Hear stories that uplift Jewish values with audience participation and laughter. It’s time for families to celebrate Havdalah with Rabbi Rachel and Jane Shiyah, teacher and resident storyteller, in the CBI sanctuary. We’ll end Shabbat with song, grape juice, and fragrant spices, as the shadows cast by a braided candle as darkness settles over the […]
Due to technical difficulties, this month's Book Club meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, January 23 at 7:30pm (EST). For Zoom information, please contact Suzanne Levy Graver at [email protected]. Join the CBI Book Club via Zoom to discuss Bread Givers (1925) by Anzia Yezierska, probably the first novel to be published in America by an immigrant […]
Please note that this service will be held over Zoom only. For Zoom information, please check our weekly announcements. 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 […]
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, and spiritual healing. You can feel free to lie down or stay seated in […]
Midrash are interpretive stories that explore the blank spaces in Torah, often offering answers to questions of meaning, character, and inner life. We’ll read some classical midrash and explore what driving questions fueled the sages. Then with guided writing exercises, creative prompts, and gentle feedback, we’ll also write and share our own midrashic responses to […]
Stay connected with friends and neighbors, or meet new ones, as we gather together around the Zoom table to celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat and light the candles, bless the wine and partake of our challah breads.
Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Cantorial Soloist Ziva Larson for an extra-musical 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! This Shabbat is also Refugee Shabbat, an opportunity for […]
Midrash are interpretive stories that explore the blank spaces in Torah, often offering answers to questions of meaning, character, and inner life. We’ll read some classical midrash and explore what driving questions fueled the sages. Then with guided writing exercises, creative prompts, and gentle feedback, we’ll also write and share our own midrashic responses to […]
CBI is thrilled to continue our collaboration with Kesher Shalom — a group of Jewish families living in southern Vermont and northern Berkshires — who have invited our CBI families to join them in this joyous celebration! Give thanks for all that trees give us, taste the fruits of our very own land, and plant […]
Join Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Markus (Temple Beth-El of City Island) for a mystical welcome to Jewish spiritual spring. See the sap beginning to rise (four cups will help!) Poetry, mysticism, and music will be our companions as we journey through the four worlds and the four seasons. Please note that this event […]
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 and masks are required; this service will be […]
Midrash are interpretive stories that explore the blank spaces in Torah, often offering answers to questions of meaning, character, and inner life. We’ll read some classical midrash and explore what driving questions fueled the sages. Then with guided writing exercises, creative prompts, and gentle feedback, we’ll also write and share our own midrashic responses to […]
