Weekly E-Newsletter
December 8 and Beyond 
Menorah Lighting, Chanukah Gift Shop,
Chanukah in Shabbat Celebration,
Rosh Chodesh,
Renaissance Chanukah Party, Nominating Committee, and more! 
Week at a Glance

Tuesday, Dec. 8
CHANUKAH
Religious School
No 8th Grade Ma'ayan
No 9th Grade Ma'ayan
Confirmation
5:50 pm Light Our Outdoor Menorah 
6:30 pm Brass Quintet
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 
3rd Light of Chanukah  

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dnesday, Dec. 9
CHANUKAH
 
Preschool Chanukah Party
Religious School
5:50 pm Light Our Outdoor Menorah
7:30 pm Intro to Judaism (off-site)
8 pm Leadership Development Meeting
4th Light of Chanukah

Thursday, Dec. 10 
CHANUKAH 
Religious School
5:30 pm Light Our Outdoor Menorah
5th Light of Chanukah

Friday, Dec. 11
CHANUKAH 

6:30 pm Brass Quintet
6:45 pm Light Our Outdoor Menorah
7 pm Chanukah in Shabbat Service and Potluck Supper
6th Light of Chanukah 

Saturday, Dec. 12
CHANUKAH

9:30 am Rosh Chodesh
6 pm Light Our Outdoor Menorah
BarTY Shul-In
7th Light of Chanukah 

Sunday, Dec. 13
CHANUKAH 
Religious School
No Junior Choir
Family Promise
9:30 am Governance Task Force Meeting
10 am Development Task Force Meeting
4 pm Renaissance Annual Chanukah Party (off-site)
5 pm Light Our Outdoor Menorah
8th Light of Chanukah

Tuesday, Dec. 15
CHANUKAH 
Religious School
8th Grade Ma'ayan
9th Grade Ma'ayan
Confirmation
8:10 pm Kabbalah 
Simchas

Is there a special occasion in your family?  Let us know and we'll share it with our Barnert Family!
Green Tip For The Week

Stock your stock pot! Water used for cooking vegetables makes a great stock for soups and sauces. As an alternative, use it to water your plants rather than pouring it down the drain.
(Reprinted from: 1,001 Ways to Save the Earth, by Joanna Yarrow)
Gift Cards
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Gift cards... They're not just for the food shopping anymore.

Shoshana's Place 
Women of Barnert
Gift Shop

Chanukah menorah, dredels star

Shoshana's Place, The Women of Barnert Gift Shop, has a wide range of gift cards, jewelry, and ritual items.
    

For Gift Cards call Amy Lynn at (201) 891-3993.

 

For "personalized" shopping assistance call Marian
(201) 847-1903.
 

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Happy Special Birthday!
Birthday Cake
While we know that every birthday is special, the following people are turning 1, 13, 18, 21, and each decade after beginning with 30:
Jonathan Dugal
Robert Gelfond
Norma Hurwitz 
Menorah Lighting at Barnert Temple
Outside Atrium Entrance
Our Outdoor Menorah
Barnert Temple will gather together to light the Outdoor Menorah at the following dates and times: 
Tuesday, December 8, 5:50 pm, led by Religious School 
Wednesday, December 9, 5:50 pm, led by Religious School 
Thursday, December 10, 5:30 pm, led by Religious School
Friday, December 11, 6:45 pm, led by Barnert Community
Saturday, December 12, 6 pm, led by BarTY
Sunday, December 13, 5 pm, led by Preschool
Menorah Lighting in Our Communities
Join Vlad Lapin at the Franklin Lakes Menorah Lighting! 
Franklin Lakes Borough Hall will host their Menorah lighting Tuesday, December 8 at
6 pm. 
Mark Your Calendars for Chanukah Shopping!

In Time for Chanukah! 
The Gift Shop Will Be Open:
Tuesday, December 8, from 5 - 6 pm
Wednesday, December 9, from 5 - 6 pm
Barnert Celebrates Chanukah in Shabbat!
"Around the Tables" Service and Celebration!
Festive Potluck Supper and Annual Latke Tasting! 
Friday, December 11, 7 pm
Chanukah Menorah - Animated - gif
Bring Your Menorah!
Enter the Latke Tasting!
Enjoy Music with the
Adult, Teen, Junior Choirs and...
Introducing the Barnert Brass Band!

To Enter the Latke Tasting:
Prepare your favorite recipe at home, and bring to share with others.  Prizes will be awarded!

To Light Your Menorah:
Bring your menorah and candles - we'll light them together!    
To Participate in the Potluck Supper:
- If your name ends with A-M, bring a main dish for 8.
- If your name ends with N-Z, bring a salad or side dish for 8.
Food should be kosher style - no shellfish or pork, no mixing meat and dairy in the same dish.
- If you are participating in the Latke Tasting, and bring enough latkes for 8 people, that is your contribution to dinner.  Other than latkes, which can be reheated, food should arrive ready to serve.
-Dessert will be provided, so please don't bring a dessert


Rosh Chodesh 12-12-15
Renaissance Annual Chanukah Party
Sunday, December 13, 4 pm
Chanukah Party
Once again, the Cassells are graciously hosting the Renaissance end of year meeting and eating event.
Carol Cassell makes the salmon.  Joan Cowlan makes the turkey and everyone brings side dishes, appetizers, desserts, etc.  Please RSVP to Carol at [email protected] or (201) 891-7023 and let her know what you might like to contribute to the feast.
Our yearly dues are collected at this event - $20 per member.  Please make your check payable to
RENAISSANCE GROUP OF BARNERT TEMPLE. 
Do You Feel The Need To Lead?
Barnert Temple Circle
The 2016 Nominating Committee has begun work to prepare a slate of Temple officers, members of the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board. 
If you have thought about stepping up to leadership and feel that you have some fresh insights into the running of Barnert Temple, please contact one of the committee members listed below to discuss how you might serve our community next year.
 
Do you know someone who you think would be a great Temple leader?  We're happy to receive those recommendations as well.  We welcome congregants who have fresh insights and are always interested in new leaders who will keep Barnert vital and inspirational.  Thank you!

Rebecca McKinnon, Co-Chair[email protected]
Craig Solomon, Co-Chair[email protected]
Julie Goodjandcgood@ msn.com
Steve Kiel[email protected]
Marty Kron [email protected]
Joan Lipkowitz[email protected]
Jennifer Sauer [email protected]
Charlie Troyanovski [email protected]