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Throughout the month of Elul, it is our task to be engaged in a process of deep, serious introspection and reflection on who we have been over the past year, and who we want to be over the coming year. As Reconstructionist Jews, our relationship to som  e elements of the religious services of the High Holy Days themselves may be varied and complicated. For example, how do we reconcile our personal psycho-spiritual journeys with the traditional images of G-d as Judge and King? | ||
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In the 19th century, Rabbi Samson Rafael Hirsch categorized the mitzvoth by function: justice towards other people, justice for the environment, love and concern for other people, enrichment of the environment, and the inner life. Using an English text by Rabbi Aryeh Carmel, a 20th century scholar of Mussar (a Jewish Spiritual practice to be discussed further in class), we will explore these categories throughout the year. Sessions will be held on monthly basis, generally the second Shabbat of the mon | ||
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This year Shabbat mornings at Bnai Keshet will feel more like a “house of study” than ever before. With over 90 kids and their families in attendance, we expect a whole lot of learning to be going on. There will be at least one Adult-Ed offering each Shabbat that Religious school is in session. The Schedule for September and Beyond follows: The first Shabbat of each month – Chanting and Meditation Spiritual with May, Beth and Melissa Sept. 26 – A survey of the Prophets w/Marty Fellner – The Book of Joshua What’s Torah Got To Do With The Real World?!? Led by Rabbi Darby. Jordan Sklar will be teaching Intro to Judaism, beginning in October. 9:00 am
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 Jeremiah was a bullfrog and Joshua may be a tree that grows in California, but along with Samuel, David, Solomon, Isaiah and a host of other prophets and kings, these names are those of the key characters in the second part of our bible. The Torah, or the five books of Moses is part 1; Prophets – part 2; the “writings” or Ketuvim – part 3. Taken together we have the TaNaKh – the complete Jewish bible. | ||
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Prayers and camaraderie to prepare for Shabbat every Friday at 7:30 AM. 6:00 pm
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The dinner will be followed by our joyous Friday evening service to welcome Shabbat and will include music and song. Join us and refresh your spirit. | ||
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Prayers and camaraderie to prepare for Shabbat every Friday at 7:30 AM | ||
Celebrate the holiday in BK's Sukkah! Enjoy salad, roast chicken, chicken nuggets, potato kugel, rice, vegetables and cookies. (Vegetarian option available) Reservations and payment are required by the Wednesday, September 29th. $8 per adult (age 13 and up); $5 per child. Please contact 
