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.

21
September
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus
Plantation, FL

Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast Dinner (RSVP)

Join us at Broward Central Synagogue’s Kol Ami Emanu-El campus as we come together for a Break the Fast following Yom Kippur services. Cost: $18 per person. Reservations required to secure your spot! ...

23
September
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Beth Orr Campus
Coral Springs, FL

Women’s Weekly Game NightWeekly

Whether you’re a young mom, a working professional, an empty nester, new to the community, or simply looking for a fun night out, we’d love to have you! Enjoy laughter, conversation, and light refreshments. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome! ...

24
September
10:00 am - 10:00 am
Beth Orr Campus
Coral Springs, FL

Shir Katan Caregivers And MeWeekly

Music and Movement Class with Aba Zions. No class on September 17. Register here. ...

26
September
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 ...

27
September
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus
Plantation, FL

Sukkah Sunday!

Join Rabbi Uri, Valeria and our amazing Morim for a joyful morning celebrating Sukkot together! Family brunch in the sukkah. Fulfill the mitzvah of Arba Minim shake the lulav and etrog! Experience Leishev BaSukkah the mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah. Explore fun, hands-on Sukkot family stations. Celebrate, create, learn and make memories together! Come […] ...

27
September
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus
Plantation, FL

Jr. KABOATY (Grades 7 and 8) Escape the Sukkah: Lunch and Escape Room

You have got the clues. You have got the clock. Can your team escape in time? Grab your friends for a Sukkot-themed afternoon lunch and an escape room filled with challenges, teamwork and fun! Lunch and transportation to and from an escape room are included. $40 early-bird registration until September 21. $45 after that date. […] ...

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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.

22
September
10:30 am - 11:30 am

The Parsha: Through the Teachings of Shlomo CarlebachDaily

Each week, we will enter the heart of the Torah through the eyes and stories of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, the singing rabbi whose teachings touched souls around the world. Together, we will explore how Rebbe Shlomo found love, hope and divine light in every parsha, uncovering messages of compassion, courage and faith that speak to […] ...

22
September
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Hidden Heroes (and Villains) of the BibleWeekly

When we think of the women of the Bible, names like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah, Miriam, Ruth and Esther often come to mind. But the Bible is filled with many other remarkable women whose stories are equally compelling, and whose lives still speak to us today. Join Dr. Sandra Lilienthal for an eight-session journey into […] ...

23
September
9:30 am - 10:30 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. […] ...

23
September
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

What Would You Do?Weekly

Real Dilemmas. Honest Conversations. Jewish Insight. Life rarely presents us with easy answers. Every day we face questions about family, relationships, ethics, work, faith, aging, forgiveness, generosity and purpose. What would you do? Each week, we will begin with a real-life dilemma and invite everyone into the conversation. Together we will explore different perspectives before […] ...

23
September
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Mitzvot: The World of Jewish Commandments, One by OneWeekly

By popular request, we are bringing back our weekly exploration of the mitzvot, one commandment at a time. We often translate mitzvot as “good deeds,” but they are much more than that: the 613 biblical commandments, each rooted in a verse of the Torah and developed through centuries of Jewish tradition. Guided by the 13th-century […] ...

23
September
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 […] ...

24
September
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Stories from the Talmud: Reading Rabbinic NarrativesWeekly

Each week, we will enter the world of the Talmud through one story at a time. Our first guide will be Jeffrey Rubenstein’s wonderful book “How to Read a Talmudic Story”, which is recommended for students to buy but not required. Afterward, we will continue with other contemporary scholars who use literary criticism and Jewish […] ...

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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?