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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

The High Holy Days are approaching! See full schedules, non-member tickets and more on our HHD page.
Our Temple Calendar is available online and displayed below. 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.

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!

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Rosh Hashanah Family Service, followed by Tashlich & Field Games

Open to all—members and non-members alike—no tickets needed! Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, for a music-filled Rosh Hashanah family service for families with kids from birth to brit mitzvah-age. […]

Religious School Starts This Saturday at 9:30 am!

Welcome to the first day of religious school, this Saturday, September 7th at 9:30 am! Our Saturday religious school serves students from kindergarten through Brit Mitzvah (usually 7th or 8th […]

Looking ahead to the High Holy Days

It’s that time again: Planning is underway at B’ShERT for the upcoming High Holy Days. This year, to ensure that you have enough time to meet early deadlines, we’re sharing […]

Religious School Registration is open!

Hi Religious School Families, I hope you’re having a great summer! I’m so looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday mornings again starting September 7th. Registration is open for the fall, so register […]

July at Temple: Rabbi on vacation, lay-led services!

Welcome to summertime! As is her personal minhag (practice/custom), Rabbi Hoover will be on vacation for the month of July. That means an opportunity for our lay leaders to step into […]

Weekend of 5/24 — Adult Bnei Mitzvah & Outdoor Service

Dear B’ShERT family and friends, This Friday evening’s Shabbat service is going to be very special. Eight of our members have been studying together for over two years in our […]

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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

Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th

Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th jemerman

Israel
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These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.

Judging Others, Judging Ourselves

Judging Others, Judging Ourselves jemerman

Talk for a Change
Photo of a woman looking at her reflection in a small hand-held mirrow
One year ago, I wrote a reflection about the label "Judgement Days" for the time between Rosh HaShanah and the end of Yom Kippur. Since then, we only need to say a date out loud to realize how dramatically our world has changed: October 7th.

Creating High Holiday Memories for Children

Creating High Holiday Memories for Children sdolgov

Rosh HaShanah
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Finding ways to make the High Holidays meaningful for your child is an important way to nurture their Jewish identity. There are many ways to celebrate at home, like reading books, making crafts, or discussing what the holiday means to you and them.

Jewish Pride + Jewish Community = Strong Jewish Future

Jewish Pride + Jewish Community = Strong Jewish Future jemerman

Summer Youth Experiences
Photo of Rabbi Burkeman and his family at Crane Lake Camp leading Handallah
In North America, our community has been dealing with rising levels of antisemitism and fears about being attacked for the crime of being Jewish. It was against this backdrop that I arrived in the safe haven that is URJ's Crane Lake Camp.