5 Senses of Judaism — Tu B’Shvat
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJCongregation Beth Hatikvah, Summit, 9:30-11 a.m. Program for children age 5 and under and their parents (older siblings welcome). Free; RSVP to margie.cbh@gmail.com or go to bethhatikvah.org/events.
25th Anniversary Party
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJCongregation Beth Hatikvah, Summit, 7:30-11 p.m. Featuring live music from The Motor City Revue, open wine and beer bar, and desserts. Cost is $25. Contact Margie Ticknor at margie.cbh@gmail.com.
MLK Day Film: Defining Moments: The Civil Rights Movement in North Hempstead
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJThis documentary highlights the struggle and stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the 20th Century during the Civil Rights Movement in North Hempstead, NY. The film addresses housing discrimination and school segregation in Northern communities and how a synagogue and a Black church worked together to address these issues. Event sponsored […]
5 Senses of Judaism – Hanukkah
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJProgram for children age 5 and under along with their parents (older siblings welcome) to use their senses to explore Judaism with a focus on Hanukkah. Non-members are always welcome. Contact office@bethhatikvah.org to register or go to bethhatikvah.org/events.
Five Senses of Judaism: Hanukkah
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJCongregation Beth Hatikvah, Summit, 9:30-11 a.m. Program for children ages 5 and under with their parents (older siblings welcome). Free; RSVP to office@bethhatikvah.org or go to bethhatikvah.org/events.
Over 1,000 Jewish Cadets at West Point
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJJews have been part of West Point since the first class of 1802, and in 2019, the number of Jewish graduates from the Academy passed 1,000. In celebration of Veteran's Day, CBH presents a showing of the short film, Diversity in the Long Gray Line. CBH member and West Point alum Joel Kampf will discuss […]
The Five Senses of Judaism
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJA free series for children age five and under. Through fun activities that engage each of the senses, plus music and "me" time with the rabbi, children learn about Jewish holidays and heritage. Schedule of topics: October 26: Shabbat December 14: Hannukah February 8: Tu B'Shevat March 14: Purim April 25: The Land of Israel […]
Hatha Yoga
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJBuild strength and flexibility while developing inner calm in the midst of your busy, hurried life. Certified instructor Pamela Erens will lead six sessions for beginners and intermediate practitioners, adjusted for each individual's needs. Fee: $54 donation. Registration and yoga mat required.
Tantalizing Torah
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJExplore the parts of the Bible they didn't teach you in Hebrew School! This year, the Books of Kings: There is enough intrigue, adultery, and betrayal in these stories to rival any Greek tragedy or Shakespearean history play. We meet from 1-2:30 pm on the second Wednesday of the month. (Note Exception: November 20th) "I […]
The Ten Words of Belonging
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJRabbi Hannah Orden takes us on a journey to explore the “Ten Words” (aka the Ten Commandments aka The Aseret) that brought us together as a people. Together we will go behind the text to see the Ten Commandments as we never have before. We’ll discover how they have held the Jewish people together for […]
Shofar Blowing Workshop
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJLearn to blow the Shofar. All ages. Bring your own shofar or borrow one of ours.
Cafe Q – A Get-Together for LGBTQ Youth
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJCafé Q, a meeting place for LGBTQ middle and high schoolers, reopens its doors Sunday, September 15th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Operated by Congregation Beth Hatikvah in Summit, Café Q is a non-denominational haven where LGBTQ kids can meet new people, snack, listen to music and just relax and socialize. The Café is open every […]
Belonging and Separating, From Spinoza to Kaplan
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJWhat does it mean to belong to a Jewish community and what happens when the community rejects the Jew or the Jew rejects the community? With Jeremy Garber, we will ponder these questions by examining the expulsion of Spinoza and Kaplan from their Jewish communities as well as the "voluntary" departure of Benjamin Disraeli from […]
Talmud Study in English
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJJoin us as we puzzle out the Rabbis' intended meanings, the historical context, and contemporary applications for this fundamental and abundantly rewarding work. No prior familiarity with Talmud required. We meet twice a month.
Shabbat in Harmony with HIAS
Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJJoin Temple Sinai and Congregation Beth HaTikvah to hear from Mark Hetfield, President and CEO of HIAS. Mr. Hetfield will discuss the significant changes in U.S. immigration policy that include the banning of immigrants from entire countries, new limitations on granting asylum, and family separation. In this new climate, what are our Jewish moral responsibilities […]