We host a broad range of community events at Temple Beth Israel. Our congregants, friends and the broader community come together to enjoy concerts and kosher wine tastings. To explore issues of inclusion and to heal from the pain of the murders at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Check out our full schedule of events here. You can find below details of our upcoming events.
First Friday Shabbat Dinner and Potluck Friday December 5 Join us for a spirited Kaballat Shabbat service followed by a delicious dairy/vegetarian potluck feast we will create together. Services in-person at 6:30 PM with dinner following at 7:30. Sign up for potluck here. Service accessible on Zoom here.
First Friday Shabbat Dinner and Potluck Friday December 5 Join us for a spirited Kaballat Shabbat service followed by a delicious dairy/vegetarian potluck feast we will create together. Services in-person at 6:30 PM with dinner following at 7:30. Sign up for potluck here. Service accessible on Zoom here.
New Views on Parsha: The Peril and Promise of Dreams
New Views on Parsha: The Peril and Promise of Dreams
December 11, 202512:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online ONLY at Zoom
In this week's Torah portion dreams cause Joseph both peril and promise. His dreams ostracize him from his brothers who sell him into slavery, even as his interpretation of the baker, cupbearer, and Pharaoh's dreams raise him to prince of Egypt. Together, we'll explore the promise and peril of dreams for Joseph as we consider the role of dreams in Jewish tradition, gaining insight into the meaning dreams can play for us as they did for our ancestors.
Sunday December 14, 10:30 AM in-person at TBI following minyan at 9 AM and breakfast Minyan and class accessible on Zoom here
Hanukkah songs capture the many meanings of Hanukkah, from its meditation on light to its celebration of both Jewish self-determination in Israel and American Jewish culture via Adam Sandler. Join Rabbi Ben to explore European, Zionist/Israeli, and contemporary American Hanukkah songs to understand what they say about the holiday, and ourselves.
