Temple Beth Am is Bayonne’s Reform congregation, affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
Reform Judaism is the modern interpretation of our traditional Jewish heritage. The eternal elements of Judaism are expressed in a language and form that is meaningful to the contemporary mind and spirit.
Ceremonies and services add beauty and dignity to Jewish life and lead to a fuller appreciation of Jewish moral, ethical, and religious values.
Membership in Temple Beth Am will unite you with your People and your heritage. You and your family will become partners in the growth and life of our synagogue.
You will share in the joy and satisfaction of being part of a dynamic center of religious, educational, cultural, and social activities.
Temple Beth Am is accessible to all as there are no stairs to enter or within the building.
HOLY DAY CALENDAR 5771
Selichot Saturday, Sept. 4 8pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, Sept. 8 8pm
Rosh Hashanah I Thursday, Sept. 9 10:30am
Rosh Hashanah II Friday, Sept. 10 10:30am
Shabbat Shuva Friday, Sept. 10 8pm
Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Friday, Sept. 17 8pm
Yom Kippur Saturday, Sept. 18 10:30am
Erev Sukkot Wednesday, Sept. 22
Sukkot Thursday, Sept. 23 10:30am
Erev Atzeret.Sim. Torah Wednesday, Sept. 29
Atz./Sim. Torah/Yizkor Thursday, Sept. 30 10:30am
SUMMER SERVICES
Once again, Glenn Posnak has graciously agreed to accept the chairmanship for summer services. He will be assisted by Joyce Nestle, Hara Benjamin-Garritano, Adele Swissmanm, and Millie Cozewith.
These services will begin on Friday, June 25th and conclude on Friday, September 3rd. Summer Services begin at 8pm.
If you would like to conduct one of the summer services, please contact Glenn Posnak at 201-443-8880. If you would like to sponsor a summer oneg shabbat, please contact Adele Swissman at 201-339-0149 or Millie Cozewith at 201-436-0214.
YIZKOR BOOKLET 5771
Names may be submitted for inclusion in the Yizkor Booklet, published at the High Holy Days, and used at Yizkor services throughout the year.
All individuals memorialized with Yahrzeit plaques in our Sanctuary lobby are automatically included in the booklet.
You may submit your list of names with a fee of $5 per name for Temple Members and $10 per name for non-members, along with your name, address and phone number
Send your information and payment to the Temple Office, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Names must be received by August 13.
NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS
Join us in sharing your New Year's Greetings for the High Holy Days 5771.
Provide your name, address, and telephone number along with your check for $7.50 per greeting, made payable to TBA SISTERHOOD
Greetings will be published in the Temple Beth Am Bulletin.
All names and payment must be received by August 13th. Names received after August 13 will miss publication in the September bulletin.
URJ HAITI Relief Fund
Union for Reform Judaism Haiti Refief Fund
A severe earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale devastated Haiti om January 12, 2010. This is the most severe earthquake to hit that impoverished country in 200 years. The epicenter was near the capital of Port-au-Prince. According to the International Red Cross, up to 3 million people have been affected by the quake.
As in the past, the Reform Jewish community has a long history of generosity when natural disasters devastate communities around the world. Your generosity at this critical time enables us to play a role in recovery efforts and bring healing and hope to those whose lives have been affected.
Donations made payable to the Union for Reform Judaism Haiti Refief Fund can be sent (note: "Haiti Relief" in the check's memo section) to:
Union for Reform Judaism Attention: Development 633 Third Avenue - 7th Floor New York, NY 10017
Note: The Union for Reform Judaism retains no overhead expenses for disaster relief donations, other than the direct costs of credit card fees.
Or, if you prefer, you can mail your check (as denoted above) the Temple Beth Am and we will forward it to the URJ.
