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Today is April 24, 2024 ()
What do we know about the archaeology of the religion of ancient Israel, and how do we know it? A course offered by B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will provide many of the answers. “The Archaeology of the Religion of Ancient Israel” will be taught by Steven Stark-Riemer via Zoom over six Thursdays beginning … Continue Reading »
Synagogue Congregant Will Discuss How His Jewish Values Led to Public Service Sam Fein, Albany County legislator and congregant at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, will discuss how his Jewish values led him on the path to public service in a talk at the synagogue Friday, Sept. 9, immediately following the congregation’s Shabbat service. B’nai Sholom … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will offer a workshop on the art of book folding Monday, July 18, 7-8 p.m., at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Book folding is the art of repurposing hardcover books into book sculptures, a modern twist on origami. It’s an easy craft to learn, is eco-friendly … Continue Reading »
A gala celebration honoring Rabbi Donald P. Cashman, rabbi emeritus of Albany’s B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, is set for Sunday, June 26, at the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Cashman led B’nai Sholom for 35 years, retiring in 2020. This celebration of his leadership and accomplishments … Continue Reading »
Jesse Saperstein, popular author, advocate for people with autism and a motivational speaker, will discuss his experiences as a Jew living on the autism spectrum in a talk at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation Friday, June 3, during the congregation’s Shabbat service. The service begins at 7 p.m. and will be offered in-person and streamed via … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation will host an evening of harmony and hope with inspirational music and international dance in a fundraiser to benefit the citizens of Ukraine Saturday, May 21, in the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the concert will begin at 7 p.m. Featured performers will be premier acoustic … Continue Reading »
After the destruction of the Second Temple by Rome in 70 C.E., the diaspora of Jews of the East – Israel and Babylonia – developed very differently from those of the West – Egypt, northern Africa, Asia Minor and southeastern and southern Europe. A course offered by B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will examine … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation brings back its “Synagogue Scholars” series with a discussion, led by Professor Emerita Martha Rozett, of Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued Millions of Yiddish Books by Aaron Lansky, the founder and president of the National Yiddish Book Center, Friday, Feb. 25. The program will begin immediately … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany and Delmar Presbyterian Church in Delmar are teaming up once again to collect non-perishable food to stock “Little Free Food Pantries” in Albany and Schenectady. The two institutions, partner congregations in Family Promise of the Capital Region, will welcome delivery of food items Sunday, January 23, noon-2 p.m., at … Continue Reading »
A new course taught by Rabbi Danielle Weisbrot at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will look at creating modern midrash, the rabbinic interpretation of a passage or text from the Torah. “Creating Modern Midrash” will be offered four Wednesdays beginning Jan. 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Midrash is a form of rabbinic “creative writing” … Continue Reading »
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