B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation will host a “Bagels and Baseball” brunch with William Simons, co-director of the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, Sunday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Simons’ presentation, “Jews, Dodgers and Brooklyn: Before the Diaspora,” will examine the special relationship that existed between … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany presents a screening of “The Levys of Monticello,” a documentary that tells the story of the remarkable family that saved the home of the third president, Saturday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany. Open to all. Refreshments available. Admission: $5. Non-B’nai Sholom members wishing … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation resumes its “Synagogue Scholars” series with a discussion led by Professor Emerita Martha Rozett of Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany by Marthe Cohn with Wendy Holden Friday, Jan. 12, at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, immediately following the congregation’s 7 p.m. … Continue Reading »
A two-part course at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will look at how Second Temple Judaism gave birth both to early Christianity and rabbinic Judaism and will examine the events that ultimately led to their parting of ways. Part 1 of “Siblings: Second Temple Judaism and the Development of Early Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism” … Continue Reading »
The many talents of the region’s Jewish community will be on display at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation’s open mic and benefit concert Saturday, May 6, 7 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Hosted by singer/songwriter Phil Teumim, the event will showcase the singing, storytelling, poetry recitation and musicianship of the Jewish … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom to Host New Course by Distinguished Scholar Dr. Paul Finkelman Covering Three Views of Jewish History B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will present a new course by distinguished legal scholar Dr. Paul Finkelman covering three topics in Jewish history. “Three Views of Jewish History” will be taught in-person and via Zoom on … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation resumes its “Synagogue Scholars” series with a discussion led by Professor Emerita Martha Rozett of People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn Friday, Jan. 6, immediately following the congregation’s 7 p.m. Shabbat service. B’nai Sholom is at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. The service and program, open to all who … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will offer another workshop on the art of book folding Monday, December 12, 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 »
The many talents of the region’s Jewish community will be on display at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation’s Beit Kafeh (“Coffeehouse”) Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Hosted by singer/songwriters Phil Teumim and Will Vail, the event will showcase the singing, storytelling, poetry recitation and musicianship of the … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany presents a Veteran’s Day tribute with the streaming 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, and a discussion with the daughters of one of the soldiers. The movie will be available … Continue Reading »