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Bet Torah is a warm and supportive community — a place where you and your family will make lifelong friends as you explore and participate in Jewish life.

Our inspiring clergy leads us in services that touch the soul; our children and adults alike thrive on Jewish learning; we live our values through social action.

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Join us as we worship together, unlocking the power of ancient traditions to add new meaning to our lives.

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Commitment to learning is at the core of who we are as a community, for children and adults alike.

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The countless opportunities to join with others make Bet Torah feel like a home away from home.

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We put our values into action through service to our local, national, and global community.

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ThursdayThu, 26 MayMay, 2022

As Time Goes By: Aging and End of Life Panel Discussion

Thursday, May 26th 8:00p to 9:30pJewish and spiritual perspective on these questions. This will be a three part series. Join Rabbi Brusso with Jordana Bel (née Kozupsky), Arielle Friedtanzer, and Mara Lugassy for a series of conversations about end of life.

FridayFri, 3 JunJune, 2022

Board Installation and Volunteer Awards

Friday, Jun 3rd 6:15p to 7:30pJoin us as we officially install our 2022-2023 Board and present our 2021-2022 Volunteer Awards!

SaturdaySat, 4 JunJune, 2022

Shavuot Tikkun (Night of Learning)

Shabbat, Jun 4th 8:00p to 10:00pCelebrate the giving of the Torah with a night of learning! As in years past, our Paired Learning participants will be the featured teachers during this program. The program will include Ma’ariv.

SundaySun, 5 JunJune, 2022

Shavout Morning Service and Matan Celebration

Sunday, Jun 5th 9:30a to 12:00pShavout Morning Service and Matan Celebration

SaturdaySat, 11 JunJune, 2022

Aufruf of Cantor Gil Ezring and Cantor Eryka Velazquez

Shabbat, Jun 11th 10:00a to 12:00pCelebrate Cantor Ezring and Cantor Velazquez on their upcoming wedding!

SaturdaySat, 18 JunJune, 2022

Pride Shabbat

Shabbat, Jun 18th 9:30a to 12:00pJoin the community in supporting our 2nd Annual Pride Shabbat. We will welcome Rakel (pronounced ruh-ḣel) Silverman, a proud trans Jew who is passionate about social justice and radical inclusion.

ThursdayThu, 10 NovNovember, 2022

Midnight Run

Thursday, Nov 10th 5:30p to Friday, Nov 11th 1:00aOur teens travel by bus at night to deliver much-needed food and clothing to the homeless in New York City and have real interactions with our fellow New Yorkers.

FridayFri, 3 JunJune, 2022

Board Installation and Volunteer Awards

Friday, Jun 3rd 6:15p to 7:30pJoin us as we officially install our 2022-2023 Board and present our 2021-2022 Volunteer Awards!

SaturdaySat, 11 JunJune, 2022

Aufruf of Cantor Gil Ezring and Cantor Eryka Velazquez

Shabbat, Jun 11th 10:00a to 12:00pCelebrate Cantor Ezring and Cantor Velazquez on their upcoming wedding!

SaturdaySat, 18 JunJune, 2022

Pride Shabbat

Shabbat, Jun 18th 9:30a to 12:00pJoin the community in supporting our 2nd Annual Pride Shabbat. We will welcome Rakel (pronounced ruh-ḣel) Silverman, a proud trans Jew who is passionate about social justice and radical inclusion.

SaturdaySat, 18 JunJune, 2022

Pride Shabbat

Shabbat, Jun 18th 9:30a to 12:00pJoin the community in supporting our 2nd Annual Pride Shabbat. We will welcome Rakel (pronounced ruh-ḣel) Silverman, a proud trans Jew who is passionate about social justice and radical inclusion.

SaturdaySat, 4 JunJune, 2022

Shavuot Tikkun (Night of Learning)

Shabbat, Jun 4th 8:00p to 10:00pCelebrate the giving of the Torah with a night of learning! As in years past, our Paired Learning participants will be the featured teachers during this program. The program will include Ma’ariv.

SundaySun, 5 JunJune, 2022

Shavout Morning Service and Matan Celebration

Sunday, Jun 5th 9:30a to 12:00pShavout Morning Service and Matan Celebration

MondayMon, 6 JunJune, 2022

Shavout Morning Service with Yizkor

Monday, Jun 6th 9:30a to 12:00pShavout Morning Service with Yizkor

WednesdayWed, 1 JunJune, 2022

Mitzvah Needles

Wednesday, Jun 1st 10:00a to 11:00aJoin Mitzvah Needles to learn and to put your talents to good causes! All abilities welcome!

WednesdayWed, 8 JunJune, 2022

Mitzvah Needles

Wednesday, Jun 8th 10:00a to 11:00aJoin Mitzvah Needles to learn and to put your talents to good causes! All abilities welcome!

WednesdayWed, 15 JunJune, 2022

Mitzvah Needles

Wednesday, Jun 15th 10:00a to 11:00aJoin Mitzvah Needles to learn and to put your talents to good causes! All abilities welcome!

WednesdayWed, 22 JunJune, 2022

Mitzvah Needles

Wednesday, Jun 22nd 10:00a to 11:00aJoin Mitzvah Needles to learn and to put your talents to good causes! All abilities welcome!

WednesdayWed, 29 JunJune, 2022

Mitzvah Needles

Wednesday, Jun 29th 10:00a to 11:00aJoin Mitzvah Needles to learn and to put your talents to good causes! All abilities welcome!

ThursdayThu, 10 NovNovember, 2022

Midnight Run

Thursday, Nov 10th 5:30p to Friday, Nov 11th 1:00aOur teens travel by bus at night to deliver much-needed food and clothing to the homeless in New York City and have real interactions with our fellow New Yorkers.

ThursdayThu, 26 MayMay, 2022

As Time Goes By: Aging and End of Life Panel Discussion

Thursday, May 26th 8:00p to 9:30pJewish and spiritual perspective on these questions. This will be a three part series. Join Rabbi Brusso with Jordana Bel (née Kozupsky), Arielle Friedtanzer, and Mara Lugassy for a series of conversations about end of life.

FridayFri, 27 MayMay, 2022

Women's Torah Study

Friday, May 27th 10:00a to 11:30aShare a morning of study and exploration of the weekly parashah, from the woman’s perspective!

SaturdaySat, 28 MayMay, 2022

Parashat HaShavua

Shabbat, May 28th 9:00a to 9:30aJoin fellow congregants in studying the weekly Torah portion. No one knows too much or too little to participate. Please join us for this fast half hour of Torah conversation.

SaturdaySat, 28 MayMay, 2022

Apocrypha Study Group

Shabbat, May 28th 1:00p to 2:00pAll are welcome to join this study group focused on the apocryphal books (ancient texts that did not make it into the biblical canon). In-person and on Zoom

WednesdayWed, 1 JunJune, 2022

Mitzvah Needles

Wednesday, Jun 1st 10:00a to 11:00aJoin Mitzvah Needles to learn and to put your talents to good causes! All abilities welcome!

WednesdayWed, 1 JunJune, 2022

Film Club

Wednesday, Jun 1st 5:00p to 6:00pOur Weekly Film Club is a fun and relaxed way to get more from your movies. Watch the film on your own and then we join together for what is always an engaging and enriching discussion. Newcomers always welcome.

FridayFri, 3 JunJune, 2022

Women's Torah Study

Friday, Jun 3rd 10:00a to 11:30aShare a morning of study and exploration of the weekly parashah, from the woman’s perspective!

FridayFri, 3 JunJune, 2022

Board Installation and Volunteer Awards

Friday, Jun 3rd 6:15p to 7:30pJoin us as we officially install our 2022-2023 Board and present our 2021-2022 Volunteer Awards!

SaturdaySat, 4 JunJune, 2022

Parashat HaShavua

Shabbat, Jun 4th 9:00a to 9:30aJoin fellow congregants in studying the weekly Torah portion. No one knows too much or too little to participate. Please join us for this fast half hour of Torah conversation.

SaturdaySat, 4 JunJune, 2022

Apocrypha Study Group

Shabbat, Jun 4th 1:00p to 2:00pAll are welcome to join this study group focused on the apocryphal books (ancient texts that did not make it into the biblical canon). In-person and on Zoom

Bet Torah Blog

New Website Checklist

Tuesday, May 10 6:23pm

As you start to look around, please also check out the following to-do's. This is such a great opportunity to make sure Bet Torah has all of our latest information and much more! Here is a checklist to get you started

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Comparing Ruth to Abraham: The Power of Inclusion

Monday, Apr 25 7:10am

Temple bringing the first crops of the harvest to thank G-d. It is customary to eat dairy meals on Shavuot. Why, you ask? In true Judaic fashion, there were no fewer than seven reasons to explain this custom, ranging from...

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Installation of Rabbi Lisa Sacks

Monday, Apr 25 7:00am

Photographs of the Installation on April 6, 2022.

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Thu, May 26 2022 25 Iyyar 5782