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Due to rapidly rising Covid case counts in our local area, Beth Israel's Shabbat Services will be entirely on Zoom during the month of January.
If you need to borrow a Shabbat siddur, please visit the synagogue this week.
Sunday, weekday and Friday evening services will remain on Zoom. (Monday and Thursday morning minyan, which have been broadcast from the Chapel for several months, will only be on Zoom until further notice).
We will reassess our protocols after Governor Hogan's 30-day State of Emergency (issued January 4) expires.
Welcome to Beth Israel Congregation
Beth Israel is the synagogue where everyone knows your name, and we are always glad you’re here. We welcome all who seek to join us in friendship.
By balancing Jewish traditions with modern innovation, we’ve built a community through ritual observance, lifelong learning, and acts of loving kindness.
• Beth Israel offers a variety of inclusive ritual services, for all ages to meet the needs of our community members wherever they are.
• Beth Israel connects with the larger community through social action/tikkun olam programs that seek to promote equity and make the world a better place.
• Beth Israel cares for congregants through our unique Shleimut program. Composed of our clergy, social worker, nurse, and legal assistance team, Shleimut meets the spiritual, emotional and practical needs of members.
We have a place for you—and your family. Join our community. Grow spiritually. Nourish your soul. Learn and share with us.
Covid-19 Restrictions
The Beth Israel office is open during the week from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday. Shabbat Morning Services now take place in person each Saturday at 9:30 am as well as online via Zoom. Weekday minyanim take place on Zoom at 8:00 am (M-F) and 5:40 pm (M-Th). Sunday morning minyan meets on Zoom at 9:00 am. Friday evening services take place at 6:00 pm on Zoom.
All committee meetings and classes are taking place on Zoom unless otherwise indicated.
Rising rates of infection across the country due to the Delta variant cause our COVID-19 protocols to remain fluid. We are monitoring local data as well as guidance from medical professionals.
Please refer to our calendar for information about specific events.
Wed, January 19 2022
17 Shevat 5782
Shabbat Times
Friday Night
| Candle Lighting : 4:56pm |
| Zoom only Kabalat Shabbat/Maariv : 6:00pm |
Shabbat Day
| Shabbat Services : 9:30am |
| Havdalah : 6:06pm |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Jan 21, 4:56pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Jan 22, 6:06pm |
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Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2022BI-OHM with Cantor Jen Rolnick
Monday, Jan 24th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 20222022 Virtual Film Festival - "The Return of the Violin"
Monday, Jan 24th 7:00p to 8:15p
“The Return of the Violin” is a story about survival, not only of a people, but of a remarkable violin. The 1713 Stradivarius was given to a young Polish Jewish prodigy, Bronislaw Huberman, who later became the founder of what is now the Israeli Philharmonic. It was stolen twice during Huberman’s ownership and later put up for sale as a museum piece, before being purchased by one of the world’s most celebrated violinists, Joshua Bell. Our film festival discussion of "The Return of the Violin" will take place with Heller Kreshtool. Heller is the daughter of survivors, originally from the town featured in the movie. FREE -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2022Jews at the Forefront of Change
Wednesday, Jan 26th 12:00p to 1:00p
Jews have historically played a significant role in working for change within the societies in which they live. From its beginnings, Judaism brought a new and revolutionary message to the world about the relationship between God, the world and humanity, and especially about the responsibility upon the Jews as God’s Chosen. In this mini-course, we will explore the unique role that Jews have had in shaping the world according to both a vision of what the world should look like and a mission to make that happen, whether through ideology, religious understandings, charismatic leadership, influential writings, protests, movements, or at times even violence. Is this merely a coincidence? A reaction to our own history of persecution ? Or is it part of the nature of Jewish consciousness? -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2022BI-OHM with Cantor Jen Rolnick
Monday, Jan 31st 12:00p to 1:00p
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 20222022 Film Festival -"Latter Day Jew"
Monday, Jan 31st 7:00p to 8:15p
“Latter Day Jew” follows H. Alan Scott, a gay former Mormon/converted Jew/cancer survivor/writer-comedian, as he finds his spiritual path and prepares for his Bar Mitzvah. Our discussion of “latter day jew” will take place with Rabbi Jay Goldstein. $10 -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2022Coffee with the Rabbi
Thursday, Feb 3rd 10:00a to 11:00a
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2022American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Feb 3rd 2:00p to 7:00p
2pm-7pm at Beth Israel Congregation -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2022BI-OHM with Cantor Jen Rolnick
Monday, Feb 7th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 20222022 Film Festival - The Women's Balcony
Monday, Feb 7th 7:00p to 8:00p
An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem, in this rousing, good-hearted tale about women speaking truth to patriarchal power. Discussion of this film will be led by Amian Kelemer, CEO of the Macks Center for Jewish Education. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2022Sisterhood General Meeting - Unknown Women Inventors – Barbara Blumberg
Tuesday, Feb 8th 7:00p
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