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SUMMARY:Community Chanukah Concert 5786
DESCRIPTION:Join the CBI choir and musicians for a celebration of the Festival of Lights with music both old and new! As the days wind down toward the winter solstice and the longest night of the year\, Chanukah comes to remind us to take heart and seek the light of hope shining in dark times. Musical selections will include traditional Ashkenazi and Sephardi Chanukah songs as well as contemporary compositions. We’ll close with a family-friendly singalong featuring some favorite Chanukah tunes. \nAfter the concert\, we’ll segue into potluck refreshments\, dreidels and gelt\, and kid-friendly Chanukah arts and crafts. Please bring a contribution for the potluck table; the meal will be dairy / vegetarian / pescatarian\, so no meat please. In addition to RSVPing\, please visit the potluck sign-up page and let us know what you will bring — this will help us assure balance in our potluck offerings so there is something for everyone. \nOur Jewish Journeys students are currently collecting pasta donations for the Berkshire Food Project\, so please bring an unopened box of pasta with you to contribute to our cause. \nAll ages and faiths are welcome to attend this free community event! \nFunding to help support this event has been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/chanukah-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Family Event,Holiday Programming,Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
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CREATED:20250826T171050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T190009Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE! | Community Conversation: Beinart's Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the CBI Israel-Palestine Learning Committee for a book discussion of Peter Beinart’s Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. All are welcome to attend — please bring the book\, a readiness to listen to each other\, and an open heart. \nThis book is available to purchase online in multiple formats. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; this event will be held onsite only.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/beinart/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20251007T200001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212716Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table! We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. \nTo RSVP for tonight’s gathering\, please email sheila.h.roman@gmail.com by no later than 7:15pm.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-12-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20251021T172830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T172407Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Dinner & A Movie | The Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:Join the rabbi and members of the Israel-Palestine Learning Committee for a (vegetarian / dairy) potluck Shabbat dinner and a movie! We’ll begin at 6:10pm with a screening of The Path Forward (2024\, 40 minutes\, documentary)\, where we’ll learn about bridge-builders charting a new path for the land they all love. No matter what your politics are around Israel and Palestine\, we think this film offers both realism and hope. Afterwards\, we’ll meet each other with open hearts for a discussion over a shared Shabbat meal at 7pm. We hope you’ll join us – and bring a friend. A trailer for the film can be viewed below.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/the-path-forward/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250905T162220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T185116Z
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SUMMARY:Community Social Hour: Join Us for Coffee & Bagels!
DESCRIPTION:Fostering community is a key goal for the year ahead. Please join the CBI Board\, Rabbi Rachel\, and other members and friends for the first in a series of community gatherings intended to enhance community and connection. We will enjoy coffee\, bagels\, fruit\, and conversation\, including our hopes and dreams for the coming year.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/csh-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Family Event,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20251007T195902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T185206Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table! We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-11-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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CREATED:20251006T203348Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED | Community Conversation: Beinart’s Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Our two-part book discussion of Peter Beinart’s Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza\, originally scheduled for October 12 & 19\, has been postponed. Rescheduled dates will be announced later this fall — thank you for understanding!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/beinart-postpone/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/I-P-Book-Talk-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20251006T203215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T182447Z
UID:10001011-1760227200-1760313599@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:POSTPONED | Community Conversation: Beinart’s Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Our two-part book discussion of Peter Beinart’s Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza\, originally scheduled for October 12 & 19\, has been postponed. Rescheduled dates will be announced later this fall — thank you for understanding!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/beinart-postponed/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/I-P-Book-Talk-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250707T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T191726Z
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SUMMARY:Runway to the High Holy Days 5786: Seven Habits of Highly Evolved People
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus of Congregation Shir Ami for this year’s seven-week journey to the High Holy Days! \nThis year\, we’ll immerse in seven core teachings on how to live ethically and with integrity. With materials from Torah\, Talmud\, Mussar (character development) and your own lives\, each week we’ll explore a life-wisdom’s Jewish origins\, spiritual qualities\, and how they can shape our own journey of teshuvah (repentance). No advance reading is required. \nClasses will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays at 7pm (EDT) over Zoom\, with our first class being held on August 5. Members of CBI & Shir Ami are able to attend for free; the cost of the full seven-week course for non-members is $120. \nRegistration is required in order to receive the Zoom information — PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/hhd-runway-2025/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Days of Awe,Online,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250909T173334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T173423Z
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SUMMARY:CBI Book Club | NEW DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting of the CBI Book Club\, facilitated by Dr. Suzanne Levy Graver\, Professor Emerita at Williams College\, will take place over Zoom on Monday\, September 15 at 7:30pm (EDT). \nWe will discuss Mona in the Promised Land by Gish Jen\, award-winning author of Thank You\, Mr. Nixon. Chinese-American teenager Mona Chang moves with her newly prosperous family to posh Scarshill\, New York in 1968\, where she is suddenly thrust into a new social landscape and does her best to fit in – even if it means converting to Judaism. “A shining example of a multicultural message delivered with the wit and bite of art. […] Gish Jen creates a particular world where dim sum is as American as apple pie.” (Los Angeles Times) \nAll are welcome! This book is available to purchase online in multiple formats. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; Zoom information will be sent to all who RSVP once the date gets closer.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/book-club-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250707T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T191726Z
UID:10000976-1757444400-1757449800@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Runway to the High Holy Days 5786: Seven Habits of Highly Evolved People
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus of Congregation Shir Ami for this year’s seven-week journey to the High Holy Days! \nThis year\, we’ll immerse in seven core teachings on how to live ethically and with integrity. With materials from Torah\, Talmud\, Mussar (character development) and your own lives\, each week we’ll explore a life-wisdom’s Jewish origins\, spiritual qualities\, and how they can shape our own journey of teshuvah (repentance). No advance reading is required. \nClasses will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays at 7pm (EDT) over Zoom\, with our first class being held on August 5. Members of CBI & Shir Ami are able to attend for free; the cost of the full seven-week course for non-members is $120. \nRegistration is required in order to receive the Zoom information — PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/hhd-runway-2025/2025-09-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Days of Awe,Online,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250707T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T191726Z
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SUMMARY:Runway to the High Holy Days 5786: Seven Habits of Highly Evolved People
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus of Congregation Shir Ami for this year’s seven-week journey to the High Holy Days! \nThis year\, we’ll immerse in seven core teachings on how to live ethically and with integrity. With materials from Torah\, Talmud\, Mussar (character development) and your own lives\, each week we’ll explore a life-wisdom’s Jewish origins\, spiritual qualities\, and how they can shape our own journey of teshuvah (repentance). No advance reading is required. \nClasses will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays at 7pm (EDT) over Zoom\, with our first class being held on August 5. Members of CBI & Shir Ami are able to attend for free; the cost of the full seven-week course for non-members is $120. \nRegistration is required in order to receive the Zoom information — PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/hhd-runway-2025/2025-09-02/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Days of Awe,Online,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250707T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T191726Z
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SUMMARY:Runway to the High Holy Days 5786: Seven Habits of Highly Evolved People
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus of Congregation Shir Ami for this year’s seven-week journey to the High Holy Days! \nThis year\, we’ll immerse in seven core teachings on how to live ethically and with integrity. With materials from Torah\, Talmud\, Mussar (character development) and your own lives\, each week we’ll explore a life-wisdom’s Jewish origins\, spiritual qualities\, and how they can shape our own journey of teshuvah (repentance). No advance reading is required. \nClasses will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays at 7pm (EDT) over Zoom\, with our first class being held on August 5. Members of CBI & Shir Ami are able to attend for free; the cost of the full seven-week course for non-members is $120. \nRegistration is required in order to receive the Zoom information — PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/hhd-runway-2025/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Days of Awe,Online,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250513T170709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T175547Z
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SUMMARY:CBI Picnic & Concert at Tanglewood
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is not free to attend. For ticket information\, please see below. \nJoin us at Tanglewood this summer for an afternoon of music and fun! Please plan to join us on Sunday\, August 24 for a pre-concert potluck picnic on the lawn starting at 12:30pm — bring your own seating\, as well as food and drink to share during our potluck. Young family activities\, including a kid-friendly craft and family Shabbat song circle\, will be held in a designated tent canopy on the back lawn pre-concert. After our picnic\, we’ll enjoy a live concert together at 2:30pm featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. \n☆ Each person will need to purchase their own ticket in order to attend. Lawn seats for this event are $46 per adult (children under 18 are free); tickets can be purchased online on Tanglewood’s website or by phone at (617) 266-1200. \nStay tuned for more information about our meeting place as the date approaches; please contact Natalie Matus if you have any questions. Those planning to attend must RSVP online by no later than Friday\, August 22 so we know who to expect. \nThis event is a partnership between Congregation Beth Israel & Nefesh\, with major financial support from Sally Gottesman & the Harold Grinspoon Foundation as well as funding from other private donors.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/tanglewood2025/
LOCATION:Tanglewood — Koussevitzky Music Shed\, 297 West Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Family Event,Offsite,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250707T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T191726Z
UID:10000973-1755630000-1755635400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Runway to the High Holy Days 5786: Seven Habits of Highly Evolved People
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus of Congregation Shir Ami for this year’s seven-week journey to the High Holy Days! \nThis year\, we’ll immerse in seven core teachings on how to live ethically and with integrity. With materials from Torah\, Talmud\, Mussar (character development) and your own lives\, each week we’ll explore a life-wisdom’s Jewish origins\, spiritual qualities\, and how they can shape our own journey of teshuvah (repentance). No advance reading is required. \nClasses will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays at 7pm (EDT) over Zoom\, with our first class being held on August 5. Members of CBI & Shir Ami are able to attend for free; the cost of the full seven-week course for non-members is $120. \nRegistration is required in order to receive the Zoom information — PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/hhd-runway-2025/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Days of Awe,Online,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250707T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T191726Z
UID:10000972-1755025200-1755030600@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Runway to the High Holy Days 5786: Seven Habits of Highly Evolved People
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus of Congregation Shir Ami for this year’s seven-week journey to the High Holy Days! \nThis year\, we’ll immerse in seven core teachings on how to live ethically and with integrity. With materials from Torah\, Talmud\, Mussar (character development) and your own lives\, each week we’ll explore a life-wisdom’s Jewish origins\, spiritual qualities\, and how they can shape our own journey of teshuvah (repentance). No advance reading is required. \nClasses will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays at 7pm (EDT) over Zoom\, with our first class being held on August 5. Members of CBI & Shir Ami are able to attend for free; the cost of the full seven-week course for non-members is $120. \nRegistration is required in order to receive the Zoom information — PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/hhd-runway-2025/2025-08-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Days of Awe,Online,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250707T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T191726Z
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SUMMARY:Runway to the High Holy Days 5786: Seven Habits of Highly Evolved People
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus of Congregation Shir Ami for this year’s seven-week journey to the High Holy Days! \nThis year\, we’ll immerse in seven core teachings on how to live ethically and with integrity. With materials from Torah\, Talmud\, Mussar (character development) and your own lives\, each week we’ll explore a life-wisdom’s Jewish origins\, spiritual qualities\, and how they can shape our own journey of teshuvah (repentance). No advance reading is required. \nClasses will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays at 7pm (EDT) over Zoom\, with our first class being held on August 5. Members of CBI & Shir Ami are able to attend for free; the cost of the full seven-week course for non-members is $120. \nRegistration is required in order to receive the Zoom information — PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/hhd-runway-2025/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Days of Awe,Online,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250707T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201441Z
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SUMMARY:BeAware: Introduction to Situational Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:BeAware\, SCN’s Introduction to Situational Awareness Course\, will teach you how to recognize suspicious or potentially dangerous behavior and threats\, and what to do – whether you are in a synagogue\, at school\, or going about your day. \nDesigned for every member of the community\, no background in security is required. The course will cover the basics of situational awareness and how to help protect yourself\, your family\, and your community. \nThis training is free for all to attend; please register in advance via our website if you plan to join us. (Please note that this training will be held onsite only.)
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/beaware-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250509T172756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T173002Z
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SUMMARY:CBI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting of the CBI Book Club\, facilitated by Dr. Suzanne Levy Graver\, Professor Emerita at Williams College\, will take place over Zoom on Wednesday\, June 25 at 7:30pm (EDT). \nWe will discuss Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari\, winner of the 2025 Nation­al Jew­ish Book Award for Fiction. A young Yemeni Israeli woman learns of her mother’s secret romance in a dramatic journey through lost family stories\, revealing the unbreakable bond between a mother and a daughter in the debut novel of an award-winning literary voice. A trailer for this novel can be viewed below; the “book club kit” featuring music and recipes for you to enjoy as you read can be found here. \nAll are welcome! This book is available to purchase online in multiple formats. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; Zoom information will be sent to all who RSVP once the date gets closer. \nhttps://www.ayelettsabari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TSABARI_SongsForTheBrokenHearted_HC_EditedFootage_fbsize_OSD.mp4
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/book-club-june-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250320T161825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T162957Z
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SUMMARY:Making Art About Torah | Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel and members of the CBI community as we creatively “respond” to Torah through art! The Jewish Studio Project’s four step process of inquiry\, intention\, creative exploration\, and reflection is based in the idea that anyone can make art as a way of engaging with Torah\, and that when we do\, our understanding of Torah (and also of ourselves) can deepen. We will gather\, read part of a Torah portion together in English (and those who want can also delve into the Hebrew)\, and then go through the Jewish Studio Project’s four step process for making collage art in relationship with the Torah portion. Tea and light refreshments will be provided. \nYou do not need to self-identify as an artist (or a Torah scholar) to take part — all are welcome! One of the promises of The Jewish Studio Project is that anyone can make art; it is a natural form of self-expression. Many of us stop making art sometime during childhood\, and as a result when we are adults we imagine we don’t know how\, or we don’t have the skills or capacity. But the capacity is always there\, and the skills grow with use. Most importantly\, the purpose of this art-making is not “creating something museum-worthy” – it’s growing in our understanding of Torah and our understanding of ourselves. This is a low-pressure\, high-reward experience\, an opportunity to engage with Torah\, awaken our innate creativity\, and spend time connecting with members of our community. Join us! \n\nIf you have materials that would be helpful for collage art (old magazines or books that you don’t mind having cut up / torn\, stacks of construction paper or tissue paper\, stickers / decorative tape\, etc)\, please contact the office to arrange for a time to drop them off in advance or bring them with you to the session(s) you plan to attend.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/maat-03/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250325T174119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T174119Z
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SUMMARY:CBI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting of the CBI Book Club\, facilitated by Dr. Suzanne Levy Graver\, Professor Emerita at Williams College\, will take place over Zoom on Thursday\, May 8 at 7:30pm (EDT). \nWe will discuss The Color of Water\, an autobiography and memoir by James McBride (author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store\, which our book club discussed in a previous meeting) and a tribute to his mother\, the daughter of an Orthodox Jew who married a black man. \nAll are welcome! This book is available to purchase online in multiple formats. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; Zoom information will be sent to all who RSVP once the date gets closer. If you have any questions\, please email Natalie Matus at president@cbiberkshires.com.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/cbi-book-club-may-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250226T164841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T164841Z
UID:10000920-1746214200-1746217800@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-may-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/challah.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250312T172356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T172437Z
UID:10000929-1743955200-1743955200@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:The Call for Peace
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a “Rabbi for Ceasefire” and to focus one’s social justice work on seeking peace in Israel and Palestine? Come learn from R. Ari Lev Fornari of Kol Tzedek in Philadelphia about his journey and the Torah texts that underpin this work. \nR. Ari Lev will be speaking with us on the big screen over Zoom\, but the program is designed to be onsite only. Join us in-person for learning and conversation. \n\nRabbi Ari Lev Fornari (he/they) is a White\, queer\, trans person of Ashkenazi and Italian descent. Before serving Kol Tzedek as their rabbi he worked as a Jewish educator\, Hebrew School director\, and prison chaplain. Rabbi Ari Lev loves to cook\, bike\, meditate\, tend his house plants\, and parent his two little ones. He is deeply committed to the creation and embodiment of Torat Hayyim\, a living tradition. This requires that our lives be deeply informed by ancient wisdom and practices\, and that Jewish traditions learn and grow from our insights and lived experiences. You can read his selected teachings or his weekly Torah blog.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/the-call-for-peace/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250117T173653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T162253Z
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SUMMARY:Making Art About Torah | Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel and members of the CBI community as we creatively “respond” to Torah through art! The Jewish Studio Project’s four step process of inquiry\, intention\, creative exploration\, and reflection is based in the idea that anyone can make art as a way of engaging with Torah\, and that when we do\, our understanding of Torah (and also of ourselves) can deepen. We will gather\, read part of a Torah portion together in English (and those who want can also delve into the Hebrew)\, and then go through the Jewish Studio Project’s four step process for making collage art in relationship with the Torah portion. Tea and light refreshments will be provided. \nOur first two sessions will be held on February 23 & March 23 from 2pm–4pm. All are welcome to attend one or both of these sessions — they are designed to be accessible for anyone at any level of experience. You do not need to be fluent in Hebrew\, a Torah scholar\, or an “artist” in order to participate! Additional sessions will continue into the early summer — please click here for a list of all future dates. \nIf you have materials that would be helpful for collage art (old magazines or books that you don’t mind having cut up / torn\, stacks of construction paper or tissue paper\, stickers / decorative tape\, etc)\, please contact the office to arrange for a time to drop them off in advance or bring them with you to the session(s) you plan to attend.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/maat-02/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20241125T153447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T171136Z
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SUMMARY:CBI Book Club | NEW DATE
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting of the CBI Book Club will take place over Zoom on Thursday\, March 20 at 7:30pm (EDT) to discuss The Postcard by Anne Berest (2021; translated to English by Tina Kover in 2023). \nIn this autobiographical novel\, an unsigned postcard bearing the names of ancestors murdered in the Holocaust\, arrives in January 2003 in the mail\, puzzling everyone in the family. Anne\, a member of that family and the narrator of this book\, engages in a quest to discover who sent the postcard and why? A search for her own Jewish identity\, from which she’s been alienated\, drives in large part Anne’s quest. A “powerful\, meticulously imagined book” that “contains a single grand-scale act of self-discovery and many moments of historical illuminations” is how the New York Times described it. \nAll are welcome! To ease the challenge of reading this novel\, a family tree can be found here for attendees to reference as they read and discuss The Postcard with us. This book is available to purchase online in multiple formats. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; Zoom information will be sent to all who RSVP once the date gets closer. If you have any questions\, please email Natalie Matus at president@cbiberkshires.com.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/cbi-book-club-march-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250205T155253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T160506Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Through Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Through Conflict: An Autobiographical Comics Workshop\nwith Anna Moriarty Lev & Kaye Shaddock \nSo many things contribute to who we are today – our perspectives are shaped by experiences\, other people\, where we come from\, what we read and watch. When we tell our own stories and listen to others’ we open the door to seeing things from a new point of view\, and possibly understanding each other and ourselves more deeply. In this workshop we will draw from our personal experiences and memories around Palestine and Israel\, our identity as Jews in the Diaspora\, and other feelings/thoughts that come up using timed prompts to create comics. We will draw and write and share in an open\, safe\, and welcoming environment. No previous art experience necessary. We will provide materials\, but if you prefer to bring your own you are welcome to. \n\nAnna Moriarty Lev is a local artist and mom living in Williamstown. She makes comics\, paintings\, and clothes\, and has been teaching autobio comics workshops with Kaye for seven years. While Anna has lived in many places\, she has family roots here in North Adams – her dad was Bar Mitzvah’ed here in 1964! \nKaye Shaddock is an art therapist living and working in the Berkshires. Kaye has a private practice in Williamstown where she specializes in processing and healing from relational trauma through a variety of creative processes. In addition to her private practice\, Kaye works at Bennington Project Independence where she facilitates art therapy groups two days a week. Her children are her greatest teachers.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/drawing-through-conflict/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20241125T164051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T164051Z
UID:10000902-1741375800-1741379400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-march-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/challah.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20250117T173507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T160637Z
UID:10000910-1740319200-1740326400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Making Art About Torah | Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rachel and members of the CBI community as we creatively “respond” to Torah through art! The Jewish Studio Project’s four step process of inquiry\, intention\, creative exploration\, and reflection is based in the idea that anyone can make art as a way of engaging with Torah\, and that when we do\, our understanding of Torah (and also of ourselves) can deepen. We will gather\, read part of a Torah portion together in English (and those who want can also delve into the Hebrew)\, and then go through the Jewish Studio Project’s four step process for making collage art in relationship with the Torah portion. Tea and light refreshments will be provided. \nOur first two sessions will be held on February 23 & March 23 from 2pm–4pm. All are welcome to attend one or both of these sessions — they are designed to be accessible for anyone at any level of experience. You do not need to be fluent in Hebrew\, a Torah scholar\, or an “artist” in order to participate! After we have received feedback from our participants\, more sessions may be added to this series later this year. \nIf you have materials that would be helpful for collage art (old magazines or books that you don’t mind having cut up / torn\, stacks of construction paper or tissue paper\, stickers / decorative tape\, etc)\, please contact the office to arrange for a time to drop them off in advance or bring them with you to the session(s) you plan to attend.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/maat-01/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20241125T163236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T163236Z
UID:10000897-1738956600-1738960200@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-feb-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/challah.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170919
CREATED:20241007T161925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T163405Z
UID:10000885-1735932600-1735936200@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on January 3 for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/challah.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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