B'nai Israel Congregation

9:00 a.m. Shaharit followed by breakfast 10:00 a.m. Session with Dr. Kraemer In 70 CE, the Jewish world changed catastrophically. The Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed and the Judaism prescribed by the Torah became impossible. Into this gap, the Rabbis emerged to create a new, vibrant Judaism that did not rely on a particular geographical center. This session will explore the religious system they created, which laid the groundwork for Judaism as we know it today, and consider how it filled the void left by the destruction of the Temple. Learn more and register: https://www.jtsa.edu/event/resilience-2023/

We invite all families of rising kindergartenerrs to join us for a special program and presentation about our Lessans Talmud Torah. Generations of children have begun their lifelong love for Jewish learning and identity with our trusted Talmud Torah program. Join us for an interactive morning of sample programming, meeting our staff, and learning more about school. This program is open to all rising Kindergarteners regardless of B'nai Israel membership.

Join Rabbi Michael Safra and Jonathan Salant for a conversation about the recent Rabbinic Mission to the South that Rabbi Safra participated in.

$50 for members; $60 for nonmembers Sharpen your Hebrew reading skills and develop your Hebrew vocabulary. Basic knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet is recommended, but all are welcome to participate in this class

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!

This program is meant for those new to B’nai Israel’s Lessans Talmud Torah or those who have currently enrolled 2nd graders. We invite all families of rising 3rd grade families to join us for a special information session with our Talmud Torah directors and staff. We look forward to an exciting discussion about how Talmud Torah strengthens Jewish identity and education while preparing students for B'nai Mitzvah and beyond. We look forward to seeing you! This program is open to all rising 3rd graders regardless of B'nai Israel membership.

An action packed afternoon of sports and ice cream! Join for the last event of the year and fore a taste of next year's programming!

We'll watch a movie and eat pizza! $5 for 6th graders to have a relaxing night together!

B’nai Israel will be providing dinner for the 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.

Bliss (1 hr., 45 min.; English) When a 17-year-old girl is found unconscious and disheveled by the side of a lake, her family believes her chastity has been lost. To uphold the family honor they condemn her to death. A distant cousin is ordered to carry out the task. Instead, they embark on a surprising journey.

We will mark National Women’s Health Week.

12:00 PM BYO Dairy Lunch 12:30–1:30 PM Program For decades, everyday people have swam, lounged, and boated along American urban waterfronts for recreation. In this talk, we will explore the visual culture and social realities of Manhattan’s shoreline during the early twentieth century.

Teens of B’nai Israel are invited to a special Lag BaOmer bonfire where we will learn about Bar Cochvah and the tradition of Lag BaOmer in Israel. S’mores and campfire stories included.

$36 for members; $50 for nonmembers Begin this class weekly with the evening minyan (8:00–8:15 PM), followed by a class with Cantor Josh where you will learn the meaning of the prayers, the mechanics of the service, and the way to chant the prayers on a weekday evening.

Get away with your family and friends for a memorable and meaningful B’nai Israel Congregational Shabbaton.

Get away with your family and friends for a memorable and meaningful B’nai Israel Congregational Shabbaton.