No Religious School 4/12 & 4/19
Our Religious School will be on Passover Recess the next two Shabbats. Note that Saturday morning services will be held as scheduled.
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The Legendary B’ShERT Purim Carnival! Megillah Reading! March 15!
There is nothing more fun than celebrating Purim with B’ShERT.
Join the B’ShERT community for a day of Purim celebration on Saturday, March 15. Here’s what’s in store:
11 am – Family Megillah Reading our rowdiest even of the year, with lots of noise and laughter and costumes, followed by the…
12:30 pm – PURIM CARNIVAL!!!!
This afternoon extravaganza will feature:
- Carnival Games: Rubber duck water table fishing, jelly bean count, fishbowl penny drop, beanbag toss, ring toss
- Arcade prizes kids can “buy” with their game winnings
- Food: Pizza, hamantaschen, juice, pretzels
- Costume contest, judged by our very own Jessie Sander, Education Director
- Raffle
Can’t wait to see you there!
Reminder: No Friday night service 11/29/2024
Please note that there is no Friday evening service for Erev Shabbat of Thanksgiving weekend, 11/29.
Services on Saturday morning will be held as scheduled with lay leadership both in person and on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you.
(You probably already figured this out, but there is no Religious School on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend!)
We wish you and yours all the best this celebratory weekend.
Hannukah, Oh Hannukah!
Just because Hannukah comes late this year is no reason to delay our festivities!
Whether you’re a religious school family or want a Hannukah event for your kids which touches all the senses, come join us for a morning of arts and crafts (t-shirts, menorahs, and whatever other crafty ideas our wonderful educator, Jessie Sander, comes up with), latkes and donuts, and tons of Hannukah songs and singing.
Our religious school students will be doing a short play, and we’ll have a Hannukah-themed Shabbat service, perfect for all ages.
Come join us!
The details:
- What: Hannukah-palooza
- When: Saturday December 14, 9:45 am – 12:30 pm (9:45 am for activities, 11 am for services)
- Where: B’ShERT, 83 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn NY
Jews & Booze? — Sunday 11/3 2:30 pm
The Fundraising Committee presents – Jews and Booze?
Sunday, November 3rd, 2:30 pm.Temple member Mady Kaye will lead us in a historic journey as we learn about bootlegging in the era of Prohibition and speakeasies, and what that had to do with Jews.John DeFelice of Windsor Wine Merchants will be pouring and educating us about rye, bourbon, sacrament wine & Zinfandel.Snacks will be provided and raffles offered.$36 per person. Checks made payable to B’ShERT.RSVP by October 27th to the office!
Simchat Torah Festivities: dancing, Torah, blessings…oh my!
In the end and...in the beginning Simchat Torah at B'ShERT
Join us on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 pm for one of the most fun and awe-inspiring services of the year.
First, we will consecrate all of the children and students in our midst, blessing them for a sweet year of learning, both in our community and outside it. This is a special moment for the kids–don’t miss it!
Then we’ll dance with the Torah like nobody’s watching! Literally, through the aisles. It’s a truly joyous celebration.
Then we unroll the entire Torah scroll, filling up the entire sanctuary and giving everyone the chance to see every part of the Torah up close and personal while we hear the last words of Deuteronomy and the first words of Genesis.
See you there!
Sukkah Decorating and Dinner in Ditmas Park–October 16
Nothing says “Happy Sukkot” like decorating the sukkah and a pizza dinner, right? Join us on Wednesday October 16 for decorating fun and a community dinner in the B’ShERT sukkah.
Starting at 6 pm you can let your artistic side run wild. It’s only our second year with our extra-big sukkah this year, and that means extra inspiration and extra decorating.
Once you’ve had your creative fill, get your belly full as well with pizza dinner in the sukkah followed by a short service to welcome the holiday. What a wonderful way to end the weekend!
Following on the heels of our Rosh Hashanah festivities and Yom Kippur… fastivities(?), this is another great way for families—members and prospective members alike—to get to know each other in a low-key, social setting.
What: Sukkah decorating followed by dinner in the B’ShERT Sukkah
When: Wednesday October 16 at 6 pm
Where: The Sukkah at 83 Marlborough Road, Ditmas Park Brooklyn
Brooklyn Community October 7 Remembrance — 10/6 at CBE
October 7 Brooklyn Memorial Service
Sunday – October 6 2024
5 Tishrei 5785
8:00-9:00 PM
Congregation Beth Elohim
271 Garfield Place, Brooklyn
Join clergy and communities from around Brownstone Brooklyn in a reflective, musical ceremony of mourning and remembrance, marking one year since those lost in the horrific attacks of October 7, 2023.
For the safety and security of the event, please be advised that you will be required to present a valid ID. Additionally, bag searches will be conducted. To facilitate this process, please refrain from bringing the following items: Stroller, Backpacks, Umbrellas, Outside food and beverages, Large items (e.g., banners or large flags).
To register in advance which is required to attend, please fill out the form here.
the Brooklyn Memorial Service 10-6 (1)Rosh Hashanah Family Service, followed by Tashlich & Field Games
Open to all—members and non-members alike—no tickets needed!
Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, for a music-filled Rosh Hashanah family service for families with kids from birth to brit mitzvah-age. Kids will learn about the meaning of Rosh Hashanah, sing songs, and generally have a fun time in a relaxed atmosphere.
Then, after the service, walk with us to Prospect Park where we’ll have a short Tashlich service by the lake and ritually rid ourselves of our sins. (And by “sins,” we mean birdseed, which the ducks and geese are waiting for.) From there, we’ll stay in the park for field games like corn hole, ring toss, frisbee bottle bash, and more.
This has become an annual tradition as we all get into the swing of the new school year. It’s a perfect opportunity for parents and kids to get to know each other in a relaxed setting. Families who want to learn more about B’Shert can chat with long-time members whose kids have grown up at the congregation.
All in all, our Rosh Hashanah events are a great way to get a feel for what the B’Shert community is all about.
Here’s the day’s lineup:
October 3, 2024
1:30 pm: Rosh Hashanah Family Service at B’Shert
2:30 pm: Walk together to Prospect Park for Tashlich & field games
2:45 pm: Tashlich Service
3:00 pm: Play field games and get to know other B’Shert families
See you there!
Second Night Community Seder at B’ShERT: Sunday, April 13, 2025 6:00 pm
April 7, 2025 by abbyallen • Features Tags: jewish food, passover, pesach, seder, welcome •
Come celebrate passover with our Second Night Community Seder. The Seder will be taking place at B’ShERT on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 6 pm.
The Temple will provide a seder meal with either chicken or fish, salad, vegetables, etc. Please choose chicken or fish upon registration.
We will have a potluck Passover dessert table. Bring your favorite Passover dessert. The Temple will provide macaroons.
There is assigned seating, but you can indicate who you would like to sit with.
Adults $60 – Children 13 & under $35 (children under 2 no charge). Checks are made payable to B’ShERT.
Your payment holds your reservation.
Call or email the office to RSVP by April 8th.