B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will join forces with four other Albany synagogues in a “Mitzvah Day” of volunteerism and social action. Mitzvah Day is planned for Sunday, April 7. Starting at 11:30 a.m., more than 200 congregants from B’nai Sholom, Congregation Beth Emeth, Congregation Ohav Shalom, Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob and Temple Israel will … Continue Reading »
The many talents of the region’s Jewish community will be on display at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation’s Bet Kafeh (“Coffeehouse”) on Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Hosted by singer/songwriters Phil Teumim and Will Vail, the open mic event will showcase the singing, storytelling, poetry recitation and … Continue Reading »
What do we know about the archaeology and history of ancient Israel, and how do we know it? A course at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will provide many of the answers. “Archaeology and History of Ancient Israel” will be taught over eight Thursdays beginning April 11, 10-11:45 a.m. at the synagogue, 420 … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will present a screening of “FIX IT: Healthcare at the Tipping Point,” a documentary that examines the nation’s dysfunctional healthcare system and provides a solution to America’s runaway healthcare costs. “FIX IT: Healthcare at the Tipping Point” will be shown Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will present a screening of “1945,” an eloquent, at times gripping, multi-award winning drama of a society trying to come to terms with the recent horrors they’ve experienced, perpetrated or just tolerated for personal gain. “1945” will be shown Saturday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will present a screening of “The Samuel Project,” a powerful story about one teen’s discovery of the heroism within his own family history when he chooses his grandfather, played by Hal Linden, as the subject of his senior art project. “The Samuel Project” will be shown Saturday, Feb. 9, … Continue Reading »
Here comes every cook’s chance to be the best chef at a Jewish-style chili cook-off contest. It’s the sixth Chilipalooza at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation. The spicy deliciousness takes place Saturday, Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Chilipalooza is open … Continue Reading »
Put on your dancing shoes for a cause as three Capital Region congregations partner for a night of international folk dancing to benefit Family Promise of the Capital Region. B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany, Delmar Presbyterian Church and Journey United Church of Christ in Glenmont will host the event Saturday, Jan. 12, … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation continues its 2018-19 “Synagogue Scholars” series with a book discussion by Professor Martha Rozett of Love and Treasure by Ayelet Waldman. Rozett will lead the conversation immediately following the congregation’s Friday, January 11, Shabbat service. The service and program, open to all who wish to worship and learn, begin at 8 … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany is excited to announce that it will continue its monthly “Tot Shabbat” through 2019. Held the second Friday of each month, each Tot Shabbat features songs, dancing, a story from a “PJ Library” book and basic prayers focused on children … Continue Reading »