Staged reading of A Time to Live (based on The Book of Ruth) https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=513480753900566 Traditionally, the Book of Ruth, part of the section of the Bible known as Writings, is read during services on Shavuot. Ruth is a young Moabite woman who married an Israelite man. When her husband died, she followed her mother-in-law, Naomi, […]
What exactly is this baby naming ceremony called? There’s no easy answer to this one! The good news is that you’re spoiled with choice: there are lots of different names for a baby naming ceremony. Most of the names for these ceremonies are gendered and some are denominational. Girls: Brit bat — Brit bat means […]
Sukkot 2021 will begin in the evening of Monday, September 20 and ends in the evening of Monday, September 27 Significance: One of the three pilgrimage festivals Ends: 21st day of Tishrei (22nd in the Diaspora, overlapping with Shemini Atzeret) Observances: Dwelling in sukkah, taking the Four Species, hakafot and Hallel in Synagogue Related to: Shemini Atzeret, […]
Bet Chaverim General Meeting June 27, 2021 In Attendance: Rabbi Mirel, David Kaplan, Melissa Brooks, Carmi Brooks, Olga Carlin, Joseph Wilder, June Kallman, Donna Mullins, Josh Penzell, Brenda LaPoint, Sherwin Alpert, Robyn Alpert, Chris Bogart, Judy Schainen, Judi Sirrine, Nancy Blasé, Michael Banks, Archie Levine, Ken Steinman, Janae Rahiman, Lucas Harrington The meeting was convened […]