When our sons and daughters find the partner with whom they wish to make their life commitments, we are delighted to host their weddings. The ceremonies resonate with Jewish tradition and reflect individual wishes. Our clergy generally officiates wedding ceremonies only for members or their children—either at the synagogue or at private homes or venues.  In addition to a wedding ceremony, you may wish to hold other marriage-related events that reflect your family’s minhag and cultural traditions:

  • An Aufruf, a pre-wedding Aliyah, is a tradition when the groom or the couple, is called up to the Torah on the Sabbath before the wedding. After reciting the blessings, the groom or couple will leave the bimah, and the attendees will shower them with candy to symbolize a wish for sweetness in their marriage.
  • A Shabbat Hatan, the groom’s Sabbath, is typically held on the Shabbat after the wedding.

Non-members may rent our awe-inspiring sanctuary and social hall, which accommodates more than 200 people, for dinner and dancing. We ask that the wedding be performed by Jewish clergy approved by our Rabbi if he is not to officiate.

We encourage our families to sponsor a kiddush following the service. Our social hall is available for rental to celebrate in the afternoon or evening. Please see Rentals and Catering.

Call the office at (505) 266-0155 for more information.

Featured events

Sisterhood Judaica Shop Sales

May 1 - May 31

Our Stories to Tell-An Inheritance of Yiddish Poetry, Proverbs, and Humor

May 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Free – $54.00

This event will include several short presentations on Yiddish storytelling and a light lunch. It is part of the Yiddish Book Center grant. All are welcomed. Guest speakers include story-teller…

Minyan Jubilee Celebration in the Social Hall and Chapel

May 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

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Celebrating Congregants with May Birthdays and Anniversaries

May 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat services will begin at 6 pm on Friday, May 30, followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat. During services, those celebrating special occasions will be called to the bimah to…

Celebrate Shavuot with Food, Music, and Community – First-Ever Shavuot BBQ!

June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free – $54.00

Sunday, June 2nd at 6:00 PM | Congregation B’nai Israel Social Hall (or outdoors, weather permitting) Join us for a joyful evening as we kick off Shavuot with our first-ever…

Ice Cream Social -Dairy Kitchen

June 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free

All are welcomed for an hour of Ice Cream, cookies, and comradery. Sisterhood invites you to their yearly Ice Cream Social! Let us know you are attending below.

Celebrating Congregants with June Birthdays and Anniversaries

June 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat services will begin at 6 pm on Friday, June 27, followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat. During services, those celebrating special occasions will be called to the bimah to…