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Contact: Congregation Brith Sholom
1190 W. Macada Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017-3029
TEL 610/866-8009
FAX 610/866-8000
E-MAIL info@brithsholom.net
Michael Singer, Rabbi: rabbisinger@brithsholom.net
Tammy Watts, Administrator: tammy@brithsholom.net
Shira Siegel, Executive Director: executivedirector@brithsholom.net
Minyan is Monday and Thursday mornings right now, 7:45 a.m. on Monday and Thursday. For more information, please click here.
Shabbat and Holiday Holiday services are mornings at 9:00 a.m.
For more information please click here.
You must be logged in to see information about virtual services. If you have forgotten your password for log in or otherwise need one, please contact Tammy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 12/13 Shabbat Morning Service 9 AM Vayeshev
- 12/14 Community Hanukkah Glow Fest - 10 AM at Temple Beth El
- 12/15 Monday Morning Minyan 7:45 AM
- 12/15 Bethlehem Unity Menorah Lighting - 5:30 PM at Payrow Plaza
- 12/18 Thursday Morning Minyan 7:45 AM- 6 PM
- 12/18 Israel Discussion Group 12 PM
- 12/18 Won't You Be My Neighbor 7 PM (Hispanic Community)
- 12/19 Friday Night Service & Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner 6 PM
- 12/20 Shabbat Morning Service 9 AM Miketz, Rosh Chodesh Tevet & Hanukkah
- For more upcoming events and information, please click here
Please note: There are currently no zoom links for services or minyan as we are not streaming these.
THE RABBI'S DESK
The Miracle of the Oil
I know what you are expecting from the title of this article - a retelling of God’s miracle of the rededicated Menorah in the Temple and how the olive oil used to light it burned for eight days until new pure oil could be found. Nope - not what this bulletin article will be about. In fact, long before the story of Hanukkah, the Bible recounts another miracle centered around olive oil. In 2 Kings Chapter 4:1-7, we learn of a recently widowed mother whose debts meant the enslavement of her and her children. She cries out to the Prophet Elisha (the disciple of Elijah) for help. Elisha asks her what she has remaining in her house and she replies only “a jug of oil.”
ONGOING EVENTS:
Talmud Study
WISDOM OF THE TALMUD CLASS
Talmud Class on Shabbat
Masechet Megillah. All are welcome! (No previous Talmud experience necessary) This is a perfect time to join the Talmud class as it is a new tractate (volume) and we are just beginning.
Yoga
Chair Supported Yoga classes, taught by Miriam Serow, in person and streaming:
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm.
$10 Drop-In fee payable to Congregation Brith Sholom. Please click here for For zoom link.
SCHOLARSTREAM CLASSES
For more information, please call Tammy at 610-866-8009
Mah-Jongg
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Brith Sholom
Description: Beginners welcome; learn to play. For more information, please click here.
Chant Haftorah
Date: Wednesdays, Starting 7 February
Time: 7 PM
Where: Brith Sholom
Description: Learn to chant haftorah with Rabbi Singer. For more information, please click here.