The Five Megillot: Text, History, and Interpretation with Dr. Daniel Picus Starting Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:30 pm in the Beit Midrash In this series of classes, we’ll explore five often under-studied books of the Hebrew Bible, known as the Five Scrolls, or the Five Megillot—Esther, Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, and Ecclesiastes. In […]

“From Mount Baker to Brazil, a Journey of Love”  Oil paintings by Paul Blum Showing through August 2026 ”From Mount Baker to Brazil, a Journey of Love,” by Paul Blum, will be the fifth exhibition in the Programming Committee’s Visual Art Series showcasing the work of CBI visual artists. Paul’s paintings will be on display […]

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 war between Israel and Hamas, Iran, and Iran’s many proxies in the region. There is no shortage of organizations offering critical emergency aid to individuals […]

The hearts from the 240 Hearts Collaborative Art Project are now available to order as prints and greeting cards as a fundraiser for First Line Med, helping provide support for returning hostages and Oct. 7 survivors. More information and to order: https://www.miriams-garden.com/hearts The 240 HEARTS Community Art Project is on display at Congregation Beth Israel […]