Welcome to B'nai Sholom

We Are Very Glad To Welcome You To B’nai Sholom

A place Reform Jews and their families — of 
whatever backgrounds — can truly call “home.”

We are all dealing with a dynamic and challenging situation as the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread worldwide. Like most other synagogues, B’nai Sholom has moved to a virtual platform for services and learning. Our current schedule is below.

Please join in our worship and our studying. On the first two Fridays of every month, our services start at 6:13 PM; on the remaining Fridays, join us at 7:30 PM.

Call us at 518-482-5283 or email office@bnaisholom.albany.ny.us and we will send you information in a confirming email.

We look forward to welcoming you – online now, in-person in the very near future.

–Rabbi Danielle Weisbrot and the officers, trustees and members of B’nai Sholom

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Shabbat Services

First 2 Fridays of each month at 6:13 PM; remaining Fridays at 7:30 PM

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Office Hours

9:30 am – 3:30 pm Tuesdays-Fridays.

Closed Mondays

Get Connected with B'nai Sholom

Jewish Speed Dating

August 4, 2021 7:30 PM
Courses
Details and Registration
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The Legends of Our People - Past and Present (Via Zoom)
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Teacher: Rabbi Katz
April 21, 28, and Thursday May 13
7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
$15 non-member; $10 members
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Cooking Class with Deanna Fox (Via Zoom)
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Teacher: Deanna Fox
April 13, 2021
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
$18 per screen
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The Archeology and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Via Zoom)
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Teacher: Steve Stark-Riemer
March 2 – April 20, 2021 (7 Sessions)
7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$54 non-member; $36 members
Movies
Synagogue Scholars
Torah Study
Saturdays: Open to all.
- Join in at 10 am for a continuation of our 20-year tradition of sacred text study. We closely read the weekly Parshot with the first Shabbat of the month devoted to the Prophets and the Writings.
All are welcome to participate and learn, reading aloud and discussing in the context of the history of the Bible, including the sociology, archeology, and politics of The Land. No prior experience is necessary! Sessions generally last about 90 minutes.
Social Action/Social Justice
Israel Education & Advocacy

ADULTS

Over 100 people have traveled on our 8 congregational trips to Israel in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2012. From age 3 1/2 to over 80, we’ve gone from the Golan Heights up north to Eilat in the south, and once went over to Petra in Jordan. While our itinerary varies each time, we always spend plenty of time in Jerusalem, and visit Safed, Masada, the Dead Sea, and Tel Aviv.

HIGH SCHOOL

We provide scholarships for our High School students to visit Israel on Summer programs. Our students have gone on trips sponsored by NFTY, Ramah Seminar, HaShomer HaTza’ir, BBYO,Young Judea, and Nesiya.

COLLEGE

Many college students from B’nai Sholom have gone on Birthright-Taglit trips to Israel, FREE trips for students ages 18-29. Our members can get priority status for KESHER Refrom Movement trips by contacting Rabbi Cashman

Upcoming Events

CLYNK
CLYNK Fund Raiser
Honey From The Heart
Tot Shabbat, 2nd Friday of each Month
Jewish Speed Dating
August 4, 2021 7:30 PM

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Celebrating Emancipation Day

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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

It is important to pay attention to how we remember Emancipation Day in Canada.

August Family Fun with the Artists Behind Shabbat ShaMorning

August Family Fun with the Artists Behind Shabbat ShaMorning jstern July 28, 2021

Engaging Families with Young Children

shabbat shamorning hosts Ellen and Zigzag

Before the summer slips away, join award-winning children’s musician and composer Ellen Allard for Summer Family Jam, a 5-week series of joyful, interactive, and engaging 30-minute virtual family music classes for ages 0 - 6.

Don’t Wait: Life Lessons for the High Holidays from 88-Year-Old Reb Murray

Don’t Wait: Life Lessons for the High Holidays from 88-Year-Old Reb Murray jstern July 27, 2021

Rosh HaShanah

Meet 88-year-old Murray, an astounding man. Quiet, sometimes reserved, Murray became my father-in-law 31 years ago, when God softly whispered to me, “Don’t wait.” I confess I didn’t appreciate him fully until recently.

Two Books That Lifted My Spirits in the Time of COVID

Two Books That Lifted My Spirits in the Time of COVID jstern July 26, 2021

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Jared Goldin discusses the lessons he took away from A Life of Meaning, Embracing Reform Judaism’s Sacred Path and What Kind of Future Will Our Children Inherit?