February 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Inclusion Shabbat “Inclusion is a buzzword that actually means something” Join us on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 6:30 pm, in person or livestream, as we welcome Rabbi Emily Dana, who will present a Dvar Torah in recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Rabbi Dana grew up at Beth Emet Synagogue and was ...
March 1 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Kahal Shabbat Morning Service Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal, featuring prayer, Torah reading, and engaging discussions. The service offers a chance to connect spiritually and share in the experience with the community. Whether attending regularly or exploring Shabbat for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the warmth of the congregation. If ...
March 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kahal Potluck Lunch Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies. Instead of a potluck item, ...
March 1 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Purim Carnival Join us for a festive Purim Carnival filled with games, prizes, and holiday spirit! This annual fave is a BESSY youth group fundraiser supporting our teens’ programs and community projects. Families of all ages are invited to celebrate Purim together through laughter, creativity, and fun. Come in costume, enjoy classic carnival activities, and be part of this joyful community tradition!
March 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm One Congregation Many Voices – Interactive Program, Panel, and Havdalah Members Register Here Guest Register Here Calling congregants of all ages and generations! Please join us for an intergenerational panel of 20-somethings - 70-somethings who will bring this year's theme of One Congregation, Many Voices: Arguments for the Sake of Heaven to life by fostering conversations around hot-button issues where there tend to be significant ...
March 2 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well for virtual participation. The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores ...
March 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Gesher Additional Sunday Class Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices in a world with expanding decisions. These make-up sessions allow students who have missed to catch up to topics they need to know.
March 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners Welcome to Gan Yom Rishon, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program offers a nurturing environment that fosters exploration of Judaism through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and community building. Designed for children ages 4 & 5, Gan ...
March 2 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children At Beit Sefer, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history, holidays, and values, our experienced educators are dedicated to ...
March 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Adult) Conversational Hebrew Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading skills. Members Register Here Guests Register Here DORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit, ...
March 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Chavayah BE NOAR Not enrolled but interested in joining? Contact Marci Dickman After a year of research and planning, we are excited to launch a new program for students in grades 8-11. This program, which we are calling BE NOAR (Beth Emet Youth), responds to the needs and desires of our community and reflects what we have ...
March 2 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Garinim Tie-Dye Join Garinim, 4 - 5th grade, for an afternoon of tie-dye! Students should bring a packed lunch and items to tie-dye. We will have t-shirts and socks available to dye as well. $10 per student. Sign up here
March 2 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Please register and read more about the classes here Are you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Bluma Stoller is a ...
