Shabbat At Temple Ner Tamid
Saturday at 8:30am - Virtual Torah Study
Larry Westreich will lead our Torah Study this week.
Torah Portion
Join Here
Saturday, May 3rd at 9am
Jewish Yoga with Elisa Spungen Bildner
For all levels!! Please bring a yoga mat. Thanks!
In these unsettling times, when we are
(ok, I may be speaking for myself...)
way-too-attached to our phones and electronic gadgetry, awaiting every news morsel, we are still challenged or instructed to live our lives with "zeal,"
with "enthusiasm," traits, or middot, that are part
of the Jewish ethical study of Mussar.
Living a life with zeal will be the theme for our next opportunity
to practice yoga in community on Shabbat.
Looking forward to practicing together!
Membership Shabbat - Friday, May 9th at 6:30pm
Potluck Dinner at 7:30pm
REGISTER NOW!
We cordially invite you to join us for a heartwarming and welcoming
family-style Erev Shabbat Service where we will come together
as a community to embrace the spirit of Shabbat.
Following the service, we will gather for an inter-generational
community potluck Shabbat dinner with entertainment
by the TNT Ramblers, a cherished long-time tradition.
Membership Shabbat is an occasion to celebrate
each and every one of us – our bonds, our shared values, and our commitment
to our Temple Ner Tamid community.
We encourage you to mark your calendars, bring your children,
and immerse yourselves in the warmth of our congregation.
Please sign up to bring a dairy / pareve entree or side dish to share.
Friday, May 16th @ 6:30PM Service - CONFIRMATION
Share in the blessings of this year's Confirmation Students.
This special Shabbat service will be filled
with reflection, inspiration and joy.
All are welcome to attend and support our teens
on this sacred occasion.
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Devin Archer • Oz Axelrod • Raya Balfour • Delia Borgenicht • Henry Dodd
Quinn Fechner • Gabriel Greenwald • Ellie Gutterman • Jack Laufer
Julia Nelson • Alex Pellegrino • Charlotte Rivlin • Lily Rivlin
David Sandberg • Nathan Stern • Maxwell Virella-Feld
WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS (WZC) VOTE
Voting closes on May 4, 2025
VOTE HERE NOW!!
Every 5 years, the World Zionist Congress election
gives us a vote to help shape the future of Jewish life in Israel and worldwide.
The Vote Reform slate is critical in representing our values at the WZC.
VOTE HERE NOW!!
Fred's Beds New Season!
Volunteer to water and weed at
the Fred's Beds Hineini Community Garden
in honor of Clergy Associate Ronni Pressman's husband, Fred Pressman, of blessed memory.
The garden is in the back of 41 Northfield Terrace, Clifton.
All harvest from this garden will benefit guests of
The Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair,
which was a spot special to Fred, whose garden this was.
Your sign up is for a weekly visit (April - November), which should take about an hour.
Two people are requested for each slot (watering & weeding) and
there are 8 slots for substitutes so that we can cover for each other when people can't get in.
Remember, this commitment is starting now for the season
which ends November 30th or so.
More detailed instructions, and an orientation time on site will be shared.
Once the sign up is full we will also create a text group
to share photos and request subs when needed.
Watering & Weeding Volunteers Sign Up Here!
Be in touch with any questions! Your friends in dirt,
Laura 201-452-7540, Megan 917-805-2260, Jodi 973-934-7214
SIGN UP NOW to Find Out More and say Hineini!
This is one of many opportunities to volunteer - stay tuned!
Let's get dirty and grow some things to feed our community!
Sunday, May 4, 2025 • 11am-4pm
VOLUNTEER & REPRESENT
OUR TNT COMMUNITY!
set up • represent TNT at "the table" • clean up
REGISTER NOW! BLOOD DRIVE:May 8th
Monday, May 12 at 7:30pm at Temple Ner Tamid
Protection of human rights in Israel in the new anti-democratic age with Rabbi Noa Sattath
Rabbi Noa Sattath is the Executive Director of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI),
the oldest and most influential civil
and human rights organization in Israel.
Join us for a conversation with Rabbi Sattath
as she speaks about the internal struggles her movement is facing in Israel in their quest to make preserve Israel's open, democratic spirit. Learn about the role of the courts, the importance of checks and balances,
and the successes and failures of recent protest movements in Israel.
REGISTER HERE!
Temple Ner Tamid Annual Meeting
Monday, May 19th @ 7:30PM
Annually, Temple Ner Tamid gathers our membership for our formal Congregational Meeting.
Our agenda will include the approval of the incoming slate
for the Board of Trustees and the Annual Budget.
More details regarding the meeting's agenda will be shared in the coming weeks.
In advance of our meeting, below is the proposed
2025-2026 Board of Trustees Slate and the proposed 2025-2026 Budget.
Join Virtually at 7:30PM using this link
Passcode: 536596
If you have any questions about these documents or the meeting,
reach out to Marty Baum, TNT President's email
2025-2026 Board of Trustees Slate
2025-2026 Proposed Budget
2025-2026 Proposed Dues/Fees
Book Talk with Daniel Gross: A Banker’s Journey
June 4th at 7:30 PM
You know the name—Safra Bank, the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard,
Safra Square in Jerusalem. But who was Edmond J. Safra?
Join journalist and historian Daniel Gross
as he discusses A Banker’s Journey, the remarkable story of the visionary financier behind a global banking empire.
From Beirut’s Jewish quarter
to the heights of international finance,
Safra built four major banks across three continents,
while quietly becoming a pillar of the Sephardic Jewish world.
Drawing on exclusive access to private archives,
Gross brings to life the legacy of “the greatest banker of his generation.”
REGISTER HERE!
Wine and light refreshments will be served, sponsored by Emily and Steven Becker.
Looking for something
to brighten your Friday afternoons?
How about spending part of them
kibitzing with people about baseball?
The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center
at Montclair State is looking for volunteers
to help run the front desk
and guide the occasional tour.
Some TNT members (Robin Sherman, Warren Levinson) are already doing this.
It’s a nice way to dip your toe into the museum world,
and immerse yourself as much or as little as you like in New York Yankee history,
or baseball history or the history of mid-20th century America.
Deep knowledge is not required, but you’ll pick up some.
Write to Niki Gordon niki@yogi.Montclair.edu if you’re interested.
Become a Part of the TNT Hiking Group
Start 5785 by getting back to nature.
The Wandering Jews will explore local trails within driving distance.
Dates and times TBD.
Contact Sarah Larson to be added to the list
Do you do a handicraft?
Get together with your fellow TNTers for 2 hours of crafting.
Bring your knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, crochet,
lace-making, cross-stitch, or whatever handicraft
you are working on and join us for schmoozing,
learning from each other and community.
We meet once a month on a Sunday afternoon
at a congregant’s home.
Click here to Contact Beni Fishbein for further information
Did you know that Ner Tamid has an Adult (65+) Group?
TNT's vibrant 65+ community gathers twice a month on Tuesdays from 10:45 AM to 1:15 PM for engaging conversations, guest speakers, cultural programs, holiday celebrations, Qi Gong exercise, and more.
The group is open to Temple Ner Tamid members and parents and friends of members.
If you or anyone you know is interested in meeting new people
in an inviting atmosphere, come give us a try!
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The group is sponsored by Temple Ner Tamid and the JCC Metrowest.
10:45 - 11:15 Qi Gong with Stan Keyles (optional)
11:15-11:45 - Current Events Discussion
11:14-12:15 - Lunch (bring your own DAIRY lunch, coffee and cake provided).
Nurse Karen Frank will be available for office hours.
12:15-1:15 Program - Next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 6.
Folk singer Adam Meyers will perform.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 20th - Photography Travel Journal with Todd Boressoff
For further information,
please contact Dianna Chipkin at 973-202 2497 or diannachipkin@gmail.com
“
Beginner” Tai Chi class... 6-7pm
Newbies always welcome!
Continuing Tai Chi Classes... 7-8pm
Thursdays @ Ner Tamid
Tai Chi is an ancient art…movement…exercise…meditation and fun way
to enhance health and improve balance and mobility.
The instructors Irene Sherman, Ray Wolfson and assistant instructor, Linda Gross
have had extensive training and practice in these arts.
After learning the set, the opportunity to refine the practice and reap the benefits this art
provides continues on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm. Classes are fun and nonjudgmental.
As with other practices, Tai Chi does take time and effort to learn
and the benefits are worth the investment.
Interested in more information?
Click here to contact the instructors.
For the past 3 and 1/2 years the sessions have taken place virtually on Thursdays at 1PM
with more than 110 Jewish short stories discussed.
All sessions are free and there is no registration required.
The schedule for virtual (ZOOM) Thursday sessions will be once a month
on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Here is the schedule:
May 8
To download the next story that we will be reading, CLICK THIS LINK.
To join the ZOOM meeting on the day of the discussion: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83485037976
We hope you will join us!
We think the discussions have been enlightening, thought provoking
and always bring a new appreciation of the art of story-telling.
There is no charge and no registration is needed. All are welcome.
Questions? Contact Norm Pollack at Norman@unsoft.com
Wellness Offerings
Karen Frank, TNT’s Congregational Nurse, has a variety of offerings to the community, all of them having to do with enhancing wellness. Her practice integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
She works with individuals, families, and groups.
Karen leads two groups at TNT
- Grandparents’ Group, which meets on the third Tuesday of the month on Zoom at 5:00pm. Topics have been grand-parenting at a distance, when values clash,
the blended family, and grandchildren with special needs.
You can join the meeting here. - Caregiving Aging Parents, which focuses on providing care whether local or long-distance.
They meet monthly, the first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 7:30pm.
Topics include dealing with parent’s physical or mental health,
when to consider a move and what are the options, how to find help,
and assisting the parent with dementia.
You can join the meeting here.
Our numbers are small but many have indicated it is important to them to continue.
Please feel free to invite people to join us.
I am considering beginning a new group - Taking Care of our Spouses if there is sufficient interest.
Please tell me if you will be continuing with us or if you want to be removed from the list.
Karen is also available for individual consults on health, caregiving, and coping. Call her at 862-485-9062 or email to nursekarenfrank@gmail.com to make arrangements for a home or synagogue visit or a call.
Jewish Food for Thought Discussion Series
Tuesdays - April 29 & May 27
Bring a dairy lunch and join us for a monthly discussion group
featuring the animated series Jewish Food for Thought
by Hanan Harchol
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The Importance of HAPPINESS During Challenging Times
We present this animation trilogy aware that this topic may feel difficult or inappropriate for many.
And yet, our tradition frequently acknowledges that as a community and as individuals,
we often hold more than one emotion at any given moment.
In addition, many argue that during challenging times, joy is more important than ever.
These informal lunchtime discussions will take place from 12 to 1:30 pm on April 29th and May 27th,
with each discussion beginning with the animations to be discussed.
You need not sign up for both sessions.
If questions, contact Alan Fisher at acf900@gmail.com or 973-865-1974.
RAC-NJ is partnering with the NJ Million Voter Project
This is a nonpartisan effort to encourage more participation in New Jersey's elections.
The current effort is focused on the NJ Primary Election on June 10.
There will be 3 in-person canvasses — on Sunday afternoons this spring.
If you are interested in canvassing please join us for one of our 2 identical virtual trainings:
Daytime training: Thursday, May 1, 12-1:30 PM. Register here.
Additional evening training: Thursday, May 8, 7:30-9 PM. Register here.
The training is in preparation for participation in the canvas
and we hope you'll join us for one or more!
Registration links and specific canvas locations
will be shared at the trainings.
Central Jersey: Sunday, May 4th • North Jersey: Sunday, May 18th
• South Jersey: Sunday, June 1st
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RAC-NJ 2025 Immigration Campaign 
We are working with the NJ Alliance for Immigrant Justiceto move this bill forward in the state legislature.
Below are our upcoming action steps.
Step 1: You can use this form to access the recording link of our introductory
meeting if you missed that.
You can view it either immediately or at your convenience
(you'll get both immediate access and an email containing the link).Step 2: You can email your state legislators using our action alert
to tell them to support the Immigrant Trust Act right now.
If you haven't already, please take a moment to do so!Step 3: You can fill out our RAC-NJ Commitment Form if you have not yet done so.
This will help us know who to alert about upcoming actions as we get them scheduled. Here is the formStep 4: You can register and/or sign-up
right now for upcoming actions:
May 13 | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Step 5: If you would like to make a meaningful gift
to support RAC-NJ's work, you are welcome to make a gift at https://RAC.org/NJDonate.
Any questions? Contact Sherri Neuwirth at sherri1953@yahoo.com
Welcoming the stranger, or immigrant,
is a core part of Jewish tradition.
It is also a core part of the American tradition,
personified by the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
And part of our TNT tradition where we worked for immigrant driver's licenses in NJ.
Now, that tradition of welcoming the immigrant is under
tremendous pressure in the United States and in New Jersey.
Fortunately, at Temple Ner Tamid,
we can help welcome immigrants once again.
We have been asked by Make the Road New Jersey
to accompany immigrants to US Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hearings locally in northern New Jersey.
Make the Road New Jersey will train us and let us know what we need to do.
Please reach out to Jeffrey Plaut, jeffreyplaut10@gmail.com
if you are interested in getting involved in this project or just learning more.
Volunteer opportunity:
TNT members volunteer at the Park Methodist Church Manna Food Depot in Bloomfield, started several years ago as a small pop-up effort
to counteract rising food insecurity in our community.
Families can choose from fresh produce, meat, canned goods, diapers, winter coats and more: the pantry served 294 families last week alone!
Volunteers are needed on Wednesday afternoons (from 4:45 - 6 pm) to help unload the truck after a delivery from NJ Food Pantry and to stock the shelves, as well as on Thursday evenings (5:45 - 8 pm ) to help hand out food, restock shelves and clean up. See links below for more information/background and to sign up.
This is a wonderful way to help out, get service hours and meet nice new people!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!!
Sign Up Here to step up and work at Manna Food Depot
If you're interested in learning more, please contact lisawestreich@gmail.com.
Information about Manna (and about a great fundraiser this weekend): https://sites.google.com/view/empty-bowls-montclair/home
Seeking ShopRite Food Drive Volunteers!
Temple Ner Tamid hosts a monthly food drive to benefit
the Human Needs Food Pantry, collecting donations from shoppers at
the Brookdale ShopRite (1409 Broad Street in Bloomfield).
Our food drives have always been a major charitable resource for the pantry,
which is serving many more food-insecure families since the start of the pandemic.
We’re looking for volunteers to request donations at the entrance or receive donated items at the exit. The final shift includes driving to the food pantry in Montclair to help unload the truck.
The next food collection will be on May 18th.
Future Collection Dates in 2025: May 18 • July 20 • Sept 14 • Nov 16
Follow this link to sign up for a shift today!
Questions? Please contact Amy Strickler and Mark Dodd at mdodd107@yahoo.com.
News from the Human Needs Food Pantry
The Human Needs Food Pantry, located at 9 Label Street in Montclair, provides food and services to people and families in need from Bloomfield, Montclair and surrounding neighboring Essex County communities. Currently, the Food Pantry provides over 2,500 bags of groceries each month, along with hundreds of deliveries for home-bound clients. The Pantry is great and it continues to grow.
The Food Pantry is very appreciative of the partnership with Temple Ner Tamid.
As you shop for your family each week, please pick up a few extra items for those in need. Drop off canned or boxed food (no glass or outdated items) to the Mazon Box, which is located at TNT in the hallway near the main office entrance. The Food Pantry requests cereal, peanut butter, jelly, crackers and other breakfast food, as well as tuna fish, pasta and beans. As soon as the Mazon box is full it will be delivered to the Food Pantry. Temple Ner Tamid continues to be a strong supporter of the Human Needs Food Pantry.
The Chesed Committee is Here for You!
Do you need a ride to the doctor or a medical appointment?
If so, the Chesed committee may be able to help you!
Contact Susan Goldstein
with as much notice as possible, and we will see if we can be of help to you!
Saturday, May 3rd...Cinco de Mayo: A Shoresh Fiesta
REGISTER HERE!
Isabel Allende 'My Name Is Emilia Del Valle'
Monday, May 5th 7PM @ Temple Ner Tamid
Join us to welcome internationally beloved author Isabel Allende in conversation
with Cleyvis Natera on the publication of her new novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle.
In this spellbinding historical novel, a young writer journeys to South America
to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.
My Name is Emilia del Valle is a riveting tale of self-discovery
and love from one of the most masterful storytellers of our time.
Camp Veritans Local Meet-Up
Sunday, June 1st from 3pm - 5pm
Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Come meet Camp Vertian families who live
in the Bloomfield, Montclair, and Glen Ridge area before camp begins.
Snack and a bounce house will be provided - playground will be open if weather is nice!
This gathering is being made possible through a grant
from the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest's JGather program
and hosted by the Malkin Family.
Although supported by, this not a program of Camp Veritans or Temple Ner Tamid
and is open to any family in the area who is going to Camp Veritans this summer.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Michelle W. Malkin
at michellewmalkin@gmail.com or 805-300-8060.
Looking forward to meeting you soon!
Please REGISTER & RSVP by May 26th!
The Following Dedications
Have Been Made This Week
RABBI MARC KATZ DISCRETIONARY FUND
from Dr. Stanley & Claire Keyles
RABBI JAMES FEDER DISCRETIONARY FUND
from Cody & Lizzy Swick
In Acknowledgement Of
your contributions already to our community as well as your ordination and great promise as a Rabbi from Rob Rosenberg & Meryl Natter
In Memory Of
David McDonald, Rabbi James Feder's father from Dr. Stanley & Claire Keyles
RABBI SHARON LITWIN DISCRETIONARY FUND
Charlotte and Madelyn Swick from Cody & Lizzy Swick
GENERAL DONATION
In Appreciation For
Rabbi Sharon Litwin and Rabbi James Feder from Peter Kaplan & Ms.Lauri Hornik
SHORESH DONATION
Shoresh staff & teachers from Corey & Rachel Minerva
YAHRZEIT
In Memory Of
Barbara Wojak from Diane Horowitz
Leah Klein from Richard & Beth Klein
To make a contribution for a yahrzeit, simcha, or to discretionary funds, please visit nertamid.org/donate.
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