Tisha B’Av Ceremony at Temple HBT
Co-sponsored byCongregation Dorshei Tzedek

As we usher in this fast day, the most somber day on the Jewish calendar, the Dorshei Tzedek and HBT communities will come together to commemorate the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem, and more broadly to connect to the brokenness in our lives as Jews, as Americans, and as human beings. All are invited for an evening of song, reading from the Book of Eicha (Lamentations), reflection, and learning.Together,  we will create sacred space to hold our individual and communal grief in these broken times, even as we begin to imagine the possibility of a world repaired.

A Special Creative Service led by Anat Halevy Hochberg

Service 10:00am - 12:30pm

luncheon 12:30 - 1:30pm
In person and on Zoom

RSVP - Please RSVP. Your response is very important and helps us plan appropriately for our guests, food, seating, and security.

If you loved the music and spirit of One Night. One Stage. on May 4, you won’t want to miss Shabbat services on Saturday, May 30 with Anat Halevy Hochberg.

Anat brings a soulful, joyful, and deeply engaging musical presence to prayer. Her beautiful voice, rich harmonies, and creative approach to worship help create a Shabbat experience that feels warm, uplifting, and alive. Whether you love to sing, reflect, or simply be carried by the music, this promises to be a meaningful and inspiring service for all ages.

We recommend arriving on time, as the most musical portion of the service will take place from 10:00–11:15am, with the Torah service beginning at approximately 11:15am.

Shavuot services celebrate the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai with special morning prayers, reading the Ten Commandments and the Book of Ruth, and often include Yizkor memorial prayers.

Monday, May 4, 2026

One Night. One Stage. An Evening of Jewish Music & Community

Aly Halpert Family Concert & Pizza Dinner

Dinner: 5:45pm - 6:15pm

Concert: 6:15 - 6:45pm

Swirls by Shannon: 6:45pm - 7:15pm

Dessert & Cheese Reception

6:45PM -Join us in community and enjoy a sweet, gathering with friends

One Stage Main Concert

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Featuring Batya Levine, Aly Halpert, Levyosn and Richie Barshay

First Set 7:30pm -Levyosn - Adah Hetko · Lysander Jaffe · Lexi Ugelow

Second Set 8:30pm - Batya Levine · Aly Halpert ,Richie Barshay · Lysander Jaffe

Finale - 9:15 -All artists together

Closing & Thanks - 9:20 - Rahel Gruenberg & Rabbi Aliza Schwartz

Join us for a joyful, music-filled night that brings our community together - across generations - for connection, song, and celebration.

🎟️ Get your ticket today

Please don’t wait—early ticket purchases help us plan and ensure a strong event. Get your tickets yourself and make sure to share the link with three or more friends outside of HBT who appreciate powerful Jewish music and who would love our sanctuary. This will be an transformative, unforgettable night. Purchase tickets HERE.

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in person only

• Book: A Horse Walks into a Bar by David Grossman

A stand-up comic psychologically unravels during a performance in Netanya, Israel.  

It's short but complex.

This book is widely available in libraries and there is a copy in the HBT office. 

At the April meeting, we will also finalize our book choices for the upcoming year.

Sing Hallel together and comfort one another as we remember our loved ones at Yizkor.

Join Rabbi Aliza on Thursday morning for Pesach services as we mark the holiday together in prayer and community.

We welcome you to strengthen our community by joining us for the

HBT Annual Meeting

9:30 - 10:00am - Schmear and schmooze

childcare available until school starts

10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting

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This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow congregants and engage in the life of our vibrant community.

Meeting Highlights:

·     Updates from the Co-Presidents on the state of our community

·     Financial report and insights

·     Voting on the incoming Board slate

·     Community input to our new strategic planning process

·     Plans for spring concert fundraiser and other initiatives

Your participation is vital! Please help us achieve the required quorum to vote on the Nominating Committee's selections for the Board and to approve the Semi-Annual Meeting minutes.

Join us to have your voices heard and enjoy some time together with friends.

Part of HBT’s Staying Human series (IPPC Track).

Join us for an in-person viewing and discussion facilitated by Rabbi Aliza. We’ll watch a short segment from a public video conversation with Yuval Noah Harari (Sapiens) and then discuss what it raises for us as Jews and as a community.

It is recommended that you watch the first ~20 minutes in advance . The video interview can be found here: Link to Staying Human. We’ll also view key segments together.

For security and planning, please RSVP here

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🎭 Purim @ HBT

Join us for a joyful, silly, community-wide retelling of the story of Queen Esther — filled with music, parody, puppets, and Purim spirit.

✨ It’s time to read Megillah!

It’s time to light the lights!

It’s time for HBT’s Purim Spiel tonight! ✨

🎉 Celebration Schedule

5:15pm – Pizza Dinner

5:45pm – Costume Parade (all ages welcome!)

6:00pm – Silly Ma’ariv

6:30pm – Megillah Reading & Purim Spiel

💜 Dinner Pricing

$36 per family | $18 per individual

Please RSVP if you’re joining us for dinner so we can prepare plenty of food and festive fun.

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