B'nai Israel Congregation

Kick off the year by picking apples for a sweet new year! Transportation is included.

Put your putt-putt skills to the test and prove you’re the best golfer. Transportation is included.

*Every Monday when B’nai Israel offices are open.

Join us for a deli dinner at 6:30 PM followed by out board meeting at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP below by September 11.

The Angriest Man In Brooklyn (1 hour, 23 minutes; English) Some people have bad days. Henry Altmann (Robin Williams) has one really, really bad day. When a doctor (Mila Kunis) mistakenly diagnoses him as having only 90 minutes to live, he begins a wild and wildly funny journey to make amends with his family and friends.

Join us as we continue our study of Berakhot, which includes a comprehensive discussion of the Shema and Amidah, the essential components of the prayer service. Newcomers are more than welcome to join us. No prior knowledge is necessary.

The Temple Service (Avodah) is an essential component of Musaf on Yom Kippur, and yet few people remain in the pews when it is read. The service is essentially about the pinnacle moment of holiness in the Jewish year. How can we tap into that holiness today?

Gather with B’nai Israel Schilit Nursery School parents to learn about the exciting plans for the new school year with BISNS staff and leadership.

Join us on selected Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM for discussions about the weekly Torah parsha. Interested in leading a session? Contact Wendy Fanaroff. September 9 – Nitzavim/Vayeilech with Eric Luftman September 23 – Ha'azinu with Wendy Fanaroff October 14 – Breshit with Alan Siegel October 28 – Lech Lecha with Fonda Lowe November 4 – Vayera with Matt Lowe November 11 – Chaye Sarah with Adrienne Rulnick December 2 – Vayishlach with Rabbi Stone December 16 – Miketz with Judy Saks January 6 – Shemot with Rabbi Safra January 20 – Bo with Larry Kravitz

The goal of Shabbuddies is to build stronger tefillah skills while fostering friendships across grades, role modeling, and building an integrated community. B’nai Israel’s Gold Kippah Honor Society recognizes students for their proficiency in various prayers. On September 21 only, Family Minyan will begin after breakfast at 10:30 AM. The normal start time for Family Minyan is 10:15 AM.

These services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, often including tefillah and discussion, with support from staff and clergy.

Family Minyan includes spirited prayer, an engaging Torah reading, and lively conversation about the weekly Torah portion. There is no better way to prepare your child for their bar or bat mitzvah and build community connections than regular Shabbat attendance. This service is led by clergy and staff, including Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz and Rabbi Cheryl Stone.

Designed for the youngest members of our congregational family, Tot Shabbat meets weekly to sing, learn, and pray together with Tot Shabbat leaders, Morah Juliann Goldman and Lily Pollack. Beginning July 1, this service is followed by a Family Kiddush.