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April 29, 11 a.m.

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March 6, noon

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Congregation B'nai Israel
3830 NW 16 Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352)376-1508

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Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Lag B'Omer Picnic

Lag B'Omer Potluck Picnic

Sholom Park, Ocala

Sunday, May 6, noon - 2 p.m.

Bring a pareve/dairy dish to share and a lawn chair or picnic blanket for lounging.

Picnic lunch
Camp-style sing-a-long to benefit Camp Ramah
Guided walking tour of the park

This congregation-wide event is proudly sponsored by Sisterhood. Contact the synagogue office for more information.

 

 

 

Judaica Shop

Our Judaica Shop is open Tuesday afternoons (4-6 p.m.) and Sunday mornings (9-noon) when religious school is in session. You may also shop during synagogue office hours. We carry a wide selection of Judaica, including jewelry, candles, tallesim, kippot, ritual and holiday items, and more! Stop by and browse - new inventory arrives throughout the year!

 

Welcome to Congregation B'nai Israel, where we have been creating community in Gainesville for over 85 years!

Our diverse and progressive congregation aims to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere where authentic Judaism may be practiced and where innovation, creativity and originality are encouraged. We are proud to be a part of the Conservative/ Masorti Movement.

We strive to enrich our community through education, opportunities for prayer and spiritual growth and acts of loving-kindness.

We offer something for everyone and we invite you to come home to B'nai Israel!

 

 

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Storahtelling Shabbaton
February 24-25, 2012

 

Thanks to funding from our friends at JCNCF, we're bringing Storahtelling Mavens to B'nai Israel for an interactive Shabbaton!

This multi-generational Shabbat includes:
*StorahSteps Performance for Young Families
*"Setting the Stage" Kabbalat Shabbat
*Catered Shabbat Dinner
*Shabbat Morning StorahService
*Kiddush Luncheon
*Q&A Session with the Cast
*Meet the Maven Afternoon Workshop
*Spice to Go, A Musical Havdallah

Click here to learn more about program, or contact the synagogue office at 376-1508.