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Aleph Isn’t Tough with Uriel Lin, Congregational Shlicha
Sunday, Dec 3rd 9:30a to 10:30aThis 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 Torah & Beyond: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Jonathan Schnitzer
Monday, Dec 4th 12:30p to 1:30pDuring 2023–2024, we will continue our study of excerpts from the Book of Samuel. Our focus will be on three pivotal characters: Saul—first king of ancient Israel, Jonathan, his son—caught in tragic crossfires beyond his control and David—the boy-shepherd of many talents, who changes the trajectory of Israelite history.

Talmud on Tuesdays with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
Tuesday, Dec 5th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin 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.

Introduction to Judaism: The Nuts and Bolts of Jewish Life
Wednesday, Dec 6th 7:30p to 9:00pThis is an excellent course for those interested in converting to Judaism, non-Jewish family members wanting to learn more to support their Jewish loved ones, and Jewish adults interested in learning (or relearning!) the basics.

Early Zionist Thinkers: Reclaiming our Ideals and History with Steve Kerbel
Thursday, Dec 7th 9:30a to 11:00aWith all the news about Jews today: Antisemitism in the Diaspora, political strife and popular protest in Israel, the demonization of Israel and Zionism in the Arab world, this may be a good time to revisit the thinking that motivated the early Zionist leaders of the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Aleph Isn’t Tough with Uriel Lin, Congregational Shlicha
Sunday, Dec 10th 9:30a to 10:30aThis is a beginner’s course to help you learn to read Hebrew, with a focus on the Hebrew of the siddur, or prayer book.

Talmud on Tuesdays with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
Tuesday, Dec 12th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin 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.

Introduction to Judaism: The Nuts and Bolts of Jewish Life
Wednesday, Dec 13th 7:30p to 9:00pThis is an excellent course for those interested in converting to Judaism, non-Jewish family members wanting to learn more to support their Jewish loved ones, and Jewish adults interested in learning (or relearning!) the basics.

Early Zionist Thinkers: Reclaiming our Ideals and History with Steve Kerbel
Thursday, Dec 14th 9:30a to 11:00aWith all the news about Jews today: Antisemitism in the Diaspora, political strife and popular protest in Israel, the demonization of Israel and Zionism in the Arab world, this may be a good time to revisit the thinking that motivated the early Zionist leaders of the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Aleph Isn’t Tough with Uriel Lin, Congregational Shlicha
Sunday, Dec 17th 9:30a to 10:30aThis is a beginner’s course to help you learn to read Hebrew, with a focus on the Hebrew of the siddur, or prayer book.

Talmud on Tuesdays with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
Tuesday, Dec 19th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin 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.

Introduction to Judaism: The Nuts and Bolts of Jewish Life
Wednesday, Dec 20th 7:30p to 9:00pThis is an excellent course for those interested in converting to Judaism, non-Jewish family members wanting to learn more to support their Jewish loved ones, and Jewish adults interested in learning (or relearning!) the basics.

Early Zionist Thinkers: Reclaiming our Ideals and History with Steve Kerbel
Thursday, Dec 21st 9:30a to 11:00aWith all the news about Jews today: Antisemitism in the Diaspora, political strife and popular protest in Israel, the demonization of Israel and Zionism in the Arab world, this may be a good time to revisit the thinking that motivated the early Zionist leaders of the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Introduction to Judaism: The Nuts and Bolts of Jewish Life
Wednesday, Jan 3rd 7:30p to 9:00pThis is an excellent course for those interested in converting to Judaism, non-Jewish family members wanting to learn more to support their Jewish loved ones, and Jewish adults interested in learning (or relearning!) the basics.

Early Zionist Thinkers: Reclaiming our Ideals and History with Steve Kerbel
Thursday, Jan 4th 9:30a to 11:00aWith all the news about Jews today: Antisemitism in the Diaspora, political strife and popular protest in Israel, the demonization of Israel and Zionism in the Arab world, this may be a good time to revisit the thinking that motivated the early Zionist leaders of the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Aleph Isn’t Tough with Uriel Lin, Congregational Shlicha
Sunday, Jan 7th 9:30a to 10:30aThis 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 Torah & Beyond: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Jonathan Schnitzer
Monday, Jan 8th 12:30p to 1:30pDuring 2023–2024, we will continue our study of excerpts from the Book of Samuel. Our focus will be on three pivotal characters: Saul—first king of ancient Israel, Jonathan, his son—caught in tragic crossfires beyond his control and David—the boy-shepherd of many talents, who changes the trajectory of Israelite history.

Talmud on Tuesdays with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
Tuesday, Jan 9th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin 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.

From Temple Judaism to Rabbinic Judaism with Gideon Amir
Tuesday, Jan 9th 7:30p to 9:00pToday’s Judaism is far from what we call Biblical Judaism or Temple Judaism and is really the product of the Bible as a basis and rabbinic layers on top of it. In this course we will cover the evolution of Judaism through the generations from Temple Judaism to early Rabbinic Judaism.

Introduction to Judaism: The Nuts and Bolts of Jewish Life
Wednesday, Jan 10th 7:30p to 9:00pThis is an excellent course for those interested in converting to Judaism, non-Jewish family members wanting to learn more to support their Jewish loved ones, and Jewish adults interested in learning (or relearning!) the basics.

A Footnote to History: German Jewish Fugitives in Canada with Howard Isaac
Sunday, Jan 21st 7:30p to 9:00pIn mid-1940, as the Battle of France was ending and the Battle of Britain was beginning, five ships carrying German Jewish internees left Britain for Canada. This presentation will explore this little-known chapter in the Holocaust and what it was like for these refugees to be held behind barbed wire.
Fri, December 1 2023
18 Kislev 5784
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Saturday at 9:00 AM
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Sunday | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 AM
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Friday | 6:15 PM (7:00 PM during Summer)
Saturday | 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Minha)
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We are accessible
B’nai Israel is proud to be accessible to all.
Large print siddurim, assistive listening devices and page magnifiers are readily available. Our entire building and grounds are wheelchair accessible. We can provide sign language interpreters upon request and subject to availability.