Holocaust Remembrance Day with Rabbi Doug Heifetz (virtual service)
2021-04-09 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
7:30 pm Holocaust Remembrance Day
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Doug Heifetz
The Rise of Fascism & The Tower of Babel
For Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) we reflect on the rise of the Nazi fascist movement. As part of our service, we will read the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, which many interpret to describe an ancient precursor to modern fascism. In what ways does the Tower of Babel story reflect some of the characteristics of Nazi Germany? Does it reflect any characteristics of the USA today? Is there a Jewish obligation to oppose fascism? Do we, as Jews, possess a unique ability to speak against fascism? How should we do so today?

RSVP to info@beittikvah.org if you’d like to join us for this Zoom event.

Earth Day Kabbalat Shabbat Service (virtual service)
2021-04-23 19:30 - 20:30
7:30 pm Earth Day Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Kol Ami of Virginia
A Virtual Field Trip
Friday, April 23 is the day after Earth Day, a perfect time to reflect on this beautiful planet and the natural blessings God has bestowed upon us.
We are taking a virtual field trip to join with Kol Ami, a sister Reconstructionist congregation in Northern Virginia, to hold this service. Special songs and readings will focus on our theme while we also rejoice in the tranquility of Shabbat – another ‘natural’ gift.

If you wish to attend this service, you MUST send an RSVP to info@beittikvah.org by Thursday, April 22 to get the Zoom link.
