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Archive: February 2021

BIAV Online: Learning with Rabbi Glass – “Anti-Semitism, Assimilation, and Aliyyah: What it Meant to Be a Jew in Persia – and What that Teaches Us”

Posted on February 9, 2021

February 9, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – The Book of Esther is one of the few Biblical books that takes place outside the Land of Israel and, as such, addresses a world surprisingly similar to ours. In this three-part series, we will closely read Megillat Esther through its Persian context to reveal its incredible depth and powerful message.     Tuesdays, 9, 16, & […]

Superbowl Take-and-Bake Pizza

Posted on February 7, 2021

February 7, 2021 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Pizza Order pick-up will be at the BIAV gym between 11:30-12:30 PM on Sunday, Feb 7.    

BIAV Online: Learning with Rabbi Glass – “The Obligation to Hear Megillah Reading: Must I Be Physically Present?”

Posted on February 2, 2021

February 2, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Hearing the Megillah on Purim is an important obligation. But, this year, many are asking: Can I fulfill my obligation without being in the room? In this special shiur, we’ll explore the contours of this topic in order to ensure that the members of the shul are well-informed of the issue so that they can make the best decision for themselves. […]

BIAV Online: Learning with Rabbi Glass – “Rejecting Rambam: Can Jewish Philosophy Be More Jewish?”

Posted on January 5, 2021

January 5, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Rambam’s philosophy defines what Jews believe – but has been subject to continual critique. In this three-part series, we’ll explore the roots of Rambam’s philosophy and look at some alternative approaches for creating Jewish philosophy.   Tuesday: Dec 22 & 29, Jan 5. 8:00 PM via Zoom – check Bimah Notes or email for details.

Shabbat Services – January 2, 2021 – 9:30 AM

Posted on January 2, 2021

January 2, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am – Erev Shabbat 4:50 PM Shabbat Mincha 4:35 PM Our phased opening continues and remains dependent on our ability to maintain safety. Our return to normalcy will be fluid, maintaining constant vigilance on a weekly if not daily basis in terms of the Covid situation. We will adhere to state laws, statutes and rules. We will […]

BIAV Online: Learning with Rabbi Glass – “Rejecting Rambam: Can Jewish Philosophy Be More Jewish?”

Posted on December 29, 2020

December 29, 2020 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Rambam’s philosophy defines what Jews believe – but has been subject to continual critique. In this three-part series, we’ll explore the roots of Rambam’s philosophy and look at some alternative approaches for creating Jewish philosophy.   Tuesday: Dec 22 & 29, Jan 5. 8:00 PM via Zoom – check Bimah Notes or email for details.

BIAV Online: Learning with Rabbi Glass – “Rejecting Rambam: Can Jewish Philosophy Be More Jewish?”

Posted on December 22, 2020

December 22, 2020 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Rambam’s philosophy defines what Jews believe – but has been subject to continual critique. In this three-part series, we’ll explore the roots of Rambam’s philosophy and look at some alternative approaches for creating Jewish philosophy.   Tuesday: Dec 22 & 29, Jan 5. 8:00 PM via Zoom – check Bimah Notes or email for details.

BIAV Online: Learning with Rabbi Glass – The Light of Torah: A Talmud Class on Chanukah

Posted on December 8, 2020

December 8, 2020 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – In this three-part series, we’ll take one of our most precious mitzvot, lighting Chanukah candles, and subject it to in-depth halakhic analysis to reveal insights and deepen our appreciation of Chanukah’s central mitzvah. 

Whether you are familiar with intense yeshiva-style learning or have never seen a page of Talmud before, there will be plenty to […]

BIAV Online: Learning with Rabbi Glass – The Light of Torah: A Talmud Class on Chanukah

Posted on December 1, 2020

December 1, 2020 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – In this three-part series, we’ll take one of our most precious mitzvot, lighting Chanukah candles, and subject it to in-depth halakhic analysis to reveal insights and deepen our appreciation of Chanukah’s central mitzvah. 

Whether you are familiar with intense yeshiva-style learning or have never seen a page of Talmud before, there will be plenty to […]

BIAV Online: Learning with Rabbi Glass – The Light of Torah: A Talmud Class on Chanukah

Posted on November 24, 2020

November 24, 2020 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – In this three-part series, we’ll take one of our most precious mitzvot, lighting Chanukah candles, and subject it to in-depth halakhic analysis to reveal insights and deepen our appreciation of Chanukah’s central mitzvah. 

Whether you are familiar with intense yeshiva-style learning or have never seen a page of Talmud before, there will be plenty to […]