Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00

Purim Tot Shabbat

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.

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Mar
23
6:00 PM18:00

Purim Celebration

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.

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Aug
19
9:00 AM09:00

Tot Shabbat - Bring a Friend

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.

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Apr
24
1:00 PM13:00

Sacred Book Burial

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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Mar
6
7:00 PM19:00

Purim Megillah Reading

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).

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Jan
14
9:00 AM09:00

Tot Shabbat & Student-led Shabbat Morning Service

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.

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Dec
22
12:00 PM12:00

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Despite the COVID-19 situation, it is still possible to donate blood safely and help with the mitzvah of Piku’ach Nefesh, the saving of lives. To donate, come to the synagogue’s social hall anytime between noon and 5:30 on Thursday afternoon, December 22 . You can reserve a specific time by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting RedCrossBlood.org and enteing “16801”.
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Dec
18
11:00 AM11:00

Congregation and School-wide Hanukkah Celebration

Join us at 11:00 am on Sunday, December 18 for a Congregation and School-wide Chanukah Celebration and also a Ceremony in honor of Fran Levin, whose estate gift funded significant improvements to the Brit Shalom Religious School. The event will include Fran Levin's plaque dedication, performances of Hanukkah songs by our Religious School students and teachers, followed by Hanukkah food, activities and live music.
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