Synagogues

B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

618 Mynster Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 712.322.4705 email: CBsynagogue@hotmail.com

BETH EL SYNAGOGUE

Member of United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism 14506 California Street Omaha, NE 68154-1980 402.492.8550 bethel-omaha.org

BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

Member of Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America 12604 Pacific Street Omaha, NE. 68154 402.556.6288 BethIsrael@OrthodoxOmaha.org

CHABAD HOUSE

An Affiliate of Chabad-Lubavitch 1866 South 120 Street Omaha, NE 68144-1646 402.330.1800 OChabad.com email: chabad@aol.com

LINCOLN JEWISH COMMUNITY: B’NAI JESHURUN

South Street Temple Union for Reform Judaism 2061 South 20th Street Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 402.435.8004 www.southstreettemple.org

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE

Capehart Chapel 2500 Capehart Road Offutt AFB, NE 68123 402.294.6244 email: oafbjsll@icloud.com

ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME

323 South 132 Street Omaha, NE 68154 rbjh.com

TEMPLE ISRAEL

Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) 13111 Sterling Ridge Drive Omaha, NE 68144-1206 402.556.6536 templeisraelomaha.com

LINCOLN JEWISH COMMUNITY: TIFERETH ISRAEL

Member of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Boulevard Lincoln, NE 68502-5236 402.423.8569 tiferethisraellincoln.org

B’NAI ISRAEL

Join us on Friday, March 11, 7 p.m. for evening services with a guest speaker. The service will be led by our officiant Larry Blass. Everyone is always welcome at B’nai Israel. For information on COVID-related closures and about our historic synagogue, please contact Howard Kutler at hkutler@hotmail.com or any of our other board members: Scott Friedman, Rick Katelman, Janie Kulakofsky, Carole and Wayne Lainof, Mary-Beth Muskin, Debbie Salomon and Sissy Silber.

Handicap Accessible.

BETH EL

Virtual services conducted by Rabbi Steven Abraham and Hazzan Michael Krausman. VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MINYAN SCHEDULE: Mornings on Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; Mondays and Thursdays, 7 a.m.; Evenings on Sunday-Thursday, 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. at Beth El & Live Stream.

SATURDAY: Bar Mitzvah of Levi Weill and Shabbat Morning Services, 10 a.m. at Beth El & Live Stream; Jr. Congregation, 10 a.m.; Havdalah, 6:50 p.m. Zoom only. SUNDAY: Siddur 101 with Hazzan Krausman following morning minyan; BESTT (Grades K-7), 9:30 a.m.; Torah Study, 10 a.m.; Oscar Winning Songs, 1 p.m. with Richard Knox via Zoom only. MONDAY: Mishloach Manot Orders Due, 5 p.m.; Hamantashen Orders Due, 5 p.m. TUESDAY: Mussar, 11:30 a.m. with Rabbi Abraham at Beth El & Zoom. WEDNESDAY: BESTT (Grades 3-7), 4:15 p.m.; Hebrew High (Grades 8-12), 6 p.m.; Community Beit Midrash, 7 p.m. via In-person at the JCC or on Zoom. THURSDAY: Revisting the Classics, 7 p.m. with Hazzan Krausman. FRIDAY-Mar. 11: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. at Beth El & Live Stream; Tot Shabbat, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY-Mar. 12: Shabbat Morning Services , 10 a.m. at Beth El & Live Stream; Jr. Congregation, 10 a.m.; Havdalah, 7 p.m. Zoom only.

Please visit bethel-omaha.org for additional information and service links.

BETH ISRAEL

Virtual services conducted by Rabbi Ari Dembitzer. Classes, Kabbalat Shabbat and Havdalah on Zoom, WhatsApp or Facebook Live. On site services held outside in pergola, weather permitting. Physical distancing and masks required. FRIDAY: Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 6:30 a.m. with Rabbi Ari (WhatsApp); Shacharit, 6:45 a.m.; Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Candlelighting, 6:01 p.m.

SATURDAY: Shabbat Kollel, 8:30 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Torah Class/Kids Class, 10:30 a.m.; Tot Shabbat, 10:45 a.m.; Kiddush, 11:30 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 5:20 p.m. with Rabbi Yoni; Mincha, 6 p.m.; Shalosh Seudos/ Laws of Shabbos/Kids Activity, 6:20 p.m.; Ma’ariv/ Havdalah, 7:01 p.m.

SUNDAY: Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 5:40 p.m. with Rabbi Yoni; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 6:10 p.m.

MONDAY: Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari (WhatsApp); Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 5:40 p.m. with Rabbi Yoni; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 6:10 p.m. TUESDAY: Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari (WhatsApp); Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Kids Class, 3:45 p.m.; Daf Yomi, 5:40 p.m. with Rabbi Yoni; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 6:10 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari (WhatsApp); Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Wednesday School, 4:15 p.m.; Daf Yomi, 5:40 p.m. with Rabbi Yoni; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 6:10 p.m. THURSDAY: Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari (WhatsApp); Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 5:40 p.m. with Rabbi Yoni; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 6:10 p.m. FRIDAY-Mar. 11: Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari (WhatsApp); Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Candlelighting, 6:09 p.m.

SATURDAY-Mar. 12: Shabbat Kollel, 8:30 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Torah Class/Kids Class, 10:30 a.m.; Tot Shabbat, 10:45 a.m.; Kiddush, 11:30 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 5:30 p.m. with Rabbi Yoni; Mincha, 6:10 p.m.; Shalosh Seudos/Laws of Shabbos/Kids Activity, 6:30 p.m.; Ma’ariv/Havdalah, 7:09 p.m. Please visit orthodoxomaha.org for additional information and Zoom service links.

CHABAD HOUSE

All services are in-person. All classes are being offered in-person/Zoom hybrid (Ochabad.com/classroom). For more information or to request help, please visit www.ochabad.com or call the office at 402.330.1800.

FRIDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Inspirational Lechayim, 5 p.m. with Rabbi and friends: ochabad.com/Lech ayim; Candlelighting, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY: Shacharit, 10 a.m. followed by Kiddush and Cholent; Shabbat Ends, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY: Sunday Morning Wraps, 9 a.m. MONDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Personal Parsha Class, 9:30 a.m. with Shani Katzman; Advanced Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen.

TUESDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Virtual Pirkei Avot Women’s Class, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Mystical Thinking (Tanya), 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Katzman; Introductory Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Introduction to Hebrew Reading, 11:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen.

THURSDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Advanced Hebrew Class, 11 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Talmud Study (Sanhedrin 18 — No advance experience necessary), noon with Rabbi Katzman.

FRIDAY-Mar. 11: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Inspirational Lechayim, 5 p.m. with Rabbi and friends: ochabad. com/Lechayim; Candlelighting, 6:08 p.m.

SATURDAY-Mar. 12: Shacharit, 10 a.m. followed by Kiddush and Cholent; Shabbat Ends, 7:08 p.m.

LINCOLN JEWISH COMMUNITY: B’NAI JESHURUN & TIFERETH ISRAEL

Services facilitated by Rabbi Alex Felch.

Note: Some of our services, but not all, are now being offered in person.

FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, service leaders/music: Rabbi Alex, Nathaniel and Steve Kaup, 6:30 p.m. at SST; Shabbat Candlelighting, 6:03 p.m.

SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Alex at TI; Torah Study on Parashat Pekudei, noon; Havdalah, 7:03 p.m.

SUNDAY: LJCS Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Men's Jewish Bike Group of Lincoln meets Sundays at 10 a.m., rain or shine, to ride to one of The Mill locations from Hanson Ct. (except we drive if it’s too wet, cold, cloudy, windy, hot or humid) followed by coffee and spirited discussions. If interested, please email Al Weiss at albertw801@gmail.com to find out where to meet each week; We will put pickleball on hiatus while we are not holding in-person services. When we start up again, remember that everyone is welcome; just wear comfortable clothes and tennis or gym shoes. If you need a paddle, contact Miriam Wallick by email at Miriam57@aol.com or by text at 402.470.2393 before Sunday. TUESDAY: Tea & Coffee with Pals, 1:30 p.m. via Zoom; Jewish Ethical Teachings Class, 7 p.m. with Rabbi Alex. WEDNESDAY: LJCS Classes, 4 p.m. THURSDAY: LJCS Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY-Mar. 11: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, service leaders/music: Rabbi Alex, Leslie Delserone and Peter Mullin, 6:30 p.m. at SST; Shabbat Candlelighting, 6:11 p.m. SATURDAY-Mar. 12: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Alex at TI; Torah Study on Parashat Vayikra, noon; Havdalah, 7:11 p.m.

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE

FRIDAY: Virtual Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m. every first and third of the month at Capehart Chapel. Contact TSgt Jason Rife at OAFBJSLL@icloud.com for more information.

ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME

The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home’s service is currently closed to visitors.

TEMPLE ISRAEL

In-person and virtual services conducted by Rabbi Brian Stoller, Rabbi Deana Sussman Berezin and Cantor Joanna Alexander.

DAILY VIRTUAL MINYAN: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. via Zoom. FRIDAY: Drop-In Mah Jongg, 9 a.m. In-Person; Shabbat B’yachad: Judaism’s Spiritual Vocabulary: Exploring the Prayers and the Prayer Book, 6 p.m. via Zoom or In-Person.

SATURDAY: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom or InPerson. SUNDAY: Youth Learning Programs, 10 a.m.; Temple Tots, 10 a.m.; Words of Wisdom, 10:15 a.m. MONDAY: Jewish Law & the Quest for Meaning, 11 a.m. via Zoom. WEDNESDAY: Youth Learning Programs: Grades 36, 4-6 p.m.; T’filah, 4:45 p.m.; Grades 7-12, 6:30-8 p.m.; Grade 12 Confirmation Class, 6:30 p.m.; Community Beit Midrash, 7 p.m. via In-person at the JCC or Zoom. THURSDAY: Thursday Morning Class, 10 a.m. with Rabbi Azriel via Zoom or In-Person.

FRIDAY-Mar. 11: Drop-In Mah Jongg, 9 a.m. In-Person; Shabbat Shirah, 6 p.m. via Zoom or In-Person.

SATURDAY-Mar. 12: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom or In-Person; Shabbat Morning Services and Bar Mitzvah of Troy Shefsky, 10 a.m. Please visit templeisraelomaha.com for additional information and Zoom service links.

Ancient Book comes alive

SHANI KATZMAN

Chabad of Nebraska ISO theater afficionados, book lovers, and history buffs: The upcoming joyous and bright Festival of Purim marks the deliverance of the Jews of Persia nearly 2500 years ago from a sinister decree to wipe them out, GF. The Megillah Scroll, also known as Book of Esther, narrates the riveting story and reads like a cliffhanger - a fateful twist of events involving a king, queens, ministers, loyalty, integrity and evil. “Every year, we look for compelling and relevant ways to make Purim matter more to our community,” says Rabbi Mendel Katzman of Chabad. “The light-hearted, fun observances belie the deep, spiritual, and meaningful experience that is Purim,” he added. Noting the teaching of Rabbi Israel Baal Shemtov regarding a Talmudic passage on the Megillah that the story of the Megillah is “the story of our lives,” Rabbi Katzman explains how the Megillah provides a perspecapplied to the conundrums of life in 2022. If you’re curious about the story and its inherent message and would like to see the characters come alive, you are in luck. A museum-like lifesize exhibit created by local artists and volunteers will be displayed at Chabad from March 14-18. Tours of Megillah Land are by appointment only. Call 402.330.1800 or email alissa@ ochabad.com to schedule a time for your family or group. Schools, youth groups, book clubs are all welcome. The tour duration is 30 minutes, followed by an optional discussion and Hamantashen (the three-cornered Purim cookie) refreshments. On the day of Purim, a festive meal, Megillah readings and other fun perks will take place in

Megillah Land at Chabad on Thursday, March 17, at 5 p.m. The program is open to the entire community. Reservations are appreciated and can be made at ochabad.com/rsvp.