Connecting into spring
Dear Congregation Beth Israel of the northern Berkshires, Temple Beth-El of City Island, and Hebrew Congregation of Somers, This year our three communities will join together to celebrate Tu BiShvat, […]
Entries by Rachel Barenblat
Not the end of the story
In this week’s Torah portion, Va’era, God hears the cries of the Israelites and promises to free us from bondage. But when Moshe comes to the children of Israel to […]
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 […]
Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Sh’mot at CBI – and, some dates to save!
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 […]
A solstice message from Rabbi Rachel
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 […]
Rededication: a poem for this pandemic Chanukah
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! Looking forward to Shabbat Vayeshev and to Chanukah!
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 […]
Stop and let goodness catch us
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! Looking forward to Shabbat Vayishlach, Shabbat dinner, and more!
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! Looking forward to Shabbat Vayetzei
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 […]
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