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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Some weeks the CBI choir and musicians will join Rabbi Rachel in leading prayer. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:☆ To join us IN-PERSON\, please click on the blue “Going” button on this page to RSVP.\n(left side on desktop; bottom on mobile) \n☆ To join us ONLINE\, please click here to register via Zoom. \n\nCBI’s Annual Meeting will be held in-person and over Zoom on Wednesday\, May 27 at 7:30pm (EDT). We invite you to attend and ask that you RSVP in advance; those joining us online must register via Zoom in order to receive the Zoom link. \nWe’ll offer reflections on the past year\, celebrate our community\, talk about the year to come (including the budget)\, and vote on the slate of Board members and officers. There will also be an opportunity to schmooze and enjoy some light refreshments beginning at 7pm. \nAccording to our Bylaws\, only regular members are allowed to vote (not Seasonal\, Associate\, or Student members); we cannot accept proxy votes for the election of Board members. We must have a quorum in order to hold the election. \nA digital version of the 2026 Annual Report\, agenda\, slate\, and supporting materials can be viewed here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Natalie Matus\, CBI Co-President. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting — thank you\, as ever\, for being a part of CBI.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
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CREATED:20260213T185644Z
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SUMMARY:Shavuot II Festival Morning Services with Yizkor
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Pam Wax for a morning service where we’ll encounter the majesty of the Ten Commandments anew! We’ll also immerse in the meaning\, prayers\, and memories of Yizkor\, the memorial service – an opportunity to honor and remember our beloved dead. \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-am-2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Programming,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:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
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SUMMARY:Shavuot Festival Evening Services with A Taste of Torah
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 as we celebrate receiving Torah anew at Sinai! \nWe’ll begin with a short and sweet festival service at 8pm\, featuring the voices of our choir and the praise-songs of Hallel. At 9pm\, we’ll shift gears to a bit of “late-night” Torah learning with A Taste of Torah (and cheesecake) – enjoying both fresh fruit and dairy desserts (traditional for the holiday) as our rabbi and community members teach short lessons on Jewish music\, solidarity lessons from the book of Ruth\, and more. \nIf you would like to teach on a Jewish subject\, or to share a favorite song\, story\, or poem\, let Rabbi Rachel know by Friday\, May 15. \nAll are also welcome to join us for Festival Morning Services on Saturday\, May 23 with Rabbi Pam Wax.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shavuot-2026/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Holiday Programming,Online,Onsite,Services
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Some weeks the CBI choir and musicians will join Rabbi Rachel in leading prayer. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-05-15/
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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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 at our potluck following the conclusion of services. \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-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Onsite,Services
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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-am-2026-04-25/
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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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Some weeks the CBI choir and musicians will join Rabbi Rachel in leading prayer. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-04-10/
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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SUMMARY:Second Night Community Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:☆ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS ALREADY PASSED. As this is a catered event\, we will not be able to accommodate late RSVPs or walk-ins; all payments from parties who do not register before the deadline will be refunded. Thank you for understanding!\nIf you had already registered but are no longer able to attend or if you would like to be added to our waitlist\, please contact the office as soon as possible.\n\nAll are welcome to join us on Thursday\, April 2 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. (Please use the email address of their parent/guardian when registering children.) 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-2026/
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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SUMMARY:PASSOVER SEDER REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Saturday\, March 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:REMINDER: If you would like to join us this year for our annual Second Night Community Passover Seder on Thursday\, April 2 at 6pm\, you must register by no later than Saturday\, March 28\, 2026.\n  \n☆ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ☆
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/passover-2026-deadline/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Family Event,Holiday Programming,Onsite,Paid Tickets Required,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-03-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T170241Z
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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-am-2026-03-07/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
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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-am-2026-02-07/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T205543Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE! | Wine & Cheese Tu BiShvat Seder (Registration Deadline: 1/23)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the registration deadline for this event has passed. If you have not yet registered but would like to attend\, or if you have already registered but are no longer able to attend\, please email the office as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding! \nJoin Rabbi Rachel and the CBI community for a special wine-and-cheese tasting aligned with the four seasons\, the Four Worlds of Jewish mysticism\, and the journey through the spiritual year that is central to Tu BiShvat\, the New Year of the Trees! We’ll bless and taste four wines (or juices) and cheeses alongside the customary tree fruits and nuts as we celebrate the sap rising outside and the spiritual energies of spring’s renewal rising within us. \n$18 admission fee covers wines / juice\, cheeses\, tree fruits\, and an immersive seder experience to delight both the taste buds and the soul. \n☆ This event is designed for adults — kids will have their own Tu BiShvat celebration during Jewish Journeys.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/tbs-2026/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Holiday Programming,Onsite,Paid Tickets Required,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20251113T211036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T211036Z
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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-am-2026-01-17/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T194236Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Some weeks the CBI choir and musicians will join Rabbi Rachel in leading prayer. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nWe are requesting a minyan to be present for this service\, so please plan on joining us in-person or virtually if at all possible — thank you. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/ks-2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T152410Z
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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:20251220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
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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-am-2025-12-20/
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:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20250826T185406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T141914Z
UID:10001008-1765620000-1765625400@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. \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20250826T171050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T190009Z
UID:10000998-1765116000-1765116000@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:NEW DATE! | Community Conversation: Beinart's Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the CBI Israel-Palestine Learning Committee for a book discussion of Peter Beinart’s Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. All are welcome to attend — please bring the book\, a readiness to listen to each other\, and an open heart. \nThis book is available to purchase online in multiple formats. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; this event will be held onsite only.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/beinart/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20250826T184728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190103Z
UID:10001005-1763803800-1763809200@cbiberkshires.com
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-am-2025-11-22/
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:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20251021T172830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T172407Z
UID:10001015-1763748000-1763748000@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Shabbat Dinner & A Movie | The Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:Join the rabbi and members of the Israel-Palestine Learning Committee for a (vegetarian / dairy) potluck Shabbat dinner and a movie! We’ll begin at 6:10pm with a screening of The Path Forward (2024\, 40 minutes\, documentary)\, where we’ll learn about bridge-builders charting a new path for the land they all love. No matter what your politics are around Israel and Palestine\, we think this film offers both realism and hope. Afterwards\, we’ll meet each other with open hearts for a discussion over a shared Shabbat meal at 7pm. We hope you’ll join us – and bring a friend. A trailer for the film can be viewed below.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/the-path-forward/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20250826T184533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T212303Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Some weeks the CBI choir and musicians will join Rabbi Rachel in leading prayer. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-11-14/
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:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20250826T184304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T212308Z
UID:10001001-1761332400-1761336000@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome as we celebrate Shabbat together with prayer\, song\, poetry\, and heart. Some weeks the CBI choir and musicians will join Rabbi Rachel in leading prayer. Expect music\, poetry\, Torah teaching\, and an opportunity to ritually let go of the week as we move together into sacred time. \nPlease RSVP via our website for onsite service only; please check our weekly announcements for information on how to attend online via Zoom.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-10-24/
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:20251010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20250804T222211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T200548Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
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:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20250804T215439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T160908Z
UID:10000987-1759428000-1759431600@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 5786 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\nOur final service of the day will take place in the small sanctuary with lights turned off so we can feel the increasing urgency of our prayers as the sky begins to dim. There will be an opportunity for each of us to stand before the open Ark and whisper whatever we most need to say. We will end around 7pm\, roughly 25 hours after we began. 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). PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR BREAK-THE-FAST HAS PASSED. As this is a catered event\, we are not be able to accommodate any late RSVPs or walk-ins for the meal — thank you for understanding.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/yk-pm-2025/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T152547
CREATED:20250804T210138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T203121Z
UID:10000986-1759420800-1759420800@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 5786 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 as we delve into re-living ancient rituals\, hearing the Yom Kippur afternoon Torah reading and its powerful themes of loving our neighbor as we love ourselves\, and experiencing the Book of Jonah in a creative new way. 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/yk-ma-2025/
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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