Inside Temple Ner Tamid

Laurie Schifano, Director of Operations and Events

September 22, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Laurie Schifano came to Temple Ner Tamid in September 2001. During her almost 22 years at Temple Ner Tamid, she has seen a lot of changes, but one thing that has stayed the same is her loyalty to the organization. In her role as Director of Operations and Events, Laurie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the maintenance staff, helping to ensure all Temple functions and programs run smoothly, and giving support to all staff, lay leaders, and congregants. In her spare t...

Marty Baum, President

August 29, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

Marty Baum has been involved with the TNT Board of Trustees since 2016, and has been a part of the TNT Executive Committee since 2018. Marty has been involved in a number of major projects including leading the creation and development of a new Temple logo and chairing the committee that recently revised TNT’s Constitution. His family have been members for nearly 20 years with his four boys all graduates of Shoresh Pre-School, becoming Bar Mitzvah and active Religious School participants. ...

Michelle W. Malkin, Executive Director

August 23, 2023 21:00 - 5 minutes - 7.48 MB

Michelle W. Malkin was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA where she earned her dual Masters in Jewish Nonprofit Management from Hebrew Union College and Public Administration from USC. After working for a variety of LA based Jewish non-profit organizations, Michelle relocated to the east coast in 2016. Michelle has been honored to serve as the inaugural Executive Director for Temple Ner Tamid since 2019. In this vibrant, musical, progressive community, Michelle is responsible for the financ...

Inside Temple Ner Tamid Trailer

August 23, 2023 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.96 MB

Learn more about Temple Ner Tamid on our website, www.nertamid.org.

The Great Subversive Giants Before Us

April 08, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

Sermon by Rabbi Marc Katz and music by Cantor Meredith Greenberg from Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ. www.nertamid.org Learn more about Temple Ner Tamid on our website, www.nertamid.org.

Senseless Love

February 25, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MB

Sermon by Rabbi Marc Katz and music by Cantor Meredith Greenberg from Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ. www.nertamid.org Learn more about Temple Ner Tamid on our website, www.nertamid.org.

Rosh Hashanah Day 2

September 09, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Introduction by Rabbi Marc Katz Oseh Shalom by Cantor Meredith Greenberg Sermon and Discussion with Rabbi Marc Katz Gesher Tzar Me'od (Whole World is a Very Narrow Bridge) with Cantor Meredith Greenberg, Peri Smilow, and Leora Perlman Shofar Service

Rosh Hashanah Day 1

September 09, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Welcome message from Josh Katz, TNT President, Rabbi Katz's Sermon, The Shofar Calls Closing Song with Cantor Meredith Greenberg

Erev Rosh Hashanah

September 08, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Sermon by Rabbi Marc Katz Sermon Closing Song with Cantor Meredith Greenberg

Mindful Meditation with Cantor Meredith Greenberg

September 28, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Yom Kippur Afternoon Self-Paced Offerings

The Book of Jonah Through Art with Rabbi Marc Katz and Anne Phillips

September 28, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Yom Kippur Self-Paced Offering Midrash is the art of expanding the world of a story by adding detail. Art functions in the same way. What did the whale look like that swallowed Jonah? How did Jonah feel sitting outside the walls of Nineveh? Come learn the story of Jonah and here how great artists throughout time have interpreted these details and more.

Martyrology Service with Rabbi Marc Katz and Clergy Associate Ronni Pressman

September 28, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Yom Kippur Self-Paced Offerings Each Yom Kippur afternoon we commemorate those who gave their lives for a greater cause. Though traditionally we mark the day by remembering those victims of persecution, ancient and modern, this year we mark the day by acknowledging our modern day martyrs, those individuals who risked and gave their lives in the fight against COVID.

"Cancel Culture and Forgiveness" - Rabbi Marc Katz's Yom Kippur 2020 Sermon

September 28, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

Video Available: www.nertamid.org/Forgiveness Discussion Questions: (PDF available: www.nertamid.org/ForgivenessDQ) How have you seen “cancel culture” playing out in the public square? How about your life? Rabbi Katz spoke about the fact that “canceling” can be an important tool of the less powerful. Do you agree? When should it be used? And when might it be taken too far? What would a public figure have to do to prove to you that they deserve to come back into the spotlight? Pick a fig...

"Our Burning Palace: Addressing Race in America" - Rabbi Marc Katz's Kol Nidre 2020 Sermon

September 27, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Video Available: www.nertamid.org/AddressingRace Discussion Questions: (PDF available: www.nertamid.org/AddressingRaceDQ) When you look around at racial injustice, what specific problems give you pause? What does it mean to be an ally? When it comes to racial justice, when should we lead and when should we listen? What resources (books, movies, podcasts) have you encountered over these past months that have shaped your view on race and why? What can we do as a community to make TNT the...

"Why Voting Matters" - Rabbi Marc Katz's Rosh Hashanah Day 2 2020 Sermon

September 20, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Video Available: www.nertamid.org/Voting Discussion Questions: (PDF available: www.nertamid.org/VotingDQ) What is your history with voting? When have you voted consistently and when not? If not, what stood in your way? Why are you voting this year? Why does voting matter to you? How does your Judaism inform your approach to civic engagement? What will you do to ensure that as many people who want to / are eligible can vote this year?

Virtual Tashlikh Experience 2020

September 19, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MB

For those who wish to take part in the ritual of Tashlikh "to cast off" at home.

"The Truest Form of Friendship" - Rabbi Marc Katz's Rosh Hashanah Day 1 2020 Sermon

September 19, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Video Available: www.nertamid.org/Friendship Discussion Questions: (PDF available www.nertamid.org/FriendshipDQ) How have you seen the nature of your friendships change during Covid? Between friendships of utility, pleasure, companionship, and virtue, which are the most represented in our life? Which are the easiest and the hardest for you to cultivate? What friendships in your life have helped you grow into a better person? When you are feeling lonely, what are the things that bring y...

"The Truest Form of Friendship" - Rabbi Marc Katz's Rosh Hashanah Day 1 2020 Sermon

September 19, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Video Available: www.nertamid.org/Friendship Discussion Questions: (PDF available www.nertamid.org/FriendshipDQ) How have you seen the nature of your friendships change during Covid? Between friendships of utility, pleasure, companionship, and virtue, which are the most represented in our life? Which are the easiest and the hardest for you to cultivate? What friendships in your life have helped you grow into a better person? When you are feeling lonely, what are the things that bring y...

"Finding Our Resiliency" - Rabbi Marc Katz's Erev Rosh Hashanah 2020 Sermon

September 18, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Video Available: www.nertamid.org/Resiliency Discussion Questions: (PDF found at www.nertamid.org/ResiliencyDQ) What parts of your life have you felt were “on pause” over these past number of months? What does the word “resilience” mean for you? When have you felt a sense of resilience over these past number of months? Rabbi Katz wrote: “The current state of the world makes it very difficult to be optimistic. There is too much unknown to have a rosy picture of the future. But neverthel...

Hashkiveinu/Return Again

September 18, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Shlomo Carlebach Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Kol Nidre Meditation

September 16, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Don Sarlin Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Psalm 23

September 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.38 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Lisa Levine Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Uv’chein Meditation

September 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Meredith Greenberg Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

K’rachem Av

September 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.18 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Michael Isaacson Additional Vocals by Leora Perlman Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Amen Niggun

September 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 759 KB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Anonymous Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Hine Ma Tov

September 04, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.57 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Rick Recht Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

El Rachum Meditation

September 02, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Meredith Greenberg Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Adonai Ori

August 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.23 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Craig Taubman Additional Vocals by Leora Perlman Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Yih'yu L'ratzon

August 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Robin Joseph Additional Vocals by Leora Perlman Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Ruach

August 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Shlomo Carlebach Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020

Oseh Shalom

August 24, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MB

Elul Inspired Music for Your Soul Prayer by Meredith Greenberg Additional Vocals by Leora Perlman Cantor Meredith Greenberg on Vocals and Djembe Ed Alstrom, TNT Accompanist, on Piano and Guitar www.nertamid.org/HHD2020 Learn more about Temple Ner Tamid on our website, www.nertamid.org.

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