The Capital Region community will have an opportunity to purchase beautiful fair trade products and Judaica for this holiday season and help people in need through B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation’s Fair Trade Sale, Judaica Sale, and clothing and blood drives Sunday, Nov. 11. The Fair Trade and Judaica sales will be held … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will present a screening of “Watermarks,” the heartwarming story of the champion women swimmers of the legendary Vienna sports club Hakoah, their survival and their friendship. “Watermarks” will be shown Saturday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. at B’nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Refreshments will be available. Suggested … Continue Reading »
COMMUNITY LEADER DEBBIE RAUSCH TO LEAD “SYNAGOGUE SCHOLARS” TALK MARKING KRISTALLNACHT AND VETERANS DAY B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation continues its popular “Synagogue Scholars” series with a talk by Deborah Sturm Rausch in remembrance of Kristallnacht and in honor of Veterans Day. Rausch will present her talk, “From Broken Glass and Shattered Dreams to Freedom Fighter … Continue Reading »
A new course at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will look at how the young Jewish immigrants in early 20th-century New York adapted to the ways of the new country. “Unfinished People: Stories of Jewish Immigrants in Early 20th-Century New York City,” taught by University at Albany Professor Emerita Martha Rozett, will meet Wednesdays … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation is opening its doors to welcome the Capital Region community for the High Holy Days with complimentary attendance at all services. The congregation once again offers visitors and guests the opportunity to attend any or all of the services at no charge either as guest of a congregation member or by … Continue Reading »
Have you ever had a moment, person or event in your life where you thought, “I should write a book about that”? A workshop next month at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will help you do just that. B’nai Sholom will host a “Memoir Writing Workshop” with award-winning PJ … Continue Reading »
Month-long Series to Lead Up to High Holy Days B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany launches “Countdown to Rosh Hashanah,” a month-long series of events, themed Shabbat services and a potluck dinner designed to enrich the experience of the upcoming High Holy Days. The countdown begins with “A Day at B’nai” family festival and … Continue Reading »
Event to Kick Off “Countdown to Rosh Hashanah” Leading Up to High Holy Days Come one, come all to “A Day at B’nai,” a free festival and open house at Albany’s B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation. “A Day at B’nai” will be held Sunday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany. … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation today announced the election of new officers and members to the board of trustees. At the 46th annual meeting, the congregation elected Barbara Devore of Delmar, president; Joan Savitt of Albany, vice president; Joshua Brody of Albany, secretary; and Eleanor Davis of Albany, treasurer. The meeting was held recently at the … Continue Reading »
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany announces the launch of its new “Tot Shabbat” program offering families with young children the opportunity to welcome the Jewish Sabbath with child-friendly songs, prayers and stories. Starting June 8, Tot Shabbat at B’nai Sholom will be held the second Friday of every month from 5 p.m. until 6 … Continue Reading »