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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 […]

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 […]