President's Page

L'dor v'dor.

These words guide my love for and commitment to B'nai Israel Congregation.  My children were bat and bar mitzvahed at B'nai Israel, the fifth generation of my family to be members. My family's participation started 100 years ago with my great grandparents,...Read more...

Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Blessings

After finishing that 2nd piece of pie at Thanksgiving, I panicked with the realization that Hanukkah was beginning in just 3 days!  How am I going to prepare!?

But honestly, how much preparation is...Read more...

Richard and I just returned from a wonderful biking trip in Arizona. It was so refreshing to get away after not traveling for the last two years. Our hotel resort focused on wellness, offering a variety of classes such as yoga, meditation, relaxation, and healthy,...Read more...

Now that the flurry of activity surrounding the High Holidays has subsided, I looked at the calendar and realized that Thanksgiving is only 6 weeks away! This holiday, more than most, is traditionally a time when families gather and celebrate...Read more...

     It’s hard to believe that Rosh Hashanah will be here in a little over two weeks! As you might imagine, we are very busy getting things ready to celebrate the new year and our most sacred days. Surveys are being taken and seats are...Read more...