Each Wednesday evening, Rabbi Bronstein leads a tour of the "Par'shat Hashavua," the Torah portion of the week. The class will look at plot, themes, language, poetry, theology, history, and of course, commentary. The class is intended to be stimulating for the adept AND a worthwhile learning experience for novices, including non-Hebrew readers. We will […]
Original Jewish short stories written and read by members of Bet Am Shalom. The writers and their stories: Philip Stern: "My Exit from Israel" Leonard Eisenberg: “The Rises and Falls of Earthly Civilization - the Cliff Notes Version” Cynthia Ehrenkrantz: "The Queen is Dead, Long Live the King" Simon Aronin: "A Brilliant Solution in Chelm" […]
Each Wednesday evening, Rabbi Bronstein leads a tour of the "Par'shat Hashavua," the Torah portion of the week. The class will look at plot, themes, language, poetry, theology, history, and of course, commentary. The class is intended to be stimulating for the adept AND a worthwhile learning experience for novices, including non-Hebrew readers. We will […]
Join BAS members who traveled to the South on Reconstructing Judaism's Racial Justice Journey this spring as they share their reflections on the trip. Some members of the Tikkun Olam chevra who have been studying racial justice issues will also share their reflections on what they've learned. Questions?
Join journalist, professor, and activist, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson for a discussion on gender and Judaism. As gay and lesbian lives were a generation ago, transgender lives are today, often the subject of intense debate, persecution, and ignorance. And, to be sure, the realities of trans experience are new to many of us. But while […]
All BAS members are encouraged to attend and catch up with fellow members as we take care of the business of our synagogue. We will: Review the "state of the congregation" Elect new officers and trustees Recognize the contributions of our volunteers Celebrate the achievements of the past year
Each Wednesday evening, Rabbi Bronstein leads a tour of the "Par'shat Hashavua," the Torah portion of the week. The class will look at plot, themes, language, poetry, theology, history, and of course, commentary. The class is intended to be stimulating for the adept AND a worthwhile learning experience for novices, including non-Hebrew readers. We will […]
A five part Sunday morning summer series, each session discussing how ancient and modern Midrash have understood a particular woman or group of women described in the Bible. Each session is free-standing and does not require any background on the subject or attendance at other sessions. All materials will be in English. Registration for the […]
Each Wednesday evening, Rabbi Bronstein leads a tour of the "Par'shat Hashavua," the Torah portion of the week. The class will look at plot, themes, language, poetry, theology, history, and of course, commentary. The class is intended to be stimulating for the adept AND a worthwhile learning experience for novices, including non-Hebrew readers. We will […]