Beginning Friday, January 23
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Friday, January 23
5:01 PM
Shabbat Candle Lighting
6:30 PM
Program: Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv Services
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Saturday, January 24
9:15 AM
Program: Shabbat Morning Services
Kiddush: Tapas BSO Style - a variety of appetizers, dips, spreads, sweets and fruit
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Sunday, January 25
9:00 AM
Program: Shacharit & Schmear
Leader: Brian Lubin
9:00 AM
Program: Sunday J-LAB Religious School
Leader: Eli Bass
10:30 AM
Program: January Congregational Meeting (See Details Below)
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Monday, January 26
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan
Leader: Eric Levine
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Tuesday, January 27
5:30 PM
Program: Mid-Week J-LAB Religious School
Leader: Eli Bass
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan
Leader: Earl Reba
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Wednesday, January 28
10:00 AM
Program: Sipureinu (Our Stories): Exploring the stories we tell, the narratives we embody, and the myths we combat (See Details Below)
Leader: Rabbi Nagelberg
5:30 PM
Program: Mid-Week J-LAB Religious School
Leader: Eli Bass
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan
Leader: Harry Cohen
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Thursday, January 29
7:30 PM
Program: Evening Minyan and Haftarah, Tunes, and Takeaways
Leader: Rabbi Nagelberg
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NEW DATES IN 2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED
Sign Up Today!
Join the Kabbalah Committee and serve as a greeter during our Shabbat and festival services. Click below to serve as a greeter during Shabbat evening and morning services, welcoming our members, guests, and future members to our beautiful campus on Burtfield Drive. There will be more dates added shortly.
If you are interested in being a greeter but unavailable to greet during the current available dates, please reach out to Alissa Messian, our executive director.
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BSOGO
We are thrilled to debut BSO GO, a carpool matching program to connect congregants who desire assistance getting to BSO programs with congregants excited to help them get here. If you are interested in receiving a ride to BSO services and programs OR being a driver, click below to sign-up. BSO GO co-chairs, Heidi Cohen & Rob Tarloff, will reach out to you to inquire about your needs and match you with a driver.
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Join Us: January Congregational Meeting
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**We are aware of potential winter weather this weekend. Please look for an email from us on Saturday evening after Shabbat for any changes regarding our Bi-Annual Congregational Meeting, scheduled for this Sunday, January 25.**
BSO's January 2026 Congregational Meeting
January 25, 2026
We look forward to seeing you for the morning's events:
- Sunday Morning Minyan in the Shuman Family Chapel at 9:00 AM
- Bi-Annual Congregational Meeting in the Berlin Family Sanctuary at 10:30 AM
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Tu B'Shevat Community Shabbat Dinner
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Join the ECS Community for
Tu B'Shevat Community Shabbat Dinner (Cooked in-House!)
Followed by a Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, January 30, 2026
5:00 PM Dinner
6:00 PM Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service
ALL BSO MEMBERS INVITED
$18 per person | $50 for a family of 4
Event FREE for ECS Families
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Save the Date: Illusions & Infusions
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lllusions & Infusions
An Evening of Mentalism, Magic and Merriment
February 21, 2026
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
You'll be treated to delightful cocktails, delectable treats, and engaging conversation. All this, while being amazed and amused by the extraordinary talents of Tim Hall, an award-winning magician, mentalist, and mind reader.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
If you have questions or are interested in helping with the event, please contact Lisa Kroop or Jeff Rosenthal. Looking forward to enjoying this magical night with all of you!
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Shabbat Fun for our Youngest Members
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Our next monthly EKS (Early Kabbalat Shabbat) is happening Friday, February 20 at 4:30 PM in the Shuman Family Chapel.
EKS is designed for families with young children and is free and open to the community.
Join Rabbi Nagelberg as we welcome in Shabbat with music, dancing and stories, followed by a light snack.
Upcoming Dates
Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 24, May 8, Jun 5
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Our next monthly Minyan Katan is happening Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 AM in the Shuman Family Chapel.
A monthly Shabbat morning experience for children ages 0-5 and their grownups. Join Simone Nagelberg in the Shuman Family Chapel for an interactive service that includes singing, dancing, playing and stories.
We will also enjoy challah, grape juice and a snack, and join Rabbi Nagelberg on the bimah to lead the congregation in Adon Olam.
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Learn with Rabbi Nagelberg
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Sipureinu (Our Stories): Exploring the stories we tell, the narratives we embody, and the myths we combat
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
In the Shuman Family Chapel
Join Rabbi Nagelberg each Wednesday to have a cup of coffee and explore the origins and implications of the stories Jews tell to ourselves and about ourselves.
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JBC - Jewish Book Club
Select Thursdays at 11:00 AM via Zoom
What makes a great book better? Being able to analyze and discuss it in community with others.
Together we will read and discuss contemporary Jewish works, including old favorites and new offerings.
Our next book is:
Happy New Years by Maya Arad and Jessica Cohen
Thursday, January 29 at 11:00 AM: Preface - Pg 191
Thursday, February 5 at 11:00 AM - Pg 192 - Pg 360
Books Coming Soon:
March: As a Jew, by Sarah Hurwitz
May: A Bintel Brief, by Liana Fink
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Words to Live By:
Exploring and Writing Ethical Wills
The most valuable inheritance isn't found in a bank account—it's the wisdom, values, and blessings you pass to the next generation. Join Rabbi Nagelberg as we study the Jewish tradition of ethical wills, reading powerful examples from medieval scholars to modern parents, and then you'll have the opportunity to write your own. This is a chance to articulate what truly matters to you and create a document your family will treasure forever.
4 Week Session
NEW DATES
In-Person
Thursday Evenings at 8:00 PM
Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 5
Virtual Option
Friday Mornings at 11:00 AM
Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, Mar 6
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Death over Dinner
The way we die - end of life decisions, death rituals, what happens after we die - is probably the most important conversation we aren’t having. Let’s change that!
Dinners are limited to 20 participants
Intended for Adults
Dates & Sign Up Forms will be released soon
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Torah, Teaching, and Training
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Calling All Torah Readers
All first-time and experienced Torah readers are invited to join our next Torah Reading Assigning Meeting on February 1 at 9:45 AM in the Shuman Family Chapel.
Please reach out to Noreen Friedman if you would like to request a Torah reading but are unable to attend
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Bimah Basics: How to be a Gabbai
Gabbais are stage managers for the Torah service: handling logistics, assigning roles, and ensuring customs are followed in understandable and respectful ways
Join Rabbi Nagelberg to learn the ins and outs of serving as a Gabbai on our bimah
Sunday, February 22 at 10:00 AM in the Berlin Family Sanctuary
Open to all BSO members
*Current BSO Gabbais and those would like to serve as future Gabbais should plan to attend as some new practices will be initiated.
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Mah Jong Time
Presented by the BSO Women's Circle
Sunday February 8
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a fun afternoon of Mah Jongg, snacks and schmoozing. All levels are welcome!
There will be PRIZES!
$5 BSO members
$10 non-members
Please RSVP by February 5
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Men's Club is Doing Mitzvahs with Manna
Join the Men’s Club on Sunday, February 22, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Food Packing Service Project at the Manna Warehouse
Must be 16 or older to participate
*Register with the button below as there is limited space available*
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Join the World Wide Wrap!
Our Men's Club is proud to partner with J-LAB and the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs to offer this annual event.
Following Sunday morning minyan in the Shuman chapel, join our 5th-7th grade J-LAB students in learning and practicing how to put on tefillin. Finish the morning with a bagel brunch in the Kramer Social Hall.
If you have ever wanted to try putting on tefillin, this is your opportunity!!
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Save the Date: Sephardic Flavors for Passover
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You choose the card (all beautifully created by ECS children)
You choose to whom, where and when to send it
You let us know what you want to say
And we will do the rest!
Simply Order Online
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Freshly baked Challah by Rosendorff bakery. Pick up at BSO each week.
Your purchase helps support the continued education of our ECS educators and growth of our program!
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J-LAB Registration is OPEN!
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Women's Circle Needlework Group
First Sunday of Each Month
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We meet to work on individual needlework projects, for the yearly scarf drive for the women's homeless shelter, or just to schmooze
All are welcome!
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Let's Read Some Great Books!
BSO Women's Circle invites you to join our book club.
We meet every other month to discuss our great selection of books!
Our next meeting is Sunday, March 15 at 11:00 AM via the BSO Zoom link.
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern
by Lynda Cohen Loigman
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Books Coming Soon:
March 15, 2026
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
May 31, 2026
Kissing Girls on Shabbat by Sara Glass
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HAZAK
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February, 10 on ZOOM.
We meet by Zoom. For security, you will be asked for a password. Our password is: 18401
If you are 55+ years young and would like to be on our mailing list or have any questions please contact Toby Kansagor.
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