Congregation Ner Tamid

50th ANNIVERSARY

 

Congregation Ner Tamid celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2024.

Founded in 1974, the Temple will supersize many of its popular annual events this year and

introduce some new ones in honor of this golden milestone.

SIGN UP to join one of our 50th Anniversary Committees to help produce our

Tikkun Olam Brunch, Annual Meeting, Variety Show, Time Capsule, and Culminating Weekend Celebration.

 

CNT’s 50th Anniversary Events

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 9:15 a.m.

CNT’s SISTERHOOD’s ANNUAL HANUKKAH & HOLIDAY BAZAAR

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 5:30 p.m.

CNT’S FILM CHAVURAH PRESENTS “MY FAVORITE YEAR”

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 6:15 p.m.

SHIR SHABBAT WITH THE SHABBATONES AND PRE-CHANUKAH DINNER

RESERVE YOUR SEAT!!!

 

 

Buy your limited-edition CNT 50th Anniversary T-Shirts HERE

 

 

PAST EVENTS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

CNT’s Film Chavurah kicks off a year of special programming, presenting

movies at CNT featuring Jewish actors and/ or Jewish plot lines.

A screening of “Wonka” starring Jewish actor Timothée Chalamet will tell the origin story of the

iconic candy maker from the Roald Dahl tale “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

RSVP HERE: barney@tabach.com

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Cantor Hutchings and Morah Pamela Henderson will start

teaching the Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class of 2025.

Call Roberta at (702) 733-6292 if you’d like to join this life-changing class

taking place during CNT’s 50th Anniversary year.

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.

Beatles Shabbat with The Shabbatones, will be extra groovy during this 50th celebratory year.

CNT’s popular Shabbat pairs Beatles songs with Jewish prayers.

Coincidentally, 1974 is the same year The Beatles officially broke up, but, their music lives on at CNT.

Last year, more than 350 Members and locals packed CNT’s Sanctuary for this “fab” event

dressed in tie-dye and paisley outfits, illuminated headbands, and peace signs.

VIDEO INVITATION

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024

All new CNT Members of 2023 are invited to a New Member dinner

at 5:30 p.m., at the Temple, followed by a Music of Shabbat in the Round/

Congregant of the Year Shabbat at 7:00 p.m.

to honor 2023 Congregant of the Year David Weinstein.

REGISTER FOR NEW MEMBER (2023) DINNER

 

CNT’s Social Action Committee is producing a timely three-part 50th Anniversary series about antisemitism.

On TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., Rabbi Akselrad will present “Genesis of Antisemitism.”

“What You Don’t Know About Antisemitism in America” takes place on TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., and

Why Do They Hate Jews? Are There Solutions?” takes place TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

VIDEO INVITATION

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 7:00 p.m.

Rabbi Leigh Lerner will host a free adult education lecture on Zoom called

“50 Years of Zionism: A Look at the Early Leaders of Modern Zionism

from the late 1800s to the Creation of the State of Israel in 1948.”

REGISTER HERE

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024, 6:15 p.m.

When Rabbi Akselrad returns from his weeklong solidarity mission to Israel,

he will address the Congregation. He’ll talk about how your contributions

to the CNT Stands With Israel Fund helped Israeli soldiers and their families

and how we can be cognizant of the War in Israel while commemorating CNT’s 50th Anniversary year.

You can donate to the fund HERE.

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 7:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. SPECIAL FAMILY- FRIENDLY PRE-NEG WITH 1970s FOOD, VIDEO GAMES, MUSIC, AND A BOUNCE HOUSE

CNT presents “Blast from the Past” Shabbat!!!

What was your favorite song from the 1970s? Email our KCNT DJ Warren Peskin, and he’ll add your song to his playlist for the night: warrenpeskin@gmail.com.

At 7:00 p.m., enjoy Services with CNT’s original prayer book. An Oneg will follow.

Remember to dress in your 1970s best for this special walk down memory lane.!

Or wear one of our new limited edition 50th Anniversary T-shirts (see below).

“In 1974, what did Shabbat Services look like at Congregation Ner Tamid,” Rabbi Akselrad asks.

“What prayer book did we use? What style of language was used? Was it gender inclusive?

Turns out Temple Member Melissa (Glovinsky) Lemoine solved that mystery by sharing with us that original prayer book!

It was written by the founding Rabbi of our Congregation Rabbi Steven Weissberg z”l.

The rest of the mystery – melodies, clergy garb, style of the sermon –

will be pieced together by talking with old-time members of our Temple.”

Contact Rabbi Akselrad if you have information that will help make this retro Shabbat as authentic as possible!

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

CNT’s Film Chavurah will present “Gentleman’s Agreement.”

This 1947 American drama is about a journalist, played by Gregory Peck,

who poses as a Jew to research an exposé on antisemitism in New York City.

It was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won Best Picture,

Best Supporting Actress (Celeste Holm), and Best Director (Elia Kazan).

In 2017, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry

by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

RSVP HERE: barney@tabach.com

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 – Sunday, March 3, 2024

CANTOR BECKY MANN RETURNS TO CNT AS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE…

The musical weekend kicks off this Friday, March 1.

Cantor Mann will lead a Tot Shabbat at 6:00 p.m., and a Friday Night Shabbat Service at 7:00 p.m.,

with her original music and story, and guest vocalist and sister Joanna Mann.

On Saturday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m., Cantor Mann will also be featured in CNT’s ‘50 Years of Cantors’ concert,

along with Cantor Hutchings, Cantor Billy Tiep, and Cantorial Soloist Bella Feldman.

 On Sunday, March 3, Cantor Mann will teach Religious School students her music

and then they will perform at the end of the Religious School day.

Welcome back Cantor Mann!

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

50 Years of Cantors

A Concert Dedicated To Israel, With Love…

Featuring CNT Cantors Jessica Hutchings, Billy Tiep, Becky Mann and Bella Feldman

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024, 6:15 p.m.

JOIN CNT FOR a Family-Friendly Friday Night Purim Shabbat on Friday, March 22, at 6:15 p.m.

There will be a 5:45 p.m. kids craft, a Taylor Swift-themed Purim Spiel preview during Services,

and a special Purim oneg after Services (Topsy Turvy Dinner has been canceled).

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!

REMEMBER TO RESERVE your tickets to the Purim Carnival (Sunday, March 24, 11:00 a.m.) HERE.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024, 10:15 a.m.

CNT’s Purim Spiel – Taylor’s Version

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024, 11:00 a.m.

CNT’s Purim Carnival – Taylor’s Version

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

 

 

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, and SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Congregation Ner Tamid welcomes Rabbi Barry L. Schwartz as its 2024 Scholar-In-Residence.

From Friday, April 12, through Saturday, April 13, you’re invited to attend:

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 8:00 a.m. –  Interfaith Program

Register for the Interfaith Program HERE.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 5:15 p.m. – Appreciation Pre-neg

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 6:15 p.m. – Friday Night Shabbat with The Shabbatones

Featuring Birthday Blessings and Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi Schwartz

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 7:15 p.m. – Ice Cream and Dessert Oneg

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 8:45 a.m. – Saturday Torah Study with Rabbi Schwartz

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 10:00 a.m. – Saturday Tefillah/ Prayer with Rabbi Schwartz

Congregation Ner Tamid’s Scholar-In-Residence Program is sponsored by the Alterwitz-Stralser Families.

 

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

Tikkun Olam Awards Champagne Brunch

REGISTER HERE

 

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

CNT’s Passover Seder

50 Years in the Promised Land

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED for Congregation Ner Tamid’s Traditional Passover Seder

celebrating ‘50 Years in the Promised Land’ in honor of the Temple’s 50th Anniversary,

on Monday, April 22, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

If you’d like to inquire about our waitlist please call Roberta at the main office at (702) 733-6292.

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 6:00 p.m.

SISTERHOOD’S PASSOVER SEDER

 

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

Visiting Scholar Rabbi Dr. Laura Duhan-Kaplan

“Judaism; 50 Years From Now”

MISHEBERACH, KADDISH, AND YAHRZEIT LISTS

In our Sanctuary and virtually on Facebook and YouTube.

 

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

CNT’s Film Chavurah presents “The Jazz Singer”

1980 version

RSVP: barney@tabach.com

Watch Anthony’s video-invitation HERE.

 

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

CNT’s ANNUAL MEETING “50 YEARS OF REFLECTION”

 

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

CNT’s Film Chavurah presents “The Zone of Interest”

RSVP: barney@tabach.com

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

NOSH SHABBAT WITH CELEBRITY CHEF ALON SHAYA

Israeli-American celebrity chef Alon Shaya will be a featured guest at

Congregation Ner Tamid’s Nosh Shabbat on Friday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m.

As part of CNT’s 50th Anniversary year-long celebration, the two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Shaya

will be invited to the bimah to talk with Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and Cantor Jessica Hutchings about his culinary history,

his cookbook, and his new chef residency at Wynn Las Vegas where his restaurant, Safta 1964, is serving his world-renowned hummus and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

After Services, at 8:15 p.m., all attendees will be treated to an exclusive oneg tasting where they will sample

Chef Shaya’s Lutenitsa (Bulgarian pepper spread with tomato and eggplant),

classic Tahini hummus, and freshly baked pita.

Chef Shaya will also sign copies of his cookbook Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel.

Signed books will only be available by preorder when registering for the free event HERE.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

CNT’s Gary & Lynn Kantor Early Childhood Education Center

will present “50 Years of Shabbat Sing.”

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024, 6:15 p.m.

BACK TO SHUL SHABBAT

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024

CNT’s FILM CHAVURAH’s ‘THE TWELVE CHAIRS”

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 4:00 a.m.

50 YEARS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 6:15 p.m.

GREATEST HITS SHABBAT

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. PRENEG – LEARN ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST-ERA VIOLINS

VIOLINS OF HOPE SHABBAT

Experience the Power of Music and the Resilience of the Human Spirit

Violins of Hope is a private collection of violins, many of which belonged to Jews before and during World War II.

These instruments served as a beacon of hope, proving that even in the darkest times, music can touch hearts and ignite hope.

Your support and presence at this events contribute to JFSA’s mission of providing

help, hope, and support to those facing life’s most pressing challenges.

In our Sanctuary and virtually on Facebook and YouTube.

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1:00 p.m.

CNT’s SISTERHOOD CELEBRATES ‘50 FABULOUS YEARS’

SISTERHOOD APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 5:30 p.m.

CNT’S FILM CHAVURAH PRESENTS ‘THE FRISCO KID’

RSVP HERE

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:00 p.m.

Usher In The High Holy Days With Congregation Ner Tamid …

SERENITY SHABBAT AND THE CHANGING OF THE MANTLES

MISHEBERACH, KADDISH, AND YAHRZEIT LISTS

In our Sanctuary and virtually on Facebook and YouTube.

FLYER IN MOTION

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 7:00 p.m.

SELICHOT DRUM CIRCLE

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 7:30 p.m.

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

In our Sanctuary and virtually on Facebook and YouTube.

If you can’t join us for Services in person, please participate via livestream with a donation of $36.

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 12:30 p.m.

TASHLICH IN THE COURTYARD

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 10:00 a.m.

ROSH HASHANAH SECOND DAY

In our Sanctuary and virtually on Facebook and YouTube.

If you can’t join us for Services in person, please participate via livestream with a donation of $36.

 

YOM KIPPUR

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

6:00 p.m. – KOL NIDRE FAMILY SERVICE

8:15 p.m. – KOL NIDRE TRADITIONAL SERVICE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

9:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. – YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

In our Sanctuary and virtually on Facebook and YouTube.

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 12:45 p.m.

YAHRZEIT ENGRAVING DEDICATION

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1:15 p.m.

MOVIE SCREENING OF “SCHOOL TIES”​​​​​​

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 6:30 p.m.

EREV SUKKOT SERVICE

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 6:15 p.m.

SUKKOT SHABBAT IN THE ROUND 

WITH JEWISH COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR JOE BUCHANAN

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 7:30 p.m.

REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS

SUKKOT CONGREGATIONAL DAIRY DINNER

 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 5:00 p.m.

SENIOR SCHMOOZERS’ URBAN VOICES PROJECT DINNER

 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 6:15 p.m.

URBAN VOICES PROJECT CONCERT

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY

SUGGESTED DONATION $18

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 5:30 p.m.

CNT’S FILM CHAVURAH PRESENTS ‘HESTER STREET’

RSVP HERE

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 6:15 p.m.

SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION WITH THE SHABBATONES

KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE CONSECRATION

5:00 p.m. – YIZKOR SERVICE

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 7:00 p.m.

SERENITY SHABBAT

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024

1st ANNUAL CNT MENSCH CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5:30 p.m.

CNT’s FILM CHAVURAH PRESENTS “RADIO DAYS”