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SUMMARY:Selichot ("Forgiveness") Service
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 Selichot service\, led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat. All are welcome! \nThose who wish to attend onsite must RSVP via our website. For 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/selichot-2024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Online,Onsite,Services
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah First Evening Service
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 Erev Rosh Hashanah service\, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member & cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. All are welcome! \nThose who wish to attend onsite must RSVP via our website. For 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/erev-rosh-hashanah-2024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Online,Onsite,Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah First Day Morning Service with Children's Service
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 Rosh Hashanah I morning service\, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. All are welcome! \nChildren’s Service will be led by CBI member and educator Jane Shiyah and will take place outdoors (or\, if there is rain\, indoors in our classrooms) at 10am (onsite only). \nBlowing of the Shofar and Tashlih (casting away our mis-steps) will follow the conclusion of services at the TOURISTS suspension bridge. \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/rosh-hashanah-1-2024/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T093000
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Second Day "Four Worlds" Service with Shofar
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 Rosh Hashanah II morning service\, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. This year’s service will be an innovative Four Worlds service\, moving in stages from body (optional yoga or contemplative practice / meditation) to heart (prayer and song) to mind (Torah study) to soul (the sound of the shofar). All are welcome! \nThose who wish to attend onsite must RSVP via our website. For 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/rosh-hashanah-2-2024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Online,Onsite,Services
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Shabbat Shuvah Service
DESCRIPTION:The Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is called Shabbat Shuvah — “The Shabbat of Return.” The high holiday season can feel full of words and liturgy. This Shabbat aims to balance that with holy quiet. This year we’ll return to our deepest selves with a gentle contemplative service featuring minimal liturgy\, ample time to let our melodies soak in\, and periods of holy silence to “seal” each chant. Mourner’s Kaddish will be recited in full. \nAll are welcome to join us onsite\, but you must RSVP via our website if you plan on attending. Service will still be available online for those who wish to participate on Zoom; please check our weekly announcements for Zoom information.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-shuvah-2024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Online,Onsite,Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T180000
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SUMMARY:Kol Nidre Evening Service
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\nJoin us for Kol Nidre evening service\, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. Those joining us onsite will have an opportunity to light a Yizkor candle prior to the start of the evening’s service. Please plan to arrive by 5:50pm on Friday evening. At 5:55pm we will hear an excerpt from Max Bruch’s Kol Nidre on piano and double bass\, and service will begin promptly at 6pm so that we can sing Kol Nidre prior to sunset. All are welcome! \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/kol-nidre-2024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Online,Onsite,Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T093000
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Morning Service with Yizkor & Children's Service
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\, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. All are welcome! \nChildren’s Service will be led by CBI member and educator Jane Shiyah and will take place outdoors (or\, if there is rain\, indoors in our classrooms) at 10am (onsite only). \nYizkor / Memorial Service will take place at the end of morning service. To submit names for this year’s Yizkor Memorial Book\, please visit bit.ly/Yizkor-5785. (Deadline: Friday\, September 27\, 2024) \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/yom-kippur-morning-2024/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T163000
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Minchah & Avodah Service
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\nJoin us for a short afternoon service\, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. All are welcome! \nThose who wish to attend onsite must RSVP via our website. For 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/yom-kippur-minchah-2024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,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:20241012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20240723T143611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T175420Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Ne'ilah Service
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\nWe’ll close out Yom Kippur with Ne’ilah service\, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. (Sundown will take place at 6:13pm.) All are welcome! \nThose who wish to attend onsite must RSVP via our website. For 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. \n\nA Break-The-Fast meal will be held following the conclusion of Ne’ilah service (~7pm). The cost of registration is $18 per adult and $5 per child. To register for this year’s BTF\, please visit bit.ly/BTF-5785. (Deadline: Monday\, October 7\, 2024)
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/yom-kippur-neilah-2024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Online,Onsite,Paid Tickets Required,Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning & Sukkot Festival Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for morning services on October 19\, when we will celebrate both Shabbat and the festival of Sukkot. Morning services will include the praise-songs of Hallel\, as well as a special Torah reading and learning opportunity geared toward the holiday. An outdoor lunch in the CBI sukkah will follow the conclusion of this service\, so please bring your own food to enjoy. \nAll are welcome to join us onsite\, but you must RSVP via our website if you plan on attending. Service will still be available online for those who wish to participate on Zoom; please check our weekly announcements for Zoom information. Those joining digitally are invited to purchase a digital copy of the siddur if you’d like to follow along.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-sukkot-2024/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,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:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20240722T172215Z
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SUMMARY:Shemini Atzeret Service with Yizkor — Zoom Only
DESCRIPTION:☆ To join us ONLINE\, please click here to register via Zoom. \n\nPlease join us over Zoom for our annual Shemini Atzeret service. We’ll share the prayers of the morning service\, including the praise-songs of Hallel. We’ll also offer the Yizkor memorial prayers that we recite in memory of our dead four times a year (on Pesach\, Shavuot\, Yom Kippur\, and Shemini Atzeret). \nTo submit names for this year’s Yizkor Memorial Book\, please visit bit.ly/Yizkor-5785. (Deadline: Friday\, September 27\, 2024)
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shemini-atzeret-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Online,Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
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SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on November 1st for our first gathering of 5785 around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a peaceful and happy new year!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-nov-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20240925T171006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T171006Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2024-11-02/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20240925T171118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T171118Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join 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-2024-11-08/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
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SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on December 6 for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-dec-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20240925T171254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T161211Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20240925T171701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T173839Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special winter-solstice-themed Kabbalat Shabbat service. With music and poetry we’ll sanctify the transition into astronomical winter — and the beginning of the sun’s return.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2024-12-20/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20241007T161925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T163405Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on January 3 for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20240925T171511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T161416Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2025-01-04/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20241028T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T162402Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join 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-2025-01-10/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20241028T162706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T164711Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Jr. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nOn January 17\, our Kabbalat Shabbat service will honor the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. z”l with song and prayer\, and will connect the weekly Torah portion with his teachings and legacy.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/mlk-ks-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
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;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20241125T162052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T162052Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20241125T163236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T163236Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-feb-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20241125T163458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T163458Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Shirah Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat Shirah\, the Shabbat of Song. We’ll hear the Song at the Sea (perhaps Torah’s most ancient musical poem) and our prayers will be adorned with extra music and harmony!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-shirah-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20241125T163731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T185047Z
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SUMMARY:Repro Shabbat 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Pam Wax on Shabbat morning for the 5th annual Repro Shabbat\, sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women. It is during this Shabbat of Parshat Mishpatim that we read the verses that undergird Judaism’s approach to reproductive health\, rights\, and justice. We invite you to join in community\, to pause in the collective\, and to honor the Jewish value of reproductive freedom. \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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/repro-shabbat-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014648
CREATED:20241125T164051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T164051Z
UID:10000902-1741375800-1741379400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly gathering around the Virtual Shabbat Table. We will gather together to share community and conversation as we celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah. Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we enjoy the joys of fellowship and comfort of camaraderie. Wishing all a Shabbat Shalom!
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-march-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/challah.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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