BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Congregation B'nai Tikvah - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Congregation B'nai Tikvah X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bnaitikvah.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Congregation B'nai Tikvah REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260310T190501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T130333Z UID:10007110-1773129600-1780300800@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Calendar Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Calendar Fundraiser 2026-2027 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary sometime between September 2026 and August 2027? Do you want to honor the yahrzeit of a loved one? Do you have a business you’d like to advertise\, while at the same time\, support CBT? \nThe B’nai Tikvah Calendar/Planner is just another way for us to keep our community together\, and to share events and happenings related to our CBT family.\nThe Calendar/Planner is an important synagogue fundraiser which is delivered free of charge to every congregational family in September. \nA few things to remember: \n\nAll orders must be submitted online. We cannot accept forms in the mail\, or via email. If you cannot submit your form online\, please reach out to us in the office.\nIf you are submitting a business card ad\, please upload a JPEG or PNG. Do not submit a PDF.\nMethods of payment are as follows:\n– Mail a check to: CBT\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ 08902\n– Zelle by emailing: Lesley@bnaitikvah.org (please note in the notes section “Calendar Fundraiser”)\n– CC payment by calling the CBT office and providing your credit card info (3% cc fees will be applied)\n\nWe cannot use the same information as a previous year. You MUST fill out a new form online. \nYou can complete the form below and mail your payment to: \nThe form must be received by June 1. NO EXCEPTIONS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nCalendar Fundraiser 2026-2027 URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/calendar-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States CATEGORIES:Repeat_Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CalendarCover-1-e1773169454635.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260316T175032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175032Z UID:10007114-1776952800-1776952800@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Rabbi Wolkoff’s Monroe Lecture DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/rabbi-wolkoffs-monroe-lecture-2/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rabbi-Wolkoffs-Monroe-Lecture-Series-Made-with-PosterMyWall-1-e1736451910890.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260330T174513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T145959Z UID:10007119-1777053600-1777053600@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Dinner - JNF Shabbat Dinner for Israel DESCRIPTION:JNF Shabbat Dinner for Israel Shabbat Dinner for Israel\nApril 24\, 2026 \nPlease show Israel we care…now more than ever! \n\nIt’s CBT’s 2nd Annual JNF Shabbat Dinner for Israel!\nPlease note new schedule:\n6:00PM – Kabbalat Shabbat Service*\n7:00PM – Shabbat Dinner\n*There is no Family Shabbat service for this dinner\, BUT all families and children are welcome at Kabbalat Shabbat.\nRSVP Below!\n\nSave the Date!\nJune 12\, 2026\nShabbarba-LGBT-Q!\n×RSVP and Pay with PayPal Name*FirstLast Email* Number of Member Adults (Over 13 - $20)Select123456 Number of Non-Member Adults (Over 13 - $25)Select123456 Number of Kids (3-13\, $10)Select 123456 Number of Kids (under 3\, free) Number of Vegetarian Meals NeededPlease consider joining our group of Shabbat Dinner Sponsors. Our widely popular multi-generational Shabbat dinner series re-energized our community this past year. Help us to grow this core program\, allowing it thrive to for years to come. Sponsorhips:$72 - Shabbat Shalom$180 - Shabbat Blessings (includes 2 meals)$360 - Sabbath Queen (includes 4 meals Help allow a child to experience shabbat!$10 - Sponsor A Child for Shabbat Dinner TotalThe item listed above as tax is the 3% credit card fee.SubmitResetClose×RSVP and Pay with Check\n Name*FirstLast Email* Number of Member Adults (Over 13 - $20)Select123456 Number of Non-Member Adults (Over 13 - $25)Select123456 Number of Kids (3-13\, $10)Select 123456 Number of Kids (under 3\, free) Number of Vegetarian Meals NeededPlease consider joining our group of Shabbat Dinner Sponsors. Our widely popular multi-generational Shabbat dinner series re-energized our community this past year. Help us to grow this core program\, allowing it thrive to for years to come. Sponsorships:$72 - Shabbat Shalom$180 - Shabbat Blessings (includes 2 meals)$360 - Sabbath Queen (includes 4 meals Help allow a child to experience shabbat!$10 - Sponsor A Child for Shabbat DinnerDon’t miss out on the chance to win a FREE adult Shabbat dinner by participating in our raffle! One winner will be pulled each month! Total RaffleRaffle ($5)Mail your check in the above amount to Shabbat DinnerCongregation B'nai Tikvah1001 Finnegans LaneNorth Brunswick NJ 08902 SubmitReset\nCloseRSVP and Pay with Credit CardRSVP and Pay by Check URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/shabbat-dinner-jnf-shabbat-dinner-for-israel/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JNF-SHABBAT-2-e1773683229441.png ORGANIZER;CN="WAM":MAILTO:wam@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260413T130441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T130441Z UID:10007122-1777197600-1777197600@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Sundays with Stacey DESCRIPTION:Jewish Women Learning Together\nJewish Women’s Learning-in Partnership with Sisterhood \nSunday\, April 26\, 10am \nJoin Stacey for this month’s topic: Connecting to Israel as Americans URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/sundays-with-stacey/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States CATEGORIES:Sisterhood,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hello-Spring-Made-with-PosterMyWall-_1_-e1733420163110.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20250911T194215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T183212Z UID:10005878-1777464000-1777469400@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Wolkoff DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Wolkoff for his weekly Lunch and Learn\, every Wednesday at 12pm (unless otherwise noted). Lunch begins promptly at 12pm\, followed by a lively discussion. This year’s topic is Book of Proverbs: Seeking Wisdom. \nPlease RSVP to the synagogue office. URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/lunch-and-learn-with-rabbi-wolkoff-2/2026-04-29/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/lunch-and-learn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20250913T122703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T192042Z UID:10006152-1777581000-1777581000@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: Jewish Name Changing in the 20th Century - Virtual Scholar Series DESCRIPTION:Our images of name changing are frequently clichés: movie stars who adopted new names or Ellis Island officials who changed immigrants’ names. Kirsten Fermaglich upends these clichés by examining previously unexplored name change petitions. In twentieth-century New York City\, thousands of ordinary Jews legally changed their names to respond to institutionalized antisemitism. While name changing allowed Jewish families to achieve middle-class status\, the practice also became a source of family pain and community stigma. \nKirsten Fermaglich is Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Michigan State University.  Her most recent book\, A Rosenberg by Any Other Name:  A History of Jewish Name Changing in America (NYU\, 2018)\, was awarded the Saul Viener prize for the best book in American Jewish history in 2019.  She is also the author of American Dreams and Nazi Nightmares (Brandeis University Press\, 2006) and the co-editor of the Norton Critical Edition of Betty Friedan\, The Feminine Mystique (2013)\, with Lisa Fine. She was a National Archives Distinguished Fellow in 2022-2023.  From 2016 through 2021\, she was co-editor of the journal\, American Jewish History\, along with Daniel Soyer and Adam Mendelsohn. URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/a-rosenberg-by-any-other-name-jewish-name-changing-in-the-20th-century-virtual-scholar-series/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VirtualScholar-e1759259683270.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20251006T183215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211240Z UID:10006996-1777923000-1777930200@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Synagogue Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Synagogue board meetings are open to the membership\, except for closed sessions. URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/synagogue-board-meeting-2/2026-05-04/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States CATEGORIES:Governance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/boardmeetings-e1764796349176.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20250912T000159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T192129Z UID:10006146-1778185800-1778185800@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Jewish Uruguay - Virtual Travel Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating virtual journey as we travel back in time to uncover the roots of Jewish immigration to Uruguay. Imagine yourself stepping into the lives of these early settlers and experiencing the unique reality they encountered. We’ll explore the fascinating process that led to the formation of Uruguay’s organized Jewish community. Discover how Uruguay\, once celebrated as the ‘Switzerland of America’—a pioneering welfare state\, Latin America’s most secular nation\, and a global leader in progressive thought—profoundly shaped a vibrant\, diverse\, and ideologically active Jewish community. We’ll share the compelling life stories of prominent figures who lived here and reveal intriguing connections between Jewish and Uruguayan cultures. Finally\, we’ll open a dialogue about the current state of Jewish life in Uruguay\, reflecting on its key issues and future challenges \nDriven by a passion for connecting individuals with their Jewish heritage in Uruguay\, Shai Abend Abudara (43\, Israeli-Uruguayan) is a community entrepreneur\, educator\, and experienced tour guide. Holding a B.A. in Political Science and Humanities from the Hebrew University and an M.A. in Business Intelligence from the University of Barcelona\, Shai brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience to his work. He is the visionary founder and director of “BERESHIT: The Jewish Experience\,” a non-profit community initiative that fosters connection through engaging educational\, cultural\, and tourism projects. Within BERESHIT\, Shai also spearheads the “Jewish Museum Initiative.” He previously led the Jewish Studies department at the Catholic University in Uruguay\, and he is deeply committed to Holocaust education\, volunteering with Holocaust survivors and leading educational trips in Poland. URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/jewish-uruguay-virtual-travel-series/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VirtualTravel-e1759259521769.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260325T182302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T191724Z UID:10007117-1778319000-1778333400@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Honoring Barry Safeer DESCRIPTION:Join us in honoring \nBarry Safeer\, our Jr. Congregation Leader retiring after 36 years!\nServices begin at 9:30am \nLuncheon celebrating Barry following services. No fee but we ask you to RSVP below so we have enough food! \nFeel free to participate in our tribute book too! \n Name*FirstLast Email Number Adults Attending Number Children Attending I would like to submit a tribute and pay by Select valuecheckCredit Card via PayPal I would like this tribute size (pay by PayPal):Select tribute size18$ Well Wisher (140 characters)$54 Half Page $108 Full Page I would like this tribute size (pay by check):Select tribute size$18 Well Wisher (140 characters)$54 Half Page$108 Full pagePlease enter your tribute below. We will only be accepting text tributes\, no images or uploads will be accepted. TributePay With Credit Card via PayPalResetSubmitResetPlease mail your check to the synagogue office and indicate Barry on the memo line: Congregation B'nai Tikvah1001 Finnegans LaneNorth Brunswick NJ 08902 URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/honoring-barry-safeer/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/barry_honor.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260420T185231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T185231Z UID:10007125-1778328000-1778328000@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Wolkoff for a lively discussion over Kiddush Lunch. URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/shabbat-lunch-learn-2/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Lunch-and-Learn.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260420T185041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T185041Z UID:10007124-1778871600-1778871600@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Birthday Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Birthday Shabbat\, where we will celebrate all of our May birthdays\, with a special blessing and a birthday cake! Whether you have a birthday in May or not\, please join us for this special Kabbalat Shabbat. We’ll wish a very happy birthday to those that do\, and we’ll enjoy a full Oneg Shabbat after. URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/birthday-shabbat/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Birthday_Shabbat-e1759159929129.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260420T182225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T182225Z UID:10007123-1779217200-1779217200@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Monroe Monthly Minyan DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our monthly minyan in Monroe! This does NOT take the place of our weeknight minyan in the synagogue. But\, we recognize that\, for some\, it is a far drive to come to North Brunswick from Monroe\, so it is our hope that monthly minyan will help support and provide community and outreach to our Monroe members. \nServices will begin at 7pm\, and will take place at Jewish Family Services\, located at 1600 Perrineville Road\, Suite 26 (Stop & Shop Shopping Center). \nFor those of you concerned that it is not the exact date of a yahrzeit\, please come and say Kaddish in Monroe anyway\, and support others who are saying Kaddish! \nQuestions? Concerns? Suggestion/Comments? Contact Bobbi Binder\, via the synagogue office. URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/monroe-monthly-minyan-2/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Monthly-Minyan-1-e1760039755799.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260310T182859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T182859Z UID:10007108-1781287200-1781287200@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Pride Shabbaton DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/pride-shabbaton/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pride-Shabbaton-Banner-e1773167299668.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20260310T182916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T182916Z UID:10007109-1781373600-1781373600@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Pride Shabbaton DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/pride-shabbaton-2/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pride-Shabbaton-Banner-e1773167299668.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T020022 CREATED:20251006T183420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T183517Z UID:10006999-1782156600-1782163800@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Congregational Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/congregational-meeting/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States CATEGORIES:Governance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Peanuts-Movie-330-e1733336010760.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR