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Bring on the Bonfire! Lag Ba'omer is almost here!
05/13/2022 01:17:51 PM
Rishe Groner
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Many of us have been avidly following the ritual Counting of the Omer, which takes place every evening for 49 days, between Passover that just passed, and Shavuot which is to come. Spanning the time period it took the ancient Israelites to get from Egypt to Mount Sinai, where they received...Read more...
Masa Springs into the next trimester
03/30/2022 12:24:45 PM
Rishe Groner
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It’s hard to believe that less than six months ago we danced against a backdrop of golden leaves at the University Settlement camp, celebrating Shabbat at the first ever Masa Kehillah of the year 5782.
We’ve had two trimesters of learning, growing, connecting with our community, and learning a lot of new and fabulous things, from Hebrew letters to Jewish holidays...Read more...
The BHA Pre Mitzvah Class
03/08/2022 05:13:10 PM
Cantor Ellen Gersh
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Why celebrate trees when it's so cold outside?Tu Bishvat is coming!
01/12/2022 03:43:00 PM
Rishe Groner
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It’s below freezing outside, most of the trees have lost their leaves, and it’s hard to imagine the blossoming flowers of spring when there’s such a chill in the air.
But in the Hebrew calendar, we are coming up to the 15th day...Read more...
First Week of Masa
10/13/2021 12:44:23 PM
Rishe Groner
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Shavua Tov!
Our first full week of Masa is complete, and with it, our first ever Havayah experience; a bunch of awesome Ma’agalim learning circles; and several of our Kehillah community gatherings. What magic!
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Masa: Tishrei Holiday Events
08/27/2021 12:16:14 PM
Rishe Groner
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We're getting ready to start the first step of our Masa journey this year, and feeling pretty excited for the new Jewish Year to begin on Rosh Hashanah! It's a time where we celebrate newness, the change in the seasons and the ability to start fresh with a sweet, amazing year.
That being said, the month of Tishrei is jam-packed with Jewish holidays, lots of ways to reflect, celebrate and gather together in community. So we're starting...Read more...
BHA Blood Drive and Masa Picnic!
05/19/2021 02:05:44 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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It’s almost June, and that means it’s time for the BHA blood drive! It also means that it’s time for the Masa end-of-year picnic.
On June 6th, BHA will host a blood drive at the Beacon Fire Department from 11-5pm. Please check our calendar to sign up for a time to donate. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can sign up in advance. Check out this page for more information. Please reach out to others and encourage them to...Read more...
Changes
04/14/2021 03:07:39 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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From our Education Director, Julia Gross Alexander:
Dear BHA Community,
Not quite three years ago, I was honored to be entrusted as the Education Director at BHA. I was excited to build on the foundation Ashley Baker...Read more...
Hebrew Learning for Adults
02/02/2021 02:42:39 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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Have you felt intimidated by the idea of reading in Hebrew? Education Director Julia and Cantor Ellen are offering individual coaching sessions for adult members of BHA! We will meet one-on-one, and guide you through the aleph-bet, give you some practice...Read more...
Study your aleph-bet, because then you'll be able to do anything!
01/27/2021 11:39:36 AM
Ellen Gersh and Julia Gross Alexander
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Hebrew is the ancient language of the Jewish people, but by the time of the Talmud, it was no longer the common language of the people. When the Torah was written down, and when the prayer service was shaped, most people spoke Aramaic. Perhaps you, like our...Read more...
Wed, May 25 2022
24 Iyyar 5782
Masa Calendar
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MayMay 26 , 2022Masa Ma’agal: Spring Trimester Mystics at the Movies with Education Director Rishe Groner (Grades 4*-7)
Thursday, May 26th 4:00p to 5:15p
Learn Jewish spiritual concepts from Hasidism and Kabbalah through exploring popular kids’ movies from Moana to Frozen 2. -
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MayMay 26 , 2022Masa Ma’agal: Rabbi Brent’s Backyard (Grades K-3)
Thursday, May 26th 4:00p to 4:45p
Gather in Rabbi Brent’s backyard for stories, songs and games around the campfire. -
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MayMay 27 , 2022Friday Kehillah at BHA
Friday, May 27th 4:00p to 5:30p
Kehillah means “community”, and this is our weekly chance to come together in a social environment at the BHA Outdoor Classroom, featuring Mitzvah Labs, a chance to explore Jewish ritual and holidays following the theme of each Hebrew month. Open to all, suggested donation $36 per family, included with Masa. -
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MayMay 31 , 2022Masa Ma’agal:Rabbi Brent’s Forest Tribes (Grades 4-7)
Tuesday, May 31st 4:00p to 5:30p
Wander the woods, learn essential outdoor skills, and discover the wisdom of the Twelve Tribes of Israel with Rabbi Brent. Includes weekend camping trips at the beginning and end of the year. -
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MayMay 31 , 2022Masa Ma’agal: Spring Trimester The Jewish Ritual Kit with Julia Alexander (Grades K-3)
Tuesday, May 31st 4:15p to 5:15p
Create your own sacred objects for Shabbat and your own daily spiritual practices at home, through a variety of art and craft media. -
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JunJune 2 , 2022Masa Ma’agal: Spring Trimester Mystics at the Movies with Education Director Rishe Groner (Grades 4*-7)
Thursday, Jun 2nd 4:00p to 5:15p
Learn Jewish spiritual concepts from Hasidism and Kabbalah through exploring popular kids’ movies from Moana to Frozen 2. -
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JunJune 2 , 2022Masa Ma’agal: Rabbi Brent’s Backyard (Grades K-3)
Thursday, Jun 2nd 4:00p to 4:45p
Gather in Rabbi Brent’s backyard for stories, songs and games around the campfire. -
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JunJune 3 , 2022Spring 2022 BHA Forest Davening at Fahnestock State Park
Friday, Jun 3rd 4:00p to 7:00p
Come join us for Masa Forest Davvening! Everyone is invited to join us for dinner and davvening on Friday night. Participants in Rabbi Brent's trails group *only* are invited to camp out overnight -
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JunJune 12 , 2022Pre-Mitzvah Group around the fire with Cantor Ellen
Sunday, Jun 12th 4:00p to 5:30p
Students ages 12 and 13 meet to share, discuss Jewish texts, sing liturgical text, holiday songs and Israeli songs. Each week there will a project based on the week's text/teaching. -
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JunJune 19 , 2022Pre-Mitzvah Group around the fire with Cantor Ellen
Sunday, Jun 19th 4:00p to 5:30p
Students ages 12 and 13 meet to share, discuss Jewish texts, sing liturgical text, holiday songs and Israeli songs. Each week there will a project based on the week's text/teaching.