B'nai Israel Congregation

Our next board meeting will take place after morning minyan. All are invited.

Help create the decorations for our congregational Sukkah Village.

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

When Dr. Abe Mandelbaum moves into Cliffside Manor with his deteriorating wife, Molly, he forms an improbable relationship with gambler and womanizer, Phil Nicoletti. Abe and Phil’s friendship is challenged when a mysterious nurse claims that her biological father resides in the home and both Abe and Phil jump at the chance to convince Angela, and themselves, that they are her father. 1hr. 25 min.; English

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.

6:30 PM Congregational Dinner 8:00 PM Festival Ma’ariv Enjoy a delicious meal outside under the stars with your B’nai Israel family in celebration of the first night of Sukkot. Community members of all ages are welcome to attend.

We look forward to seeing you. For the complete Sukkot schedule of services and programs, please click here.

We look forward to seeing you. For the complete Sukkot schedule of services and programs, please click here.

We look forward to seeing you. For the complete Sukkot schedule of services and programs, please click here.

We look forward to seeing you. For the complete Sukkot schedule of services and programs, please click here.

Celebrate Sukkot with us! Join us for brunch, games and a brief tefillah. Hosted by the Day School Committee.

We look forward to seeing you. For the complete Sukkot schedule of services and programs, please click here.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We mark this special Shabbat with JCADA to shine a light on the darkness of intimate partner violence (IPV), to educate the community about its broad impact, and to affirm that such abuse will not be tolerated in our Jewish spaces.

B’nai Israel’s Gold Kippah Honor Society recognizes students for their proficiency in various prayers. New this year: Pre-b’nai mitzvah students will be “buddied” up with a post-b’nai mitzvah student. Older students will mentor younger students to build stronger tefillah skills while fostering friendships across grades, role modeling, and building an integrated community. Click here for more Gold Kippah information including the Gold Kippah Siddur and audio files.

Experience a different approach to Shabbat morning prayers. With a mixture of song, meditation, and discussion, we will explore an intentional path to enhance your prayer practice. Mindfulness Meditation helps us to connect to our Jewish values, creating greater perception in our minds for a connection to the Divine.

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.

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.

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.