Weekly E-Newsletter
February 9 and Beyond
Self-Study Survey, Rosh Chodesh, Men's Club Gourmet Tasting,  
Shabbat Inside Out, Cafe Conversations, and more! 
Week at a Glance

Tuesday, Feb. 9
Religious School
No 8th Grade Ma'ayan
No 9th Grade Ma'ayan
Confirmation   
 
We
dnesday, Feb. 10 
Religious School
6:30 pm Meeting for B/M in February and March 2017
7:30 pm Intro to Judaism

Thursday, Feb. 11
Religious School
7:30 pm Talmud Study

Friday, Feb. 12      
8 pm Shabbat Service

Saturday, Feb. 13
9:30 am Rosh Chodesh

Sunday, Feb. 14
No Religious School
No Junior Choir
Family Promise   
   
Monday, Feb. 15
PRESIDENTS' DAY

No Preschool
Office Closed

Tuesday, Feb. 16

No Preschool
No Religious School
No 8th Grade Ma'ayan
No 9th Grade Ma'ayan
No Confirmation 
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

Need New
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.
 

Shop the Barnert Temple Marketplace
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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:  
Howard Goldman
Daniel Smigel 
Rosh Chodesh
Saturday, February 13, 9:30 am
Rosh Chodesh 2014-2015 Logo
Rosh Chodesh is a monthly gathering of women who will share in Jewish conversation to welcome the new month. 
It is open to all women of all generations.  Click here to view the full flyer. 
Barnert Temple Rabbinic Self-Study Survey
Rabbi Frishman
Your voice matters!  We hope you've had a chance to complete the Rabbinic Transition Self-Study Survey, which is due by end of day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10.  In case you haven't, use this link and get started!
Shabbat Inside Out Is Back!
Friday, February 19

Let's Celebrate Shabbat Together!
Instead of a Temple service on Friday, February 19, we'll gather together in homes or restaurants to celebrate Shabbat with friends old and new.  To register, it's as simple as clicking one of Shabbat Inside Out Photo the links below:
  • If you are interested in Hosting a Shabbat dinner at your house, please register by clicking here.
  • If you'd like to be welcomed at a Host Home or join people at a Restaurant, please register by clicking here.
We'll need to receive your registration by  February 12 so we can coordinate.  For more information, please contact Rebecca McKinnon at [email protected] or Julie Good at [email protected]
Rabbinic Transition: Cafe Conversations
What Does Barnert Temple Mean To You?
February 21 - 28 
Share Your Insights at a Small Group Conversation
Join us in small, informal conversations to discuss what Barnert means to you. How has it touched your life and the life of your family? As we ponder the next chapter of Barnert Temple, what the will the future look like and what do we need in a leader to take us there?

We hope you'll join us at the Cafe Conversation of your choice on:
  • February 21, 9-11 a.m., joint meeting of the Women of Barnert and Mens' Club, at Barnert Temple
  • February 21, 4-6 p.m., open to all members, held at Barnert Temple
  • February 23, 7-9 p.m. open to all members, held at the home of Kathy Hecht and Len Diamond, Ridgewood
  • February 24, 7-9 p.m. open to all members, held at the home of Roberta and Peter Hong, Franklin Lakes
  • February 28, 9-11 a.m. open to all members, held at Barnert Temple
RSVP's to Natalie Cohen [email protected] are requested, as there are limits for each session.
Premier Barnert Social Event of 2016!
Men's Club Presents an Evening of Gourmet Tastings
Saturday, March 12, 7 pm 
Incredible Tastings of Wines, Cheeses, Craft Beers,  Olive Oils and Vinegars: Something For Everyone! Enjoy hors d'ouevres, dinner, and a wide selection of tastings. Many items will be available to order.  A Special Champagne certification class will be offered at 6 pm.  Details attached.
Save the Date!
Important Interfaith Engagement Opportunity
Save the Date
Fear or Embrace?
An Opportunity to participate in local Interfaith Engagement.
      • Sunday, March 6, 5:30 pm:
        Community-wide Interfaith (Jewish, Muslim, Christian) Gathering and Potluck Supper.  Location TBD
Winter Music Saturday - Chamber Music Concert
February 20, 8 pm
Temple Israel, Ridgewood
Enjoy an Evening of Music and Support the American-Israel Cultural Foundation 
Enjoy works by Beethoven, Mozart and Fritz Kreisler, featuring Benjamin Goodman on the piano and Barak Shossberger on violin.  A festive dessert reception with the artists will follow.  For more information: 201-444-9320 or [email protected]