TEMPLE NER TAMID - THE CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATION OF PEABODY

Temple Ner Tamid is a Conservative Congregation that enriches Jewish Life by providing for spiritual, ritual, educational and social growth as well as community service in a warm welcoming atmosphere for all individuals and families

368 Lowell Street

Peabody, MA 01960

Tel: (978) 532-1293 Fax: (978) 532-0101

Email: TempleNerTamid@verizon.net

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The CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATION of PEABODY

Temple Ner Tamid of Peabody, Massachusetts, a Jewish congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, is located approximately 17 miles north of Boston. Temple Ner Tamid was founded in 1959 and its membership presently consists of more than 300 families and singles, living in Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, Middleton, Salem and other surrounding communities.

RABBI DAVID KLATZKER

CANTOR SAM PESSAROFF

PRESIDENT ALAN LEHMAN

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DIRECTOR

JULIE COHEN

Dear Families,

B'ruchim Haba'im! Welcome to the Temple Ner Tamid Religious School. We are looking forward to another enriching, exhilarating and exciting year. Your active participation and commitment to your child(ren)'s Jewish Education are a vital part of the success of our school.

The faculty and I are looking forward to the education of your children. Our objective is to convey a love of Judaism and help each student develop a strong sense of Jewish identity. We prepare our students to become future Jewish leaders by instilling in them a lifelong commitment to Torah and its teachings. The focus of the school is in-depth study of curriculum and family education. We work with parents to provide positive Jewish learning experiences for everyone.

There will be many exciting and creative programs throughout the school year in addition to our regular curriculum. We hope that you will join us in a successful year. If you have any questions or comments throughout the year, please call me at 978-532-1293 or e-mail at juliezcohen@comcast.net

B'Shalom,
Julie Cohen
Education Director

We are an award-winning Jewish youth group that has been in existence for over 50 years. We also are the largest Jewish youth group on the North Shore, with over 100 members annually.

All of our groups take part in social action projects and help lead Shabbat services once per month.

We have regional traveling sports teams - basketball for boys and volleyball for girls.

We offer 4 grade-specific groups, with monthly programs for each:

Chalutzim grades 3-4

Kadima grades 5-6

Juniors grades 7-8

Seniors grades 9-12

Please visit the Peabody USY website, maintained by the USY'ers themselves, at www.peabodyusy.weebly.com

Questions? Contact: Youth Director Sue Callum or Youth Committee Chairman Dave Goldberg. We look forward to speaking with you!

The Temple Ner Tamid "family" is a term that expresses the way many of us in the congregation feel. Regardless of age or marital status, those who have been active in the synagogue feel that many of the other active members have become a part of their lives.

This is not a cold, impersonal, "cathedral" synagogue. I know by face, if not by name, the vast majority of our congregation, including children and adolescents. How many rabbis can make that claim?

At a time when so many Jews have become distanced from their roots, this is a place where all Jews can find acceptance and comfort, no matter what their level of Jewish learning or observance. I believe that when Jews affiliate they become more aware, more sensitive, more alive. They feel supported emotionally and intellectually. I have seen it happen many times.

I hope that you will visit our synagogue – and please introduce yourself to me when you come, When you feel the warmth here, I am sure that you will want to join our family.

Rabbi Klatzker

I have had the pleasure of being associated with Temple Ner Tamid for the past 28 years. I arrived fresh from the Jewish Theological Seminary to begin my career, and have remained. Ner Tamid is a Conservative egalitarian Temple, attempting to meet all the needs of our Jewish community. I have officiated at over 1000 B'nai Mitzva, and am now at the stage where I am officiating at weddings of my former students.

In addition to being a Hazzan, I am also a Mohel (Ritual Circumciser). In connection with that profession, I have had the Nachus of officiating at the B’nai Mitzvah boys I have circumcised. Yes, we do it all.

We are a singing congregation, with full participation by Congregants. In addition to the more traditional prayer modes I encourage congregational melodies, so we have a nice balance between Congregants and the Cantor.

I have developed a corps of Torah readers and doviners (people capable of leading services). In my opinion, we have one of the largest groups of congregants capable of leading services in our area.

My wife, Mona, and I are blessed with two children. Our son Nicky, who is currently attending New Mexico University towards a Masters in writing, and our daughter, Alyssa, a recent graduate from UMass, who is working for Leap and will be the Senior Advisor for our Peabody USY.

I encourage you to attend our service and take advantage of all we have to offer.

I look forward to meeting you.

Cantor Sam

Dear Friends,

We are all pleased that you have visited our web site. Temple Ner Tamid is the Conservative Synagogue, located in Peabody, Ma. We are conveniently located near Rte 1 & Rte 128 and I95. Many of our members are from the surrounding cities and towns. Near us is the only kosher meat market on the North Shore and for those seeking a day school experience, the Cohen Hillel Academy is located only 20 minutes from our building.

We are a full service synagogue with a full time Rabbi and Cantor. Religious school starts with programs from Ketanim (Age 5) and continues through the normal aleph thru hey and then combines with Temple Beth Shalom for confirmation classes. Confirmation age children may also elect to enroll in a Prosdor program. Nursery school is intimate and caring so each child and parent can be special. Our USY youth program is recognized year after year for their award winning programs. Children from all over the North Shore are made welcome in our program. These programs work because of their committees, school, nursery and youth respectively. These committees are open to all members.

Besides Shabbat and holiday services, we have evening minyans and M,Th, Su morning minyans. We offer family services and Junior Congregation and Tot-Shabbat. After the morning service on Sat and Sunday, there are study and discussion groups. Adult Education offers a variety of courses from beginning Hebrew to Adult B'nai Mitzvah.

The Women's League and Men's Club enrich Synagogue life with social and educational programs. They service needs of the synagogue and raise badly needed funds.

We welcome all that wish to join us. We emphasize making interfaith couples feel welcome as a family unit. We welcome you to join Temple Ner Tamid and become an active part of our community. We believe we can enrich your lives and you can enhance our congregational family.

Alan Lehman,

President