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18 Nisan 5781
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Chol HaMo'ed Pesach
No Hebrew School
No Confirmation Academy
Thursday, April 1
Chol HaMo'ed Pesach
Friday, April 2
Chol HaMo'ed Pesach
Saturday, April 3
Yom Tov Pesach, Day 7
10:00 a.m. Shabbat, Seventh Day Pesach, and Yizkor services (Zoom Link)
Sunday, April 4
No Religious School
Monday, April 5
7:30 p.m. Leadership Session: Creating the Next Normal, with Dr. Betsy Stone
Tuesday, April 6
7:15 p.m. TBE Reads "The Underground Railroad" ( more) 7:30 p.m. Ritual Committee Meeting
8:00 p.m. YF Initiative meeting
Wednesday, April 7
4:30 p.m. Hebrew School
7:00 p.m. Confirmation Academy
Thursday, April 8
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Upcoming Events
Apr 3: Shabbat, Yom Tov Pesach & Yizkor Services (more)
Apr 6: TBE Reads The Underground Railroad ( more) April 11: Yom HaAtzma'ut Across America Live Virtual Concert ( more) April 13: Sisterhood Reads "The Book of Hannah" ( more) April 18 to 24: HOME Hosting week (Formerly IHN) Meals needed ( more) April 25: Creating the Next Normal with Dr. Betsy Stone ( more) May 2: Sisterhood sponsors The Word Mavens, a comedy brunch ( more)
Community Events
Apr 1: Deadline to apply for camp scholarships from the Jewish Federation (more)
Apr 7 to Apr 15: Days of Memory: Federation sponsored events for Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzma'ut (more)
Apr 25: Virtual Trip to the Catskills with JFS (more)
May 5: Federation Virtual Mission to Latin America designed for HS-age teens (more)
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Shabbat Online 
April 2 and 3
Shabbat Evening Service
Or by phone: 929-436-2866 | Meeting ID: 983 6550 9442 | Passcode: 0119497
Shabbat, Yom Tov Pesach, and Yizkor Services
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Connect via Zoom
Or by phone: 929-436-2866 | Meeting ID: 693 812 954 | Passcode: 049452
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 TBE Reads: "The Underground Railroad" April 6, 7:15 p.m.
Colson Whitehead's "The Underground Railroad" brilliantly re-creates the terrors of the antebellum era, and weaves in the saga of our nation, from the brutal abduction of Africans to the unfulfilled promises of the present day. "The Underground Railroad" is both the gripping tale of one woman's will to escape the horrors of bondage -- and a powerful meditation on the history we all share. Our discussion will be led by Ronnie Weyl. ( More) RSVP to Debbie Herman.
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TBE is a proud sponsor of this exciting event. All TBE members are invited to participate at no cost. Links for the concert will be published a few days before the event.
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Religious School
The world stands on three things:
Torah (Jewish learning), Avodah (sacred service), and G'milut Chasadim (acts of kindness).
--Pirkei Avot 1:2
Sunday for Alternative Hebrew and Grades PK-6: April 11, 18, 25
Wednesday for Grades 3-7 Hebrew: April 7 (individual teacher check-ins), 14, 21, 28
Wednesday for Grades 8-10 Confirmation Academy: April 7, 14, 21, 28
Post-Confirmation Academy for Grades 11-12: April 12 & 26
Yom HaAtzma'ut Across America! Sunday, April 11, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Hadar & Sheldon and special guest artists will bring us another joyful and uplifting musical event in celebration of Israel's 73rd birthday. Hadar & Sheldon infuse their music with their special joie de vivre -- please join us for a concert experience not to be missed! (Zoom link to follow.)
Avodah, Worship (Sacred Service)
Shabbat Evening Service, this Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Minyan Service, this Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
G'milut Chasadim, Acts of Lovingkindness
Food insecurity in our country remains a huge concern. Please do what you can to support the Somerset County Food Bank and other organizations working to feed those in need.
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Sisterhood Book Discussion:
The Book of Hannah: A Tragicomedy in Three Trimesters
April 13, 7:00 p.m.
After a lifetime of infertility, Hannah Murrow finds herself inexplicably (and some might say, miraculously) pregnant as she approaches her 55th birthday. "The Book of Hannah" deals with the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters; the double-edged sword of fame; and the challenges of getting one's dearest wish long after it should have been possible. The author, Ellen Gardner Gellerman, sister of Carol Gardner, will join the discussion. Registration required. More here.
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Creating the Next Normal with Dr. Betsy Stone
April 25, 7:00 p.m.
 Re-entering the world post-Covid will challenge us in many ways. We will be faced with myriad decisions -- can we travel? Do we eat in restaurants? How do we rebuild trust? Join Dr. Betsy Stone to think about the questions that face us as we think about creating the next normal. (Zoom link to follow)
Dr. Betsy Stone, a Yale-educated psychologist, and retired clinical psychologist, with experience teaching in synagogue schools, at Hebrew Union College since 2002, and to groups of educators, rabbis and parents. She has visited with Temple Beth-El in the past.
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Wanted: A Pop-up Tent
TBE is in need of a pop-up tent (aka tailgate tent, not a camping tent). If you have one that you could donate or loan to us, please let Amy know. |
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Camp Scholarships Available
The Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties is pleased to provide scholarships to first-time campers attending a recognized Jewish overnight camp or first-time visitors to Israel with a recognized youth program. Applications are reviewed on a first come-first served basis. Apply by April 1. ( more) |
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Helping Hands -- Ready to Help
Our group of Helping Hands volunteers remain available to help with shopping, running errands, and keeping us connected.
To the folks who are lending a hand, we say THANK YOU!
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How to Reach Us
Temple Beth-El Office: 908-722-0674
Most staff is working remotely. Voicemail will be checked daily.
Professional Staff
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Temple Beth-El
67 US Highway 206, Hillsborough, NJ
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