Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

Join us on Friday night as we light candles and welcome Shabbat with prayer and song. Let go of the week, breathe in the "extra soul" that Shabbat brings, and let poetry and melody begin to replenish heart and soul.

Free

Shabbat Morning Service

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

Join us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer, song, and poetry. We'll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat's sweetness. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy, contemporary poetry, chant, and song… as well as the spectacular views from our sanctuary, which connect us with […]

Free

Spiritual Writing: Midrash and Making Meaning

Virtual Event (Zoom)

Midrash are interpretive stories that explore the blank spaces in Torah, often offering answers to questions of meaning, character, and inner life. We’ll read some classical midrash and explore what driving questions fueled the sages. Then with guided writing exercises, creative prompts, and gentle feedback, we’ll also write and share our own midrashic responses to […]

Shabbat Morning Service — Zoom Only

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

Due to expected inclement weather, this week's service will be held on Zoom only; please see our weekly announcements for more information. Join us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer, song, and poetry. We'll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat's sweetness. Our spiritual […]

Free

Spiritual Writing: Midrash and Making Meaning

Virtual Event (Zoom)

Midrash are interpretive stories that explore the blank spaces in Torah, often offering answers to questions of meaning, character, and inner life. We’ll read some classical midrash and explore what driving questions fueled the sages. Then with guided writing exercises, creative prompts, and gentle feedback, we’ll also write and share our own midrashic responses to […]

Shabbat Morning Service

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

Join us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer, song, and poetry. We'll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat's sweetness. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy, contemporary poetry, chant, and song… as well as the spectacular views from our sanctuary, which connect us with […]

Free

Spiritual Writing: Midrash and Making Meaning

Virtual Event (Zoom)

Midrash are interpretive stories that explore the blank spaces in Torah, often offering answers to questions of meaning, character, and inner life. We’ll read some classical midrash and explore what driving questions fueled the sages. Then with guided writing exercises, creative prompts, and gentle feedback, we’ll also write and share our own midrashic responses to […]