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 […]
Join Rabbi Rachel and members of the CBI community as we creatively "respond" to Torah through art! All are welcome to attend — you do not need to be fluent in Hebrew, a Torah scholar, or an "artist" in order to participate!
Due to the impending snowstorm, our Tu BiShvat Concert has been POSTPONED once more. Our concert will now be held on Sunday, February 23 at 4:30pm. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused — thank you for understanding!
This 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.
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 […]
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 […]
Bring Purim joy to homebound seniors and community members by baking fresh Hamantaschen and delivering misloach manot packages! This event will be held offsite in Bennington, VT.
In this workshop we will draw from our personal experiences and memories around Palestine and Israel, our identity as Jews in the Diaspora, and other feelings/thoughts that come up using timed prompts to create comics. We will draw and write and share in an open, safe, and welcoming environment. No previous art experience necessary; materials will be provided.
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 […]
Our next meeting of the CBI Book Club will take place over Zoom on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30pm (EDT) to discuss The Postcard by Anne Berest (2021; translated to English by Tina Kover in 2023).
On Shabbat morning, Rabbi Rachel will lead p'sukei d'zimra (opening songs and prayers) at 9:30am. Starting at 10am, she will hand things over to visiting Rabbi David Markus who will lead Torah study until noon for CBI and for members of Congregation Shir Ami, his congregation in Connecticut. (We'll use the sound system and microphones […]
Join Rabbi Rachel and members of the CBI community as we creatively "respond" to Torah through art! All are welcome to attend — you do not need to be fluent in Hebrew, a Torah scholar, or an "artist" in order to participate!
