BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Congregation B'nai Tikvah - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260613T134540 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:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 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:20260517T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T083000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 CREATED:20260511T195650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T195650Z UID:10007127-1779006600-1779006600@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Special Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special membership meeting on Sunday\, May 17\, at 8:45 AM. \nThe Search Committee and Board of Trustees have unanimously put forth Rabbi Esther Reed as the candidate to be the next Rabbi at CBT. \nThis meeting gives members in good standing the opportunity to vote “yes” or “no” to begin the process of hiring Rabbi Reed. The survey results and more information about the process of choosing a Rabbi will be sent in the next week. \nAgain\, the meeting will take place on May 17\, 2026\, at 8:45 AM in the sanctuary. Please note: Minyan will be at 8 AM that morning. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon. \nRuth Anne Koenick and Marty Abschutz \nCo-Presidents URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/special-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 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:20260528T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 CREATED:20250912T000159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154434Z UID:10006146-1780000200-1780000200@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;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 CREATED:20260602T184211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T184636Z UID:10007133-1780358400-1787961599@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Honey From The Heart DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah Honey Fundraiser This distinctive 8-ounce jar of kosher honey arrives in time for Rosh Hashanah\, decorated with a festive label\, and includes a personalized card reading “Shana Tova—Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year.” This card also lets the recipients know that a donation has been made in their honor to Congregation B’nai Tikvah Sisterhood. \nYour cost is $18.00 per jar which includes shipping and handling within the United States. There is no international shipping\, but shipments for APO/FPO military address will be accepted* \nTo order honey go to https://www.orthoney.com/\, click on the honey link and follow the step-by-step instructions. \n\nFree shipping within the USA for orders placed online by August 16th \n\nAll orders placed between August 17 and August 28 will be shipped on time for Rosh Hashanah\, but will incur shipping costs. \nFor more information\, please contact \nShelly Wistreich\nsisterhood@bnaitikvah.org \nOrder online by August 16th\nto avoid a shipping fee. \nOrders can no longer be paid by check. If you need assistance\, please contact Shelly Wistreich. \nOrder online by August 28th for guaranteed delivery in time for Rosh Hashanah\, \nPlease order online if you can! URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/honey-from-the-heart/ CATEGORIES:Repeat_Events 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:20260613T134540 CREATED:20260310T182859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T160945Z 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/Copy-of-Pride-Shabbaton-e1777046918564.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 CREATED:20260513T161153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T141048Z UID:10007129-1781292600-1781296200@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Dinner - Shabbarba-LGBT-Q DESCRIPTION:×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\nCloseIt’s CBT’s 2nd Annual Pride Shabbat Dinner! Please join us June 12\, 2026 at 6:00pm and celebrate Pride Month with CBT! \n\nShabbat – 6:00pm\nDinner – 7:30pm\n\nRSVP Below. \nRSVP and Pay with Credit CardRSVP and Pay by Check URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/shabbat-dinner-shabbarba-lgbt-q-2/ 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/2026/05/Shabbat-Dinner-Series.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:20260613T134540 CREATED:20260310T182916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T160859Z 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/Copy-of-Pride-Shabbaton-e1777046918564.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 CREATED:20260527T155051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T155051Z UID:10007132-1781636400-1781636400@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/ 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:20260619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 CREATED:20260518T175415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T175415Z UID:10007131-1781895600-1781895600@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Birthday Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Birthday Shabbat\, where we will celebrate all of our June birthdays\, with a special blessing and a birthday cake! Whether you have a birthday in June 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-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/2025/09/Birthday_Shabbat-e1759159929129.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation B'nai Tikvah":MAILTO:office@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 CREATED:20260513T173245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T203023Z UID:10007130-1782153000-1782153000@bnaitikvah.org SUMMARY:Honoring Rabbi Wolkoff DESCRIPTION:Honoring Rabbi Wolkoff\nJune 22\, 2026 \nJoin us to honor Rabbi Wolkoff’s 19 years of service to CBT. \n\nPlease join us at 6:30pm. \nPlease RSVP to wam@bnaitikvah.org  using the form below by June 16\, 2026. \n$25 per adults\, $10 per child \n Name*FirstLast Email* I would like to pay by:Credit Card via PayPalCheck Number of Adults (Over 13 - $25)Select123456 Number of Adults Over 13 ($25) Number of Kids 3-13 ($10) Number of Kids (3-13\, $10)Select 123456 Number of Kids (under 3\, free) Number of Vegetarian Meals Needed TotalThe item listed above as tax is the 3% credit card fee.RSVP and Pay With Credit CardResetSubmitResetTo pay by check\, mail to the synagogue and write Rabbi Dinner on memo line: Congregation B'nai Tikvah1001 Finnegans LaneNorth Brunswick NJ 08902 URL:https://bnaitikvah.org/event/honoring-rabbi-wolkoff/ LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Tikvah\, 1001 Finnegans Lane\, North Brunswick\, NJ\, 08902\, United States CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnaitikvah.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/468836317_10161815986533956_4208312736238179348_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WAM":MAILTO:wam@bnaitikvah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T213000 DTSTAMP:20260613T134540 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