May 25, 2013   16 Sivan 5773

Temple Beth-El, Jersey City, NJ
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Interior of main sanctuary (photo by Leo Ferreira)

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Temple Beth-El is the Reform Jewish congregation of Jersey City, across the Hudson River from New York City. Our temple has long been known for the friendliness, enthusiasm, and community involvement of its members, as well as its impressive 1920's-era synagogue.

A Reform congregation and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism since 1914, Temple Beth-El was founded in 1864 on York Street, in downtown Jersey City. In 1925-6, we built and moved into our magnificent sanctuary at what is now the corner of Harrison Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard.

We are a small, liberal congregation. Diversity is one of our strengths. Our joint religious school (with Temple Beth Am of Bayonne) serves families from a half-dozen cities along the Western bank of the Hudson. Interfaith, multi-ethnic, single parent, gay and lesbian families are warmly welcomed. Come visit, and see how perfectly you will fit into this community.

Temple Beth-El is honored to support the Hudson Jewish Community Forum.
Participate in the preservation and celebration of a rich, vibrant, diverse Jewish community in Hudson County.

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Friday, June 7
6:30 pm First Friday Potluck Shabbat Supper.
7:30 pm Board Installation Shabbat Service with June Birthday Blessings, including honoring outgoing Board members and blessing new Board.



Sunday, June 9
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM  2013 Spring Flea Market
Bargains, bargains, bargains!!  Would you like to sell at the Flea Market?  Reserve your space now.

Saturday, June 15
10:30 am  Tot Shabbat followed by Bring Your Own Picnic
Open to all, Tot Shabbat is a chance for children 0-5 to experience Shabbat and for their grownups to mingle and meet. RSVP's preferred to office@betheljc.org and drop-ins welcome.

Special Appeal  
 


It Takes a Community

We're looking for 100 families to help us meet our "Bridge the Gap" goal.  Members, your special appeal letter was sent just after Purim.  Will your name be next on our list of donors?
Upcoming Events at Temple Beth-El  
May 2013
05/25 -  Torah Study - Verse-by-verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
Study Torah in-depth, line-by-line, from spiritual, historical, psychological and literary perspectives. No Hebrew or previous Torah study experience required. No previous study experience or knowledge of Hebrew required.
05/31 -  Children's Play Group Havurah (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
For ages birth to 3 and their mamas, papas, zaydes, bubbys, and caregivers. See full flyer here>>
05/31 -  Shabbat Service (8:00 PM)
05/31 -  Oneg Shabbat (8:01 PM to 9:30 PM)
Sponsored by Rabbi Debra Hachen and Peter Weinrobe in memory of Rabbi David Hachen on the anniversary of his yarhzeit.
June 2013
06/01 -  Torah Study - Verse-by-verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
Study Torah in-depth, line-by-line, from spiritual, historical, psychological and literary perspectives. No Hebrew or previous Torah study experience required. No previous study experience or knowledge of Hebrew required.
06/02 -  TBE Building Planning Committee (5:00 PM)
06/03 -  TBE Social Action Committee (7:30 PM)
06/06 -  TBE Budget & Finance Committee (7:00 PM to 7:30 PM)
06/06 -  TBE Exec Committee (7:30 PM to 8:00 PM)
06/07 -  Children's Play Group Havurah (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
For ages birth to 3 and their mamas, papas, zaydes, bubbys, and caregivers. See full flyer here>>
06/07 -  Tot Shabbat followed by Bring Your Own Picnic (10:30 AM)
Tot Shabbat is a chance for children ages 0-5 to experience Shabbat and for their grownups to mingle and meet. RSVP’s preferred to office@betheljc.org. Drop-ins ALWAYS welcome. Open to all!
06/07 -  First Friday “Eat, Pray, Shabbat” (6:30 PM)
All ages Potluck Shabbat Supper RSVP to office@betheljc.org with what you will bring (chicken or veggie main dish, salad, side dish, appetizer). No pork or shellfish, please, and no meat and dairy in the same dish.
06/07 -  Board Installation Shabbat Service (7:30 PM)
with June Birthday Blessings, including honoring outgoing Board members and blessing new Board.
06/08 -  Torah Study - Verse-by-verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
Study Torah in-depth, line-by-line, from spiritual, historical, psychological and literary perspectives. No Hebrew or previous Torah study experience required. No previous study experience or knowledge of Hebrew required.
06/10 -  TBE Membership Committee (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
06/11 -  TBE Board Meeting (7:30 PM)
06/13 -  TBE Lifelong Learning Committee (7:30 PM to 8:30 PM)
06/14 -  Children's Play Group Havurah (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
For ages birth to 3 and their mamas, papas, zaydes, bubbys, and caregivers. See full flyer here>>
06/14 -  Shabbat Service with Torah Reading (8:00 PM)
Conversion Ceremony for Kristina Farias Oneg Sponsored by Kristina Farias and Brad Minkovitz in honor of Kristina’s conversion.
06/15 -  Torah Study - Verse-by-verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
Study Torah in-depth, line-by-line, from spiritual, historical, psychological and literary perspectives. No Hebrew or previous Torah study experience required. No previous study experience or knowledge of Hebrew required.
06/16 -  TBE Ritual Committee - Torah Cleaning (3:30 PM to 6:00 PM)
06/16 -  TBE Ritual Committee (7:30 PM to 8:30 PM)
06/17 -  TBE Fundraising Committee (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
06/21 -  Children's Play Group Havurah (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
For ages birth to 3 and their mamas, papas, zaydes, bubbys, and caregivers. See full flyer here>>
06/21 -  Shabbat Service (8:00 PM)
Ufruf Wedding Blessing for Jon Donenfeld and Alexandra Koerte Oneg Sponsored by Jon and Alexandra in honor of their Ufruf, and the Haim family in honor of Ruby’s Bat Mitzvah.
06/22 -  Torah Study - Verse-by-verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
Study Torah in-depth, line-by-line, from spiritual, historical, psychological and literary perspectives. No Hebrew or previous Torah study experience required. No previous study experience or knowledge of Hebrew required.
06/22 -  Shabbat Morning Service and Bat Mitzvah of Ruby Haim (10:30 AM)
Ruby Haim, daughter of Wendy Schor-Haim and Rami Haim, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah and assist in leading the service. Kiddush lunch sponsored by Wendy Schor-Haim and Rami Haim in honor of Ruby.
06/28 -  Children's Play Group Havurah (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
For ages birth to 3 and their mamas, papas, zaydes, bubbys, and caregivers. See full flyer here>>
06/28 -  Shabbat Service (8:00 PM)
06/29 -  Torah Study - Verse-by-verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
Study Torah in-depth, line-by-line, from spiritual, historical, psychological and literary perspectives. No Hebrew or previous Torah study experience required. No previous study experience or knowledge of Hebrew required.
July 2013
07/05 -  First Friday “Eat, Pray, Shabbat” (6:30 PM)
All ages Potluck Shabbat Supper RSVP to office@betheljc.org with what you will bring (chicken or veggie main dish, salad, side dish, appetizer). No pork or shellfish, please, and no meat and dairy in the same dish.
07/05 -  All Ages Shabbat Service (7:30 PM)
with JULY birthday blessings.

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