Information Session on Israel Trip Summer 2020
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJRabbi Tobin will present plans for B'nai Shalom's trip to Israel next summer at an information session on Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome. The theme of the trip: Exploring Borders from the Ottoman Empire to Netanyahu Led by Rabbi Robert Tobin. Dates for the trip are June 28 - July 9, […]
Resilience: Recovery after Destruction a discussion with Rabbi Robert Tobin
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJJoin Rabbi Tobin for two Lunch and Learn discussions on the topic of Resilience: Recovering After Destruction. These sessions lead up to Tisha B'Av,as they deal with lessons learned from Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai and his plan to save the most valuable treasure, the Jewish future. The course will focus on how after the destruction […]
In the Fire and Thunder: Study the Sinai Experience
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Today and June 5 with Rabbi Michael Monson.
Science and Faith: Revelation Explained
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 1 p.m. Rabbi Robert Tobin will examine two scientific rationalists of the Middle Ages, Rabbis Moshe Ben Maimon and Levi Ben Gershon. Call 973-731-0160.
Revelation vs. Reason
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 1 p.m. Dr. Cathy Lasser will explore 20th-century philosophers and their thoughts on the roles of reason and faith in our worldviews. Also on May 19. Call 973-731-0160.
Voices of the Generations, a Holocaust Remembrance Presentation
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. With Julie Kohner, an educator and child of Holocaust survivors whose family’s story was presented on “This is Your Life.” Call 973-731-0160.
Shabbat Hagadol Dinner and Elijah’s Stories
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange. Featuring Shabbat dinner at 7 p.m., followed by a lecture, “Elijah# The Resistance.” RSVP for dinner ($20) at bnaishalom.net/events.php#. On April 13, a lecture, “What Would Elijah Do?,” will be presented at 1 p.m. Call 973-731-0160.
Scholar in Residence
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange. Dr. Joshua Kulp, author of “The Schechter Haggadah,” speaks at 7 p.m. after Shabbat dinner on “Rabbits and Lettuce: The History of the Haggadah in Art and Text.” Cost for dinner is $20; register online at bnaishalom.net/events.php#. On March 30, he will discuss “The Haggadah’s Development in a Nutshell Full of […]
“What, There’s Seder After the Meal?”
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 1 p.m. Rabbi Robert Tobin answers questions related to the Passover seder. Call 973-731-0160.
God and an Imperfect World
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Presented by Rabbi Mark Biller. Register online at bnaishalom.net/events.php#.
“Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean”
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 1 p.m. (following kiddush). Presented by Janice Michaelis. Call 973-731-0160.
Comedy Night
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 8 p.m. Featured performer is Adam Oliensis, who was voted number one comedian for hire in New York City by Thumbtack.com from 2015 to 2018. Tickets are $36, which includes dessert, coffee, and tea. Register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
Israel’s Election: What to Look For
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 8:30 p.m. Visit bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160.
“God Is Imperfect, And So Are We!”
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Discussion with Rabbi Mark Biller related to the Book of Genesis. Visit bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160.
Blood Drive
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 4-8 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit bit.ly/2DToRR9.