Join us for a Havdalah ceremony at Carroll Park at 6:00pm followed by a night of games at the Brooklyn Strategist at 6:30pm.

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Men’s group, facilitated by Congregant Jeff Gold, meets together monthly to support one another and hold thoughtful discussions. Please note this group is for BHS members only. For questions or interest in joining, please reach out to Jeff at jeffreygold12@gmail.com.

Join our Beginner Hebrew for Adults course! New to learning Hebrew? Need a refresher on what you already know? Acquire some vocabulary and grammar skills, and learn how to pronounce (“decode”) any Hebrew word you may encounter by the end of the course.

Taught by BHS Congregant, Leslie Schwartz, who moved to Brooklyn and joined BHS two years ago. She is Professor Emerita of Chemistry at St. John Fisher University, where she taught and did research for 18 years — a Jewish lifetime! Since retiring, Leslie has spent the past 15 years teaching a variety of Hebrew classes. She loves helping adults begin their Hebrew journey and is excited to contribute to adult education at BHS!

In this hopeful moment in the Middle East, when a cease fire has been achieved, and the possibility of an enduring peace is being considered, please join us for a 4-part program on the History of Zionism, presented by Rabbi Josh Weinberg, URJ Vice President for Israel and Reform Zionism, and Executive Director, ARZA.

Join our Israel Matters group for this forum on Wednesdays at 7pm on November 19, and December 3, 10, and 17. Please register here.

Join us for this special shabbat, in partnership with the Social Justice Committee and with Guest Speaker Jeremy Robbins, JD, Executive Director of the American Immigration Council and BHS member, as we reflect on our shared commitment to welcoming the stranger and supporting those seeking refuge. 

Through the lens of his work at the American Immigration Council and his years of leadership in advocacy and policy, Jeremy will offer insight on the immigration and refugee crisis in New York City, exploring the current challenges, policies, and opportunities. The Council works to advance fair and just policies that protect the rights of immigrants and foster a more welcoming America.

About Jeremy Robbins: Jeremy Robbins is the Executive Director of the American Immigration Council. Previously, Jeremy spent more than a decade building New American Economy, the think tank and advocacy organization founded by Michael Bloomberg to make the economic case for smarter immigration policies, as NAE's first and sole Executive Director. Prior to that, Jeremy served as a policy advisor and special counsel in the Office of New York City Mayor, a judicial law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals, a Robert L. Bernstein International Human Rights Fellow working on prisoners' rights issues in Argentina, and a litigation associate at WilmerHale in Boston, where he was part of the firm’s team representing six Bosnian men detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Jeremy received a JD from Yale Law School and a BA in political science from Brown University.

About the American Immigration Council: The American Immigration Council works to strengthen America by shaping how America thinks about and acts towards immigrants and immigration and by working toward a more fair and just immigration system that opens its doors to those in need of protection and unleashes the energy and skills that immigrants bring. The Council brings together problem solvers and employs four coordinated approaches to advance change—litigation, research, legislative and administrative advocacy, and communications. In January 2022, the Council and New American Economy merged to combine a broad suite of advocacy tools to better expand and protect the rights of immigrants, more fully ensure immigrants’ ability to succeed economically, and help make the communities they settle in more welcoming.

Refugee Shabbat will coincide with Shir Shabbat.

Join us for an evening of spirit, music and prayer Shabbat Services with the BHS Band! Led by Cantor Ayelet Porzecanski, Rabbi Lippe, and BHS Choir Members.

Our next Shir Shabbat Services on Friday, November 21 will coincide with Refugee Shabbat.

The BHS Women’s group gathers to discuss social issues, relationships, relationships, and ideas, while exploring Jewish identity and building community. Please note this is a BHS members only group. For interest in joining, please reach out to ruthgerson@gmail.com.

Join Rabbi Bailey Romano for a virtual six-session deep dive into Medieval and Modern Jewish History in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. December 4, 8, & 11 and January 15, 22, & 29 from 12:00-1:30pm on Zoom.

The following themes and historical periods will be covered:

Session 1 (12/4): Crossing Continents: Early Jewish Diaspora Communities in Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Session 2 (12/8): A Golden Age? 10th-12th Centuries 

Session 3 (12/11): Rabbis, Plagues, and Crusades in Western Europe 10th-13th Centuries 

Session 4 (1/15): Expulsion and Reinvention 1492-1700

Session 5 (1/22): East and West: Jewish Emancipation and the Rise of Reform 1700-1880

Session 6 (1/29): Making Sense of the Jew in the “Modern” World: 1880-1948

This course is open to both BHS members and the greater community.

Our Book Fair is coming up on Sunday, December 7, from 10am–1:30pm! With authors to meet, stories to hear, and the chance to do all your Chanukah shopping at the Fork + Pencil Book Sale. The Book Fair Raffle is one of our most important preschool fundraisers and a wonderful way to support Early Childhood Education at BHS!


Get Your Raffle Tickets & All-Activity Pass Bracelets!

Click here to purchase raffle tickets and All Activity Pass Bracelets so your child can join in all the fun! From a bouncy castle and Chanukah themed photo booth to author readings, arts + crafts, a pizza lunch, and more — your child’s bracelet is the key to a full day of excitement!

Book Group will meet next on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00pm for their annual poetry reading and Chanukah Party!

Please note this group is for BHS members only. No RSVP required.

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This year’s Anti-Defamation League’s Antisemitism Audit identified 9,354 assaults, harassment and vandalism incidents — adding up to an average of more than 25 targeted anti-Jewish incidents a day in 2024. That’s more than one every hour.

Bringing it closer to home: there were 2,156 incidents in New York and New Jersey combined, representing nearly one-fourth of the total incidents across the U.S. This is a 5% increase from 2023 and 500+% increase over the last 10 years.

Join Rabbi Serge Lippe as he moderates a discussion with ADL NY-NJ Associate Regional Directors David White and Tova Chatzinoff-Rosenfeld, who will talk us through these alarming findings — with a focus on New York City — and present meaningful steps our community can take to combat antisemitism.

Founded in 1913, ADL’s timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.”

The ADL New York/New Jersey team responds to acts of antisemitism and hate, builds community through meaningful partnerships, advocates for local policies and provides education programs for schools and workplaces.

Come rock out with BHS for a night of music, donuts, and schmoozing! Our family-friendly Chanukah Concert will feature Michelle Citrin, an award winning music producer and singer-songwriter.

Please note this event is for BHS members and Preschool families only.

About Michelle: Michelle Citrin is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and producer inspired by Rav Kook’s philosophy: “What is old make new, what is new make holy.” She uses music and the creative arts to spark connection with Jewish wisdom and culture in ways that are meaningful, modern, and accessible.

Her celebrated career has earned numerous accolades, including recognition by Time.com in its “Top Ten Jewish Rock Stars” list and by the Jerusalem Post as “The Jewish IT Girl.” Michelle has also been named one of The Jewish Week’s “36 Under 36 Next Wave of Jewish Innovators,” ranked among Billboard Music’s “Top Songwriters,” and honored as a VH1 Song of the Year finalist.

With viral YouTube hits viewed by millions and a globe-trotting Shabbat residency program, Eat.Pray.Sing, Michelle continues to inspire audiences through creative worship, workshops, and performances that build community and bring the spirit of tradition to life. 

Get a glimpse of Michelle’s concerts and community impact through a video reel here.

Join Rabbi Bailey Romano for a special tot singalong and Chanukah candle lighting. For families with young children up to age 5 years old.

Bring your favorite menorah, and we will supply the candles!

Latkes & donuts to follow.

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You've never seen a food fight like this! Come cheer on six zany panelists from the congregation as they argue the relative merits of the latke and hamantaschen. Come for the laughs, for the chance to vote for the best Jewish-holiday food, and for the post-debate nosh – latkes and hamantaschen (and vodka) of course!

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