Worship
THE NATURE OF OUR WORSHIP SERVICES
At B’nai Tzedek we strive to create an atmosphere in our services that combines the best of traditional prayer with contemporary and modern expression. We want our congregants and guests to feel welcome, and to find joy, meaning and spirituality. It’s important to us that when you attend services here you feel you are in a Jewish setting, where the tradition speaks to you in a way that’s meaningful and relevant.
“When planning our services, I’ve always been guided by the Talmud which teaches that if a person has not added to their own prayers and hasn’t incorporated their own personal expression to the words, it’s as if they haven’t prayed.” - Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt
We strike a balance of Hebrew and English
English readings and passages are incorporated into the service, and integrated into the familiar traditional prayers to enhance the sense of spirituality and our connection to our heritage. The prayerbooks we use include historical notes and modern interpretations of traditional prayers allowing worshippers to explore and delve into the text.
Sermons you’ll want to stay for.
Rabbi Weinblatt and Rabbi Tow's sermons are engaging and thought provoking, covering a wide spectrum of topics as he skillfully weaves Jewish values and teachings with references to today’s issues. Whether regarding the State of Israel, family life, world events, or personal issues, they keep Judaism relevant in today’s changing world. Rabbi Weinblatt is well-known for his use of humor sprinkled throughout his sermons which keeps them lively and engaging.
Music. Music. Music.
Music is an important component of our services. Cantor Kapell encourages congregants of all ages to find spirituality through music and song. In addition to his own beautiful voice, it’s not unusual to hear him in a duet with any number of our talented members of all ages. On the second Friday of the month, come and experience our musical Shabbat, with instruments integrated into our liturgy in our beautiful sanctuary. We always look for opportunities to use music to celebrate, such as when we incorporated modern Israeli music into the melodies for the Kedushah on Yom Yerushalayim.
Participate, please.
Congregants and guests are encouraged to participate in our services, sometimes on the bimah and sometimes from their own seats. On Shabbat mornings, Rabbi Weinblatt will often lead a discussion of the week’s Torah portion, making it relevant to what’s happening in today’s world. On Yom Kippur the Rabbi leads an afternoon discussion about a relevant topic that’s grown so popular that more and more people attend each year making for lively and dynamic discussions.
We love our Fridays.
Friday night services are short but very sweet. For one hour, we warmly welcome Shabbat with the beautiful music of Kabbalat Shabbat. Before Ma’ariv services we reflect privately on our lives as the rabbi sets the mood of individual meditation. We share in celebration of our b’nai mitzvah and in summers we hold casual services outside on our wooded grounds. If you haven’t attended our annual MLK Shabbat with a Gospel Choir from a local church, make it a must-attend next year.
Families warmly welcome.
All of our services are family friendly and we regularly schedule tot Shabbat and child-focused Shabbat Services. On the high holidays there’s children’s programming for all ages. Parents of babies and young children asked for a special seating area where they can feel comfortable sitting with other parents, while remaining engaged in the service. The youngest of children will enjoy the music and the shared community.
Join us?
Have we convinced you to visit and attend a service? We’d love to have you join us. Please contact Heather Glick and let her know you are coming. You’ll receive a warm welcome.
Thu, March 4 2021
20 Adar 5781
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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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