Quick Links to Ages & Stages:
Congregation-Wide Events & Programs:
Be Together Shabbat & Kindergarten Consecration - Friday, November 5 following Shabbat Services B'nai Torah Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, November 11 from 10AM-3PM The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise, and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. All blood types are needed, particularly type O, as well as platelets. To assist the greater community, B’nai Torah is helping the American Red Cross as a blood donation site. If you are unavailable this month, look out for emails with more opportunities to donate. Click here to register! When you click the link, you will see a red box in the top right corner labeled "Find a Blood Drive." Enter the sponsor code "cbnt" in the search bar. You will see the B'nai Torah blood drives on the left side of the page. Click "See Times" to choose your desired time slot.
20s & 30s:
B'nai Torah 20s & 30s provides social programming for the young adults in our community. Connect with other Jews in their 20s and 30s as we make new friendships and share amazing experiences. We are a welcoming group that would love to have you join in on our fun! If you have ideas of things you’d love to do, we’d love to help you make it happen. Also, feel free to invite friends and family who may not be affiliated with B'nai Torah. We love to meet new people and expand our community! Contact Rabbi K for more information.
Grill & Chill at Rabbi Heller's - Sunday, October 24 from 6PM - 8PM
Adult Events & Programs:
Adult Education: How To Get Away With Murder led by Rabbi K [Virtual via Zoom] - Tuesdays starting October 19 (10 Sessions)
Together we will learn about the death penalty and the Talmud, and explore questions such as "is a 'good death' ever possible?" What is the role of retribution in the criminal justice system then and now? How do the rituals of death empower or remove agency from the various actors involved? We will pair rabbinic texts with more modern takes on the death penalty and allow both types of sources to draw out aspects in the other we may not have seen otherwise. This program is in partnership with Project Zug. Click here for more information and to register!
Adult Education: "Will My Dishes Go to Heaven?" led by Rabbi Heller [Virtual via Zoom] - Tuesdays starting November 2 (3 Sessions)
Join Rabbi Heller for a fresh look at Kosher! This class is perfect for novices and veterans. Click here to register!
Weekly Virtual Commute - Mondays at 8:45AM
Join Rabbi Heller and Rabbi K each Monday morning for 15 minutes of spirituality to start your work week. Click here to submit a one-time registration form!
Introduction to Judaism - Multiple Sessions Available!Do you know someone who is interested in converting to Judaism, or who is already Jewish but wants to rediscover and reconnect? Bnai Torah is partnering with six other congregations to create a new city-wide opportunity, starting this coming Monday! Email our rabbis, or click here to learn more and to register!
Boomers&... Events & Programs:
Meet other empty nester and boomer congregants who share your passions and have time and energy for volunteering, participating in social events, helping others, and more!
Wise Aging with Rabbi Judith Beiner - Wednesdays, November 10 - January 19 (8 Sessions)
Connect with Rabbi Judith Beiner and a peer group of individuals in our sixties and seventies as we process the experiences of our lives and explore more ways to enrich the years to come. Every Wednesday for 8 sessions, you will be guided through reflective work that enables you to come to new understandings about your life, yourself, and your values. (For participants who took this course last year virtually, if you are interested in joining this new cohort, please let us know. While the content might be the same, each cohort brings its own questions and conversations that add a unique energy to the class. You will be able to take this course free of charge.) - Click here to learn more and to register!
Weekly Boomer Happy Hour - Wednesdays at 5PM in the Virtual Community Room
Grab a drink and/or snacks and spend some time with your fellow B'nai Torah Boomers via Zoom! Share ideas for keeping yourself entertained at home, discuss any emotions you're feeling during these uncertain times and enjoy some time with friendly faces!
B'nai Torah Women Events & Programs:
B'nai Torah Women Virtual Book Club - Monthly Beginning October 4, 2021
Do you like to read? Do you like to chat? Join B'nai Torah Women Virtual Book Club! BTW Book Club meets via Zoom on the first Monday of each month beginning October 4, 2021 at 7:30PM. The group is moderated by Greg Changnon, and costs $55/pp to participate. Click here to preview the book selections for the upcoming year and to register.
B'nai Torah Women Opening Brunch & Gift Shop Sale - Sunday, October 17 from 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Join B'nai Torah Women (BTW) for brunch and shop the Gift Shop at 50% off! Reconnect with your friends, learn about what BTW has in store for the year, and shop til you drop. This event is for B'nai Torah Members only. Click here to register!
Brotherhood Events & Programs:
Our mission is to promote social interaction and greater involvement in the synagogue. We like to think that Brotherhood is an excellent way to meet other members of the Shul on an informal basis given our wide variety of programs. Our four areas of focus are: Religion, Sports, Social, and Community. While some of our programs are Brotherhood-only, the majority are open to the broader Shul community and may be family-oriented or take place in conjunction with other B'nai Torah groups. From a ruach perspective, the Brotherhood is responsible for High Holiday ushering and leading participation in the World Wide Wrap.
Brotherhood Poker - Monthly from 7PM - 11PM
B'nai Torah Brotherhood invites you to be part of our monthly poker game! Arrive by 7:15PM, cards fly at 7:30PM on the following Sundays: August 29, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 13, March 20, April 24, and May 22 at Congregation B'nai Torah. Contact Marcus Brodzki at shulpoker@gmail.com to register!
Young Family & ECHAD Events & Programs:
B'nai Torah Young Family programs are for families with children in 2nd grade and under. Our Early Childhood Activities Department (ECHAD) programs are more appropriate for families with children 3 - 18 months. The descriptions of the programs and events below will provide guidance as to what ages the activity is for.
ECHAD Family Service: Tea Party - Saturday, October 9 at 10:30AMYouth Events & Programs:
Club 345: Wacky Olympics - Sunday, October 24 at 12PMDo you and your team have what it takes to be the best bubble gum blower, the fastest cup stacker, or the greatest human knot un-tangler? Join us for these games and many more! Click here to register!
Junior Chai: Treetop Quest - Sunday, October 24 at 3:30PMTreetop Quest - Dunwoody’s Aerial Adventure Park - will challenge your team physically and mentally as our Junior Chai group (6th, 7th, and 8th graders) maneuver from tree-to-tree through obstacles and zip-lines. Click here to register!
Club 345 Family Service - Saturday, October 30 at 10:30AMRabbi K will lead an informal and fun prayer experience to help your family explore the meaning of the prayers in our everyday lives! Join us as we celebrate Shabbat with discussion and interactive activities to enrich our Jewish lives. All parents and siblings of 3rd-5th graders are welcome! Click here to register!
Save the Date: 10th - 12th Grade Learning Opportunity - Leadership Starts from WithinNourishing the Soul (NTS) is running a unique leadership program for 10th-12th grade students. This program is designed to help and train teens with Self-Awareness, Compassion-Centered strength Communication, and Creative and Collaborative Visioning. January 23 and 30th. More details and registration to come!
