Congregation Beth Mordecai
Congregation Beth Mordecai
An inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement.
Your Jewish Home for the Soul!
An inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement.
Your Jewish Home for the Soul!
January 2, 2020 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Thursday, January 30, at 7 p.m. – What Happens Next?
Join us at Beth Mordecai with Rabbi Metz to learn about Jewish beliefs of communicating to those who have passed on. $5 per person. Please RSVP with payment to Rabbi.SaraMetz@gmail.com.
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March 30, 2019 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
A Shalom Hartman Institute Lecture and Study Series Led by Rabbi Sara Metz & Marc Fertik Israel's Milestones and their Meanings The Legacy of the Past and the Challenge of the Future A lecture and study series from the Shalom Hartman Institute Led by Rabbi Sara Metz & Marc Fertik Through video lectures, text study, and lively group discussion, we are pleased to bring the world-renowned faculty of the Shalom Hartman Institute to you this fall. "iEngage: Israel’s Milestones and Their Meanings" explores the pivotal events of 1917, 1947, and 1967. As we look to Israel’s future, we need to engage anew with our past and explore its meanings and consequences. This iEngage series grapples with the different ideas and values that shape the meaning of modern[...]
Category : Adult Education History home Jewish Culture and History Learning
January 6, 2019 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Sunday, January 13, 9 .m. Congregation Beth Mordecai is hosting a FREE ACTIVE SHOOTER WORKSHOP to teach local synagogue and church leaders how to prepare, prevent and react in the event of an active shooter incident. Guest speaker: Jesus “Jay” Martinez, a former U.S. Recon Marine and Lead & Senior Training Officer, S.W.A.T. – Commander. Jay has developed multiple training manuals, courses and train the trainer courses that are being adopted by major U.S. police agencies. For more information contact Rabbi Metz at Rabbi.SaraMetz@gmail.com.
December 17, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Thursday, December 20, 7 p.m. Become a Power Pray-er! An anxiety-free way to learn the prayers commonly said during services. No Hebrew knowledge necessary! (more…)
Category : Adult Education home Learning
November 6, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
May 16, 2016 By bethmordecai no comments.
Got any more? Let us know at ari.saks@gmail.com.
"THESE ARE LITTLE KNOWN JEWISH FACTS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW EVEN IF YOU ARE
NOT JEWISH"
ENJOY!
1) The Roosevelts were Dutch Jews who arrived in NYC in 1682. Claes
Rosenvelt before he changed his name to Nicholas Roosevelt, was the
first Roosevelt
ancestor to set foot in America, and Sarah Delano, FDR's mother, descended
from Sephardic Jews.
2) Joseph Stalin was originally named Joseph David Djugashvili
(translated as: "son of a Jew".) All 3 of the women that he married were
Jewish. 3) Dwight Eisenhower's father was a Swedish Jew, and listed in West
Point* 's Yearbook of 1915.
4) Lillian Friedman, a Jewish woman, married Cruz Rivera. They named
their baby Geraldo Miguel Rivera (it doesn't[...]
Category : Adult Education American Jewish News Learning videos-archive Tag : facts fun Fun Jewish facts Jewish
February 26, 2016 By bethmordecai no comments.
Mordy's Brunch Hour -- Engage TRADITION
($10 for members; $20 for non-members)
Featuring Rabbi Gerald Zelizer, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Neve Shalom.
A Rabbi's Work: Building Synagogue Life in Middlesex County - Past, Present, & Future
Discover the history and uncover the possibilities of synagogue life in our area of Middlesex County. Rabbi Gerald Zelizer, Rabbi emeritus of Congregation Neve Shalom in Metuchen NJ and a leading Jewish communal figure in Middlesex County for over 45 years will share his thoughts on the nature of the rabbinate and Jewish communal life.
RSVP on our Facebook event page
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PROGRAM
9:30 -- Tallis and Tefillin Service
10:30 -- Brunch begins
11:00 -- Lecture Begins
Mordy's Brunch hour is a series of lecture programs[...]
Category : Adult Education home Learning Mordy's Brunch Hour What's Been Happening at Beth Mordecai Tag : Gerald Zelizer Jewish Middlesex County Mordy's Brunch Hour tradition
December 29, 2015 By bethmordecai no comments.
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Category : Learning Uncategorized Tag : circumcision
October 30, 2015 By bethmordecai no comments.
RABBI SAKS' WEEKLY ONLINE PARASHAH CLASS -- Watch the Latest Episode Here...
Take a "Torah" lunch break and join Rabbi Saks for his weekly Online Parashah class every Friday at 12 pm.
Watch episodes of Rabbi Saks' Online Parashah Class (according to the triennial cycle)
by clicking on this link or "Online Parashah Class" in the menu above
For a listing of classes according to each portion, click this link
Latest class...
Parashat Vayera 2015/5776: Where Is Home?
Beginning with Abraham, the Israelites are in constant search for home. Their existence is predicated upon the constant search for home and the reality of living in the diaspora or exile. Is it possible for the Israelites to truly ever reach home? Is it possible for us[...]
Category : Learning Online Learning Online Parashah Class videos-archive Tag : online learning online parashah class parashah parsha this week this week's episode
August 11, 2014 By bethmordecai no comments.
LEARN & PRACTICE HEBREW
Individual Hebrew Practice - Date & Time TBD with Rabbi - Cost TBD
In this independent study program, participants will meet with the rabbi 1-on-1 for 30 minutes to learn and practice their Hebrew. Designed for beginners but open to all, the course will utilize the book “Teach Yourself How to Read Hebrew” as well as online tutorials. During the 1-on-1 meetings, participants will have the opportunity to review the homework in the book or practice a prayer/reading they are learning on their own. If interested, please email Rabbi Saks (ari.saks@gmail.com).
Group Hebrew Practice - 2nd Thursday of the month - 7:00pm - Free
Come to practice your Hebrew skills for 30 minutes on the 2nd Thursday of each month, beginning September 11. Participants will be partnered[...]
Category : Hebrew Learning Online Learning Tag : hebrew learning
