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.
Upcoming Events
October-November Bulletin
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Tribute Dinner Photos and Video
Click here to view photos and here to view the video recording from Beth Israel's Tribute Dinner.
The dinner honored the past presidents on 52nd Street, in addition to awarding Irv Epstein with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Donald Gerber was also recognized for his years of preparing Bar and Bat Mitzvah students. Nearly 200 people attended the dinner, many from out of town. Pictures by Mark Kirchhoff with On the Mark Photography.
beth israel beit midrash - online class schedule
Regular Classes
M-F - 6:45 a.m. Nach Yomi - Daily Prophets with Rabbi Ari (via WhatsApp)
Thu - 9:30 a.m. Character Development with Rabbi Ari (via Zoom)
Sat - After Mincha: Laws of Shabbos with Rabbi Ari (in-person)
For classes and events offered through Zoom, go to the Beth Israel "Zoom Room."
Click Here to Join the Beth Israel Zoom Room
For instructions on how to join by telephone, please see below.
For those offered via What'sApp, load the application on a smart device (smart phone, tablet or laptop) to access and ask to join the group.
Call-In Info:
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
Meeting ID: 702 107 3947
You can also join by starting the Zoom application and entering the Meeting ID in manually
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.
Sat, November 26 2022
2 Kislev 5783
beth Israel's updated covid-19 protocols as of March 11, 2022
Effective immediately, Beth Israel Synagogue will no longer require attendees to mask at in-person religious or social events. This change in policy is a reflection of the recent decline of Covid-positive cases reported throughout the metro area, the expiration of Douglas County's mask mandate, and the Center of Disease Control's updated guidelines.
Though optional, masks are still encouraged, especially for high-risk individuals. And while masks are no longer required, irrespective of age or vaccine status, the synagogue strongly suggests that all attendees adhere to their healthcare providers' recommendations in terms of attendance, mask-wearing and vaccination.
Please note that this policy is subject to change should a new surge of Covid-19 occur.
Misheberach List
order your Beth Israel Shirts Now!
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.
