We are a Warm and Welcoming Conservative Congregation In Pepper Pike, Ohio
WELCOME RABBI JOSHUA JACOBS
& RABBI ALEX ROSENBAUM
We are thrilled to have Rabbi Joshua Jacobs and Rabbi Alex Rosenbaum joining our B'nai Jeshurun family and clergy. We are offering many opportunities for our entire congregation to meet them, from joining us at B'nai Jeshurun for services to meeting around Cleveland for social programs.
(Check back for updates)
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Shabbat Rocks!
Friday, July 21
6:30 pm
Bring your families and enjoy a live band playing multiple musical genres which are woven through the service, highlighting text from each of the Psalms. A specialized prayer book offers Hebrew, transliteration and English to make this service user friendly. Listen to and download tracks from our website. Services will be held in the Linden Family Courtyard, weather permitting. More information about the pre-Shabbat Rocks! programming for families will be coming soon. This season has been generously underwritten by The Jan & Ron Moskowitz Family and Jocelyn & Peter Saltz.
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Hike with BJC
Sunday, July 23
10:00 am
Holbrook Hollows
Join Marcy & Ed Rosenthal as we explore and hike through Holbrook Hollows (7250 Country Ln., Chagrin Falls). Rabbi Alex Rosenbaum will be joining us. Meet at Holbrook Hollows or carpool from BJC at 9:30 am. RSVP to Shani Kadis by July 20 and advise if you plan to carpool. If we need to cancel, we will email everyone by 8 am. Our next hiking adventure will take place on Sunday, August 13 at Squire’s Castle. This event is brought to you through our Wellness Center.
This is a 3.4 mile out-and-back unpaved trail in the woods that takes an average of 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Athletic shoes and water are a must. Hiking shoes and insect repellent are encouraged.
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Meet & Greet at Mitchell's
Monday, July 24
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Van Aken District
Meet Rabbi Joshua Jacobs and Alex Rosenbaum as we cool off with ice cream from Mitchell's at the Van Aken District. All B'nai Jeshurun members will receive one free scoop. No need to RSVP, just show up! Thank you to our BJC Men's Club for sponsoring this event. Contact Shani Kadis to learn more.
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Sisterhood Coffee & Midrash
Tuesday, July 25
Noon
Nervous Dog- La Place
Meet and greet Rabbi Joshua Jacobs on the patio at Nervous Dog (La Place at the Beachwood Mall). We'll provide the coffee & bagels, Rabbi Joshua Jacobs will teach a little Torah and everyone will have an opportunity to schmooze. Thank you to our Sisterhood for sponsoring this event. We will move indoors if the weather is not cooperating.
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Monday Mahj Meetup
Monday, July 31
7:00 pm
Van Aken District
We have been meeting all summer at Van Aken to play Mahj and Rabbis Joshua Jacobs and Alex Rosenbaum love to play! Soooo..... everyone is invited to join us and our Rabbis as we play mahj, schmooze and enjoy snacks! All are welcome!
• All levels welcome (including beginners!)
• Groups will be mixed
• Bring your mahj set & 2023 card (If you don’t have one, we can share.)
• BJC will provide the snacks
RSVP and ??? to Shani Kadis (shanikadis@bnaijeshurun.org) or just show up.
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Shabbat in the Sun &
Extended Kiddush
Saturday, August 5
9:00 am
Join us outdoors in our Linden Family Courtyard with Shacharit/Pesukei D’zimra at 9:00 am. We will then grab a snack and schmooze a bit at 9:45 am and then move to our David J. & Ruth A. Moskowitz Sanctuary for the remainder of the service at 10:00 am. Stay for an extended kiddush to welcome our new clergy, Rabbis Joshua Jacobs & Alex Rosenbaum.
Dress for summer!
This service will be available on Zoom and stream.
ZOOM: (We will use our same Shabbat weekly Zoom link.) Shabbat morning services: click here, Meeting ID #9333 3898 986
STREAM: Visit our Streaming Page and scroll down to the following:
9:00 am: Linden Family Courtyard, or go directly there.
10:00 am: David J. & Ruth A. Moskowitz Sanctuary window, or go directly there.
Contact Shani Kadis to learn more.
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The Bridge Game Night
Tuesday, August 1
6:30 pm
Mason's Creamery
Rabbi Joshua Jacobs will join us for one of our most-requested events: Game Night! We have tables reserved outside at Mason's and we'll treat you to your ice cream while you play. Please bring your favorite game to share with the group! The Bridge connects Young Professionals together who live downtown, the West side and all over Cleveland. Learn more about the Bridge here.
*we'll provide a few games so come even if you don't have a game to bring!*
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Torah Café with Rabbi Joshua Jacobs
Saturday, August 5
9:00 am
Torah Café is IN PERSON & VIRTUAL every Shabbat morning at
in Halpern Hall and on Zoom. Gain fresh insights into the Torah and study with great teachers! Breakfast, coffee and tea are available. Clergy and educators rotate weekly for 45 minutes of teaching. All are welcome. No reservations required.
Zoom, Meeting ID: 83603008490, contact the synagogue office for the password.
Source Sheet: What Makes You Great? • Compiled by Rabbi Joshua Jacobs
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The Bridge
Happy Hour
Thursday, August 10
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cordelia
Rabbi Joshua Jacobs will join us on the patio (or inside if it's raining) at one of Cleveland's best restaurants, Cordelia! Your first drink & light appetizers are on The Bridge. Bring all of your friends for the best summer happy hour yet.
The Bridge connects Young Professionals together who live downtown, the West side and all over Cleveland. Learn more about the Bridge here.
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Torah Café with Rabbi Alex Rosenbaum
Saturday, August 12
9:00 am
Torah Café is IN PERSON & VIRTUAL every Shabbat morning at
in Halpern Hall and on Zoom. Gain fresh insights into the Torah and study with great teachers! Breakfast, coffee and tea are available. Clergy and educators rotate weekly for 45 minutes of teaching. All are welcome. No reservations required.
Zoom, Meeting ID: 83603008490, contact the synagogue office for the password.
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Hike with BJC
Sunday, August 13
10:00 am
Squire's Castle
Join Marcy & Ed Rosenthal and Rabbi Alex Rosenbaum, our Wellness Center Director, as we explore and hike around Squire’s Castle (2844 River Rd, Willoughby Hills). This is a 3-mile loop unpaved trail
in the woods that takes an average of 75 minutes to complete. Officially called Bridle, White Pine, Scenic Loop and Squire’s Lane. Athletic shoes and water are a must. Hiking shoes, insect repellent and sunscreen are encouraged. Meet in Squire’s Castle parking lot or carpool from BJC at 9:30 am. RSVP to Shani Kadis and advise if you plan to carpool. If we need to cancel, we will email everyone by 8:00 am. This event is brought to you through our Wellness Center.This event is brought to you through our Wellness Center.
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BJC goes to the
Guardians Game
Sunday, August 20
1:40 pm
Progressive Field (The Jake)
Cost: $38 per ticket.
TICKET SALES HAVE NOW CLOSED, but feel free to meet us at the game.
We have tickets in sections 128-129 (Lower level/Rows E-L) through July 19 or while supplies last.
These will be given out in order on a first come first serve basis. All tickets will be emailed to you.
Throughout the game, we will also offer fun games and raffles for prizes.
(Every Sunday is KIDS FUNDAY at the Ball Park. Fun activities will be available
for kids throughout the game and they can also run the bases at the end of the game.)
Contact Shani Kadis for more information.
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Welcome Back BBQ & Shabbat Rocks!
Friday, August 25
5:00 pm
Enjoy an evening TOGETHER with good food friends and family! We will have a FREE BBQ dinner and activities for children including a trackless train, bubble soccer, inflatables and cotton candy for dessert. You will also be able to meet Rabbi Joshua Jacobs and Rabbi Alex Rosenbaum and our staff and leadership. Afterwards, stay for our final Shabbat Rocks! of the season as we welcome in Shabbat with live music. Thanks to the generosity of our Sisterhood and Men's Club, this event is FREE and open to all B'nai Jeshurun members and prospective members.
Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options will be available
REGISTER ONLINE by August 18.
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Sisterhood Kick-Off
Sunday, August 27
10:00 am
You are invited to our Sisterhood Kick-off event of the year. The morning will include a dairy brunch and our featured guest, Rabbi Alex Rosenbaum as she shares with us the power and healing of tea. Bring your friends.
Cost:
$20 Sisterhood Members
$25 Guests
(You are a member if you paid your 2023-2024 Sisterhood dues. For those that our members of B'nai Jeshurun, this is included in your synagogue dues, but you do need to check it off when you receive your bill.)
RSVP by August 20
Any questions - contact Laurel Sheldon or 216-272-7433.
REGISTER ONLINE by August 18.
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