The parenting journey is filled with successes, challenges, twists, and turns. How can ancient Jewish wisdom guide the modern parent? Join B'nai Torah and Amy Grossblatt Pessah, mom, rabbi, educator, and author, as she talks about her book: Parenting on a Prayer: Ancient Jewish Secrets for Raising Modern Children. During our time together, we will explore centuries-old texts that have been cracked open with a new understanding of (grand) parenting in the 21st century.

Join us for a special congregational Kiddush following services celebrating Cantor Magda Fishman

LET MUSIC FILL THE NIGHT HONORING OUR BELOVED SENIOR CANTOR MAGDA FISHMAN

When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City.

Netta Barak-Corren will speak during services, followed by an enhanced Kiddush after which she will give an inspiring discourse

A Jewish Democratic State: Two Aspirations or One? It is commonly thought that Jewish and Democratic values are one and the same; however, current events in Israel and throughout the Western World are uncovering some uncomfortable truths that are indicating otherwise. Rabbi Dr. More Schwartz, International Director of the Florence Melton School will guide us through the study of some important, provocative foundational Jewish texts that will shed light on the new reality.