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Beth Israel is meeting in person and virtually for services. Friday Evening services (6:00 p.m.) and Shabbat Morning services (9:30 a.m.) are held in the sanctuary, and are streamed on our Zoom and YouTube links. Weekday minyan meets by Zoom.
Beth Israel is also live streaming services and special events on our YouTube channel (Beth Israel Congregation AA MI). Click here to go to Beth Israel's YouTube channel.
Current Re-opening Guidelines
Click here to view the current guidelines for in-person events at Beth Israel Congregation. Please note that these guidelines may be adjusted as needed.
Masking Policy at Beth Israel Congregation
Based on the moderate level of COVID-19 transmission in Washtenaw County, face masks are now encouraged but not required at all indoor Beth Israel events.
More details can be found here.
Beth Israel's vaccination policy remains unchanged. Vaccines and boosters are required for those who are eligible (ages 5 years old and up).
Service Times and Links
Friday Evening Services Shabbat Morning Services
(In person and online) (In person and online)
Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:00 p.m. Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/657949107 Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/359791284
Click here to watch on YouTube. Click here to watch on YouTube.
Click here for the Shabbat Evening Prayerbook Click here for the Shabbat Morning Prayerbook.
Evening Minyan
Sunday – Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/267845102
Download the weekday minchah and maariv Sim Shalom siddurs:
Upcoming Events and Other Learning Opportunities
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2022Green Team/Social Action Committee Meetings
Sunday, Aug 14th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Monday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2022Talmud Study with Rabbi Dobrusin (via Zoom)
Monday, Aug 15th 4:00p to 5:15p
All are invited to join our Talmud study class which will resume July 18. We will read the text in Hebrew or Aramaic with an accompanying English translation and all discussions will be in English so no familiarity with Hebrew is required. Since we will begin a new section of text this is a great time to join the class! The text which we will be studying comes from the tractate Bava Kamma and begins with the question of the limitations of an individual’s liability for injuries suffered by others. As is typical of Talmud, the discussion then moves into various other questions of responsibility to others in the community. We invite you to join the group as we continue our study of the unique world of Talmud. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2022Theology Book Club
Wednesday, Aug 17th 8:00p to 9:00p
Beth Israel Congregation's Theology Book Club welcomes you to join them to read together and discuss books on Jewish thought and beliefs. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2022Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Aug 20th 10:30a to 11:30a
Tot Shabbat continues throughout the summer in the Beth Israel courtyard. Join us for a playful morning of Jewish songs, games, and stories. Challah and grape juice kiddush included. For kids ages 1 to 6, but all are welcome to join! -
Monday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2022Talmud Study with Rabbi Dobrusin (via Zoom)
Monday, Aug 22nd 4:00p to 5:15p
All are invited to join our Talmud study class which will resume July 18. We will read the text in Hebrew or Aramaic with an accompanying English translation and all discussions will be in English so no familiarity with Hebrew is required. Since we will begin a new section of text this is a great time to join the class! The text which we will be studying comes from the tractate Bava Kamma and begins with the question of the limitations of an individual’s liability for injuries suffered by others. As is typical of Talmud, the discussion then moves into various other questions of responsibility to others in the community. We invite you to join the group as we continue our study of the unique world of Talmud. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2022Theology Book Club
Wednesday, Aug 24th 8:00p to 9:00p
Beth Israel Congregation's Theology Book Club welcomes you to join them to read together and discuss books on Jewish thought and beliefs. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 26 , 2022Back from Summer BBQ!
Friday, Aug 26th 5:30p to 7:00p
Join Beth Israel for a barbeque to welcome everyone back from summer. Those who are young or young at heart are welcome to play lawn games in the backyard and bounce in the bounce house! Families with children aged 6 and under are welcome to come for a special half hour of bounce house time just for them beginning at 5:30 p.m. At 6:15 p.m. the lawn games and bounce house is open to all and dinner is served under the tent on the courtyard. Our menu is currently TBD. Service begins at 7:00 p.m. on the courtyard. Come and celebrate a welcome back from summer with us! -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 28 , 2022Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, Aug 28th 9:30a to 3:30p
Supplies of blood are very low right now. Each blood donation can save up to 3 lives! Please donate blood if you can, or ask a friend who might be able to, if you cannot. 36 more donors are needed, after 10 a.m. Please go to to RedCrossblood.org and put BIC13 in the "find a blood drive" box to sign up. You can remember this by thinking about the 13 attributes! -
Monday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2022Talmud Study with Rabbi Dobrusin (via Zoom)
Monday, Aug 29th 4:00p to 5:15p
All are invited to join our Talmud study class which will resume July 18. We will read the text in Hebrew or Aramaic with an accompanying English translation and all discussions will be in English so no familiarity with Hebrew is required. Since we will begin a new section of text this is a great time to join the class! The text which we will be studying comes from the tractate Bava Kamma and begins with the question of the limitations of an individual’s liability for injuries suffered by others. As is typical of Talmud, the discussion then moves into various other questions of responsibility to others in the community. We invite you to join the group as we continue our study of the unique world of Talmud.
Sat, August 13 2022
16 Av 5782
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Today's Calendar
| Shabbat Nachamu |
| Shabbat Service - In-person and on Zoom : 9:30am |
| Havdalah : 9:21pm |
Friday Night
| Friday Evening Services - In-Person and Zoom : 6:00pm |
| Candle Lighting : 8:15pm |
Shabbat Day
| Shabbat Service - In-person and on Zoom : 9:30am |
: 10:30am |
| Havdalah : 9:11pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
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Aug 15 |
Aug 17 |
Aug 20 |
Aug 22 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vaetchanan
Candle Lighting
| Shabbat, Aug 13, 8:24pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Aug 13, 9:21pm |
Shabbat Nachamu
| Shabbat, Aug 13 |