Beth Meyer Synagogue

This traditional shaharit (morning service) begins at 9AM and generally concludes at approximately 9:40AM. The service is conducted almost exclusively in Hebrew; however, there are transliterated siddurim (prayerbooks) available. Lay leaders usually lead the minyan except when there is a special occasion such as Rosh Hodesh (new Hebrew month) or a holiday. It is customary for adult Jews to wear a tallit (prayer shawl) for this service. Many people also wear tefillin (leather boxes containing holy scripture). There are additional sets of “loaner” tefillin available upon request.

Hineni Meditation - we meet in the Chapel every Sunday at 10:00 am to sit with with each other for 20 minutes. Please contact Mike Wagner (mikepwagner@gmail.com) or Roger Grissom (lynnroger123@gmail.com) for more information.

This class is for true beginners. We start at the beginning, learning the letters and vowels, and how to put them together to read words. At the end of the class, students will be able to read basic blessings.

This class is for those who are reading Hebrew (even if slowly) and would like to increase their proficiency. We will use the book, Alef Isn't Enough, which includes acquisition of key vocabulary from the Siddur, the Haggadah, and the Tanakh.

The way we welcome Shabbat at Beth Meyer has been changing over the past couple years. In addition to our weekly 8:00pm service, we offer monthly Mindfulness, Shabbat Mishpaha, and Simhat Shabbat services. We also have large Shabbat dinners throughout the year, including last year’s Refugee Awareness, Multicultural, and Walk with Us dinners, this year’s Welcome Back Kabbalat Shabbat, and our annual Dinner in the Sukkah. Come join this open forum conversation facilitated by the Ritual Committee. We want to know what type of Friday night practice speaks to you most, so we continue to shepherd this change in our culture to best meet the spiritual needs of all Beth Meyer congregants.

Mindfulness meditation is a practice designed to support and sustain our Jewish lives and the fulfillment of our Jewish values. This spiritual practice is intended to help us be more present, more connected, and more awakened to what really matters. If you have extensive practice in meditation or you are a total beginner, all are welcome.

Building on the success of Ask Big Questions luncheons over the last two years, these gatherings, designed to engage men and women, will center around four great books.

A caregiver support group can act as a positive outlet providing caregivers a regular time for social interaction outside of the home. The groups offer a safe place where any negative emotions about caregiving can be expressed and validated (like anger, frustration and grief), helping participants feel like they are NOT alone. Support groups also help caregivers maintain balance by doing something for themselves instead of always caring for their loved one. Caregivers can gather ideas on how others deal with common challenges of caring for a loved one during each of the stages of dementia, and have the opportunity to help others who are new to caregiving by offering tips on what has and hasn’t worked well for them. In addition, many groups offer an educational component with expert advice on caregiving topics. You’re welcome to join us for our conversation on the 2nd Tuesday evening of the month at 7:00 pm at Beth Meyer Synagogue (Library in the Satisky Education Building, 504 Newton Road, Raleigh, 27615) to share our experiences of interacting with someone who has impaired memory. This group is for anyone in our community who is caring for a loved one at home, in a facility, or from a distance.

Every Wednesday is an opportunity for study at Beth Meyer Synagogue!

This traditional evening service takes place at 7PM and concludes at approximately 7:20PM. The prayer service is conducted almost exclusively in Hebrew; however, there are transliterated siddurim (prayerbooks) available. Lay leaders usually lead the service except when there is a special occasion such as a festival.

The class taught by RaleighCary area rabbis offers an overview of Jewish holidays, lifecycle events and extends a pathway to Jewish studies for conversion, interfaith couples, and Jews wishing to refresh their childhood Religious School Education. JCC MEMBERS & SYNAGOGUE MEMBERS: $120 GENERAL COMMUNITY: $180 RSVP BY AUGUST 26 HTTP://BIT.LY/ JEWISHESSENTIALS PLEASE PURCHASE "LIVING JUDAISM" BY WAYNE DOSICK BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS

A wonderful group of congregants meet weekly throughout the year to maintain our library. New volunteers are welcome.

Simhat Shabbat is a Kabbalat Shabbat service for families with children in K - 5th Grade. This program, meeting seven times this year, includes a Shabbat Evening service and Shabbat dinner. The service is child-friendly and designed to help children experience a full Shabbat service. The service is open to all - the dinner is by on-line registration only. Space is limited, and registration is due by the Wednesday before each dinner.

A lay-led Kabbalat Shabbat service - followed by oneg.

This participatory service takes place in the main sanctuary, lasts from approximately 9:30-11:45AM, and is regularly led by Rabbi Eric Solomon. The most creative part of the prayer service takes place during shaharit from approximately 9:30-10:15AM when Rabbi Jenny Solomon assists Rabbi Eric Solomon and leads the congregation in meditative Hebrew chanting and meditation. The second part of the service, the Torah service, takes place from approximately 10:15-11:30AM and includes the Torah reading, the Haftarah (prophetic reading), and an active discussion of the weekly Torah portion. The final section (Musaf) lasts from approximately 11:30-11:45AM. The service concludes with the Mourner’s Kaddish and a closing song. After the service, the entire congregation is invited into the social hall for a Kiddush luncheon.

All are welcome - meets in the conference room

Join us for a fun night of trivia with friends new & old, heavy hors d’oeuvres & dessert, beer & wine for purchase, 50/50 Raffle and a chance to bid on tons of amazing silent auction items including vacation opportunities, cultural arts events, restaurants, jewelry, Judaica and more! Big Slow Tom's Trivia is known all over the Triangle for creating fun nights of friendly competition. Compete with your fellow (and fella!) community members to win the coveted title of Beth Meyer Trivia Champs! Adults only. Preregistration and payment required for event. To pay online, send your payment to our Paypal Account @ http://paypal.me/BMSisterhood Saturday, November 16th, 2019 Doors open @7pm, Trivia begins @7:30pm Cost: $25/person RSVP by November 6th, 2019 - payment is also due at this time! Date: 11/16/2019 (Sat.) Time: 7:00pm EDT Location: Beth Meyer Synagogue Created by: BS Beth Meyer Sisterhood