Beth Israel Congregation - Waterville

04/10/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

Services tonight at 6 pm. All are welcome.

There is something beyond the chaos

03/03/2026

Another Awesome Purim in Waterville! Thank you to all of our awesome spiel players, megillah readers, and revelers of all ages! We all need joy right now, and our students and congregants brought it all home. Purim Sameach!!!

01/30/2026

Shabbat Shalom! A lot coming up this weekend at Beth Israel.

Kabbalat Shabbat Vegetarian Potluck and Services: Friday, January 30 at 6pm. Bring a vegetarian dish to share!

Shabbat Morning Services: Saturday, January 31 at 9am. Come celebrate Shabbat, and enjoy a warm lunch!

Mussar Class and Oneg Lunch: Saturday, January 31 at 11:30am. This class is open to all, whether you've attended the previous sessions or not. Join us for excellent reading and conversation, along with a provided lunch1

Tu B'Shvat Seder: Sunday, February 1, 5 - 6pm. Join together with others in the Beth Israel community to celebrate the birthday of the trees! We're looking for folks to share readings or art on a variety of topics. Please feel free to bring something to share!

And of course, some words of Torah!

Love and loyalty, Judges and Ruth, Iran and America

01/09/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

Potluck and services tonight, 6-8 pm. (Kesley St Entrance)

Shabbat morning services and Mussar study group (discussing texts about character) tomorrow morning at 9 am.

All are welcome!

What ambiguity in Shemot tells us tenderness and redemption

12/25/2025

How does a synagogue spend Christmas? Bringing cheer to our neighbors.

400 meals, 36 synagogue volunteers.

Wishing our friends a beautiful and meaningful day.

12/21/2025

Thanks for an awesome, Hanukkah party, friends. Another one for the books. Here's to light, love, and community!

12/21/2025

And the party has begun! Come join us!

12/21/2025

40 minutes and counting until the Beth Israel Chanukah party begins! Join us for food, activities, music, friends and overall awesome community! Looking forward to seeing you!

12/19/2025

Shabbat Shalom and Hanukkah Sameach!!

Services will be on zoom tonight at 6 pm. Check your BIC emails for the link.

And remember our Hanukkah party coming up on Sunday!!

A Message for A Dark Hanukkah

11/21/2025

A different view of lentil stew from Parashat Toldot

11/16/2025

Our former rabbinic intern! From Waterville to Vogue!

From egg-heeled Gray Matters bris shoes to pierced Tory Burch mules for wedding ceremonies, Rabbi Arielle Stein mixes fashion with Jewish tradition.