• BIC Intro to Judaism with Rabbi Caine

    Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Though directed at people who are considering conversion, this serious examination of the main dimensions of Judaism --from mysticism to Talmud to Jewish Holidays and rituals – is open to anyone who wants to deepen their Jewish literacy. This course is open to members and non-members. For more information or the Zoom password, please contact Sam […]

  • Collaborative Justice-Themed Shavuot Evening Tikkun Learning

    Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join area rabbis and leaders for a Zoom Tikkun Leil Shavuot! Sunday May 16th, 8pm-11pm (mincha/maariv 7:30 pm) Washtenaw County’s Prosecuting Attorney Eli Savit will kick off the evening with a keynote address, then choose from multiple learning sessions, including text study, embodied movement, and creative cooking. BYOC (Bring Your Own Cheesecake) and prepare for […]

  • BIC Pirke Avot with Rabbi Dobrusin

    Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Rabbi Dobrusin will facilitate “Zoom” discussions on the classic Rabbinic text: Pirke Avot. While the title is usually translated as “Teachings of the Sages”, a more interesting translation is "Chapters of Fundamental Principles." Pirke Avot consists of short rabbinic statements concerning ethics, faith and interpersonal relationships. Reading Pirke Avot helps us focus on the values […]