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.
Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus
Plantation, FLStay and Play: Mahjong
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 […] ...
Beth Orr Campus
Coral Springs, FLJewish Grief Support GroupWeekly
Finding Comfort. Finding Community. Grief can be a lonely journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. Join others in a warm, supportive environment to share, reflect, and find comfort, strength and hope through community and the wisdom of Jewish tradition. When: Tuesdays, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Six-week series | Beginning October 6 Professional bereavement counselors […] ...
Beth Orr Campus
Coral Springs, FLBuilding TBO Community
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 making those ideas a reality. We […] ...
Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus
Plantation, FLNoah’s Ark Havdalah
This is a family program for pre-K-3rd grade. Cost: $36 per family. Registration is required. Register here. ...
Beth Orr Campus
Coral Springs, FLSisterhood/Temple Friends Special Guest Speaker
Join us for a nonpartisan informational presentation covering important dates, the voting process and helpful resources for the November election. Featured Speaker: Stephanie Pearson (League of Women Voters) This program is open to all BCS members. Lunch is RSVP only. RSVP to ccglassman@gmail.com. ...
Offsite
OffsiteEverglades Adventure: BCS Youth (Grades 4 – 6)
Get ready for an afternoon of adventure at Everglades Holiday Park! Enjoy lunch, then embark on an exhilarating airboat ride through the “River of Grass” as we explore the Everglades and discover its incredible wildlife! Cost: $50 (lunch is included). Drop-off: 12:00pm (lunch at the synagogue). Pick-up: 3:00pm (Kol Ami Emanu-El campus). Register here. ...
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.
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 […] ...
Kol Ami Emanu-El Campus
Plantation, FLTanach Study with Rabbi UriWeekly
In-person only. ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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. […] ...
Beth Orr Campus
Coral Springs, FLWhat 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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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.
