Staying Connected with TBT April 15, 3rd of Iyyar, 5781

STAYING CONNECTED WITH TBT

during this challenging time...

2021 HIGH HOLIDAYS ATTENDANCE SURVEY

The survey closes tonight, Thursday, April 15 at 11:59 p.m.

Dear Temple Beth Tikvah Family,

We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. Because things change so quickly, we’re inviting you to share your preferences about the upcoming High Holidays.

Your feedback will help us to determine the best experience for you during our High Holiday Services.

If you haven't done so already, this short survey will only take a minute or two to complete. Today is the final day.

TAKE SURVEY

Your TBT leadership looks forward to seeing you soon. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

TBT RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Virtual Class

resumes today

April 8

4:00 pm

Schedule:

Join Rabbi Meeka's TefilahC

at 4:00 pm:

Check the Temple email for the Zoom link.

Individual Grades:

Use the Zoom link

sent by your teachers to join your class

after Tefilah.

6th Grade Family Erev Shabbat Services

Friday, April 16

7:30 pm

Tot Shabbat, K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Family Ed

Yom Haatzmaut Israel Independence Day

Saturday, April 17

10:00 am

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS

Thoughtful Thursdays:

Exploring the Jewish Landscape of Learning

Thursday from 7:00-8:00 pm

April 15

Join the weekly session by clicking this link.

Thursday, April 15

7:00-8:00 pm

The Search for the White Stork: Anti-Semitism, WWII, and the Story of Eric Bowes

(Father-in-law of Wendy Bowes)

presented by

Paul Mogolesko

Join the Zoom discussion by clicking this link.

Upcoming Thoughtful Thursday Programs

April 22 - Giving Back and Tikkun Olam: One Fridge at a Time, presented by Mark Bucher
April 29 - How a Transplant Transformed My Life, presented by Rabbi Jeffrey Kurtz-Lendner

VIRTUAL EREV SHABBAT SERVICE

Join Rabbi Meeka, Cantor Emeritus Charles Romalis and

Cantor Intern Erica Rubin

for

Erev Shabbat Services

along with the

6th Grade Students and their Familes

Friday, April 16

7:30 pm

MEEKA'S MOCHA

Meeka's Mocha

Monday, April 19

Grab your tea, coffee, latte, or mocha,

join Rabbi Meeka for one hour

Ethics Discussion Group

10:00-11:00 am

Click this link to join via Zoom

We’ll check-in.

then debate a religion-based dilemma,

or non-religious topic each week.

RABBI DRESNER HISTORICAL LIBRARY LECTURE

Join us as Rabbi Emeritus Dresner will deliver a

ONE HOUR talk inspired by

his extensive library, now housed at TBT.

The subject for this lecture is

"WWI 1914 To The League of Nations Proclamation

Mandating British Rule over Palestine"

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

2:00-3:00 pm

Click here to join

GOTTHELF HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL LECTURE

Please click here to read the lovely thank you note sent by our special guest speaker, Dr. Sylvia Flescher, as well as a link for more information about the topic of her discussion at the Gotthelf Holocaust Memorial Lecture last Friday.

TBT MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

There has been an interest from many congregants

to compile and distribute a

Temple Beth Tikvah Membership Directory.

Please answer this survey to be included in the directory.

GOLDEN BOOK & TRIBUTE CARDS

Contact Sue Kolpon 973-839-0823 for

Temple Beth Tikvah Tribute Cards and Golden Book Donations

HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

WAYNE CLERGY DISCUSSION ON UNINTENTIONAL PREJUDICE

Please Join the Wayne Clergy &

Tuesday, May 11

7:00 pm

for a candid discussion about being unintentionally prejudiced

"What Does Your Dinner Guest List Reveal About You"

Guest Speaker Jason Robinson

Join here via Zoom

Meeting ID: 926 8509 0978

Passcode: 692627

MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES!

Won't you consider helping by giving the gift of life & Keep Harry Smiling!

“Kol hametzil nefesh me’Yisrael ke’ilu hitzil olam umlo’o.” “Whoever saves one life in Israel it is as if they have saved an entire world.”

We are saddened to share that our congregant, Harry Stricker is in desperate need of a kidney transplant.

Click to learn more and how to help Harry Stricker.

WIN Food Pantry

Spring Forward!

We welcome the signs of Spring. Our clocks have been set ahead, our daffodils have bloomed, our allergies are kicking in, and there’s even a light at the end of the COVID tunnel as more and more people are being vaccinated. As we emerge from our dark winter and from our year of unimaginable stress due to the pandemic, let’s not forget our neighbors who still need support from our donations to WIN Food Pantry.

The pantry is in need of grocery bags in which to pack the food they collect. If you have usable bags from the supermarket, please consider dropping them off at the Pantry. There is also a need for the items listed below:

Paper towels
16 oz bottles of vegetable oil
Peanut butter and jelly
Kleenex
Bar soap
Mustard
Canned fruit
Shampoo

As always, monetary donations are always welcome, and can be mailed to: Wayne Interfaith Network, PO Box 3341, Wayne, NJ 07474-3341

Food and bag drop-offs can be made Monday & Wednesday 1PM-4PM or Tuesday & Thursday 9AM-11AM. You can call 973-595-1900 to be sure there will be someone at the Pantry to accept your donation.

Again, many thanks for your participation in helping to support our neighbors in need. This is what being part of a community is all about!

Lynn Cooper – 973-696-5549

Wayne United

The current food assistance needs in Wayne are greater than any one organization can provide. For this reason, these organizations and food pantries have united efforts to serve Wayne residents during this pandemic and beyond. Many families, senior citizens and single residents are impacted, some for the first time, by the physical, mental and financial strains of this crisis.

Please consider adding something to your shopping list, check your cabinets, and join this effort.

Please click here for a list of needed items and here for more information on how you can help.

CARING COMMUNITY IS HERE FOR YOU!

Caring Community – Now more than ever, we are here for you. We are working closely to assist the Caring Community to offer help to our congregants in need. If you are unable or know someone who is unable to get out, we have volunteers lined up to go food shopping, pick up a prescription, run an errand, etc. If you need assistance, you can reach out to office here.