Rabbi Steve Burnstein

Rabbi Steve Burnstein, the spiritual leader at Kehilat Birkat Shalom at Kibbutz Gezer in Israel and Beth Torah’s Educator in the late 1980s-early 1990s, will be our Rabbi in Residence for three months, beginning at the end of November.

During his residency, Rabbi Burnstein will lead several Shabbat services, offer learning opportunities for both adults and children, and provide pastoral care as requested. In addition to his work at Beth Torah, he will participate in a variety of synagogue and community education programs. Rabbi Burnstein brings a vital perspective on life in Israel during and after October 7, sharing both personal experiences and insights from those he serves.  

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Rabbi Burnstein will lead worship….

  • Friday, December 5 (6:30 p.m.): Erev Shabbat Worship

  • Saturday, December 6 (10:30 a.m.): Shabbat Morning Worship

  • Friday, December 12 (6:30 p.m.): Erev Shabbat Worship

  • Saturday, December 20 (10:30 a.m.): Shabbat Morning Worship

  • Friday, January 2 (6:30 p.m.): Erev Shabbat Worship

  • Saturday, January 17 (9:00 a.m.): Tot Shabbat

  • Saturday, January 17 (10:30 a.m.): Shabbat Morning Worship

  • Friday, January 30 (6:30 p.m.): Erev Shabbat Worship with Lezlie Zucker - Shabbat Shirah

  • Saturday, January 31 (10:30 a.m.): Shabbat Morning Worship

  • Friday, February 6 (6:30 p.m.): Erev Shabbat Worship

  • Saturday, February 7 (10:30 a.m.): Shabbat Morning Worship

Rabbi Burnstein at Sunday Morning Weiner Religious School (9:30 a.m.)

  • Sunday, December 7

  • Sunday, December 21

  • Sunday, January 11 (Consecration)

  • Sunday, February 8

Adult Ed with Rabbi Burnstein

  • Monday, January 5 (7:00 p.m.): October 7th & Beyond: Israel Through the Eyes of my Children & Community

  • Sunday, January 18 (3:00 p.m.): Progressive Judaism in Israel: Our Successes and Challenges

  • Saturday, January 31 (9:00 a.m.): Sichat Shabbat (Shabbat morning study)

  • Thursday, February 5 (12:00 p.m.): Lunch & Schmooze

  • Friday, February 6 (following worship): (Beit Midrash) My Grandfather’s Rocks: The Centrality of Israel in Jewish Life

  • Saturday, February 7 (9:00 a.m.): Sichat Shabbat (Shabbat morning study)