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5th and 6th Grade Kallah
Friday, Jan 16th (All day)All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join B’nai Israel clergy and staff at Pearlstone Retreat Center for a weekend of fun and games! Celebrate Shabbat and get to make new friends during this special weekend away. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Dollye and I. Wolford Berman Educational Initiative Grant.
Bonim: Glow Party (Grades K–2)
Sunday, Feb 1st 12:30p to 2:30pJoin Bonim for an afternoon for glow-in-the-dark fun! This event is open to all K–2nd graders regardless of school enrollment.
Bonim: Cookie Decorating (Grades K–2)
Sunday, Apr 12th 12:30p to 2:30pCome show off your cookie decorating skills and see what beautiful creations you can make! This event is open to all K–2nd graders regardless of school enrollment.
Bonim: National Children’s Museum (Grades K–2)
Sunday, May 3rd 12:30p to 4:00pJoin us for an afternoon of exploration and fun at the National Children’s Museum. This event is open to all K–2nd graders regardless of school enrollment.
Bonim and Machar: Pizza and Ice Cream Party (Grades K–5)
Sunday, Jun 7th 12:30p to 2:30pIt’s our last event of the year. Join us to say farewell to our 2025–2026 school year with lots of pizza, ice cream, and fun! This event is open to all K–5th graders regardless of school enrollment.
5th and 6th Grade Kallah
Friday, Jan 16th (All day)All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join B’nai Israel clergy and staff at Pearlstone Retreat Center for a weekend of fun and games! Celebrate Shabbat and get to make new friends during this special weekend away. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Dollye and I. Wolford Berman Educational Initiative Grant.
Machar: Pizza Pizza (Grades 3–5)
Sunday, Feb 8th 12:30p to 2:30pEveryone loves pizza. Come join Machar and prove that your tastes are the best! This event is open to all 3rd-5th graders regardless of school enrollment.
Machar: Tie Dye Party (Grades 3–5)
Sunday, Apr 19th 12:30p to 2:30pSpring is coming, make sure your wardrobe is ready! Join us for an afternoon of tie dye fun. This event is open to all 3rd–5th graders regardless of school enrollment.
Machar: Adventure Park (Grades 3–5)
Sunday, May 3rd 12:30p to 4:00pDo you like ropes courses? Laser tag? Roller coasters? Join us for all of these things at Adventure Park USA! This event is open to all 3rd-5th graders regardless of school enrollment.
Bonim and Machar: Pizza and Ice Cream Party (Grades K–5)
Sunday, Jun 7th 12:30p to 2:30pIt’s our last event of the year. Join us to say farewell to our 2025–2026 school year with lots of pizza, ice cream, and fun! This event is open to all K–5th graders regardless of school enrollment.
5th and 6th Grade Kallah
Friday, Jan 16th (All day)All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join B’nai Israel clergy and staff at Pearlstone Retreat Center for a weekend of fun and games! Celebrate Shabbat and get to make new friends during this special weekend away. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Dollye and I. Wolford Berman Educational Initiative Grant.
Teen Shabbat
Shabbat, Jan 31st 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Feb 7th 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Feb 21st 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Gesher: Hamantaschen Bake-Off (Grades 6-8)
Sunday, Feb 22nd 12:30p to 2:30pEveryone has a favorite filling. Come and put yours to the test at the Great Gesher Hamantaschen Bake-Off! This event is open to all 6th-8th graders regardless of school enrollment.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Mar 7th 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Gesher: Escape Room (Grades 6–8)
Sunday, Mar 15th 4:00p to 6:00pPut your smarts and teamwork to the test to see if you can escape! This event is open to all 6th–8th graders regardless of school enrollment.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Mar 21st 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Apr 4th 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Gesher: Go-Karting at K-1 Raceway (Grades 6–8)
Sunday, Apr 12th 12:30p to 4:00pJoin us for an afternoon of high-speed fun! Who will cross the finish line first? This event is open to all 6th–8th graders regardless of school enrollment.
5th and 6th Grade Kallah
Friday, Jan 16th (All day)All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join B’nai Israel clergy and staff at Pearlstone Retreat Center for a weekend of fun and games! Celebrate Shabbat and get to make new friends during this special weekend away. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Dollye and I. Wolford Berman Educational Initiative Grant.
Teen Shabbat Dinner with JTS Rabbinical Student Claire Bruder
Friday, Jan 30th 7:00p to 8:30p
Teen Shabbat
Shabbat, Jan 31st 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teens: Dave and Buster’s (Grades 9-12)
Sunday, Feb 1st 4:00p to 6:00pJoin us for an afternoon of fun and games at Dave and Buster’s! What will you win? This event is open to all 9th-12th graders regardless of school enrollment.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Feb 7th 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Feb 21st 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Mar 7th 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Mar 21st 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teens: Skydiving at iFly (Grades 9–12)
Sunday, Mar 22nd 2:00p to 4:00pCome and take to the “skies” and show off your aerial skills. This event is open to all 9th–12th graders regardless of school enrollment.
Teen Minyan
Shabbat, Apr 4th 10:30a to 11:30aThese services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, with support from Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Sat, January 17 2026
28 Tevet 5786
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