President's Page

We celebrated Purim, Passover and the spring holidays and now summer is coming…  As we move into the summer months, activities around the synagogue slow down just a little before we gear up for High Holidays.  It’s our own annual cycle...Read more...

Last Saturday, when we heard the news of the hostage situation in Texas, our hearts dropped, and we were overcome with sadness. Thank God it ended well, but once again, we are reminded of the needs of the synagogue to protect the...Read more...

This week, my final 2021 Board meeting as President took place. The incoming Board Members were welcomed in anticipation of assuming their new roles on January 1st. Amy DeLoach will serve as President, Nancy Kraselsky as Secretary, and Billy Hirschen as a member of the...Read more...

It’s that time of year! I’m referring to our Annual Congregational Meeting, which will be held this coming Sunday, November 21, at 4 pm on Zoom.

Please take advantage of this opportunity to hear the latest about the many activities at Bnai Israel. You’ll hear...Read more...

The High Holidays are over, the weather is a little cooler, and things are momentarily slowing down at Bnai Israel. Rabbi Bender is on a well-deserved vacation in the North Carolina mountains this week and I finally have a few minutes to relax and think ahead.

Not everyone is...Read more...

Next Monday evening we will gather together on Erev Rosh Hashanah to begin observing the holiest days of the Jewish year.

Gathering together in this time of Covid has a different meaning. Last year, Covid vaccines weren’t available, and the end of the...Read more...