This Week @ TBS: February 14-20

This Week @ TBS

Friday, February 14-Thursday, February 20

5 Things You Need To Know

JDAIM Guest Speaker: Yoni Avitan

Saturday, February 15 at 9:15 a.m.

USY International Shaliach Yoni Avitan will speak during Shabbat morning services about his passion to ensure every Israeli with special needs has the opportunity to be included in Israeli life.

Click here for more information.

Class with Rabbi Cohen: Tractate Berakhot

Next session: Thursday, February 20 at 8 p.m.

Study the first tractate of the Talmud with Rabbi Simeon Cohen and delve into the history and origins of Jewish prayer and learn some classic rabbinic legends and stories. All texts will provided in English. No prior Talmud study necessary.

TBS University presents: Dr. Norbert Bikales

Sunday, February 23 at 10 a.m.

TBS member Dr. Norbert Bikales was born in Germany and sent on a Kindertransport to France in 1939, at the age of 10. His experience is detailed in the award-winning film, The Children of Chabannes , which will be presented followed by a Q&A.

This program is free and open to the public. Click here for more information.

TBS Trivia Night for adults

Saturday, February 29 at 8 p.m.

Skip your typical Saturday night dinner and join us for some adults-only, friendly competition! Test your knowledge in a wide-range of topics. $20/adult by February 25; $30/person thereafter. Light bites, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages will be served; BYO (Kosher only, please!).

Click here to make your reservation; download the event flier here .

Adult Hebrew Classes with Miki Fine

begins Wednesday, March 18

Intermediate Hebrew Class ~ 6:30 p.m.

Hebrew reading, some comprehension required

Advanced Hebrew Class ~ 8 p.m.

Entire class conducted in Hebrew

Classes are free of charge. Contact Miki Fine to enroll or for additional information .

Weekly Calendar

Friday, February 14

5:12 p.m. | Candle Lighting

6:30 p.m. | Erev Shabbat Service

Saturday, February 15

9:15 a.m. | Shabbat Morning Service

Guest Speaker: Yoni Avitan

Sunday, February 16

12:00 p.m. | New Dimensions Golden Afternoon

Monday, February 17

TBS OFFICES AND SCHOOLS CLOSED

8:55 a.m. | Morning Minyan (note time)

Tuesday, February 18

10:00 a.m. | Sisterhood Book Club

Thursday, February 20

8:00 p.m. | Berakhot Class with Rabbi Cohen

Minyan Times

Morning:

Sunday : 8:55 a.m.

Monday-Friday : 6:55 a.m.

Evening:

Sunday-Thursday : 7:45 p.m.

Member Milestones

Sharon and Stephen Kepniss announce the birth of a grandson,

Archie Jacob, born to Jaye and Jonathan Kepniss

Judy and Dan Schwartz anounce the birth of a grandson,

Joshua Ryan Grossman, born to Dara and Jordan Grossman

To make a donation in honor of any occasion, go to the Donation Page on the TBS website

Create a Jewish Legacy at TBS

As you plan your financial future, consider Creating a Jewish Legacy to benefit

Temple Beth Shalom beyond your lifetime. Leaving a legacy gift can be a simple yet

meaningful way to support Temple Beth Shalom for generations and is something all members

can do as part of an estate plan. For more information, contact Matthew Halpern.

Cell Phone Usage on Shabbat and Holidays

On Shabbat & Jewish holidays, please silence your cell phones & hand-held devices and

please do not use them in any public spaces on Temple Beth Shalom property.

Kindly advise children and guests of this request, as well. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Inclusion @ TBS

TBS supports the full inclusion and participation of all people in religious and communal life, regardless of abilities. We strive to accommodate all learners and appreciate individual differences

so that all members of our congregation can participate together in Torah study and prayer.

Please contact us at if you require accommodations.

Temple Beth Shalom

193 East Mount Pleasant Avenue

Livingston, NJ 07039

(973) 992-3600 | www.tbsnj.org | office@tbsnj.org