The Center of Jewish Life in Broward

Together in faith, learning
and community.

For nearly fifty years, Broward Central Synagogue has provided Jewish education, worship and community experiences. Our Kol Ami Emanu-El  and Beth Orr campuses continue that tradition in serving as a vibrant home for Jewish life, learning and celebration.

Connect to find your spiritual home.

Broward Central Synagogue offers so many programs for all ages and stages and a warm, welcoming environment. Learn more about all that BCS has to offer.

Join with us for events and gatherings.

6
November
5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus
Plantation, FL

Hineni Shabbat/Shabbat B’Yachad Services and Dinner

Share a table. Hear a story. Honor a legacy. We invite families of all generations to share a meaningful Shabbat dinner with Holocaust survivors. Hear their stories, learn from their experiences and build personal connections your family will carry forward. Help us reach as many Holocaust survivors as possible by sponsoring meals and/or sit with […] ...

8
November
All Day
Washington

The General Assembly 2026

Join Rabbi Mark Goldman with a group from Broward Central Synagogue and the Jewish Federation of Broward County at the 2026 Jewish Federations’ General Assembly. Together, we’ll tackle the most urgent issues of our time: Securing our communities. Keeping Jewish children safe. Defining Jewish life for the next generation. Navigating what it means to rebuild […] ...

8
November
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual on Zoom
Virtual on Zoom

TBO Book Club: In The Family Way

TBO Book Club presents: “In The Family Way” by Laney Katz Becker on ZOOM. Our discussion leader will be Sandy Lobel. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 952 923 5863 Password: 85652303319 ...

8
November
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Offsite
Offsite

Bluefoot Pirate Adventures (Pre-K-3rd Grade)

Calling all pirates in Pre-K–3rd grade! Ahoy, mateys! Set sail with us! The adventure begins with a delicious lunch at the Kol Ami Emanu-El campus before we set sail! Fire water cannons, battle real pirates, get pirate tattoos, and more pirate fun! Cost: $36 per child. Children in Pre-K must have a paid chaperone. Register […] ...

10
November
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus
Plantation, FL

Stay and Play: MahjongWeekly

Join us for a trial mahjong gathering following Rabbi Uri’s class. Enjoy lunch, friendly company and a little friendly competition! This gathering is for those who already know how to play mahjong. Lunch is included and RSVP is required. Please bring your 2026 player’s card and, if you have one, a mahjong set. RSVP to […] ...

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CELEBRATE Shabbat

Pray With Us

Shabbat is the time for us to join in community. Experience the warmth of our synagogue family as we celebrate Shabbat in faith, joy and tradition.

Adult Education courses and classes.

7
November
9:30 am - 10:30 am
ONLINE ONLY
ONLINE ONLY

Soul and Scroll: Shabbat Parsha and PrayerWeekly

Looking for a meaningful Shabbat experience from home? Join Rabbi Mark Goldman for a warm, interactive and inspiring Shabbat morning experience featuring prayer, music, Torah conversation and meaningful connection, all from the comfort of your home. Soul and Scroll, where Shabbat feels like home, wherever you are. Click here for Zoom. Zoom password: 033402 ...

9
November
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Journey to the Promised Land: Highlights of the Books of Joshua and JudgesRepeating Event

After wandering in the desert for forty years, we follow Joshua and the men and especially women of Judges into the land promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. In three interactive hour-long sessions, we will uncover engaging narratives of legacy and inheritance, love and lust, trust and betrayal, cowardice and courage embedded in narratives of […] ...

9
November
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Beginners HebrewWeekly

Join us for an engaging and interactive beginners class in Hebrew! This course is designed for those with little to no prior knowledge of the Hebrew language. You will learn the basics of reading, writing and speaking Hebrew, including the alphabet, essential vocabulary and simple grammar. Whether you are interested in enhancing your cultural understanding […] ...

10
November
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

When the Torah Tells It AgainWeekly

Why does the Torah sometimes tell the same story twice, but with different details? Did Moses remember events differently? Is the Torah contradicting itself? Or is something much deeper happening? In this engaging, text-based study, we will read the Torah closely, comparing parallel passages, from the Ten Commandments and the revelation at Sinai to the […] ...

11
November
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Who Gets to Lead? Power, Politics, and Leadership in Jewish TraditionWeekly

How did Jews choose leaders before there were elections? What made Moses, kings, prophets, rabbis and communal officials legitimate? Does authority come from God, heredity, scholarship, moral character, popular consent or simply from possessing power? Over 13 weeks, the class will examine competing Jewish models of leadership and place them in conversation with modern democracy. […] ...

11
November
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Beth Orr Campus
Coral Springs, FL

Growing Our Community: TBO

Help us build this new initiative. Be part of a new committee dedicated to growing our community, generating ideas and actively working to bring new families into our Early Childhood Center, religious school and congregation. This is for those who are willing not only to think creatively but also to invest time and effort in […] ...

11
November
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Intermediate HebrewWeekly

Take your Hebrew journey to the next level with our Intermediate Hebrew class. Build upon your foundational language skills as we dive deeper into grammar, vocabulary and conversational nuances. Through engaging lessons and interactive activities, you will strengthen your reading, writing and speaking abilities. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Hebrew language and gain […] ...

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Generosity

Support and Giving

Giving is an act of tzedakah, a sacred expression of gratitude, compassion and responsibility. Your generosity sustains the spiritual life of our congregation. It supports those in need. It helps us share the light of Torah through learning, worship and community. 

Interested in giving online or managing your existing giving account?