B'nai Israel Congregation

$50 for members; $60 for nonmembers This is a beginner’s course to help you learn to read Hebrew, with a focus on the Hebrew of the siddur, or prayer book. The course will also explore aspects of Israeli history and culture. The registration includes a copy of the textbook, Aleph Isn’t Tough.

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B’nai Israel will be providing brunch for the 35 residents of the Crabbs Branch Interfaith Works Women’s Shelter. We need your help in supplying various parts of the meal. The items can be purchased or prepared in your home. They should serve 6 to 8 people and be in disposable pans. There will be various opportunities for drop off of your items.

$36 for members; $50 for nonmembers Why do we chant our sacred texts with a melody, instead of just reading them? Where does trope come from and how does it work? This class will explore the history and theory of trope, the system(s) for chanting biblical texts. Open to students at all levels; no previous knowledge of trope is necessary.

Join us for an all-day bash full of ice cream, bouncing, laser tag, and more!

Join the Sisters for an evening of socializing and delicious food.

Former Acting Solicitor General Ian Gershengorn will return to lead us in another lively and informative discussion of the Supreme Court. He will discuss the recent developments at the Court, covering (among other things) the post-Justice Kennedy landscape, Justice Breyer’s retirement and Justice Jackson’s appointment, and the impact of COVID on the Court. He will also discuss high-profile cases regarding abortion, religion, elections and associated voting issues, the Second Amendment, and Affirmative Action.

1. October 27: The Torah of Bumper stickers. Many bumper stickers (refrigerator magnets, t-shirts, coffee cups, media ads and billboards) say things that reflect Torah values. They are extremely “rememberable” and exploring and discussing how they teach Biblical, Talmudic, Midrashic, and Halachic principles. 2. November 3: Four Love Stories from the Bible, Talmud, and Midrash. One of them is just downright beautiful, one for which we will have to fill in the details, one that kind of falls flat, and one that has the greatest love line in all of ancient Jewish literature. 3. November 10: Readings from My Own Poetry. Participants will also read some of the selections to see how they interpret my poems. Plus, discussion of the meaning. Participants will have the opportunity to rate the poems, which will then be tallied à la Rotten Tomatoes.

Join our Shlicha, Uriel Lin, for an Israeli movie night.

Join us for a tour of the museum in Washington, DC.

Join us and our friends from Ramah New England for another EPIC Shabbat full of camp-style activities. There will also be a parallel parent program where we will explore what Judaism teaches us about raising independent children. Dress in your camp swag!

Join us for our annual Day School Parent Social to see old friends and make new ones. We will also welcome the newest members of the Day School community. If you have any questions, please contact Day School Committee Chairs Barbara Bushman (brbushman@yahoo.com) or Ali Levingston (alisonlevingston@gmail.com).