About Us
Welcome to Beth Israel! We are a warm, friendly and participatory Conservative congregation located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Our Community
Important moments in our lives take place around significant life cycle events. By sharing these times with our synagogue community, these moments become more meaningful.
Events
From our Hanukkah celebration to sweatshirt shabbat, there is always something going on at Beth Israel. Check out our event calendar to view upcoming events.
Youth Programs
Our high school students can look forward to fun outings, service learning projects and educational opportunities throughout the year.
Religious School
We're developing and strengthening the Jewish identity of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade by building their knowledge, skills, and commitment to lead full Jewish lives.
Beth Israel
Congregation
(734) 665 - 9897
UPCOMING EVENTS
- June 2, 2020
- Children's Game NightJune 2, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Join other BIC members online for fun (and potentially silly) games!
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83743750721 - Online - MinyanJune 2, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Sunday – Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/267845102
Meeting ID: 267 845 102
- June 3, 2020
- Online - MinyanJune 3, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Sunday – Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/267845102
Meeting ID: 267 845 102 - Theology Book Club - OnlineJune 3, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Beth IsraelCongregation's Theology Book Club welcomes you to join them to read togetherand discuss books on Jewish thought and beliefs. The books are in English. Contact Paul Shifrin at (248) 514-7276 for moreinformation.
SPOTLIGHT
Be a Part of the Beth Israel Community Online
During this unprecedented time of closings and social distancing, it is important to still be able to come together in new ways as a community. We invited everyone to take part in services and minyan online via Zoom. Please note that passwords are used. Contact the office to get the passwords at office@bethisrael-aa.org.
Beth Israel is now live streaming services on the Beth Israel YouTube channel (Beth Israel Congregation AA MI). Click here to go to Beth Israel’s YouTube page.
Equal Rights Weekend
Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7
Special Shabbat Services and Sunday Scholars Program
Friday Evening Services led by Rabbi Sara Adler, including Personal Reflections
Saturday Morning Services led by Women, including a D’var Torah by Ruth Bardenstein
Sunday Scholars Zoom Presentations at 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. featuring Professors Karla Goldman and Carrie Baker
Friday Evening Services
Friday Minchah at 5:45 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/657949107
Meeting ID: 657 949 107
Click here to watch the live stream on YouTube.
Click here for the PDF of Sim Shalom Shabbat evening service
Shabbat Morning Services
Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/359791284
Meeting ID: 359 791 284
Click here to watch the live stream on YouTube.
Click here for the complete Shabbat Morning Service Prayerbook.
Evening Minyan
Sunday – Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/267845102
Meeting ID: 267 845 102
Click the links below for PDFs of Sim Shalom weekday services
weekday afternoon SIDDUR SIM SHALOM
Part 1 – weekday maariv SIM SHALOM
Part 2 – weekday Maariv SIM SHALOM
Make A Donation
Beth Israel accepts donations in person, by mail, or online (through Network for Good). Simply click here to go to the Network for Good website to make your donation.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Annual Congregation Meeting
Sunday, June 14, 7:00 p.m
Beth Israel’s Annual Congregation Meeting, for members in good standing, includes the election and installation of new members and officers of the Beth Israel Board of Directors, and the approval of the budget for the 2020 – 2021 fiscal year. Zoom login-in information will be provided when members register by clicking here; a password will be required. Contact Sam Zielinski at szielinski@bethisrael-aa.org if you have any problems registering.
Children’s Game Nights @BIC
Join other BIC members online for fun (and potentially silly) games! The sessions are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
(Please note the date change and new link!)
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83743750721
Classes and Other Learning Opportunities
Talmud Study with Rabbi Dobrusin
Monday, June 1, 3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: Click here
Meeting ID: 243 071 238
Rabbi Dobrusin will be facilitating a Talmud class online on Monday afternoons from 3:30-4:30. While we will read the Hebrew/Aramaic text, translations are available and all discussions will be in English. All are welcome to join. The section we will be studying, from the 2nd chapter of the Tractate Bava Metzia, concerns the responsibilities of those who find a lost object. Click the links below for both the Hebrew and English text.
English Text 5-11-2020
Hebrew Text 5-11-20
Talmud English Text
Hebrew Text 3-23-20
English Text 2-23-20
Pirke Avot: Ethics of the Fathers
Thursday, June 4, 5-5:45 p.m.
Zoom Link: Click here
Meeting ID: 815 8853 7144
Beginning Thursday, May 14, Rabbi Dobrusin will facilitate “Zoom” discussions on the classic Rabbinic text: Pirke Avot. While the title is usually translated as “Ethics of the Fathers”, a more interesting translation is “Chapters of Fundamental Principles.” Pirke Avot consists of short rabbinic statements concerning ethics, faith and interpersonal relationships. Reading Pirke Avot helps us focus on the values and principles which guide our lives. We will study the text in English referring occasionally to the Hebrew. The text can be found in the Shabbat morning Sim Shalom siddur. Click below for a PDF of the first portion.
Challah Making with Mira
Friday, June 5, 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/927616777
Meeting ID: 927 616 777
Join Beth Israel’s own Mira Sussman for Challah Baking! Kids and parents are welcome to participate. Click below for the list of ingredients.
Zoom Instructions
Click below for detailed instructions for using Zoom. If you have any questions or issues, contact Sam at szielinski@bethisrael-aa.org.
