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Shabbat candle lighting is at 4:49pm

This week's parsha: Beshalach

Torah reading: Exodus 13:17 - 17:16

Haftarah: Judges 4:4 - 5:31

Havdalah: 5:50pm

Saturday's kiddush is sponsored by

Sydelle Linnemann

in memory of Isaac Mizrahi and

Hy Mizrahi at the time of their yahrzeit

Is That True? Tuesdays, 10-11am

A new, weekly, Torah portion study class with Rabbi Benson.

We will look at the historical, archaeological, and literary evidence

(or lack thereof) related to selected passages of the week’s Torah portion. 

No previous knowledge required. 

In-person and on Zoom: Is That True, 

Meeting ID: 816 1645 9653, Passcode: 284582. 

How to Read Hebrew, Wednesdays, 11am

Instructor: Marty Rubenstein

Class will meet on Zoom

Meeting ID: 872 5649 5836 Passcode: Hebrew

Contact me at inewton5@gmail.com and I will tell you all about the class. We have had this class for a long time and it's been well received by our participants.

Coffee Talk with Rabbi Benson, Thursdays at 9:30am

Coffee talk is meeting at NSJC

Hebrew in the Torah with Ann Helfgott

Fridays at 10am

The class meets in on Zoom

Meeting ID: 837 3959 4865 Passcode: 350131

Class will not meet on January 30th

NSJC Social Club – January & February Events

Join us each Tuesday* at 11 am for bagels, cream cheese, and coffee among other refreshments in the Social Hall for social interaction, dancing, and entertaining programs, including:



Feb 3 – Rob Bekenit – Police Enforcement Unit will discuss Senior Safety

Feb 10 - Christi Labowski – will provide insight into the important topic of fall prevention.

Meetings for Feb 17^th , Feb 24^th , and March 3^rd are cancelled

* $4 for members; $5 for non-members

Grown-Up and Me

Next Session: Sunday, Feb. 1st

10:30am - 11:30am

Grown-Up and Me introduces young children (ages 2–5) and their families to the joys of Judaism while fostering a supportive, vibrant Jewish community. The class meets monthly and explores a Jewish theme through music, stories, movement, and hands-on crafts designed to engage young learners and their caregivers together.

Click here for more information and to register.

Tu b'Shevat Meditation

Monday, Feb. 2nd Following Minyan

Join us on Feb. 2nd for a Tu b'Shevat meditation with wine and grape juice immediately following evening minyan (approximately 8:15pm). 

RSVP to Rabbi Benson.  

Mezuzahs & Mitzvahs

Saturday, Feb. 7th, 7-10pm

Sisterhood presents this program

for mothers, daughters and all

women age 8+.

Click here for more info and to

RSVP by Jan. 25th

World Wide Wrap

Sunday, Feb. 8th at 9am

Get ready to Wrap, Brunch & Rock



Celebrate the mitzvah of tefillin followed by a bagel brunch and a musical performance by Jewish Space Lasers

The 2026 Sisterhood Shalach Manot Fundraiser

IMPORTANT:

If you haven't received the two Shalach Manot emails from Sisterhood, they may have gone to your spam folder. Several email providers (Gmail, Yahoo, AOL) have strengthened their spam filters and are preventing emails from third party services like HappyPurim to go into your inbox. If you would like to participate in the 2026 Sisterhood Shalach Manot Fundraiser please contact Vicki at NSJCPurim@gmail.com (631-698-0469) for your personal code and instructions on how to access your personal order page. 

Look for the Purim is Coming email from NSJC Sisterhood. It includes details about the program with links to your personal sign-up page and login information. Can’t find the email? Follow up emails will be coming soon!

This year, recipients will have the option of requesting a box of treats.*

We will again be mailing Purim cards to everyone who is sent Shalach Manot and donating a portion of the profits raised to organizations that are committed to helping people and families that are experiencing food insecurity.

In 2025, we supported the JCC Pantry and Mazon. In addition, Sisterhood donated to Yashar LaChayal, an Israeli organization, that sends Shalach Manot packages to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. The remainder of the monies collected will go towards keeping our Sisterhood and synagogue strong and vibrant.

*Sisterhood will only make up Purim boxes for those who request it.

They will be available for pick on Sunday, March 1 (9:30am-11:30am) and

Monday, March 2nd during the Megillah reading.

Orders can be placed online at HappyPurim.com and must be received by

Thursday, February 12 at 11:00 PM.

Questions? NSJCPurim@gmail.com

Lunch & Learn Series with Rabbi Benson

Antisemitism: Its History & How We

Face It Today

For post b’nai mitzvah students, 8th to 12th graders

Join us for a monthly series on Saturdays from 11am to 1pm on February 14th.

For information on the monthly topics, click here.

For more information and to sign up, contact Rabbi Benson or call 631-928-3737.

The series is free but please RSVP by the Wednesday before so we can plan accordingly.

Men's Club presents our annual

Bowling Breakfast

Sunday, Feb. 15th, 10a-12p

Join us at Port Jeff Bowl

Open to all members of the synagogue

Cost: $21 per adult, $16 per child includes breakfast.

$6 for breakfast only

RSVP to Phil Lambert

Jewish Film Festival

Sunday, Feb 15th at 6pm

J'Accuse

(French with subtitles)

Suggested contribution: free

Coffee and Cookies to Follow

This historical drama is based on the story of Alfred Dreyfus, captain in the French army who, in 1894, is wrongfully found guilty of high treason for passing military secrets to the German Empire. He is condemned to exile on Devil's Island. This affair triggers an echo in France since Dreyfus is Jewish. The film, written and directed by Roman Polansky, had its premiere at the 76th Venice International Film Festival on 30 August 2019, winning the Grand Jury Prize and the FIPRESCI Prize among other awards.

Book Club

Thursday, February 19th at 1:30pm

Book is: SOUL MISSION by Joshua Becker

                       AUTHOR WILL BE ATTENDING MEETING

Any questions, contact Susan Kessler at ejksfk7@gmail.com 

or 631-698-5129.

Tot Shabbat

Saturday, February 21st at 11am

Tot Shabbat is held monthly. It is a joyful, interactive and educational celebration of Shabbat for ages 0-5 and their parents. Siblings are always welcome.

Click here for more info and future dates.

BQLI Writers Project 2026

Wednesday, January 28th at 8pm on Zoom

The BQLI Writers Project began in 2020. This year we are expanding the meetings to include both day and evening meeting times.

This group is special because you can write about Judaism and spirituality- topics that might be awkward in non-Jewish settings. 

We are open to all genre and topics.

Click here for more information.

Social Action Committee

For the next two weeks, Joe Muntner and I are asking congregants to continue to bring in non-perishable food items. There are three marked cardboard boxes in the Kiddush room, and our aim is “to-fill-em” up by February 8th, when everyone will have the opportunity to celebrate the mitzvah of Te-Fill-In at the World Wide Wrap! These boxes will be brought to the Suffolk Y to be distributed to the many individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, those who depend upon the Suffolk Y for assistance.

A reminder to all who would like to join our group of congregants who visit the assisted living residents at Jefferson’s Ferry: we are planning a visit just before Purim! It will be an hour or so of fun, and you will come away with such a good feeling! Please contact me if you’d like to join us. Bnsamuels273@gmail.com

Shalom! Bonnie Samuels Social Action Chair.

To set up an appointment, contact Lorraine McDonald at Lorraine.mcdonald@verizon.net  or (631) 662-5727

NSJC Board of Trustees