A welcoming community of Jewish life, worship and learning
A welcoming community of Jewish life, worship and learning
Welcome
We are a congregation that is more than 165 years old that works together to define our own independent path. We strive daily to be faithful to the teachings of the Torah, dedicated to the acquisition of Jewish knowledge, and committed to the well-being of the Jewish people in America, Israel and around the world.
We would love to meet you.
Message from TBA President Julie A. Silbermann
Dear fellow Temple B’nai Abraham congregants,
I write to you as your newly elected president of the congregation. For those of you who know me, I am about to serve my second turn as president—having also served from 2013 to 2017. For those of you that I have yet to meet, I look forward to doing so via Zoom or, even better, soon in person. Read more>>
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CURRENT REOPENING PLAN…Exciting News!
Dear TBA Family,
We write with exciting news! The NJ COVID-19 protocol guidelines have just been revised, with a relaxation of many of the requirements. Our new protocols, developed in consultation with our TBA COVID-19 Taskforce, will begin this Friday, May 28. They include the following:
· No capacity limit on indoor services, programs, or meetings (subject to space availability)
· No capacity limit on outdoor services, programs, or meetings (subject to space availability)
· Vaccinated people DO NOT need to wear a mask indoors or outdoors
· Unvaccinated people DO need to wear a mask both indoors and outdoors
· No social distancing is necessary
Proof of full vaccination (all necessary shots plus two weeks) will be needed to remove your mask at services, programs, or meetings. If you are not vaccinated, you are welcome to attend services, programs, or meetings—both indoor and outdoor—but will be required to wear a mask. Singing for everyone is allowed. We will still have the sign-up genius form available online for services and programs, and will still be using the health screening form at the door.
Please bring your proof of vaccination or show a photo of it on your phone to the security guard and/or usher when you attend services.
To make attendance easier, we will keep a record of congregants who are vaccinated. If your vaccination card is on file, you will not need to show proof each time you attend services. If you prefer you may send a photo of your vaccination card to tbainfo@tbanj.org.
We recognize that some congregants may not feel comfortable with these new relaxed guidelines. If you would like to wear a mask and/or social distance in the sanctuary or outdoors, we encourage you to do so. Please be mindful of those who may also feel uncomfortable with shaking hands, hugging, or standing close together. We understand that these changes have occurred quickly and request that everyone respects each other’s comfort level with these new protocols.
We look forward to seeing you at services, in person!
L’shalom,
Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg
Julie A. Silbermann, President
Sign up Genius links for Services in June 2021
Weekly Services
Live streaming is available when Shabbat services are onsite.
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Shabbat Services
Please bring your proof of vaccination or show a photo of it on your phone to the security guard and/or usher when you attend services.
To make attendance easier, we will keep a record of congregants who are vaccinated. If your vaccination card is on file, you will not need to show proof each time you attend services. If you prefer you may send a photo of your vaccination card to tbainfo@tbanj.org.
Friday, June 18
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Services.
Siddur Hadash PDF Sign up to attend Services in person also via Live Control or Facebook Live
Outdoors on the patio weather permitting
Saturday, June 19
9:00 AM Parashat Hashavua
10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Services, via Live Control or Facebook Live
Siddur Hadash PDF Sign up to attend Services in person
Dylan Flitt, son of Felice & Jonathan Flitt, will become a Bar Mitzvah.
Sophie Bogdanoff, daughter of Jodi & Seth Bogdanoff, will become a Bat Mitzvah.
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Siddur PDFS
-Friday evening: Kabbalat Shabbat, Siddur Hadash PDF
–Saturday morning: Shabbat Shaharit, Siddur Hadash PDF
–Shabbat Koraḥ Shaḥarit Bar Mitzvah of Corey Leavy PDF
–Saturday afternoon Shabbat Mincha: Siddur Hadash PDF
-Minyan of Comfort Ma’ariv service PDF
–Weekday Shacharit Siddur Sim Shalom PDF
–Weekday, Siddur Hadash– Maariv PDF
– Shacharit Festival siddur PDF
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Service Siddurs PDFs
Service Siddurs
-Friday evening: Kabbalat Shabbat, Siddur Hadash PDF
-Holiday: Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat, Siddur Festival PDF
–Saturday morning: Shabbat Shaharit, Siddur Hadash PDF
-Holiday: Shacharit Festival siddur PDF
– Shavuot I Shaharit May 17, PDF
–Shabbat HaGadol Parashat Tzav PDF
-Shabbat Pesach Nissan 5781 PDF
–Saturday afternoon Shabbat Mincha: Siddur Hadash PDF
-Holiday: Erev Simchat Torah PDF
-Holiday: Simchat Torah Reading PDF
––Weekday Shacharit Siddur Sim Shalom PDF
-Evening: Havdalah PDF
-Minyan of Comfort Ma’ariv service PDF
–Hanukkah Blessings and Songs PDF ( for our Zoom candle lightings!)
Upcoming Events
Mitzvah of the Month Collection: Feminine hygiene product collection
Mon, Jun 14, 2021 | 9:00 am
The Hebrew Bible, Line by Line with Rabbi Vaisberg and Rabbi Max Edwards
Mon, Jun 14, 2021 | 9:30 am
TBA Mindfulness Session via Zoom
Tue, Jun 15, 2021 | 8:30 pm
Judaism 101 with the TBA clergy
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 | 7:45 pm
Open Hang Out Zoom Room with Cantor Epstein
Fri, Jun 18, 2021 | 12:00 pm
Live streaming is available when Shabbat services are onsite.
TBA Podcasts
Robert Atlas : Hidden Child Testimony Link>
Robert Atlas, father in law of teacher Emmy Atlas, took time to speak about his “Five First Names” and his experience as a Hidden Child in Poland during the Holocaust.
Women’s Interfaith Forum video link, January 20, 2021>
Link to all Hebrew Line by Line classes
June Events sponsored by the Social Action Committee
–Mitzvah of the Month for June—Feminine Hygiene Products Collection
–Ongoing PBJ Sandwich Making Mitzvah Opportunity!
–Raising Social Consciousness Through Film: “Rust“, Monday, June 21, 7:30 PM
Community Resources
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Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest (JVS)
TRAINING TECHNIQUES TO TURN INTERVIEWS INTO JOB OFFERS
Thursday, June 24, 10:00 to 11:30 AM.
In this interactive, online Job Seekers Workshop, we will prepare you to be the best interviewer you can be. Be ready to ask about interviewing topics that are important to you.
GUEST SPEAKER: Adriel Lubarsky, Founder and CEO of Riveter Helping members perform better in job interviews
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT.. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register
-Career Counseling Workshops
HAVE YOU LOST YOUR JOB DUE TO COVID-19? Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest Can Help!
The COVID-19 health pandemic has affected the employment of MILLIONS of Americans. If you’re one of them, Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest is here to give you the tools, training, and support you need to be successful in your job search. For more information about how JVS of MetroWest can help YOU, contact Meryl Kanner at 862-704-2233, or mkanner@jvsnj.org
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest of New Jersey > Resources
Passport to Israel Grant
All Jewish high school students (grade 8 – gap year) who reside in the Greater MetroWest community are eligible to receive a grant from Federation for travel to Israel on an educational peer group trip. Qualified programs include those organized by a synagogue, school, youth group, or organization for a minimum of 10 days. Many programs qualify. Guidelines apply. Additional need-based funding may be available. Information on Jewish travel is available here or contact Justine Reuben at jreuben@jfedgmw.org or (973) 929-3054.
Keeping the Stories Alive and Other Assistance
Federation’s Holocaust Council provides assistance to survivors in times of need, including help obtaining the vaccine. We are also eager to connect with survivors – and 2nd and 3rd generation survivors – to help keep their stories alive through educational programs. With their permission, please provide the contact information of survivors and their families to Jamie Carus at jcarus@jfedgmw.org or (973) 929-3067.
Free Dental Assistance for Survivors
Federation is excited to share news about a new pro-bono dental program for Holocaust survivors established in partnership with the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Click here to read about how the need for affordable dental care for Holocaust survivors was prioritized and is now being met through this amazing program. For more information, contact the Rutgers Dental program navigator at (973) 972-5304.
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2021 Scholarships & One Happy Camper Grants Now Available!
1- Apply now for a $1,000 One Happy Camper incentive grant! Click here!
2- Rocker Family Scholarships can help make camp affordable! Click here for details and to apply.
Contact us for free summer consultations! Click here to request a free consultation and receive a free Family Fun Kit ($50 value) of camp-inspired games and accessories. Questions, call 973.929.2972.
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Jewish Family Services – https://www.jfsmetrowest.org/
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Jewish Job Network (JJN)
In an effort to assist individuals who are in need of job search support during this economic downturn, the Livingston and West Orange communities have revived the Jewish Job Network (JJN). JJN is an informal volunteer organization serving the Jewish community in our local area. http://jewishjobnetwork.com.
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Hebrew Free Loan of NJ http://hebrewfreeloanofnj.org/
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NJ State COVID-19 Information Hub website https://covid19.nj.gov/
Department of Health | Communicable Disease Service | COVID-19 (nj.gov)