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November 2026 Newsletter – Draft

Posted on October 22, 2026

October brings a season of new beginnings, from Simchat Torah’s fresh start with the Torah to new ways of gathering, like our fall Hebrew conversation group. See what’s in store, and reach out anytime. From Our Leadership A Note from Rabbi Niles Dear friends, Sadly, the world continues to roil with war, violence, and discord, Continue Reading »

October 2026 Newsletter

Posted on September 28, 2026

October brings a season of new beginnings, from Simchat Torah’s fresh start with the Torah to new ways of gathering, like our fall Hebrew conversation group. See what’s in store, and reach out anytime. From Our Leadership A Note from Rabbi Niles Dear friends, I hope that this new Jewish year, 5787, is off to Continue Reading »

September 2026 Newsletter

Posted on August 28, 2026

September arrives with the turn of the season and the turn of the year — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot all in the weeks ahead at Beth Shalom. See what’s in store, and reach out anytime. From Our Leadership A Note from Rabbi Niles Dear friends, The state of our Jewish community, Congregation Beth Continue Reading »

August 2026 Newsletter

Posted on July 22, 2026

August brings the last stretch of summer and plenty happening at Beth Shalom: time to gather, reconnect, and see what the month has in store. Read on, and don’t hesitate to reach out. From Our Leadership A Note from Rabbi Niles Dear friends, The lyrics to “The Circle of Life,” the signature song from the Continue Reading »

July 2026 Newsletter

Posted on June 18, 2026

July arrives with long light and full calendars: plenty of reasons to show up, connect, and see what’s happening at Congregation Beth Shalom. Read on, and don’t hesitate to reach out. From Our Leadership A Note from Rabbi Niles Dear friends, Summer is usually a quiet time at most synagogues. Even though we continue to Continue Reading »

June 2026 Newsletter

Posted on April 29, 2026

June’s long days are an invitation to gather, to study, to simply be together. Read on for everything coming up at Congregation Beth Shalom, and don’t hesitate to reach out. From Our Leadership A Note from Rabbi Niles Dear friends, In many ways, the month of June represents the end of spring and the beginning Continue Reading »

May 2026 Newsletter

Posted on March 12, 2026

May is a month to gather and celebrate—Shavuot brings us together to honor Torah and community. Read on for everything coming up at Congregation Beth Shalom, and don’t hesitate to reach out. From Our Leadership A Note from Rabbi Niles Dear friends, I hope you are doing well and enjoying the amazing spring weather. The Continue Reading »

April 2026 Newsletter

Posted on March 1, 2026

As Passover begins and spring settles in, April is a good time to reconnect—with tradition and with each other. Read on for all that’s happening with your community at Congregation Beth Shalom. Have questions? Contact us anytime. From Our Leadership A Note from Rabbi Niles Dear friends, I hope this message finds you well, despite Continue Reading »