A welcoming community of Jewish life, worship and learning
A welcoming community of Jewish life, worship and learning
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.
Welcome
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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For pastoral emergencies please call 973-348-5211. For other communications, the staff can be reached by email.
Weekly Services
Live streaming is available when Shabbat services are onsite.
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To Attend Services in Person
Everyone 12 years and older must show proof of vaccination, or show a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or a rapid test taken within 48 hours. All will be required to wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Proof of vaccination or negative PCR or rapid test must be shown to the security guard and/or usher when you arrive. If you prefer, you may send a photo of your vaccination card in advance to tbainfo@tbanj.org. 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.
In addition, this form must be filled out and may be done so online. If you are unable to complete it online, please arrive early to fill it out in person.
Friday, Oct.15
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Siddur Hadash PDF also via Live Control or Facebook Live
Outdoors on the patio weather permitting
Saturday, Oct. 16
9:00 AM Parashat Hashavua
10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Services via Live Control or Facebook Live, Bar Mitzvah of Brody Levine and Aufruf of Matthew Rosenberg and Nicole Austin
Siddur Hadash PDF Shabbat Lekh L’kha Torah and Haftorah text, October 16
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Siddur PDFS
-Friday evening: Kabbalat Shabbat, Siddur Hadash PDF
–Saturday morning: Shabbat Shaharit, Siddur Hadash 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
–Saturday afternoon Shabbat Mincha: Siddur Hadash PDF
-Holiday: High Holy Days Machzor 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
November Book Group with Rabbi Vaisberg
Wed, Nov 17, 2021 | 7:30 pm
Sunday Afternoon Conversation with author Max Gross
Sun, Nov 21, 2021 | 3:30 pm
Movie discussion – THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
Mon, Nov 22, 2021 | 7:30 pm
Movie Discussion – ATHLETE A
Mon, Dec 13, 2021 | 7:30 pm
HIGH HOLY DAY GRANT
Temple B’nai Abraham is grateful to be a recipient of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ’s COVID-19 emergency response grant to help alleviate additional costs associated with safely providing services this High Holy Days. These funds are made possible by generous donors to the UJA Annual Campaign and signifies Federation’s commitment to the vibrancy of synagogues.
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
Community Resources
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Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest (JVS)
-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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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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