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Maimonides and The Regimen of Health

Posted on September 15, 2015

Teacher: Richard Propp Wednesday mornings, Sept. 30 – Oct. 21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (4 classes) $30; $20 discounted fee for BSRC members Maimonides, who lived and wrote primarily in Morocco and Egypt in the 12th Century, is revered not only as a Torah scholar and philosopher, but also as a physician, serving as personal … Continue Reading »

Encore of B’nai Sholom Course That Unlocks Mysteries of “Noah”

Posted on September 15, 2015

When director Darren Aronofsky’s film, “Noah,” was released in March 2014, it provoked a wide range of reactions from praise to outrage. Moviegoers were puzzled, and many were offended, by what seemed to be bizarre additions to the story, particularly the digitally created monsters. For Delmar resident and armchair archaeologist Steven Stark-Riemer, however, “Noah” made … Continue Reading »

Benefit Concert to Celebrate Release of Second Album by Capital Region Singer-Songwriter Phil Teumim

Posted on September 10, 2015

Capital Region singer-songwriter Phil Teumim will celebrate the release of his second CD, Far and Wide, with a benefit concert at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation.             The concert will take place Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at B’nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Teumim will perform tracks from Far and Wide along … Continue Reading »

B’nai Sholom Welcomes Community with Free High Holy Day Tickets

Posted on August 28, 2015

B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation is opening its doors to welcome newcomers for the High Holy Days with complimentary tickets to all services during the Days of Awe.                 In a break from the past, the congregation is offering visitors and guests the opportunity to attend High Holy Day services at no charge. They can attend … Continue Reading »

B’nai Sholom Makes a Promise to Family Promise

Posted on June 18, 2015

Only Synagogue in Capital Region to Join Interfaith Initiative for Homeless Families B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany has launched its new initiative as a support congregation for Family Promise® of the Capital Region, a network of faith communities providing a local response to families that are suddenly homeless. Family Promise® of the Capital Region … Continue Reading »

New B’nai Sholom Course Aims to Unlock Mysteries of “Noah”

Posted on April 24, 2015

When director Darren Aronofsky’s film, “Noah,” was released in March 2014, it provoked a wide range of reactions from praise to outrage. Moviegoers were puzzled, and many were offended, by what seemed to be bizarre additions to the story, particularly the digitally created monsters. For Delmar resident and armchair archaeologist Steven Stark-Riemer, however, “Noah” made … Continue Reading »

Israeli Dance Leader Sharona Wachs Offers “Synagogue Scholars” Talk on Dance and Movement in the Bible and Prayer

Posted on April 17, 2015

B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation concludes its popular “Synagogue Scholars” lecture series with a participatory event on dance and movement with Israeli dance scholar Sharona Wachs.Wachs will present her talk, “Dance and Movement in the Bible and in Prayer,” during the congregation’s Friday, April 17, Shabbat service. The service and program, open to all who wish … Continue Reading »

New B’nai Sholom Course Helps “Decode” Hebrew in Prayers

Posted on March 25, 2015

A new course at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation will help readers of Hebrew understand better the makeup and nuances of the Hebrew in Jewish prayers. “On the Path to Understanding: Hebrew Hints in Prayer” will be offered Mondays beginning April 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Road, … Continue Reading »

Distinguished Albany Law Professor Stephen Gottlieb Offers “Synagogue Scholars” Talk on Jews and the Supreme Court

Posted on March 13, 2015

  B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation continues its popular “Synagogue Scholars” lecture series with an update from Albany Law School Professor Stephen Gottlieb on U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting American Jews. Gottlieb will present his talk, “The U.S. Supreme Court and the Jews: An Update on Recent Issues,” during the congregation’s Friday, March 20, Shabbat service. … Continue Reading »

Archaeology of the Religion of Ancient Israel Examined at B’nai Sholom

Posted on March 13, 2015

What do we know about the archaeology of the religion of ancient Israel, and how do we know it? A course at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will provide many of the answers.   “The Archaeology of the Religion of Ancient Israel” will be taught over seven Thursdays beginning March 19 from 7:15 p.m. … Continue Reading »

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