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November 2022
CBENT Friends Kickoff Cocktail Party
Appetizers - Cocktails - Trivia $30 per person - Send RSVP and payment to the CBENT Office. Contact the CBENT Office at 610-356-8700 or email [email protected] Need a babysitter? Contact Ellen Glassman at [email protected]
Find out more »Honoring Amy Blake: A Special Evening Sponsored by the Trustees of CBENT
For her years of service, dedication to our synagogue, school, and the love she has shared with us all. Friday Evening - November 11, 2022 Appetizers and cocktails at 6 pm Shabbat services at 7 pm Decadent dessert buffet will follow The event is free - Donations will be accepted in Amy's honor to a designated fund of your choice. RSVP to 610-356-8700 or email [email protected]
Find out more »Pizmon in Concert – Saturday, November 19
Pizmon - The premier, co-ed, pluralistic, Jewish a-capella group of Columbia University, Barnard College, and the Jewish Theological Seminary - will perform at Congregation Beth El - Ner Tamid on Saturday, November 19.Reservations are required - contact the CBENT Office at 610-356-8700 or email [email protected]
Find out more »December 2022
Bingo Night
Save the date for a fun night of bingo on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 PM Proceeds benefit our new Mensch Making Academy and Mini Mensch Academy
Find out more »Tot Shabbat featuring Miss Andi
Tot Shabbat featuring Miss Andi
Singer, Songwriter & Performer Extraordinaire
Saturday, December 3 - 11 am to Noon
Bring your children and grandchildren to enjoy this fun and interactive service! Stay for lunch afterwards!
For information, call 610-356-8700.
Find out more »CBENT Sisterhood’s Day of Shopping at Bunny Hare’s
Bring family & friends!Shop for the holidays - they will wrap all of the gifts you purchase! Bunny Hare's is a locally owned gift shop specializing in housewares, jewelry, accessories, candles, baby items and more! Be sure to mention CBENT!
Find out more »Mini Mensch & Me Hannukah & Shabbat
Activities, Stories & Fun with Foodwith Chef Dad!for ages 18 months to Pre-K
This program is FREE and open to the community!
RSVP to Ellen Glassman at [email protected] by Tuesday, December 6th to ensure that we have enough supplies for all.
Snuggle with Your Siddur Shabbat Service
Join us when our 3rd through 7th grade students will be presented with the gift of our new Lev Shalam Siddur for Shabbat and Festivals. This is a special Shabbat to honor our students who learn at the Mensch Making Academy. The entire congregation and friends are invited to join us! Wear your pajamas or something comfy! Hot chocolate and sweets will follow.
Find out more »Can Menorah Lighting
Please come join CBENT’s Mensch Making Academy for the grand lighting of the Can-Menorah on December 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Latke bingo to follow immediately after the lighting of the Can-Menorah
Congregants and Friends: Please drop off cans to the bin located outside of the Sanctuary doors
Mensch Making Families: There will be a donation box outside during school drop off and pick up times
January 2023
Men’s Club Shabbat
Join us for a special Friday evening service sponsored by CBENT Men's Club Oneg and beverages will be served. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by emailing the CENT office at [email protected] or call (610) 356-8700.
Find out more »March 2023
HIAS Refugee Shabbat at Temple Sholom
Join Temple Sholom in Broomall and Congregation Beth El - Ner Tamid for a special Shabbat Service on Friday, March 3, at 7:30. We welcome HIAS-PA Executive Director Cathy Miller-Wilson who will be speaking about the current immigration crisis and how we can get involved.
Find out more »Purim Carnival
Invite your friends! This event is open to the entire community! Mensch Making Academy Costume Parade, Purim Play, and Song Fest at 10:00 AMCarnival from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Featuring face painting by children's author David Kramer, carnival games, photo booth, spin art, crafts and food for purchase made with love by CBENT's Trustees.
Find out more »Purim at CBENT: Peace, Love, and Purim
We're feelin' groovy, so we're going retro for Purim at CBENT this yearl EVERYONE is invited to break out the tie-dye and join us for our PURIM SEUDAH at 6 pm A light supper with a full open bar for adults: $15 per person; $25 per household MEGILLAH READING (in English) at 7pm Full Megillah Reading in Hebrew on Tuesday, March 7th at 7: 15 am RSVP by Wednesday, March 1st (to ensure that we have enough food for all!)…
Find out more »It’s a Mitzvah Trip: Our Closet – Warehouse
The Mensch Making Academy, the Love Thy Neighbor committee and CBENT congregants are invited to take part in a trip to perform a mitzvah this Sunday, March 12th from 10am to 12 noon at Our Closet - Warehouse location: Marple Crossroads Shopping Center 400 S State Road, Springfield, PA (formerly PetSmart). RSVP to Ellen Glassman at [email protected] and let her know how many people you'll be bringing to help perform this mitzvah.
Find out more »New Member Celebration Shabbat
Please join us as we celebrate and honor our new members here at Congregation Beth El – Ner TamidFriday, March 17 at 6:00 PM, Felinton AuditoriumAppetizers and cocktails, mocktails and soft drinksShabbat service at 7:00Dessert following servicesPlease RSVP to the office at 610-356-8700 or through Shulcloud by March 10.
Find out more »Menus with Meaning
Join us at Grace Lutheran Church on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at a Community Luncheon as we hear fromPastor Kayla Sadowy, Grace Lutheran Church and Rabbi Janine Jankovitz, Congregation Beth El - Ner Tamid, as they discuss foods from the Scripture and Torah and introduce us to traditional foods and customs.
Find out more »April 2023
Second Night Seder at CBENT
Seder, Dinner, Dessert & Great Company - Held in the Felinton Auditorium - $12/Children Under 12 $45/Adults
Please RSVP by Wednesday March 15
Appetizers: Gefilte Fish & Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Choice of Entree: Roast Chicken with Herb Lemon Garlic or Rolled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper and Portobello
Mushroom Stuffing
Yom HaShoah Candle Lighting
Please join us by lighting a memorial Shoah Yellow Candle on YomHaShoah, sundown of April 17 - sundown, April 18, 2023.The day of Yom HaShoah has become an opportunity for education, remembrance, and promoting awareness about the Holocaust and its victims. The yellow candle is an excellent way to help future generations remember the Holocaust. Anti-Semitism is alive today. Let's not let history be repeated. $5/candle donation available in the BENT office. Make checks payable to BENT Men's Club.
Find out more »Intro to Hebrew: Online Course Begins April 19
Link will be sent after registration. Whether you’ve never learned Hebrew, haven’t studied your Aleph Bet letters in decades, or could use a little refresher, this class is for you! Join Penny Meyers and Rabbi Jankovitz for an approachable and engaging five-week online course and (re) learn how to read Hebrew.
Find out more »Bid N Buy
In an effort to keep everyone safe and happy, Sisterhood is customizing your experience...Two options so you can Play it Your Way!
1. JOIN US - IN PERSON on Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm for a fun and fantastic evening of chance!
2. PREVIEW - Wednesday, April 26th Come a day early to CBENT 3:00pm - 7:30pm, preview the packages, purchase tickets for packages and raffles, and place your tickets into the gift bags you’d like to win.
May 2023
Mothers Day Shopping at Bernadette’s
With CBENT Sisterhood. Open Thursday, May 11 from 10 AM to 5 PM Bernadette's Jewelry and Gifts is located at 2912 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008
Find out more »Shavuot Celebration
A Night of Learning! Dairy Dinner and Discussion followed by Shavuot Services in celebration of our Confirmation Class. Join us after services for some cheesecake and interactive torah study with Rabbi. All levels of learning welcome!
Find out more »June 2023
Pride Shabbat for the Soul
Engage differently with Shabbat services! Join us in person for prayer, singing, meditation and discussion.Congregation Beth El – Ner Tamid welcomes Victoria Sirois of Asylum Pride House for Shabbat for the Soul on Saturday, June 3 at 10:00 AM
Find out more »Men’s Club Annual Gala – Honoring Larry Gorson-Marrow
$59 per person: Dinner and dancing to celebrate a wonderful year and Larry's contributions to our success. Reservations are required. Please register via Shulcloud or through the CBENT office: 610-356-8700 or [email protected]. Sponsorships available: $100/per person, $200/couple (includes ticket)
Find out more »Creative Crafters
The Creative Crafters (formerly Knitting Club) at CBENT meets twice a month on Thursdays from 1 pm - 3 pm Knitters, crocheters, needle pointers, sewers, jewelry and bead makers and other crafters are welcome to join in the fun to create their work in a friendly environment. Great discussions and friendships prevail at all meetings. No politics ever. For more information contact Marilyn Bamash at [email protected]. June 8, 22 / July 6, 20 / Aug 10, 24
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