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Our Rabbi Candidate is visiting March 24-26!
Rabbi Goldman comes to us from Congregation Kesher Israel in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, she served as Interim Rabbi at Congregation Dor Hadash in Pittsburgh, PA and Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis, Indiana. Some of Rabbi Goldman's other experiences include hospital chaplaincy, religious school education, leadership with Jewish summer camps, and involvement with various human rights and community action programs.
Visit Schedule:
Friday, March 24
6:00 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Oneg Shabbat. Click here to join on Zoom.
7:15 pm: Shabbat Dinner (Mediterranean Chicken & Veg. Option)
Saturday, March 25
9:30 am: Shabbat Morning Service. Click here to join on Zoom.
12:00 pm: Festive Kiddush
12:45 pm: Q&A with Beth Israel Members. Click here to join on Zoom.
7:30 pm: Dessert and Congregational Havdalah. Click here to join on Zoom.
Sunday, March 26
9:00 am: Minyan. Click here to join on Zoom.
9:30 am: Coffee and Danish
All services and the Q&A will be livestreamed on Zoom.
Click here to RSVP for Rabbi Goldman's visit.
Jewish Music Series: "Sacred Sounds of Our Lives"
You won't want to miss this 4-part series on Jewish music, led by Cantor Matis and jazz and classical flutist and Beth Israel congregant David Madoff. Each session will begin at 7:00 pm and run until 8:15.
March 9: Music is Nourishment for the Soul
March 16: Sounds of the Holy
March 23: Groovin' on Nusach
March 30: The Power of Congregational Singing
Each session will take place in the Chapel and will be livestreamed on Zoom.
Click here to join on Zoom.
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.
Daily Minyan, Shabbat Services and Programming
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.
Please refer to our calendar for information about specific events.
Today's Calendar
Shacharit : 9:00am |
Coffee and Danish with Rabbi Candidate Rabbi Goldman : 9:30am |
: 9:30am |
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Sun, March 26 2023
4 Nisan 5783
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Shabbat Times
Friday Night
Zoom only Kabalat Shabbat/Maariv : 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:12pm |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Services : 9:30am |
Havdalah : 8:21pm |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 31, 7:12pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 1, 8:21pm |
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2023
Thursday, Mar 30th 7:00p to 8:15p
"Sacred Sounds of Our Lives" This is the 4th in a 4-part series on Jewish music, led by Cantor Matis and jazz flutist and Beth Israel congregant David Madoff. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Pre-Passover Breakfast and Burning of Chometz
Wednesday, Apr 5th 9:00a to 10:00a
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Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023Breakfast with David Speer, Exec. Director MIDC
Sunday, Apr 16th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023
Sunday, Apr 16th 11:45a to 1:00p
11:45am -1:00 pm | Lunch will be included in each session. Hebrew High meets twice a month. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 19 , 2023Sisterhood Board Meeting
Wednesday, Apr 19th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
AprApril 21 , 2023Erev Shabbat Services with choral guests led by Cantor Matis “Silenced Voices: The Music of Eastern Europe before the War”
Friday, Apr 21st 6:00p to 7:00p
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Friday ,
AprApril 21 , 2023Shabbat Dinner and Learning with Rabbi Sussman “A History of Hate: Antisemitism from Haman to Holocaust Denial”
Friday, Apr 21st 7:00p to 9:00p
“A History of Hate: Antisemitism from Haman to Holocaust Denial” RSVP Required. $18 for adults, $12 for children under 13. Vegetarian option available -
Saturday ,
AprApril 22 , 2023Shabbat Morning Services with D’var Torah by Rabbi Sussman
Shabbat, Apr 22nd 9:15a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 22 , 2023Kiddush Lunch followed by Kiddush Conversation “Could It Happen Here? American Antisemitism, 1654-2023”
Shabbat, Apr 22nd 12:00p to 1:15p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 23 , 2023Rabbi Lance Sussman: “Escape from Nazi Germany: My Family’s Story of Survival”
Sunday, Apr 23rd 10:00a to 11:30a
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