Circle Minyan is a lay-led group that stresses individual participation, contemporary readings, singing & discussion while staying with the essentials of a Shabbat services. Books are provided.
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November 25, 2023 / 12 Kislev 5784 Miriam Lotzkar Mother in Law of Phyllis Lotzkar Louis Goldblatt Grandfather of Marlene Sanders Gussie Rudderman Grandmother of Barry Baumstein Esther Cohen Great Aunt of Kathy Martin Jack Rosenzweig Husband of Helene Rosenzweig Eli Glazer Father of Michele Ben, Rabbi Rosalind Glazer and Cynthia Wroclawski November 26, 2023 / 13 Kislev 5784 Albert Lotzkar Brother in Law of Phyllis Lotzkar Harry Silver Father of Karen Fuhr Sylvia Sherwood Mother of Mark Sherwood November 27, 2023 / 14 Kislev 5784 Nettie Melker Grandmother of Richard Melker
November 28, 2023 / 15 Kislev 5784 Robert James Brother of Margaret James Morris Nudelman Grandfather of Howard Cohen
November 29, 2023 / 16 Kislev 5784 Zara Papir Grandmother of Leah Behar November 30, 2023 / 17 Kislev 5784 Leo Davis Grandfather of Bob Erickson Adolph Weiss Grandfather of Bronia Lowenstein Ethel Kutash Mother of Beverly Mellman Nathan Prager Stepfather of Jeff Weingarten Anna Levy Observed by Maurice Levy
December 1, 2023 / 17 Kislev 5784 Rose Kaufman Levy Grandmother of Norman Levy Jay Block Brother of Ed Block
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Hanukkah At B'nai Israel Hanukkah is just around the corner and we have a full schedule of Hanukkah fun! Be sure to save the date for these exciting programs:
December 7th - B'nai Israel Community Menorah Lighting 5:30 p.m. Join us as we welcome Hanukkah as a community with the lighting of our new 9 foot menorah outside of B'nai Israel. We will join together in song as we light the candle for the first night. Goodie bags will be available for the kids and you'll still have time to get home to your own celebrations! December 10 - B'nai Israel Community Hanukkah Trivia Party 5:00 p.m. How much do you know about Hanukkah? Do you think you have what it takes to take first place in our trivia contest? Bring a team or join a team and see if you can test your Hanukkah knowledge. Dinner will be catered by Ibti Hijazi Catering. December 12 - Scotch & Chocolate 6:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious chocolate desserts paired with premium scotch for a succulent blend. Small noshes will also be provided. Live music will be provided by Gosia & Ali. December 13 - Shabbatones Hanukkah Concert 7:30 p.m. Hosted by B'nai Israel, enjoy Choral Songs to Enlighten Hanukkah. Their will be a guest choir from the Jacksonville Jewish Center and with guest vocalist, Marilyn Sharp. December 14 - Family Hanukkah Glow Party 5:30 -7:30 p.m. $60 for a family of 4 with pre-registration. $70 at the door. A family-friendly Hanukkah with a glow in the dark party room! There will fun activities for the kids, candle lighting and dancing! Dinner will be served, featuring latkes! Join us for the last night of Hanukkah for a raving good time!
Event Registrations will be live after Thanksgiving!
Do you enjoy Kiddush Lunch following services? We have available sponsorship opportunities in November and December! Available dates include: November 25 December 23 January 20 January 27 February 10 February 17 February 24
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Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
November 24 Gene Silverman November 26 Bernard Harris
November 23 Michelle & Mike Jaffee Netty & Saul Silber November 26 Janet & Stephen Brownstein DeeDee & Leslie Hendeles