Looking back… It’s amazing to think that Pesach is behind us! There is much to reflect on from the last two weeks.  Our KC Jewish community came together in an incredible way following the horrid shooting at the JCC and Village Shalom, an interfaith solidarity gathering, a teen vigil on Friday afternoon, and just getting […]

It is difficult to believe that it has been less than a week since the tragic shooting last Sunday.  So much has happened, yet it is all still so fresh, and heartbreaking.  Sitting around our Seder tables I hope that we all gained a newfound appreciation for all that are dear to us on this […]

Dear Members, As we enter the final stage of preparations for Pesach, and in light of yesterday’s events,   I wanted to share some thoughts with you, including some important information for the Yom Tov and the coming week. 4 Questions: How will we recline at our Seder tables tonight, enjoying the festival of our freedom? […]

Last Sunday morning BIAV had its second annual Bedikat Chametz Scavenger Hunt!  Families with children ages 3 through fifth grade helped us search for Chametz around the building, and in the process they collected Chametz snacks and became more familiar with the different parts of the shul. Younger children then decorated Pesach Helper aprons and […]

We had an incredible event this past Tuesday night.  Mr. Tomi Revai of Miami and his son Dani came to pick up the Sefer Torah that our shul is giving on loan to the community in Isla de Mujeres, near Cancun, Mexico.  A nice crowd from our Kehila came to escort the Torah with song […]

This past Shabbat I spoke about the linkage between creativity, discipline and spirituality. Parshat Shmini begins with the inauguration of the Mishkan.  Everything was going according to plan.  There was even a miraculous flourish! Fire came from God and devoured the Korbanot. Everyone responded in kind, calling out in praise and falling down in awe. […]

What a beautiful simcha it was last weekend!  Jesse Ernstein did a great job as a Bar Mitzvah and our shul was packed with visitors from out of town and in town. I heard positive feedback from around the community how everyone enjoyed the services and celebration, even those who had never been in Orthodox […]

Several Religious organizations and even the Knesset in Israel have chosen Taanit Esther as International Agunah Day. The purpose in doing so is to publicize the plight of Agunot, women who are not able to obtain a Get, a religious divorce, from their husbands.  There are efforts with the support of some of the preeminent […]

The Israel naval vessel that intercepted the Iranian weapons shipment headed for Gaza was already on its way…. But the crew took the time to come together for Kabbalat Shabbat prayers…

Dear Friends, It is not often enough that we have the opportunity to come together as a community to note significant accomplishments that we have made over the course of time. Hopefully by now everyone is so used to the beautiful new redesign and renovation of our Beit Midrash and office area that you could […]