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Welcome To B’ShERT

B’ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple is a welcoming and inclusive Reform synagogue & Jewish community for all. From our historic sanctuary at 83 Marlborough Road in the Ditmas Park district of Flatbush, we proudly reflect the history of Reform Judaism in Brooklyn as we build for the future.

Membership in B’ShERT is open to all who are committed to exploring Judaism. Contact us to find out more.

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Come As You Are

B’ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple is a Reform synagogue in Ditmas Park, and a congregation dedicated to Judaism as a living and growing faith. Wherever you’re coming from in your relationship with Judaism, this is a place to explore where you want to go.

B’ShERT is a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community for all. Just as the Yiddish word beshert means “meant to be,” this consolidation brings together two communities with rich histories and dynamic memberships.

Welcome to B’ShERT… Come as you are!

We Are all Made In the Divine Image

Our Temple Calendar is available online and displayed below. Note there is no Friday night service Thanksgiving weekend.

Please call the office at 718 282-1596 or email office@bshert.org for more information. You can sign up for our email list here.
Your support is welcome all year round, but especially during our Giving Tuesday fundraiser alongside Brooklyn Gives. Members can always contribute via our donation page.
Erev Shabbat services are Fridays at 7:15 pm; Saturday morning B’Yachad adult discussion is at 10 am followed by Shabbat services at 11 am. Most services are streamed live on YouTube. You can also join us on Facebook anytime.

Our Religious School year kicks off September 7th. Registration is open now for new & returning families!

Features

Reminder: No Friday night service 11/29/2024

Please note that there is no Friday evening service for Erev Shabbat of Thanksgiving weekend, 11/29. Services on Saturday morning will be held as scheduled with lay leadership both in […]

Hannukah, Oh Hannukah!

Just because Hannukah comes late this year is no reason to delay our festivities! Whether you’re a religious school family or want a Hannukah event for your kids which touches […]

Jews & Booze? — Sunday 11/3 2:30 pm

The Fundraising Committee presents – Jews and Booze?  Sunday, November 3rd, 2:30 pm. Temple member Mady Kaye will lead us in a historic journey as we learn about bootlegging in the […]

Simchat Torah Festivities: dancing, Torah, blessings…oh my!

In the end and…in the beginningSimchat Torah at B’ShERT Join us on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 pm for one of the most fun and awe-inspiring services of the year.  First, we […]

Sukkah Decorating and Dinner in Ditmas Park–October 16

Nothing says “Happy Sukkot” like decorating the sukkah and a pizza dinner, right? Join us on Wednesday October 16 for decorating fun and a community dinner in the B’ShERT sukkah. […]

Brooklyn Community October 7 Remembrance — 10/6 at CBE

October 7 Brooklyn Memorial Service Sunday – October 6 2024 5 Tishrei 5785 8:00-9:00 PM Congregation Beth Elohim 271 Garfield Place, Brooklyn Join clergy and communities from around Brownstone Brooklyn in […]

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Our temple is located at 83 Marlborough Road, at the corner of Marlborough and Church Ave. The entrance is at the right side of the building on Marlborough Road at the ramp.

Accessibility: We would like to do our best to welcome and accommodate all. Our building is not fully physically accessible for wheelchair users or those who cannot navigate stairs, but there is a ramp to the outside door, and the sanctuary, community room, and ground floor restrooms are accessible. Please call the temple office at 718-282-1596 or email office@bshert.org with any questions about accessibility. 

B’ShERT is a 501(c)3 non-profit and all contributions are fully tax-deductible. You can support us online or contact our Treasurer to discuss major gifts or bequests.

The legacy websites of our immediate predecessor congregations are archived and browsable here: PTBAS & TBEv’OPSZ

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

The Brutalist: A Jewish Immigrant Saga for the Ages

The Brutalist: A Jewish Immigrant Saga for the Ages jemerman

Film
Photo of Adrien Brody in a scene from the movie "The Brutalist"
Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" opens with Hungarian architect, Jewish Holocaust survivor, and soon-to-be freshly minted U.S. immigrant László Toth in the shadowy depths of a ship headed into New York Harbor.

Proud JEWS

Proud JEWS jemerman

Modern Day Issues in Antisemitism
Photo of the words "Proud Jews" written in chalk on the sidewalk
Right before Sukkot, I noticed the word "JEW" carved into my sidewalk. I began to grind out the word, but rather decided to replace the space by adding "Proud JEWs" to the sidewalk.

Broadcasting the Miracle of Fat Liberation

Broadcasting the Miracle of Fat Liberation jemerman

Hanukkah
Photo of a menorah with 7 candles lite
At Fat Torah, Hanukkah is our favorite holiday. Hanukkah in particular is a holiday that celebrates fat. On Hanukkah, we remember that miraculous oil that was meant to only last for one day and ended up lighting the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem for eight days. Eating foods fried in oil, in fat, is a key part of this commemoration.

Winterfaith

Winterfaith jemerman

Jewish Rituals and Symbols
Photo of two kids sitting on a snow board surrounded by a lot of snow and trees
"Winterfaith" seems a much more apt description for me than "interfaith." We're not observing two religions; I was raised Jewish, and my partner was not. Together, we are raising our children as Jewish campers, and even after 15+ years of our relationship, 11 of which with at least one child, the winter holidays are when our "interfaith" background proves to be the most challenging.