Clergy
Clergy
Our Clergy
Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt founded Congregation B’nai Tzedek in 1988. He’s our spiritual leader, an educator, an outspoken supporter of Israel, a respected voice in our region on issues important to the Jewish community here and abroad, and a compassionate confidant in times of need. His open discussions during Shabbat services, annual Yom Kippur afternoon discussion, DC Lunch and Learn and NYC field trip with our confirmation kids are particularly popular. We might also mention he’s a comedian. Life doesn’t always have to be so serious.
He is the author of, “God, Prayer and Spirituality,” a compilation of his sermons, writings and articles, “Living in the Shadow of Death: A Rabbi Copes with Cancer,” as well as numerous articles and columns. Rabbi Weinblatt and his wife, Symcha, have four adult children and four grandchildren.
Rabbi Neil Tow, Associate Rabbi
Rabbi Tow is so excited to join the B’nai Tzedek family. Over the years, his passion for engagement is evidenced by a consistent commitment to creating programming to involve people with diverse backgrounds and abilities in synagogue life. He is a dynamic teacher who also has strong pastoral skills and believes in building strong community connections. He previously served as rabbi in Glen Rock NJ, Woodbury, NY, and Cranford, NJ.
Please find Rabbi Tow’s thoughts on Torah at www.rabbitowswindow.blogspot.com
Cantor Marshall Kapell
Cantor Marshall Kapell joined Congregation B’nai Tzedek in 2002. We’re so glad he settled here. Cantor Kapell enjoys sharing his love and knowledge of Jewish music with members of B’nai Tzedek, of all ages, and to inspiring congregants to discover their own spirituality through song and prayer. The way he injects music into our services is beautiful, whether it’s, welcoming Shabbat with his guitar, acting in and directing our Purim Spiel, chanting the solemn and serious Hineni during the high holidays or showcasing amazing young talent within our congregation.
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What's Happening at CBT
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2021
Thursday, Mar 4th 8:00p to 9:00p
Join Talia for a trip through the Holy Land. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2021
Friday, Mar 5th 6:30p to 7:30p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2021
Shabbat, Mar 6th 10:00a to 10:45a
Lively and fun Shabbat experience with lots of singing, movement and storytelling led by Rabbi Tow or Lisa Baydush. Perfect for ages 0 - 5. Our Interactive Shabbat Bag will help make this Tot Shabbat super fun and engaging! Contact Jane Greenblatt at jgreenblatt@bnaitzedek.org for more info or to request a Shabbat bag for your preschool child or grandchild. Passcode GECC! This program is made possible by The Lane Family Fund for Shabbat Children's Programming -
Monday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2021
Monday, Mar 8th 8:00p to 9:00p
Legal pioneer. Feminist waypaver. Brillian jurist. And with it all - such a mensch! Join NY Times Best Selling author Debbie Levy author of "I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Maker her Mark" and "Becoming RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Journey to Justice" for an evening of stories and insights about RBBG, the first female Jewish justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2021
Tuesday, Mar 9th 10:00a to 11:00a
This program that will cover various aspects of ancient Israel and ancient Judaism and will include: The Exodus, The Books of Joshua and Judges, The Dead Sea Scrolls, The Origins and Early History of the Midrash, and The Emergence of Rabbinic Judaism. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2021
Tuesday, Mar 9th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us for the next Sisterhood’s Book Club Our next discussion will be on the book “The Stationery Shop” by Marjan Kamali Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. JOIN THE ZOOM LINK HERE Meeting ID: 918 8923 6699 Password: 6emjLS The Stationery Shop is a beautiful and timely exploration of devastating loss, unbreakable family bonds, and the overwhelming power of love. "The unfurling stories in Kamali’s sophomore novel (after Together Tea) will stun readers as the aromas of Persian cooking wafting throughout convince us that love can last a lifetime. For those who enjoy getting caught up in romance while discovering the unfamiliar history of another country." – Library Journal “Spanning decades and continents, Marjan Kamali’s richly imagined novel immerses us in the blossoming love affair between two Iranian teenagers, set against the political upheaval of 1950s Tehran. Evocative, devastating, and hauntingly beautiful, THE STATIONERY SHOP explores love’s power to transcend time and distance— – Whitney Scharer, author of THE AGE OF LIGHT -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2021
Thursday, Mar 11th 9:30a to 10:30a
We will pick up the story of King David with II Samuel Chapter 13 and conclude the Second Book of Samuel. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2021
Thursday, Mar 11th 7:30p to 9:00p
Featuring Leslie Barry, author of Newark Minutemen. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2021
Thursday, Mar 11th 7:30p to 8:30p
Ready, Set, Go Pesach! We'll take it one step at a time in this workshop so that you don't feel overwhelmed by Passover preparations. Whether you are hosting an in-person seder, using Zoom or taking a hybrid approach, this workshop will give you creative ideas for making your seder meaningful for all ages. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2021
Friday, Mar 12th 6:30p to 7:30p
L’dor v’dor is all about making connections between generations This program is made possible by The Lane Family Fund for Shabbat Children's Programming
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