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Audio/Video Resources
Audio/Video Resources
All audio files were recorded by Cantor Joseph Ness or Rabbi Rachel Zerin.
The page numbers listed below are from Siddur Lev Shalem. Page numbers spoken by Cantor Ness are from Siddur Sim Shalom.
All audio files are in MP3 format. They can be downloaded and played on your computer, tablet, or any MP3 player. Clips play best in Chrome or Firefox. If you'd like to download the Shabbat Morning files onto your mobile device, please click here.
Friday Evening Service
Guide to the Friday Evening Service
A one-page guide to the Friday Evening Service. For each part of the service, this guide includes page numbers in Sim Shalom, the name of the prayer, directions for chanting and the audio file for that prayer. PDF
Shabbat Morning Service
Note: If you have a problem downloading and opening the ZIP files, you can find the individual MP3 files for Shabbat Morning below.
Guide to the Saturday Morning Service
A three-page guide to the Saturday Morning Service. For each part of the service, this guide includes page numbers in Sim Shalom, the name of the prayer, directions for chanting and the audio file for that prayer. PDF
Individual MP3 Files
Additional Files for Shabbat
Torah Blessings and Trope
Haftarah Blessings and Trope
Birkat Hamazon
Videos
3/12/14 - Lifelong Learning Class with Rabbi Elliot Goldberg
2/19/14 - Jewish Philosophy Series with Dr. Richard Freund
Part 2 on 2/9/14 - Men's Club Breakfast: The Wooden Synagogue
Part 1 on 2/9/14 - Men's Club Breakfast: The Wooden Synagogue
Part 2 on 1/15/14 - Jewish Philosophy Series with Elisha Russ-Fishbane
Part 1 on 1/8/14 - Jewish Philosophy Series with Elisha Russ-Fishbane
Part 2 on 11/21/13 - Theology and the Holocaust with Avi Patt
Part 1 on 11/14/13 - Theology and the Holocaust with Avi Patt
Part 1 on 3/17/13 - A Journey Through Jewish History with Dr. Christine Hayes
Part 2 on 1/15/12 - Mini Course on Israel with Avi Patt
Part 1 on 2/08/12 - Mini Course on Israel with Prof. Jeremy Pressman
Part 2 on 2/15/12 - Mini Course on Israel with Prof. Jeremy Pressman 11/27/12 - The Four Most Significant People in Modern Jewish History with Avi Patt
Sat, December 14 2024
13 Kislev 5785
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024Who Wants S'more Havdallah
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 14th 6:00p to 7:00p
Families with children ages 0-18 are invited to join us for Havdallah, a campfire, s'mores and singing! We hope you will join us as we mark the transition from Shabbat into the rest of the week. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 10th at noon. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Dec 18th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash," a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 28 , 2024
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 28th 6:00p to 8:30p
Beth El is celebrating Chanukah with a NIGHT OF LIGHTS! Join us for songs and celebration, with a community candle-lighting, pizza and popcorn, a movie for the kids and fun for the adults. Click in to register! -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 7 , 2025
Tuesday, Jan 7th 7:00p to 8:00p
Leket rescues produce in Israel, providing nutritious meals to 330,000 Israelis every week, including new immigrants fleeing war in Ukraine, single parents, Holocaust survivors, evacuees, Israeli Arabs, and more. We'll discuss the state of Israel's agriculture during war-time, challenges beyond the headlines, and the latest innovations in food rescue. Register below to join our Israel Engagement Committee for this live “Interview from Israel” to learn more about this amazing organization. -
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JanJanuary 8 , 2025Class with Rabbi Jim Rosen: Judaism Is About ______
Wednesday, Jan 8th 7:00p to 8:00p
What does it mean to be Jewish? In a time when it is important that we as Jews define who we are and what our Judaism is, Rabbi Jim Rosen leads us in an exploration of Judaism. Judaism is about justice, resilience, spiritual searching, hope, love, and ______. How would you fill in the blank? Click in for details on how to register for this three-part series held only on Zoom only.
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024Who Wants S'more Havdallah
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 14th 6:00p to 7:00p
Families with children ages 0-18 are invited to join us for Havdallah, a campfire, s'mores and singing! We hope you will join us as we mark the transition from Shabbat into the rest of the week. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 10th at noon. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Dec 18th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash," a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 28 , 2024
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 28th 6:00p to 8:30p
Beth El is celebrating Chanukah with a NIGHT OF LIGHTS! Join us for songs and celebration, with a community candle-lighting, pizza and popcorn, a movie for the kids and fun for the adults. Click in to register! -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 7 , 2025
Tuesday, Jan 7th 7:00p to 8:00p
Leket rescues produce in Israel, providing nutritious meals to 330,000 Israelis every week, including new immigrants fleeing war in Ukraine, single parents, Holocaust survivors, evacuees, Israeli Arabs, and more. We'll discuss the state of Israel's agriculture during war-time, challenges beyond the headlines, and the latest innovations in food rescue. Register below to join our Israel Engagement Committee for this live “Interview from Israel” to learn more about this amazing organization.
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