News
August 2011
Jewish Standard Cover Story
"Setting the Tone"
on Rabbi David Bockman's musical history with CBS and across the nation.
Congregation Beth Shalom has joined Boiling
Springs Savings Bank’s Community Alliance Project. Please call the office for
details. This is a very easy fundraiser for our Synagogue if you will
participate.
CBS Sisterhood Social Action Project - “Keep Kids Warm.” Knit or
Crochet winter scarves, hats and gloves for the benefit of the children at
School #6 in Paterson. Be creative! Any colors or styles will be appreciated.
Patterns available. Contact Karla Baig @ 973-953-3040 (cell) for PATTERNS and
more information.
Painless Fundraiser—Supermarket gift cards are available for purchase in the synagogue office. For every $100 of gift cards purchased, the supermarket donates $5.00 to the synagogue. According to the U.S. Statistical Abstract, a family of four spends an average of $6280.00 per year on groceries. The benefit to Congregation Beth Shalom for the average family is potentially $314.00 annually. By participating in the supermarket gift card program, you have the ability to donate 5% of your grocery bill (average $314 net benefit) at no cost to you.
Buy A Brick Fundraising Campaign —Join us in perpetuating the memory of Rabbi Bernard Schecter and Mrs. Rina Schecter by purchasing an engraved brick in their memory. For more information, please contact Jill Berson at 973-835-8441 or Alan Lovitch at 973-835-0107
Congregation Beth Shalom
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Updated April 22, 2012
Shabbat Services Fridays at 8 PM and Saturdays at 9:30 AM.
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Gourmet
Club Third Dinner
May 6, 2012 5:00 PM
Cuisine is 'Italian'
Join in the fun of international foods and great friends
First was 'New Orleans'
Second was 'Moroccan'
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Ashley
Ellias Bat Mitzvah
June 2, 2012
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Congregation Beth Shalom is about people! We offer a Jewish experience that will satisfy your every spiritual need.
Community - It all boils down to people and
relationships. Many of our members travel past two or three other synagogues for
the warmth of Congregation Beth Shalom.
About Us - We are a warm and welcoming synagogue with members of all ages and
levels of observance. Interfaith families and Jews by Choice are an integral
part of our congregational family
Programming - Congregation Beth Shalom is a full service synagogue with religious and social
events scheduled by the many arms of our synagogue. Download our Newsletter to
read about our many events and view our calendar
Rabbi - Rabbi David Bockman is a rabbi who maintains a tradition of strong
rabbinic leadership. Rabbi Bockman’s leadership brings a unique blend of
innovation and tradition. He is approachable and available to congregants both
young and old.
Staff - In addition to our rabbi, we have a full time staff, Hebrew School
teachers and dedicated volunteers who develop inspiring and enjoyable programs
for people of all ages.
Religious Services - Prayer at Congregation Beth Shalom is a warm communal experience. The
services are conducted by our rabbi and members of the synagogue, many of whom
take part on a regular basis.
Rabbi Bockman chanting
Blessings after
Haftara
Facility - Our synagogue boasts a modern sanctuary, library, education center
and social hall suitable for weddings and Bar/Bat mitzvot.
2012 Yom HaShoah
L.to R.:Ted Fischer, Survivor Phil Steuer,
Mimi Gitomer,
Survivor Abe Goll, Herb Kalmeyer,and President Larry Turnow
For the Six Million
2012 Purim
Megilla Reading followed by comedian,
Buddy Flip
including Rabbi Fred Flintstone & Wilma
Congregation Group Menorah Lighting Celebration
35 Menorahs were lit at once on
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Over 70 adults and children enjoyed
Chanukah music, latkes & sufganiyot
2011Pompton Lakes "Stroll"
CBS Menorah Lighting
Chocolate Gelt was given out to the public
New Programs in 2012:
Gourmet Club
A monthly weekday Lunch & Learn
Sunday Breakfast
Adult Education
CBS is a proud member of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Israeli Dance Class June 2011
Israeli Dance Class June 2011
A Musical Shabbat September 2011
with the Charlie Jones Band
and Rabbi Bockman
CBS Rabbi David Bockman, Jose
Manuel y Javier, la Sinagoga conservador
La Javura President Alba Toscano of Valencia Spain, Heidi
Estrin, and
CBS President Larry Tornow
February 2011