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11/05/2013 05:03:38 PM

Nov5

BK Announcements & Upcoming Events

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This week

Wednesday, November 6 8PM after 7:30pm minyan

Bnai Keshet Chevra Kadisha Adult Bet Midrash: Creating and Sustaining a Caring Community: A chevra kadisha (Hevra kadishah) (חברא קדישא, Ḥebh'ra Qaddisha "holy society") is an organization of Jewish men and women who see to it that the bodies of Jews are prepared for burial according to Jewish tradition and are protected from desecration, willful or not, until burial. Two of the main requirements are the showing of proper respect for a corpse, and the ritual cleansing of the body and subsequent dressing for burial. It is usually referred to as a burial society in English. You can watch this video of a tahara demonstration that Lisa Brennan recorded at the June 2013 Kavod v'Nichum conference, to prepare for the class.

Montclair Schools Closed: Thursday, November 7

Montclair Schools Closed: Friday, November 8


NO BET MIDRASH: Saturday, November 9

This Shabbat

Read this week's Shabbat flyer

Be wowed this Shabbat!

Dualism in Prayer -  We know all about the relational dichotomies of the Torah at this time of year: Isaac and Ishmael, Jacob and Esau, Rebecca and Leah but how do we understand the dichotomies of the spirit? What are our issues of spiritual separation - mechitzah if you will?

This service will play with dualities in prayer - Good and Evil, Body and Soul, Eminent and Transcendent, Faith and Skepticism,  I and Thou and more.

 

Next week

Wednesday, November 13

Lunch and Learn : Bring your own lunch -- and learn with Rabbi Ariann. - Wednesday, November 13 1:00pm-2:30pm

Bnai Keshet Chevra Kadisha Adult Bet Midrash: Creating and Sustaining a Caring Community: A chevra kadisha (Hevra kadishah) (חברא קדישא, Ḥebh'ra Qaddisha "holy society") is an organization of Jewish men and women who see to it that the bodies of Jews are prepared for burial according to Jewish tradition and are protected from desecration, willful or not, until burial. Two of the main requirements are the showing of proper respect for a corpse, and the ritual cleansing of the body and subsequent dressing for burial. It is usually referred to as a burial society in English. -  8:00pm after 7:30pm minyan

Coffee & Conversation for Prospective Members: Please join Rabbi Elliott Tepperman & Rabbi Ariann Weitzman,
Assistant Rabbi and Director of Congregational Learning for Coffee & Conversation - Wednesday, November 13 8:00pm-9:00pm

Friday Night Chavurah “Unchained at Last”: “Unchained at Last,” featuring Fraidy Reiss. It may come as a surprise to many that arranged/forced marriages exist in the United States, affecting tens of thousands of women across different faith and ethnic communities. More than a year ago, Fraidy Reiss, herself once trapped in an arranged marriage, founded Unchained at Last, the only nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to helping women leave such marriages. Today, more than 70 percent of those served by her organization come from the Orthodox Jewish community. Once trapped in her own abusive, arranged marriage, Fraidy will use her experiences to illustrate the challenges facing other women in ending such marriages. She will brief us on legislative and other avenues to help such women. This provocative and unusual program is one that you won’t want to miss. All are welcome! - Friday, November 15 8:00pm-9:30pm
Next Shabbat
BK Reads: Jerusalem Maiden, Talia Caren - Saturday, November 16 12:30pm-2:00pm

Georgia Garrison Bat Mitzvah: Saturday, November 16 10:00am-12:00pm

The Jewish Imperative to do Social Justice Work: Led by Yael Silverburg-Urian - Saturday, November 16 9:00am-10:00am

Bet Midrash: No Hay Class - Saturday, November 16 9:00am-12:00pm
Lilith Salon:

Sunday, November 17, 2013 • 14 Kislev 5774

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMHome of Jessica Siegel & Richard Skeen, 24 Porter Place Montclair

At this coming LILITH SALON, will be will be focusing on important issues pertaining to women’s rights.  We will read them through both our personal and Jewish lenses. All positions will be respected.
 
The articles selected will be from a section entitled, OUR REPRODUCTIVE SELVES. (There are other fascinating articles in this section, and the entire issue, which we encourage you to read, as well.)
 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nadia's 10th Anniversary at BK Celebration: Sunday, November 17 4:45pm-6:45pm

Please save the date -- Join us for a toast to celebrate Nadia's 10 years with BK!
 

 

Upcoming

Bnai Keshet Chevra Kadisha Adult Bet Midrash: Creating and Sustaining a Caring Community: A chevra kadisha (Hevra kadishah) (חברא קדישא, Ḥebh'ra Qaddisha "holy society") is an organization of Jewish men and women who see to it that the bodies of Jews are prepared for burial according to Jewish tradition and are protected from desecration, willful or not, until burial. Two of the main requirements are the showing of proper respect for a corpse, and the ritual cleansing of the body and subsequent dressing for burial. It is usually referred to as a burial society in English. - Wednesday, November 20 8:00pm-9:30pm


Book Fair:

Bnai Keshet and Watchung Booksellers present:

Saturday, November 23, 2013

An Evening With Sara Paretsky, one of the foremost mystery writers of our time

7pm: Pre-reading Nosh: BK cooks Viennese and Chicago-style food in honor of Paretsky's characters, with a glass of wine and a chance to browse our Book Festival

8pm: Reading by award-winning novelist Sara Paretsky, followed by a Q-and-A and book signing



Book Fair continues: Sunday, November 24 11:00am-2:00pm

New Member Brunch: Sunday, November 24 11:00am-12:30pm

NO BET MIDRASH (3rd,4th,5th): No Bet Midrash Classes - Happy Thanksgiving! - Wednesday, November 27 4:15pm-6:00pm

Hadriana Lowenkron Bat Mitzvah: Saturday, November 30 5:30pm-7:00pm

NO BET MIDRASH: Saturday, November 30 9:00am

LatkePalooza: Sunday, December 1 4:00pm-8:00pm  ---- This year ---- a community celebration in the atrium of the Clairidge Theatre - More details to follow

Sat, May 3 2025 5 Iyar 5785