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Beth Israel is meeting in person and virtually for services. Friday Evening services are temporarily held by Zoom only, until our tent is replaced, at 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Morning services are held indoors in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. All services will remain on Zoom and YouTube under the regular links. Unless noted, weekday minyan and other events and classes will be held virtually for the time being.
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.
Service Times and Links
Click here for 2021 Yizkor Booklet.
Friday Evening Services Shabbat Morning Services
(Online only) (Online and in-person in the sanctuary)
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 at 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/267845102
Download the Sim Shalom siddur for weekday services by clicking:
Weekday minchah siddur
Weekday maariv siddur
Upcoming Events and Other Learning Opportunities
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Monday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2021Talmud Study with Rabbi Dobrusin
Monday, Nov 29th 4:00p to 5:15p
Join us for a study of a chapter of the Talmudic tractate of Sotah. This chapter is unusual in that it includes not only the traditional legal discussions which are the hallmark of the Talmud but also contains several lengthy sections of midrash, commentaries on stories from the Torah. We will read the text in the original Hebrew and Aramaic with English translations also provided. All discussions will be in English, and no previous Talmud study experience is necessary. All are welcome! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2021BIRS Religious School 2nd-7th Grade
Wednesday, Dec 1st 4:30p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2021Theology Book Club
Wednesday, Dec 1st 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 ,
DecDecember 4 , 2021BiTE SiZE Shabbat at Burns Park
Shabbat, Dec 4th 11:30a to 12:00p
Saturday mornings, 11:30am-12pm (through December) Tot Shabbat Service for children 0-5 Service & Parsha Party for children aged 5-8 Contact Amanda for more information at engage@bethisrael-aa.org -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2021Illuminate 2021
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 4th 5:45p to 7:30p
An all-ages community-wide Hanukkah celebration! Enjoy live music, circus performances, and more at this annual event. Children of all ages are invited to the Hanukkah Hall which will be filled with arts and crafts, a shadow wall, black-light Legos and more. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2021Green Team/Social Action Committee Meetings
Sunday, Dec 5th 9:30a to 11:30a
Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81780492890?pwd=dE14Z1R3cXNxNXM3SjNFbDY4VkN2QT09 -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2021BIRS Religious School Preschool-8th Grade
Sunday, Dec 5th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2021Talmud Study with Rabbi Dobrusin
Monday, Dec 6th 4:00p to 5:15p
Join us for a study of a chapter of the Talmudic tractate of Sotah. This chapter is unusual in that it includes not only the traditional legal discussions which are the hallmark of the Talmud but also contains several lengthy sections of midrash, commentaries on stories from the Torah. We will read the text in the original Hebrew and Aramaic with English translations also provided. All discussions will be in English, and no previous Talmud study experience is necessary. All are welcome! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2021BIRS Religious School 2nd-7th Grade
Wednesday, Dec 8th 4:30p to 6:00p
Rabbi Caine's High Holiday Sermons
Streaming Minyan: Taboo, or Adding Windows of Inclusion to the House of Israel?
Reversing the Curses Against Israel with History not more Scapegoating
Productivity or Presence: Changing our Relationship to Time
Leave the Victim Triangle: Going from Blamer to Creator
It's Time to End the Fertility Bias in Covenant: Our Shame in Shutting Out Those Without Children
Please Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 as Soon as You Can
In support of the Jewish values of protecting life and health, Rabbi Caine, Rabbi Dobrusin, and the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Congregation urge all members who can, to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The available vaccines are safe and effective. Vaccination protects not only you, but also community members who have medical conditions that preclude vaccination and children who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated.
Learn more about where to get vaccinated by following this website, run by the Washtenaw County Health Department:
https://www.washtenaw.org/3337/Where-to-Get-the-COVID-19-Vaccine
If you need assistance making an appointment, or getting to an appointment, please contact BIC’s Director of Engagement and Programming, Amanda Glucklich, at engage@bethisrael-aa.org, and she will connect you with a congregant who can help. There are BIC volunteer drivers who are fully vaccinated and readily available to give you a ride.
Sun, November 28 2021
24 Kislev 5782
Today's Calendar
| Candle Lighting : 4:55pm |
| Friday Evening Services - Zoom Only : 6:00pm |
: 6:00pm |
Friday Night
| Candle Lighting : 4:55pm |
| Friday Evening Services - Zoom Only : 6:00pm |
: 6:00pm |
Shabbat Day
| Shabbat Services - In-person and on Zoom : 9:30am |
: 11:30am |
| Havdalah : 5:51pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Nov 19 |
Nov 20 |
Nov 21 |
Nov 22 |
Nov 24 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayishlach
| Shabbat, Nov 20 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Nov 19, 4:55pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Nov 20, 5:51pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
| Shabbat, Nov 27 |