Beth Meyer Synagogue

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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.

This group of congregants is working their way through the Talmud, a page a day. They meet weekly for discussions. If you would like to join in the study, click here for the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/857762663

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has physically kept us apart, we would love to be with you virtually (via Zoom) this summer for Seven Weeks of Sisterhood. We are thrilled to showcase our fellow Sisterhood members in these wonderful presentations! The programs will run on seven consecutive Thursdays at 7:30PM beginning July 2nd. No cost, but registration is required. You can use the SignUp Genius to sign up for any or all of these wonderful classes! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AAA82CA3FB6-seven Jewish Life Cycle Events (three dates in July). Study with Deborah Goldstein - awesome educator, BMS social action chairperson, and former BMS preschool teacher - in a series of three programs exploring the ritual and cultural customs associated with the following life cycle events: Birth (July 2). We all know about the bris, but do you know what a simhat bat is? What is a wimple? Why is your mother in law upset when you want to put the nursery together ahead of time? Are there prayers that are said during labor/delivery or nursing? All these questions and more will be answered during this session with Deborah. Marriage (July 9). One of the first blessings said on the birth of a baby is, "...may he/she be brought to the huppah...."What are the requirements and customs related to this most wonderful event? Death (July 16). With special guest Bonnie Leach, who will be speaking about the Hevra Kadisha). "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust..." We will all face death. What does Judaism have to say about death and mourning? Wills: Don't Leave This World Without One (July 23). Learn with Donna Cohen, an attorney who focuses on estate planning and estate administration, as she teaches us the ins and outs of wills and estate planning. Whether you're 28 or 88, you probably should have a will! Tai Chi (July 30). Join Hebrew tutor extraordinaire and tai chi instructor Sharon Mills as she guides us through the calming, fluid movements of the ancient art of tai chi. All movements are slow and gentle. Participants should be wearing comfortable shoes and have a water bottle handy. You may want to have a chair nearby to use for balance or resting. Rugelach Rapture (August 6). Join our own star baker Greta Schiffman as she walks us through the steps to baking delicious rugelach. This will become your go-to gift for friends and family - if you can smuggle it out of your house uneaten! Blast from the Past (August 13). Catch up with former congregant, religious school teacher, Hebrew tutor and Sisterhood Vice President Allison Checkoway as she shares her own spiritual and energetic journey from conversion to developing a closer relationship with God while expanding her personal energy for happiness and self-fulfillment. There will be time to schmooze as well!

A lay-led Kabbalat Shabbat service - followed by oneg. Livestream link: https://www.bethmeyer.org/sanctuary-livestream.html

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. Livestream link: https://www.bethmeyer.org/sanctuary-livestream.html