B'nai Israel Congregation

Somehow the Torah always manages to speak to us in the present. Its lessons are timeless, and that is what makes it a sacred, living text. Explore the weekly Torah portion through the lens of Rashi, the essential biblical commentary. No prior experience required. All texts will be provided in both English and Hebrew.

Race, search, and find to win this crazy competition!

Show off your talents and see all your friends perform in this super fun program.

The annual Summer Beit Midrash returns to B’nai Israel this summer in a virtual and revised format. Texts are shared with participants ahead of time (in both English and Hebrew) so that you can study them before each class. Feel free to learn with a family member, friend, or study partner. Take note of your observations and questions and bring them to our class, led each week by one of the clergy. July 7 The Limits of Checks and Balances: A Talmudic Perspective with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz July 14 Privacy, Disclosure, & the Presumption of Guilt: Stories from the Talmud with Rabbi Michael Safra July 21 The Return from Captivity: The Biblical Books of Ezra and Nechemiah with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz July 28 Who Wrote the Bible: Questions of Biblical Authorship with Rabbi Michael Safra

Please join for the next meeting of the Faith Community Outreach Committee Meeting as we explore how to bring conversations, education and calls to action around Racial Equity to our members across our various B'nai Israel activities and programs. We will also discuss different ways B'nai Israel can interact more widely with the greater Faith Community in our area.

Draw and act your way to the winner circle with these fun games.

Chat with me and your friends, hear about everyones summer and share program ideas for the rest of summer. Let your voice be heard!

Thursdays, June 25-July 30, 8:00 PM This unique case of curated Israeli wines has been assembled by wine educator Steve Kerbel. Each week Steve will hold a 30 minute Zoom wine tasting, when we will choose a white wine and a red wine to enjoy together and taste. We will learn about the wines, winemakers and wineries, about the wine growing regions of Israel and about the growing wine culture of Israel, built on ancient practices of winemaking in the Land of Israel. Once the case from Kosherwine.com has been purchased, you will receive the Zoom invitation and tasting and food pairing notes. Click here to purchase.

This program is especially great for families with pre-school-aged children, whether or not they are enrolled in Schilit Nursery School. This program will continue every week for as long as our building is closed.