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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 Opening: Friday, September 12, 2025, at the oneg following 6:15 p.m. Shabbat service Artist Talk: 2 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025 in the Social […]

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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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240 HEARTS Project

The 240 HEARTS Community Art Project is being displayed at Congregation Beth Israel. These hearts were hand-painted by CBI members and allies to represent the 240 unique individuals who were […]

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Oct. 21, 2025 Meeting Agenda
CBI’s OcBoard of Directors usually meets on the second Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Oct. 21, 2025, in the Beit Midrash.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will meet next on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 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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17 Oct

Hybrid Kabbalat Shabbat Service

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
18 Oct

Saturday Shabbat/Bat Mitzvah

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24 Oct

Hybrid Kabbalat Shabbat Service

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Prayers and Resources in Hopeful Anticipation for the Release of the Hostages

Prayers and Resources in Hopeful Anticipation for the Release of the Hostages urjadmin October 12, 2025

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May these prayers and rituals guide us through this emotional time and foster a sense of community and compassion.

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5786 B’reishit Haiku jemerman October 8, 2025

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The Torah in Haiku.