When God Expects Us To Step Up…
Last week we stood at the foot of Mt. Sinai together with Jews all around the world to receive the Torah, or at least the Ten Commandments. There was fire and smoke, the sound of the shofar coming out from the mountain, and God’s voice reverberating off the facet of stone on the entire mountain. We felt a sense of awe and holiness in every bone and muscle as each of us heard the utterings from God.
And then, just like that, for the next chapter and half, God is almost not present at all. Rather we find that, while it is God’s voice still ringing out the laws through which we are to establish a just society, the laws are set up for us to enforce in our own community. We must police each other, we must enforce the systems, and we must punish those who break the laws.
In doing this God acknowledges that for people to grow they must be empowered and given a certain amount of responsibility for their own destiny as individuals and society. The laws are explicit as to how to set up such a society addressing murder, robbery, liability, health and healing, injury, the wealthy and the poor, and so many other areas… BUT when it comes to those who are overlooked, those who are potentially going to be stepped upon, those who societies traditionally abuse or completely ignore THE STRANGER, THE WIDOW, THE ORPHAN, GOD STEPS BACK into THE PICTURE.
On Shabbat, together we will glean a critical understanding of why this happens, and what the Torah is instructing we must do to create the just society we are tasked with creating.
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"Morning Song"
Yoni and Nina Tokayer, known together as YONINA have been singing and creating wonderful videos for several years, but through the pandemic, they have brought music and joy into the lives of thousands through their almost daily recordings.
This is their first original hit that celebrates the new day, the blessings, the silliness, and the possibility for the goodness that each day brings.
Thank you also for the pain, for giving me a heart
To feel everything strongly, to be able to love, to be disappointed
And to get up again and try and dream another day.
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Rare Snow falls in Jerusalem, blanketing the city
A severe weather system, dubbed “Elpis,” had dropped snow on the north of the county from early Wednesday morning, with the conditions spreading steadily south throughout the day.
Predictions say they could get as much as 6-8 inches which is a disaster for a city that is not prepared for snow.
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HIAS Refugee Awareness Shabbat (March 5): Help us prepare for this special Shabbat and a project to help refugees. To get involved please contact Rabbi Kantor rabskantor@bnaimoshe.org
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Purim Comedy Evening at B'nai Moshe (March 17): While the megillah reading will occur the previous night and during the day ... we hope to have a traditional Purim party at B'nai Moshe. To get involved please contact Marc Betman at mbetman@ymail.com
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Help us check in on our community: Join us by making 5-10 phone calls from your home JUST TO SAY HI!! so that we can reach as many congregants as possible. To get involved please contact Anne Rottman annerottman@gmail.com
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We want to wish a mazal tov to Bernie Jonas, no not for the birth of his 100th great-grandchild, but for the birth of his 1st great-great-grandchild; a beautiful, healthy baby girl. That is a 5th generation if you are keeping score. We wish mazal tov to parents Avrohom & Malka Anteby; grandparents Yacov & Rivky Anteby; and great-grandparents Rabbi Shamaya & Tova Joans and Rabbi and Mrs. Mordecai Anteby. Mazal tov to the entire family!
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It's not too late to sign up for this Adult Ed Program.
The program will include an incredible guest speaker
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Coming March 23, 2022
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg writes books about the messy business of trying to be a person in the world, and how spirituality can inform and transform that work. Sometimes that’s about parenting, sometimes feminism, sex, God, justice, or joy. It’s all interconnected, isn’t it? She’s a highly-sought keynote speaker and lecturer who has been named by Newsweek and The Daily Beast as one of ten “rabbis to watch,” and one of the top 50 most influential women rabbis.
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Due to the ease of transmission of the omicron variant, we ask that only those people who have received at least two COVID vaccinations and a booster attend in-person services. Masks are required while in the building and sanctuary. KN95 masks or better are suggested and we will have them on our greeting table. If you are not feeling well, please stay safely at home and enjoy our services virtually.
Additionally, you will notice that every other row is blocked off so that we do not sit directly in front of, behind, or next to anyone who does not reside in our household. Please be considerate that there are people who prefer keeping a safe distance.
We will still be streaming our services on Zoom and YouTube for those
who will be participating from home. No one will be left behind.
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BRINGING B'NAI MOSHE INTO YOUR HOME
SERVICES ON SHABBAT TO BE LEAD BY RABBI KANTOR AND CANTOR BLETSTEIN
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B'nai Moshe is thrilled to Zoom interactive daily and Shabbat services right into your home.
Click the links below to join the services. Please keep yourself muted on Zoom unless asked to unmute.
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All Morning Services....................................................
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 am
Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
meeting ID 841 184 670
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SUNDAY MORNING MINYAN IS MEETING IN-PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 9 A.M. |
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Afternoon/Evening Services .........................................
Sunday thru Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
Friday at 4:45 p.m. (mincha) and 5:00 p.m. for Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv
meeting ID 438 683 527
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If prompted, the Password for all services is: CBM1911
If you'd like to pick up a siddur, please contact Rabbi Kantor by emailing him at rabskantor@bnaimoshe.org. He'll bring it right to your car!
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SHABBAT EXPERIENCE FEB. 5 - COME AS YOU ARE |
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Shabbat Experience
Experience what people are talking about!
Join this group for a wonderful Shabbat of gratitude and move into some interactive learning while in-person. February 19 we will begin with prayers of gratitude and then do some learning about the prayers we say before we even begin to pray, Part II.
THE FEBRUARY 5 SESSION HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Saturday morning, February 19, at 9:30 in the chapel
This informal and informative, spiritual and educational, experiential and participatory way to celebrate Shabbat will be in person in the chapel.
"An open, non-judgmental space of kindness, compassion, warmth and friendliness" - a Shabbat Experience attendee.
See for yourself!
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CANTOR BERRIS RETIREMENT CELEBRATION! |
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GIVE WHAT YOU "CAN" SOUP DRIVE |
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Women’s Philanthropy Tikkun Olam Volunteers Presents
Winter Soup Drive to Benefit Yad Ezra
- Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills MI 48301
- Now - Monday, January 31st
- Amy Wayne - (248) 203-1483
- awayne@jfmd.org
Let’s can hunger together. Help us collect 1,000 pounds of kosher soup — in cans, packages, and boxes — for those in need.
23 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Detroit area Jewish families requiring food assistance is still near the highest it’s ever been — but you can help. In the spirit of Tikkun Olam, we’ve organized a soup drive to help Yad Ezra meet their increased demand.
It’s easy to give what you can. Just bring your donations to the Jewish Federation building in Bloomfield Hills. There’s a drop off box in the lobby and you can come by anytime during normal business hours.
Drop off times:
January 3 – 31 Monday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm
Friday, 8 am – 3 pm
Or you can donate funds directly to the soup drive by clicking below if you’re out of town or want someone to buy on your behalf.
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CLIMATE: A VISUAL DIALOGUE THROUGH A JEWISH LENS |
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Join Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Diamond and art curators Laura Earle, Leslie Soble, and Olivia Guterson for a look at the Jewish issues around climate change and environmental stewardship framed around the current exhibit at the JCC’s Janice Charach Gallery, Environmentally Speaking.
Sunday, January 30, 3 - 5 pm
Rabbi Dr. Diamond is a professor of Talmud and rabbinics at Jewish Theological Seminary and teaches courses on environmental ethics within the context of Jewish law. Environmentally Speaking, a multi-sensory and accessible exhibition, runs January 16 - March 3, 2022 at the Janice Charach Gallery.
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EASY TO USE SCRIP PROGRAM. WE ALL WIN! |
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B'nai Moshe has partnered with ShopWithScrip for fundraising that does not cost you anything. You can purchase gift cards for friends or for yourself, or while you are shopping, right on your phone. Imagine standing in the checkout line at Target and purchasing a $50 or $100 "gift card" to use when you check out. It's really that simple.
Turn your shopping list into fundraising for B'nai Moshe
· Narrow your search with categories that fit your everyday shopping needs
· Easily browse brands offering bonus earnings
· Add brands you love to your Favorites for faster shopping
· Manage your gift cards in one place: your Wallet
B'NAI MOSHE'S ENROLLMENT CODE IS: ACAD444191373
You'll find Kohl's, Target, Meijer, Walmart, Home Depot, Starbucks, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dunham's, Eddie Bauer and over 750 other brands!
Watch the short video below. You'll see just how easy it is!
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VISIT OUR LIBRARY OR LET OUR LIBRARY VISIT YOU |
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Friends of the CBM Library
It's Time to Renew or Join Your
Friends of the Library Membership
Your $18/year membership supports all library activities including the acquisition of new books and materials, computer automation and more.
To renew or become a Library Friend please send a check payable to
Cong. B'nai Moshe and include the phrase "Library Friends" on the memo line.
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Were you aware of just how wonderful B'nai Moshe's library is? Sherry Wasserman has assembled a fantastic library which has both old and new publications. You can find a catalog of all the books in our library on our website BY CLICKING HERE.
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CALENDAR OF JEWISH HOLIDAYS |
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Do you wonder when Purim or Pesach is? Does Rosh Hashanah come "early or late" next year?
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STAY SAFE AND STAY HEALTHY |
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Synagogue Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
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