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Events & Programs
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.
Sukkot Dinner Under the Stars
Wednesday, Oct 16th 6:30p to 8:15pEnjoy 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.
Family Brunch in the Sukkah
Friday, Oct 18th 10:00a to 12:00pCelebrate Sukkot with us! Join us for brunch, games and a brief tefillah. Hosted by the Day School Committee.
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Oct 19th 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
Shabbat, Oct 19th 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.
Pizza in the Hut
Sunday, Oct 20th 6:00p to 7:30pCelebrate Sukkot with your friends, pizza and the ever-popular candy sukkah! Hosted by the Talmud Torah Committee.
Open Sukkah Night
Monday, Oct 21st 5:00p to 7:00pReserve a time slot for your immediate family to spend some time dining in our Sukkah Village in the Meditation Garden or drop by the Fanaroff Family Sukkah on October 21 without prior registration.
Open Sukkah Night
Tuesday, Oct 22nd 5:00p to 7:00pReserve a time slot for your immediate family to spend some time dining in our Sukkah Village in the Meditation Garden or drop by the Fanaroff Family Sukkah on October 21 without prior registration.
Simhat Torah BBQ Dinner
Thursday, Oct 24th 6:00p to 7:30pWe celebrate completing the Torah once again with a delicious barbeque-style dinner before the onset of Simhat Torah.
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Oct 26th 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
Shabbat, Oct 26th 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.
5th-7th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Parents’ Field Guide
Sunday, Oct 27th 10:30a to 12:00pTthe B’nai Mitzvah Parents’ Field Guide is designed to engage all parents of 5th–7th graders in conversations and learning sessions with one another, facilitated by our clergy.
Birthday Shabbat Celebrating November Birthdays
Shabbat, Nov 2nd (All day)Celebrate each month’s birthdays at the end of Youth & Family services with songs and treats!
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 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
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 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.
5th-7th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Parents’ Field Guide
Sunday, Nov 3rd 10:30a to 12:00pTthe B’nai Mitzvah Parents’ Field Guide is designed to engage all parents of 5th–7th graders in conversations and learning sessions with one another, facilitated by our clergy.
Mifgash: Virtual Women’s Group with Rabbi Cheryl Stone
Wednesday, Nov 6th 12:00p to 1:00pA welcoming, inclusive environment for Jewish women to connect, share, and support one another. (Like a book club but without the homework!)
Gold Kippah Honor Society & Shabbuddies
Shabbat, Nov 9th 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
Shabbat, Nov 9th 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.
5th-7th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Parents’ Field Guide
Sunday, Nov 10th 10:30a to 12:00pTthe B’nai Mitzvah Parents’ Field Guide is designed to engage all parents of 5th–7th graders in conversations and learning sessions with one another, facilitated by our clergy.
please click here to learn more about Day School Family Programming.
Mon, October 14 2024
12 Tishrei 5785
the latest
Teshuvah: It Isn't That Hard (Parshat Ha'Azinu, October 5) by Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz. Click here for the source sheet.
announcements
Shanah Tovah from B'nai Israel
Click here for our High Holidays schedule and information.
Adult Civil Rights Trip February 10–12
Led by Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz
Learn more here.
Adult March of the Living Trip April 22–May 1, 2025
Join us on the journey from darkness to light. Learn more. Virtual info session on 10/21 at 7:45 PM. Register today.
NEW Hebrew High Launches for Grades 9–12
Our program is designed with the interests and schedules of teens in mind. Check it out.
Schilit Nursery School AND Lessans Talmud Torah registration for 2024–2025 is open!
Very limited spaces remain for our 2024–25 Schilit Nursery School — we can't wait to meet you! Registration is also open for our Lessans Talmud Torah (Grades K–8).
B'nai Israel First Synagogue in North America to Install RightHear, supporting those who are blind or low vision.
Read our press release here.
NEW Resource: Fighting Antisemitism
Raise Awareness, Educate, and Act to stop antisemitism. Learn more.
Join Our Shabbat Morning Livestream
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Explore Our Exciting Adult Education Offerings
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shabbat services
Friday | 6:15 PM (7:00 PM during Summer) Access via Zoom (password 6301)
Saturday | 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Minha) Access via Livestream
weekday services
Sunday | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 AM
*Service times vary on holidays.
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inclement weather policy
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