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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!)

Hanukkah Festivities at B’ShERT

November 20, 2025 by • ,

Join B’ShERT at the upcoming Hanukkah Festivities
 
Sunday, December 14th at 3 PM
Family Friendly celebration at the Marine Park Alliance,
Carro Center – singing, crafts and the Hanukkah story
 
Friday, December 19th at 5:45 PM
Hanukkah Dairy Potluck
You bring a dairy dish and/or potato latkes, Temple will provide the Jelly Donuts.
Please rsvp the temple office and let us know what you will be bringing.
After the potluck, please join us at 7:15 pm for Shabbat Services and hear our choir sing.
 
Saturday, December 20th at 11 PM
New Member Shabbat Service followed by a light lunch
 
Saturday, December 20th at 5 PM
Community Menorah Lighting at B’ShERT
Songs, Donuts, Hot chocolate & Tea
 
Sunday, December 21st from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hanukkah Choraling at the Cortelyou Market

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.

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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 •

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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

Celebrate Sukkot With Us – Sukkah Decorating & Community Gathering

October 4, 2025 by • ,

Join us for one of the most joyful traditions of the season!

On Monday, October 6 at 5:00 PM, we’ll gather at the synagogue to decorate our sukkah. Everyone is welcome to drop in — families, kids, friends, neighbors — no registration needed.

We’ll have arts & crafts for kids, plenty of opportunities for creativity, and pizza to share as we get ready for the holiday together. Bring your energy and ideas to help make the sukkah a warm, beautiful space for the week ahead.

At 7:00 PM, stay for our First Night of Sukkot Service, as we wave the lulav and etrog and welcome this season of joy.


 ✨ Come for a little while, or stay for the whole evening!

Child with Lulav in Sukkah

Rosh Hashanah Family Service, followed by Tashlich & Field Games

August 25, 2025 by • ,

Open to all—members and non-members alike!
Please bring photo ID to check in at the service.

Join us on Tuesday, September 23, for a music-filled Rosh Hashanah family service for families with kids from birth to brit mitzvah-age. Kids will learn about the meaning of Rosh Hashanah, sing songs, and generally have a fun time in a relaxed atmosphere.

Then, after the service, walk with us to Prospect Park where we’ll have a short Tashlich service by the lake and ritually rid ourselves of our sins. (And by “sins,” we mean birdseed, which the ducks and geese are waiting for.) From there, we’ll stay in the park for field games like corn hole, ring toss, frisbee bottle bash, and more.

This has become an annual tradition as we all get into the swing of the new school year. It’s a perfect opportunity for parents and kids to get to know each other in a relaxed setting. Families who want to learn more about B’Shert can chat with long-time members whose kids have grown up at the congregation.

All in all, our Rosh Hashanah events are a great way to get a feel for what the B’Shert community is all about.

Here’s the day’s lineup:

September 23, 2025
1:30 pm: Rosh Hashanah Family Service at B’Shert
2:30 pm: Walk together to Prospect Park for Tashlich & field games
2:45 pm: Tashlich Service
3:00 pm: Play field games and get to know other B’Shert families

Then, a few days later, join us for our Yom Kippur Family Service on Thursday, October 2 at 1 pm. 

See you there!

Tashlich at the Prospect Park Lake
B’ShERT families casting off their sins

Religious School Opening Day Saturday September 6

August 25, 2025 by • ,

B'ShERT Religious School StudentsReligious School Starts Saturday, September 6th
(plus a bagel welcome breakfast!)

Welcome and welcome back(!) to B’ShERT religious school, which kicks off the 5785/86 (aka 2025/26) school year on Saturday, September 6th at 9:30 am.

Join us to ring in an exciting new season, starting with a welcome breakfast with bagels and spreads, an opportunity to hear from our religious school director about the year’s curriculum, and of course, a chance to meet our rabbi to learn about the B’ShERT community.

Kids will then go on to class with their teachers at 10 am while everyone else will have a Q&A with the rabbi and get to know each other until we gather in the sanctuary at 11 for a musical Shabbat service—part of the religious school day.

Registration Info

Registration is open, so register your child here to help us determine class sizes and plan awesome activities for our students!

We’ve got a wonderful curriculum planned for the third year in our curriculum cycle. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

New families — if you’re interested in a welcoming, inclusive and fun Hebrew School experience for your children, fill out our religious school interest form, give us a ring (718-282-1596) or email Lizzy Peters at educator@bshert.org anytime!

Students at the Tu B'Shevat Seder
Tu B’Shevat Seder Fun
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