B'nai Israel Synagogue | Grand Forks, ND

WELCOME BACK!

Were pleased to announce that B’nai Israel will be reopening this fall, beginning with Rosh Hashanah service on September 6. In keeping with current guidelines, face coverings and social distancing are required.

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Fall Schedule

SERVICES AND CLASSES
Services will be held in-person at the synagogue. Masks and social distancing are required.

Shabbat Services

Services are held when the student rabbi visits. Any additional services will be announced in the newsletter.
Friday night service begins at 7:30 pm. Saturday morning Torah Study begins at 10:00 am, followed by adult education at 11:00. Student Rabbi George Altshuler will visit on the following weekends:

October 15, 16
November 19, 20
December 10, 11
January 21,22

Welcome to B’nai Israel

B‘nai Israel Synagogue in Grand Forks, North Dakota is a small but vibrant congregation that provides lifelong opportunities for spiritual growth and learning based on modern Jewish values.

Our members represent a variety of Jewish traditions and backgrounds, and come from Grand Forks, the Grand Forks Air Base, the University of North Dakota and surrounding communities.

Members of every Jewish denomination are welcome to attend our services, as are non-Jewish visitors. Please introduce yourself so we can answer any questions you may have. If you’d like to arrange a group visit, please contact us in advance at ndbnaiisrael@gmail.com .

We are located at 601 Cottonwood St in Grand Forks, ND. (MAP)
Please see the Contact page for our mailing address.

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Sukkot

The LEGO Sukkot Movie: Jewish Holidays 101

Learn the basics of the Jewish holiday called Sukkot, including festival huts, lulavs, etrogs, foods, prayers and the spiritual meaning of all the unique rituals. This LEGO® stop motion animation is a great intro to the holiday for Jews and non Jews alike – make it part of your holiday emails and party invitations, or show it to your kids to get them inspired about building their own sukkahs this year!

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

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Reimagining Hanukkah Gift-Giving

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Acknowledging the tribal land you live on (whether it is past or current tribal land) honors the communities who once lived there and whose land was brutally stolen from them.