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Deep Soul Shabbat: Rabbi Pamela Gottfried
February 3-4

Deep Soul Shabbat: Storahtelling
February 24-25

Megillah Reading & Purim Cabaret
March 7

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Congregation B'nai Israel
3830 NW 16 Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352)376-1508

Regular Office Hours
M-Th, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Deep Soul Shabbat

Storahtelling brings bible off of the page and onto the stage...

February 24-25, 2012

 Click here to read more about the upcoming Storahtelling Shabbaton.

This program is proudly sponsored by JCNCF.

Judaica Shop

Our Judaica Shop is open Tuesday afternoons (4-6 p.m.) and Sunday mornings (9-noon) when religious school is in session. You may also shop during synagogue office hours. We carry a wide selection of Judaica, including jewelry, candles, tallesim, kippot, ritual and holiday items, and more! Stop by and browse - new inventory arrives throughout the year!

Photo Gallery

  • Authors and Artists Open House

    Authors and Artists Open House (43)

    In November 2011 our Library Committee hosted a wonderful Artists and Authors Event, featuring the work of members of the congregation. Thanks to Sisterhood for providing a delicious brunch.
     
  • Sisterhood Chai Tea

    Sisterhood Chai Tea (22)

    Sisterhood's Wonderful Summer Event!
     
  • Mock Mitzvah

    Mock Mitzvah (65)

    We had a great time at our Mock Mitzvah on Saturday, April 9. Special thanks to our Mock Mitzvah family and sponsors!
     
  • Deep Soul Shabbat with Danielle Upbin

    Deep Soul Shabbat with Danielle Upbin (22)

    Rabbi Danielle Upbin shared soulful songs, chants and mystical teachings with the congregation during Deep Soul Shabbat, February 11-12, 2011. We are delighted to share photos from our beautiful Havdalah service. What a wonderful time we had singing, dancing and acknowledging the moon as we wished one another "Shavua Tov!"
     
  • Rocky Horror Purimspiel

    Rocky Horror Purimspiel (3)

    This Purim, members of B'nai Israel will be performing The Rocky Horror Purimspiel. We're excited to post photos from auditions, rehearsals, and eventually, the big performance!
     
  • Deep Soul Shabbat with Noam Katz

    Deep Soul Shabbat with Noam Katz (45)

    We welcomed Rabbi Noam Katz to B'nai Israel for our first Deep Soul Shabbat on January 14-15, 2011. The event,sponsored by the Tomar and Rudin-Rush families, included Friday Night "Live" Services and Dinner, Musical Shabbat Morning and Havdalah under the stars, followed by an acoustic concert. Here are photos of Havdalah and the Saturday night festivities!
     
  • Chanukah Party 2010

    Chanukah Party 2010 (45)

    About 200 members and guests celebrated Chanukah together at our International Latke Fest. Everyone had a great time! Special thanks to Philip Schwartz for taking photos at the event.