Temple Beth Shalom is honored to present, Melissa B. Jacoby, legal scholar, to discuss how the rich and powerful are manipulating the bankruptcy system to their advantage while perpetuation inequality in America. Staying financially afloat in America is hard, and bankruptcy is supposed to be a safety valve for people and organizations when things go wrong. But for the first time, Melissa Jacoby, daughter of long time TBS congregants, Dr. Henry and Gloria Jacoby, and author of UNJUST DEBTS, reveals how bankruptcy has not only failed to deliver on this promise but has also become an escape hatch for powerfulRead More
Happenings
Exciting News! In-Person FREE KIDS BINGO at Temple Beth Shalom! Temple Beth Shalom is thrilled to announce the return of in-person Children’s Bingo to Brigantine on Mondays, July 15th, 22nd, 29th and August 5th and 12th from 7-8 p.m. for children of TBS members and their families as well as Brigantine residents (ages 6-13). Don’t miss the opportunity for your child (or grandchild) to participate in Bingo and win loads of prizes. Address all questions to the TBS Office at 609-266-0403. Temple Beth Shalom is committed to providing a fun and safe environment for our BINGO participants. We askRead More
The next Adult Torah Study Group to be be held on Tuesday, July 2nd at 7:00 p.m. will be led by congregant Dr. Harry Chaikin and Sister Celeste Mokrzycki. The Temple Beth Shalom Adult Torah Study Group, will meet again on Tuesday, July 2nd at 7:00 p.m. on-line (via zoom). Dr. Chaikin and Sister Celeste will discuss Parashat Pinhas (num 25: 10-30:1), concentrating on the verses that deal with laws of inheritance and how certain daughters came to gain their father’s holdings. These verses will serve as an opening to discuss more egalitarian opportunities in our synagogues and churches. The discussionRead More
Join us at Temple Beth Shalom as we trace the history of Brigantine’s unique Jewish Community and the parallel Jewish story happening over the bridge in Atlantic City presented by Josh Cutler, Executive Director of the Board of Jewish Education of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. To attend this engaging presentation, in-person (at Temple Beth Shalom) or on-line (via zoom), please RSVP (no later than Thursday) 6/12 to https://bit.ly/3Wgix3d The event will include an Israeli wine reception (and nosh). More about Josh Cutler: Josh Cutler is a Ph.D. student pursuing his doctorate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College. He recently completed his Master’sRead More
Temple Beth Shalom’s Shir Cafe will again feature the musical talents of Brigantine’s own…Tony DeLuca. Tony will entertain with music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Also, a number of local artisans, including Dr. Jill Morrison and Terry Gragg, will display their beautiful hand-made creations. Lunch and desserts included! $18 cover pp Limited seating – Reserve NOW: Drop off/mail your check to TBS, 4419 W. Brigantine Ave – cancelled checks serve as confirmed reservation – reserve your seat by June 3rd.
Get in the Passover Spirit by watching the 1956 classic movie and holiday favorite, The Ten Commandments with your Temple Beth Shalom family and friends. Enjoy movie-type refreshments, and in honor of the occasion, a variety of matzah brei dishes and Passover-friendly kugels (with recipes booklet so you can make them at your own home!) Don’t miss the fun on Sunday, April 14th at 1:00 p.m. Reserve NOW: Call the Temple Office to reserve your seat! (drop off your $5 or pay at the door on the 14th) To be included in our Passover Recipe Booklet, please send us/drop offRead More
Join us at Temple Beth Shalom for a Special Erev Shabbat Service with Hadassah Please join us in welcoming Liz DeShields, co-President of Hadassah, Atlantic/Cape May Counties on Friday, April 5th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Liz is thrilled to share with us the activities of the local Hadassah Chapter of Atlantic/Cape May Counties in advancing women’s health, supporting a strong Israel, and instilling Jewish values in future generations. As always, this service will be broadcast via Zoom, as well. We loo forward to sharing this special evening of inspiration with you! HADASSAH MISSION STATEMENT: Hadassah, The Women’s ZionistRead More
Get out your groggers and Purim costumes and get ready for a fun-filled evening as Temple Beth Shalom celebrates Purim at its first ever, adult only Purim Carnival to be held at the Smile Factory (1307 W. Brigantine Avenue). Play arcade games for the opportunity to win fantastic prizes. Your admission fee of $18 pp includes arcade tokens, wine/pizza/crudites, a costume contest (costumes optional), photo-booth like picture opportunities, music, frivolity, and a lot of laughter. Don’t miss the fun on Saturday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Limited Space at the Carnival – Reserve NOW: Drop off/mail your check for $18 ppRead More
Temple Beth Shalom is thrilled to host John Lynskey as he explores how poetry has woven itself into the fabric of Jewish Culture and History. Please join us, in-person and on-line (via Zoom) on Sunday, March 3rd 1:30-3:00 p.m. This presentation will explore Jewish American poetry from 1945 to modern day, discussing the Jewish experience in poetic form and how these poets stand out as emblems of Jewish American culture. The poetry explored will offer a variety of unique voices into the depth and uniqueness of the Jewish American experience in modern day. Register for this event at: https://bit.ly/3S7yrpY Once youRead More
Join us for Shabbat Dinner and Services as Temple Beth Shalom celebrates Shabbat Across America and Canada on Friday, March 1st, 2024. TBS will be participating in the NJOP Shabbat Across America program that involves hundreds of synagogues across the continent to celebrate what unifies all Jews…Shabbat! Prior to Shabbat services, dinners will be served in several congregants’ homes at around 6:00 p.m. Then, all will attend services together at TBS at 8:00 p.m. If you would like to be part of this unique event, either as a host or a guest, please rsvp (no later than Friday, February 22nd) to:Read More