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A new course taught by Rabbi David Katz at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will look at Midrashim, legends created by the Jewish people. “The Legends of Our People – Past and Present” will be offered three Wednesdays beginning April 21, 7-8:15 p.m. via Zoom. Before Eve there was Lillith. Lillith was too uppity … Continue Reading »
Join B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation for another cooking class with Deanna Fox celebrating Jewish heritage. With its first online cooking class a big success, B’nai Sholom will present a second session with the renowned food journalist and Times Union contributor Tuesday, April 13, 4:30-6 p.m. Leading up to the holiday of Shavuot, participants will embrace … Continue Reading »
Newly Ordained Spiritual Leader to Guide, Teach and Counsel 50-Year-Old Congregation B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany joyously welcomes Danielle Weisbrot of Long Island to lead the community as its new rabbi. Weisbrot’s appointment was approved by the congregation at a special meeting, held March 24, and will take effect July 1, 2021. Weisbrot will … Continue Reading »
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls “the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century”? A course from B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will answer that question and more with an in-depth look at the Dead Sea Scrolls, their meaning and their impact. “The Archaeology and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls” will be taught over … Continue Reading »
A new course taught by Rabbi David Katz at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will look at Jewish beliefs and practices surrounding death and afterlife. “Life After Death: Beliefs and Customs” will be offered four Wednesdays beginning Feb. 17, 7-8 p.m. via Zoom. Does Judaism teach that there is life after death? If so, … Continue Reading »
Need a new way to break bread together in the age of COVID? B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will present an online cooking class with Deanna Fox, renowned food journalist and Times Union and WAMC contributor, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 4:30-6 p.m. Join Fox via Zoom as she hosts a cook-along featuring two Persian recipes … Continue Reading »
Rabbi Kinneret Shiryon, the first woman to function as a rabbi in the history of the state of Israel, will discuss her life’s work and her journey in a question-and-answer hosted via Zoom by B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at 10 a.m. The program, “A Journey of Liberal Judaism: From … Continue Reading »
NEW B’NAI SHOLOM COURSE EXAMINES GOSSIP: ITS EFFECT AND HOW WE RESPOND A new course taught by Rabbi David Katz at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will look at the effect of gossip and how individuals and society respond to it. “On Gossip” will be offered four Tuesdays beginning November 3, 10-11 a.m. via … Continue Reading »
NEW B’NAI SHOLOM WORKSHOP SERIES SUPPORTS FINDING LIFE BALANCE AND MEANING IN RETIREMENT A new workshop series offered by B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will guide participants on “mindful living” that can help them contemplate and understand the life process known as “retirement.” “Shalom Retirement! Embracing Transition, Finding Balance” will be taught online 3-4:30 … Continue Reading »
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 armchair archaeologist Steven Stark-Riemer of Delmar, “Noah” made perfect sense. … Continue Reading »
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