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Celebrate the leadership and retirement of Rabbi Jonathan Kraus and Cantor Jeri Robins. Join our community for one — or all! — of the events planned throughout the year.
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Celebrating Rabbi Kraus
Throughout the year, we will be honoring Rabbi Kraus’s inspired leadership and his impact on our temple’s commitment to worship, learning, repairing the world, and community. Please save these dates! We will continue to make updates as information becomes available.
Celebration Events
| October 23, 2026 |
Social Justice Shabbat with Special Guest Rabbi Jonah PesnerWe will mark the past 3 decades of social justice work at BETC under Rabbi Kraus’s leadership and are honored to have visionary leader Rabbi Jonah Pesner speaking during Shabbat services. Join us for a community Shabbat dinner prior to services, where this year’s Jonathan Jacoby Tikkun Olam Award recipients will be awarded. |
| March 5 & 6, 2027 |
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton with Special Guest Rabbi Lisa GoldsteinJoin us for a special weekend with Rabbi Goldstein, former executive director of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and one of Rabbi Kraus's admired and beloved teachers. Events will begin with a Friday night Shabbat All Together service and dinner, followed by a 45-minute talk with Q&A by Rabbi Goldstein. On Saturday, Rabbi Goldstein will lead Torah Study; following our morning Shabbat services, she will offer a special Lunch and Learn in Zonis. The weekend will conclude with Havdalah co-led by Rabbi Kraus and Rabbi Goldstein. In celebration of Rabbi Kraus’s passion for teaching and education, all current students and alumni will receive a special invitation to attend. More details and registration information to come soon. |
| April 10, 2027 |
Paula Lerner Visiting Artist ProgramMore details and registration information to come soon. |
| May 7 & 8, 2027 |
Gala Shabbaton: Honoring Rabbi Kraus and His Legacy of Inspired LeadershipEvents will begin with a Friday night Shabbat All Together service and dinner, featuring a special song session with Jacob “Spike” Kraus. On Saturday, several of Rabbi Kraus’s teachers will lead us in Torah Study. Our Shabbat morning service will be filled with music, blessings, and a special D’var Torah in honor of Rabbi Kraus. Celebrations culminate in a Gala Party in Zonis with additional musical guests, tributes, storytelling, and gifts of gratitude and love for Rabbi Kraus. More details and registration information to come soon. |
Celebrating Cantor Robins
Celebration Events
| May 21, 2027 |
Tefillah Band Shabbat and Special Celebration of Cantor RobinsMore details and registration information to come. |
