Hineini Campaign
Hineini Campaign
Engaging New & Young Families ($1,500,000)
We strive to make B’nai Tzedek a vibrant community that attracts and welcomes new families and inspires them to strengthen their engagement with Judaism. We seek to meet our families where they are in their Jewish journeys and support their personal desires and interests. To attract and retain new families, and to continue our engagement with existing members, we must build upon the services and programs for which we are known. With an investment of $1,500,000 over 10 years we plan to:
- Hire an associate rabbi
- Increase funding for dues and tuition scholarships
- Offer programs that appeal to young families
- Support the engagement of our teens
- Implement new marketing strategies
Reimagining Jewish Learning ($1,800,000)
One of the primary priorities of our Congregation is to provide high quality lifelong learning experiences to all of our members. In particular, the opportunity to engage our youngest learners requires special attention, and new resources. By teaching Jewish concepts in modern and innovative ways, we will bring Jewish heritage and wisdom to life, and help our community to flourish in their personal lives. We will equip our young learners with information and tools to build a foundation for their vibrant Jewish
futures, benefiting them and Klal Yisrael. Over 10 years, we plan to:
- Support the new Director of Family and Youth Learning
- Invest in new curriculum
- Purchase and integrate new technologies and hardware
- Expand Adult Education offerings
- Expand our inclusion efforts for learners with differing abilities
Maintaining and Enhancing our Synagogue ($2,000,000)
Our shul is a beloved home for meaningful worship, celebrations, connections, personal support, and growth. Caring for our facility is expensive. Much of our equipment and structures are decades old. A comprehensive professional study has provided us with a plan to address our maintenance needs. Through your support, we plan to adress the following upgrades and repairs within the next 6 years:
- Berman Sanctuary, Burtoff Social Hall and Atrium roof replacement
- Aesthetic improvements and repairs
- Plumbing and water systems upgrades
- Kitchen upgrades
- Heating and cooling systems replacement
- Fire and security systems upgrades
- Exterior surfaces maintenance
- Reducing our energy consumption
Establishing the Weinblatt Rabbinic Chair ($700,000)
Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt has dedicated 30 years to creating and nurturing the Congregation. He has positively impacted thousands of lives. His story, and our B’nai Tzedek story, is one of accomplishment and meaning. We are about to begin a new chapter in our story. As we contemplate his transitioning to Rabbi Emeritus, and a new Rabbi joining us, we have a significant responsibility to ensure we have the financial resources to provide a smooth transition. Establishing a fund in honor of Rabbi Weinblatt will ensure that we have a rabbinic team who will serve our synagogue, provide pastoral care, continue robust lifelong learning, represent us in the community, and advocate for Israel. The fund will also support the costs of the rabbinic search process.
Please click HERE to download the Hineini Campaign pledge form, print it, and mail to the Synagogue’s office.
Sat, January 23 2021
10 Shevat 5781
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What's Happening at CBT
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2021
Sunday, Jan 24th 4:30p to 5:30p
Climate change can feel overwhelming and difficult to understand. This presentation by Karen Lowe uses an interactive data simulation program to give insights and help people see connections, play out scenarios, and see what works to address climate change, inequity, and related issues like energy, health, and food. These visual tools were developed by Climate Interactive, an independent, not-for-profit think-tank that grew out of MIT Sloan in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2021
Monday, Jan 25th 7:00p to 7:30p
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2021
Tuesday, Jan 26th 7:00p to 7:30p
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2021
Wednesday, Jan 27th 8:00a to 8:30a
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2021
Wednesday, Jan 27th 1:00p to 2:00p
An opportunity to share and discuss challenges and opportunities presented by new phases in our lives. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2021
Wednesday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 7:30p
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 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 ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 11:00a to 12:00p
Presented by Joan Plisko, Director of Sustainability for Pearlstone -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 7:00p to 7:30p
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2021
Monday, Feb 1st 10:00a to 11:30a
This 5-week class will be an adventure in the spiritual meaning and energies of the Hebrew Letters, drawing and learning about art skills with three letters, painting one and then using that letter for meditation. No art experience needed—just come with a pencil, eraser and paper for sketching. A few other materials will be discussed in the first class. The class will be super low key, fun and very informative! Just come with a pencil, eraser, colored pencils/crayons/markers and paper for sketching. With the colors, no worries if you don’t have them.
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