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Introduction to Judaism: An Exploration for Curious Adults
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
Thurs eves, 7:00-9:00 pm
at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue (w/hybrid option)
or
Sun eves, 7:30-9:30 pm
on ZOOM
first session for all: November 2, 2023
$475 course tuition – includes materials fee
(early-bird discount available through October 19)
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
Ready to enroll? You can complete your enrollment form online now or at our September 9 kickoff breakfast.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation includes direct instruction with Rabbi Hoover. Confirmation classes are taught by Rabbi Hoover. Our High School program continues post-confirmation for those students who want even more in-depth instruction.
We approach every child as an individual—from personalized Hebrew instruction to enabling them to help conduct Shabbat morning services. Our focus on each child successfully integrates children with special needs.
If you are interested in enrolling your child, fill out our interest form or call the office. You can also enroll directly via our online portal or at the kickoff breakfast.
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 with a festive label, and will include a personalized card reading “Shana Tova—Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year.” This card also lets the recipients know that a donation has been made in their honor to B’ShERT’s Accessibility Fund. Your cost is $15.00 per jar which includes domestic shipping in time for the holidays (for orders after August 1, shipping is $7). We will gladly mail orders outside the US for an additional fee ($35, or $7 for APO/FPO military addresses).
Our 2023 store is open now! Click here to order & use code BSH to make sure B’ShERT is credited for your purchase!
August 1 is the last day to order for free shipping in the US — If you prefer to pay by check, contact Pam Glantzman for details.
Due to the congregational Israel trip this week with Rabbi Hoover, there are some changes and cancellations to our schedule.
Monday, May 29th – Happy Memorial Day. No Gentle Chair Yoga and Gentle Qi Gong.
Thursday, June 1st – No Torah Study. Torah Study will resume next Thursday, June 8th at 1:00 pm.
7:30 pm Israeli Dance.
Friday, June 2nd – No Tot Shabbat.
6:00-7:00 pm – No poetry text study.
7:15 pm – Shabbat Service on Zoom only. No in-person Service on 6/2.
Saturday, June 3rd – Last day of Religious School.
10:00 am – B’Yachad on Zoom only.
11:00 am – Shabbat Service in person only. There will be no Zoom access to the 6/3 morning service.
Reminder – Gala Luncheon honoring Treasurers, past and present, Helene Smith and Jennifer Tattenbaum, Sunday, June 11, 2023, 12:30 pm at Gargiulo’s Restaurant. See attached reservation form or use the link here for the registration form.
Please mark your calendar for Sunday, June 11, 2023 (details are below). You can reserve your place now with your payment on Shulcloud, click here. Ad forms are available from the office or you can book your ads online.
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s deserving honorees are our Treasurers, past and present, Helene Smith and Jennifer Tattenbaum.
Helene proudly served both Progressive Temple Beth Ahavath Shalom and B’ShERT, first as Financial Secretary and then as Treasurer for a total of 20 years. Her many years of work in an accounting firm and her commitment to temple helped guide us through the challenging first few years after the consolidation. Helene still found the time to become catering chair and to make sure that all Temple events which required food were properly cared for.
Jennifer took over from Helene in 2021 and helped manage the transition to our new accounting system (ShulCloud). As Treasurer, Jennifer used her facility with, and love for, numbers to unravel glitches and put in place processes that will carry us forward for years to come. Jennifer works full-time, has a child in B’ShERT’s Religious School and celebrates her family’s simchas while continuing to make sure Temple finances are taken care of.
We continue to be blessed to be able to keep our community together and to have members who volunteer their time and talents to keep B’ShERT active and well.
| Date: | Sunday, June 11, 2023 |
| Time: | 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Location: | Gargiulo’s Restaurant, 2911 West 15th Street, Coney Island, Brooklyn |
| Cost: | $90 per person |
| Details: | Appetizers, a multi-course meal and unlimited wine and soda are included.
Back by popular demand, music and entertainment will be provided by Bobby Harden Entertainment. |
We hope you place a personal ad expressing your thanks to our outstanding honorees and in support of our Temple. You may also want to place an ad to celebrate an important life-cycle event or honor a beloved relative or friend. In addition, please make every effort to obtain ads from friends, family, and businesses that you frequent. Ad forms are available from the office or you can book your ads online.
Sincerely,
The Journal Luncheon Committee,
Chair: Phyllis Schweiger and Adrienne Knoll, Charlotte Russell, Doreen Aronow, Helene Smith
Karen Eichel, Mona Goldberg
Join B’ShERT for a unique cultural event & fundraiser!
SIGMUND ROMBERG’S “THE STUDENT PRINCE”
Conducted by Gregory Ortega
An operetta in four acts
Performed in English with subtitles
Saturday • May 20, 2023 • 3:00 pm
At Our Lady of Perpetual Help — 5902 6th Ave (between 59th & 60th Street)
Buy your tickets now at https://bshert.shulcloud.com/event/regina-opera
Golden Book of Memory (Yizkor) 2023/5784
September 25, 2023 by miketrose • Features
As a community, we remember and cherish those loved ones included here, and all those with no one to remember them.
Golden Book 2023