The last year and a half has been very difficult for Jews. With the conflict in the Middle East raging and the revival of anti-Semitism in many countries, many of us have felt embattled and caught between all sorts of values and loyalties. We are a diverse congregation with diverse views, so the goal is not to reach consensus or change people's opinions but to help people feel heard, connected, and supported by an inclusive Jewish community. We encourage you to attend our listening circle on Sunday April 6 with a gathering in the social hall at 9:30 am and the discussion beginning at 10:00am To prepare and preserve our safe space, this meeting is for Brit Shalom members only.
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The last of three Sunday film screenings will be held on March 30 at 2:00 (Note that this is a change in schedule from the original March 23 date). The film “The Other Son” is the moving and provocative tale, of two young men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian- who discover they were accidentally switched at birth, and the complex repercussions on themselves and their respective families. 

All adult members of the Congregation are invited to join Ruth Stromberg to learn Israeli dancing on Sunday, March 30 from 11:00 to 11:30 am in the social hall. Earlier in the morning Ruth will be teaching our Religious School students. After the students, we will open the floor to adults. Please wear sneakers and loose, comfortable clothing. RSVP is necessary for this program. For more information or to RSVP email Marjorie at marjorie.stromberg@gmail.com or sign up here.
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The next student-led service is at 7:00pm on Friday March 28.

The donation of blood for the saving of lives is a mitzvah of Piku’ach Nefesh. To donate, just come to the synagogue’s social hall anytime between 12:00 am and 5:30 pm on Tuesday March 27. You can either drop in. Or to save wait time, schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting www.redcross.org.

Students in grades 8-12 are invited to attend a special “Teen Movie Series” this Spring. The first movie in the series will be held from 4:30 to 8:00pm on Sunday, March 23 . The movie “You’re So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” is a story about Stacy and Lydia, two BFFs who've always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. However, things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage. There will be pizza and other refreshments. Please RSVP HERE (When you RSVP please note any food allergies.) 
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Join us for Shabbat Services and a Purim Celebration on Friday March 14 at 7:00pm. Offered both In-Person and on Zoom.

Come to the reading of the Megillah on Thursday March 13 at 6:00pm. We will also make Hamentaschen, eat afore-mentioned Hamentaschen, and enjoy ourselves

Join us for our Senior Social on Tuesday March 11th at 2:00-4:00 pm in the Congregation Brit Shalom social hall. Please let Esther Siegfried know (siegfriedesther44@gmail.com or (814) 880-2724). If you need a ride, we are happy to provide this. Hope to see you there!

Please join us for the Congregation Brit Shalom Purim Carnival taking place on March 2 at 10:00am after Religious School ends. There will be games, prizes, a costume parade, a story, and more!  We are in need of parent and teen volunteers to help make this event a success.  Please sign up HERE! All children and their families are invited to attend, and encouraged to wear a costume! Please reach out with any questions or concerns: Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.
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Join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for a Tu B’Shevat Tot Shabbat at 10am on Saturday February 22 in the social hall.  We will celebrate Tu B’Shevat by learning about trees and how we can take care of them; singing songs; creating artwork: and reading stories! Bagels will be provided.  Tot Shabbat is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their families. For more information or to RSVP email Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com

Have you always wanted to make homemade challah but don't know how?

On Sunday February 16 at 1:00pm, Karen Scherba will be leading a workshop on making and baking challah in the kitchen of CBS. All ingredients and supplies will be provided. Please RSVP to Karen by email at kdwensch@gmail.com . We can only accommodate a limited number of people. 

The next student-led service is on Friday Feb 14th with a Community Dinner that starts at 6:00pm followed by services at 7:00pm and a Tu B'shevat oneg with nuts and fruits . Please sign up for the dinner by following this link.

Join us for Torah Study, Tu Bishvat eating meditations, a salad bar lunch, and witty conversation (Please note that the Torah Luncheon is on a Thursday—and not on the usual Wednesday.)

All adult members of the Congregation are invited to join Ruth Stromberg to learn Israeli dancing on Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 to 11:30 am in the social hall. Earlier in the morning Ruth will be teaching our Religious School students. After the students, we will open the floor to adults. Please wear sneakers and loose, comfortable clothing. RSVP is necessary for this program. For more information or to RSVP email Marjorie at marjorie.stromberg@gmail.com or sign up here.
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Please join us for a vegetarian potluck Shabbat dinner and student led service on Friday, January 24. The dinner will be held at 6pm in the social hall, followed by services at 7pm.  Please sign up for the dinner here.

Come to a senior social on the last day of Chanukah, Thursday January 2nd at 2:00 PM. Join Esther Siegfried and lots of your seasoned friends to celebrate Chanukah and enjoy sofganiot and other treats. Kibbitzing is required.

Our Shabbat service at 7:00 on Friday December 27 will feature a celebration of Chanukah. Everyone is urged to bring along their favorite Chanukiah and matches for participating in a community candle lighting.

The donation of blood for the saving of lives is a mitzvah of Piku’ach Nefesh. To donate, just come to the synagogue’s social hall anytime between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday December 24. You can either drop in. Or to save wait time, schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting RedCrossBlood.org.

Please join us for a Chanukah Tot Shabbat hosted by Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 21 at Congregation Brit Shalom. We will gather with friends to sing songs, read books and learn about Chanukah. Tot Shabbat is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their families. For more information or to RSVP please contact Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.

For the past fifteen years, Lauren Gluckman has been on our board as VP for Education and VP for Religious Affairs, and has been our liaison to the nursery school. We are pleased to present this year’s Helping Hands Award to Lauren during Shabbat services and an Oneg in her honor at 7:00 on Friday December 20.

Everyone is invited to a student-led service this Friday, December 13 at 7pm. A special Oneg in memory of our long-time member Susan Mann will follow.  All students are encouraged to participate in the service. Those interested in a part may contact Rabbi Ostrich.  For more information contact Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com. 

Join us on Wednesday December 11th at 12:00 for the second in our series of Torah Luncheons. Enjoy the original free lunch: a delicious salad bar with stimulating conversation and religious study. Our study text will be Martin Buber’s The Way of Man, a compendium of parables and proverbs curated  from the Hassidic Tradition.

Please CLICK HERE to join us on Sunday December 8 at 2:00 for a zoom presentation  by Flora Cassen, Senior Faculty at the Hartman Institute and Associate Professor of History at Washington University in Saint Louis (zoom link will follow later). This talk examines the disturbing legacy of antisemitism embedded in the very fabric of Brussels Cathedral. In 1370, a false accusation of host desecration led to the execution of several Jewish men and the expulsion of the entire Jewish community. Today, the cathedral stands as a monument to this tragic event.
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Our congregation has provided volunteers for the Interfaith Human Services' Wishing Well Fundraiser each December. This year our volunteers will be at Meyer Dairy on Sunday, December 8 from 10-6. If you would like to sign up for a 1-hour shift, go to  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4EADA928AAFC1-52940553-meyer/105056775#/ for the online signup sheet. Contact Karen Scherba at kdwensch@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!   

Join our religious school students for a traditional Shabbat morning service on Saturday November 23 at 10:00 am. Followed by a Kiddush Luncheon.

Join us at this Shabbat Service and the Oneg that follows on Friday November 15 at 7:00 to meet and greet our new members. We welcome all families to bring their children to the event, and there will be a concurrent youth service to engage the younger kiddos. There will be a pizza and potluck dinner preceding the service at 6 PM . If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to spence3@gmail.com (not required, but helpful for planning dinner).

The first in our series of Torah Luncheons will occur on Wednesday November 13 at 12:00 Join us for a delicious salad bar lunch, some potentially enlightening kibbitzing, and a study session on some of Pirke Avot’s highlights. Everyone is invited!

The Brit Shalom CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will take place on Sunday November 3rd at 2:00 pm. In addition to a general update on "the State of Our Synagogue", a very important item on the agenda will be a presentation of the planned renovation of the lower level entrance to enhance security, and a discussion of how we plan to fund this project.

No experience necessary, just a desire to help with this annual mitzvah and share some doughnuts. Come at 10:00 on Sunday October 27 to be one of the helping hands. Contact Cliff Cohen (cliffcohen613@gmail.com) for further info.