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Congregation B’nai Harim “Children of the Mountain” is a Reform Jewish congregation, which is affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism, the Jewish Federation of Northeast Pennsylvania and the Interfaith Council.
We were established in 1995 and moved to our home at the intersection of Rt. 940, Sullivan Road and Sullivan Trail in 2004. Our congregation serves the needs of many. From our Little Scholars ages 5 – 7 thru our B’nai Harim Senior Scholars ages 36 – 80+, we have classes and programs that excite our members to reaffirm and build on their Judaism.
Our Rabbi, Peg Kershenbaum, conducts bi-monthly Saturday morning services plus a monthly Friday night dinner and Shabbat program.
An Oneg Shabbat follows Shabbat services where all our members and our students celebrate the Sabbath together and socialize informally with one another and with the Rabbi.
In addition to religious services, B’nai Harim offers an array of cultural, social, adult and family events including regularly scheduled educational talks on relevant topics, Hebrew lessons and ongoing book discussions.
Most importantly, B’nai Harim offers the warmth, friendship and sense of family to all those wishing to reaffirm their Jewish identity and enrich their Jewish lives.
We hope that you will visit us soon and often.
For more information, call us at:
570-646-0100
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Congregation B'nai Harim of the Poconos
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The Evolving Law of the Firstborn By Kristine Garroway Parashat B’midbar reminds us of YHVH’s claim to the firstborn, the b’chor (Numbers 3:13). Our parashah, however, is neither the first nor is it the last place the offering of the b’chor is mentioned. Exodus describes the offering of a b’chor in great detail. Exodus 13:1–2 states that the first issue of every womb, human and animal alike, is to be consecrated (for an offering) to the Eternal. Later in Exodus, we are told that the first yield of the vats, along with the firstborn sons and animals, shall be a part of the b’chor offering to the Eternal (Exodus 22:28–29). Accordingly, the Eternal shall [...]
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Shavuot is not the first holiday that comes to mind when someone asks me about Jewish holidays. When I’m asked about my faith, I usually talk about Shabbat services and dinner with my family, regaling them with stories about my family’s obsession with making the utmost of the roast chicken we have every Shabbat (it’s an Olympic sport in my family). Yet as we approach Shavuot, more and more I think it exemplifies much of the best that Judaism has to offer. On Shavuot we celebrate the handing down of the Ten Commandments to Moses at Mt. Sinai with a [...]
It was just a year ago when I had the opportunity to be part of the listening campaign of the Campaign for Youth Engagement with the WRJ District Presidents during their annual retreat to Kutz Camp. Last year these women shared their unique and powerful stories about a time when an interaction with a young person influenced their lives.
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The community is invited to a Pre-Chanukah family Open House and celebration at Congregation B'nai Harim. The fun starts Saturday,Dec 17th following family services and consecration of the Religious School students.Time of the party will be about 12:30.
There will be games and latkes (traditional potato pancakes) and other food. Children will learn to play dreidle and adults can join in all the games. All this to get into the mood for the actual holiday starting at sundown December 20. There is no fee.
The Congregational Chanukah party will be held on December 25th @ 4PM with a deli dinner, movie (to be announced) and lighting of the Chanukah candles. The participants are asked to bring their own menorrahs and light candles for their own family. For more information or directions please call the message center at 570-646-0100 or visit the web site www.bnaiharimpoconos.org. Reservations are requested for Dec 25th.
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