..as of August 1, 2020 we ALL are now members of Bnai Shalom. We are now a legally merged congregation.
Marc Abo and Harvey Cartine, Co-Presidents Bnai Shalom
Services may be in-person, live streaming, or via Zoom due to fewer Covid cases in our community.
Call in number is the same for all zoom events – 1–646–558–8656 unless otherwise stated. Call the office to register for Zoom credentials. To watch livestream go to Bnai Shalom's YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK
All Shabbat Services in person and streaming.
Friday Shabbat Evening Services 7:30 P.M. on March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Evening Service and Megillat Esther Reading via Zoom at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, March 13th.
PJ Library TOT Shabbat at CBS – Friday, March 14, at 3:30 P.M.
Saturday Shabbat Morning Services 10:00 A.M. on March 1 and 15.
Friday, March 7 - 5:41 P.M.
Friday, March 14 - 6:48 P.M.
Friday, March 21 - 6:56 P.M.
Friday, March 28 - 7:03 P.M.
Join Rabbi Adrienne Rubin and other members for a delicious Shabbat dinner at Bnai Shalom on Friday, March 7, at 6:00 P.M.
Donna Stamets will be making a delicious dinner. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Irene at 610-258-5343.
The cost is $18 per person for members, $36 for non-members.
This event is by reservation only. No walk-ins please.
Join us to celebrate and observe Purim at Bnai Shalom's Morning Service on Thursday, March 13th Ta'Anit Esther Day of Learning 7:45 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. online on Zoom.
Purim observation will continue in the evening. Please join our online Evening Service and Megillat Esther Reading via Zoom at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, March 13th.
This is your chance to indulge in delicious, homemade Hamantaschen while supporting the Bnai Shalom Sisterhood. Whether you're stocking up for yourself, sharing with loved ones, or gifting a box to a friend, your support makes a difference!
Can't wait to sink your teeth into your favorite delicious, crumbly, three pointed cookie? DON'T MISS OUT!
Order your favorite now. One Hamantashen is $2.00, half a dozen is $10 and one dozen is $20.
Flavors include: Apricot, Nutella, Prune, Strawberry and Peanut Butter
Place your orders to the synagogue office - no later then March 6, 2025. Download order form.
Community Purim Events:
Jewish Community Purim Carnival at the JCC of the Lehigh Valley on Sunday, March 9, at 11:00 A.M.
PJ Library is sponsoring a "Purim and Pi" Tot Shabbat services on Friday, March 14th from 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Wear your costume for some Purim and Pi Day Fun! You must register at jewishlehighvalley.org/pj or call 610-821-5500
Brith Shalom Megillat morning service and reading on Friday, March 14th at 7:30 A.M.
Second Night Community Seder will be held on Sunday, April 13th at Congregation Bnai Shalom
Time: 5:00 P.M. (Doors Open 4:30 P.M.)
Led with joy and spirit by Rabbi Adrienne Rubin
No one moans "When do we eat?"
All food will be gourmet KOSHER FOR PASSOVER!
Members: $36 per adult, $18 per child age 6 to 12, children age 5 and under are free.
Non-Members: $45 per adult, $20 per child age 6 to 12, children age 5 and under are free. All registrations must be accompanied by payment.Please make your reservation no later than MARCH 27 by calling the office at 610-258-5343. You may drop off your check payable to Congregation Bnai Shalom Sisterhood with the slip below.
This program has been generously supported by the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley, and the Easton Leadership Council
Join Rabbi Adrienne Rubin for coffee and conversation at CBS on Wednesday, March 19th – from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the CBS Library.
If you would like to attend, RSVP to Irene at 610-258-5343.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Presents A Special Program on Antisemitism
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all." Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
Join us for Shabbat Services on Friday, April 4, at 7:15 p.m., followed by the ADL presentation. We will learn more about the ADL, the current state of antisemitism, how we are personally impacted and what we can do to combat this hatred. This invitation is extended to the Greater Lehigh Valley Jewish Community. For security reasons we ask that everyone who is planning to attend register, even if you are a "regular." You can do so by calling the office at 610-258-5343.
The presenter, Abbey Krain is the Senior Associate Regional Director at ADL Philadelphia. She is a passionate Jewish communal professional and spent the majority of her career as a synagogue executive director.
Dr. Stanley and Judy Walker are graciously sponsoring this event.
We extend our sincere appreciation for their generosity.
Why do you give? How does your Judaism affect your giving habits?
Together we will examine what Judaism has to say about the need to give charity:
Who needs to give?
How much should we give and to whom?
As a group and in chavruta (paired learning) we will explore these questions and more through traditional sources and modern answers.
Thursday Evenings:
March 6, 20, and April 3
7:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. on Zoom
If you would like to sign up please call Irene at 610-258-5343.
Join us for a fun time at Bnai Shalom BINGO!
Doors open at 12:00 P.M. Bingo starts at 1 P.M.
Dates for 2025: Mar 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7
15 GAMES (PACKAGE) + TICKET GAMES + $350 JACKPOT (Not included in package)
• (+ 2 SPECIALS PAYOUT 50/50)
• $25/person in advance ($30 at door) for PACKAGE
• JACKPOT: $2 per 3 boards / $5 per 9 boards
• TICKETS GAMES: $1 per ticket
**We only accept cash payments.**
To reserve tickets or volunteer please contact Howard Nathanson (484) 241-5840.
We are excited to offer American Heart Association CPR training for our congregation! This life-saving class will be available on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to register soon.
Class size is limited to 12 participants per class. We will provide additional classes as registration requires.
Date: Sunday, March, 30, 2025 Time: 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Location: Congregation Bnai Shalom Social Hall
A light brunch will be served prior the training.
To register please call the office at 610-258-5343.
Dr. Stanley and Judy Walker are graciously sponsoring this training.
We extend our sincere appreciation for their generosity.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn valuable skills that could help save a life!
Congregation Bnai Shalom will continue helping those in need by making the mitzvah of Tzedakah a regular feature. We will highlight charities each month in addition to helping Bnai Shalom. This form of social justice is a commitment that will continue to enrich those needing support and, in turn, enrich those who donate. Please send it to the attention of our secretary, Irene Kurpen at Bnai Shalom. She in turn will place the sealed donations into the Tzedakah Box. Under the auspices of Rabbi Adrienne Rubin and our accountant, there will be regular accounting and distribution of the funds. You, in turn, will receive a receipt of your donation. Since the beginnings of our previous congregations, we have been an integral part of the Easton community. Our logical focus will be to serve needy recipients in our community. If you have suggestions for our upcoming Tzedakah spotlight, please send them to Herb Woolf at: herbwoolf13@gmail.com.
Charity options for monthly donations:
Please support our Community Food Pantry families during the month of August by helping us stock up on TOOTH PASTE. Thank you for your participation!. Your donation can be dropped off in Founders Hall.
PRoJeCT of Easton's mission is to build a better community by helping people help themselves. 320 Ferry St, Easton, PA 18042
Visit PRoJeCT of Easton's website.
Safe Harbor’s mission is to foster lifelong success and stability in homeless men and women by addressing the root causes of their homelessness.
536 Bushkill Drive Easton, PA 18042Tzedakah Box - Bnai Shalom (attention Irene Kurpen) 1545 Bushkill Street, PA 18042.
Congregation Bnai Shalom has served the Easton Jewish Community since 1839.
Congregation Bnai Shalom is a creative, inclusive congregation inviting ALL people to deepen their bonds to Judaism and to thrive in their personal journeys.
About our historyBoard Meeting 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 19th in the CBS Library live and via Zoom
Our next meeting will take place on March 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the CBS Library.
HORSE By Geraldine Brooks
HORSE is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a famous racehorse, Lexington, and the people who cared for horses. Thoroughbred turf racing in the 19th century held tremendous popularity among the gentry. This book follows three separate storylines, set in the 1850s, 1950s, and 2019.
Make a one time and/or automatic monthly donation to Bnai Shalom with any major credit card. If you prefer the donation be allocated to a specific fund please contact the office. Unless specified, all donations will be deposited into the General Operating fund.
SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF EASTON SINCE 1839