iraqi Jews. In October, November, and December, two novels and one memoir will be read about Jewish Iraqis, in settings ranging from World War II-era Iraq to modernday New York City. The hope is to gain familiarity with this group, about whom most people know very little, while enjoying some engaging, moving stories. Sweet Dates in Basra, by Jessica Jiji. October 10 My Father’s Paradise, by Ariel Sabar. November 14 Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots, by Jessica Soffer. December 12 PJ LIBRARY is a program offered to the MetroWest community. Families with children ages 6 months to 5 1/2 years are eligible to enroll on a first-come, first-served basis. The child will receive a free age-appropriate book or CD each month! To enroll, contact Andrea Bergman at 973-929-3128 or abergman@ thepartnershipnj.org.