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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.

    Your support at this challenging time is especially appreciated. Click here to donate now.

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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.

Friday Night Service 6/24 is Zoom ONLY. Saturday 6/25 multi-access Zoom + in person. Proof of vaccination is required to enter our building. Details here!

Welcome to B’ShERT… Come as you are!

We Are all Made In the Divine Image

Our Temple Calendar is available online and additional events can be found at bshert.eventbrite.com. 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.

Our Journal Luncheon returns on June 12! More information and signup links here. We are celebrating Pesach with the return of our in-person 2nd night Community Seder on 4/16! Register here.

Erev Shabbat services are Fridays at 8 pm; Saturday morning B’Yachad adult discussion is at 10 am followed by Shabbat services at 11 am. All services are streamed live on YouTube. You can also join us on Facebook anytime.

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Honey for the Holidays 2022!

What better gift could there be for Rosh Hashanah than some HONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS? This distinctive 8-ounce jar of kosher honey will arrive in time for Rosh Hashanah, decorated […]

Church Ave Street Fair & Brooklyn Half Marathon this weekend

REMINDER!    Saturday morning is not only Shabbat & a bat mitzvah, it is also the Brooklyn Half-Marathon. Street closures will include Parkside Ave and Ocean Parkway — please plan […]

Brotherhood + Brooklyn Cyclones — Gil Hodges Day — July 17 2 pm

Order tickets now! https://bshert.shulcloud.com/event/cyclones-2022 The Brotherhood of B’ShERT Invites Members, Families and Friends   BROOKLYN CYCLONES Sunday, July 17th at 2 pm   Gil Hodges Day   Tickets are $22 […]

Passover Singalong!

  The B’ShERT Community Singers were in fine voice today at the Cortelyou Greenmarket!

Passover at B’ShERT: 2nd Night Community Seder + 7th Night Virtual Women’s Seder

Please join us for our Pesach celebrations this year on 4/16 and 4/21! Second Night Community Seder at B’ShERT Saturday, April 16, 2022 6:00 pm All meals are kosher for Passover Adults $75 – […]

Civilian’s Guide to West Point with Alan Zarrow — Recording

Thank you for joining Brotherhood for our virtual lecture with Alan Zarrow on West Point! The recording is viewable above.

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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. At the present time, the banquet hall is not available for community rentals.

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

Practicing Democracy

Practicing Democracy jemerman June 28, 2022

Voting Rights
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As we reflect on the United States' Independence Day, I am mindful that democracy also takes commitment and practice. Democracy takes practice because it still is not accessible to all.

Becoming BMitzvah

Becoming BMitzvah jemerman June 27, 2022

B'nai Mitzvah
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I love seeing how our students at Temple Shalom of Newton transform throughout the process of becoming BMitzvah. It's the end of my first year coordinating the BMitzvah program and my colleague Allison Lobron, an experienced leader in inclusion and social emotional learning, and I are hosting an end of year celebration for our BMitzvah students.

Reconciling the Past, Identifying a Pathway Forward

Reconciling the Past, Identifying a Pathway Forward jemerman June 21, 2022

Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
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For the past year, I have been engaged in deep reflection over my responsibility as a Canadian and proud Jew in addressing the horrors committed against Indigenous peoples.

Rabbi Rick Jacobs’ Remarks on Reform LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Rabbi Rick Jacobs’ Remarks on Reform LGBTQ+ Inclusion jemerman June 13, 2022

LGBTQ+ Equality
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Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), recently attended the 50th anniversary celebration of Beth Chayim Chadashim in Los Angeles, California, the world's first LGBTQ+ congregation. This is a excerpt taken from his remarks at the event.