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.

Join us for another riveting book review filled with anecdotes, fun facts, and discussion. An enjoyable experience not to be missed! And of course, there will be coffee and cookies!

Join us for coffee and pastries as we listen to Erin Gordon, via Zoom, as she speaks about her wonderful book: Beshert. Hailing from opposite sides of the globe, Chelsea and Noam have a magnetic connection—but how can an atheist Jew from Tel Aviv and a Christian from Colorado Springs create a life together? With a fresh premise and a vivid Middle Eastern setting, this emotional, modern romance is a gripping pageturner with depth and complexity. Cosponsored by B’nai Israel Sisterhood.

Reach new limits with your fellow Gesher friends at Climb Zone, where we’ll take on epic climbs!

Israel’s Moment is a major new account of how a Jewish state came to be forged in the shadow of World War Two, the Holocaust ,and the onset of the Cold War. Drawing on new research in government, and public and private archives. Professor Jeffrey Herf exposes the political realities that underpinned support for and opposition to Zionist aspirations in Palestine. In an unprecedented international account, he explores the role of the United States, the Arab States, the Palestine Arabs, the Zionists, and key European governments. His findings reveal a spectrum of support and opposition that stood in sharp contrast to the political coordinates that emerged during the Cold War, shedding new light on how and why the state of Israel was established in 1948 and challenging conventional associations of left and right, imperialism and anti-imperialism, and racism and antiracism.

The Song of Names (1 hr. 53 min.; English) A sweeping historical drama, about a man searching for his childhood best friend – a violin prodigy orphaned in the Holocaust – who vanished decades before on the night of his first public performance.

In-Person and Zoom Event This series, conducted in English, offers a window into the world of Yiddish language and cultural expression. Once the language of eleven million Jews, after the Holocaust it seemed to be destroyed. But now there is a generation of young people carrying on the legacy. $36 for members; $50 for nonmembers Sponsored by the Edith Black Endowment for Yiddish and Jewish Culture.

Ukraine has a rich history of Jews going back more than 1,000 years! We persevered and maintained our communities under Czarist Russia and Communist Russia. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, thriving Jewish communities have developed in cities and villages throughout the country. Before the war broke out critical preparations were made inside the communities; when the first rocket launched, we immediately evacuated tens of thousands of people, and provided food and shelter to many more. Throughout the war, a network of rabbis, staff, and volunteers have worked tirelessly to support more than 35,000 people with critical humanitarian aid, evacuate two orphanages, send kids to camps and much more. This work is ongoing and expanding, as the number of displaced people increases and the situation further deteriorates. Jewish Relief Network Ukraine remains committed to the Jews of Ukraine; we will be there when the war ends to rebuild the vibrant communities, return people to their homes, and continue to expand our horizons. Judi will describe in detail the Jewish communities in Ukraine, what has been happening during the war, current events, and hopes for the future.

Join us at Lakewood Country Club for a mens-only program featuring nosh, drinks, and topical discussion led by one of our clergy.

Each grade leads significant components of our Shabbat Morning Youth & Family Services, demonstrating their mastery of the prayers and offering insights on the weekly Torah portion.