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 […]
Bet Chaverim Adult Education — 2021 Next Class: Pirkei Avot: This class will meet on Saturdays from 4 – 5:15 pm Class dates: April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15 Class Materials: Sefaria – Pikei Avot – text is online, we will cover a chapter per week. Class registration/questions: please email: melissabrooks25@gmail.com
In 2020, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Thursday, Dec. 10 and lasts until sundown on Friday, Dec. 18 What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for “dedication,” is the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek army, and the subsequent miracle of rededicating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and […]
Goals for 2020-2021 Bet Chaverim General Membership Meeting – 6/28/2020 In Attendance: Michael Banks, Rabbi Mirel, Brenda LaPoint, David Kaplan, Sherwin Alpert, Robyn Alpert, Judy Schainen, Carol Lym, Joe Wilder, June Kallman, Gloria Hoxsie, Donna Mullins, Deborah Appel, Carmi Brooks, Melissa Brooks, Peter Smith, Nancy Blasé, Ted Bogart, Maya Valladao Jeffery, Archie Levine, Peggy Kornberg, […]
Bet Chaverim stands in solidarity with the activists against systemic injustice and police brutality. In addition to continuing our historical work of supporting and joining protestors in the streets, the Jewish community must think about how we welcome Black Jews and other community members in our synagogues and homes. Good intentions cannot take the place […]
2020 mid term meeting FEB GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
As part of the ancient world conquered by Alexander the Great of Greece (332 BCE), the Land remained a Jewish theocracy under Syrian-based Seleucid rulers. When the Jews were prohibited from practicing Judaism and their Temple was desecrated as part of an effort to impose Greek-oriented culture and customs on the entire population, the Jews […]
Fred Meyer Community Rewards program/all Kroger stores Are you a Fred Meyer shopper? Earn money for our synagogue by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Bet Chaverim. Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card you are helping Bet Chaverim earn a donation. You can still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points […]