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SUMMARY:Family Havdalah
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxed backyard hang out\, and enjoy lawn games\, trampoline\, friends\, and food! We’ll learn about the ritual of havdalah and make our own spice sets to use for (an early) havdalah ritual to bring the long summer Shabbat day to a close. This event will take place in a private home in Williamstown\, MA and attendance is limited due to space constraints. Please RSVP by Friday\, July 19. For further details\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nThis family event is a partnership between CBI & NEFESH and is made possible through the financial support of private donors and participating families\, with major funding provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/family-havdalah-july-2024/
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720
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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\, please join us at Congregation Beth El on Friday\, July 19 at 6:30pm for evening services\, followed by a community Shabbat dinner catered by Yalla’s of Brattleboro\, VT. During dinner\, Rabbi Barbara Penzner will lead a discussion entitled “Prophetic Wisdom for Thriving in Turbulent Times.” Please RSVP via email to rodenora@gmail.com or via phone at (802) 380-1925 by no later than Monday\, July 15 so enough food can be provided. This event is free for all to attend\, but donations to CBE are always welcome. \n \n\nAdditionally\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat service (7/19 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (7/20 @ 9am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat (7/19 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (7/20 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (7/19 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (7/20 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2024-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Offsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T100000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T143223Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Book Center Tour with Congregation Beth El
DESCRIPTION:☆THE RSVP DEADLINE FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. Please contact Congregation Beth El for any questions — thank you for understanding.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This event is not free to attend. For ticket information\, please see below. \nThe CBI community is invited to join Congregation Beth El of Bennington\, VT and NEFESH for an exciting tour of the Yiddish Book Center (1021 West Street\, Amherst\, MA 01002) this June! Please plan to arrive at the Center by 10am; the tour will begin at 10:15am. After the tour\, we will have an Israeli lunch catered by Yalla of Brattleboro\, VT. \n☆ The cost per person is $12\, which covers admission and lunch. Please send a check made payable to Congregation Beth El with a memo referencing the YBC tour to CBE at 107 Adams Street\, Bennington\, VT 05201. (Payments should not be sent to CBI.) \nThose planning to attend must RSVP online by no later than Thursday\, June 13 so that CBE can finalize arrangements. We are also gauging interest for carpooling to this event\, so please include in your RSVP if you would like to participate in a carpool. \nThis event is supported in part by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ybc-tour-2024/
LOCATION:Yiddish Book Center\, 1021 West Street\, Amherst\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite,Paid Tickets Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T140000
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SUMMARY:Havdalah at Home
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxed winter hang out\, learn about the ritual of Havdalah\, and make your own candle and spice set to use together and at home. This event will be held at a private home in southern VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/havdalah-at-home-2024-01-06/
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:20231231T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T140000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
CREATED:20230828T153555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173126Z
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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. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/mitzvah-meal-2023-12-31/
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:20231210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T150000
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come for latkes\, candle lighting\, drinks for the adults\, and dreidels and art for the kids! Bring your hanukkiah (Chanukah menorah) from home and we’ll light candles together. This event will be held at a private home in Shaftsbury\, VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. \n\nNEFESH is the Hebrew word for “soul\,” “self\,” or “living being.” We are a group of families in Southern VT and Western MA raising healthy kids grounded in Jewish community. NEFESH is about nourishing the social and spiritual soil of family life and giving our children a supportive and joyful environment inspired by Jewish culture\, traditions and values so that they will grow and thrive in a more just and healthy world.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/vt-chanukah-celebration-2023/
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:20231209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
CREATED:20230828T151542Z
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SUMMARY:Shine Your Light — Community Candle Lighting for Chanukah
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jewish community of NEFESH for a very special Chanukah candle lighting and celebration. We’ll light our new\, outdoor\, hand-built menorah which families have painted with messages of hope\, peace\, and respect for all people. We’ll enjoy sufganiyot (Israeli-style donuts) and enjoy a festive community-wide celebration! This event will be held in Bennington\, VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. \n\n☆ The NEFESH menorah project is raising funds for eight local organizations that work to improve lives in our community. All funds will be divided equally among eight local partner organizations in Bennington County and the Berkshires. We welcome donations here via PayPal for the following causes and organizations: Food for All (Grateful Hearts)\, Homes for All (Bennington Coalition for the Homeless)\, Children’s Mental Health (Sunrise Family Resource Center)\, Women’s Safety (PAVE)\, Refugee Resettlement (Open Arms)\, Addiction Recovery (Turning Point Recovery Center)\, LGBTQ+ Support (Elizabeth Freeman Center)\, and Racial Justice (NAACP). \n\nNEFESH is the Hebrew word for “soul\,” “self\,” or “living being.” We are a group of families in Southern VT and Western MA raising healthy kids grounded in Jewish community. NEFESH is about nourishing the social and spiritual soil of family life and giving our children a supportive and joyful environment inspired by Jewish culture\, traditions and values so that they will grow and thrive in a more just and healthy world.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shine-your-light-2023/
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:20231111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
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SUMMARY:Make Public Art! Outdoor Menorah
DESCRIPTION:We commissioned an artist to build it\, now it’s time to paint it! We’ll hold a community Chanukah candle lighting and dedicate our outdoor menorah on Saturday\, December 9. This event will be held in Bennington\, VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. \n\n☆ Make a donation via PayPal to sponsor our young artists in creating an outdoor Chanukah menorah with messages of faith\, resilience\, and respect for all people. Your donation will help build Jewish Community and support eight local groups working to promote diversity and human dignity. \nNEFESH is the Hebrew word for “soul\,” “self\,” or “living being.” We are a group of families in Southern VT and Western MA raising healthy kids grounded in Jewish community. NEFESH is about nourishing the social and spiritual soil of family life and giving our children a supportive and joyful environment inspired by Jewish culture\, traditions and values so that they will grow and thrive in a more just and healthy world.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/outdoor-menorah-2023-11-11/
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:20231028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
CREATED:20230725T165023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173127Z
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SUMMARY:Care Packages for Hospitalized Kids
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the mitzvah of caring for the sick and make care packages for hospitalized kids at Berkshire Medical Center. We’ll end with the ritual of Havdalah. This event will be held in Lanesborough\, MA. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/care-packages-2023/
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:20231001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
CREATED:20230721T152431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173457Z
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SUMMARY:Sukkot Family Music Jam & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Be part of a musical jam in the Sukkah with keyboard\, guitars\, drums\, and voices! Bring your instruments and a veggie dish to share among friends. Located at a private home in North Bennington\, VT. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/sukkot-jam-2023/
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,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:20230925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
CREATED:20230721T142944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173457Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Family Service
DESCRIPTION:Make the day meaningful with a Family Service that engages the heart\, mind\, and spirit on the Day of Atonement. Located outdoors at a private home in Shaftsbury\, VT. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/yom-kippur-family-service-2023/
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,Offsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
CREATED:20230721T142810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173457Z
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Family Service
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the New Year with story\, prayer\, movement\, and music with Jewish families and an incredible view. We’ll enjoy a locally catered lunch and walk to a nearby stream for tashlich. Located at a private home in Shaftsbury\, VT. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/rosh-hashanah-family-service-2023/
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Family Event,Offsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260711T010032
CREATED:20230718T173920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173457Z
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SUMMARY:Service of Remembrance at the Beth Israel Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our annual Service of Remembrance at the Beth Israel Cemetery (512 Walker Street in Clarksburg\, MA). Whether or not your loved ones are buried in this cemetery\, please join us for a short outdoor mincha (afternoon) service with opportunities for reflective prayer and memory. Please bring your own folding / camp chairs.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/service-of-remembrance-2023/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Cemetery\, 512 Walker Street\, Clarksburg\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Offsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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