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Mi Shebeirach (a prayer for healing) is part of our liturgy in our services.
Click here to include yourself, a loved one or a friend.
Have something you'd like to include in our weekly newsletter?
Please email your submission to Laurie Schifano or Clergy Associate Ronni Pressman
by Wednesdays at 12pm.
We look forward to sharing your updates with the community!
Join us for Tot Shabbat on Friday, March 20th at 5:30pm
Come together with Shoresh and Ner Tamid families
for an evening of Shabbat fun, food, & friendship
REGISTER HERE!
We'll begin with a brief, clergy-led Tot Shabbat service,
followed by a community potluck Shabbat dinner.
All are welcome!
We kindly ask each family to bring a dairy/parve, nut-free side dish or dessert to share.
TNT will provide the main entrees.
Looking forward to celebrating Shabbat with you!
REGISTER HERE!
Shabbat Morning Virtual Torah Study
will begin at 8:30am on ZOOM
and will be led by Oren Davis
Torah Portion
CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
Join us at TNT on
Sunday, March 22nd at 11:30am
for a fun, participatory workshop with author
Dr. Murray Spiegel
and learn how to make your seder night truly “different from all other nights!”
Dr. Spiegel’s innovative seders have been featured in The New York Times
and on PBS, and this intriguing,
humorous, multimedia presentation
has inspired unforgettable
seders around the world.
In this workshop you will discover:
Music, games, parodies, and quizzes, historic and global Jewish cultural connections,
how Shakespeare, Donald Duck, Klingons, lawyers, Phoenicians,
and Jews around the world “ask” the Four Questions
REGISTER HERE!
Whether you have kids, adults, or both at your seder,
this workshop will give you the tools to make your seders
more fun, meaningful, and engaging than you can ever imagine.
TNT's Annual Women's Seder
Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00pm
Through song, ritual, and reflection,
we will share a meaningful Seder experience
followed by a catered dinner from Marcel’s Bakery.
Women and teen girls are warmly invited to attend together
for an evening of connection, tradition, and shared voices.
RSVP NOW!
Questions? Contact Cantor Greenberg <cantor@nertamid.org>
Passover Second Night Seder 2026....REGISTER NOW!
Celebrate the 2nd night of Passover with your TNT community
Thursday, April 2, at 6:00pm
Led by Rabbi James Feder, we will sing, reflect, and journey
through the Seder together in a spirit of community and joy.
Whether you're coming on your own or bringing family and friends, you'll find a welcoming table and a meaningful experience as we celebrate as one TNT family.
This Seder will be Intergenerational with activities tailored both to kids and adults.
Cost: $65 per adult / $40 per child ages 3-13 / Children 3 and under free
Questions? Contact Wendy Grossman at wlgfixfeet@gmail.com
Food Security Panel Discussion
Join us on Thursday, March 19th at 7:30pm for a special edition of Temple Talks.
Anne Merin, Executive Director of Toni’s Kitchen, will share how you can become an ally in supporting your friends and neighbors to achieve food security. The panel will include
State Senator John McKeon and Kathleen Smith of Partners for Health Foundation. Topics include the current crisis in federal funding and the importance of public-private partnerships to achieve food security.
The evening will be moderated by Jim Axelrod of CBS News.
The event will be held in person.
Temple Ner Tamid • 936 Broad Street• Bloomfield, NJ 07003
REGISTER HERE!
The event is free and open to the public.
This program will be available for streaming on the TNT YouTube channel.
There is no need to register if you plan to live stream.
The Temple Talks Series at Temple Ner Tamid is hosted by Rabbi Marc Katz
and moderated by a nationally known journalist.
The objective of the series is to engage our audience
with discussions by current leaders on current issues that impact all communities.
COMMUNITY MITZVAH DAY
Sunday, March 22nd
2:00 -4:00 pm at Temple Ner Tamid
Temple Ner Tamid will be taking part in the Jewish Federation’s Community Mitzvah Day
with a variety of kid-friendly charitable projects including
cooking, drawing, making playdoh, and assembling kits for donation.
These will benefit the families of Delaney Hall detainees, Bloomfield Pride,
the Human Needs Food Pantry, and Toni’s Kitchen.
Registration to Attend Here!
Period Suppy Donations needed (sanitary pads only)
Kindly add to the plastic bin in the TNT Lobby
(all of these supplies will be going to Delaney Hall and Human Needs Food Pantry)
We’re also looking for yummy donations for the event’s BAKE SALE,
and a few people to help with the various projects on the day itself.
VOLUNTEER to Work the Bake Sale Here!
Questions? Email or text Lauri Hornik at laurihornik@gmail.com or (917) 301-9088
Alan Morinis Book Talk
Join us for a special evening on
Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm
with Alan Morinis, acclaimed Mussar teacher
and bestselling author, as he discusses his new book,
Shabbat: A Day to Create Yourself.
In this thoughtful work, Morinis draws on the Mussar tradition to present Shabbat not just as a day of rest, but as a weekly spiritual practice. He explores how stepping back from productivity and control can help us cultivate presence, gratitude, humility, and deeper connection—to ourselves, to others, and to God. Morinis will be interviewed by Rabbi Marc Katz in a dynamic conversation about reclaiming Shabbat’s transformative power in modern life.
REGISTER HERE!
The Hardest Ideas in Judaism
with Rabbi Marc Katz
April 23, 30 and May 7 at 7:30pm
REGISTER HERE!
Some of Judaism’s most powerful ideas are also its most challenging.
In this three-part class, we’ll take an honest look at the concepts that
many modern Jews struggle with—ideas that can inspire
deep meaning for some but raise difficult questions for others.
Together we’ll explore the notion of the Jewish people as “chosen,”
the enduring problem of why good people suffer,
and Judaism’s strong emphasis on Jewish community
and distinctiveness in a universal world.
Drawing on biblical texts, rabbinic sources, and modern thinkers,
this class invites participants to wrestle openly with the parts of Judaism
that can feel uncomfortable—and to consider why these ideas
have remained so central to Jewish thought.
Book Discussion with David Denby
Temple Ner Tamid is delighted to welcome
acclaimed cultural critic David Denby,
May 18th at 7:30pm
for a conversation about his newest book,
Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer.
In this fascinating work, Denby explores the lives and legacies of four towering twentieth-century Jewish figures—Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer—examining how they shaped American culture while wrestling with questions of identity, ambition, and Jewishness. A longtime staff writer at The New Yorker, Denby brings his signature insight and narrative skill to this rich portrait of influence and complexity. Join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion,
presented in partnership with our local community bookstore.
REGISTER HERE for in PERSON ONLY!
The event is free and open to the public.
This program will be available for streaming on the TNT YouTube channel.
There is no need to register if you plan to live stream.
ATTENTION ALL CURRENT & ALUMNI SHORESH FAMILIES
Join us for a fun night of drinks, delicious food,
and meaningful fundraising in support of Shoresh Preschool!
We’re raising funds to build a permanent structure over our playground —
creating a comfortable, shaded space for our children to learn and play all year long.
Come celebrate, connect, and help us grow!
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
SHARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS & EVERYONE YOU MEET
that Shoresh Preschool is open for registration!
Shoresh Preschool is happy to announce the
2026-2027 School Year and 2026 Summer Camp registrations are OPEN!
Read through the forms and handbook carefully to understand new policies.
Registration fees have remained the same as last year.
Tuition has been raised slightly this year, as is customary from year to year.
The 2026-2027 school year begins on Tues., Sept. 8th & the last day will be Wed., June 9th.
The 2026 camp program will run for 8 weeks from Wed., June 24th - Wed., Aug. 19th.
This year's camp program will offer an incoming Kindergarten program
with limited number of spots.
2026-2027 Shoresh School Year Registration
2026 Shoresh Summer Camp Registration
Shoresh Family Handbook 2026
TENTATIVE Shoresh 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Creative Liturgy Workshop with Rabbi James Feder
The prayers we recite by rote each week were not handed down fully formed from heaven—they were written by real people, reaching for words to express their hopes and fears, their loves and losses.
Over time, those personal prayers became the shared liturgy of the Jewish people. But sometimes, the ancient words of others don't quite resonate, which is why the process of prayer writing must be ongoing.
Join Rabbi Feder once a month at 10:00am
to explore new liturgy being written for our current moment
and take a hand at writing some yourself.
April 25 • May 30
Join The Chesed Committee!
“Chesed” means “doing the right thing,”
and there are many ways you can do the right thing
in Temple Ner Tamid’s caring community.
The Chesed Committee responds to the practical and emotional needs of congregants by:
- providing drivers to medical appointments
- delivering shiva platters (volunteers are needed)
- offering friendly visitors, amongst other things
You can participate in these Chesed activities occasionally,
or on a regular basis, according to your own schedule.
If you are interested in any or all of these activities
or have ideas for new ways the Chesed Committee can help,
let us add your email to our growing list of Temple Ner Tamid members
who want to lend a helping hand.
Email or text Susan Goldstein at sgolds1957@gmail.com (201)407-7068
or Susan Katz at susankatz2@gmail.com (973)444-1945
Our beloved congregant, Adam Cohen, is desperately in need of a kidney.
Learn more to see if you might be a match!
We know the idea of donating a kidney can feel daunting.
If you want more information about the process,
visit the website www.renewal.org/aboutkidneydonation .
We have members of our congregation who have donated
and are experts that can also tell you about the process.
In the coming weeks, we will be back in touch
with more information about how to help Adam and his family.
If you know anyone who might want to see this information, feel free to forward it along.
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
FOR OUR March 15th, 2026 FOOD DRIVE
Temple Ner Tamid hosts a bi-monthly food drive
to benefit the Human Needs Food Pantry,
collecting donations from shoppers at ShopRite of Brookdale
(1409 Broad Street in Bloomfield).
Our food drives have always been a major charitable resource for the pantry,
which is serving many more food-insecure families since the start of the pandemic.
Our next volunteer date is: March 15th
We’re looking for volunteers to request donations at the entrance or receive donated items at the exit.
The shifts are 10:00am-2:00pm and 12:00pm-2:00pm.
The final shift includes driving to the food pantry in Montclair to help unload the truck.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE!
Questions? Please contact Melanie Schuman Rattigan
TNT Jewish Short Story Group
CONNECT TO ZOOM FOR EACH SESSION!
TO VIEW ALL OF THE INFORMATION
ABOUT THE NEXT SHORT STORY
MEETING CLICK HERE!
Schedule for all the sessions this year:
March 19 • April 16 • May 21
The TNT Jewish Short Story Group
was started in March of 2020 (Covid). To date, the group has read and discussed 112 short stories.
The meetings have been taking place virtually (ZOOM) each year from
October through May on the third Thursday of each month from 1:00-2:00PM.
These sessions are not lectures, but rather discussions with voluntary input from everyone.
The stories are all made available to everyone and all necessary information regularly appears here.
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If you have any questions or would like to be on the monthly email reminder list,
please contact Norman Pollack at Normanspollack@gmail.com.
Support Through the Pause
is a monthly meetup and safe space, held at Ner Tamid,
to learn and share around the physical and emotional transitions
of perimenopause and menopause.
Facilitated by TNT member, Helaina Altabef, mental health counselor and certified coach.
Meeting Dates... each session meets at 7:30PM
March Date TBD • April 30 • May 28 • June 25
REGISTER HERE!
Did you know that Ner Tamid has an Adult Group?
Our very active 65 plus community meets
twice monthly on Tuesdays from 11:15-1:15pm
for stimulating conversations, guest speakers, cultural programming,
holiday celebrations, Qi Gong exercise and much more.
The group is open to Temple Ner Tamid members and parents and friends of members.
If you or anyone you know is interested in meeting new people
in an inviting atmosphere, come give us a try!
The group is sponsored by Temple Ner Tamid & the JCC Metrowest.
The next meeting is on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
10:45am - 11:15pm - Qi Gong Exercise with Stan Keyles (optional)
11:15am - 11:45pm - Current Events Discussion
11:45pm-12:15pm - Lunch
(Bring your own dairy lunch. Coffee & cake provided)
12:15-1:15pm - You Be the Judge with Gina Goldman
For further information, please contact Dianna Chipkin at 973-202 2497
or diannachipkin@gmail.com
Due to the Passover holiday, our next meeting will not be until Tuesday, April 21st
Karen Frank, our Congregational Nurse,
offers two kinds of informal discussion groups a month, on Zoom,
one for Caregiving Family Members, and one for Grandparents.
The Caregiving Group is for adults with aging or ill parents or spouses.
We discuss questions about “how to keep them safe”, “when to get help”,
“where should they live”, “how do I deal with their confusion”.
We meet the first Thursday of the month, at 7:30pm.
The Grandparents group meets to discuss candidly
the real issues of relationships with grandchildren and their parents.
In a Facebook environment, an idealized picture
of these relationships often make us feel inadequate.
We discuss our real experiences in our safe and comfortable small group setting.
We meet the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm.
Please feel free to reach out individually at nursekarenfrank@gmail.com as well.
Mah-Jongg
Join our informal all-level (but mostly beginner) Mah-Jongg group!
Meeting weekly on Mondays 1:00-3:00 @ TNT
(no commitment; you don't have to come every week)
What to Bring: your Mah Jongg set
We welcome advanced players to help guide and teach our beginners
Even if you're not able to join us, we'd still love to borrow your Mah Jongg set!
RSVP to rennie.ackerman@gmail.com
Tai Chi @ TNT...Thursday evenings 6PM-7PM
Tai Chi is an ancient art that encompasses movement, exercise, meditation, and a delightful way to enhance health. Originating over 2000 years ago, it is often attributed to Lao Tzu, who is also credited with the book Tao Te Ching. Tai Chi serves as a form of movement meditation, skillfully designed to enhance balance and mobility. With over 20 years of dedicated learning and practice,
Ray Wolfson and Irene Sherman are passionate Tai Chi practitioners.
According to them, 'Our growth within this art
continues through both teaching and personal practice.
The classes offer a nonjudgmental and enjoyable environment,
understanding that progress takes time and consistent practice.
INTERESTED? Contact Ray Wolfson & Irene Sherman
TNT Hiking Group...THE WANDERING JEWS
Keep moving in 5786 by getting back to nature.
The groups explores local trails within driving distance.
Dates and times TBD.
Email Sarah Larson to be added to the list.
Do you do a handicraft?
Get together with your fellow TNTers for 2 hours of crafting.
Bring your knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, crochet,
lace-making, cross-stitch, or whatever handicraft you are working on and join us for schmoozing,
learning from each other and community.
We meet once a month on a Sunday afternoon at TNT.
Interested? Contact Linda Gross for more information.
LGBTQ+ Community Model Seder
Wednesday, March 18 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for our inaugural LGBTQ+
Community Model Seder!
Together, we’ll celebrate Passover, exploring holiday highlights through an inclusive lens, utilizing a specially curated LGBTQ+ Haggadah.
Come discover new rituals for your own Seder, meet new people, and enjoy a delicious festive meal!
This program is recommended for those ages 12+.
Cost: $18/person
REGISTER HERE!
Raise Your Voice in Song for Israel
Tuesday, April 21st
6:30PM - 9:00PM
One BIG night of music
and community!
Commemorate Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day).
Celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day).
Stand with Israel.
Raise your voice in harmony with Koolulam and Greater MetroWest NJ.
What is Koolulam? CLICK HERE
6:30 pm shuttles start • 6:45 pm doors open • 7:15 pm event begins
REGISTER HERE!
CANTOR MEREDITH GREENBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Memory Of
- Doris Forman Pryzant from Sharon Wechter
YAHRZEIT
In Memory Of
- Evan Wagman from Alan Wagman
- Bertha Rosenberg from David & Debbie Kravitz
- Bernie Novack from Edith Novack
- Louis Silber from Stephen & Deborah Friedman
- Barry Edelman from Susan Edelman
There are many meaningful ways to support Temple Ner Tamid.
You can choose to make a contribution for a yahrzeit, simcha, or to discretionary funds.
Your generosity makes a significant impact and is deeply appreciated.
Donate to TNT!
All programs are at TNT unless otherwise noted!
- Food Security Panel Discussion - Thursday, March 19th at 7:30PM
- Tot Shabbat - Friday, March 20th at 5:30pm
- New Member Mixer - Sunday, March 21st at 3pm
- A Workshop: How to Make Your Seder More Engaging - Sunday, March 22nd at 11:30am
- Community Mitzvah Day - Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00pm
- Annual Women's Seder - Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00pm
- Pesach Morning Service - Thursday, April 2nd at 10am
- 2nd Night Passover Seder with Rabbi Feder - Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00pm
- Book Talk with Alan Morinis - Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm
- Book Discussion with David Denby - Monday, May 18th at 7:30pm
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