Gratitude for Our Neighbors
Professor Shaul Magid wrote in reaction to the horrific events of last Shabbat:
To America: I am a Jew. In our tradition, we have a venerated, but too often overlooked value, called hakarat ha-tov. It literally translates as “the recognition of the good/goodness” but more colloquially it means gratitude. As an American Jew, I want to show you, America, gratitude… four of our people, including a rabbi, found themselves in harm’s way… And you, America, White, Black, Brown, Asian, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, secular, you were there for us, you showed us this is about all of us. You showed us with your voices and tweets, and illustrated that the philosopher Hegel was right, “if all are not free, none are free.”
At the same time, we must not shy away from the fact that this event transpired due to an age-old anti-semitic trope of Jewish control of the world. Unfortunately, Colleyville is another name that we can add to the growing list of Squirrel Hill, Poway, Jersey City, Monsey, Charlottesville, and others - all locations of violent anti-semitic attacks or rallies promoting, encouraging, and supporting attitudes which would lead to more attacks. And, as if that is not enough, I will point out that this week marks one year since Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed to the world the secret “Jewish Space Laser Program”. (Click Here if you don't remember this)
So how do we process such a situation? How do we both express our gratitude for the outpouring of support and at the same time acknowledge the evil that lies just below the surface that is very real and relevant to all of our lives?
#1 – WE SHOW UP TO SYNAGOGUE THIS WEEK TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER.
#2 – WE REFUSE TO HIDE IN CLOSETS - TAKING OUR "KIPPOT OFF", RATHER WE STAND UP FOR THE JUSTICE AND HOLINESS THAT OUR TRADITION CALLS US TO BRING TO THE WORLD.
#3 WE ACKNOWLEDGE, AS OUR TORAH PORTION TEACHES US, THAT THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT STEREOTYPES OF NON-JEWS THAT WE MAY ENCOUNTER IN OUR LIVES: Amelek who attempted to wipe the Jews out, and Yitro, Moses’s father-in-law, who ends up supporting, advising, and donating to the Israelite community.
This Shabbat we will proudly come together for prayer, healing, gratitude, and pride in who we are and what we stand for as Jews in America in 2022.
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"We Will Build A World of Love"
Based on Psalm 89:3 Rabbi Menachem Creditor wrote this song for his daughter, born right after 9/11. He wrote:
"This world will be built by love: ours and God's. In the best and worst of moments, non-fundamentalist "believers" and "atheists" are reaching for the same hope using different language. Amen to both."
In August of 2020 members of our congregation came together virtually to record this song. In a week when so many of us need healing I bring you a song and a prayer for a better world that we can all make in partnership with each other and with God.
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1000 in-person and 24,000 online attend the multi-faith vigil
Congregation Beth Israel in Texas begins to heal with support from Christian and Muslim neighbors, along with 24,000 watching online, overwhelming synagogue rabbi with emotion
“While very few of us are doing okay right now, we’ll get through this,” said CBI Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker,
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HIAS Refugee Awareness Shabbat (March 5): Help us plan a meaningful Shabbat where we can both learn about the refugee experience, engage in a project to help current refugees, and support the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. To get involved please contact Rabbi Kantor [email protected]
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Purim Comedy Evening at B'nai Moshe (March 17): While the megillah reading will occur the previous night and in the morning the traditional Purim party will be at B'nai Moshe with Comedy, food, and drinks (Pending medical advisory approval). To get involved in helping to plan a fun evening for CBM please contact Marc Betman at [email protected]
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Mazal Tov to Carol and David Kastan and Sharon Horwitz and Jerome Horwitz, z”l for becoming grandparents and great-grandparents to Asher Lev Ackerman, son of Lauren and Jon Ackerman. We can't wait to see pictures and meet Asher. Congratulations 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 2 incredible guest speakers
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January 26, 2022
Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz's writings have appeared in outlets as diverse as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Guardian, and the Atlantic among many other secular and religious publications. Rabbi Yanklowitz is a sought-after educator, social justice activist, and motivational speaker as well as the author of seventeen books on Jewish spirituality, social justice, and ethics.
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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 |
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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 [email protected]. He'll bring it right to your car!
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SHABBAT EXPERIENCE JAN. 22 - 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. January 22 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.
Saturday morning, January 22, 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
- [email protected]
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 3rd – 31st 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
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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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