There are two visions of America, both of which were clearly displayed last month. Vision 1: America is and should be predominantly white, straight and Christian. People who subscribe to this vision believe that this group is superior—both intellectually and morally, and therefore deserve greater rights than those outside their group. The “others” should not even live […]
Dear BAS Family: We are exploring ways we can be in touch with all of you even as we prepare for our next virtual Shabbat Service. These are very difficult times, so must strive to find innovative ways to stay connected and allow our Judaism to sustain and strengthen us. 1) To find our livestream service on […]
Beth Am Shalom Religious School is providing Shalach Manot (Purim basket) containing nut-free hamantaschen and an assortment of festive Purim treats for every family in our congregation. Shalach Manot are given on Purim to bring joy, happiness and unity to the Jewish community, and they can be a wonderful fundraiser for our temple. To order, […]
HIGH SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS Our next destination is Broadway! Sunday, Dec. 2nd. One of the Most Tony Award-Winning Musicals in History! 2018 TONY AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MUSICAL THE BAND’S VISIT is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. In this delightfully offbeat story, set in […]
Beth Am Shalom’s program for our high school youth so that they continue to learn about our tradition’s heritage and values outside the classroom by visiting important historic, cultural and educational events and sites. This program is made possible through a generous bequest from Rabbi Stanely Yedwab z”l who served Temple Beth Am for 39 […]
2018 Schedule of Services ROSH HASHANAH Sunday Evening- September 9, 8:00 PM Monday Morning- September 10, 10:00 AM CHILDREN’S Service- September 10,1:30 PM SHABBAT SHUVAH Friday Shabbat Evening Service- September 14, 7:30 PM KEVER AVOT MEMORIAL SERVICES: BETH OLAM MEMORIAL PARK- September 16, 10:45 AM TOMS RIVER JEWISH CEMETERY– September 16 12:15 PM YOM KIPPUR Tuesday […]
Left to right –Merrill’s daughter Wendy Fishler, Lois Pollinger, Lois’s granddaughter, Meryl, and Kenneth Pollinger, Merrill’s son A scholarship for excellence was created in 1994 by Lois Pollinger in memory of her husband, Merrill Pollinger who passed away in 1992, Merrill was a manufacturer’s rep, selling books to school libraries; college book stores and public […]