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Books at B’ShERT: 12/4 7:30 pm Author Jennifer Baum

November 27, 2025 by • , Tags: , , •

Join us on 12/4 for our new Books at B’ShERT series, 7:30 pm in the Community Room & on Zoom.
Author Jennifer Baum, in conversation with executive vice president Jeff Levinson, shares stories and perspective from her memoir “Just City.”
Please RSVP to the temple office at office@bshert.org by 11/30.

(Are you a local author, or connected with one? Would you like to be part of our author interview/podcast series? Reach out and let us know!)

Giving Tuesday 2025

November 14, 2025 by •

Life can really feel like a whirlwind. Time rushes by before we can mark its significance, and storms may engulf us. We look for an anchor to steady ourselves. B’ShERT provides that anchor, and has since 1912.

Just ask Ron Schweiger, beloved Past President, current official Brooklyn Historian, and one of the treasures of our congregation. During all this time we have created a community held together by worship services, religious school, cultural and educational events, and social action. Our support for each other is strong and faithful, and we see this especially through the activities of our Caring/Chesed Committee. We care also about the wider community outside our walls by maintaining a grab-and-go food pantry, by conducting food drives, by conducting holiday toy drives for hospitalized children, by partnership in the Interfaith Coalition of Brooklyn, and more. Our clergy and our congregants are warm and welcoming.

We invite you, our Temple Family and friends, to enable B’ShERT to continue to be the anchor it has been for over 110 years by supporting us on Giving Tuesday, December 2.

Your support is invaluable and very greatly appreciated. Please note that B’ShERT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit — donations are fully tax-deductible and almost always eligible for corporate matching.

giving tuesday donationsScan the QR code below to donate from your phone!

Dinner and a Movie! 11/16 at 3:30 pm

November 3, 2025 by •

movie graphicDinner & A Movie at B’ShERT
 
Come for the Dinner 
and Stay for the Movie
 

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 3:30 pm in the banquet room. Register here:

https://bshert.shulcloud.com/event/dinner_movie

Bassett’s famous 3-foot hero sandwiches, vegetarian options, salads, drinks & desserts.
 
$25 adults and $12 children (4-12 years old)
Your payment reserves your spot!
 
RSVP by November 7

Books at B’ShERT: Beth Pinsker, CFP 11/22 12:45 pm

November 1, 2025 by • ,

cover of my mother's moneyUpdate: The podcast episode is live & available wherever you get your podcasts. The book is available as well.

Please join us on 12/4 for our next event with author Jennifer Baum.

On November 22 after services, join us for a talk with author Beth Pinsker, CFP® about her new book, My Mother’s Money. RSVP required at Beth’s site.

“As a retirement columnist at MarketWatch and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, I thought I knew a lot about Medicare, managing money and estate planning, but I had a lot to learn when I had to take care of my mom’s affairs.

If you’re taking care of a loved one or want to know what to do to plan ahead so your family has an easier time taking care of you, my book can help you through the hardest parts.”

My Mother’s Money comes out Nov. 4 from Penguin Random House. Beth will be chatting with George Mannes of AARP, and the discussion will be shared on our new Books at B’ShERT podcast later this fall.

More about the book:

A comprehensive, compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one—from an award-winning journalist who is also a Certified Financial Planner

Have you just gotten the dreaded phone call—a parent or loved one has taken a turn for the worse and suddenly the burden is on you to manage their affairs? Or are you simply hoping to navigate complex financial conversations with your aging mother or father well in advance so you don’t encounter problems later? This is the book for you.

In this practical handbook, award-winning MarketWatch columnist and financial expert Beth Pinsker walks you through everything you need to know about the complex world of end-of-life financial planning. Weaving personal stories from her experience caring for her elderly mother with best practices gleaned from more than 100 experts and family caregivers, My Mother’s Money is a much-needed lifeline to those facing one of life’s most challenging transitions. Drawing on the latest legal, financial, and healthcare resources, Beth offers clear, actionable advice on common scenarios millions of people will face:

  • How to become a parent’s legally authorized healthcare and financial proxy
  • Budget templates for projecting long-term care costs
  • Easy-to-understand advice on settling an estate or handling insurance
  • Scripts for broaching tricky conversations with aging parents
  • Strategies to avoid potential financial shortfalls
  • Tips for managing the emotional toll of “caregiver burnout”

Watching your parents age can stir up a mix of emotions—nostalgia, concern, and often, a sense of uncertainty about the future. And assuming care for your aging loved ones can be an overwhelming sea of endless checklists, textbook explanations, and mind-numbing paperwork. With this definitive guide to elder financial planning, you can navigate these processes with confidence, saving time, energy, and peace of mind for what really matters.

Intro to Judaism Fall Class Schedule

November 1, 2025 by •

postcard for intro to judaism class

Introduction to Judaism: An Exploration for Curious Adults

Rabbi Sue Oren, Instructor and Coordinator

The Fall ’25-Spring ’26 cycle of this 20-session class meets

• Weds eves, 7:00-9:00 pm – in-person w/hybrid option

• Thurs eves, 7:00-9:00 pm – on ZOOM

• Sun eves, 7:30-9:30 pm – on ZOOM

classes begin: Weds Oct 29 // Thurs Oct 30 // Sun Nov 2

 

For registration & questions,

contact Rabbi Sue Oren at introclass@postpro.net or 1.917.539.1334

 

This class is co-sponsored by:

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, B’ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple,

East Midwood Jewish Center, Flatbush Jewish Center, Kane Street Synagogue,

Kolot Chayeinu/Voices of Our Lives, Park Slope Jewish Center, Temple Sholom of Flatbush

QUEENS

Malkhut: progressive Jewish spirituality in Queens, The Reform Temple of Forest Hills,

West End Temple-Sinai Congregation

 

Join this 20-session course on Jewish life, thought and practice

• Discover Judaism from an adult perspective

• Become a more confident parent of Jewish children

• Explore long-standing questions that you haven’t yet asked

Brotherhood Updates & Meeting 10/12/25

October 11, 2025 by • ,

Please join Brotherhood in person or on Zoom at 9:30 Sunday 10/12 for our monthly meeting. Contact Sam Silverman if you would like the Zoom information.

October Updates from Brotherhood President Joel Moss:

We just had our first post-summer Brotherhood meeting and the turnout both in person and on Zoom was the largest we ever had. It was great to see some new faces, and I hope more men of all ages will take an interest in our Brotherhood affiliate.

Thank you, Sam and Jean, for helping supply the breakfast. Thank you, Mike, for running Zoom for us. It was great to see Eric Platt on Zoom and on his way to a complete recovery.

We have some exciting events planned this year that will be informative for everyone of all ages at our temple.

In November, Jonathan Schachter will do a presentation on The Ritchie Boys, a group of over 15,000 U.S. Army servicemen, many of them Jewish refugees who had fled Nazi Germany, who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, for intelligence and psychological warfare roles during World War II.

In December, we will have our always interesting Retro Brotherhood Shabbat, with a stimulating d’var Torah.

Join Mike Rose in February for a must-see presentation on internet security.

In April, join the Official Brooklyn Historian, our own Ron Schweiger, for his amazing presentation on the Battle Of Brooklyn in the Flatbush area during the Revolutionary War.

In May, Alan Zarrow will report on his visit this summer to Selma, Alabama and to the site of the march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery.

More exciting events are in the planning stages.

Check your emails, phone trees and future issues of the Voice of Truth for information about our events. We really appreciate all the people who attend these events and make them a success. Please let us know if you have any ideas you would like to see us try.

Stay safe and stay well, everyone.

Joel Moss and the Men of Your Brotherhood Affiliate

No Religious School 4/12 & 4/19

April 7, 2025 by • ,

Our Religious School will be on Passover Recess the next two Shabbats. Note that Saturday morning services will be held as scheduled.

Reminder: No Friday night service 11/29/2024

November 29, 2024 by •

Please note that there is no Friday evening service for Erev Shabbat of Thanksgiving weekend, 11/29.

Services on Saturday morning will be held as scheduled with lay leadership both in person and on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you.

(You probably already figured this out, but there is no Religious School on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend!)

We wish you and yours all the best this celebratory weekend.

Jews & Booze? — Sunday 11/3 2:30 pm

October 18, 2024 by •

The Fundraising Committee presents – Jews and Booze?
 Sunday, November 3rd, 2:30 pm.
Temple member Mady Kaye will lead us in a historic journey as we learn about bootlegging in the era of Prohibition and speakeasies, and what that had to do with Jews.
John DeFelice of Windsor Wine Merchants will be pouring and educating us about rye, bourbon, sacrament wine & Zinfandel.
Snacks will be provided and raffles offered.
$36 per person.  Checks made payable to B’ShERT.
RSVP by October 27th to the office!

Looking ahead to the High Holy Days

August 18, 2024 by •

It’s that time again: Planning is underway at B’ShERT for the upcoming High Holy Days. This year, to ensure that you have enough time to meet early deadlines, we’re sharing these opportunities for participation:

  1. Golden Book of Memory
  2. High Holiday Sponsorships
  3. B’ShERT New Year Card

Follow the links for details about each opportunity and make note of the FIRM deadline of September 2nd for all submissions!

You can also join the Congregational Choir for the High Holy Days. Rehearsals on Thursdays, August 29th, September 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th and Monday, September 30th. All rehearsals are from 7-9 pm. Email office@bshert.org for more information.

In the coming weeks, you will receive High Holy Days tickets and other information you need to help make the holiday experience at B’ShERT meaningful for you and your family. We will also be launching our 5785 High Holiday Appeal soon. Stay tuned!

The full schedule of services is available on our High Holy Day hub, and a printable version is also online.

If you have friends or family who would like to purchase non-member tickets, please advise the office or sign them up here.

If you have any questions about the enclosed materials, reach out to Alice Hyatt (718) 282-1596 or office@bshert.org.

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