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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.

Welcome to B’ShERT… Come as you are!

We Are All Made in the Divine Image

Multi-Access (in person + Zoom) Shabbat services resume 9/24! Religious School opens in-person on 9/25! See the latest posts for details.

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.

Friday services are at 8 pm; Saturday morning B’Yachad discussion is at 9:45 am followed by services at 11 am. All services are streamed live on YouTube. You can also join us on Facebook anytime.

Features

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 […]

B’ShERT Reopening: Update 9/24/21

Dear B’ShERT Community, We are happy to announce that multi-access Shabbat Services—meaning both in-person and on Zoom—will be resuming Friday, September 24, 2021 at 8 PM.  Religious School will be […]

Golden Book of Memory 2021/5782

Our Golden Book of Memory for 2021/5782 is below. Our loved ones remain in our memories and our hearts.

Religious School Update from Rabbi Pinsky 08/21

Dear B’ShERT Parents and Families, I hope that your summers have provided an opportunity for some relaxation and rejuvenation for yourselves, your children, and your entire family. As we look […]

High Holy Days 2021 – Schedule of Services

All services will be held on Zoom only, except for family services, Tashlich and Yizkor. Bold services Zoom only; italic are outdoors in person (weather permitting). Member tickets will be […]

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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 More Torah, The More Life

The More Torah, The More Life jstern September 23, 2021

Ten Minutes of Torah
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When I became rabbi of Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls, NJ, I quickly discovered that some people in our community thought we were a church. Mail was addressed to “Monmouth Reformed Temple,” and letters were addressed “Dear Pastor.”

Creation, Chaos, and Children

Creation, Chaos, and Children jstern September 17, 2021

Torah Study
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was unformed and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. God said: “Let there be light.” And there was light.

Sukkot Breads in Fall Colors

Sukkot Breads in Fall Colors jstern September 13, 2021

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Decorate your Sukkot table with Ethiopian, North African, and Sephardi breads full of fall colors and tantalizing spice mixes and broaden our palates to the customs of worldwide Jewish communities. Laden with seasonal honey, pumpkin, or orange, they don’t need braiding, and they make perfect gifts.

7 Jewish Endeavors to Make 5782 a Sweet New Year

7 Jewish Endeavors to Make 5782 a Sweet New Year jstern September 13, 2021

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It’s a long-standing custom for Jews to wish one another a “sweet new year” on Rosh Hashanah; to hope that this coming year will be one filled with joy, fulfillment, and an abundance of blessings. However, Judaism isn’t a path focused simply on wishing for good things; if our goal is to make each year “sweeter” than the last, we must work to make it happen.