Bonnie Berman Cushing explores what it means to be Jewish and White Friday, January 27, 2017 • 8:00 PM
What does it mean to be Jewish, white and living in the United States in 2016? When and how did light-skinned Jews become white in the first place? How do we navigate successfully between our white identity and our Jewish identity to reach the Promised Land of freedom and justice for all?
Please join us for history and conversation as we begin together to explore what it means to bring our full selves to these historical times of crisis and opportunity… Click for more
Shabbat Morning Service 10AM
New Member Shabbat Join us in welcoming our newest members!
A special dvar by longtime member Luis Schuchinski on the occasion of his 80th birthday!
After services, join us for a celebratory kiddush -- a delicious lunch catered by Maryam al Radi, a recent Syrian refugee arrival.
Shabbat, 1/27 9AM Join us for a crash course with Rabbi Ariann on Reconstructionism - perfect for the beginner, the founding member, and everyone in between. Click for more details
Announcements & Upcoming EventsTuesday, January 24 (Tevet 26) BK Office Closed
Wednesday, January 25 (Tevet 27) 4:15p Bet Midrash (3rd to 5th Grades)
Erev Shabbat, January 27 (Tevet 29) 7:30a Morning Minyan 8:00p Bonnie Berman Cushing explores what it means to be Jewish and White
Shabbat, January 28: Rosh Chodesh Shevat, Vaera (Shevat 1) No Dalet Bet Midrash 9:00a Reconstructionism: Constantly Evolving 9:00a Bet Midrash 10:00a Shacharit 10:00a New Member Shabbat 12:30p Conversational Hebrew 4:00p Jewish Meditation Center 7:00p 11th Annual Bnai Keshet Roabst “honoring” Marian and Martin Golan
Monday, January 30 (Shevat 3) 5:30p Bet Midrash (6th to 7th Grade) 6:00p MESH 6:15p Vav Family Education
Tuesday, January 31 (Shevat 4) BK Office Closed 6:30p Teen Group 7:30p Women's Rosh Hodesh Group
Wednesday, February 1 (Shevat 5) 4:15p Bet Midrash (3rd to 5th Grades) 7:30p Tikkun Olam Visioning/Strategy 8:00p Adult Bet Midrash: Parshat Hashavua/Weekly Portion
Shabbat, February 4: Bo (Shevat 8) No Gimmel Bet Midrash 9:00a Bet Midrash 9:00a Chanting with Melissa Schaffer 10:00a Shacharit 10:00a Ian Harris Bar Mitzvah 4:00p Jewish Meditation Center 5:30p St. Paul's Men's Shelter Dinner 7:00p Going to College with Strong Convictions and an Open Mind
Sunday, February 5 (Shevat 9) 9:30a Gimmel Family Education
Going to College with Strong Convictions and an Open Mind Saturday, February 4, 2017 • 7:00 PM
A free and open program at Bnai Keshet for 10th-12th grades
Whether discussing national politics or issues in Israel, we often find ourselves in positions that can be polarizing. When we can meet on common ground and engage in constructive dialogue that progress is made and peace can be found. Click for details .....
We hope you'll join us for a simple Shabbat supper before services on February 3rd.We'll share the blessings we've practiced over the past few weeks and break bread together, have a Soulful Shabbat service featuring our BK Band, and have moments along the way to share blessings again even if you missed dinner. If you are so moved to make our Shabbat truly a delight, please contribute to our oneg Shabbat (post-service dessert) by bringing a baked good from home with an ingredient list (please no nuts). Gluten-free and other allergy-aware desserts are especially welcome and will be served on a separate table.
Bnai Keshet 99 South Fullerton Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042
