Beth Tzedec Congregation

Lag Ba'Omer Dinner
2026-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Beth Tzedec
6:00pm Service | 6:30pm Dinner
Celebrate the joy and warmth of Lag Ba’Omer with a festive community dinner! Join us for an evening of delicious food, great company, and meaningful connection as we mark this special day in the Jewish calendar—a time of unity, resilience, and light. Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with something for all ages, as we come together to share a meal, build community, and celebrate the spirit of the season. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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Hazak Lunch & Learn: A Survivor's Story
2026-05-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Beth Tzedec
Join us for our monthly Hazak Lunch & Learn, featuring guest speakers on a variety of engaging topics. Enjoy a delicious meal while expanding your knowledge and connecting with the community. Each session offers fresh insights and lively discussions. Don’t miss this enriching lunchtime experience!

This May, we’ll be joined by Sahbra Anna Markus—one of the youngest survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto, and among the last living witnesses to its history. Known in later years as a vibrant Tel Aviv performer, Sahbra brings a remarkable life story that spans unimaginable hardship and extraordinary resilience. In this unforgettable presentation, she shares her childhood memories of the Holocaust, reflections from her memoir Only a Bad Dream?, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Through storytelling that is both candid and compelling, Sahbra invites us to bear witness, remember, and carry these vital stories forward.

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Erev Shavuot Dinner and Tikkun Leil
2026-05-21 17:15 - 22:00 | Beth Tzedec
Celebrate Shavuot with an evening of great food, meaningful learning, and vibrant community—this year under the theme “Broadcast from Sinai.”
5:15pm Dinner | 6:00pm Erev Shavuot Service | 6:30pm Dessert | 7:00pm Learning Sessions Begin
Join us for a festive Shavuot Dinner followed by our Tikkun Leil, as we tune in to voices of Torah, tradition, and creativity “broadcasting” across time from Sinai to today. Whether you stay for one session or immerse yourself late into the evening, there’s something here to spark curiosity, reflection, and connection.
Tikkun Leil Learning Sessions include:

Rabbi Russell G. Jayne – Who Wants to Be a Minyanaire?: A Deep Dive on Leading ServicesStep into the role of service leader and discover the rhythms, rules, and meaning behind our communal prayer.
Rabbi Mark Glickman – The Rabbi’s Speech: Moses Becomes a Man of WordsFrom hesitant speaker to enduring voice—explore Moses’ transformation and the power of finding one’s message.
Holly Shifrah – Reading Rainbow: Queer Jewish LiteratureTune in to the rich, diverse voices of queer Jewish writers and the stories that shape identity and belonging.
Debra Carnat – Tapestry: Jewish MeditationFind your frequency through Jewish mindfulness practices, weaving ancient wisdom into modern spiritual life.
Lorie Abernethy – Jewish Quirks and QuarksA curious and playful broadcast exploring the unexpected intersections of Jewish thought, culture, and science.

Come for the learning, stay for the cheesecake—and be part of a Shavuot experience that nourishes both body and soul, live from Sinai.

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Judaism 201
2026-05-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Beth Tzedec
Ready to go deeper in your Jewish learning? Judaism 201 is an adult education series with Rabbi Russ designed for those who want to explore the richness of our heritage and religious tradition.
This year’s program will guide learners through some of Judaism’s most fascinating texts and practices, including Sefer Yetzirah (The Book of Formation), an introduction to Talmud, Sefer Bahir (The Book of Illumination), and an introduction to Jewish prayer. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your knowledge, engage with timeless wisdom, or connect more deeply with Jewish life, Judaism 201 offers a meaningful path forward.
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What’s Rabbi Reading? The Beth Tzedec Book Club
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Masala Art, 2515 90 Ave SW #123, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0L7, Canada
Join us each month at Masala Art for lively conversation, good company, and great food as we explore Jewish literature together. The Beth Tzedec Book Club is open to all who love reading and discussing stories, history, and ideas through a Jewish lens. This month, our discussion will be led by Holly Shifrah.
We’ll be reading selected stories from Burning Girls and Other Stories by Veronica Schanoes.
In this striking debut collection, Schanoes blends folklore, history, and fantasy to illuminate the lives of fierce, complex women navigating the margins of society. Her stories are richly imagined and unflinching, weaving together figures like Emma Goldman and Baba Yaga, alongside original characters confronting injustice, loss, and transformation. With prose that is at once lyrical and razor-sharp, these stories challenge readers to reckon with difficult truths while drawing on the deep roots of myth and storytelling.
For our discussion, we will focus on three standout pieces:

“Among the Thorns”
“Emma Goldman Takes Tea with the Baba Yaga”
“Burning Girls” (also available here)

Together, these works offer a compelling entry point into Schanoes’s unique voice—one that is haunting, urgent, and unforgettable.
Content Warning:Please note that this collection engages with mature and potentially distressing subject matter, including sexual assault, self-harm, addiction, mental illness, suicide, and explicit language. Readers are encouraged to approach with care.
Whether you’re drawn to literary fiction, folklore-inspired storytelling, or bold new voices, this promises to be a rich and meaningful conversation. All are welcome.

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