Dear Beth Tikvah Family,
In order to maintain physical safety, our building will remain closed until at least May 30.
In order to maintain spiritual health and safety, our community remains open, vibrant, and stronger than ever.
Below is a small listing of the goings-on within our community. We are proud of how we have adapted to this moment, and encourage you to continue plugging in to Congregation Beth Tikvah, finding support through Judaism, Jewish values, and YOUR Jewish community.
Links to all zoom services and other events can be found in the weekly email that goes out on Sundays.
TLC: Tikvah Learning Community
Our Tikvah Learning Community (TLC) faculty is in regular contact with our students and families. Morah Meyer is coordinating with them to ensure continued instruction. Rabbi Nathan is regularly leading a fun Sunday morning learner's Minyan (geared towards TLC families, but all are welcome).
Ritual
Shabbat and holiday services are continuing on Zoom and FaceBook Live. We are bringing a traditional worship experience to our community, and beyond. Joel Mosko is leading Monday and Thursday minyanim. Our ritual committee has stepped in to new roles monitoring the safety of our Zoom space, and arranging for Aliyot as “Zoom Gabbaim.” We are looking forward to our first Zoom B'nei Mitzvah this Shabbat - Mazel tov to Morgan and Justin Shank!
Caring Minyanim and Caring Committee
Volunteers are calling congregants each week to ensure that we maintain and expand our deep connections to one another. We are also coordinating to help confirm that all of our members have their basic needs met. We are functioning as a leader in Evesham Township, connecting people with appropriate services. Ann Wolf is representing CBT at the Federation level, ensuring that you are kept aware of helpful resources.
Membership
Membership has been hosting virtual happy hours on Monday evenings. We would love more people to join in connecting with each other. Our next membership meeting will be April 23rd at 8pm (via Zoom of course) and is also open to the congregation. Join us!
COVID-19 CBT Task Force
Our task force, led by Rachel Kreimer, and comprised of Rabbi Nathan, Elana Shaw, and our Vice Presidents has been meeting each week to address the needs of the congregation, working diligently to make sure we can continue to operate in the most effective and efficient manner and, most importantly, so we can continue to provide the best possible congregant experience possible.
We will soon be communicating our plans for this year’s annual congregational meeting. Stay tuned.
Thank you for your calls and emails expressing your solidarity and support. In this time of “social distancing,” these gestures are incredibly meaningful.
B'Shalom,
Rabbi Nathan Weiner and Jerry Goldberg, President
