B'nai Israel Congregation

Yizkor prayers are at approximately 10:40 AM

On Shavuot we eat dairy and celebrate the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai! Join us for a Milk & Cereal Brunch at 10:30 AM, followed by a Tot Shavuot experience complete with singing songs about the Torah, unrolling a real Torah scroll to see how it is written, and a great story about the Torah. The celebration will be led by Rachel Siegel and Rabbi Berkowitz.

$36 for members; $50 for nonmembers This class will be offered in-person and via Zoom. The Hebrew Bible says very little about what comes after death for mere mortals, but the rabbinic tradition offers multiple conceptions of the afterlife. Although it may come as a surprise, notions such as reincarnation and resurrection of the dead are included in the Jewish understanding of the afterlife. Explore these topics and more as we unearth the stories of Judaism’s afterlives.

The Others by Sarah Blau A biting and propulsive thriller in which a pact made twenty years before lands one woman at the heart of a murder investigation—but is she the next victim, or the primary suspect? “A dark and funny page-turner.” –Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, author of Waking Lions

Practice your Hebrew reading of prayer and text with our Shlicha Netta Asner-Minster. This is designed for those who want to strengthen their Hebrew reading and familiarity with prayers. Recommended to bring and use the Sim Shalom prayerbook for Shabbat and Festivals. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/404382516

The Classy Jazz Band, with Cantor Josh as vocalist, has been entertaining Hazak for the last 6 years. They will be performing again and entertaining you with a wonderful combination of Jewish, Israeli, and Broadway songs. The band members are Cantor Josh on vocals, Jules Levine on bass, Elaine O’Leary on keyboard, Howard Riley on alto sax, and Tim Jarvis on drums.

Join us for a special service and inspirational drash, as we affirm and celebrate our commitment to LGBTQ inclusion. Formal

10:00 AM Brunch 10:30 AM Programs begin for Tots–6th Grade and a Parallel Parent Program School is (almost) out and we are all so excited for the summer! Join us for this final EPIC Shabbat of the year when we bid farewell to our friends heading off to camp, and wish everyone a safe and fun summer experience. We will also honor those who have achieved a new level in the Gold Kippah Honor Society, DJ Torah Honor Society, and other congregational awards.

Now offered almost every week, Family Minyan includes spirited prayer, an engaging Torah reading, and lively conversation about the weekly Torah portion. This service is organized by our shlicha, Netta Asner-Minster, who leads it alongside Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz, and Moshe Ben-Lev, Educational Director.