Weekly Chronicle
January 4 and Beyond
Potluck Supper, Special Birthdays, Mitzvah-Plex, Men's Club, Networking,
B
arTY Midnight Run, Women of Barnert, and more!
Week at a Glance

Wednesday, January 4
Religious School
7:30 pm Executive Committee
 

Friday, January 6
7 pm Shabbat Service and Potluck Supper

Saturday, January 7
9:30 am Torah Study

Sunday, January 8
9 am Men's Club Breakfast
9 am Women of Barnert
9:30 am BarTY Board Meeting
11 am 2019 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Date Distribution Meeting

Monday, January 9
6:30 pm Networking
7 pm Mitzvah-Plex Planning Meeting

Tuesday, January 10
Religious School
8th Grade Ma'ayan
9th Grade Ma'ayan
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

Pure Wool
Although wool is a natural product, its production uses toxic and potentially carcinogenic chemicals, which can leach into water supplies.  Seek out wool products made using organic methods.
(Reprinted from:  1001 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:  
Jay Bernstein
Charlie Tell 
Mitzvah-Plex (formerly Mitzvah Mall) 2017 Donation Selection
You can start sending in donations now!  We are accepting donations all month.  Click here for the donation form.  The Pancake Breakfast and Mitzvah-Plex are on Sunday, January 22, 8:30 am to Noon.
Our five charities are: The next Mitzvah-Plex planning meeting is Monday, January 9, at 7 pm.
Shabbat Service and Potluck Supper
Friday, January 6, 7 pm
Shabbat CandlesJoin us for our Shabbat service, followed by our Potluck Supper. If your last name begins with A-K, bring a main dish; L-Z, bring a salad or side dish.  Please plan on bringing enough to serve 8 to 10 people.  Food should be "kosher style," that is, no pork or shellfish and no mixing of meat and dairy in the same dish.  Women of Barnert will provide the desserts!  RSVP to Natalie Cohen at ncohen1847@barnerttemple.org.
Men's Club Breakfast:  Mindfulness with Bill Krame
Sunday, January 8, 9 am
followed by Men's Club Shabbat Prep, 11 am
Mindfulness Sign
Mindfulness has been proven to be beneficial for stress relief, improving productivity, our overall health and other aspects of life.  Bill has been involved with Mindfulness Meditation for the past 20+ years and is the founder of the Krame Center for Contemplative Studies and Mindful Living at Ramapo College.  More information about the Center is available at their web site https://www.ramapo.edu/kramecenter/.
This year, we are working with Thalia Halpert Rodis on the Men's Club Shabbat.  About 11 am, we will have a study session with Thalia to prepare for the Men's Club Shabbat. 
RSVP to Charlie Troyanovski ctroyanovski@gmail.com.
Networking Presents An Evening With Gerry Crispin
Monday, January 9
6:30 pm Doors Open for Networking
7 pm Program
Photo - Gerry Crispin Gerry Crispin is a lifelong student of Staffing.
He will discuss three things that make a difference in the adventure that is job seeking.  He will also answer questions on any and all job search topics.  Click here for the full flyer.  For more information, contact Bob Levin bob.levin.bl@gmail.com.
BarTY will be in Manhattan with Midnight Run
January 14, 5 pm - 2 am
Midnight Run
BarTY is currently collecting donations from Barnert Temple members and anyone who would like to support this organization.  They will go to various stops to distribute donations and food to people in need.  Please drop off any of the items listed on the flyer (click here for the flyer) in the Youth Lounge before Friday, January 13.
Celebrate 100 Years of Women of Barnert!
Sunday, January 29, 9 am
WOB Logo
Come celebrate 100 years of Sisterhood at the WoB 100th Birthday Brunch.  
The brunch is free to all but you must RSVP to Amy Lynn at amymlynn@optonline.net or (201) 891-3993.  We will be collecting sample-size toiletries for the Center for Hope and Safety.