As part of our Legacy Heritage grant to help us bring our community together through music, Rabbi Jeff Eisenstat was here in December for a song-leading workshop.

The CBHers at Camp JRF got together for this photo op during the second session.

Nancy Hersh and CBH kids at Camp JRF at the end of the first session.

On July 18, CBH celebrated Shabbat at the lake in Lewis Morris Park.

CBH sponsored a Tel Aviv Street Fair to celebrate our 15th anniversay and Tel Aviv's 100th birthday. There was lots of good shopping, dancing, and eats.

CBH Kids Attended Cam JRF Retreat in April

Many CBH kids attended a retreat at Camp JRF in Tobyhannah, PA in April. It was a nice preview of things to come this summer. Hey, wait a minute - doesn't one of the kids look a lot older than the others?.

CBH Purim Spiel- "The Wizard of PersOZ"

Once again, we were treated to a fantastic performance by the CBH Players. This year it was an all-kid cast and crew performing the story of Purim with an "OZ" twist. Here, Dorthesther (played by Kelly) petitions the Wizard (played by Zachary) on behalf of her friends. We all know how the story turned out. Bravo to the CBH Kids Players.

Roast and Toast of Out-going President Jay Weiner

Our new president, Katia Segre Cohen toasts Jay. The CBH community, friends, and family gathered for a wonderful evening on Saturday, January 31st. The event was a hilarious, touching, and sincere tribute to Jay and all that he has done for our congregation. Thanks for everything Jay!

Feb: Governor Corzine Appoints Rabbi Amy to Commission

Rabbi Amy Joy Small has been named by New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine to serve on his Advisory Commission on Faith-Based Initiatives. The Advisory Commission is comprised of state officials as well as 15 members of the public. Their role is to provide the Governor with recommendations and advice on the future of existing State programs and initiatives. Press Release.

Jan: CBH Welcomes Its New Board of Trustees

Congregation Beth Hatikvah held its Board Recognition and New Board Installation Service on Saturday, January 10th. The new Board received a special blessing and they committed themselves to the holy work of our synagogue community. From the left, standing, are: Rabbi Amy Joy Small, Susanne Robinson, Al Gottlieb, Diane Moskowitz, Caitlin Benhaim-Killian, Irv Lustig, Jim Schachter, Pam Schachter, Joel Bogorad, Nancy Yacker and David Stowers. Kneeling in front is our new president, Katia Segre Cohen, our past president, Jay Weiner and vice-president, Carol Sussman Skalka. (Missing from the photo is vice-president Myra Cole, Connie Seligman, and Lynne Whitman.