Congregation Beth Israel is committed to being a vibrant Reform Jewish Congregation that provides life-long opportunities for spiritual growth and learning based on Jewish values.
We provide a welcoming environment for a diverse community.
We embrace and nurture our youth, recognizing them as a vital part of our congregation.
We continue to be a financially sound congregation with strong, active, involved membership.
We will raise awareness and knowledge of Judaism through interaction with local communities.
We will continue to be a spiritual home united by the participation of our members.
Shabbat Weekend Services
Erev Shabbat 7:30 PM Shabbat Service & Torah Study 10:00 AM
Who: EntireTarrant County Jewish Community suitable for all ages
What: Free Concert featuring Sam Glaser
When: Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 4:00 P.M.
Where: Beth-El Congregation, 4900 Briarhaven Road , Fort Worth
Admission: One can of food for the Tarrant Area Food Bank
"Sam Glaser is a very talented guy. I have all his CDs and have enjoyed listening to them very much...he brings new life to Jewish music," Kirk Douglas
"Glaser touches the Jewish soul with his songs, motivating both children and adults to learn more about their heritage and imbuing them with a newfound enthusiasm about their religion." National Jewish News
To learn more about Sam Glaser, check his website: www.samglaser.com For more information about the concert, please call the Federation office at 817-569-0892.
Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County with financial support from the Dan Danciger/Fort Worth Hebrew Day School Supporting Foundation
Jews in the Military, Guest Speaker Julian Haber Sunday, September 14th
Julian Haber is a Fort worth physician and author. He served in the U.S. Air Force and is the historian and proud member of Martin Hoschester Jewish War Veterans Post 755. Dr Haber will share the stories of Jewish War Veterans from Fort Worth and discuss the role that Jews have played in the American Military.
Selichot Scholar in Residence Weekend Rabbi Simeon Maslin, Rabbi Emeritus of Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, Past President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and author of several books, including a newly released book of biblical commentaries, and an outstanding speaker, will be our community scholar.
All four Tarrant County synagogues will join this year in worship and study from September 19 - 21, to inaugurate the Holy Day. Rabbi Maslin's theme for the weekend will be, "This is MY God."
Individual topics include:
This is MY God on Friday, September 19, 8:00 PM, at Beth-El
Who are the Authentic Jews? on Saturday 20, 9:30 AM, at Ahavath Shalom
Silence and the Tzaddik on Saturday 20, 9:00 PM, at Beth Shalom
Lessons for Today from Two Biblical Women on Sunday, September 21, 9:45 AM, here at CBI
From the URJ
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