Beth Sholom B'nai Israel

09/18/2026

You may have noticed… BSBI has a new look to its entryway! 🚪

During our annual A Taste of Honey 🐝 🍎 🍯, artist Allison Sawtelle, A11i.art, worked with the Rabbi Leon Wind Religious School students on community art in the form of our security bollard covers. 🎨 🖌️

Our students were able to make their mark and added their handprints to our bollards to greet old & new friends for years to come. 👐🏻

09/15/2026

07/30/2026

We are so grateful for the gift from our friends in Gilboa!

06/24/2026

Our School Donation Drive is still underway!

The Social Action Committee is collecting donations to support the Highland Park Elementary School community.

Items that can be donated:
• Small backpacks with or without characters (if it has a loop or hook on the top, even better)
• New underwear for both boys and girls (child-sized Small to Extra-Large)
• Children’s Pants: Sweatpants or leggings (sizes 5 to 14/16). Neutral colors preferred

These donations can be brought to the synagogue and left in the bin outside the office.

06/11/2026

BSBI's Brotherhood Members joined in on the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs New England Retreat this past weekend.

The New England Region 2026 Retreat is organized by the New England Region of FJMC International, welcoming men primarily from throughout New England includingConnecticut. The Retreat caters to men with the full gamut of Jewish involvement. It is the first and oldest weekend retreat for Jewish men.

06/09/2026

The Social Action Committee has been approved to become a faith-based partner with Manchester Public Schools to support the Highland Park Elementary School community. To support this partnership we are looking for donations.

Items that can be donated:
• Small backpacks with or without characters (if it has a loop or hook on the top, even better)
• New underwear for both boys and girls (child-sized Small to Extra-Large)
• Children’s Pants: Sweatpants or leggings (sizes 5 to 14/16). Neutral colors preferred

These donations can be brought to the synagogue and left in the bin outside the office.

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month from Beth Sholom B’nai Israel!

"My Jewish background enables me to be a part of something larger than myself and my queerness does the same.” Eli (Youth Activist, from The Jewish Museum)

Beth Sholom B’nai Israel is proud to be a welcoming community space. We welcome all people regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, family, financial status, nationality, age, physical or mental ability. Interfaith families are always welcome.

We will be participating in the town of Manchester’s first Pride festival on Sunday, June 14th at North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker St, Manchester, CT 06042. The event runs from 10:00am - 2:00pm, and Rabbi Daniel will be leading a drumming circle at 11:00am. Rabbi would love to have more drummers in his circle, please email him if you are interested at [email protected].