B'nai Israel Congregation

Learn about the beauty and significance of the siddur, our sacred prayer book, as we delve into its meaning and importance.

Join Naomi Malka, director of the Adas Israel Community Mikvah, Rabbi Mitch Berkowitz, and Mikvah Guide Judy Saks for a fascinating conversation about the mikvah and ritual immersion. Most of us didn’t learn about mikvah in Hebrew School so we have some outdated notions of what happens there! You’ll see photos of the mikvah at Adas and hear stories about how people are embracing mikvah at transitional moments in their lives and lifecycles. We’ll discuss both traditional and creative uses of the mikvah and learn how immersing in a mikvah is an important spiritual practice for Jews of all ages, observance levels, and genders. Presented by the Workshops Task Force of the Adult Education Committee.

Our own Steve Kerbel will lead a discussion on U.S.-Israeli relations under the new Biden administration. Everyone is invited!

Join our shlicha, Netta Asner-Minster, for this two-part session of the “Women in Judaism” series. In honor of International Women’s Day, this session will focus on what it means to be a Jewish mother. Netta hosts Marion Haberman, a writer and content creator for her @MyJewishMommyLife YouTube channel and Instagram page, to share her thoughts and experiences, and answers your questions about being a Jewish mother and being public about it. The second part of this session will take place on Thursday, March 18. This series is cosponsored by Sisterhood.

Memory is a central element in defining modern Jewish identity. As we look to Israel's future, we need to engage anew with our past and explore its meanings and consequences. Through the consideration of major historic moments, this Hartman iEngage series grapples with the different ideas and values that shape the meaning of Modern Israel, Zionism, and Jewish identity today. This innovative course explores the pivotal events of 1947 and 1967 - following the 1917 Balfour Declaration - as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. The course engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity, peoplehood, ethics and theology as they relate to nationhood, land, sovereignty, Jerusalem, occupation, and moral red lines.

The Passover Haggadah tells the story of our history through midrashim, rabbinic tales and interpretations. These texts shape our understanding of the past, and they help us to chart the course of the Jewish future. Join Rabbi Safra and learn how you can enrich your Passover seder.

Join Supreme Court advocate and former Acting Solicitor General Ian Gershengorn as he returns to HAZAK to offer a look at the Supreme Court, including the major cases on the Court’s docket, the impact of new Justice Amy Coney Barrett, and the status of the Court as an institution.

Join us for the return of EPIC Shabbat! Join with the rest of the Israelites as God and Moses help them escape from Egypt and travel to the Promised Land of Israel! This virtual experience on Shabbat morning includes engaging activities for school-aged children and a meaningful discussion for adults. Registration is required to receive the special “Travel Bag” to take on your journey.

We will begin with havdalah followed by a movie about the stars! We provide the candles and spices; you bring your favorite kiddush cup, blankets, and something warm to drink. Join us under the stars in your cars!