Congregation Beth Sholom

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Mazal tov to and on being honored at the New England Jewish Labor Seder! RSVP for the young workers happy hour at by emailing [email protected]

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Join us tomorrow evening at 6:15pm for Kol Nidrei and 8:00am on Thursday for a meaningul and soul-stirring Yom Kippur.

G'mar Chatima Tova!

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Join us next month! Learning, cholent, interfaith, Tu B'shvat...you don't want to miss it!

8 beacons of leadership: Dr. Barry Dolinger

Tonight we will light the fifth Hanukkah candle.

The story of Hanukkah is about the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the Maccabean Revolt. While marking their triumph, the Maccabees looked for pure oil, ritually appropriate to light the menorah. They found enough oil to last for one day, which instead lasted for 8. There is no biblical commandment to celebrate the holiday, and yet there are several ritual requirements connected to observing the holiday. Hannukah is a holiday m’drabbanan, from the rabbis. It was only after the miracle occurred that the rabbis designated the 8 days of Hanukkah as a holiday. In addition to lighting the Hannukiah for 8 nights, it was decided to recite Hallel and add the al hanisim prayer to the blessing after meals as a form of praise and thanksgiving (Tractate Shabbat 21).

It has long been understood, and only articulated in recent decades by Blu Greenberg that where this a rabbinic will, there is a halakhic way.

Rabbi Barry Dolinger understands, and leads by example. Rabbi Dolinger is the Menahel and Executive Director of the International Beit Din. The IBD seeks to educate and advocate for better practices when it comes to Jewish divorce — practices that are rooted in halakha and that won’t allow for extortion. He is also the rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom in Providence, Rhode Island one of the earliest congregations to hire a Devorah Scholar, an Orthodox woman in a spiritual leadership role.

We are grateful to the many rabbis who work towards creating and ensuring a vibrant and equitable Orthodoxy by advocating for the prevention of harmful, coercive and abusive practices that are too often wrongfully attributed to halakha. And for those who have created inclusive spaces for women to participate meaningfully in rituals and serve in leadership roles.

Chag Urim Same’ach!

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Hi All! Congregation Beth Sholom is in the midst of its Kol Nidre campaign. This place is so important to the fabric of the PVD Jewish community. Friends near and far - consider contributing and sharing what you love about CBS today . . . Thanks so much for your generosity!

2024 CBS Kol Nidrei Appeal By Congregation Beth Shalom

I feel so truly blessed to work at Congregation Beth Sholom for so many reasons. First and foremost, it's the people. My colleague, R' Emily Goldberg Winer, is a true gem, and someone who can authentically and openly promote deepening religiosity that's naturally inclusive. And the volunteers that make the place run are both passionate and compotent.

The thing I love most is that it feels like everyone in the community brings their whole self, including passions, talents, and quirks into our space. As a community, we continue to grow, both in size and in character, and are so grateful to be nurtured both by our members, but also by concentric circles of folks near and far who appreciate and support this holy work.

This year, we're trying to raise $65,000 to support our Kol Nidre appeal, and we're getting so close. If you've been touched by some aspect of our work and are able to support it, donate here - https://givebutter.com/CBS24.

If you're able to share on your social media (and a personal anecdote about why), that's also incredible.

Shana tova!

2024 CBS Kol Nidrei Appeal By Congregation Beth Shalom