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- High Holy Days at Congregation Beth Israel - 2022
- Peace in Ukraine Concert Donation
- Tot Shabbat 2022-2023
- Reconstructionist Journey to Israel - Spring 2022
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- Rabbi Richard Hirsh Through The Years
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Early Childhood Programs
Early Childhood Programs
"May God turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents."
Mechina - Preschool Sunday program for children ages 3-5

Gan class - Kindergarten monthly program on Sundays for families with children ages 5-6
- 8 meetings throughout the year, each meeting is about 2 hours long, Sunday morning, once a month
- 2-3 staff people for a class (2 teachers + 1 aide, depending on class size)
- Snacks and drinks provided in every meeting
- Each meeting will focus on a Jewish holiday (according to the calendar) and Shabbat/Havdalah
- Friday night dinners and services (Young Family and/or Tot Shabbat) for the class families several times throughout the year
- Learn about the Gan teachers, Laura Lee Blechner and Reisa Mukamal.
Tot Shabbat - The best way to celebrate Shabbat together!
Our Tot Shabbat program is for young families that wants to enjoy a Friday night dinner with songs, stories, play time - and enjoy the company of other families and friends.
We gather on the second Friday of each month (please see the calendar for accurate dates and information) from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. We offer a Kosher Dairy- Vegetarian dinner.
Our program is free and open for all, we kindly ask you to RSVP in advance so we will have enough food and drinks for all the participants.
We look forward seeing you with us!
Let's MOVE! - a Creative Movement program
Looking for a fun, energetic activity for you and your kid? We've got you covered!
Let's MOVE! is a creative movement program, for young children (ages 2-5) and their parents/grandparents that include music, movement, and basically - great time for both children and adults! Our so very talented instructor Ana Blumenthal will take you on a journey through music and movement that will spark your imagination and bring much joy to your Sunday morning. We start with a short Havdalah service with our Rabbi, and dive into the session right after. Snacks and drinks are provided, too!
Our program is free and open for all, we kindly ask you to RSVP in advance so we will have enough materials for all.
Check our calendar for dates and info.
For more information about our programs, please contact our Education Director at 610-566-4645 ext. # 5 or at EdDirector@bethisraelmedia.org.
Congregation Beth Israel of Media is proud to be supported by the following organizations:
Mon, February 6 2023
15 Shevat 5783
Today's Calendar
Tu B'Shvat |
Morning Spiritual Practice (on Zoom) : 8:30am |
FUSE Presents: A Conversation with Cory Long from Making A Change Group (on Zoom) : 7:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Feb 6 Morning Spiritual Practice (on Zoom) Monday, Feb 6 8:30am |
Feb 6 |
Feb 8 Antiracism Module Discussion w/ Rabbi Linda & Julie Mayer Wednesday, Feb 8 7:30pm |
Feb 9 Morning Spiritual Practice (on Zoom) Thursday, Feb 9 8:30am |
Feb 10 Tot Shabbat Friday, Feb 10 5:45pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Yitro
Shabbat, Feb 11 |
- Hebrew School
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Adult Education
- Adult Education Schedule
- A Bisl Learning - Fact of the Week
- Adult Ed Recordings
- Adult Education: Guest Rabbis 5780
- Holocaust Torah Restoration - Fact of the Week
- In the Rabbi's study
- Shabbat Studies
- Mekom Torah
- Rabbi Mirele Goldsmith - D'var on Parsha Noah
- Rabbi Richard Hirsh Through The Years
- Drops of Torah from our members
- Bar and Bat Mitzvah
- Library
- Jonathan Raz Lecture