O Adonai, our God, let the words of Torah be sweet in our mouths, and the mouths of Your people Israel, so that we, our descendants and the descendants of all Your people Israel may know You by studying your Torah for its own sake.
Blessed are You, Adonai, who teaches Torah to Your people Israel.
-Mishkan T’filah
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Click on the links below to access the morning B'nai Mitzvah blessings:
Mah Tovu refrain - Danny Maseng
Nissim B'chol Yom - nusach
Our religious education revolves around the Five Core Values of our temple: Torah (study), Avodah (prayer and spiritual practice), G’milut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness), Community (creating and nurturing friendships and comfort zones within the temple), and Israel (the State and peoplehood).
These core values are reflected in every one of our educational programs each day that our students come together to learn and to grow.
O Adonai, our God, let the words of Torah be sweet in our mouths, and the mouths of Your people Israel, so that we, our descendants and the descendants of all Your people Israel may know You by studying your Torah for its own sake. Blessed are You, Adonai, who teaches Torah to Your people Israel.
-Mishkan T’filah
Education has always been a central focus at Congregation BJBE. Our reputation for lifelong learning reinforces the core Jewish value of education through participation in experiences that challenge the mind and uplift the spirit. Our congregation provides a high quality Jewish education for members of all ages.
Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE) is the union of two congregations, B'nai Jehoshua and Beth Elohim.
B'nai Jehoshua was founded in 1893 by Bohemian and Czechoslovakian Jews. The synagogue originally was located at 20th and Ashland Avenues in Chicago. Although most temple members moved from that area in the 40's and 50's, they continued their membership, traveling long distances to attend services and religious school.