Please join us on Sunday August 23 at 11 am in the Social Hall for a fun and creative morning of making handmade Rosh Hashanah cards! We'll provide all the supplies you need, along with a light brunch featuring delicious homemade treats, Jewish music and camaraderie. All ages are welcome, even if you just want to snack and schmooze. If you need transportation contact Esther Siegfried (siegfriedesther44@gmail.com).

The donation of blood for the saving of lives is a mitzvah of Piku’ach Nefesh. To donate, just come to the synagogue’s social hall anytime between 12 pm and 5:00 pm on Thursday August 20. You can either drop in. Or to save wait time, schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting www.redcross.org

Join us on Wednesday August 19 at 6:35pm for an evening of baseball and friends! Please reserve your complimentary ticket(s) by calling Michelle Davis @ 814.238,4611 or emailing to admin@britshalomstatecollege.org. Thank you to Ron Friedman for his generous donation of 40 tickets to the Congregation

Teens in (rising) grades 8-12 are invited to an evening with a short Havdalah service and refreshments followed by “a hang” and games beginning at 6pm on Saturday, August 15 at Tom Tudek Memorial Park (400 Herman Dr., State College). Please meet in the upper park area (Pavilion location will be updated closer to the date). Please RSVP to Marjorie Miller by August 8 at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.

Join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for a Tot Shabbat in the Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 8 at Spring Creek Park. (901 Houserville Road, State College). Geared toward children ages 0-5, we will learn about Shabbat, sing songs and enjoy the park. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com by August 6 so we know how much food to provide.

Join us at Tudek Park for this family event on Friday July 24. The Potluck Picnic begins at 5:30. The synagogue will provide main pasta dishes, and participants are invited to bring salads, sides, and desserts. The Service will begin around 6:30, as we revel in the natural world we celebrate on Shabbat. Potluck Sign-up >

Join us at the synagogue to celebrate the 4th of July on Wednesday July 1 at 2:00 pm with an afternoon of mingling and good food. Thanks to Esther Siegfried for organizing and catering the event. If you need transportation contact Esther Siegfried (siegfriedesther44@gmail.com).

Congregation Brit Shalom will be marching in the Gay Pride parade on Saturday June 13, 2026 at 10 am. Members of the congregation will be assembling by 9:30 am in Sidney Friedman Park. Contact Jennifer Norton (jennifersuenorton@gmail.com) to RSVP or if you have questions.
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Join us on Friday June 12 at 7:00pm for a special Shabbat service.

The donation of blood for the saving of lives is a mitzvah of Piku’ach Nefesh. To donate, just come to the synagogue’s social hall anytime between 12:00 am and 5:00 pm on Wednesday June 10. You can either drop in. Or to save wait time, schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting www.redcross.org

Join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for a Shavuot Tot Shabbat in the Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 23 at Spring Creek Park. (901 Houserville Road, State College). We will learn about Shavuot, sing songs, make friends, and enjoy the park and playground! Light refreshments will be served.  Tot Shabbat is geared toward children ages 0-5 and their families. Please RSVP to Marjorie Miller at Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com by May 22 so we know how much food to provide. 

On Friday May 22nd at 5:45pm, will have a Shavuot Potluck Supper followed Shabbat Shavuot Worship services at 7:00pm. The food will be dairy-heavy—e.g., blinces and cheesecake.

On Friday May 22nd at 12:00 noon, we’ll have a special Shavuot Torah Luncheon. The food will be dairy-heavy—think blinces and cheesecake—as well as the usual salad bar. The subject will be Matan Torah/The Giving of the Torah, and we’ll discuss the many expansions and interpretations of “Torah” through Jewish history.

You are cordially invited to a fundraising luncheon at the synagogue on Sunday May 17 at 11:30am. This event is organized by the Brit Shalom Jewish Support Committee and features entertainment by the Sweet Lola Musical Trio playing a mix of country, folk, blues and more. RSVP by MAY 8th to Congregation Brit Shalom/Michelle Davis admin@britshalomstatecollege.org, 814-238-4611. A suggested minimum contribution of $36 supports Congregation Brit Shalom and Israel’s Hadassah Hospital. Please pay by check to CONGREGATION BRIT SHALOM, and either mail it to the synagogue office or submit it at the door of the event.

Religious School students and their families are invited to the Ohev Sholom Cemetery in Lewistown, Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 17 for an event of history, service, and dedication led by Rabbi Ostrich and Michael Krentzman and hosted by the cemetery board of directors.  Meet at the cemetery at 10:45am and the program will begin at 11 am. To drive with others, please meet at the Congregation Brit Shalom upper parking lot at 10am. Religious school families can RSVP to Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com. 
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Join us at noon on Wednesday May 13 at 12:00pm for some scintillating conversation, an excellent salad bar lunch, and our continuing study of Pirke Avot. This ancient collection of proverbs is a classic of Jewish thought, and we’ll be consulting a new translation, one by Rabbi Rami Shapiro. We have plenty of copies for all attendees,

Roll up your sleeves and join us for CBS Mitzvah Day on Sunday May 3, 2026 from 9:30am to noon as we work together to care for our building. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities suited for all ages and abilities, and energy levels. Pizza lunch will be provided.‍ ‍CLICK HERE to sign up for a specific task. If you Need a ride contact Esther Siegfried (siegfriedesther44@gmail.com or 814 880-2724).

Join for the discussion of Anita Diamant's best-selling novel TheBoston Girl on Sunday April 26 at 1:00pm. The novel is a beautifully written first person account of the societal changes experienced by women in the period between 1900 - 1985. Addie recounts challenges she and her friends experienced growing up and striving for women’s empowerment,
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Join us on Saturday April 25 at 10:00am for a special Shabbat morning service to be led by our Religious School students. The service will be followed by a bagel brunch AND a birthday cake for all April and May birthdays. The service will be offered both In-Person and on Zoom.

Come to our Shabbat Eve worship service on Friday April 24 at 7:00pm. Offered both In-Person and on Zoom

Join us at noon on Wednesday April 22 for some scintillating conversation, an excellent salad bar lunch, and some Torah study. This week, we begin our new study text, Pirke Avot. This ancient collection of proverbs is a classic of Jewish thought, and we’ll be consulting a new translation, one by Rabbi Rami Shapiro. We have plenty of copies for all attendees, but, if you’d like to bring another translation, it is always interesting to compare.

You are cordially invited to a Twilight Dinner on Sunday, April 19 at 6:00 PM. This special fundraising event benefiting Centre Safe is hosted by Esther Siegfried in the Congregation Brit Shalom social hall. Guests will enjoy a four-course modern Israeli dinner. Please RSVP by April 6 to Esther Siegfried (siegfriedesther44@ gmail.com).
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In recognition of Yom Hashoah, Israel Holocaust observance, you are invited to a film presentation of an outstanding musical to take place in Foxdale Village on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00pm. Hidden, composed by Jenny and David Heitler-Klevans,is based on the true story of a little girl hidden during the Holocaust and the people who saved her and her family. This program is co-sponsored by Congregation Brit Shalom, OLLI (The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Penn State, and Foxdale Village.

Join us on Friday April 10 at 5:30pm for a Shabbat Potluck Supper—and singing and prayers. We’ll be providing a main dish and drinks. Please bring a dairy or parev side dish or salad. As a special attraction, we’ll be putting up our new Mezzuzah on the front door. 

Join us at noon on Wednesday March 25 for a delicious salad bar lunch, scintillating conversation, inquisitive minds, and some Torah study.

Join Rabbi Rob and Missy Gleisser for a special Passover Tot Shabbat at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4 in the social hall at Congregation Brit Shalom. We will learn about Passover, sing songs, read books and make new friends! Tot Shabbat is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their families. Please RSVP to Marjorie Miller by April 1 so we know how much food to provide: Marjorie.Stromberg@gmail.com.

Join us for the Brit Shalom community seder on Wednesday April 1st at 5:30 pm to be held at the Centre Hills County Club. To view the menu, pricing and methods of payment, CLICK on the image to the left.

Join us on Wednesday March 25 at 12:00pm for a delicious salad bar lunch, scintillating conversation, inquisitive minds, and some Torah study.