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Come Home to Barnert!

Free Birds

Ready to have fun, connect, and embrace this exciting next chapter of life?  The Free Birds community is for those who’ve spent decades building careers, relationships, and experiences—and are now ready to soar.

From lively game nights to fun field trips, Free Birds offers a vibrant calendar of events. Engage with others, connect with our clergy, and rediscover the joy of Jewish community in a fun, meaningful way.

Come join us—your next adventure awaits. Let your spirit soar with Free Birds!

For more information:
Jeff Himeles or Ellen Benson

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

GranShabbat in the Sukkah
Saturday, October 11, 10:45 AM - 1 PM
(Off-site)

Calling all bubbies, zeydies, saftas, sabas, grandmas, and grandpas and all those who have young grandchildren.

Get ready to join us for our first GranShabbat in the Sukkah - a gathering for grandparents and their toddler/preschool grandchildren.  Enjoy lulavim, etrogim, a nosh, and an activity.  Rabbi Scheffler will lead us in building new holiday memories, l'dor v'dor.


Volunteer at CUMAC
Date TBD, 11 AM - 1 PM
(Off-site)

Looking for a way to connect with other Barnert members?  Join other 55+ Barnert members at CUMAC (Paterson, NJ) to help sort and organize rescued produce in the CUMAC warehouse.


MahJongg 
Wednesday, October 15, 1 - 3 PM
Barnert Library

Open to any Barnert member 55+ (men and women).  Come play Mah Jongg!  Beginners through advanced players welcome.  No need to have a group of 4.  Bring a current card and set, if you have one.  Some extra cards will be available, but not enough for everyone.  Light refreshments will be served.  Advance registration required.


"Turning Political Advocacy into Action Against Antisemitism
Presenter:
Rebecca Klein, AJC Director of National Political Outreach
Thursday, October 21, 7:30 PM
Barnert Library

AJC New Jersey and Barnert Temple are excited to present a dynamic program featuring Rebecca Klein, AJC’s Director of National Political Outreach. This timely conversation will highlight how AJC’s advocacy – through engagement with political campaigns and candidates, boards of education, and state-level leaders, particularly in New Jersey – is addressing critical challenges facing the Jewish community. Fighting antisemitism and sustaining support for Israel must remain bipartisan issues, core elements of AJC’s political outreach that Rebecca leads. This program is also especially relevant leading up to the gubernatorial election. Don't miss this important and timely discussion about how these challenges affect you, your children and your grandchildren. This work is particularly significant in the post-October 7 landscape, as we continue to focus on fighting antisemitism in New Jersey and mark the second somber anniversary of the attack.

RSVP by October 17



Dessert & Coffee
Thursday, November 13, 7 PM
Barnert Library

If you are 55 or older, interested in meeting other Temple members, and looking for new connections, plan on joining us for coffee and something sweet.  We’ll get introduced and spend an hour or two together.  It’s always wonderful going to Temple and seeing familiar faces, and this is one way to expand your community.  Click below to register for this free event.  Contact Karen Adler with questions. 


Volunteer at CUMAC
October 14, 11 AM - 1 PM
(Off-site)

Looking for a way to connect with other Barnert members?  Join other 55+ Barnert members at CUMAC (Paterson, NJ) to help sort and organize rescued produce in the CUMAC warehouse.


Sat, September 13 2025 20 Elul 5785