Welcome to Beth Israel
A member of the OU - the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations - Beth Israel strives to perpetuate the legacy of Torah Judaism in the modern world and provide a home for those who wish to learn about and observe halacha, Jewish law. Beth Israel Synagogue welcomes all persons of the Jewish faith to join, and accepts the diversity of practice and thought among its members.
High Holiday Prep Classes
Jewish History - Your History
Click here for full details. Open to the community, free of charge
Beth Israel Beit Midrash
Weekdays
7:45 a.m. - Creating Spiritual Life with Rabbi Ari
(No classes held July 10 - August 9)
Sundays
10-11 a.m. - Bagels & Beit Midrash
Two special classes monthly
(No classes July 15 - August 5)
Mondays
12-1 p.m. - Jewish History - Your History
with Rabbi Shlomo
Thursdays
9:30-10:45 a.m. - Connecting to Our Faith with Rabbi Ari
(No classes held July 12 - August 9)
12-1 p.m. - Jewish Ethics with Rabbi Shlomo @ UNMC
Fridays
Call for dates and topics
11:15 a.m. - Friday Learning Series with Rabbi Shlomo @ Kripke Library
Shabbat
20 minutes prior to Mincha
Insights into the Weekly Torah Reading with Rabbi Ari
Individual or group learning sessions also available.
Talk to Rabbi Shlomo or Rabbi Ari to schedule.
Life and Legacy - Make your commitment today
How do you express your commitment to your community? How do you support the Jewish organizations that are important to you? What can you do for future generations to ensure that they are well-served by the Jewish organizations you support? You can leave a legacy.
Life & Legacy is a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and coordinated in Omaha through the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. Through Life & Legacy, Omahans are continuing to express their passion for sustaining the many Jewish programs and services by making a legacy commitment. The gift that you make today will ensure the financial stability of the Omaha Jewish community for generations to come.
Please make your commitment to the future of Beth Israel Synagogue through the Life & Legacy program. For information on the Life & Legacy program, please contact the synagogue office at (402) 556-6288. Additional information is also available on the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation's website by clicking here.
Todah Rabah to the generous Life & Legacy partners
committed to the future of Beth Israel Synagogue.
Sun, August 19 2018
8 Elul 5778
New learning Series - Orot Hateshuva
Rabbi Kook's explanation on the progress of the world and how everyday creation improves, and how to be apart of that.
Rabbi Ari - "Wings of Spirit" Learning Series
Listen to Rabbi Ari's latest offering in his "Wings of Spirit" Learning Series. Join in the learning face-to-face weekday mornings immediately following Shacharit.
Jerusalem Day
Miss Shabbat services last week or prefer to read the monthly bulletin on-line? Click above for the past several issues of each.
New Beth Israel Shirt Design Now Available!
We are pleased to share a new design in our Teepublic store. Inspired by the mural on the historic Pinnacle Bank Building downtown and hand-lettered by Stephanie Plenner Gerber, Shalomaha is available as apparel, mugs, tote bags, and more! Click here for the link and get shopping now. Beth Israel receives a portion of each sale.
If I Can't Live in Israel, the Second Best is Omaha logo also still available. Click here.