Our Religious School students will lead the Saturday morning service beginning at 10 a.m. on April 20. If your child would like a part in the service, please email Rabbi Ostrich at rabbiostrich@britshalomstatecollege.org.
Join us on Tuesday April 23rd at 6:00pm in the Centre Hills Country Club for our seder on the second night of Passover. This event will include a Passover service led by Rabbi Ostrich followed by a catered dinner of traditional Passover foods including a vegetarian option. Reservations required by March 26.
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Come to our Spring Congregational Meeting on Sunday April 28, 2024 at 2:00PM. Participate in the election of officers, hear reports andr updates on CBS activities, and nosh and talk with other members.
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Join us at 11:00am on Sunday May 5 to observe Yom HaShoah, in commemoration of the Holocaust . We will begin with a service by Rabbi Ostrich and a poetry reading by our religious school students in the sanctuary, followed by brunch in the social hall. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Zaryab Iqbal at zxi1@psu.edu.
Yom Hazikaron is Israel's Official Memorial Day for her fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. At this evening’s Shabbat service we will participate in a special kaddish to those departed souls.
Mitzvah Day is back! Come to Brit Shalom at 11:30 on April 14 and hang around to do some much needed and meaningful work around our beloved synagogue building. Pizza lunch plus snacks provided! Please sign up with Scott Daggs to participate by April 11th at srdrenovationsllc@gmail.com .
Join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for a special Purim Tot Shabbat at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 at Congregation Brit Shalom. We will learn about and celebrate Purim with our friends. Costumes are encouraged!
Tot Shabbat is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their families. For more information or to RSVP email Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.
The donation of blood for the saving of lives is a mitzvah of Piku’ach Nefesh. To donate, just come to the synagogue’s social hall anytime between 11:00 am and 3:30 pm on Thursday March 28. You can reserve a specific time by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiing RedCrossBlood.org and entering “16801”.
Join our Purim Celebration on Saturday March 23. Pasta dinner at 6:00 pm and Megillah reading at 7:00 pm. For all ages - costumes encouraged. Please bring a dairy/vegetarian side disk or dessert to share. Please RSVP to Lauren Gluckman (laurengluckman@icloud.com).
Anyone interested in reading in Hebrew or English should contact Lauren, or just come in and participate.
This regular Shabbat morning service and brunch will be held on February 24 beginning at 10:00 The goal is to teach this service to the young people—since their usual Shabbat evening service has different prayers and elements. Everyone is invited to help the students experience Shabbat morning worship.
The donation of blood for the saving of lives is a mitzvah of Piku’ach Nefesh. To donate, just come to the synagogue’s social hall anytime between noon and 5:30 on Thursday afternoon, December 21. You can reserve a specific time by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiing RedCrossBlood.org and entering “16801”.
Join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for a special Chanukah Tot Shabbat at 10am on Saturday December 9. Learn about Chanukah, sing songs, make new friends, and more. RSVP to Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.
Bring your family Menorah and join us at 7:00pm on Friday December 8 as we light the Chanukah Candles together. This Shabbat service will be lead by our Religious School students.
As in past years, Brit Shalom volunteers will be ringing bells at Meyer Dairy to help raise funds for Interfaith Human Services on Sunday, December 3 from 10:00- 6:00. To sign up for a one-hour shift, please follow the link below. Contact Karen at kdwensch@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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On Sunday November 19 at 2:30pm, we will hold our semi-annual business meeting. In addition to hearing reports from the Brit Shalom officers, we will vote on proposed revisions to our bylaws. This meeting will be held in person and there will be no simulcast on Zoom.
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Please join us on Tuesday November 14 at 7:00pm for an online prayer and solidarity vigil on behalf of the people of Israel, hostages, injured, soldiers and their families, and those lost on October 7 and their families. Rabbi David Ostrich will be one of the participating clergy.
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On Sunday November 12 at 2:00 pm, we will be holding a memorial service/panel discussion to commemorate the 85th year since Kristallnacht and the 5th year since the Tree of Life tragedy. The panel discussion will focus on the current state of antisemitism in the United States.
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Our Annual Kol Nidre Food Drive benefiting the State College Food Bank will be on Sunday, September 24th at 7:30 PM. As you arrive for the service, volunteers will be ready to receive your donations.
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Join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for Tot Shabbat at 9 a.m. on Aug. 19 at Spring Creek Park. We will sing songs, learn about Shabbat and Judaism, and make new friends! Bagels, spread and drinks will be provided.
Tot Shabbat is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their families. Families are encouraged to bring one additional Jewish family with them, or a family who is new to Tot Shabbat.
For more information or to RSVP, email Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.
The Brit Shalom Teen group is intended for students in 8th through 12th grade. Join this group for a Havdalah service at Congregation Brit Shalom. Weather-permitting, we will gather outside. Please arrive at 7:15 p.m. For more information, or to volunteer for a part in the service, email Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com
The donation of blood for the saving of lives is a mitzvah of Piku’ach Nefesh. To donate, just come to the synagogue’s social hall anytime between noon and 5:30 on Thursday afternoon, July 6. You can reserve a specific time by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiing RedCrossBlood.org and entering “16801”.
Join Rabbi Rob and Missy at Spring Creek Park for Tot Shabbat at 9:30am on July 1.! We will celebrate Shabbat by singing and dancing to some of our favorites, and by making new friends! Bagels and drinks will be served. Teen volunteers are welcome! For more information, to RSVP, or to volunteer, email Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.
The Brit Shalom teens will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 29 at Congregation Brit Shalom for a discussion of Tikkun Olam. Rising 8th through 12th graders are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.
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In support of State College’s Pride Celebration, our Shabbat Service will be enhanced by music and readings supporting and embracing LGBT+ individuals in our congregation and community.
All Religious School students are invited to a Shabbaton from 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 27 at Congregation Brit Shalom. Activities include music and dancing, cooking, crafts, a Mitzvah project and services. Students may come to all or part of the program.
Join us on Thursday May 25th at 6:00 PM in the Social Hall of Brit Shalom. Rabbi Ostrich will be leading a Torah study, and we will eat some blintzes: the perfect Jewish experience!
On Wednesday May 24 at 7:00pm, we will hold our semi-annual business meeting for electing officers and board members and hearing committee reports. This meeting will be held exclusively on Zoom.
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This social gathering of our congregation will take place in Pavilion #2 of Holmes Foster Park at 4:00pm on Sunday May 7. Light refreshments will be served and feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
Please RSVP by 4/23 to dkrentzman822@gmail.com
One of our ancient traditions is to bury old and worn out Torah Scrolls, Bibles, Prayer Books, and Tefillin when they are no longer usable. Congregation Brit Shalom will be joining Penn State’s Hillel in this mitzvah at historic Rodef Sholem Cemetery beginning around 1:00 PM on Monday April 24th and ending before 4:00.
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Join us at Britt Sholom for an afternoon of music and merriment provided by fellow congregation members. Light refreshments will be served.
Children ages 0-5 (and their families) are invited to join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for Tot Shabbat at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. We will sing songs, learn about Shabbat and make new friends. For more information email Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.
Beginning at 6 pm on Friday March 17, students in the K-2 class (and their siblings/families) are invited to attend Friday night services.. The service begins at 7 p.m., but dinner will be served ahead of time. Please RSVP to Marjorie Miller by March 10 at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.
Join us for a reading of the Megillah on March 6 at 7:00pm. Costumes are encouraged and refreshments including Hamantashen will be served. Anyone interested in reading in Hebrew or English should contact Lauren Gluckman (laurengluckman@icloud.com) or Michelle Katz (michelle_katz@mac.com).
You and your families are invited to “The Book of Esther,” a Purim musical by Krishna Alexandra, Lorien Patton and Sam Owen. The show, which will feature students from the Religious School, will be performed at Congregation Brit Shalom. Please wear your Purim costumes!
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On Saturday morning January 14 following Sunday School, join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for the first Tot Shabbat of 2023. At 9 a.m, participants will sing songs and learn about this week’s Torah portion. Beginning at 10 am the 6th and 7th grade class will host the Saturday morning service. All students and their families are invited to attend.