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.
Join Jen L. 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.
Intended as a way for Jewish men to connect and support each other, the New BIC Mebn’s Circle plans to meet for a Drink and Shmooze, Wednesday January 28 7-9 pm. Location To Be Confirmed. Email Phil for details. Future meetings may include presentations, discussions, games, a hike, campfire or other ideas the men bring to the group. Get in on this forming group now; email Phil.
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
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!
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.
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.
In support of Holocaust Education, and the anniversary of Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass), and pogroms that occurred throughout Germany in 1938, November 9th-10th, the Beth Israel Holocaust Education Committee invites and encourages each of us to attend these learning opportunities:
Margaret’s Legacy as presented by the Hamilton Jewish Federation (Special Events: Nov 9-13 in Hamilton)
If you would like to attend any of these events with others from the Beth Israel community, please email Ralph, BIC Holocaust Education Chair and we will do our best to coordinate.
Join the Beth Israel Holocaust Education Committee for a trip to Margaret’s Legacy, the Holocaust Learning and Jewish Advocacy Centre based at the Hamilton Jewish Federation (which has been very supportive in our Holocaust Education efforts). This field trip will give us a chance to explore further those learning opportunities through a tour and discussion with members there. For more details or to sign up, email Ralph, BIC Holocaust Education Chair.
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!