Join us for a music-filled multi-access Shabbat morning service led by CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson at 9:30am on Saturday, August 27. In addition to singing prayers together — with some familiar melodies and some new ones — and hearing verses of Torah, there will be a short Hallel (songs of praise) and a […]
Starting August 7, we'll launch Jewish tradition's seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah. Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits), we'll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot, except in reverse), and deepen inner practices to prepare heart, […]
Join members of Temple Beth El of City Island, Beacon Hebrew Alliance, and Congregation Beth Israel for four weeks of learning about the deep meanings of shofar (and how to blow one, too!) What does Torah teach about shofar? What does Talmud tell us about how to make one? What do our mystics teach about […]
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 — Kabbalat Shabbat (9/2) & Shabbat morning (9/3) services over Zoom Knesset Israel — Shabbat morning service in Pittsfield, MA & over Zoom (9/3) Temple Anshe […]
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. Prayer at CBI is joyful, uplifting, and spiritual. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy, contemporary poetry, chant, and song… as well as the spectacular […]
Starting August 7, we'll launch Jewish tradition's seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah. Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits), we'll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot, except in reverse), and deepen inner practices to prepare heart, […]
Join members of Temple Beth El of City Island, Beacon Hebrew Alliance, and Congregation Beth Israel for four weeks of learning about the deep meanings of shofar (and how to blow one, too!) What does Torah teach about shofar? What does Talmud tell us about how to make one? What do our mystics teach about […]
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.
Starting August 7, we'll launch Jewish tradition's seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah. Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits), we'll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot, except in reverse), and deepen inner practices to prepare heart, […]
Join members of Temple Beth El of City Island, Beacon Hebrew Alliance, and Congregation Beth Israel for four weeks of learning about the deep meanings of shofar (and how to blow one, too!) What does Torah teach about shofar? What does Talmud tell us about how to make one? What do our mystics teach about […]
Please note that our Selichot Service, originally scheduled for Saturday evening, has been CANCELED. Instead, members and friends of CBI are invited to join Selichot Zoom Services at Temple Beth-El of City Island, led by Rabbi David Markus, on Friday, September 23 at 7:30pm (EDT). For Zoom information, please click here.
Join with other families as we pick apples together and enjoy Rosh Hashanah story time. We'll meet at Terry's Orchard in Bennington, VT. CBI teacher Jane Shiyah and Rabbi Jarah Greenfield will lead blessings and “sweet” holiday story time as we learn about the holiday. Of course, we will cherish the sweetness of the new […]
