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Day School family programs
Please join us to celebrate Birthday Shabbatot and Grade Shabbatot. Click here for the dates.
To download the Day School event calendar, click here.
Birthday Shabbat Celebrating March Birthdays
Shabbat, Mar 7th (All day)Celebrate each month’s birthdays at the end of Youth & Family services with songs and treats!
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Mar 7th 9:45a to 10:15aB’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.
Family Minyan (Grades K-6)
Shabbat, Mar 7th 10:15a to 11:30aFamily 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.
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Mar 14th 9:45a to 10:15aB’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.
Family Minyan (Grades K-6)
Shabbat, Mar 14th 10:15a to 11:30aFamily 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.
Mifgash: Virtual Women’s Group with Rabbi Cheryl Stone
Wednesday, Mar 18th 12:00p to 1:00pA welcoming, inclusive environment for Jewish women to connect, share, and support one another. A mid-week pause to unwind, reflect, and recharge, nurturing both ourselves and our community.
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Mar 21st 9:45a to 10:15aB’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.
Family Minyan (Grades K-6)
Shabbat, Mar 21st 10:15a to 11:30aFamily 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.
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Mar 28th 9:45a to 10:15aB’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.
Family Minyan (Grades K-6)
Shabbat, Mar 28th 10:15a to 11:30aFamily 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.
Birthday Shabbat Celebrating April Birthdays
Shabbat, Apr 4th (All day)Celebrate each month’s birthdays at the end of Youth & Family services with songs and treats!
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Apr 4th 9:45a to 10:15aB’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.
Family Minyan (Grades K-6)
Shabbat, Apr 4th 10:15a to 11:30aFamily 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.
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Apr 11th 9:45a to 10:15aB’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.
Family Minyan (Grades K-6)
Shabbat, Apr 11th 10:15a to 11:30aFamily 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.
Mifgash: Virtual Women’s Group with Rabbi Cheryl Stone
Wednesday, Apr 15th 12:00p to 1:00pA welcoming, inclusive environment for Jewish women to connect, share, and support one another. A mid-week pause to unwind, reflect, and recharge, nurturing both ourselves and our community.
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Apr 18th 9:45a to 10:15aB’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.
Family Minyan (Grades K-6)
Shabbat, Apr 18th 10:15a to 11:30aFamily 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.
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Apr 25th 9:45a to 10:15aB’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.
Family Minyan (Grades K-6)
Shabbat, Apr 25th 10:15a to 11:30aFamily 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.
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