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Beth Israel is a Reconstructionist congregation in Media, Pennsylvania where you will find a vibrant community of individuals and families committed to celebrating our Judaism, nurturing our members, educating our children (and ourselves!) and repairing the world. Our religious tradition reflects our ancestors' search for meaning, purpose, and value. As we continue in their footsteps, we are egalitarian, participatory, and open-minded. Our diverse views of God emphasize godliness rather than the supernatural. We value that power in the universe that infuses all of creation with a sense of transcendence and impels us to improve the world and ourselves.

We express our beliefs in word and deed, prayer and action, learning and teaching.

News

SUNDAY STUDIES: Topics of interest to all members

January 22, 2012 10 - 12 -- Our Bodies, Our Health: Jewish, medical and health perspectives on taking care of our bodies.

 

We start with disease and we conclude with ease. Spend a Sunday morning learning first about a disease that has a high risk factor in the Ashkenazi Jewish community and then about  a Technique for learning to work and live without pain.

 

We will begin with a brief introduction that will frame the morning’s discussion within the Jewish tradition of reverence for health and well- being.

 

A guest speaker, using a multi-media presentation, will speak about determining risk for and detecting and treating ovarian cancer. She will be accompanied by a woman who has survived this devastating disease. Then BI member, Andrea Bruno will introduce us to some of the basic principles of The Alexander Technique.

 

Robin Cohen, executive director and co-founder of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, will give an overview about ovarian cancer, talk about the genetic connection and also about being your own best healthcare advocate.

 

Andrea Bruno, a certified Alexander Technique practitioner, will offer an introductory group lesson that will provide us with a basic understanding of how the Technique came about, resources for learning more about the Technique and some experience of it's principles. She will show us how the Technique can teach us how to work and live without pain and stay out of pain by consciously choosing and applying new directions for everyday activities.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 11 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM -- Executive Committee Location: Beth Israel

Friday, January 13 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -- MLK Shabbat w. R. Linda

Saturday, January 14 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM -- Shabbat Services w. Rabbi Linda 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM Potluck Lunch: Dairy/Parve 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Torah Treks: I Samuel w. R. Linda

Monday, January 16 -- MLK day of service 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM -- Torah for Grown ups

Wednesday, January 18 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM -- Board Meeting/Retreat

Thursday, January 19 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM -- Meditation with Rabbi Linda

Friday, January 20 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -- Shabbat Services: Led by Buzz Waterston

Saturday, January 21 9:45 AM to 12:15 PM -- Shabbat Services: Led by Steve Smith

Sunday, January 22 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM -- Adult Ed: Our Bodies, Our Health Jewish, medical, and health perspectives on taking care of our bodies.

Monday, January 23 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM -- Torah for Grown ups

Tuesday, January 24 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM -- Opening Judaism: Mekom Torah

Wednesday, January 25 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM -- Couples Torah @ Ohev Shalom

Friday, January 27 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM -- YFS Dinner: Dalet hosts, 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM -- Young Family Shabbat w. Rabbi Linda & Dalet

Saturday, January 28 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM -- Shabbat Services w. Rabbi Linda & Post Zayin/ Vav class, 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM -- Potluck Lunch: Dairy/Parve, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM -- Torah Treks: I Samuel w. R. Linda and Deborah Baer Mozes

7:30 PM to 10:00 PM -- Israeli Wine Tasting/Fundraiser Fine wines from Israel and other lands paired with delectable appetizers and desserts

Sunday, January 29 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM -- RPC/EdComm meetings

Monday, January 30 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM -- Food Service, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM -- Torah for Grown ups

Tuesday, January 31 -- 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM Hebrew School, 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM Mussar Group