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March 2023

Women of B’ShERT: 7th Night Dessert Seder!

March 31, 2023 by •

Dear Temple Members,
It’s that time of year again — Time to throw out all your chometz and get ready for Passover!
The Women of B’ShERT invite EVERYONE to our annual 7th Night Dessert Seder, IN PERSON, on Tuesday, April 11th, at 7:15 p.m., in B’ShERT’s Banquet Hall.  Above is a flyer for this event.  Please note, all responses and payments go to Mona Goldberg at 2122 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, 11229.
Hope to see you In Person at this wonderful event.
Sincerely,
Candi Friedman
President

Introduction to Judaism Class with Rabbi Sue Oren

March 31, 2023 by •

Join this 20-session introduction to Jewish life, thought and practice.
The curriculum is designed to give you access to concepts, vocabulary and observances
that are central to Judaism. Explore the holy and the historical, inherited texts and
contemporary issues, rhythms of the calendar and of our lives in this seminar-style
course.

Rabbi Sue Oren, Instructor and Coordinator
This 20-session class meets on ZOOM
Weds evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm
with an in-person shabbat gathering (hybrid option)
first session: May 3rd

$475 course tuition, includes most materials
(early-bird discount applies through April 19th )
For registration & questions,
contact Rabbi Sue Oren at introclass@earthlink.net or 1.917.539.1334

This class is co-sponsored by:
BROOKLYN Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, B’ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform
Temple, Congregation Mount Sinai, East Midwood Jewish Center, Flatbush Jewish
Center,
Kane Street Synagogue, Kolot Chayeinu/Voices of Our Lives, Romemu Brooklyn,
Park Slope Jewish Center, Temple Sholom of Flatbush

QUEENS Malkhut: progressive Jewish spirituality in Queens
The Reform Temple of Forest Hills
West End Temple-Sinai Congregation

March 18: Girl Scout Shabbat

March 15, 2023 by •

 

 

Join us at our Girl Scout Shabbat and light lunch following the service:

Calling all Girl Scout alums and congregants/friends supportive of Girl Scouts. Join us on Shabbat morning, March 18th for a regular service with teaching moments for the girls and their families not familiar with Jewish ritual. There will be opportunities to ask questions and socialize at a light lunch afterwards. RSVP via email to office@bshert.org. Oh, and, there will be Girl Scout cookies!

March 19 & 25: YOUTH GROUP GAME NIGHTS!

March 15, 2023 by •

Join us for YOUTH GROUP GAME NIGHT!

March 19th 3 to 6pm for Youth Groupers and their friends 13-18 years old. 

Then March 25th 1 to 4pm for Youth Groupers and their friends 10-13 years old. Both will be held in the Community Room at B’ShERT. Pizza for all!

Thanks to all who have already RSVP’d! Send your RSVPs and any questions to Emma at outreach@bshert.org.

Schedule Updates March 9–18, Zoom services 3/10

March 5, 2023 by • ,

Due to Rabbi’s mission trip with UJA-Federation there are some schedule changes over the next two weeks:

  • Friday night services on March 10 will be Zoom-only. All other services (March 11, March 17 and March 18) will be multi-access, both in person and on Zoom. Lay leaders will be conducting the 3/10 and 3/11 services.
  • Torah Study will be cancelled on Thursday March 9 and March 16.
  • Tot Shabbat will be cancelled on Friday March 10 and 17.
  • Poetry Study will be cancelled on March 10 and 17.
  • B’Yachad (Shabbat morning adult discussion) will be cancelled on Saturday March 11

If you have questions please call or email the Temple Office!

March 4th Family Megillah Reading & Carnival!

March 2, 2023 by •

Dust off your wig collection! It’s costume time! 🎭👑🎵

Join us on March 4th at 11:45am for a Family Megillah Reading followed by a Carnival from 12:30 to 2pm. 

An afternoon of fun, games, and hamantaschen! (And bagels!)