BIC Newsletter Posts

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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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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.

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Beth Israel Challah-Making Workshop

Register Now

Do you want to know the secrets of delicious challah making? Join Beth Israel’s own Mark Siegel and Heather Pollock for an abridged but informative challah baking session, Thursday, November 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m at Beth Israel. Participants will not only receive Mark’s secret recipe, but will learn about proofing the yeast, mixing and kneading dough, various braiding options, and have fun and get to know some other members. You will leave with an unbaked challah that can be finished and baked at home for Shabbat. Tickets are $18+ fees (cost recovery). A limited number of subsidized tickets are available upon request; reply to this email to request one. Space is limited to up to 10 bakers. Get your tickets  now! 

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Simchat Torah Family-Oriented

Shabbat Morning Service and Lunch

Join us Saturday, October 18th beginning at 10 a.m. at Beth Israel with a musical and family-oriented Simchat Torah Shabbat Morning Service and Hakafot led by Ben Langer. With enough people, we will be able to unroll the whole torah scroll, find all sorts of wonders inside, and mark the end of one Torah cycle and the beginning of the next. The service will be followed by kiddish and a lunch from Wadi Fine Foods at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. RSVP required, click here.

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Will You Join Us for a Community Potluck

Breaking of the Fast Thursday?

All are invited to join us for the wonderful annual Beth Israel Community Breaking of the Fast Potluck on Thursday, October 2nd around 7:15 p.m., after Havdalah. Please click here to RSVP. This is a kosher-style (vegetarian and fish) meal. Everyone is asked to please bring their dish Ready to Serve, with serving utensils and a list of all the ingredients. See you there! RSVP Now.