..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.
Friday, October 2, 7:30 P.M. - Combination Sh'mini Atzeret Mincha (Afternoon) service and Simchat Torah Celebration with Torah reading and Hakafot (Torah processionals), followed by a Festive Oneg
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 A.M. - Combination Sh'mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Service, followed by Yizkor
Shabbat Evening Services - Friday, October 9, 16, 23, and 30, at 7:30 P.M.
October 23rd Shabbat Services followed by a sponsored oneg by Shabbat Services followed by a sponsored oneg by Linda and Irwin Lewis.
October 30th Shabbat Services followed by a sponsored oneg by Barbara and Gary Asteak.
Jewish high holy days services 2026 click here
Shabbat Morning Services - Saturday, 10:00 A.M., October 17th
Tallis & T'fillin Thursday Minyan - Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, at 8:00 A.M.
Friday, October 2 - 6:23 P.M.
Friday, October 9 - 6:11 P.M.
Friday, October 16 - 6:02 P.M.
Friday, October 23 - 5:50 P.M.
Friday, October 30 - 5:41 P.M.
The Bnai Shalom Cash Bingo dates are here for 2026!
2026 DATES: 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.
The Bnai Shalom Bingo and Tricky Tray fundraiser is on December 6, 2026. Please consider donating a basket, volunteering to help, and inviting your friends and neighbors to attend. Last year, this event raised over $2,500!
Event Details
Cash Bingo and Tricky Tray fundraiser for Bnai Shalom on December 6, 2026
Bnai Shalom, 1545 Bushkill Street, Easton, PA 18042
Doors open 11:30 a.m., first game starts at 1:00 p.m., tricky tray to follow
You can participate in the tricky tray without participating in the bingo games
Tricky Tray Baskets
•We need donations for the tricky tray. Items must be in new condition. Suggested items include children's toys and puzzles, holiday items, housewares, pet toys and treats, gift cards, small electronics, apparel (except for shirts, pants, tops), etc.
•Items are needed by November 20 to ensure enough time to make the baskets. Bring your items to the synagogue. If this is problematic, call Howard and he will pick up your items.
•Event letters are available from the office to give to any restaurant or store in your area you think would donate a gift card or item to the event.
NOTE: All donated items are for the tricky tray only and are not available for purchase prior to the event. Volunteers for the Event •Help with concessions, selling bingo and ticket games, 50/50 raffle and tricky tray tickets. •Help assist during bingo and tricky tray. •Help set up and clean up the social hall. Contact Howard Nathanson at 484-241-5840 to volunteer or ask questions
Coffee and conversation with Rabbi Adrienne will resume in October following the holidays. Rabbi Adrienne be available to chat and share a cup of coffee with members for an hour on Wednesday, October 21, at 3:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M. Reservations are required prior - please contact the office.
Join Congregation Bnai Shalom for the New! Teen Torah Study Meet Ups will take place on the third Sunday of the month (October through May) at 7:30 P.M. on Zoom! Jewish scholars have immersed themselves in divrei Torah - words of Torah - for thousands of years. What is so captivating that they do this again and again, year in and year out? Come find out!
Learning, discussing and fun! Each month we will engage in a lively discussion of the Torah portion being read that Shabbat. We'll explore its meaning, its history, and its relevance for our lives today. We will use a variety of sources and translations, especially The Bible with Sources Revealed by Richard Elliott Friedman (available on Amazon).
There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.
Contact the Bnai Shalom office to register at 610-258-5343, office@bnaishalomeaston.org
No homework required! Students are welcome to look over the portion before each meeting, but there is no obligation to do so! They will leave each session with insights to consider and questions to ponder.
For more information or to share a kugel recipe, please contact Sue Sosnow 610-905-2696 or Jill Nathanson 484-241-5839.
Bnai Shalom Sisterhood is happy to share the wonderful success of our recent Break-the-Fast that was held on Monday, September 21st. It was an evening filled with delicious food, engaging conversations, and lots of laughs.
The turnout exceeded our expectations, with many attendees. The feedback we received has been overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the terrific service from Donna Stamets and her team.
A special thank you goes to everyone who contributed to making this event possible, from the planning stages through execution. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off.
The next Sisterhood meeting is Sunday, October 18, at 11:00 A.M. We hope to see you then.
Respectfully,
Lauren Glick and Laura SchultzSisterhood Co-Presidents
L'DOR V'DOR…LIGHTING THE PATH BEFORE US.
Our ancestors have walked this path for millennia. Their shared purpose: to be a witness and to carry a torch, to be a light to the nations.
The mission of the Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley is near and dear to all of us: to raise a generation of students who bring wisdom and light into the world, who understand their shared history and culture, who lead with integrity and Jewish values, and continue from l'dor v'dor (generation to generation).
Your support makes this possible. When you give to the JDS, you are not only celebrating our honorees - you are investing in the Jewish leaders of tomorrow. You are ensuring that Jewish children remain G-d's witnesses (Isaiah 54:10), that they are brought up to be a light to the nations, leading and enlightening the world and their communities with Torah, Avodah (Prayer), and Acts of Kindness.
Together, we honor. Together, we give. Together, we thrive.
The Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley since 1958 is a Pre K - 8th Grade Jewish Academy with Jewish, Hebrew and secular studies will celebrate its historic 73rd Gala - Evening of Tribute on Saturday, December 5th.
The Jewish Day School is thrilled to honor Dr. Marc and Laurie Berson for their many years of service, support, and loyalty to the Jewish Day School, Israel, and the world at large. We are so grateful for all the years they have both devoted their talents, time, and resources to supporting Jewish education in our community. Mazel Tov! Click here to read a full biography more about our wonderful honorees this year!
Their hope for the Jewish Day School is for it to thrive, grow and be enriched by the contributions of the next generation of students and supporters.
Please click here to attend, sponsor, underwrite, advertise, and support the JDS 73rd Gala for Jewish children, education, culture and help build the future leaders of our community!
NEW! COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY FOR JUDAIC STUDIES
Jewish Day School - Excellence in Academics and Tradition
Allentown, PA
The Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley is happy to announce an exciting new opportunity for Jewish high schoolers grades 10-12. The Academy presents Jewish teens with the opportunity to come together to socialize and learn. Each session begins with a relaxed communal meal, followed by an engaging college-level lesson.
The 10 sessions will run 7:00-8:30 P.M. at the JDS and will be self- contained, with no homework and no follow-up assignments.
Certificates of completion will be given to students who attend at least eight sessions:
Fall 2026 Schedule:
• Oct 5, 2026: Prof. Hartley Lachter, "What is College?"
• Oct 19, 2026: Prof. Jessica Cooperman, "How Professors Study Jewish History"
• Nov 12, 2026: Prof. Noam Cohen, "Life in Ancient Israel"
• Nov 23, 2026: Prof. Daniel Leisawitz, "A Super-Quick Tour of Italian- Jewish poetry from the Middle Ages through the 20th century"
• Dec 7, 2026: Prof. Hartley Lachter, "What is Jewish Mysticism?"
Spring 2027 dates and topics TBD
Cost: $250 for the 10 sessions of the 26-27 School Year.
Venmo @jewishdayschool or call 610-437-0721 with your payment information.
The Jewish Day School is located at 2313 W. Pennsylvania St., Allentown, PA 18104
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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.
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 SHAMPOO. 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.
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 historyBNAI SHALOM BOARD MEETING will be on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
Will meet on Sunday, October 11, at 10:30 A.M.
Home Front
By Kristin Hannah
This 2012 book was praised to be Kristin Hannah's crowning achievement that earned a 4.5 star rating. The novel explores the intimate landscape of a troubled marriage in love and at war. "All marriages have a breaking point; All families have wounds; All wars have a cost."
Make a one time and/or automatic monthly donation to Bnai Shalom with any major credit card. If you prefer the donation be allocated to a specific fund please contact the office. Unless specified, all donations will be deposited into the General Operating fund.
SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF EASTON SINCE 1839