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Synagogues
from December 30, 2022
by Jewish Press
B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
618 Mynster Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 712.322.4705 www.cblhs.orb 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
Monthly Speaker Series Service, Friday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. with our guest speaker, Dr. Rami Arav, Chief archaeologist at UNL. Our service leader is 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, Howard Kutler, Carole and Wayne Lainof, Mary-Beth Muskin, Debbie Salomon and Sissy Silber.
Handicap Accessible.
BETH EL
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: Shabbat Morning Services, 10 a.m. at Beth El & Live Stream followed by New Years’s Toast and Kiddush Lunch sponsored by the Shukerts in honor of the 60th anniversary of Marty’s Bar Mitzvah; Havdalah, 5:45 p.m. Zoom Only. WEDNESDAY: BESTT (Grades 3-7), 4:15 p.m.; Hebrew High (Grades 8-12), 6 p.m.
THURSDAY: Israel’s Challenges in 2023, 7:30 p.m. Zoom Only. FRIDAY-Jan 6: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. at Beth El & Live Stream.
SATURDAY-Jan. 7: Shabbat Morning Services, 10 a.m. at Beth El & Live Stream; Jr. Congregation, 10 a.m.; Havdalah, 5:50 p.m. Zoom Only. SUNDAY: BESTT (Grades K-7), 9:30 a.m.; Torah Study, 10 a.m.; MI Flower Arranging, 10 a.m. at EverBloom; USY Board Meeting, 10 a.m.; Gesher Escape Room Program, noon. MONDAY: Women’s Book Club, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY: Pirkei Avot, 11:30 a.m. with Rabbi Abraham at Beth El & Live Stream. WEDNESDAY: BESTT (Grades 3-7), 4:15 p.m.; Hebrew High (Grades 8-12), 6 p.m. FRIDAY-Jan. 13: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. at Beth El & Live Stream.
SATURDAY-Jan. 14: Shabbat Morning Services, 10 a.m. at Beth El & Live Stream; No Jr. Congregation,, MLK Weekend; Havdalah, 5:55 p.m. Zoom Only.
Please visit bethel-omaha.org for additional information and service links.
BETH ISRAEL
FRIDAY: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat, 4:45 p.m.; Candlelighting, 4:46 p.m.
SATURDAY: Shabbat Kollel, 8:30 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Tot Shabbat, 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Brisket Kiddush, 11:30 a.m.; Mincha, 4:30 p.m.; Laws of Shabbos/Kids Activity, 5:10 p.m.; Havdalah, 5:51 p.m.
SUNDAY: Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m.
MONDAY: Office Closed; Nach Yomi, 8:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/ Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m. TUESDAY: Fast of Tevet: Fast begins, 6:21 a.m.; Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m.; Fast Ends, 5:46 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m. THURSDAY: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Character Development, 9:30 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m.; Parsha Class, 5:10 p.m. FRIDAY-Jan 6: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat, 4:52 p.m.; Candlelighting, 4:43 p.m.
SATURDAY-Jan. 7: Shabbat Kollel, 8:30 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Tot Shabbat, 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Brisket Kiddush, 11:30 a.m.; Mincha, 4:30 p.m.; Laws of Shabbos/Kids Activity, 5:10 p.m.; Havdalah, 5:58 p.m.
SUNDAY: Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m.
MONDAY: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m. TUESDAY: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m.; Beth Israel Workshop, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m. THURSDAY: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Character Development, 9:30 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4:10 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m.; Parsha Class, 5:20 p.m. FRIDAY-Jan 13: Nach Yomi, 6:45 a.m.; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat, 4:49 p.m.; Candlelighting, 5 p.m.
SATURDAY-Jan. 14: Shabbat Kollel, 8:30 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Tot Shabbat, 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Brisket Kiddush, 11:30 a.m.; Mincha, 4:50 p.m.; Laws of Shabbos/Kids Activity, 5:20 p.m.; Havdalah, 6:04 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, 4:30 p.m. with Rabbi and friends: ochabad.com/Le chayim; Candlelighting, 4:46 p.m.
SATURDAY: Shacharit, 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush and Cholent; Shabbat Ends, 5:50 p.m.
SUNDAY: Sunday Morning Wraps: Video Presentation, 9-9:30 a.m. and Breakfast, 9:45 a.m. MONDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Personal Parsha, 9:30 a.m.; Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Parsha Reading, 6 p.m. with Prof. David Cohen.
TUESDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Hebrew Grammar, 6 p.m. with Prof. David Cohen. WEDNESDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Tanya Class, 9:30 a.m.; Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Hebrew Reading, 11:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen.
THURSDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Hebrew Reading, 11 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Talmud Study (Sanhedrin 18 — No advance experience necessary), noon; Hebrew Reading, 6 p.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Jewish Law Class, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY-Jan 6: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Inspirational Lechayim, 4:30 p.m. with Rabbi and friends: ochab ad.com/Lechayim; Candlelighting, 4:52 p.m.
SATURDAY-Jan. 7: Shacharit, 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush and Cholent; Shabbat Ends, 5:56 p.m.
SUNDAY: Sunday Morning Wraps: Video Presentation, 9-9:30 a.m. and Breakfast, 9:45 a.m. MONDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Personal Parsha, 9:30 a.m.; Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Parsha Reading, 6 p.m. with Prof. David Cohen.
TUESDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Hebrew Grammar, 6 p.m. with Prof. David Cohen. WEDNESDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Tanya Class, 9:30 a.m.; Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Hebrew Reading, 11:30 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen.
THURSDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Hebrew Reading, 11 a.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Talmud Study (Sanhedrin 18 — No advance experience necessary), noon; Hebrew Reading, 6 p.m. with Prof. David Cohen; Jewish Law Class, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY-Jan 13: Shacharit, 8 a.m.; Inspirational Lechayim, 4:30 p.m. with Rabbi and friends: ochab ad.com/Lechayim; Candlelighting, 4:59 p.m.
SATURDAY-Jan. 14: Shacharit, 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush and Cholent; Shabbat Ends, 6:03 p.m.
Services facilitated by Rabbi Alex Felch.
Note: Some of our services, but not all, are now being offered in person.
FRIDAY: Shabbat Candlelighting, 4:50 p.m.; Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Alex and music by Nathaniel and Steve Kaup, 6:30 p.m. at SST; Oneg host: TBD.
SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Alex at TI; Torah Study, noon on Parashat Vayigash; Havdalah, 5:54 p.m.
SUNDAY: No LJCS Classes; Men's Bike/Coffee Group continues to meet during the winter months, 10:30 a.m. at Rock-N-Joe, just off of 84th and Glynoaks. For more informatoin or question please email Al Weiss at albertw801@gmail.com; SST Ruach Committee Meeting, 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 3 p.m. at TI. For more information please contact Miriam Wallick by text message 402.470.2393 or email at Miriam57 @aol.com.
MONDAY: Synagogue Offices Closed TUESDAY: Fast of Tevet: Fast begins, 6:23 a.m.; Fast Ends, 5:49 p.m. WEDNESDAY: No LJCS Classes; Adult Ed class: The Modern History of Israel, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at SST. FRIDAY-Jan 6: Shabbat Candlelighting, 4:56 p.m.; Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Alex and music by Nathaniel and Steve Kaup, 6:30 p.m. at SST; Oneg host: TBD. SATURDAY-Jan. 7: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Alex at TI; Torah Study, noon on Parashat Vayechi; Havdalah, 6 p.m.
SUNDAY: LJCS Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Men's Bike/Coffee Group continues to meet during the winter months, 10:30 a.m. at Rock-N-Joe, just off of 84th and Glynoaks. For more informatoin or question please email Al Weiss at albertw801@gmail.com; Pickleball, 3 p.m. at TI. For more information please contact Miriam Wallick by text message 402.470.2393 or email at Miriam57@aol.com. TUESDAY: TI Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. WEDNESDAY: LJCS Classes, 4:30 p.m.; Adult Ed class: The Modern History of Israel, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at SST. FRIDAY-Jan 13: Shabbat Candlelighting, 5:03 p.m.; Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Alex and music by Leslie Delserone and Peter Mullin, 6:30 p.m. at SST; Oneg host: TBD. SATURDAY-Jan. 14: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Alex at TI; Torah Study, noon on Parashat Shemot; Havdalah, 6:07 p.m.
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
FRIDAYS: 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 Batsheva Appel, Rabbi Deana Sussmam Berezin, and Cantor Joanna Alexander FRIDAY: Shabbat B’yachad Service, 6 p.m. In-Person & Zoom.
SATURDAY: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m. Zoom Only. WEDNESDAY: Yarn It, 9 a.m.
THURSDAY: Thursday Morning Class, 10 a.m. with Rabbi Azriel In-Person & Zoom.
FRIDAY-Jan 6: Drop in Mah Jongg, 9-11 a.m.; Shabbat Shira Service, 6 p.m. In-Person & Zoom; Confirmation Class and Dinner, 6 p.m.
SATURDAY-Jan. 7: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m. In-Person & Zoom. SUNDAY: Temple Tots Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-noon; Grades PreK-6, 9:30 a.m.-noon; Book Club, 10:3011:30 a.m.; Toby’s Team Kickoff, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In-Person & Zoom. WEDNESDAY: Yarn It, 9 a.m.; Social Justice Meeting: Reading Program, 2:30-3:30 p.m. In-Person & Zoom; Grades 3-6, 4-6 p.m.; Grades 9-12, 6-8 p.m. at Temple; Grades 7-8, 6:30-8 p.m.; Community Beit Midrash: Life Cycle, 7-8 p.m.
THURSDAY: Thursday Morning Class, 10 a.m. with Rabbi Azriel In-Person & Zoom; Building Racial Samina Cohort 2, 7-8 p.m.
FRIDAY-Jan 13: Drop in Mah Jongg, 9-11 a.m.; Shabbat B’yachad Service, 6 p.m. In-Person & Zoom.
SATURDAY-Jan. 14: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m. In-Person & Zoom; Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 a.m. InPerson & Zoom. Please visit templeisraelomaha.com for additional information and Zoom service links.
THANK YOU
We, the family of Brenda Sue (Reichardt) Frank, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the quality, compassionate care she received at The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Additionally, so many have blessed our family with kind words, thoughtful gestures, cards, visits, phone calls, texts, posts, food, flowers and gifts. We are humbled and thankful at the outpouring of love we've received. From the bottom of our hearts, many thanks to each and every one of you! Very Sincerely,
