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 »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation today announced the election of new officers and members to the board of trustees. At the 48th annual meeting held recently, the congregation elected Julie Novkov of Loudonville, president; Ann Lowenfels of Delmar, president-elect; Eric Goldberg of Albany, vice president; Joan Savitt of Albany, finance vice president; Julie Friedman of Glenmont, … Continue Reading »
Spiritual Leader to Guide Transition Following Retirement of Congregation’s Rabbi of 35 Years B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany joyously welcomes Rabbi David Katz of Baltimore to lead the community as its new interim rabbi. Katz’s appointment was approved by the congregation at the 48th annual meeting, held June 18, and will take effect July … Continue Reading »
If the Hebrew Bible is the word of God, why are there inconsistencies and repetitions? A course at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will provide many of the answers. “Who Wrote the Hebrew Bible? (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Documentary Hypothesis)” will be taught via an online platform eight … Continue Reading »
If the Hebrew Bible is the word of God, why are there inconsistencies and repetitions? A course at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will provide many of the answers. “Who Wrote the Hebrew Bible? (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Documentary Hypothesis)” will be taught eight Wednesday mornings beginning April … Continue Reading »
Untold Story of Young Men Who Escaped Nazi Germany and Returned as U.S. Soldiers B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany presents a screening of “The Ritchie Boys,” the riveting, untold story of a group of young men who fled Nazi Germany and returned as soldiers in U.S. uniforms, Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany presents a screening of “The Mad Adventures of ‘Rabbi’ Jacob,” a hilarious French comedy of frantic disguises and mistaken identities, Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. B’nai Sholom is located at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Refreshments available. Suggested contribution: $5. This iconic French comedy and Golden Globe … Continue Reading »
A new course taught by Rabbi Don Cashman at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation will look at what Reform Judaism has to say and teach about creating a Jewish money ethic. “Creating a Jewish Money Ethic” will be offered Thursdays beginning Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m., at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall … Continue Reading »