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SUMMARY:Bake & Deliver Hamantaschen
DESCRIPTION:Bring Purim joy to homebound seniors and community members by baking fresh Hamantaschen and delivering misloach manot packages! This event will be held in Bennington\, VT; location details will be emailed to those who sign up once the date approaches. \nPlease RSVP if your family plans to attend; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \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/hamantaschen-2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T183000
DTSTAMP:20251223T152410Z
CREATED:20251119T202634Z
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SUMMARY:The Bible Players Torah Improv & Comedy
DESCRIPTION:The Bible Players are a Torah Comedy team that teaches Jewish Values through theater and improv to infuse comedy and laughs into tales from the Torah and beyond. Come see them in action at CBI as they bring their unique and interactive show to all ages! \nChildren\, parents\, and adults of any age are welcome to attend. We invite you to join us after the program for a potluck supper — please let us know what dish (vegetarian\, dairy\, &/or pescatarian) you plan to bring when you RSVP. \nPlease RSVP in advance if you plan to attend; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \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/tbp/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20260104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T163000
DTSTAMP:20251113T211922Z
CREATED:20251113T211922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T211922Z
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SUMMARY:Mitzvah Meal at Second Congregational Church
DESCRIPTION:With food insecurity on the rise\, the mitzvah of feeding the hungry is increasingly urgent. Come help cook a community meal at Second Congregational Church in Bennington\, VT! Grateful Hearts will provide the main course and we’ll be providing a salad and dessert. A few volunteers will help distribute meals to guests at 4:30pm. \nPlease RSVP online if your family plans to attend; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \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/mitzvah-meal-2026/
LOCATION:Second Congregational Church\, 115 Hillside Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T163000
DTSTAMP:20251204T175623Z
CREATED:20251027T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T175623Z
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SUMMARY:Bennington Community Chanukah Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, December 14\, we’ll gather for a community candle lighting in Bennington VT\, dedicate our Chanukah art project that we created on Saturday\, December 6\, and enjoy homemade sufganiyot! A collaboration among Nefesh\, CBI\, and CBE\, this project is a wonderful way to celebrate creativity\, connect with others\, and share the beauty of Jewish tradition with each other and our neighbors. \nAll ages are welcome — come help us shine a little brighter this Chanukah! Please RSVP via email to learning@cbiberkshires.com. \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/vt-chanukah-2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20251210T174106Z
CREATED:20251030T170411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T174106Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T113000
DTSTAMP:20251210T141914Z
CREATED:20250826T185406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T141914Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Journeys Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family Shabbat service to celebrate Shabbat in community as we interweave the morning service with opportunities for our Jewish Journeys students to share what they have learned. Please consider bringing a vegetarian dish to share following the conclusion of services. \nPasta donations for the Berkshire Food Project will be collected\, so please bring an unopened box of pasta with you to contribute to our cause. \nAll are welcome! Please note that this service will be held onsite only. \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/jj-shabbat-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20251030T202211Z
CREATED:20251027T212645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202211Z
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Art for Our Town
DESCRIPTION:Join us in creating beautiful Chanukah decorations to brighten our town this winter! On Saturday\, December 6\, we’ll meet in Bennington VT to craft decorative art pieces featuring inspiring Jewish quotes for public display\, sharing the light of Chanukah with the wider community. Then on Sunday\, December 14\, we’ll gather again in Bennington for a community candle lighting where we’ll dedicate our project and enjoy homemade sufganiyot! \nA collaboration among Nefesh\, CBI\, and CBE\, this project is a wonderful way to express creativity\, connect with others\, and share the beauty of Jewish tradition with each other and our neighbors. All ages are welcome — come help us shine a little brighter this Chanukah! To participate in this project and for location details\, please RSVP via our website by no later than Monday\, December 1. \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/chanukah-art/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T150000
DTSTAMP:20251027T211353Z
CREATED:20251027T211353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T211353Z
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SUMMARY:Care Packages for Hospitalized Children
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the mitzvah of caring for the sick and bring a package of items to contribute to care packages for children at Berkshire Medical Center. Recommendations include small notepads\, coloring books\, crayons\, colored pens\, and other small art activities. We’ll end with the ritual of Havdalah to bring Shabbat to a close. \nFamilies with kids of all ages are welcome! This event will be held at a private home in Lanesborough\, MA; location details will be emailed to those who sign up. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to attend. \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/care-package-2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
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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:20251022T185116Z
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;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/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T173000
DTSTAMP:20250805T200548Z
CREATED:20250804T222211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T200548Z
UID:10000988-1760117400-1760117400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Sukkot Potluck
DESCRIPTION:We’ll welcome Shabbat and Sukkot together by blessing challah\, juice\, and candles\, and then enjoy a potluck vegetarian feast followed by opportunities to bentsch lulav (bless and shake the lulav and etrog) and to sit around the bonfire and sing. Bring a vegetarian dish to share among friends\, and instruments if you play one suitable for campfire singalong. \nPlease RSVP by no later than Monday\, October 6 if your family plans on attending. All are welcome of all ages and stages\, including families with children. \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/sukkot-potluck-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,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:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20250930T202848Z
CREATED:20250804T220628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T202848Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 5786 Break-the-Fast Meal
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. As this is a catered event\, we are not able to accommodate any late RSVPs or walk-ins — thank you for understanding. \nAll are welcome to join us for a catered Break-the Fast meal in the social hall following Ne’ilah (~7pm). Those who wish to attend must register via our website by no later than Thursday\, September 25. \nThe cost for the meal is $20 per adult\, $5 per child 5 & older\, and free for children under 5. If you would like to attend but the cost makes you hesitate\, please contact Rabbi Rachel.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/btf-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,Onsite,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T093000
DTSTAMP:20251001T145052Z
CREATED:20250804T205357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145052Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 5786 Morning Service with Yizkor
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\nPlease join us for our annual Yom Kippur morning service\, led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi Jarah Greenfield of Nefesh and CBI\, with support from community musicians and choir. All are welcome! Expect poetry\, prayer\, harmony\, melodies both traditional and contemporary\, and a warm\, participatory experience. \nThis year\, our main service will feature meaningful family-friendly elements. For children who may not be ready to sit through an entire service\, robust holiday activities and childcare will be available in our classrooms. \nYizkor / Memorial Service will take place at the end of morning service. To view a digital version of this year’s Yizkor Memorial Book\, please click here. \nThose who wish to attend onsite must RSVP via our website. Please note that onsite parking will be limited. If you are able to walk\, please park in the Stop & Shop lot for this service. If you need to park on-site\, please follow the directions of ushers who will be directing traffic and parking. Thank you for understanding! \nFor those who wish to join us online\, we will provide a meaningful and robust experience via Zoom for digital participants. Please join us on Zoom ten minutes before services are scheduled to begin. You do not need a printed book — words will be shown onscreen.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/yk-am-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,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:20250923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T093000
DTSTAMP:20250905T160553Z
CREATED:20250804T183618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T160553Z
UID:10000981-1758619800-1758619800@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah I Morning Service 5786
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\nPlease join us for our Rosh Hashanah I morning service\, led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi Jarah Greenfield of Nefesh and CBI. Blowing of the Shofar and Tashlih (casting away our mis-steps) will follow the conclusion of services at the TOURISTS suspension bridge. All are welcome! Expect poetry\, prayer\, harmony\, melodies both traditional and contemporary\, and a warm\, participatory experience. \nThis year\, our main service will feature meaningful family-friendly elements. For children who may not be ready to sit through an entire service\, robust holiday activities and childcare will be available in our classrooms. \nThose who wish to attend onsite must RSVP via our website. Please note that onsite parking will be limited. If you are able to walk\, please park in the Stop & Shop lot for this service. If you need to park onsite\, please follow the directions of ushers who will be directing traffic and parking. Thank you for understanding! \nFor those who wish to join us online\, we will provide a meaningful and robust experience via Zoom for digital participants. Please join us on Zoom ten minutes before services are scheduled to begin. You do not need a printed book — words will be shown onscreen.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/rh1-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T123000
DTSTAMP:20250805T201131Z
CREATED:20250804T174357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T201131Z
UID:10000993-1758362400-1758371400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Apple Cake & New Beginnings: A Rosh Hashanah Celebration at the Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the sweetness of the Jewish New Year at the Bennington Community Market! We’ll bake delicious apple cake using freshly picked\, local apples. Then\, we’ll head outdoors to the farmer’s market to share the spirit of Rosh Hashanah with others — offering samples of our homemade apple cake and filling the air with joyful Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat melodies at the mic. All ages welcome — come ready to bake\, taste\, sing\, and celebrate a sweet start to the year! Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to attend; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \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/rh-baking-2025/
LOCATION:Bennington Community Market\, 239 Main Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,Offsite
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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:20250804T223956Z
CREATED:20250804T173322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T223956Z
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SUMMARY:High Holiday Band & Havdalah | Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Calling all musical children and parents! Bring your instruments and learn a few musical pieces to play together in the upcoming High Holiday Family Services with Congregation Beth Israel and Nefesh. Instrument players ages 7 and older who are able to follow musical notation or chords are invited to gather with their parents for all three rehearsals. Younger children who do not study an instrument are welcome to join us for this session where we’ll integrate rhythm instruments. \nRehearsal gatherings take place at a private home in Lanesborough\, MA and High Holiday services will take place at CBI in North Adams; for further details\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to join us for any of these sessions (time TBA). \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/hhd-band-2025-03/
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20250804T223949Z
CREATED:20250804T173257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T223949Z
UID:10000969-1757721600-1757807999@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:High Holiday Band & Havdalah | Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Calling all musical children and parents! Bring your instruments and learn a few musical pieces to play together in the upcoming High Holiday Family Services with Congregation Beth Israel and Nefesh. Instrument players ages 7 and older who are able to follow musical notation or chords are invited to gather with their parents for all three rehearsals. Younger children who do not study an instrument are welcome to join us for our third rehearsal where we’ll integrate rhythm instruments. \nRehearsal gatherings take place at a private home in Lanesborough\, MA and High Holiday services will take place at CBI in North Adams; for further details\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to join us for any of these sessions (time TBA). \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/hhd-band-2025-02/
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20250804T224006Z
CREATED:20250804T173151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T224006Z
UID:10000968-1757116800-1757203199@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:High Holiday Band & Havdalah | Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Calling all musical children and parents! Bring your instruments and learn a few musical pieces to play together in the upcoming High Holiday Family Services with Congregation Beth Israel and Nefesh. Instrument players ages 7 and older who are able to follow musical notation or chords are invited to gather with their parents for all three rehearsals. Younger children who do not study an instrument are welcome to join us for our third rehearsal where we’ll integrate rhythm instruments. \nRehearsal gatherings take place at a private home in Lanesborough\, MA and High Holiday services will take place at CBI in North Adams; for further details\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to join us for any of these sessions (time TBA). \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/hhd-band-2025-01/
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Jewish-Jam-Session-e1690301874682.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T123000
DTSTAMP:20250612T175547Z
CREATED:20250513T170709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T175547Z
UID:10000957-1756038600-1756038600@cbiberkshires.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T173000
DTSTAMP:20250715T133036Z
CREATED:20250428T195837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T133036Z
UID:10000944-1754069400-1754069400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:NEW DATE! Shabbat at Windsor Lake
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxed hangout and BBQ picnic by the lake\, and welcome Shabbat with rhythm and song at Windsor Lake in North Adams\, MA! We’ll cook up local organic beef hamburgers and kosher hotdogs (vegetarian option included by request) and you can bring your favorite summer side dish to share. Please bring your own picnic plates\, flatware\, and drinks\, as well as suits and towels for swimming. \nFor more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. All are welcome to participate in this free community event; please RSVP via our website by no later than Monday\, July 28 if your family plans to attend. \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/shabbat-at-windsor-lake-2025/
LOCATION:Windsor Lake\, North Adams\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite,Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Windsor-Lake.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T170000
DTSTAMP:20250613T170747Z
CREATED:20250325T195858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T170747Z
UID:10000941-1750438800-1750438800@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Potluck Shabbat by the Pool
DESCRIPTION:There’s no better way to celebrate Shabbat in the summer than with friends\, good food\, and fun! We’ll gather for Shabbat singing\, light candles and say blessings\, enjoy homemade challah and a Cuban-themed potluck meal\, and go swimming! This event will be held in Shaftsbury\, VT; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to attend. \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/pool-shabbat-june-2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite,Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pool-Party-Clipart.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T180000
DTSTAMP:20250505T185644Z
CREATED:20250505T185425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T185644Z
UID:10000946-1748714400-1748714400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Shavuot Family Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot with a family-friendly evening full of of fun activities and delicious food! This event will be held in Shaftsbury\, VT; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to attend. \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/shavuot-party-2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/vecteezy_happy-shavuot-with-honey-cheese-strawberry-and-bottle-with_60587990.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T113000
DTSTAMP:20250226T185335Z
CREATED:20250226T165151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T185335Z
UID:10000922-1746871200-1746876600@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Jewish Journeys Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family Shabbat service to celebrate Shabbat in community as we interweave the morning service with opportunities for our Jewish Journeys students to share what they have learned. Please consider bringing a vegetarian dish to share following the conclusion of services. All are welcome! \nPlease note that this service will be held onsite only.\n \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/jj-shabbat-may-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Onsite,Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JJ-Shabbat-Feb-2024-4-e1708625588940.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20250224T155307Z
CREATED:20250224T155203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T155307Z
UID:10000914-1746277200-1746277200@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Green Up Day & Eco-Jewish Action
DESCRIPTION:Learn about caring for the earth and the impact of climate change\, then meet up with Vermonters to participate in this state-wide initiative to clean up our neighborhoods. This event will be held in Bennington\, VT; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to attend. \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/green-up-2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Green-Up-Day.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T180000
DTSTAMP:20250408T171841Z
CREATED:20250227T190347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T171841Z
UID:10000913-1744567200-1744567200@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Second Night Community Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:☆ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY PASSED. As this is a catered event\, we will not be able to accommodate late RSVPs or walk-ins at this time. All payments from parties who did not register before the deadline will be refunded — thank you for understanding.\n\nAll are welcome to join us on Sunday\, April 13 at 6pm for our family-friendly Second Night Community Passover Seder! Relive the Exodus through ritual\, poetry\, song\, and story. We’ll savor familiar melodies\, stirring poetry\, an impromptu Exodus play put on by community kids\, and more. A full kosher-for-Pesach meal will be provided (with vegetarian option); bring your own kosher for Passover table wine if you would like something other than Manischewitz. \n\n☆ Tickets are $50/adult & $8/child (ages 5-18); children ages 4 & under are free. Please include the first & last names of all members of your party when registering. If you would like to attend but the cost makes you hesitate\, please contact Rabbi Rachel as soon as possible.\nTickets must be paid for in full at the time of registration. Though our online payments are processed via PayPal\, you do not need a PayPal account in order to pay online; to pay with a credit or debit card\, choose the “Donate with Debit or Credit Card” option when prompted. (Please note that we are not able to process credit or debit card payments by phone or in-person — thank you for understanding.) For other ticketing questions\, please contact the CBI office.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/passover-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTSTAMP:20250327T203908Z
CREATED:20250327T203624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T203908Z
UID:10000942-1743984000-1744070399@cbiberkshires.com
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/
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Family Event,Holiday Programming,Onsite,Paid Tickets Required,Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Deadline-Banner.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T200000
DTSTAMP:20250314T164255Z
CREATED:20241125T165917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T164255Z
UID:10000905-1741978800-1741982400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Purim 5785 | Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Onsite Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday night as we light candles and welcome Shabbat with prayer and song. As part of this week’s service\, we will celebrate Purim with a spirited re-enactment of the Purim story — come in costume\, or pick up a few items from our synagogue costume box upon arrival! With a nod back to the silent film era\, interstitial title cards will walk us through the journeys of Esther and Mordechai. After we re-enact the story\, we’ll enjoy hamantaschen and other potluck dessert treats. \nPlease note that this event will be held onsite only — thank you for understanding!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/purim-ks-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Holiday Programming,Onsite,Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hand-drawn-style-happy-purim-day_23-2148456545.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTSTAMP:20250205T160708Z
CREATED:20241125T165002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T160708Z
UID:10000904-1741428000-1741428000@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Bake & Deliver Hamantaschen
DESCRIPTION:Bring Purim joy to homebound seniors and community members by baking fresh Hamantaschen and delivering misloach manot packages! This event will be held in Bennington\, VT; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. Please RSVP if your family plans to attend. \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/hamantaschen-2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hamentaschen-URJ-e1676650203247.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T140000
DTSTAMP:20241126T182332Z
CREATED:20241125T162504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T182332Z
UID:10000896-1738504800-1738504800@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Mitzvah: Make a Meal for the Hungry
DESCRIPTION:Prepare a meal for the many who rely on Bennington’s monthly community dinner and learn about the mitzvah of providing for those in need. This event will be held at Second Congregational Church in Bennington\, VT. Please RSVP online if your family plans to attend; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \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/mitzvah-meal-2025/
LOCATION:Second Congregational Church\, 115 Hillside Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cooking-Clipart.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T153000
DTSTAMP:20250108T162007Z
CREATED:20241021T164126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T162007Z
UID:10000886-1737214200-1737214200@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Make Care Packages for Hospitalized Children
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY\, JANUARY 18 AT 3:30PM — THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING! \nLearn about the mitzvah of caring for the sick and bring a package of items to contribute to care packages for children at Berkshire Medical Center. Families with kids of all ages are welcome; please RSVP if your family plans to attend. This event will be held at a private home in Lanesborough\, MA; for more information\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \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/care-packages-2025/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Teddy-Bear.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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