Upcoming Events

Our synagogue is more than a place of worship. It is a vibrant community where learning, celebration, and connection happen every single week! From holiday observances and Shabbat gatherings to adult education, youth programming, and special community events, our calendar reflects the energy and warmth of our congregation. We invite you to explore what’s coming up. Whether you are a long-time member or visiting for the first time, there is a place for you here.

Monday, 5/11/26 @ 7:00 pm – Job Search Support Group

Join Temple Beth Tikvah’s job search support group which meets the second Monday of every month. Join the program on Zoom by clicking here. Learn more on our Ongoing Programs page.

Monday, 5/11/26 @ 6:00 pm – Exploring the Foods & Cuisine from the Middle East

Click the picture to register and purchase your tickets.

Thursday, 5/14/26 @ 8:30 pm – Virtual Tour of the Borscht Belt Museum

The Borscht Belt Museum will illuminate and celebrate the golden age of the Catskills resort era, when millions of urban dwellers sought refuge in the mountains of upstate New York, leaving deep imprints on mainstream American culture, from stand-up comedy and comfort food to mid-century modern design and popular concepts of leisure. A virtual tour of those “thrilling days of yesteryear” when Urban Jews loaded their Chevys and Fords (and a few Cadillacs and Lincolns) crossed the Hudson on the George Washington Bridge and ventured “up to the mountains” via Old 17 (or the new “superhighway called the Quickway”) and, after a quick pit stop at the Red Apple Rest, finally pulled into the driveway of one of the 538 hotels or 1500 bungalow colonies that dotted areas of Ulster and Sullivan counties to begin their “vacation in the Borscht Belt!” Whether a weekend, a week or an 8 week summer, the Borscht Belt had something for everyone! Relive those times; those experiences (perhaps maybe even relive those “R-Rated experiences”) with Borscht Belt Historian and “ultimate Catskill Rat,” Dr Peter Alan Chester, Treasurer/CFO – Founding Director of the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum, as he takes you on a trip down memory lane. “The Main Dining Room is now open for your dining pleasure” – CHARGE!

Dr. Peter Alan Chester is the first generation American born son of Holocaust Survivors Leo and Henriette Chester. His Great-Grandfather was the Chief Rabbi of Bad Ems and Koblenz. His Great-Uncle was the Chief Rabbi of Paris. Peter has three earned degrees from New York University, graduating Magna Cum Laude as a Fellow of the Department. A life-long career in public education, Peter began as a Teacher of Middle School Science and Math in Coney Island, advancing to Dean of Students and Science Chairperson. He served on the staff of three Chancellors and later returned to his district as Director of Science and Professional Development. Peter facilitated the establishment of The Bay Academy for the Arts and Sciences, a middle school for the academically gifted, serving as its Founding Director. He also served as Interim Principal of several elementary and middle schools. He is fluent in German, French, Flemish,and Yiddish and is a trained keyboard and vocal musician. He is active in numerous “2G” groups for Children of Survivors and has presented “The Legacy of My Family: The Story of Their Survival of The Holocaust” for many audiences nationally and internationally speaking in English, German, and Flemish. Register here for the link!

Friday, 5/15/26 @ 7:30 pm – 2026 TBT Scholarship Awards

Sunday, 5/17/26 @ 4:00 pm – JHSNJ’s 10th Annual Dinner

Be sure to reserve your seats here by May 8th! For more information, call the JHSNJ office at 201-300-6590.

Thursday, 5/28/26 @ 8:30 pm – Jewish Uruguay with Shai Abend

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. Stay

Driven 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. Stay tuned for the registration link.