Beth Israel

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Peterborough Weekly – November 26: 

 Preparing Chanukah at Beth Israel

Go to the Peterborough Weekly flipbook link and look for the November 26th issue.  Checkout page 17! 

Many thanks to Alex and Ben!!

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BIC Torah Study – Online Edition!

The wonderful BIC Torah Study leaders are trying out an ONLINE torah study session! Join them Saturday, December 13th at 10:30am to read and discuss Parashat Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1 to 40:23), with the story of Joseph, his imprisonment, and the story of Tamar and Judah. Email Ralph B for the Zoom link.

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**Explore Judaism Peer Learning Group –

Save the Date!**

Join Jen Lewis and friends for a facilitated discussion Exploring the Jewish Diaspora, Saturday, January 17th from 10am-noon. How have Jews managed to integrate and thrive all over the world? Participants are invited to research and share findings about the Jewish diaspora in an area of interest (history, ancient history, the present, the synagogues – whatever feels relevant to you, as you are able). Bring a coffee, Jen will bring her semi-famous cookies (not really but for vegan and GF they taste pretty good) and we will learn together. RSVP here.

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Beth Israel Men’s Circle Starts SOON. 

The new BIC Men’s Circle is planning its first meeting very soon! This is intended as a way for Jewish men to connect and support each other towards becoming better partners, fathers, leaders and men. Meetings may include presentations, discussions, games, a hike, campfire or other ideas the men bring to the group. Phil Pellat has years of experience in men’s groups and looks forward to leading the Beth Israel Men’s circle. If interested, email Phil and include your phone number. We are hoping to start very soon. Thanks! 

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Torah Study Returns Saturday, Nov. 22!

Join us for Torah Study – the parsha will be Toldot, the story of Isaac, Rebekkah, Jacob and Esau (those family dynamics are always interesting!).

When:  THIS Saturday, November 22nd at 10:30 a.m.

Where:  at Beth Israel.

All welcome!!

We also plan to join for Torah Study ONLINE in early December. For more information or to register (appreciated but not mandatory), email us (mailto: bethisrael@jccpeterborough.com).

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Holocaust Education Exhibits,

Friday, November 14th

In recognition of Holocaust Education Week there will be an assortment of exhibits on display at Beth Israel Synagogue from 4 -8 p.m. (before and after the Oneg Shabbat service) .  The theme of the exhibits is: “Resistance and resilience: artifacts, stories and memorials about the Holocaust”. Included will be a display in recognition of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who provided means of sanctuary and safety for many Jews, an exhibit from Yad Vashem: “Heroism and Resistance: Rescue by Jews During the Holocaust,” Holocaust survivor memoirs from the Azrieli Foundation, and more. Please join us!

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Beth Israel Book Club Welcomes You

The next BIC Book Club meet is on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30PM. We will be discussing Kiss the Red Stairs, by Marsha Lederman. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please send them to Beth Israel, and we’ll help you out!

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Exploring Judaism Peer Learning Group Starts Saturday, November 8th

Building on a very positive reception last season, Jennifer L. and BIC members will facilitate a peer-study group on Saturday, November 8th, beginning at 10am at Beth Israel. In the first session participants will talk about what they would like to learn about, and we will make dates for future sessions (one or more per season). This introductory group is open to all and there is no cost to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted. To register (required), click here.

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Family / All Welcome Shabbat in November!  

Join us Friday, November 28th to welcome Shabbat beginning at 5 pm to welcome Shabbat together with songs, brachot (blessings) and a potluck dinner (with some hummus, salad and falafel sponsored by Ben Langer). This is an all-ages, family-friendly evening, and all are welcome. Doors open at 5 pm; kiddush at 5:30; potluck dinner 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., followed by Birkat HaMazon, etc. All are welcome to bring a challah and their own candles/candlesticks if they have. RSVP Required. RSVP here, now.