Mechina 2012 was simply the beginning to an incredible summer of learning. During Mechina, I was given the opportunity to learn from other regions as well as network. I loved meaning individuals from other regions of North America, especially those with similar positions to myself. In addition, I built friendships and cannot wait to reunite…

  By BARBARA HEIMLICH AARON Leslie Bonime Aaron           husband Samuel M. Heimlich            father Theresa  Stein Heimlich       mother Max Aaron                           father Luba Aaron                          mother Dr. Ernest M. Heimlich        brother Dr. Harold H. Aaron            brother Milton Stein                         uncle Solomon Neimark                uncle Reginia Stein Neimark         aunt Theresa Heimlich Friedman aunt Freda Bonime Halpern        …

Temple Beth Miriam in Elberon, NJ is currently looking for a part-time Youth Director to overall all youth programming within the synagogue and advise the Junior and Senior Youth Groups. TBM is looking for a candidate with a great sense of humor, excellent communication skills, and most importantly someone who has the ability to relate…

The Heimlich-Aaron Fund was established by Jim and Madlyn Aaron, 5th generation Beth Miriam members, who wanted High School Seniors to excel academically and Judaically.  To that end, the fund awards $1000 to a deserving student(s) upon completion of an essay detailing their Jewish experiences and contributions to the life of Beth Miriam.   In…

Delivered by Haley Peckman 3/3/2012 Shabbat Shalom everyone (PAUSE), and thank you for coming to SALTY’s Creative Service. Tonight is different from all other nights, because this Shabbat we gather not only as a congregation; but also as a regional youth group. Tonight, we kick start NFTY GER Hagigah: a weekend where all participating will…

By Steve Peckman: Chairman, Social Action Committee D’var Torah – 13 January 2012 Social Action Service – “Shemot”   The Hebrew word for both the book of Exodus, and tonight’s Torah portion is “Shemot”, which translates to “Names”, which in context refers to the names of the sons of Jacob, it begins in slavery and…

Rabbi Stanway received this note in early December 2011   __________ Dear Rabbi Cy,   I was amazed at how Julia appeared so composed and confident during her cantorial experience in singing this past Friday and Saturday. With less than an hour’s preparation, Julia went to temple with the book of music I prepared for…

We had a large SALTY attendance at NFTY-GER New Member Kallah in September, bringing 19 SALTYites, and now we want to continue the trend and we are working hard to make sure all of our SALTYites can enjoy the greatness of NFTY-GER. New Member was a great fun for all! You can see what some…

Sisterhood Events for 2012 January 27 – 29 – Women’s REC Weekend – Click here for a Brochure or Registration Forms February – Impromptu Ladies Night Out – Look for Information to come March 8 – Purim Potluck Dinner and Megilah Reading April – Impromptu Ladies Night Out – Look for Information to come May…

by Anna Vernick For me, Camp Harlam is the absolute most beautiful place in the whole world. I couldn’t have loved that place more. The friends I made at Camp Harlam are irreplaceable, and I will love them forever. If I didn’t meet them, my camp experience wouldn’t have been quite as great, even though…