B'nai Israel Congregation

Screen the movie at home anytime from January 4–11. Join in the discussion led by Meredith Weisel of the ADL on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM.

Screen the movie at home anytime from January 4–11. Join in the discussion led by Meredith Weisel of the ADL on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM.

Screen the movie at home anytime from January 4–11. Join in the discussion led by Meredith Weisel of the ADL on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM.

The Book of Esther, at best, gets looked at by observing Jews for a few days before Purim, on the holiday itself, and then rarely if at all. The story itself is rich and complex and is related to other Biblical books in ways not usually discussed while celebrating Purim. During this deeper dive, we will look into some of the literary aspects of Esther, some of the politics simmering between the lines, and deal with the Jewish diety’s absence from the book. Please have a Tanakh (Hebrew Bible, English translation is fine) for this course. Instructor: Steve Kerbel Eight Wednesday Mornings 9:30 - 11:00 AM January 6 - February 24, 2021 $90 Haberman Institute Friends, B’nai Israel Members $105 General Public Location: This class will take place in an online classroom. Students will receive the Zoom link prior to the first session.

Wednesday, December 2 (and continuing for 7 more sessions, skipping December 24 and 31) 7:30 PM Explore the major historical periods and events of Jewish history, beginning with the biblical period and up until 1917. Make your way through the Jewish communities of Babylonia, Spain, the Middle East, and Europe. This class serves as introduction to a course in the spring of 2021, Israel’s Milestones, presented by the Hartman Institute.

Screen the movie at home anytime from January 4–11. Join in the discussion led by Meredith Weisel of the ADL on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM.

(Thursday, October 15 (continuing for 11 more sessions, skipping November 26, December 24 & 31, concluding on January 21) 9:30–11:00 AM $75 for B’nai Israel members or Friends of Haberman Institute $90 for general public History thinks of the prophets as superheroes: people who can see the future, speak with God, and communicate inspiring messages. But how is the prophetic message received? Nobody wants to hear that society is doomed unless people make changes they are not prepared to make. With all their eccentricities, it is easy to dismiss the prophets. This was as true in ancient times as it is today. Through text study, our diverse group of rabbis explores the role of the prophet in ancient times to understand the implications of the prophetic message for today. Presented by the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies.

Jeff Fredman will give us the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccines.

Screen the movie at home anytime from January 4–11. Join in the discussion led by Meredith Weisel of the ADL on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM.

Engage with the weekly parsha during these interactive discussions led by community members and by clergy. Contact Wendy Fanaroff with questions (wfanaroff@gmail.com).

Screen the movie at home anytime from January 4–11. Join in the discussion led by Meredith Weisel of the ADL on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM.