“Whatever the faiths you have known or the flags of your heritage, you are welcome here. Whatever the circumstances of your life and whomever you love, you are welcome here.

Whether you ran in here today on little feet, or ambled, or strolled, or rolled in, you are welcome here.

Whether you lean to the right or to the left, or like it somewhere in the middle; whether you are a believer or a questioner, or a questioning believer, you are welcome to this makom shalom, this place of peace, joy, and hope, Congregation P’nai Tikvah…”

(Based on a greeting used by Rev. Kevin Tarsa, shared by Rabbi Chava Bahle, and further refined by Rabbi Yocheved Mintz)

SHABBAT SERVICES ARE 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAYS OF THE WEEK
COMMUNITY CANDLE LIGHTING ARE THE 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH

KABBALAT SHABBAT MAARIV SERVICES*

Welcome in Shabbat with songs and prayer as a community led by Reb Jamie, Cantor Marla Goldberg, and Maestro Tim Cooper. Friday, March 5, 7:30 pm.

To R.S.V.P. Kabbalat Shabbat via email, SUBJECT LINE: “KABBALAT SHABBAT” at servicesrsvp@pnaitikvahlv.org or call us at 702-436-4900 and instructions will be sent to you.

The Service Guide (Prayers and Songs) can be downloaded HERE!
The Service Program for Shabbat April 2, 2021 can be downloaded HERE!

*Kabbalat Shabbat Maariv Services are held the First Friday of the Month

Reb Jamie’s Candlelighting/Welcoming Shabbat

Feedback Booth

We are so excited that our Student Rabbi, Reb Jamie is being ordained and will become Rabbi Jamie come the end of May. As we consider our future together, we want your feedback.  We have created an email address where you can give us confidential information about the things you liked and possible areas for growth. We will not share your name, but we will want to share the information so that she can have it as she and Congregation P’nai Tikvah hopefully move together to our next phase.

Click HERE! to send Feedback

Classes with Reb Jamie

THROUGH A RECONSTRUCTIONIST LENS

P’nai Tikvah has our roots in the Reconstructionist movement.  What does that mean?  What differentiates Reconstructionist Judaism from other streams of Judaism?  Join P’nai Tikvah and Reconstructing Judaism for a stimulating exploration of Reconstructionist Jewish thought and practice.  This once-a-month virtual class will consist of a 40-minute video presentation that participants will watch at their convenience, 75 minute monthly sessions with Reb Jamie, and several virtual sessions with all participants nationally.  This class will run from March 2021 through March 2022.  For those who are interested in an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this class can be a part of that process.  For more information, contact Reb Jamie at rebJamie@pnaitikvahlv.org.

Classes

Exploring the Roots of Jewish Renewal

You’re invited to the next program in our ALEPH Affiliated and Network Communities Programming:

Exploring the Roots of Jewish Renewal, presented by Rabbi Phyllis Berman

DATE: Sunday, April 18th, 2021

TIME: 7:00 PM Eastern Time, 4:00 PM Pacific Time

COST: Free to attend as a member of an ALEPH Affiliated or Network Community

A Personal Reflection on the Roots of Jewish Renewal: Reb Zalman, the liberation movements of the ’60s, the search for spirit and inclusion, B’nai/Pnai Or to ALEPH, and me – Presented by Rabbi Phyllis Berman

Register HERE!

Congregation P’nai Tikvah Shoe Drive Mitzvah Project

Congregation P’nai Tikvah is having a fundraiser collecting gently used shoes benefitting both CPT and underserved nations as recipients of the donated shoes.  All who can participate, hurray!!  Please clean out your closets and donate any shoes, sneakers, boots, recreational shoes, high heels and children’s shoes.  All types of shoes are needed as long as they are gently used, meaning they must be in wearable condition.  We have a goal of 250 pairs of shoes to qualify for the funding.  Ideally, we are looking for each participant to donate 25 pairs of shoes.  Please feel free to collect from your friends and neighbors living in the local area.  If a participant chooses to collect outside their immediate area, they will have to pay for their own shipping.

East Cost Florida participants: 

please contact Faith Silverman: Secretary@pnaitikvahlv.org

Las Vegas Collection areas will be:

Westside –  Iris Katz: irisbarbarakatz@icloud.com
Eastside – Kristen Jaeger: kjaeger410@gmail.com or 702-600-9835

Receipt of Shoes:  Must arrive at collection points in pairs, either in a shoe box or in separate bags, tied or banded together.  Please also count and label the number of pairs dropped off.

Please feel free to contact Kristen Jaeger: 702-600-9835 with any questions.

Thank you for participating in this beneficial project!

Our Community

Check out upcoming events in our Greater Community

 Visit the 

SPERLING KRONBERG MACK HOLOCAUST RESOURCE CENTER 

Now open at Temple Beth Sholom and see 

 “How Did They Survive?” 

Banner Exhibit, 

co-created by Temple Beth Sholom members 

Heidi Straus and Esther Finder 

 On display at Temple Beth Sholom Rotunda 

April 9-18, 2021 

Contact Susan Dubin, Resource Center Librarian 

at 818-606-0793 to arrange a time 

Seniors are eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination

as of January 18

The development and availability of COVID-19 vaccines are important to everyone. Ensuring as many people as possible are vaccinated is an integral part of our efforts to eradicate the pandemic in our community.

Help The Seniors In Your Life Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19

The COVID-19 vaccination process can be very confusing. Each county has their own rollout plan with different vaccine locations and sign-up processes and there are scams. Note that COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge and only available from the county health department or a healthcare provider. So please help a senior navigate the system and secure their vaccine. Even if it’s not yet your turn to get vaccinated, you can help end this pandemic.

More information is available on the Southern Nevada Health District website HERE!

Jewish Nevada One Happy Camper Campaign

At Jewish overnight camp, kids discover who they are – and build enduring friendships – while having the time of their lives. Camp offers kids a sense of physical and emotional wellbeing, a strong sense of belonging, and a safe space to foster and develop important life skills.
Plus you might be eligible for UP TO $1000 for your camper’s first summer.
Find your perfect camp at ONEHAPPYCAMPER.ORG.

Overnight Camp Scholarships from Jewish Nevada & One Happy Camper.  APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SUMMER 2021. Click HERE for more details.

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