Temple B'nai Jeshurun
SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY

Welcome to Temple B'nai Jeshurun, fondly referred to as TBJ by its members and friends. Since our very beginning, all have received a warm welcome in our congregation. Established in 1848, we are the first Reform Congregation in New Jersey to affiliate with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, now called the Union for Reform Judaism.

Our worship, our religious education programs for children and adults, and our friendship are traditions worth passing on to all generations. Childcare (Shabbat Kids Club) is available during 5:30 pm services.

Our Mission Statement

Congregation B'nai Jeshurun is an inclusive, multigenerational Reform Jewish community, rooted in our history and tradition while evolving with our times. We are passionately committed to Spiritual Awareness (Neshamah), Lifelong Learning (Torah), Worship (Avodah), Social Justice (Tikkun Olam), the land of Israel (Eretz Yisrael), the Jewish people (Klal Yisrael) and our congregation as Home (Bayit). Through the covenantal relationship among our clergy, staff, and congregants, we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a warm and caring experience for all who come through our doors.

Need a word with our staff? Call us at 973 379 1555.

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Tribute Form

February/March Tidings

Here's a copy of Pardes The Adult Education Offerings for 5770

Read about our member, Shirley Flax (from the Star Ledger)

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Service Times:

Most Fridays at 5:30 pm

Third Friday of the month at 7 pm (February 19)

Saturday mornings:

Torah Study & Service at 8:45 am

February 13 & 20, Shabbat Morning Service at 9:45 am

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Night of Shabbat Dinners

Friday evening, March 12

Make your celebration of Shabbat even more special.

Come to TBJ for services at 5:30 pm then host a dinner for other members of the Temple, or be a guest.

Hosts & Guests needed! Here's the sign up form.

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The Rosalind & Alfred Lippman Gallery

currently on display

Urban Blues Urban Connections

Urban Puzzle

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Pesach

Pesach Morning Service

Tuesday, March 30 at 10:30 am

Congregational Seder

Tuesday, March 30 at 5 pm

Reservation Form Here

Friends & Family Welcome!

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Tikkun Olam

Teach your children about Tikkun Olam by doing a mitzvah.

Bake Desserts with Your Kids

And donate the results to the Community Soup Kitchen & Outreach Center in Morristown

Please note that containers will not be returned (use ziplocks or disposable)

Baked goods willl be collected:
March 7-8

April 18 -19

May 17 -18

No need to register, just bring your baked goods to the Temple!

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And a project of our Religious School Grade Six Students: Toiletry Drive for Bridges Outreach

Are you going to be traveling during any of the upcoming holidays and long weekends? Do you have travel/sample size items that can be donated for the homeless? The 6th grade, as part of their study of Middot (Values and Ethics) will be creating toiletry kits for Bridges Outreach. Please donate only the needed items from the list below. All items must be new and bottles should be travel size:

Soap

Shampoo/Conditioner

Deodorant

Lotion

Shaving Cream

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Mitzvah Day 2010 is Coming!! May 23!

Project suggestions to Tikkunolam@tbj.org

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Youth Events

Club 56 Ice Skating

Sunday, February 7 11:15 am information

JeshTY Midnight Run

Saturday, February 27

The collection bin will be in the Temple Lobby all month to hold your donations of men's & women's clothing which will be distributed at a shelter. Greatly appreciated are new items: socks, underwear, hats, scarves & gloves.

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Parenting Seminar with Dr. Beth Grosshans

Rescheduled for Tuesday, March 2 at 7 pm

The Women's Assocation presents this clinical child psychologist & parenting expert

Author of Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm

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Brotherhood Annual Sunday Sport Tour

Devils vs Sabres, April 11 at 5 pm $55/ticket

Reservation Form

Questions? brotherhood@tbj.org

Brotherhood Softball Team

Interested in playing? Games are on Sunday mornings on local fields. All are welcome, especially if you can hit the ball 400 feet! Contact brotherhood@tbj.org.

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Purim is Almost Here!

February 28

9:30 am Reading of the Megillah for grades 2 and older

11 am Purim Shpiel for ECC, Kindergarten and Grade 1 Families

Noon Couples' Club Purim Carnval

$30/family in advance Register with this form

$35 at the door

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Programs for Moms & Babies

Baby Talk-Babies- Birth-6 months

Talk about life with a new baby

Mostly for Moms- Babies 6-14 months

Developmental playgroup with Music & Movement

Contact Debbie Evans for more information

evabloom@mac.com or 973 379 3177

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Support our Neighbors

The Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey

Winter Concert: 38th Season - Mozart and More

Sunday, March 21 at 4 pm

No admission charge

Community Congregational Church, 200 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

Michael Stratechuk - Violin

Michael Avagliano - Violin

Mozart — The Magic Flute Overture

Mozart — Symphony No. 40 in G Minor

Bach — Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins & Orchestra

Bizet — Carmen Suite No. 1