Passport to Shabbat - Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

Our award-winning Passport to Shabbat program series is a joint collaboration of four synagogue Engagement Directors from Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, MI, Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus in Miami, FL, Beth El Synagogue in Durham, NC, and Beth El Synagogue in Omaha, NE. A variety of fun, new, and meaningful summer programs will bring our national communities together online and we have also made plans to bring our BTBRC/local community together in person. Get your virtual passports ready and join us as we travel to Shanghai (June), South Africa (July), and Greece (August).

Here’s how you can join the fun:

ONLINE PROGRAMS – All virtual programs can be accessed through the same link and registration page, supported by Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, MI. These programs are open to all and free. Friends and family are welcome!

IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES – Unique registration links are provided for Beth Torah’s monthly in-person programs and our Passport to Shabbat dinner-to-go partnership with Events by Executive Caterers. We look forward to seeing you soon!

AUGUST

Join us online

Thursday, August 5 at 8:00 pm

MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING

Grab your pop corn, diet coke and Windex! A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity. Enjoy this comedy film with your friends!

Tuesday, August 10 at 5:30 pm

COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, brings us Chef Amanda and a hands-on showcase of how to make Spanikopita! The recipe for this program will be sent out to participants ahead of time.

Friday, August 13 at 5:3o pm

CULTURE CONNECTION: GREECE

Cantor Bogomolni is bringing his voice to Passport to Shabbat! Within this 30-minute program, participants will learn introductory information about the Jewish community in Greece and explore prayer melodies reflective of Greece’s culture and traditions.

Wednesday, August 18 at 8:0o pm

BOOK TALK: “THE THREAD” BY VICTORIA HISLOP

Read The Thread by Victoria Hislop and then join Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus’ Dr. Andrea Beck in an online group discussion that explores an epic, turbulent tale spanning nearly 100 years in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Join us in person

Friday, August 13

SPECIAL THEMED MENU AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER/TAKEOUT

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus and Events by Executive Caterers are partnering once again. Don’t miss the opportnity to bring the unique flavors and aromas of Greece to your Shabbat table. A ‘traditional’ Shabbat menu is available as well.

Order By Date: August 10