B'nai Israel Congregation

To attend this service, please contact Allison to reserve your space.

In the evening service, we ask the Holy One to spread a “sukkah of your peace” over us. What can we learn from this image? Exploring some midrash on the sukkah itself, consider how this prayer, and the evening service in general, can have resonance in our lives today. Raised in Memphis, TN on soul music and synagogue life, Eliana’s passion for Jewish life and learning shines through all her work. Eliana’s goal is to help individuals take ownership of their Judaism. She has released two albums of original Jewish music. In 2017, Eliana founded the G!D Project, an educational initiative focused on accessible, meaningful conversations about G!D and spirituality. Eliana graduated from the Jewish Theological Seminary with a Masters in Experiential Jewish Education in 2016 and is based in Durham, NC.

Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, z”l, became a modern feminist icon, but Ruth “Kiki” Bader wasn’t a firebrand feminist as a child. Becoming RBG focuses on the story of her evolution, from quiet child to inquisitive student to brilliant professor to creative courtroom lawyer to first Jewish woman on the Supreme Court of the United States. Through RBG’s story, readers see that looking outside oneself can make all the difference between being a bystander and being a change maker. Join Debbie as she shares stories about the delights of writing about RBG. Presented by the Arts Task Force of the Adult Education Committee. Cosponsored by the Talmud Torah and Youth Department.

Wednesday, October 7 (continuing six more Wednesday mornings, concluding November 18) 9:30–11:00 AM $80 Friends of the Haberman Institute or B’nai Israel Members $95 General Public Travel back to the sources and study selections from the books of Maccabees I & II as we explore the story of the war against the Assyrians and the formation of the last independent Jewish government for 2000 years. As obtaining these texts can be difficult, a reader will be provided for all students. Zoom information will be provided once registration is received. Presented by the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies.

Thursdays, October 8-November 12 8:00 PM This unique case of curated Israeli wines has been assembled by wine educator Steve Kerbel. Each week Steve will hold a 45 minute Zoom wine tasting, when we will choose a white wine and a red wine to enjoy together and taste. We will learn about the wines, winemakers and wineries, about the wine growing regions of Israel and about the growing wine culture of Israel, built on ancient practices of wine making in the Land of Israel. Once the case from Kosherwine.com has been purchased, you will receive the Zoom invitation and tasting and food pairing notes. Click here to purchase.

To attend this service, please reserve your space with Allison.

To access the service via Zoom, please use this information: Click the link below: https://zoom.us/j/788352437 For audio: Dial-in: 1-929-436-2866 Enter Meeting ID: 788 352 437 # Phone Instructions: 1. Dial 1-929-436-2866 2. Enter meeting ID: 788 352 437 #