Weekly E-Newsletter
March 8 and Beyond
Gourmet Tasting Social Event, Rabbinic Transition Town Hall and more! 
Week at a Glance

Tuesday, March 8
Religious School
8th Grade Ma'ayan
9th Grade Ma'ayan
Confirmation
                 
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dnesday, March 9    
Religious School
7 pm Purim Rehearsal

Thursday, March 10
Religious School

Friday, March 11          
8 pm Shabbat Service

Saturday, March 12
10 am Shabbat Morning Service and Bat Mitzvah of Holly Shulman

7 pm Men's Club Tasting Event 

Sunday, March 13
Religious School/Junior Choir
11:30 am BarTY Board Meeting   
     
Tuesday, March 15
Religious School
No 8th Grade Ma'ayan
No 9th Grade Ma'ayan
Confirmation
7 pm Finance Committee Meeting 
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

Encourage butterflies and moths by planting butterfly-friendly flowering plants.  Even better, ask your garden center which plants attract butterflies and are indigenous to this area. (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

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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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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.  Click here to register.
Rabbinic Transition:  Town Hall Meeting
What Did We Learn About Barnert Temple?
Sunday, March 13, 9 am  
Sharing and Learning
Your interest and concern are reflected in the large number of responses to the Barnert Self Study, and many participants at our Cafe Conversations.  Join us as we share all we learned from the research!  Breakfast will be served.  RSVP to Natalie in the Temple Office at ncohen1847@barnerttemple.org.
Tradition Wars:  The Fiddler Awakens!
Purim Celebration for All Ages
Wednesday, March 23, 7 pm
Barnert Celebrates Purim!
Join your Barnert Community for a Megillah Reading and Purim Shpiel!  Groggers! Hamantaschen!  Costumes!  Tons of Laughs and Fun!  For All Ages!
Fifty Shades of Purim
A Very Adult Evening Celebrating Purim
Saturday, March 26, 6 pm
The Adult Version of the Purim Story
For Adults Only
Barnert Adults celebrate Purim the traditional way - fun, laughs, refreshments.  Join your Barnert community for a night of hilarity!  Please note this is not for children.  RSVP to Helen at helenm1847@barnerttemple.org.
Calling All Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, and Girls Currently In Kindergarten Through 10th Grade! 

20th Maccabiah Games Application Available Now!

Maccabi USA
Click here for an application for the 20th World Maccabiah Games in Israel. 
Thousands of Jewish athletes from around the world will arrive in Israel in the Summer of 2017 with one common goal: to Build Jewish Pride Through Sports. Make sure to apply NOW as the first step to qualify for Team USA.  If you are interested in competing as a member of Team USA, or supporting the Team as a Coach, Doctor, Manager or Athletic Trainer, be sure to apply now! 
Get Ready for Israel - URJ Kesher Birthright Summer Trips Registration Won't Be Open For Long!
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Share the Gift of Israel

What you need to know about URJ Kesher trips:
As the only Birthright Israel trip affiliated with Reform Judaism, URJ Kesher trips are an entry point or a step forward to continuous engagement in Jewish communal life, personal Jewish exploration, and connection with Israel.
Speaking Out Against BDS -
   A View from a Palestinian Human Rights Activist

Sunday, March 13, 2 to 3:30 pm 
Photo - Bassem Eid
Bassem Eid, Founder and Director of The Jerusalem-based Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group will speak at Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation B'nai Israel
Click here for more details.  There is no charge to attend this event.