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  • Little Bird: A Novel from Barbara Viniar

    CBI Book Club with Author Barbara Viniar

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    Virtual Event (Zoom)

    The CBI Book Club will meet over Zoom for a discussion about Little Bird with author (and Berkshire resident) Barbara Viniar! Little Bird is the story of a girl – Barbara’s very own grandmother – who finds the courage to forge her own path to womanhood, seeking hard-won independence in turn-of-the-century New York City. This online event is free and open to the public.

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    CANCELLED | First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering

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    Please note that this month's First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering has been cancelled — we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused. Instead, please plan to join us on Friday, May 1. Thank you for understanding!

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    First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering

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    Virtual Event (Zoom)

    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.

    Free
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    Shavuot Art-Making | Adult & Teen Session

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    Come explore the wisdom of Torah through creative study and art-making! Drawing from the Jewish Studio Project’s creative process, we’ll study a Jewish text and use paint, pastels, and collage to reflect on its meaning, giving expression the themes of Shavuot. This session is intended for adult and teen participants.

    Free
  • Shavuot 2026, Followed by A Taste of Torah (& Cheesecake) on Friday, May 22 at 8pm. Join us for Festival Morning with Rabbi Pam on Saturday, May 23 at 9:30am!

    Shavuot Festival Evening Services with A Taste of Torah

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    Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

    Join us as we celebrate receiving Torah anew at Sinai! We'll begin with a short and sweet festival service at 8pm, featuring the voices of our choir and the praise-songs of Hallel. At 9pm, we'll shift gears to a bit of "late-night" Torah learning with A Taste of Torah (and cheesecake)! If you would like to teach on a Jewish subject, or to share a favorite song, story, or poem, let Rabbi Rachel know by Friday, May 15.

    Free

  • This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman

    NEW DATE! | CBI Book Club

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    The CBI Book Club will meet in-person to discuss This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman. (Please note the change in date, time, and location for this meeting — we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused.) Goodman’s newest novel is a kaleidoscopic portrait of a modern American family — steadfast, complicated, begrudging, and loving — centering on the strained relationship between two sisters. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; contact Suzanne directly for questions.

    Free
  • Shabbat Across the Berkshires

    Shabbat Across the Berkshires

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    Temple Anshe Amunim 26 Broad Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Join with friends from across the Berkshire Jewish community at Temple Anshe Amunim in Pittsfield as we come together for a musical, family-friendly Shabbat service led by rabbis from across the county, then stay for a delicious, festive oneg. All are welcome to attend this service; please RSVP in advance if you plan to attend the oneg. This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, Congregation Beth Israel, and other Berkshire county synagogues and organizations.

  • SCN Community Trainings: Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) & Stop The Bleed; Tuesday, June 16 at 4pm; free to attend.

    SCN Community Trainings

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    Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

    Join Andrew Hoffman, Deputy Regional Security Advisor of the Secure Community Network (SCN), for two in-person training opportunities: Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) & Stop The Bleed®. Both of these trainings are free to attend & open to all community members; please RSVP in advance.

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  • Worth a Thousand Words: Spiritual Imagery of the High Holy Days; July 28–September 8, 2026; Tuesdays at 7pm–8:30pm on Zoom; free for members, $120 for guests.

    Worth a Thousand Words: Spiritual Imagery of the High Holy Days

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    Virtual Event (Zoom)

    Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat (CBI) and Rabbi David Markus (Congregation Shir Ami) for our third annual joint runway to the High Holy Days to prepare heart and soul for the journey of inner transformation! Sessions will be held via Zoom every Tuesday at 7pm (EDT) from July 28 through September 8. Free for members of CBI & Shir Ami, $120 for non-members.

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