Events

🕍🚨 Protecting Our People: High Holiday Threat Recognition

Date: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Fisher Hall

Hear James Hiromasa, give his highly sought-after seminar:

Nonverbal Precursors to Violence — Understanding Body Language & Spotting Concealed Weapons. Violence doesn’t always announce itself. But the body does.

This seminar teaches how to read the early signs of stress, fear, and deception—before a threat ever makes a move. From cortisol spikes to adrenaline tells, it's about spotting danger when it’s still thinking. BONUS for the Jewish Community: James will dive into what to look for during High Holiday Services, how to stay safe on your walk to shul & more!

Please Register Here

🇮🇱🕊️ From Missiles to Miracles - Israel Today and The Roadmap for Dealing with Growing Antisemitism

Date: Tuesday, September 2nd 
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: TBD

Avi Abelow delivers a powerful and timely talk connecting Israel’s physical battles, from rockets and terror, with the spiritual and ideological war Jews face globally. He exposes the growing wave of antisemitism in the West, its modern disguises, and how Israel’s survival against all odds is not just a military story, but a miraculous one. He calls on Jews and allies worldwide to stand proud, informed, and united in the fight for truth, identity, and the future of the Jewish people.

Registration is required!

📖 Explanatory Service with Rabbi Leban

Dates: Saturday, August 30th & Saturdays, September 6th, 13th, and 20th
Time: 11 AM in the Chapel

Discover the meaning behind the prayers! For many of us, a fulfilling prayer service is one of the most elusive aspects of Jewish life. How can anyone find it meaningful, much less enjoyable or even exciting?! Join Rabbi Leban for a weekly explanatory service in his comfortable, educational, and experiential style. No prerequisites, no Hebrew required, no cost to attend, no question left unanswered!

🏛️ Soul in the Scroll

Date: Monday Nights – August 25th and September 8th, and 15th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: BMH-BJ Library

Uncover the mystical insights and divine rhythms behind the weekly parsha, holidays, and Jewish time in this deep, soul-centered Torah class.  

👦🏼👧🏻 Kavana Kids Shabbat

Dates: Saturdays, September 13th and November 15th
Time: 10:45–11:30 AM

Tefillah Tots (2–5): playful Jewish learning with Lana.
Holy Heroes (5–10): parsha, singing, Torah trivia & games with Rabbi Shalom. 

🕍🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Pray and Play Family Service

Date: Saturday, October 11th, November 1st, December 20th
Time: 10:45–11:30 AM
Location: Chapel (family seating)

Short, musical, and joyful service with Rabbi Shalom. Includes songs, a story, and a kid-friendly kiddush.

Also: Oct 11 (Sukkot), Nov 1, Dec 20 (Maccabee Edition)

How to Have the Best High Holidays Ever

Dates: Thursdays, September 4th, 11th, and 18th 
Time: 7 PM
Location: Gallery

Every Jewish New Year is worth preparing for, but this one perhaps more so than ever before! Join us for a three-part series to make the most of what's Old, what's New, and what's You this High Holiday season at BMH-BJ. Taught by Rabbi Leban, Rabbi Wolfe, and Gila Ross.

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🧶 Yarn Time

Date: Tuesdays – September 9 & November 11
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM

Bring your crafts (knitting, crochet, needlepoint) and enjoy a relaxing, creative night with BMH-BJ friends.

🇮🇱 Rising to Rebuild Israel 

Date: Wednesday, September 10th 
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM Location: Fisher Hall

An evening to benefit the StandWithUs Israel Emergency Fund aimed at supporting impacted areas and Israelis from the Iran-Israel War in June. BMH-BJ member Chad Olsson will be giving his first hand account of becoming stranded and ultimately living through the war in Tel Aviv.  One hundred percent of the donations will be sent to trusted organizations providing medical and/or emotional support; rehabilitation for soldiers and/or civilians, including children, teens, and young adults; and supporting displaced families.

This event will also be live streamed. Please register and link will be sent to you to join the day of. 

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🏡 Open House 

Date: Friday, September 12th 
Time: 5:00 - 7 PM

Meet the new us and see what the New Year, New Us: A Path Forward has achieved! Let’s celebrate the new and improved BMH-BJ Synagogue, built on tradition and strengthened by community. 

• Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
• Meet our Board Members and Leadership
• Hear from President, Jacqui Beckett & Executive Director, Ilene Rosen
• Celebrate Shabbat with music, meaning, and inspiration from Rabbi Shalom and Rabbi Wolfe
• Plus, a fun Kids’ Corner during Mincha & Candle Lighting

Please Register Here!