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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service | ZOOM ONLY
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES AT OUR BUILDING\, THIS WEEK’S KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY — we apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. Please check the weekly announcements for Zoom information or contact president@cbiberkshires.com. \nAll are welcome to join us via Zoom as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nWe are requesting a minyan to be present for this service\, so please plan on joining us virtually if at all possible.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T173000
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ritual of remembrance as we process the tremendous loss of a child in our community. Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi Jarah Greenfield will lead the community in song\, silence\, and guided opportunities to process our thoughts and feelings suitable both for children and for adults. We’ll also have the opportunity to paint rocks in loving remembrance\, to be brought to the CBI cemetery next month.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/remembrance-circle/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements,Family Event,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260810T164256Z
CREATED:20260504T202901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T164256Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Some weeks the CBI choir and musicians will join Rabbi Rachel in leading prayer. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nWe are requesting a minyan to be present for this service\, so please plan on joining us in-person or virtually if at all possible. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T175935Z
CREATED:20260602T182156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T175935Z
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SUMMARY:SCN Community Trainings
DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew Hoffman\, Deputy Regional Security Advisor of the Secure Community Network (SCN)\, for two in-person training opportunities. Both of these trainings are free to attend & open to all community members; please RSVP in advance. \nCountering Active Threat Training (CATT) is a comprehensive training program to counter an active threat event\, developed especially for faith-based institutions & houses of worship. Learning objectives will include: \n\nDefine an Active Threat\nAnalyze your surroundings during an Active Threat situation\nApply Run\, Hide\, Fight in an Active Threat situation\nExplain Law Enforcement priorities during an Active Threat\nSafely interact with Law Enforcement during an Active Threat\n\nStop The Bleed® training will provide community members with the skills to save lives by applying emergency first aid to control bleeding. Learning objectives will include: \n\nUnderstand why bleeding is the #1 preventable death after an injury & how to save a life\nIdentify when life threatening bleeding is occurring\nLearn how to control bleeding when someone is injured & while waiting for first responders to arrive\n\nThis free event has made possible thanks to the partnership between the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires & the Secure Community Network; for more information\, please click here.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/scn26/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements,Guest Speakers,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T202543Z
CREATED:20260217T182339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202543Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE! | CBI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting of the CBI Book Club\, facilitated by Dr. Suzanne Levy Graver\, Professor Emerita at Williams College\, will meet in-person to discuss This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman. \n☆ Please note that this meeting will now be held on Tuesday\, June 9 at 2:30pm at Suzanne’s home (not at CBI) — we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused. If you have any questions regarding this change\, please email Suzanne directly at sgraver@williams.edu. Thank you for understanding! ☆ \nGoodman’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. When their beloved sister passes away\, Sylvia and Helen Rubinstein are unmoored\, with a simple misunderstanding causing a rift that spans generations. Jami Attenberg of the New York Times states that “the delicate minutiae of family life” is “played out beautifully\, boldly\, brightly…in this nimble\, heartfelt book.” \nAll are welcome! This book is available to purchase online in multiple formats; a family tree can be viewed below. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; location information will be sent to all who RSVP once the date gets closer.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/book-club-may-2026/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:☆ To join us IN-PERSON\, please click on the blue “Going” button on this page to RSVP.\n(left side on desktop; bottom on mobile) \n☆ To join us ONLINE\, please click here to register via Zoom. \n\nCBI’s Annual Meeting will be held in-person and over Zoom on Wednesday\, May 27 at 7:30pm (EDT). We invite you to attend and ask that you RSVP in advance; those joining us online must register via Zoom in order to receive the Zoom link. \nWe’ll offer reflections on the past year\, celebrate our community\, talk about the year to come (including the budget)\, and vote on the slate of Board members and officers. There will also be an opportunity to schmooze and enjoy some light refreshments beginning at 7pm. \nAccording to our Bylaws\, only regular members are allowed to vote (not Seasonal\, Associate\, or Student members); we cannot accept proxy votes for the election of Board members. We must have a quorum in order to hold the election. \nA digital version of the 2026 Annual Report\, agenda\, slate\, and supporting materials can be viewed here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Natalie Matus\, CBI Co-President. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting — thank you\, as ever\, for being a part of CBI.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
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CREATED:20251231T165813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173051Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-04-2026/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
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CREATED:20260210T190829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T155307Z
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SUMMARY:PASSOVER SEDER REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Saturday\, March 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:REMINDER: If you would like to join us this year for our annual Second Night Community Passover Seder on Thursday\, April 2 at 6pm\, you must register by no later than Saturday\, March 28\, 2026.\n  \n☆ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ☆
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/passover-2026-deadline/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Family Event,Holiday Programming,Onsite,Paid Tickets Required,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260326T182011Z
CREATED:20251231T170700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T182011Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | Kabbalat Shabbat Zoom Service
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this week’s Kabbalat Shabbat service has been cancelled — we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused. Those who wish to say Mourner’s Kaddish are welcome to join us online for Soul Spa on Saturday\, March 28 at 10am (EDT). Thank you for understanding!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-03-27/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260217T173118Z
CREATED:20251231T165728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173118Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-03-2026/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260220T183407Z
CREATED:20251113T210907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T183407Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service | ZOOM ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather\, this service will be held via Zoom only — thank you for understanding! \nAll are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together over Zoom with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nPlease check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rabbi-Rachel-Guitar.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260212T210806Z
CREATED:20260108T210500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T210806Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this week’s Kabbalat Shabbat Service has been cancelled due to illness. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused — thank you for understanding! \nThose who still wish to write a personalized postcard to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture about the importance of SNAP benefits as part of MAZON‘s National Hunger Shabbat may do so digitally by filling out their Google Form. \nFor more information about ways to combat food insecurity locally by donating and volunteering\, please visit the websites for the Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry and the Berkshire Food Project.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-02-13/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20251230T155414Z
CREATED:20251112T203256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T155414Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE! | CBI Book Club with Author Elizabeth Graver
DESCRIPTION:☆ To join us ONLINE\, please CLICK HERE to register via Zoom \n\nOur next meeting of the CBI Book Club will take place over Zoom on Thursday\, January 29 at 7:30pm (EST) (please note the change of date). \nElizabeth Graver’s novel Kantika (“song” in Ladino) was inspired by the life story of her maternal grandmother Rebecca Cohen\, daughter of the Sephardic elite of early twentieth-century Istanbul\, whose shapeshifting journey took her to Cuba\, Spain\, and New York. New York Times reviewer Ayten Tartici writes\, “In Graver’s vision\, migration is never simply a one-way street. Kantika is a meticulous endeavor to preserve the memories of a family\, an elegy and a celebration both.” \nCome talk about Kantika with Elizabeth and her mother\, Suzanne Levy Graver\, who leads CBI’s book club and whose childhood is part of this story. Copies of Kantika are available at the Williams College Bookstore\, as well as at Bookstore.org\, Amazon\, and in local libraries. Kantika is also available as a wonderfully narrated audiobook. To view the Book Club Kit for Kantika\, please click here. \nThis online event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to join the author online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kantika-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements,Guest Speakers,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260123T183012Z
CREATED:20251113T210805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T183012Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service | ZOOM ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather\, this service will be held via Zoom only — thank you for understanding. \nAll are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together over Zoom with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nPlease check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rabbi-Rachel-Guitar.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260108T194236Z
CREATED:20251113T210715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T194236Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Some weeks the CBI choir and musicians will join Rabbi Rachel in leading prayer. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nWe are requesting a minyan to be present for this service\, so please plan on joining us in-person or virtually if at all possible — thank you. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20251223T143902Z
CREATED:20251113T205932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T143902Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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 when we resume on Friday\, February 6. Thank you for understanding and happy holidays!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-01-2026/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20251007T182504Z
CREATED:20251006T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T182504Z
UID:10001012-1760832000-1760918399@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-postpone/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20251010T174651Z
CREATED:20250804T223728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T174651Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | Simchat Torah Dance Party with Community Band
DESCRIPTION:Please note that our Simchat Torah event\, originally scheduled for Wednesday\, October 15\, has been cancelled — we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused. If you have any questions\, please contact one of our co-presidents. Thank you for understanding!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/simchat-torah-2025/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Days of Awe,Family Event,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20251007T182447Z
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Announcements
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20250805T202054Z
CREATED:20250805T202054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T202054Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (10/10 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (10/11 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Erev Shabbat service (10/10 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (10/11 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person \nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (10/10 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (10/11 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-10-11/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20250805T201953Z
CREATED:20250805T201953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T201953Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (10/3 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (10/4 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Erev Shabbat service (10/3 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (10/4 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person \nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (10/3 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (10/4 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-10-04/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20250805T201748Z
CREATED:20250805T201748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T201748Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (9/19 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (9/20 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Erev Shabbat service (9/19 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (9/20 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person \nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (9/19 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (9/20 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-09-20/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20250627T171456Z
CREATED:20250627T171456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T171456Z
UID:10000960-1756512000-1756598399@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (8/29 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (8/30 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Shabbat morning service (8/30 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person in Pittsfield\, MA\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (8/29 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (8/30 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-08-30/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20250610T174606Z
CREATED:20250509T191027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T174606Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (8/15 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (8/16 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat service (8/15 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (8/16 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (8/15 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (8/16 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-08-16/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20250716T182640Z
CREATED:20250512T172304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T182640Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nCongregation Beth El — Shabbat morning service (7/19 @ 10am) over in-person in Bennington\, VT\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (7/18 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (7/19 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat service (7/18 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (7/19 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (7/18 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (7/19 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-07-19/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20250509T185712Z
CREATED:20250509T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T185712Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead\, please plan to join us at Shabbat Across the Berkshires on Friday\, June 20 at 6pm at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire! Pre-registration is requested for those who wish to attend onsite; a livestream will also be available. \n\nAdditionally\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Shabbat Across the Berkshires (6/20 @ 6pm) in-person in Great Barrington\, MA & Shabbat morning service (6/21 @ 10am) over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Shabbat morning service (6/21 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person in Pittsfield\, MA\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (6/20 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (6/21 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-06-21/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T200000
DTSTAMP:20250606T161824Z
CREATED:20250325T195040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T161824Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:We are requesting a minyan to be present for this service\, so please plan on joining us in-person or virtually if at all possible — thank you. \nJoin us on Friday night as we light candles and welcome Shabbat with prayer and song. Let go of the week\, breathe in the “extra soul” that Shabbat brings\, and let poetry and melody begin to replenish heart and soul.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000
DTSTAMP:20250609T163927Z
CREATED:20250609T163927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T163927Z
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SUMMARY:Shiva Minyan
DESCRIPTION:A brief shiva minyan for our member Chaim Bronstein’s brother\, Tzvi Bronstein z”l\, will be held at CBI on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm\, led by Rabbi Pam Wax. Please RSVP via our website so we can ensure the presence of a minyan to support Chaim and Rabbi Pam in their time of grief.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/bronstein-shiva-minyan/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20250512T181427Z
CREATED:20250325T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T181427Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:☆ To join us IN-PERSON\, please click on the blue “Going” button on this page to RSVP.\n(left side on desktop; bottom on mobile) \n☆ To join us ONLINE\, please click here to register via Zoom. \n\nCBI’s Annual Meeting will be held in-person and over Zoom on Wednesday\, May 28 at 7:30pm (EDT). We invite you to attend and ask that you RSVP in advance; those joining us online must register via Zoom in order to receive the Zoom link. \nWe’ll offer reflections on the past year\, celebrate our community\, talk about the year to come (including the budget)\, and vote on the slate of Board members and officers. There will also be an opportunity to schmooze and enjoy some sweet desserts. \nAccording to our Bylaws\, only regular members are allowed to vote (not Seasonal\, Associate\, or Student members); we cannot accept proxy votes for the election of Board members. We must have a quorum in order to hold the election. \nTo view a digital version of the 2025 Annual Report\, agenda\, slate\, and supporting materials\, please click here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Natalie Matus\, CBI President. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting — thank you\, as ever\, for being a part of CBI.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20250429T172103Z
CREATED:20250429T172018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T172103Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead\, please plan to join us for We Were Strangers: A Shavuot Concert on Sunday\, May 25 at 3pm — attendance is free\, with all donations benefitting the Berkshire Immigrant Center. \n\nAdditionally\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (5/24 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (5/25 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat service (5/24 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (5/25 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (5/24 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (5/25 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-05-24/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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