The Adult Bible Study class invites both in-person and online participation in our study of the Books of Chronicles. No prior participation in the class or knowledge of text or Hebrew required. All texts are in English. All are welcome to attend one or more sessions. In-person participation requires pre-registration no later than the Thursday prior to class and […]
Whether you've never done Israeli folk dancing or need a refresher, come learn some basic steps and repertoires with fellow BAS members, ages 18 and up. Taught by our new(ish) member, Steve Elson, Steve first began Israeli folk dancing at Camp Ramah when he was 13 and has been an enthusiast ever since. He has […]
Zoom ONLY. Members see Weekly Calendar or Members' side of the website for Zoom link. Non-members please contact the office by email for Zoom link.
Join us as we explore the images of the Arab in modern Israeli literature. Arabs have been portrayed in Israeli literature from the very early days of the first Aliya. Their image constantly changes from romantic biblical figures to suspicious enemies and all the way to neighbors and critical witnesses of Israel’s ever-changing reality. We […]
Zoom ONLY. Members see Weekly Calendar or Members' side of the website for Zoom link. Non-members please contact the office by email for Zoom link.
Enjoy our Yiddish heritage and deepen and broaden our familiarity with this language. We talk together, learn and farbreng tsuzamen. For more information, contact Penny Grossman.
This support group, sponsored by Refu’at HaNefesh (Healing of the Spirit), will focus on the challenges of being single in a couple's world. If you are single, divorced, separated, or widowed and would like to connect with others for mutual support, please join us. Group sizes are limited to foster open communication and will be […]
Zoom ONLY. Members see Weekly Calendar or Members' side of the website for Zoom link. Non-members please contact the office by email for Zoom link.
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 […]
Zoom ONLY. Members see Weekly Calendar or Members' side of the website for Zoom link. Non-members please contact the office by email for Zoom link.
This support group, sponsored by Refu’at HaNefesh (Healing of the Spirit), will focus on the challenges of being single in a couple's world. If you are single, divorced, separated, or widowed and would like to connect with others for mutual support, please join us. Group sizes are limited to foster open communication and will be […]
Do you like to read and then talk about the book (with some wine and snacks)? Then come join Bet Am's Jewish-themed book club! We will discuss The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos by Judy Batalion. This meeting will be led by Amy Weiner. Members see Weekly Calendar, […]
Come experience math in the real world! Veteran Fieldston math teacher and Pearson math textbook author, Laurie Bass will take people through a variety of math activities to discover some surprising results. Rudimentary (minimal) memory of high school math and enthusiasm for adventure required. Laurie has been a BAS member for 25 years along with […]
Zoom ONLY. Members see Weekly Calendar or Members' side of the website for Zoom link. Non-members please contact the office by email for Zoom link.
Members see dedicated email, Weekly Calendar or Members side of the website for Zoom link.
In Faith, Nationalism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy , David Elcott explores how religious identity is used to foster the exclusion of individuals and communities from citizenship, political representation, and a role in determining public policy. To lay the groundwork for a religious response, he offers pathways for Judaism and Jews to nourish liberal democracy. […]