A message from Rabbi Rachel
Dear Congregation Beth Israel members and friends, It is rare to know that we are living through a moment of genuine historical significance. To recognize that something unfolding around us […]
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Dear Congregation Beth Israel members and friends, It is rare to know that we are living through a moment of genuine historical significance. To recognize that something unfolding around us […]
Shavua tov: a good new week to all. And happy 2021! Happening This Week Join us in the CBI Zoom room at 7:30pm on Friday night for our first Friday […]
Hello all! Here’s a short video message from Rabbi Rachel – a story from Talmud, a reflection on where we are in the solar year, and a blessing for hope […]
It’s not like the Temple, sulliedby improper use and then washed cleanand restored to former glory.This house is tarnished by familiarity.Month after pandemic month I’ve circledfrom bed to table to […]
Shavua tov: a good new week to all. Happening This Week Light the first candle of Chanukah on Thursday night. And celebrate online: the City of North Adams Menorah Lighting […]
At the start of this week’s Torah portion, we read that Jacob was afraid, and his fear was constricting. He was afraid that Esau would come after him, that the […]
Shavua tov: a good new week to all. Happening This Week Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Friday evening at 7:30pm for our first Monthly Zoom Shabbat Dinner! […]
Shavua tov: a good new week to all. Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Saturday morning at 9:30am for Shabbat morning services, led by R’ Pam Wax. This week we’re reading […]
This week’s Torah portion, Toldot, is so rich. There’s great stuff here. This week we’ve got Rebecca conceiving twins, feeling them grapple with each other in her womb, asking God […]
Shavua tov! Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Friday evening at 7:00 PM for Kabbalat Shabbat services, led by R’ Rachel. Please note: this weekend we will have Friday […]
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