November 21- December 5 , 2011
In This E-lijah
Mazal Tov Eliza and Danielle
New 'Torah Lite' Course by Rabbi Stanway
Tot Shabbat
Friday the Rabbi Cooked Dinner...
Jewish Thanksgiving Ideas
Sisterhood REC Shabbaton Weekend
SALTY to See Memphis
Making Jewish Decisions: A New Course by Rabbi Stanway
Shabbat and Chinese Food - What could be better?
Mazal Tov Eliza and Danielle!
Mazal tov to Eliza Howard and Danielle Goldwert who will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah.  Eliza will be called on November 26 at 5 PM and Danielle will be called on December 5 at 10 AM.  

Everyone is most welcome to celebrate Shabbat with Beth Miriam and share in these wonderful occasions.
"Torah Lite" Study by Rabbi Stanway

 

I am starting a new class that you may be interested in. I am calling it "Torah Lite" and it will take place on Fridays at 11:30 - 12:15 or thereabouts. We will look at a current or recent Torah portion under the eyes of Sefer Noam Elimelech, one of the Chassidic masters whose commentary is very relevant.

 

The class is a chance to do a little pre-Shabbat learning and will help you get you in the mood for Shabbat. It is sort of like laying out your Shabbat table but in your head and your heart.
 
I have put a little essay up online to give you some background into the book. Try to read it between now and Friday if you can. I think you will enjoy it.
 
I hope to see you Friday. 

 

 

Rabbi Cy Stanway

Links
 
october front page bulletin
November Newsletter
urj
URJ Homepage

Tot Shabbat
November's Tot Shabbat will take place on Saturday, November 26 at 9:30 AM.  Everyone is invited to bring their young children for this hour long Shabbat event which brings music, story, arts and crafts and a snack together into one family-friendly package.  See you then!
 
Friday the Rabbi Cooked Dinner
Introducing a new series:

Friday the Rabbi Cooked Dinner. 

What is this? 


Jewish Thanksgiving!? 
Try something new this year at Thanksgiving: include a bit of Jewish flavor at your holiday table.  Go to this link for so very interesting ideas you can do with your family.
 
Sisterhood REC Weekend Shabbaton!

For a full weekend the TBM Sisterhood will offer programming and workshops to soothe and energize our sisters' bodies, minds and souls! Women from our temple and the surrounding community are invited to open their mind, stretch their body, and strengthen their spirit. There will be something to intrigue the many sides of each one of us. Mark you calendars, line up the babysitter and tell your families they'll have to do without you - this weekend is just for you!  

 

SALTY to see MEMPHIS! 
 When? Sat. Dec. 10th

What time? This is a joint event with MRTSY from Monmouth Reform Temple. The bus will be picking us up at Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls at 10:30am. Our estimated return time is 8pm.

What's the schedule? We'll have a brief time to walk around Times Square with your friends, we're off to check out a matinee performance of Memphis. Then we'll enjoy dinner at South Street Seaport! After a beautiful Havdallah service, we'll be heading back on a bus.

How much?? If you're a dues-paid member of SALTY, this event is only $29 (includes the cost of the bus & ticket to the show). If you're not a member of SALTY, the cost is $40.

** If you are not a member yet, it's not too late to join. You can register online and then sign up for this event for the member rate!  RSVP? In order to reserve your ticket, you must RSVP by Tues., Nov. 15th.

You can register online and pay for your ticket through Google Checkout:  
https://saltyyouthgroup.wufoo.com/forms/salty-goes-to-broadway-with-mrtsy/

** If you are not comfortable with paying online, you can still complete the online registration form and mail your check to Dee Kalman, 40-A Eldorado Pl., Weehawken, NJ 07086 (Please make all checks out to "Temple Beth Miriam Youth Group")

 

Making Jewish Decisions: A New Course by Rabbi Stanway
 
How do you make Jewish decisions?  Every serious Reform Jew confronts this question quite often. 

Rabbi Stanway is delighted to offer the course: Living Ethics - An Investigation of Reform Halacha through Case Studies.

This is a six session course, with each session lasting about an hour to an hour and a half.  It is free for members of Beth Miriam and non-members are asked to make a $36 donation to the temple.

These six lessons written take learners through the process of how Reform Jewish halachah evolves. Learners study particular cases of responsa (modern questions to and answers from the CCAR Responsa Committee), addressing issues from nuclear war to abortion to plastic surgery. This unit will prepare adult learners to continue their study of Reform responsa in an ongoing study group.

Participants should bring a binder for materials and paper for notes and writing utensils.

Class Dates are all on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM
December 11
December 18
January 22
January 29
February 12
February 26
(Since informally advertising this course on the Beth Miriam website, there has been a great deal of interest.  You don't want to miss this course!)
Channukah Chinese Food and a Movie Shabbat!
CHANNUKAH CELEBRATION: Shabbat & Chinese Food & A Movie 

December 23rd Dinner at 6:30 : Service at 7:30 : Movie to Follow