..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.
Shabbat Evening Services - Friday, 7:30 P.M., February 6, (Scout Shabbat, Come in uniform! see page 7 for details), 13, 20, and 27 (Special Tot Shabbat - Purim- at 3:30 P.M.)
Shabbat Morning Services - Saturday, 10:00 A.M., February 7 and 21
Mincha Monday, February 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 3:30 P.M. (see page 6 in the bulletin for details)
Tallis & T'fillin Thursday Minyan - Thursday, February 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 8:00 A.M. (see page 6 in the bulletin for details)
Friday, Feb. 6 - 5:06 P.M.
Friday, Feb. 13 - 5:15 P.M.
Friday, Feb. 20 - 5:23 P.M.
Friday, Feb. 27 - 5:31 P.M.
Give yourself a gift and join us on Monday afternoons! We daven Mincha, then have a freewheeling discussion of the weekly Torah portion. Even if you are unfamiliar with the prayers, we will help you feel at ease.
Contact Brian Opitz at brio500@mac.com for more information.
We are having Minyan Thursdays at 8:00 A.M. Join us for morning minyan on Thursdays in the Bnai Shalom Chapel. We'll be using the "7-minute Shacharit: a Workout for the Soul", an abbreviated, yet halakhic, version of the morning service. Even if you've have never worn a tallit (prayer shawl) or put on t'fillin (prayer boxes), or you are unfamiliar with the prayers, we invite you to come try it out!
An optional breakfast will be at a nearby diner after davening. It does work up an appetite! Contact Brian Opitz at brio500@mac.com for more information.
Friday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, RSVP to Irene at 610-258-5343. The cost is $18 per person for members and $36 per person for non-members. No walk-ins please.
The Bnai Shalom Cash Bingo dates are here for 2026!
2026 DATES are February 1; March 1; May 3; June 7; July 12; August 2, September 6; October 11; and November 1 and December 6th will be the Bingo and Tricky Tray Fundraiser!
Doors open at 12:00 P.M. and Bingo starts at 1:00 P.M.
15 Games Package PLUS $350 Jackpot PLUS 2 SPECIALS (50/50) PLUS Ticket Games
Bnai Shalom, 1545 Bushkill Street, Easton, PA 18042
Concessions available, NO OUTSIDE FOOD ALLOWED.
For information, contact Howard at 484-241-5840 or Bnai Shalom office at 610-258-5343.
February 22, at 11:00 A.M.
Hello our fellow Sisters. We are in need of Hamantaschen Bakers for February 22, at 11:00 A.M. If you are interested, please contact Lauren Glick at laurag21@gmail.com or Laura Schultz at eyeore1963@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support.
SISTERHOOD FUNDRAISER - GET YOUR HAMANTASCHEN!
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 Hamantaschen is $2.00, half-dozen is $10 and one dozen is $20.
Fill in the form and return with a check made payable to Bnai Shalom Sisterhood no later then February 19, 2026.
Bnai Shalom invites you to join us as we honor our local scouts on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30 P.M. All are welcome! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting! Registration is required to attend in person. Please contact the synagogue Bnai Shalom office at 610-258-5343.
Bnai Shalom also welcomes you to special Tot Shabbat Service on Friday, February 27, 2026 for Purim. Service is earlier at 3:30 P.M. We will learn about Shabbat and celebrate with songs and read PJ library stories. A light dinner will be provided. Registration is required.
If you have questions, please contact Rabbi Adrienne Rubin.
A Pre-Pesach Event to Lakewood, New Jersey with Congregation Bnai Shalom!
Join us for an exciting day filled with laughter, learning and good company!
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: Bus leaves at 9:00 AM sharp / Returns 7:00 PM (Please arrive by 8:45 AM)
Departure Location: Congregation Bnai Shalom in Easton
Enjoy a bagel and cream cheese nosh on the bus as we leave on our adventure.
Destinations:
• Guided tour of the Lakewood Shmura Matzoh Bakery located within Excel Park
• Delicious group lunch at Southside (Smokehouse)
• Explore the Lakewood Historical Society Museum
• Free time for shopping at Gourmet Glatt North Supermarket and Lakewood Plaza
Cost: $50 per person (Includes roundtrip transportation, tour of the Matzah Bakery, tour of the Lakewood Historical Society Museum, and all donations and gratuities to the hosting facilities. Lunch is at your own expense.)
RSVP by: March 9, 2026 - Call Congregation Bnai Shalom at 610-258-5343. Please make checks payable to: Congregation Bnai Shalom, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton, PA 18042
Don't miss this fun-filled trip — seats are limited! Reserve your spot today and bring a friend!
With gratitude to and in partnership with the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley.
SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, APRIL 19 AT 3:00 P.M.
"Strings of Hope" Featuring Violins from the Holocaust and Hiroshima
Williams Center for the Arts at Lafayette College
Violins that survived the Holocaust and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima come together in performance, featuring violin virtuosos Niv Ashkenazi and Mio Imai. This multimedia program created in collaboration with Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Udi Bar-David blends film, spoken word, and live music to share stories of courage, resilience, and hope. Buy tickets here!
Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley presents: Unity in the Community 2.0 Benefit Concert
"BROADWAY CELEBRATES THE LEHIGH VALLEY"! Featuring three A-List Broadway stars - one night only!
SAVE THE DATE! THURSDAY, MAY 28TH at Muhlenberg College Empie Theatre
Doors open: 6:30 P.M. | Event: 7:00 P.M.
See these award-winning Broadway show stars in one concert in the Lehigh Valley together - live and in concert!
EMMY® Award Winner Comedian; Book Author: Yes: I Can Say That! Comedy Central®, HBO®, Showtime®, AppleTV® Netflix®, The Judy Show® "My life as a sitcom".
TONY® and GRAMMY® Award Winner Broadway's "Jersey Boys"®*; Multi-Platinum Recording Artist.
TONY® Award Nominee Broadway's Original "Annie"®*; "Disney's® Belle - Beauty & The Beast"*, "Les Miserables® - Fantine"* plus more!
Event Co-Chairs: Aliette & Marc Abo
This event benefits Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley humanitarian initiatives to feed the hungry, support the elderly, combat antisemitism, and educate and inspire the next generation.
Proceeds will also support the restoration of Soroka Medical Center in Israel which serves all communities in the region, including Jews, Muslims, Christians, Bedouins, and Palestinian patients from Gaza and the West Bank.
Special thanks to Wayne Gmitter for his unwavering support.
Tickets and sponsorships on sale now! Hurry before we sell out the Empie Center at Muhlenberg College!
General Admission: $100 each | NextGen Affinity Group (ages 30-45): $50 each
~ Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 ~
10 VIP tickets, full page ad in print and online, meet artists after show
~ Broadway Benefactor: $5,000 ~
8 VIP tickets, half page ad in print and online, meet artists after show
~Community Champion: $2,500 ~
6 VIP tickets, quarter page ad in print and online, meet artists after show
~ Harmony Partner: $1,000 ~
4 VIP tickets, quarter page ad in print and online, meet artists after show
~ Friend of Unity: $500 ~
2 VIP tickets, full page ad in print and online, meet artists after show
610-821-5500 | mailbox@jflv.org
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 November by helping us stock up on TOOTHPASTE. 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.
*Sources: EMMY® is a registered trademark of the The National Academy of Television Arts (Not-For-Profit Corporation; NEW YORK, USA); TONY® is a registered trademark of AMERICAN THEATRE WING, INC. (CORPORATION; NEW YORK, USA); GRAMMY is a registered trademark of National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. (CORPORATION; DELAWARE, USA); Comedy Central is a registered trademark of MTV Entertainment Group.; HBO is a registered trademark of Home Box Office, Inc.; Showtime is a registered trademark of Showtime Networks; Apple TV is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.; Netflix is a registered trademark to Netflix, Inc.; 1. Book: Gold, Judy, 2020. Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble. Dey Street Books. 2. "The Judy Gold Show: My Life as a Sitcom". DR2 Theatre in NYC. Written by Judy Gold and Kate Moira Ryan and directed by Amanda Charlton. 2011. 3. "Jersey Boys" Broadway Musical Theatre Production, based on the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Produced by Dodger Theatricals, Directed by Clint Eastwood. Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice. 4. Andrea McArdle 'Original Broadway Annie joining cast of NBC's 'Annie Live!' in new role.' by Ree Hines. Nov. 12, 2021. TODAY. Accessed 1-26-2026 on https://www.today.com/popculture/original-broadway-annie-joining-cast-nbc-s-annie-live-t238767; 5. 1999. "Beauty and the Beast" A Disney® Broadway Musical Theatre Production, DISNEY is a registered trademark Disney Enterprises, Inc. President, Walt Disney Theatrical Productions: Ron Logan; Vice President and Producer, Walt Disney Theatrical Productions.Book by Linda Woolverton.; 6. 1989. Boublil, Alain and Schonberg, Claude-Michel based on the novel by Hugo, Victor. "I dreamed a dream." 1993 Broadway Souvenir Program "LES MISERABLES", Dec., 1993.
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 - Thursday, February 12, 7:00 P.M.
Our next Club Meeting will be on February 1, 2026, at 10:30 A.M.
FAMILY OF SPIES
By Christine Kuehn
Christine Kuehn was asked by a historian in 1994 about the truth behind a horrendous family secret that had been kept hidden for half a century. What was discovered was a propulsive, never-before-told story of one family 's shocking involvement as Nazi and Japanese spies during WWII and the pivotal role they played in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Jumping back and forth between discovering her family 's secret and the untold past of the spies in Germany, Japan, and Hawaii culminated in this recently published book. Family of Spies is a fast-paced history at its finest and will rewrite the narrative of December 7, 1941.
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SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF EASTON SINCE 1839