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Events in May 2024

  • Mishna Study Group will meet to start discussion of Maaserot, a tractate in Zeraim
    7:30 pm
    Zoom – See link
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  • Nariya Kabbalat Shabbat
    6:00 pm
    BE-THS is hosting Nariya Cleveland’s first Kabbalat Shabbat on May 3. They will have a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 PM, followed by a vegetarian-friendly pescatarian dinner at about 7:15 PM. Nariya says, “The cost per person for the dinner is $12-$14 so we are asking for a sliding scale contribution between $0-$18 for…
  • Shabbat morning services
    9:15 am
    Beth El –The Heights Synagogue, Main Sanctuary
    3246 Desota Avenue
    Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
    Rabbi Bec Richman, our soferet (scribe), will share with us words of Torah on Shabbat morning in her talk, “Torah in Her Hands,” at the end of the Torah service. Join us after kiddush, about 1:15 pm, for a guided exploration of the practical and spiritual laws and guidelines that govern and orient a scribe’s…
  • Chesed Shel Emeth Spring Cemetery Cleanup
    10:00 am12:00 pm
    Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery
    3740 Ridge Road
    Cleveland, OH 44144
    There’s no greater mitzvah than caring for those who came before us. Join volunteers of all ages and honor our ancestors by raking, pruning, and beautifying a local Jewish cemetery. All cleanup supplies will be provided. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-cemetery-cleanup-2024-tickets-876120900197?aff=websiteevent Questions? Contact Jackie Reed at [email protected] ((216) 593-2900 x227)
    Yom HaShoah commemoration
    4:30 pm6:00 pm
    B’Nai Jeshurun Congregation
    27501 Fairmount Blvd.
    Cleveland, OH 44124
    This year’s theme is “L’dor V’dor (From Generation to Generation)”. We will honor this theme by having multigenerational members of Survivors’ families tell their story, from Survivor to their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will also remember the Holocaust with: – Candle-lighting by Holocaust Survivors and their families – March of Generations – Creative Arts Awards…
  • Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Memorial Day

    Category: General Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Memorial Day

    May 6, 2024

  • Rosh Chodesh Iyyar Meditation Walk – Rain, clouds, or shine!
    8:30 am
    Contact Kirby Date at [email protected] or see the group blog at www.roshchodeshcleveland.blog if you need further information.
  • Shabbat morning services
    9:15 am
    Beth El –The Heights Synagogue, Main Sanctuary
    3246 Desota Avenue
    Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
    Rabbi Bec Richman, our soferet (scribe), will share with us words of Torah on Shabbat morning in her talk, “Torah in Her Hands,” at the end of the Torah service. Join us after kiddush, about 1:15 pm, for a guided exploration of the practical and spiritual laws and guidelines that govern and orient a scribe’s…
    Bill and Carol Bruml are sponsoring Kiddush IHO Bill’s 75th birthday, the 20th Anniversary of Carol producing the BE-THS monthly newsletter, and Cinco de Mayo.
    12:00 pm
    BE-THS Social Hall
    3246 Desota Ave.
    Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
    United States
    2163209667
  • Yom Ha’Zikaron – Israel Memorial Day

    Category: General Yom Ha’Zikaron – Israel Memorial Day

    May 13, 2024

  • Yom HaAtzma’ut – Israel Independence Day
    5:30 pm7:30 pm
    B’Nai Jeshurun Congregation
    27501 Fairmount Blvd.
    Cleveland, OH 44124
    The celebration will include a brief program celebrating the heroes of Israel over the past year, in celebration of Israel’s 76th Birthday. Please join the community for the program, activities to connect with Israel, and some light bites and Israeli snacks generously sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. 5:30-7:30 pm Free! Registration is required…
    Yom HaAtzma’ut celebration at B’nai Jeshurun
    5:30 pm7:30 pm
    B’Nai Jeshurun Congregation
    27501 Fairmount Blvd.
    Cleveland, OH 44124
    The celebration will include a brief program celebrating the heroes of Israel over the past year, in celebration of Israel’s 76th Birthday. Please join the community for the program, activities to connect with Israel, and some light bites and Israeli snacks, generously sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Free.
  • Kabbalat Shabbat: Services at 6:30, followed by a vegetarian-friendly pescatarian dinner.
    6:30 pm
    Suggested donation $10.00/person, but pay what you are comfortable with. You can register through the Payments/Donations button on the shul website, www.bethelheights.org, and in the process, where you see the box that says, “Add notes about this payment,” add a note saying that the payment is for Kabbalat Shabbat, and the name(s) of those who…
  • Shabbat morning services
    9:15 am
    Beth El –The Heights Synagogue, Main Sanctuary
    3246 Desota Avenue
    Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
    Rabbi Bec Richman, our soferet (scribe), will share with us words of Torah on Shabbat morning in her talk, “Torah in Her Hands,” at the end of the Torah service. Join us after kiddush, about 1:15 pm, for a guided exploration of the practical and spiritual laws and guidelines that govern and orient a scribe’s…
  • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! BE-THS Neighborhood Cleanup, Installation of Pollinator Garden, & Library Organization efforts at the Shul
    10:00 am
    BE-THS neighborhood: Desota and Berkeley
    Come help us clean up our immediate neighborhood. Comaraderie, gloves, and trash bags provided. Paula Embury has ordered plants for our pollinator garden. She believes we will have them by 5/19 and can plant them then. Plants and garden tools provided. Help organize out library. Ditte would like help weeding out duplicates and books that…
  • Shabbat morning services
    9:15 am
    Beth El –The Heights Synagogue, Main Sanctuary
    3246 Desota Avenue
    Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
    Rabbi Bec Richman, our soferet (scribe), will share with us words of Torah on Shabbat morning in her talk, “Torah in Her Hands,” at the end of the Torah service. Join us after kiddush, about 1:15 pm, for a guided exploration of the practical and spiritual laws and guidelines that govern and orient a scribe’s…
    Monthly Simcha Kiddush (4th Shabbat)
    12:15 pm
    Beth El –The Heights Synagogue, Social Hall
    3246 Desota Avenue
    Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
    Every month, we hold a Simcha Kiddush on the 4th Shabbat. You can recognize birthdays, anniversaries, or other happy events by donating $36 to BE-THS at least two weeks ahead of the kiddush date, along with the name of the honoree(s) and the reason for the honor. Their name(s) will be on a cake on…
  • Mishna Study Group will meet to continue discussion of chapter 2 of Tractate Maaserot (Tithes).
    7:30 pm
    Zoom – See link
    Topic: Alan Lerner’s Zoom Meeting- Tractate MAASEROT – recurring meeting invite Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://cwru.zoom.us/j/94421950308?pwd=L3JFN0M4ZHcydjlGSEhzMk5KT0lpUT09 Meeting ID: 944 2195 0308 Passcode: 999970