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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.

Please note: services through January 31 2022 will be on Zoom only; do not come to the synagogue, the building will be closed. Zoom information is available to members & by emailing office@bshert.org on Thursday or Friday. 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.

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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Service Schedule, COVID protocols updated for January 2022

Dear B’ShERT Family, We hope you all are well and staying safe. As we approach the secular new year, we wanted to make sure that you’re aware of the following […]

Service Schedule for the end of 2021

Please note that services on 12/24 & 12/25 will be Zoom only; the building will be closed. Services on 12/31 and 1/1 will also be Zoom-only. You can always call […]

Community Candle Lighting TONIGHT 12/5

The Membership Committee of B’ShERT cordially invites you to our inaugural Community Menorah Lighting TODAY, Sunday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. This event will be held in person and outdoors. […]

Giving Tuesday 2021

Giving Tuesday is 11/30 — your support is deeply appreciated! Click the post below or go straight to Facebook to donate. (Of course, your support is welcome 365 days a […]

Sukkot Across The Pond 2021

Thanks for joining us for the Sukkot Across the Pond event in September 2021 with the Jewish community of Cork! Full recording is below.

Religious School Update — 9/24/21

Dear B’ShERT Parents and Families, I, along with our staff and teachers are so thrilled to welcome our students back to in-person Religious School on September 25th! I hope that […]

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Find Us & Follow Us

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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

The Worst Ninety Minutes in Jewish History

The Worst Ninety Minutes in Jewish History jemerman January 14, 2022

Jewish History
wannsee mansion berlin World War II
Eighty years ago on January 20, 1942, the infamous Wannsee Conference took place in a large lakeside three-story mansion in suburban Berlin. Fifteen Nazi German leaders attended the meeting that coordinated plans to "orderly execute" ---murder--- millions of Jews during World War II.

“Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children”

“Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children” jemerman January 11, 2022

Environment and Climate Change
The upcoming holiday of Tu BiShvat -- the birthday of the trees - brings back a memory of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. In the museum is an enormous cross-section of a giant sequoia tree. Standing before it is a sublime experience. The cross-section overwhelms you with its sheer size, inspiring questions about the size of the tree it was cut from.

How to Make Your First Tu BiShvat Seder Meaningful and Fun

How to Make Your First Tu BiShvat Seder Meaningful and Fun kbkaput January 3, 2022

Jewish Rituals and Symbols
Elements of a Tu BiShvat seder on a marble countertop including wine grapes nuts and pomegranates
As I thought about what would be involved if we did our own Tu BiShvat seder, it seemed interesting and fun. Tasting lots of fruits? Marking a time to appreciate, mindfully and respectfully, trees and the earth? Drinking wines and grape juices? Yes, please.

Best Jewish Films of 2021

Best Jewish Films of 2021 jemerman December 27, 2021

Arts and Culture
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As 2021 draws to a close, it's a good time to reflect on the year in Jewish film and highlight six worthy of your attention. Two of the films here are from first-time filmmakers, another pair are Holocaust documentaries, and the final duo draw their tales from the past. Here is my list of the best Jewish films released in the U.S. in 2021.