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 »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation continues its popular “Synagogue Scholars” series with a presentation by Ed Rosen of Albany on the topography, demography and strategic importance of the Golan Heights. Rosen will present “Riding Through the History of the Golan” immediately following the congregation’s Friday, January 10, Shabbat service that begins at 8 p.m. B’nai Sholom … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation kicks off its 2019-2020 “Synagogue Scholars” series with a discussion, led by Professor Emerita Martha Rozett, of Judas, the acclaimed novel by Israeli author Amos Oz, Friday, December 13. The program will begin immediately following the congregation’s 8 p.m. Shabbat service. B’nai Sholom is located at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany presents a screening of “A Tale of Love and Darkness,” a film by Natalie Portman based on the international bestseller by Israeli author Amos Oz of growing up in Jerusalem in the years before Israeli statehood with his academic father and his dreamy, imaginative mother. The film will be … Continue Reading »