Join us for a month of preparation, reflection and learning in the month of Elul. Read a book, engage perspectives on Israel, or look into the Machzor (High Holy Day prayerbook) to prepare your heart and mind for our holiest of days. The work of teshuvah — returning to ourselves — and the importance of community is more important than ever. For more information please visit our website.
 

(EVENT PAST) Healing through Story: Sunday, September 8, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Introducing Ofri Reiner, a resilient Israeli survivor of the Nova massacre. At just 21, she's faced tragedy, losing her brother in combat. Through her art and passionate speaking, she shares her journey, finding healing and inspiring others to find strength. A combat soldier herself, Ofri's message of resilience echoes: AM YISRAEL CHAI—Israel lives on, stronger than ever.

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Erev Shmia: An Evening of Listening: Sunday, September 22, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

We can speak. We can listen.

Join Rabbi Russell, Rabbi Richman and your Beth Sholom community for an evening of sharing, heart-opening, connecting and listening, all through the lens of teshuvah and preparing ourselves for a new year. If you were at Death Over Dinner you will recognize this powerful format: we open as a community and then break into small groups for deep discussion about what scares us, comforts us, disappoints us and ultimately brings us together.

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Roots שורשים جذور: Thursday, September 26, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 

Roots שורשים جذور Fosters a grassroots movement of understanding, nonviolence, and transformation among Israelis and Palestinians. Please join Mr. Noor A’wad and Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger as they discuss their partnership in working toward building lasting peace and mutual recognition.
This event is generously sponsored by The Rabbinic Assembly and is in partnership with Congregation Sherith Israel.

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