This summer, we have four teens participating in Urban Mitzvah Corps, a 6-week summer volunteer program run through the URJ.  Every night, a participant posts a blog entry and click HERE to check out an entry from a current SALTY leader, Jenna Wyatt.

Last fall at the post High Holiday review one of our members suggested that the prayer book for our well-attended Community service was not the best Beth Miriam could offer. Since our synagogue is vibrant, welcoming and innovative we felt that the prayer book should reflect that. After some discussion Rabbi Stanway decided it was…

Donating to our funds is a good way to honor someone.  All you need to do is either call the office at 732-222-3754 to make a credit card donation or mail your check to 180 Lincoln Ave., Elberon, NJ 07740 TBM FUNDS OUR GENERAL PURPOSE FUNDS Tree of Life – A beautiful way to honor…

I have been asked to respond to a question by “Jewish Values Online” – an interdenominational assembly of rabbis who respond to submitted questions through Jewish lenses.  I recently received this question: What is the Jewish response – besides of course helping those in need – to environmental tragedy, like the earthquake and tsunami in…

NFTY Convention has been one of the most memorable experiences of my Jewish life so far, if not my entire life. I had heard stories from other NFTYites about their amazing Convention experiences, but it still managed to exceed even my highest expectations. Each day was jam packed with programming and services, as well as trips…

‘I had fun singing the songs in the practices.  I am also glad I got to sing in front of the school’ – Sadie ‘I liked it when I got to go up by the microphone and read the people’s parts who weren’t there.’ – Daniella ‘I brightened my whole day.  Nothing could come bad!’…

Another great experience was had at winter kallah 2010.  It took place during the huge snowstorm in New Jersey.  There we had about 3 inches of snow at most.  One thing it was extremely cold.  It was a great way to spend four days of my winter vacation, starting the 26th until the 29th.  Three…

5th Grade Family Service Reflections “I can’t wait to do it again.”  That is what Matt wrote about his first time reading from the Torah, and he is only in the 5th grade!  On December 10th,, his class held its family Shabbat service, which each grade does every year by singing songs, and depending on…

Grade 6 Family Service – November 12 Join us on November 12 as our extraordinary Grade 6 Class will lead us in worship during Kabbalat Shabbat Service.  Service will begin at 7:30 PM (Please note the time).  This is very meaningful service because our students will be reading a verse from the Torah, some of…

My experience at NFTY was good. My favorite part was the social part of the weekend. I enjoyed hanging out with new friends and spending time doing fun things especially the dance. It made the weekend more enjoyable and fun. It was fun to hangout in our rooms with friends. I liked being away from…