CBT Hakol October 2024

Congregation B’nai Tikvah

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

With our feet on the ground, and our head in heaven

By Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff I’ll let you in on a little professional secret. Every week, I have a difficult choice to make: should the sermon be spiritual or political?

On the one hand, the synagogue should be a place of rest and respite from the rough and tumble political world. Here, we can think lofty thoughts, imagine divine places, approach the threshold of heaven. And the rougher the political world, the more we need to “get away from it all,” if only for but a few brief moments.

Sounds tempting, no?

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Inside From the Rabbi

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From the Cantor

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Presidents’ Podium

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High Holy Days : Svc Times

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Impassioned Connections

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New Beginnings - Rel. School

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Shabbat Dinner Series

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Sukkot/Simchat Torah

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Sisterhood

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Social Action

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Shabbat Dinners

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Men’s Club

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Needy Families

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USY

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Upcoming Events

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Member News

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Book Club

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Birthdays

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Donations

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Schedule of Services

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October 2024

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Searching With You

FROM THE CANTOR

BY CANTOR BRUCE ROCKMAN

Seven out of ten people describe themselves as spiritual. We are innately spiritual, searching for deeper meaning, a reality greater than oneself.

For the past few years I have participated with others from our congregation in a series of conversations about creating a strategic plan for the future of B’nai Tikvah. We all offered our opinions and continue to share our thoughts with the synagogue board.

Our goal is to help imagine and create a plan for our thriving future as a cohesive Jewish community during changing times. I participated and I am totally on board with the work of the committee, many of our initiatives are already strengthening our offerings. There is so much more work for us to do as a community and ESPECIALLY as individuals.

Rabbi Naomi Levy wrote in the introduction to her book Talking to God, “Our prayers contain ancient and eternal wisdom and are central to our experience. They are dependable and beautifully written. Often the music links us to our community” Familiar melodies are comforting and inform our souls.

“What do we do when the prayer book does not contain the words we are searching for?

What do we do when certain feelings well up inside us, but the words to express them are absent from our liturgies?”

According to many leading psychologists and scientific studies, we are innately spiritual and in need of something sacred. Intergenerational religion creates a protective layer of faith; for some, nature provides comfort. According to Dr. Lisa Miller, “there is nothing more important that you can do in adolescence and college than to seek (our) spiritual reality. If we ignore it, spiritual emergence can devolve, leading to emptiness and even depression.”

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FROM THE RABBI

BY RABBI ROBERT L. WOLKOFF

reasonable it is for us to retreat. When MLK was confronting structural racism during the civil rights era, it surely would have been a relief to just sit in a church somewhere and commune with the Lord. But we all would have been the poorer for it.

So where do we stand today? From a political point of view, the past year has been an absolute nightmare. For everyone, and, as usual, for Jews even more. I won’t plague you with all the details—you know them all-too-well—but whether at home or abroad, the news isn’t good. And I’ll be talking about all this on the High Holy Days, asking us to consider our status as Jews in modern America; the need for Jewish values to sort out the mess; the breakdown in Jewish support for Israel (and the necessity of restoring it); and the impact of all this on our psyche and our relationships.

But, but….I’d rather be talking about G-d, for both practical and emotional reasons.

Practical, because if we are going to dig ourselves out of the mud in which we find ourselves, we’ve got to set our sights on something (or more correctly Someone) far higher than our mud pit. And emotional because, well, we just need it for our sanity.

Way back when—on May 3, 1970, in fact—I watched a Grateful Dead concert from my balcony at college.

It was a heady time. On April 30th, U.S. forces began attacking Cambodia. On my campus, a series of fire-bombings took place ahead of a protest on behalf of the Black Panthers on trial in New Haven. And the day after the concert, we woke up to the news that there were “four dead in O-hi-o,” at Kent State.

My thoughts at the time were somewhat hazy, for reasons you can well imagine, but one thing was clear to me. As I listened to the lyrics of “Dire Wolf”—“I cut my cards to the Queen of Spades but the cards were all the same,”—I just knew that something had to change. Something in the world, and something in me.

Part of me was drawn to the world of politics and activism. Another part, equally as strong, was drawn to religion and spirituality. A week later, still unresolved, I visited Chabad headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway to meet the Rebbe.

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FROM THE RABBI

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4] A month later, still unresolved, I went to Israel for the very first time.

A month later, I came back resolved to become a rabbi.

And I carry forward the same ambivalence today that I had a half century ago—part of me wants to be freed from this world; and part of me wants to free this world.

That, I suppose, is what it means to be a Jew. With our feet on the ground, and our head in heaven.

May this new year be one of blessings received and challenges met.

FROM THE CANTOR

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3] more spirituality to thrive. And whether it is through prayer, social action or the study of Torah, we need to do more to be a thriving and driving force in the lives that we touch. Our committee is keenly aware that the synagogue members have different needs: social, emotional, spiritual, and of course, within these limitations there are variations on our needs.

In our current situation, we have many obsessions: sports, social media, politics (wow, what a political season this is!), Israel, social action, our children, our parents and what is most important, so that we can truly obsess is ourselves, our wellbeing.

I am positive that many of you have an opinion about spirituality and how we may be able to find our better selves. I would be so appreciative if you would share your thoughts with me.

There is a great allure to find spirituality within our secular culture, this is understandable. When I talk to G-d, I’m most comfortable doing it with friends that care about me and whom I care about. B’nai Tikvah is home; it is a place where I can express my happiness and sadness and feel comforted and secure. Regardless of where you are able to best express your spiritual aspirations, it should be known that B’nai Tikvah wants to be a comforting and reassuring space for you too.

I wish you a happy, healthy and compassionate New Year, that’s something to yearn for too.

Ivdu et Hashem b’simcha Worship Adonai with Joy & Gladness!

Cantor Bruce Rockman Please contact me at cantor@bnaitikvah.org or 732-297-0696 x115

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PRESIDENTS’ PODIUM

BY RUTH ANNE KOENICK & MARTY ABSCHUTZ

As Co-Presidents, Marty and I feel an obligation to keep up with all the information we receive, especially the emails filling our inboxes that focus on Israel and how to support the various needs of that country. But as much as we have always loved Israel, on October 7, 2023, our love for that small piece of earth has grown more than we imagined was possible, and we have come to a better understanding of why the safety, security and survival of Israel is so important to Jews everywhere.

As some of you know, when Paul told my father that we wanted to be married, although he gave his blessing, the next morning he made two phone calls: one that I won’t go into now and the other to the Israeli Embassy seeking assurance that, even though I would be marrying out of my faith, my children and I would be eligible to make Aliyah should the need arise. For the man who barely survived WWI, the Russian Revolution and more, he intimately knew of the need for a sanctuary for Jews.

So, in the past months when I have read about Jews fighting Jews, people deciding who is a real Jew and who isn’t, of Jews supporting the lies of Hamas and not supporting Israel because they abhorred the behavior of Netanyahu, I (Ruth Anne) am grateful for my father’s understanding of what might lie ahead, and he taught me to love and support Israel even when I did not love all the politics.

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High Holy Days Service Times Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, October 2: Mincha 6:05 PM Candle Lighting 6:19 PM Ma’ariv 6:20 PM Rosh Hashanah – Day 1 Thursday, October 3: Shacharit 9:00 AM Torah Service 10:15 AM Shofar Service 11:00 AM Sermon 11:30 AM Musaf 11:45 AM Tashlich/Mincha 5:30 PM Maariv 7:00 PM Candle lighting 7:01 PM Rosh Hashanah – Day 2 Friday, October 4: Shacharit 9:00 AM Torah Service 10:15 AM Shofar Service 11:00 AM Sermon 11:30 AM Musaf 11:45 AM Mincha 6:00 PM Shabbat Candle Lighting 6:16 PM Maariv 6:45 PM

Shabbat Shuvah Saturday, October 5: Shacharit 9:30 AM Kol Nidre Friday, October 11: Mincha Service 5:45 PM Kol Nidre 6:00 PM Candle Lighting 6:05 PM Yom Kippur Saturday, October 12: Shacharit 9:00 AM Torah Service 10:30 AM Hineni 11:30 AM Sermon 11:45 AM Eleh Ezkera/Yizkor 12:00 PM (apprx) Musaf 12:30 PM Mincha/Jonah/Ne’ilah 4:45 PM Maariv 6:30 PM Havdalah/Shofar ending fast 6:48 PM

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Impassioned connections Stacey Rockman

The number of hours that the Cantor husband and I discuss B'nai Tikvah, what to do and how to enrich and how to excite people is almost comical. Almost, but not at all. We are here to serve. My religious Christian supervisor at work always tells me that I have a "servant’s heart." I try to lean into that. The truth is, I get something out of what I do. I think about the "Friends" episode where Phoebe is faced with the realization that there is no altruism. But I accept that, and lean into it as well.

Every win at B'nai Tikvah, in whatever way we see the win, we then want to do more. A successful women's group leads to a home challah bake marathon. A nice interaction with an interfaith couple led to a Shabbat dinner at our home. How can we bring OUR excitement and passion to YOU, to our people.

How do we reach more people? How do we connect with more people? How do we excite more people? There will, undoubtedly, be more dinnertime conversations of what else can we do. If you would like to be a part of the conversation, please reach out because we would love to have it with you.

Shana tova, a happy and a healthy new year, Stacey and Cantor

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL New Beginnings Ronit Bivas, Director of Education As I sit down to write this, my thoughts keep gravitating towards a theme around the word “New”, which has a variety of meanings such as unfamiliar, unaccustomed or fresh. I realize that CBT’s Religious school has an array of New this year: a new director, new ideas and a new school year which has just begun.

Now, although I am not new to CBT as I taught in the religious school last year, I feel it’s appropriate to introduce myself as the new Director of Education. My name is Ronit Bivas, and I live in Hillsborough with my husband of thirty-five years. I have three grown children and one adorable grandchild who is the apple of my eye. I have been in the education world for the last thirty years and bring a range of experiences from many vantage points such as religious, preschool and early elementary school teacher, day care and religious school director and many other positions in between.

As the religious school director, I bring with me an array of fresh new ideas, new curriculum and some fabulous new teaching staff. I have a passion for all things Jewish and hope that the teachers and I will pass that passion and love of Judaism along to the children we serve. In addition, through holiday family experiences, programs with the Rabbi, Cantor and more, it is my hope to bring that education and passion to the families as well.

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‫שנה טובה ומתוקה‬

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And that certainly seemed to be the case on Sunday, September 8th, which was our first day of school. There was excitement in the air as forty children ranging in age from three years through twelve were walked into school by their parents to begin the new school year. Walking in and out of the classrooms throughout the morning, I could see the children drawing pictures, having conversations and just taking in all that the teachers were teaching that day. In addition, snack and recess times enabled the children to begin forming bonds of friendships and strengthening the ones they already had. The day could not have ended any better than a gathering in the sanctuary where I and Co-VP of School and Youth Mike Atzbi welcomed the parents, the Rabbi shared a story with the families and children, and the Cantor blessed the children and teachers. Of course, the day would not have been complete without the amazing sound of the shofar blown by Cantor Rockman.

As we have just begun the new school year and are about to embark on a new Jewish year, I find them to be parallel and similar to one another. They are both a time for new beginnings yet a time for renewal. It is a time to reflect on the past yet move ahead, looking to the future. Lastly, it is a time for growth, whether it is our own individual selfgrowth or seeing the physical, emotional and spiritual growth of our children.

On this New Year, may we each find peace, strength and happiness for ourselves, our families, the congregation, and the world.

Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year.

L’shana Tova T’katevu V’techatemu; May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year!

‫שנה טובה ומתוקה‬

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Sukkot and Simchat Torah Service Times: Sukkot October 16th Erev Sukkot 7:30 PM October 17th 9:30 AM & 7:30 PM October 18th 9:30 AM & 7:30 PM October 19th (regular Shabbat time) – 9:30 AM

Simchat Torah October 24th Shemini Atzeret / Yizkor 9:30 AM October 24th Simchat Torah 6:00 PM October 25 Simchat Torah 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM

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Oh sisters, it’s been a year! We have a war, we have an election, antisemitism in new and yet very familiar tropes, we have children and grandchildren and aging parents and jobs and communities to support. We’re running in place and trying to make progress and we’re… tired.

And yet, this article is an appeal to join an organization and contribute your precious time and energy.

So please allow me a few short paragraphs to make a case for joining sisterhood for our 2024-2025 year by telling why I need Sisterhood and maybe you will be able to relate.

“A Sister is Both your Mirror and Your Opposite” (Elizabeth Fishel) What I need from sisterhood is first, the comfort and familiarity of seeing yourself reflected back by the women of this kehilla. As proud Jewish women we walk through this life with two very important things in common. Our Jewishness and our womanhood. Two things that very intimately define our relationship to the world and, maybe even more so, how the world relates to us.

Equally as important, Sisterhood allows us to commune with a diverse group of women from different stages of life, with different challenges, different strengths and bringing different lived experiences to the table.

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Through this “diverse sameness,” trust lies on a macro level, the strength of Jewish continuity, and on a micro level, comfort, fun, and meaningfulness while we navigate this chaotic world.

To create this diverse sisterhood, we need… YOU! Please come hang out with us. Bring your joys, your troubles, your sense of humor, your wisdom and your point of view.

Share with us, nosh with us, listen and learn and create with us. Our upcoming events aim to provide relaxed, fun atmospheres with structured activities, but also the space to chat and make new, or deepen established, friendships. We will start the year with “Hummus and Havdalah,” making crafts and fostering a new relationship with a very old tradition. Future events include challah making, whale watching, bonsai tree sculpting for Tu Bishvat, Mahjong lessons with WAM and Vodka and a program with our CBT Men’s Club.

We will organize the snacks, the supplies, the where and the when. We ask from you to be the who. The women who form the sisterhood, the women who create and strengthen our bonds and who will make this organization worthy of you.

-- Jessica Marcus

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Tishrei is a time of reflection, introspection, forgiveness and renewal: really a time to start the new year with a change in some behavior, in essence a new beginning. It is a time that even those Jews who rarely go to minyan will come to shul to pray, to spend time thinking about what brought them there and to think about the things they want to change.

At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, Tishrei is a time to come together as a community, embracing our traditions and supporting one another in our spiritual journeys.

On behalf of Marty and myself, and our families, L’shanah Tovah,

Ruth Anne Koenick Co-President

Marty Abschutz Co-President

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Dear Congregation B’nai Tikvah, On behalf of the Jewish Young Community (JYC), I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for inviting us to the Young Professionals Shabbat dinner on September 13, 2024. It was a meaningful experience to come together as a community, and we truly appreciated your warm hospitality and the beautiful atmosphere you created.

The theme of introspection and renewal provided such a deep connection to the season. The opportunity to reflect on these themes in your welcoming environment made the evening even more impactful for everyone in attendance.

The service, dinner, and thoughtful conversations shared throughout the night helped create a strong sense of community and spiritual enrichment.

We look forward to future opportunities to join together for more meaningful Shabbat experiences and continue building this special relationship.

Thank you again for hosting such a wonderful event.

Warm regards, Nathan Vaisbort Program Director OneTable Host www.jycnewjersey.com "Empowering young professionals to create a strong community based on Jewish values."

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.

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Social Action Laura Waksman, Chair

Pick a Mitzvah Like many of you, I've been watching interviews with survivors, family members, and first responders of the October 7th Massacre for 11 months. On September 11th, just a few days ago, another “Never Forget” attack in our lifetime, I attended my East Brunswick annual 9/11 service which has fewer and fewer attendees each year. Later I happened to log on to a favorite Jewish YouTube channel/podcast of mine, which I highly recommend, Meaningful People. It is an interview format, with inspiring Jews leading meaningful lives. The interview was with Ari Schonbrun, one out of four employees of Cantor Fitzgerald, the global financial institution, to survive unscathed on 9/11. Ari has been speaking for years to audiences about his experience that day, but I had never heard of him. I highly recommend that you watch and listen.

I will not retell his incredible story, but as you might expect, that day has transformed his life. I do want to share some of his powerful, inspiring words: “We are supposed to be a light unto the nations, but we're not even a light unto ourselves. You've got to make a change within yourself before you can change the world. Pick a mitzvah and you'll see how it will change the you and the people around you.”

As we approach the Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe, which mitzvah will you pick? To give tzedakah regularly, to daven with more kavanah (intention), to visit the sick? Ari says choose one, and do it whole heartedly.

SAVE THE DATE: November 12th CHAVERIM (60 plus) 12-2 PM at CBT. Shosh Mitzman, the JNF Makom liaison and the Director of Partnerships at Makom, and Shulamit Timsit, an Israeli from Kiryat Shmona, will speak about their phenomenal work since the war caring for residents throughout the country.

Thank you to those who have donated to the Social Action fund. Your generosity has helped some of our members in need this month and helped continue the Chaverim program which provides vital socialization to our seniors.

We continue to collect kosher food year round for the JFS food pantry. Place your donations in the wicker basket outside the office. Thanks to Carol Eisenberg and Jay Scheuer for checking the basket and bringing the food to JFS. Thanks to Shelly Wistreich and Dot Cohen for their dedication to Chaverim. I wish you a healthy, peaceful and meaningful 5785, Laura

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Hello fellow CBTers!

Have you attended one of our Shabbat Dinners yet?

You have? Great, then welcome back! If you have not, now is the time to check out this fun-filled and yummy experience.

CBT’s Shabbat Dinners have become a truly wonderful experience, bonding together many generations of CBTers - those with young children and those with grandchildren, our founding members with our newest members, and everyone in between. We’ve joined forces with other groups within CBT, added Family Shabbat to the mix, hosted Board Installations, and even had the pleasure of enjoying USY-led services following one of our dinners!

WAM (Ways & Means, Activities & Membership) is thrilled to share that we will be offering the series for the third year, with some new dinner themes and corresponding menus including a Shabbarbaque and Sushi in the Sukkah, and will also include fan favorites like the highly anticipated Shabbanukkah during Hanukkah and Chametzfest just before Pesach.

To sustain this beautiful tradition of breaking bread as a diverse community, we encourage you to become a sponsor of this series. Sponsorships help offset expenses, allowing us to charge a more reasonable fee for all attendees.

Shabbat Dinner sponsors are available in 3 tiers, all of which will be recognized in Hakol!

Shabbat Shalom Sponsor ($72). This is a half-year sponsorship; it includes written recognition on each Shabbat dinner table, for half of the 2024-2025 series.

Shabbat Blessing Sponsor ($180). This is a full-year sponsorship; it includes 2 adult Shabbat meals as well as written recognition on each Shabbat dinner table, for the entire 2024-2025 series.

Sabbath Queen Sponsor ($360). This is the premium full-year sponsorship; it includes 4 adult Shabbat meals as well as written recognition on each Shabbat dinner table for the entire 2024-2025 series.

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Going Green! Tabs, Tabs and more tabs!

We will collect tab donations again this year at CBT. Let’s continue to help the Ronald McDonald House Charities help families in need. Let’s pull together and keep the tabs coming !!!

We had a great first meeting on September 8th. We have many events and activities planned. Join us at CBT Men’s Club to meet new people, share in new adventures and make new memories together. Your annual membership dues of $36 is a small price to pay for all the fun time ahead.

Bring a check for $36 made out to CBT Men's Club to a breakfast or pay on the website. We will have a breakfast meeting at 9:45 in the gym - unless otherwise noted.

2024-2025 Meetings Sunday October 6th - Sukkah Build Sunday November 3rd Sunday December 1st Sunday January 5th Sunday February 9th + World Wide Wrap Event Sunday March 2nd Sunday April 6th Sunday May 4th Sunday June 1st Tuesday October 22nd at 6 pm - Mens club paid-up dues dinner in the sukkah. ( details to follow) CBT Men’s Club Membership is only $36 and you can be a part of our wonderful organization and receive all of our benefits throughout the year.

If you have any questions or ideas about events or volunteer opportunities for the Men’s Club please contact Brian Berness or Craig Cohen.

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Here are some other ways that you can help financially support the Shabbat dinner series: Sponsor a child: Add $10 to your Shabbat dinner payment to offset one child’s meal (or feel free to add more!)

Recognize a birthday, anniversary, or other event: Add $18 to your Shabbat dinner payment and WAM will happily recognize your occasion at the dinner.

Thank you for your consideration in supporting this wonderful tradition.

B’hatzlacha, WAM Amanda Uniman, Ways & Means VP Steve Juro, Activities VP Bobbi Binder, Membership VP

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR…HELP A NEEDY FAMILY PROGRAM 2024 It is difficult to believe that it is already time to plan and organize our 2024 Needy Family Program. This will be our 23rd year helping families in need with clothing, household items and basic necessities. Last year, we were able to help 19 families!

For those who are new to our B’nai Tikvah family, these needy families are selected by a school social worker in New Brunswick. She has worked with us since the program’s inception.

As we continue to live in a “new normal”, we have decided that we will continue to run a hybrid program. For those of you who are comfortable in shopping, you can do so; for those who are not comfortable, financial donations will be greatly appreciated and used to purchase gift cards or needed items.

If you would like to participate, please email me and let me know in which of the following capacities: Monetary donation: Go to the Needy Family Donation page on the CBT website.

You can donate by credit card or by sending a check to the office.

-- and/or --Purchase gifts for: Sponsoring a family-(@ 5 gifts per family member Sponsoring an adult and child Sponsoring one person Purchasing one or more gifts for a family All forms of participation are welcome and greatly appreciated.

For additional information, please email me Thanks so much!

Janice Baer

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October 2nd – No Religious School 2nd – Erev Rosh Hashana 3rd – Rosh Hashana – Day 1 4th – Rosh Hashana – Day 2 5th – Shabbat Shuvah 6th – Religious School, 9 AM to 12 PM 6th – Men’s Club Monthly Program, 9:30 AM 7th – CBT Board Meeting, 8 PM 8th – Rabbi Wolkoff’s Evening Lecture – “25 Years Since The 2nd Intafada” - 8 PM 9th – Rabbi Wolkoff’s Lunch & Learn, 12 PM 9th – Religious School, 4:30 PM 11th – Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur) 12th – Yom Kippur 13th – JWLT 13th – Religious School, 9 AM to 12 PM 13th – Raise the Roof 14th – Sisterhood Board Meeting, 8 PM 15th – CBT Book Club 16th – Erev Sukkot (no Religious School, no Lunch & Learn) 17th – Sukkot 18th – Sukkot

18th – Sukkot Dinner 19th – Chol Hamoed Sukkot 20th – Chol Hamoed Sukkot 20th – Religious School, 9 AM 20th – Better Together, 10 AM 20th – Rabbi Wolkoff’s Brunch Lecture, 10:45 AM 20th – PJ Library Sukkot Program, 3 PM - 4:30 PM 21st – Chol Hamoed Sukkot 22nd – Men’s Club Paid Up Membership Dinner in the Sukkah, 6 PM 23rd – Hoshanah Rabbah (No L&L, No religious school) 24th – Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah 25th – Simchat Torah 26th – JCFS – 11 AM to 12:30 PM 27th – Religious School, 9 AM to 12 PM 27th – Raze the Roof 27th – Teen Mitzvah Corp 29th – EC Meeting, 8 PM 30th – Rabbi Wolkoff’s Lunch & Learn, 12PM 30th – Religious School, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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Member News

The congregation welcomes our new members: Adina Schwartz & Jessica Simpson and their children, Raphael & Nessa Marina & Tim Gu and their children, Adina Sara & Yael Lilah

The congregation extends a hearty Mazal Tov and celebrates the weddings of: Nadine and Allen Weg’s daughter, Arielle to Mark Zager Allison and David Nagelberg’s son, Rabbi Jesse Nagelberg to Simone Nachman Tammy and Keith Zimmerman’s daughter, Jessica to Jeremy Smith

The congregation extends heartfelt condolences to: Ellie & Bill Greenberg, on the passing of Ellie’s sister, Rosalie Gross Lisa & Leon Suttner, on the passing of Lisa’s father, Leonard James Millner

May G-d comfort them among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

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CBT Book Club The CBT Book Club has been part of B'nai Tikvah for over 20 years. Meetings are every other month.The next meeting is October 15th, we will be discussing The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Our gatherings are casual and all are welcome.

For additional information contact Lynn Biderman.

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DONATIONS

DONATIONS RECEIVED JULY 2ND THROUGH AUGUST 15TH, 2024

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund David Marcou, in appreciation of celebrating with us for Sienna Jodi’s baby naming Steven Mark, in memory of Ronnie Joan Mark Lisa Suttner, in memory of Lois Millner Janis & Dave Hoffman, in memory of David’s father, Yale Hoffman Doris Birkenthal, in memory of Harry Yaros

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Cantor’s Special Fund David Marcou, in appreciation of celebrating with us for Sienna Jodi’s baby naming Toby & Gary Ehrlich, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Jodi Wexler Marcou Social Action Fund Janice & Art Baer, in honor of the birth of David Marcou’s granddaughter, Sienna Jodi Fran Weinstein Rose & Jeff Berger, in memory of Julius Kestenman Shelly & Steve Talmud, in memory of Sylvia Shapiro Joyce & Joel Gerbman, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Tammy & Keith Zimmerman, in memory of Arlene Levitt Janet Weiss, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Marci & Marty Abschutz, in memory of Lisa Suttner’s father, Leonard James Millner Cindy & Neal Gittleman, in memory of Lisa Suttner’s father, Leonard James Millner Andrea & Steve Katz, in honor of the wedding of Arielle Weg and Mark Zager Joyce & Gerald Fishelberg, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross (Continued)

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DONATIONS

Yahrzeit and Tzedakah Fund Martin & Shirley Engel, in memory of Lila Engel Gale & Marc Dillman, in memory of Susan Warshaw Caren & Barry Dworkin & Family, in memory of Bernice M. Dworkin Marty Raschkovan, in memory of Beatrice & David Raschkovan Myra & Howard Dickert, in memory of Benjamin Dickert Stephen Breitkopf, in memory of Harry Rosenblum Nila & David Mason, in memory of Sylvia Mason Howard Kalish, in memory of Rose Kalish Arlene Bacher, in memory of her grandfather, Samuel Levine Rena & Barry Lepinsky, in memory of Marc Piaskowsky Shelly & Ken Wistreich, in memory of Martin H. Streicher Paul & Edward Gordon, in memory of Sheila Gordon Bonnie, Woody & Julie Stevens, in memory of Ruthe Groudan Jerry & Ronnie Levine, in memory of Stanley Levine Janice & Barry Kipnis, in memory of Frances Kipnis Rena & Barry Lepinsky, in memory of Jerome Lepinsky Toby & Gary Ehrlich, in memory of David Brown

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Safety and Security Fund Jill Stone, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Andrea & Steve Katz, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Mark Kasdin Memorial Fund Maxine Kasdin, Mazel Tov to Arline & Alan Kane on the birth of their granddaughter, Eliana Ruth Holmberg Maxine Kasdin, in memory of Joel Stoller Maxine Kasdin, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross

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General Fund Cheryl & Howard Hoffman, in memory of Larry Hoffman Lynn & Arthur Biderman, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Nila & David Mason, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Arnie Miller Youth Activity Fund Phyllis Evenchick, in memory of Nell Evenchick Fern, Allan & Marc Katronetsky and Ilana & Yonaton Yares and family, in memory of Beverly Lebowitz Susan Miller, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Renee & Joe Grodman, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Ritual Fund Helene & Gary Tinkel, in memory of Estelle Tinkel Helene & Gary Tinkel, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Shabbat Together Diane Young Uniman & Howard Uniman, in memory of Irving Young, M.D. Torah Restoration Fund Cederbaum Family, in honor of Neil & Sima Berger, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary Bonnie & Robert Rizick, in memory of Abraham Joseph Rizick Trees for Israel Ellen Lawson, in memory of Sandra Iris Sandler

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DONATIONS Shabbat Luncheon Fund Cheryl & Myron Asnis, wishing Irwin Millinger a speedy recovery William & Gail Reinholtz, in memory of Joseph Reinholtz Cheryl & Myron Asnis, in memory of Myron’s mother, Ruth Asnis Barbra & Bruce London, in memory of Dr. Boris London Adrienne & Andy Ross, in memory of Lisa Suttner’s father, Leonard James Millner Adrienne & Andy Ross, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Cheryl & Myron Asnis, in memory of Ellie Greenberg’s sister, Rosalie Gross Arlene & Arthur Cederbaum, in memory of Philip Dunayer Arlene & Arthur Cederbaum, in honor of Gail and Ralph’s marriage Andrea & Steve Katz, in honor of Marci & Marty Abschutz’ 49th Anniversary Religious School Fund Joyce & Joel Gerbman, in honor of Bashe Rockman making Aliyah Jessica & Liz Marcus, in memory of Howard Corbin Jessica & Liz Marcus, in memory of William Corbin Fern, Allan & Marc Katronetsky and Ilana & Yonaton Yares & Family, in memory of Norma Katronetsky

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 submit for the next Hakol.

Thank you.

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Daily Schedule of Prayer Services Please join us in-person if you can. All services are also available via Stream and Zoom (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 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted) Shabbat 9:30 AM

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Thank you to our team of High Holiday Preparation Volunteers, organized and coordinated by Marci Abschutz.

A special thank you to Bonnie Stevens, Shelly Wistreich, Carol Eisenberg, Arline Kane and Gale Dillman for putting together the High Holiday packages, and to Bobbi and Marc Binder, for getting the packages to the post office.

Congregation B’nai Tikvah 1001 Finnegans Lane North Brunswick, NJ 08852 732.297.0696 www.bnaitikvah.org