Upcoming Israel Programming & Watch TBJ's Solidarity Service
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October 17, 2023
Last Friday night, we came together in strength and numbers for a moving Service of Solidarity with guest speaker Senator Cory Booker. Watch Senator Booker's speech, other excerpts, and a recording of the service HERE.
Rabbi Gewirtz has been sharing his thoughts on the situation in Israel in a more public forum this past week, appearing on Morning Joe available hereand Nightline here. TBJ was in the news this past weekend on WPIX 11 here, and on News 12 New Jersey here.
We are here for you- please reach out to your TBJ family if you are in need of support. If there are members of your family who are currently in Israel, please let us know by filling out this form so we can be in touch.
Please see below for opportunities in the coming weeks to learn, process the events in Israel, and come together in prayer and solidarity.
Upcoming Israel Programming
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 7:15 pm ECC Parent Gathering Join us for a brief gathering of prayer and reflection for Israel before meeting your children's teachers at Back to School Night.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 5:30 pm Israel Solidarity Erev Shabbat Service As we welcome in Shabbat, once again this week, we pray for Israel and all her inhabitants. LIVESTREAM UPDATE: Our livestreamcan be found on our website and will require a password: shalom1848. For full instructions, click here
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 4:00 pm Blessing of the Animals and Havdalah (Weather Permitting) As we close Shabbat, join us in community and bring your “furry” family members - those that offer your family joy and comfort during these challenging times.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 9:45 am Bagels & Briefing with Rabbi David Levy Join Rabbi David Levy, Director of American Jewish Committee, for an update and conversation on the war in Israel. Register here
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 12:00 pm Liv Bread Fundraiser for Israel Participate in a baking workshop at TBJ run by Liv Breads (based in Millburn and Israeli-owned and operated). The express purpose of this - and other workshops throughout the area - are for raising money for the victims of the terror attacks. Registration coming soon!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 7:30 pm Community Event: MetroWest Federation NextGen Gathering An Hour for Israel Join local 30’s and 40’s to learn first-hand about the unfolding situation in Israel, how Federation is responding on the ground, and what you can do to help. We will be joined by several Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ experts. Register here
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Coffee at 9:30 am, Talk begins at 10:00 am Women's Association Israel Education Session with Amy Schottland Register here
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 6:30 pm Israel Unpacked: 4th - 6th Grade Parents and Students Parents and students will learn together about the events that have brought us to the current crisis in Israel. Come and ask your questions, and gain tools to be in conversation together as a family. Dinner will be served. Please help us plan by registering here.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 (correct date and time) 8:00 pm TBJ College Students and Young Professionals in their 20’s and 30’s Israel Zoom Call We invite TBJ alumni to join our clergy for an opportunity to learn, ask questions and process the conflict and their experiences on campus. Please share with family and friends in this demographic Register here
PS: Information about ways to advocate for Israel will be coming in another email this week. Access the Israel Education page here.
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