Rosh Hashanah: Hebrew name means “Head of the year”—idiomatically, New Year. What’s it about? One of two “high holidays” along with Yom Kippur. A solemn holiday beginning the calendar year with repentance from sin and the hope of renewal. Foods: Apples and honey, round challah with raisins, honey cake, pomegranates, pumpkins and other round foods,…

Yom Kippur: Hebrew name means “Day of Atonement.” What’s it about? A fast day of prayer, reflection, and repentance. Foods: None. It’s a fast day! Activities: There are many prohibitions: not eating, not drinking, not washing, not wearing leather, not engaging in physical intimacy. Traditionally, it is a day spent in synagogue at services. Symbols:…

A good drink, thought provoking material, and friends at the same time in the beautiful TBE sukkah? What could be better than this?! Join us for an evening of learning together. Drinks are on us!

Celebrate Shabbat and light your chanukiah with dozens of families! We will sing Chanukah songs, play instruments, sing our monthly birthday blessing, and end the evening with Chanukah sweets and child-friendly activities. *As of August 2022, Bet Ha’am requires masks at Family Shabbats.

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