STAYING CONNECTED WITH TBT

Scroll down for more information regarding the following

upcoming events and programs.

Also, be sure to click on some of the links below,

and check your email, Social Media, TBT Calendar, and Website,

so you don't miss out on what's happening.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT TBT

Thursday, January 26	THURSDAY FUNDAY
Friday, January 27	EREV SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday, Februay 3	YOUNG FAMILY TOT SHABBAT
Friday, Februay 3	TBT COMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNER
Saturday, Februay 4	MONTHLY TORAH STUDY FOR ALL
Sunday, February 5	POOL PARTY AT THE Y
Thursday, February 9	WOC VIRTUAL AUTHOR EVENT
Monday, February 13	THE RABBI DRESNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY LECTURE
Tuesday, February 21	VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
Friday, February 24	NEW- LOSS & CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP

THURSDAY FUNDAY

Learn about Tu Bishvat

with early childhood educator Jayne Silverstein.

Thursday, January 26

4:45 pm

For children up to five years old and their families.

Open to the Community.

EREV SHABBAT SERVICES

Please join

Rabbi Brian Beal and Cantor Intern Erica Rubin

for

Erev Shabbat Services

Friday, January 27

7:30 pm

In-Person in Our Beautiful Sanctuary

Following the CDC guidelines to help ensure your health and safety,

masks are recommended for all in-person attendees.

To attend virtually, click here.

Oneg Shabbat following Services

YOUNG FAMILY TOT SHABBAT

Join Rabbi Brian Beal Cantor Intern Erica Rubin

for lots of singing and stories

Young Family Tot Shabbat

Friday, February 3

5:30 pm

This event is free for young families and open to the community.

TBT COMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNER

Join us for a

TBT Community Shabbat Dinner

before Erev Shabbat Services

Friday, February 3

6:30 pm

$8 per person

$20 per family (3 or more)

RSVP through the calendar in Shulcloud

NEW- TORAH STUDY FOR ALL!

Searching for something meaningful to do on a Saturday morning?

Want to explore the wisdom of Judaism in an accessible and relevant way?

Join Rabbi Beal for a new monthly experience.

No advance knowledge or study skills needed.

Beginners and Advanced Learners will be engaged in active learning.

Torah Study sessions will be held on the first Saturday of the month.

Dates:

Saturday, February 4 - virtual session via Zoom

Saturday, March 4 - virtual session via Zoom

Saturday, April 1 - in-person session

Saturday, May 6 - in-person session (as part of Rabbi Beal's Installation Weekend)

Torah Study from 10:00 am-11:00 am

Mourner's Kaddish will be shared at 11:00 am

In-person sessions include bagels and shmears at 9:45

Pre-registration is recommended through

your ShulCloud account via the CALENDAR or by clicking here.

Please log in first! Then select the event date on the calendar,

and it will bring you to the registrations page.

POOL PARTY AT THE Y

Open to the whole congregation!

Sunday, February 5

4:00 -6:00 pm

$4 per person

RSVP through the calendar in Shulcloud by February 1

Wayne Y

1 Pike Dr

WOMEN OF CHAI VIRTUAL EVENT

Please join the Women of Chai

for an evening with

Anna Salton Eisen,

daughter of Holocaust survivors and

author of Pillar of Salt.

She tells her story - a personal testimony,

one that sheds light on the human side of the Holocaust.

Thursday, February 9,

7:00 pm

via Zoom link

Available for purchase on Amazon

Please RSVP to Sue Kolpon at:

973-839-0823 or say23@aol.com

THE RABBI DRESNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Join us for the next lecture

Holocaust Reparations; Past and Future

Presented by Avi Weber

February 13, 2023 - 7:00 pm

at the

Wayne YMCA

1 Pike Dr.

Light refreshments will be served.

This event is free and open to the public.

Space is limited. RSVP to holgen@ramapo.edu to ensure seating.

This program is being sponsored by

The Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Ramapo College,

The Rabbi S. Dresner Memorial Library and Lecture Series of Temple Beth Tikvah,

Jewish Historical Society of Northern NJ,

Federation of Northern New Jersey and,

YMCA.

Avi Weber holds a PhD in German Social Law and two Masters degrees in the legal field, one from Humboldt University in Berlin and one from Tela Aviv University in Israel. Since 2005, he has served on the Knesset’s Special Expert Committee for Rights of Survivors, and since 2008, as an external advisor to the Ministry for Social Equality in Israel. Dr, Weber focuses primarily on the Holocaust, compensation law (German and International), and the effects of the Holocaust on International humanitarian law.

Mark your calendars...

Upcoming Lecture Series Topics and Dates:

Czech Scrolls of the Holocaust and the Brno Torah at TBT

Presented by Dr. Jacob Ari Labendz

March 21, 2023 - 7:00 pm

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB

Join us for the next

TBT Book Club

Tuesday, February 21

7:30 pm

We will discuss the author,

Susan Meissner's novel

The Nature of Fragile Things

NEW - "LOSS & CONNECTION" SUPPORT GROUP

A TBT Support Group for Seniors

Struggling with Loss and Seeking Community

We have all experienced loss in the last few years. However, many of us have experienced loss in different ways - the loss of loved ones and the loss of connection, leaving many to feel isolated.

We are hopeful that by coming together in this group, you will have the opportunity to grieve, receive support navigating the challenges many face around loss and ultimately find connection in community. We will also have the opportunity to talk about the aging process through a Jewish lens.

The group facilitators, Lauryn and Chana look forward to joining you

in this process for support and connection.

Lauryn Tuchman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Northern New Jersey. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service. Before private practice, she served as a clinical director in two different non-profit agencies as well as treating children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Additionally, Ms. Tuchman has been providing clinical supervision for provisionally licensed therapists and interns working towards their licensure. When she is not working with clients, Ms. Tuchman enjoys cooking, drawing and spending time with her family

Chana Friedman is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a small private practice in Morris County, NJ. Chana’s primary focus is relational therapy. She works with adults, children, couples, and families as they navigate the many challenges that life offers. In her free time Chana loves spending time with her family and enjoys hiking, creating art, and relaxing with her senior dogs.

For information on this support group, please call 973-595-6565 ext. 220.

Group meets the second and fourth Friday of the month

beginning February 24, 2023

for ten sessions at 10:00 am

at Temple Beth Tikvah

950 Preakness Avenue, Wayne

MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES!

WIN Food Pantry - Welcoming 2023

As we enter the new year and review our New Year’s resolutions, let’s add a new resolution to the list. Let’s commit to bringing at least one can of food for our WIN Food Pantry bin each time we come to the temple. This is a difficult time of year for the pantry and its clients. There are no High Holiday Food Drives, no Thanksgiving baskets, no special occasions to remind us to support the pantry- yet the clients are still dependent on our support, and we are still responsible for keeping the shelves stocked.

For those who are not able or not inclined to go food shopping, monetary donations are always appreciated. Checks can be sent to the temple, made out to WIN Food Pantry, and marked to my attention. Or donations can be made directly to the pantry on their website: www.winfoodpantry.org. Please note on your check or your website donation that you are a member of Temple Beth Tikvah.

You have been very generous in your support in the past, and I know that generosity will continue through these coming winter months. Our collection bin is located outside the door of the temple office and is waiting to be filled with nourishing non-perishable foods. Please be sure to check the expiration dates on the cans and packages that you bring- the pantry cannot accept expired items.

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”- Albert Einstein

Lynn Cooper (973)474-6564

TBT Representative to WIN

New - Angels Wanted

We are looking for a few good men and women to volunteer for Onegs and Special Events! Tasks include set up and clean up, plating food and welcoming congregants. Please contact Joyce at Director@TempleBethTikvahNJ.org if you're interested.

For more information on how you can help and be a TBT Angel, email Joyce.

TBT Volunteer Network

Please click here if you haven't filled out the

Volunteer Survey. You can find the description of the many TBT Committees on our website

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, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair of the Caring Community, Adrienne Migdale,

973-366-1180, amigdale@optonline.net, or you can reach out to the office here.

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.