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Upcoming Event

Be Part of The Year of the Torah

An intricate tree with colorful leaves forms the backdrop. Underneath, Hebrew text followed by the English phrase "The Year of the Torah" is displayed in stylized lettering.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be getting a brand-new Torah, one that is being written specifically for our congregation!

We’re inviting our entire congregation to participate in this once-in-a-generation opportunity and assist us in bringing our new Torah home. We have created a multitude of opportunities for you and your family to dedicate books, portions, verses, selected readings, and other items.

Dedicating a portion of our new Torah leaves a lasting impression on our community for decades to come while remembering the momentous events your family has shared with us.

Learn more about the Year of the Torah and how you can take part in this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Photos from our “Return to Sinai” event where a scribe visited our shul, and members got to participate in writing our new Torah.

A person is meticulously writing Hebrew script on a scroll using a quill pen. The background is a blue cloth, and parts of the scroll reveal inked Hebrew text, possibly from the Torah. The hand in focus highlights the traditional writing process during this religious year.
A diverse group gathers around a table with a large scroll and religious books. A child in a black and white outfit holds a quill, assisted by a man in a dark suit. They are engaged in a religious ceremony marking the Year of the Torah according to the Jewish calendar.
A bearded man with glasses guides a family of four in writing on a scroll during the Year of the Torah. The family, including a woman, a man, a young girl, and a boy wearing a kippah, holds the pen together. Books and papers are scattered on the blue-covered table.
Two women sit together, closely examining and pointing at an open scroll with Hebrew text. Under the softly lit canopy, one wears a black and white scarf while the other, with purple hair and glasses, ponders over the Torah. It's a serene moment in this special Year of the Torah.
High Holidays

Passover 2025 Schedule

If you are not a member and are interested in joining us for services, please contact our office for more details at (908) 276-9231.

DATETIMEEVENT
Thursday, April 107:00 AMSiyyum for the First Born Break Fast with Rabbi Tillman and Rabbi Kerbel, in person at Congregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains.
Each person/family conducts the “Search for Hametz” after dark.
Friday, April 116:30 PMShabbat Evening Service on Zoom
Saturday, April 129:30 AMShabbat HaGadol in the sanctuary and livestreamed
No Havdalah or evening service – Enjoy your seder!
Sunday, April 1310:00 AMFirst Day of Passover service in the sanctuary and livestreamed
No evening service – Enjoy your second seder
Monday, April 1410:30 AMSecond day of Passover – Study session with Rabbi Kerbel on Zoom
Friday, April 186:30 PMShabbat and Passover Evening Service on Zoom
Saturday, April 199:30 AMSeventh Day of Passover and Shabbat Service in sanctuary and livestreamed
Sunday, April 209:30 AMEighth Day of Passover, Yizkor recited in sanctuary and livestreamed
7:30 PMWeekday Evening Minyan Service on Zoom
8:24 PMPassover Ends

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Pesah Guide 5784