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Donate to Food Bank

During this time of uncertainty, support our neighbors who depend on SNAP benefits by contributing to the Bellingham Food Bank. “If there is a needy person among you … […]

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Author Yiscah Smith to speak at CBI

7 p.m. Nov. 19, 2025 The community is invited to hear Yiscah Smith speak at Congregation Beth Israel, about her new book, Planting Seeds of the Divine: Torah Commentaries to […]

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Rabbi’s Rosh Hashanah Greeting

Schedule of Services September 17, 2025 Dear Congregation Beth Israel, As we prepare to welcome the New Year together on Monday evening, I am filled with excitement and gratitude. The […]

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World Zionist Election Results

Thank you for voting! In spring 2025, we were collecting ballots for voting in the 2025 World Zionist Congress election, which occurs every five years. The results were just certified […]

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‘Nature’s Midrash’ Art

‘Nature’s Midrash’ Art by Sheila Sondik Showing through February 2026 By Emily Weiner “Nature’s Midrash: Art by Sheila Sondik” will be the fourth exhibition in the Programming Committee’s series showcasing […]

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Ways to Support Israel

As a synagogue community committed to a thriving Jewish homeland for all its citizens, we join countless people around the world in sharing profound sadness and concern over the ongoing […]

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Nov. 11, 2025 Meeting Agenda
CBI’s Board of Directors usually meets on the second Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Nov. 11, 2025, in the Beit Midrash.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will meet next on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, on Zoom. The Executive Committee sets the agenda for regular Board of Director’s meetings.
Please direct any suggested topics for board meetings to Executive Committee members, currently: President Erin Cohen, Vice President Jane Relin, Treasurer Karen Sloss, Secretary Tamar Clarke, past president Jodi Litt, and Rabbi Joshua Samuels, ex-officio.

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Upcoming Events

14 Nov

Hybrid Kabbalat Shabbat Service

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
15 Nov

Tot Shabbat

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
19 Nov

Yiscah Smith Author Talk

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
21 Nov

Hybrid Kabbalat Shabbat Service

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

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Season two of "Nobody Wants This" humorously explores Jewish life, relationships, and identity.

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