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Creating Community in Gainesville for 100 years
We are a community-based, volunteer driven organization that is committed to celebrating joyful Jewish living in North Central Florida. Our diverse and progressive congregation aims to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere where authentic Judaism may be practiced and where innovation, creativity and originality are encouraged. We are proud to be a part of the Conservative/ Masorti Movement. We strive to enrich our community through education, opportunities for prayer and spiritual growth and acts of loving-kindness.
We welcome you to be a part of our vibrant Jewish community. Whether it is through song or study, public celebration or private reflection, we hope you will discover a deeper connection to your Jewish heritage at B'nai Israel. We offer a full calendar of activities - and offer something for everyone!
"The world stands on three pillars: Torah, Service and Deeds of Loving kindness"
Pirke Avot 1:2 (Ethics of the Fathers)
Within our three pillars of excellence, B'nai Israel strives to provide strong religious and spiritual experiences, educational opportunities for all ages and enhance community relationship among and beyond the Jewish community. Our congregants play a vital role in making that happen--serving as the fundamental core of what we do and how we do it. We have a congregation made up of people who are dedicated, generous and full of heart to make our synagogue the best that it can be.
Join us at B'nai Israel and you can be a part of this unique community.
Member of
Sat, December 9 2023
26 Kislev 5784
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CALENDAR
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023B'nai Israel Community Hanukkah Celebration
Sunday, Dec 10th 5:00p to 7:00p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023Scotch & Chocolates w/ Gosia and Ali
Tuesday, Dec 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2023Shabbatones Choral Songs to Enlighten Hanukkah
Wednesday, Dec 13th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2023Family Hanukkah Glow Party
Thursday, Dec 14th 5:30p to 7:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2023Kiddush Sponsored by Eve Ackerman and Cantor Howard Rosenblatt In Honor of Raphi Rosenblatt, David Morgenstern, and Simon Gabriel Morgenstern
Shabbat, Dec 16th (All day)
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023Sisterhood Board Meeting
Sunday, Dec 17th 9:30a to 11:00a
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023Sisterhood Mahjong Afternoon
Sunday, Dec 17th 1:00p to 3:00p
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2023B'nai Israel Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, Dec 21st 7:00p to 8:30p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 23 , 2023Kiddush Sponsored by Moshe & Jessica Herzig in Honor of the Naming of Ava Herzig
Shabbat, Dec 23rd (All day)
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Monday ,
DecDecember 25 , 2023Cookies for Champions
Monday, Dec 25th 9:00a to 10:00a
STREAM OUR SERVICES
We encourage you to be with us and participate in our congregation's services through our internet broadcast. Click here to access.
Upcoming Yahrzeits
Saturday 26 Kislev
- Michael Jaffee for Father, Sid Jaffee
Sunday 27 Kislev
- Jerry Berger for Mother, Natalie Berger
- Leslie Hendeles for Father, Irving Hendeles
- Toba Smith for Mother in Law, Ceil Smith
Monday 28 Kislev
- Gil Brodach for Father, Solomon Brodach
- Marjorie Leigh Baros for Grandfather, Norman Jacobs
- Phillip H Slater for Father, Nathan Slater
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