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WELCOME TO BET MISHPACHAH!A congregation for gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, trans and queer Jews, our families, friends and allies and all who wish to participate in an inclusive, progressive, egalitarian, and mutually supportive community. Explore our website to learn more about our vibrant community!
Our Rabbi, Jake Singer-Beilin, guides our spiritual path, and leads or co-leads half of our Shabbat and holiday services along with our talented cohort of lay leaders. Click here to find out more about services. If you have any questions, please see our contact page where you will find the contact information for our administrator and board. Please join us! |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Shabbat Services with Bet Mishpachah
Every Friday at 7:30pm and 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10am
Join Bet Mishpachah weekly on Fridays at 7:30 pm as we welcome Shabbat with our warm and joyous services. We also meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:00 am for a brief service and stimulating Torah discussion. Both services are followed by our tasty Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome!
Every Friday at 7:30pm and 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10am
Join Bet Mishpachah weekly on Fridays at 7:30 pm as we welcome Shabbat with our warm and joyous services. We also meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:00 am for a brief service and stimulating Torah discussion. Both services are followed by our tasty Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome!
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Jewish Teachings on Death and Dying
Class Three: Burial and Sacred Care of the Body Saturday November 14th 12:30 pm, in person and on Zoom When death arrives, Judaism responds with a set of practices designed to honor the deceased with the utmost dignity and respect. This session delves into the laws and customs of burial and explores other options the Jewish have chosen in more recent times. We will learn about the sacred ritual of tahara (ritual purification of the body), and the quiet, dedicated work of the chevra kadisha (burial society) who perform this final act of loving-kindness. We will also discuss the significance of simple caskets, grave markers and headstones, and the traditions surrounding Jewish cemeteries—exploring how each element reflects core Jewish values of equality, humility, and respect for the human body as a vessel of the divine. |
Intro to Kabbalistic Creation
Sunday, November 15 11 AM Join us for a brunch and discussion class led by Bet Mishpachah member Rick Gondelman We will discuss this beautiful and comprehensive creation story — including the Ein Sof, the Tzim Tzum, the emanation of the Tree of Life, the shattering of the vessels, and Tikkun Olam. Rick is a graduate of a 4-year training in Kabbalah offered by A Society of Souls in Princeton, NJ, and has studied Kabbalah with other Rabbis and teachers over the years, including a weekly study of the Zohar with the preeminent Kabbalah scholar, Professor Daniel Matt, the translator of the highly regarded Pritzker edition of the Zohar. |
Tot Shabbat!
Friday, November 20 5:30 pm Join Bet Mishpachah for a fun and lively Tot Shabbat service designed around the needs of little ones and their caretakers! Perfect for learning to celebrate Shabbat together in a warm, fun, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of songs, stories, snacks, and smiles. |
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A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
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