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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20251007T182504Z
CREATED:20251006T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T182504Z
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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/
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:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20251007T182447Z
CREATED:20251006T203215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T182447Z
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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-postponed/
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: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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
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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 (8/29 @ 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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000
DTSTAMP:20250417T164517Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service | Pesach VII (ZOOM ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This service will be held online only via Zoom — we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused. Thank you for understanding! \nJoin us over Zoom at 7pm on Friday\, April 18 for a special Shabbat service marking the seventh day of Pesach. Tradition teaches that this is the date when we crossed the Sea of Reeds\, escaped Pharaoh’s army\, and danced with joy on the far shore. We’ll celebrate Shabbat\, the seventh day of Passover\, springtime\, and liberation with prayer\, poetry\, and song. We will also offer Yizkor memorial prayers. All are welcome! \nPlease see our weekly announcements for information on how to join us on Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Holiday Programming,Online,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20250402T184037Z
CREATED:20250226T164116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T184037Z
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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 our annual Second Night Community Seder on Sunday\, April 13 at 6pm (paid tickets are required; registrations must be received by no later than Monday\, April 7). \n\nAdditionally\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (4/11 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (4/12 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat (4/11 @ 5:45pm) & Shabbat morning (4/12 @ 9:30am) services in-person in Pittsfield\, MA + Festival Shaharit service (4/13 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (4/11 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (4/12 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2025-04-12/
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:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTSTAMP:20250327T203908Z
CREATED:20250327T203624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T203908Z
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SUMMARY:PASSOVER SEDER REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Monday\, April 7\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:REMINDER: If you would like to join us this year for our annual Second Night Community Passover Seder on Sunday\, April 13 at 6pm\, you must register by no later than Monday\, April 7\, 2025.\n  \n☆ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ☆\n 
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/psdl-2025/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T200000
DTSTAMP:20250220T183633Z
CREATED:20241125T163942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T183633Z
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SUMMARY:Refugee Kabbalat Shabbat
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. \nThis special Shabbat has been designated as Refugee Shabbat by HIAS. In the spirit of communicating the Jewish communities strong\, shared support for refugees and asylum seekers\, our d’var Torah and melodic choices that evening will draw on the theme of creating sanctuary.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/refugee-ks-2025/
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:20250223T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T163000
DTSTAMP:20250214T201727Z
CREATED:20241125T161833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T201727Z
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SUMMARY:Tu BiShvat Concert | NEW DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Due to the impending snowstorm\, our Tu BiShvat Concert has been POSTPONED once more. Our concert will now be held on Sunday\, February 23 at 4:30pm. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused — thank you for understanding! \nCome celebrate the natural world with a musical journey through the four seasons\, following the progression of the Tu BiShvat seder from winter to spring to summer to fall. The CBI choir and instrumentalists will perform music spanning from the medieval period to the 21st century\, expressing the beauty of nature and the human emotions that we experience during each season. Composers who will be featured include Clément Janequin\, Antonio Vivaldi\, Paul Hindemith\, Samuel Barber\, and Naomi Shemer. Light refreshments featuring some of the symbolic fruit and nuts one eats during Tu BiShvat will follow the concert’s conclusion.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/tu-bishvat-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Holiday 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:20250214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T200000
DTSTAMP:20250214T171032Z
CREATED:20241125T163612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T171032Z
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SUMMARY:Tu B' Kabbalat Shabbat Service | ZOOM ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom on Friday night for a Tu BiShvat-themed Kabbalat shabbat! We’ll weave the four worlds of the Tu BiShvat seder celebration into our Friday night prayer. This is a great spiritual prelude to Sunday’s delayed Tu BiShvat concert — you can immerse all weekend in the four seasons\, the four worlds\, and the beginning of spiritual spring!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Holiday Programming,Online,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T110000
DTSTAMP:20250116T140150Z
CREATED:20241028T162818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T140150Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 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 Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer\, song\, and poetry. We’ll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat’s sweetness. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy\, contemporary poetry\, chant\, and song… as well as the spectacular views from our sanctuary\, which connect us with the natural world and with our Source. \nService will still be available online for those who wish to participate on Zoom; those joining digitally are invited to purchase a digital copy of the siddur if you’d like to follow along. \nWe will be holding kiddush following the conclusion of services this weekend.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2025-01-25/
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:20241228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241229
DTSTAMP:20241213T163038Z
CREATED:20241028T162053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T163038Z
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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. \nInstead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat service (12/27 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (12/28 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat (12/27 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (12/28 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (12/27 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (12/28 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2024-12-28/
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:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20241028T162029Z
CREATED:20241007T160805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T162029Z
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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\, we invite you to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nCongregation Beth El — Shabbat morning Service (11/30 @ 10am) in-person in Bennington\, VT\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat service (11/29 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (11/30 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Shabbat morning service (11/30 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person in Pittsfield\, MA\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (11/29 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (11/30 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2024-11-30/
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:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTSTAMP:20241119T175415Z
CREATED:20241119T154335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T175415Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that Kabbalat Shabbat Service\, originally scheduled for 11/22\, has been cancelled. Additionally\, we will not be holding regular Shabbat Morning Service at CBI on 11/23. Instead\, we invite you to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nCongregation Beth El — Shabbat Evening Service (11/22 @ 4pm) in-person in Bennington\, VT\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat (11/22 @ 6pm) & Shabbat Morning (11/23 @ 10am) Services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat Service (11/22 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield & Shabbat Morning Service (11/23 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat Service (11/22 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (11/23 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2024-11-22/
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:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T150000
DTSTAMP:20241112T171730Z
CREATED:20240801T162443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T171730Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 13 Years with Rabbi Rachel
DESCRIPTION:☆ To join us IN-PERSON\, please click on the blue “Going” button on this page to RSVP by no later than Monday\, November 11.\n(left side on desktop; bottom on mobile) \n☆ To join us ONLINE (Shabbat service only)\, please click here to register via Zoom. \n\n☆ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RSVP DEADLINE TO ATTEND IN-PERSON HAS ALREADY PASSED — please contact Wendy at celebration@cbiberkshires.com if you have any questions. \n\nCome celebrate 13 years at CBI with Rabbi Rachel on Saturday\, November 16! At this special Shabbat morning service beginning at 9:30am\, Rabbi Rachel will be called to the Torah for an aliyah honoring her spiritual leadership. A kiddush luncheon will follow from 11:30am–3pm\, with a Middle Eastern feast\, live music\, dancing\, and celebration. All are welcome! \nWe kindly request that those planning to join us onsite for this special celebration RSVP via our website by no later than Monday\, November 11. Our Shabbat service will still be available online for those who wish to participate remotely — please register via Zoom if you plan to attend. \nThe celebration committee welcomes community participation. If you would like to contribute a salad or dessert to round out our Middle Eastern luncheon\, or if you would like to share photos or memories of Rabbi Rachel\, please indicate your interest in your RSVP form and a committee member will get in touch with you. If you have any questions for the planning committee\, please contact them at celebration@cbiberkshires.com. \n\nIf you would like to make a gift in honor of Rabbi Rachel and all she has done for the CBI community\, she has requested that you consider making a donation to the newly created Torah Restoration & Maintenance Fund so that we can make much needed repairs to our two primary Torahs. You may donate online via PayPal or by sending a check made payable to Congregation Beth Israel to 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA 01247. For more information\, please contact Natalie Matus.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/rb13/
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:20240928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20240801T164511Z
CREATED:20240514T171833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T164511Z
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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. However\, we invite you to attend our multi-access Selichot (“Forgiveness”) Service on Saturday\, September 28 at 8pm and our annual Service of Remembrance at the Beth Israel Cemetery (in-person only) on Sunday\, September 29 at 2pm. \n\nAdditionally\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat service (9/27 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (9/28 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat (9/27 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (9/28 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (9/27 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (9/28 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2024-09-28/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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