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Young Adults Mimouna Celebration
Wednesday, May 1st 7:30p to 9:00pLearn how to make mufleta and sfenj and get to know this special holiday, celebrated by Sephardi communities around the world. Open to young adults ages 21–37.
Yom HaShoah Commemoration - The Story of Ruth Luftman nee Hamburger, Mother of Our Member Eric Luftman
Sunday, May 5th 7:30p to 8:30pIn 2016, Eric started researching his mother’s story, transcribing and translating 68 letters his mother had kept throughout her survival of the Holocaust. Along the way he befriended Hans-Georg Schmitz, a retired German minister who, with others in his community, was organizing a memorial event for the Jews of his area and helped in the translation of some of the letters. Through the letters, Eric gains valuable insight on the lives of his family under the Vichy regime, and their dedication to their only child, Ruth.
Israel Shabbat Celebration
Shabbat, May 11th 9:00a to 2:00pJoin us in commemorating a significant milestone as Uriel Lin, our congregational Shlicha, celebrates her adult bat mitzvah, marking the culmination of two transformative years of Shlichut at B'nai Israel Congregation.
Yom HaZikaron Community Ceremony
Sunday, May 12th 7:15p to 8:15pHonor the memory of the brave people who fell while protecting the State of Israel, and remember the victims of senseless terror attacks, during our solemn Yom HaZikaron ceremony. Join us in paying tribute to these heroes in a moving ceremony followed by the evening minyan.
Yom HaAtzmaut Festival
Monday, May 13th 5:45p to 8:00pExperience the vibrant spirit of Israeli resilience and Jewish peoplehood at our congregational Yom HaAtzmaut festival! Join us for an evening of activities for all ages – from tots to adults. Indulge in an Israeli style dinner as we come together to honor Israel and the Jewish people.
Voices from Israel: My Childhood in Gush Katif
Wednesday, May 22nd 7:30p to 8:30pYoav Yaron is a Community Shaliach at the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. will talk about the Jewish communities in the Gaza Strip and Gush Katif, the history of the region, and the personal story of the communities in Gush Katif from 1977–2024.
Young Adults Lag BaOmer Havdalah
Shabbat, May 25th 8:00p to 9:30pHavdalah, bonfire, and the Israeli tradition of Poike – learn about Jewish heroism from ancient times to modern days. Open to young adults ages 21–37.
Voices from Israel: Yom Yerushalayim Musical Tribute
Wednesday, Jun 5th 7:30p to 9:00pJoin us for a Yom Yerushalayim musical tribute with the acclaimed musicians Gersh Chervinsky (Violin), Irina Katz (Piano) and Ian Pomerantz (Voice). The concert will revolve around Jerusalem – music from the past and the present.
Young Adults Tikkun Leyl Shavout Program
Tuesday, Jun 11th 8:30p to 10:00pPowerPoint Presentation Night! Attend short sessions by fellow young adults as they teach you about their favorite topics - from Tolkien's world to paradoxes in physics, and learn how to make no-bake cheesecakes to celebrate the holiday. Open to young adults ages 21–37.
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