CBT Hakol April 2026

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HaKol: The Voice of CBT The JCC of North and South Brunswick

!‫חג שמח‬

Chag Sameach!

December April 2025 2026

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Hakol is the Hebrew word for The Voice, and while this publication is the voice of Congregation B’nai Tikvah, it is not intended to be only one-way.

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Inside Rabbi’s Desk

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Cantor’s Corner

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Post-Pesach Pub Crawl

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Magen David Adom

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Men’s Club

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Trivia Night

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Monroe Minyan

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Passover Poker

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Teacher Tidbits

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Sisterhood Corner

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CBT Book Club

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Tree of Life

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Tot Shabbat

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Pickleball

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Birthdays

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April Calendar

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Member News

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Donations

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Schedule of Services

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Rabbi’s Desk Rabbi Robert Wolkoff

Our new siddur, Lev Shalem, is a joy to behold, rich in commentaries and replete with inspirational texts. It also provides some intriguing “alternative readings,” whether in the form of creative translations or entirely different prayers as substitutes for more traditional liturgy. Although “variety is the spice of life,” we should recognize that change in content carries with it change in conviction—and sometimes those changes are really problematic.

Here’s one example that really rankles me. In the Prayer for the State of Israel, the original text reads: “Bless the State of Israel, the beginning of our redemption.” The variant reads. “Bless the State of Israel, [that it may be] the beginning of our redemption.” This English phrase is actually one single word in Hebrew. One small word, but one massive change. The original is a profound declaration of faith: Israel IS the beginning of our redemption. The changed text is a pious wish: we all hope it turns out this way.

Allow me to object. The change was suggested by Rabbi Immanuel Jakobovits, formerly the Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth. He was an acknowledged genius and a great leader, but I respectfully and deeply disagree with him. In our day and age, and especially after the Holocaust, there is no more room for pious wishes. We are engaged in a profound spiritual mission. We don’t need to hope it works out. We need to recognize the reality and act accordingly.

And we are. Here are three examples: Right now, in the middle of the current war, Israeli airlines are arranging “rescue flights” for Israeli citizens from over 20 global gateways. The goal is to “rescue” 100,000 stranded Israelis. But note: they aren’t trying to rescue Israelis from a war zone. They are “rescuing” Israelis back into a war zone. Nobody else does this. What does it mean? First, that Israelis consider it safer to be in Israel in a war zone than in “chutz la’aretz” “outside of Israel” beyond the war zone. And second, that Israelis feel that in a time of national need, they need to be “rescued” so they can come to Israel’s defense, rather than be stuck and powerless in the diaspora. This is how you think when you know you are participating in “the beginning of our redemption.”

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Rabbi’s Desk (continued from previous page) A second example: thousands of American Jewish students are staying in Israel in spite of the war. Here is the comment of one of them, Ariana Balkany: “Israel is the home to the Jewish nation, and I am staying… I am trying to have the resilience that is in the DNA of all Israelis.” Ariana, it turns out, is a Machon Ma’ayan classmate of my Dahlia’s—who would say exactly the same thing. When you know that Israel is the home of our nation, the crucible in which the almost otherworldly resilience of the Israelis is formed, you don’t hope Israel is “the beginning of our redemption.”

You know it.

A third example: on April 12, at 11 AM, our congregants Lou and Audrey Flumen will be dedicating a Magen David ambulance they are donating to Israel. (Please join us for the dedication!) It is worth noting that you could pay for a full college education for the price of an ambulance like this. But that isn’t the main point. The main point is that Lou and Audrey represent the transformation of Jewish life in one generation.

We were once vulnerable and powerless victims of the worst oppression the world has ever known. Today, we are proud actors on the world stage, protecting ourselves and providing the most advanced emergency medicine in the world. A holocaust survivor can hardly look at Israel without knowing that Israel is indeed “the beginning of our redemption.”

Yes, it is true that we hope. Hatikvah, after all, means “The hope.” But at a certain point, we move beyond hope—we make our hopes come true. And the more we realize that, the more we incorporate that thought into our minds and feel it in our kishkes, the more we will know that, indeed, redemption is at hand.

A final thought. Pesach is fast approaching. We drink four cups of wine, referencing the first four stages of our redemption: “I will bring you out; I will rescue you; I will redeem you; I will take you as My people”. But the fifth cup, the cup of Elijah, we do not drink, because the verse with which it is linked—"And I will bring you into the land”—has not been completely fulfilled.

Yet. But it is happening before our very eyes. We don’ t have to wish it were true. So when we conclude our Pesach seder with the words “Next Year in Jerusalem,” they carry more weight today than they have in the past 2000 years.

Wishing you a wonderful Pesach, Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff

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Cantor’s Corner Cantor Bruce Rockman

Getting Ready for Pesach with a Little Help from My Friend A young student recently asked me a thought provoking question, “Does eating nonkosher food make me a bad Jew?” I answered of course not, it is hard to fulfill all of the mitzvoth, even I fall short at times; we should always try to do our best. Then I asked my AI assistant for an answer, this is what I got.

Cultural Context: Jewish identity encompasses a wide range of beliefs and practices; not all Jews strictly observe dietary laws.

Personal Choice: Many Jews interpret and practice their faith differently, and personal choices vary widely.

Community Standards: Different Jewish communities have varying views on dietary laws, influencing perceptions of what is acceptable.

Spirituality vs. Practice: Being a "bad Jew" is subjective; spirituality and connection to faith can exist regardless of dietary choices.

Growth and Learning: Many Jews may choose to explore their faith and practices over time, including dietary observance.

Judgment and Compassion: It's essential to approach such topics with understanding rather than judgment, recognizing individual journeys in faith.

I like these answers. They may be too detailed for most eight year olds, though maybe not for one who asks such great questions.

Although I’m writing to you on March 12, you’ll likely have the opportunity to read this around Pesach, and that is certainly one of the foremost matters on my mind and likely yours. But besides all of the preparation for our Seders with our families and friends, the shopping, cooking, cleaning, we are overwhelmed with world events, pain and suffering, high prices and a great deal of uncertainty. Some of us are separated from loved ones this year by distance, health and differences of opinion or hurt feelings, some that we are unable to presently overcome, but we should surely look for every opportunity to rise above our differences. What better place than at your Seder table.

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Cantor’s Corner (continued from previous page) During the telling of our story, we learn about five rabbis recounting our Exodus story.

Surely, five rabbis know everything about the holiday, certainly all of the rules and the regulations about Pesach. Then why were they up all night discussing the nuances of Passover? Maybe we’re being told that we should also try to understand and make an effort to understand our small differences too? Perhaps you have another explanation?

Again, I checked with my AI assistant and this is what I got. If you don’t care for these questions, please substitute your own thoughts.

To spark meaningful discussions during Passover 2026, consider these four new questions: How can we incorporate modern values of inclusivity into our Passover Seder?

In what ways can we connect the themes of freedom and liberation to current global issues?

What personal stories of resilience can we share that relate to the Passover narrative?

How can we use technology to enhance our Seder experience and engage younger generations?

Every year, we experience the Exodus from Egypt as if we just left; at our Seders we, without restraint, value our ability to relate our personal journeys and our current situations. I find it remarkable how relatable and comparable our stories are with the Bible’s version.

I asked my AI assistant which are the best Seder songs. Sorry no AI answers were forthcoming. Wow, we’re on our own! But…make sure you sing a lot, whether you sing the standards, Avadim Hayenu, Dayeinu, V’he Sh’amda, Chad Gadya, Eliyahu Hanavi, Miriam Hanevia or Passover Parodies (I’m glad to help you find some). Singing is the communal art form of the Jewish People; our songs are inspirational, unifying, filled with joy and ruach-the sustaining spirit of the Jewish People.

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Cantor’s Corner (continued from previous page) If you need a place to celebrate Passover, please contact me. We’ll keep the light on for you - there is always space for a few more at our Seder table.

Finally, remember to thank your incredible partner (Stacey) for working so hard, making Pesach in your home so wonderful, memorable and delicious!

To share the proper Passover greeting, use the following phrases: Say "Chag Pesach Sameach" to wish someone a joyful Passover.

Use "Pesach Sameach" for a simpler greeting.

For a more formal approach, say "Wishing you a happy Passover."

Include "May your Passover be filled with joy and freedom."

If you want to express good wishes for the Seder, say "Enjoy your Seder!"

Remember to greet friends and family with warmth and sincerity.

Wishing you a Zissen (Sweet) Pesach!

Cantor Bruce Rockman, with a little help from my AI assistant

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Magen David Adom Ambulance Dedication We are honored and privileged to host the dedication of a new Magen David Adom ambulance at CBT on Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 AM. Our members, Lou and Audrey Flumen, together with Audrey’s sister and brotherin-law, Bobbi and Barry Freedman of Princeton, have generously dedicated this ambulance in loving memory of their family members.

This will be an incredibly meaningful and special event. We warmly encourage our community to join us as we celebrate this dedication and honor the memories of those for whom it was made possible.

For those who may not be familiar with what Magen David Adom is all about: When a medical emergency strikes, there is one organization Israelis rely on to save lives — Magen David Adom.

In the United States, disaster response, ambulance services, and blood collection are handled by a variety of hospitals and organizations. In Israel, however, one organization fulfills all of these roles: Magen David Adom.

The workhorses of the MDA fleet are Life Support Ambulances, equipped to treat emergencies ranging from broken bones to heart attacks.

Built on GM chassis and assembled in Elkhart, Indiana, these ambulances are urgently needed each year to expand the fleet and replace vehicles that have been retired from service.

Because of its Knesset-mandated role as Israel’s national emergency medical service, Magen David Adom is the only organization — aside from the IDF — that is exempt from paying VAT on the importation of ambulances.

We hope you will join us on April 12 at 11:00 AM for this very special and meaningful occasion.

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Men’s Club Upcoming Calendar Sunday, April 12th after Minyan (Winter Olympic Experience) Join Steve Katz as he shares his pictures, pins, and experiences at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina/Milano. Breakfast sponsored by the Men’s Club.

Yom HaShoah (erev Sunday, April 12th– Monday, April 13th) Please make sure to light your Men’s Club provided Yellow Candle on Sunday evening, April 12th.

Monday, April 13th and Evening starting at 7:30pm We will hold our annual reading/witnessing of the names of the victims of the Shoah, beginning at 10am in our lobby. Please call the Office to volunteer as a reader.

Our Yom HaShoah evening service will begin in our Sanctuary, and be streamed on line.

We will be lighting candles for the 6 million, as well as for the martyrs of October 7th.

Indoor Go-Karting at Supercharged in Edison - Wednesday, May 13th at 7pm.

Please join your Men’s Club brothers in a fun filled evening of Indoor Go-karting at the world’s largest indoor tracks located at Supercharged in Edison. This event is hosted by FJMC NNJ Region. A registration link will be provided. Contact Steve Katz with any questions. Details to follow.

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Past Meetings and Events Sunday, March 1st Film – “Above and Beyond” by Nancy Spielberg (sister of Steven) The story of Jewish US Air Force WW2 veterans who flew for Israel in the 1948 War of Independence. Bill Greenbergl introduced the film by sharing his interview with one of those veteran pilots.

Sunday, February 8th - World Wide Wrap Led by Rabbi Wolkoff, Cantor Rockman, and Larry Cohen, we had a nice group pf participants (~35) made up of regular Minyan goers, Men’s Club, Religious School, and for the first time partnering with Sisterhood. Tefillin are intended to fulfill a biblical commandment and to symbolize the connection between Hashem and the Jewish people. Breakfast was sponsored by the Men’s Club.

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Attention Monroe Members We have a monthly minyan that we have created JUST FOR YOU! You don't need to drive far. Located at Jewish Family Services in the Concordia Shopping Center, these minyans are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Want to stay informed?

We have created a Whatsapp just for you.

Please email Bobbi Binder with your phone number and name to be added to this group.

Remember, this is for you! Please encourage your Monroe neighbors to attend to help assure a minyan each month.

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Teacher Tidbits Ronit Bivas, Director of Education

A Meaningful Purim Visit One of the goals of our Religious School is to help students experience Jewish values beyond the classroom. This year, during Purim, our students and families had the opportunity to do just that when we visited The Gardens, a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Monroe.

When I arrived in the dining hall, several seniors were already there waiting for the program to begin. Soon more residents joined, along with our students and their families, many dressed in festive Purim costumes.

We began by handing out clappers to both the students and the residents. One of our teachers read the Purim story aloud, and each time the name of Haman was mentioned, the room filled with the sound of noisemakers.

After the story, our students sang several Purim songs they had been practicing. The music brought smiles to many of the residents’ faces, and it was clear how much they enjoyed hearing the children sing.

The morning continued as the students distributed Mishloach Manot to the residents.

Many of the seniors shared how happy they were that we had come to visit. They expressed their appreciation and gratitude, and it was clear that our visit brought them a great deal of joy.

This program would not have been possible without the support of many people. I am thankful to the staff at The Gardens for welcoming us, Sisterhood for donating the Mishloach Manot bags, and the parents for bringing their children to participate. Most of all, I am proud of our students, who beautifully represented our Religious School.

Through this visit, our students not only shared the story and traditions of Purim but also practiced the mitzvah of gemilut chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Experiences like this help our students see how Jewish values can be lived out in meaningful ways.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Passover.

L’Shalom, Ronit Bivas

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Sisterhood Corner Shelly Wistreich, VP, Fundraising

As we enter the Passover season, and hopefully a lot better weather, I would like to take a moment to sum up Purim. As you know, Sisterhood, every year, undertakes the responsibility, mitzvah and pleasure of putting together Mishloach Manot and distributing them to our B’nai Tikvah community.

It is a long, complicated process to put all the parts together and I could not do it without the help and commitment of many people. So, a few thank yous: Marci Abschutz: I could not do this without you!! We are a great team!

Lesley Lewkowicz: Thank you for the time, energy and the enthusiasm we need to get this project done!

Lisa Seidman: My calculator and dear friend! Shopping for the goodies is always an adventure!

Our drivers: This task is impossible without your volunteering to deliver. I hope we made it easier to deliver this year.

Bill Greenberg: Thanks for helping with the maps!! It made the groupings so much easier!

Our packers: To those who come in for one or two nights, walk around in a circle and put the goodies in the bags, thank you!!

Our donors: whether you are a Golden Grogger, Silver Grogger or donor, this could not be done without your generosity.

And finally, Ken Wistreich: my computer guru, who can do it all: keep it accurate, organized, and up to date. You have definitely earned your title of Honorary Sisterhood member.

I hope everyone enjoyed the goodies and know that we do this out of love for our congregants, our community and to celebrate this joyous holiday!

Wishing all of you a wonderful Pesach!

Shelly Wistreich Sisterhood Vice President for Fundraising

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Vindicating Vashti On March first, immediately prior to Purim 5786 the CBT Sisterhood met to “Vindicate Vashti” at a Sunday evening event featuring Persian food, jewelry making and a henna artist.

Growing up, the idea of Queen Vashti was convoluted. I knew she disobeyed the king; I was told she was defiant, disobedient…. and something vaguely about nudity! And in a very tznius (modest) world the mere adjacency to something scandalous was shocking, and very damning. But mostly, you knew that Vashti had to get out of the way, she had to make room for our hero Esther.

Through a more modern lens, and with women’s voices finally entering the conversation, the concept of ‘Vindicating Vashti’ has become popular. Acknowledging that broken down to the actual megillah, Vashti was not simply disobedient and defiant, she was also dignified, and for this she paid a high price. What that price was: confinement, banishment or death, is again left out of the story, unimportant to the male writers of the time. But if Vashti is our heroine, what does that make Esther?

Some modern women have not been kind to her image. Famously Rabbi Ruhama Weiss wrote “Vashti fights for her modesty and her honor, while our heroine Esther is willing to work through the bedroom.”

Pitting women against each other- a tale as old as….. well, evidently as old as ancient Shushan.

And so that is not what the CBT sisters did at our Vashti event. Instead, we chose to vindicate Vashti while acknowledging the strength and courage of both women, in their own right, in their own stories. We gathered as a group of women with the sole purpose of enjoying each other’s company, having open minds about each other, our stories, our own mythos. Supporting each other while laughing, chatting, deepening the bonds so that when an outside power, a Haman no matter how big or small, tries to tear one of us down, we know we do not need to uphold either the Vashti or the Esther narrative. But we can support each other’s dignity, defiance, and even disobedience.

We are women of multitudes. We have our own stories of dignity, of defiance and of the prices we’ve paid. And they are all as impressive as Vashti and Esther.

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Ten Scientific Discoveries That Shaped the Year Submitted by VP Israeli Affairs

Hebrew University highlighted ten breakthroughs that pushed science forward across medicine, climate research, neuroscience, and archaeology. Standout advances include a light-activated adhesive that bonds and releases on command, a blueprint-driven method for designing new antibiotics, and a blood test that can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear.

Researchers also uncovered whale songs with human-like linguistic patterns, and that a compound found in chocolate outperformed Tamiflu in fighting even the deadliest flu strains!

This year filled with incredible discoveries showcase that innovation continues to accelerate into the new year and beyond.

See below for the link to the Times of Israel article https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/ten-discoveries-that-shaped-the-year/

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Hakol Advertising Interested in advertising in our monthly Hakol? Know someone who might be? There are various options for advertising in our monthly newsletter, and by advertising in Hakol, your ad is also featured in our Thursday weekly announcements, as well as on the advertisers’ page of our website, and linked to your own business’ website. For details, options, pricing, please contact the CBT Office at 732-297-0696.

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PICKLEBALL

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April Calendar April 2 – CBT’s 2nd Seder, 7pm April 4 – Passover Poker, 8pm April 6 – CBT Board Meeting, 8pm April 11 – JCFS, 11am-12pm April 11 – Tot Shabbat, 11am-12pm April 11 – Rabbi Wolkoff’s Shabbat Lunch & Learn, 12pm April 12 – Men’s Club Meeting, 10am April 12 - Dedication of Magen David Adom Ambulance at CBT, 11am April 14 – Yom Hashoah Reading of the Names April 14 – Yom Hashoah Service, 7:30pm April 15 – Rabbi Wolkoff’s Lunch & Learn, 12-1:30pm April 15 – CBT Book Club April 17 – Birthday Shabbat, 7pm April 19 – JWLT April 19 – USY Event April 20 – Sisterhood Board Meeting, 8pm April 21 – Monthly Minyan in Monroe, 7pm April 22 - Rabbi Wolkoff’s Lunch & Learn, 12pm April 22 – Falafel Ball April 23 – Rabbi Wolkoff’s Monroe Lecture, 2pm April 25 – Shabbat Lunch & Sing April 25 – JCFS, 11am-12pm April 26 – CBT/WAM Spring Hiking Club April 27 – Ritual Committee Meeting, 8pm April 28 – Chaverim, 12-2pm April 29 - Rabbi Wolkoff’s Lunch & Learn, 12-1:30pm

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The congregation extends deepest condolences to: Gaye and Alan Feinberg on the loss of Gaye’s beloved mother, Thelma Rausch.

Caren and Barry Dworkin on the loss of Caren’s beloved sister, Iris Goldberg.

Vicki Bauman on the loss of her beloved husband, and our dear member, Burton Bauman.

Cheryl and Josh Crick, on the loss of Cheryl’s beloved father, Ed Resnick Gary Turner and family, on the loss of his beloved wife, and our dear member, Francie.

The congregation extends a hearty Mazel Tov to: Shelly and Steven Talmud, on the birth of their grandson, Evan David Talmud.

Cindy and Neal Gittleman, on the birth of their granddaughter, Sage Elia Brelsford.

Mazel Tov to Michele Kleinman and Susan and Jonathan Kleinman, on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter and granddaughter, Gillian.

Please Note: It is never the intention of the office to leave out someone’s donation from the Hakol listings. If your donation was inadvertently left out, please contact the office and we will include it in the next Hakol. Thank you.

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‫ְש ַכנ ְִּתי ְ ּבת ֹוכָם‬ ָ ׁ ‫שו ּ לִ י ִמ ְק ָּד ׁש ו‬ ׂ ָ‫וְע‬ “Let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst”

Congregation B’nai Tikvah gratefully acknowledges the following donations: DONATIONS RECEIVED FEBRUARY 15TH, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 14TH, 2026

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Abbey Lorber, in memory of her beloved husband, Bernard Lorber Ruth & Allen Schechter, in memory of Ruth’s beloved mother, Stella Wohl Allen & Ruth Schechter, in memory of Allen’s beloved father, William Schecter Susan Pomerantz, in memory of her beloved mother, Fay Benowitz Caren & Barry Dworkin, on the passing of Caren Dworkin’s beloved sister, Iris Goldberg Linda Jacobs, in memory of her beloved brother, Mitchell Rubin Michele & Irwin Millinger, on the loss of Vicki Bauman’s beloved husband, Burt Bauman Michele & Irwin Millinger, Mazel Tov to Cindy and Neal Gittleman, on the birth of their granddaughter, Sage Elia Brelsford Phyllis Rich, in memory of her beloved father-in-law, Herman Rich Gaye & Alan Feinberg, on the loss of Gaye’s beloved mother, Terry Rausch

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Cantor’s Special Fund Janis & David Hoffman, in honor of Cantor Rockman’s Birthday Michele & Irwin Millinger, in memory of Michele’s beloved mother, Ruth Groman Renee & Steven Levin, in memory of Renee’s beloved grandmother, Elsie Barron Steven & Renee Levin, in memory of Steven’s beloved father, Morris Levin Gaye & Alan Feinberg, on the loss of Gaye’s beloved mother, Terry Rausch Shabbat Luncheon Fund Adrienne & Andy Ross, on the loss of Vicki Bauman’s beloved husband, Burt Bauman Adrienne & Andy Ross, Mazel Tov to Shelly and Steven Talmud on the birth of their grandson, Evan David Talmud Marc & Bobbi Binder, in memory of Marc’s beloved father, Bernie Binder Adrienne & Andy Ross, Mazel Tov to Cindy and Neal Gittleman, on the birth of their granddaughter, Sage Elia Brelsford Barbra London, in memory of her beloved mother-in-law, Pearl London Renee & Steve Juro, in memory of Renee’s beloved mother, Michelle Ackerman (continued)

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Yahrzeit and Tzedakah Fund Janet Weiss & Family, in memory of Janet’s beloved mother, Rosalyn Cooper Myra Dickert, in memory of her beloved brother-in-law, Lawrence Dickert Michele & Dave Greenfield, in memory of Michele’s beloved mother, Mary Arougheti Jerry & Ronnie Levine, in memory of Jerry’s beloved mother, Edith Levine Ronnie & Jerry Levine, in memory of Ronnie’s beloved father, Walter Freedman Rena & Barry Lepinsky, on the loss of Richard Seidman’s step-mother, Susanne Seidman Maxine & Irwin Nudelman, in memory of Maxine’s beloved father, Marvin August Marvin Stark, in memory of his beloved mother, Esther Stark The Mars Family, in memory of Herb’s beloved father-in-law, Isidor Mahler Stacey & Richard Watman, in memory of Stacey’s beloved mother, Carole Kalish Wendy & Ira Heisler, in memory of Wendy’s beloved father, Louis Breitkopf Gary & Marcia Wesalo, in memory of Gary’s beloved mother, Blanche Wesalo Barry & Janice Kipnis, in memory of Barry’s beloved father, Morris Kipnis Barry & Caren Dworkin, in memory of Barry’s beloved father, Herbert Dworkin Judy & Mark Roller, in memory of Judy’s beloved mother, Elizabeth Einhorn Marvin Stark, in memory of his beloved wife, Betty Stark Stephen Breitkopf, in memory of his beloved father, Louis Breitkopf Sheila Friedlander, in memory of her beloved husband, Lou Friedlander

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Shomrei Tikvah Fund Arlene & Arthur Cederbaum, in memory of Arlene’s beloved sister, Sandra Lebowitz Arthur & Arlene Cederbaum, in memory of Arthur’s beloved sister, Rose Cederbaum Arthur & Arlene Cederbaum, in memory of Arthur’s beloved uncle, Max Eisenberg Arthur & Arlene Cederbaum, in memory of Arthur’s beloved aunt, May Eisenberg Jodi Wexler Marcou Social Action Fund Debra & Scott Rekant, in memory of Debra’s beloved grandfather, Sam Slotoroff Janis & David Hoffman, Mazel Tov to Renee and Steve Juro for all of their contributions to CBT Marci & Marty Abschutz, in memory of Marci’s beloved mother, Sylvia Koshner Brenda & Mark Sherman, Mazel Tov to Shelly and Steven Talmud on the birth of their grandson, Evan David Talmud Muriel Hertan Andrew & Lauren Cohen, in memory of Andrew’s beloved mother, Marilyn Cohen Keith & Tammy Zimmerman, in memory of Keith’s beloved father, Herbert Zimmerman Irwin & Michele Millinger, in memory of Irwin’s beloved grandmother, Sarah Beim Amy Smith, Mazel Tov to Cindy and Neal Gittleman, on the birth of their granddaughter, Sage Elia Brelsford (continued)

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Ruth-Ann Breitler Bikur Cholim Fund Shirley & Marty Engel, in memory of their beloved grandson, Lee Strebel Mark Kasdin Memorial Fund Maxine Kasdin, in memory of her beloved mother-in-law, Ruth Kasdin Martin L. Zweig Safety & Security Fund Dorothy & Larry Cohen, in memory of Dorothy’s beloved mother, Agnes Miktus Dorothy & Larry Cohen, in memory of Dorothy’s beloved father, John Miktus L’dor Vador Fund Cindy & David Teicher, in honor of their granddaughter Isla’s 3rd birthday General Fund Sima & Stuart Brokowsky, in memory of Danna Stein’s beloved brother, Bruce Gaynor Marsha & Gary Wesalo Religious School Fund Jess & Liz Marcus, in memory of Jess’ beloved grandfather, Bill Cohan

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Shiva Fund The Mars Family, in memory of Herb’s beloved mother-in-law, Lillian Mahler Renee & Steven Levin Fran Weinstein, in memory of her beloved father, Leo Gorcey

Passport to Israel Fund Michele & Dave Greenfield, on the loss of Gaye Feinberg’s beloved mother, Terry Rausch The Lawson Family, in memory of Ellen’s beloved husband, Barry Lawson The Lawson Family, in memory of Ellen’s beloved father, Edward Kempner Community Needy Family Fund Harriet Cohen, in memory of her beloved sister, Esther Savitt Harriet Cohen, in memory of her beloved mother, Isabella Neustein Nancy & Paul Zankel, in memory of Nancy’s beloved mother, Marilyn Fried The Fishelberg Family, in memory of Gerald’s beloved mother, Lillian Fishelberg

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Congregation B’nai Tikvah is Central NJ’s premier egalitarian Conservative synagogue.

Our Congregation warmly welcomes Jewish and interfaith families, couples, same sex couples, and singles into our highly diverse community.

Please see our schedule of services and join us!

For more information, please go to www.bnaitikvah.org or call the office at 732.297.0696.

PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW OR DONATE ONLINE AT WWW.BNAITIKVAH.ORG

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Daily Schedule of Prayer Services Please join us in-person if you can. All services are also available via Zoom and Stream (password needed; please contact the office for more info).

Sunday 9:00 AM & 7:30 PM Monday 7:30 PM Tuesday 7:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM & 7:30 PM Friday - Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00 PM Shabbat 9:30 AM