Please join us on Friday, May 5 for our First Friday Shabbat Zoom where special guest Dr. Len Radin will present "Finding Gems in the Garbage." Did you know that one of the ancient Greek Tragedies was written by a nice Jewish boy? He wrote a Jewish story that is filled with the same love […]
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 […]
Join us for a family Lag B’Omer picnic and hike on the grounds of the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown on Sunday, May 7 from 12pm to 1:30pm. Bring your own picnic and blanket — we’ll eat first and then take a walk on the beautiful grounds, learning about the holiday of Lag B’Omer and […]
Join together with other families in a joyous celebration of Shabbat through songs, stories, prayers, movement-based activities, and more related to the week's Torah portion. There will be roles for young children and for older kids to engage with active participation. All are welcome to attend! RSVPs are required; this service will be onsite only. […]
Our first-ever Kabbalat Shabbat service with the new CBI Band will feature piano, guitar, and bass to lift up our Kabbalat Shabbat prayers and bring us into Shabbat with live music and extra joy. Our choir will also lead some prayers that night, so it will be an extra-musical evening! (Interested musicians should reach out […]
Please note that this event has been canceled — we apologize for any inconvenience. Back by popular demand! In this meditative sound bath experience led by Chaya Schneider (Sound Healing Academy Level I certified), crystal bowls, koshi chimes, and the sound of the gong will help reduce stress, facilitate deep relaxation, and promote physical, emotional, […]
Join us as we celebrate the revelation of Torah with learning, song, poetry, and more! We’ll join together with Temple Beth El of City Island and Rabbi David Markus for a joint festival celebration online via TBE’s Zoom room. We’ll begin at 7:30pm with Festival Ma’ariv (evening prayer) featuring some beautiful melodies we don’t usually […]
Join CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson for morning services on May 27, when we will celebrate both Shabbat and the festival of Shavuot. Morning services will include the praise-songs of Hallel, as well as a special Torah reading and learning opportunity geared toward the holiday. We’ll also offer the Yizkor memorial prayers that […]
Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: Hevreh of Southern Berkshire — Shabbat Services Celebrate Israel (6/2 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (6/3 @ 10am) services over Zoom Knesset Israel — Musical Minyan (6/2 @ 5:45pm) in-person […]
Rabbi Jarah Greenfield will lead us in a 30 min family-friendly Shabbat service, followed by a vegetarian potluck and swimming. This event will be held at a private home in North Bennington, VT — please RSVP to [email protected] for details. Funding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
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 […]
Please note that this event will be starting at 6pm — we apologize for any confusion! Join friends from across the Berkshire Jewish Community at Congregation Beth Israel (53 Lois Street in North Adams, MA) at 6pm as we come together for a musical, family-friendly Shabbat service! This service will be led by rabbis from […]
